Patricia “Patty” Newman, 59, of Pine Island, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends on Thursday, December 6th after a tough fight against cancer.

She was born on March 8, 1959 in Minneapolis, MN to John and Patricia Holmes. She graduated from Pine Island High school in 1977. On May 21, 1983 she married Mark B. Newman and raised four children together.

Patty’s life was centered around her family and friends, most noticeably with her four grandsons. When she wasn’t spending time with them you could find her cheering on the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Wild, or spending time out on the town with her friends. Patty loved to scrapbook, catch the latest movie in theaters, and chat with anyone. She had a love for music, especially “The King” Elvis Presley.

Patty is survived by her husband, Mark Newman of Pine Island; her children, Bethany Newman (Brad) of Pine Island, Matthew Newman of Rochester, Patricia Newman of Rochester, and Jackie Newman of Pine Island; her grandchildren, Brayden, Blake, Bennett, and Bryce Rehling of Pine Island; and her two sisters, Debra Holmes of Pine Island, and Diane (Scott) Lindahl of Pine Island.

Patty is preceded in death by her parents, John and Patricia Holmes.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 15, 2018 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester, MN with Pastor Dan Ashpole officiating. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the memorial service in the River Park Chapel.

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Robert “Bob” Lewis Wear passed away at the age of 80, while hospitalized at St. Marys, in Rochester, on December 13, 2018. Family and friends were gathered at his bedside as he peacefully left this earth. He was born April 5, 1938 to Raphael “Pinky” and Margaret (Roberts) Wear in Faribault, MN

Bob will be greatly missed by his wife of 53 years, Joyce; sons, David, Kenny (Carol), Steve (Lana) and Jim; daughters, Lora (Steven), Denise (Joe), Julie, and Diane (Keith); grandchildren, Bekah (Ed), Julia, Matt (Morgan), Trinity, Cody, Morgan, Kassie and Noah; great-grandchildren, Trevor, AJ, Xandrah and Leif; “other children” Terri and Kevin; and many nieces and nephews.

Prior to retiring, Bob worked for Honeywell and then devoted more than 20 years to Mayo Clinic. He traveled to England, for Mayo, to bring in the first CT Scanner. The first CT scan at Mayo was a practice scan of Bob’s head. When not at work, Bob enjoyed fishing, boating, golf, bowling league, pool league, softball, canoeing. Bob enjoyed all family gatherings and activities.

During retirement, he enjoyed traveling the country and visiting family and friends. He was an amazing card player, brain teaser solver, and great bean bag toss enthusiast. Bob devoted his life to helping others. He loved driving and his willingness to make life easier and assist where he could shined through his volunteer efforts, which included the Olmsted County Volunteer Driver Program; and always being available to give rides to help friends and family. Bob enjoyed exercising daily, time at his computer, and reading trilogy books. His kind and loving spirit will be sadly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, and sister.

The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester with Pastor Steve Rheingans officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in Grandview Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to: PVA Paralyzed Veterans of America (801 18th Street NW, Washington DC 20006), Wounded Warriors, or St Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

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Harry R. Nevling, 72, of Rochester passed away on Wednesday, December 12 due to heart failure.

Harry was born on September 15, 1946 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester to Ruth M. and Edwin Reid Nevling. He grew up in the southeast part of the city. He attended Holmes Elementary and Central Junior High Schools. For high school, he went to the Southern School of Agriculture in Waseca, MN.

Harry enlisted in the U.S. Army in November of 1965. He worked his way up through the ranks holding nine ranks in three grade structures attaining the rank of Captain. He spent two tours of duty in Vietnam, the first as a radio operator with A Company, 124th Signal Battalion, 4th Infantry Division in 1966 and 1967.

He returned to the States and attended flight school and graduated as a Warrant Officer Aviator then went to Fort Sill in Oklahoma to transition into the CH-47 Chinook and form up with a new unit, C Company, 159th Assault Support Helicopter Battalion (“Playtex”), 101st Airborne Division. Shortly after his arrival in Vietnam in late December of 1968 for his second tour, he was transferred to A Company (“Pachyderm”). In August, he was transferred to the 242nd Assault Support Helicopter Company (“Muleskinners”) at Cu Chi.

