Obituaries

Marlene Johnston

Nov 26, 2023

Marlene C. Johnston, 82 of Rochester, MN peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Samaritan Bethany Nursing Home after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.

 

Born on October 5, 1941, Marlene Caroline Gilbertson was the last of six children born to Eddie and Clara (Solverud) Gilbertson of Hayfield, MN. After graduating from Hayfield High School in 1959,...

李 滿 美 Su

Nov 25, 2023

 

          2023 年 11 月 25 日星期六下午約七點半，我所深愛結縭已逾52年的妻子和兩個孩子的母親滿美，好像來不及說聲再見，就突然脫離塵寰，歸回天家，安息主懷，享年77歲。

 

         滿美出生於台灣屏東市，是教育家音樂家李志傳和聰慧善於理家的劉鸞盡心養育的 11 位兒女中最小的一個。她以優異的成績從台北第一女中第一名保送到國立台灣大學醫學院就讀，畢業時又是年青醫師輩中之佼佼者。她在夏威夷州檀香山的 Kuakini 醫療中心完成了實習，並在明尼蘇達州羅徹斯特的梅奧診所完成了診斷放射學住院醫師訓練和神經放射學專科培訓。

       

        她從台大理學院移到醫學院開始醫科訓練早期，透過在台北一位兩人都熟識又受他多方教導的資深教會牧者之媒介，我們雙方才正式交往，約五年後於1971年10月在夏威夷檀香山結婚。

 

        滿美熱心愛主，我們於1972年從夏威夷搬到明州羅徹斯特城梅奧醫學中心接受嚴格的住院醫師訓練。看到這個華人人數不多的小城鎮中，照樣有傳福音與培養基督徒成長的需要。兩人同心禱告之後，找到了一對在羅城已居住多年的愛主基督徒夫婦，就在他們家中開始了查經班。目的是與信徒們、聚集在一起敬拜和研讀神的話語，並且把全備的福音傳給慕道友。在接下來幾十年裡，主增加了他們的人數，最終該團體成為明州羅城華人教會。滿美忠心地與其他基督徒配搭帶領查經、學習和敬拜，並透過她的言語和生活幫助許多非基督徒歸向主。

 

        滿美把家庭放在第一位，犧牲了自己的醫療事業，全職撫養兒子和女兒。她有一顆寬大的心胸，將別人的需求放在自己的需求之上，這從她向當地社區和國際教會慷慨地投入金錢、時間和資源就證明了這一點。她也是一位忠實而勤奮的祈禱勇士，每天有清單為家人和朋友不懈地代求。

 

        生活上，她有自己的樂趣：就是，需要購買物品時，找到絕對最佳購物優惠 Best Discount Deal，並最大限度地發揮每張優惠券之潛力。她的理由是：我們的收入乃是上帝託付的，能省就省，不可浪費，要作忠心又良善的僕人。雖然生活節儉，平時卻樂於助人。她享受生活，笑起來溫暖人心。最重要的是，她愛她的家人，並且總是很快地透過言語和擁抱來表達她的愛。

 

        她身後留下了她的丈夫蘇文博 Wen-Po Daniel Su、兒子蘇晰明 Lowell Su、女兒 蘇雅寧 Anita Su和孫子 蘇博恩 Lincoln Su。葬禮將於 2023 年 12 月 2 日星期六下午 3 點鐘 在明州羅城 Ranfranz & Vine 殯儀館舉行，公眾探視時間為下午 2 點鐘。感恩追思禮拜預訂明年春暖初夏季節，才在明州羅城舉行。

Man-Mei Nadine Su

Nov 25, 2023

On Saturday, November 25, 2023 Dr. Man-Mei Nadine Su, a beloved wife and mother of two, went to be with our Lord. She was seventy-seven years old.  Born to Chi-Chuan Lee and Luan  Liu in Pingtung City, Taiwan, Man-Mei was the youngest of 11 children. She graduated from National Taiwan University, College of Medicine with high honors. She completed her...

Eric Benson

Nov 25, 2023

Eric Jon Benson, born on April 8, 1962 to Marlene Sanford "Mush" and Barbara (Klein) Benson, passed away on November 25, 2023 at his home. He was 61 years old.

Eric graduated from Preston High School in 1980 and furthered his education at Winona State University. On June 14, 2014, he exchanged vows with the love of his life,...

David Rikhus

Nov 25, 2023

David W. Rikhus, 68, of Rochester, MN, passed away on Saturday November 25th, 2023, after complications resulting from several strokes in the last year. Dave was born on May 28th, 1955, in Detroit Lakes, to Raymond and Orpha (Mellum) Rikhus. He attended and graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in Babbitt, MN in 1973.

 

He then entered into...

Marlys Peterson

Nov 25, 2023

Marlys Elaine (Schultz) Peterson

After 89 years of life, Marlys Elaine (Schultz) Peterson died unexpectedly at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, on November 25, 2023.

Marlys was born June 16, 1934, in Rochester to Gus H. and Bertha (Selke) Schultz. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1952 and Rochester Junior College in 1954. She was...

Geraldine Griebenow

Nov 22, 2023

Geraldine R. Griebenow of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester, MN with her family by her side.

Geraldine was born on January 3, 1934 in Ortonville, Minnesota and was the oldest of 6 children to Fred V. Meyers and Marie (Krag) Meyers. The Meyers family moved to Rochester when...

