Marlene “Marlys” G. Nelson

Marlene “Marlys” Nelson, 90, of Rochester, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Saint Marys Hospital. Marlys was born November 20, 1933 in Bird Island, MN to William and Theresa (Brey) Gass.  She attended and...

Wayne J. Luck

Wayne James Luck, quietly, and with dignity, passed from this world on December 2, 2023. Wayne was born to Maurice and Petronella (Cockerill) Luck in Rochester, MN. He graduated from John Marshall High School and married Deborah (Buesing) that same summer. Together,...

Bernard J. Siemens

Bernard “Bernie” Siemens, 90, Rochester, MN died Monday, December 4, 2023 at Samaritan Bethany Home, where he had been residing for the last year. His family was with him throughout his last days. Bernie was born March 30, 1933 in Goldfield, Iowa, at the...

Mark Kevin Kvittem

Mark Kevin “Water Weasel”  Kvittem, 62, of Rochester, MN passed Friday, December 1, 2023, following a lengthy illness, comfortably at home. Mark was born November 21, 1961, in Rochester, MN to Josie (Helmin) and Jules Kvittem. He graduated from Mayo High School in...

Edward (Ed) Pletsch

Edward (Ed) Pletsch passed away November 30, 2023, at St Marys Hospital at the age of 90. Edward was born to Margaret and Henry Pletsch on a Millville area farm. He graduated from Plainview High. He married the love of his life, Esther Koopman in June 1958. After...