Obituaries

Howard Glenn Olson

Howard Glenn Olson

Aug 14, 2013

ORONOCO - Howard G. Olson, 79, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 surrounded by his family at Maple Manor in Rochester. Howard was born in Fosston, Minnesota, on October 27, 1933, to Carl and Alma Olson.After graduating from high school, he set off and found work as a merchant seaman on the Great Lakes until he enlisted in the...

Marie Helene Greening

Marie Helene Greening

Aug 11, 2013

ROCHESTER, MINN:Marie H. Greening, 86, died at her home in Rochester on Sunday, August 11, 2013. Marie Helene Hanson was born August 24, 1926, to Samuel and Bertha (Olson) Hanson in Decorah, IA. She was raised in the rural Decorah area and graduated from Mabel High School, Mabel MN. Marie married Francis K. Greening on June 30, 1947, in Decorah,...

Donald E. Wilcox

Donald E. Wilcox

Aug 9, 2013

ROCHESTER, MN: Donald Edward Wilcox, 83, passed away August 9, 2013 at Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth. Donald was born September 23, 1929 in Buffalo, NY to Bert and Emily (Zwald) Wilcox. Donald grew up in Emporium and Bradford, PA and moved to Rochester in 1969, where he began his career at Hanny's. In 1971 Donald married Constance Ida Olson...

Dr. Harold O. Perry

Dr. Harold O. Perry

Aug 9, 2013

Harold O. Perry, 91, died peacefully surrounded by family at Charter House in Rochester, Minnesota.Dr. Perry was born on November 18,1921 in Rochester and spent his entire life in his beloved hometown. Harold was educated in the Rochester Public School System.He was enthusiastic in his pursuit of knowledge and took his studies seriously, as evidenced by his election to the...

Sigrid G. Chambers

Sigrid G. Chambers

Aug 6, 2013

Sigrid G. Chambers, 78, died on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 in Rochester, MN after a long struggle with diabetes and associated illnesses. She was born in Winger, MN on February 14, 1935 to Mikkel and Helma (Skiple) Homme and graduated from McIntosh High School in McIntosh, MN in 1953.After graduation, Sigrid moved to Minneapolis with her best friend Camilla (Aasen)...

Phyllis M. Seese

Phyllis M. Seese

Aug 5, 2013

Phyllis Marie (Davis) Seese, 83, of Rochester, MN.,formerly of Tucson, AZ., was called home by her Heavenly Father on August 5, 2013. Phyllis was born in Akron, OH., on June 14, 1930 to Ruby and Sam Davis. She graduated from Buchtel High School in 1948, and Massillon City Hospital School of Nursing in 1952. She spent her entire nursing career...

Lavonne "Bonnie" G. Siewert

Lavonne "Bonnie" G. Siewert

Aug 4, 2013

ROCHESTER, MINN:LaVonne Bonnie Siewert, 80, peacefully passed away at Cottagewood (formerly Sunrise Cottages) on Sunday, August 4, 2013, which was also her birthday! She celebrated her birthday dancing once again with the love of her life, Willard. LaVonne G. Carlson was born August 4, 1933 to Carl M. and Stella M. (Lee) Carlson in Byron, MN. She graduated from Byron...

Andrew J. Schlake

Andrew J. Schlake

Aug 2, 2013

ROCHESTER -Andrew J. Schlake, 26, died on Friday, August 2, 2013 in Two Harbors, MN. Andy was born in Rochester on March 3, 1987 to Dean and Kris (Amdahl) Schlake.He graduated from Plainview Elgin Millville High School in 2005.He then attended the Law Enforcement Program at RCTC in 2009.Andy was a correctional officer at Sandstone Federal Correctional Institution.His true passion...

Dorothy Anna Fahrman

Dorothy Anna Fahrman

Jul 31, 2013

ROCHESTER:Funeral services for Dorothy A. Fahrman, 95 of Rochester, MN will be at 11:00am on Monday, August 5, 2013 at Bethel Lutheran Church with the Rev. Anjanette Bandel officiating.Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Dorothy Anna Everts was born on April 9, 1918 in rural Mower County, MN to...

Curtis K. Diercks

Curtis K. Diercks

Jul 30, 2013

Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home ROCHESTER, MINN:Curtis K. Diercks, 72, died Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Season's Hospice in Rochester, MN. Curtis Kermit Diercks wasborn October 12, 1940 to Kermit and Lorna (Klindworth) Diercks in Red Wing, MN. He graduatedfrom Goodhue High School in 1958. Curtis worked as a delivery driver for Reynold's Wholesale from 1969-1995 and then Daube's Bakery...

