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John "Jim" Victor Mcfarland

John "Jim" Victor Mcfarland

Jan 15, 2015

ROCHESTER, MINN:John V. Jim McFarland, 92, died on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Golden Living Center West, Rochester, MN. John Victor McFarland was born September 3, 1922 to John R. and Mamie (Liebenow) McFarland in Wabasha County, MN. Jim was a truck driver for Podein's for six years, owned and operated Hocking's Grocery Store for seven years and was a...

Irene Johnson

Irene Johnson

Jan 15, 2015

ROCHESTER Irene Johnson, 93, died Thursday, January 15, 2015. Irene was born October 7, 1921, to Anton Poczyk and Margaret (Horvath) Poczyk in South Bend, Indiana. Growing up, Irene loved books and had planned to be a librarian. However, following the advent of World War II, she saw an ad in the local newspaper saying that nurses were sorely needed....

Edward Garris

Edward Garris

Jan 11, 2015

Edward Garris, age 57 of Rochester passed away January 11, 2015.Born December 25, 1957 in Davenport, Iowa to Benjamin & Phelma (Ellis) Garris.He graduated from East High School in Waterloo, and then attended both Iowa Lakes and Valencia Community Colleges.He was a realtor for the past 26 years, most recently working with Edina Realty in Rochester.He also owned and operated...

Paul C. Utesch

Paul C. Utesch

Jan 11, 2015

Rochester, MN Paul Utesch, 84, was called home to Christ on Sunday, January 11, 2015 following a brief stay at Saint Marys Hospital. He was surrounded by loved ones as he left. Paul was born to Paul E. W. Utesch, and Cora (Schwark) on a farm near Le Roy, MN on September 17, 1930. Paul's father died when he was...

Adeline "Addie" J. Matson

Adeline "Addie" J. Matson

Jan 10, 2015

Adeline Addie Joan (Roth) Matson, 81, died Saturday, January 10, 2015 at her home in Rochester. Addie was born on the family farm on Feb. 3, 1933 in Utica, Minn. to George and Adella (Rupprecht) Roth. Her elementary school education was received at Utica Public Schools and her middle school education at St. Johns Lutheran Church, Lewiston, Minn., where she...

Floyd L. Hodge

Floyd L. Hodge

Jan 10, 2015

Floyd L. Hodge, 91, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Sauer Memorial Home in Winona. Floyd was born June 16, 1923 in Dodge County, MN to Fred and Esther (Northway) Hodge. On February 23, 1946, Floyd married Clarice Anderson at East St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Rock Dell. Floyd and Clarice made their home in...

Lyle L.  Meyer

Lyle L. Meyer

Jan 4, 2015

Lyle L. Meyer, age 75, of Rochester, MN was called up to The Heavens on Sunday, January 4, 2015. He was born on September 4, 1939, in Wykoff, MN to Lorenz and Alice (Wondrasch) Meyer. Lyle was raised on the farm and always had the work ethic and neighborly ways of a small town. On September 9, 1961, Lyle marriedhis...

Agnes L. Mosing

Agnes L. Mosing

Jan 1, 2015

A spirited individual, Agnes Lillian Ziz Mosing of Golden Living Center East Rochester, passed away peacefully January 1, 2015, just 47 days shy of her 100th birthday.Agnes Paulson was born February 17, 1915 in Stewartville, MN.As an infant she moved to Rochester to live with Fred and Leona Zierath, her uncle and aunt.She graduated in 1932 from Rochester High School...

Loretta Phelps Fitch

Loretta Phelps Fitch

Jan 1, 2015

Loretta Phelps Fitch Loretta Belle Fitch, age 96 of Rochester passed away January 1, 2015 at Seasons Hospice House.She was born April 28, 1918 in Dover, MN the daughter of Elmer & Jessie (Millard) Younger. Loretta worked for Telex for 32 years prior to her retirement.She also worked in the ship yards in California during WWII.She enjoyed spending time with...

Jeanette Elvira Edgar

Jeanette Elvira Edgar

Dec 30, 2014

Memorial services for Jeanette E. Edgar, 96, of Rochester, MN will be at 2:00pm on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Evanger Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dwight DoBell officiating.Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.Burial of her cremated remains will be at Evanger Lutheran Cemetery. Jeanette Elvira Scharberg was born on June 22, 1918 in...

