Obituaries

Charles "Chuck" W. Walters

Charles "Chuck" W. Walters

Dec 13, 2014

Charles Chuck W. Walters, age 93, passed away on December 13, 2014 after a long illness at Madonna Towers Nursing Home in Rochester. He was born in Rochester, Minnesota on June 21, 1921, to Charles and Palma (Pederson) Walters. Chuck graduated from Rochester High School in 1939, and then attended Rochester Junior College before being drafted to serve in World...

Mary "Kathy" Stevens

Mary "Kathy" Stevens

Dec 9, 2014

Mary Kathryn Stevens Kathy, 68, of Rochester, passed away December 9, 2014 at St. Marys Hospital. Kathy was born March 25, 1946 in Rochester to Chester Robert and Viola (White) Tenley. She was a 1964 graduate of John Marshall High School. On March 1, 1963 she married Randy Stevens. Kathy was a member of Peace United Church of Christ. Kathy...

Janet Mae Jensen

Janet Mae Jensen

Dec 8, 2014

KASSON, MINN: Janet M. Jensen, 75, died peacefully at her home on Monday, December 8, 2014 Janet Mae Koontz was born October 18, 1939 to Roy E. and Marie (Stangl) Koontz in Bird Island, MN. Her family moved to Northfield, MN where she attended grade school and later moved to Austin, MN where she graduated from High School. Janet worked...

Luverna M. Field

Luverna M. Field

Dec 8, 2014

Luverna Marie Field, age 93 of Rochester passed away December 8, 2014 in her home after a lengthy illness. She was born June 18, 1921 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Rae A. & Karen M. (Knudsen) Travis.She graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1939 and then received her bachelors degree from Cornell College in 1943.On December 26, 1943 she...

Geraldine "Geri" R. Wilson

Geraldine "Geri" R. Wilson

Dec 7, 2014

Geraldine Geri R.Wilson, age 82, of Rochester, died on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Geri was born on October 18, 1932, in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, to Elwood and Ruth (Hughes) Schultz. She graduated from Owatonna High School and from Mankato State University with a bachelors degree in education. On February 26, 1955, Geri married...

Louis "John" Mentink, Jr.

Louis "John" Mentink, Jr.

Dec 4, 2014

ROCHESTER, MINN:John Mentink, 85, passed away December 4th.John was born October 10, 1929 to Louis and Jennie Mentink.He married Mary Jansen on November 11, 1949 at Holy Family Catholic Church.He lived in Mason City, Iowa, and worked for the Armour plant for 35 years.He retired in 1983. John was very proud of his family and enjoyed spending time with his...

Marie J. Schinke

Marie J. Schinke

Dec 3, 2014

ROCHESTER, MINN:Marie J. Schinke, 91, died on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 in Rochester, MN. Marie J. Schinke was born November 3, 1923 to Arnold and Louise (Gjernes) Rogstad in Lanesboro, MN. She married Robert V. Schinke on February 8, 1945. Marie enjoyed fishing, the Minnesota Twins, and spending time with her family. She helped raise many of her grandchildren and...

Fred  Wagner

Fred Wagner

Dec 2, 2014

Fred L. Wagner, 81, of Rochester, MN died on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Fred LeRoy Wagner was born on July 4, 1933, to Fred S. and Marion (Badman) Wagner in Eau Claire, WI. He graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School in 1951. On August 14, 1954, he married Marlys Sherman. Fred received a...

Joseph E. Hain

Joseph E. Hain

Nov 30, 2014

Joseph Ernesteven Hain, 89, of Rochester, MN passed away, Sunday, November 30, 2014. Joe was born September 16, 1925 to Carl and Helen (Lawler) Hain at Saint Marys Hospital, Rochester, MN. He graduated from Rochester High School.He married June Alice Eggler on October 27, 1948, and together they operated the Hain family farm and raised 5 children.Joe retired from farming...

Philip O. Hart

Philip O. Hart

Nov 30, 2014

ROCHESTER, MINN:Philip O. Hart, 96, died Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Golden Living Center East. Philip Owen Hart was born September 14, 1918 to Owen L. and Monda A. (Odeen) Hart in Pine Island, MN. Philip graduated from Pine Island, MN High School. He married Margery Ann Sampson on March 6, 1946 in Duluth, MN. Philip farmed his entire life...

