Bradfield J. Richards
Jul 14, 2018
Bradfield J. Richards, 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday July 14, 2018, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital - Methodist Campus in Rochester. Brad Richards was born December 30, 1954 to Donald and Rosalie (Bradfield) Richards in Waterloo, IA. He graduated high school in 1973 in LaPorte City, IA. He proudly served in the United States Navy from...
Laurel Kay Fuller
Jul 12, 2018
Laurel Kay Fuller, 84, of Rochester died on July 12, 2018 at the Samaritan Bethany home in Rochester MN. She was born on February 10, 1934 in Viroqua, WI to Burt and Madge Hendrickson. Madge later married Lawrence Sieger who had a close relationship as Laurel's stepfather. Laurel attended school in Viroqua and married Donald Hoffland. The couple had four...
Lois Olson Trost
Jul 10, 2018
Lois Olson Trost passed away on July 10, 2018 at the age of 94. Born Lois Eleanor Olson on April 10, 1924 on the family farm in Atwater, MN, where her grandparents, the Olsons and the Ericksons, had settled when they immigrated from Sweden in 1870. Born to Harry and Lillie Olson, Lois was the third of four daughters. Lois...
Marilyn J. Sperry
Jul 9, 2018
Marilyn Hanson Sperry passed away on July 9th, 2018 at age 80 after a valiant battle with lung cancer. Her last months were spent in home hospice under the loving care of her family and friends. She enjoyed good conversations, sharing memories and laughter throughout this time. Her spirit and energy will forever warm our souls. Marilyn was born to...
Irene L. Southwick
Jul 6, 2018
Irene L. Southwick, 91, of Rochester, Minnesota died Friday, July 6, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester after a brief illness. Irene Lorraine Weist was born in Nodine, Winona County, Minnesota on August 11, 1926. Her parents were Max and Ella (Rodenberg) Weist. She graduated from La Crosse High School in La Crosse, Wisconsin in 1945. Irene worked in...
Barbara Moe
Jul 6, 2018
Barbara Jean Moe. After a long and courageous battle with "The Big C", she went to her heavenly home at 10:40 a.m. on July 6, 2018 at Methodist Hospital. Being a very feisty person with lots of spunk, she fought it to the end. Born in Albert Lea, MN on August 8, 1944 to Milford and Milly Larson. At the...
Julie Podolske
Jul 5, 2018
Julie A. Podolske, age 74, of Rochester, died on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at her home surrounded by family. A celebration of life will be from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the Congregational United Church of Christ, 974 Skyline Dr in Rochester, on Saturday, July 21, 2018. The inurnment will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens at a later date. In...
Walaska Battenburg
Jul 4, 2018
Walaska Ruth Kohler Battenburg (died July 4, 2018 at 102), the first of 4 children, was born on St. Patrick's Day in 1916, above the hardware store owned and run by her mother and grandmother. The store was on the edge of Chicago's Chinatown and down the street from Al Capone's hotel. She was a strong personality from that day...
Daniel "Dan" J. Schnell
Jul 4, 2018
Daniel "Dan" J. Schnell, 78, of Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at Samaritan Bethany on 8th in Rochester. The funeral service will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes. The visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 pm on Monday, July 9, 2018, and one hour prior to the service at...
Penny Ross
Jul 3, 2018
Penny L. Ross, age 64, of Rochester, Minnesota died Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester. Penny Lea Ross was born July 20, 1953 in Rochester, Minnesota to George and Phoebe (Welke) Fenske. She was one of six children. She graduated from John Marshall High School in 1971. She earned her bachelor degree at Mankato College. Penny...
Patricia Ebling
Jun 25, 2018
Patricia "Pat" A. Ebling, age 83, of Rochester, died on Monday, June 25, 2018, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Marys Campus in Rochester. The funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 869 7th Ave SE in Rochester. The visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 pm on Friday, June...
Bradford "Brad" W. Collins
Jun 23, 2018
Bradford "Brad" W. Collins, age 45, of Elgin, Minnesota died Saturday, June 23, 2018 at his home. Brad was born December 6, 1972 in Manassas, Virginia the son of Gerald and Elsie (Parker) Collins. He graduated from Osborn High School in 1990. In 1991, he moved with his family to Rochester, Minnesota. Brad was currently employed with Schott Distributing in...
Clarice M. Vitse
Jun 21, 2018
Clarice M. Vitse, 81, of Rochester, MN died peacefully in her sleep Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, MN. Clarice Marie Helland was born October 16, 1936 to Clarence and Mabel (Berge) Helland in Lanesboro, MN. She grew up in Lanesboro and graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1954. She married Millard Vitse on July...
Arthur Brooks
Jun 21, 2018
Arthur Phillip Brooks, 74, of Oronoco, passed away at St Marys Hospital on June 21, 2018, after suffering a stroke. He is now at peace with his Lord. Art was born on November 11, 1943, to Arthur K. and Jeanne Brooks in Evanston, Illinois, the second of four children. He grew up in Detroit, Michigan, where he discovered his passion...
John Gorvin
Jun 20, 2018
John C. Gorvin, 80, of Oronoco, MN died Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Saint Marys Hospital. John Charles Gorvin was born August 28, 1937 to Russell and Frances (Eckhart) Gorvin in Blooming Prairie, MN. John grew up and attended grade school in Austin, MN. He proudly served for the United States Marine Corp. John started working construction and worked Benike...
Flora I. Lehnertz
Jun 18, 2018
Flora I. Lehnertz, 102, of Rochester, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday, June 18, 2018 at Edenbrook of Rochester. Flora was born February 16, 1916 in Sioux Falls, SD to Duard and Olive (Nutting) Stafford. Her father brought the family to Rochester in 1928. Flora was a 1934 graduate of Rochester High School. Before her marriage, Flora...
Reverend Paul K. Discher
Jun 18, 2018
Rev. Paul Kenneth Discher (July 19, 1936 - June 18, 2018) Paul passed away peacefully on June 18, 2018 after a short stay at The Homestead in Rochester, MN. He was born July 19, 1936 to Rev. Walter and Florence (Schmidt) Discher in Whittemore, IA. He was baptized, confirmed and married by his father. The family moved to Clarinda, IA...
Diana Hanke
Jun 17, 2018
Diana Fay Hanke died on Sunday, June 17th, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Methodist Campus in Rochester, at the age of 74 years. Diana will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 54 years, Barry and their children Jennifer Guenther and Joshua (Katharine) Hanke. Diana will be remembered by her five grandchildren Anna, James, Isaac, Carrie, and Finnian along...
Rosa M. Larson
Jun 16, 2018
Rosa M. Larson, age 94, died on Friday, June 16, 2018, at St. John's Lutheran Community in Albert Lea. The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens...
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