Mildred E. Weaver, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed
away on Friday, January 21, 2011, at Grace Pointe Crossing East Gables in Cambridge, MN.

She was 89, born January 14, 1922 in Mellen, Wisconsin to Felix and Ellen Baker.  In 1942 she married Claude F. Weaver in Mellen, Wisconsin.

Mildred moved from Mellen, WI to Rochester, MN in 1946. In July 2006 she moved to Cambridge, MN.

She worked on the assembly line for Telex and retired in 1983.

Survivors include one son, Lawrence of Cambridge, MN, two brothers, Dale (Rose) Baker of Glidden, WI and Ethan (Jan) Erdman of Spring Green, WI, and one sister, Ellen (Dick) Stout of San Jose, CA.  She is also survived by two grandchildren: Christopher (Katie) Weaver of North branch, MN, and Jeremiah Weaver of Hopkins, MN. And also by six great grandchildren: Ethan, Kadin, India, Kalie, Ezra and Benjamin.

Mildred was preceded in death by her husband who passed away in 1977, a daughter, as well as one brother and one sister.

Mildred was an avid reader who also loved to play cards.

The funeral service for Mildred Weaver will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 29, 2011 at the Christ Lutheran Church in Rochester with the Rev. Scott Schilbe officiating.  Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

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

Gerald “Jerry” Charles Molloy, 70, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully Saturday, January 22, 2011, at his home.

Jerry was born November 11, 1940 in Emmetsburg, Iowa to parents Joseph and Theresa (Drew) Molloy.  His mother was driven to the hospital by snowplow to welcome his birth during the Armistice Day Blizzard of 1940—he has weathered many storms since that wonderful day he joined his loving family.  During his early years, he enjoyed growing up on “the farm” in Emmetsburg, IA—oh, the stories those Molloy boys can tell!

Jerry graduated from Emmetsburg Catholic High School in 1958 and attended the DeVry Institute of Chicago from 1959 to 1961.  From 1961 to 1963, he worked at General Dynamics Astronautics in San Diego, CA.  Jerry joined the United States Army on October 16, 1963 and was stationed in Taecchon-Ni, Camp Holiday Korea, for most of his service duration.  He was assigned to the Nike AJAX and Hercules Ordnance Support Unit, 30th Ordnance Detachment.  He was honorably discharged on July 26, 1965.  Upon his return from the service, he attended Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa and graduated with an Electrical Engineering degree in June of 1969.  Jerry became a dedicated IBM Corporation employee in June of 1969 and retired 33 years later in July of 2002.  Jerry remembered his IBM career with respect and admiration and continued to maintain the friendships he developed with many colleagues throughout his years of service.

Life on the farm was a wonderful adventure for Jerry and his nine (9) siblings—four (4) brothers and five (5) sisters.  The family includes siblings William (Patricia) Molloy of Santa Barbara, CA; Robert (Ruth) Molloy of Belvidere, IL; Katherine (Anthony) Catalano of Atkinson, NH; Ruth (Max) Norvell of Sioux City, IA; Janet (David) Brown of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Joseph (Ruth) Molloy of Alexandria, MN; Joann (Rick) Boylan of Des Moines, IA; and Michael (Beth) Molloy of Minneapolis, MN.  Helen (Tom) Van Oosbree of Madison, WI preceded Jerry in death.

Jerry married Rose Ann (Bartosh) Molloy in Emmetsburg, IA on August 26, 1968.  Rose Ann passed away on July 8, 2005 of pancreatic cancer.  Jerry is survived by his wife Susan (Steinbach) Molloy whom he married in Rochester, MN on October 10, 2008.

Jerry’s children are John (Julie) Molloy of Eagan, MN; Colette Molloy (husband Fernando Cerda) of Chicago, IL; Janna (Mark) Ellingson of Rochester, MN; Benjamin Molloy of Rochester who is engaged to marry Tara Bianchi of Zumbrota, MN; and his step-children are Christine (Michael) Boyer of Rochester, MN; and Darik (Tara) Steinbach of Minnetrista, MN.

The light of Jerry’s life would be his grandchildren:  Olivia Molloy of Eagan; Nora, Michael, and William Ellingson of Rochester, MN; Andres Cerda of Chicago, IL; and his step-grandchildren Zachary, Sydney, Melanie, and Jon Boyer of Rochester, MN.

