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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Marlyce L. Koskovich
May 2, 2019
Marlyce LaVonne Koskovich, 81, of Rochester, MN died peacefully on May 2, 2019 at home surrounded by family. She was born July 16, 1937 to Stanley and Eva (Gudmundson) Barsness. She grew up in and around McIntosh, MN and graduated from McIntosh High School in 1955. She attended Business College in Fargo, ND after which she was employed by the...
Ralph Hildebrandt
May 2, 2019
Ralph "Bud" E. Hildebrandt, 85, of Apple Valley, went to be with his Lord on May 2, 2019. Bud was born on January 23, 1934, to Henry and Anna (Glewwe) Hildebrandt. Bud met the love of his life, Lois LaVerne Hanneman, at Riverview Baptist Church in West St. Paul, and married her there on June 30, 1956. Bud was very...
Kathryn Ann Benscoter
Apr 30, 2019
Kathryn (Kate) Ann Benscoter, 88, of Rochester, passed away peacefully after a very brief illness with her family by her side on April 30, 2019, at St. Mary's. Her funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at Christ United Methodist Church with the Reverend Elizabeth Macaulay officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the...
Dale "Foxy" Fuchs
Apr 29, 2019
Dale Allen Fuchs, known by many as "Foxy", 70, of rural Douglas, MN, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2019 at Rochester East Health Services after a long battle with lung disease. Dale is predeceased by his parents Allen and Esther (Wanke) Fuchs and brother-in-law, Doug Hunter. He is survived by his daughter, Amy E. Haddad, son-in-law Jamie and...