Obituaries

Mary Louise Brown

Mary Louise Brown

Jan 19, 2014

Mary Louise Brown, age 79 of Rochester left this world behind on January 19, 2014 hopefully to dwell in the house of the Lord.She fought a battle with A.L.S. For seven years, but the A.L.S. defeated her. She was born on August 23, 1934 to Lawrence & Sidona (Trahan) Lamprise in Lake Charles, LA where she grew up and lived...

Ralph Leslie Beaver

Ralph Leslie Beaver

Jan 18, 2014

Funeral services for Ralph L. Beaver, 71, of Rochester, MN will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 24, 2014 at Autumn Ridge Church with the Rev. Dan Farm officiating. Entombment will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.Visitation will be from 5:00- 8:00 PM on Thursday, January 23rd, 2014 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and one hour prior to...

Lorraine Helen Wiesner

Lorraine Helen Wiesner

Jan 18, 2014

ROCHESTER -Lorraine H. Wiesner, 99, died on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester. Lorraine Schedalke was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 9, 1914.She graduated from Girls Tech in Milwaukee.Lorraine married Harold Wiesner in 1940 in Milwaukee.Harold died in 1981.In 1993, Lorraine became one of the first residents at Arbor Terrace and lived there for over 20...

Pamela "Pam" Kay O'Reilly

Pamela "Pam" Kay O'Reilly

Jan 16, 2014

ROCHESTER -Pamela Pam K. O'Reilly, 58, died on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Rochester Methodist Hospital in Rochester. Pam was born in Sioux Falls, SD on September 12, 1955 to Willard and Marlys (Tysland) Ambur.She graduated from Beresford High School in Beresford, SD in 1973 and attended the University of South Dakota Vermillion for Nursing.Pam worked as a registered nurse...

Helen Louise Burgert

Helen Louise Burgert

Jan 16, 2014

Helen Louise Burgert, 89, died peacefully at Charter House on Thursday, January 16th, 2014. Helen was born to Adolph C. and Viola C. Eifert on January 5, 1925, and grew up on a farm near Waukomis, Oklahoma.She met her future husband, E. Omer Burgert, Jr. at Bethany Church in Enid, Oklahoma, where they were married on September 5, 1948. After...

Dorothy Jennie Stolhanske

Dorothy Jennie Stolhanske

Jan 15, 2014

Dorothy J. Stolhanske, 83, of Staples, MN died Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Stewartville Care Center.Arrangements are pending with Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes.

Brian D. Graves

Brian D. Graves

Jan 15, 2014

BRIAN DARYL GRAVES PASSED AWAY ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2014, AT RED WING HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY. BRIAN WAS BORN JUNE 17TH, 1959 IN FORT DODGE, IOWA TO DARYL AND MARLENE (SPIREK) GRAVES. HE GRADUATED FROM KASSON-MANTORVILLE HIGH SCHOOL IN 1977.IN JULY OF THE SAME YEAR HE LEFT TO SERVE HIS COUNTRY AS AN AEREOGRAPHERS MATE AND TAUGHT FOR HIS LAST...

Harla J. Dobrinz

Harla J. Dobrinz

Jan 14, 2014

ROCHESTER:Harla Jeanne Dobrinz, 64, of Rochester, died Tuesday morning January 14th 2014, at her home. She was born February 1st 1949 at the Itasca Memorial Hospital in Grand Rapids MN to Harold and Ethel (Walsh) Welte.Harla graduated from Bigfork High School in 1967 where she was a cheerleader, played clarinet in band and taught Sunday school at church. She attended...

Jennie L. Pruett

Jennie L. Pruett

Jan 13, 2014

ROCHESTER - Jennie Louis Pruett, 93, died peacefully at her home on Monday, January 13, 2014. Jennie was born in South Troy, MN on February 26, 1920 to Nathaniel and Jesse (Cooke) Roseboom. She attended country school at The Little Red School House now located on Hwy 63 North, often riding her horse or skiing to and from school. She...

Victor Lloyd Scott

Victor Lloyd Scott

Jan 12, 2014

Funeral services for Victor L. Scott, 84, of Rochester will be at11 am on Friday, January 17, 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 Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Ranfranz and Vine...

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...