During his service Harry was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, two bronze stars, the Air medal with Valor device and 22 oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation medal, Good Conduct medal, National Defense Service medal with the Vietnam Campaign medal with five battle stars, the Vietnam Service medal, and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with palms. He also attained nine ranks in three grade structures (E1-E5, WO1, CW2, 1LT, and CPT) by about his sixth anniversary.

Harry also served briefly with D Co. 40th Avn. BN, 40th INF DIV of the Colorado National Guard.

Following his active duty service, he returned to Minnesota and obtained an Associate’s degree in Business from Rochester Community College and Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Economics (dual major) cum laude from the University of Winona. He later obtained a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Colorado.

Harry spent most of his post-Army career in health care human resources with over 22 years of service as the chief human resources officer with Longmont (CO) United Hospital. Harry’s career ended as vice president for human resources in 2000 when health forced his retirement. During this career Harry, along with other positions, was President of both his State and National professional organizations. He also attained a life designation as Senior Processional in Human Resources.

Harry and his wife, Joanne relocated back to Rochester with their son who had become disabled in 1993. Harry became quite involved with volunteer activities with a number of different organizations working with the disabled, especially brain injury survivors. These organizations included The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance (recipient of the Elinor D. Hands award), Minnesota Department of Human Services Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Committee, Olmsted County Community Services Advisory Board, Rochester Area Brain Injury Community Committee, Region 10 Stakeholders, Region 10 Quality Assurance Commission, and the Region Quality Council.

Harry also enjoyed restoring furniture, ceramics, and fishing when he could find the time.

Harry is survived by his wife, Joanne C. (Meyer) Nevling; son, Terry J. Nevling; sisters, Jean M. (Nevling) Gooderum of Stewartville, and Karen A. (Nevling) Glynn of Eyota; and three nephews, Mark Gooderum of Texas, Kevin Gooderum of Eyota, and Tracy J. Serfoss (also considered an honorary son). He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 18 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Rev. Lester Horntvedt officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service in the chapel. Military honors will be provided by the Rochester VFW Post 1215. Burial will be in the Chatfield Cemetery.

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Robert ‘Bob’ Ryan, 89, of Rochester passed away Friday, December 14, 2018 at Seasons Hospice surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born August 26, 1929 to Bill and Edith (Lutz) in Millville, MN.  He graduated from Plainview High School.  On Feb. 9, 1957, he was united in marriage to Anastasia (Ann) Quinn along with lifetime friends, Don and Peg Grobe in a double ceremony at St. Frances Church by Bishop Ray Locker.

Bob’s history within the county began when he was hired as deputy assessor in 1967.  Ten years later he ran for the County Treasurer’s position and was elected.  When the treasures and auditor’s positions were combined, Bob became the first person to hold the title of Auditor/Treasurer. He was elected Olmsted County Treasure of the State of MN in 1978, served as President, 2nd and 1st Vice-President of MN State Association of County Treasures, was University of MN Accredited County Treasure in 1992, elected as President of the National Association of Finance Officers - NACTFO 1994-1995, and a life member of National Association of County Treasures and Finance officers - NACTFO. He was recognized by the county of Olmsted at his retirement in 1999 for 31 years of dedicated service. Bob said, “The pinnacle of my career was meeting President William Clinton, Senator Bob Dole and Senator John Glenn at the White House Rose Garden in 1995 as President of NACTFO”.

Bob was an active member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. He volunteered many years as assistant coach and head coach of Rochester youth Football and youth Baseball teams. Bob enjoyed playing baseball for many years for the Millville city team.  He also enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping, horseshoes, card playing, golfing and traveling. Bob was an avid Viking and Twins fan.

Survivors include wife, Ann; and children, Renee Jossart (Doug) of Alexandria, John Ryan (Tamara) of Necedah, WI, Teresa Ryan of Phoenix, AZ, Paulette Ryan of Rochester, and Mary Witt (Rick) of Rochester. He was blessed with eight grandchildren, Daniel, BJ, Nicole, Matthew, Shannon, Adam, Maisie, Kieran; and eight great-grandchildren, Logan, Benjamin, Ian, Avery, Aaron, Jacob, Clay and Croix. He is also survived by sisters, Judy Kay Russell, of Minneapolis, and Jane Gjerdingen (David) of St. Paul.

