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...
Sharee M. Nelson
Jan 24, 2026
Sharee M. Nelson – Winona
Sharee Michelle Nelson passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Winona Health Services from complications of a stroke.
Sharee was born on July 16, 1966 in Litchfield, MN to N. Ronald and Marilyn (Miller) Nelson. Sharee grew up on a farm,...
Brandon J. Schmeichel
Jan 24, 2026
Brandon James "Schmikes" Schmeichel, age 42, of Rochester, Minnesota, died Saturday, January 24, 2026, at his home.
Brandon was born August 26, 1983, in Austin, Minnesota, to James and Debra (Becker) Schmeichel. He graduated from John Marshall High School in Rochester in 2002 and spent most of his life in the Rochester area.
Brandon had...
Jon L. Thiem
Jan 21, 2026
Jon Lester Thiem, 80, of Rochester, Minnesota died Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Edenbrook Nursing Home.
Jon was born July 24,1945 in Rochester to Lester and Faye Thiem. He graduated from John Marshall Highschool and married his high school sweetheart Karen Eleice Phelps on July 18, 1965. The couple lived in Rochester their whole lives. In 1966,...
Charlotte M. Reeves
Jan 20, 2026
Charlotte M. Reeves, age 89, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, in Rochester, Minnesota.
Charlotte was born in Findlay, Ohio. She was the daughter of parents whose family roots included the Greer family.
Charlotte was devoted to her family and will be remembered for her love, kindness, and the care she showed to those...
Kenneth “Ken” Allan Hames
Jan 18, 2026
Kenneth "Ken" Allan Hames age 69 of Pine Island, Minnesota passed peacefully at home, with the company of family on Sunday January 18, 2026 after a brief time of illness.
A celebration of life will take place at 10 AM in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester, Minnesota on Saturday January 31, 2026...
Kathleen “Kitty” Evers
Jan 18, 2026
Kathleen "Kitty" Evers passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026. Kitty was a fiercely independent lady though surrounded herself with many friends and a big family. She is certain to have a welcoming crew at the gates of Heaven.
Kitty was born on August 2, 1928 to Leo and Florence Welp of Wabasha, Minnesota. She married the...
Nicholas Drew Hedberg
Jan 17, 2026
Nicholas "Nick" Hedberg - Rochester
Nicholas "Nick" Drew Hedberg, 79 of Rochester, passed away peacefully at his home on January 17, 2026.
Nick was born March 13, 1946 in Red Wing, MN to Andrew and Avis (Harper) Hedberg. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1964. Soon thereafter, he began working for IBM. He married Linda Lund, and to this...
Norman Lee Perlenfein
Jan 16, 2026
Norman Lee Perlenfein
Norman Lee Perlenfein was born on November 11, 1932, in Bonesteel, South Dakota, to Henry and Agnes (Warnke) Perlenfein. He passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, at his residence at Shorewood Senior Living, in Rochester, Minnesota.
Norm was a 1950 graduate of Bonesteel High School. He went on...
Eleanor “Ellie” Baldus
Jan 15, 2026
Eleanor Therese Baldus, lovingly known as Polly to her family and Ellie to her friends, passed away peacefully on Jan. 15 at the age of 92.
Eleanor was born on May 23, 1933, in Oak Park, IL and moved with her family to Milwaukee, WI in 1940. While attending Marquette University, she met the love of her...
