Kathleen Marjorie Mitchell
Sep 9, 2021
Kathleen M. Mitchell "Kathy", 73, of Rochester, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Thursday, September 9, 2021 in Rochester. Kathy was born September 20, 1947 in Eyota, MN to Lyle and Marjorie (Miller) Neville. She was a graduate of Eyota High School and went on to spend 20 years working for Olmsted County Social Services. On February 5, 1966,...
Keith Carlson
Sep 9, 2021
Keith David Carlson, age 55, of Carver, Minnesota, passed away at his home on September 9, 2021. Keith was born on March 8, 1966 to parents Loren and Florence (Goebel) Carlson in Poughkeepsie, New York. Keith graduated John Marshall High School in 1984 and attended college at Rochester Community College. After college, he lived in Rochester and worked at D...
Thomas William Drexler
Sep 9, 2021
Thomas "Tom" W. Drexler, age 64, of Eyota, MN died Thursday, September 9, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN after suffering a traumatic brain injury. Tom was born on August 14th, 1957, in Rochester, MN the son of Frances (Turner) and William Drexler. A life-long farmer Tom took over the family farm in the 1980's which was located...
Jan Marie Buss
Sep 8, 2021
Jan Marie Weber Buss was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 8, at age 64. She was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living the way she did - putting others first and being a friend to all. Jan was born to Gary and...
Kevin Claude Mulholland
Sep 6, 2021
Kevin Claude Mulholland, 64, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021, surrounded by his wife and family. Kevin was born on March 1, 1957, to Dennis and Elaine (Crooks) Mulholland in Rochester, Minn. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1975. In 1977, with help from his father, he started K & D Enterprises of Rochester, where he did...
Margaret Ann Pellegrini
Sep 6, 2021
Margaret Ann Pellegrini, 64, of Rochester, MN died on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Cottagewood Senior Communities. Margaret was born February 2, 1957 in Poughkeepsie, New York to Anthony and Elizabeth (Chedester) Pellegrini. She grew up in Vestal, NY and graduated from high school there. Margaret began working at IBM in Endicott, NY in 1978 and later transferred to IBM...
Jungjin Kim
Sep 6, 2021
Dr. JungJin Kim was born to Doosung Kim and Hyekyung Nam in Seoul on October 13th, 1972. She also had one younger brother named Heon Kim. She graduated and received her bachelor's degree from Seoul Women's University. In 2000, she finished her Master's degree for cancer biology in Yeonsei University. At the time, she received the Best Paper Award. She...
Dallas Smith
Sep 5, 2021
Dallas Earl Smith, age 74 of Rochester, died September 5, 2021 peacefully at his home with his beloved family by his side after a year and a half battle with colon cancer. Born in Poplarville, Mississippi on December 27, 1946 and then spent his childhood in Northern California. After graduating from high school in Lodi, California, he joined the US...
Roger Weissberg
Sep 5, 2021
Roger Weissberg passed away on Sep 5, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Waldo Edwin Tagatz
Sep 4, 2021
Waldo (Wally) Edwin Tagatz died on September 4, 2021 at his home. He was born on January 2, 1930 in Blue Earth, Minnesota to Edwin and Helena Tagatz. After high school, he attended Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, Minnesota. He then graduated from Concordia Teacher's College in River Forest, Illinois. He taught in Lutheran schools in both Arlington, Minnesota and...
Curtis Alan Axen
Sep 3, 2021
Curtis Alan Axen, 69, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2021 at his home in Rochester, Minnesota with his wife of 47 years, Dianne, by his side. Curt endured a chronic lung disease which he dealt with courageously, facing the challenge through the end with bravery, strength and positivity. Curt was born August 4, 1952 in Oakpark, Illinois, the son...
Patrick Chambers
Sep 1, 2021
Patrick Andrew Chambers, 64, of Rochester, MN, lost his fight against cancer on September 1, 2021. He was formerly from Clifton, New Jersey. He is survived by his wife, Mary Trandem Chambers; 2 children, Dan and Erin Chambers; 4 sisters, Helen Colligan, Margaret Kathleen Krawiec, Evelyn (Lynne) Nick, Maureen Kassten; 2 brothers, Andrew and Bill. He was preceded in death...
James David Sackett
Aug 31, 2021
James David Sackett was born April 30, 1961 in Rochester, MN. He passed away at his home on August 31st, 2021. Jim graduated from Mayo High School in 1979. He was happily married to Diane Sackett who was his partner in life for 36 years. Jim was a proud sprinkler fitter for 40 years with Olympic Fire Protection and retired...
Alice O'Groske
Aug 31, 2021
Alice J. O'Groske, age 80, of Byron, Minnesota died Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester, MN. Alice Janette O'Groske was born April 7, 1941 in Rochester, Minnesota the daughter of George and Ella (Goldbeck) Mitchell. She was a graduate of the first class at John Marshall High School. She married Walter O'Groske Jr. on June 24,...
Marcella C. Crowley
Aug 31, 2021
Marcella C. (Hoenk) Crowley, age 95, formerly of Elgin, MN passed away August 31, 2021 in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Marcella was born October 29, 1925 in Wausau, WI. The family moved to Elgin, MN and she graduated from Elgin High School in 1942. Marcella moved to California where she met and married Harold Crowley in 1945. They moved a lot with...
Richard Dean Bjerkaas
Aug 30, 2021
Richard D. Bjerkaas passed away on August 30, 2021 at his home in Rochester. He was born on September 17, 1940 on a farm in rural Osakis, MN to Philip and Muriel (Vangstad) Bjerkaas. Richard (Dick) graduated from Eagle Bend High School (1958) and the University of Minnesota (1966), with a degree in Agricultural Business. He served in the United...
Myrwyn Gail Brown
Aug 30, 2021
Myrwyn Gail Brown, age 94, of Rochester, MN passed away August 30, 2021 at Rochester Health Services East in Rochester. Myrwyn was born April 3, 1927 to Cleo and Winifred (Boyer) Brown in Ida Grove, Iowa. He grew up in the Ida Grove area along with his five brothers and three sisters but also spent time up in northern Minnesota....
Richard Prazak
Aug 29, 2021
Richard A. Prazak, 67, of Hanlontown, IA, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at The Mayo Clinic, St. Marys campus. Richard was born December 1, 1953 in Mason City, IA to Elmer and Margaret (McNamara) Prazak. He was a graduate of Nora Springs Rock Fall High School, where he played football, baseball and wrestled. Richard went on to work as...
Shirley Much
Aug 25, 2021
Shirley Mae Much, 93, of Minneapolis, MN, formerly of Rochester, passed away peacefully at the Mount Olivet Home on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Shirley was born July 18, 1928 in Olmsted County to Kazel and Genevieve (Ham) Anderson. A fiercely devoted mother and grandmother, who forged ahead despite great personal adversity, she raised five children primarily as a single mom,...
Betty Jane Mceachern
Aug 25, 2021
Betty Jane McEachern, age 87, of Rochester, MN died Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Betty was born June 23, 1934 in Rochester, MN the daughter of Archie and Hilma (Carlson) McEachern. She was a graduate of Rochester High School. Betty, who was also known as "Pinky" worked as a bartender at the Normandy Bar for...