Obituaries

Vernon Paul Curtis

Vernon Paul Curtis

Nov 13, 2012

ROCHESTER: MINN. Vernon Paul Curtis, 86, passed away November 13, 2012 at The Homestead. Vernon was born August 15, 1926 in Rochester to Albert and Irva (Blood) Curtis. On May 12, 1948, Vernon married Lila Pasche in Rollingstone, MN. Vernon was a manager at IBM and retired in 1987 after 30 years of service. He was a veteran of the...

Phillip J. Henoch

Phillip J. Henoch

Nov 6, 2012

Phil Henoch Date of Birth: March 9, 1915 Date of Death: November 6, 2012 In Phils own words: I have been a lucky man. Raised by loving parents and benefiting from wonderful aunts and uncles, including some who financed my education during the difficult Great Depression years. I naively thought that everybody had such people in their lives. Words alone...

Rev. Merle Allison Dunn

Rev. Merle Allison Dunn

Nov 6, 2012

Rev. Merle Allison Dunn, 93, died at Seasons Hospice on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Merle was born October 7, 1919, in a farmhouse near Kidder, South Dakota. He was the fourth son born to Rev. Fred and Bertha Chapin Dunn. He resided with his family in Groton, White Rock, and Kellerton, South Dakota. At Kellerton he attended a rural school,...

Warren James Barnes

Warren James Barnes

Nov 5, 2012

ROCHESTER: MINN. Warren J. Barnes, 91, passed away November 5, 2012 at his home. Warren was born December 23, 1920, in Rochester to James and Helen (Marcks) Barnes. He was a veteran of the US Army, proudly serving his country during WWII. On March 14, 1953, he married Lorraine Bolduan in Rochester at Trinity Lutheran Church. Warren was a boiler...

Helen Marie Nietz

Helen Marie Nietz

Nov 5, 2012

ROCHESTER -Helen M. Nietz, 94, died on Monday, November 5, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Helen was born in New Richland, MN on April 23, 1918 to Frank and Margaret Crain. She graduated from New Richland High School in 1936.Helen attended Paul's Hairdressing Academy in Minneapolis and worked in Owatonna and Rochester.She later worked at Dayton's for 23...

Barry  R.  Smith

Barry R. Smith

Nov 4, 2012

Barry Raymond Smith, 63 of Hayfield, MN died Sunday November 4th, 2012, in Palisade Minnesota. He was born November 4th, 1949 in Rochester, MN to Donovan and Irene (Crowson) Smith. Barry grew up in Rochester and graduated from John Marshall High.He entered the United States Army in 1968, served our country in Vietnam and was the recipient of a Purple...

Robert "Bob"  Marks

Robert "Bob" Marks

Nov 2, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN:Robert C. Bob Marks, 82, died at his home on Friday, November 2, 2012, surrounded by his family. Robert Carl Marks was born on June 28, 1930 to James and Mabel (Haug) Marks in Solway, MN. He lived in the Bemidji area until his enlistment in the Navy. He served aboard the battleship USS Missouri and was a Korean...

Mary  Joan Wichser

Mary Joan Wichser

Oct 30, 2012

A visitation for Mary Jo (Thompson) Wichser, 84 of Rochester, MN will be from 5:00 7:00 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes.There will be a private family graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester. Mary Joan Thompson was born on May 30, 1928 in Rochester, MN to George and Hannah (Baillie) Thompson.She died on...

Aristides Steve Kereakos

Aristides Steve Kereakos

Oct 28, 2012

ROCHESTER:A. Steve Kereakos, 72, of Rochester, MN died Sunday, October 28, 2012 at Rochester Methodist Hospital. Aristides Steve Kereakos was born September 20, 1940 to Nick and Christina (Papadopoulos) Kereakos in Rochester, Minnesota.Steve graduated from Rochester High School.Steve was an all-state football player which helped him receive a full athletic scholarship to the University of Minnesota.At the U of MN...

Alice Corrine Novotne

Alice Corrine Novotne

Oct 28, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN: Alice Corrine Novotne, 85, passed away October 28, 2012 at Arbor Terrace. Alice was born August 12, 1927 in Rochester. She was the daughter of Harley and Carrie (Butruff) O'Connor. On July 4, 1944, Alice married Kenneth Novotne. Alice was an avid reader, enjoyed singing and was active in daily activities at Arbor Terrace. Alice is survived by...

