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Ruth Ellen Story

Ruth Ellen Story

Jul 14, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN:Ruth E. Story, 97, of Rochester, died peacefully Saturday, July 14, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital.A memorial service will be held at the Charter House chapel on Friday July 27, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.A private interment service will be in the First Presbyterian Church columbarium. Ruth Ellen (Sappenfield) Story was born on February 15, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois to...

Gregory John Hofer

Gregory John Hofer

Jul 11, 2012

Greg Hofer, 57, left this earth for his home in heaven to be with Jesus, his savior, on July 11, 2012. He passed away at home of natural causes. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at the Assembly of God Church, 4240 18th Ave. NW, Rochester, MN 55901. Visitation will be held from 10:00...

Gust Joseph Aipperspach

Gust Joseph Aipperspach

Jul 9, 2012

Gust Joseph Aipperspach age 76 passed away July 9, 2012 in his residence.Born March 11, 1936 in Stutsman County, North Dakota to John & Susie (Kaseman) Aipperspach.He spent most of his life in Montana and the western states.He was a true cowboy at heart and a real gentleman.His family and loyal friends were always extremely important to him, and he...

Grace Helen Franz

Grace Helen Franz

Jul 9, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN:Grace H. Franz, 94 died July 9, 2012 at Golden Living Center East in Rochester. Grace Helen Miller was born September 7, 1917 to Charles and Martha E. Maude (Rumbaum) Miller in Hammond, MN. After graduating from high school, Grace worked at Mayo Clinic as a Lab Technician in the Urinalysis Lab for twenty-five years until her retirement. She...

Murray Arthur Frego

Murray Arthur Frego

Jul 7, 2012

ROCHESTER:MN: Murray Frego, age 88, passed away on July 7, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Frego was born on October 19, 1923 in Fountain, MN to Arthur and Lucy (Rank) Frego. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942, serving with the 51st General Hospital in New Guinea. He was later assigned to...

Larry Bruce Josselyn

Larry Bruce Josselyn

Jul 6, 2012

Funeral services for Larry B. Josselyn, 65, of Stewartville, MN will be at 11:00am on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes.Burial will be at Oronoco Cemetery.Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00pm on Monday, July 9, 2012 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and also 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Larry Bruce Josselyn...

Joyce E. Bandel

Joyce E. Bandel

Jul 4, 2012

ROCHESTER:MN, Joyce E. Bandel, 71, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at her home, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Joyce was born November 18, 1940 in St. Peter, MN to Oscar and Anna (Meyer) Olson. She graduated from Dodge Center High School Class of 1958. In March 1976, Joyce married Tom Bandel. She worked at Mayo Clinic for 22...

Joshua Paul Ottman

Joshua Paul Ottman

Jun 30, 2012

Joshua Paul Ottman, age 36, of Oronoco passed away unexpectedly June 30, 2012 from complications of Type 1 Diabetes. Joshua was born September 7, 1975 in Rochester to John & Mary (Walker) Ottman.Joshua worked with his brother at Ottman Excavating, Inc.He loved to be outdoors, hunting morel mushrooms in the spring, fishing and hunting, and enjoyed riding and racing ATVs.He...

Madonna M. Lewis

Madonna M. Lewis

Jun 28, 2012

Madonna M. Lewis (Speiker), 57, of Rochester, died Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Hiawatha Homes in Rochester, MN after a lengthy battle with cancer. Madonna was born September 10, 1954 to John and Donna (Havener) Speiker. Madonna is survived by two children, Jacob and Joshua Lewis; her grandchildren; two brothers, James and Gary (Heather) Speiker; one sister, Rosemary (Terry) Leider;...

Eugene Davidoff

Eugene Davidoff

Jun 28, 2012

ROCHESTER -Eugene Davidoff, 71, died on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Eugene was born in St. Paul, MN on March 10, 1941 to James and Anne (Kirievsky) Davidoff. He married Marjorie Hoyoss on December 23, 1964 in St. Paul.Eugene worked in different cities for his career in finance including Joliet, IL, Arlington, VA, Washington D.C.,...

