Matthew Z. Schlenker
Aug 1, 2017
Matthew Z. Schlenker, 35, of Brooklyn Center, MN lost his battle with depression on August 1, 2017. Matt was born February 13, 1982 in Rochester to Gert and Janet (Ibach) Schlenker. He was a graduate of Mayo High School and went on to obtain his Bachelors degree from St. Olaf College. Matt excelled in basketball throughout high school and college....
John P. Newell
Aug 1, 2017
The memorial service for John Paul Newell will be heldat 11:00am on Friday, August 4th, 2017at the Marion Church of Christ with Rev. Curtis McGinnis officiating. Burial will be at the Preston State Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be heldon Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 from 5:00-8:00pmat Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home and also one hour prior to the service at the...
Vorn Ngean
Jul 28, 2017
Vorn Ngean, 89, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2017 at Maplewood Care Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. Vorn was born November 9, 1927 in Battambong, Cambodia. After the war, all the family relocated to the United States for a new life. Vorn and her family were always grateful for their opportunity and a better life. She...
Carol A. Gatti
Jul 25, 2017
GATTI Carol Ann Gatti, 78, of Rochester, MN. died on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at her residence. Carol was born on December 30, 1938 in Rochester, MN. to Otto and Nina (Wenzel) Schlee. She graduated from Rochester High School. On July 9, 1981, she married Fred Gatti in Raton, New Mexico. They lived in Raton until moving to Rochester in...
Ruth Mae Klennert
Jul 23, 2017
Ruth Mae Klennert, 88, of Rochester, MN passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017 at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester. Ruth was born August 28, 1928 in LaCrosse, WI. to Anton and Luella (Randall) Regstad. She grew up in Spring Valley, MN. On February 13, 1954, she married Orville Klennert in Spring Valley and the couple moved to Oronoco in 1954....
Heidi Ann Schei
Jul 23, 2017
Heidi A. Schei, age 40, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017, at her home in Rochester. Memorial service will be at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 27, 2017, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in Grandview...
Wayne Demydowich
Jul 22, 2017
Wayne F. Demydowich, 54, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at The Mayo Clinic, St. Marys campus. Wayne was born May 31, 1963 in Winnipeg, Canada to Frank and Lucille (Champagne) Demydowich. He grew up in Minneapolis and then went on to serve his country in the U.S. Navy, stationed in California. While he was stationed...
Ruby Jean Strehlow
Jul 21, 2017
Ruby Jean (Phenix) Strehlow, 90, of Rochester, passed away peacefully Friday, July 21, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Ruby was born on May 10, 1927, in the town of Larimore, North Dakota. Ruby and her family moved to Marshall, Minnesota, where she attended grade school in the District #9 one-room schoolhouse. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1945...
Paul Alan Hospers
Jul 21, 2017
Paul Alan Hospers, 59, of Rochester, MN, passed away suddenly on July 19, 2017, at his home. Paul was born in Sodus, NY, on December 8, 1957. He graduated from Grand Haven High School, in Grand Haven, MI, and received a Bachelors of Business Administration degree, specializing in computer science, from Hope College in Holland, MI. Paul worked for IBM...
Avis Hamson
Jul 21, 2017
Avis Dianne Hamson, 71, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Willows and Waters Senior Living. Avis was born December 26, 1945 in Albert Lea, MN to Norris and Alma (Dybvad) Erickson. She attended church services at the Salvation Army. Avis is survived by her children, Denise (Michael) Urmann of Roseville, MN, Daniel Hamson of Rochester;...
Robert William Benike
Jul 20, 2017
BENIKE Robert William Benike, 75, of Rochester, MN, died on Thursday, July 20, 2017, at Rochester Golden Living Center West. He was born the son of Alvin E. and Sadie (Hoffman) Benike on January 21, 1942, in Rochester, MN. Robert was a bricklayer in his younger years for his father, Alvin E. Benike Construction. In his later years, he drove...
Alan Ackerman
Jul 20, 2017
Alan David Ackerman was born in St. Marys Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota, December 3, 1939 to Minnie (Peg) Graham Ackerman and Archie M. Ackerman. He married Shirley Jean Anderson in 1961 at First Presbyterian Church in Canby, Minnesota. They have four children: Jennifer (Mike Becker) Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Jay (Susan) Ackerman Fort Collins, Colorado, Jeffrey Ackerman Stoughton, Wisconsin, Julie Ackerman St....
Hazel Frey
Jul 19, 2017
Hazel J. Frey, 82 of Rochester, MN passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Samaritan Bethany Nursing Home after a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis for many years and colon cancer. Hazel Joyce Frey was born May 9, 1935 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England to Charles and Joyce (Baker) Clover. She was raised in England. On May 19, 1956, she married...
Dorothy Jacobson
Jul 18, 2017
Dorothy M. Jacobson, 93, of Rochester, MN died on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, in Grand Meadow, MN. The service will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church (222 6th Avenue SW) in Rochester with Rev. Nathaniel Schwartz will be officiating. The burial will be in Oakwood East Cemetery. Dorothy was born Dorothy Leah...
Lajean E. Berg
Jul 18, 2017
LaJean Berg, age 77, passed away peacefully at her home in Oronoco on July 18th following a brief illness. She was surrounded and cared for by her loving family. LaJean Ethelene was the daughter of Arthur Emil Born and Ethelina Gertrude (Manthey) Born of Janesville, Minnesota. She was born on February 25, 1940, and was a graduate of Janesville High...
Patricia Jelincich
Jul 12, 2017
Patricia Jelincich, 92, of Rochester, MN passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Samaritan Bethany.
Elmer D. Tate
Jul 10, 2017
Funeral services for Elmer D. Tate, 80, of Rochester will be at 11:00am on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Bethel Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dr. Norman Wahl officiating. Burial will be at 2:00pm at the United Lutheran Cemetery in Zumbrota. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00pm on Friday, July 14, 2017 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home and also one...
Helen Joan Johnson
Jul 3, 2017
Helen J. Johnson, 72, of Rochester, MN. died Monday, July 3, 2017 at her residence.
Justin D. Vincek
Jul 2, 2017
Justin Daniel Vincek was a beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and uncle. Justin was born on March 23rd, 1992 in Rochester, MN. Justin grew up in Zumbrota Mn and then Houston County area from his teen years till his death. He was a graduate of La Crescent High School. Justin was known for his positive outlook on life and...
Lyle W.H. Plumhoff
Jun 30, 2017
PLUMHOFF Lyle Plumhoff, 67, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2017 at his home. Lyle was born in 1949 in Fairmont, MN to Harold and Luella Plumhoff. He spent his childhood on the family farm near Welcome, MN. He graduated from Sherburn High School, attended Augsburg College, and went on to receive his associates degree from Inver Grove...
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