Obituaries

Randy Wittrock

Sep 20, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Randy Wittrock on September 20, 2023 at the age of 63, the result of a massive heart attack.

Randy was born in Milbank, South Dakota and moved to Rochester in 1986. He worked for Mayo Clinic for 33 years in the IT Department and retired in 2020.

Randy loved...

Kathleen Olson

Sep 17, 2023

Kathleen (Kathy) Marjorie Olson of Mazeppa, passed away on Sunday morning, September 17th, 2023, with her loving family surrounding her.

Kathleen Marjorie Hanson was born on September 26, 1941 to George and Myrna (Partner) Hanson. Kathy graduated from John Marshall High School in June of 1959 and then attended junior college before starting her career at Mayo Clinic in 1961....

Steven Martin

Sep 17, 2023

Steven Neal "Steve" Martin, age 81, of Rochester, Minnesota, died on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Rochester Methodist Hospital.

Steve was born to Stuart and Nora (Seeverts) Martin in Sargeant, MN on February 18, 1942. He graduated from Hayfield High School in 1960 and went on to attend Riverland Community College in Austin. He briefly worked at Crenlo in...

Karen Canzanello

Sep 16, 2023

Karen Lee Canzanello passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at her home following a year-long battle with abdominal cancer of unknown primary.

Karen was born on August 26th, 1952, at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, MA to Walter and Eleanor (Carleton) Buraczynski. She grew up in Wellesley, MA and in 1970 graduated from Wellesley High School...

Raymond Neis

Sep 16, 2023

Raymond Joseph Neis, age 79, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 16, 2023. He was born February 12, 1944 in Osage, IA to Christina (Pappas) and Raymond J. Neis SR. His mom always said when he was born that an airplane was flying overhead.

Ray lived in a number of small towns in Iowa when growing...

Sherry Lawrence

Sep 16, 2023

Sherry Elaine Lawrence, Age 83, of Rochester, Minnesota, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away September 16, 2023, at Pinehaven Care Center, Pine Island, MN.

Sherry was born July 8, 1940, to Engvald and Anna Hegdahl in Landa, ND. She spent most of her youth in Kathryn ND, and Barnesville, MN. After graduating Barnesville High School, she attended NDSU...

Sharon Town

Sep 16, 2023

Sharon M. Town, 81, of Stewartville, MN, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Stewartville Care Center after ongoing health issues.

 

Sharon May (Bakken) Town was born September 26, 1941 to parents, Odien and Lorrain (Hetzel) Bakken in Rochester, MN. When Sharon was young, she was at home helping her mother care for her siblings as she was the...

Lowell Penz

Sep 15, 2023

Lowell Henry Penz of Rochester, Minnesota, quietly stepped into his heavenly home on Friday, September 15, 2023, at the age of 84. Born on June 12, 1939, to Carlton and Ruth Penz, Lowell's journey in life was marked by hard work and dedication.

Lowell attended Rochester schools, graduating in 1957 and went on to graduate from South Dakota State...

Molly Mullan

Sep 11, 2023

Our fiercely loved Molly Mullan, age 65, passed away on September 11, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary's Campus surrounded by her family.

Molly and her beloved twin sister Anne were born on January 15, 1958, in Lower Hutt, New Zealand. Molly met the love of her life, Brian Mullan when the two were working at the same hospital...

Betty Moon

Sep 10, 2023

Betty L. Moon, age 77, of Rochester, MN passed away on Sunday morning September 10, 2023 at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Betty Lou Clark was united in marriage to Nevin Neil Moon on October 6, 1973 in Rochester, MN. They were blessed with 50 years of marriage. Betty is also survived by her loving church family.

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Patricia Kolar

Sep 10, 2023

Patricia (Pat) Kolar died peacefully in her sleep on September 10, 2023, at Cottagewood Senior Communities. Pat was born August 14, 1935, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin and grew up in Sheldon. After high school, she attended the University of Wisconsin in Oshkosh.  She then moved to Minneapolis with some friends, found a job, and played in the Women’s Basketball League.

Shortly...

Steven Peters

Sep 9, 2023

Steven Richard Peters passed away on September 9, 2023, at the age of 71. Born on June 2, 1952, in Breckenridge, Minnesota, he was the beloved son of Bette (Matz) and Vernon Peters.

Steven was baptized and later confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Breckenridge. He completed his education at Breckenridge Schools, graduating with the Class of 1970. Following his...

Robert Phyliky

Sep 8, 2023

Dr. Robert Leonard Phyliky, age 87, died at the Waters on September 8, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Morristown, NJ to Dr. Harold and Idabelle Phyliky on April 8. 1936. As a boy he was active in Boy Scouts, De Molay and the Methodist Church. Following his graduation from Morristown High School he attended Drew...

Kristen Guy

Sep 7, 2023

Kristen Lea (Fosdick) Guy was born July 8, 1969 in Minneapolis, MN and welcomed into God's loving embrace Thursday, September 7th at 7pm.

Kris earned her masters degree in elementary education and taught in District 535, at Holmes and Riverside elementary for 28 yrs. She loved her career and had such a lasting impact on all of her students,...

Elizabeth Coons

Sep 7, 2023

Elizabeth Marie (Brever) Coons, 87, of Rochester, MN passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 at The Homestead surrounded by loved ones.

Betty was born on July 29, 1936 in Long Prairie Village, MN. She married the love of her life on the Fourth of July 1953, William Lee Coons. Bill and Betty spent more than 69 wonderful years together....

Andrew Reinke

Sep 6, 2023

Andrew "Andy" Mikkel Reinke, age 38, of Rochester, Minnesota died unexpectedly after a brief illness, on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at his home in Rochester.

Andy was born on June 1, 1985 to Roland and Patricia (Runde) Reinke. He grew up in Rochester attending Century High School where he graduated in 2003. He went on to Rochester Community and...

Beverly Jean Flaten

Sep 5, 2023

 

Beverly Jean (Culbertson) Flaten, age 83, of El Cajon, CA passed away on September 5, 2023 at home with her family by her side. She had been diagnosed with Lung Cancer six weeks prior.

Beverly was born on September 25, 1939 to Francis and Dorothy Culbertson in Rochester, MN. She attended District #127 grades 1-8 and then attended Rochester...

Ellen Gordon

Sep 5, 2023

Ellen Genevieve Gordon, 93, of Rochester, MN passed away on September 5, 2023 at Samaritan Bethany, Arbor Terrace.

Ellen Genevieve (Peterson) Gordon, was born on July 19, 1930 in Kenyon, Minnesota. She married Willard Gordon on January 30, 1949 in West Concord. The couple moved to Dodge Center in 1961 where they farmed together for many years. Ellen and Willard...

Robert Klamm

Sep 3, 2023

Robert T. Klamm, 74, of Burnsville and Webster, MN, Vienna, VA, Pasadena, MD and most recently Grayson, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, MN. He was surrounded by his loved ones.

Information regarding any services to celebrate his life will be distributed at a later date.

Robert's (aka...

Peter Weisbrod

Sep 3, 2023

Peter G. Weisbrod, 77 of Rochester, MN died unexpectedly on Sunday morning at his home.

Peter George Weisbrod was born July 10, 1946 in Wabasha, MN to Charles and Hazel (Setterlund) Weisbrod. Peter grew up in Elgin, MN and graduated from Elgin High School in 1964. During his youth, he achieved the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. He attended...