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Robert G. Christopherson of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully at home with his wife Margaret by his side. Robert died February 14, 2024. Robert was born May 11, 1930 in Goodhue, MN to Kenneth and Clara (Harth) Christopherson. Robert grew up in Rochester, MN. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1948 where he played basketball and baseball. He enjoyed playing softball, bowling and golfing and was a huge fan of the Cincinnati Reds.

Avis A. Gray, 87, passed away at the home she shared with her daughter, Karla, in Henderson, MN, on October 1, 2021, with her daughter at her side. Avis was born on March 10, 1934, in Rochester, MN. She grew up in Rochester and graduated from Rochester High School in 1951. She went to work at Mayo Clinic and worked in the Medical Labs at the Medical Sciences building for several years. Avis married Jim Theros and later divorced. In 1964 she married Steve Gray. During her life with Steve, she enj...

Avis A. Gray, 87, passed away at the home she