Obituaries

Doris Iva Dean

Doris Iva Dean

Oct 8, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN:Doris I. Dean, 88, died Monday, October 8, 2012 at her home in Rochester, MN. Doris Iva Buswell was born February 11, 1924 to Franklin and Iva (Warner) Buswell in Winona Township, Winona County, MN. She graduated from Winona High School in 1942 and married Charles W. Dean on June 24, 1943 in Winona, MN. After sixty-four years of...

Kathleen Ann Ford

Kathleen Ann Ford

Oct 5, 2012

ROCHESTER -Kathleen Ann Ford, 55, died on Friday, October 5, 2012 at home in Rochester. Kathleen was born in Evanston, IL on April 13, 1957 to Gerald Ford Sr. and Beverly (Nelson) Szuflita.She participated in programs and made lifelong friends at Abilities Unlimited.Kathy was a Biker Babe and enjoyed Harley's. Kathleen is survived by her parents; two children, Robert Butler,...

Kim Vern Louks

Kim Vern Louks

Oct 4, 2012

Kim Vern Louks age 58 of Rochester passed away October 4, 2012 at his residence. Born August 11, 1954 in Rochester to Kenneth & Lorelei (Sobek) Louks. He was proud to serve his country in the Marine Corps. He enjoyed rock collecting, riding motorcycle, deer hunting and hanging out with his dog. Kim leaves behind his daughter: Summer Laqua of...

Phyllis Ann Freiheit

Phyllis Ann Freiheit

Oct 2, 2012

ROCHESTER -Phyllis A. Freiheit, 79, died on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family after a three year battle with cancer. Phyllis Ann Utecht was born in Owatonna, MN on October 8, 1932 to Carl and Olive (Stickley) Utecht. She graduated in 1950 from Medford High School.Phyllis married Robert Koch and was later divorced.She married Wally...

Kenneth Nicholas Strauss

Kenneth Nicholas Strauss

Oct 1, 2012

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church in Bellechester, MN with the Reverend Bruce Peterson officiating for Kenneth Bud Strauss of Bellechester who passed away on Monday, October 1, 2012 in Red Wing, MN due to complications of pneumonia.Burial will take place in St. Marys Catholic...

James Francis Ludescher

James Francis Ludescher

Sep 30, 2012

Jim Ludescher, 72, of Cape Coral, FL and formerly of Rochester died Sunday, September 30, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital. James Francis Ludescher was born July 30, 1940 in Dubuque, Iowa.His family moved to Rochester in the early forties where he lived most of his life.He graduated from Lourdes High School in 1959.He was employed by Murphy Finance for two...

Leona M. Renaux

Leona M. Renaux

Sep 30, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN: Leona M. Renaux, 95, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Madonna Towers, with her daughters by her side. Leona was born September 16, 1917 in Kasson, MN to Earl and Nellie (Strain) Schoonover. She grew up in rural Rochester, on the Mayowood Farms. She attended Bamber Valley School and was a 1935 graduate of Rochester High School....

Pauline Utzinger

Pauline Utzinger

Sep 30, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN:Pauline R. Utzinger, 87, was released from chronic pain on September 30, 2012. Pauline was born April 9, 1925 in Rochester to Lyle and Mabel (Schanke) Utzinger.She received a BA in Psychology from Carleton College in 1947, and then continued graduate work at Bryn Mawr College.Following a year as Dean of Freshmen Women at the University of WI at...

Paul David Cannons

Paul David Cannons

Sep 29, 2012

Paul David Cannons age 59 of Rochester passed away September 29, 2012 at St. Cloud Hospital. He was born May 5, 1953 in St. Paul, MN the son of Charles & Mary (Ylvisaker) Cannons Sr. He grew up in the Twin Cities and moved to Rochester in 1974. He married Kathleen (Katie) Gurney on July 29, 1978 in White Bear...

Danielle Nicole Keller

Danielle Nicole Keller

Sep 27, 2012

Danielle Nicole Keller, Rochester, MN A celebration of life for Danielle Keller will be held 11 AM Tuesday, October 2, 2012, at Crosswinds Church 8106 31st Avenue NW, Oronoco.Visitation will be held at the church 6-8 PM Monday and again one hour prior to services on Tuesday.Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery, Mantorville. Danielle was born in Rochester, MN...