Patricia Ann Mcknight

Patricia Ann Mcknight

Dec 30, 2014

Patricia A. McKnight, 74, of Rochester, MN. died Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester.

Darie "D.A." Anfind Lavoi

Darie "D.A." Anfind Lavoi

Dec 29, 2014

Darie D.A. Anfind LaVoi, 78, of Fosston, MN died on Monday, December 29, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. He was born in Fosston, MN on October 28, 1936 to parents, Lawrence and Clara (Ness) LaVoi. He attended elementary school through High School in Fosston, MN and graduated from Bemidji State Teachers College in 1960.He began his teaching...

Marvin Raymond Kulas

Marvin Raymond Kulas

Dec 27, 2014

Marvin Marv R. Kulas, age 75, of Rochester, MN, died from Alzheimer's and Lewy-Body Dementia on Saturday, December 27, 2014, at Cottagewood Senior Communities. He was born on July 9, 1939, in Owatonna, to Harold and Melvina (Anhorn) Kulas. He graduated from Owatonna High School in 1957. On July 8, 1957 he entered the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged...

Phyllis Scott

Phyllis Scott

Dec 24, 2014

Funeral services for Phyllis L. Scott, 86, of Rochester will be at2 pm on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Autumn Ridge Church with Reverend C. John Steer and Reverend James Barnhart co- officiating.Burial will be at Old Concord Cemetery just east of West Concord.Visitation will be from 5 - 8 pm on Monday, December 29, 2014 at Ranfranz and Vine...

Robert Joseph Haroldson

Robert Joseph Haroldson

Dec 22, 2014

Robert Bob Joseph Haroldson, age 73, of Rochester passed away in his home on December 22, 2014, after a lengthy illness.Bob was born on August 17, 1941, in Mapleton, MN to Ole & Lenore (Griener) Haroldson.He graduated from Mapleton High School and attended some college courses.Bob served in the US Army from 1964-1966, and served in Vietnam from 1965-1966.He enjoyed...

Robert "Bob" M.  Church

Robert "Bob" M. Church

Dec 21, 2014

Robert Bob M. Church, age 64, of Rochester, MN died on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester. He was born on July 18, 1950, in Devils Lake, North Dakota, to Robert W. and Lillian E. (Howe) Church. Bob graduated from Fridley Senior High School and Rochester Community and Technical College. On October 24, 1987, he married...

Burton "Bert"  C. Patchin

Burton "Bert" C. Patchin

Dec 19, 2014

Burton Curtis Patchin, 85, of Rochester, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Friday, December 19, 2014. Bert was born June 13, 1929 in Rock Dell to Lester and Pearl (Boysen) Patchin. Bert was a lifelong resident of Rochester. He attended Rochester Public Schools and then proudly served his country as a veteran of the US...

Marjorie J. Tvedt

Marjorie J. Tvedt

Dec 17, 2014

Funeral services for Marjorie J. Tvedt, 92, of Rochester, MN will be at 11:00am on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Zumbro Lutheran Church with Rev. Lisa Kipp officiating.Burial will be at East St. Olaf Cemetery.Visitation will be from 5:00 7:00pm on Friday, December 19, 2014 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and also one hour prior to the service at...

Emmett W. Woolfolk, Jr.

Emmett W. Woolfolk, Jr.

Dec 17, 2014

Funeral services for Emmett W. Woolfolk, Jr., 73, of Rochester, MN will be at 11:00am on Monday, December 22, 2014 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes with the Rev. Donald Barlow officiating.Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Emmett William Woolfolk, Jr. was born on September 23, 1941 in...

Dorothy Hart Mitchell

Dorothy Hart Mitchell

Dec 16, 2014

Dorothy Hart Mitchell, 101 of Rochester passed away December 16, 2014 at Madonna Meadows.In 2005 she moved to Rochester to be near family. Dorothy was born October 30, 1913 at home in Highland Park, Michigan to Charles and Julia Hart.Both of her parents were University of Michigan graduates.After graduating from Royal Oak High School in Michigan, Dorothy graduated from the...

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