Mary Pearson
Jan 6, 2014
ROCHESTER -Mary S. Pearson, 87, died on Monday, January 6, 2014 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester. Mary was born in Rochester on April 18, 1926 to James and Nora (Priebe) Starkey.She married Donald Pearson on October 12, 1947 in Rochester.Mary enjoyed reading, wilderness camping, and especially spending time with her grandchildren. Mary is survived by her husband of 66 years,...
Paul Dwight Nelson
Jan 5, 2014
Paul D. Nelson, 85, of Rochester, died Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Samaritan Bethany Home on 8th.A Celebration of Life service will be planned in the spring.
Henrietta Amelia Siem
Jan 2, 2014
Henrietta Amelia Siem, 100, of Rochester, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Seasons Hospice. Henrietta was born March 28, 1913 in Olmsted County to William and Mary (Amos) Henke.On September 18, 1934 Henrietta married Edgar Siem at her mothers home in Rochester.Henrietta was a devoted farmwife and homemaker in rural Rochester.She was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church....
Juneuetta "June" Pike
Jan 1, 2014
Juneuetta (Barger) Pike, age 88, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Madonna Meadows, surrounded by her loving family. June was born June 29, 1925 in Downey, Idaho, the daughter of Samuel Jasper and Lillie Belle (Purser) Barger. June grew up in Downey, Idaho. She had 8 brothers and sisters. On January 8, 1946, she married Elden Lewis Pike in...
Robert Rosenblad
Dec 26, 2013
Robert (Bob) Allen Rosenblad, 54, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, of Rochester, died on December 26, 2013 at Seasons Hospice after battling neurological complications over the past few months.Surviving are wife Shelly (Kingsley),son Eric, daughter Kelly, grandson Westan (all of Rochester), brother Jerry (Michele) of Stewartville, sister Joyce (Mark) of Los Angeles, nephews Ben of Minneapolis...
Susan Leslie Norgaard
Dec 24, 2013
Susan Leslie Norgaard, age 57 of Rochester passed away December 24, 2013 in her home.Born February 19, 1956 in Rochester the daughter of Russ & Jean (McCauslin) Hanson.She was a graduate of John Marshall High School and attended the University of MN.Susan worked for Mayo Clinic as a Clinical Assistant and enjoyed working with the patients and other staff.She enjoyed...
Robert E. Harrison
Dec 23, 2013
ST. CLOUD -Robert E. Harrison, 83, died on Monday, December 23, 2013 at Cherrywood Advanced Living in St. Cloud. Robert was born in Strawberry Point, IA on February 3, 1930 to Earl and Bessie (Livzey) Harrison.He graduated from St. Charles High in 1948.Robert proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.He received the Combat Infantry Badge 1st Award,...
William Edward Lyke
Dec 21, 2013
ROCHESTER, MN: William Edward Lyke, Bill, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 21, 2013 at his home. Bill was born April 11, 1931 in Kasson, MN to Vernon and Edna (Ellefson) Lyke. He was a 1949 graduate of West Concord High School. On January 14, 1954, Bill married Evelyn Holmes. Bill was a veteran of the...
Dr. Laverne F. Knappe
Dec 20, 2013
ROCHESTER, MINN:Dr. LaVerne Frank Knappe, 91, died Friday, December 20, 2013 at Lake City Care Center, Lake City, MN. LaVerne was born Jan. 8, 1922 in Ellsworth, Wisconsin to Frank and Alice (Bolin) Knappe. He moved with his family to Red Wing, Minnesota as a young child and spent most of his childhood and teen years there, playing baseball, football,...
Ralph Leslie Cutting
Dec 19, 2013
BYRON, MN:Ralph L. Cutting, 88, of Byron passed away at his home December 19, 2013. Ralph was born April 29, 1925 in Kalmar Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota to Fred and Mary Inez (King) Cutting.In 1943, he graduated from Byron High School where he was quarterback of the first football team.In 1946, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in...