Bob is preceded in death by parents, Bill and Edith; sister, Mary Lou (Beckman); and brothers, Jim, Bill, Frank and Jerome.

Family requests memorials to Mayo Clinic Lupus research or Seasons Hospice House.

A funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 20 at St. Pius X Catholic Church with Rev. Russell Scepaniak officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 19 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home (1105 12^th St. S.E., Rochester) and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.

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Mary Catherine (Miller) Boyum, known to many longtime Rochesterites as “Mary Bea,” Rochester’s first female on-air TV personality, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2018, with her daughter and caregiver by her side. She was 93 years old.

Mary was born September 27, 1925 in Rochester, MN to Katherine and John McGannon Miller, and attended St. John’s Elementary School before her family enrolled her in the Villa Maria Academy in Frontenac, MN to finish her education away from her three rough-and-tumble older brothers.

Years before a fictional Mary Richards showed the world what a spunky young woman could contribute to a Minnesota television station, Mary Miller — armed with her academy high school diploma and a radio engineering license from the American Institute of Air in Minneapolis — started her career at KROC radio behind the scenes, and eventually made it on-air. In 1953 when KROC-TV (now KTTC) became the first television station to launch in Southern Minnesota, Mary was among the first radio broadcasters to make the transition to TV. In a KROC career that lasted 25 years, Mary expanded her program “Memos from Mary Bea” from a short segment for women between game shows and soap operas to a widely watched community interest program during which she covered anything and anybody she found fascinating in the rapidly growing city of Rochester.

Mary’s can-do spirit propelled her into additional careers after leaving television: 18 years as the Functions Supervisor at the Kahler Hotel, followed by an 11-year, part-time retirement job at the Red Lobster restaurant.

Mary forged many close friendships through work. Some friends were lucky enough to join Mary and her family at their dinner table to share Mary’s famous marinated hickory steak and hash browns. Others shared Mary’s passions for bingo and sports, and her deep love for fishing the streams and lakes of Minnesota. Along with fishing, Mary loved dancing and listening to Big Band music. Her appreciation for music continued throughout her life into her later years and brought her comfort and solace on weekend drives to Red Wing with her daughter Libby.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Libby (Ed) Martens; son, John Boyum of Grand Junction, CO, and grandson, Thomas Hadley of Brooklyn, N.Y. She is also survived by step-children from her marriage to Gerald Boyum (ex-husband), Sally Boyum of Rochester, Gerald (Wanda) Boyum of Faribault, and Nancy (Mike) Kenow of Henderson, NV; along with many step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Katherine and John; her brothers, Bob, Bill, and John Miller; and her step-daughter, Carol Teigen.

Memorials are preferred to Season’s Hospice or Church of the Resurrection.

The memorial Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 22nd at Church of the Resurrection, 1600 11th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904, with Rev. Shawn Haremza officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Rochester, MN.

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Cindy A. Fister, 55, of Rochester, died Thursday, December 20, at Rochester Health Services East surrounded by her family and friends.

She was born on May 31, 1963 in Rochester to Gus and Ann Chafoulias. She graduated from St. Calettis High School in Jefferson, WI in 1982 and Rochester Community College with a nursing assistant degree.

On September 5, 1993, she married Mark A. Fister in Rochester. They live in Kasson, MN.

Cindy worked at many nursing homes until her health started to fail. She loved doing artwork and had many art galleries. After her galleries, she would lovingly give her pictures to the staff and residents at the nursing home to cheer them up. She enjoyed spending time with her husband and her dogs. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church of Rochester.

Cindy is survived by her husband, Mark; mother, Ann Collins of West Palm Beach, FL; father, Gus Chafoulias of Rochester; two sisters, Ann Chafoulias of Scottsdale, AZ, and Charyl LeTourneau of ME; and one brother, Andy Chafoulias of Rochester. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews including several on Mark’s side of the family; and her two dogs, Noel and Dudley.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents.

The family would like to thank Rochester Health Services East for all the special care they’ve provided especially organizing Cindy’s art galleries.

Memorials are preferred to Redeemer Lutheran Church.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Redeemer Lutheran Church with Rev. Benjamin Loos officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

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Margit Joan Knutson, 83, of Rochester, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018, at Shorewood Reflections in Rochester.

