Linda Dianne Otis, age 67 of Rochester passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at Methodist Hospital following a very lengthy battle with cancer. Linda Diane Rugg was born on November 29, 1943 in Mower County near Sargeant, MN to Walter and L. Helen Rugg. She attended Oxford Community High School in Oxford, IA graduating in 1962. On October 20, 1984 she married Dale Otis in Rochester.  Linda worked at the Mayo Clinic as a medical secretary retiring in 2008 after 24 years of service. Her faith was extremely important to her, and she was a devout member of Calvary Evangelical Free Church.  She was a member and supporter of the Calvary Choir and loved singing for many years. Linda and Dale enjoyed traveling together in the Caribbean and Mexico. In her spare time, she could be seen reading books and bird watching. She also enjoyed watching sports, and especially loved cheering for her favorite teams: The Iowa Hawkeyes, The Minnesota Twins and The Minnesota Vikings. She is survived by her Husband Dale of 26 years, her children, Audra Simenson, Teresa “Terri” (Steve) Cureton and Vicki (Cory) Krebsbach Johnson all of Rochester; seven grandchildren; four sisters, Judy (Leonard) Carney of Parnell, IA, Laura (Gary) Hill of Washington, IA, Mary (Donald) Richardson of Collinsville, IL., and Shelley (Kent) Herren of Marion, IA.; five brothers, Fred (Liz) Rugg, Wayland, IA, Merle (Sherri) Rugg, Wayland, IA, Beryl (Donna) Rugg, Wayland, IA, Sanford (Nancy) Rugg of Crawfordsville, IA, and Robert (Diana) Rugg of Omaha, NE.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 11:00 am at Calvary Evangelical Free Church with Pastor Larry Orth officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Rochester. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at the new River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Linda’s family would prefer memorials be directed to Calvary Evangelical Free Church in Rochester.

Emery William Van Hook

The funeral for Emery W. Van Hook will be 11:00 am Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at Community Celebration Church of Kasson with Pastor Steve Larson officiating.  A private family burial will be on Thursday at Oakwood Cemetery.  Visitation will be an hour in advance of the service from 10:00 to 11:00 at the church on Wednesday.

Emery, 22, of Kasson died Friday June 24, 2011 from injuries received from an auto accident.

Emery was born May 8, 1989 in St. Cloud to E. John and Julie Van Hook.  As an infant he moved to Rochester and later to Kasson where he continued to live.  He graduated from Kasson Mantorville High School in 2007.  He later attended Crossroads Bible College in Rochester and Riverland Community College in Austin.

Survivors include his parents of Kasson, and sisters: Victoria K. Van Hook of Kasson,  Jennifer A. Van Hook of Albert Lea and Heidi M. Van Hook of Stillwater.  Emery is also survived by grandparents Ralph H. Krenz of Brownsville, Texas, Emory and Dorothy Van Hook of Rochester; aunts and uncles Mary (Dan) Ims, Beth (Victor) Hemmesch, Kevin (Julie) Krenz, Margaret (Kelly) Haugan, Jane (John) Olive, Dan Van Hook, Jim (Amy) Van Hook, Tami (Jamie) White and Bill Wentink; and was close to his many cousins.

He was preceded in death by grandmother Kathleen A. Krenz, and great grandparents William P. and Jeanette E. Wentink and Emery C. Van Hook.

Emery enjoyed all things concerning cars. He was a good friend to all and had a heart for helping those in need.  His parents never knew who would be at breakfast in the morning. Emery loved life, his family and friends. He is happy now watching over us all from heaven.  Please remember him that way.

Memorials are directed to the family or to a charity of the donor.

Macken Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences for Emery may be offered by clicking on the “condolences” tab above.

Richard Beryl “Scottie” Fisher, 75, of Rochester, MN died Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at Saint Marys Hospital due to complications of pneumonia.  Scottie, as he was known to everybody, was born June 6, 1936 in Bloomington, IL.  He was an only child whose parents died when he was 19 years of age.

Scottie was a proud veteran who served in the Army during the Korean War.  He worked as a salesman for a Rochester radio station.  He loved music and always had a song to sing especially tunes from the 50’s.  He was an avid sports fan and had fond memories of coaching little league baseball.  He wore with pride his favorite team caps the Minnesota Twins and the Chicago Cubs.

He will be missed by his many friends who he touched with his compassion and kindness.  He loved people and God and lived by the motto “why worry when you can pray.”

A memorial service will be held Monday, June 27, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. at the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester, MN. with the Rev. Bruce Buller officiating.  There will be a half hour visitation prior to the service on Monday at the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home starting at 12:30 P.M.

