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Phyllis  M Hovel

Phyllis M Hovel

Aug 7, 2011

ORONOCO, MINN: Phyllis Mae Hovel, 96, of Oronoco, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 7, 2011 at her residence. Phyllis was born May 9, 1915 in Hammond, MN to Samuel and Maude (Baker) Wood. She went to thelittle red school house in South Troy and Pine Island High School. Phyllis joined the Presbyterian Church of Oronoco at the age of...

Donald E. Kinsella

Donald E. Kinsella

Aug 6, 2011

ROCHESTER, MINN: Donald (Don) Kinsella, 92, of Rochester, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Samaritan Bethany on Eighth. A celebration of his life will be held 12:00 noon August 12, 2011 at Pax Christi Catholic Church 4135 18th Ave. NW, Rochester, MN, where Don was a member for 39 years. Celebrant will be Father Pratap Saliblinda.Visitation will be from...

Ruby Constance Glabe

Ruby Constance Glabe

Aug 4, 2011

Ruby C. Glabe, 87, of Rochester, died Thursday, August 4, 2011 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Ruby Constance Golberg was born September 27, 1923 in Rock Dell Township, Minnesota to Theodore and Jeanette (Hatlestad) Golberg.She grew up in Ostrander and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1941.She took a one year correspondence course through Nebraska School of Business...

Charles "Chuck" A. Hermann

Charles "Chuck" A. Hermann

Aug 4, 2011

The world was forever changed on January 19th, 1961 when Charles (Chuck) Hermann was born in Rochester , MN . He was the 3rd child of 4 born to Glen & Mary Hermann. Chuck grew up in Rochester , and married his soul mate and high-school sweetheart Pam on April 10th, 1982. Chuck was a highly respected and decorated member...

Herbert Smerkins

Herbert Smerkins

Aug 4, 2011

Age 90, formerly of Rochester, Minnesota, died August 4, 2011. Services will be officiated by Rabbi Michelle Werner on August 7 at noon in Rochester Minnesota at the Oakwood Cemetery. Lunch will immediately follow the service at Bnai Israel Synagogue. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 20 years Esther Golob Smerkins; parents Herman and Rose; and sister Shirley....

Jeffrey  Frank Koski

Jeffrey Frank Koski

Aug 4, 2011

Jeffrey F. Koski Jeffrey Frank Koski age 47 of Oronoco passed away August 4, 2011 in his home after a courageous battle with cancer.He was born October 31, 1963 in Mt. Prospect, IL the son of Donald & Phyllis (Kranz) Koski.Jeff owned and operated MN Outdoor Maintenance the past 6 years.He was an avid musician who played the drums and...

Milton Millman

Milton Millman

Aug 3, 2011

Milton Millman, 91, of Rochester, died Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at Maple Manor Nursing Home. A graveside service will be held Friday, August 5, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester.Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post #92.

Sheryl Dean Iverson

Sheryl Dean Iverson

Aug 2, 2011

On August 2, 2011 Sheryl D. Iverson, 55, of Rochester, MN was called Home to God to work on craft projects. A celebration of her life will be at 2:00pm on Monday, August 8, 2011 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes.The funeral will be at 2:00pm, beginning with an Eastern Star service.Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.Visitation will be from...

Jesse Andrew Brewington

Jesse Andrew Brewington

Aug 2, 2011

EYOTA -Jesse A. Brewington, 34, died on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at his home in Hampton, MN surrounded by his family after a hard fought, nine month battle with stomach cancer. Jesse was born in Rochester onAugust 23, 1976 to Sam and Dawn (Arends) Brewington.He married Karlyn Smith on May 1, 2011 in Hampton.Jesse was a Radio Communications Officer in...

Margaret Lillian Hughes

Margaret Lillian Hughes

Jul 31, 2011

Margaret Lillian Hughes, 98, died on July 31, 2011 at Golden Living Center East in Rochester, where she had been a resident for the past month. Margaret was born in Hayfield, MN on March 7, 1913 to Walter and Marie (Hagen) Jensen.She spent her childhood in Hayfield and graduated from Hayfield High School, moving to Rochester in 1933. Margaret married...

