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Kenneth Quandt

Kenneth Quandt

May 27, 2019

Kenneth Wayne Quandt, age 75, died peacefully on May 27th 2019, surrounded by his family and close friends. Born in Rochester, MN he lived there with his family and was united in marriage to Lynn Holmberg in 1965; they later divorced. In August 1986, he married Kathleen Jo Allen and became a long-time resident of Rosemount, MN. He was a...

Marie  A. Toews

Marie A. Toews

May 27, 2019

Marie Antoinette (King) Toews, 91 of Rochester, passed away on May 27, 2019 at her home. She was born on June 15, 1927 in Enderlin, ND to Charles and Jennie (Patterson) King. Marie graduated from Mankato High School and received her bachelor's degree from Winona State University. She married Alquinn Toews on June 2, 1948 in Mankato, MN. Marie taught...

Rosemerry Pagenhart

Rosemerry Pagenhart

May 26, 2019

Rosemerry A. Pagenhart, age 67, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester. Rosemerry Ann Pagenhart was born December 3, 1951 in Rochester, MN the daughter of Ralph and Genevieve (Miller) Rucker. She was baptized and confirmed at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rochester. Rosemerry was a 1970 graduate of Mayo High School...

Rollin E. Miller

Rollin E. Miller

May 26, 2019

Rollin E. Miller, 90, of Rochester, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Madonna Towers. Rollin was born October 20, 1928 in Sac City, IA to Elwood and Wilma (Stokes) Miller. He was a graduate of Hayfield High School and went on to proudly serve his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. In 1954, Rollin married...

Chad B. Jorgenson

Chad B. Jorgenson

May 25, 2019

Chad Brandon Jorgenson was born on June 28, 1972 to Ramona and John Jorgenson at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. He was raised and attended school in Rochester as well as Kalispell, MT. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1991. On June 25, 1997, Chad married Michelle Lium. Two sons were born to them, Ryan and Patrick...

Jill M.  Hilleshiem

Jill M. Hilleshiem

May 20, 2019

Jill M. Hilleshiem, 52 of Rochester, MN died Monday, May 20, 2019 in Rochester, MN. Jill Marie Konakowitz was born June 20, 1966 in Fridley, MN to Tom and Diane "Sam" Konakowitz. Jill's life was dedicated to everyone else. This started in 1969 at age 3 when her younger brother, Mark, was born. She became his instant "2nd mother". She...

Verlet Conner

Verlet Conner

May 18, 2019

Verlet Jean Conner, age 89, of Rochester, MN died on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Edenbrook of Rochester. Verlet J. Conner was born on January 24, 1930 in Rock Dell, MN. She was the daughter of Joseph and Alpha (Lee) Aaby. Verlet was a graduate of Rochester High School. She married Floyd O. Conner on July 14, 1956 in Houston,...

Ulanda "Lou" Bailey

Ulanda "Lou" Bailey

May 18, 2019

Ulanda "Lou" Bailey, 84, of Rochester, MN, died Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Season's Hospice. Ulanda "Lou" Bailey was born August 12, 1934 to Samuel and Katherine Elchuk of Minneapolis, MN. She was a graduate of St. Mary's School of Nursing and worked as an RN for over 40 years. She married George C. Bailey Jr. on October 18, 1958...

Kimberly Schmidt

Kimberly Schmidt

May 18, 2019

Kimberly "Kim" Schmidt age 60, of Pine Island, died unexpectedly after medical complication from a stroke on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus in Rochester. A celebration of life will be from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at the American Legion Post 184 in Pine Island. Kimberly Kay Zweifel was born...

Khien Pomsyda

Khien Pomsyda

May 16, 2019

Khien Pomsyda, 73, of Rochester, died Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Malissa Sorum

Malissa Sorum

May 15, 2019

Malissa May Sorum, 48, of Rochester died on May 15, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. She was born on April 16, 1971 in Rochester to Jason Jones and Sue Pickett. Malissa graduated from Lincoln High School in Lake City and attended Rochester Technical College. On April 22, 1992 she married Daryl Sorum. She enjoyed reading, riding horses, volunteering...

Marion Heram

Marion Heram

May 15, 2019

Marion I. Heram, 88, of Rochester, MN died Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Madonna Towers. Marion Inez Heram was born August 16, 1930 in Holmen, WI to Herman and Ella (Gilbertson) Heram. She graduated from Holmen High School. She managed a bowling alley in Holmen. She moved to Rochester and worked at IBM for 28 years. She was an avid...

Julia Anne Franken

Julia Anne Franken

May 13, 2019

Julia Anne Franken, 88, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2019 at St. Marys Hospital. Julia was born January 11, 1931 in Red Lake Falls, MN to Louis and Florence (Noel) Roy. She attended St. Joseph grade school and Lafayette High School both in Red Lake Falls. After her first year of high school, Julia went on...

Doris Machin

Doris Machin

May 12, 2019

Doris Gail (McCarron) Machin was born on May 25, 1923, in Durand, Michigan to Joseph and Lydia (Blanche) McCarron. She lived her younger years in Durand and in 1938 her family moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She graduated from Bay View High School in 1941. She married Raymond Machin Sr. on October 29, 1943. They then relocated to Iowa, where they...

Elaine Kathleen Eggers

Elaine Kathleen Eggers

May 11, 2019

Elaine Kathleen Eggers, 83, of Rochester, died on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital. Her Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Ascension Lutheran Church in Rochester at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and one hour prior to...

Donald Mueske

Donald Mueske

May 9, 2019

Our Dear Dad, Donald Gust Mueske, passed away on May 9, 2019, at the age of 73 years old. Donald battled stage IV prostate cancer since April of 2017. He was surrounded by his beloved dog Shamee Marie and family in his home. The Mayo Hospice team provided loving support. Donald was born on May 6, 1946, in Milwaukee, WI,...

June Mueske

June Mueske

May 7, 2019

June Rose Mueske, 95, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. June was born June 20, 1923 in West Concord, MN to Grover and Lottie (Harwick) Moore. On October 26, 1940 in Decorah, IA, June married Bennie Mueske and they later divorced. She worked as a baker at Silver Lake Foods and...

Les Corey

Les Corey

May 7, 2019

Les Corey, age 70, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019, at Bethel Lutheran Church, 810 3rd Avenue SE, with Reverend Anjanette Bandel officiating. The visitation will be from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 12, 2019, at...

Darlene Mueske

Darlene Mueske

May 6, 2019

Darlene Marie Mueske took her last step on the Stairway to Heaven as she entered the Pearly Gates on May 6, 2019, at the age of 75 years old. Darlene battled multiple myeloma, breast, and thyroid cancers since April of 2013. She was surrounded by her loving husband, beloved dog Shamee Marie, and her children in her home. The Mayo...

David O Wenzel

David O Wenzel

May 3, 2019

David O Wenzel Obituary The celebration of David O. Wenzel's life will be at 1:00 Saturday, May 11th at Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester. Service will be officiated by Rev. Anjanette Bandel. Visitation will be one hour before the service. David Owen Wenzel lost his battle to cancer on Friday, May 3rd at the Methodist Hospital. He was born October...

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