Bertha Sanders

Bertha Sanders

Nov 27, 2014

Bertha Lee Sanders, age 86, of Rochester passed away November 27, 2014 at Cottagewood Senior Community in Rochester.She was born January 26, 1928 in LaPlata, MO to William R. & Marie E. (Blake) Billington Sr.She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and especially quilting.She was a member of the Quilters Sew-ciety for many years.She enjoyed spending time with family and...

Raymond Charles Reinalda

Raymond Charles Reinalda

Nov 27, 2014

Raymond C. Reinalda, age 92, of Rochester, MN was welcomed to Heaven on Thursday, November 27, 2014. Raymond Charles Reinalda was born on February 3, 1922 in Seward Township, in Southwestern Minnesota.He was the oldest child born to Klaus and Margaret Reinalda. Growing up Ray attended church in Worthington, at the church where his grandfather was one of the leaders...

Harold C. Renner

Harold C. Renner

Nov 25, 2014

Harold C. Renner, 73, of Rochester, MN died Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Cottagewood Senior Communities. Harold Charles Renner was born April 25, 1941 to Harold and Margery (Geschwind) Renner in Springfield, MN.Harry proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for four years.Harry married Ethel Hinshaw in Great Falls, MT on June 8, 1963. During his 32-year...

Anita Rose Siegmann

Anita Rose Siegmann

Nov 24, 2014

Anita Siegmann, age 83, of Rochester, died on Monday, November 24, 2014 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2014, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes in Rochester. The burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens. The visitation will be from 4:00 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2014,...

Emily Lou Williams

Emily Lou Williams

Nov 24, 2014

Emily Lou Williams died Monday November 24, 2014 surrounded by family and friends in her home. Emily was born July 7, 1980 to Dan and Judy (Maxfield) Williams in Austin, MN. She moved with her family to Rochester at age 1. Emily graduated from Mayo High School in 1998.While she was still physically able to, Emily enjoyed working with kids...

Marian G. Erickson

Marian G. Erickson

Nov 24, 2014

Marian G. Erickson, 100, a longtime resident of Rochester, died at her home on November 24, 2014. She was the widow of Dr. Donald J. Erickson, one of the early pioneers of Mayo Clinic's Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Marian was born in Chicago in 1914 and raised in Janesville, Wisconsin. She worked her way through the University of...

Stephen Scott Disbrow

Stephen Scott Disbrow

Nov 23, 2014

Stephen S. Disbrow, age 55, of Rochester, died on Sunday, November 23, 2014, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. He was born on June 23, 1959, in Amarillo, TX, to Thomas and Peggy (Childers) Disbrow. Stephen graduated from St. Pius High School in Piscataway, NJ in 1978 and graduated from Kean University in 1983. On September 18, 1988, he married...

Mackenzie Marie Higgins

Mackenzie Marie Higgins

Nov 23, 2014

ROCHESTER:Mackenzie M. Higgins, age 9, of Rochester, MN died Sunday, November 23, 2014 in Rochester, MN. Mackenzie Marie Higgins was born on January 14, 2005 to Brad and Pam (Bruen) Higgins.Mackenzie attended elementary school in Stewartville where she loved her teachers and friends. She also enjoyed Tiger Time where she went afterschool. She enjoyed her family, playing outside especially in...

Donald Lee Kundert

Donald Lee Kundert

Nov 21, 2014

Donald Lee Kundert, 75 of Oronoco, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Friday, November 21, 2014 at Seasons Hospice. Don was born at home on September 15, 1939 in New Haven Township to Arlie and Effie (Andrist) Kundert. He attended New Haven Country School and was a1957 graduate of Pine Island High School. Don grew up helping on the...

Alice L. Watson

Alice L. Watson

Nov 19, 2014

Funeral services for Alice L. Watson, 92, of Rochester, MN(formerly of Salem Township) will be at 10:30am on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at East St. Olaf Lutheran Church.Burial will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester.Visitation will be Friday, November 21, 2014 from 4:00 7:00pm at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and also one hour prior to the service at...