Obituaries

Jun 24, 2026

Melissa Jane Engelken, 52, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Melissa was born on July 24, 1973, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Merlin and Gloria (Carroll) Paulson. She grew up in Rochester and graduated from Mayo High School in 1991. Following high school, Melissa attended Winona State University, where she earned...

Jun 27, 2026

Patrick “Pat” Hrabe – Rochester

Patrick “Pat” Francis Hrabe, 56 of Rochester, passed away peacefully at home, on June 27, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Patrick was born on October 14, 1969, in Rochester to Jerry and Patricia (Belsher) Hrabe. He graduated from Lourdes High School in 1988, where he played football and was involved in other sports activities. He married Tami...

Jul 3, 2026

Todd H. Unger - Rochester

Todd Howard Unger, 53, of Rochester, MN, died suddenly of natural causes on Friday, July 3, 2026.

Todd was born on July 30, 1972, in Rochester, MN to Howard and Darlene (Kinyon) Unger. He graduated from Dodge Center High School in 1990. He spent much of his career in the local food service industry, most notably serving...

Jun 26, 2026

Donald Stanley Egge, a man who truly loved the simple pleasures of life, passed away on June 26, 2026 surrounded by his wife and daughters.

Don was born on November 16, 1942, in Chatfield, MN. Don spent his life appreciating the beauty of country living and the love of family.He worked side-by-side with his father, Stan, on the Egge farm in...

Jul 2, 2026

Jun 11, 2026

Robert “Bob” John Johnson, 92, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026.

Bob was born on February 22, 1934, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester under remarkable circumstances. A premature twin weighing just 2 pounds 10 ounces at birth, he spent his first 30 days in an incubator. His twin brother, Richard, passed away shortly after birth.

Bob grew...

May 19, 2026

I was born to Ralph and Anita (Matter) Senjem on August 9, 1947, in Rochester, MN. I grew up on a farm with a lot of love and family around me and I learned values that I embraced as an adult. I graduated from Hayfield High School in 1965 and attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa (loved Luther but could...

Jul 3, 2026

Surrounded by family at home, Loren passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026.

Devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and trusted accountant Loren H. Deling

lived a life defined by service and devotion to the people he loved.

Born on September 8, 1950, in Fairmont, Minnesota, to Herman and Irleen (Palmer)

Deling, Loren graduated from Ceylon High School in 1968...

Jun 5, 2026

Ruth U'Delle Woxland (Brigham) passed away recently following a period of significant health challenges.Born in 1931, Ruth was defined by her resilience and dedication to her family. Raised in rural Minnesota during the Great Depression, she graduated from Houston High School in 1948. Ruth married Elmer Woxland in 1950. Together, they raised eight children while successfully managing a well repair...

Jul 3, 2026

Keith B. Indykiewicz, age 89, passed away peacefully, at his home on Friday, July 3, 2026.

Keith was born on November 25, 1936, in Waseca, Minnesota, to Benedict Joseph and Caliste Mary (Abbe) Indykiewicz. He grew up on the family farm, where he learned the values of hard work, and dedication, that remained with him throughout his life.

On September 1, 1959,...

Jun 30, 2026

A Life Remembered: Phat So

Phat So, age 84, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026, at 9:10 PM at St. Mary Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Takeo Province, Cambodia, Dad lived a life of strength, service, faith, and devotion to family. He studied in Takeo and later passed the entrance exam for nursing school in...

Jun 27, 2026

Susan Marie Schilling was born January 16, 1958, to Wallace and Vivian Hood.

She passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026. Susan was united in marriage to Thomas J. Schilling on May 16, 1981, in Wanda, Minnesota. Together they raised four children on their family farm two miles south of Wanda. Susan will be remembered as a generous soul who always...

Jun 22, 2026

Debra Kay Jensen

Debra Kay Jensen, age 70, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026. She was born on October 8, 1955.

Debra was united in marriage to Michael Eugene Jensen on August 27, 1977. Together they built a loving family and shared many cherished memories until Michael's passing in 1991.

Debra was a proud and devoted mother to Christopher (Jackie) Jensen, Stacy...

Jun 21, 2026

James "Jim" Duane Heydon, 69, of Rochester, MN died Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Mary's Campus.

Jim was born June 14, 1957, in Rochester, MN to Morris and Louise (Duane) Heydon. He attended St. Francis of Assisi Catholic grade school, graduated from Lourdes High School in 1975, and received his bachelor's degree from Winona State University....

Jun 20, 2026

Samuel "Sam" James King, 23, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly while serving his country during military training. Sam was born on March 4, 2003, in Rochester, Minnesota, to James "Jay" King Jr. and Vanessa (Attleson) King.

Sam was a 2021 graduate of John Marshall High School in Rochester. Following high school, he attended Rochester Community and Technical College, where he...

Jun 19, 2026

Sharon Kay Brinkman, 70, of Rochester, Minnesota, peacefully passed away on June 19th, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Sharon was born on June 4, 1956, in Austin, Minnesota, to Orville and Donna (DeVriendt) Stoelk. She grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School in 1974. After high school, Sharon earned her secretarial certificate...

Jun 16, 2026

Richard Clarence Doty, age 92, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home of 63 years on June 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Richard was born on April 12, 1934, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Clarence Edwin Doty and Dorothy Alice (Peake) Doty. He graduated from Stewartville High School in 1952 and earned an academic scholarship to attend...

Jun 10, 2026

Christine Marie McAlister 68, passed away at home in Rochester, MN, June 10, 2026, after courageously battling cancer for a year and a half.

Christine was born October 19, 1957 in Rochester, MN to Lester and Doris McAlister. She graduated from Pine Island High School in 1976. On September 1, 1978 she married Alan Kingsbury. They welcomed their only daughter...

Jun 6, 2026

Gloria Joyce Hesly, 93 of Rochester, MN, died Saturday June 6th, 2026, at Cottagewood Senior Communities.

Gloria was born on July 12, 1932, in Chicago, IL to Cass and Florence Snow. She graduated from Alvernia High school in 1950. On June 23, 1956, she married Leslie F. Hesly in Chicago, IL. The couple lived in Chicago until 1965 when they...

Jun 4, 2026

Rocky was born September 28, 1954, in Rochester, MN to Brink and Marion Sheldon. He graduated from Mayo High School in 1973. On August 3, 1974, he married Julie Benson in Stewartville, MN. The couple lived in Rochester. Rocky worked for Olmsted County as heavy equipment operator for 45 years.

Rocky loved working on his family's cars and taking care...