Obituaries

Larry Floyd Goodman

Larry Floyd Goodman

Aug 19, 2012

ZUMBRO FALLS -Larry F. Goodman, 72, died on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at his favorite lake in Northern Minnesota. Larry was born in Rochester on November 9, 1939 to Floyd and Leona (Goldbeck) Goodman.He was a farmer all of his life.Larry married Juanita White on August 30, 1958 in Oronoco.He was a lifelong member of Grace Lutheran Church in Oronoco.Larry...

Barbara Jean Viker

Barbara Jean Viker

Aug 17, 2012

Once diagnosed with Multiple Melanoma eleven months ago, Barb Viker never gave up. She never complained while maintaining a brave and cheerful outlook for an optimistic future. She continued to be a loving wife, mom, and grandmother throughout her entire journey. Barbara Jean (Hines) Viker peacefully passed away on August 17, 2012 at Seasons Hospice. Barb was born May 6,...

Howard William Jensen

Howard William Jensen

Aug 17, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN:Howard William Jensen, 84, passed away peacefully, Friday, August 17, 2012 at Season's Hospice with his family at his side. Howard was born September 9, 1927 in rural Kasson, to Axel and Arkel (Mott) Jensen. He grew up on various farms in the Kasson area and attended Kasson area schools and graduated from Kasson High School in 1945. He...

Darlene Ann Rucker

Darlene Ann Rucker

Aug 15, 2012

ORONOCO-Darlene A. Rucker, 76, died on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 after a lengthy battle with cancer at Seasons Hospice in Rochester. Darlene was born in Rochester on June 16, 1936 to Lawrence and Evelyn (Lovelace) Rucker.She graduated from Rochester High School in 1954.Darlene worked as a Medical Secretary at Mayo Clinic for over 35 years.She volunteered at Homestead United Methodist...

Alton Walter Benike

Alton Walter Benike

Aug 15, 2012

Alton Walter Benike Bud, age 78 of Rochester passed away August 15, 2012 after an extended illness. He was born August 31, 1933 in Elgin, MN, the son of Alex & Lenora (Siem) Benike.He served in the U.S. Army at the end of the Korean War. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, a lifelong dairy farmer, loved to...

Rachael Christine Schlingmann

Rachael Christine Schlingmann

Aug 10, 2012

Rachael Christine Schlingmann 23, was called home to our Lord on August 10th 2012.Rachael passed away at her home in Rochester.Rachael was born September 21st 1988 at Olmsted Medical Hospital in Rochester. Rachael was raised in Rochester and graduated from John Marshall High School in 2007.Rachael was active in Cheerleading, School Plays, playing the violin, was a gymnast, loved reading,...

Kenneth Leo Paulson

Kenneth Leo Paulson

Aug 10, 2012

MANTORVILLE -Kenneth Ken L. Paulson, 69, died on Friday, August 10, 2012 at Sunrise Cottages in Rochester. Ken was born in Kasson, MN on July 23, 1943 to Louis and Martha (Wilke) Paulson.He married Linda Cutshall on November 2, 1968 in Rochester.Ken farmed all of his life.He served on the St. John's Lutheran Church Council Board, Kasson-Mantorville School Board, and...

Irene Alice Bolles

Irene Alice Bolles

Aug 9, 2012

BYRON -Irene Alice Bolles, 95, died on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield. Irene was born in Fillmore County on October 28, 1916 to George and Helen (Bennett) Markham.She was a 1934 graduate of Chatfield High School.Irene married Philip DeWitt in 1935 and they later divorced.In July 1949, she and David Bolles were married at...

William Wallace Saholt

William Wallace Saholt

Aug 8, 2012

Mr. William W. (Bill) Saholt, age 96, died at Saint Marys Hospital on August 8, 2012.He was a very special and devoted husband and father and a man of great faith. Bill was born July 9, 1916, in Rochester, Minnesota, the son of Harry and Jessie Saholt.He had attended local schools and was a graduate of Rochester High School in...

Luana Mae Jaycox

Luana Mae Jaycox

Aug 6, 2012

Luana M. Jaycox (Rickman), 68, of Mankato, MN, passed away Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, after a long battle with lung cancer at Lighthouse Elder Care in Rochester, MN, surrounded by her family. AMemorial Service will be held Saturday, Aug. 25, at 1 p.m. at Good News Community Church, 1010 Julia Street, Okoboji, IA. A Celebration of Life (no service) will...

