Larry Duane Kappers
Dec 30, 2025
Larry Duane Kappers, age 85, of Spring Valley died peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester.
Larry was born on December 10, 1940 in Greenleafton, MN, the son of Edwin "Shorty" and Marian [Elfrink] Kappers. He graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1959. After school, Larry went to work with his...
S. Wanda Mettes
Dec 29, 2025
Sister Wanda Mettes, OSF
Sister Wanda Mettes, 79, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi Heights on Monday, December 29, 2025.
Wanda Marie Mettes was born on January 4, 1946, in Shelbina, Missouri, to Herman and Carolina (Shoaf) Mettes. She entered the Sisters of...
Allen Huseby
Dec 28, 2025
Allen Garry Huseby, age 82, of Rochester, MN died December 28, 2025 at Charter House. He was born at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN on September 15, 1943 to Aaron Huseby and Eunice (Torgerson) Huseby and grew up on a dairy farm next to Adams, MN. He graduated from Mankato State University in December, 1966 and was drafted...
Joyce Ellen Wear
Dec 26, 2025
Joyce Ellen Wear, 85, of Rochester, MN, died Friday, December 26 th , 2025 in her home at Meadow Lakes Senior Living, surrounded by family.
Joyce was born November 26 th , 1940, in Northfield, MN to Harry and Viola (Stanforth) Henwood. She grew up with lots of family and friends nearby, graduating from Northfield High School. ...
Tia Marie Luebbe
Dec 22, 2025
Tia Marie Luebbe, age 38, passed away on December 22, 2025. She was born on March 22, 1987, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Jeffrey Podolske and Cheryl Andrist.
Tia began her education at Sunset Terrace Elementary School in Rochester and later attended Kasson-Mantorville schools. She lived life on her terms and authentically, guided by a free spirit that...
Sister Joyce Stemper
Dec 21, 2025
Sister Joyce Stemper, OSF
Sister Joyce Stemper, 86, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, a resident of Assisi Heights, died at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus on Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Joyce Elaine Stemper was born on March 23, 1939, in Caledonia, MN, to John...
Lucas William Hanson
Dec 20, 2025
Lucas William Hanson – Stewartville, MN
Lucas, 4, of Stewartville, MN passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at his home.
Lucas, or Luke, was born October 14, 2021, at 10:02am at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN. He lived in Rochester, MN for his first three years, before moving to Stewartville,...
Harold Curry
Dec 20, 2025
Harold Lowell Curry (September 8th, 1932 to December 20th, 2025)
Harold, better known as "Short" Curry, was born on September 8th 1932 to Charles and Louella "Decker" Curry in Predmore, Minnesota. He was one of 4 children, 2 brothers (Robert and Hugh) and one sister (Elaine).
Short proudly served his country in the U.S. Army...
Jean M. Conway
Dec 20, 2025
Jean Monica Conway, 75, of Rochester, MN died on December 20, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus.
Jean was born February 1, 1950, in Winona, MN, 5 minutes before her twin sister Jane (she frequently reminded Jane that she was the oldest), to Joseph and Monica (Jewison) Conway. She was a graduate of Winona Cotter High...
Jerry E. Ryks
Dec 19, 2025
Jerry Eugene Ryks, 86, passed away on December 19, 2025, following a fall and brain bleed. Jerry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He lived a full life, one marked by hard work, laughter, and a deep love for his family.
Born November 1, 1939, to Ben and Manda Ryks, Jerry was raised in...
Douglas Paul Akerley
Dec 18, 2025
Douglas Paul Akerley passed away on December 18, 2025, at his home in Hudson, WI, just over one year after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Doug was born in Manchester, NH on August 12, 1957. He was predeceased by his parents, Howard and Helen Akerley, sister Susan Jones and her husband Harry Jones. He is survived by...
Julie Ann Mccoy
Dec 18, 2025
Julie Ann McCoy, 65, Rochester, MN, died Thursday, December 18th, 2025, peacefully at home.
Julie was born on July 26th, 1960 in St.Paul, MN to Ronald and Violet (Quimby) Phelps. She graduated from Byron High school in 1978. She started working at the Mayo Clinic shortly after graduation and continued working there until retiring in July, 2025....
Joy L. Kopacz
Dec 17, 2025
Joy Lynette Kopacz, 51, of Wichita, Kan., passed away on Dec. 17, 2025, in Rochester, Minn., surrounded by family. She was born April 14, 1974 in Washington, Indiana.
In addition to caring for her family, she worked several jobs, mostly as an administrative assistant, data entry specialist or receptionist. In her last role, she...
Margaret M. Mahoney
Dec 17, 2025
Margaret Mary Mahoney – Rochester
Margaret Mary Mahoney, 94, of Rochester passed away Wednesday, December 17 th , 2025, at Benedictine Living Community – Rochester Madonna Towers.
Margaret was born November 23 rd , 1931, in Lake City, MN to Edward and Mary Rita (Cronin) Goihl. She attended a one room school in Laketown Township...
Michael “Mike” Eichendorf
Dec 16, 2025
Michael L. Eichendorf – Rochester Michael L. Eichendorf passed on into eternal life on December 16, 2025 at Methodist Hospital after an extended battle with medical issues. Mike was born at St. Mary's Hospital on October 28, 1946. He was 79. He attended St. John's Catholic Grade School and graduated from Lourdes High School in 1964. He also attended...
Archie R. Langdon
Dec 15, 2025
Archie R. Langdon, 81, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home following a lengthy illness.
Archie was born on June 2, 1944, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, and graduated from Lourdes High School in 1963. In 1961, he met the love of his life, Caroline, and they were married on December 6, 1965, sharing 60 years of...
Phyllis Elaine Maxwell
Dec 14, 2025
Phyllis Elaine (Disbro) Maxwell, a devoted mother and grandmother, unexpectedly passed away on December 14, 2025 at the age of 79.
Phyllis was born in Binghamton, New York on October 6, 1946, to Stanley and Alma (Cornell) Disbro. The family moved to Los Gatos, CA in Phyllis' early years where she graduated from Los Gatos High School....
John V. Huyber
Dec 12, 2025
John Vincent Huyber, age 86, of Rochester and rural Wabasha, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.
John was born on April 23, 1939, to Vincent and Florence (Slade) Huyber. He attended Rochester High School and was active in the men's choir and DeMolay International. After graduating in 1957, he enlisted...
Jesse E. Sexton
Dec 11, 2025
Jesse Everett Sexton-Rochester
Jesse Everett Sexton, 47, of Rochester, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Jesse was born on October 27, 1978, in Rochester, MN, to Robert and Marlene (Gross) Sexton. He attended Stewartville High School.
Jesse loved wrestling and track growing up in Stewartville. He knew a lot of...
Arlene R. Tousley
Dec 8, 2025
Arlene Ruth Tousley, 90, of Rochester, MN, passed away on December 8, 2025.
Arlene was born in McIntosh, SD on August 21, 1935, to Paul and Mary Hinderer. She grew up on a rural family farm south of Elgin, North Dakota. Arlene was one of six children. She graduated from Elgin High School and then went on...
