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Dorothy Catherine Lofgren

Dorothy Catherine Lofgren

Feb 20, 2014

Dorothy Lofgren, 90, went to meet her Lord on Thursday, February 20, 2014, at Charter House in Rochester, MN. Dorothy Catherine Schneider was born December 23, 1923, at home in Detroit, MI, to Herman and Elizabeth Katherine (nee Shettenhelm) Schneider.Dorothy was the second youngest of 11 children born to the Schneiders. Dorothy Lofgren worked at J. L. Hudson in Detroit,...

Dr. Duane Keith Rorie

Dr. Duane Keith Rorie

Feb 19, 2014

Dr. Duane K. Rorie, a retired Mayo Clinic consultant in Anesthesiology and former Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology died on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, following a long illness. Born January 11, 1936 near Yellville, Arkansas, he received Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science degrees in Zoology and a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Arkansas, and...

Tammy S. Vehrenkamp

Tammy S. Vehrenkamp

Feb 18, 2014

ROCHESTER, MINN:Tammy S. Vehrenkamp, 54, died Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at St. Marys Hospital. Tammy Sue Vehrenkamp was born December 21, 1959 to Melvin and Darlene (Priebe) Vehrenkamp in Rochester, MN. She was baptized in Redeemer Lutheran Church, confirmed in Grace Lutheran Church and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Tammy attended elementary school at Jefferson and graduated from...

Angeline Hildegard Woodworth

Angeline Hildegard Woodworth

Feb 18, 2014

Angeline H. Woodworth, 84, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Seasons Hospice. Angeline was born November 9, 1929 in Shakopee to John and Marie (Nieters) Breeggemann. She was a graduate of Shakopee High School. On October 30, 1959, Angeline married Charles Woodworth. Angeline enjoyed flower gardening, trapping, ginseng hunting and trips to the casino. Above all, Angeline loved...

Bernice R. Mcnally

Bernice R. Mcnally

Feb 18, 2014

Bernice Rosell McNally, 93, of Rochester, MN died on February 18, 2014 at Cottagewood in Rochester, MN.She was born on May 2, 1920 in Rushford, MN to Hans and Cora (Markegard) Anderson. Bernice graduated from Rushford High School and attended cosmetology school in St. Paul, MN.Her and her two sisters, Hazel and Clarice ran the Star Ray Beauty Shop in...

Joe E. Fields

Joe E. Fields

Feb 17, 2014

ROCHESTER -Joe E. Fields, 79, died on Monday, February 17, 2014 at Cottagewood Senior Communities. Joe was born in Jacksboro County, TX on July 27, 1934 to W.C. And Zella (Cook) Fields.He married Beverly Barrett on June 7, 1951 in Graham, TX.Joe and Bev moved to Rochester in 1954.Joe owned and operated Fields Printing and Office Supply.He was active in...

Dorothy Emma Fuller

Dorothy Emma Fuller

Feb 16, 2014

Dorothy Emma Fuller, 88, of Stewartville Care Center, formerly of Salem Corners, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 16, 2014 at the Stewartville Care Center. Dorothy was born May 3, 1925 in Taylor, TX to Anton and Francis (Filla) Kasper. In Corpus Christi, Texas, November of 1953, Dorothy married Donald Fuller. Dorothy and Donald lived at Salem Corners for over 40...

Rhonda Rose Kasten

Rhonda Rose Kasten

Feb 16, 2014

A memorial service for Rhonda R. Kasten 52 of Byron, MN will be at 12 noon on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes in Rochester, MN.Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to noon, Saturday, at the funeral home, with the service immediately following. RhondaRose Parmenter was born on March 6, 1961 at the Tomah Memorial Hospital...

Barbara  B. Withers

Barbara B. Withers

Feb 13, 2014

Barbara B. Withers, 86, a lifelong resident of Rochester, who spent more than 45 years as an active volunteer in many phases of the Corrections and Criminal Justice programs in Olmsted County, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014, at Golden Living Center East in Rochester. She was born here July 25, 1927, the daughter of Dr. John and Margaret Berkman. She...

Phalen Thomasina Stoops

Phalen Thomasina Stoops

Feb 11, 2014

Phalen T. Stoops, a three month old infant, died February 11, 2014 at St. Marys Hospital. Phalen Thomasina Stoops was born October 28, 2013 to Thomas and Sarah (Aleckson) Stoops in Rochester, MN. Phalen is survived by her parents Thomas and Sarah Stoops, Rochester, MN; her brothers and sisters, Noah Aleckson, Emma Grace Stoops, Avery Stoops, and Alejandra Stoops, all...

