Lyle Phillip Zimmerman, age 84 of Rochester, MN died Tues. June 29, 2010 at Season’s Hospice in Rochester. Born in Rice Lake WI on Jan. 16, 1926 to Phillip and Mary Zimmerman, Lyle was one of 7 children.  He served in the Air Transport Command (US Air Force) in World War II as a radio operator and navigator aboard C-46’s and C-54’s, which involved travel that took him across a good deal of the western hemisphere.  He married Bernice Mae (Saueressig) Zimmerman and they celebrated their 59^th wedding anniversary this month.  Trained in watchmaking, and having gained experience in his father’s Rice Lake watch and jewelry store, they moved to Rochester in 1951 and established a successful jewelry, gift, and watch repair business. They operated the Buckskin Shoppe in the Zumbro Hotel subway, opening a second store -The Treasure Cove in 1976. He was in business for 36 years.  Lyle volunteered for Christmas Anonymous, the American Cancer Society and Bethany Heights (transporting patients to the Mayo clinic) for many years.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Elks Club, St. Francis choir, and the parish council.

He loved his Catholic faith.  As a self-taught carpenter, he helped build and remodel his home and cabin and gift shops.  He loved birds and nature.  He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, horseshoes, and cards.

Lyle is survived by his wife Bernice, sister Jean Hurlburt (Tug), five adult children; daughters Sheri (Casey) Taylor and Lori (Michael) Tollen, and sons Terry (Sandra), Dan (Sue), and David (Lisa);  He leaves behind 10 grandchildren; Chelsi, Lisha, Micah, Carly, John Paul, Vas, Andrey, Karina, Sara, and Hanna.  Lyle was preceded in death by his father Phillip, mother, Mary, brothers Donald, Harold and Lloyd, and sisters Eleanor and Phyllis.  A Burial Mass will be held at 11:30 AM Friday July 2 at St Francis Catholic Church, visitation beginning at 10:30 AM, reception following. Interment will be in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rice Lake WI at 11:30 AM Saturday July 3^rd, reception following at their cabin on Long Lake.

The family has suggested Catholic Charities USA, St. Francis Church, MCCL, and Season’s Hospice as memorial preferences.

The Funeral Mass for Barbara Ann (Wood) Condon will be 11:00am Thursday July 1^st at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with the Rev. Timothy T. Reker officiating.  Barbara died unexpectedly in her sleep on June 25 at her home. She was born November 10, 1964 at St. Mary’s Hospital to John and Dorothy (Stoehr) Wood.  She was Baptized and Confirmed at St Francis Church and also attended the grade school.  She later attended Kellogg Jr. High and graduated from Mayo High School in 1983. In May of 1987 she graduated from Winona State University with a Bachelors of Science Nursing degree. Following graduation she worked at St. Mary’s Hospital up until her death.

October 6, 1990 she married Tony Condon of Rochester at St. Francis Church.  She is survived by her husband Tony, 2 children, Tim and Brianna both at home and her parents John and Dorothy Wood of Rochester; sisters, Mary Wood of Harmony, MN, Sue (Russ) Ward, their children Nicole and Kaitlyn of Rochester.  Barb is also survived by her grandmother Anna Stoehr of Elgin, MN, her in-laws, James and Linda (Vagt) Condon of Rochester; brothers in-laws Chad (Heather) Condon, their children Michael and Noah of Nicollet, MN, Mark (Tammy) Condon, their children Andrew, Jessica and Zachary of Rochester, Kevin (Jennie) Condon, their children Ben and Amber also of Rochester.  Barb was preceded in death by her brother David and her other 3 grandparents.

Barbara enjoyed reading, movies, kayaking, bowling and working with flowers. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Friends may call from 5pm to 8pm Wednesday at the Macken Funeral Home and one hour in advance of the funeral at church.  Memorials are suggested to the donors choice.

The memorial service for David Richard Postier will be at 1:00pm Monday June 28, 2010 at Peace United Church of Christ in Rochester with Rev. Kayla Bonewell officiating.  Interment of ashes will be in Oakwood Cemetery with Military Honors.  The visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.

Mr. Postier, 81, of Rochester died Friday June 25, 2010 at Golden Living Center East in Rochester.

David was born on October 9, 1928 in Rochester to Henry J. and Amalia A. Sonnenberg Postier.  David served in the United States Navy from 1950 to 1954 and was a Korean War Veteran.  On January 3, 1959 he married Barbara A. Stewart at First Presbyterian Church in Rochester.  He worked as a department manager at IBM for many years before retiring on April 1, 1990.  He was a member of American Legion; ELKS Lodge; and Eagles Lodge.

