Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Plainview and Eyota, MN
Randy Michael Sexton
Jun 10, 2026
Randy Michael Sexton, 41, of Eyota died unexpectedly at his home on June 10th, 2026. He was born on November 8, 1984 in Wabasha to Mike and Debbie (Schmit) Sexton.
He was a 2003 graduate of Elgin-Millville School and a 2004 of Rasmussen Business College in Mankato. Randy and Bonnie Morgan met when Bonnie was in college at Winona State University....
Avalon Welch
Jun 4, 2026
Avalon Ione Gilbertsen Welch, age 89, passed away June 4th, 2026. Avalon was born January 23, 1937, in Minneapolis Minnesota to Norman and Helen (Kallstrom) Gilbertsen. She graduated from Minneapolis North High School in 1954. Graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science in Education, 1958. Avalon taught Elementary Special Education during her many years of teaching...
Richard Michael Zickrick
Jun 3, 2026
Richard M. Zickrick, 87 of Conception, died Wednesday evening at Gunderson Health System in LaCrosse, WI. Richard was born October 17, 1938 in rural Kellogg, MN to Kermit and Esther (Utigard) Zickrick. He grew up in the Conception area helping his parents on the farm. Richard was united in marriage to Susan Jorgenson in September of 1965, and the couple...
Mary Jane Larson
May 27, 2026
Mary J. (Jane) Larson, 62, of Plainview, MN died on Wednesday evening, May 27, 2026 at home following her battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Mary was born to Eugene (Gene) and Darlene (Wolf) Miller on March 19, 1964 and grew up in Conception, MN. Mary attended Plainview High School where she was active in band, choir and cheerleading. She graduated...
Beverly Joyce Urban
May 27, 2026
Beverly Joyce Urban 92 of Eyota, passed away on May 27th, 2026 at home surrounded by her family. Beverly was born to George and Margaret Bradshaw in Rochester, MN on November 21st, 1933. She married the love of her life Franklin Carlyn Urban on September 10th 1950. That day marked the beginning of a beautiful marriage of 75 years.
Together...
Margaret Arlene Schneider
May 25, 2026
Margaret A. "Maggie" Schneider, 75 of Elgin, MN died Monday morning, at the home of her daughter, with her family by her side. Margaret was born March 25, 1951 in Wabasha to Leo and Alice (Blee) Schouweiler. She graduated from Plainview High School with the class of 1969, she then furthered her education getting a degree in nursing. Maggie was...
Darold Dean Heddlesten
Apr 26, 2026
Darold Dean Heddlesten, age 86, of Plainview, Minnesota, passed away on April 26, 2026, at Green Prairie Assisted Living in Plainview.
Darold was born on August 10, 1939, in Rensselaer, Indiana, to William and Evelyn (Selke) Heddlesten. He graduated from Plainview High School in 1957. Shortly after, he worked at a gas station in Kellogg, Minnesota.
On January 4, 1958,...
Carol Y Graner
Apr 19, 2026
Carol Yvonne Evans Graner of Plainview, MN, passed away on April 19, 2026, at Family Roots Eldercare.
Carol was born on February 16, 1933, on a farm near Eyota, MN, to Ivan and Florence (Selke) Evans. She attended Little Valley School, Plainview High School, and Rochester Community College. She worked as a dental assistant and later as a receptionist for...
Willa W Bierbaum
Apr 15, 2026
Willa W. Bierbaum, 100 years old, passed away at her home, Arbor Garden Place, Eyota, MN on April 15, 2026. Willa was born on October 5, 1925, at the family Dushek farm home to Gus and Wealthie (Dushek) Miller. She attended country school north of Eyota (one mile from home). Following graduation, she worked at a dental office in Rochester,...
Earl Kitzman
Apr 9, 2026
Earl M. Kitzman, 92 of Potsdam died on Thursday April 9, 2026, with his loving family by his side at Green Prairie Assisted Living. Earl was born in Farmington Township on July 15, 1933, to Alfred and Laura (Hoffman) Kitzman. He attended country school near Potsdam and started farming with his father at a young age. Earl served in the...
Jean C Speedling
Apr 6, 2026
Jean Cynthia Speedling, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on April 6, 2026, at the age of 92, a few days short of 93, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on April 19, 1933, to Frank and Myrtle (Cox) Tentis. Jean grew up in Kellogg, where she graduated from Kellogg High School in 1951 and was salutatorian. She...
Adela Baeza Prieto
Apr 1, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Adela Baeza Prieto, who departed this life on April 1st, 2026, at the age of 85.Adela was born on June 27th, 1940, in Vaqueteros, Municipio El Tule, Chihuahua, to her beloved parents, Adela Prieto and Jose Baeza. From a young age, she carried a gentle spirit, a kind heart, and a deep...
Scott Arnold Pries
Apr 1, 2026
Scott Arnold Pries, 64, of Plainview, MN, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at his residence after a prolonged chronic illness.
Born on November 14, 1961, in Rochester, MN, Mr. Pries was the son of Robert and Donna (Schoonover) Pries. He was raised in Plainview and actively participated in high school wrestling, baseball, and high school choir, graduating from...
Neoma Noland
Mar 20, 2026
Neoma Noland, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026. at Cottagewood in Rochester and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in heaven. A funeral service has been set for Thursday, March 26 at 11:00 am at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes (5421 Royal Pl NW, Rochester, MN 55901) with the Rev. Mike Morrell...
James Simon
Mar 19, 2026
James "Jim" Ambrose Simon, 80, of Plainview, MN died on Thursday March 19, 2026, at his residence with his family by his side. Jim was born on April 27, 1945, in Winona, MN to Ambrose and Irene (Serva) Simon. Jim grew up on the family farm near Elba, where he worked on the farm at an early age, he later...
Marilyn A Smith
Mar 17, 2026
Marilyn A. Smith, 82, of Plainview, MN, passed away on March 17, 2026 at her home.
Born on May 27, 1943, Marilyn grew up in Plainview, graduating from Plainview High School in 1961. She had a long and fulfilling career at Lakeside Foods, where she was a beloved employee for many years.Marilyn married John Smith on October 25, 1963,...
Marian Bicknese
Mar 2, 2026
Marian Mabel (Ihrke) Bicknese, 93, of Eyota, MN passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Green Prairie Rehabilitation Living Center in Plainview, MN.
Marian was born on November 12, 1932, in Dover, MN to Edwin and Mabel (Salter) Ihrke. She grew up in the Dover-Eyota area and graduated from Eyota High School. On October 29, 1952, she married Ervin...
Alice Dean
Mar 1, 2026
Alice Irene Dean, 82 of Eyota, MN passed away to be with Jesus in the early morning of March 1, 2026. She led a faith-filled life, loving Jesus, family, and friends.
She was born November 8, 1943, and was brought up as a farm-kid in rural Waterville, MN, the middle child of Arnold and Ella Melchert. Like most middle kids...
Thomas James Sr. Gosse
Feb 26, 2026
Thomas James Gosse, Sr. was gently handed into the loving arms of his late brother, John Phillip, in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 26, 2026. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. followed by a memorial gathering on his birthday, at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Schad and Zabel Funeral Home, 57 Third St. SW,...
Roland Staloch
Feb 23, 2026
Roland Daniel Staloch, age 89, of Douglas, MN, passed away on February 23, 2026.
Roland was born on April 18, 1936, in Eyota, MN to parents Daniel and Nora (Krenzke) Staloch. He grew up in Eyota, MN. On December 20, 1958, he married Carol Wallace in Charles City, IA. The couple later moved from Eyota, MN to Rochester, MN, then...
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