Obituaries

Walter E. Steffenson

Walter E. Steffenson

Jun 23, 2012

Funeral services for Walter Steffenson, 89 of Rochester, MN will be at 11:00am on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at Bethel Lutheran Church with the Rev. Anjanette Bandel officiating.Burial will be at 3:30pm at Oakland Cemetery in Waukon, IA.Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and also one hour prior to the...

Ruth E. Fenner

Ruth E. Fenner

Jun 23, 2012

Ruth Elizabeth Fenner Ruth was born to John and Augusta Fenner on Dec 19, 1914 in Milbank, South Dakota. She was baptized Dec 25, 1914 into the Lutheran faith. She died June 23, 2012 at Charter House Assisted Living Center in Rochester, MN. Memorial services will be at the Charter House Chapel on Wednesday, June 27 at 11:00. The burial...

John Frederick Quarve

John Frederick Quarve

Jun 22, 2012

STEWARTVILLE, MINN:John Frederick Quarve, 65, passed away Friday, June 22, 2012 at his home following a brief battle with cancer. John was born October 6, 1946 in Phoenix, AZ, and was adopted and brought to Rochester, MN by Lloyd E. and Mildred O. (Granrude) Quarve at the age of two. John was a 1964 graduate of John Marshall High School.Following...

Jodi Marie Busse

Jodi Marie Busse

Jun 20, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN: Jodi Marie Rowe Busse, 45, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and friends, at her brother's home in Adams, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jodi was born October 29, 1966 in Austin, MN to John Jack and Linda (Halling) Rowe. She was a 1986 graduate of Leroy Ostrander High School. On August 26, 2010, Jodi married...

Agnes "Floss" Elizabeth Snyder

Agnes "Floss" Elizabeth Snyder

Jun 17, 2012

Agnes (Floss) Snyder passed away June 17, 2012 at her home after a courageous year long battle with cancer.Her family was close by and was able to care for her for several months prior to her passing. Floss had many interests, including caring for her vibrant garden, reading, Minnesota sports, interior decorating, and above all her friends and family. In...

Riley H. George

Riley H. George

Jun 12, 2012

ROCHESTER: Riley H. George, 81, of Rochester died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 12th surrounded by his family after battling the effects of Parkinsons disease and dementia for several years. Born in Blakely, Georgia September 28, 1930 to John and Mary George, he went on to serve in the U.S. Army from 1950-52 on active duty in the...

Wanda R. Worth

Wanda R. Worth

Jun 12, 2012

Wanda R. Worth, 64, of Rochester, died Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Saint Marys Hospital. Wanda Rae Prouty was born December 12, 1947 in Hammond, IN to Howard and Wally (Gerdes) Prouty.She married Charles Worth on December 17, 1966 in Rochester.She worked with her husband at various hotels. Wanda loved spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren, and her pets...

Avis  E. Sperling

Avis E. Sperling

Jun 10, 2012

ROCHESTER -Avis E. Sperling, 78, died on Sunday, June 10, 2012 surrounded by her family at Seasons Hospice in Rochester. Avis was born in Devils Lake, ND on May 8, 1934 to Howard and Gladys (Lien) Sandum.She married Dave Sperling on April 22, 1956 at the Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester.Avis was very active at Zumbro Lutheran Church throughout her...

Lois Nellie Van Sickle

Lois Nellie Van Sickle

Jun 8, 2012

ROCHESTER, MN- Lois N. Van Sickle, 87, passed away peacefully, Friday, June 8, 2012 at her residence . Lois was born November 2, 1924 in French River, MN to Arthur and Fannie (Kaitfors) Mattson. She graduated from Clover Valley High School in 1942 and then went on to graduate from Duluth Business School. Lois moved to Minneapolis and was a...

George  A. Lair

George A. Lair

Jun 8, 2012

George Allen Butch Lair age 69 of Rochester passed away June 8, 2012 at his lake home in Miltona, MN.Born December 4, 1942 in Rochester to Curtis W. & Blanche (O'Reilly) Lair.On January 26, 2008 he married Marie Ernie Randall and she survives.Mr. Lair was a Certified Pedorthist and owned and operated Lairs Shoes from 1970 to 1987.After selling the...

Dr. Willard Selden Gamble, Jr.

Dr. Willard Selden Gamble, Jr.