Memorials are designated to Mayo Chapter 28 Minnesota Disabled American Veterans.

No obituary will be posted.

The funeral service for Ann Marie Ganrude will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday June 27, 2011 at Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester with Rev. Shelley Cunningham officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday June 26, 2011 at the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, and one hour before the service at church on Monday.

Mrs. Ganrude, 85, of Rochester, died of cancer Wednesday June 21, 2011 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Ann was born February 27, 1926 in Rochester to Andrew and Julia (Worden) Kulas. In 1949 she married Odin H. Ganrude in Minneapolis, MN. Mr. Ganrude died March 21, 1987

Mrs. Ganrude was a loving wife and mother, she was also a member of Zumbro Lutheran Church and the Coast Guard Auxillary. She loved boating and fishing, and enjoyed the neighborhood in which she resided. Ann and Odin wintered in Port Charlotte, Florida and enjoyed picking grapefruit, and walking the beach. Mr. Ganrude was a retired officer in Quarve and Anderson Company.

Survivers include her two daughters Andrea and Deborah Ganrude, both of Rochester. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Mark, and two brothers Thomas and Andrew Kulas

Memorials are preferred to the Zumbro Lutheran Church Youth Ministries or Diagnostic Screening Research – Mayo Clinic.

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

A Memorial Mass for Judith E. Hansen will be held at 11am Friday June 24^th at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Rochester, MN. Mass will be officiated by Reverend Timothy Reker. At a later date, burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin, MN.

Judith, age 65 of Rochester died June 18, 2011 at her sister’s home in Austin, MN following a lengthy battle with cancer.

Born Judith Elaine Hansen January 18, 1946 in Austin, Minnesota to Virtus and Colette (Heimer) Hansen, she was raised in Austin and graduated from Pacelli High school. Judith was a registered nurse and worked for Mayo Clinic in Rochester for more than 40 years during which time she received a Master’s Degree in Nursing. She worked in the Peri Anesthesia Care Unit as a Nursing Education Specialist. The most rewarding part of Judith’s life was her son, daughter-in-law, and her three grandchildren. She especially enjoyed the time she spent with family, friends, and associates going on outings, family get-togethers, trips and many other shared activities. Her favorite pastimes included travel, shopping, and gardening.

Judith is survived by a son, Jason Hansen, Her daughter-in-law, Tracy (Hackbarth) Hansen and their Children, Alix, Tyler, and Jonah all of Rochester, MN.  She also is survived by her sisters, Marilyn (Don Hennager) Berg, of Austin, MN, Sister Dorothy (Franciscan Sisters Rochester, MN) Hansen, and Linda (Dennis McNally) Marsh of Austin, MN, Her brothers Richard (Veronica)Hansen of Austin, MN, Duane(Darleen)Hansen of Rochester, MN, and Donald Hansen of Rockford, IL, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call from 5 PM to 8 PM, Thursday, June 23 at Macken Funeral Home River Park Chapel in Rochester. A time to share and remember will take place at 7:00PM. Friends may also call one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday, June 24.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Francis School. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.

A graveside service for Bertha H. Johnson will be held 3:00PM Thursday, June 23^nd at Calvary Cemetery in Rochester with the Rev. David Byrne officiating.

Mrs. Johnson, age 95 of Rochester died June 17, 2011 at Maple Manor Nursing Home.

She was born Bertha H. King September 11, 1915 in Burton Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. She married Harold A. Johnson. He passed away April 3, 1969. Mrs. Johnson was a beautician at the Zumbro Hotel Beauty Salon for many years.

She is survived by two sons, Robert Johnson of Rochester and Richard Johnson of Napa, Idaho. Six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren also survive.

The funeral for LaVonne Crissman will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2011 at the River Park Chapel at Macken funeral Home, with Pastor Bruce Buller officiating.  Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Crissman, 87, of Rochester, Minnesota, died Friday, June 17, 2011 at Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth.

LaVonne was born September 5, 1923 in Doland, South Dakota to Wallace and Belva Linderman.  The family moved to Racine, Minnesota in 1931.  She graduated from Stewartville High School and went on to attend business college in Winona, Minnesota.

LaVonne married Kenneth G. Crissman, Sr. in October of 1942 at Fort Meade, Maryland.  The couple moved to Minnesota after the war and later to Rochester where they resided for 60 years.

LaVonne retired from Mayo Clinic as a medical secretary after 40 years of service.

