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Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Duffie

Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Duffie

Mar 1, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN:Elizabeth A. Beth Duffie, 79, died at her home in Rochester, MN on Thursday, March 1, 2012. Elizabeth Ann Duffie was born December 7, 1932 to Carl and Elizabeth (Swartz) Herre in Kansas City, MO. Beth graduated from South East High School in Kansas City, MO in 1951 and the University of Kansas in 1955. She married Michael A....

Evar W. Silvernagle

Evar W. Silvernagle

Mar 1, 2012

Evar Silvernagle, 96, of Rochester, passed into the arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ in peace on Thursday, March 1st , at his home.Evar was surrounded by his loving family at his passing. Evar was born in Sweden in 1915, the son of Carl and Freda. He grew up in Mauston, Wisconsin with his two sisters and three brothers.He graduated...

Mae Sherrill Wong

Mae Sherrill Wong

Feb 28, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN: Mae Sherrill Wong, 91, passed away peacefully at home with her daughter, Sue, by her side on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Mae was born January 13, 1921 in Vancouver, British Columbia to Fook Sing and Edith (Lee) Mah.After high school, she worked as a Chinese school teacher at the Wong Society.It was there that she met Benjamin Wong,...

Kent Lewis Lavake

Kent Lewis Lavake

Feb 27, 2012

STILLWATER, MINN:Kent L. LaVake, 54, died Monday, February 27, 2012 in Wabasha, MN. Kent Lewis LaVake was born April 29, 1957 to Lewis and Lillian (Kakela) LaVake in Detroit, MI. He graduated from Thurston High School, Detroit, MI with honors. Kent was on the school swim and synchronized swim teams. Kent loved his career in Sleep Medicine. He was proud...

Joseph D. Mclevis, Jr.

Joseph D. Mclevis, Jr.

Feb 26, 2012

A Celebration of Life for Joseph D. McLevis Jr. will be at 11:00am on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes.Visitation will be from 5:00 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and also one hour prior to the service Thursday at the funeral home. Joseph Donald McLevis Jr. was born on...

C. Dennis Mcdonough

C. Dennis Mcdonough

Feb 25, 2012

C. Dennis McDonough, 70, a long time area pharmacist with Weber and Judd, passed away at St. Marys Hospital on Saturday February 25th, following a brief illness. Dennis was born in Red Wing, MN to Francis and Margaret (O' Reilly) McDonough on December 6, 1941.He attended elementary school in Kellogg thru the 6th grade, St. Mark's in the Cities for...

Clarence L. Williams

Clarence L. Williams

Feb 24, 2012

ROCHESTER -Clarence L. Williams, 98, died peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2012 in Rochester in the home he built with his own two hands. Clarence was born in Minneapolis, MN on November 29, 1913 to Alfred and Louise (Schwartz) Williams. He married Lucille Harlan on July 31, 1937 and they were lovingly married for 69 years.Clarence served in the U.S....

Virginia May Polski

Virginia May Polski

Feb 23, 2012

Virginia M. Polski, 92, died on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Samaritan Bethany on 8th in Rochester. Virginia was born in St. Paul, MN on April 18, 1919 to Edward and Matie (Tavernier) Kanthack. Virginia will be remembered for her smile, sense of humor, lovely needle work, green thumb, caring nature and her unrelenting love for family, friends and life....

Stanley J. Brooks

Stanley J. Brooks

Feb 22, 2012

Stanley James Brooks age 95 of Rochester passed away February 22, 2012 at Seasons Hospice.He was born in Oronoco, MN to Evan & Laura (Schrap) Brooks on June 23, 1916.As a young man he took the civil service test and pursued a career with the United States Post Office.He began as a clerk and retired from the Rochester Post Office...

Roger L. Nelson

Roger L. Nelson

Feb 21, 2012

Rochester- A Funeral Service for Roger L. Nelson, 76, who died at Arbor Terrace on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 will be held 11:00A.M. Friday, February 24th 2012at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church with Rev. Karna Hagen officiating.Burial will be in Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Rural Kenyon, MN. with Military Honors.Visitation at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes will be from 5:00-8:00P.M. Thursday...