Jun 6, 2012

ROCHESTER: MINN. Dr. Willard Selden Denny Gamble, loving husband and father, died of complications of Lewy Body dementia on June 6, 2012 in Rochester, MN. Denny was born on April 30, 1933 to Willard and Ann Gamble. He attended Deerfield Academy and Middlebury College. On June 19, 1954, he married Kathleen Stebbins in Deerfield, Massachusetts. He graduated from McGill University...

Lyle S. Freiderich

Lyle S. Freiderich

Jun 5, 2012

Funeral services for Lyle S. Freiderich, 83, of Rochester, MN will be at 11:00am on Monday, June 11, 2012 at Pax Christi Catholic Church with Father Lavern Trocinski officiating.Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.Visitation will be from 2:00 5:00pm, Sunday, June 10, 2012 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes with a 4:00 pm Masonic Service. Visitation will also be one...

Lucille Ella Rietmann

Lucille Ella Rietmann

Jun 5, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN: Lucille E. Rietmann, 84, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at Samaritan Bethany. Lucille was born October 30, 1927 in Wabasha County to Frank and Helen (Seim) Springer. On September 13, 1952 in Potsdam, MN, Lucille married Wilmer Will Rietmann.Lucille was a member of Zumbro Lutheran Church, Elks Lodge and past member of the Eagles and Moose Lodges....

Marvin Arthur Haas, Jr.

Marvin Arthur Haas, Jr.

Jun 2, 2012

ROCHESTER - Marvin Arthur Haas Jr., 52, died on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at his home in Rochester surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer. Marv was born in Madison, WI on June 4, 1959 to Marvin Sr. and Marilyn (Krier) Haas.He married Kathleen Kangas on November 1, 1980 in Westfield, WI.Marv was a co-owner of Marv's...

Milton Alvin Rosenblad

Milton Alvin Rosenblad

May 29, 2012

Milton Alvin Rosenblad, 78, beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle, of Rochester, died on May 29, 2012 at Season's Hospice after a short illness. Surviving are wife Bernita (Penny) Mohn Rosenblad, of Rochester, sons Gerald (Michele) of Stewartville, Robert (Shelly) of Rochester, and daughter Joyce Rosenblad of Minneapolis, grandsons Ben, Eric and Austin, granddaughters Kelly and Jessica, and beloved cat,...

Dr. Lowell F.A. Peterson

Dr. Lowell F.A. Peterson

May 28, 2012

ROCHESTER -Dr. Lowell F.A. Peterson, 85, died on Monday, May 28, 2012 at Charter House in Rochester. Lowell was born in Evanston, IL on March 29, 1927 to Frederick G.W. and Norma (Johnson) Peterson.He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a chief medical officer for nine ships during the Korean War.Lowell married Jean Palmgard on December...

Patricia Jean  Fischer

Patricia Jean Fischer

May 27, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN: Patricia Jean Fischer, 71, passed away May 27, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital. Patricia was born July 9, 1940 in Rochester to Hilmer and Margaret (Staples) Larson. She was a graduate of Rochester High School.. Patricia is survived by her partner, Rex Savage; sons, Michael Fischer of Minneapolis, MN and Brian Fischer of Tempe, Arizona; brothers, Robert (Jennifer)...

Mavis E. Webster

Mavis E. Webster

May 26, 2012

Mavis Elaine Webster, 81, of Stewartville, MN, passed away on May 26, 2012 at the Stewartville Care Center in Stewartville, MN.She was born on March 26, 1931 in Worthington, MN to Peter and Pauline (Ludtke) Doeden. Mavis graduated from Brewster, MN High School in 1950 and the University of Minnesota in 1954.She married Carlyle Webster in 1955 in Brewster, MN.She...

Marjorie Louise Michaelson

Marjorie Louise Michaelson

May 25, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN:Marjorie Louise Michaelson, 92, a resident of Stewartville Care Center, died Friday, May 25, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital. Marjorie L. Rosencrance was born October 29, 1919 to Raymond and Jessie (Keville) Rosencrance in Endicott, NY at her grandmother's home. She graduated from Union-Endicott High School and then went on to work at IBM as a key-punch operator. On...

Vivian Postier Johnson

Vivian Postier Johnson

May 25, 2012

A Memorial Service for Vivian Postier Johnson, 95, of Rochester, MN will be at11:00am on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes with Elder Dan Perkins officiating.Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.Visitation will be from 10:00am to service time at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes. Vivian F. Hanson was born on July 6, 1916 in Hendricks, MN...