James Robert Cummins
Nov 9, 2025
James "Jim" Robert Cummins, 86, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family.
Jim was born on May 26, 1939, in Smith's Mill, Minnesota, to Stanley and Goldie (Hammett) Cummins. He grew up in Janesville, where he graduated from Janesville High School. After graduation, Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army, enlisting on...
Shelda Kay Storm
Nov 6, 2025
Shelda Kay Storm, age 79 of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Shorewood Memory Care in Rochester, where she had made her home for the past two years.
Shelda was born on August 11, 1946, in Whittemore, Iowa, to Carl and Lela (Kinseth) Jacobson. She grew up in southern Minnesota and graduated from...
William Dean (Bill) Bowlby
Nov 5, 2025
William D. (Bill) Bowlby – Rochester
William Dean Bowlby, 85 of Rochester, MN, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital.
William was born August 04, 1940, in Iowa City, Iowa to Orrin & Thelma (Albrecht) Bowlby. He graduated from Austin High School. This was...
Gordon Albert (Gordy) Smith
Nov 4, 2025
Gordon (Gordy) Albert Smith of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on November 4, 2025, as his beloved wife and loving daughter held tightly onto both hands. Gordy was born February 5, 1936, to Otto and Lydia Smith, delivered by a country doctor in the family farmhouse near Norwood, Minnesota. He spent his early childhood on the farm...
Delores M. Wittenberg
Nov 3, 2025
With deep sorrow and even deeper love, we celebrate the life of Delores "Dee" M. Wittenberg, who went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 3rd, at the age of 88.
Delores was more than a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and proud great‑grandmother—she was the heartbeat of her family. Her life was a...
William M. Archer
Nov 2, 2025
William M. Archer, age 97, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, Minnesota.
A proud veteran, William served his country with honor in the Korean War and WWII. He dedicated most of his life to farming and found great joy in playing cards and visiting casinos. William...
Sharon K. Copeman
Oct 31, 2025
Sharon Kay Copeman, 84 of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Cottagewood Assisted Living. She was born on November 21, 1940, to Jonathon and Evelyn Broadwater in Preston, Minnesota.
Sharon graduated in 1958 from Preston Senior High School. She began her career at Methodist Hospital in 1972, where she was known for...
Mary Catherine “Cathy” Ross
Oct 30, 2025
Mary Catherine Ross (Cathy), 82, of Wayzata, MN died Thursday October 30, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Marys Campus.
Cathy was born November 21,1942, in Milaca, MN to Robert and Gretchen (Morneau) Folsom of Ogilvie, MN. She graduated from Ogilvie High School in 1960 and went on to attend the College of St. Benedict in Collegeville,...
Bruce Duncan Morey
Oct 24, 2025
Bruce Duncan Morey
7/8/1946 – 10/24/2025
Bruce was born in Williston, North Dakota to Gilbert A. and June Morey. At the time, his family was living in Culbertson, Montana, but the closest hospital was in Williston, so his mother had to take the train to Williston where he was born. Bruce's father was a public...
Mary Jean Arndt
Oct 21, 2025
Mary Jean Arndt, a beloved resident of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on August 31, 1945, to Walter and Olga (Evenson) Clough. She graduated from John Marshall High School in 1964
On October 4, 1964, she married the love of her life, Richard "Dick" Arndt, and together...
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...