Verna M. Peterson

Verna M. Peterson

Jul 28, 2013

Verna Maxine (Thayer) Peterson age 88 of Rochester passed away in her home July 28, 2013. She was born August 3, 1924 in Belmond, Iowa to John & Lida (Mason) Thayer.Her family moved to the Rochester area in 1945 from Toledo, Iowa.She married Walton E. Peterson on September 6, 1947 in Kasson and he preceded her in death September 22,...

Arlene Marie Grant

Arlene Marie Grant

Jul 25, 2013

Funeral services for Arlene M. Grant, 70, of Kasson, MN, will be at 11:00am on Monday, July 29, 2013 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes.Burial will be at Pleasant Prairie Cemetery in Rochester.Visitation will be from 4:00 6:00pm on Sunday, July 28 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and also one hour prior to the service at the funeral home....

Leilani Searles

Leilani Searles

Jul 22, 2013

A funeral Mass to celebrate the life of Leilani (Fink) Searles will be at 11:00am on Friday, July 26, 2013 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Rochester, MN with Father Mark C. McNea officiating.Internment will be at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Rose Creek, MN. Leilani (Fink) Searles, 73, of Rochester, MN, formerly of Rose Creek, MN, passed away...

Barbara Lyon Brown

Barbara Lyon Brown

Jul 22, 2013

Barbara L. Brown, 96, of Rochester, died Monday, July 22, 2013 at Cottagewood Senior Community in Rochester. Barbara Lyon was born March 20, 1917 in Minneapolis, MN. to Burke and Pearl(Deuell) Lyon.She married Leroy Brown on May 15, 1972 in Minneapolis, MN.He died in 1985.Barbara was a secretary for Shell Oil in Minneapolis, retiring in 1971 and then moving to...

Susan Lynn Daniels

Susan Lynn Daniels

Jul 21, 2013

Susan L. Daniels, 54, of Rochester, died Sunday, July 21, 2013 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN as a result of a motorcycle accident. Susan was born April 14, 1959 in Austin, MN to Gary and Janith (Moehlman) Corkill.She graduated from Austin High School in 1977. She married Ronald Daniels on March 3, 1979 and later divorced after 23...

James Patrick Miller

James Patrick Miller

Jul 21, 2013

James Patrick Miller, age 76, of Rochester, MN passed away July 21, 2013 at Golden Living East where he had resided since April.Previously he had lived the past 2 years at Sunrise Cottages.He was born August 19, 1936 in Dubuque, Iowa.His parents were Claud & Stella (Hyberger) Miller.He graduated from Notre Dame High School in Cresco, Iowa in 1954.He then...

Alan Edward Richardson

Alan Edward Richardson

Jul 20, 2013

A funeral service for Alan E. Richardson, 72, of Rochester, MN will be at 2:00pm on Friday, July 26, 2013 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Wuehler officiating.Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery at a later date.Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Alan Edward Richardson, a beloved son, brother,...

Rosemary L. Brossoit

Rosemary L. Brossoit

Jul 19, 2013

ROCHESTER, MN:Rosemary Lorraine Brossoitwent to her Heavenly Father on Friday, July 19, 2013 surrounded by her family at home. Rosemary was born Rosemary Leibl on July 28, 1932 in St. Paul, Minnesota.Rosemary grew up in West St. Paul, MN and met Donald in 1953. They were married March 2, 1957 in St. Paul, MN and made their home in Rochester,...

Robert "Bob" A Pooler

Robert "Bob" A Pooler

Jul 19, 2013

ROCHESTER, MN: Robert A. Pooler Bob, 88, passed away peacefully Friday, July 19, 2013 at St. Marys Hospital. Bob was born May 10, 1925 in LaCrosse, WI to Paul and Selma (Brekke) Pooler. He graduated from Preston High School and then went on to attend Luther College. Bob was a veteran of the US Navy Air Corps and proudly served...

John R. Berg

John R. Berg

Jul 19, 2013

John R. Berg, age 60, was called home to his loving Saviors arms on July 19, 2013 after a five year battle with malignant melanoma. John was born in New Ulm, MN on August 22, 1952 to Sigwald and Millie (Fredrickson) Berg.He spent his childhood years in Hanska, MN growing up on his familys farm. John graduated from New Ulm...