Mary Christine "Chris" Stoltenberg
Dec 14, 2021
Mary Christine "Chris" Stoltenberg, 72, of Byron, MN, died on December 14, 2021, at home in Rochester, surrounded by family. Chris was born on February 25, 1949, to parents Clarence Swenson and Edythe Swenson (Shaw) in Shawano, WI. She grew up in Shawano and moved to Wittenberg, WI, during her youth. She married her high school sweetheart, Tom Stoltenberg, on...
Arnold August Boese
Dec 13, 2021
Arnold August Boese died on December 13, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN from complications of Chronic Heart Failure. He was born to August Frederick Boese and Irene Kuehn Boese on September 22, 1928 in Lakota, Iowa. He had been a resident at the Stewartville Care Center for 3 months. From 1948 to 1952 he served in the...
Sylvia Yolanda O'Gorman
Dec 13, 2021
Sylvia Yolanda O'Gorman passed away peacefully at the age of 60, surrounded by those she loved on Monday evening December 13th, at Mayo Clinic. Sylvia was born in Loveland, CO in 1961 to Jose and Maria Gasca. She graduated from Thompson Valley High School in 1979 with many of the lifelong friends that mourn her loss now. Sylvia adored the...
Joel Worra
Dec 11, 2021
Joel Bruce Worra, 76, of Rochester, Minn. died on December 11, 2021 at Benedictine Madonna Towers in Rochester. Joel was born on June 24, 1945 to parents Luther Krueger and Doris (Stafford) Worra in South Haven, Michigan. He grew up in Bangor, Michigan, spent his summers in Rushford, Minnesota, and graduated from college at Winona State University with a Bachelor...
Philip Frederick Schmalz
Dec 9, 2021
A memorial service for Philip Frederick Schmalz of Rochester, MN, will be held Friday, December 17, 2021, at 2 PM at Zumbro Lutheran Church. Visitation will begin at 12 noon at the church. Wearing of masks is required. The service will be live streamed at zumbrolutheran.org. Phil was born November 15, 1941, in Buffalo, NY, to Irma (Kuesel) and Frederick...
Marilyn "Lynn" Beth Grabarczyk
Dec 9, 2021
Marilyn (Lynn) Grabarczyk, age 75, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2021. Lynn grew up in Terril, Iowa on the family farm. In high school, Lynn was very active in 4-H, played basketball, and was in the marching band. Upon high school graduation, she attended Buena Vista University in Spencer Iowa, and graduated Summa Cum Laude with degrees in Physical...
Jeffrey Allan Hoag
Dec 8, 2021
Jeff Hoag, age 78, of Rochester, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 8th at St. Mary's Hospital from a non-COVID related lung disease. Jeff was born in Superior, WI on June 15, 1943, to Harold and Beverly Hoag (Alguire). He graduated from Anoka High School in 1961 and the University of Minnesota in 1965 majoring in German...
Floyd L Peterson
Dec 8, 2021
Floyd L. Peterson, age 91 of Oronoco died Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Seasons Hospice Home. Floyd was born in Goodhue County on November 24, 1930 to John and Annetta (Hillestad) Peterson. He attended country school through 8th grade. After school he went to work on the family farm. Floyd joined the United States Marine Corps after the break out...
Charles Eugene Taylor
Dec 8, 2021
Charles Eugene Taylor went home to be with his Savior surrounded by family on December 8, 2021. Charles was a resident of Madonna Towers Skilled Nursing and was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Audrey Louise Taylor, who passed away nine months earlier in March. Charles was born in Scott Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania to Harry and...
Dr. John Ford Morrison, Md
Dec 6, 2021
Dr. John Ford Morrison MD, 74, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away at his home on December 6, 2021. John was born in Des Moines, Iowa on January 2, 1947 to parents Hugh Pritchard and Velma (Ford) Morrison and was the youngest of four siblings. The family moved to Princeton, Illinois where he graduated high school. Growing up in rural Illinois...