Betty Ellen Markham

Betty Ellen Markham

Feb 10, 2014

Betty Ellen (nee Stiller) Markham, 81, passed away peacefully Monday, February 10, 2014 at Seasons Hospice. Betty was born July 31, 1932 in rural Pine Island to Arthur and Ella (Loos) Stiller. She attended Pine Island schools. On January 11, 1951, Betty married Bernard Markham in Pine Island. She was employed by the State Hospital of Minnesota in Rochester and...

Bert Alexander, Jr.

Bert Alexander, Jr.

Feb 10, 2014

ROCHESTER, MINN:Bert Alexander Jr., 87, died Monday, February 10, 2014 at Golden Living Center East. Bert was born January 11, 1927 to Bert Alexander Sr. and Dorothy B. (Ryan) Alexander in Borger, TX. He was raised in Rochester and graduated from Rochester High School. After working at Mayo Clinic for a short time, he started working in home building and...

Susann Marie Heins

Susann Marie Heins

Feb 10, 2014

Susann Marie Heins, age 51 of Rochester passed away February 10, 2014 after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer.Born May 1, 1962 in Rochester to Roger & Mary Ann (Rolling) Heins.Susann worked for 24 years at Pace Dairy, and was currently employed with Olmsted County working as a maintenance engineer at the government center.She was an outgoing person always willing...

Tom Patrick Foley

Tom Patrick Foley

Feb 9, 2014

ROCHESTER Thomas Patrick Foley, 28, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at his home in Rochester from complications due to DuChenne Muscular Dystrophy. Tom was born August 5, 1985 in Rochester, MN to Steve and Cheryl (McManamy) Foley. Tom enjoyed spending time with his family and seeing his nieces and nephews.He would watch Twins baseball and pro-wrestling with his...

Renata E. Schultz

Renata E. Schultz

Feb 7, 2014

Funeral services for Renata E. Schultz, 85, of Rochester, MN will be at 11:00am on Monday, February 10, 2014 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church with the Rev. Steve Schauder officiating.Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.Visitation will be from 3:00-6:00 pm on Sunday February 9, 2014 at Holy Cross LutheranChurch and also one hour prior to the service Monday. Renata Edna...

Ardell Clifford Hildestad

Ardell Clifford Hildestad

Feb 7, 2014

-Ardell C. Hildestad, 76, of Rochester, MN. died on Friday, February 7, 2014 at Rochester Methodist Hospital after courageously fighting a battle with cancer. Ardell was born on April 21, 1937 in Lanesboro, MN. to Carl and Amelia (Christensen) Hildestad.He was in the U.S. Army from January 3, 1956 to November 28, 1958 being stationed in Alaska for 26 months.On...

Bernard James Arnold, Sr.

Bernard James Arnold, Sr.

Feb 7, 2014

A funeral service for Bernard J. Arnold Sr., 77, of Rochester, MN will be at 11:00am on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes.Visitation will be from 5:00 8:00 pm on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and also one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.Burial of his cremated remains...

Kent  Thomas Foley

Kent Thomas Foley

Feb 6, 2014

ROCHESTER -Kent Thomas Foley, 31, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester from complications due to DuChenne Muscular Dystrophy. Kent was born April 24, 1982 in Rochester, MN to Steve and Cheryl (McManamy) Foley. Kent enjoyed spending time with his family, playing board games, computer games with his friends, and watching sports especially the...

Susan L. Bartol

Susan L. Bartol

Feb 6, 2014

Susan Lynn (Johnson) Bartol, 63, was placed in the arms of her gentle and compassionate God in the early morning hours of February 6, 2014. She ascended through the azure skies of a perfect winter morning, past billowy white clouds to the gates of Heaven. Any amount of years is too long to compete with the menace that is cancer,...

Rev. Harold Eugene Kraft

Rev. Harold Eugene Kraft

Feb 4, 2014

Reverend Harold Eugene Kraft, 93, of Rochester passed away February 4, 2014 at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester.He was born August 9, 1920 in Correll, MN, the son of Edwin & Mabel (Grandprey) Kraft.He graduated from Correll high school, attended Teacher's Normal Training and then taught in rural schools in Swift County, MN.He served in the US Navy during World...

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