Macken Funeral Home, River Park Chapel

08/06/2026

Diane Kay Miller

Diane Kay Eaton Miller, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on August 4, 2026, with her loving husband of 52 years, Irving Miller, by her side. Diane was born on October 18, 1937, to Evelyn (Donovan) Eaton and Frank Douglas Eaton at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. She graduated from Lourdes High School in 1955 and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work, graduating summa cm laude from Winona State College. She was inducted into...

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08/04/2026

Matthew Paul Vo

Matthew Paul Phouc Hung Vo - Rochester Matthew Paul Phuoc Hung Vo, 69, of Rochester, MN, died 6:40 a.m. Saturday, August 1st, 2026, at Edenbrook Rochester. Matthew was born March 28th, 1957, in Vinh Long, Vietnam to Phouc Van Vo and Yen Tran. In 1998, he married Lilian Vo in Saigon, Vietnam. Matthew loved photography, fishing, cooking, painting, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Lilian Vo; daughter, Vendela Vo; and son, Vonahsen Vo. The...

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08/03/2026

James Homer Bishop

James Homer Bishop March 5, 1949 – July 30, 2026 James "Jim, Jimbo, JimBob, Air Guitar Master" Bishop, 77, of Rochester, Minnesota, died on July 30, 2026. Jim was born March 5, 1949, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Homer and Beatrice (Welshans) Bishop. He grew up in Ohio, moving with his family to a farm as a teenager, and later to Georgia, where he worked alongside his family at their fishing marina. Jim endured more than his fair share of health...

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08/03/2026

Myth or Fact?

"I'm too young to pre-plan my funeral."

✅ FACT: You're never too young to pre-plan.

Pre-planning isn't about age—it's about taking care of the people you love. By making your wishes known today, you can:

💙 Ease the emotional burden on your family

📝 Ensure your personal preferences are honored

💵 Help prepare for future funeral costs

🕊️ Give your loved ones peace of mind during a difficult time

Life is unpredictable, but planning ahead is one thoughtful decision you can make at any stage of life. The best time to start isn't based on your age—it's whenever you're ready to protect your family and preserve your wishes.

If you'd like to start the conversation today, give our funeral home a call!

08/03/2026

Marta Beth Milliken

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 with someone she loved, Marta understood that life's greatest gifts were found in its simplest moments. Born on September 13,...

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08/02/2026

Adam Alexander Schoessler

The memorial service for Adam Alexander Schoessler can be viewed by clicking HERE It is with great sorrow that we share that our dear son and brother, Adam, has passed away at home on July 29th, 2026. While Adam was only with us for a short time, we are grateful for the impact he’s had on all of our lives, and find peace in honoring and celebrating his life. Adam Alexander Schoessler was born on October 10th, 1994 at the...

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08/02/2026

Lola Belle Gardner

Lola Belle Gardner, 90 of Rochester, passed away on July 31, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Campus, Methodist Palliative Care. Lola was born on March 2, 1936 in Austin, MN to Ted and Connie (Schumacher) Unruh. She attended Austin High School and soon thereafter met and married Forrest Gardner. The family moved to Rochester where Forrest worked for IBM. Together, the couple raised their four children in Rochester. Lola worked for Rochester Public Schools for a time helping special needs students....

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08/01/2026

Patricia "Patty" Roth

Patricia "Patty" Roth, age 90 of Rochester (Simpson), MN joined the saints in Heaven on Friday, July 31, 2026 at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, MN. Patty was born on May 4, 1936 in Mason City, IA to Leo and Fern Clark. As a young girl, she moved with her family to the Clark family farm at Simpson, MN. She graduated from Lourdes High School and from St. Marys School of Nursing in Rochester. She married Gerald "Jerry"...

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07/31/2026

Mary Lou Rauen

Mary Louise (Jordan) Rauen, 91, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2026 with family by her side. Mary Lou was born in Salem Township, Olmsted County on August 12, 1934 to Lawrence and DeVera (Stevenson) Jordan. She moved with her family to Stewartville, MN at an early age and graduated from Stewartville High School in 1953 where she participated as a Cheer Leader for the High School Boys Basketball and Football teams. Mary Lou was still...

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07/31/2026

Jean Marie Schmiedeberg

Jean Marie Schmiedeberg, 77 of Rochester, MN died Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at home. Jean was born on August 13, 1948 in Winona, MN to Ivan and Lorraine (Virnig) Putzier. She graduated from St. Charles High School in 1967. On September 20, 1969 she married Donald R Schmiedeberg in Rochester, MN. Together, the couple made Rochester their home. Jean worked for Mayo Clinic for 37 years before retiring in 2014. Jean loved to read, put puzzles together, do all kinds...

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