Obituaries

Judy J Langehaug

Judy J Langehaug

Feb 7, 2020

Judy J. Langehaug, age 73, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Cottagewood Senior Community in Rochester. Judy Jane Langehaug was born August 3, 1946 in Wabasha Township, Minnesota the daughter of Edward and Lillian (Bublitz) Laskowske. She attended Hammond schools thru the 8th grade then John Marshall High School. At the age of 17,...

Jean Mcgill

Jean Mcgill

Feb 5, 2020

Jean McGill, a successful commercial artist as a young woman and later a prolific and passionate gardener, theatrical set and costume maker, rock and leaf collector, English-as-a-Second-Language teacher, and volunteer for artistic and immigrant causes over a span of 62 years in Rochester, died on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at age 97. A native of Sanford, Maine, the daughter of a...

Ernest Carl Oeltjen

Ernest Carl Oeltjen

Feb 5, 2020

Ernest "Ernie" Carl Oeltjen, 97, died from natural causes with "Tootie" and family by his side on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Rochester East Health Services. Ernest was born on December 18, 1922 in Villard, MN. He was the third oldest of 17 children born to William and Anna (Pantze) Oeltjen. He moved to S.E. MN at a young age...

James "Jim" Rhyne

James "Jim" Rhyne

Feb 4, 2020

Jim Rhyne, 95, of Rochester, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 at Seasons Hospice House. Jim was born July 3rd, 1924 in Drumright, OK to James A. and Nettie L. (Ford) Rhyne. He was a graduate of Drumright High School and went on to proudly serve his country in the U.S. Army during...

Nancy Ann Gould

Nancy Ann Gould

Feb 4, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that our sister, Nancy "Nanc" Gould, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 after a lengthy illness. Nancy was born to Dr. Allan and Marilyn Gould in Rochester on October 30, 1958, followed a few minutes later by her twin brother Will. Nancy and Will have the unique...

Kenneth Weatherly

Kenneth Weatherly

Feb 3, 2020

Kenneth Henry Weatherly, 81 of Spring Grove, Minnesota passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 after a life decision to end pain and suffering. He was "pacemaker dependent" and requested that this device be turned off. He died shortly thereafter quietly and peaceably surrounded by his Spring Grove friends. Ken was born May 31, 1938 in Rochester, Minnesota. He was also...

Donald Mcmillon

Donald Mcmillon

Feb 2, 2020

Donald N. McMillon, 77 of Rochester, MN died Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Season's Hospice House in Rochester. Donald Neal McMillon was born September 6, 1942 in Finch, AR to Herschel and Flossie (Levins) McMillon. He grew up in Arkansas and graduated from Crowley's Ridge Academy. After graduation he attended Diesel Mechanic School in Nashville, TN. He moved to Wichita,...

Ronald Douglas Kellogg

Ronald Douglas Kellogg

Feb 2, 2020

Ronald Douglas Kellogg passed away on February 2, 2020 at the age of 87 years due to congestive heart failure following a lengthy and loving stay at Seasons Hospice House. Ron was born in Preston, MN October 14, 1932 to Melvin Otto (Speck) and Mamie Ada (Ada Hanson) Kellogg. The Kellogg's lived in Fillmore, MN and Ron graduated from Wykoff...

Barbara Louise Winter

Barbara Louise Winter

Jan 31, 2020

Barbara Louise Winter, 91, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Shorewood Assisted Living. Barbara was born July 22, 1928 in Luverne, MN, to Martin and Eunice (Bucknam) Jensen. After high school she briefly attended Macalaster College and then Rasmussen Business College. Barbara married Arthur Winter in Luverne on September 22, 1949, and together they raised...

Donna Mae Geerdes

Donna Mae Geerdes

Jan 28, 2020

Donna Geerdes passed away peacefully on January 28th in Rochester, MN. She was surrounded by love and support from her family during her final days. All three of her children were with her as she took her final breath. Donna was born in Postville, Iowa on December 14th, 1931 to Kenneth and Mildred Livingood. She was the fourth of eleven...

