Obituaries

Richard "Dick" A. Pressnall

Mar 21, 2025

Richard "Dick" A. Pressnall, 81 of Pine Island, MN died Friday March 21, 2025 at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester. A memorial service will be held Saturday April 12, 2025 at 1 PM at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home followed by a Celebration of Life from 2-5 PM at the Ranfranz and Vine Reception Centre. A full obituary will follow...

Larry Crown

Mar 21, 2025

Larry Crown, 73, of Rochester, MN went to be with Jesus on March 21, 2025. He was baptized, confirmed and a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rochester. He loved Jesus his Savior and his church family.

Larry was employed by Ability Building Center for 39 years, and helped with maintenance at Michaels Restaurant. The employees always took time to...

James Fugleberg

Mar 18, 2025

James (Jim) Fugleberg joined our father in heaven Tuesday, March 18th, 2025. He was born February 5th, 1937, in Roseau, MN. Jim graduated from St. Charles High School in 1955. He was very active in sports including football, basketball and baseball. We were told he was quite a star.

He was married to Rita (Ryan) Hengel in 1958 for 12...

Nadine Aakre

Mar 18, 2025

Nadine Ann Aakre of Rochester, MN, passed peacefully on March 18, 2025. Nadine was born on September 30, 1941, in Owatonna, Minn. to Arthur and Margaret Boeke. Nadine grew up on a farm near Claremont, Minn. She graduated from Claremont High School in 1959. In high school, Nadine enjoyed having some of the leading roles in class plays. Nadine also...

Donna Schrantz

Mar 18, 2025

Donna Marie (Schaffer) Schrantz, 85, of Rochester, died on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025 at the Pillars of Lakeville.

Donna was born on July 29, 1939, in Linton, ND, to Ignatius and Emilia (Gabriel) Schaffer. When Donna was six, her father moved the family from rural ND to Bismarck to ensure his daughters had a good education. Donna started the...

Evelyn L. Grunklee

Mar 18, 2025

Evelyn Louise (Kracht) Grunklee, 99, a lifelong area resident was born March 5, 1926, in rural Mantorville, MN to William and Pearl (Farmer) Kracht. She graduated from Mantorville High School in 1943. She was employed as a clerk at several stores, Bell Telephone Company, Saint Mary's Hospital, and Water's Conley.

Evelyn married Reuben J. Grunklee on June 12, 1954, at...

Larry Weringa

Mar 17, 2025

Larry Weringa, age 76, punched the timecard for his last shift on March 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He lived a life full of hard work, love, and just the right amount of stubbornness to keep things interesting.

A proud U.S. Navy veteran, Larry served his country with dedication-though he probably would have preferred if the Navy had...

Byron Edge

Mar 17, 2025

Byron Mark Edge April 16th, 1957- March 17th, 2025

With a steady hand and a patient heart, Byron, 67, of Rochester, MN cast his line one last time and drifted peacefully into eternal waters. Byron was a kind soul whose quiet charm and charisma lives on through his loving legacy.

While an avid fisherman at heart, Byron was many other...

Wayne Meyers

Mar 16, 2025

Wayne Leslie Meyers died at home March 16, 2025, at the age of 64. Wayne is the fifth son born to Harold and Doris Meyers on June 5, 1960. When Wayne was 6 months old, they bought a dairy farm near Potsdam, MN where Wayne lived the remainder of his life. He graduated from Elgin-Millville High School in 1978 and...

Harold Kullot

Mar 16, 2025

Harold Thomas Kullot, 82, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away on March 16, 2025, at St.

Mary's campus Mayo Clinic. Harold was born in Mankato, Minnesota on July 12, 1942, to Thomas and Magdalene (Latusek) Kullot. Harold grew up in the Mapleton, MN area, graduating from Mapleton High School in 1960. After high school, he began farming with his dad in...

Joyce Young

Mar 15, 2025

Joyce Elaine (Carlson) Young, age 89, of Rochester, Minnesota died peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Samaritan Bethany Home on 8th in Rochester, Minnesota.

Joyce was born May 13, 1935 in McLeod, North Dakota. She married John E. Young on June 6, 1954 and they were blessed with 66 years of marriage.

Joyce attended North Dakota State School of Science, majoring...

Dorothy 'Dottie' Staebler

Mar 12, 2025

In Loving Memory of an Extraordinary Woman, Dorothy "Dottie" Ilene Staebler.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of an incredible wife and mother, age 83. She touched the lives of many with her vibrant spirit, unwavering love, and boundless joy. Her legacy is one of strength, compassion, and an unfaltering commitment to family and faith.

Born with a...

Kevin Levos

Mar 11, 2025

Kevin Duane Levos, 60, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025 at his long-time residence, Rochester East Health Services.

The family is in the process of composing a full obituary, which will be shared here.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Calvary Evangelical Free Church in...

Faye Sargent

Mar 10, 2025

Faye Ann Sargent passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on March 10, 2025, at the age of 79, following a 10+ year battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Faye was born in Winona, MN, on April 17, 1945, to Leo and Della Krogh. The family then moved to Lake City, MN, where Faye grew up. Faye attended Mary...

Roger E. Knudtson

Mar 9, 2025

Roger E. Knudtson of Rochester, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Spring Valley Nursing Home in Spring Valley, Minnesota at the age of 86. Roger was born Roger Earl Knudtson on November 14, 1938 in Buffalo Center, Iowa, to Archibald Knudtson and Gertrude (Smith) Knudtson.

Roger grew up in East Chain, Minnesota and graduated from East Chain...

Jeanette "Jan" Vilen

Mar 9, 2025

Jeanette Eleanor (Flesness) Vilen, age 100, died at home on March 9, 2025, with her family and their love surrounding her. Born October 5, 1924, in Minneapolis, MN to Ethel (Anderson) and Olaf Flesness.

Jan grew up in Minneapolis during the Great Depression and graduated from Central High School in 1942. Always a great adventurer, at 18, Jan traveled to...

Leslie Thronson

Mar 8, 2025

Leslie E. Thronson passed away Saturday March 8, 2025 at Cascade Creek Memory Care.

Les was born June 7, 1935 to parents Leonard and Ida (Mogen) Thronson on a farm in rural Hayfield, MN. He was baptized July 16, 1935 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hayfield and was confirmed June 19, 1949 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Kasson. He...

Marcia Latz

Mar 7, 2025

Marcia Jean Latz, age 73, longtime resident of Rochester, MN and formerly of Grand Marais, MN passed away on March 7th, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St Mary's Campus from complications of Type 1 diabetes. Marcia was born on November 22, 1951, in Grand Rapids, MN to Leon and Betty (Dowd) Latz. She graduated from Mayo High School in Rochester...

Elna Knutson

Mar 6, 2025

Elna Knutson, 97, of Rochester, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester.

A Celebration of Life service for Elna Louise Knutson, "GGEM" (Great Grandma, Grandma, Elna, Mom) will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, March 15, at Hosanna Lutheran Church, 2815 57th Street NW, Rochester, MN with Pastor Krista Strum officiating. Visitation will be from...

Sally Fiandt

Mar 6, 2025

Sally M. Fiandt, age 84, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away March 6, 2025.

A Celebration of Sally's life will be held 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM with a time of remembrance at 11:00 am followed by a reception on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Ranfranz and Vine Remembrance and Reception Center, 5482 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN.

Ranfranz and...