Obituaries

Raymond "Ray" Arthur Berg

Raymond "Ray" Arthur Berg

Jun 12, 2013

ROCHESTER -Raymond Ray A. Berg, 97, died on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth in Rochester. Ray was born in Rochester on November 6, 1915 to John and Mary (Bode) Berg.Ray married Verna Engelrup on October 2, 1940 in Rochester.They lived in Rochester all of their married life.He was a truck driver for Rochester Block until...

Lavon R. Potratz

Lavon R. Potratz

Jun 10, 2013

ROCHESTER -LaVon R. Potratz, 86, died on Monday, June 10, 2013 at Cottagewood in Rochester. LaVon was born in Rochester on October 11, 1926 to Milton and Susan (Folkert) Yennie.She graduated from Rochester High School.LaVon was a lifelong Rochester resident and worked at Mayo for over 25 years.She enjoyed spending time with her family. LaVon is survived by a daughter,...

Henry Hoellbacher

Henry Hoellbacher

Jun 10, 2013

ELGIN -Henry John Hoellbacher, 53, died on Monday, June 10, 2013 at his home in Elgin surrounded by family. Henry was born in Rochester on February 12, 1960 to John and Paula (Plocher) Hoellbacher.Henry graduated from John Marshall in 1979.He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1980 to 1984. Henry married Erlinda Granadil on August 18, 1984 in Plainview.He...

William Robert Hamil

William Robert Hamil

Jun 10, 2013

William R. Hamil, 80, of Rochester, died Monday, June 10, 2013 at Meadow Lakes Senior Living. William R. Hamil was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 5, 1933.He graduated from Fordson High School in Dearborn, MI in 1950, and from the University of Michigan with a Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering in 1955, and a Masters Degree in 1956.He married...

Arlene Deaner

Arlene Deaner

Jun 10, 2013

HAZEL LILA ARLENE DEANER MARCH 31, 1914-JUNE 10, 2013 HAZEL LILA ARLENE WAS BORN IN SCANDIA, MN, TO ANTON AND CLARA PETERSON ON MARCH 31ST, 1914. SHE MARRIED THEODORE (TED) DEANER, SR.AND THEN HAD A SON ON JANUARY 23RD, 1936, THEODORE (TEDDY) DEANER, JR. ARLENE CONTRACTED POLIO AND DURING HER LONG STAY IN THE HOSPITAL SHE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO...

Adeline R. Winkle

Adeline R. Winkle

Jun 9, 2013

ROCHESTER, MN: Adeline R. Winkle, 91, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth. Adeline was born August 20, 1921 to Joseph and Ella (Froyum) Rude in Wanamingo, MN. She was a charter member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Wanamingo, where she was baptized and confirmed. She graduated from Wanamingo High School in June, 1939,...

Orrin Dean Vanderplas

Orrin Dean Vanderplas

Jun 8, 2013

Orrin Dean VanderPlas, 74, of Rochester, MN and formerly of St. Charles, MN passed away on June 8, 2013 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.Born June 4, 1939 in Rock Valley, Iowa the son of Gerald & Lela (Ledaboer) VanderPlas.He attended and graduated from high school at the Waseca Southern School of Agriculture.Orrin was a lifetime farmer, he was...

Leroy Francis Kanz, Jr.

Leroy Francis Kanz, Jr.

Jun 8, 2013

Rochester- Le Roy Francis Kanz Jr. age 52 of Rochester passed away June 8, 2013 at his residence. Born September 28, 1960 in Winona, MN the son of Le Roy F. and Janelle B. (Westberg) Kanz. Le Roy worked in the Printing industry for Schmidt Printing in Byron for 28 years and the past three years for Insty Prints in...

Margaret  Ella Oleson

Margaret Ella Oleson

Jun 7, 2013

Margaret Oleson, 95, of Rochester, died Friday, June 7, 2013, at Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth. Margaret was born September 19, 1917, in Devils Lake, North Dakota to Louis and Carrie Leet. She graduated from Webster Public School and attended Jamestown College in Jamestown, North Dakota before becoming a secretary for the Gambles Company. She married Glenn P. Oleson on...

Mylan Victor Hart

Mylan Victor Hart

Jun 7, 2013

Mylan Victor Hart, 91, passed away June 7, 2013 at St. Marys Hospital. Mylan was born January 16, 1922 in Pine Island to Owen and Monda (Odeen) Hart. Mylan moved to his farm in Salem Township in 1942. On June 24, 1944, he married Elaine Theel, and she preceded him in death on Oct. 20, 1990. Mylan was a lifetime...

