Obituaries

Oct 24, 2026

Allan C. Sackett- Rochester, MN

Allan Cohan Sackett, 79, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at St. Marys Hospital after a brief struggle with cancer surrounded by family.

Allan was born May 25, 1947, to Leonard and Ethel (Mitchell) Sackett in Preston, MN. He graduated from Chatfield High School in 1965. He served in the US Navy...

Oct 8, 2026

Lenora Moorhead (Kettwick)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lenora Moorhead on October 8 at her home outside of Rochester. Lenora was born in Buffalo Center, IA in 1935 to Harry and Hannah Kettwick. In 1962 Lenora married her beloved husband Kenneth, together they were the loving parents of; Kirk, Laurie (Terry Jacobson), Kristin (Raghav Singh),...

Oct 19, 2026

Mary Magdalene Hanson, 60, of Rochester, MN passed away on October 19, 2026, at her home.

Born Mary Magdalene Hockert on February 4, 1966, in Rochester MN, Mary spent most of her life in Rochester. Mary attended grade school and Jr. High at St. Pius X and attended Lourdes Highschool, later graduating from Rochester John Marshall Highschool in 1985. Mary married...

Oct 23, 2026

Marguerite Ann (Yunker) Mangen (Marge Ann to her family and Margie to most) 91, entered the world with a strong will and a giving heart on September 9, 1935, in Enid, Oklahoma to Martha (Craig) Yunker and Robert Yunker. For the first years of her life she lived in Wakita and Blackwell Oklahoma and their family eventually settled on a...

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...

Oct 24, 2026

Charles John "Chuck" Melby, died on October 24, 2026 at Rochester Methodist Hospital following a courageous, five-year battle with cancer.

Chuck was born on November 8, 1952 in Owatonna, MN to Nordean and Joyce (Blouin) Melby. He grew up on a farm in Pratt, MN and graduated from Owatonna High School in 1970. He then went to the University of Minnesota...

Oct 12, 2026

In Loving Memory of Fredy Leoncio Orlando Leng Yong

November 12, 1952 – October 12, 2026

Our beloved Fredy Leoncio Orlando Leng Yong, 73, of Ica, Peru, died on Monday October 12, 2026, at Mayo Clinic St. Marys Campus.

He was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather “Akun”, brother, and friend. Though his time with us has come to an end, the...

Oct 23, 2026

Florence Laura (Vaske) Probst, 90, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 23, 2026.

We lost our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She was a true matriarch, and along with our father, raised three generations of our family with faith, hospitality, and fun. She will be sorely missed, but following her example and the...

Oct 22, 2026

Laurel Kay Budd, 73 of Stewartville, passed away unexpectedly shortly before her 74th birthday on October 22, 2026 at her residence.

Laurel Kay Oredson was born on October 24, 1952, to Dennis and Eleanor (Smith) Oredson, the youngest of their family of five children. She grew up on the family farm near Dover, MN where her lifelong love of horses began....

Jan 25, 2026

Patrick Jay "Pat" Ryan, 72 of Rochester, passed away on January 25, 2026 at his home.

Pat was born on May 24, 1953 in Rochester to Jaque and Jeanine (Schad) Ryan. He graduated from Lourdes High School in 1972. On July 25, 1981 he marred Joanne DeFosse at the Historic Plummer House. Pat went on to successfully own and operate Rochester...

Oct 12, 2026

Victoria M. “Vicky” Humble - Rochester

Victoria Marie Humble, 55, of Rochester, MN, died peacefully at home on the morning of October 12, 2026, after a nine-year battle with cancer.

Vicky was born on August 25, 1971, in Winona, MN, to parents Paul and Velda Woyczik. She graduated from Mayo High School in 1989 and went on to earn her Master’s degree...

Oct 13, 2026

Herbert M Erickson III of Rochester passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026, with his family by his side.

Herbert was born on August 7, 1946, to Herbert M Erickson, Jr and Joan Erickson, in Brainerd, MN. In 1963 Herb and his family moved to Yorktown Heights, NY where he attended Lakeland High School until graduating in 1964. That same year...

Sep 21, 2026

Joe L. Levy, 101, of Rochester, MN died Monday, September 21, 2026, at Madonna Towers surrounded by his family.

Joe was born February 3, 1925, in Monroe, LA to Dewey and Peggy (Ruff) Levy. His family moved to Coffeyville, KS when he was 9 months old. He graduated from Field Kindley High School in 1942.

He attended Coffeyville Junior College for one...

Oct 20, 2026

Allen Albert Wieseler 1966 to October 20,2026

Allen Albert Wieseler was born to Gerald and Luverne Wieseler in 1966. Second of four busy boys, his work ethic evolved early. Winning Rochester Post-Bulletin carrier of the year in 1981 earned him a trip to Walt Disney World in Florida. Allen graduated from Mayo High School in 1984 and Mount Marty College in...

Oct 16, 2026

Johnathan (John) Floyd Rath

Johnathan “John” Rath, 66, of Eyota, passed away October 16, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones.

John was born April 26, 1960, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Charles Francis Rath Sr. and Barbara Margaret (Kroneberger) Rath. He grew up in the rural Byron area before moving to Eyota in 1992.

Being the firstborn of nine children,...

Oct 14, 2026

George Fredrick Colbenson took his final bow on October 14, 2026 with his wife Katy and daughter Kim by his side.

George (Bud to family, Freddy to classmates) made his entrance in Rushford, MN on February 23, 1942 to George and Helen Colbenson. He graduated from Rushford schools in 1960 and went on to Winona State University. He graduated with...

Oct 19, 2026

Gerald D. Miller (Gerry), age 82, passed peacefully on October 19, 2026 at his home in Rochester, MN. He was born November 24, 1943 in Montevideo, MN.Gerry is a 1961 graduate of Clara City High School and a 1964 graduate of Brown Technical Institute in Minneapolis. He married Nancy Hughes in November 1964. He served seven years in the U.S....

Oct 19, 2026

Oct 15, 2026

Carol Thimm Bressel, age 73, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully at home on October 15, 2026. All of her siblings were able to visit with her in the final days of her cancer journey.

Carol was born in Hartford, Wisconsin, to Walter and Helen (Wondra) Thimm. She is survived by her lucky husband of 43 years, Ray Bressel, and their...

Oct 15, 2026

Carol Ann Clough left us on October 15, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on February 11, 1939, in West Concord, Minnesota, Carol was the seventh child of Bernard Matthias Meyer and Irene Emma Van Den Hemel Meyer. Her life was a testament to resilience, strength, and unwavering love for her family and friends.

Growing up in West Concord, Carol...