Obituaries

Mary Ryberg

Apr 29, 2025

Mary Louise Ryberg (age 91) passed away on April 29 at St Mary's Hospital.

Mary was born on June 3, 1934 to Charlton and Agnes Danielson in Kenyon, Minnesota. She attended country school and graduated from Kenyon High School in 1952. Mary was always reading and would have 3 books going at the same time. As a kid, she would wash...

Otto Brueske

Apr 28, 2025

Otto G. Brueske, 91, of Rochester, MN, peacefully passed away on April 28, 2025, at Seasons Hospice House surrounded by family. He was born on January 5, 1934, in rural Plainview, MN, to parents Alfred and Marie (Petz) Brueske. A proud graduate of Plainview High School in 1951, Otto enjoyed lifelong relationships with his peers.

On August 19, 1955, Otto...

Ing Wu

Apr 27, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ing Wu / 吴玉英 February 4th, 1949 - April 27th, 2025.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, wife, and aunt, Ing Wu, who departed this life peacefully on April 27th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Battambang Cambodia, Ing Wu endured incredible hardships during her early years. She survived the...

Tich Vo

Apr 26, 2025

Tich Van Vo was born on June 9, 1932, in Vietnam. He passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and joy.

Tich attended the Vietnamese-Dalat Military Academy where upon completion, served as a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Vietnam Army.

On November 25, 1955, Tich married Hoang-Hue Nguyen, in Vietnam. On April 22, 1991, they moved to...

June Hain

Apr 25, 2025

June Alice (Eggler) Hain, 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025, surrounded by family at The Homestead Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center.

June was born May 19, 1926 in Rochester, Minnesota, the daughter of Victor and Lillie (Betz) Eggler. Growing up on a dairy farm in rural Rochester, June attended a country grade-school before attending and graduating from...

Dana Wiersma

Apr 22, 2025

Dana Lea Wiersma, 41, of Rochester, MN passed away at her home on April 22, 2025. She was born in Rochester on February 29, 1984, to Mike and Rita (Bossart) Wiersma. Dana attended Kingsland High School in Spring Valley, MN and graduated in 2003.

Dana moved to Preston, MN where she lived with her dog, Casey. She then moved...

Shirley Anderson-Frey

Apr 22, 2025

Shirley was born in Decorah, Iowa to Lorentz and Selma Svehaug on January 27, 1933. She attended Beaver Creek grade school and graduated from Caledonia High School. She died on April 22, 2025 at St. Marys Hospital following a short illness.

In 1952 she married Carlton Vesterse. They had three daughters and later divorced. In 1984 she married Robert...

Ronald Miller

Apr 22, 2025

Ronald Alan Miller, age 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Ron will forever be remembered for his love of family, his great humility, his kind and playful nature, and a compassionate heart.

Born January 9, 1957, in Bloomington, Minnesota, Ron was the loved son of the...

Andrea Sanders

Apr 20, 2025

Andrea Yvonne Sanders, 76, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025, in Palm Harbor, FL, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on April 4, 1949, in Webster City, Iowa, Andrea was the beloved daughter of Robert and Marjorie (Sandal) Sealine. A proud graduate of Iowa State University, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology...

Barbara Dunnington

Apr 19, 2025

Barbara C. Dunnington, age 78, of Rochester, MN passed away April 19, 2025, at home after a valiant and gracious fought battle with Alzheimer's.

Barbara was born January 4, 1947 in Mason City, IA the daughter of George and Eleanor (Andon) Harris Jr. She attended school in Mason City and moved with her family to Owatonna, MN. She was a...

Richard Meurer

Apr 17, 2025

Richard "Rich" Otto Meurer, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully at his home on April 17, 2025. Rich will forever be remembered for his warm smile, playful sense of humor, and the ability to make anyone feel at home on the family farm.

Born on June 2, 1939, to Otto and...

Robert Latcham

Apr 14, 2025

Robert "Bob" Latcham, age 92, of Rochester, MN passed away on April 14, 2025, at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester, MN.

Bob was born April 7, 1933, in Cresco, Iowa, the son of Frank and Ruth (Lemon) Latcham. He grew up in Spring Valley, MN and was a 1951 graduate of Spring Valley High School.

On November 21, 1953, he...

Judith Laudon

Apr 14, 2025

Judith Karen Laudon, 81, of Rochester, MN passed away on April 14, 2024 at River Bend Senior Living.

Judith was born on July 24, 1943 in Rochester, MN to parents Kenneth and Gertrude (Schleusner) Laudon. After graduating from John Marshall Highschool in 1961, Judy went on to earn a degree in law from the University of Minnesota. Shortly after,...

Jeffrey Broberg

Apr 12, 2025

Jeffrey Broberg died April 12, 2025, due to pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife of over 48 years, Erica; brothers Bruce (Teresa); Steve (Sherry); and Bradley.

Jeff was born in Minneapolis and graduated from the U of M with a geology degree. He was a geologist and environmental consultant. Jeff worked in the oil business on the Louisiana...

Barbara Richter

Apr 12, 2025

Barbara Ann Richter, age 86, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on April 12th. Born on March 29, 1939, in Minneapolis, Barb was the beloved wife of Dale for almost 63 years, caring mother to Scott (Patty), Todd, and Troy (Jaralee), and grandmother to Cole, Jack, Chad, and Mark.

Barb had a kind heart, always putting the needs of others...

Luwana Gerads

Apr 12, 2025

Luwana F. Gerads, 97, of Rochester, MN left this life on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Season's Hospice House.

Luwana Fern (Nordquist) Gerads was born on January 3, 1928, to Arthur and Ina (Vinton) Nordquist in St. Cloud, MN.

She graduated from St. Cloud Technical High School in 1945. While a student, she participated in Glee Club and...

Richard Armstrong

Apr 10, 2025

Richard Lee (Dick) Armstrong, 80, passed away on April 10, 2025, following a long illness. He was born to Harold E. and Darlene (Zimmerman) Armstrong on February 24th, 1945, in Aurora, Nebraska. Dick's family moved frequently. He attended school in Lincoln and Seward, Nebraska, and Maple Island, Austin, Tracy, and Stewartville, Minnesota, and graduated from Stewartville High School in 1963.

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Catherine Schmiedeberg

Apr 9, 2025

Catherine "Cathy" Schmiedeberg, 76, Of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, MN surrounded by her loving family.

Cathy was born July 1, 1948, in Rochester, MN. Daughter of Charles and RoseMary (Kautz) Kelley of Hammond, MN. Cathy attended Lourdes High School and after graduating, attended Dental Assistant School. On May...

Beverly Swancutt

Apr 8, 2025

Beverly Lou Swancutt was born on October 16, 1932, to Lee H Kemp and Ethel Schrader in Charles City, Iowa. She grew up on a farm near Rudd, Iowa and graduated from Rudd High School in 1950. She went to Hamilton Business College and graduated in 1952.

On September 19, 1953, she married Delbert Francis Swancutt and they made their...

Donnie Solomon

Apr 7, 2025

Donnie "Don" Glen Solomon, 91, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on April 7th surrounded by the love of his family. Born to James and Thursa Solomon on January 29, 1934, in Stephens County, Oklahoma, Don was the youngest of seven children.

After graduating from Corona High School in California, Don proudly served his country in the United States Air Force...