Dr. Reginald A. Smith

Dr. Reginald A. Smith

Aug 5, 2012

Dr. Reginald A. Smith, 94, of Rochester, died Sunday, August 5, 2012 at Charter House.Arrangements are pending with Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes.

Robert Donald Dewitz

Robert Donald Dewitz

Aug 5, 2012

Robert D. DeWitz, 78, of Rochester, died Sunday, August 5, 2012 at his home. Robert Donald DeWitz was born June 6, 1934 in Rochester to Arthur and Effie (Hunter) DeWitz. He married Beverly Goodenough on March 28, 1954.He served in the US Army during the Korean War.He enjoyed working, big game hunting, fishing, operating heavy equipment, and spending time with...

Frank Lawrence Vondrashek

Frank Lawrence Vondrashek

Aug 5, 2012

Frank Lawrence Vondrashek, 55, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at his home, after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma and a short battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Frank was born December 26, 1956 in Glendive, MT to Willard and Dorothy (Halvorson) Vondrashek.He graduated from John Craig High School in Janesville, WI in 1975, University of WI La Crosse...

Elmer Eugene Randall

Elmer Eugene Randall

Aug 4, 2012

A memorial service for Elmer E. Randall, 101, of Eyota, MN will be at 2:00pm on Wednesday,August 8, 2012 at Faith United Methodist Church, 27 4th St. West in Eyota, MN with the Rev. Mark Woodward officiating.Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service Wednesday at the church.His body was donated to Mayo Clinic. Elmer Eugene Randall was born...

Violet Rose Phelps

Violet Rose Phelps

Aug 3, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN:Violet R. Phelps, 81, died Friday, August 3, 2012 at Maple Manor Nursing Home. Violet Rose Quimby was born January 30, 1931 to Lloyd and Floss (Hair) Quimby in Byron, MN. She graduated from Byron High School in 1949. Violet married Ronald J. Phelps on September 2, 1950 in Rochester, MN. She worked at Mayo Clinic as a Medical...

Dwayne Waldo  Swanton

Dwayne Waldo Swanton

Aug 2, 2012

ROCHESTER - Dwayne W. Swanton, 82, died on 08/02/12 at Samaritan Bethany Care Center Dwayne was born in Flint, MI on October 31, 1929 to Waldo and Lenora (Olson) Swanton. Dwayne was a 1947 graduate of Fergus Falls High School, served in the Air Force Reserve in Biloxi. He enjoyed the outdoors, including hunting fishing and traveling. He enjoyed collecting...

Verdetta "Jacki" Sylvia Crandall

Verdetta "Jacki" Sylvia Crandall

Jul 31, 2012

Funeral services for Verdetta Jacki S. Crandall, 84, of Rochester, MN will be 11:00am on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Redeemer Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dr. James W. Heining officiating.Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.Visitation will be from 5:00 8:00pm on Friday, August 3, 2012 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and also 1 hour prior to the service...

Paul T. Sodt

Paul T. Sodt

Jul 28, 2012

Paul T. Sodt died at peace at home in Rochester on July 28 at the age of 85.Paul was born January 2, 1927 in Alpena, Michigan to Rev. William G. and Julia Faur Sodt.He grew up in Columbus, Ohio and Milwaukee.He enlisted in the Navy at age 17.He met his first wife, Delores Ruth Schaefer,at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa.They...

Mary Lynne Henden

Mary Lynne Henden

Jul 26, 2012

Mary L. Henden, 52, of Rochester, died Thursday, July 26, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital after a courageous battle with lupus. Mary Lynne Hildestad was born February 8, 1960 in Rochester to Ardell and Marie (Kolbe) Hildestad.She graduated from Mayo High School in 1978.She married Craig Henden on January 22, 1980 in Ontario, OR.Mary worked at Kmart from 1976 1986.She...

Rev. Dr. William "Bill" Rockford Pencille, Iii

Rev. Dr. William "Bill" Rockford Pencille, Iii

Jul 25, 2012

Rev. Dr. William (Bill) Rockford Pencille III, 92, died July 25, 2012, in Rochester, MN. Rev. Pencille was born July 30, 1919 in Hammond, MN. He graduated from West Concord High School.He then attended Macalester College in St. Paul, and 4 years at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Ill., graduating in 1942. He was ordained as a Baptist minister in...