Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Plainview and Eyota, MN
Geneva A Martin
Nov 13, 2026
Geneva A. Martin 85, of St. Charles, MN. died on Friday November 13, 2026 at Rochester Rehab and Living Center. A Funeral service will be held on Monday November 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Faith United Methodist Church in Eyota, MN, a visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Gerald Searles
Nov 5, 2026
Gerald Searles was born January 27, 1934, in Rochester, MN to Harold & Hannah (Feil) Searles, Sr. Gerald died at the age of 92 on November 5th at The Homestead of Rochester.
A memorial service for Gerald "Jerry" Searles, of Plainview, will be at 11:00 am, Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at St. Joachim's Catholic Church in Plainview. Visitation will be from...
Orlo William Siems
Oct 29, 2026
Orlo W. Siems, 82, of Elgin, Minnesota, died early Thursday morning, October 29, at his home in Elgin.
Mr. Siems was born on August 27, 1944, in Lake City, Minnesota, to William Siems and Dorothy Adams. He graduated from John Marshall High School in Rochester, Minnesota. He worked for Van Dale and Rochester Silo before moving into over-the-road trucking.
He...
Timothy Hameister
Oct 28, 2026
Timothy Brent "Waffle" Hameister
December 2, 1970 - October 28, 2026
Timothy Brent Hameister, affectionately known to many as "Waffle," was born on December 2, 1970, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Curtis and Virginia -"Ginny"(Means) Hameister. Tim passed away peacefully on October 28, 2026, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love of those who meant the most to...
James Walkes
Oct 27, 2026
James "Jim" Raymond Walkes, 70, of Plainview, MN, passed away at his home on October 27, 2026.
Jim was born on December 22, 1955, in Rochester, MN, to Raymond and Frances (Linke) Walkes. He grew up on the family farm outside of Plainview and graduated from Plainview High School in 1974. On October 3, 1981, he married Becky Todd....
Florence Elaine Andersen
Oct 16, 2026
Florence Elaine Andersen, 89, of Rochester, Minnesota, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 16, 2026.
Florence was born on August 11, 1937, in Austin, Minnesota, to Ralph Carlton and Elsie (Leona) Crandall. She grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School in 1955, where she participated in the marching band and...
Bernice M Quandt
Sep 29, 2026
Bernice Marie Quandt, age 100, of Plainview, Minnesota, passed away on September 29, 2026 at Green Prairie Assisted Living. Bernice was born on December 11, 1925 in La Moille, Minnesota to parents Arthur and Katherine (Strupp) Wilson. She went through the 8th grade in La Crescent School and worked as a waitress in both La Crescent and Stewartville. On October...
Merlin Bratberg
Sep 14, 2026
Plainview resident Merlin Ordell Bratberg died on September 14, 2026, from complications of pulmonary fibrosis at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN, at the age of 85.
Born at home on September 25, 1940, to Melvin and Norma (Gravos) Bratberg in Rushford, MN, Merlin was later baptized on October 20, 1940, at Rushford Lutheran Church. He grew up on the family...
Janice Zimmerman
Sep 12, 2026
Janice Zimmerman, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on September 12, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on February 18, 1949, in Winona, Minnesota, Janice was the daughter of Frank and Sylvia Chupita, who predeceased her. She was a beacon of love and kindness whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
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Paul West
Aug 24, 2026
In Loving Memory of Paul James West
February 14, 1959 - August 24, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Paul James West, who died peacefully wrapped in his wife's arms on August 24, 2026, at the age of 67 at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina.
Paul was a true...
Thomas Lee Dornack
Aug 7, 2026
Thomas Lee Dornack, 75, of Eyota, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2026.
Tom was born April 6, 1951, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Leo and June Dornack. He graduated from John Marshall High School in Rochester. On April 6, 1974, Tom married Susan Erickson.
Tom was blessed with an incurable passion for learning all things wild trout and sharing...
Robert Potter
Jul 25, 2026
Robert F. Potter, 84 of Eyota died on Saturday July 25, 2026, at his residence.
Robert was born May 15, 1942, in Olmsted County to Fay and Doris (Herman) Potter. He graduated from Dover-Eyota high school in 1961 and then served in the United States Army for two years. He was united in marriage in 1965 to LaVonne Selke. Robert...
David Aaron Timm
Jul 25, 2026
David Timm age 95, passed away July 25, 2026, at his daughter's home in Kellogg, MN surrounded by his loving family. David was born to Aaron and Vera (Brueske) Timm on May 21, 1931, at RR1 Box 88, Minneiska, MN, along with his twin sister Dorla. David was baptized through his holy baptism on May 31, at Immanuel Lutheran Church,...
Donna Halvorsen
Jul 23, 2026
Donna Halvorsen, 75, of Guernsey, Wyoming passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the Memorial Hospital of Converse County in Douglas, Wyoming.
Donna was born on Thursday, April 12, 1951, in Plainview, Minnesota where she lived on a farm with her parents, Donald and Lucille Durgin, along with ten siblings. She graduated from Lourdes High...
William Dale Biers
Jul 10, 2026
William Dale Biers, 95, of Plainview, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 10, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Mary's Campus in Rochester.
William was born on December 24, 1930, in Olmsted County, Minnesota, to Allen Dale and Mabel (Peterson) Biers. He grew up on the family farm and attended Little Valley Country School.
On December...
Debra Ann Justin
Jul 6, 2026
Debra Ann Justin, 67, of Dover, MN passed away at her home on July 6, 2026.
She was born on January 6, 1959, in San Francisco, CA to Robert and Rhoda (Thompson) Jones. In 1965, the family moved to Spring Valley, MN. Debra graduated from Spring Valley High School and then attended Rochester Technical College. She went on to...
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...
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