Allan Prestegard
Sep 9, 2025
Allan Prestegard, 83, of Pine Island, MN passed away at his home on September 9, 2025.
His family is composing his full obituary and it will be posted here soon.
A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN. Visitation will be from 6-8pm...
Loren Vrieze
Sep 9, 2025
Loren John Vrieze, age 89, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, at Edenbrook West in Rochester, MN. Loren was born on November 21st, 1935, in Spring Valley, MN to Earle and Lucille (Baures) Vrieze. He attended and graduated from Wykoff High School. He worked for Waters Conley (later named Telex Communications)...
Larry Pusc
Sep 9, 2025
Larry Walter Pusc of Rochester, Minnesota, died at 83 on September 9, 2025, while having lunch with his wife and friends at Grandma's Kitchen. A special thank you to Bernie and Nina Saletel, Irene Maze, RPD Chaplin, Sarah, and the St. Pius Catholic Church community for their grace and care in the immediate moments after Larry's sudden passing.
Larry was...
Joan Wong
Sep 2, 2025
Joan Carol Brandenberg Stinson Wong was a force of nature. In retirement, she stayed active by playing tennis and softball well into her 70s, proudly becoming the first woman to join the Rochester Senior Softball League. Her determination and energy were hallmarks of her life. Joan welcomed everyone with an open heart, and her home was always a place where...
James Nee
Sep 1, 2025
James Joseph Nee died unexpectedly on September 1st, 2025, at his residence in Burnsville, MN. He was only 69 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden passing.
Jim is survived and missed by his loving wife Kathy (née Haskill) of 31 years; and his children, Alex (Nicki) and Theresa, as well as his Step-Sons Ben (Amy)...
Anne Liwigs
Sep 1, 2025
Born July 14th, 1961
Deceased September 1st, 2025
Anne attended Maria Goretti Primary school in Thika, Mombasa Primary school, Highlands High school, New Era, Kenyatta University where she obtained BA in Education, she was a tutor at Kericho teachers training college, she attended University of Illinois where she obtained Master is Education and Masters in Landscape and Architectural design, she...
Robert Rueber
Aug 31, 2025
Robert William Rueber, 90, of Pine Island, Minnesota, passed away on August 31, 2025, at Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island.
Robert was born on January 4, 1935, in Oronoco, Minnesota, to Roger and Marie (Morrow) Rueber and was lovingly raised by his aunt and uncle, Vyril and Luella Rueber. On July 12, 1958, he married Jacqueline Bell in...
Rolland Petersson
Aug 31, 2025
Remembering a Life Well Lived
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Rolland (Pete) Willam Petersson announces his passing on August 31, 2025, in his home, surrounded by those he cherished most. Born January 29, 1938, in Lanesboro, Minnesota, Pete lived a life defined by dedication-to his country, his family, and his passions.
Pete served honorably as a...
Margie Barrows
Aug 30, 2025
Margie F. Barrows, age 73, of Rochester, MN passed away August 30, 2025 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN.
Margie Francine Barrows was born September 14, 1951 in Riceville, IA the daughter of Frank and Marjorie (Wells) Suhr. She was a 1969 graduate of Mayo High School and earned her secretarial degree from Rochester Vo-Tech. She worked for the...
Vickie Creighton
Aug 29, 2025
In Loving Memory of Vickie Lyn Creighton
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Vickie Creighton, on August 29th, 2025. Born on August 31st, 1969, Vickie was a beacon of strength and independence, a woman who faced life's challenges with unwavering determination and grace.
Vickie is survived by her children, Ashley Martin, Mandy Swanson (Cory), Patrick...
Paul Gunderson
Aug 28, 2025
Paul Gunderson, age 84, of Rochester, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Paul Edward Gunderson was born to Hazel and Palmer Gunderson on February 17, 1941, in Fargo, ND. Paul graduated from Wayzata High School in 1958. He attended North Dakota State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Degree in Electrical Engineering with membership in Eta Kappa Nu,...
Mary Romon
Aug 27, 2025
Mary Ellen Romon, 74, Oronoco, MN, took her last breath on August 27th, 2025 at Mayo Clinic-St. Mary's Campus. Her devoted team of doctors, nurses, and other caring team members tried relentlessly to help her overcome complications from kidney disease, congestive heart failure, pneumonia, and ultimately an unbeatable infection. Even during her 73 day hospital stay, Mary's focus remained on...
Maxine Schultz
Aug 27, 2025
Maxine W. Schultz, 110, of Rochester, MN, was called home to Heaven on August 27, 2025 while a resident of Samaritan Bethany. She was truly blessed with a long and fulfilling life.
Maxine W. Schultz (Worrall) was born on June 20, 1915 in Huron, South Dakota to Charles and Malo (Wilson) Worrall. She married Walter W. Schultz on September 20,...
Hamlet Peterson
Aug 26, 2025
Hamlet Albert Peterson, aged 93, died peacefully on August 26, 2025 in Rochester, MN after a brief illness. Hamlet was born in Decorah, Iowa, the 2nd of 3 children of Hamlet and Thelma Peterson. After graduating from Decorah High School, he attended Luther College in Decorah, earning a BA in Biology in 1954. He graduated from the University of Iowa...
Merle Peterson
Aug 24, 2025
Merle J. Peterson was born on January 20, 1931 on a farm in Blooming Prairie, MN to Charley J. Peterson and Mary (Dutton) Peterson.
He attended Country School, Dist. # 45 and graduated from Blooming Prairie HS (The Blossoms) in 1948. On December 7, 1948, he enlisted in the US Army. He served 3 years of active duty including the...
Nou San
Aug 24, 2025
Nou San, age 85, of Rochester, MN passed away August 24, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Methodist Hospital.
Nou was born January 2, 1940 in Svay Rieng, Cambodia the daughter of Sang and Touch Lay. At the age of 23 she moved to Battambang where she met her husband, Sam Ros aka Ya in 1963. She had 8 children which...
Bridget Skibsted
Aug 23, 2025
Bridget Kathleen Skibsted, age 43, of Pine Island, Minnesota, passed away on August 23, 2025, in Pine Island. She was born on July 12, 1982, in Storm Lake, Iowa, to Joe and Judy (Peters) O'Malley.
Bridget was baptized, confirmed, and later married at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Storm Lake. She attended St. Mary's Catholic School, Storm Lake Schools, and...
Yvonne Weeldreyer
Aug 23, 2025
Yvonne "Vonnie" Weeldreyer, age 88, was called to her eternal heavenly home on 8/23/25. Yvonne Marie Bradwisch was born on January 13, 1937 to Arthur and Allanora (Bannick) Bradwisch, at home on the farm in Aurora County, South Dakota.
Vonnie grew up on the farm, attended a one-room country school, graduated from both White Lake High School in 1954, and...
Katherine Tanner
Aug 22, 2025
Katherine Mary Tanner, 82, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, at Madonna Towers, surrounded by love and family.
Katherine was born on November 17, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to Aloys and Mary (Gibbons) Poncinie. Her life was one of adventure and deep connections, shaped by her family's moves to many different states and even abroad to...
Judy Lorimor
Aug 20, 2025
Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Judy Kay Lorimor, passed away on Wednesday, August 20,2025 in Rochester, Minnesota. Judy was born to Selmer and Emma (Langseth) Fjerstad of Hayfield, Minnesota on October 18,1946. She was the youngest of nine children.
Judy attended Austin High School and went on to earn her real estate license, broker's license and home appraisal license. Moving to...
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