She was born September 17, 1935 to Gilbert and Molly (Anderson) Lee. Margit grew up in Houston, Minnesota and graduated from Houston High School.

Margit married Orrin L. Knutson on June 2, 1956. She worked side-by-side with Orrin on their dairy farm for over thirty years until they retired in 1992. Orrin passed away in January of 2009.

Margit is survived by her son, Steve (Deb) Knutson of Chippewa Falls, Wisc; daughters, Shelly Knutson (Kevin Carey), and Amy (Darren) Tieder of Rochester, Minn; grandchildren, Ryan, Dan, Karyn and Samantha; and great-grandchildren, Cora, Jaxson, Hadley.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Orrin.

Orrin and Margit attended Zumbro Lutheran Church regularly and Margit was very active in the women’s circles and committees, church bazaar and enjoyed the fellowship of church greatly.  Margit enjoyed baking, gardening, crocheting and spending time with her children and their families.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 26th in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. The funeral service for Margit will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 27th at Zumbro Lutheran Church, 624 Third Avenue SW, Rochester, with Rev. Jason Bryan-Wegner officiating. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Burial will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, it is requested that memorials be directed to the family. These funds will be used for charitable purposes that include research and care for those suffering from Alzheimer’s dementia and to the Mayo Hospice Program.

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Donald Barton Skjervem, 92 of Rochester passed away peacefully on December 21, 2018 at the Stewartville Care Center.

Don was born on May 31, 1926 in Rochester to Nels and Ella (Moran) Skjervem. He grew up in Rochester and graduated from Rochester High School. Following high school, he was drafted into the US Army and proudly served under General George S. Patton in the 94th Infantry Division. Returning home, he worked with his father at their family business, Skjervem Repair Shop on Marion Road, and later retired from the Mayo Clinic maintenance department in 1991.  He was an avid model airplane enthusiast who was a member of the local club, and finished many airplane projects. Don was a very giving man, and was a longstanding member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester. He enjoyed spending time with his nieces, nephews, and all his extended family.

He is survived by his niece Sharon Alcott of Washburn, IA, his great-nephews Ronald McDowell of Charlotte, NC, Terry (Diane) Alcott of Washburn, IA, his great-nieces Renee Koehler of Austin, TX, Tammy Alcott of Washburn, IA, his great-great nieces Hayley and Cady, and his great-great nephews Danny, Rob and Ryan.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Musetta McDowell, his nephew Bill McDowell and his nephew-in-law Roy Alcott.

The Funeral Service for Donald will be held on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at 11:00AM at Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester with Pastor Norm Wahl officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens Cemetery of Rochester.

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Ray Kostner, 88, of Rochester, MN died Monday, Dec. 24, 2018 at his home. Ray was born February 15, 1930 in Medford, WI to Jerome and Alice (Strachota) Kostner.

After graduating from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, he joined the U.S. Army. On April 2, 1960 he married Terecita Romero, having met her on an airplane to France where they were both stationed. While in the military, they traveled the world while raising a family. He also earned a master’s degree at George Washington University. Ray was especially proud of his time stationed in Heidelberg, Germany working with NATO. He retired as a LTC in 1977. Ray loved to tell stories, pheasant hunt, and was an avid Packer’s Fan. Terecita died in 1996.

Ray married Mary Sowden on May 21, 2005. He was a member of American Legion Post #119 and the VFW. He was also a member of the Rochester Serra Club for vocations and active in his Parish work as well. He most loved volunteering as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Marys Hospital, which he did for over 25 years.

Survivors include his wife, Mary; his three daughters, Theresa (Mark) Wilson of Rochester, MN, Reneé Kostner Osberg (Rick Osberg) of Lakeville, MN, and Mary Steinmetz (Tom) of Ham Lake, MN; eight grandchildren, Nathan Wilson, Natalie (Dan) Laska, Jake Osberg, Martin Osberg, Katie Goddard, Megan Steinmetz, Jake Steinmetz and Annabelle Steinmetz; sisters, Joyce Ackeret, Rita (Nick) Hirsch, Mary (Tom) Cannon and Anne (Gerry) Leischer; and brother,  Peter (Esther) Kostner.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Terecita; his granddaughter, Kari Goddard; brother, Donald Kostner; and sister, Joan Sackmann.

