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Jeffory R. Hanson, age 59, of Rochester, MN, passed away at his home on Monday, May 23, 2022. Jeff was born April 19, 1963, to Charles and Karen (Purinton) Hanson in South Bend, Indiana. He graduated from Pine Island High School in 1981. He continued his education at the Rochester VoTech, graduating in 1983 as an automotive technician. He worked in the automotive repair industry his entire career serving as a lead technician and service advisor at several shops in Rochester including Tom Kadlec Honda, Virgil’s Auto Clinic, and Heartland Tire Service. Because he was such a trusted and respected professional, loyal customers followed him throughout his career.
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 enjoyed pontooning on the Zumbro River, Sandy Point, White Bridge, Ryan’s Bay and Ponderosa, where all the river rats hung out! In 1971 they moved the family to Brimson, MN where they owned and operated the Brimson Store in northern Minnesota. Several years later, they moved to LeSeuer, MN and managed the Travel Host motel, then later moved to St. Paul, MN and managed an apartment complex.