Wayne Lowell Aderman

Wayne Lowell Aderman

Sep 26, 2012

ZUMBRO FALLS, MINN:Wayne L. Aderman, 80, died Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at his home in rural Zumbro Falls, MN. Wayne was born January 2, 1932 to Sherman and Mildred (Haigh) Aderman in Racine, WI. He graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in Kenosha, WI in 1949. Wayne served in the Army in Korea during the Korean War from 1952-55....

Lucille A. Diekhoff

Lucille A. Diekhoff

Sep 24, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN:Lucille A. Diekhoff,94,died Monday, September 24, 2012at Samaritan Bethany Home on 8th. Lucille Alice Antisdel was born October 6, 1917 to Henry and Martha (Miller) Antisdel in Milford, IA. She graduated from Milford High School in 1935. She attended the University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA and graduated from the Kahler School of Nursing, Rochester, MN in 1939. She...

Larry Delano Boyken

Larry Delano Boyken

Sep 23, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN:Larry D. Boyken, 79, died Sunday, September 23, 2012 at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN. Larry Delano Boyken was born May 7, 1933 to Eilert and Hebe (Boeckholt) Boyken in rural Titonka, IA.He attended school in Titonka and graduated from Titonka High School in 1951. Larry served in the Army from 1953-55 in Korea and Japan. He attended...

Donovan "Dode" E.  Amundson

Donovan "Dode" E. Amundson

Sep 23, 2012

A memorial service for Donovan Dode E. Amundson, 89, of Rochester, MN will be at 11:00am on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Homestead United Methodist Church with the Rev. Becky JoMessenbrink officiating.Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery.Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00pm on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and also 1 hour prior to the service...

Dr. R. Jean Campbell

Dr. R. Jean Campbell

Sep 23, 2012

ROCHESTER - Dr. R. Jean Campbell of Rochester died on Sunday, September 23, 2012 at her home. She was born on 30th October 1934 in England. Her medical school training was obtained at Liverpool University, where she met her husband, J. Keith Campbell. After graduation with M.B. Ch.B in 1959 she held positions in neurosurgery, geriatric medicine and neurology. Her...

Donald Stanley Dahl

Donald Stanley Dahl

Sep 22, 2012

Donald Don Stanley Dahl age 79 of Rochester passed away September 22, 2012 in his residence after a lengthy illness.Born May 22, 1933 in Lanesboro, MN to Arthur & Gladys (Erickson) Dahl.He served in the United States Air Force. Don retired from IBM in 1987 after 35 years, he then drove school bus for the Rochester School System as well...

Leroy George Prince

Leroy George Prince

Sep 21, 2012

Rochester - Leroy G. Prince, 87 died on Friday, September 21, 2012 at Madonna Towers in Rochester. Leroy was born near the Twin Cities on November 4, 1924 to Joseph and Aurelia (Krueger) Prince.He grew up in Rochester and worked as a kid at a family owned root beer stand.Leroy also worked at Gates Orchard where he learned how to...

John Jerome Wolf

John Jerome Wolf

Sep 19, 2012

Funeral services for John Jerome Wolf, age 87 of Rochester, Minnesota, who passed away September 19, 2012, will be held at 11 AM Monday, September 24, 2012, at Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Home Chapel with Father Joseph Fogal officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow at...

Adelaide Reese Hodgson

Adelaide Reese Hodgson

Sep 19, 2012

Adelaide Reese Hodgson, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on September 19, 2012 after a long battle with Alzheimers disease. She was born Adelaide Jackson Phraner on December 3, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY.She spent her primary years in Brooklyn, NY, Washington DC and Stony Brook, NY.Adelaide graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Mount...

Carly Jo Monahan

Carly Jo Monahan

Sep 19, 2012

Carly Jo Monahan, 14, was granted her angel wings on September 19, 2012.She passed away at home.Carly touched many people, throughout her short, yet very memorable life. Carlys life would seem too short to many, but for those who were touched by her, understood that the quality of existence far exceeds quantity of time in which you live it. Her...