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Rochester, MN Obituaries

Roger A. Watson

Roger A. Watson

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...

Terry Noel Treder

Terry Noel Treder

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...

Brenda L. Lawler

Brenda L. Lawler

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...

Linda D. Abshire

Linda D. Abshire

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...

Eileen A. Stiller

Eileen A. Stiller

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...

Scott A. Hady

Scott A. Hady

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....

Diane R. Roth

Diane R. Roth

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...

Norbert J. Harrington

Norbert J. Harrington

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...

David “Batt” Batterson

David “Batt” Batterson

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,...

Robert “Rob” Amundson

Robert “Rob” Amundson

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...

Nathan Michael Westergaard

Nathan Michael Westergaard

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,...

Sr. Mary Kay Flanigan

Sr. Mary Kay Flanigan

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...

Gloria Jean Johnson

Gloria Jean Johnson

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...

James R. Griffin

James R. Griffin

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...

Beverly C. Snow

Beverly C. Snow

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...

Scott Ditlevson

Scott Ditlevson

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...

Monica Grace Indykiewicz

Monica Grace Indykiewicz

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...

Jason A. Eich

Jason A. Eich

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...

Thomas R. Buske

Thomas R. Buske

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...

Mitchell “Mitch” Frederick

Mitchell “Mitch” Frederick

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...

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