James Melville Anderson
May 5, 2012
Jim Anderson, of rural Rochester, who worked in the U.S. Weather Service at the Rochester International Airport for 30 years, died May 5, 2012 at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Born October in Minneapolis, MN, where he graduated from Roosevelt High School. He married Betty Engstrom in February 1951 in Minneapolis. She died March 1985. He later married...
Kham Thunngern
May 5, 2012
Kham Thunngern died Saturday, May 5, 2012 at her home in Rochester. Mrs. Thunngern was born June 15, 1928 in Xaignabouri, Laos.She fled Laos with her family in 1975 to escape war and eventually resettled in Rochester in 1990.Mrs. Thunngern enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.She especially looked forward to going on walks with her daughter and going...
George S. Wilson
May 3, 2012
ROCHESTER, MINN: Lt. Col. George S. Wilson, 90, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Maple Manor Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. George was born September 29, 1921 in Minneapolis, MN to George and Alta (Olson) Wilson. George married Alice Bradach on October 31, 1942 in Midland, TX. He was a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the US Air Force,...
Michael "Mike" J. Summerfield
Apr 30, 2012
ROCHESTER -Michael Mike J. Summerfield, 35, died on Monday, April 30, 2012 with his family at his side at Rochester Methodist Hospital. Mike was born in Lancaster, CA on October 20, 1976 to James and Donna (Schiefelbein) Summerfield.He graduated from Hudson High School in Wisconsin in1995.Mike then graduated from University of Southern California in 1999 with a Bachelor of Business...
John Albert Kleckner
Apr 28, 2012
John Kleckner, 92, a long-time Rochester resident, passed away Saturday, April 28 at St. Marys Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born January 30, 1920 in Owatonna, MN to James C. and Inez M. Kleckner. He was a painting and decorating contractor for many years. He was an avid hunter and trout fisherman who enjoyed bowling, auctions, and spending...
Charles Eugene Gagnon
Apr 28, 2012
ROCHESTER, MN:Charles E. Chuck Gagnon, 78, of Rochester, died Saturday, April 28, 2012 at his residence. Charles Eugene Gagnon was born February 24, 1934 in Minneapolis, MN to Eugene and Inez (Wood) Gagnon.Chuck married his best friend, Arlyn Wind on November 21, 1964 in Rochester, MN. Chucks legacy of beautiful inspiring bronze sculptures will always speak of love, hope and...
Harold L. Riess
Apr 28, 2012
ROCHESTER, MINN:Harold L. Riess, 87, died Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Good Samaritan Society-Bethany in Brainerd, MN.Harold was born August 11, 1924 on the family farm in Oronoco Township, Olmsted County, MN.He graduated from rural school District 6 in Olmsted County. He served in the Army Air Corps from 1945-1946.After military service, Harold worked for the Smith Bakery in Rochester...
Ruth E. Kettner
Apr 26, 2012
ROCHESTER, MINN:Ruth E. Kettner, 91, died on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at Season's Hospice in Rochester. Ruth was born September 17, 1920 to Carl and Bertha (Bratzke) Kettner in Pine Island Township, Goodhue County. After high school, Ruth worked for Dr. Philip S. Hench as a nanny and housekeeper. She also worked as a clerk for Weber and Judd Pharmacy...
Lorraine A. Larson
Apr 22, 2012
ROCHESTER, MINN: Lorraine A. Larson, 89, passed away peacefully with family by her side, Sunday, April 22, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital. Lorraine was born October 15, 1922 in Rochester to Alfred and Lora (Wiese) Paschke. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1940 and was a lifetime resident of Rochester. Lorraine married Willard Larson on August 4, 1943 in...
Rodney 'Rod' Duane Henderson
Apr 21, 2012
Rodney Rod Duane Henderson, 58, of Rochester, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, April 21, 2012, following a three and a half year battle with esophageal cancer. Rod was born on June 25, 1953 in Spring Valley, MN. He graduated from the University of Minnesota, Southern School of Agriculture in Waseca, MN, in 1971. On September...