He is survived by his wife Barbara of Rochester; two daughters Julie (Harvey) A. Bauer of Milford, KS and Dr. Lori L. Postier (Christopher Metcalf) of Waterford, WI;  one grandson Lucas Metcalf and one step-grandson Tyler Metcalf; one sister Marilyn R. Haglund of Rochester.  He is preceded in death by parents, three brothers and one sister.

Memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society or Peace United Church of Christ in Rochester.

Macken Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements and online condolences for the family are welcomed at www.MackenFuneralHome.com

Dolores C. McDermott

A Memorial Mass for Dolores C. McDermott will be held at 11:30AM at St. Pius X  Catholic Church on Friday, June 25, 2010 with Father Charlie I. Collins officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.

Dolores C. McDermott, age 83, of Rochester, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2010 at her home. Dolores was born on November 6, 1926 in Rochester, MN. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1944. On June 12, 1948, she married Richard “Dick” McDermott at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Rochester. Due to Richards work with IBM, the family lived in various places, including Colorado, New Jersey, and North Dakota, before returning to Rochester in 1977. While raising their family, Dolores worked in sales for Massey’s and Hunt Drug before her retirement. She enjoyed gardening and volunteering at Assisi Heights and Channel One.  She especially loved spending time with her family and friends. She will always be remembered for her generosity and readiness to help those in need. Survivors include her four sons: Richard, and Steven (Nancy) both of Lafayette, CO, Mark (Barb) of Hamilton, Va., Andy (Michelle) of Rochester, two sisters: Dorothy (Maurice) Brown of Rochester, and Lorraine (Don) Theide of Owatonna, three grandchildren: Adrian, Tim, and Brian, and numerous neices and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a daughter-in-law, Mindi, and a sister, Rosemary.

Memorials are preferred to the Sisters of St. Francis at Assisi Heights, the St. Mary’s Hospital Poverello Fund, or Season’s Hospice.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com

The funeral for Arleigh G. Polikowsky will be 11:00AM Thursday, June 24 2010 at Redeemer Lutheran Church officiated by Rev. Rance Settle. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Polikowsky, age 83, died Saturday, June 19, 2010 at Sunrise Cottages.

He was born October 20, 1926 in Rochester and has resided in the area his entire life. On November 9, 1946, he married Rose Merkel at Trinity Lutheran Church. She survives. Mr. Polikowsky worked as a heavy equipment operator for a number of local companies during his career. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking and spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his wife, survivors include a daughter, Diana (Richard) Parks of Whitehall, Montana and two sons, Gary Polikowsky and Don Polikowsky, both of Rochester. Eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren survive. He is also survived by a sister, Arleen (Robert) Wehrs of Rochester. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy Rose and his parents Elmer and Eva (Kitzman) Polikowsky.

Friends may call from 5:00PM to 8:00PM Wednesday at Macken Funeral Home and one hour before the service at the church on Thursday. Memorials are suggested to Redeemer Lutheran Church. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.

The funeral service for Allen Richard Wileman will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 2:00PM at Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Rance Settle officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 4:00PM to 7:00PM on Friday, June 18, 2010 at Macken Funeral Home, and one hour prior to services at the Church.

Allen Richard Wileman, age 73, of Rochester, passed away on June 15, 2010 at home, surrounded by his loving family following a four-year illness with Melanoma. Allen was born on December 29, 1936 in Rochester. He attended Rochester High School and graduated in 1954.  He enlisted in the US Navy and spent four years in the Pacific Fleet. On July 18, 1959 he married his high school sweetheart, Carlene Anderson.

The family made their home in Rochester, and Allen retired after 34 years at IBM. Allen spent numerous years coaching Rochester Youth Hockey, and was an avid fan of all Rochester hockey events. He enjoyed spending time at the family lake-home and loved golf, fishing, and especially watching his grandchildren play sports. He is survived by two children: Tammy (Randy) Kittleson and Todd (Connie) Wileman both of Rochester, a sister: Connie Larson of Edina, and grandchildren: Corey and Kyle Kittleson, and Kalene, Christopher, Ethan and Jenna Wileman. He is preceded in death by his wife Carlene, and his mother and father, Hazel and Carl Wileman.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com

The funeral mass for Viola “Vi” B. Johanns will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 2010 at Resurrection Catholic Church with the Rev. Donald P. Schmitz officiating.  Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Mrs. Johanns, 93, of Rochester, died Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Sunrise Cottages in Rochester.  Viola Blanche Harwick was born February 1, 1917 in Winsted, Minnesota.  She married Laurence Johanns on August 10, 1946 in Rapid City, South Dakota.  Mr. Johanns died September 19, 1983.  Viola lived in Rochester since 1935 after coming here from Kasson.

