Obituaries

Charles "Pat"  H. Dunn

Charles "Pat" H. Dunn

Aug 14, 2020

Charles H. Dunn, 90, of Rochester passed away on August 14, 2020 at his residence. Charles Herman Dunn, known to almost everyone as Pat, was born November 14, 1929 in Waseca, MN to Irene and "Dutch" Dunn. He graduated from Waseca High School in 1948 and Mankato State University (Minnesota State University) in 1952. Pat met the love of his...

Marjean C. Kittleson

Marjean C. Kittleson

Aug 13, 2020

Marjean Kittleson, beloved wife, mother, grandma and GiGi passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at the age of 84. Marjean Cleone Waldron was born November 10, 1935 in Austin, MN. She married Jerry Kittleson on September 4, 1954 at St. Olaf Church in Austin, MN. Together the couple had, Brad Kittleson of Rochester, MN, Scott...

Joan Arends

Joan Arends

Aug 13, 2020

Joan Evelyn Arends died peacefully on Thursday, August 13th at her son and daughter-in-law's home in Rochester, MN at the age of 85. She is preceded in death by her parents, Evelyn and Lionel Sr, her husband Louis, two of her daughters, Gail Marsh and Elizabeth Bailey, and one grandson Sean Watson. Joan will be missed dearly by her siblings,...

Carolyn Hayes

Carolyn Hayes

Aug 12, 2020

Carolyn Jean Hayes, 82, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at the Seasons Hospice House. Carolyn was born September 7, 1937 in Des Moines, IA to Edward and Mildred (Daughton) Wilson. Carolyn graduated from St. Mary's Academy in O'Neill, NE and went on to obtain her bachelor's degree in education from the College of Saint...

Arlene Peterson

Arlene Peterson

Aug 10, 2020

Arlene Y. Peterson, 83, of Oronoco died on Monday, August 10, 2020 at Edenbrook. Arlene was born on December 14, 1936 to Robert and Argene (Rausch) Hass in Stewartville, Minnesota. Arlene graduated from Stewartville High School and went on to work for Weber and Judd Pharmacy. On March 11, 1956, Arlene married Floyd Peterson in Pleasant Valley and moved to...

Lois Margaret Fry

Lois Margaret Fry

Aug 8, 2020

Lois Margaret Fry, 86, of Eyota, MN (formerly of Rochester) passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Rochester Methodist Hospital after a short battle with cancer. She was born on February 27, 1934 in Rochester, MN the daughter of Elmer and Florence Folkert. She attended school in Rochester. She married Bill Johnke in 1955 and later divorced in 1971....

Lola M. Jaeger

Lola M. Jaeger

Aug 7, 2020

Lola Mae Jaeger, age 88, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Lola was born March 20, 1932 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the daughter of Edger and Anne (Ruesgin) Thompson. She attended school in La Crosse, WI. She was united in marriage in La Crosse, WI to Robert William Jaeger. Together...

Berneice I. Grimm

Berneice I. Grimm

Aug 6, 2020

Berneice I. Grimm, age 87, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Season's Hospice House in Rochester. Berneice was born February 17, 1933 in Roscoe, Minnesota, the daughter of Elmer and Clara (Dahl) Flaaen. She was a 1951 graduate of Wanamingo High School. Berneice was united in marriage to Norman Grimm on July 1, 1953...

David Bishop

David Bishop

Aug 3, 2020

Dave Bishop, former legislator representing the City of Rochester in the Minnesota House of Representatives, died August 3rd, 2020 at the age of 91. He was a high-energy, independent-minded lawyer whose tireless efforts to help people benefitted the city and state as a whole. David Tyre Bishop was born March 09, 1929, in Syracuse, New York to Wesley and Elva...

Patricia Merrill

Patricia Merrill

Aug 3, 2020

Patricia "Patti" Ann Merrill, 78, of Rochester died on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Cottagewood Senior Communities. Patti was born on October 10, 1941 in Rochester, MN to Thomas and Pauline (Whitman) Pool. She graduated from John Marshall High school in 1959 and went on to attend Macalester College in St. Paul where she graduated in 1963. Patti also attended...