Jerry is also survived by Susan’s mother, Lorraine Eker; 31 loving nieces and nephews; and 32 great nieces and nephews.  Nephew, Matt Norvell, preceded Jerry in death.  Also preceding Jerry in death were his parents; mother and father-in-law, Alice and Hank Bartosh; and brothers-in-law Richard and William Bartosh, all of Emmetsburg, IA.

Jerry was an inspiration to anyone who knew him.  He fought a brave battle against colon cancer for the past eighteen (18) months.  His caring and loving heart was always open to those in need.  He volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House, Habitat for Humanity, Lourdes High School, and St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church where he was a long-time member.  The Irish twinkle in his eye brought warmth and love to all.

Especially important to Jerry were his faith, family and extended family, friends throughout the United States, and his Irish heritage.  He also cherished his fishing trips to Leech Lake, MN with his friends the “Veggie Boys” and family, as well as the yearly family reunion trips to Lake Okoboji, IA—a tradition since early childhood.  Jerry’s handyman and woodworking talents are second to none—he has produced many wonderful pieces of furniture for his family to treasure.  Who could forget Jerry’s sweet tooth and his LOVE for cookies, pies, cake, and ice cream.  Jerry will be immensely missed, but his spirit will linger forever in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be at River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, 1119 11 1/2th St SE Rochester, MN, on Sunday, January 30, 2011 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. (with a time of remembrances at 4:30 p.m.) and one half hour prior to the service on Monday.  A memorial service will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 11 Fourth Avenue SW, Rochester, MN 55902 on Monday, January 31, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Msgr. Gerald A. Mahon and Rev. John Lasuba co-officiating.  Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery with Military Honors.

Memorial contributions are preferred to charities dear to Jerry’s heart—the Ronald McDonald House in Rochester, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, or Seasons Hospice in Rochester.

Born in Indian Creek, Wabasha County seventy years ago, Raymond L. Cole, Sr. succumbed to cancer after a five year fight. Proud father and owner of Cole’s Trucking, he is survived by his wife, Nancy of fifty years, along with seven children:  Raymond (Michele) Cole, Jr., Regina (David) Rinehart, Dale (Terry Behnken) Cole, Chris (Melody) Cole, Shannon (Ward) Field, Matthew Cole and Michael Cole. Thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive.

In addition, he is survived by four brothers and five sisters: Richard Cole of Waseca; Bob (Bonnie) Cole of Owatonna; John (Dawn) Cole of Chatfield; Jim (Mary) Cole of Rochester; Rosemary Imm of Byron; Clara Markum of Winona; Margaret Cole of Richfield; Patricia Cole of Rochester and Linda Cole of Rochester.

A lover of polkas, cowboy movies and auctions Ray leaves us with a full heart for all kids and his family. His love of conversation and being Santa Claus will be remembered by us all.

A Catholic Service will be held in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home 11:00AM Tuesday, January 11, 2011 officiated by Rev. Harry Jewison. Friends may call one hour before the service at the funeral home. Entombment will be at Grandview Memorial Chapel. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away January 8th, 2011 surrounded by family at age 82.  Preceded in death by Joseph A. Blakley her husband of 52 years, mother Edna (Cummins) Lenox and Father James B. Lenox.

Survivors include, daughter Mollie (John) Theel, son, Stephen (Jane) Blakley, grandchildren, Ryan (Heather) Theel, Laura (Dave) Burrell, Elizabeth Blakley, great grandchild, Caden Burrell and one brother, Merlyn (Lavon) Lenox and several nieces and nephews.

Virginia (Ginny) retired in 1991 from various bookkeeping jobs.  She enjoyed being surrounded by family, cooking, gardening, bird watching, cats and various crafts.

A visitation will be held on Monday, January 10 from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.  The funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday January 11 at the Evangel United Methodist Church with Pastor Jeff Utecht officiating.  Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery in Stewartville, MN.

Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer’s disease research, Evangel United Methodist, Madonna Towers Foundation or Seasons Hospice.

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

The funeral for Jacqueline “Jackie” Johnson will be at 3:00pm on Friday, January 7, 2011 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with the Rev. Linda Helberg officiating.  Burial will be in the Chatfield Cemetery in the spring.

Mrs.  Johnson, 75 of Rochester, died Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at Fontaine Towers.

She was born on April 20, 1935 in Burt Iowa.  She graduated from Algona High School in 1952 and had resided in Stewartville, and later Rochester.  She married Robert L. Pifer, Sr. on December 26, 1951 in Humboldt  Iowa.  He passed away on July 10, 1955.  She married Doyle Johnson on December 16, 1956 in Fairmont  Minnesota.  He passed away on January 15, 1985.