Goldie Marie Steinhagen

Goldie Marie Steinhagen

Jun 26, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN: Goldie Marie Steinhagen, 101 passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at Golden Living East. Goldie was born December 16, 1910 in rural Byron to William and Marietta (Houck) Dean. Goldie married Clarence Steinhagen on May 3, 1931 in Rochester. Goldie was employed at Kresger's and then at the Mayo Clinic, where she worked in the history office...

Walter E. Steffenson

Walter E. Steffenson

Jun 23, 2012

Funeral services for Walter Steffenson, 89 of Rochester, MN will be at 11:00am on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at Bethel Lutheran Church with the Rev. Anjanette Bandel officiating.Burial will be at 3:30pm at Oakland Cemetery in Waukon, IA.Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and also one hour prior to the...

Ruth E. Fenner

Ruth E. Fenner

Jun 23, 2012

Ruth Elizabeth Fenner Ruth was born to John and Augusta Fenner on Dec 19, 1914 in Milbank, South Dakota. She was baptized Dec 25, 1914 into the Lutheran faith. She died June 23, 2012 at Charter House Assisted Living Center in Rochester, MN. Memorial services will be at the Charter House Chapel on Wednesday, June 27 at 11:00. The burial...

John Frederick Quarve

John Frederick Quarve

Jun 22, 2012

STEWARTVILLE, MINN:John Frederick Quarve, 65, passed away Friday, June 22, 2012 at his home following a brief battle with cancer. John was born October 6, 1946 in Phoenix, AZ, and was adopted and brought to Rochester, MN by Lloyd E. and Mildred O. (Granrude) Quarve at the age of two. John was a 1964 graduate of John Marshall High School.Following...

Jodi Marie Busse

Jodi Marie Busse

Jun 20, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN: Jodi Marie Rowe Busse, 45, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and friends, at her brother's home in Adams, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jodi was born October 29, 1966 in Austin, MN to John Jack and Linda (Halling) Rowe. She was a 1986 graduate of Leroy Ostrander High School. On August 26, 2010, Jodi married...

Agnes "Floss" Elizabeth Snyder

Agnes "Floss" Elizabeth Snyder

Jun 17, 2012

Agnes (Floss) Snyder passed away June 17, 2012 at her home after a courageous year long battle with cancer.Her family was close by and was able to care for her for several months prior to her passing. Floss had many interests, including caring for her vibrant garden, reading, Minnesota sports, interior decorating, and above all her friends and family. In...

Riley H. George

Riley H. George

Jun 12, 2012

ROCHESTER: Riley H. George, 81, of Rochester died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 12th surrounded by his family after battling the effects of Parkinsons disease and dementia for several years. Born in Blakely, Georgia September 28, 1930 to John and Mary George, he went on to serve in the U.S. Army from 1950-52 on active duty in the...

Wanda R. Worth

Wanda R. Worth

Jun 12, 2012

Wanda R. Worth, 64, of Rochester, died Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Saint Marys Hospital. Wanda Rae Prouty was born December 12, 1947 in Hammond, IN to Howard and Wally (Gerdes) Prouty.She married Charles Worth on December 17, 1966 in Rochester.She worked with her husband at various hotels. Wanda loved spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren, and her pets...

Avis  E. Sperling

Avis E. Sperling

Jun 10, 2012

ROCHESTER -Avis E. Sperling, 78, died on Sunday, June 10, 2012 surrounded by her family at Seasons Hospice in Rochester. Avis was born in Devils Lake, ND on May 8, 1934 to Howard and Gladys (Lien) Sandum.She married Dave Sperling on April 22, 1956 at the Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester.Avis was very active at Zumbro Lutheran Church throughout her...

Lois Nellie Van Sickle

Lois Nellie Van Sickle

Jun 8, 2012

ROCHESTER, MN- Lois N. Van Sickle, 87, passed away peacefully, Friday, June 8, 2012 at her residence . Lois was born November 2, 1924 in French River, MN to Arthur and Fannie (Kaitfors) Mattson. She graduated from Clover Valley High School in 1942 and then went on to graduate from Duluth Business School. Lois moved to Minneapolis and was a...

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