Thomas Gerald Amos

Thomas Gerald Amos

Feb 21, 2012

Thomas Gerald Amos age 46 of Rochester passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2012.Born May 5, 1965 in Rochester the son of Gerald Ike and Joanne M. (Schwemmer) Amos.Tom spent several years in the construction industry working as an estimator/project manager.He has worked the past three years with Rochester Community and Technical College.He enjoyed traveling, fishing, motorcycling, and the time...

Wyatt M.  Currie

Wyatt M. Currie

Feb 21, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN:Wyatt M. Currie, 16, was taken to Heaven to be with our Lord February 21, 2012 in Rochester, MN. Wyatt Mitchell Currie was born November 29, 1995 in Rochester, MN to Brice and Jennie (Johnson) Currie. He attended Kindergarten at Park Valley Catholic School in Golden Valley, MN through First Grade before moving to Rochester, where many people would...

Dr. Phillip H. Gentling

Dr. Phillip H. Gentling

Feb 21, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN: Dr. Phillip H. Gentling, 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at The Homestead. Phillip was born January 19, 1918 in New Orleans, LA to Gregory and Agnes (Postier) Gentling. Phillip married Mary Jane Holmes on September 9, 1942 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester. He was a 1941 graduate of Tulane...

John "Jack" W. Curtis

John "Jack" W. Curtis

Feb 20, 2012

Rochester- John(Jack) W. Curtis, age 56 died at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester on Monday, February 20, 2012 of complications following a heart attack last week. John, a painter by trade was currently working for Pro-Tec Systems. A private family funeral service at Calvary Episcopal Church will be held at a later date. John William Curtis was born March 22,...

Conner Wesley Benjamin Miles

Conner Wesley Benjamin Miles

Feb 18, 2012

KASSON, MINN: Conner Wesley Benjamin Miles, 18, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 18, 2012. Conner was born May 3, 1993 in Spearfish, SD to Christel Miles. Conner attended schools in Scottsdale, AZ., Spearfish, SD., Vermillion, SD and Mobridge, SD. He spent his high school years at Kasson-Mantorville High School where he graduated in 2011. He enjoyed working on cars and...

George Leonard Moyer

George Leonard Moyer

Feb 17, 2012

Funeral services for George L. Moyer, 88, of Rochester, Minnesota will be at 11:00am on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Evangel United Methodist Church with the Reverend Jeff Utecht officiating.Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.Visitation will be Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home from 4:00 7:00pm and also one hour prior to the service Thursday at...

June Virginia Holmberg

June Virginia Holmberg

Feb 17, 2012

ROCHESTER:June V. Holmberg, age 87 of Rochester, MN passed away on Friday, February 17, 2012 at St Marys Hospital. June Virginia Holmberg was born April 24, 1924 in Spring Grove, MN to Fern and Amanda (Johnson) McKenzie.June married Earl Holmberg on March 28, 1943.Earl passed away October 4, 1991.She worked at the State Hospital, Waters Instruments and then Impact, a...

Harriet Allis Glasenapp

Harriet Allis Glasenapp

Feb 17, 2012

Harriet Allis Glasenapp, 96, a life long resident of Oronoco, died February 17, 2012 at the Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth in Rochester. Harriet was born at the family home in Oronoco on May 5, 1915. She attended Pine Island High School, graduating in 1933. On October 8, 1937 she married Eckhardt (Eck) Glasenapp. They were married for 66 years...

Dean Richard Crowson

Dean Richard Crowson

Feb 16, 2012

Dean Richard Crowson passed away Thursday February 16th at his home surrounded by his loving family after a brief battle with ALS. Dean was an employee at Barlow Foods for 22 years, followed by the City of Rochester, Rochester Public Library, until his retirement in 2011.He enjoyed touring the country on his motorcycle with his wife and friends, watching the...

Margaret L. Geselle

Margaret L. Geselle

Feb 10, 2012

ROCHESTER - Margaret L. Geselle, 89, died on Friday, February 10, 2012, in Rochester, MN. Margaret was born in Hovland, MN on January 22, 1923 to Alexander and Blanche (Wilson) Englund. In the mid-1930s her family moved to Rochester, MN.She married Lyndon Geselle on October 10, 1949, and moved to the Geselle family farm on the north side of Rochester,...

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