Cynthia Marie Majewski
Oct 20, 2025
Cynthia Marie Majewski, age 74, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 20, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Born in Minneapolis, MN on November 14, 1950, to Dean and Mava (Jenkins) Kirkpatrick, Cindy spent her early years in Minnesota before graduating high school in Chicago. She went on to earn her nursing degree from SUNY University...
Michael “Mike” Hayden
Oct 19, 2025
Michael Wayne Hayden passed away peacefully at his home on October 19, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous 2½-year battle with colon cancer.
Mike was born in Rochester, Minnesota, on November 18, 1954, the eldest of six children. Due to his father's career in aviation, Mike moved frequently during his childhood before the family eventually...
Dick Russell Sorensen
Oct 19, 2025
Dick Russell Sorensen, 87, of Rochester, MN, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Rochester Methodist Hospital. Born December 8, 1937, in Rochester to Russell and Minnie (Pahl) Sorensen.
Dick's early years took him to several schools, completing his education through the 8th grade. In December 1955, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, proudly serving his...
Carol J. Sonderup
Oct 18, 2025
Carol Jeanne Sonderup, 80, of Rochester, MN passed away on Saturday, October 18 th , 2025.
Carol was born on March 31 st , 1945, in Watertown, MN to Walter and Verna Sonderup. After graduating high school, she went to Rochester Community College and got a 2-year degree in nursing. For the next 23 years, she worked...
Leonardo Joaquin Hernandez Duque
Oct 14, 2025
Leonardo Joaquín "Chino" Hernández Duque, de 55 años, originario de Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal, falleció el martes 14 de octubre de 2025 en Mayo Clinic – Campus St. Marys, en Rochester, Minnesota.
Leonardo nació el 11 de abril de 1970 en Ciudad de México, hijo de María de los Ángeles Duque y José Antonio Hernández Domínguez....
Ajax Lucas Dean
Oct 14, 2025
Ajax Lucas Dean unexpectedly went to be with the Lord and Savior on October 14, 2025.
Ajax Lucas Dean, beloved Child of God, was born March 25, 2025, to Austin Dean and Alexis Owen of Rochester, Minnesota. Ajax shared a womb and a special bond with his twin brother, Aries Jay Dean. He was born surrounded by...
Lois J. Toogood
Oct 13, 2025
With great love and fond memories, we announce the peaceful passing of Lois Jean Toogood, who completed her earthly journey on October 13, 2025, at the age of 93 in Rochester, MN. Lois was born on March 30, 1932, to Everett and Alice (Winter) Titrington and graduated from St. Charles High School, embarking on a life filled with love,...
Sister Ladonna Maier
Oct 12, 2025
Sister LaDonna Maier, OSF
Sister LaDonna Maier, 97, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi Heights on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
Hildine Alma Virginia Maier (Sister LaDonna) was born on July 1, 1928, in Pierz Township, Morrison County, Minnesota, to Joseph and Ida (Mischke)...
Curtis T. Thoreson
Oct 11, 2025
Curtis Tosten Thoreson September 11, 1939 – October 11, 2025
Curtis Tosten Thoreson, 86, of Wanamingo, went to be with the Lord on October 11, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Curt was born on September 11, 1939. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps before returning home to build...
Deb Kester & Bob Kester
Oct 10, 2025
Debra Ann Kester – Rochester, MN
Debra Ann Kester of Rochester, MN, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at age 71.
Deb was born in Montevideo, MN on April 8, 1954 to Harris "Spud" Broin and Donna (Rudd) Broin. She was the firstborn daughter of the family and just like her father, she carried on the...
Andrew B. Foy
Oct 10, 2025
Andrew Bryan Foy grew up in Barrington, Illinois, surrounded by a large family. He loved baseball from a young age, playing Knothole and Little League while dreaming of becoming the second baseman for the Cubs. Andy swam for Barrington High School and spent his summers teaching swimming lessons and lifeguarding. Music was vital to Andy: starting with classic rock,...
Edward D. Ward
Oct 9, 2025
Edward Dale Ward, 75 of Byron, passed away at St. Marys Hospital on October 9, 2025, after a short hospitalization. He had many medical miracles over his life, helping him surpass nine lives a few times over, but his body was too tired to keep fighting this time.
Ed was born on March 4, 1950, in Lake...
Dr. Ching-Feng “John” Chang
Oct 9, 2025
Dr. Ching-Feng "John" Chang ( 張清鋒) , 79, of Houston, TX passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at home with family in Rochester, MN. John was born on May 16, 1946, in Changhua, Taiwan to his parents Jin Xiu Tai and Tian Zhou Chang. He was the second oldest of five siblings.
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Charles “Chuck” R. Vonwald
Oct 9, 2025
Charles "Chuck" R. VonWald, former Olmsted County Sheriff, died October 9, 2025, of natural causes at the age of 96.
Born May 25, 1929, near Alma, Wisconsin, Chuck was the son of Richard E. and Veronica (Mueller) VonWald. He grew up in a large family with ten siblings: Mildred (James McCabe, Winona), Christian (Marguerite VonWald, Eyota), Grace...
Francis A. Rookey
Oct 8, 2025
Francis Albert Rookey (January 15 th , 1947 – October 8 th , 2025)
Francis A. Rookey, called Fran, died unexpectedly on October 8, 2025, after an accident at his home in Rochester, MN.
Born to Francis W. and Nina E. Rookey, on January 15, 1947, Francis grew up in upstate New York, and attended...
David F. Greden
Oct 7, 2025
David Francis Greden, 88, of Rochester, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, after a "big ol' hangover".
Born January 11, 1937 in Rochester to Francis and Betty (Lehnertz) Greden, he attended school in Rollingstone, MN and graduated from Winona State University in 1958. Dave then served in the Air Force Reserves prior to...
Margaret A Baker
Oct 7, 2025
Margaret Baker, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025. Born at home on a farm near Lourdes on January 23, 1936, she was delivered by a neighbor and, like many of her generation, began her life without an official birth certificate. As an infant, she slept in a cardboard box or a dresser drawer, a humble...
Jeremy F. Tointon
Oct 6, 2025
Jeremy F. Tointon – Rochester
Jeremy Francis Tointon, 45 of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on October 6, 2025, at his home.
Jeremy was born on October 15, 1979, in Rochester to Randall and Susan (Jones) Tointon. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1999 He worked in Manufacturing at a number...
Vernon P. Weber
Oct 6, 2025
Vernon Peter Weber, 80, passed away on October 6, 2025, following a brief illness at Rochester Methodist Hospital.
Vernon was born on April 3, 1945, to Charles and Stella (Evenson) Weber. Vern was born and raised in Stewartville and attended Stewartville Schools. He married Lucille (Ferguson) Weber on December 13, 1969, in Stewartville. They then moved to...
Arlene M. Krueger
Oct 4, 2025
Arlene Mabel Krueger
Arlene Mabel Krueger, 94, of Rochester passed away on October 4, 2025.
She was born on January 9, 1931, to John and Mabel (Wagner) Jans in Shell Rock, Iowa, at the family farm. Arlene attended country schools in her early years. She attended high school first at Readlyn, Iowa, and then Denver,...
