Obituaries

Mar 22, 2026

Marlys (Molly) Joy White, 92, of Chatfield, MN, passed away on March 22 nd , 2026, at the Chosen Valley Care Center under the Care of Mayo Clinic Hospice following a brief illness.

She was born July 15, 1933, in Chester, Iowa, to Elmer and Laura (Milbreath) Johnson. On September 25, 1952, she married the love of...

Mar 22, 2026

Janet Lorraine Coleman was born the oldest of seven on October 18th, 1935, in Austin, Minnesota, to James Bernard Sullivan and Lorraine Margaret Anker. She graduated high school in 1954 from Lourdes High School in Rochester, MN.  She then completed her LPN training from St. Mary's School of Nursing two years later.

Janet was introduced to her...

Mar 21, 2026

Dennis Joseph Lawler Sr., 81, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026 at Rochester Methodist Hospital.

Dennis was born on July 14, 1944 in Rochester to Clare and Mary (Pierce) Lawler. He graduated from Lourdes High School in 1962. He then attended Mankato State University, graduating with a degree in English. He later obtained Masters Degrees in...

Mar 19, 2026

James Peter Pappas was born in Lander, Wyoming, on March 28, 1985. He was the son of Peter James (Anissa) Pappas, formerly of Lander, Wyoming and currently of Augusta, Georgia, and Katie (Mark) Gronberg of Orono, Minnesota.

James was recently hospitalized at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Regrettably, on March 19, 2026, James passed away as...

Mar 19, 2026

LaVonne Marian Gerber of Rochester passed away on March 19, 2026 with her loving family at her side.

LaVonne was born in Owatonna on October 24, 1935, to Edward & Evelyn (Wolff) Rysavy. She graduated from Owatonna high school in 1953. After graduation she worked at Federated Insurance Company until she met the love of her life,...

Mar 18, 2026

Jane Elizabeth Finley, 95, of Kasson, MN peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at her home.

Jane was born on January 6, 1931, in Des Moines, Iowa and later adopted by Walter and Ruth (Palmer) Brandt. An RN by profession, Jane took pride in her dedication toward serving others in the health care field. She...

Mar 17, 2026

Reinier (Ray) Klapwyk, at age 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 17, 2026.

Ray was born August 6,1941 to Leendert and Willempje Klapwyk in The Netherlands. Ray married Alice Duthler in 1962. Children born to this union are Michael (Lucinda) Klapwyk, Anita (Derrick) Vandenberg, Robert (Cindy) Klapwyk, Phillip (Dee) Klapwyk, Wayne (Karen)...

Mar 17, 2026

John "Johnny" Andrew Liegl, 94, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully at sunrise on March 17, 2026 at Cottagewood Senior Communities. Johnny was born in Rochester on January 10, 1932, to Ione (Collins) and Andrew Liegl. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1950.

At the age of 18, Johnny proudly enlisted in the United States Marine...

Mar 17, 2026

Dr. Barbara F. Westmoreland died at age, 85, on March 17, 2026. She was born in New York City, New York in 1940, to Wanda and Robert Edward Westmoreland, M.D.  She graduated from Albermarle High School in Charlottesville, VA in 1957.  She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Mary Washington University in Fredericksburg, VA in 1961 and the...

Mar 16, 2026

William "Bill" Johnke

William "Bill" Johnke, 92, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away on March 16, 2026, in the community he had called home for many years, with his daughter by his side.

Bill was born in Lennox, South Dakota, to William and Leola Johnke. He graduated from Pine Island High School in Pine Island, Minnesota....

Mar 15, 2026

Paulette June Peterson, age 74, of Rochester passed away peacefully from Parkinsons disease on March 15, 2026 surrounded by family.

Paulette was born on June 3, 1951 to Randolph and Evelyn Nelson in Dawson, MN. She graduated from Dawson High School in 1969 and then earned an associate's degree in business from Southwest State in Marshall, MN....

Mar 14, 2026

Diane M. (Ellingson) Reising

Diane Marlene (Ellingson) Reising, 84, of Rochester, MN, went to be with the Lord on March 14, 2026.

Born on November 18, 1941, in Northfield, to Melford and Minnie (Tholen) Ellingson.

On June 1, 1963, Diane married Jerome "Jerry" Reising and in 1966, they moved to Rochester. Their marriage...

Mar 12, 2026

William George Larson passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, at the age of 78.

Bill was born on October 29, 1947 in Rochester, MN to Hilmer and Margaret (Staples) Larson. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1966. He met Judy Krier and the couple were married on May 22, 1971.

Bill will...

Mar 11, 2026

Bernita Ruth "Penny" Mohn Rosenblad, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, March 11, 2026. True to her nature, she was found resting in her favorite chair—a quiet conclusion to a long and vibrant life.

Born on April 8, 1928, in West Concord, Minnesota, to Vern and Ann Day, Penny grew up with a spirit of determination that...

Mar 10, 2026

Cheryl Louise Vessey, 74, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully, with her children by her side, on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Bay Harbor Senior Living in La Crescent, Minnesota, after a courageous journey with Lewy body dementia.

Cheryl was born July 24, 1951, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Marvin and Marvis (Bergman) Muller. She grew up in...

Mar 8, 2026

William (Bill) Kenneth White, 95, of Chatfield, MN, passed away on March 8 th , 2026, at the Chosen Valley Care Center under the Care of Mayo Clinic Hospice following a brief illness.

Born May 13, 1930, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN, to Earl and Dorothy White. He worked at his father's restaurant for many...

Mar 8, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jennifer Ann Pralle, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, who went to Heaven on March 8, 2026, at the age of 58. Born on January 4, 1968, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Jennifer lived a life filled with faith, love, and unwavering strength.

Jen was a...

Mar 6, 2026

Robert "Bob" Donald Fees Jr, 71, of Melbourne, Iowa, passed peacefully  on March 6 th at Mayo Clinic.

He was born in Des Moines to Margaret Anderson and Bob Fees. Bob grew up loving sports like baseball and basketball and this love is something he would pass down to his children.

After graduating high school,...

Mar 6, 2026

Bruce Donald Robinson, 82, of Rochester, MN passed away Friday, March 6, 2026 at his home surrounded by family.

Bruce was born December 18, 1943 in Owatonna, MN to Don and Lura (Bragg) Robinson. The family moved to Mapleton, MN when he was two years old, where they remained until 1955, when they moved to Rochester, MN....

Mar 6, 2026

Sharon Ann Neubauer – Rochester

Sharon Ann Neubauer, 83, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home Friday March 6, 2026.

Sharon was born June 13, 1942 in Emmetsburg, Iowa, to Edwin and Mary (Schmalen) Draman.  In 1961 she graduated from Emmetsburg Catholic High School where she was an avid 4-H youth receiving many recognitions...