Norma Silker
Sep 10, 2017
Norma Harriet Silker (nee Larson) died peacefully in her home at The Homestead of Rochester on Sunday, September 10th of congestive heart failure. Norma was born on February 1, 1928 in Rochester to John Albert and Alma Matilda Larson. She graduated from Rochester High School in the outstanding class of 1947. She worked at the Mayo Clinic after graduation until...
Robert Twedt
Sep 7, 2017
Dr. Robert M. Twedt 1924 - 2017 Robert Twedt was born on July 4, 1924 in Rochester, Minnesota where he was raised by parents Nels and Stella Twedt alongside his younger sister Nancy. He decided early on to study science--something that set the trajectory for the rest of his life. Robert left Rochester in 1942 to study at the University...
Barbara Meyer
Sep 7, 2017
Barbara J. Meyer, 66, of Rochester passed away at her home on Thursday, September 7th. Barb was born August 27, 1951 in Wabasha to Simon and Jeanette (Maahs) Meyer. She lived in rural Theilman and then made her home at Hiawatha Homes, in Rochester. Barb had a smile that could light up a room, and she enjoyed those around her....
Dianne Dewitz
Sep 3, 2017
Dianne P. DeWitz, 80, of Rochester, MN died Sunday, September 3, 2017 at Saint Marys Hospital. Dianne Pauline Gappa was born July 7, 1937 to Clarence and Leone (Thrune) Gappa in Winona, MN. Dianne attended Cotter High School in Winona. After graduation, she went to Saint Marys Nursing School in Rochester. On February 15, 1958, she married Arthur DeWitz in...
Richard Holloway
Sep 3, 2017
Funeral services for Richard "Butch" M. Holloway, 91, of Rochester will be at 1:00pm on Friday, September 8, 2017 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Richard Melvin Holloway was born on September 10, 1925 in Rochester to Melvin and Myrtle (Christenson)...
Florence Louise Miller
Aug 31, 2017
FLORENCE LOUISE MILLER died on August 31, 2017 at the age of 100 a resident at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester. She was born on November 15, 1916 on a farm just north of Rochester, Minnesota. Her parents were Herman Peter and Minnie Martha (Growt) Reiter. She attended school nearby at District 52 Hadley Valley School and Rochester High School. On...
Craig Cassman
Aug 31, 2017
Craig M. Cassman, 56 of Rochester, MN died Thursday, August 31, 2017 in Houston County, MN in a motorcycle accident. Craig Michael Cassman was born February 7, 1961 to William and Carol (Otterness) Cassman in Mayville, ND. Craig graduated from Casselton High School in Casselton, ND. After graduation, he joined the Air Force, serving for 5 years. Craig studied Psychology...
Barbara Ann Golenzer
Aug 29, 2017
Barbara Ann Golenzer, 67 years old, from Rochester, MN., passed away on the evening of August 29th 2017. She went to the Lord while surrounded by her family after a courageous fight with colon cancer. She was born January 20th 1950 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Barbara Ann Christenson . She married Gene Golenzer, of Rochester, on August 30th...
Norma Jean Prince
Aug 26, 2017
Norma Jean Prince passed away at her home at Madonna Meadows Assisted Living in Rochester, MN on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at the age of 85.Norma was born on April 20, 1932 in Fulda, MN.She was the eldest daughter of Delia and Carson Ommen. She graduated from Fulda High School and attended Kahler School of Nursing.Before marrying, she worked at...
Marvin W. Buckland, V
Aug 25, 2017
Marvin Wallace Buckland , 78, of Rochester, MN. passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017 at River Bend Senior Living in Rochester. Marvin was born on July 1, 1939 in Des Moines, IA to Marvin Buckland and Doris Wilson. He grew up in Cedar Rapids, IA until moving to Omaha, NE . Marvin moved to the Twin Cities and attended...
Earl A. Schwerman
Aug 24, 2017
Earl August Schwerman, Jr., passed away at Madonna Towers in Rochester, MN on Thursday, August 24, 2017. Earl was born on April 11, 1933, to Rev. Earl O. and Ruth Schwerman in Bagley, MN. He moved to Rochester where he attended the Rochester Lutheran School and Rochester High Schools. He attended the University of Minnesota School of Pharmacy and graduated...
Gordon T. Kranz
Aug 24, 2017
Funeral services for Gordon T. Kranz, 86, of Rochester, MN will be at 2:00pm on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes. Burial will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be on Monday, August 28, 2017 from 4:00 7:00pm at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and also one hour prior to the service at the funeral...
Doctor Carl W. Chan
Aug 22, 2017
CHAN Doctor Carl Warren Chan passed away last Tuesday, the 22nd of August, 2017, at the far too early age of sixty-four. Even at the end, his tenacity showed through as he fought to survive for half an hour. He was taken care of by his wife, two sons, and countless friends. Some of the most extraordinary among his friends...
Curtis S. Eide
Aug 22, 2017
Curtis S. Eide Funeral services for Curtis S. Eide, 50, of Rochester will be at 5:00pm on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes. Visitation will be from 5:00 8:00pm on Friday, August 25, 2017 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and also one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be on...
Iola A. Briske
Aug 20, 2017
Mrs. Iola Briske, 93, of Rochester passed away early on August 20, 2017, at Samaritan Bethany on 8th, where she lived for four months. She also lived at River Bend Assisted Living in Rochester for sixteen months. Iola lived in her home in Rochester until she was 91 years old. The memorial service will be at 3:00 pm on Friday,...
Eleanor Claudia Willman
Aug 17, 2017
Eleanor Claudia Willman was born to Charles and Theresa Gondran on August 29, 1917 in St. Louis, MO. She died on August 17, 2017 after living at Madonna Towers in Rochester, MN for 12 years. Her experience living through the Great Depression and World War II toughened her to the hardships of life, but these difficulties never diminished her capacity...
Lorn Ouk
Aug 15, 2017
Lorn Ouk, 82, of Rochester, MN. died Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Golden Living Health Center West in Rochester.
Jeannette Joan Trachy
Aug 15, 2017
Jeannette Joan Trachy passed away on August 15, 2017. Jeannette Horzempa was born on May 20, 1923 at her parents home in Franklin, New Hampshire, third child of three to Anelia Horzempa (Uliszak) and John Horzempa. She graduated from Franklin High School, where she was the first woman to letter in tennis. During World War II she worked at the...
Jean Willard Bernard
Aug 13, 2017
Jean W. Bernard, age 89, of Rochester, MN, passed away on August 13th at The Benedict House (Madonna Towers) in Rochester, Minnesota. Jean was born on July 25, 1928 in Grafton, ND to Joseph and Delia (LeClair) Bernard. He attended primary and secondary school in Grafton, and joined the Marine Corps after High School. He was stationed on the USS...
Mary Jane Schmitt
Aug 13, 2017
Mary Jane Schmitt, 72, of Rochester, MN passed away on August 13, 2017. Mary Jane was born on July 13, 1945 in Joplin, MO and was adopted by her parents, Russell and Lois Hazelwood. Mary Jane attended various schools during her childhood as her parents moved several times. She graduated as the class salutatorian from Orono High School in 1963....
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