Obituaries

John Vine

Feb 17, 2025

John J. Vine, 63, of Zumbrota, MN, passed away on February 17, 2025, at his home.

John was born on December 10, 1961, in Decorah, Iowa, to Alvin and Donna (Lovstuen) Vine. He graduated from North Winneshiek High School in 1979 and went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Upper Iowa University.

After graduating from college, John...

Pearl Zaki

Feb 15, 2025

Pearl Anna Zaki, 100, peacefully departed this life on February 15, 2025, in Rochester, Minnesota. For the past 20 years, she made her home at Madonna Towers, where she spent her final moments surrounded by care and comfort. Born on June 8, 1924, in Minnieska, Minnesota, Pearl was the middle child and only daughter of Alfred and Louise (Timm) Iwinski....

Mark Oldenburg

Feb 13, 2025

Mark William Oldenburg, 73, of Rochester, MN passed away on February 13, 2025, at his home. Mark had been battling with heart problems for several years.

Mark was born in Rochester, MN on January 25, 1952, to Fred (Fritz) and Mary (Manahan) Oldenburg. He graduated from Chosen Valley High School, class of 1970, in Chatfield, MN. Mark proudly served in...

Colin Yennie

Feb 12, 2025

Colin Robert Yennie, 80, of Oronoco, passed away on February 12, 2025. Born on November 1, 1944, in Goodhue County to Mildred (Stiller) and Edwin Yennie. Colin graduated from Pine Island High School in 1962 before attending Dunwoody Institute, where he completed the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning program in 1964. On May 24, 1965, he married Karen Ellingson, and together...

George Sedivy

Feb 11, 2025

George Francis Sedivy (Bud), 89, peacefully passed away on February 11, with family by his side, at Homestead Rehabilitation and Care Center, where he received hospice care for the last 8 days. He was the eldest child of George Sr. and Gladys Sedivy, born in Montgomery, MN. After graduating from the University of MN with a degree in electrical engineering,...

Thomas O'Connor

Feb 10, 2025

Thomas Edward O'Connor was born on March 23, 1944, in Preston, Minnesota, to John Edward O'Connor and Elvera Workman. Tom spent his early years in Preston, working as a dairy farmer alongside his father.

Tom received his GED before proudly serving in the U.S. Army from June 1, 1965, to March 1, 1967, during which time he served in South...

Bernice Bymers

Feb 8, 2025

Bernice Solveig (Sally) Bymers, age 92, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Sally was born on March 8th, 1932 in Albert Lea, MN to Laurel and Annie Munson. She spent the first few years of her life on a farm outside of Albert Lea until moving to the city in the 4th...

Charlene Brehmer

Feb 6, 2025

A memorial service for Charlene L. Brehmer, 92, of Rochester, Minnesota will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rochester. Visitation will be a half hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be at Oakwood Cemetery immediately following the service.

Charlene LaVonne Banick was born on September 11, 1932,...

Bette Geiselhart

Feb 6, 2025

Bette Geiselhart was born on August 21, 1939, at Saint Mary's Hospital to Syverin P. and Loretta (Matzke) Nelson. She attended Trinity Lutheran School until eighth grade and graduated from Rochester High School in 1957. She received her LPN at St. Mary's Hospital and took the trip of a lifetime to Los Angeles with friends where she worked at Saint...

Jeffrey Kubiak

Feb 4, 2025

Jeffrey Edwin Kubiak

"Caveman"

Oct. 02, 1954 - Feb. 04, 2025

Jeff passed away at St. Mary's hospital in Rochester MN. He was born in Milwaukee WI on October 2, 1954 to Edwin and June Kubiak. He grew up in Greenfield WI with his 2 younger brothers Eric and Mark. After high school Jeff joined the U.S. Marine Corps. He received an honorable...

Todd Walker

Feb 4, 2025

Todd Lee Walker passed away on February 4, 2025. He was born October 2nd, 1965 in Rochester, and stayed around the area for most of his life. Todd's life was complicated. He had a tender heart, a love for his family and his beloved dogs. He was a father, had many friends (a few he kept for most of his...

Diane Downer

Feb 3, 2025

Diane Edith Downer, 94, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025, at The Homestead at Rochester.

Diane was born in Chicago IL on January 13, 1931, the only child of Carl E. and Magnhild H. Holmquist. Diane graduated from Calumet High School in Chicago, then worked for a while as a secretary for Illinois Bell. She met Robert F. Downer...

Mark Behrens

Feb 2, 2025

Mark R. Behrens was born on September 20, 1962, in Rochester, MN. He was the son of Patricia and Eugene Behrens. Mark graduated from Spring Valley High School, class of 1981. Mark continued his education at St. Paul Vo-Tech and joined the trades in Rochester as a Journeyman Painter for Sorenson and Sorenson and Pompeii Painting. He took a great...

David Milliken

Feb 2, 2025

David Norman Milliken Sr. passed away peacefully in his home on the morning of February 2nd, 2025. David was born August 13, 1940, in Timber Lake, South Dakota, to Robert and LeVera Milliken.

David met and married Judy, the love of his life, on February 16, 1958, on their first date. He worked as a truck driver and...

Norman Goodman

Jan 31, 2025

Norman Willis Goodman, 83, passed away peacefully at his home on January 31, 2025. Born on May 26, 1941, in Rochester, Minnesota, he was the son of Floyd and Leona (Goldbeck) Goodman.

Norman graduated from John Marshall High School in Rochester and went on to serve his country in the United States Army. He enlisted on February 20, 1964,...

Mark Stevens

Jan 30, 2025

Mark Andrew Stevens, 65, of Kasson, MN died peacefully at his home Thursday, January 30, 2025. He was born September 16, 1959, in Rochester to Luverne and Ruth (Bungum) Stevens. Mark graduated from John Marshall High School in 1977. After high school, in 1985, Mark dedicated his time to start his own business, Northstar Auto Body, which was later changed...

Daniel Milam

Jan 30, 2025

Daniel R. Milam, 61, of Zumbro Falls, MN passed away on January 30, 2025, at his home.

Daniel was born on October 4, 1963, in Rochester, MN to Robert and Anne (Bell) Milam. He grew up in Rochester and graduated from Mayo High School in 1982. After high school, Daniel attended RCTC and worked at Barlow's. He and his...

Ajay Mehra

Jan 29, 2025

Ajay Kumar Mehra, age 61, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on January 29, 2025 at Rochester Methodist Hospital.

Ajay was a beloved member of his community of family and friends in India, and he was a pillar of our Rochester community. Throughout his years, he wore many hats including educator, chef extraordinaire, and...

Loretta Schoenmann

Jan 29, 2025

Loretta E. Schoenmann, 86, of Rochester, MN passed away January 29, 2025, at Cottagewood Living Community in Rochester, MN.

Loretta was born October 11, 1938, in Brockway, Pennsylvania to Henry and Helen (Kolash) Bonavida. She graduated high school in Pennsylvania. Loretta met Harold in Virginia, while Harold was in the Army, and they were married on January 17, 1959,...

Gloria Rueber

Jan 29, 2025

Gloria A. Rueber, 67, of Rochester, MN passed away at her home on January 29, 2025.

There will be a private family service.

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