Marjorie "Marge" Rose Bromstad
Nov 28, 2021
Marjorie Bromstad of Rocheter, MN and formerly of Grand Rapids, MN and Merritt Island, FL passed away at Cottagewood Senior Living on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at the age of 92. Marge was born September 19, 1929 in Robbinsdale, MN. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and Robbinsdale High School, graduating in 1947. She married her high school sweetheart Wally...
Charles "Chuck" Hazama
Nov 28, 2021
Former Rochester Mayor Charles "Chuck" Kenichi Hazama, 89, passed away November 28, 2021, at his home at The Waters on Mayowood after suffering from a recent stroke and declining health due to Alzheimer's. Chuck was the son of Charles Kengo and Mildred Kimi Hazama and was born September 1, 1932, in the McGerrow Camp in Pu'unene, Maui. Chuck embodied the...
Lavonne Elizabeth Massey
Nov 26, 2021
LaVonne Elizabeth (Meinke) Massey of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2021 at the age of 84. She was a resident of Rochester for 60 years. LaVonne grew up in North Minneapolis and graduated from Patrick Henry High School. She obtained a degree from RCTC, was active in theater, loved to play piano and organ, gave tours at...
Kenneth Wayne Roland
Nov 26, 2021
Kenneth Wayne Roland, 85, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester, Saint Marys Campus on November 26, 2021. He was born on October 21, 1936, to Elmer and Ella (Beck) Roland. He grew up on a farm in Zumbro Falls and attended Dale Country School. He walked a few miles rain or shine and claimed...
William "Bill" John Rehm
Nov 23, 2021
William "Bill" John Rehm, 77, of Rochester, died on November 23, 2021 at Mayo Clinic, St. Marys Campus, in Rochester, Minnesota. William was born on August 26, 1944 to parents John and Margaret (Brown) Rehm in Iowa Falls, Iowa. Bill graduated high school in Cresco, Iowa and attended Universal Trade School in Omaha, Nebraska for auto body repair. He took...
Joshua Edward Koch
Nov 22, 2021
Josh Koch, of Coon Rapids, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 34 on November 22, 2021. Josh was born in Aurora, CO on April 9, 1987. Those who knew Josh, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. Josh was known for his big heart, quick wit, love of the Green Bay Packers and hanging out...
Michael Darrel Johnson
Nov 19, 2021
Michael Darrel Johnson (57) passed away on November 19, 2021 Mike was born May 17, 1964 in Wells, Minnesota to Darrel and Berta (Barton) Johnson. He is survived by sister, Lori Rhudy; half-sister Angela Mathees; sister-in-law Dyan Johnson; chosen son Jason (JJ) DeGrauwe; 8 nieces and 3 nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Patrick Johnson....
Leon Richard Eggers
Nov 19, 2021
Leon Richard Eggers 86 of Rochester, died Friday, November 19, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus. He was born August 24, 1935 in Plainview, MN to Arthur and Elizabeth (Carpenter) Eggers. Leon attended Six Oaks Country School, Plainview Elementary, and graduated from Plainview High School in 1953. After graduation he entered the United States Air Force and served from...
Doris Jean Weeks
Nov 19, 2021
Doris J. Weeks, 91, of Rochester passed away on November 19, 2021 at Rochester Methodist Hospital. She was born on September 10, 1930 in Hilbert, WI to Leslie and Marian (Wickham) Wood. Doris worked at Motel 6 for twelve years and was a member of Calvary Episcopal Church. She enjoyed music and crocheting. Doris has a son, Earl. She is...
Beverly Jonetta Zahradnik
Nov 18, 2021
Funeral services for Beverly J. Zahradnik, 79, of Rochester will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, and burial will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens following a luncheon. Beverly Jonetta Thompson was born on July 23, 1942, to Marshall and Blanche (Rolland) Thompson...
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