Memorials are preferred to the American Heart Association or Seasons Hospice.

The funeral Mass for Ray will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2018 at Pax Christi Catholic Church with Rev. Will Thompson officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 27 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Burial will be at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis on Friday, January 4, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

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Joseph R. Daly of Rochester, MN died at Madonna Towers on Sunday, December 23, 2018 of Alzheimer’s Disease.

He was born on July 17, 1926 in Rochester where he lived all of his life except when he was in the navy from 1944 to 1946. He was proud of his Irish heritage and that he was 100 percent Irish. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1944. Joe played football, basketball, and participated in track. In his senior year, he shared the prestigious Blakely Cup with one of his best friends, Howie Tompkins. The Blakely Cup was awarded on the basis of scholarship, character, and athletic ability.

Upon graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Navy and served in the Pacific Theater on a troop transport ship. After his stint in the Navy, he returned to Rochester and graduated from Rochester Junior College and then went on to St. Thomas College, graduating in Economics in 1950. Two months later, he married LugeneTrisler at St. John’s Catholic Church, whom he had met at Jr. College. He went into the Liquor business with his father, opening a small store on Broadway before moving to the new Miracle Mile Shopping center in 1953. Later, his younger brother joined the two Joes in business. Joe Jr. was proud of the fact that he and Jim never had an argument in their 31 years of working together. He retired in 1986.

Joe was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Junior Chamber of Commerce, the West Side Kiwanis Club, and Sertoma. He liked all sports and enjoyed playing golf, softball, and league bowling. He was active in several ministries at St. Pius X Catholic Church, where he and Tris were charter members. They also delivered meals on wheels together for several years. Joe and Tris loved to dance and were members of the Soiree Club. Another favorite pastime was traveling with family and friends. They traveled to many places in the United States, to Europe in 1994, and to Ireland in 2002 with three of their children. In 1969, Joe took the family on a trip to the west coast in a motorhome. It was a month-long adventure. They wintered in Arizona for 34 years.

They were the proud parents of eight children and followed them in their various sports and activities. Joe is survived by his wife of 68 years; two girls, Maureen (Steve) Nierman of Rochester, and Colleen Daly of Milwaukee; five sons, Michael (Sue Toffanetti) Daly of Excelsior, Mark Daly of St. Anthony, Patrick Daly of Woodbury, John Daly of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Rick Daly of Stillwater (fiancé, Susan Ivancie of Shoreview); son, Brian Daly died two years ago and his wife, Jill, resides in Rochester. He is survived by six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Almina and Joe; sister, Helen Marie and brother-in-law, Scott Frear; and brother, Jim Daly and sister-in-law, Judy.

Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 28th at St. Pius X Catholic Church with Rev. Russell Scepaniak officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials are preferred to St. Pius X Catholic Church, The St. MarysPoverella Fund, or Madonna Towers.

Joe’s family is grateful to the staff in skilled nursing, Mayo Hospice, Emil Gauthier Memory Care, and the Spiritual Care Department for their loving care. Joe’s body has been donated to the Mayo Foundation for research.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.

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John Edward Sneve, Sr., 75, of Rochester, passed away after a short illness on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Mayo Clinic - St. Marys Hospital.

John was born September 27, 1943 to Rudoph and Lillian (Schnorenberg) Sneve.

John married Catherine Shanahan and they were later divorced. On August 9, 1994, he married Doris Starkson in Meade County, South Dakota.

John worked in Lake City Fountry and later became a union carpenter. John was a member of Carpenter’s Local 1382 and was the President of Local 1382 for 29 years from 1974 to 2003. John enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing, and reading.

He is survived by his children, John Jr., Julie and Tyler all of Rochester, and Sam (Rachel) of Woodbury; grandchildren, Lyllian Chaney Smith and Airika Sneve; and brother, James.

Memorials are preferred to Eagle Cancer Telethon or Zumbro Lutheran Church.

Memorial service will be will held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 29th at Zumbro Lutheran Church with Pastor Lisa Kipp officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.

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Delores Elaine Johnson passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Samaritan Bethany Nursing Home.

Delores was born to Peter and Grace (Reemts) Loger on October 16, 1936 in Ash Creek, MN. She spent her early years on a farm by Ellsworth, MN. She attended country school until 1946 when her parents moved to a farm near Magnolia. She graduated from Magnolia High School in 1954.

