William E. “Billy” Connelly

William E. (Billy) Connelly passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at St. Marys Hospital.  He was born on September 16, 1942, in Rochester, MN to Paul and Myrle Connelly and was one of nine children raised on the farm. He graduated from Lourdes High School in...

Catherine Ann Streiff

Catherine Ann Streiff, age 91, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester, MN.  She was born January 18th, 1933. Cathy grew up on her family farm near Oronoco.  She graduated from Rochester High School in 1950 and attended Rochester...

Kathryn “Kathy” Haen

Kathryn “Kathy” Joan Haen (née Asche Ammerman) was born on September 15, 1935, to George and Tena (Asche) Ammerman on the family farm. At the age of three, Kathy contracted polio, which affected her legs. With the unwavering support of her older brother, Don, he...

Marilynn “Tootie” Brown

MARILYNN “TOOTIE” BROWN Born July 22, 1934 – Died December 21, 2024, at age 90 years and 6 months. Marilynn “Tootie” Brown died peacefully at Season’s Hospice on December 21, 2024.  She was surrounded by loving family and a serene, peaceful environment. Marilynn was...

James T. Hulsebus

James Thomas Hulsebus April 7, 1953 – December 21, 2024 James Thomas Hulsebus, 71, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Cascade Creek Memory Care in Rochester, MN. Jim was born on April 7, 1953, in Harlan, IA, to John and Virginia...