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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sep 15, 2025
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On Monday, September 15, 2025, Ellen May MacGregor (Bakke), 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Ellen was born on May 18, 1939, in Forest City, Iowa to Milo and Inger (Estrem) Bakke. She dedicated her life to creating a warm, nurturing home for her husband of almost 60 years and their three children.
Ellen spent her childhood in Lake...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)...
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