She married Darold L. Johnson at First Presbyterian Church in Luverne, MN on September 18, 1960. In 1966, they moved to Rochester where he was in the Federal Aviation Agency until his death in 1990. Delores was employed as a lab technician at Mayo Clinic for 20 years until retirement.

Delores was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She enjoyed live theatre, reading, knitting, traveling, counted cross stitch, and attending all of her grandchildren’s activities.

She is survived by her three children, Todd (Brenda) Johnson of Chatfield, Terry (Barb) Johnson of Kasson, and Tracy Liedl of Rochester; and three grandchildren, Annaliese, Khendra and Kollin Johnson.

She was preceded in death by her husband and grandchild, Darryn Liedl.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Christ United Methodist Church with Rev. Nancy Wheeler Handlon officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 2 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

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Jeffrey M. Zabel, 54, of Rochester passed away of a undiagnosed heart condition at his residence on Tuesday, December 25, 2018.

Jeffrey Mark Zabel was born October 26, 1964 to Robert and LaVerne (Gorski) Zabel in Rochester. He attended St. Francis Catholic School for grade school and graduated from Lourdes High School in 1983. Following graduation, he attended Rochester Technical College where he obtained his associates degree. Since 2007, Jeff worked as a driver at Spee Dee Delivery. He was well respected and loved by his coworkers.

Jeff treasured spending time with his son, William. He loved him with all his heart. Together they enjoyed playing video games, fishing, traveling, and watching movies.

He is survived by his son, Will; mother, LaVerne; his siblings, Mike Zabel of Echo, MN, Patty Sandmeyer of Rochester, Sue (Ron) Moffit of Rochester, John (Gayle) Zabel of Hudson, WI, Chris (Cheryl) Zabel of Rochester, and Barb (Dave) Klein of Clearwater, MN; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father, Bob; and grandparents.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Paws and Claws Humane Society or a charity of the donor’s choice.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 19, 2019 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service in the chapel. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.

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Carrie Jestness, 57, of Pleasant Grove, MN, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018, in her home, surrounded by her family. Carrie was born March 6, 1961 in Rochester, MN to John and Eileen Bush.

She graduated from Mabel-Canton High School in 1979. In 1982, she married Stacey Richardson of Canton, MN. They divorced in 1989. In 1991, she married Jayme Jestness of Rochester, MN. They resided in Rochester for a few years before moving to Pleasant Grove. Carrie worked at Mayo Clinic as a medical secretary for over 20 years, a role that she was very proud of.

Carrie had many interests including camping, traveling, crafting, and visiting wineries, but most of all, she loved spending time with her family and friends. Having her grandkids around her brought her so much joy and comfort.

Survivors include her parents; husband, Jayme; two brothers: David (Pamela) Bush and Tom Bush; three children: Travis (Terra) Richardson of Chester, MN, Ashley Wood of Burnsville, MN, and Chase Jestness of Mankato, MN: 6 grandkids: Bryanna, Tyler, Ricky, Gabe, Freya and Aalea; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, and father-in-law.

A memorial service for Carrie M. Jestness will be Friday, January 4, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester, MN, with Rev. Brenda Ziebell officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

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Marian Josephine Pappas, longtime Rochester resident, died peacefully on Saturday December 29 at the age of 91.

Mrs. Pappas was born in Rochester on February 19, 1927.

In 1949 she married Charles Pappas, who preceded her in death in February 2018. MaryJo and Charles would have celebrated their 70^th wedding anniversary in 2019.

MaryJo is survived by a large and loving family, including son, Brian Pappas (Brenda) of Winchester, MA; daughters, Laurie VanDerHeyden and Barbara Hexum (Tom) of Rochester; and son, Charlie Pappas (Brian) of Minneapolis. She was also a devoted grandmother to MaryEllen VanDerHeyden (Bryan), David VanDerHeyden, Emily Campbell (Stuart), Maddie VanDerHeyden, Abigail and Charlie Hexum, and Nicholas and Charlotte Pappas.

In addition to husband Charles, MaryJo was preceded in death by her parents Stanley and Marian Gerlicher and brother John Gerlicher.