Sheila Dawn Hicks

Sheila Dawn Hicks

Jul 27, 2011

Sheila Dawn Senef Hicks died Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at her home in Rochester.Shewas born May 27, 1955, in Lewistown, Montana, the daughter of hard-working Montana farmers, Russell (Rusty) and Phyllis (Donaldson) Senef.She grew up on the family farm near Utica and, after her fathers death in 2003, owned and managed the farm with her siblings.She graduated from Hobson High...

Ruth Cicelia Gahlon

Ruth Cicelia Gahlon

Jul 26, 2011

Ruth C. Gahlon age 106 a longtime resident of Rochester passed away in her home July 26, 2011. Born January 4, 1905 in Alexandria, MN the daughter of Charlie & Augusta (Norman) Lydeen. She married John Erickson and he preceded her in death, she later married Gordon C. Gahlon on December 28, 1937 in Fergus Falls, MN and he preceded...

Lavonia Kathern Sikkink

Lavonia Kathern Sikkink

Jul 26, 2011

ROCHESTER, MINN:LaVonia K. Sikkink, 94, died on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at Stewartville Care Center, Stewartville, MN. LaVonia Kathern Sikkink was born November 4, 1916 to Benjamin and Mable (Vrieze) Sikkink in Preston, MN. She worked for Waters-Conley (Currently Telex Communications Inc.) and later at Town Hall Estates as a Dietary Aide. LaVonia enjoyed needle work and knitting. Many of...

Geraldine "Geri" Johnson

Geraldine "Geri" Johnson

Jul 25, 2011

Geraldine Geri Johnson age 76 of Pine Island, MN passed away July 25, 2011 at Olmsted Medical Hospital in Rochester. BornAugust 9, 1934 in Rochester, the daughter of Harold & Maude (Dutton) Schanrock.She married Leslie E. Les Johnson on June 6, 1953 and he preceded her in death on May 10, 2005.She loved children, and was a proud grandmother who...

Mary Jane Petersen

Mary Jane Petersen

Jul 24, 2011

A memorial mass for Mary J. Petersen, 78, of Rochester, Minnesota will be at 11:00 am Thursday, July 28that Pax Christi Catholic Church in Rochester with Father Joseph Fogal officiating.Burial will be at Calvary cemetery.Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Mary Jane Witte was born on March 1, 1933 in Rochester, Minnesota to Gordon...

Selma Emilie Koepsell

Selma Emilie Koepsell

Jul 22, 2011

ROCHESTER -Selma E. Koepsell, 97, died on Friday, July 22, 2011 at Golden East Living Center in Rochester. Selma was born in Canova, SD on April 13, 1914 to Herman and Sarah (Koepsell) Wulff.She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Canova.Selma married Ewald Koepsell on September 1, 1940.After moving to Rochester, she was a volunteer at Rochester...

Mary Jane Weible

Mary Jane Weible

Jul 22, 2011

ROCHESTER, MINN: Mary Jane Gjellefald Weible Jane, 94, of Rochester, passed away July 22, 2011. She was born March 13, 1917 in Forest City, IA. On October 14, 1939 she married John Dudley Weible and he precedes her in death. Dudley and Jane had 3 daughters, Susan, Debbie and Libby; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be...

George Constantine Kasdagly

George Constantine Kasdagly

Jul 20, 2011

George Kasdagly, 86, of Rochester, died July 20, 2011, at the Bay Breeze Nursing and Retirement Center, in Gulf Breeze, Florida. Born November 24, 1924, on the island of Samos, Greece, to Constantine and Kyriaki (Kanari) Kasdagly.On October 21, 1951, he married Catherine Tsangaris in Athens, Greece.George served in the Greek Army and fought in WWII from 1940 until 1945.He...

Olive Lorraine Bloom

Olive Lorraine Bloom

Jul 20, 2011

Olive L. Bloom, 93, passed away July 20, 2011 at Fairview Care Center where she lived for the past 18 months.She was formerly of Independence, MO and moved to Rochester, MN in 2000. Olive was born August 4, 1917 in Muncie, Kansas to Ollie and Carrie Barber.She married Gail H. Bloom September 3, 1938.Olive was a homemaker, loved flowers and...

Helen Louise Arnold

Helen Louise Arnold

Jul 20, 2011

Rochester- Funeral Services for Helen L. Arnold, 94, who died on Wednesday July 20th at Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth,will be held on Monday, July 25th 2011 at 11:00A.M. at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2911 18th Ave. N.W. in Rochester with Rev. Steve Melvin and Rev. David Sundeen officiating.Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday at the...

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