Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...