Richard Armstrong
Apr 10, 2025
Richard 'Dick' Lee Armstrong died Thursday, April 10, 2025 at after a long illness. His family is completing his obituary which will be posted here upon completion.
Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Armstrong family.
Catherine Schmiedeberg
Apr 9, 2025
Catherine "Cathy" Schmiedeberg, 76, Of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, MN surrounded by her loving family.
Cathy was born July 1, 1948, in Rochester, MN. Daughter of Charles and RoseMary (Kautz) Kelley of Hammond, MN. Cathy attended Lourdes High School and after graduating, attended Dental Assistant School. On May...
Beverly Swancutt
Apr 8, 2025
Beverly Lou Swancutt was born on October 16, 1932, to Lee H Kemp and Ethel Schrader in Charles City, Iowa. She grew up on a farm near Rudd, Iowa and graduated from Rudd High School in 1950. She went to Hamilton Business College and graduated in 1952.
On September 19, 1953, she married Delbert Francis Swancutt and they made their...
Donnie Solomon
Apr 7, 2025
Donnie "Don" Glen Solomon, 91, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on April 7th surrounded by the love of his family. Born to James and Thursa Solomon on January 29, 1934, in Stephens County, Oklahoma, Don was the youngest of seven children.
After graduating from Corona High School in California, Don proudly served his country in the United States Air Force...
Jennifer Dervin
Apr 4, 2025
Jennifer Anne Dervin (Jenny) passed away April 4, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with oral cancer.
She was born in Eau Claire, WI on May 15, 1967, to Jane and Orville Larson. She spent her childhood in Colfax, WI, attended UW-Stout, and graduated with a degree in Applied Mathematics. She moved to Rochester in 1989 and spent the next 32 years...
John Gordon Robbins Jr.
Apr 4, 2025
John Gordon Robbins Jr, age 71, of Pine Island MN, and previously of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, at Pine Haven Care Center.
John was born on January 1, 1954, at Camp Rucker, near Dothan, AL, to parents John and Genevieve (Shelstad) Robbins. John was one of seven children. After school, John went on to work...
Marian Wilke
Mar 29, 2025
Marian Ruth Wilke, 94, of Rochester, MN died on Saturday, March 29, 2025 surrounded by her loving family at St. Mary's Hospital Mayo Clinic Campus.
Marian was born September 13, 1930, to Albin and Albie (Skerik) Kadlec in Chatfield, MN.
Marian graduated from Chatfield High School as class valedictorian in 1948. She went on to attend Rochester Community College. On...
Francis 'Flip' Pflibsen
Mar 29, 2025
Francis 'Flip' John Pflibsen, age 84 of Rochester, MN died Saturday, March 29,2025 at Benedictine Living Madonna Towers skilled nursing facility. His memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 2124 Viola Road NE, Rochester, MN. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:30-11:00 at the church on...
Richard Pressnall
Mar 21, 2025
Richard Anibal Pressnall
January 19, 1944 - March 21, 2025
Richard Anibal Pressnall was born on January 19, 1944-and the mold was broken. Always a learner, teacher, helper, and creator, he left this world a better place when he passed from it on March 21, 2025.
"Everyone has the same number of hours in their day - it is about how you use...
Larry E. 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...
Thomas Smith
Mar 17, 2025
Thomas Richard Smith, 76, of Rochester, MN passed away on March 17, 2025 at his home. His family is in the process of composing his obituary which will be shared here shortly.
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...
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