Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, MN
Gordon Riekmann
Dec 6, 2025
Gordon G. Riekmann, age 91, passed peacefully, with family at his side, December 6th, 2025. He was born October 28th, 1934, and raised on a farm near Davis Corners, Cresco, IA. In 1960, Gordon married Lois Sandvik, his partner in life for 65 years. He was a proud Air Force veteran, and after graduating from Dunwoody Technical, began his career...
Penelope Iannone
Dec 1, 2025
"With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Penelope Dawn Iannone, lovingly known as Sweet Pea.
Penelope was born on September 15, 2025, and left this world far too soon on December 1, 2025, at just two months old.
Though Penelope's life was brief, it was filled with an abundance of love, kisses, smiles, and laughter. Despite...
Raymond Auger
Nov 30, 2025
Dr. Raymond George Auger died peacefully on November 30, 2025. Ray was born in St. Boniface, Canada, a neighborhood in Winnipeg historically known as the center of Manitoba's French-Canadian community, in 1943. His parents were immigrants to Canada: His mother, Jeanne Blanc, was born in France, and his father, Peter Auger, was born in a small French-speaking town in North...
Raymond Smith
Nov 28, 2025
Ray was born to Marion and Ralph Smith on June 19th, 1966 in Rochester, Mn. Ray passed away in Mankato, Mn on November 28,2025 at the age of 59. Ray graduated from Mayo High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He spent the next four years proudly serving his country. Ray was honorably discharged and returned to Rochester where...
Marian Zander
Nov 25, 2025
Marian Helen Menzel Zander was born September 30th, 1933, in Deposit, NY, to parents Joseph Menzel and Helen Dibble Menzel. Marian passed away at Methodist Hospital, Rochester, MN, on November 25th, 2025. She was content in her last several weeks of life, conversing with her children, nieces, and nephews.
Marian grew up in Deposit, NY, and spent summers at the Atlantic...
Lance Chamberlain
Nov 24, 2025
Lance Harvey Chamberlain, 81, of Rochester, entered peacefully into eternal life on November 24th, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Methodist Campus. Lance was born February 16th, 1944, in Rockford, Illinois to Eugene and Clara “Merle” (Cantwell) Chamberlain. He graduated from Harlem High School (in Rockford) in 1962 and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University...
Nancy Cohen
Nov 12, 2025
Our beloved mother, Nancy Ellen Petrie Cohen, age 80, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away on November 12, 2025, at Mayo Clinic following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born on February 2, 1945, in Little Falls, New York, and raised in Dolgeville by her parents, Arnold and Mildred Petrie, Nancy grew up alongside her older sister, Jane. Summers at the family...
Delbert Van Grevenhof
Nov 9, 2025
Delbert (Del) Van Grevenhof, 87, of Rochester, MN, passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at his home.
Del was born September 20, 1938 in Austin, MN, to Clarence & Hazel (Martin) Van Grevenhof. He graduated from Austin High school in 1956 After graduation, he joined the Navy in 1957, where he trained to be an Xray Technician....
Francis Deutschle
Nov 9, 2025
Francis "Jim" Deutschle, 78, of Rochester, died Sunday afternoon, November 9, 2025 at Methodist Hospital.
Jim was born April 1, 1947 in Bellefonte, PA to Francis and Phoebe Ann Deutschle. He married his wife, Sharon Sirois, on October 3, 1970.
Jim graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. After graduation, he spent three years at...
Janice Erwin
Nov 9, 2025
Janice Ann Erwin, 92, Douglas Minnesota passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 9th in Douglas. Visitation will be held at the Douglas United Methodist Church on Thursday, November 13th at 10:00 AM with funeral service at 11:00 AM, Pastor Dave Neil officiating.
Janice was born on April 1, 1933, in rural Pine Island, Minnesota, the daughter of Anna...
David Hinze
Nov 7, 2025
David Henry Hinze, age 84, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Spring Valley Living Memory Care.
David was born on April 20, 1941, in Sumner Township, to Richard Franklin Hinze and Alice Mary (Jahns) Hinze. He graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1959. David then went on to serve in the US Navy from...
Robert Wood
Nov 5, 2025
Robert "Bob" was born and raised in Rochester, Minnesota. In 1967, he married the love of his life, Linda Kramer, and together they shared 58 wonderful years filled with love, laughter, and countless memories.
In 1968, Bob and Linda moved to Iowa, where he began what would become a lifelong journey of craftsmanship and creativity. A true master of many...
Joleen Hover
Oct 25, 2025
Joleen Marie Hover, of Shakopee, MN passed away on October 25, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital - St Mary's, Rochester, MN at the age of 54.
Joleen was a devoted wife, mother, and friend whose greatest joy came from spending time with those she loved. Her warmth and generosity touched everyone around her, as she consistently placed the needs of others...
Judith Prince
Oct 22, 2025
Our hearts are broken. Our beloved sister Judy passed away peacefully on Oct 22, 2025, at her group home in Rochester from aggressive breast cancer.
Judith Elaine Prince was born on December 15, 1961, in Hibbing, MN to Larry and Mickey Prince. After living in Red Wing for a few years, the family moved to Rochester when Judy was 7.
Judy benefitted...
Shelby Fanning
Oct 18, 2025
Shelby J Fanning, age 69, a resident of West Salem, Wisconsin, passed away on October 18th, 2025.
Born on December 28th, 1955, Shelby lived a life marked by quiet strength and deep compassion. She was known for her loving nature, her understanding heart, and unwavering independence that inspired those around her. Shelby left a lasting impression on all who had the...
William Corbett
Oct 10, 2025
William Joseph Corbett 1949-2025
William (Bill) Corbett, 76, of Rochester, Minnesota died in Rochester, Minnesota on October 10, 2025. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on January 17, 1949 to Ray and Laverne Corbett. He graduated from Richfield High School in 1967. Bill served in the United States Navy from 1968-1972 before going on to complete a Bachelor of Science in...
Scot Johnson
Oct 9, 2025
Scot Wade Johnson, 49, of Rochester, passed away on October 9, 2025.
He was born on July 20, 1976, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Ervin and Beverly (Paine) Johnson.
Scot graduated from John Marshall High School in 1994. He began his career at ShopKo, where he worked for 19 years until 2013. He later joined the Hampton Inn, contributing to maintenance...
David C. Alexander
Oct 6, 2025
David C. Alexander, 89, of Rochester, MN passed away on October 6, 2025.
David was born on September 2nd 1936 in Peoria, IL to Carroll and Martha "Eleanor" (Helmick) Alexander. David grew up in Rockford, IL and graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Electrical Engineering.
After graduation, David moved to New York to join IBM.
David...
Alfred Mannino
Oct 4, 2025
Alfred Thomas Mannino (Al) departed this world October 4, 2025. Al was born on April 29, 1949, as the eldest child of Alfred A. and Dorothy Cavanagh Mannino.
Raised in New Jersey and Connecticut, Al was a lifeguard as well as an avid athlete, playing football both at Stamford Catholic HS and for Villanova University. He was an accomplished ballroom...
Sonja Swenson
Sep 24, 2025
Sonja Swenson left this earth on her 57th birthday, the same day she entered it - 09/24/68-09/24/25.
She will be remembered for her lasting legacy of warmth, kindness, humility, creativity, faith, and deep care for people -along with her ability to truly see people for who they were. She loved to travel and experience this world with those that she loved.
She...
