Joyce Ellen Wear

Joyce Ellen Wear, 85, of Rochester, MN, died Friday, December 26th, 2025 in her home at Meadow Lakes Senior Living, surrounded by family. Joyce was born November 26th, 1940, in Northfield, MN to Harry and Viola (Stanforth) Henwood. She grew up with lots of family and...

Lucas William Hanson

Lucas William Hanson – Stewartville, MN Lucas, 4, of Stewartville, MN passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at his home. Lucas, or Luke, was born October 14, 2021, at 10:02am at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN.  He lived in...

Sister Joyce Stemper

Sister Joyce Stemper, OSF Sister Joyce Stemper, 86, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, a resident of Assisi Heights, died at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Joyce Elaine...

Jerry E. Ryks

Jerry Eugene Ryks, 86, passed away on December 19, 2025, following a fall and brain bleed. Jerry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He lived a full life, one marked by hard work, laughter, and a deep love for his family. Born...

Julie Ann McCoy

Julie Ann McCoy, 65, Rochester, MN, died Thursday, December 18th, 2025, peacefully at home. Julie was born on July 26th, 1960 in St.Paul, MN to Ronald and Violet (Quimby) Phelps. She graduated from Byron High school in 1978. She started working at the Mayo Clinic...