Keith E. Sandvik
Jan 12, 2016
Keith Sandvik, 77, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2016 at Cottagewood Senior Communities with his family by his side. Keith Engvald Sandvik was born November 10, 1938 in Decorah, IA to Engvald and Dorothy (Meier) Sandvik.He graduated from Harmony High School in 1956 and attended Rochester Community College.He married Betty Amdahl in 1961 and resided in Rochester....
Bonnie Gunderson
Jan 11, 2016
Bonnie Gunderson, age 74, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 11, 2016 from cancer. Bonnie Jean (Egeberg) Gunderson was born on March 8, 1941 to Joel and Opaline Egeberg in Fargo, ND.She was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Fargo.She graduated from Fargo Central High School in Fargo in 1959 and Concordia College...
Betty Sande
Jan 10, 2016
SANDE Alice Elizabeth Betty Sande died peacefully in her home January 10, 2016. She was born Alice Elizabeth Gilbertson on August 24, 1926 in Devils Lake, North Dakota to Hans Reuben and Grace Loretta (Rosenberger) Gilbertson. She attended Devils Lake public schools and then Concordia College (Moorhead), from which she graduated summa cum laude in 1948. She married Robert Linus...
Mary Norma Overton
Jan 10, 2016
Mary Norma (Pounds) Overton passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester. She was born April 9, 1931 in Helena, Arkansas to Ray and Margaret Pounds.She attended Sacred Heart Academy in Helena, AR.Mary and Delos Kenneth Swede Overton were married in December 1948 and together had 11 children.She later returned to school and graduated...
James Timbeross
Jan 9, 2016
James Timbeross, 78, of Rochester, MN passed away Saturday, January 9th, 2016 at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester surrounded by his family. James was born on September 29, 1937 in Zumbrota, Minnesota to P. Melvin and Ida (Fenne) Timbeross.James graduated from Zumbrota High School in 1955.Jim was hired by IBM in 1956; he spent a year in Endicott, NY then...
Joyce Ann Kreinbring
Jan 6, 2016
Joyce Ann Kreinbring (nee Henderson) passed away peacefully in her home on January 6, 2016 in Rochester, MN surrounded by her loving family. She was 76. Joyce was born on April 8, 1939 in Winona, MN to her parents, Lester and Lucille Henderson. She married Roger Kreinbring in 1959. Roger and Joyce lived in Winona and then moved to Renton,...
Juanita Anna Schroeder
Jan 4, 2016
Juanita Anna Schroeder, 93, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 4, 2016 at Maple Manor Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. Juanita was born January 14, 1922 in Winthrop, MN to Paul Carl William and Emma (Rose) Bubolz. On December 7, 1942 Juanita married Donald Floyd Schroeder. She enjoyed spending her time tending to the flowers in her garden,...
Max R. Mcconaughey
Jan 1, 2016
Max Riley McConaughey, 21, of Rochester, MN. died unexpectedly on Friday, January 1, 2016. Max was born December 13, 1994 in Rochester, MN to Larry and Lisa (Lee) McConaughey.He graduated from Century High School in 2013.Max worked for Hunt Drug Store in Rochester as well as Carrolls Cup in the Kahler Hotel and Jimmy Johns Restaurant in Rochester.He enjoyed biking...
Marilyn "Susie" M. Goodman
Jan 1, 2016
A memorial service for Marilyn Susie M. Goodman, 75, of Rochester, MN will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oronoco.Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church.Burial will be at Pleasant Prairie Cemetery. Susie was born on August 4, 1940 in New Ulm, MN to Howard...
Virginia J. Janssen
Dec 29, 2015
Funeral services for Virginia J. Janssen, 94, of Rochester, MN will be at 11:00am on Monday, January 4, 2016 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes.Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Virginia June Sweeney was born on June 16, 1921 in Spring Valley, MN to Rex and Lillian (Hanson)...
Richard F. Podolske
Dec 27, 2015
Richard F. Podolske, 89, of Rochester, passed away with family by his side on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at St. Marys Hospital. Richard was born January 19, 1926 in Rochester to Frederick and Alma (Grutzmacher) Podolske. He was a graduate of Rochester High School. After graduating from high school, Richard went on to proudly serve his country as he joined...
Lavonne C. Skillestad
Dec 24, 2015
LaVonne C. Skillestad, 70, of Eyota, MN passed away Thursday, December 24, 2015 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, MN. LaVonne Carol Higgins was born August 28, 1945 to Ernest and Nina (Nichols) Higgins in Eyota, MN.LaVonne graduated from Dover Eyota High School.She worked for the Rochester State Hospital, Samaritan Bethany Nursing Homes, Clothing Care Dry Cleaning in Rochester...
Robert Niles Mast
Dec 23, 2015
MAST Robert Niles Mast, 51, of Dodge Center, passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2015 as a result of an automobile accident. Rob was born September 29, 1964 in Rochester, NY to William Gerald and Yvonne (Saner) Mast. He attended Tartan High School in Oakdale, MN before moving to Rochester, MN and graduating from John Marshall High School. After graduation,...
Kenneth Leland Gifford
Dec 20, 2015
Kenneth Leland Gifford, 88, of Rochester, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Rochester Methodist Hospital. Kenneth was born October 29, 1927 in Dodge Center, MN to Leo and Francis Gifford. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1945 and entered the U.S. Navy after graduation. Kenneth was discharged from the military on his 21st birthday. He worked for Hargesheimer...
Elaine June Bjelland
Dec 19, 2015
Elaine June (Petersen) Bjelland, 85, formerly of Rochester, Minnesota died on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Ecumen Assisted Living in New Richland, MN.Visitation for Elaine will be held at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home from 5-7 on Tuesday, December 22.The funeral will be held at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 23rd at 1 pm.Burial is at Oakwood...
Irene Trunnell
Dec 18, 2015
Irene A. Trunnell, age 80, of Rochester, died on December 18, 2015, at Season's Hospice House in Rochester, MN. The memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN 55901 with Pastor Lincoln Engelbert officiating. The visitation will be one hour prior to the service...
Lori L. More
Dec 15, 2015
BYRON:Lori L. More, 42, of Byron, MN passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Saint Marys Hospital from a brain aneurysm. Lori (Rieser) More was born September 30, 1973 in Rochester, MN to Jerry and Cindy (Turner) Rieser.Lori was raised in the Byron area and graduated from Byron High School in 1992. She attended and graduated from St. Olaf College...
Jacob J. Sanders
Dec 15, 2015
Jacob J. Sanders, 90, of Rochester passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at his home. Jacob was born December 26, 1924 in Connelsville, MO to Lemuel and Edna (Gray) Sanders. He was a 1942 graduate of Kirksville Missouri High School and a 1950 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Madison with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. On...
David E. Shively
Dec 12, 2015
David E. Shively, 83, of Rochester, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Madonna Towers. David was born July 27, 1932 in Peoria, IL to Eugene and Alice (Streibich) Shively. He was a graduate of Peoria Central High School and Bradley University in Peoria. On June 15, 1957, David married Phyllis Tate....
Betty Kirby
Dec 11, 2015
Betty Willius Kirby passed away on December 11, 2015 at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester.Services will be held on Monday, December 21, 2015 at 12:00 at the Congregational Church 974 Skyline Dr. SW in Rochester, with Reverend Dr. Teresa Roberts officiating. Betty was born in Rochester on August 6, 1920, the middle daughter of Dr. Fredrick A. and Stella Popple...