Laura Lapointe
Nov 30, 2020
Laura Marie LaPointe (nee Jorde) passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 8, 1926 in Thief River Falls, MN, one of nine children. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1944. In the later years, her family enjoyed reminding/teasing her of her title as "Miss Land O'...
Judy Rae Rodriguez
Nov 29, 2020
Judy R. Rodriguez, 77, of Rochester, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Edenbrook in Rochester, MN.Judy was born September 22, 1943 in Oakland, CA to Roland and Dorothy (Schwier) Nesler, but was a lifelong resident of Rochester, MN. She was a graduate of John Marshall High School.Judy worked in retail with K-Mart for many years here in Rochester....
Barbara Faye Long
Nov 28, 2020
Barbara passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness at the home with her daughter and son-in-law in St. Peter, MN on November 28th, 2020. She was born on November 3, 1934 in Lanesboro, MN, the daughter of Louis and Pearl (Knutson) Laganiere. Barbara attended Lanesboro High school graduating in 1952, after graduation she married Charles "Buster "Berg on September 20,...
Annamarie Jane Peterson
Nov 26, 2020
Annamarie Jane Peterson passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Cottagewood in Rochester, MN with Tina and Chicki by her side. Born in Eveleth, MN on August 9, 1936 to Martin and Agnes (Nyfors) Brown, Annamarie graduated from Aurora High School in 1954. She married Carl Dewane Peterson in Kassel, Germany in 1955 and in their union had three...
Charles Krulas
Nov 26, 2020
Charles A. "Chuck" Krulas, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at the age of 82. Chuck was born in Red Wing, MN where he spent much of his youth playing along the Mississippi River and working to become an Eagle Scout. After high school, he spent four years in the Navy on the destroyer USS...
Marvin Fitzthum
Nov 24, 2020
Marvin Fitzthum,96, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at The Homestead of Rochester. Due to Covid restrictions, a private family gathering will take place at the Ranfranz & Vine funeral home with burial at Grandview Memorial Gardens, Rochester. A celebration of life possibly at a later date. Marvin Joseph Gustav was born April 30, 1924 near Wykoff, MN to William...
Karen Padgett
Nov 23, 2020
Karen Kay (Toews) Padgett, 76, of Rochester died November 23, 2020, at her home in Rochester, MN. Karen was born at home on January 2, 1944 in Lamberton, MN, to Peter and Marie (Stoesz) Toews. Karen was married to her husband, Larry on August 7, 1965 in Mankato, MN. She graduated from Butterfield High School in 1962 and attended Northwestern...
Carol Kruger
Nov 22, 2020
Carol Janet Kruger ended her earthly journey on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at St. Mary's hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. She died of natural causes. She was 86 years of age. She was living most recently at Family Roots Eldercare in Plainview, Minnesota, where she had gone to live and be cared for while suffering dementia. The short time she spent...
Melvin Leroy Domke
Nov 22, 2020
Melvin LeRoy Domke, 81 years young, was called home by his heavenly father on Sunday, November 22, 2020 while doing what he loved most - hunting with his sons, grandson, and great-granddaughter. Mel was born in 1939 in Chatfield, MN to Gustaf and Lillian (Lehmann) Domke. He was the youngest of five. After graduating from high school, he did odd...
Raymond Melvin Molde
Nov 21, 2020
Raymond M. Molde, 89, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at River Bend Assisted Living. Raymond was born December 10, 1930 in Rock Dell to August and Eleanor Molde. After high school, Ray went on to work for Kemps, where he spent his entire career. When not working at Kemp's, Ray also enjoyed spending time working...
Brian Kenneth Quinn
Nov 20, 2020
Brian K. Quinn, 62, of Rochester, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at his home. Brian was born September 16, 1958 in Rochester to Kenneth and Florence Quinn. He was a graduate of John Marshall High School and attended RCTC. Brian married Carla Phillips in 1985 and they later divorced. Brian was employed at Mayo Clinic and retired after 30...
William Norbert Strassburger
Nov 20, 2020
William N. Strassburger, 87, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Cottagewood Senior Communities. Bill was born October 1, 1933 in Peoria, IL to Norbert and Florence (Retz) Strassburger. The family moved to Tucson, AZ in the mid 1940's. Bill obtained his BS in Business Administration from the University of Arizona in 1955. After graduating, he...
Phyllis M Pfeffer
Nov 19, 2020
Phyllis Mae Pfeffer, 91, Rochester, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester, MN. Phyllis was born March 7, 1929, in Morristown, MN to Leslie and Helen (Rutz) Bloomer. She was a graduate of Morristown High School. On August 6, 1950, she married James Pfeffer. For forty years she was the bookkeeper and receptionist for...
Richard Joseph Holan
Nov 18, 2020
Richard Joseph Holan, age 78, of Onalaska, Wisconsin passed away at his home on November 18, 2020. Richard Joseph Holan was born on January 1, 1942 to parents Joseph and Vlasta (Fencl) Holan in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Blessed Agnes School in Chicago, Illinois. Richard proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy on active duty from 1960 to 1964....
Frank A. Nichols
Nov 18, 2020
Frank Arthur Nichols, age 96, died in peace at the Rochester, MN home of his son and daughter-in-law on November 18, 2020. Frank, the first of two sons born to Quaife and Nellie Nichols, was born on April 10, 1924 in the bedroom of their farmhouse in rural Bremer County, Iowa. Frank and his brother, Roger, grew up on the...
Joyce "Jb" Berg
Nov 16, 2020
Joyce "JB" Berg passed away on November 16, 2020 at Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island, Minnesota. Joyce Alvern Berg was born on November 29, 1927 in Roscoe Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota to parents Anton and Minnie (Olson) Berg. He attended rural schools in Goodhue County and farmed with his father at a young age. Joyce married Irene Miller...
Daniel Clifford Larson
Nov 16, 2020
Daniel Clifford Larson, 67, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 16, 2020, with the love of his life by his side. Born in Rochester, MN, on August 2, 1953, he graduated from Kasson Mantorville High School and went on to earn his two year degree after attending Mankato State and Rochester Community College. He met Debra Jean...
Cynthia Nardiello
Nov 16, 2020
Cynthia Lee Nardiello, 61, of Beloit, WI, died on November 16, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus in Rochester, MN. Cynthia Lee Nardiello was born on December 9, 1958 to parents Frank and Vivian (Reed) Nardiello in Rockford, Illinois where she was raised. She graduated from Harlem High School in Rockford, Illinois in 1976. Cynthia went on to...
Gurninderjit Singh
Nov 16, 2020
Gurninderjit Singh (February 10, 1968 - November 16, 2020), passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening, leaving behind his legacy of love and faith, as well as an outstanding amount of light that he shined with every breath of his life. Gurninderjit was born in Dhanbad, Bihar, India to parents Narinder Singh Pelia and the late Ajit Kaur Pelia. His grandparents...
Jenni Sue Wobig
Nov 12, 2020
Jenni Sue Wobig lost her long battle with breast cancer and passed away peacefully on November 12, 2020 at Seasons Hospice Cottage. She was born on December 22, 1959 in Rochester to Hubert Crawley and Joanne (Plantz) Jeglum. Jenni attended John Marshall High School and received her GED while serving in the United States Marine Corps. She had a great...