Obituaries

Andrea Sanders

Apr 20, 2025

Andrea Yvonne Sanders, 76, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025, in Palm Harbor, FL, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on April 4, 1949, in Webster City, Iowa, Andrea was the beloved daughter of Robert and Marjorie (Sandal) Sealine. A proud graduate of Iowa State University, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology...

Barbara Dunnington

Apr 19, 2025

Barbara C. Dunnington, age 78, of Rochester, MN passed away April 19, 2025, at home after a valiant and gracious fought battle with Alzheimer's.

Barbara was born January 4, 1947 in Mason City, IA the daughter of George and Eleanor (Andon) Harris Jr. She attended school in Mason City and moved with her family to Owatonna, MN. She was a...

Richard Meurer

Apr 17, 2025

Richard "Rich" Otto Meurer, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully at his home on April 17, 2025. Rich will forever be remembered for his warm smile, playful sense of humor, and the ability to make anyone feel at home on the family farm.

Born on June 2, 1939, to Otto and...

Neil Wagner

Apr 16, 2025

Neil Clinton Wagner was born on July 15, 1931, in Fredonia, North Dakota, to Louis and Elsie (Gackle) Wagner. He grew up as the second of seven children. In 1945, his family moved to a farm near Monango. Neil graduated from high school in 1949 and worked on the farm for another six years before leaving for college.

He studied...

Robert Latcham

Apr 14, 2025

Robert "Bob" Latcham, age 92, of Rochester, MN passed away on April 14, 2025, at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester, MN.

Bob was born April 7, 1933, in Cresco, Iowa, the son of Frank and Ruth (Lemon) Latcham. He grew up in Spring Valley, MN and was a 1951 graduate of Spring Valley High School.

On November 21, 1953, he...

Judith Laudon

Apr 14, 2025

Judith Karen Laudon, 81, of Rochester, MN passed away on April 14, 2024 at River Bend Senior Living.

Judith was born on July 24, 1943 in Rochester, MN to parents Kenneth and Gertrude (Schleusner) Laudon. After graduating from John Marshall Highschool in 1961, Judy went on to earn a degree in law from the University of Minnesota. Shortly after,...

Jeffrey Broberg

Apr 12, 2025

Jeffrey Broberg died April 12, 2025, due to pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife of over 48 years, Erica; brothers Bruce (Teresa); Steve (Sherry); and Bradley.

Jeff was born in Minneapolis and graduated from the U of M with a geology degree. He was a geologist and environmental consultant. Jeff worked in the oil business on the Louisiana...

Barbara Richter

Apr 12, 2025

Barbara Ann Richter, age 86, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on April 12th. Born on March 29, 1939, in Minneapolis, Barb was the beloved wife of Dale for almost 63 years, caring mother to Scott (Patty), Todd, and Troy (Jaralee), and grandmother to Cole, Jack, Chad, and Mark.

Barb had a kind heart, always putting the needs of others...

Luwana Gerads

Apr 12, 2025

Luwana F. Gerads, 97, of Rochester, MN left this life on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Season's Hospice House.

Luwana Fern (Nordquist) Gerads was born on January 3, 1928, to Arthur and Ina (Vinton) Nordquist in St. Cloud, MN.

She graduated from St. Cloud Technical High School in 1945. While a student, she participated in Glee Club and...

Richard Armstrong

Apr 10, 2025

Richard Lee (Dick) Armstrong, 80, passed away on April 10, 2025, following a long illness. He was born to Harold E. and Darlene (Zimmerman) Armstrong on February 24th, 1945, in Aurora, Nebraska. Dick's family moved frequently. He attended school in Lincoln and Seward, Nebraska, and Maple Island, Austin, Tracy, and Stewartville, Minnesota, and graduated from Stewartville High School in 1963.

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Catherine Schmiedeberg

Apr 9, 2025

Catherine "Cathy" Schmiedeberg, 76, Of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, MN surrounded by her loving family.

Cathy was born July 1, 1948, in Rochester, MN. Daughter of Charles and RoseMary (Kautz) Kelley of Hammond, MN. Cathy attended Lourdes High School and after graduating, attended Dental Assistant School. On May...

Beverly Swancutt

Apr 8, 2025

Beverly Lou Swancutt was born on October 16, 1932, to Lee H Kemp and Ethel Schrader in Charles City, Iowa. She grew up on a farm near Rudd, Iowa and graduated from Rudd High School in 1950. She went to Hamilton Business College and graduated in 1952.

On September 19, 1953, she married Delbert Francis Swancutt and they made their...

Donnie Solomon

Apr 7, 2025

Donnie "Don" Glen Solomon, 91, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on April 7th surrounded by the love of his family. Born to James and Thursa Solomon on January 29, 1934, in Stephens County, Oklahoma, Don was the youngest of seven children.

After graduating from Corona High School in California, Don proudly served his country in the United States Air Force...

Jennifer Dervin

Apr 4, 2025

Jennifer Anne Dervin (Jenny) passed away April 4, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with oral cancer.

She was born in Eau Claire, WI on May 15, 1967, to Jane and Orville Larson. She spent her childhood in Colfax, WI, attended UW-Stout, and graduated with a degree in Applied Mathematics. She moved to Rochester in 1989 and spent the next 32 years...

John Gordon Robbins Jr.

Apr 4, 2025

John Gordon Robbins Jr, age 71, of Pine Island MN, and previously of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, at Pine Haven Care Center.

John was born on January 1, 1954, at Camp Rucker, near Dothan, AL, to parents John and Genevieve (Shelstad) Robbins. John was one of seven children. After school, John went on to work...

Marian Wilke

Mar 29, 2025

Marian Ruth Wilke, 94, of Rochester, MN died on Saturday, March 29, 2025 surrounded by her loving family at St. Mary's Hospital Mayo Clinic Campus.

Marian was born September 13, 1930, to Albin and Albie (Skerik) Kadlec in Chatfield, MN.

Marian graduated from Chatfield High School as class valedictorian in 1948. She went on to attend Rochester Community College. On...

Francis 'Flip' Pflibsen

Mar 29, 2025

Francis 'Flip' John Pflibsen, age 84 of Rochester, MN died Saturday, March 29,2025 at Benedictine Living Madonna Towers skilled nursing facility. His memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 2124 Viola Road NE, Rochester, MN. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:30-11:00 at the church on...

Richard Pressnall

Mar 21, 2025

Richard Anibal Pressnall

January 19, 1944 - March 21, 2025

Richard Anibal Pressnall was born on January 19, 1944-and the mold was broken. Always a learner, teacher, helper, and creator, he left this world a better place when he passed from it on March 21, 2025.

"Everyone has the same number of hours in their day - it is about how you use...

Larry E. Crown

Mar 21, 2025

Larry Crown, 73, of Rochester, MN went to be with Jesus on March 21, 2025. He was baptized, confirmed and a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rochester. He loved Jesus his Savior and his church family.

Larry was employed by Ability Building Center for 39 years, and helped with maintenance at Michaels Restaurant. The employees always took time to...

James Fugleberg

Mar 18, 2025

James (Jim) Fugleberg joined our father in heaven Tuesday, March 18th, 2025. He was born February 5th, 1937, in Roseau, MN. Jim graduated from St. Charles High School in 1955. He was very active in sports including football, basketball and baseball. We were told he was quite a star.

He was married to Rita (Ryan) Hengel in 1958, for 12...