Obituaries

Apr 18, 2026

Patricia Ann (Cleland) St. Martin, age 89, was born on September 18, 1936, at Northfield City Hospital to Andrew and Susie Cleland. She grew up on a farm with no nearby neighbors, finding companionship in the animals—especially a chicken named Goldie, who was often seen riding along with her on her bike.

Pat was active in 4-H...

Apr 18, 2026

Laurel Paul Unnasch, 80, of Rochester, MN, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by his family.

Laurel was born January 1st, 1946, in La Crosse, WI to Donald and Wilma (Northrup) Unnasch. He grew up in rural Houston, MN and graduated from Houston High School in 1964....

Apr 17, 2026

Mary Jo Genz, age 86, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026. Born on April 20, 1939, in Rochester to Joseph H. Lynaugh and Agnes M. (Kruger) Lynaugh. Mary Jo lived a life defined by compassion, strength, and unwavering faith.

Mary Jo was known for her deep compassion for others and her remarkable personal...

Apr 15, 2026

John David Lideen

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John David Lideen on April 15, 2026, at the age of 91, surrounded by family. John will be remembered fondly for his generosity, kindness, and the love he held for his family.

John was born on January 15, 1935 in Dawson,...

Apr 14, 2026

Mary Evelyn Bjerke Swenson (nee Seaton) 3/27/1946 – 4/14/2026

Beloved child of God, cherished mother, wife, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Mary Evelyn Seaton was born in Faribault, MN on March 27th, 1946 to James "Brad" Bradley and Mary Evelyn (O'Brien) Seaton.  Mary graduated from Rochester Lourdes High School in 1964. Mary married Robert Leonard Bjerke where...

Apr 12, 2026

Margaret L. (Peggy) Nelson died April 12, 2026, in Rochester, MN.

Margaret was born on August 31, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska, to William and Margaret Hofschult. Her family moved to Rochester in 1938. She graduated from Lourdes High School in 1944 and attended Rochester Junior College from 1970-1972. IN 1944, she married Robert J. Nelson. Margaret and...

Apr 10, 2026

July 30, 1964 – April 10, 2026

Edward (Ed) Schommer Capek, 61, of Winona, MN, died unexpectedly during transport to Rochester, MN, for emergency medical care; his wife and transport driver, Molly, was by his side.

Ed was born on July 30, 1964 in Madison, WI, to Michael Joseph Capek and Patricia...

Apr 8, 2026

Donna Louise Bloom, aged 76, passed away peacefully at her home in Rochester, MN on April 8, 2026. Born on May 27, 1949 in Everett, WA, Donna spent her early years surrounded by the beauty of the Pacific Ocean and the natural wonders of Washington state. She lived in Washington for 43 years.

Donna's...

Apr 8, 2026

Sister Margaret Mewhorter, a Poor Clare of Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi Heights, on April 8, 2026.

Margaret was born on March 12, 1939, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to George Washington Mewhorter and Sophie Barbara (Zawadski) Mewhorter, the youngest of five children. She attended Holy Rosary Parish School and Holy Angels Academy. She entered the Poor Clare monastery...

Apr 7, 2026

Vincent Monroe Hollaren, 83 of Rochester, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026 at Rochester Methodist Hospital with his wife by his side.

Vince was born on August 2, 1942 in Worthington, MN to Vincent and Hazel (Whipkey) Hollaren. He graduated from Worthington High School in 1960. He then attended the University of Minnesota Dental School where...

Apr 6, 2026

Sharon Marie Olson

May 30, 1947 – April 6, 2026

Sharon Marie Olson, age 78, passed away peacefully at her home in LeRoy, Minnesota, on April 6, 2026.

Born on May 30, 1947, in Predmore, Minnesota, Sharon was the daughter of the late Kenneth "Pappy" and Betty Knutson. Sharon will be remembered most...

Apr 5, 2026

Marjorie Maryanne Helen (Phelan) Steffen was born on January 3, 1929, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Chicago, Illinois to Margaret Christine (Piefer) Phelan of Chicago, and Bernard Michael Phelan of Oak Park. Marjorie attended St. Alphonsus Grade School and St. Michael's High School. She then attended nursing school at St. Joseph's Hospital and earned a 3-year degree as a...

Apr 3, 2026

Lindsay A. Zaharris was born on August 27, 1952, to parents Leonard and Eleanor. He was the middle child, with older siblings John and Sharon, and a younger brother, Mark.

Moving between many schools in his early years made it difficult for Lindsay to form lasting childhood friendships. Instead, he turned to books and study, developing a...

Apr 3, 2026

Thomas Anthony Gaffey, M.D. aged 87, passed away on April 3, 2026, with loved ones at his side.

He was the oldest of four boys in a family rooted in Pittsburgh, PA. While a medical student at St. Louis University, a 3-month elective in Surgical Pathology opened a door for him at the Mayo Clinic. Little did...

Apr 2, 2026

Joan Mary Howland (Huber) died on Thursday April 2, 2026, at home in Rochester, MN. She died on Holy Thursday, a day which epitomizes humility, your role in community, and the importance of serving others.

Joan was known as Joannie by her family from Iowa and those who worked with her at the Mayo Clinic and as...

Apr 1, 2026

Pamalia "Pam" Mary (Breault) Sivly died on April 1st, 2026 surrounded by her family. Pam was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on December 31, 1942 to Leslie Francis Breault and Virtle (Winans) Breault. She grew up in Rochester and graduated in 1961 from Lourdes High School where she enjoyed being a part of the Triple Trio Choir. She met the...

Apr 1, 2026

Bảy Thị Huynh, 68 of Rochester, MN passed peacefully Wednesday, April 1, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones.

Bảy was born August 4, 1957, in Saigon, Vietnam to Huynh Van Ty (father) and Doan Thi Lieu (mother). On November 9, 1978, she married Bui Nguyen. Bay immigrated to Rochester, MN in 1986 to join her husband. Bay...

Apr 1, 2026

Tom N. Huiting, 82, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at Samaritan Bethany on April 1, 2026.

Tom N. Huiting was born on December 11, 1943, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Norbert and Elizabeth (Mangan) Huiting. He graduated from John Marshall High School and later from Dunwoody Institute. On October 30, 1982, he married the love of his...

Mar 31, 2026

Neeta Kochickar Pai, 72, of Rochester, MN, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Charter House Mayo Clinic.

Neeta (Chandrika) was born and raised in Mangaluru, India, to Dr. T.P. and Suprabha (Vathsala) Bhat. She graduated from St. Agnes College in 1972 and married Nityananda ("Nitya") Pai on December 25 of that year. Soon after, she emigrated...

Mar 29, 2026

Judy Ann Moreno, 71, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on March 29, 2026. Born on April 4, 1955, Judy's life was one marked by resilience, compassion, and an unshakeable love for others.

Judy lived in many places throughout her life—Albert Lea, MN; Omaha, NE; Salinas, CA; Des Plaines, IL; Houston,...