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Rochester, MN Obituaries
Iris Fung
Jun 6, 2025
Iris Fung, 60, passed away unexpectedly in Rochester, MN, in June of 2025. Iris is survived by her long-time partner Scott Hansen and her sister, Irene.
Iris was born in Hong Kong. She came to the United States as a college student and graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Biochemistry. Iris had an insatiable...
Barbara A. Brakken
Jun 4, 2025
Barbara Arlene (Gryphan) Brakken died on June 4, 2025 at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester, Minnesota. She was 89. Barbara was born October 15, 1935, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to parents Elmer and Addie Gryphan. The family moved to La Crosse, Wisconsin where Barb spent her childhood. In 1953, she graduated from La Crosse Central High School and went on to...
Scott J. Struckmann
Jun 4, 2025
Scott Joseph Struckmann, age 63, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, in Waseca, MN.
Scott was born on December 12, 1961, in Rochester, MN, to David and Rose (Mueller) Struckmann of Eyota. He married the love of his life, Kathleen (Kate), on June 3, 2011, in Rochester.
Scott spent much of...
Michael R. “Mike” Holton
Jun 2, 2025
Michael "Mike" Roger Holton – Stewartville, MN
Michael Roger Holton, 63, of Stewartville, MN passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 2, 2025, with his wife by his side.
Mike was born on June 24, 1961, in Albert Lea, MN. He graduated from Albert Lea Senior High School in 1979. On March 27,...
Helen M. Mueller
May 31, 2025
Helen Margaret Mueller (Whittle) was born to Ambrose and Margaret (Holtz) Whittle on June 17, 1930, in Littleport, Iowa. She married the love of her life Arthur Nickolas Mueller on October 2, 1954, in Elkader, Iowa. They were blessed with 63 years together and raised 7 children. Helen was received by her heavenly father on May 31, 2025, at...
Margaret Mary “Marge” Fague
May 30, 2025
Margaret Mary "Marge" Fague (Scheibelhut), 84, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Olmsted Medical Center Hospital.
Marge was born on January 27, 1941, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Anthony and Catherine "Hazel" Scheibelhut. After graduating from Laboure High School in 1958, she married the love of her life, Timothy L. Fague,...
Laurence “Larry” Kinyon
May 28, 2025
Laurence (Larry) Russel Kinyon, 87, of Byron, MN passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Season's Hospice House.
Larry was born on December 4, 1937, in Rochester, MN to Dean and Elsa (Meyer) Kinyon. Elsa was later remarried to Mark Powers. Larry graduated from Eyota High School in 1955. In 1957 Larry joined the Air Force, serving...
Elsiemae Anderson
May 28, 2025
Elsiemae Anderson
July 6, 1935 – May 28, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Elsiemae Anderson in the first hour of May 28, 2025 at her home at The Waters on Mayowood in Rochester, Minnesota, at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by...
Jennymier R. Armstrong
May 24, 2025
JennyMier Raval Armstrong was called home to heaven on May 24, 2025, after a brief illness. She was 33 years old.
Jen was born on August 11, 1991, in Zamboanga City, Philippines, to James Raval and Ma.Delores Talang. Jen graduated from high school and college, graduating with a BS in business administration and a major in financial...
Judith “Judy” Walter
May 24, 2025
Judith "Judy" Lee Walter, age 83, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Judy was born on November 9, 1941, in Rochester to Willard and Marion (Maloney) Wade. A proud graduate of the very first class of the new John Marshall High School in 1959, Judy went on to earn...
Patrick (Pat) O’Connor
May 23, 2025
Patrick (Pat) John O'Connor June 5, 1950 – May 23, 2025
Patrick (Pat) John O'Connor, a celebrated boxer and cherished brother and friend, passed away on May 23, 2025, at the age of 74.
Born in Rochester, Minnesota, on June 5, 1950, Pat was the beloved son of John (Jack) O'Connor and Valetta Gerber O'Connor....
Leo “Ted” Mueller
May 23, 2025
Leo Theodore (Ted) Mueller of Rochester MN passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025 at the age of 97.
Ted was born in Whitewater Twp, on February 20, 1928, to Leo Matthew and Lucy Elizabeth (Wieser) Mueller; he was the fifth of eleven children. Leaving high school after completing his sophomore year he began working for local...
Jonathan Moore Walston
May 21, 2025
Jonathan Moore Walston, age 33, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2025. Born on July 30, 1991, in Cleveland, Ohio, Jonathan brought warmth, laughter, and love into the lives of everyone who knew him.
Jonathan was a devoted father, a loving partner, and a cherished son, brother, and friend. He is survived by his...
Merle Eugene Crowe
May 19, 2025
Merle Eugene Crowe, a beloved member of the Rochester, Minnesota community, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025, at the age of 99. Born on November 30, 1925, in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, he was the cherished son of Earl and Stella (Hollesen) Crow (at this time in history, the family name did not have an "e" on the end...
Curtis R. “Curt” Schumacher
May 19, 2025
Curtis Robert Schumacher passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 19, 2025 at the age of 80.
Curt was born on April 1, 1945, in Spring Valley, Minnesota to Lawrence and Isabelle (Klubertanz) Schumacher and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1963.
On June 25, 1966, he married Christine Rubin in Spring...
Nancy Louise Hartert
May 18, 2025
Nancy Louise Hartert, 86, of Rochester, MN died peacefully Sunday, May 18, 2025, at her home. She was surrounded by love from her family.
Nancy was born September 7, 1938 in Chicago, IL to James and Cora Keenan. She graduated Providence High School in 1956 and made her way to Rochester, MN to attend St. Mary's School...
Judith Ann Yaggy
May 14, 2025
Judith A. Yaggy, 84 of Rochester, Minnesota, died May 14, 2025, at Seasons Hospice House. Judy, the daughter of Richard and Harriet (Story) Gordon, was born October 22, 1940, in Mason City, Iowa. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1958 and later attended North Iowa Area Community College. She married Larry Crowell in 1959, and from this...
Dr. Fred T. Nobrega
May 11, 2025
Dr. Fred T. Nobrega, died on May 11, 2025, at home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist with the Rev. Msgr. Gerald Mahon officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Mass. Dr. Nobrega is survived by his wife Eileen and three sons...
Kathleen A. “Kaye” Hanson
May 11, 2025
Kathleen Ann Hanson "Kaye", passed away at the Seasons Hospice house, surrounded by her family at the age of 84.
Kaye was born October 11, 1940 to Hilding and Margaret Quale in Austin, Minnesota. She attended and graduated from LeRoy Ostrander High School. On April 19, 1958, she was united in marriage to Dennis K Hanson at...
Dolores Irene “Toots” Lawman
May 10, 2025
Dolores Irene "Toots" Lawman, 89, of Rochester, passed away May 10, 2025.
Dolores was born on September 22, 1935, in St. Paul, MN to Dolores and John Triemert. She graduated from Washington High School on June 12, 1953. She married Lawrence Lawman on July 2, 1954, at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in St. Paul. Out of this...
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