Jon Paul Towers
Feb 27, 2026
Jon Paul Towers, age 69, passed away peacefully at Mayo Clinic in Rochester following a brief illness on February 27, 2026. He was born in Anamosa, Iowa on November 1, 1956, to Betty and Mac Towers.
Jon was one of six children from a large and loving family. He had four older brothers and one younger sister. The majority of...
Terrance Wiltgen
Feb 26, 2026
Terrance "Terry" Gene Wiltgen, age 74, of Rochester, Minnesota and formerly of Harmony, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by loved ones in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 26 at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester due to complications from Alzheimer's. He was a devoted husband, loving father of two, and a caring grandfather.
Terry was born on October 20, 1951...
Jeff Alan Pearson
Feb 25, 2026
Jeffrey Alan Pearson passed away on February 25, 2026 in Zumbrota, MN.
He was born on July 20, 1959 in Rochester, MN to Gene and Lorraine Pearson. Jeff graduated from Mayo High School in 1977. He did various jobs at the Holiday Inn South in Rochester before going into construction until he retired in 2018. Jeff took pride in being...
Arlene Helen Strain
Feb 23, 2026
On Monday February 23rd, the world lost a gentle and kind soul. Arlene Strain left this world peacefully in her home after battling several chronic illnesses. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Arlene Helen Baker was born July 11, 1943, in Chatfield, MN, to Helen Howardine Baker. She was raised in Pleasant Grove Township. She married...
Saroeuth Melinda Voeun
Feb 20, 2026
Sarouth Melinda Voeun, 55, of Rochester, MN, passed away on February 20, 2026. She was born on April 7, 1970, in Battambang, Cambodia and moved to the United States in 1985. After attending community college in New York, she met Pov Chhoeun in Boston in 1992. The couple moved to Rochester in 2004, where they raised their family together.Sarouth loved...
Judith Kathleen Lehmkuhl
Feb 19, 2026
Judith Kathleen "Judy" Lehmkuhl, age 82 of Rochester passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Benedictine Living Community-Rochester Madonna Towers.
Judy was born on May 8th, 1943, to Merlin and Arlone (Hanson) Willford. She attended school in Harmony, MN graduating in 1961. After graduation she attended St. Mary's School of Nursing in Rochester. She was very proud of her...
Charlotte Marie Saterdalen
Feb 17, 2026
Charlotte Marie Saterdalen, age 93, of Rochester, MN, passed away on February 17, 2026, with family by her side.
Charlotte was born on June 28, 1932, in Rochester, MN to parents Charles and Hulda (Miller) Nelson. She attended Northern Elementary School and graduated from Central High School. She then went on to work as a nurse at the State Hospital...
Terry Scholl
Feb 16, 2026
Terry W. Scholl, age 77, passed away February 16, 2026 at Madonna Towers in Rochester, MN.
Terry was born June 23, 1948 in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, and grew up swimming, building boats, boating, and fishing along the Susquehanna River with his six siblings, Walt, Rose, George, Gary, Al, and Abby. As a high school student, he enrolled in a vocational program...
Marilyn Marie Pankow
Feb 15, 2026
Marilyn Marie Morrison Pankow passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026 at Madonna Towers in Rochester, MN, surrounded by her family.
Marilyn was born on November 1, 1933, in Preston, Minnesota. She grew up in various orphanages and foster homes until she was taken in by Garvin and Julia Benson whom she lived with until she was a young adult.
On November...
Phyllis Florence Schatz
Feb 12, 2026
Phyllis Schatz, age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12th, 2026 at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester, MN where she had been a resident for almost six years.
She was born Phyllis Florence Pickett to mother Florence Nelson Pickett and father Paul Joseph Pickett, Sr. on July 1, 1931 in Fillmore County, Minnesota. She attended country schools in Fillmore County...
Brian Gerdts
Feb 9, 2026
With heavy hearts, the family announces the passing of Brian Lee Gerdts, a beloved husband, father, son, and brother, on February 9, 2026. Brian was born on September 24, 1970, to Sylvan and Judy Gerdts in Rochester, MN. He attended school in Rochester and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1989. Brian went on to earn a degree in...
Zhengfang Liu
Feb 9, 2026
Zhengfang Liu, 85, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester on February 9, 2026.Zhengfang Liu is a great mother of 5 children (2 male 3 female), a caring grandmother, an award-winning teacher and professional, a nice friend, a kind and smiling person to face all kinds of situations and difficulties with confidence and calm and efficiency...
Janis Loy Stadheim
Feb 8, 2026
Janis Loy Stadheim (Nee Pierson) passed away during the sunrise of February 8th, 2026. She was 88 years old.
Janis was born on September 24, 1937, to Clifford and Ida (Madson) Pierson and grew up in Albert Lea, MN with her brother, Paul. She graduated in 1955 from the Albert Lea High School and enjoyed the performing arts as a...
Kay Fritsch
Feb 3, 2026
Kay Fritsch, born November 17th, 1948, died February 3rd, 2026. She grew up in Sun Prairie, WI and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison before earning her Master's of Education from the College of St. Rose. A life-long educator, Kay was at her best when working to enrich those around her. She headed the religious education program at Pax Christi Church,...
John and Judith Harris
Feb 2, 2026
John Patrick Harris was born December 25, 1943 and passed away January 1, 2026. Judith Leilani Harris was born May 26, 1941 and passed away February 2, 2026. They were married June 14, 1969.
Both John and Judith taught in the Rochester School District for the majority of their careers. They both enjoyed doing everything together throughout their lives. They both...
Jennifer Lynn Gilsdorf
Feb 2, 2026
Jennifer Gilsdorf, age 39, passed away on February 2, 2026, at her home with her family by her side.Jen was born in Rochester, MN to Cyril and Karen Gilsdorf. She grew up in rural Mazeppa, graduated from Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School in 2004, and attended RCTC. She went on to work at Mayo as a PCA and most recently as a...
Gina Posivio
Feb 2, 2026
Gina Marie Posivio, 63, of Rochester, MN
It is with deep sadness that we share that our beloved Gina Marie Posivio passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the age of 63. She fought breast cancer three times with strength, courage, and grace, and her love deeply touched all who knew her.
Gina was born...
Constance Rosenow
Feb 1, 2026
Constance Grahame Rosenow
Constance (Connie) Rosenow, 89, of Rochester Minnesota, died on February 1, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 31st 1936, to Russell and Elizabeth (Belfrage) Grahame in Rocky River, Ohio, where she grew up with her sisters Marjorie and Elizabeth. After graduating from Rocky River High School, Connie obtained a degree in physical therapy...
Evelyn June Finnegan
Jan 30, 2026
Evelyn June Finnegan, age 91, of Rochester, MN passed away on Friday, January 30th, 2026 at home surrounded by her family in Rochester, MN.
June was born in Dalton, KY on February 22nd, 1934 to Archie and Rebecca (Tyner) Thompson. She was one of six children, all girls. She graduated from the Swedish American Hospital Nursing program where she worked there...
Patricia Diane Little
Jan 29, 2026
Patricia D. Little, age 66, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away on January 29, 2026 after battling Alzheimer's.
Patricia Diane Little was born June 25, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Verna and Hubert (Heckwine) Withers. She grew up in central Illinois. Pat and Richard Manzke welcomed their daughter, Angela, in October of 1976 and they later separated. She met...
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