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Roger Louis Heggedahl

Roger Louis Heggedahl

Jan 12, 2014

Roger Heggedahl, 37, of Rochester, died Sunday, January 12, 2014 at the Olmsted Community Hospital from complications of the flu and pneumonia. He was born July 20,1976 to Allan and Virginia Heggedahl. He lived his entire life at Hiawatha Homes. Roger was admitted to Hiawatha Homes when he was 4 months old.At that time his parents were told that they...

Janet A. Hofschulte

Janet A. Hofschulte

Jan 8, 2014

A graveside service for Janet A. Hofschulte, 74, of Rochester will be at 1:00 pm on Monday, January 13, 2014 at Grandview Memorial Gardens.Visitation will be from 3:00 5:00 pm on Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes. Janet A. Daniels was born on June 22, 1939 in Rochester, Minnesota to Ray and Joyce (Yennie) Daniels.She died...

Evelyn Florence Wahl

Evelyn Florence Wahl

Jan 7, 2014

ROCHESTER:Evelyn F. Wahl, 96, of Rochester, MN died Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Cottagewood Senior Communities. Evelyn Florence Becker was born November 22, 1917 to Walter and Ann (Radke) Becker in Rochester, MN.Growing up Evelyn attended country schools.She married Harry K. Wahl on July 25, 1941 in Rochester, MN.Evelyn worked for Tempo from 1968-1978 and also at the Foundation House...

Nicholas Bryan Roecker

Nicholas Bryan Roecker

Jan 6, 2014

Nicholas Bryan Roecker, age 19 passed away January 6, 2014 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Born September 30, 1994 in Denver, Colorado to Bryan & Mary (Schaars) Roecker.Nick was a freshman attending the University of Minnesota -Duluth campus.He was a 2013 graduate of Lourdes High School.He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church and attended grade school at...

Mary Pearson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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