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Rochester, MN Obituaries

Ronald Glen Stephan

Ronald Glen Stephan

May 9, 2026

Ronald Glen Stephan, 79, of Rochester, MN passed away, with his loving wife by his side at his home on May 9, 2026. He fought hard to overcome Multiple Myeloma for 5 years and put up an extraordinary fight.

Ron was born on January 11, 1947 in Rochester, MN at St. Mary's Hospital to Viola (King) and Myron Stephan. After graduating...

Betty Jane Treadwell

Betty Jane Treadwell

May 6, 2026

Betty J. Treadwell, 98, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Cottagewood Senior Living.

Betty was born November 3, 1927 in Johnson City, New York to Leonard and Ethel Wright. On November 19, 1949 she married Charles Burton Treadwell, also from New York. In 1956 they moved to Rochester,...

Samantha “Sam” Lee Schott

Samantha “Sam” Lee Schott

May 4, 2026

Samantha "Sam" Lee Schott October 5th, 1995 – May 4th, 2026

Samantha Schott, 30, of Rochester, MN, passed away unexpectedly on May 4th, 2026, in Rochester, MN.

Samantha was born on October 5th, 1995, in Rochester, MN, to Marilyn Lewis and Denny Schott. She graduated high school from Mauston, WI, in 2014....

Milo Clyde Meyers

Milo Clyde Meyers

May 4, 2026

Milo Clyde Meyers

June 18, 1935 - May 4, 2026

Milo Clyde Meyers, a devoted husband, father, and a cornerstone of the Rochester community, passed away peacefully at his home on May 4, 2026, at the age of 90.

Born on June 18, 1935, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, Milo was the son of Chris and Pearl Meyers....

Donna Jean Pairolero

Donna Jean Pairolero

May 1, 2026

Donna Pairolero, of Rochester, MN, passed away on Friday, May 1st, 2026, at Saint Marys Hospital. Born on January 4, 1940, in Ironwood, MI, she was 86 years old.



As a registered nurse, Donna was devoted to caring for others, working in Public Health, and developing the Assisted Living department at Madonna Towers.



Above all, Donna devoted her...

Judith Eleanor Pelowski

Judith Eleanor Pelowski

May 1, 2026

The world lost a very special person when Judith "Judy" Pelowski entered her heavenly dwelling May 1, 2026, after she died peacefully at St Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Judy was born January 17, 1936, and grew up in Chatfield, a member of the large Charles and Virginia Follensbee family. She married Raymond Pelowski and they were...

Leroy James Hemenway

Leroy James Hemenway

May 1, 2026

Leroy James Hemenway was born on December 4,1935 in Albert Lea Minnesota to Herbert and Mildred Hemenway.  He passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 1, 2026, in Rochester Minnesota.

Leroy grew up in Albert Lea surrounded by extended family, including many beloved nieces and nephews. Following his graduation from high school, he enlisted in the...

Mary Rossman

Mary Rossman

Apr 30, 2026

Mary Rossman passed peacefully on April 30, 2026, in Rochester. Mary was born on January 12, 1938, to Leo and Elizabeth Rossman at home in Olmsted County. She was raised on a farm and went to country school. She graduated from Lourdes in 1956. She received her nurses training from Mercer County Community College in Trenton, NJ.

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Dawn Marie Smith

Dawn Marie Smith

Apr 29, 2026

Dawn Marie Smith, 50, passed away on April 29, 2026 peacefully in her home with her long time partner and best friend Patrick Mewhorter. Leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and devotion to her family. Born on May 18, 1975, in West Reading, Pennsylvania, Dawn was the daughter of Patricia M. Wojciechowski she was later adopted by Albert...

Joann E. Yaggy

Joann E. Yaggy

Apr 29, 2026

JoAnn Evelyn Yaggy, age 87, passed away peacefully and into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 29th, 2026. She was born in West Liberty, Iowa on July 23rd, 1938, to Edward and Ione "Burr" Waite. JoAnn graduated from West Liberty High in 1956. She then went to the school of cosmetology in Cedar Rapids,...

Angele Mary Collado

Angele Mary Collado

Apr 24, 2026

Angele Collado

September 14, 1947 – April 24, 2026

Angele Collado lived a life woven with care, patience, and quiet beauty—the kind you only notice when you slow down and look closely. She had a gift for working with her hands, creating intricate fiber crafts that reflected both her skill and her spirit. Whether she...

William W. Prigge

William W. Prigge

Apr 24, 2026

William "Will" Wayne Prigge

William Wayne Prigge, known to all as Will, passed away on April 24, 2026. Born on January 8, 1989, at Olmsted Medical Hospital in Rochester, MN. Will attended Mayo High School graduating in 2008.

The proudest moment of Will's life was becoming a father to his son, Skylur, on...

Joann K. Block

Joann K. Block

Apr 23, 2026

JoAnn Katherine Block – Rochester

JoAnn Katherine Block, 87, of Rochester, MN, died peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

JoAnn was born October 17, 1938, in Utica, MN to Rod and Katherine Krenzke.  She was raised in Utica and graduated from St. Charles High School in 1957.  JoAnn married her childhood friend, Elmer Block, on...

Carl Gene Schubert

Carl Gene Schubert

Apr 22, 2026

Carl Gene Schubert, 76, of Kasson, Minnesota, passed away on April 22, 2026, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Carl was born on June 7, 1949, in Jefferson City, Missouri, to Lawrence and Mary Ellen (Justice) Schubert. He graduated from Cole County R-V High School in Eugene, Missouri, and went on to earn various...

Carol Ann (Stimpert) Gibson

Carol Ann (Stimpert) Gibson

Apr 21, 2026

Carol Ann (Stimpert) Gibson, 92, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully with family at her side on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Edenbrook Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island, MN.

Carol was born June 20, 1933 to Margaret (Hildebrandt) Stimpert and Herbert Stimpert in Freeport, Ill. Margaret died of tuberculosis when Carol was very young and...

Joseph John Jennison

Joseph John Jennison

Apr 21, 2026

Joseph John "Joe" Jennison, age 74, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away on April 21, 2026 after a courageous 3 ½ year battle with metastatic lung cancer. He was born on July 15, 1951, in Winona, Minnesota, to John and Margaret (Fallon) Jennison.

Joe was a graduate of Mayo High School and went on to build a life...

Abel Moreno Talamantes

Abel Moreno Talamantes

Apr 19, 2026

Abel Moreno Talamantes, Sr.

In Loving Memory and Eternal Rest

With sorrowful hearts and abiding faith, we announce that Abel was called home to the Lord on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Beloved husband, devoted father, and faithful friend, Abel lived his life guided by compassion, generosity, and unwavering devotion to his family and faith. He...

Robertina “Bobbie” G. Minter

Robertina “Bobbie” G. Minter

Apr 19, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robertina (Bobbie) Gertrude Minter, age 90, from Stewartville, MN on April 19, 2026, in her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on September 30, 1935, in Rochester, MN to Robertina and Walter Lang. Bobbie was a dedicated hospitality worker and loving mother. She was known for her...

Kathryn H. Ahmann

Kathryn H. Ahmann

Apr 18, 2026

Kathryn H. Ahmann 7/19/1933 – 4/18/2026

Kathryn (Kay) Helen Ahmann passed away peacefully in her home in Billings, Montana on April 18th, 2026. Kay was born on July 19th,1933 in Wabasha County, Minnesota, the fourth of five children to Alfred J. Pretzer and Helen V. (Harnack) Pretzer. She grew up helping her parents on their farm. Upon graduating from...

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