Obituaries

Aug 4, 2025

David R. Batterson – Rochester

David "Batt" Batterson, 81, of Rochester MN died Monday, August 4, 2025.

Dave was born July 2, 1944, in Rochester, MN to Lloyd and Dorothy (Vincent) Batterson. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1962. On October 7, 1972, he married Marsha K. Dorn at Emmanual Lutheran Church, Silo,...

Aug 4, 2025

Robert "Rob" Amundson, 39, passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2025.

Rob was born on February 22, 1986, to Gregory and Catherine (Jacobson) Amundson. He grew up in Rochester and graduated from John Marshall High School in 2004. After graduation, he headed west to Arizona, where he spent a decade working on golf courses and living out...

Aug 3, 2025

Nathan Michael Westergaard, age 38, of Rochester, MN, passed away on August 3, 2025.

He was born on June 16, 1987, in Rochester to Lori and Miles Westergaard.

Nathan is survived by his parents, Miles and Lori; siblings Ryan (Taylor) and Ashley (Melina); cherished nephew and nieces Dillon, Abigail, and Lenny; and his loyal dog,...

Jul 31, 2025

Sister Mary Kay Flanigan, 93, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi Heights on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

Mary Catherine Flanigan was born on May 7, 1932, in Marquette, Michigan, to Foard and Constance Flanigan.

She entered the Sisters of St. Francis in 1976 and made...

Jul 29, 2025

Gloria Jean Johnson, 78, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, just two days shy of her 79th birthday. Born on August 1, 1946, in Rochester, MN, she was the cherished daughter of Donald and Louise (Nichols) Stromberg and loving wife of Dallas Johnson.

Gloria was a proud graduate of Dover-Eyota High School, where...

Jul 29, 2025

James R. Griffin, age 85, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, in Rochester.

Jim was born on February 21, 1940, in Rochester to Harold and Madeline Griffin. He graduated from Lourdes High School in 1959 and from Rochester Community College in 1961. During his school years, he was an avid athlete who especially...

Jul 28, 2025

With deep sorrow and profound love, we share the passing of Beverly Catherine Snow, a woman of extraordinary compassion, fierce loyalty, and vibrant spirit, who departed this life on Monday, July 28th at the age of 75.

A devoted wife, beloved mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, Beverly was the heart of her family and a guiding light...

Jul 28, 2025

Scott Edward Ditlevson July 27, 1961 – July 28, 2025. Scott departed peacefully on July 28, 2025 at the age of 64 at St. Marys hospital surrounded by family. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Born on July 27, 1961 in Blooming...

Jul 26, 2025

Monica Grace (Seykora) Indykiewicz, 85, of Rochester, died peacefully on July 26, 2025 at The Mayo Clinic, St. Marys campus, surrounded by her family..

Monica was born on May 11, 1940 to Sigmund and Mary Seykora. She lived on the family farm and went to country school. In 1952, the family moved to Owatonna, where she graduated...

Jul 26, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jason Allan Eich, who left this world on July 26, 2025.  Born on November 5 th , 1971, in Hayfield, MN, Jason graduated from the Hayfield High School class of 1990.  Jason had a natural wit that kept those around him laughing. An excellent teacher in life, he...

Jul 26, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Robert Buske, 73, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on July 26 after a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer.  Surrounded by loved ones, he faced every challenge with strength, grace, and unwavering hope, inspiring all who knew him.

Tom was born December 27,1951 in Rochester, MN to Phillip and Velma Buske.  He graduated from...

Jul 24, 2025

Mitchell "Mitch" Scott Frederick passed away on July 24, 2025, from leukemia (AML) at age 68. He died at home in Rochester, MN surrounded by his beloved family. Mitch was born February 26, 1957, the oldest of three children to Mel and Donna Frederick. Their family lived in West Concord, MN until Mitch attended St. Olaf College, where he...

Jul 24, 2025

Laureen Lynn Supalla, a cherished wife, mother, daughter, and friend, passed away on July 24, 2025, at the age of 62. Born on February 13, 1963, in Rochester, MN, Laurie was a bright light in the lives of all who knew her.

A graduate of Mayo High School, Class of 1981, Laurie embarked on...

Jul 23, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jerriann Ruth Decker, who left this world peacefully on July 23, 2025, at the age of 79. Born in Rochester, Minnesota, on June 4, 1946 to Rowland and Cora (Peck) Millard. Jerriann was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend, who touched the lives of...

Jul 23, 2025

Sister Faith Huppler, OSF

Sister Faith Huppler, 95, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi Heights on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

Eileen Cecilia Huppler was born on February 11, 1930, in Watertown, South Dakota, to Wallace and Anna (Roche) Huppler. She entered the Sisters...

Jul 23, 2025

Mary A "Allie" Kubista

Mary Alice Kubista, 84, of Rochester MN, died Wednesday July 23, 2025 at 3:00 pm at her home.

Mary was born February 22, 1941 in Owatonna MN to James Harris and Mary Harris (Blouin). She graduated from Owatonna high school in 1959. Mary was Married to Paul Kubista September 22,1962 at...

Jul 22, 2025

Florence Patricia Rossman, 80, died Tuesday July 22, 2025 in Rochester Minnesota. She was born in Sewell, Chile on February 7, 1945.

Florence was the third child born to Mark Rossman, a supervisor at the local copper mine, and Florence Teresa Rossman (Blee), a former teacher. Born with spina bifida, the family decided to relocate back to...

Jul 21, 2025

Frederick H Crossfield (1937 – 2025)

Frederick Herman Crossfield (aka, Fritz, Fred, Rex, Santa), 87, passed away on Monday, July 21, surrounded by his daughters and granddaughter.  Fred was born on August 24, 1937 in Lewiston, MN to Irma (Miller) and Herman Crossfield.  Fred was the oldest of 3 children.  When he was 4 his father passed...

Jul 21, 2025

Lucille Irene (Ferguson) Weber, 77, on July 21, 2025 from complications of Alzheimer's Disease.

Lucille, born on November 11, 1947, was the youngest child to Irvin and Helen (Gullickson) Ferguson. She spent her childhood in Arizona, North Carolina and Minnesota. Lucille married Vernon Weber on December 13, 1969 in Stewartville. They then moved to Rochester where they...

Jul 20, 2025

Elizabeth (Betty) Katherine Connors, age 98, of Rochester, MN died on July 20, 2025 at Madonna Towers Living Community.

Betty was born on the family farm near Currie, MN on January 9, 1927 to Philip and Elizabeth Gervais. She was one of seven children. She graduated from the College of St. Teresa in Winona, MN. She married...