Michael Gerald Wrought
Nov 14, 2015
Michael Wrought, 39, died peacefully in the comfort of his parents' home on Saturday, November 14, 2015, after a lengthy, courageous battle with glioma brain cancer with his wife, parents, siblings, and friends by his side. Michael Gerald Wrought was born to Gerald and Laurel (Hawkins) Wrought in Rochester, Minnesota on December 12, 1975. He grew up in Rochester and...
Dorothy Ellen Bartels
Nov 14, 2015
Dorothy Ellen Bartels, 99 years, 9 months and 9 days, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully at Maple Manor Nursing Home on Saturday, November 14, 2015 with her family and friends by her side. Dorothy Ellen Zobeck was born on February 5, 1916 to Louis and Anna (Horseji) Zobeck of Lime Springs, IA.She grew up on the farm and attended...
Albert M. Blight
Nov 13, 2015
Albert Big Al Blight, 84, of Byron, Minnesota, died unexpectedly but peacefully Friday, November 13, 2015, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 2:30pm Saturday, November 21, at Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Home, 5421 Royal Pl NW, Rochester, MN, 55901. Pastor John DuBall will officiate. Internment of his ashes will be held at a later date when...
Coleen Schmidt
Nov 11, 2015
Coleen Fae Mensink, 81, of Rochester, died Nov. 11, 2015, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester. She was born in Cresco, Iowa Sept. 22, 1934 to Edward Mensink and Marion Broadwater Mensink. Coleens mother died when she was 5 yrs old.From ages 5 to 8 she lived with her aunts, uncles and grandparents.At age 8, she and sister Marlys were given...
Caryl Dayton Ripley
Nov 9, 2015
Caryl D. Ripley, 74, of Kasson, passed away Monday, November 9, 2015 at St. Marys Hospital. Caryl was born July 2, 1941 in Olmsted County to Harvey and Elizabeth (Fuchs) Ripley. Caryl was a graduate of John Marshall High School. Caryl worked at the post office, Clements, Marigold Dairy but ultimately started and finished his career farming. He enjoyed woodworking,...
Alan L. Speltz
Nov 9, 2015
Alan Speltz, 69, of Rochester, MN died peacefully in his sleep of natural causes on Monday, November 9, 2015 at Central Health nursing home in Le Center MN. Alan Leo Speltz was born on December 18th 1945 in Rolling Stone, MN to Gerald and Helen Speltz.He grew up in Rolling Stone, MN on the family farm. In 1964 he graduated...
June L. Andrew
Nov 8, 2015
June L. Andrew of Webster City, IA died peacefully at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN on November 8, 2015 surrounded by her family. June was born on April 4, 1942 in Morris, MN the daughter of Parnel and Marlys Alm.She was baptized and confirmed at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Donnelly, MN.She graduated from Morris High School in 1960....
Jane Nicklay
Nov 8, 2015
Jane Nicklay (Jorschumb) 70, died at home on Sunday, November 8, 2015 after a good fight with ovarian cancer.She was born 7/14/1945 in Minot ND, while her father was serving in Europe during WWII, to Arthur and Elaine (Hilleren) Jorschumb.Upon her fathers return from the military, she lived on a farm near Wheaton MN, graduating as salutatorian of Wheaton high...
Rufus Leo Francis Wisniewski
Nov 6, 2015
Rufus Leo Francis Wisniewski, age 94, of Rochester, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2015, at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at The Church of St. John the Evangelist, in Rochester, Minnesota with the Rev. Msgr. Gerald Mahon presiding. Burial will be...
Darwin Allen Olson
Nov 4, 2015
Darwin Allen Olson, 75of Lake City, MN.passed- away unexpectedly on Nov 4, 2015. He was born September 3, 1940 to Christina and James Olson of Austin, MN. Darwins mother lost her battle with cancer when he was very young . His father worked hard to provide but ultimately signed authorization allowing young Darwin to join the Army at the age...
Catherine L. Delaney
Nov 3, 2015
Catherine L. Delaney, age 89, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at Season's Hospice House in Rochester. Catherine Laurentia O-Meara was born on March 21, 1926, in Cordova, MN, to Michael Harry and Kathryn (Hankins) O-Meara. She attended county school in Cordova and graduated from the high school in Le Center. Catherine then attended Mankato State University...
Maureen A. Hart
Nov 2, 2015
Maureen A. Hart, 78 of Rochester died Monday at her home.Maureen was born August 8, 1937 in Lake Forest, IL to Richard and Natalie (Tobin) Youngs.She attended nursing school at Presbyterian - St. Lukes Hospital, and also was a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a degree in Industrial Relations.Maureen moved to Rochester in 1972.Her many careers included unit...
Carl L. Jahn, Jr.
Nov 1, 2015
Funeral services for Carl L. Jahn Jr, age 89 of Rochester will be at 11:00am on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Zumbro Lutheran Church.Visitation will be from 5:00 8:00pm on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and also one hour prior to the service at the church.Burial will be at Spring Valley Cemetery. Carl Lowell Jahn...
Helen A. Schultz
Oct 30, 2015
Helen Schultz passed away peacefully, at age of 93, on Friday, October 30, 2015, in the presence of family in Neenah, WI. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m on Thursday, November 5, 2015.at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home, 5421 Royal Place NW in Rochester, MN 55901 with Tony Deach officiating. The visitation will be one hour prior to...
Barbara Ruth Urness
Oct 29, 2015
Barbara Ruth Urness, 73, of Rochester, MN died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. Barbara was born on December 13, 1941 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Ordean and Ruth Egland.She attended Bloomington High School and later earned a degree in Business at Southwest State University in Marshall Minnesota. In 1962, Barbara married Gerald Boyer.They had two children:Scott was...
Joan Bernice Ruesink-Alexander
Oct 29, 2015
ROCHESTER:Joan Bernice Ruesink-Alexander, 82, of Rochester, MN passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Cottagewood Senior Communities. Joan Bernice Eickhoff was born November 13, 1932 to Alvin and Nora (Hanson) Eickhoff in Fillmore County, MN.Joan graduated from Wykoff High School and lived in Chatfield before moving to Rochester in 1946 and has resided since.Joan worked in Real Estate and appraising...
A. Carl Maki
Oct 29, 2015
A. Carl Maki, age 80, died on October 29, 2015 in Rochester, Minnesota.He was born on October 22, 1935 to the late Esther Kangas and Charles Maki and was raised in Munising, Michigan in the heart of the Pictured Rocks National Park in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He was a proud, full blooded Finn. He graduated from Mather High...
John J. Murray
Oct 28, 2015
John J. Murray, age 81, of Rochester, completed his earthly pilgrimage on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at Parkinson's Specialty Care in Golden Valley, MN. A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2015, at Trinity Lutheran Church 222 6th Ave. SW, Rochester with Pastor Joel Haak and Dr. Reverend David Preuss co-officiating. The visitation will be...
Edward William Schuck
Oct 27, 2015
ROCHESTER:Edward (Ed) Schuck, 80, died peacefully at his home in Rochester on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 with family members by his side. Ed was born on January 29, 1935, to Earl and Myra (Larson) Schuck in Kasson. He lived in and around the Byron area for much of his life.Ed graduated from Byron High School in 1953.In 1957, he was...
Betty Grace Brandt
Oct 24, 2015
Betty Grace Brandt passed away October 24, 2015 at Allendale House in Rochester. Betty was born September 2, 1930 to Henry and Grace Brandt. Betty worked for many years at ABC while living in group homes owned by Sylvia Hanson and Delores Holt.Her final years were spent at Allendale House and she attended Possibilities three times a week. Betty was...
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