Obituaries

Ronald Felt

Ronald Felt

Oct 21, 2025

Ronald Lee Felt, age 81 of Rochester, MN, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

Ron's family is currently working on his obituary. Once complete, you will be able to read it here.

Funeral Service will be held at 11AM on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 222 6th Ave SW,...

Barbara Schroeder

Barbara Schroeder

Oct 18, 2025

Barbara Joan Schroeder, of Rochester, MN, died at home on October 18, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on January 31, 1948, in St. Paul, MN. She is survived by husband, Gene Long; siblings, Gary (Wilma) Schroeder, Mary Schroeder, and Thomas Schroeder; stepsons, Jeffrey (Stacey) Long, Michael (Marcie) Long, Andrew (Thu Danh) Long and Timothy Long; grandsons, Steven (Cassie)...

Brent Coggins

Brent Coggins

Oct 17, 2025

Brent Wayne Coggins of Lake City, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on April 22, 1959, Brent filled his life with adventure, laughter, and love. Always easy to spot in one of his vibrant shirts and his favorite top hat, he brought joy and color to every room he entered. Surrounded by...

Lorna Schunke

Lorna Schunke

Oct 16, 2025

Lorna Sylvia (Hanson) Schunke, aged 98, died Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Olmsted Medical Center.

She was born in Whalen, MN on October 2, 1927 to Roy and Clara (Forland) Hanson. She graduated from Wykoff Mn High School in 1945. Lorna married Lauren E. Schunke, her husband of 57 years, on October 4, 1947. Lorna worked in Registration at...

Brent Koster

Brent Koster

Oct 15, 2025

Brent S. Koster, age 59, passed away in his sleep during the early morning of October 15, 2025, with his loving family in his house.

Brent Stacy Koster was born on April 5, 1966, in River Falls, Wisconsin to Don and Val Koster. Brent had a younger brother, Troy, who has high needs autism. Brent was a proud brother who...

Mary Lou Soukup

Mary Lou Soukup

Oct 11, 2025

Mary Lou Soukup, age 86, of Rochester, MN, passed away on October 11, 2025 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Mary Lou's family is in the process of composing an obituary which will be shared here shortly.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes (5421 Royal...

William Brueck

William Brueck

Oct 11, 2025

William Richard Brueck, 76, of Pine Island, Minnesota, passed away at his home on October 11, 2025. Bill was born on December 14, 1948, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Frederick Dall Brueck and Esther Madeline Hill Brueck. He graduated from Ballard High School in Huxley, Iowa, and from Iowa State University with a bachelor's and a master's degree...

Charlotte Davis

Charlotte Davis

Oct 9, 2025

Charlotte Katherine Davis, 97, died October 9, 2025, at Hearten House in La Crosse, WI.

Charlotte Davis was born July 4, 1928, in Minneapolis to Glen and Katherine (Ulrich) Davis. Charlotte graduated from Patrick Henry High School in Minneapolis in 1946. She graduated from Macalester College, St. Paul, with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1951. Charlotte taught elementary school...

Sonja Dunn

Sonja Dunn

Oct 7, 2025

Sonja Theone (Sather) Dunn, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, with family at her side. Sonja was born in Mitchell, South Dakota, to Thorvald and Isabel (Gere) Sather. She grew up in Forestburg, Mount Vernon, and Yankton SD. Sonja briefly attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls before meeting, and on August 20, 1958, marrying the love of...

Susan Ickler

Susan Ickler

Oct 6, 2025

Susan Jane Ickler, 78, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at Rochester East Health Services on October 6, 2025.

She was born on December 18, 1946, in Warren, Minnesota, to Raymond and Velma (Haupt) Hageman. Susan grew up in Ronneby, MN and graduated from Foley High School. On August 24th, 1975, she married Charles "Butch" Ickler, and together they shared...

Judy Vicker

Judy Vicker

Oct 5, 2025

Judy M. Vicker, 73, Rochester, MN died on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at St. Marys Hospital following a stroke.

Judy was born on May 2, 1952, and grew up in rural Byron, Minnesota, where she attended the local schools. She completed her nursing education in Rochester, equipping her with the skills that would define her career. She faithfully served in...

Mark Birgin

Mark Birgin

Oct 4, 2025

Mark (Birgy) Daniel Birgin, 63, of Wabasha, MN (recently moved from Kasson, MN) passed away at home surrounded by family, on October 4, 2025.

Mark was born on June 20, 1962, in Rochester, MN to parents Paul and Patricia (Betlach) Birgin. He graduated from John Marshall High School and went on to earn a degree from Mankato Vo Tech before...

Steven Senum

Steven Senum

Oct 2, 2025

Steven Senum, age 64, of Rochester, MN, formerly of Maple Grove, MN, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025.

Steven is survived by his mother, wife, daughter, son, daughter-in-law, nieces, aunt, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by father, brother, and uncles.

There are no public services scheduled at this time. The family will hold a...

Arlene Oksa

Arlene Oksa

Sep 30, 2025

Arlene Ann Oksa, age 82, of Kenosha, WI, reunited with the love of her life in heaven on September 30, 2025 - what would have been their 58th wedding anniversary. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her daughters - both in person and in spirit.

For 35 years, Arlene and her husband Victor lovingly ran a daycare...

Layne Robert (Bob) Retzlaff

Layne Robert (Bob) Retzlaff

Sep 30, 2025

Bob Retzlaff passed away on 9/30/2025 surrounded by the love of family and friends both near and abroad.

Born in 1931 in Faribault MN, Bob graduated from Faribault High School in 1949. During his time at FHS he was a multi-sport athlete in baseball, basketball and his favorite pastime: golf. He participated in yearbook and got his start in photography...

Tuyet-Ba Le

Tuyet-Ba Le

Sep 29, 2025

Tuyet-Ba Thi Le, age 84, of Rochester, Minnesota, peacefully passed away on September 29, 2025, surrounded by her beloved children and grandchildren.Tuyet-Ba was born in Nha Trang, Vietnam, and in 1992 courageously came to America, where she built a new life for her family.Known for her infectious smile and laughter, Tuyet-Ba will be remembered most for the countless lives she...

Gerald Chadderton

Gerald Chadderton

Sep 28, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" Chadderton, age 86 of Rochester MN, and husband of the late Judy (Herron) Chadderton, passed away on Sunday September 28, 2025 in Rochester, at The Homestead of Rochester Senior Living Center after a short but courageous battle of bladder cancer.

Jerry was born June 26, 1939 at Placer County Hospital in Grass Valley CA. After graduating High School,...

Kevin Clark

Kevin Clark

Sep 27, 2025

Kevin Kent Clark, 83, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away on September 27, 2025, at Samaritan Bethany Home on 8th. He was born on November 13, 1941, in Waterloo, Iowa to Howard and Gladys (Irish) Clark.

Kevin graduated from Claremont High School in 1959. He attended the College of the Sequoias in California. He proudly served in the United States Marine...

Stanley de Vaal

Stanley de Vaal

Sep 26, 2025

Stanley W. de Vaal, 97, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away on September 26, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus. He was born on January 20, 1928, in Milbank, South Dakota to John and Cornelia (Van Asch) de Vaal.

Stanley graduated from Milbank High School. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in October of 1950 and was discharged in October of...

Gary Larson

Gary Larson

Sep 22, 2025

Gary Eugene Larson, 81, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home on September 22, 2025.

He was born on November 3, 1943, in Winona, Minnesota, to Floyd and Marian (Nienow) Larson. Gary graduated from John Marshall High School in Rochester. Gary married the love of his life, Constance "Connie" Wilson, with whom he shared many wonderful years. Throughout...