Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, MN
Michael John Smith
May 27, 2026
Michael "Mike" Smith of St. James, Minnesota, passed away on May 27, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. He was 82 years old.
Born November 20, 1943, in St. Paul, he graduated from Cretin High School before attending the University of Minnesota, eventually earning his bachelor's degree in management accounting. Before achieving this milestone, he married Janet "Jan" Zbytovsky...
Sharon Lenore Stetzler
May 26, 2026
Sharon Stetzler, 85, of Rochester passed away on May 26, 2026, at Cottagewood Senior Living Community.
Sharon Lenore Swenson was born February 3, 1941, in Litchfield, MN to Waldemar and Valborg (Fosso) Swenson.
The memorial service will be 2:00 pm on Saturday July 11 at Calvary Episcopal Church in Rochester. (111 3rd Ave SW)
Jeffrey Edward Notarangelo
May 24, 2026
Mr. Jeffrey Notarangelo, known to family and friends as Jeff, passed away in Rochester, Minnesota, on May 24, 2026 after complications from leukemia. Leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and laughter that will be cherished always.
Jeff was born on January 5, 1964, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Joseph and Joan U. Notarangelo. He lived a life marked by steady...
Daniel Nicholls
May 23, 2026
Daniel John Nicholls, 78 of Rochester, Minnesota passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026 at Samaritan Bethany Home on 8th.
Dan was born June 29, 1947 in Bay City, Michigan to Joyce & William Nicholls. He grew up in Engadine, Michigan.
After High School Dan became a Registered Nurse. He furthered his nursing career by receiving a Doctorate in Education from Montana...
Catherine Ann Adamski
May 18, 2026
Catherine Ann Adamski, age 70, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away on May 18, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
Catherine, who went by “Cat,” was born on March 3, 1956, in Edgar, Wisconsin, the proud daughter of Felix and Agnes (Schueller) Adamski. She grew up completing early morning chores around her parents’...
Judy Lynn Moyer
May 16, 2026
Judy Lynn Hudson Moyer passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Whitewater Nursing Home in St. Charles, MN. Judy was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend.
Judy was born to Charles "Bill" and Eleanor Beth (Stowe) Hudson in Kansas City, MO on September 13, 1949. At a young age, the family moved to Rochester, MN...
Brian John Stockland
May 15, 2026
Brian John Stockland, 65, of Mankato, Minnesota, died unexpectedly at Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester,Saint Marys Campus following open heart surgery on Friday, May 15th.
Son of Sigvald and Vivian Stockland, he was born in Litchfield on February 16th, 1961. He was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Lake Lillian, MN. Brian graduated in 1979 from Cosmos High School and received...
Steven Lyn Rogers
May 7, 2026
Steven Lyn Rogers, 64, passed away peacefully at his home on May 7, 2026, surrounded by his family. Steve was born in Charles City, Iowa and raised on a farm in Greene, Iowa.Steve graduated at the top of his class at Clarksville High School in 1980 and attended the University of Iowa where he continued his academic success receiving the...
Hugo Fernando Lopez Pallares
May 5, 2026
Hugo Fernando Lopez Pallares.
Funeral service will be held at 11am on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, with visitation one hour prior to service. at Maxon Family Cremation & Life Celebrations.
Karen Diane Dahl
May 4, 2026
"I thank you, Lord, for giving me so many people and the opportunities to love. Grant that I do not fail them." Karen Dahl passed away Monday May 4, 2026 at Saints Mary's Hospital emergency room surrounded by her loving family from complications of pancreatic cancer. She had been ill since July 3, 2024. Karen Diane Dahl was born to...
Naomi Ruth Stanek
May 4, 2026
Naomi Ruth Stanek (nee Hinz) was born to Gustav and Eunice (Wohlfiel) Hinz on May 3, 1941 in Rolla, ND. She spent her early years in Flaxton, ND and later Beach, ND. As the daughter of a Lutheran Missouri Synod pastor, Naomi moved frequently during her childhood, shaping her adaptability and strong sense of faith.
A gifted student, Naomi earned a...
Walter George Berglund
May 3, 2026
Walter G. Berglund ("Wally"), age 79, of Corcoran, MN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary's Campus, after bravely facing challenges as a 15 year stroke survivor, and fighting a rare cancer, with strength and determination.
Wally was born on November 24, 1946, in Minneapolis, MN, to Walter F. Berglund...
Kathryn Marie Ross
Apr 26, 2026
Kathryn Marie Ross, 72, of Rochester, MN, died on April 26, 2026 at her home in Rochester.
Kay was born October 26, 1953, in Belmond, lowa to Mr. Raymond and Ethel (Jenkins) Ross. She graduated from Byron High School in 1971. She achieved her B.A. in Marketing from Winona State University in 1978. During her career she achieved many sales...
Tuyet Thi Tran
Apr 23, 2026
Trần Thị TuyếtTuyet Thi Tran, age 85, passed away peacefully midday on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Cottagewood Senior Communities. Tuyet, meaning "Snow", was born in Nam Dinh, Vietnam to proud father Loc & mother Tho on November 10, 1940. Tuyet was always a very hard worker, showing assiduous effort in all pursuits as a default, even when facing adversity and...
Avis Ione Blake
Apr 14, 2026
Avis Ione Blake died peacefully in her sleep on April 14, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on November 5, 1933, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, she was the cherished daughter of Selmer and Agnes Flaksrud. Mom's life was a testament to kindness and selflessness, values she imparted to everyone fortunate enough to know her. Mom was a devoted wife,...
Stephan Cary Himle
Apr 12, 2026
Stephan "Steve" Himle, age 58, of Rochester, Minnesota lost his life in the early morning of April 12th, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on Friday, June 23rd, 1967, at Rochester Methodist Hospital. He spent his years growing up in Owatonna and Blooming Prairie and graduated from Owatonna High School in 1985.If you were ever lucky...
Barbara Anne Heins
Apr 3, 2026
Barbara "Barb" Anne Heins, 92, of Rochester, passed away in the comfort of family in the early hours of Good Friday (April 3rd) 2026, at River Bend Memory Care Community in Rochester, MN.
Barbara Anne Heins, nee Phillips, was born in Cadillac, Michigan on December 10th, 1933 to Mary Louise Phillips, nee Inden, and Carl Haralson Phillips. Barbara and her family...
Russell David Schnell
Mar 31, 2026
Russell David Schnell, 66, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Mary's Campus in Rochester, Minnesota after a battle with pneumonia and complications from a spinal cord injury in 2021.
Russ was born on August 29, 1959, in Rochester, Minnesota to Robert and Doris Schnell. Russ graduated from Elgin Millville High School in 1977. After...
Ione Mae Jensen
Mar 31, 2026
Ione Jensen, 86, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Methodist Campus.
Ione Mae Jacobson was born on August 7, 1939, in Rochester, MN to Albin and Dora (Peterson) Jacobson. She was united in marriage to Jerry Jensen on May 17, 1958, and they had been married for 67 years. Ione spent her early years of...
Cheryl Ann Lokken
Mar 25, 2026
Cheryl Ann (Rein) Lokken, 80, of Outing died peacefully after a long Minnesota goodbye with family on a warm spring day in Oronoco. Born June 30, 1945 in Oak Park Hospital near Chicago, Illinois. Completed her education in 1963 among the last graduating class at Alango School near her childhood home in Bear River, Minnesota.
Preceded in death by her husband Leonard;...