Mrs. Johnson had worked as a waitress at the Rochester Airport as well as a housekeeper for St. Marys Hospital.

She is survived by 3 sons; Steven Johnson of San Angelo TX, John Johnson of Rapid City SD, James (Sammi Dickut) Johnson of Oklahoma; one daughter, Diane (Alen Doroff) Brandt of Mounds View, MN; 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, Myrle Woltz Jr. of Independence, MO, John (Anne) Woltz of Brisbane Australia, Kenneth (Marlene) Woltz of Wykoff, MN; one sister, Elaine (Ray) Herron of Warsaw, MO.  She was preceded in death by 2 husbands and one son.

Mrs. Johnson enjoyed reading, music, crocheting and genealogy.  She was very active with the Fontaine Towers Residence Committee and also quite active with the Senior Lunch Program.

Friend may call 1 hour prior to the service at the River Park Chapel on Friday.

The funeral for Michael “Mick” Laudon will be at 10:30AM Friday January 7, 2011 at St Pius X Catholic Church in Rochester, with Father Paul Nelson officiating.  Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Rochester. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM to 7:00PM on Thursday January 6^th 2011 at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to services at the church.

Mr. Laudon, 57, of  Belle Plaine Minnesota, formerly of Rochester, died Monday January 3^rd as the result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

Michael was born July 17, 1953 in Rochester MN to Milan and Cecilia Eickhoff Laudon.  He graduated from John Marshall High School in Rochester.  After graduation he moved to Minneapolis where he trained at the Minneapolis Technical College in jewelry manufacturing and repair. After working in the jewelry industry for 10 years he switched careers and spent the last 20 years working at the Fresh Start Bakery in Chaska, MN, where he was employed at the time of his death.

Survivors include his father, Milan Laudon of Rochester, brothers Dale (Kim) Laudon of Ham Lake MN, Dennis (Laura) Laudon of Rochester, Steve Laudon of Wautoma Wisconsin; and 4 nieces and 4 nephews. His mother Cecilia and stepmother Mary preceded him in death.

Michael was a hardworking devote Catholic who enjoyed his time with family.

Memorials are preferred to the St Pius X Catholic Church building fund.

The funeral for Dorothy E. Paulson will be 11:00AM Friday, January 7, 2011 at Homestead United Methodist with the Rev. Becky Jo Thilges officiating. Burial will be Oakwood Cemetery.

Mrs. Paulson, age 96, a lifelong Rochester resident died early Tuesday morning, January 4, 2011 at Golden Living Center East in Rochester where she had resided for the past eight years.

She was born Dorothy Elizabeth Stewart October 8, 1914 in Rochester to Leon and Ellen (McDonald) Paulson. She grew up here and attended Rochester High School. On December 31, 1933 she married Floyd E. Paulson at Zumbro Falls, MN in a combined ceremony that included her brother, Leonard Stewart and his bride Margaret Meyers.

Mrs. Paulson was a homemaker and also a bookkeeper for her husband’s construction business. She was a member of Homestead United Methodist Church, a charter member of Rochester Senior Citizens Center and also had belonged to the YMCA.

She is survived by two sons and two daughters: Floyd Paulson, Jr. and James (Miki) Paulson, both of Rochester; Janice Aaby of Rochester and Linda (Bruce) Larson of St. Paul. Thirty-four grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren also survive. In addition, a sister Loretta Krock of Rochester survives. She was preceded in death by her husband, six brothers and four sisters and a grandson, Dan who passed away in 1981.

Robert  “Bob” Leo Rossman – Rochester

The funeral for Robert “Bob” Leo Rossman will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Pax Christi Catholic Church in Rochester with the Rev. LaVern E. Trocinski officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Rochester. Visitation will be held in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday January 7^th and one hour before the service at church on Saturday.

Mr. Rossman 83, of Rochester Died Peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Monday January 3,  2011.

Bob was born March 26, 1927 in Highmore, South Dakota to Leo and Elizabeth Rossman. He moved to Rochester in 1931 and attended Lourdes High School. After high school he enlisted in the army, and served in WWII in Austria. On June 11, 1952 he married Virginia Hofschulte. The couple farmed in the Douglas area. Later Bob worked for Allied Moving Co. and later he drove truck for ROMAC retiring in 1991. Bob and his family have lived in the same home in Rochester for 53 years.

