Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, MN
Dorothy Elaine Hecht
Feb 9, 2025
Dorothy “Dottie” Hecht passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, in Rochester, MN.
Dottie was born April 25, 1947, in Storm Lake, Iowa to Ralph and Dorothy (Nagel) Neville. She graduated from Spencer High School in 1965. She attended UNI in Cedar Falls, IA where she met her husband, Lee, and married in 1967.
Dottie will be remembered for her passion for children...
Melissa Jirik
Feb 6, 2025
Melissa June Jirik, 88, of Addison, IL passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at her daughter's home in Minnesota. Melissa was born on June 9, 1936 in Berwyn, IL to George Exdell of Kapi, Greece and Ettie (Skopp) Exdell of Chicago, IL. Melissa grew up in Brookfield, IL with her parents, older sister Anthea and younger brother John, cherishing...
Marcia Rucker-Celius
Jan 31, 2025
Marcia Rucker-Celius, age 79 passed away on January 31, 2025 at
St. Mary's Hospital.
Marcia was born on October 21, 1945 in Hayward, California to
Lyle Schwartz and Janet (Johnson) Schwartz.
Marcia was a waitress at the Bubbling Kettle in Daytons, Apache
Mall. She also worked at Hy-Vee.
Hobbies included gardening. She had an extensive collection of...
Mark Migawa
Jan 31, 2025
Mark Migawa 66, of Menomonie, WI passed away on January 31st, 2025.
Mark was born on June 22, 1958, to Thaddeus and Oreen (Wold) Migawa in Eau Claire, where he was raised. Mark enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping with his father which he passed down to his children. After graduating from Regis Catholic School Mark worked for the Eau Claire parks...
Phyllis Hammes
Jan 30, 2025
Phyllis "Phyl" Hammes, a long-time resident of Rochester, passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was a beloved figure, known for her motto in life: "Keep moving forward." Phyllis attended a one-room school through eighth grade and graduated from Houston High School. She completed her nurse's training at Swedish Hospital School of Nursing. After graduation, she married her love, Jerry...
Theresa Haddy
Jan 25, 2025
Theresa Brey Haddy, MD, of Rochester, MN, passed away at the age of 100 on January 25, 2025. She was a resident of Charter House since moving there with her husband Francis Haddy in 2001.
Dr. Haddy had a long and distinguished career as a pediatrician and professor of pediatrics. She received her MD degree in 1948 from the University of...
Betty Hermann
Jan 25, 2025
Betty Hermann peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at her home in Rochester, MN. Betty was born in Rolla, MO on August 31, 1935. She is the 2nd child of Harrison and Elizabeth. She graduated from high school and worked as a telephone operator in Rolla. (Back when wires were used to connect calls,)
Betty was convinced to go...
Peter Tuinstra
Jan 24, 2025
Peter Tuinstra, 82, of Byron, passed away January 24, 2025 at St. Mary's hospital surrounded by family. Peter was born May 30, 1942 in Illinois to Jacob and Susan (Regnerus) Tuinstra. He grew up in Lansing, IL with his siblings, Grace, Jim, Ray, Ron, Linda, Mary and Lisa. He was united in marriage to Nancy Lou Van Beek on June...
Mary Benike
Jan 17, 2025
Mary Agnes (Tlougan) Benike passed away January 17, 2025 at the age of 81. She was born October 1, 1943 in Red Wing, MN to Raymond Anthony and Marian Lucille (Huneke) Tlougan. She grew up in Lake City and Preston MN with her 3 older stepsisters - Rose, Eleanor & Leona, 2 sisters - Elizabeth (Betty) & Rae Ann and...
