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Darlene Kitzerow

July 18, 1943 — July 14, 2025

Darlene Kitzerow, age 81, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025, with family by her side.

She was born on July 18, 1943, in Hartford, WI, the daughter of Robert Wirth and Aurelia (Neitzel) of Juneau, WI. Darlene grew up and attended school in Juneau, WI. She married Charles Kitzerow on September 30th, 1978 and lived in Beaver Dam, WI before moving to Rochester, MN. Darlene loved her many years working as a nurse, traveling with her husband, and planning many parties to celebrate birthdays, retirements, and holidays for her family. She loved boating, cooking, and polka dancing. She was never afraid to try new hobbies such as roller blading, ceramics, painting, and quilting.

Darlene is survived by her husband, Chuck; seven children, Patricia (Ralph) Gerlach, Deborah (Dennis) Wichinski, Lori (Ronald) Tolsma, Michele Mays, Scott Kitzerow, Christine (Steven) Benson and Sara (Blane) Beebe; 16 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 13 step-great grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial service and a celebration of life will be planned.

It was Darlene's wish that instead of sending flowers, a charitable donation be made to Shriners Children's or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Kitzerow family.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Darlene Kitzerow, please visit our flower store.

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