Darleen Mae Moe

Darleen Mae Moe

Jan 25, 2020

Darleen Mae Moe passed away January 25th, just a couple weeks shy of her 83rd birthday. She was a genuine, one-of-a-kind treasure that was deeply loved and adored by her family and friends. Even in her final hours, her love for others, unique energy and sense of humor were on full display. Her spirit, her laughter, and her generous soul...

Emily Hugus Reed

Emily Hugus Reed

Jan 23, 2020

Emily M. Hugus Reed of Rochester, MN died on January 23, 2020 at age 95. She was a resident of Riverbend Assisted Living in Rochester for the last 3 years. Emily Marie Snyder Hugus Reed was born on May 3, 1924 in Oklahoma City, OK. She was the 5th of eight children and a graduate of Ocean Springs High School...

Sharon Krom

Sharon Krom

Jan 22, 2020

Sharon Rose Krom, 76, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at her home. Sharon was born August 27, 1943 in Byron, MN to Merton and Marjorie (Schmeisser) Bartel. She was a 1961 graduate of Byron High School. On May 29, 1962 in Byron, Sharon married Richard Krom. Sharon had a love of learning about history and...

James Andrist

James Andrist

Jan 22, 2020

James LeRoy Andrist, 70, passed away on January 22, 2020, in Portland, Oregon. Jim was born August 2, 1949, to Clarence and Lavina (Weeks) Andrist and grew up in Wasioja, MN. On November 17, 1967, he married Marcia Pickett and they had two daughters before divorcing in 1972. He was later briefly married to Debbie Evers from Bellevue, WA and...

Deborah Jean Fritsche

Deborah Jean Fritsche

Jan 21, 2020

Deborah Jean (Helland) Fritsche age 65 of Rochester, MN died peacefully on January 21st, 2020 at Seasons Hospice House surrounded by her loved ones. Deborah Jean Helland was born July 25, 1954, in Wadena, MN, to Howard and Violet (Lenz) Helland. The family moved to Rochester, MN, when Deb was 3 years old. Deb graduated from John Marshall High School...

Marie Helen Fanning

Marie Helen Fanning

Jan 20, 2020

Marie H. Fanning- Beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully at her home in Rochester, MN surrounded by her loving family after a short battle with cancer. Born October 4th, 1931 in Rochester, MN; her passion for gardening and weekends at the cabin were second only to her love for family, evident in every kind word and gesture. Whether trying...

Ruth Johnson

Ruth Johnson

Jan 19, 2020

Ruth M. Johnson, age 84, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at home. She is survived by Loren, her loving husband of 63 years, children: Gary, Randy, and Vicki, and two grand-daughters. Ruth had a beautiful soprano voice, and sang in the Rochester Orchestra and Chorale. She also sang with the Sweet Adelines Women's Chorus. She loved to paint...

Grace Sawtell

Grace Sawtell

Jan 18, 2020

Ethel Grace (Wickham) Sawtell was born on the family farm outside of Audubon, Iowa, on May 12, 1928. She died peacefully in her Charter House residence in Rochester, Minnesota, on January 18, 2020. Grace often reflected on the challenges of growing up in western Iowa during the Great Depression. Like many of her generation, the lessons learned through these difficult...

Dwight Ronning

Dwight Ronning

Jan 17, 2020

Dwight Douglas Ronning, 68, of Wanamingo, MN passed January 17, 2020 at The Mayo Clinic, St. Marys Campus. Dwight was born November 7, 1951 in Minneapolis, MN to Gordon and Lillis (Halvorson) Ronning. Dwight worked as a chef for many years and went on to school to be an interior painter. He was a Vietnam veteran, proudly serving his country...

Margaret Louise Berg

Margaret Louise Berg

Jan 15, 2020

Margaret Louise Berg, 79, of Rochester died on January 15, 2020 at St. Marys Hospital. She was born on March 20, 1940 in Utica, MN to Everett and Hazel (Cole) Burt. She married Marlan L. Berg on May 3, 1958 at Lands Lutheran Church in Zumbrota. Margaret babysat and worked at numerous places including Waters Connelly, McDonalds, Super America and...