Margaret A Baker

Margaret Baker, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025. Born at home on a farm near Lourdes on January 23, 1936, she was delivered by a neighbor and, like many of her generation, began her life without an official birth certificate. As an infant,...

Arlene M. Krueger

Arlene Mabel Krueger Arlene Mabel Krueger, 94, of Rochester passed away on October 4, 2025. She was born on January 9, 1931, to John and Mabel (Wagner) Jans in Shell Rock, Iowa, at the family farm.  Arlene attended country schools in her early years. She attended high...

Edward I. Hoey, Jr

Edward “Ed” Ignatius Hoey, Jr. March 7, 1947 – October 3, 2025 Edward “Ed” Ignatius Hoey, Jr., 78, of Rochester, MN, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital. Ed was born on March 7, 1947, in Great Neck, NY, to Edward and Mary (Gustoski) Hoey....

Vernon P. Weber

Vernon Peter Weber, 80, passed away on October 6, 2025, following a brief illness at Rochester Methodist Hospital. Vernon was born on April 3, 1945, to Charles and Stella (Evenson) Weber. Vern was born and raised in Stewartville and attended Stewartville Schools. He...

David R. Zemke

David R. Zemke – Rochester David (Dave) Richard Zemke, 64, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Dave was born on April 6, 1961, in Red Wing, MN, to Arleigh A. and Lois K. (Reese) Zemke. He was...