Obituaries

James Olson

James Olson

Feb 14, 2024

James O. Olson, 72, of Rochester, MN, passed away on February 14, 2024 at his home.

James was born April 19, 1951 in Rochester, MN to parents James and Mae (Neumann) Olson. He is survived by his sister, Joyce (Stephan) Playter, of Eau Claire, WI.

Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes is honored to be serving James's family....

Gregory Vickers

Gregory Vickers

Feb 13, 2024

Gregory L. Vickers, 65, of Rochester, MN, formerly of Idaho, passed away on February 13, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary's campus in Rochester.

Greg was born on January 14, 1959, in Nyssa, Oregon, to parents Walter and Marna Lee (Mower) Vickers. After graduating from high school in Parma, ID, he went on to attend Ricks College in...

Robert "Bob" Sokol

Robert "Bob" Sokol

Feb 13, 2024

Robert John Sokol, age 88, of Rochester, MN was called to his heavenly home on February 13, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. He was surrounded in the love of family and friends.

Bob was born May 27, 1935 to parents Milo and Lillian (Cecak) Sokol in Vining, Iowa. He was one of three boys in the family. He...

Gus Chafos

Gus Chafos

Feb 12, 2024

With sadness we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, brother, and friend Gus Chafos on February 12th, 2024.

Gus Andrew Chafos was born Sept. 8. 1940 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester to Andrew K. and Margarite Chafos; he was baptized Constantine Andrew Chafos.

Gus graduated from Rochester High School in 1958. He served in the Minnesota Army National Guard from...

Maurice "Morry" Witter

Maurice "Morry" Witter

Feb 9, 2024

Maurice "Morry" Witter, 85, of Rochester, MN passed away on Friday, February 9th, 2024, at Shorewood Assisted Living, surrounded by his loving family.

Morry was born on December 6th, 1938 in Rochester, MN, to Ebbie and Olive (Koelsch) Witter. He grew up with three siblings, Rich, Karen and Gloria. Morry attended grades 1-8 in a one room schoolhouse...

Irene Wiltsie

Irene Wiltsie

Feb 9, 2024

Irene Semanisin Wiltsie, age 94, of Rochester died Feb. 9, 2024 at Shorewood Place in Rochester, MN.

She was born December 18, 1929 to Joseph and Mary (Pazinko) Semanisin of Olyphant, PA. Preceding her in death were her parents and 6 siblings: John, George, William, Marie, Ann, and Helen.

Irene graduated from High School in Olyphant, PA, then earned an...

David Henslin

David Henslin

Feb 9, 2024

David Dwight Henslin, 78, of Rochester, MN, went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2024, after a battle with heart failure, under the care of Seasons Hospice.

David was born in Roseau, MN on July 3, 1945, to parents Marvin and Lucille (Krueger) Henslin. When David was 7, his family moved to California where he grew up....

Jon Scott Arnold

Jon Scott Arnold

Feb 8, 2024

Jon Scott Arnold, 86, of Rochester, MN, passed away on February 8, 2024, at Rochester West Health Services in Rochester.

Scott was born on May 3, 1937, in Minneapolis, MN and was adopted from the Owatonna State School Orphanage at 19 months by Walter and Laura (Kalbrenner) Arnold. After graduating from Mankato High School, he attended Mankato State University, earning his...

Cindy Wiebusch

Cindy Wiebusch

Feb 7, 2024

Cynthia K. Wiebusch, 66, of Rochester, MN, formerly of Byron, MN, passed away on February 7, 2024 at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester.

Cynthia K. (Deming) Wiebusch was born on February 2, 1958 to parents Duane and Marge Deming at Wabasha Hospital. She graduated from Plainview High School in 1976, and was voted Wabasha County's Dairy Princess that...

Edwin Lemmer

Edwin Lemmer

Feb 7, 2024

Edwin Andrew Lemmer, 86, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.

