Joanne Inez Hemmer
Nov 12, 2021
Joanne I. Hemmer, 85, of Rochester, MN died peacefully with family at her side at Samaritan Bethany Assisted Living Facility on Friday, November 12th, 2021. Joanne was born on March 3, 1936 to Arthur and Verliene (Shoden) McAlister in Austin, MN. She was a 1954 graduate of Austin High School. She then married Wayne D. Hemmer on August 23, 1954...
Patsy Morehart
Nov 12, 2021
Patsy Ann Morehart, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully at American Orchards Assisted Living Home in Gilbert, AZ on November 12, 2021. Patsy was born on May 17, 1942 to Raymond and Dorothy (Severson) Soum. She was raised on a farm and graduated from Sawyer high school in North Dakota. Patsy was a hard worker and excelled in her career....
Lois Enid Bestland
Nov 12, 2021
Lois E. Bestland, 99, of Rochester, MN died on November 12, 2021, at the Waters on Mayowood. Lois was born on November 02, 1922, to Paul and Vernith (McCloed) Moore in Enchant, Alberta, Canada. Lois came to the United States in 1944 where she lived in Great Falls, MT., followed by St. Paul, MN., Sioux Falls, SD., Minneapolis, MN., Bismarck,...
Chiep-Lang Lek
Nov 12, 2021
Chiep Lang Lek was born on October 5th, 1949 in Ta Kao, Cambodia. She was married to Lounheang Eung and had two daughters: Haeng Eung and Sok Haeng Eung. Sok Haeng passed away to malnutrition and Lounheang passed during the Khmer Rouge. Both Chiep and Haeng Eung escaped the Khmer Rouge and went to a refugee camp in Thailand in...
Jeffrey Branton Carlson
Nov 11, 2021
Jeffrey Branton Carlson, age 64, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on November 11th, 2021 in his home. He was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2019, but was currently in remission. Jeff was born on April 11th, 1957 in Evanston, Illinois to John "Jack" and Carol (Hansen) Carlson. He was the second of four children. He graduated from Mayo High...
Andrew Martin Holman
Nov 11, 2021
SSGT Andrew Martin Holman, age 24, of Melbourne, FL and formerly of Rochester, MN passed away unexpectedly on November, 11th, 2021. Andrew was born on May 6th, 1997 in Rochester, MN to Jim and Shelly (Madden) Holman. He attended and graduated from John Marshall High School in 2015, shortly after he began his career in the United States Air Force....
Wayne Charles Boisen
Nov 10, 2021
Dr. Wayne Charles Boisen age 89 of Rochester, MN, a retired Chiropractor passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 10, 2021 at Seasons Hospice, as a result of diabetes related kidney failure. Wayne was born September 17, 1932, to Charles and Clara Boisen in their home in Mt. Vernon, SD. He was the youngest of 3 children. While attending Chiropractic College...
Katharine Sigrid Bilodeau
Nov 6, 2021
Katharine S. Bilodeau, age 84 died Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Whitewater Health Services in St. Charles, Minnesota. She was born in Rochester, Minnesota and the daughter of Harold Waters and Ingeborg Boen Waters. Katharine graduated from Minneapolis West High School in 1955 and with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Minnesota in 1960. Katharine married John A. Bilodeau...
Richard Eugene Orchard
Nov 5, 2021
Richard Eugene Orchard, 77, of Stewartville, MN passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Stewartville Care Center. Richard was born May 11, 1944, in Chariton, IA to Richard E. and Laura (Anderson) Orchard Sr. He was a graduate of Willmar High School and went on to obtain his Bachelor of Theology from North Central...
Aaron Lewis Leppin
Nov 3, 2021
Aaron Leppin, age 36, passed away on November 3, 2021, in his home in Rochester, MN, after years of chronic medical challenges. Upon leaving his earthly home, Aaron received his crown of life and heard the Lord tell him, "Well done, good and faithful servant." He left this world in his wife's arms, surrounded by family. Aaron, the oldest child...
