Patricia Violet Flikke was born in February 15, 1941 in Northfield Minnesota, to Fred and Laura (Duffney) Odette. She attended Northfield School district. On February 13th 1960 Patricia married Obert Flikke, In Northfield MN. Patricia had 4 children, and remained a housewife. She later worked as a PERA teachers aide and retired from The Wanamingo/Kenyon School District.

Patricia was generous, caring, and a loving mother and grandmother. She loved and cared for her family throughout her lifetime, always sharing her unconditional love. She enjoyed gardening, camping and fishing with family and friends.

Patricia passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019 at St. Marys Hospital. In Rochester Minnesota.

Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Obert; 2 sons, Robert of Wanamingo, Obert Flikke jr. (Kathy) of Bombay MN. and 2 daughters, Linda (Jeffrey) Jandro of Faribault, and Karon (Christopher) Caron of Faribault, MN; 7 grandchildren, Aundre Wrolstad-Flikke, Clara Flikke, Amanda (Brad) Larsen, Melissa (Brad) Smisek, Ryan Jandro, Daniel (Renee) Caron, Dustin (Isabel) Caron; 8 great-grandchildren, Noah Berger, Leigha, Hallie, Audrey, Violet Larsen, Peyton and Skylar Smisek, Isaac Caron; and one sister, Valora Moravec of Northfield.

Patricia's Celebration of Life will be at Hegre Lutheran Church, Hwy 56 in Kenyon MN at 11 a.m. Monday May 20th, 2019. Worship facilitated by Pastor Renita Eidenschink.

Thomas Vilai, 28, of St. Paul, MN, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at his home.

He was born on January 6, 1991 in Rochester to Pe Vilai & Vanna Khoun.

Thomas worked as a contractor and builder. He was a devoted loving husband and father. He enjoyed being outdoors especially, if he was fishing. He and May Lo were married on May 20, 2012.

He is survived by his wife; parents; children, Rachel, Ethan, Genna, Emma Vang, and Zayne Vilai; siblings who reside in Rochester MN and Minneapolis, MN - Boo Somvilai, Han Vilai, Chan Vilai, K Somvilai, Christina Vilai, Linda Vilai, Sandie Khamsaeng, Kanita Vilai, Jefferson Vilai.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Rochester Cremation Services 1605 Civic Center Dr. NW, Rochester, MN

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Oakwood Cemetery, 38 7th Ave NE, Rochester, MN.

John “Roey” Rohanna passed on peacefully Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 at home surrounded by love.  John was born in Boston, MA, on September 22nd, 1938, to Anthony & Roselle (Roche) Rohanna.  John lived much of his life in Boston, but moved to MN to marry Connie Thamert, his wife of 26 years, who survives him.  He is also survived by, his sister Diane Jackson, children John Jr. Rohanna (Haydee), Thomas Rohanna, Dennis Rohanna, Tara Fitzgerald (Scott), Shauna Rohanna, eight grandchildren, a niece, a nephew, three step-children, Rachel Gordon (Scott), Michael Thamert (Megan), Anne Wilson (JW), six step-grandchildren, plus several grand dogs (including Fang).

John enjoyed reading very much, with special interest in WWII Naval History.  John proudly served in the United States Navy (1956-1958, 1962) on the USS Saratoga and had a frightening front row seat during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

John enjoyed sports immensely.  He was an avid fan of the Patriots and the Red Sox.  He talked often of his younger days going to watch the Red Sox play in Fenway Park.  He was also very passionate about horseracing, having owned a racehorse, and enjoyed many hours handicapping races.  John could study racing forms, watch races, and usually come up with a mortal lock to win.  Some did, some didn’t, but he was right in the saddle on every race.  His greatest enjoyment may have been golf, where Roey made the greatest friendships over the years.  Watching and playing, golf was always interesting to him.  He was very competitive in golf and always found himself involved in wagering, side-bets, a smooth cigar on the 10th hole, and sidesplitting laughter.  John played in many Rochester All-City Golf events, taking home his share of hardware, and he always competed to the last hole.  Even if there was no trophy won, or money made, the real joy and happiness came in the comradery he had while playing.  Often the round was replayed many times at the 19th hole with family, friends, and competition.  Not many, who ever played golf, went to the track, or watched any kind of sport with John, ever left not having a great story to share any time they got together.  John will be missed by so many.

