Obituaries

Mar 14, 2025

Sister Kathryn Minar, 81, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi Heights on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Kathryn Ann Minar was born on April 28, 1943, in Northfield, Minnesota, to James and Agnes (Zelenka) Minar. She was very proud of her Czech heritage. Her father's baptismal name was...

Mar 13, 2025

Anna Mae Lennington (formerly Whitcomb) passed away March 13, 2025. A celebration of her life will be held at Peace United Church of Christ in Rochester, MN on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Visitation will be held at 10:00 and the Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00. She was cremated and will eventually be buried beside her...

Mar 12, 2025

David Ervin Nelson, 88, of Rochester, MN, cast out his final line and passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025 with his children by his side.

Dave was born on June 30, 1936 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN to Ervin "Bud" and Ruth (O'Connell) Nelson. He grew up on a small farm in Simpson, MN...

Mar 11, 2025

Lisa Diane Prichard, age 55, of Ames, Iowa, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Lisa was born on May 11, 1969, in Davenport, Iowa, to Philip L. and Delaine G. Prichard (formerly Woelber). As a child, academics were important to her. Lisa graduated as...

Mar 9, 2025

Mabel Rosella Wagner, age 96, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at her home in Rochester, MN, surrounded by loved ones. Mabel was born on July 10, 1928, to Clifford and Josephine Brekke in Ellington Township of Dodge County, Minnesota. Mabel was a child of the Great Depression and the oldest of eight children. She graduated from District...

Mar 8, 2025

Wilma Marie Satren, 103, of Wanamingo, MN, passed away at St. Marys Hospital on March 8, 2025.

She was born and raised in NEW York Mills, MN, the youngest of three girls. In 1942 she came to Wanamingo to teach where she met John Satren. They were married in May 1944 and raised their family. Wilma was...

Mar 7, 2025

Randall J. "Randy" Alexander, 66 of Rochester, MN died March 7, 2025 peacefully at home with his wife by his side, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Randy was born July 22, 1958 in Rochester to David and Alyce (Ivers) Alexander. He graduated from Mayo High School in 1976. He attended University of MN Duluth and graduated...

Mar 7, 2025

Laureen Margaret Stelley, 86, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, at Seasons Hospice House, surrounded by the love of her devoted family. Her peaceful departure marked the end of a remarkable life filled with love, devotion, and countless memories that will live on forever.

Born on August 27, 1938, in Primrose, Nebraska, Laureen was the third...

Mar 4, 2025

Jeanette J. Nichols, age 93, of Rochester peacefully passed away on March 4, 2025, at her home at Shorewood Commons. Jeanette was born on June 16, 1931, in Rochester, Minnesota, the youngest of 9 children (8 girls and 1 boy) to Felix and Helen Lica. Jeanette's father died when Jeanette was only 8. After her father's death the family...

Mar 2, 2025

Larry Eugene Brandt, 74, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his Rochester, MN home on March 2, 2025.  Born on July 4, 1950 to Durward and Nina (Litsey) Brandt in Cando, ND, Larry grew up on a farm near Rock Lake, ND.  His family was active in the Cando Brethren Church, which formed the foundation of his...

Mar 2, 2025

Wesley "Wes" Everett Mills – Rochester

Wes Mills, 73, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, March 02, 2025, at Seasons Hospice after a brave battle with cancer.

Wes, A.K.A. "Geek", was born January 3, 1952, in Rochester, MN to Arlene (Mills) Peterson. He graduated from Mayo High School in 1970....

Mar 1, 2025

Sean H. Millard, 35 of Rochester, passed away on March 1, 2025.

Sean was born on May 26, 1989 in Rochester to Gregory and Cheryl (Irish) Millard. He graduated from Mayo High School in 2007. He attended schooling at Estherville, IA for Wind Turbine Technology. He also attended Rochester Community and Technical College. Most recently, he lived...

Mar 1, 2025

Richard (Dick) Peter Kalmes, age 82, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer and heart disease. He was surrounded by his loving family at St. Mary's Hospital, Mayo Health Systems.

Richard was born on February 3, 1943, to Arnold and Delphine (Rivers) Kalmes in Rollingstone, MN. He graduated...

Mar 1, 2025

Joseph E. Holets, age 87, of Rochester passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025, at the home of his daughter, Laurie, and son-in-law, Bob Frey, in Savage, MN. He had been living with them in home hospice care since April 2024 after a long battle with kidney disease.

He was born in Chatfield, MN, in 1937 to...

Feb 27, 2025

Marcia Elizabeth (Vang) Brogan – Rochester

Marcia Elizabeth (Vang) Brogan, 83, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, at Cottagewood Senior Communities in memory care where she had been a resident for the past two years.

She was born to Hillman and Genevieve Vang of Rochester, MN on January 15, 1942, in Rochester, MN. She...

Feb 27, 2025

Norma Jean Ball, age 86, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 27, 2025, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Norma's family was always at the heart of her life, and she leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion to her loved ones. Born on September 30, 1938, in Estelline, South Dakota,...

Feb 26, 2025

Austin Ray Tygart – Rochester, MN

Ray Tygart, 75, of Rochester, MN, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26 th , 2025, peacefully at home with his wife and son by his side.

Ray was born November 20 th , 1949 to George Raymond and Ruby Wanda (Clark) Tygart in Shawnee Mission, KS. He graduated from Shawnee...

Feb 26, 2025

Steven C VonWald, 74 of Eyota, MN, passed away peacefully in his sleep February 26, 2025. Steve was born January 13,1951 to Charles and Bette VonWald. He graduated from Dover- Eyota High School in 1969. In 1978 he married Lori Gronvold with whom he had 4 beautiful daughters,  they were later divorced.

Steve not only farmed with...

Feb 25, 2025

James R. "Jack" Dempsey, age 87, of Rochester, MN (formerly of Marshall, MN), passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025.

Jack was born on January 9, 1938, in Adrian, Michigan, to Ralph and Ruth (Libs) Dempsey. He earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit in 1960. The following year, Jack joined the...

Feb 23, 2025

Viola (Vi) H. Cloutier passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Stewartville Care Center one day before her 96 th birthday. She will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Her spirit and strength will live on in her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends.

She was born Viola H. Rongley...