Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

Emma Amann

Emma Amann

Sep 21, 2025

Emma Eva (Hildebrandt) Amann was born on February 28, 1931, in Mountain Lake, MN, to parents Emil and Lydia (Heffele) Hildebrandt, and passed away peacefully at Cottagewood Memory Care on September 21, 2025. Emma was named after both her German grandmas and her vocation followed in the nursing footsteps of her father's mother. As the eldest of nine children growing...

Harvey Hiebel

Harvey Hiebel

Sep 20, 2025

Harvey Michael Hiebel, 91, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025. Harvey will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a friend to all.

Harvey was born on July 27, 1934, to John and Mildred Hiebel, in Mazeppa, Minnesota, and attended high school in Zumbrota. After graduating, he served in the US Army, then started a...

Virginia Danielson

Virginia Danielson

Sep 18, 2025

Virginia Ann Danielson, 77, of Rochester, MN passed away on September 18, 2025, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, MN. She was born on November 14, 1947, in Rochester, MN to Bernard and Emma (Schmidt) Schroeder.

Virginia is survived by her daughter Connie Back of Duluth, MN; sister, Sandy Schwartz of Sacramento, CA; and her friend, Belinda Valentine of...

Ellen MacGregor

Ellen MacGregor

Sep 15, 2025

Ellen May MacGregor, 86, of Rochester, MN passed away on September 15, 2025 at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester.

Her family is composing her full obituary and it will be available here soon.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Zumbro Lutheran Church, 624 3rd Ave. SW, Rochester, MN. Visitation will be...

Roberta Heyer

Roberta Heyer

Sep 15, 2025

Roberta Ann Heyer, lovingly known as Bobbie, age 71, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on September 15th, 2025 at home, surrounded by family and friends. Along with her infectious laughter and smile, Bobbie will be remembered most for the countless lives she touched with her strength, kindness, and unwavering spirit to serve others over the years.

Bobbie was born...

Juanita Heikes

Juanita Heikes

Sep 13, 2025

Juanita Dorothy Heikes, 90, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Benedict House, Madonna Towers following an 11-year battle with depression and dementia. Her departure marked the end of a remarkable life filled with love, devotion, and countless memories that will live on forever.

Born on January 7, 1935, in Lakota, IA, to Vance and Minnie...

Jerry Ramaker

Jerry Ramaker

Sep 11, 2025

Jerry Ramaker passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, at Cascade Creek Memory Care in Rochester. The terrific staff cared for Jerry during his struggle with dementia. He was 95 years old.

Born in Preston Minnesota in May of 1930, Jerry was followed 10 minutes later by his twin brother, Joe. Six years after that the third son, Jim, completed...

Allan Prestegard

Allan Prestegard

Sep 9, 2025

Allan P. Prestegard, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Pine Island, Minnesota, on September 9, 2025. He was born on January 31, 1942, to Ole and Helen (Moe) Prestegard of Owatonna, Minnesota. He brightened the lives of all who knew him with a generous spirit, gentle humor, and steadfast devotion to family and friends.

Allan attended country...

Loren Vrieze

Loren Vrieze

Sep 9, 2025

Loren John Vrieze, age 89, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, at Edenbrook West in Rochester, MN. Loren was born on November 21st, 1935, in Spring Valley, MN to Earle and Lucille (Baures) Vrieze. He attended and graduated from Wykoff High School. He worked for Waters Conley (later named Telex Communications)...

Larry Pusc

Larry Pusc

Sep 9, 2025

Larry Walter Pusc of Rochester, Minnesota, died at 83 on September 9, 2025, while having lunch with his wife and friends at Grandma's Kitchen. A special thank you to Bernie and Nina Saletel, Irene Maze, RPD Chaplin, Sarah, and the St. Pius Catholic Church community for their grace and care in the immediate moments after Larry's sudden passing.

Larry was...

Kirby Walton

Kirby Walton

Sep 3, 2025

Kirby Walton lived each day anchored in his faith in Christ Jesus, which gave him renewed joy and strength to meet each day's challenges. Despite the trials of living with a life-long disability caused by a traumatic brain injury as a young child, Kirby displayed remarkable resilience and remained true to his heart and spirit. He shared his faith and...

Joan Wong

Joan Wong

Sep 2, 2025

Joan Carol Brandenberg Stinson Wong was a force of nature. In retirement, she stayed active by playing tennis and softball well into her 70s, proudly becoming the first woman to join the Rochester Senior Softball League. Her determination and energy were hallmarks of her life. Joan welcomed everyone with an open heart, and her home was always a place where...

James Nee

James Nee

Sep 1, 2025

James Joseph Nee died unexpectedly on September 1st, 2025, at his residence in Burnsville, MN. He was only 69 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden passing.

Jim is survived and missed by his loving wife Kathy (née Haskill) of 31 years; and his children, Alex (Nicki) and Theresa, as well as his Step-Sons Ben (Amy)...

Anne Liwigs

Anne Liwigs

Sep 1, 2025

Born July 14th, 1961

Deceased September 1st, 2025

Anne attended Maria Goretti Primary school in Thika, Mombasa Primary school, Highlands High school, New Era, Kenyatta University where she obtained BA in Education, she was a tutor at Kericho teachers training college, she attended University of Illinois where she obtained Master is Education and Masters in Landscape and Architectural design, she...

Robert Rueber

Robert Rueber

Aug 31, 2025

Robert William Rueber, 90, of Pine Island, Minnesota, passed away on August 31, 2025, at Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island.

Robert was born on January 4, 1935, in Oronoco, Minnesota, to Roger and Marie (Morrow) Rueber and was lovingly raised by his aunt and uncle, Vyril and Luella Rueber. On July 12, 1958, he married Jacqueline Bell in...

Rolland Petersson

Rolland Petersson

Aug 31, 2025

Remembering a Life Well Lived

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Rolland (Pete) Willam Petersson announces his passing on August 31, 2025, in his home, surrounded by those he cherished most. Born January 29, 1938, in Lanesboro, Minnesota, Pete lived a life defined by dedication-to his country, his family, and his passions.

Pete served honorably as a...