Obituaries

Jul 30, 2026

James Homer Bishop

March 5, 1949 – July 30, 2026

James "Jim, Jimbo, JimBob, Air Guitar Master" Bishop, 77, of Rochester, Minnesota, died on July 30, 2026.

Jim was born March 5, 1949, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Homer and Beatrice (Welshans) Bishop. He grew up in Ohio, moving with his family to a farm as a teenager, and later to Georgia, where he...

Aug 15, 2026

Helen Mae Staley, 91, of Rochester, Minnesota, died August 15, 2026, following a brief illness.

Helen was born May 3, 1935, in Madison, Wisconsin, to John and Helen Dvorak. She spent her early childhood on Madison's east side before her family moved to McFarland, Wisconsin, when she was 12. She earned a teaching certificate from Wisconsin State College, Oshkosh, and later...

Aug 18, 2026

Donald Zay Pierce, 93, of Rochester, MN, died on August 18, 2026, at Meadow Lakes Senior Living Facility.

Don was born February 22, 1933, in Vanzant, MO, to Thomas Zay Pierce and Mable Mary (Osborn) Pierce.

Don set out on his own at the age of 14 to work on his uncle's farm in Kansas. From there, he followed the wheat field...

Aug 22, 2026

David Arne Arneson, age 83, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026.

Dave was born on January 5, 1943, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Arne and Verna (Engelhart) Arneson. Dave enjoyed his childhood years growing up in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He was drafted into the United States Army where he served for two years. He then attended the University...

Aug 20, 2026

Richard J. Battey, 89, of Silver Bay, MN passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Richard was born June 7, 1937, in Lanesboro, MN to Richard and Nora (Jacobson) Battey. He graduated from Adams High School. Richard joined the United States Airforce where he served in the Vietnam War and was an aircraft mechanic for 20 years. He was united in marriage...

Aug 21, 2026

Aug 6, 2026

Alan Jerome Werle – Rochester

Al Werle, 96 of Rochester, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 6th, 2026.

Al was born January 11th, 1930 in Mason City, IA to Rollin and Elizabeth (Wilde) Werle. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1947 and then attended the University of Iowa where he earned a Mechanical Engineering degree....

Jul 6, 2026

Richard L. Christiana, MD - Rochester, MN

Richard L. Christiana, MD, 87, of Rochester, MN, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Cottagewood Senior Living, where he received care by Seasons Hospice for advanced Parkinson’s Disease.

Richard (Dick) was born in Johnson City, NY, to Harmon T. and Gertrude E. Christiana. He graduated from high school in Johnson City and began...

Jul 28, 2026

Mary Genevieve (Moquin) Pesch, 95, of Rochester, Minn., passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, at Charter House in Rochester. Mary was born on January 6, 1931, in Fond du Lac, Wis., to Walter Ezra and Nora Margaret (Haensgen) Moquin. Mary graduated fourth in her high school class of 100 at St. Mary Springs Academy in Fond du Lac in...

Jul 27, 2026

Some people move quietly through life – our Marta never did. She embraced every day with an open heart, an adventurous spirit, and a determination to make the most out of what life placed before her. Whether she was surrounded by family and friends, tending to flowers, watching the moon glow, taking pictures of birds or simply sharing a laugh...

Aug 13, 2026

Theron Ronald “Ron” Burrington

August 13, 2026

Ron was peacefully welcomed into God’s arms on August 13 while surrounded by family members.

Ron was born on September 11, 1940, in Richland Center, Wisconsin to Theron Romaine “Bud” and Veda Grace (Tiser) Burrington. He attended Richland Center High School where he met the love of his life, Barbara Joan Sherman. They were married on...

Jul 5, 2026

Joseph A. Marchesani passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family, on Sunday, July 5th, 2026. 

Joseph was born on July 11, 1947 in Newark, New Jersey to Patrick M. and Katherine Guarino Marchesani.

After attending the public and parochial schools of Newark, he went to Georgetown University as a National Merit Finalist, majoring in economics and government. He then...

Aug 10, 2026

Gordon “Jim” Read, 86, of Rochester, MN passed away Monday, August 10, 2026, in his home with his wife Dorothy by his side.

Jim was born on October 18, 1939, in Iowa City, Iowa. He graduated from Austin High. Following high school, Jim served in the Navy for 3 years. After he was honorably discharged, Jim worked for IBM for over...

Aug 10, 2026

Daniel Adrien Morel, 86, of Fountain, MN, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026 at his home with his loving wife, Linda Hazel, by his side.

Daniel was born November 11, 1939 in Bar-le-Duc, France to Jules and Marthe Morel.

Dany is survived by two daughters, Laurence Morel (Fred Mboma), Montreal, Canada and Veronique Morel, Roanne, France, four grandchildren, David, Florian, Olivier, and...

Aug 9, 2026

Gloria Bon Etta Canfield, 87, of Rochester, MN, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Gloria was born near Whalan, MN, to Harley and Milda Olson. She moved to Rochester and started working as a secretary for The Mayo Clinic. On December 16, 1960, she married the love...

Aug 7, 2026

Thomas James (TJ) Brogan, age 94, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday August 7, 2026 at The Water’s on Mayowood in Rochester, MN.

He was born August 15, 1931 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN to Boyd James Brogan and Magdalen Mary “Lena” (Hegel) Brogan. Tom was one of four children. The family lived in Rochester, MN and...

Aug 4, 2026

Diane Kay Eaton Miller, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on August 4, 2026, with her loving husband of 52 years, Irving Miller, by her side.

Diane was born on October 18, 1937, to Evelyn (Donovan) Eaton and Frank Douglas Eaton at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. She graduated from Lourdes High School in 1955 and later earned a...

Aug 3, 2026

Dennis Martin Greising

December 26, 1949 – August 3, 2026

Surrounded by family at his home, Denny journeyed to rest in the Lord Jesus on August 3, 2026. Born on December 26, 1949 in St. Paul, he was the third child of seven to Robert “Bob” and Mary Jane (Moeller) Greising.Dennis attended Hill Catholic High School for boys in St. Paul and...

Aug 1, 2026

Maurine Johnson, 95, of Rochester, MN, passed away Saturday, August 1st.

Maurine was born on March 1931 in Eyota, MN to Ruth and John Schweitzer. Later, they moved to St. Charles, where she went to High School. She and her husband, Glenn, lived in Rochester and were married for nearly 40 years.

As a bright, hard-working and successful woman Maurine, was co-owner...

Aug 1, 2026

Matthew Paul Phouc Hung Vo - Rochester

Matthew Paul Phuoc Hung Vo, 69, of Rochester, MN, died 6:40 a.m. Saturday, August 1st, 2026, at Edenbrook Rochester.

Matthew was born March 28th, 1957, in Vinh Long, Vietnam to Phouc Van Vo and Yen Tran. In 1998, he married Lilian Vo in Saigon, Vietnam.

Matthew loved photography, fishing, cooking, painting, and spending time with his...