Obituaries

Davin Tukua

Oct 7, 2023

Davin Wyatt Tukua, 16, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023 as the result of an automobile accident.

Davin was born on August 20, 2007 in Rochester to Michael and Natalie (Bacon) Tukua. Davin was an incredible young man: an amazing son and brother, kind & gentle with his younger relatives and a wonderful, adventurous cousin &...

Martin Klees

Oct 7, 2023

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Marty Klees from Rochester, Minnesota.

Surrounded by his loving family at the age of 54 on October 7, 2023, Marty peacefully returned to the arms of his Savior after courageously battling glioblastoma. Marty's impact will be forever cherished, ensuring his legacy lives on.

Marty was born on October 1, 1969, in Rochester,...

Sovanny Ponn

Oct 6, 2023

Sovanny 'Dan' Ponn, age 39, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away on October 6, 2023 at 3:25 PM, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus surrounded by the comforting embrace of his loved ones.   Dan was a radiant source of joy and warmth, with an infectious smile that made everyone feel welcomed and cherished. Often referred to as 'the life...

Alvera Streich

Oct 4, 2023

Alvera A. Streich, age 82, of Rochester, MN passed away Wednesday October 4, 2023 at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester, MN.

Alvera was born on November 14, 1940 in Elma, Iowa to Victor and Dora (Friedrich) Streich. She attended Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, MN. She worked with the Olmsted County Welfare department for eight years. Alvera enjoyed...

Susan Nagel

Oct 3, 2023

Susan Jensen Nagel joined her heavenly home on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 after a lengthy illness.

She was born on December 5th, 1954 at Nave Hospital in Albert Lea, MN to Ellsworth and Joyce Jensen. Susan and her two older brothers were born grandchildren to original Danish immigrants.

She grew up in southeastern Minnesota in the communities of Albert...

Henry Bartel

Oct 1, 2023

Henry Joseph Bartel, age 96 of Rochester, passed away at Madonna Towers on Sunday, October 1, 2023.

Henry was born on October 20, 1926 in Goodhue, MN to D. Henry and Josephine (Hennings) Bartel. He grew up in Goodhue and graduated from Goodhue High School. On January 4, 1945 Henry joined the United States Navy and proudly served until August...

Shirley Hall

Sep 29, 2023

Shirley Elwayne (Glarner) Hall, 96, was taken on September 29, 2023 to be reunited in heaven with her husband, Kenneth Hall, 98, who passed away on March 30, 2023. They were married for 77 years on February 9, 2023. Together they had four children.

Shirley was born in Mantorville, MN to Virgil and Aletha Glarner. She was full of...

Joy Alexander

Sep 28, 2023

Joy Marie (Postier) Alexander, age 70, died on September 28, 2023 after a long battle with dementia.

Joy was born on January 30, 1953 to Russell and Mary (Ryan) Postier. Joy married Jim Alexander on May 31, 1975 in Pine Island, MN. They moved from Rochester to Pine Island shortly after their wedding and lived there for 17 years but...

Marilyn Bingel

Sep 27, 2023

Marilyn J. Bingel, 85, of Rochester, Minnesota died on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Marilyn was born June 9, 1938, in Chicago, IL to Paul & Erna (Reinars) Israel. She graduated from Palatine High School in Illinois and married Willard Bingel, Jr., her High School sweetheart in 1960. She worked for Kemper Insurance in the Litigation department before retiring. Her pride...

Roland Graves

Sep 26, 2023

Roland Everett Graves, age 93, of Rochester, Minnesota died on September 26, 2023 at Mayo Clinic St. Mary's Hospital.

Roland was born on February 18, 1930 to Bruce and Ella (Roe) Graves. He graduated from Jackson High School in MN. After graduation he enlisted in the US Army. Roland married Marilyn (Mari) Strom on June 15, 1951 and they...

Marcia Dircks

Sep 25, 2023

Marcia Rose (Boddicker) Dircks was lifted by the hands of her Lord on Monday, September 25, 2023 to join her family in heaven.

 

Marcia was born at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on March 11, 1948. She was welcomed by her parents Cyril and Luella Boddicker of Newhall, Iowa. When she arrived home she was greeted by her...

Rose Enquist

Sep 24, 2023

Rose Ann Enquist, age 87, of Rochester, Minnesota died on September 24, 2023, at the Stewartville Care Center.

Rose was born on September 13, 1936, the daughter of Clarence and Lucille (Rehling) Drazan. She attended Pine Island High School. In 1956, Rose married Gordon Riess. They had 6 children together and raised their family in Rochester until his death...

Glenn Lilleskov, DDS

Sep 22, 2023

Glenn Charles Lilleskov, DDS

Glenn Charles Lilleskov, age 91, of Rochester, passed away September 22, 2023, at the Waters on Mayowood in Rochester, MN.

Glenn was born on February 20, 1932, in Rochester, MN, the son of Leonard and Nora (Pries) Lilleskov. Glenn attended Northrup Grade School in Rochester and graduated from Rochester High School in 1950. He attended Rochester...

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...