Carole A. Brown
Aug 27, 2025
Rochester has lost a gem. Carole Brown died unexpectedly on Aug. 27, 2025, when infection started in her leg and spread to her entire body. She was 81. Tributes are pouring in from Rochester and the rest of the world.
Carole was active in the Rochester community. In the beginning she ran her own sewing business, then...
Chong H. Chang
Aug 27, 2025
Chong Houa Chang was born on March 15, 1922, and passed away on August 27, 2025. He was born in Luang Prabang, Muang Xieng Ngwne, Laos. To his parents, Xaocheng Chang and Wa Vang. Chong Houa's Mother, Wa Vang, passed away at the age of 101 years old in 2000, here in Rochester, Minnesota.
Chong Houa was...
Robert E. Block
Aug 27, 2025
Robert E. Block December 21, 1934 – August 27, 2025
Robert "Rob" E. Block, 90, of Eyota, MN, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, surrounded by his wife and loving family.
Born in Lewiston, MN, to Bernhardt (Ben) and Amanda Block, Rob grew up in Utica, MN, and graduated from St. Charles...
Cletus S. Pollack
Aug 27, 2025
We bid farewell to our dear father, Cletus S. Pollack, who departed from this world on August 27 th , 2025, at the age of 95. He died from metastatic liver cancer. He leaves behind a legacy of warmth and kindness. Dad walked through life with a gentle strength, touching the lives of everyone he encountered with an unforgettable...
Gerald William Posthumus Sr.
Aug 26, 2025
Gerald W. Posthumus, Sr.
Gerald W. Posthumus, Sr., 99, of Rochester passed away on August 26, 2025. He had been under hospice care at Aviva River Bend Assisted Living.
Gerald was born on August 7, 1926 in Buffalo, MN to William and Florence Posthumus.
Gerald is survived by his son Ted...
Dan Tan Khathiya
Aug 26, 2025
Our loving father, Dan Tan Khathiya 66, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Campus, St. Mary's Hospital.
He was born on September 4, 1958 in Laos, son of Na and Khan Khathiya.
He is survived by his children: Jennifer, Christy, Mary (Sovandy), Tommy (Melody), 12 grandchildren: Cynthia,...
Pha Heng
Aug 25, 2025
Pha Heng, 72, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, surrounded by family at St. Mary's Hospital.
Pha (Lim Eoern), was born January 16, 1953, in Chung Kohthmey village, Koh Thom district, Kandal province, Cambodia where she was raised as a farmer. In 1979, she escaped the killing fields of the Khmer Rouge, persevering...
Constance “Connie” Walsh
Aug 25, 2025
Constance Catherine (McConnell) Walsh
Connie Walsh, age ninety-seven, went to Heaven on August 25th, 2025 while a resident at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester.
Mom was born in Rochester on January 23 rd , 1928 to Samuel McConnell and Catherine (Marum) McConnell. She lived on the farm in Orion Township and went to the one room...
Patrick Jager
Aug 24, 2025
Patrick Carl Jager, 56 of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly in his home on August 24 th , 2025.
Patrick was born on September 30 th , 1968, in Mankato, Minnesota to Carl and Kathy Jager. He graduated from Cactus High School in Glendale, AZ in 1987. He attended college at Azusa Pacific University in California, and met...
Thomas J. Harris
Aug 23, 2025
Thomas J. Harris- Lake City
Thomas J. Harris, 68, of Lake City, MN, passed away Saturday, August 23 after battling pancreatic cancer while surrounded by his loving family at home.
Tom was born July 10, 1957, in Austin, MN to Harold and Mildred (Thompson) Harris. He attended Catholic School and graduated from Pacelli High School...
Marianne Berthoty Lucchinetti
Aug 20, 2025
On August 20, 2025 (the birth date of Hungary), Marianne Berthoty Lucchinetti passed away with her daughters by her side at the age of 94 after a brief illness.
She is survived by her daughters Silvia Lucchinetti (Robert Kussy), Claudia Lucchinetti (Mathieu Wiepert), and Adriana McCarthy (Glenn McCarthy); her grandchildren Christina McCarthy (Franc Hilario), Joe McCarthy, Daniela...
Thomas H. Roschen
Aug 20, 2025
It is with both sadness and gratitude that we celebrate the life of Thomas Harold Roschen, who passed away on August 20, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on April 30, 1953, in Lake City, MN to Harold and Alice (Reding) Roschen, Tom lived a life rich with love, adventure, and cherished memories.
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Roger A. Watson
Aug 19, 2025
Roger Allen Watson – Rochester
Roger Allen Watson, 67 of Rochester passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025 at his residence.
Roger was born on September 10, 1957 in Rochester to William H. and Marion R. (Forney) Watson. He graduated from John Marshall High School. He worked for over 30 years at the Watson family...
Terry Noel Treder
Aug 17, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Terry Noel Treder (64), who departed this life on August 17, 2025, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, Minnesota. Born on July 24, 1961, in Bismarck, North Dakota, Terry was the son of Melbourne (Mel) and Katherine (Kitty) Treder. He was a graduate of Stewartville High School, where he completed...
Brenda L. Lawler
Aug 16, 2025
Brenda Louise (Selbitschka) Lawler, beloved mother, friend, and grandmother, peacefully passed away at the age of 70, on August 16, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital Rochester, surrounded by her family.
She goes home to her Lord in victory after a courageous battle with ALS.
Brenda was born on December 20, 1954 in Rochester, MN to...
Linda D. Abshire
Aug 11, 2025
Linda Abshire, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness that will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
She is survived by her devoted daughters, Lisa and Jill, who will always carry her wisdom and unconditional love in their hearts. Linda was a proud and...
Eileen A. Stiller
Aug 7, 2025
Eileen Ann Stiller (Notch) died from natural causes on August 7, 2025. Eileen was born on her family's farm near Upsala, MN on September 5, 1934, to Veronica and Herman Notch. She was the middle of 5 siblings, including Donna Mae, Roger, Denis, and Allen. Eileen lived her life as a dedicated and prayerful Catholic person with...
Scott A. Hady
Aug 6, 2025
Scott A. Hady , 62, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Scott was born on November 2, 1962, in Rochester, MN, the eldest of four children to Alex and Marilyn Jean Hady. He attended Mayo High School, where he enjoyed playing baseball and football....
Diane R. Roth
Aug 5, 2025
Diane Renee Roth – Rochester
Diane Renee Roth, 80, of Rochester, MN, was called to heaven, Tuesday August 5, 2025, while at home with her family.
Diane was born January 20, 1945 in Sioux City, Iowa to William "Bill" and Lula (Smith) Hall. She was the youngest of 8 children. After the death of her...
Norbert J. Harrington
Aug 4, 2025
Norbert John Harrington Jr, 76, of Rochester, MN passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 4, 2025.
Norb was born November 21, 1948, in Waverly, Iowa to Norbert & Irene Harrington. He graduated from New Hampton High School in 1967.
Upon graduation Norb enlisted in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War under the buddy program...
