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Rochester, MN Obituaries

Regina M. Kildahl

Regina M. Kildahl

Jun 14, 2025

Regina Margaret Kildahl, 97, of Rochester, died June 14 th , 2025, at Samaritan Bethany on 8 th , in Rochester where she had been receiving treatment by Mayo Hospice.

Regina was born on September 7, 1927, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester to Edward Joseph Lawler and Margaret Bridget Cleopha Carroll. She was the youngest and...

Richard “Rik” Schneiter

Richard “Rik” Schneiter

Jun 13, 2025

Richard "Rik" Schneiter Richard Charles Schneiter, 54, of Dodge Center, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 13, 2025, at St. Marys Hospital.

Rik was born on July 26, 1970, in Rochester, MN, to Charles and Mary (Gemelke) Schneiter. He attended Byron High School and later earned his GED. He also received his CDL from Riverland Community...

Thomas C. Prescott

Thomas C. Prescott

Jun 11, 2025

Thomas Craig Prescott, 73, of Lake City, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 11, 2025.

He was born August 19, 1951, in Austin, MN, to Martin Jospeh and Frieda (Amble) Prescott. Tom grew up on the family farm near Adams, MN, with his 4 siblings. When they weren't doing chores they enjoyed softball,...

Thomas B. Ferguson

Thomas B. Ferguson

Jun 9, 2025

Thomas Brian (Tom) Ferguson, 83, of Rochester, MN, died Monday, June 9, 2025, at home.

Tom was born May 9, 1942, in Rochester, MN to Allan and Mary Stella (Miller) Ferguson.  He graduated from Lourdes High School and on July 24, 1965, he married Linda Watson in Rochester, MN after having met on a blind date.  They...

Timothy D. Braatz

Timothy D. Braatz

Jun 9, 2025

Timothy D. Braatz, 60 of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on June 9, 2025 following a medical emergency.

Tim was born on November 1, 1964 in Rochester to Kenneth and Sandra (Boyce) Braatz. He graduated from John Marshall High School 1983. He then graduated from Winona State University with a Paralegal degree in 1987. For...

Doris L. Nelson

Doris L. Nelson

Jun 8, 2025

Doris Leola Nelson, 95, of Rochester, MN, passed away Sunday, June 8th at Mayo Clinic Hospital Methodist Campus.

Doris was born August 9, 1929, in Waterloo, Iowa to Selmer and Macie (Emery) Thorson.  She spent most of her childhood near Hesper, Iowa and later moved to Mabel, Mn, and attended Mabel High School.  On November 8, 1947,...

Iris Fung

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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