Gordon B. Mckeeman
Dec 18, 2013
ROCHESTER, MN: Gordon Butler McKeeman, 93, passed away peacefully December 18, 2013 at Madonna Towers. Gordon was born September 12, 1920 in Lynn, MA. to William Neil and Lena Mabel (Goodridge) McKeeman. He was a 1938 graduate of Lynn English High School and a 1942 graduate of Salem State College receiving his BS in Education. Gordon went on to receive...
Howard L. Tompkins
Dec 18, 2013
A Memorial Service for Howard L. Tompkins, 86, of Rochester will be at 11:00am on Monday, December 30, 2013 at Christ United Methodist Church with the Reverend Martha Hendricks officiating.Private burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.Visitation will be from 3:00-5:00pm on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and also one hour prior to the service at...
Orma Jeanne Cocker
Dec 17, 2013
Orma Jean J. Cocker, 89, died on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at Stewartville Care Center in Stewartville. Jean was born in Emmetsburg, IA on November 25, 1924 to Howard and Sara (Randall) Head.She lived in the Rochester area most of her life.Jean married Clifford Cocker on November 25, 1946 in Douglas.They were members of Viola Bible Church in Viola, MN.Jean...
John C. Cokinos
Dec 16, 2013
ROCHESTER, MINN: John C. Cokinos Sr., 81, died Monday, December 16, 2013 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN. John Constantine Cokinos Sr. was born February 26, 1932 to Constantine and Maria (Papadakis) Cokinos in Lithoriki, Greece. He moved from Athens, Greece to Chicago, IL in 1951 and to Rochester, MN in 1952. John served in the Greek and U.S....
Frederick Arnold Ulrich Iii
Dec 16, 2013
ROCHESTER, MN: Frederick Arnold Ulrich III, Fritz, 78, passed away peacefully December 16, 2013 at his home. Fred was born September 22, 1935 in Rochester to Arnold and Charlotte (Wynn) Ulrich. He was a 1953 graduate of Rochester High School and a 1957 graduate of Carleton College receiving his BA with a major in Biology and a minor in English....
Irene Emma Reinke
Dec 15, 2013
Funeral services for Irene E. Reinke, 84, of Rochester, Minnesota will be at 11:00am on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Reverend Joel Haak officiating.Burial will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens.Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00pm on Friday, December 20, 2013 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and also one hour prior to the funeral at the church....
James "Jim" A. Soukup
Dec 14, 2013
ROCHESTER, MN:James A. Jim Soukup, 78, of Rochester, MN, died at his home on Saturday, December 14, 2013. He was born January 4, 1935 to William H. Baihly and Marie (Austin) Soukup in Owatonna, Minnesota.After graduating from Owatonna High School and University of Minnesota, he worked 28 years for Social Security Administration in St. Paul, Bemidji, and Rochester. Jim was...
Bruce C. Ritter
Dec 11, 2013
ROCHESTERM, MINN:Bruce C. Ritter, 51, died at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. Bruce was born on May 10, 1962 to Esler Myles and Mary Elizabeth (Duncan) Ritter in Ellwood City, PA. Bruce currently lived in Rochester and worked for Charter Communication. Bruce is survived by his parents Myles and Mary Elizabeth Ritter; and his brother...
Virginia D. Wilber
Dec 9, 2013
ROCHESTER -Virginia D. Wilber, 95, died on Monday, December 9, 2013 at St. Marys Hosipital in Rochester. Virginia was born in Oronoco on March 15, 1918 to James and Margurite (Fifield) Postier.She was raised by her grandparents for most of her childhood.Virginia graduated from Rochester High School in 1937.Virginia married Leonard Wilber on July 10, 1937 in Rochester.Leonard died on...
Jarrette "Jerry" Thomas Campbell
Dec 7, 2013
ROCHESTER, MN: Jarrette (Jerry) Thomas Campbell, 90, dearly beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully Saturday, December 7, 2013 at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester, MN. Jarrette was born on October 3, 1923 in Hico, Texas to Oliver and Mary (Chaney) Campbell. He graduated from Kingston High School, Kingston, Oklahoma. Jarrette entered the U.S. Navy in 1942, launching a dedicated...
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