Edward (Ed) Pletsch
Nov 30, 2023
Edward (Ed) Pletsch passed away November 30, 2023, at St Marys Hospital at the age of 90. Edward was born to Margaret and Henry Pletsch on a Millville area farm.
He graduated from Plainview High. He married the love of his life, Esther Koopman in June 1958.
After their marriage they managed Mayowood Farms for...
Steven L. Goblirsch
Nov 28, 2023
Steven "Steve" Lee Goblirsch – Rochester
Steve Goblirsch, 73 of Rochester, MN died Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at his home, surrounded by family, after a brief battle with cancer.
Steve was born July 25, 1950 near Sleepy Eye, MN to Michael and Veronica (Forster) Goblirsch. He graduated from St. Mary's High School on May 30,...
Kileigh E. Wirth
Nov 27, 2023
Kileigh Elizabeth Wirth of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 27, 2023. Kileigh was 44 years old.
Kileigh was a loving and devoted mother to Ava (19), Isabella (18), Liam (15), and Landon (12). She was a cherished wife to Troy Wirth for 21 years. Kileigh was born on October 4, 1979, in...
Bernice Susan Nixa
Nov 27, 2023
After a long and faith-filled life, our mother Bernice "Bunny" Nixa, age 103, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Samaritan Bethany Home on 8 th where she had resided since October 23, 2023. Up until that time, she had lived independently in her own home.
Bunny was born on July 27, 1920 in Orion township,...
Jean A. Roth
Nov 26, 2023
Jean (Meadows) Roth
Jean Roth, Trixie as her friends called her, 84, of Rochester MN, died Nov 26, 2023, after a battle with dementia.
She was born on August 12, 1939, to Evelyn Meadows in Nebraska, later moving back to the La Crosse WI area nearer to extended family.
Jean attended...
Lynn F. Behnke
Nov 26, 2023
Lynn Frederic Behnke, 79, died peacefully in Rochester on Nov. 26, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Lynn is survived by his daughters, Deborah (Don) Paquet of Troy, Mich., and Alison (Jed Anderson) Behnke of Minneapolis; three grandchildren, Alex, Peter, and Ellen; and his dear friend, Evon Mitchell of Janesville, Wisc. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carla...
Gail Eleanor Forstie
Nov 23, 2023
A memorial service for Gail E. Forstie will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at a later date at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery-Preston, Minnesota.
She was born on May 24, 1939 in Duluth to Oscar and...
Larry Lee Hanson
Nov 21, 2023
Larry Lee Hanson, 71, of Kasson, died on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in Rochester, MN. He was born on July 15, 1952 in Stromsburg, Nebraska to Elmer and Esther (Eklund) Hanson. He graduated from Kasson-Mantorville High School in 1971.
Larry was known for his love of animals, instilled in him at a young age with the help...
Richard “Dick” Fieck
Nov 18, 2023
Richard C. "Dick" Fieck, 89 of Rochester, MN, died peacefully at his home with family at his side on Saturday, November 18, 2023, after fighting a battle with congestive heart and kidney failure.
Dick was born June 5, 1934, in Rochester, MN to William and Eva (Northrup) Fieck, the fifth of seven children. He graduated from Rochester...
Mary Margaret Mccoy
Nov 18, 2023
Mary Margaret McCoy, 87 of Rochester died peacefully at Chosen Valley Care Center, in Chatfield on November 18, 2023 with her family by her side.
Mary was born in West St. Paul to Robert and Mary (Chapple) Russell on April 5, 1936. She graduated from Sibley High School in West St. Paul. After graduating high school Mary...
Robert “Bob” Joseph Welp
Nov 17, 2023
Robert Joseph Welp passed away on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 after a valiant fight against ongoing medical complications.
Bob was born on Nov. 19, 1952 in Eldora, IA to Phillip Welp and Elizabeth (Betty) Studer. He grew up alongside his 2 brothers Tom (Mary J) and Dave (Kate), and his 2 sisters Patty (Mike) and Shirley (Jack)....
Barnette “Bonnie” Hammel
Nov 16, 2023
On November 16, 2023, Bonnie Hammel died at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, MN. She was 83 years old.
Barnette "Bonnie" Bernadette Hammel was born June 6, 1940 in Taunton, MN, to John and Rosa Maria (Delores Eischens) Kloos. She was the sixth of seven children. Bonnie graduated from Minneota High School in 1958. Shortly after...
Lawrence L. Davis
Nov 15, 2023
Lawrence "Larry" (Junior) Davis – Rochester
Lawrence Louis Davis , 87, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on November 15, 2023. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Born on March 13, 1936, in Farmington, MN, Larry was the third of six children born to Lawrence and Rose (Tutewohl) Davis. In...
Ellen K. Seim
Nov 15, 2023
Ellen K. Seim, 89, of Rochester, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Madonna Towers.
Ellen was born May 29, 1934 in Minneiska, MN to Ronnell and Angeline (Schleck) Marten. She was a 1953 graduate of Winona High School. Ellen met David Seim while he was serving in the U.S. Navy and on June 1,...
Laverne Zabel
Nov 14, 2023
LaVerne Marie Zabel, 91, of Rochester, MN passed away on November 14, 2023 at Pine Haven Care Center.
LaVerne was born February 19, 1932 in Chicago, IL to Stanley and Emily (Stermer) Gorski. After graduating from high school in Chicago, LaVerne met and married Robert Zabel. After living in Florida for a few years, LaVerne and Bob...
Teegan James Charles Wenzel
Nov 14, 2023
In Loving Memory of Teegan James Charles Wenzel
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Teegan. He departed this earthly life on November 14, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories. He was 21 years old.
Teegan was born on June 21,...
Leone M. Trygstad
Nov 13, 2023
Leone Mary Trygstad, age 95, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2023, surrounded by family at Saint Mary's Hospital from injuries related to a recent fall. Leone was born on February 18, 1928, in Goodhue County on a farm west of Pine Island to Hilda Ashler (Lehnherr) and Herold Ashler. She lived in the Roscoe-Berne area...
Lyla (Rasmusson) Hagemeister
Nov 12, 2023
Lyla Mae Hagemeister of Rochester, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2023, at Madonna Towers at the age of 78. While cancer took her quickly, she was at peace, and spoke of being grateful for a full life, filled with a loving family and great memories.
Lyla was born on November 25, 1944, to Lee and Della...
Daniel L. Burt-Vasquez (Dz)
Nov 11, 2023
Daniel Lee Burt-Vasquez, 22, of Rochester, MN died Saturday, November 11, 2023, at his home.
Daniel was born May 21, 2001, in Rochester, MN to Amanda Burt. He attended school at ALC in Rochester.
Daniel will be missed by so many. He was known for his kind heart, his want to always help someone, his...
Lisa A. Cumber
Nov 8, 2023
Lisa Ann Cumber, 62, of Rochester, MN, died at home on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, of natural causes.
Lisa was born on December 22, 1960, in Austin, MN to Floyd and Mary Jane (Tindal) Lenoch. She graduated from Pacelli High School in 1978. Following her graduation from high school Lisa enlisted in the Navy. While serving in...