MaryJane Bishop

Nov 16, 2023

MaryJane (Rossi) Bishop, age 88, passed away on November 16, 2023, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minnesota. She was surrounded by her family.

MaryJane was born August 6, 1935, to Walter and Pauline (Stucky) Rossi on a family farm east of Berne, Minnesota with her 4 sisters. Mary Jane attended West Concord Schools graduating in 1953. While...

Raymond Grendahl

Nov 14, 2023

Raymond Allen Grendahl beloved husband, father, grandpa and great-grandpa, passed away peacefully at Cottagewood Senior Community on November 14, 2023. He was born on May 30, 1938, Red Wing, Minnesota to Martin and Alma (Adler) Grendahl.

Raymond was a proud graduate of Pine Island High School. He valued education and always encouraged others to pursue knowledge and personal growth.

Raymond...

Gwendolyn Sheri Maxson

Nov 13, 2023

 

Gwendolyn Sheri Maxson, age 61, of Mantorville, Minnesota, passed peacefully on November 13th at Mayo Clinic/Methodist Hospital after complications from re-occurring gastric cancer. Gwen spent her final moments surrounded by family and close friends, as she entered the kingdom of heaven, her forever home.

Gwen was born in Bottineau, North Dakota on September 25, 1962 to Dale Kermit and...

Marie Kathryn Ranfranz

Nov 13, 2023

Marie Kathryn Ranfranz was born October 16,1937 to Hugh and Blanche (Freml) McCullough in Ida Grove, Iowa. The family lived in Iowa, South Dakota, California and then moved back to Watertown, SD, where Marie graduated from Watertown High School. Marie attended Radiology Technician training in Minneapolis, MN in 1955 at Minneapolis General Hospital. She married Carl W. Ranfranz Jr. in...

Timothy Brandt

Nov 12, 2023

Timothy Donald Brandt, 66, passed away Sunday, November 12th, 2023, at his home in Rochester, MN. His passing came after a courageous 2-month battle with leukemia.

Tim was born October 13, 1957, in Montevideo, MN to Donald and Arlene (Viestenz) Brandt. He was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Rochester, MN.

Tim graduated from Dover-Eyota High School in 1976....

Sharon Glynn

Nov 9, 2023

Sharon Mildred (Buske) Glynn, 80, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9, 2023.

Sharon was born March 13, 1943, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Ralph and LeNora (Geise) Buske. She married James R. Glynn on December 18, 1961. Sharon was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother to her two children; Jackie Glynn and Brad (Christa...

Wayne Richardson

Nov 6, 2023

Wayne Daniel Richardson was born on February 3, 1940, in Salisbury, MD. His parents were Oren Edwin Richardson, Sr. and Dorothy Ann Parsons Richardson. He died on November 6, 2023, from dementia at Cottagewood Senior Communities, Rochester, MN.

His parents, brother, Oren Edwin Richardson, Jr. and son, Joseph Leonard Brom predeceased him.

He is survived by his loving...

Maxine Thoreson

Nov 5, 2023

Maxine Thoreson, 92, went to be with her Heavenly Father after passing away peacefully at Seasons Hospice on All Saint's Sunday, November 5, 2023. Maxine was a believer in Jesus Christ and the gift of everlasting life so we have the assurance of where she is spending eternity.

Maxine was born December 13,1930 to Gena and Benhart Paulson in...

Bernard Kubicek

Nov 3, 2023

Bernard (Bernie) Alan Kubicek, age 87, passed away in his home, surrounded by family and friends at The Waters, in Rochester MN on Nov. 3rd, 2023. He was born to Viola and Bernard Kubicek in Austin MN, on July 20,1936. He spent his early life in Blooming Prairie MN, where he enjoyed being a "Blossom", playing football, basketball, baseball, and...

Barbara Vinz

Nov 3, 2023

Barbara J. Vinz, 89, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Friday, November 3, 2023.

Barbara Jean (Parr) Vinz was born on July 31, 1934 in La Crosse, WI, to parents Gordon and Freida (Stoikes) Parr. After graduating high school, Barb married Myron G. Vinz on October 4, 1952, and the...

Ronald Ohm

Nov 1, 2023

Ronald Roy Ohm, 69, of Rochester passed away on November 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 21, 1954 in Wabasha, MN to Frank and Betty (Roland) Ohm.

Ron attended Elgin High School and graduated from John Marshall High School in Rochester. On December 17, 1977 he married Sherie Stevens. He was a...

Darlienne "Shelly" Bond

Oct 30, 2023

Darlienne V. Bond, 91, of Rochester, MN passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Madonna Towers in Rochester.

Darlienne Virginia (Sheldon) Bond was born on April 27, 1932 in Red Wing, MN, to parents Delevan Sheldon Jr. and Doris (Soldner) Sheldon. Darlienne graduated from Rochester High School and then went on to earn her Associates degree from Rochester...

Catherine Brockman

Oct 27, 2023

Catherine Yvonne Brockman passed away on October 27th, 2023, at 12:01 am, two days after her 84th birthday at Madonna Towers in Rochester, Minnesota.

Catherine was born on October 25th, 1939, in St. Paul, Minnesota. After attending Stillwater High School, she undertook a career journey of diverse occupations, working for the St. Paul Hotel, McGill, and the State of Minnesota....