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Betty "Betsy" Jane Jorgensen, 97, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, June 4th, 2021 at River Bend in Rochester. Betsy was born to Simeon and Mae (Hill) Fishel on September 23, 1923 in Danby, New York. She was one of five daughters and had an identical twin sister, Barb. Betsy met and fell in love with Earl Jorgensen,...
Eugenia Woroncow, a longtime resident of South River, NJ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at the age of 102, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, MN, where she had lived since 2012. Eugenia Anisimovna Kuzmenkova was born on November 15, 1918 in Demidov, Smolenskaya Oblast, in Russia: a region which was later occupied by Nazi troops...
Connie Bowen, 101, of Rochester passed away peacefully at Arbor Terrace on May 31, 2021. She was born on April 27, 1920 in Mankato, Minnesota to Harry R. and Clara A. (Burgess) Jones. She graduated from College High School and married Lloyd W. Bowen on May 29, 1941. They were blessed with 3 children, Bradley, Kathleen and Craig. Connie worked...
Gary Joe Horton, age 76, died on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Mayo Clinic St. Marys Campus, Rochester. Gary was born on May 13, 1945 to parents Curt and Evelyn (Thedens) Horton in Wabasha County, Minnesota. Gary attended rural grade schools, Central Lutheran, and graduated from John Marshall in 1963. He married Pam Stevenson on January 16, 1965 at Trinity...
Jane Estelle (Rengo) Flickinger passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. She was 85 years young. She was a wonderful mom, grandma, great-grandma, teacher, nurse, and friend. She was kind, patient, generous, and often hilarious. She was proud of her Finnish heritage, and she embodied "sisu" for all of us. She designed and sewed clothing for the...
Janet Kay (Enderson) Hinck, 68, of Stewartville, MN passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021. Jan was born to James and Joanne Enderson in Rochester, MN on May 16, 1953. She graduated from John Marshall High School in 1971 and went on to earn a degree in the then pioneering field of Respiratory Therapy. She married Tracy Hinck and they...
Mark Krotzer, age 42 years old, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at Seasons Hospice after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. Mark was born November 18, 1978 in Waconia, MN to Mark Dale and Deb (Stickney) Krotzer. He graduated from Delano High School and went on to Saint John's University in St. Joseph. Mark met the love...
Carol E. Nelson, 81, of Rochester died on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Mayo Clinic St. Marys campus. Carol Nelson (née Lockwood) was born to Charles and Evelyn Lockwood on May 25, 1939 in Frankford Township, near Grand Meadow, Minnesota. As a child, she enjoyed making music, 4H projects, and raising her many farm pets. She graduated from Austin High...
Richard D. Weltzin, 84, of Rochester, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at The Mayo Clinic, St. Marys Campus. Dick was born February 27, 1937, in Minneapolis to Merlyn and Dorothy (Morehead) Weltzin. He graduated from South High School in Minneapolis and went on to obtain both his undergraduate degree and his master's degree from the University of Minnesota. On...
Carol Jean Lingbeck, age 74, of Rochester passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at Season's Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. Carol Jean Jones was born May 28, 1946 in Northfield, MN the youngest child of Floyd and Olive (Sargeant) Jones. She graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1964. Most of her career was spent at IBM and...
A memorial service for Shirley Ann Moody, 75, of Byron, MN will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Autumn Ridge Church in Rochester. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Shirley Ann Marburger was born on August 12, 1945 in Ransom, KS to Oscar and Melba (Mishler) Marburger. She graduated from...
Carla Rae Henkensiefken was the mother to three beautiful girls, whom she loved and adored: Brit, Sara and Abbi. She raised them to be smart, strong, caring and independent women. Carla lived a simple, beautiful life and loved it fully. She was an old soul and valued nostalgic memories of her family. Her wicked sense of humor and infectious laugh...
Cynthia K. Williams, age 67, of Rochester, MN passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at her home in Rochester. Cindy was born July 26, 1953 to Donald and Laurel (Hendrickson) Hoffland in Viroqua, WI. Cindy grew up in Wisconsin and as a teenager moved with her family to Denver. After graduating and working in the Denver area, she moved to...
Susette Marie (Fair) Townsend, of Rochester, was born on July 4, 1967 in Baudette, MN to Leo and Janet (Kezeor) Fair. Sue peacefully earned her angel wings at home, after a long battle with cancer, on Friday, May 14, 2021 surrounded by family at the age of 53. Susette graduated from Kennedy High School in Bloomington in 1985 and Mankato...
Judith Sylvia LaFave, 99, of Rochester, MN died on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester. Judith was born on December 29, 1921 in Thief River Falls, MN to Helmer and Clara (Gorder) Halland. In 1939 she graduated from high school in Thief Rivers Falls, MN. She attended a business program in MN. On December 18, 1943...
Richard H. Smith, age 89, of Rochester, MN passed away May 13, 2021 at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester, MN. Richard was born July 4, 1931 in Susquehanna County, PA the son of Lloyd and Merle (Sheen) Smith. Richard attended high school in Springville, PA (Class of '49). He entered the United States Navy in January, 1951 and served until...
Bob Ritchie died suddenly at his home in Byron, Minnesota on May 11, 2021 at the age of 66 years. Bob was born on March 10, 1955 to Bob D. Ritchie and Laraine Goebel Ritchie in Fairmont, Minnesota. He attended Rochester Central Lutheran School grades 1 through 8 and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1973. Bob worked for...
Dr. John Louis ("Jack") Stewart died peacefully at Seasons Hospice House on May 9, 2021, the eve of his 91st birthday. Jack was born May 10, 1930 at New Ulm, Minnesota to Ralph and Vinnie (Gjere) Stewart. He graduated from New Ulm High School in 1948, where he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and Order of the Arrow. In...
Funeral services for Elsie "Peg" Mae Boutelle, 88, of Rochester will be at 11:00 am on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery....
A life and a legacy began August 9th, 1941 with the birth of Joanne Evelyn (Temple) Larsen. Her life was transformed but did not end on Saturday, May 8, 2021, when at age 79, at home with her family by her side, she passed from her earthly life after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Joanne was born in Roberts County,...
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