Obituaries

Gordon Laverne Merck

Gordon Laverne Merck

Feb 11, 2022

Gordon L. Merck, 66, of Hamburg, MN passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at his home. Gordon was born January 19, 1956 in Moose Lake, MN to Raymond and Carolyn (Lundahl) Merck. He was a 1974 graduate of Mayo High School and went on to obtain his Associates degree in 1977 from Rochester Community College. Gordon was an avid fisherman...

David Arthur Shulman

David Arthur Shulman

Feb 11, 2022

Surrounded by his family and wife of nearly 60 years, David Arthur Shulman, 85, died peacefully at home on February 11, 2022 after an unyielding 20 year battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born in Chicago, IL on November 20, 1936, David was adopted by Albert and Jeannette Shulman of Cleveland, OH. Growing up, David spent much of his time at an...

Edward Gwynne Lufkin

Edward Gwynne Lufkin

Feb 10, 2022

Edward Gwynne Lufkin, 87, of Rochester, MN passed away on February 10, 2022 at Charter House. He was born on October 15, 1935 to Dexter and Elizabeth (Gwynne) Lufkin. He is survived by his wife, Ann, daughter, Mattie Lufkin and brother, John Lufkin. Ed was born and educated in Northfield, MN. He wrote about Northfield, "After seeing many parts of...

Sirivan Dy

Sirivan Dy

Feb 8, 2022

Sirivan Dy, 81, of Rochester Minnesota, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday February 8th 2022 at 2:28 pm at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St Mary's Campus. Sirivan was born June 11th, 1940 in Battambang, Cambodia to Keo Dy and Nam Buth. After graduating from high school, he was a landowner and business owner/operator of a small rice mill in town....

Jack R. Davidson

Jack R. Davidson

Feb 7, 2022

Jack Richard Davidson, 65, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away on February 7, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital. Jack was born on July 31, 1956 to parents Vincent and Barbara (Hoppe) Davidson in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jack was raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He entered the United States Navy and upon discharge, went back to St. Louis and attended college. In...

Richard Allen Hanson

Richard Allen Hanson

Feb 6, 2022

Richard A. Hanson, 73, of Rochester, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 at The Mayo Clinic, St. Marys campus. Dick was born July 22, 1948 in Rochester to Roy and Clara (Forland) Hanson. He was a 1966 graduate of John Marshall High School. Dick was a US Army veteran, proudly serving his country from 1968-1970 in Germany. He was the...

John Anthony Huber

John Anthony Huber

Feb 5, 2022

John A. Huber, 96, of Rochester, MN (formerly of Austin, MN) passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 5, 2022 while under the loving care of his family and hospice. John Anthony Huber was born January 22, 1926 in Austin, MN the son of Michael and Esther (Judd) Huber. He graduated from St. Augustine High School in 1944....

David Lee Schumacher

David Lee Schumacher

Feb 4, 2022

David L. Schumacher, 90, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, February 4th, 2022 surrounded by family at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester, MN. David was born on February 18th, 1931 in Endicott, NY to Adolph and Mabel (Latz) Schumacher. He began his working career as an apprentice tool and dye maker with IBM in Endicott, NY in 1949....

Helen Louise Mayhew

Helen Louise Mayhew

Feb 4, 2022

Helen "Lehn" Mayhew, 92 of Rochester, Minnesota and formerly of Simpsonville, SC passed away on February 4, 2022 at Mayo Clinic, Methodist Hospital. Helen is survived by her daughter, Susan (Steve) Weber and granddaughter, Kelci Weber. She was preceded in death by beloved husband, Arthur Mayhew, Jr., parents, Wilson B. and Lena Schantz, son, Dennis Raas, sister, Margaret Bingham, brothers,...

Patricia A Humphreys

Patricia A Humphreys

Feb 4, 2022

Patricia A. Humphreys, 81, of Rochester MN, passed away peacefully at Cottagewood Senior Communities on February 4, 2022. Patricia was born on April 26, 1940, in Minot, ND to parents Daniel and Mary Adaline Humphreys. She attended school in Minot and worked as a Medical Assistant for several Minot doctors until her retirement. Patricia was a gifted operatic singer and...