A heartfelt thank you to Mayo Hospice and all those who served John.

A celebration of life memorial will be hosted on Saturday, June 1st at Eastwood Golf Club, 3505 Eastwood Road SE, Rochester, MN  55901, including an optional round of golf and a gathering with food and drink at Charlies Eatery and Pub at Hillcrest Shopping Center, 1654 US-52, Rochester, MN from 2pm to 8pm.

  

Jerry Ardell Kramer, 83, of Rochester, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019, at Spring Valley Care Center after a brief illness.

He was born June 30, 1935, in Spring Valley, later moving as a small boy to Rochester where he attended Rochester schools until joining the Navy in 1952. Having served at the end of the Korean War and the start of the Vietnam War, Jerry sailed around the  world 7 times stationed in many ports all around the globe. His Navy service citations included two Good Conduct medals; National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; Korean Service Medal; Meritorious Unit Commendation; United Nations Service Medal; and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.

On August 17, 1962, he married Sharon McManus on Mt. Laguna in California. After their marriage he was stationed overseas to Sasabo, Japan, where  the couple lived until 1966. After returning to the United States, the couple lived in Long Beach, California and later moved to Charleston, S.C., where he taught Mine Warfare School. Jerry was later stationed in San Diego, where he retired as Chief Petty Officer after 22 years of service in 1974. Jerry held many occupations following his retirement including over-the-road trucking.  In 1979 the couple moved to Rochester, Minnesota, where he worked at the U.S. Post Office. As a past Commander of the Disabled American Veterans, he remained a life-long member of the organization. He loved the Navy so much that even in his later years he said that if he could, he would join again just to sail the seas again as the Navy was truly the love of his life. Anything water-related, whether it be deep sea fishing with his children and friends to being on his pontoon on the Mississippi River it gave him immense joy. His remains will be buried at sea with military rites.

In addition to his wife, Sharon, he is survived by two daughters, Jenny (John) Springer and Kathleen (Jamie) Iverson all of Kasson; two sons, Mark (Carrie) Clare of Arizona and Wayne Clare of Oregon; five grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jackie Phiefer of Rochester and Sharon Jasnoch of Lakeville, Minnesota; and a brother, Steve (Teena) of Yuma, Arizona and several nieces and nephews.

Friends and family will celebrate his life on Sunday, April 28 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at VFW Post 1215, 2775 43rd St. N.W. in Rochester.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Disabled American Veterans Rochester Chapter.  

  

Illa “June” Fuchs, 78, of Byron, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Seasons Hospice House.

June was born March 31, 1940, to Leslie and Opal (Berry) Harris. She was one of five children and grew up on a farm west of Osage, Iowa. In 1959 she married Fredrick Novak and moved to Osage. She worked at Cedar Valley Produce and started a family. The family of 4 moved to Byron, Minnesota in 1965 because of her husband’s new job at IBM. June worked at Byron State Bank full time and later left for a job at the Byron High School.

In the early 80’s June and Fred divorced. She married Dean Fuchs and moved to Pine Island where she lived until his death in 2016, then she returned to Byron.

June was a member of the Eagles Club in Rochester since 1981 and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Pine Island since 1984. June loved her family, friends, her cat (Widget) and Christmas. She enjoyed fishing, ceramics, she even had her own shop for years. She enjoyed all crafts, gardening, and working. Her current employment at Sam’s Club, for over 18 years, was one of her favorites.

June is survived by her sister, Bernadean; 2 children, Kim (Mike) Ross and Mike (Dona) Novak; 4 step children, Cindy Saunders, Diane (Curt) Harris, Tom (Annette) Fuchs, and Craig (Lynn) Fuchs; 17 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; and 3 siblings.

There will be a Celebration of June’s Life at the Eagles Club in Rochester, March 23, from 1-4 p.m.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Seasons Hospice and all their staff for all the wonderful support through all of this.

Rochester Cremation Services handled the arrangements.