Obituaries

David R. Fanning

David R. Fanning

Aug 13, 2016

David R. Fanning, age 81, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016 at his home. David was born August 21, 1934 to David H. and Rebecca Fanning in Rochester. He served in the U.S. Navy towards the end of the Korean War and for several years afterwards. When he got out of the Navy, he spent the rest of his life...

Hilmen Scharberg

Hilmen Scharberg

Aug 11, 2016

Hilmen Donald Scharberg, 83, of Rochester, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Seasons Hospice, following a short illness. He was the son of Aden and Mabel (Hyland) Scharberg, was born in Rock Dell, MN on December 10, 1932 delivered by his grandmother, Gunheld (Morgen) Scharberg at the Axel Scharberg home place. He was confirmed at Evanger Lutheran Church...

John M. Holmes

John M. Holmes

Aug 11, 2016

John M. Holmes- Pine Island, MN. John M. Holmes, 87, of Pine Island, MN, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and to be reunited with the love of his life, his wife Patricia Anne, on August 11, 2016. John was born in Hastings, MN, to John C. and Marie Holmes on October 3, 1928. He...

Malba P. Haack

Malba P. Haack

Aug 11, 2016

Malba P. Haack, age 88, of Rochester, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 11, 2016, at Cottagewood Senior Community in Rochester. She was born on December 21, 1927, in Minneapolis, the daughter of Peter and Minnie (Gaustad) Bondeson. She attended school in Sacred Heart, Marshall, and graduated from high school in Wabasha, Minnesota. She was the daughter of a baker and...

David J. Persik

David J. Persik

Aug 10, 2016

David John Persik, 47, of Oronoco, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on August 10, 2016. Dave was born May 19, 1969 in Hinsdale, IL to Ronald and Dorothy (Ellis) Persik. Dave was a graduate of John Marshall High School and a 1992 graduate of the University of Minnesota Minneapolis, graduating with honors. He majored in Math...

Darlene J. Parker

Darlene J. Parker

Aug 9, 2016

Darlene Janet (Peck) Parker The funeral service for Darlene J Parker will be held at 1:00 P.M. at Ranfranz Vine on 8/13/2016 with visitation two hours prior from 11-1pm. Darlene J. Parker 76 of Rochester passed away peacefully on 8/9/2016 at home from pancreatic cancer. Darlene Janet Nelson was born on November 1st 1939 to Archie and Frances (Brown) Nelson...

Dena M. Moitzheim

Dena M. Moitzheim

Aug 7, 2016

Dena M. Moitzheim, 43, of Pine Island, Minnesota, passed away on August 7, 2016, at Centracare Health System in Melrose, Minnesota. Dena Marie Mertes was born April 5, 1973 in Hoven, South Dakota to Duane and Ardell (Malsom) Mertes. She graduated from Britton, South Dakota High School in 1992. On November 11, 1995, she married David Moitzheim in Britton, South...

Agnes Grosland

Agnes Grosland

Aug 7, 2016

Agnes Grosland, 92, passed away at Saint Marys Hospital on Sunday, August 7, 2016 after a long and blessed life. Agnes was born on February 13, 1924 in rural St. Ansgar, Iowa to Mathias and Agatha (Mauer) May. Agnes married Tilman Grosland at St. Joseph Catholic Church on February 9, 1946. They made their home in Mason City, Iowa. Agnes...

Eunice M. Kohlmeyer

Eunice M. Kohlmeyer

Aug 3, 2016

Eunice Kohlmeyer, 80, of rural Oronoco, MN, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, MN. Eunice Martha Mock was born February 27, 1936 in Mankato, MN, to the Rev. Alfred and Mrs. Vivian Mock. She grew up in Rapidan and Wykoff, MN, before moving to Hay Creek, MN, and graduating from Red Wing High School...

James C. Leonhardt

James C. Leonhardt

Aug 2, 2016

James C. Leonhardt, 79, of Rochester, MN passed away with his family by his side after a long battle with Parkinsons on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Samaritan Bethany. James was born July 25, 1937 to Carl and Eleanor Leonhardt in Winona, MN. James graduated in 1955 from Winona High School. He married Diana Mae Clardy on July 11, 1959....