Doreen Joan Larson
Nov 3, 2021
Doreen Joan Larson passed away at age 85 on November 3, 2021 in Rochester, Minnesota. Joan, most known by her middle name, was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada on November 8, 1935, to Hazen and Mary (McLean) West. She grew up in a faith filled family during challenging economic times, including WWII. She completed business college in Moncton and...
Richard John Batzel
Nov 3, 2021
Richard John Batzel, called "Dick" by friends and family, died at age 73 while at home on the morning of November 3, 2021. His wife Ruth, of 48 years, and son Dustin, were at his side when he passed. Born October 9, 1948 in Rochester, MN to Arno and Agnes (O'Neil) Batzel, Dick spent his childhood growing up in the...
Sum Oum
Nov 3, 2021
Sum Oum died on November 3, 2021 at his residence in Stewartville, Minnesota. He was born in Cambodia on July 7, 1947 to Sok Oum and Kao. Sum came to Minnesota with his family in 1983. He was self-employed and was very passionate and active in helping the Asian community. He was known as a driving instructor to many, and...
Jack Lee Mccullough
Nov 2, 2021
Jack L. McCullough, age 85, of Eyota, MN passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at his home. Jack Lee McCullough was born May 17, 1936 in LeRoy, MN the son of Dean and Cathryn (Hunter) McCullough. In 1955, he graduated from Hans Christian Anderson High School in Askov, MN where he was senior class president and captain of the basketball...
Ronald Joseph Richter
Nov 2, 2021
Ronald Joseph Richter, 88, passed away peacefully at home November 2nd in Rochester, Minnesota. Ron is survived by his wife Marge (Morse), three children, Joan Powers, Tom and Tim Richter, their spouses, Mike, Ellen (Lyons) and Barb (Melby), two grandchildren Timothy Joshua Richter and Hannah Nicole Richter, brother Jack Richter and sister Loretta Richter. He was preceded in death by...
Linda Williamson Richardson
Nov 2, 2021
Linda Williamson Richardson, 74, of Rochester, died Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at The Mayo Clinic, Methodist Hospital. Linda was born September 30, 1947 in Birmingham, AL to Byrn and Katherine (Baxter) Williamson. She graduated from Berry High School and went on to obtain her B.A. in Education from Baylor University. While home one semester attending Samford University in Birmingham, Linda...
Jean Carole-Carlson Lewis
Nov 1, 2021
Jean Carole-Carlson Lewis, 66, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 1, 2021 at her home. Jean was born September 3, 1955 in Ventura, CA. She moved to Rochester at the age of three and was a 1973 graduate of Mayo High School. Jean went on to obtain her nursing degree from Mankato State University. In 1977, Jean married...
Audrey Kroening
Nov 1, 2021
Audrey Arlene Kroening passed away peacefully at home on November 1, 2021. Born Audrey Ayshford on March 14, 1934 to George and Hannah (Haugen) Ayshford, she lived all of her life in Rochester. After working at Mayo Clinic in the 1950s, she met and married Loren Kroening on June 4, 1954 and they enjoyed living & working on the farm...
Somnang Thuo
Nov 1, 2021
Somnang Thuo, 47, of Rochester, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021 at The Mayo Clinic, St. Marys campus. Somnang was born February 10, 1974 in Cambodia to Chhorn Thuo and Aet Pol. He has been a resident of Rochester for over 4o years. He was a graduate of John Marshall High School and went on to work in shipping and...
Renee Ann Steffen
Oct 31, 2021
Renee Ann Steffen, 63, of Baxter, MN passed away peacefully, surrounded by her three children, On Sunday, October 31, 2021 at The Mayo Clinic, St. Marys Hospital. Renee was born September 16, 1958 in Minneapolis, MN to Carl and Dorothy (Snee) Hanson. She was a 1977 graduate of Coon Rapids High School and went on to pursue her Masters and...