Obituaries

Feb 24, 2026

Hannah (Medow) Hope, 33, of Rochester, MN, died at the Mayo Clinic on February 24, 2026 after a valiantly-fought 4 year battle with Stage 4 Colon Cancer. She is survived by her beloved husband, Jon Hope (and their dog, Archie), her adoring parents, Fr. David and Jane Medow of Rochester, MN and her ever-loving brother, Nikolai (Katlynn) of Anoka,...

Feb 23, 2026

Launa Jean Johnson, 83, of Byron, MN, passed away peacefully on Feb 23rd, 2026.

Born on November 24th, 1942, in Minneapolis to Noel and Bernice Deslauriers.  Launa grew up in the Twin Cities area and graduated from Osseo High School as well as cosmetology school. She worked as a Manufacturing Associate at Federal Ammunition for a number...

Feb 21, 2026

We remember Arlene with thanksgiving that our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel and has called her home.

Arlene Janette Folkert (nee Link), age 90, of Rochester, Minnesota, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

Arlene...

Feb 19, 2026

Patrick Thomas Towey Sr., 77, of Hayfield, MN passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side.

Pat was born on November 15, 1948 in Simpson, MN to Arthur and Helen (St. George) Towey, number 8 of 10 Towey Children. He graduated from Lourdes High School in 1966. Soon thereafter, he began working in...

Feb 18, 2026

Margaret (Eileen) Farrell was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on August 8, 1938, to George and Mary Tierney. She and her family moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado during her senior year of high school, a move that this young women thought would be the end of her world.  But she survived and that year, graduated from her high school....

Feb 18, 2026

Cindy Hoban, age 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Samaritan Bethany .

Cindy was born on September 16, 1948, in Hudson, WI to Bill and Shirley (Mentink) Enloe. She attended a one-room schoolhouse before graduating with the Class of 1966 from Hudson High School . She later completed her LPN nurses training in...

Feb 16, 2026

Victoria Anne Mucha was born March 14, 1985, in Rochester, MN and died February 16, 2026, in Mazeppa, MN at age 40. She graduated from RCTC in 2003 speaking at graduation as the Student Senate President at the same time as graduating from Byron High School. She furthered her education by obtaining a bachelor's degree in English and Social...

Feb 15, 2026

Carol Mae Aug, 87, of Rochester, died peacefully surrounded by family on February 15, 2026.

Carol was born in Waukon, IA, on September 15, 1938. She was a graduate of Preston High School. On May 5, 1962, Carol was united in marriage to Richard Roy Aug, at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston. She worked at Mayo Clinic...

Feb 14, 2026

A Heartfelt Tribute to a Life Well-Lived

With heavy hearts and fond remembrance, we announce the passing of our beloved, David Vance Abnet, of Eyota, Minnesota, who gained his angel wings on February 14th, 2026, at the age of 83. He lived a long, happy, and productive life. Though our sorrow is deep, we take comfort in the memory...

Feb 14, 2026

Rockford "Rocky" Larry McCaleb, 69, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at home in the loving arms of his wife after a short battle with cancer.

He was born on November 21, 1956, in Rochester to Elaine (Perky) and Larry "Tuffy" McCaleb. Aside from time spent pursuing his education and boxing in...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...