James Kent Johnson III
Aug 18, 2026
James Kent Johnson III, “aka Yamni or Boogie” 21 of Rochester, MN passed away on August 18th, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply and a future that held so much promise.
James was born on July 5th, 2005, in Rochester, MN to Ragan Pudwill Johnson and James Johnson Jr. James graduated during a Native American ceremony at John...
Mary Jane Clarin
Jul 13, 2026
Mary Jane "MJ" Clarin
June 15, 1956 – July 13, 2026
Mary Jane "MJ" Clarin, beloved mother, grandmother, partner, artist, and friend, passed away on July 13, 2026, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 70 years old.
Born on June 15, 1956, in San Francisco, California, MJ spent her early years in Huntington Beach, where she developed the vibrant spirit...
Marta Beth Milliken
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...
Theron "Ron" Ronald Burrington
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...
Samantha Marie Clemens
Sep 6, 2026
Samantha Marie Clemens of Rochester, MN, passed away at her home on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
Samantha was born on September 19, 1992, in Rochester, MN, to Bradley Clemens and Laurie (Clemens) Kehret, and she lived there throughout her 33 years. She lovingly raised her daughter, Makenzie, there until her passing.
Samantha was loved by all who knew her and will be...
Sharon Lea Sturgill
Sep 4, 2026
Sharon Lea (Lagervall) Sturgill, 84, of Yates Center, Kansas, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026.
Sharon was born May 8, 1942, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Ross Lagervall and Violet (Herrick) Lagervall. As a teenager and into her twenties she worked at China Hall in Rochester, where she sold and advised on fine china, glassware, crockery, and flatware for some of...
Kathleen Ann Johnson
Sep 7, 2026
Kathleen Ann Johnson, 87, of Rochester, MN, passed away September 7, 2026 at Mayo Clinic St. Mary's Hospital St. Mary's Campus.
Kathleen was born October 15, 1938 in Rochester, MN, to John and Margaret (Nellie) Brogan.
Kathleen graduated from Lourdes Catholic High School in 1956. She was united in marriage to Wesley (Ole) Johnson at St. Pius Catholic Church in 1958. Kathleen...
Joseph Anthony Marchesani
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...
Marlene Rae Wondrow
Jun 8, 2026
Marlene Rae "Book" Wondrow, 78, passed on Monday, June 8, 2026, at the Atrium Hospital Pineville in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was with her loving and caring family and in the thoughts and prayers of friends.
Born September 13, 1947, in Rochester, Minnesota, she was the daughter of George and Linne Book. Following graduation from John Marshall High School in 1965,...
David I-Wei Jiang
Aug 30, 2026
Rev. David I-Wei Jiang of Circle Pines, Minnesota, passed away on August 30, 2026.
Dave was born on May 29, 1963, in Atlanta, Georgia to Helen Jiang (nee Chen) and Nai-Siang Jiang. He grew up in Rochester, Minnesota and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1982. Dave was a gentle, kind soul with a playful dry wit, who was curious...
Arthur Zelig Handelman
Sep 3, 2026
Arthur Handelman, a devoted husband, father, brother, friend, attorney, and community member, passed away on September 3, 2026.
Arthur grew up in the Chicago area and was a proud alumnus of North Shore Country Day School. He graduated from Connecticut College before earning his law degree from Emory University School of Law. After starting his law career in California, he returned...
Emmric Alexis Kehoe
Sep 3, 2026
Emmric Kehoe, a beautiful and deeply loved 5-year-old girl, passed away, leaving behind a family forever changed by the joy of knowing and loving her.
In five years, Emmric filled more hearts and created more memories than words can capture. She brought with her the wonderful things that belong especially to childhood: laughter and silliness, imagination and curiosity, big feelings, little...
Ardella Cecelia Geyer
Aug 26, 2026
Ardella Cecelia Marie ( Chevalier ) Geyer died August 26, 2026 at Cottagewood Senior Living Center in Rochester MN at the age of 95. She was born at home on the family farm October 6th, 1930 in Clontarf, MN.
A funny story: when she went to get a Passport in 1995, it didn’t arrive when the other family members did. Her...
Darlene Martha Poch
Sep 4, 2026
Darlene Martha (Koger) Poch, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 4, 2026, at the Stewartville Care Center.
Darlene was born on February 13, 1935, to Leo and Eva (Thielbar) Koger in Dundas, Minnesota. She enjoyed growing up in the small town of Dundas with a huge woods to the east of their home and the Cannon River to the...
Mary Louise Chappuis
Sep 2, 2026
Mary Louise Chappuis
Mary Louise Walker was born May 10, 1936 to Wesley and Marie Walker.
She graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School in Faribault in 1954. She attended St, Mary’s School of Nursing earning a Registered Nursing Degree.
She married Robert Chappuis in Kingston, NY on December 27, 1958. They were married 56 years until his death in 2014.
Mary is survived by...
Steven Kenneth Danielson
Aug 30, 2026
Steven Kenneth Danielson, 62, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Steven was born on August 13, 1964, to Arland and LaDonna (Lynch) Danielson.
Family was incredibly important to Steven, and he shared an especially close and loving bond with his mother, LaDonna, whom he truly adored.
Steven served at Mayo Clinic in various roles for...
Debra "Debi" Ann Lake
Aug 26, 2026
Debra Ann Lake, age 54, of Rochester, Minnesota, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on August 26, 2026.
Born on November 15, 1971 in Cebu City, Philippines to missionaries Richard and Elenor Varberg, Debi lived a life marked by deep-rooted Christian faith and boundless love for her family and friends. She graduated from high school at Faith Academy...
Sr. Audrey Goldschmidt
Aug 24, 2026
Sister Audrey Goldschmidt, OSF
Sister Audrey Goldschmidt, 89, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi Heights on Monday, August 24, 2026.
Audrey Helen Goldschmidt was born on July 22, 1937, in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, to Leo and Elizabeth (Wildschutz) Goldschmidt. She entered the Sisters of St. Francis in 1955, received the name of...
Arlene Shirley Krebsbach
Aug 23, 2026
Dear Family and Friends,
Arlene Krebsbach, of Rochester, MN, passed away on August 23, 2026 at Benedictine Living Community in Byron, MN. Arlene was born on July 23, 1940, in Northwood, ND, to Alvin and Stella Olson.
Arlene spent much of her working life as a physical therapy aide in Fargo, ND. She retired at the age of 70 and moved to...
