Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, MN
Jean Lee
Jan 4, 2026
Heaven is about to get whipped into shape.
Jean Anne Lee (nee Boyle) of Rochester, the matriarch of a large extended family with more than 75 loved ones, died on January 4, from heart disease. Jean didn't suffer, mostly because she didn't know how. Her motto: Make the best of the cards you've been dealt, and be thankful for what you...
Carol Clemens
Jan 3, 2026
Carol S. Clemens, 80, of Mazeppa died on January 3, 2026 at Lake City Care Center from declining memory issues. where she was a resident for 2 years.
Carol Susane (Laqua) Clemens was born on June 28, 1945 to Leo and Viola (Schultz) Laqua at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Wabasha, MN. She attended schools at Plainview, Millville and graduated from Wabasha...
Paul Maass
Dec 29, 2025
Paul E. Maass, 89, of Rochester, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2025. He was born on March 18, 1936 to Henry & Ester (Boie) Maass.Paul attended Rochester schools and graduated from high school in 1955. After graduating he joined the Air Force and was stationed in England and the United States for 5 years. After the...
Jean Bentson
Dec 23, 2025
Jean Rae Bentson, 80, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary's Campus, in Rochester.
Jean was born on January 2, 1945 to George and Phoebe (Welke) Fenske. She attended John Marshall High School, where she met Robert "Bob" Rhody Bentson. They were married on June 26, 1965, at Peace United Church of...
Marnie Wetzstein
Dec 22, 2025
Dr. Marnie Marie Wetzstein, age 52, passed away peacefully at her home in Rochester on Monday, December 22, 2025, following a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer.
Marnie was born on June 18, 1973, in Lancaster, Wisconsin, and was raised in Woodman by her loving parents, Charlene and Paul Hampton. From an early age, she showed compassion for others and a...
Darrell Grenz
Dec 20, 2025
Darrell "Wink" Alan Grenz, 69, passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 20, 2025.
Darrell was born in Mobridge, SD, and raised in Java, SD by his parents, Clifford and Bernice Grenz, along with his four siblings. The roots he planted there lasted a lifetime. He remained close with the friends he grew up alongside, gathering faithfully each year for...
Timothy Hoss
Dec 16, 2025
Timothy (Tim) Richard Hoss, born April 21st, 1966, passed away on December 16th, 2025, after a long battle with heart and lung disease. He was surrounded by family and friends.
Tim was, in many ways, a miracle. As a two-time childhood survivor of Hodgkins Lymphoma, he was told he could never have children. Not always one to abide by the rules,...
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...