Bob is Survived by his wife Virginia, and nine children.  Steven (Diane) of Madison, WI. ; Dennis (Susan) of Rochester ; Richard (Debra) of Bemidji, MN. ; Michael (Dawn) of Byron, MN. ; Charles of St. Paul, MN. Susan (Mark) Hinrichs  of  Zunbrota, MN. ; Joseph of Rochester; Jane of Rochester MN. ; Lee (Kris) of Byron, MN. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, Crystal, Casey, Katie, Megan Rossman, Bryon Pavelka, Daniel Rossman, Tim Hinrichs, and Erin and Jack Rossman. Bob is also survived by his brother William (Sylvia) Rossman of Eyota, MN., and four sisters, Eileen (Francis) O’Brien of Kasson, MN. ; Ann (William) Herman of Cottonwood, CA. Mary Rossman, and Patricia (Harlan) Hebig of Rochester. His Brother-in-law John Daywitt of Rochester also survives. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters  Rita and Margaret and brother-in-law Russell Jones.

Bob was a dedicated father and husband. He was a member of Pax Christi Catholic Church. The  Senior Citizens Center. He was active in Boy Scouts and loved to square dance. Bob also enjoyed making diamond willow canes and Adirondack Chairs.

Memorials are preferred to the Rossman Family

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

Susan C. Rogalsky, 70, of Rochester and formerly of Lakeville, died on
Sunday, January 2nd at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Susan was born in Minneapolis, MN on August 13th, 1940 to Wilfred J and
Margaret (Moran) Barrett.  She married Charles R Rogalsky on May 27, 1961 in
Richfield, MN.  Susan was an avid reader, enjoyed crossword puzzles,
gardening and canning fruits and vegetables. Throughout the years, she
stayed a true Vikings fan and didn’t miss a game.

She has resided at the Samaritan Bethany Heights nursing home in Rochester
since July 2009.

Susan is survived by her daughter, Cindy (Kurt) Ruby of Rochester, MN; by
two sons, Charlie (Lori) Rogalsky of St. Paul, MN and Matt (Kelly) Rogalsky
of Oakdale, MN; by seven grandchildren, Emily Loth, Andrew Loth, Mitch
Rogalsky, Eric Rogalsky, Ian Rogalsky, Lance Rogalsky, and Christian
Rogalsky and two step-grandchildren, Andrew Ruby, Allison Ruby.  In
addition, she is survived by 7 brothers and 3 sisters, Michael (Dianne)
Barrett, Joseph (Margaret) Barrett, John (Susan) Barrett, Patrick (Katie)
Barrett, Rosemary (Howard) Ulan, Gregory Barrett, Elise Barrett, Theresa
Barrett (Terry Stearn), George Barrett, and Anthony (Jaci) Barrett.

Susan is proceeded in death by her husband and parents.

Mass of Christian Burial is planned for 10:30am on Friday, January 7th, 2011
with Father David Barrett officiating in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral
Home, Rochester, MN.  Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00PM Friday,
assembly area one, at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN.
Visitation will be held one half hour prior to Mass.

Macken Funeral Home is handling the arrangements, www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Family requests memorials/tributes to the CaringBridge website at
www.caringbridge.org/visit/susanrogalsky

The funeral service for Kathryn Louise Greene will be at 1:00 p.m.  Thursday, January 6, 2011 at the Macken Funeral Home Colonial Chapel with the Pastor Richard D. Phillips officiating.  Burial will be in Center Grove Cemetery in Douglas, Minnesota later in the spring.  Visitation will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 on Thursday at Macken Funeral Home.

Mrs. Greene, 98, of Pine Island, Minnesota, formerly of Douglas, Minnesota, died Monday, January 03, 2011 at Pine Haven Nursing Home in Pine Island, Minnesota.

Kathryn was born July 31, 1912 in New Haven Township, Minnesota to Albert Kohn and Lizzie Fieck.  She married Walter Greene in Douglas, Minnesota.  The couple lived in Douglas their entire married life.  Kathryn continued to live in Douglas after the passing of Walt in 1981.  For the past several years, she has resided at Pine Haven Nursing Home.

Kathryn worked for many years as a housekeeper at the Kahler Hotel.

Memorials are preferred to the Pine Haven Nursing Home or Heartland Hospice.

Macken Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com