Judith Joan Eggler

Judith Joan Eggler

Jul 31, 2016

Judith J. Eggler, 77, of Rochester, MN passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Medford Senior Care in Medford, MN. Judith Joan Eggler was born December 4, 1938 to Joyce and Esther (Petry) Sprenger in Lake City, MN. Judith graduated from Lake City High School in 1956. Judith worked at the Lake City Bank. On December 3, 1960 Judith married...

Charles "Charlie" F. Taylor

Charles "Charlie" F. Taylor

Jul 29, 2016

Memorial services for Charles (Charlie) F. Taylor, 71, of Stewartville will be at 10:00am on Friday, August 5, 2016 at St. Bernards Catholic Church in Stewartville. Visitation will be from 5:00 8:00pm on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and also one hour prior to the service Friday at the church. Burial will be at Woodlawn...

Virginia G. Burt

Virginia G. Burt

Jul 27, 2016

Virginia Gayle Burt, 81, of Rochester, MN died peacefully on July 27, 2016 at Moore Elderly Care in Rochester, MN where she received loving care during her lengthy battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Virginia Gayle Drews was born October 16, 1934 to Leo E. and Alma Grace Drews in Rochester, MN. She attended school in a one room school house...

Gary Lee Clancy

Gary Lee Clancy

Jul 27, 2016

Gary L. Clancy (Clancy) died at his home on July 27, 2016 after a brave twelve year struggle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. He was lovingly cared for by his family and friends under the direction of Seasons Hospice. Gary was born in Redwood Falls, MN on June 17, 1948 to Evelyn (Uhlenkamp) and Roy Clancy. He grew up in Albert Lea,...

Anita Y. Corson

Anita Y. Corson

Jul 25, 2016

Anita Y. Corson 93, of Rochester, MN passed away Monday, July 25, 2016 at Saint Marys Hospital. Anita Yvonne Halverson was born September 5, 1922 in Canton, MN. Anita graduated from Canton High School. During World War II she worked at the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C. She married Norman Corson on February 23, 1944 in Orlando, FL. Norman passed...

Timothy L. Wagar

Timothy L. Wagar

Jul 24, 2016

Timothy L. Wagar, 65, of Rochester, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Seasons Hospice House. Tim was born November 26, 1950 in Grand Forks, ND to Harvey C. and Jean M. (Wilson) Wagar. He was a 1968 graduate of Fridley High School and a graduate of the University of Minnesota. During his professional career,...

Kermit K. Zimmerman

Kermit K. Zimmerman

Jul 23, 2016

Memorial services for Kermit K. Zimmerman, 90, of Rochester will be at 11:00am on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Peace United Church of Christ with the Rev. Paul Bauch officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be at Oakwood Columbarium at a later date. Kermit Kenneth Zimmerman was born on October 11,...

David Lewis Petree

David Lewis Petree

Jul 23, 2016

David Lewis Petree, 83, of Rochester passed away peacefully Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Cottagewood Senior Communities. David was born July 20, 1933 in Okmulgee, OK to Louis and Verne (Weltheimer) Petree. He was a veteran of the US Army, proudly serving his country during the Korean War. David worked as a police officer for the Blackwell OK Police Department,...

Barbara A. Amundson

Barbara A. Amundson

Jul 21, 2016

Barbara Ann Amundson was born on November 27, 1932, the second child of George and Myrtle (Berven) Anderson, in Swift County, MN. She died on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at the age of 83. Barbara attended school in Montevideo, Fergus Falls, and Henning Minnesota. She graduated from Lake Park High School in 1950. After graduation, she worked in Minneapolis as...

Lena Lauren Mogler

Lena Lauren Mogler

Jul 20, 2016

Lena Lauren Mogler the infant daughter of Seth and Brooke (Janecke) Mogler of Rochester, MN went to be with her heavenly Father upon birth at Mayo Clinic Hospital Methodist Campus at 8:35 PM on July 20th, 2016. Lena was 9.25 inches and 9.17 oz. Even though our time together on this earth was short we will always cherish and remember...