Obituaries

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. Joan 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...

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...

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...