Obituaries

Ryan Michael Learmont

Ryan Michael Learmont

Jul 25, 2012

Ryan M. Learmont, 25, of Kasson, died Wednesday, July 25, 2012 suddenly in an auto accident. Ryan Michael Learmont was born October 2, 1986 in Rochester, MN to Vicky Laqua and Michael Learmont.He worked at Lieffring Roofing in Mazeppa.Ryan enjoyed spending time with family and friends.He had a passion for working on cars and helping everyone he could, always thinking...

Edith Rose Davis

Edith Rose Davis

Jul 25, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN: Edith Rose Davis, 94, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Madonna Towers. Edith was born January 15, 1918 in Montevideo to Henry and Lulu (Fuller) Lofthus. On January 15, 1938, Edith married Stanley Davis. She was a member of Zumbro Lutheran Church. Edith enjoyed playing bridge along with many other card games, going bowling and watching old...

Marsha Jo Campbell

Marsha Jo Campbell

Jul 24, 2012

Marsha J. Campbell, 75, of Rochester, died Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at her home. Marsha Jo Riddle was born May 13, 1937 in Rutherfordton, NC.She moved with her family from North Carolina to Rochester, MN in 1951.She married Gerald Campbell on November 14, 1954 at Baptist Church in Rochester.In 1962, Marsha began working at the Continental Baking Company and later...

Ronald Eugene Berg

Ronald Eugene Berg

Jul 24, 2012

Ronald Ronnie E. Berg, 80, of Rochester died peacefully on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Seasons Hospice. Ron was born October 24, 1931 in Rochester, MN to Walter and Dorothy (Steffes) Berg.He married Patricia Pat Arnold on February 15, 1952 at First Baptist Church in Rochester, MN.He served in the US Army during the Korean War. Ron was a painter...

Leo Ilmar Kupp

Leo Ilmar Kupp

Jul 22, 2012

ROCHESTER:Leo Kupp, PH.D D.D.S., 56, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Saint Marys Hospital after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 15, 1956 to Karin and Ilmar Kupp.He grew up in Ohio.He graduated from Normandy High School.He obtained a B.S. degree in Philosophy and a D.D.S. degree from the Ohio...

Donald Mickelson

Donald Mickelson

Jul 22, 2012

Donald R. Mickelson - Rochester Donald R. Mickelson, age 78, formerly of Bloomington, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 22, 2012, after a courageous 2-1/2-year battle against lung cancer. Don was born on September 19, 1933, in Estherville, Iowa, to Melvin and Oliva Mickelson. The family moved to Fairmont, MN, when he was a young boy and he grew...

Norris  L.  Soll

Norris L. Soll

Jul 20, 2012

ROCHESTER: Norris LeMoyne Soll, 86, passed away Friday, July 20, 2012 at his home. He was born September 15, 1925 in Cottonwood County to William and Alma (Kleven) Soll. Norris was a veteran and proudly served his country during WWII and the Korean War with the US Army Air Force from 1944 to 1951, ending his career as a Sergeant...

Lee Edward Haglund

Lee Edward Haglund

Jul 20, 2012

Lee Haglund, 66, passed away Friday, July 20, 2012 at Saint Marys Hospital after waging an insurmountable battle with pancreatic cancer.He was born in Tyler, MN on November 17, 1945 to Elinore and Kenneth Haglund. He lived his early life in Canby, MN, moving to Rochester in 1957.Lee was a 1963 graduate of John Marshall High School.He obtained a BS...

Ruth Eleanor Curtis

Ruth Eleanor Curtis

Jul 19, 2012

ROCHESTER - Ruth E. Curtis, 93, died on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Sunrise Cottages in Rochester. Ruth was born in Waverly, IA on July 28, 1918 to Harry E. and Vera C. (Garner) Ham. She grew up near Chicago living in Oak Park and Lombard. She graduated from Wheaton Community High School on June 7th, 1939. She cherished the...

Robert "Bob" Carl Pfeil

Robert "Bob" Carl Pfeil

Jul 17, 2012

Robert C. Pfeil, Born to Carl & Erna (Manteufel) Pfeil Sept. 11, 1927, went home to be with our Lord on Tues., July 17, 2012 at 2:00 am after a brief but complicated illness. Robert led a full life serving the Lord as an active member at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Fairmont. He served on various boards, was a Lutheran...

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.,...