Louis (Louie) Eppolite

Louis (Louie) Eppolite

Jun 4, 2013

The memorial service for Louis (Louie) Eppolite will be held at 12 noon on Saturday June 8th, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home in Rochester. Burial will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date. Mr. Eppolite, 86, of Byron, died at home Tuesday, June 4, with his family at his side. Louie Eppolite was born February 26,...

Arline Dorothea Harberts

Arline Dorothea Harberts

Jun 1, 2013

The funeral for Arline Dorothea (Ludtke) Harberts will be held 10:30am Wednesday, June 5, 2013, in the chapel at Samaritan Bethany, 24 8th St. NW, Rochester, MN with Pastor Jean Boese officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00am until time of the service. Burial will be at Oakwood East Cemetery, Rochester. Mrs. Harberts, 96, a resident of Samaritan Bethany, died...

Joy Elizabeth Vugteveen

Joy Elizabeth Vugteveen

May 30, 2013

Joy E. Vugteveen, 105, died Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Meadow Lakes Senior Living. Joy Elizabeth Mapes was born June 3, 1907 in Pender, Nebraska to George and Lilly (Miller) Mapes.She attended Morningside College in Sioux City, IA.She received her teaching certificate from Wayne State in Nebraska.She taught on an Indian Reservation and later worked in nursing at the Austin...

Linda Mayer

Linda Mayer

May 30, 2013

Northfield, MN: Linda Mayer, 90, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Three Links Care Center in Northfield. Linda was born in Alexandowka in Russia to Edward and Erdmunda (Kreter) Walz.On May 13, 1950, in Germany, Linda married Jacob Mayer. They then immigrated to Rochester in 1952. She enjoyed gardening and collecting stamps. Linda was a member of Trinity Lutheran...

Edith Clair Darley

Edith Clair Darley

May 29, 2013

Edith Clair Darley, born October 25, 1922 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away on May 29, 2013 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her parents, May (Shinault) and Charles Yarrington, sister, Eleanor Wessels, and brother, Charles Yarrington, preceded her in death.Edith graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a BA in English from the University of Arkansas in1944. Edith met her husband, Frederic L. Darley, at...

George William Thomas

George William Thomas

May 27, 2013

George William Thomas, 82, of Rochester, died Monday, May 27, 2013 at his home with family at his side. George was born May 16, 1931 in Rochester to William and Frances Thomas.He graduated from Rochester John Marshall High School and served in the US Navy.He married Maria Woonas on October 30, 1955.He was a member of Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox...

Gary Lee Keeran

Gary Lee Keeran

May 27, 2013

Gary Lee Keeran, age 64, formerly of the Rochester area, passed away Monday, May 27, 2013 at his home with family in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Jefferson, IA on October 1, 1948. Gary is survived by his loving wife, Mary Keeran; his daughters, OnaLea White, Melissa Keeran, and Amanda Keeran; his son, Jason Keeran; his son-in-law, Paul White...

Mary Jane Wetenkamp

Mary Jane Wetenkamp

May 27, 2013

ROCHESTER - A service commemorating the life of Mary Jane Wetenkamp, 92, will be held at Rochester Assembly of God Church on Wednesday, June 5th at 1:00PM with Pastors Bob Bernard, Phil Shaw and Bruce Kallies officiating. Mary Jane had been a patient at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester for 3 days suffering from congestive heart failure and pneumonia. She...

Dale Merrick Van Heuklom

Dale Merrick Van Heuklom

May 25, 2013

ROCHESTER, MN: Dale Merrick Van Heuklom, 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Saturday, May 25, 2013 at his residence. Dale was born July 26, 1926 in Minneapolis to George and Esther (Bergh) Van Heuklom.He was a 1944graduate of Glidden High School in Glidden, WI, and a 1950 graduate of the University of Wisconsin. Dale was a veteran of the...

Peter Jay Larsen

Peter Jay Larsen

May 24, 2013

Peter J. Larsen, 64, of Kasson, formerly of Minnetonka, passed away after a lengthy illness, at his residence in Prairie Meadows on Friday, May 24, 2013.Services will be at 1:00 pm Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Byron United Methodist Church at 503 First Avenue NW, Byron, MN with Pastor Sharon Nelson officiating.Interment will be at the Byron Cemetery immediately following...