Obituaries

Mar 15, 2023

Mildred Lucille Kruger, 95, lifelong resident of Rochester, MN, died Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at her home in Rochester surrounded by family.

Mildred was born August 13, 1927 in Rochester, MN to Carl and Frances (Teske) Groth, on November 2, 1946. She married Howard W. Kruger at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rochester. The couple lived on their...

Mar 11, 2023

Our beloved mother, Deloris Joan (Roelofs) Padilla, daughter of Edwin and May Roelofs, was born Nov. 28, 1924 in Preston, MN and passed peacefully to the Lord on March 11. 2023. Famiy members were nearby. Deloris was the oldest of four children – Maynard, Harvey and Lauris Jean. She grew up on a farm and her family was part...

Mar 11, 2023

Donald Richard Fenske, 91, died March 11, 2023 at Arbor Garden Place in Eyota.

Don was born May 22, 1931 in Rochester to Martin and Virginia Fenske from Spring Valley, MN. Don married Eloda Hofschulte, May 31, 1952, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Rochester. They had four daughters: Michele (Dan) Kruger, Theresa Fenske, Jacqueline Fenske, Jane...

Mar 7, 2023

Matthew Eric Schotte, 56, a resident of Cape Coral, FL for the past three years, formerly of Wabasha, MN, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 after a long battle of ALS.   He was born December 9, 1966 and was raised in Plainview, NY.

Matthew had a strong Christian faith which is what...

Mar 7, 2023

William Oscar Mueller, 88, died on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Stewartville Care Center.

William was born on August 18, 1934 in McVille, ND to Albert and Marian Mueller.  He attended Norway #2 Country School near McVille.  During William's senior year, the family moved to Fargo, ND, where Bill graduated from Oak Grove Lutheran School.  After graduation...

Mar 6, 2023

Marvin "Marv" LeRoy Gathje 86, of Chatfield, MN, passed away on Monday,  March 6, 2023 at Oak Lawn Rehabilitation Facility in Mankato, MN,  following a couple months of illness.

Marvin was born February 16, 1937 in Chatfield, MN to LeRoy and Helen (Dushek) Gathje.  Marvin joined the Navy in 1955 and earned the title of Boilerman Third...

Mar 6, 2023

Carl Thomas "Tom" Barlow Jr. – Eyota

Tom Barlow, 75, of Eyota, MN, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at St. Marys Hospital.

Tom was born April 14, 1947, in Fairmont, MN, to Carl Sr. and Evelyn (Petersen) Barlow. He later graduated from Sherburn High School. On July 30, 1976, he married Theresa (Terry)...

Mar 3, 2023

After a rigorous 2 year battle with ovarian cancer, Kimberley Kay Blondell at 66 years of age of Rochester, MN; peacefully passed away at the Seasons Hospice House on March 3, 2023. She will forever be remembered for the brave fight for her life.

She went by many names: Kimmie or Kimbo by life long friends and...

Mar 1, 2023

Leo L. Haubenschild, 90, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away on March 1, 2023. Leo was born on August 22, 1932, to John and Hermine (Peterka) Haubenschild in Ellendale, Minnesota.  He attended school in Ellendale. He started his working career in Ellendale in 1950 at Nelsons Grocery Store, L & G Chevrolet and then Albert Lea Foundry. He then entered...

Mar 1, 2023

John Anthony Muehlenbein, 91, of Rochester, MN died peacefully on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Madonna Towers.

John was born on November 21, 1931 in Menasha, WI to Andrew and Anna (Bayer) Muehlenbein. After graduating from St Mary's High School, he joined the US Air Force. He served from 1951-1955.  He received his BS at Milwaukee School...

Feb 24, 2023

With great sadness, we announce the passing of our dear wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 24 th , 2023.  Linda Rud was born Linda Vatland on January 18, 1954, in Mabel, MN, to Leland and Thelma (Ike) Vatland.  Later that year, she was baptized at Garness Trinity Lutheran Church in Mabel, MN....

Feb 23, 2023

Robert (Bob) Allen Vitse, of Rochester, MN, formerly of Harmony, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at The Waters on Mayowood Special Care Unit.

Robert was born in Preston, MN, on October 26, 1931, to Elmer and Verna (Torkelson) Vitse. He grew up on the home farm, attended country school, and finished his education...

Feb 19, 2023

Howard Eugene Wagner passed away at Sarasota Memorial Hospital at the age of 90-years on Sunday February 19, 2023, surrounded by family, after a courageous 4.5-month battle with lung cancer. He fought hard until the end like a true German. He always had a sense of humor, even in his illness.

Howard was born April 20,1932 in...

Feb 18, 2023

Matthew Lamont Coughlin, 51, of Dodge Center, MN died Saturday, February 18, 2023 at St. Marys Hospital. Matthew was born January 25, 1972 in Owatonna, MN to Robert and Dominga (Sanchez) Coughlin. In 1990, he graduated high school in Dodge Center, MN. On April 29, 2017, he married the love of his life, Dawn Anderson and they joined their...

Feb 18, 2023

Norman "Norm" Thomas Gonnella, 90, of Rochester died Saturday February 18th, 2023, of natural causes. He is proceeded in death by his wife of 56 years, Janet Lou Gonnella (Kelly).

Norm was born May 3, 1932, the youngest child of Arthur and Aline Gonnella in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He had two brothers and an eldest sister. He graduated...

Feb 15, 2023

Sharon Rose (Ryan) Liddy, 83, passed away peacefully at Cedar Court Assisted Living Center in Adams, MN on February 15, 2023.

Sharon was born in Minneapolis, MN. She attended school in Eyota and graduated in 1957.

She met Robert "Bob" Liddy and they were united in marriage on August 22, 1959 at Holy Redeemer Catholic...

Feb 14, 2023

Mary Clare Doran (also known as Mom, Grandma, Gram, Great-Grandma and Gigi) passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St Marys Campus.  She was born in Havana, Cuba on December 21, 1936 to James "Leo" Kenan and Mary Theresa (McLaughlin) Kenan.  Mary Clare spent the first eight years of her life in Havana until her family...

Feb 14, 2023

George Edward Fitterer, 84, of Rochester, MN went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at home, surrounded by his family.

George was born May 14, 1938 in Laurel, MT to Alex and Esther (Henke) Fitterer, the third of five children. His family returned to Mandan, ND where he was raised. George served for...

Feb 10, 2023

Caroline (Carrie) Healy, age 88, of Rochester MN, passed away Friday February 10, 2023.

Caroline Ann, the daughter of Arthur and Catherine (Giedemann) Ahrendt, was born on January 2, 1935 in Luverne, MN. Carrie attended Delano High School and graduated with the class of 1952. After high school she attended St Mary's School of Practical Nursing obtaining...

Feb 10, 2023

Mona Jeanne (Branley) Price, life-long resident of Rochester, died Friday, February 10, 2023, at age 96. Mona was a resident at Madonna Towers in Rochester since December 2014.

Mona was born in Rochester, MN on May 30, 1926, to Regina and Edward Branley.  Her father, Ed Branley, was the editor for the Rochester Post-Bulletin at that time. ...