Benjamin C. Johnson

Benjamin C. Johnson

Jul 29, 2020

Funeral services for Benjamin"Ben"Charles Johnson, 25, of Zumbro Falls, MN will be at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Zumbrota, MN. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 pm on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and also one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at...

Alice  Jean Hollenbach

Alice Jean Hollenbach

Jul 29, 2020

Alice Jean (Oehler) Hollenbach, age 72 of Rochester, MN passed away on July 29, 2020 at her home from complications of Huntingtons Disease. Alice was born to Earl and Leta (Martin) Oehler on May 12, 1948 in Cincinnati, OH as one of 14 siblings. Alice and 2 of her younger brothers were relocated to Rochester, MN to live with their...

Harold George Zempel

Harold George Zempel

Jul 29, 2020

Harold G. Zempel, age 93, formerly of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin was called to the arms of Jesus on July 29, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Osseo, Wisconsin to George and Adelia (Pehlke) Zempel. Harold's passion was working with children. He worked for 35 years as a psychologist/counselor for the Chippewa Falls School District. He also worked for...

Myron "Mike" G. Morgan

Myron "Mike" G. Morgan

Jul 28, 2020

Myron Gene "Mike" Morgan, age 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at his home in Byron surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born on January 4, 1940 to Max and Mary (Jicha) Morgan in Austin, Minnesota. The family moved from Austin to Lyle, MN, and Mike attended school there. During high school, he worked summers on...

Joyce Lavonne Ohr

Joyce Lavonne Ohr

Jul 28, 2020

Joyce LaVonne (Evans) Ohr, 94, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at the Homestead at Rochester. Joyce was born December 5, 1925 to Claude and Alta (Churchill) Evans in Austin, MN. She graduated from Austin High School in 1943, then went on to attend Winona State College in Winona, MN, where she received a teaching...

Marie Rucker

Marie Rucker

Jul 28, 2020

Marie Eileen Rucker, 96, of Oronoco died on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital. Marie was born on May 31, 1924 to Lloyd and Anna (Speich) Alberts in Milton Township, MN near Pine Island. She attended Harkum Rural School in Milton Township and graduated from the Minnesota School of Agriculture in St. Paul. As a young woman in...

Arthur G Schmidt

Arthur G Schmidt

Jul 25, 2020

Arthur G. Schmidt, age 98, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Season's Hospice House in Rochester. Arthur Grannis Schmidt was born September 9, 1921 in Lake City, Minnesota the son of Paul and Vesta (Grannis) Schmidt. He moved with his family to Rochester in 1926. He graduated from Rochester High School and attended junior...

David E Spavin

David E Spavin

Jul 25, 2020

David Edward Spavin, 58, of Plainview, died on July 25, 2020 at Green Prairie Rehabilitation Center in Plainview. David was born on May 21, 1962 in Minneapolis, MN to Richard and Adele Spavin. He attended St. Coletta of Wisconsin. David enjoyed bike riding, swimming, listening to music and playing his trombone and accordion. He loved listening to marching band and...

Helen Jean Jenkins

Helen Jean Jenkins

Jul 24, 2020

Helen Jean (Jeanie) Jenkins 83, of Rochester, MN went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 24, surrounded by family as she peacefully passed. Jeanie was born August 28, 1936 in Lewisburg, PA to Lee and Rachel Paige and relocated to Rochester in 1958 with her late husband James Phillips who preceded her in death on May 18,...

Marsha Ann Wasson

Marsha Ann Wasson

Jul 24, 2020

Marsha Ann Wasson, 78, of Rochester, MN went home to be with her Lord on Friday, July 24, 2020, surrounded by many of her family at The Waters on Mayowood in Rochester. Marsha was born on August 9, 1941 to Horace C. Daniels and Evelyn M. (Baker) Daniels in Elmira, NY. She graduated from Harpursville Central High School in 1960....