Kathleen Karlen
Oct 31, 2025
Kathleen Karlen passed away on October 31, 2025 in West Concord, MN.
Her family is in the process of composing her obituary, which will be shared here.
A funeral service will be held at 2:30 PM on Friday, November 21, 2025 at St. Michaels Catholic Church (451 5th St SW, Pine Island, MN 55963). Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM....
Margaret Schafer
Oct 31, 2025
Margaret Schafer, age 87, of Rochester, MN passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary's Campus.
Margaret Meyer Schafer was born on November 13, 1937 in Red Wing, MN to parents Vincent and Ada (Simon) Schafer. She was baptized and confirmed through St. Peter Lutheran Church. Margaret graduated with a degree in education from Concordia...
Benjamin Aga
Oct 31, 2025
Ben Aga, 46, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 31, 2025, after battling glioblastoma for several months.
Benjamin David Aga was born on October 23, 1979, in Decorah, Iowa, to David and Theresa (Mackenburg) Aga. He grew up on a farm outside of Ridgeway, Iowa, with his parents and two older sisters and...
Gordon Westphal
Oct 25, 2025
Gordon Wilbur Westphal, 83 of Rochester, MN, died at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN on October 25, 2025.
"Gordy" was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa in 1942, to Russell and Elsie Westphal. For certain, he and his two brothers kept their parents on their toes. Gordon's love of flying started at an early age when he started his flight...
Jorge Velez
Oct 23, 2025
Jorge Velez, age 34, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 19, 1991, in Fort Riley, Kansas, the third of five children.
From a young age, Jorge was known for his incredible soccer talent. He joined a competitive traveling league at an early age, where his skills on the field often...
Mary Utesch
Oct 21, 2025
Mary Ann Utesch, age 89, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on October 21, 2025, in Byron, Minnesota. With faith fulfilled, Mary was greeted at Heaven's gate by Jesus and the loved ones who went before her.
Mary Ann (Nelson) Utesch was born in Austin, Minnesota, on December 9, 1935, to Alfred and Dora Nelson. The family...
Ronald Felt
Oct 21, 2025
With heavy hearts, the family announces the passing of Ronald Lee Felt, a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Ron passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 21, 2025, after courageously battling cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct liver cancer) for two and a half years.
Born to Oscar and Ruby (Maas) Felt on April 13, 1944, in Watertown, Minnesota,...
Gloria Rosencrants
Oct 18, 2025
Gloria Rosencrants of Rochester, MN, passed away on October 18, 2025, at the age of 94. Beloved wife of Ed Rosencrants who passed away on July 9, 2025.
Gloria was born in South St. Paul, MN to William and Ann Leimbek. She attended South St. Paul High School where she met the love of her life. Ed and Gloria were...
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
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
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
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
Oct 11, 2025
Mary Lou Soukup of Rochester, MN passed away on October 11, 2025
Mary Lou Wieman was born May 24, 1939, in Beaumont, TX to Louis F. and Rosalie (Johnson) Wieman. The family traveled as her father was an engineer who supervised construction. Her sister Linda joined the family in 1941 while they lived in Houston. In 1946 they moved to...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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