Sandra M. Mitchell

Sandra M. Mitchell

Oct 22, 2012

ROCHESTER- Sandra M. Mitchell, 58, of Rochester, passed away Monday, October 22, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital. Sandra was born September 29, 1954 in Rochester to Norman and Betty (Flood) Grant. She was a 1972 graduate of John Marshall High School. On July 3, 1978 in Sioux Falls, SD, Sandra married Henry Mitchell. She enjoyed gardening, growing roses and sitting...

Mary Josephine Anderson

Mary Josephine Anderson

Oct 21, 2012

Mary Anderson, nee Rassman, 73, of Kasson MN passed away in her home on Sunday, Oct 21st 2012. Our mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, aunt, sister and friend was born in Cresco, Iowa on January 21, 1939 and grew up there and on a farm near Owatonna, MN with her 7 siblings. She attended Owatonna High School and graduated in 1957. She...

Carol Dean Svendsen

Carol Dean Svendsen

Oct 20, 2012

ROCHESTER -Carol D. Svendsen, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester. Carol was born in Lakota, IA on April 18, 1923 to Henry and Myrtle (Chapman) Smith. She moved to Rochester when she was 2 years old and graduated from Rochester High School in 1941.Carol married Richard Svendsen on September 7, 1941 in...

Mark A. Prom

Mark A. Prom

Oct 19, 2012

Mark A. Prom, 39, of Rochester, MN died Friday, October 19, 2012. Mark attended John Marshall H.S., attended college in Rochester, MN and Scottsdale, AZ. He worked in construction and trucking over the years. He enjoyed music and art. In his youth he excelled in athletics particularly in diving. He was preceded in death by grandparents Arthur A. and Laura...

Carol Anne Schatz

Carol Anne Schatz

Oct 18, 2012

Carol A. Schatz, 70 of Rochester, died Thursday, October 18, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital. Carol Anne Kirchner was born August 29, 1942 in Mower County, MN, to Elmer and Thelma (Haarstad) Kirchner.She graduated from Hayfield High School in 1960.She married Duane (Pete) Martin in 1963 and later divorced.She married Gene Schatz on October 8, 1988. Carol worked for IBM...

Steven Donald Kundo

Steven Donald Kundo

Oct 16, 2012

BROOKLYN PARK -Steven D. Kundo, 55, died on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at his home in Brooklyn Park. Steven was born in Rochester on March 7, 1957 to Donald and Susan (Radke) Kundo.He graduated from John Marshall in 1975.Steven enjoyed camping and boating. Steven is survived by his parents, Donald and Susan Kundo, of Rochester, MN; three siblings, Debra (Brian)...

Paul Gerhardt Suby

Paul Gerhardt Suby

Oct 14, 2012

Paul Gerhardt Suby, 82, of Rochester, died Sunday, October 14, 2012 at his home. Paul was born September 30, 1930 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Rev. Irvin A. & Valborg M. (Pederson) Suby.He married Ruth Osterhus on December 30, 1955 in Janesville, Wisconsin and she survives. He served in the US Army National Guard.He was an active member of...

Loretta J. Boyce

Loretta J. Boyce

Oct 12, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN:Loretta Jean Boyce, 83, at the time of her passing was embraced by her family's love as she was greeted in heaven by her eternal father. Loretta J. Ostrander was born on December 23, 1928 to Elmer and Mary (O'Neil) Ostrander. Loretta married Donald Verness and they were later divorced. She married Thomas Boyce and he is now deceased....

Doris Carroll Mcalister

Doris Carroll Mcalister

Oct 11, 2012

Doris Carroll McAlister, 83, of Rochester, formally of Pine Island, MN, died Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Seasons Hospice. Doris Carroll was born December 17, 1928 in St. Paul, MN to John H. and Margaret A. (Babler) Carroll. She graduated from Lourdes High School in 1947.She married Lester McAlister on June 2, 1951 in White Bear Lake, MN.They were married...

Christine Winifred Lane

Christine Winifred Lane

Oct 8, 2012

ORONOCO, MINN: Christine Winifred Lane, 58, went to be with her Lord, October 8, 2012 at her home. Christine was born December 9, 1953, the daughter of Kenneth and Lorraine (Grant) Wittlief. She was a 1972 graduate of John Marshall and attended Mid America Nazarene College in Olathe, KS. Christine received her Associate of Art degree in Business from RCTC....