Edwin was born on August 12, 1937, in Winona County, MN to Andrew and Hedwig (Hayertz) Lemmer. He served in the US Army from June 1957-1959 in Germany. He worked for Marigold Dairy and then for the...

Barbara Aldritt

Barbara Aldritt

Feb 6, 2024

Barbara K. Aldritt, 77, of Rochester passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024.

Muriel de Vaal

Muriel de Vaal

Feb 3, 2024

Muriel D. de Vaal

Muriel Delores Strege was born on July 21, 1931 in Milbank, South Dakota to William and Myrtie (Berkner) Strege. She passed away on February 3, 2024 at Rochester Methodist Hospital.

Muriel attended rural schools in Albin Township, Grant County South Dakota. She married Stanley de Vaal on July 3, 1955 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Milbank....

Robert Wiebold

Robert Wiebold

Feb 1, 2024

Robert Leo Wiebold, 91, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Samaritan Bethany Nursing Home with family by his side.

Robert was born January 6, 1933, in Rochester, MN, to Adolph and Inez (Wharton) Wiebold. He graduated from Rochester Senior High School. Robert served in the United States Army. He was stationed in Germany...

Roger Bennett

Roger Bennett

Jan 31, 2024

Roger Dwayne Bennett, age 88 of Rochester, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024. He was born on February 7, 1935, in his hometown of Rochester, Minnesota, to proud parents Lloyd and Adeline (Breese) Bennett.

Roger was a dedicated and hardworking individual. After completing his high school education, Roger served in the United States Navy as a SeaBee from November...

Barbara Broin

Barbara Broin

Jan 29, 2024

Barbara Joyce (Himle) Broin, 88, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Cottagewood Senior Community.

Barb was born July 20, 1935 in Vernon Township, Dodge County, MN the daughter of Arnold and Myrtle (Senjem) Himle. She graduated from Hayfield High School. Barb was united in marriage to Harland Broin on October 26, 1957 at West St....

Wade Hendrix

Wade Hendrix

Jan 27, 2024

Wade Allen Hendrix, 48, of Rochester, MN passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at St. Mary's Hospital. Wade was born on June 12, 1975 to Jimmy and Donna (Radke) Hendrix.

Wade graduated from John Marshall High School in 1993. After high school he worked in various jobs in the construction industry, most memorable for him was Rochester Road Constructors, along...

David Holmgren

David Holmgren

Jan 26, 2024

At 73 years old, David Harold Holmgren was welcomed into Jesus' arms on January 26, 2024 after a short six year battle with Alzheimer's.

Dave was born on January 12, 1951 to Harold and Gladys in Estherville, Iowa. He was the oldest of five children. He met the love of his life, Carmen Axmark as a teenager at...

Muriel Benjamin

Muriel Benjamin

Jan 26, 2024

Muriel Ann (Johnson) (Reding) Benjamin, age 90, of Rochester, MN, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Rochester East Health Services in Rochester, MN.

Muriel was born on April 8, 1933, in Mazeppa, MN to Reynold and Olive Johnson. She lived in Mazeppa for 54 years, followed by 10 years in Branson, MO, 14 years in Blue Eye,...

Laurie Maidl

Laurie Maidl

Jan 22, 2024

Laurie Jean (Radke) Maidl, 63, of Rochester, MN departed this world on January 22, 2024, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Our hearts are eternally broken from losing her, but we remain inspired by the way she lived.

Laurie was born on October 1, 1960, to Larry and Donna Radke of Minnesota...

Arletta Derby

Arletta Derby

Jan 19, 2024

Arletta Derby was born June 13, 1934 to Delmont and Glyda (Markee) Chamberlain in Rochester, Minnesota. She attended a one room country school, Hillside Elementary School, District #143; graduated from Rochester High School in 1952. After high school she worked in Minneapolis at an insurance company, then in Rochester at Clements Chevrolet.

On May 15, 1954 she married Rolland Derby at...

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