Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, MN
Henry Rice
May 31, 2025
Henry Norman Rice, 93, of Rochester, Minnesota, peacefully went home to be with the Lord and join his sweetheart, Dee, on May 31, 2025. He was born on April 16, 1932 to William (Alva) and Vida Rice, in Ravenden Springs, Arkansas. He had two brothers and one sister Gene, Dale and Alta (Bass). Henry and DeIda (Dee) Dial married on...
Jerry Orr
May 26, 2025
Jerry Wayne Orr, age 86, of Rochester, MN died Monday May 26th, 2025, at St Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN.
Jerry was born November 27th, 1938, in Granite Falls, MN to Lance and Katherine (Carey) Orr. Jerry grew up being the oldest of 7 children in Erskine, MN initially and moved around some to Montivideo, MN and Grand Forks ND.
Jerry married...
John Cords
May 9, 2025
John Dale Cords, 88, of Rochester, gained his wings, Friday May 9, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus, surrounded by family; and now he flies amongst the angels!
John was born February 5, 1937, in Rochester, MN to Carl and Inez (Swanson) Cords. John grew up in Rochester and graduated from Rochester Senior High School in 1956. He attended business...
Donald Wallace
May 8, 2025
Donald Oren Wallace, 70, of Wanamingo, Minnesota passed away on May 8th, 2025, after a battle of nine months with cancer.
He was born on September 9, 1954, to Donald Edward and Ila Ruth (Quaintance) Wallace in Owatonna, Minnesota.
He attended high school in Medford. After a stint in the Marine Corps, he worked various jobs around the country. Most recently he...
Julie Popham
Apr 29, 2025
Julie Popham, 48, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Methodist Campus.
Julie Denise Wedekind was born November 3, 1976, in Fort Worth, Texas. Two days later she was adopted into the family of David and Jeanne (Herbek) Wedekind. She was raised in Ft. Worth, Texas until 1982 then moved to Pembroke Pines, Florida....
Candace "Candi" Johnson
Apr 29, 2025
Candace (Candi) Johnson, 77, died on April 29, 2025. She was born on December 16, 1947. After growing up in Aurelia, Iowa, Candi graduated from the University of South Dakota in 1970 with a BS degree in education. She taught her entire career of 34 years in Rochester schools. An outstanding teacher of middle school children, Candi dedicated her life...
Robert Hanson
Apr 23, 2025
Robert (Bob) James Hanson died on April 23, 2025, at his home in rural Taopi, MN.
Bob was born in a log cabin outside Adams, MN, on July 23, 1941. He was the fourth child of Henry and Celia (Pederson) Hanson after brother Donald and sisters Shirley and Darlene. He attended elementary school in Taopi and graduated from Adams High School...
Kathleen Nagel
Apr 15, 2025
Kathleen J. Nagel, of Albert Lea, MN, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, at the age of 76.
She is lovingly remembered by her children: Christine (Kevin) Hart, Cheryl (Shannon) Harrington, Michael (Joey) Everett-Nagel, and Elizabeth (Chris) Robbins; ten grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Kathleen was born in Chicago, IL, and raised in Long Island, NY. Kathleen attended Alfred State College...
Carmen Ness
Apr 13, 2025
Carmen (Collett) Ness, age 69, of Pine Island, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in the company of loved ones. Carmen Kay Collett was born on March 20, 1956 to Bob and Beverly Collett in Jackson, Michigan. In 1975, she graduated from Parkside High School in Jackson and then studied at Jackson Community...
Eric Larson
Apr 6, 2025
Eric Chad Larson
December 10, 1970 - April 6, 2025
Funeral services celebrating the life of Eric Chad Larson, 54, of Kasson, MN, will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Community Celebration Church in Kasson, MN, with Pastor Steve Larson officiating.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday.
Eric was born on December...
Derwin Hammond
Mar 30, 2025
Derwin Reed Hammond, 89, "slipped the surly bonds of earth" on March 30, 2025.
Derwin, born and raised in Durango, CO, discovered his first love at age 5 when a small plane landed on the frozen lake where he was helping his father cut ice blocks. One look inside the cockpit with its dials and knobs, convinced the freckle-faced little boy...
Lisa Ambrose
Mar 28, 2025
Lisa Aretha Ambrose
January 30, 1969 - March 28, 2025
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Lisa Ambrose, who departed this life on March 28, 2025. Lisa was a woman of strength, resilience, and boundless love. She touched countless lives through her kindness, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to her family and community.
Lisa was born on January 30,...
Corene Bernatz
Mar 25, 2025
Corene Aurelia Lonnquist (McCall) Bernatz, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was born in Spencer, NE, third daughter to Hilding and Leona (Ingmanson) Lonnquist. Her young life in Axtell, NE was steeped in the Swedish Lutheran immigrant values of all her relatives who were living there.
Later, her family moved to Hastings, NE where she flourished in school as an artist, a...
Pamela Marie (Perhus) Whitaker
Mar 16, 2025
Pamela “Pam” Marie Whitaker (née Perhus), 74, passed away on March 16, 2025, in Fargo, North Dakota.
Born on February 14, 1951, in Fargo, Pam spent her life dedicated to her family and the things she loved most. She worked for 25 years at Seneca Foods in various positions and contributed her talents to the kitchen at St. Mary’s. Her strong...
Thomas Tlougan
Mar 11, 2025
Thomas Albert Tlougan, 64, of Rochester, passed away on March 11, 2025 from a medical condition.
He was born on June 21, 1960, to Genevieve (Rother) Patchin and Charles Tlougan of Rochester, Minnesota.
A Memorial Prayer service will be at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minnesota on April 15, 2025, at 1:00 pm. Located at 715 Highway 52. A gathering will...
Steven Alber
Mar 7, 2025
Steven Mark Alber, 68, passed away on March 7, 2025 after a sudden illness at the Mayo Health System in Rochester, MN, surrounded by his loving family.
Steve was born in Postville, IA on September 21, 1956, the son of Gerald (Gary) and Marvel (Frederick) Alber. He was raised on the family farm located outside of Eldorado.
He was a...
Darlene "Dee Dee" Jorgenson
Mar 6, 2025
Darlene "Dee Dee" Jorgenson
October 24, 1939 - March 6, 2025
Darlene Delores "Dee Dee" Jorgenson died peacefully in her sleep on March 6, 2025, at the age of 85.
She was born on October 24, 1939, to Grover and Agnes Dodds in Minneapolis. She and Austin moved to Rochester in 1963. Married for 65 years, she built a life centered around family,...
Jacob Bale
Mar 2, 2025
The Celebration of Life will be 1:00 P.M. Friday March 7, 2025, at Maxon Family Cremation and Life Celebrations, with Pastor Karen Foster officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. also on March 7 at the Funeral Home.
Wayne Meisner
Mar 2, 2025
Wayne Al Meisner passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester, MN. He was comfortable and at peace.
Wayne was born in Stillwater, MN on April 4, 1930. He was the fourth son of Allan and Laura Meisner.
Wayne grew up in Afton, MN on the family farm. Although, it was often hard work, he had a wonderful...
Clara Isaak
Feb 28, 2025
Clara Ann Isaak passed away on February 28, 2025 at the Mayo Clinic following complications from a head injury related to an accidental fall. She was born on August 9, 1938, in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Simon and Elizabeth (Skalsky) Vogel. Clara was raised on the Vogel family farm, an original heritage homestead, after her grandfather immigrated from South Russia,...
