Obituaries

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...

Jul 20, 2025

Nancy (Fitzpatrick) Zodrow, born October 1, 1946, at Nielsen Maternity Home in Hayfield, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester, Minnesota, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

She was the beloved daughter of Clarence and Elizabeth (Wollenberg) Fitzpatrick. On February 19, 1966, Nancy married Richard (Dick) Zodrow, with whom she built a loving...

Jul 20, 2025

William Myers passed away from natural causes on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at St. Mark's Living in Austin MN at the age of 91. Born October 11, 1933, in Arkansaw, WI, he grew up in Independence WI. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the Air Force and served during the Korean War in lncheon and Seoul, South Korea...

Jul 19, 2025

Alivia "Liv" Lucille Quelix- Rochester

Alivia Quelix, 16, of Rochester, MN, died Saturday, July 19 th , 2025, in her home.

Alivia was born March 2 nd , 2009 in Rochester, MN to Eddie and Leanne Quelix at Mayo Clinic Hospital.  She attended Rochester Public Schools.

Alivia was a radiant soul whose warmth,...

Jul 18, 2025

Linda Van Steenhuyse McDevitt, age 84, of Rochester MN, passed away on Friday, July 18th, 2025. Linda was born to Frank and Morine (Pickart) Van Steenhuyse September 22, 1940 in Blairstown, IA. She graduated from Blairstown High School, Mount Mercy College and John Carroll University. Linda married George Michael Paul McDevitt, September 6, 1969 in Simpson, MN. They were...

Jul 18, 2025

Robert "Bob" R. Murphy of Rochester passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Friday, July 18, 2025.

Bob was born on October 28, 1943, in Rochester to John W. "Jack" and Alice (Lonergan) Murphy.  He graduated from Lourdes High School in 1962.  After graduation he took a job with IBM in New York...

Jul 14, 2025

Andrew Thomas Frick, 40, of Rochester, MN, passed away on July 14, 2025, at The Mayo Clinic, St. Marys Hospital.

Born in La Crosse, WI, Andrew was a 2003 graduate of John Marshall High School in Rochester. He attended the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse and later graduated from Winona State University, where he studied marketing and computer...

Jul 14, 2025

Douglas Lee Carlson, son of LeRoy and Norreen Carlson of La Crosse, WI, was called to his eternal home in heaven. He passed on July 14, 2025, in Rochester, MN at Season's Hospice House after a three- and half-year journey with esophageal cancer. He was 61 years old.

Doug grew up in the La Crosse area, attending...