Obituaries

Sep 28, 2025

It is with both sadness and gratitude that we announce the passing of Thomas Joseph Griffin, who left us on September 28, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on November 26, 1944, in Rochester, Minnesota, Tom was a beacon of warmth and friendliness in the lives of all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Tom...

Sep 27, 2025

David George Alexander, 96, of Rochester, MN died Saturday, September 27, 2025, peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Dave was born March 28, 1929, in Clinton, IA to George and Ethel (Roessler) Alexander. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1947. On July 14, 1956, he married Alyce A. Ivers "Sweet Alyce" at the...

Sep 22, 2025

D. Mike Miller passed away on September 22, 2025, in Zumbrota, MN.

Mike was born February 11, 1936, in Bemidji, Minnesota. He was the son of a Croatian Immigrant, Joseph "Oreskovic" Miller and Clarice Murray Thompson. He had two half brothers, Robert and Gerald Lee, who preceded him in death. Mike grew up in non-governmental foster homes...

Sep 21, 2025

Dorothy K. Koenigs – Rochester MN

Dorothy K. Koenigs  left us on Sunday, September 21st. at the age of 81. Dorothy  grew up on a farm near Meyer, Iowa where she attend grade school and then several years at Visitation High School. Dorothy lived in Minneapolis at Portland Residence and enjoyed work programs with Cargill, US post...

Sep 19, 2025

Kathryn ("Kathy") Louise Schroeder , of Stewartville, Minnesota, left this realm on Friday, September 19, in the most dramatic and theatrical way possible — totally on brand.

Kathy was born January 25, 1952, in Rochester. She spent her first five years on a farm near Simpson and later moved to the "big" city of Rochester....

Sep 19, 2025

Susan Maria Ramthun – Rochester, MN

Susan Maria (nee Lofstrom) Ramthun peacefully slipped into Jesus' arms on Friday, September 19, 2025, surrounded by many family members in Rochester, MN. She was 93 years old.

Susan was born to Samuel Andrew Lofstrom and Dorothy Maria (nee Barker) Lofstrom on July...

Sep 18, 2025

Teresa "Terry" Elizabeth Allen (Gerads, Fakler) passed away peacefully after a brief illness on September 18, 2025 at the age of 96 in her home at Aviva River Bend in Rochester, MN, where she had lived since 2020. Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mom, Aunt, Grandma, Great Grandma…to so many who loved her.

Terry was born June 22, 1929,...

Sep 18, 2025

Joel Paul Schwanke – Chatfield

Joel Schwanke, 76, of Chatfield, MN died Thursday, September 18 th , at Olmsted Medical Center.

Joel Schwanke, born August 7, 1949, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Edwin and Helen (Outcalt) Schwanke, lived a life full of humor and unwavering commitment to the people and passions he cherished most.

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Sep 17, 2025

Micah Orr Chetrit

He taught us fortitude, perseverance, generosity, and so much more.

From a young age Micah loved the outdoors, running, swimming at the lake, and following his older brother around with no constraints or fears. His inquisitive mind was always searching for treasures and adventures. Coupled with his ever-growing tendency to...

Sep 16, 2025

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Sep 16, 2025

Awinash T. Talwalkar – Rochester

Awinash Trimbak Talwalkar, 90, of Rochester, MN, died Tuesday, September 16,  2025, at The Waters on Mayowood in Rochester, MN.

Awinash was born on December 22, 1934, in Girgaon, India to Dr. Trimbak and Girija Talwalkar.  In his youth, he attended boarding schools and enjoyed horseback riding, reading, cricket, badminton...

Sep 16, 2025

Cyril (Cy) Patrick Nelson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Cy was born September 11, 1937, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN to Ervin "Bud" Nelson and Ruth (O'Connell) Nelson. He grew up on a small farm in Simpson, MN where he attended kindergarten through 5 th grade at District #14 schoolhouse Olmstead County Public Schools....

Sep 15, 2025

Francis Joseph Reardon – Rochester

Francis Joseph Reardon was born to Marie (Krathaus) and Francis Reardon on May 20, 1941,  in Buffalo, New York. With his family by his side, Fran passed away on September 15, 2025 following a short, but courageous, battle with lung cancer. He was a man of deep faith and strong conviction.

Sep 13, 2025

Patricia Kay Kinney, 75, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Pat was born on August 4, 1950 in Austin, MN to Reno and Virginia (Gorman) Blake.

Pat earned her nursing degree and prior to retirement was employed at Season's Hospice in Rochester. She loved her job and loved helping...

Sep 13, 2025

Alice Greene, 88, of Rochester, passed away peacefully after getting her angel wings on September 13th, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester.

Alice was born on December 24 th , 1936 to Paul and Mildred (Mahon) Adamson.  She grew up on the Adamson family farm in Byron, MN with her 11 brothers and sisters. She graduated from Lourdes...

Sep 11, 2025

ANNE MARIE (BOWRON) PIETRANTON

October 27, 1978–September 11, 2025

With hearts full of love and sorrow, we share the news of the passing of our sweet Anne Marie (Bowron) Pietranton, 46, who joined the angels Thursday, September 11, 2025, surrounded by family, after bravely and gracefully living with a brain tumor for 10 years.

Sep 11, 2025

Shae Renee Tilson, 66, of Rochester, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 11, 2025 while vacationing at the family cabin in Osakis, MN.

Shae was born on April 3, 1959, in Austin, MN, to Edward and Jacqualyn (Loewen) Gergen. She attended grade school and graduated from Randolph High School. After high school, Shae moved to Rochester...

Sep 11, 2025

Cheryl Jo Van Tries, 75, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at The Mayo Clinic, St. Marys Hospital.

Born on November 30, 1949, in Rochester, MN, Cheryl was the beloved daughter of Donald and Marion (Olson) Rogers. A proud graduate of Mayo High School, Cheryl dedicated an incredible 47 years of service...

Sep 9, 2025

Scott Batterson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, after a courageous battle with melanoma. He was 66 years old and was born and raised in Rochester, Minnesota. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1977.

Scott is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Becki Batterson, and...

Sep 8, 2025

Mildred C. Branca – Rochester

Mildred C. Branca, 93, of Rochester, MN, died Monday, September 8, 2025.

Millie was born on December 7, 1931, in Clara City, MN to Peter J. and Gertrude Thein.  She grew up in Clara City and went on to earn her teaching degree from the St. Cloud Teachers College.  It...