Geraldine M. Welscher
Feb 13, 2026
Geraldine "Geri" Mary Welscher of Rochester, MN died peacefully in her home on February 13, 2026. Geri was born October 16, 1949, in Caledonia, MN to Luman and Eileen (Privet) Welscher.
She graduated from Loretto High School, Caledonia, MN in 1967, and went to St. John's School of Practical Nursing, Red Wing, MN graduating in 1968 as...
Karen S. Mcnamara
Feb 12, 2026
Karen S. McNamara, age 72, of Rochester, MN, passed away on February 12, 2026, at Spring Valley Living Center of Spring Valley, MN, surrounded by family following a long battle with early-onset dementia.
Karen S. Stevens was born on January 3, 1954, to Ardean and Frances (Cooper) Stevens in Rochester. She graduated from Mayo High School in...
Philip Eastman
Feb 11, 2026
Philip Eastman, 85, of Rochester, MN, died Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at South Grove Lodge Senior Living in Austin, MN.Philip was born on July 16, 1940 in Dodge Center, MN to Hall and Harriet (Salmon) Eastman. He graduated from Dodge Center High School in 1958 and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1958-1961. Philip graduated from Mankato...
Michael “Mike” H. Adkins
Feb 10, 2026
Michael "Mike" Hale Adkins, 65, of Rochester, died surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at Saint Marys Hospital after a two-year battle with cancer.
He was born on September 19, 1960, to Elizabeth "Betty" (Whalen) and Wallace "Wally" Adkins, the third of six children. Born in North Minneapolis, his family relocated to St. Michael,...
Laura L. Fritts
Feb 8, 2026
Laura Lee (Hain) Fritts – Rochester, MN
Laura Lee Fritts, 80, of Rochester, MN, died Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Mary's Campus.
Laura was born Laura Lee Sanders on April 5, 1945, in Long Beach, CA to Leroy and Barbara (Petersen) Sanders. She later took the name Hain, to honor her...
James “Jim” Fletcher Woodruff
Feb 7, 2026
James "Jim" Woodruff, 80, of Rochester, MN died Saturday February 7, 2026.
Jim Woodruff was born on September 17, 1945, in Hibbing, MN, to Jim and Mary Woodruff. Shortly after his birth, the family relocated to Rochester, MN. A 1963 graduate of Lourdes High School, Jim went on to attend Marquette University, graduating in 1968 with a...
Sandra E. Doering
Feb 5, 2026
Sandra (Schulz) Doering, age 80, passed away peacefully at her home in Rochester on February 5, 2026.
Sandra was born on June 27, 1945, to Elgar and Lorraine (Hovda) Schulz. She was raised and educated in Grand Meadow, MN. She graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1964.
Sandra met the love of her life,...
Karin M. Swenson
Feb 4, 2026
The funeral for Karin Mae Swenson will be Monday, February 9, at 11 AM at Bethel Lutheran Church, with visitation an hour before the service. A graveside service will be at 1 P.M. Tuesday, February 10th, at Fairview Cemetery in Lindstrom, MN.
Karin died Wednesday, February 4th at Whitewater Health Services in St. Charles.
She...
Kay Pearson
Feb 2, 2026
Kay Patricia Pearson (Mogen) affectionately known as Gramma Kay to all, age 89, of Rochester, MN passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, peacefully at her home.
Kay was born November 14, 1936, in Rochester, MN to Carl and Minnie (Seeverts) Mogen. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1954. Kay married the love of her life, Dale...
Dorothy E. Stellpflug
Feb 2, 2026
Dorothy Elizabeth Stellpflug, affectionately known as "Dolly" or "Dot," passed away with loving care given by Jodi, Ginny and Barb, at her home on February 2, 2026, at the age of 98.
Dorothy was born on November 26, 1927, in Mantorville, Minnesota, to Donald and Belle (Posey) Van Allen. She graduated from Byron High School in 1945...
Frances “Penny” Flynn
Feb 1, 2026
Frances Irene "Penny" Flynn, 83, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026 at Bethany Village Care Center in Lindsborg, Kansas.
Penny was born to Frank & Irene Bambenek of Goodview, MN, on June 10 th , 1942. She graduated from Winona High School in 1960. Penny married Raymond Benter, they later divorced.
She worked at...
Val T. Stevens
Jan 29, 2026
Val Thomas Stevens passed away at age 87 at Aviva/Riverbend Assisted Living on January 29, 2026.
Val was born on July 5, 1938. He claimed they canceled the fireworks that year on the 4 th and had them on his birthday (it just so happened to be raining on the 4 th that year). He was the...
Peggy Ann Ystenes
Jan 29, 2026
Peggy Ann Ystenes, age 73, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, in Rochester.
Peggy was born on July 14, 1952, in Racine, Wisconsin, to Edward and Evelyn (Kothe) DeGroot. She graduated from St. Catherine High School in Racine. Throughout her life, Peggy held several positions, including working at Elmwood Bank and Spring Dental...
Arminta R. Fowler
Jan 28, 2026
Arminta Ruth (Ault) Fowler, 88, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, at the Stewartville, MN Care Center. A woman of unwavering kindness and a nurturing spirit, Arminta dedicated her life to the care of others.
Born on August 27, 1937, in Farnhamville, Iowa, to Harvie Willard and Ayedena Belle (Amsden) Ault, Arminta was raised and educated...
Jean Marie Sullivan
Jan 28, 2026
Jean Marie Sullivan – Rochester
Jean Marie Sullivan (Nelson), 79, of Rochester, MN, slipped away peacefully Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Methodist Campus.
Jean was born September 27, 1946 in St. Paul, MN to Bennie & Marcella Nelson. She graduated from Fairfax high school, MN in 1964. On July 10 1965 Jean married...
Jerry W. Iverson
Jan 27, 2026
Jerry Wayne Iverson, 79, died January 27, 2026 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. He was born in Albert Lea on May 2, 1946 to Evelyn (Akemann) and Everett Iverson. He was a member of First Lutheran Church and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1965. Jerry joined the navy in 1967 and served in Vietnam for 1...
Kristen T. Zempel
Jan 25, 2026
Kristen Tyler Zempel (Peterson), age 72, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital – Methodist Campus, surrounded by love and faith. Kristen was born in Dubuque, Iowa, where her life of compassion and service began. She met the love of her life, Mark Zempel, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and together they began their journey as a...
David J. Mattson
Jan 25, 2026
David John Mattson, life-long resident of Rochester, MN was born April 16, 1938 and died on January 25, 2026 at the age of 87 following a brief illness.
David "Matty" graduated from Rochester High School in 1956. Always hard-working and on the go, he had a life-long career at Scharf Auto Supply. David was a faithful member...
Ania M. Swiergul-Tofil
Jan 25, 2026
Ania Maria Swiergul-Tofil, age 61, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, January 25, 2026
She was born in Warsaw, Poland, where she spent her early life and came of age during a time of great social and political change. As a young woman, Ania was part of the Solidarity movement protests, standing alongside others who...
Patrick J. Bromelkamp
Jan 24, 2026
Patrick James Bromelkamp, age 71, of Naples, Florida, formerly of Rochester, Minnesota, died Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Naples, Florida.
Patrick was born February 25, 1954, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Henry J. "Hank" and Elaine Teresa (Kuhl) Bromelkamp. He graduated from Lourdes High School in Rochester, Minnesota, along with his eight brothers. Patrick excelled in mathematics...
