Obituaries

Oct 10, 2023

Veronica (Vickey) Marie Hickey Wagner passed away at her home at the age of 87-years on Tuesday October 10, 2023, surrounded by family after a courageous 3-year battle with fibrosis of the lungs. She had a sharp mind, attention to detail, Irish sass and sense of humor right until the end. On the night of her death, her kids...

Oct 9, 2023

John David Coleman, age 82, passed away Monday October 9, 2023 as a result of a mix of health concerns.  He was surrounded by family and his special friend/companion, Gae.

John was born August 27 th , 1941, in Rochester, MN to Joseph and Catherine Coleman.  He was a graduate of Lourdes High School and Rochester Junior...

Oct 9, 2023

Joseph Adam Pesch, 93, of Rochester, Minn., passed away peacefully, with his loving wife Mary at his side, on October 9, 2023, at Charter House in Rochester. Joe was born on April 9, 1930, in Fond du Lac, Wisc., to John Joseph and Evangeline (Brown) Pesch. Growing up in Campbellsport, Wisc., he led an adventurous childhood and recorded his...

Oct 9, 2023

Arlis H. Feehan, age 88, passed away on October 9, 2023 at St Mary's Hospital due to an unexpected illness. Arlis was born March 3, 1935 in Houston County to Arthur and Harriet (Unnasch) Papenfuss and grew up on the family farm. Arlis graduated from Winona Cotter High School in 1953 and went to work in the administration office...

Oct 9, 2023

Brenda Lee Robinson, 63, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 9, 2023 at her home in Rochester.

Brenda was born February 16, 1960 in Britt, IA to Richard and Donna (Godsil) Clapper. After graduating high school, Brenda worked for many years in Home Health Care. On June 21, 2001 in Stewartville, MN, she married Tommie...

Oct 6, 2023

Anna Mae Aaker died at 91 years of age in Rochester Minnesota on October 7, 2023. Anna was born on April 28, 1932 in Preston MN to Charles Helford Martin and Mabel Waller.

She graduated from Lourdes High School and worked as an LPN at the Rochester and Faribault State Hospitals.  She married Olaf Aaker in 1958...

Oct 2, 2023

Our loved one, Renee Blumers passed away October 2, 2023, after a short illness, at the age of 69.

Renee will be remembered for her kindness, helping hand, and the beautiful quilts and cross-stitch she made.

Renee was born July 6, 1954. She graduated from Mayo High School in 1972. Renee attended RCTC, Rochester Vocational...

Oct 1, 2023

John Edward Sneve Jr, 58, of Minneapolis, passed away October 1, 2023 in Minneapolis.

John was born in Rochester, MN on March 27, 1965, to John and Catherine (Shanahan) Sneve, John was a graduate of Mayo High School and he led a multifaceted life that embodied creativity, passion, and a zest for living.

From a...

Sep 28, 2023

Larry D. Oefstedahl – Rochester

Larry Duane Oefstedahl, 83, of Rochester, MN, died Thursday, September 28, 2023, at St Marys Hospital.

Larry was born April 11, 1940, in Spring Grove, MN to Lester and Olive Oefstedahl. He graduated from Spring Grove High School in 1958.  On September 26, 1959, he married Barbara J. Storlie in...

Sep 27, 2023

Larry John Quinn, 66, of Rochester, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at home surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer. Larry was born in Rochester, MN on January 31, 1957 to Kenneth Quinn of Lanesboro, MN, and Florence Quinn (Glackin) of Jackson, MN. Larry attended school at St. Francis of Assisi and ultimately graduated from...

Sep 27, 2023

Gene Harnack, 95 of Rochester, passed away peacefully at home on September 27, 2023.

Gene Elden Harnack was born on March 20, 1928, to Elden and Lenora (Maass) Harnack.  He was a lifelong resident of Rochester, except for two years in the US Navy including serving on the U.S.S. Endicott and four years at the University of...

Sep 26, 2023

Thomas J. Kratoska, 79, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 26, 2023.

Tom was born in Carroll, Iowa on February 2, 1944, then grew up and spent many years in Milwaukee. He loved the Milwaukee Braves and then the Brewers, but his biggest love was Teri, his wife of 57 years and high school...

Sep 26, 2023

Michael L. Clement, age 87, of Preston, MN, met his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, MN, where he resided since April 2022.

Michael was born in Oregon to Ralph and Evelyn Clement, the eldest of four children. He did most of his growing up years in...

Sep 26, 2023

Jennifer was born June 1st, 1975, in Hartford, CT to Alfred and Anne (Rukus) Tracy. She graduated from Northwest Catholic High School, Hartford in 1993, followed by undergraduate studies in biology and psychology at Harvard University, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1997. Having spent a year working for a suicide prevention helpline, Jen entered the School of Medicine, University...

Sep 24, 2023

Laetitia Ezekwem, 72, of Rochester, passed away peacefully at her home after a lengthy illness on Sunday, September 24, 2023.

Laetitia was born January 10, 1951 in Awo-Omamma Imo-state, Nigeria, the daughter of Nwaokorie and Agunanne Okoro. On March 5, 1982 she married Vitalis Ezekwem. In 1984, Laetitia and Vitalis moved to the United States, where Laetitia...

Sep 20, 2023

Jennie Katherine Clark was born July 14, 1949, to Wayne and Jane Clark, and departed September 20, 2023, surrounded by family in her home.

Jennie's childhood home was strategically located close to both St Pius X Church and Assisi Heights. She and her four siblings had a modest upbringing that valued family and faith above all. These...

Sep 19, 2023

Eloda Marie Fenske, age 93, of Rochester, MN, peacefully passed away in the early morning on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital, with her family at her bedside.

Eloda was born to John J. and Marleah Hofschulte in Mazeppa, MN. The family later relocated to Rochester, MN. She was preceded in death by her...

Sep 19, 2023

Walter "Wally" Elgin, age 87,  passed away at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, MN on September 19. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's 10 years ago and passed from latter-stage complications from the disease. His wife, Eileen, and stepdaughter, Holly Keller, were with him when he passed peacefully late on Tuesday.

Wally was a loyal and devoted husband to...

Sep 17, 2023

John David Sexton of Rochester, formerly of Byron died at age 86 September 17, 2023, at Crestview Villa in Hayfield, Minnesota.

John was born August 26, 1937, in Waseca to Leon Burcham Sexton and Emily Josephine (Groh) Sexton.

He graduated from Waseca High School in 1955 and went on to St. John's College and Mankato...

Sep 16, 2023

With sadness, we announce that Gerald "Jerry" J. Lacher died on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the age of 88. Jerry died peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by his family. He had been in declining health for many years.

Jerry was born on September 6, 1935 in St. Cloud, MN. He graduated from Tech High School...