Melda Arnelia Alexander

ROCHESTER:Melda Alexander, 97, of Rochester, MN passed away Friday, March 16, 2012 at her home at Madonna Meadows after a short illness. Melda Arnelia Johnson was born November 26, 1914 in Blooming Prairie, MN to Arthur and Lena Johnson.She grew up in Blooming Prairie and attended school there.She worked at First National Bank of Blooming Prairie until she moved to Rochester, where she worked for Union National Bank, Olmsted County Department of Social Services and The Dove.She belonged to Zumbro Lutheran Church and its circles and was a life-long member of Order of Eastern Star of Blooming Prairie.She married Maurice Alexander and they later were divorced. She is survived by her daughter, Myrna (Keith) Krupp of Rochester; a son, James (Joy) Alexander also of Rochester; two grandchildren, Melissa (Eric) Amundsen of Rochester and Harley Hess of Colorado; and two great-grandchildren, Mariah Amundsen and Jonah Amundsen both of Rochester.She was preceded in death by a son, M. John Moe Alexander; a daughter, Mary Alexander Volker; two brothers, Arnold and Harold Johnson; and a sister, Emeline Brudwick. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 19, 2012 at Zumbro Lutheran Church.Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. On Monday, March 19, 2012 at the church. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes5421 Royal Place NW Rochester, MN55901 (507) 289-3600 www.ranfranzandvinefh.com