Garvin "Gar" G. Pronk
Sep 10, 2019
Garvin "Gar" G. Pronk, 72, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at his residence after courageously facing lung cancer head-on. Garvin Gene Pronk was born February 25, 1947, in Pipestone, MN to Lester and Lydia (Evink) Pronk. He grew up in Leota, MN and then moved to Worthington, MN where he graduated from high school....
Robert Adams
Sep 9, 2019
Robert E. Adams, 79, of Rochester, passed away September 9, 2019 at his home. Robert was born May 28, 1940 in Gilroy, CA to John and Betty (Mosegard) Adams. After graduating from high school, Robert began working for I.B.M. at the age of 19. In 1967, in Sioux Falls, SD, Robert married Randa "Randy" Waldron. Robert worked as an engineer...
Christopher Allen Arens
Sep 6, 2019
Chris Arens of Lacey, Washington passed away on September 6, 2019. Chris was born August 11, 1973 in Rochester, MN to Richard Arens and Barbara Loechler Arens. Chris had 2 sons, Joey and Jake Arens. Chris graduated from John Marshall High, University of Wisconsin LaCrosse, and received his Masters from Gonzaga University. In 1994 he joined the R.O.T.C program at...
Helen Arnold
Sep 6, 2019
Helen Marie Arnold, 95, of Rochester, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 6, 2019. She was born on August 24, 1924 in Red Wing, Minnesota to Clifford and Adeline Swanson. She graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1942. She was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Red Wing. She attended Kahler School of...
John (Jack) Mcfarlane
Sep 5, 2019
John (Jack) McFarlane, age 80, of Rochester, Minnesota died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Jack was born in Ladysmith, WI in 1939 to Harold and Agnes (Strop) McFarlane. He attended school in Ingram/Glen Flora where he was a strong athlete in Basketball, Track and Baseball graduating in 1958....
Jane Brown
Sep 4, 2019
Jane Mary Brown, 88, of Rochester, died on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Cottagewood in Rochester. Jane was born on June 27, 1931 in Bismarck, ND to William and Johanna (Hoeverman) Kiesel. She grew up in New Salem, ND and moved to Williams, MN where she graduated high school. Jane later moved to Baudette, MN where she worked at the...
Delaney Chomjak
Sep 4, 2019
Delaney Jay Chomjak, 27, of Byron died on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. A visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes (5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester MN 55901). A prayer service will follow at 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Charles Gathje
Sep 2, 2019
Charles Roland Gathje, age 90, of Rochester, peacefully passed on Labor Day morning. He was the last surviving child of the thirteen children of Frieda and John Gathje. He was a lifelong farmer who also worked at Valley Craft Products and did long distance truck driving to support his family. He was the loving husband for 25 years of Vierlyn...
Chadwick "Chad" S. Falk
Sep 2, 2019
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Chadwick Scott Falk, our dear son, husband, brother, uncle and friend. Chad (40), from Rochester, MN, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on September 2, 2019, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer. Chad is survived by his wife, Kate, and their children, Ezra, 10, Sienna, 7, and...
Pamela Stanley
Sep 1, 2019
Pamela J. Stanley, age 65, of Rochester, entered God's Heavenly Gate of Angel's on September 1, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2019, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family. Pamela Jean Schultz was born on...
Doris I. Reuter
Sep 1, 2019
Doris I. Reuter, age 93, of Rochester, died on Sunday, September 1, 2019, at Samaritan Bethany on 8th. The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2019, at Peace United Church of Christ with Reverend Paul Bauch officiating. The visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. The burial will be in...
Mary Lois Hegge
Aug 30, 2019
Mary L. Hegge, 92, of Rochester passed away Friday, August 30, 2019. Mary was born, June 9, 1927, to Lois and TC Hegge in Faribault MN. She lived in Red Wing and then Rochester where she graduated from Rochester High School. Mary attended RCTC and then began working at the Mayo Clinic. Mary was a dedicated Mayo Clinic employee her...
Doris Doring
Aug 27, 2019
Doris Lillian Doring passed away on August 27, 2019 at the age of 92. Doris was born in Lewisham London, England on June 21, 1927 to Alfred and Lillian Manser. She was the eldest of three children. Doris's early years were plagued by the war and moving to safe places as needed. Waterstock England was one of these places and...
Richard E. Larson
Aug 26, 2019
Richard E. Larson, 82, of Rochester, MN, passed away on August 26, 2019. Richard was born on September 8, 1936, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to Gunnar and Neita (Innes) Larson. He graduated from Wheaton College (Illinois) in 1958, where he studied chemistry and played football. He earned his MBA from the University of Chicago in 1960. Richard married Shirley A. (Owen)...
Nancy Nelson
Aug 25, 2019
Nancy S. Nelson, age 77, of Rochester, MN died Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Season's Hospice. Nancy Slade Huyber was born August 31, 1941 to Vincent and Florence (Slade) Huyber in Rochester, MN. She graduated from John Marshall High School in 1959. After graduating she worked for her father at H & H Electric. On May 1, 1965 she married...
Linda Siem
Aug 22, 2019
Linda Siem, age 53, of Rochester, died on Thursday, August 22, 2019, at her home. The visitation will be from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, and also one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes....
Eugene "Bud" Freeman
Aug 21, 2019
Eugene "Bud" Freeman, aged 94, passed away quietly at home on Wednesday August 21, 2019, from complications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was in his favorite chair and watching the Twins on television. Bud was born in Nickerson, Nebraska, on October 16, 1924. He was the seventh of eight children born to Alta and George Freeman during a tough...
Jean Hunter
Aug 19, 2019
Jean Ilene Hunter, 79, of Rochester, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Monday, August 19, 2019 at Cottagewood Senior Living Communities. Jean Ilene Alrick was born on July 14, 1940 in Kasson, Minnesota to Elvin and Violet (Trygstad) Alrick. Jean attended country school south of Kasson and graduated from Kasson-Mantorville High School. While in school, Jean was a homecoming...
Allen Moe
Aug 18, 2019
Allen E. Moe, 79, of Rochester, Minnesota went to his heavenly home and joined his wife, Barbara, at 10:10 PM on August 18, 2019 at Rochester Health Services West. Allen Edward Moe was born September 27, 1939 in Finley, North Dakota the son of Alvin and Lillie (Quarne) Moe. He graduated high school and studied at the Wahpeton School of...
Ruben Nayback
Aug 17, 2019
Ruben Nayback, 92 of Rochester, MN died Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Samaritan Bethany. Ruben was born in Rudyard, MI to Gust and Fanny (Valia) Nayback. He was the 7th of 12 children. Ruben enlisted in the US Navy at 18 years old, serving 2 years. He then attended Suomi College where he met Grace Ekola, who would be his...
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