Obituaries

Michael Siverling

Dec 16, 2024

Michael M. Siverling, 83, of Rochester passed away December 16, 2024 at Cottagewood Senior Community.

His family is working on his full obituary.

Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Siverling family.

Lawrence Robitschek

Dec 15, 2024

Larry Robitschek passed away at home on December 15, 2024, surrounded by family, at age 95.

Larry was born in Chicago to Harry Robitschek and Catherine Stichter. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Harry and Glenn, and his sister, Jeanne.

After high school, Larry proudly joined the U.S. Army, serving two tours of duty, including...

Sally Vandermus

Dec 15, 2024

Sally J. Vandermus, 86, died on December 15, 2024, at Cottagewood in Rochester, MN while her 2 daughters kept vigil and surrounded her with ongoing and loving support. Born in Berlin, WI on April 9, 1938, as an only child to Clarence and Anna Erdman. She had a great love of Mayo's remarkable care after surviving a brain tumor at...

Henry Mathre

Dec 14, 2024

Henry Jerome (Jerry) Mathre was born October 4, 1931, in Glenwood, Minnesota. He was the youngest child of Henry and Hanna Mathre. Jerry was baptized upon birth and confirmed at Glenwood Lutheran Church. His elementary and high school education took place in the Glenwood Public Schools.

After graduating from high school in 1949, Jerry attended Luther College in Decorah,...

Daniel Matheson

Dec 13, 2024

Daniel Briggs Matheson, 69, passed away December 13, 2024, after a 3-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by his family and lovingly cared for at home.

Dan was born March 10, 1955, to Robert and Marlys Matheson in Rochester, MN. He attended Golden Hill, Central and graduated from Mayo High School in 1973. He was a master...

Beverly Livesay

Dec 12, 2024

Ms. Beverly A. Livesay, 96, a former John Marshall teacher, died December 12, 2024 at Edenbrook of Rochester.

Beverly Ann was born in Fargo, North Dakota, on March 23, 1928. She grew up in Jamestown, where she graduated from Jamestown College. Later, she took further training at the following universities: North Dakota; Wisconsin; Colorado; and London, England. From 1950 -...

Mary Ann Sahs

Dec 12, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mary Ann Sahs on December 12th, 2024. She was surrounded by family and love, as she was her entire life. She was born February 2nd, 1936, to Harold and Violet Hintz at Mercy Hospital in Oelwein, Iowa. Joining siblings Shirley, Bill and Jackie, the family built the ideal small-town life...

Clare Frain

Dec 11, 2024

Clare Mary Frain, 73, of Rochester, MN passed away on December 11, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary's Campus.

Clare Mary (Buckley) was born on Dec. 16, 1950 in Yonkers, NY to parents John and Phyllis Buckley. It was in Florida that Clare met the love of her life, Michael Frain. The couple were married for 44 years before Mike...

Don Cain

Dec 6, 2024

Don C Cain, age 97, of Rochester, MN, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024, at the Charter House in Rochester, MN. Don was born June 15, 1927, in Coalinga, CA, the son of Helen (Nelsen) and Gordon Cain. Oldest of three, Don was predeceased by brother Bill and sister Marthalou. Don grew...

Melissa Hesse

Dec 6, 2024

Melissa Meline Hesse, of Bloomington, MN, was born November 23, 1974 in Rochester, MN to Ronald and Barbara Meline. She passed away after a short illness on December 6, 2024.

Melissa graduated from Mayo High School in Rochester, MN and Winona State University. She married Daniel Hesse on February 23, 2002. She was currently employed at Brown and Brown...

Shirley Berg

Dec 5, 2024

Shirley Marie Berg, age 87, of Rochester, MN passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at the Mayo Clinic Methodist Campus in Rochester, MN

Shirley was born on April 2, 1937 to Paul and Thelma (Irish) Swygman. She attended and graduated from Rochester High School in 1955. She married James Berg September 30, 1955 in Rochester, MN. She worked in the...

Emil Heintz

Dec 2, 2024

Emil "Sonny" R. Heintz, age 86, of Rochester, MN passed away December 2, 2024 at Madonna Towers in Rochester, MN.

Emil Roosen Heintz was born September 15, 1938 in Marinette, Wisconsin the son of Emil and Alexina (Roosen) Heintz. Sonny married Sharon Wilcox and in their union had 3 children, Don, Dale and Susan. He was a dedicated 36 year...

Sherry Bright

Dec 2, 2024

Sherry L. Bright, 68, of Zumbro Falls, MN passed away on December 2 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester.

Sherry Lynn (Ebert) Bright was born on September 4, 1956, in Alma, WI, to parents Alfred and Betty (Roffler) Ebert. After graduating high school in 1974, she went on to pursue a certificate in nursing assistance at Rochester Community and Technical College....

Rita Nolte

Dec 2, 2024

Rita L. Nolte, age 82, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully at the Walt Home in Rochester, MN.

Rita Louise Nolte was born January 22, 1942 in Dighton, Kansas, the daughter of Warren and Verna (Troudt) Hallbick. She attended Lane County Community Elementary and High School, earned her RN certification with a Master's degree in secondary education at...

Natalie Kline

Dec 1, 2024

Natalie Kline was born March 8, 1939, in Michigan. She was married to the love of her life, Norman Kline, who preceded her in death in 1995. Also preceding her in death were her parents, Manuel and Nora Norat and brother, Donald Norat. Natalie was active with Serra Club, her prayer group and volunteering. Natalie was a woman of faith...

Chris Matthew Degener

Nov 27, 2024

Chris M. Degener, 56, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside, on November 27, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital, after a long battle with lung cancer.

Chris Matthew Degener was born on July 4, 1968, to parents Larry and Janet (Rucker) Degener, in Red Wing, MN. After graduating from Red Wing Highschool in...

Dennis Butterbaugh

Nov 26, 2024

Dennis P. Butterbaugh, 86, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024, at Magnolia Springs Bridgewater in Carmel, Indiana.

Dennis (Denny) Paul Butterbaugh was born December 30, 1937, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of Paul and Pauline (Smith) Butterbaugh. Denny was a loving son and brother, a devoted husband and father, and a doting grandfather and great grandfather....

Carletta Werre

Nov 25, 2024

Reverend Carletta G. Werre, 73, of Rochester passed away at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester on November 25, 2024.

Carla was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota on December 13, 1950 to Joseph W. Werre Jr. and Helen (Michelson) Werre.

She grew up in Rochester, MN and received her associates degree from Rochester Community College, her bachelors degree from Winona State University,...

Lyle Thomas (Tom) Lemke

Nov 23, 2024

Tom passed away on November 23rd, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, MN surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was born to Herman and Dorothy (White) Lemke on February 7, 1942 in Minneapolis. After his father's death when Tom was three, his mother married William Hartkopf. Tom grew up on the family farm, attended a country school through eighth grade...

Gary Poch

Nov 21, 2024

Gary D. Poch, 66, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the Stewartville Care Center.

Gary Dean Poch was born on September 7, 1958 in Faribault, MN to parents Gerhardt and Darlene (Koger) Poch. Gary grew up in Faribault where he attended the Faribault Lutheran School. Later the family moved to Rochester, MN where Gary attended and...