Obits and Death Notices (2024)

Eileen M. Finn, 67, of Stewartville, MN died on Thursday (May 23, 2024) at the Stewartville Care Center following a lengthy illness with Multiple Sclerosis.

Lee Paul Passow, 66, died on Friday, May 10, 2024 due to complications of Alzheimer’s disease.

Duane Ellis Robb, 92, of Rochester, passed away peacefully at his home on May 13th, 2024.

Lisa Beyer, 59, of Oronoco, passed away on May 5, 2024 at her home in Pensacola, Florida. Lisa Beyer was born in Faribault MN to Cheryl Marsolek on 9/1/64. Lisa graduated from Claremont High School and later graduated with a bachelor’s degree from RCTC. Lisa married Jeff Beyer on 9/3/88. Lisa worked as a Point of Care Coordinator at Mayo Clinic for 34 years. Lisa was actively involved in her church and enjoyed quilting, traveling, nature, gardening, and spending time with her family. Lisa is preceded in death by her father, Dale Marsolek. Lisa is survived by husband, Jeff Beyer; mother, Cheryl Marsolek; daughter, Amy (Matt) Thiede; son, Luke Beyer; sister Robyn Saxton. Funeral Services will be held June 7th at 4pm at the Pine Island United Methodist Church with a reception following the service. Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Mayo Alzheimer’s Disease Center.

Obituary written by Ralph Edward McGuire:

William J. Knadel Jr., 90 of Rochester, passed away peacefully at home on May 14, 2024.

Dr. Michael Raymond Keating died peacefully on May 3, 2024, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He died with autonomy, readiness, and dignity, in the presence and love of his devoted family.

Marjorie Gail Stephan, 87, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Saint Therese Senior Care in Woodbury, MN, surrounded by the love of her family, after a life well-lived. Her peaceful passing is a testament to the love and care she received, bringing comfort to those who knew and loved her.

Jan. 23, 1923 - May 18, 2024

Oct. 25, 1963 - May 22, 2024

Lover of laughter, lilacs, Hallmark movies, traveling, baking (minus pie crusts!), wearing matching outfits with amazing jewelry, Christmas decorations, and most importantly, her family and friends, her faith, and working for social justice, Judy (Judith) Ann Baumgart McIlmail, 83, died peacefully after a long, unpeaceful journey with Alzheimer’s, on May 17, 2024

Henry A. Homburger, M.D. was born in Detroit, MI, on July 20, 1946, to Abner and Ingrid (née Anderson) Homburger. He died peacefully on April 23, 2024, in Empire, MI.

Maurice “Morry” Witter, 85, of Rochester, MN passed away on Friday, February 9th, 2024, at Shorewood Assisted Living, surrounded by his loving family.

May 20, 2024

DoraMae Mase, 93 of Dodge Center, MN passed away on May 21, 2024 at Fairview Care Center.

Feb. 26, 1939 - May 19, 2024

Frederika Rieken, 94, of Hayfield, MN passed away on May 20, 2024, at Grand Meadows Senior Living in Grand Meadow, MN.

Joanne Dorothy Enderson Berry, 93, passed away at the Mayo Clinic Care Center in Lake City, MN, on Saturday, May 18th, 2024. She was born on February 9, 1931, to parents Dorothy and Joseph Hennessey. Joanne married James Robert Enderson in 1949. They were blessed with five children and raised them in the booming city of Rochester, Minnesota. She and Jim owned and managed Massey’s Shoe department in Rochester for over 25 years. Joanne was well known and loved by those who shopped at Massey’s. Joanne devoted much of her time to giving back to her community. She was a member of the Mazeppa Saint Peter & Paul Catholic Church. She volunteered with Dorothy Day, Meals on Wheels, Quarry Hill Nature Center, and sang with the Young at Heart Choir, which met weekly to perform at nursing homes, senior housing, and assisted living facilities around Rochester. Jim Enderson preceded Joanne in death in 1985.

Katherine A. Degnan died Thursday, January 25, 2024 in Rochester, at the age of 89. She was the youngest of seven children born to Michael Bernard and Ellen (Nelly) Ronan Degnan. Kate attended Lewiston Public Schools, graduating as a salutatorian, and completed a degree in English from the College of St. Teresa in Winona. She continued her education, obtaining a Library Science Degree from Columbia University. Kate then began a long career with the US Government. She started her library experience at the Library of Congress, before receiving a masters degree in librarian studies. She then went on to the Central Intelligence Agency, where she spent most of her career. Katherine (known as Kate to her family, Kathy to friends and colleagues in Washington, DC) enjoyed all that Washington had to offer, including the arts, an abundance of historic and scenic sites, and many friends she got to know over the years. She was active in the CST Alumnae Association, DC chapter; the National Democratic Women’s Club, and took classes with the Smithsonian Institution. She acquired experience in languages, including French and Russian.

Eloise Ann Goodman, 87, of Wanamingo, died on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at North Ridge View in Kenyon, MN. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wanamingo with Reverend David Sorenson officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service. Inurnment of both Eloise and Bill Goodman will be at 2:30 p.m. at Pleasant Prairie Cemetery, Rochester, MN.