Charles "Chuck" Steven Getzin

Charles "Chuck" Steven Getzin

Feb 3, 2022

Charles Steven "Chuck" Getzin, age 73 of Red Wing, MN, passed away peacefully at home on February 3, 2022, where he had been on hospice care with stage 4 lung cancer. Chuck was born on July 19, 1948 in Rochester, MN and grew up in Austin, MN. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Sheila Behrens-Getzin; his fur...

Debra Kay Dahl

Debra Kay Dahl

Feb 2, 2022

Debra K. Dahl, age 65, passed away Wednesday February 2, 2022 at The Waters on Mayowood in Rochester, MN. A celebration of life will be held in Princeton IL at a date to be determined. Debra was born February 22, 1956 in Princeton, IL to Joe C. And Shirley (Carlson) Thompson. She was a graduate of Malden High School. Debra...

Olive May Francis

Olive May Francis

Feb 2, 2022

On February 2, 2022, Olive May Francis, nee Heath, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away at the age of 84. Olive was born on April 29, 1937 in Rocky point, Clarendon Jamaica the second to youngest of 10 children to Ernest and Ethel Heath. Her father was a pillar of the community, and their "yard" was the gathering...

David Martin Larson

David Martin Larson

Feb 2, 2022

David Martin Larson of Rochester, MN was taken to his Heavenly Home on February 2, 2022. David was born on October 18, 1948 to Harold and Clarice (Hammersland) Larson. He was raised with his seven brothers and sisters on their family farm in Chaseburg, WI. He graduated from Westby High School in 1966, and attended Waldorf College in Iowa. He...

Melvin George Vehrenkamp

Melvin George Vehrenkamp

Feb 1, 2022

Melvin George Vehrenkamp, age 94 of Rochester, passed away on February 1, 2022 at his home. Melvin was born on January 3, 1928 to George and Nora (Bicknese) Vehrenkamp in rural Chatfield. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Chatfield. Melvin attended rural country school Olmsted District #1 and graduated from Chatfield High School in 1945....

Lavern Franklin Allhiser

Lavern Franklin Allhiser

Jan 31, 2022

LaVern "Lefty" Allhiser, age 89 of Rochester, passed away on January 31, 2022 at his home. Lefty was born on September 18, 1932 in Highland Township to Edward and Bernice (Plank) Allhiser. He grew up in Elgin and moved to Rochester in 1942. On May 6, 1950, Lefty joined the United States Army and served until May 13, 1953. After...

Betty Jane Boysen

Betty Jane Boysen

Jan 31, 2022

Betty Jane Boysen, 82 passed away peacefully at Seasons Hospice on Monday, January 31, 2022. Betty was born August 10, 1939, to Don and Louise Barrows. Betty and her siblings were raised on the family farm in Elkton, MN. Betty graduated from Elkton High School in 1957. On April 3, 1960, she married Harold Boysen and lived in Austin, MN...

Steven Duane Lewis

Steven Duane Lewis

Jan 31, 2022

Steven D. Lewis, 66, of Rochester MN, passed away peacefully at his home on January 31, 2022 while under the care of Seasons Hospice. Steven Duane Lewis was born on July 27, 1955 in Rochester, MN to parents Duane and Jeanette (Lica) Lewis. Steve was one of seven children in his family. Steve attended John Marshall High School. After school,...

Robert Edward Prouty

Robert Edward Prouty

Jan 30, 2022

Robert "Bob" Prouty, 93, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2022 surrounded by family. Born in Austin, MN to James and Emma Prouty, Bob was an impeccable man, fiercely motivated, dedicated and endlessly caring for those he loved without need or desires of recognition. He possessed a strong work ethic by the age of 14 which continued...

Justin William Phelps

Justin William Phelps

Jan 30, 2022

Justin William Phelps "The Kid", 32, of Rochester, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at The Mayo Clinic, Methodist Hospital. Justin was born March 21, 1989 to Jack Phelps and Brenda (Ingersoll) Wing. He was a graduate of Century High School, where he was recognized as an outstanding hockey player. After high school, Justin went on to play and...