Viola retired from the Mayo clinic in 1978 after working 34 years as a desk supervisor.  Mr. Johanns was a sales representative for the Schmidt Brewery Company.  Viola was very active in her church, Sr. Raphael’s Guild, Young at Heart Singers, Senior Center and volunteered at Resurrection Catholic Church and Mayo Clinic.

She is survived by her step-children, Laurence B. Johann of Durham, North Carolina; Rodney C.  (Alma) Johanns of Rochester, MN; Gerald V. Johanns of Clovis, California; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren.

Viola was preceded in death by her parents, George and Louisa Harwick; husband, Laurence Johanns; 4 sisters, 4 brothers and 2 daughter-in-laws, Caroline Johanns and Suzanne Johanns.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at Macken Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service at the church Thursday.

A special thank you to Jan for all her care given to Viola over the last year.

Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com

Richard “Rick” Lee Maas 59, of Rochester died Thursday June 9^th after suffering a heart attack at his son’s residence. He was born April 29, 1951 in Hayfield, MN. He graduated from Hayfield High School.  He married Sandra Wiley on October 18^th 1974, she survives. They were married 24 years, and together had three children who survive: Julie (Troy) Kuball of Pine Island, Sarah Maas and Evan Maas of Rochester. He is also survived by two brothers, Jack (Bev) Maas of Parker, CO. and Tom (Donna) Maas of Austin, MN, a sister, Mary (Robert) Keske of Claremont, MN, a significant other Karen Wallin of Mankato, 3 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is preceeded in death by his parents Clarence and Dorthy (Petersen) Maas, two brothers, Bill and Darrell, and a sister, Margaret “Peg” Loverink. Rick loved hunting, karaoke, metal detecting, and especially spending time with his friends and family. He always had a good story to tell. A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 14, 2010 at 2:30PM at Macken Funeral Home. A private burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held one half-hour prior to services at Macken Funeral Home. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com

A Memorial Mass for Vincent H. Griggs will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 14, 2010 at Resurrection Catholic Church, with the Rev. LaVern E. Trocinski officiating.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rights by the American Legion Post 107.

Mr. Griggs, 84, of Kasson, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2010 at Prairie Meadows Assisted Living in Kasson, MN.  He was born July 18, 1925, in Graettinger, Iowa to Herbert Eli Griggs and Ruth Hildred Franson.

He served in the United States Army from November 1, 1944 to May 2, 1946.

Vincent married Marilyn Rose Miller on July 21, 1947 in Ruthven, Iowa.

He was a charter member of Resurrection Catholic Church and a member of the American Legion for many years.  Vincent enjoyed Golden Gloves Boxing as a young man and watched boxing matches on television through the years.  Mr. and Mrs. Griggs traveled throughout North America in their motor home, visiting every state except Hawaii.

Vincent is survived by his wife; sons, James “Jay” (Margaret Ontl) Griggs of Hudson, WI; David (Linda) Griggs of Rochester; one sister, Lavon Fieseler of Eyota, MN; grandchildren, Anthony “Tony” (Tracy) Griggs of Duluth, MN, Malyssa (Elliot) Woodward of Minneapolis, MN, Jayson (Melissa) Griggs of Ellsworth, WI and 6 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Thomas Griggs and sister, Lora Staver.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 2010 at Macken Funeral Home, and one half hour prior to the service at the church Monday.

Memorials are preferred to South Eastern Minnesota Honor Flight for Veterans or Resurrection Catholic Church.

Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.

The funeral for Katherine (Kaye) Munden will be at 11:00am Monday, June 7, 2010 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Rochester with Rev. Dave Berg officiating.  Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

Kaye Munden, 57, died in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family on Thursday, June 03, 2010 after a 2 year battle with metastatic breast cancer.

Kaye was born on April 13^th 1953 in Belmond, IA to Clarence “Mike” Mickelson and Ruth Zeiger Mickelson. In 1976 Kaye moved to Phoenix, AZ to work at Valley Bank. She married Daryl Munden on March 20, 1982 in Scottsdale, AZ. They lived there until 1986 when they moved to Rochester, MN.

She worked at the Rochester Area Family Y for 10 years, the government center for 8 years, and part time at Kohl’s for 9 years. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She loved traveling with her family and spending time at the beach. Kaye spent many summer vacations camping at Lake Okoboji. Most of her spare time was spent cheering for her kids in baseball, basketball, soccer, and swimming.

She has lived in Rochester, MN for the past 24 years. She is survived by her husband Daryl and three children, Ryan of Grand Forks, ND, Jason of St. Louis, MO, and Kristen of Mankato, MN. She is also survived by her siblings Nancy (Ron) Harms, Rose Mickelson, Mick Mickelson of Belmond, IA, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Friends may call from 3:00PM - 6:00PM Sunday, at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church.

Memorials are suggested to the Rochester Area Family Y.

On-line condolences are welcome at www.MackenFuneralHome.com.