Deloris Marie Stienessen
Apr 21, 2012
Deloris M Stienessen, 68, of Rochester, died Saturday, April 21, 2012. Deloris Marie Luhmann was born August 24, 1943 in Lake City, MN to Elmer (Sr.) and Alvina (Holst) Luhmann.Deloris grew up in the Lake City and Zumbro Falls area.She married Dan Stienessen on October 10, 1964 in West Albany, MN.They resided in Millville and Elgin for many years.Deloris loved...
Sherman Wendell Stoflet
Apr 19, 2012
Kasson Sherman W. Stoflet, 72, rose to the Pearly Gates on Thursday, April 19, 2012 after a short and hard fought battle with cancer.He fought the disease with his normal full force ahead attitude until the very end. Sherman was born in Greendale, WI on August 31, 1939 to Wendell and Vina (Maxam) Stoflet. He graduated from Marshfield Senior High...
Ricardo "Rick" Matias Rivera
Apr 19, 2012
Ricardo Rick Rivera Ricardo Rick Matias Rivera age 36 of Rochester passed away April 19, 2012 in Virginia, MN.Born May 15, 1975 in Rochester to Matias Berrera Rivera & Jacqueline Rea (Redding) Rivera.He worked several years as a flooring contractor and as a Merchant Marine.He very much loved his children and family and enjoyed spending time with them as much...
Philip G. Doring
Apr 18, 2012
ROCHESTER, MINN: Philip G. Doring, 92, passed away April 18, 2012 at his residence. Philip was born March 24, 1920 in Hutchinson, MN to John C. and Mary R. (Morris) Doring. He graduated from Correll High School in Correll, MN. He was a WWII veteran, proudly serving his country with the US Army, while stationed in London he met his...
Kenneth Milford Mork
Apr 17, 2012
Rochester- Kenneth M. Mork, age 75, passed away April 17, 2012 at Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth, where he had resided since 2010. A memorial service will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday, April 20, 2012 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes Chapel with Rev. Becky Jo Messenbrink officiating.Burial will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be on Friday from...
Saleem "Charlie" Charles Magriby, Jr.
Apr 16, 2012
Saleem Charlie C. Magriby, Jr., 89, of Rochester, died Monday, April 16, 2012 at Sunrise Cottages in Rochester. Charlie was born June 15, 1922 in Fall River, MA to Saleem C. (Sr.) and Mary (Kalish) Magriby.He served in the US Navy during WWII for nearly seven years and was a member of the P.T. Boats Association.He married Sophie Konieczny on...
Lois P. Bakke
Apr 15, 2012
Lois Bakke (nee Plaisance) 84, of Rochester, passed away April 15, 2012 at Samaritan Bethany. She was born May 20, 1927 in Minneapolis, MN to Charles Plaisance and Meta Peterson Plaisance. She graduated from Robbinsdale High School in 1945 and married her high school sweetheart, John Bakke on February 6, 1948. John and Lois just celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary...
Louise Kathryn Beradinelli
Apr 15, 2012
Louise Kathryn Berardinelli age 83 of Clinton, Indiana passed away April 15, 2012 in Rochester Mn. Born December 15, 1928 in Clinton, Indiana to Claude H. & Mattie M. (Mitchell) Gibson. She married Carlo Berardinelli and they owned and operated Berardinellis restaurant together in Clinton for many years. Surviving are her son; Carl Berardinelli (Anne) of Stewartville, MN, four daughters:...
Gladys L. Schultz
Apr 14, 2012
ROCHESTER, MINN:Gladys L. Schultz, 85, died Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Golden Living Center East. Gladys LaVonne Weeks was born July 13, 1926 to Sidney and Ruby (Baker) Weeks in Wasioja, MN. She was a lifelong resident of Dodge and Olmsted counties. She married Alex F. Schultz on September 25, 1943 in Wasioja, MN. Gladys was a cook at various...
Hazel E. A. Oldenburg
Apr 8, 2012
A Celebration of Life for Hazel E.A. Oldenburg, 95, of Rochester, MN, will be at 11:00am on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Reverend William Otte officiating.Burial will be at Wilson Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, rural Winona, MN.Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00pm on Friday, April 13, 2012 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes with a Prayer Service at...
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