MaryJo had a love for classical music. She attended Hamline University as a music major and was an accomplished violinist with the Rochester Symphony Orchestra for much of her life.

A funeral service for MaryJo will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 12 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the River Park Chapel. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

The MaryJo Pappas family would like to thank the amazing and dedicated caregivers from Home Instead Senior Care and Seasons Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association, Seasons Hospice of Rochester, or St. John’s Catholic Church of Rochester.

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Monica McCarty Clark, age 84, of Zumbrota, MN, formerly of Rochester, MN, died Friday, January 4, 2019 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester.

Monica A. was born August 27, 1934 in Springfield, MN, the daughter of Mathias and Theresa (Prokosch) Schumacher. She was united in marriage to Francis McCarty June 21, 1955 in Leavenworth, MN. Monica provided daycare out of her home, and worked as a lunch lady for the Rochester Public School District for 23 years until her retirement. Frank preceded her in death in 1997.

Monica married Donald Clark at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Rochester on October 13, 2001. Monica and Don traveled around the United States together, including trips to Sturgis and New Orleans. She enjoyed shopping and going to the casino. She was a Minnesota Twins and Vikings fan. She was also a faithful follower of Days of Our Lives, and had been watching since the show first aired. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Monica loved spending time with all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and cheering them on at all of their sports and activities.

Monica is survived by her husband, Don of Zumbrota; daughter, Myrna (Bill) Hanson of Rochester, and son, Patrick (Brenda) McCarty of Fountain Hills, AZ; grandchildren: Doug Hanson, and Mara (Nick) Mietzner of Rochester, Lauren McCarty (Louis Rownd) of Washington, DC, and Sara McCarty (Dylan Miller) of Gilbert, AZ; siblings: Mary Griffin of Minneapolis, MN, and Fr. Paul Schumacher of Winsted, MN; Don’s children: Larry (Julie) Clark of Iowa, Jeanne (Lou) Kuhlmann of Byron, MN, Cindy (Don) Grant of Chatfield, MN, and Mark (Ruth) Clark of Plainview, MN; special granddaughter, Shannon (Mat) Schaefer of Wanamingo, MN, and many other grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her first husband, Frank; siblings: Adrian, Gerald, Dennis and Daniel Schumacher, Eileen Braun, and Margaret Bauer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 11:00 AM in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 8 from 4 - 7 PM at Macken Funeral Home River Park Chapel in Rochester, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to Seasons Hospice in Rochester.

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Elwin J. Tanner, 75, of Rochester, MN, died Saturday, January 5 while visiting his son and family in Iowa.  Elwin was born August 18, 1943 in Queensland, Australia to Doyle and Gladys Tanner.  He grew up in Austin, MN with his brother Kenneth, and sisters Linda, Joyce and Pat.

He graduated from John Pershing College in Nebraska with a degree in Psychology.  On July 30, 1966, he married Marlyce Hanson in Dent, MN.  Through this union he was blessed with additional in-laws, including Arlan, Duane, Ben and Judy.  The couple raised their two children in Rochester where Elwin was employed at Textile Care Services.

Survivors include his daughter, Penny (Vincent) Garity; son, Kevin (Shannon) Tanner; and his grandchildren, Tanner, Nathaniel and Colton Garity, and Elizabeth and Andrew Tanner.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Molly in 2000; and granddaughter, Molly Jane Tanner in 2003.

Elwin loved coaching his children’s activities as they grew up, and enjoyed attending all of his grandchildren’s various activities over the years.  He was an avid Twins, Gophers and Vikings fan and treasured every moment sharing these passions with his family.

Elwin put God and family above all else, and was the true definition of a compassionate and caring human being.

The funeral Mass for Elwin John Tanner will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 12 at Resurrection Catholic Church in Rochester with Father Kevin Connelly officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:30-1:30, with a Rosary at 12:15 at the church preceding the funeral. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, if you so desire, memorials may be directed to either of the following:

The Molly Jane Tanner Blanket Memorial in honor of Elwin’s grand-baby.

Funds may be directed to  St. Luke’s Healthcare Foundation and mailed in care of

Shannon Tanner, 4302 Roxbury Dr. NW, Cedar Rapids IA 52405

or

Breast Cancer Research through the Mayo Clinic Foundation using the following link:

https://philanthropy.mayoclinic.org

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