Survivors include her two sons, Kenneth G. Crissman, Jr. (Connie) of Strongsville, Ohio and John W. Crissman (Mary) of San Diego, California; two sisters, Jeanne (James) Parker of Silver Spring, Maryland and Ruth Berg of Grand Forks, North Dakota; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth in 1994 and sister, Naomi Cutler in 2008.

Macken Funeral Home, 1105 12^th St. S.E., Rochester, MN 55904, (507) 282-1075

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com

The funeral Service for Richard D. Hanson will be at 11:00am, Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Christ United Methodist Church in Rochester, with the Rev. Nancy Wheeler Handlon officiating.  Visitation will be 4:00pm – 8:00pm on Wednesday, June 15, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.  An Eagles Memorial Service will be held at 7:00pm during the visitation on Wednesday.

Richard D. Hanson died Sunday June 12, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.  He was born July 27^th 1945 in Preston Village to Ray and Ione Hanson.

Dick served in the Navy from 1965 to 1969 being stationed on the aircraft carrier USS LaSalle. Returning from the Navy, he hauled milk and later became a sheet metal serviceman with Alpek Sheet Metal.  For a short time he managed the Eagles Club in Rochester before taking over for his father as the Building Superintendent of Christ United Methodist Church.

After 26 years of service, he retired from the church. For the past several years he has served as the Gambling Manager at the Eagles Club in Rochester.

On October 17, 1970 Dick married Judy Dietrich, his high school sweetheart.  The couple recently celebrated their 40^th wedding anniversary.  Judy is a retired Mayo Clinic employee.

Dick is survived by his wife Judy, daughters Trica (Jason) Katzenberger and Tanya (Matt) Goretzki and grandchildren Julia, Tate, Mason and Sam all of Rochester. Dick is also survived by his mother, Ione of Rochester, 7 siblings, Robert (Carol) Hanson and Shirley (Lester) Laqua  of Lake City, Paul (Shelly) Hanson and Steve (Sara) Hanson of Canton, Dennis (Linda) Hanson, Mark (Jeanne) Hanson, Kevin Hanson all of Rochester and a sister-in-law Carol Hanson also of Rochester. He was preceded in death by his father Ray and a brother Jeff.

Dick was proud to say that he was a member of the Eagles Club since 1970, 41 years.  He was also a member of the American Legion for many years.

He enjoyed golfing with friends, shooting pool and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.

Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 92 of Rochester at 12:30pm Thursday, at the Eagles Club.

Memorials are preferred to the Hanson family.

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

Emil Francis Zahasky was born February 7, 1918 in Chickasaw County, Iowa.  He graduated from Rudolum High School in 1936.  He entered St Marys School of Nursing and graduated in 1940.  For a year, he did private duty nursing at St Marys Hospital.

In May, 1942 he joined the U.S. Army.  He went to Officer’s Training School and received his Commission attached to a medical corp.

On April 7, 1943, he married Mary Ann Henderson at St Marys Hospital Chapel.  She was also a registered nurse.  They were the first couple to be married in the chapel.

After serving four years in the Army, he returned to Rochester, Minnesota and worked the next 40 years for the Mayo Clinic.

In 1950, he bought the Rochester Mattress Company.  He sold this store in 1952 and bought a farm.  He operated the farm in addition to working full time at the Mayo Clinic.  Emil enjoyed wood-working, especially making furniture and clocks.

He was a long time member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, ushering at Mass for over 30 years.  He was a member of St Marys Retirement Club and Nursing Alumni group as well as a volunteer for the Auxiliary at St Marys Hospital for 15 years.  He was also a long time member of the Elks Club.

Survivors include three sons; Patrick (Ann) of Georgetown, Texas, Paul (Susan) of Rochester, Minnesota, James (Cheri) of Black River Falls, Wisconsin and three daughters; Katherine Zahasky of Rochester, Minnesota, Barbara (Robert Hogancamp) Zahasky and Mary Beth Zahasky of St. Paul, Minnesota.  He is also survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandsons.  He has two sisters Eleanor Lukes of Cedar Falls, Iowa and Majella Koudelka of New Hampton, Iowa.  Two brothers, one sister and his parents preceded him in death.

Special thanks to the staff at Madonna Towers and Mayo Clinic Hospice.  We deeply appreciate nurses Helen Eisenmenger, Jeanne Townsend and Cheryl Basballe and volunteers Jonathan, Lois, Bruce and Carolyn.

The funeral mass will be held at 10:30 am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Friday, June 17, 2011 with the Rev. Timothy T. Reker officiating.  Burial will be Calvary Cemetery.  Visitation will occur on Thursday, June 16, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the funeral on Friday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Friday.

Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements with online condolences welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com