Obituaries

Cecelia  E. Bloomquist

Cecelia E. Bloomquist

Nov 27, 2015

Cecelia Bloomquist, 96, of Rochester, MN died Friday, November 27, 2015 at Olmsted Medical Center Hospital surrounded by her family. Cecelia Krause was born, October 21, 1919 in rural Lone Rock, Iowa.She graduated from Fenton Iowa High School in 1937.Cecelia married Alvin Bloomquist of Fairmont, MN on December 17, 1943.While Alvin was in the service during World War II, she...

Daniel "Dan" D. Moore

Daniel "Dan" D. Moore

Nov 26, 2015

Daniel Dan D. Moore, age 70 of Byron, MN died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, November 26, 2015. He was born on July 11, 1945 and raised in St. Paul, MN.He graduated from Cretin in 1963; then went to Northwest Technical School to study electronics.After graduation he moved to Rochester to work at IBM.Dan married Sandra Berndt on November...

Casey William Beach

Casey William Beach

Nov 26, 2015

Casey William Beach, 24, of Byron, MN was born at Olmsted Hospital on May 30, 1991 to Timothy and Linda (Parker) Beach.He passed away on November 26, 2015 as the result of an automobile accident. Funeral services will be at 11:00am on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes.Visitation will be from 5:00 8:00 pm on Tuesday,...

Shirley E. Nelson

Shirley E. Nelson

Nov 24, 2015

Shirley E. Nelson went to be with the Lord she loves on November 24, 2015.Shirleys professional life was dedicated to teaching young children, especially those with learning disabilities, and her personal life exemplified unbridled hospitality to all whom God placed in her path.Shirley was born February 18, 1935 to George E. and Elsie (Roennfeldt) Jackson.She was raised in Council Bluffs,...

Melvin Lee Walker

Melvin Lee Walker

Nov 21, 2015

Melvin Lee Walker, 68, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 21, 2015. Melvin was born July 22, 1947 in Rochester to Herbert and Joyce (Kjella) Walker. He was a 1965graduate of John Marshall High School. Melvin was a veteran, proudly serving his country in the US Army. On December 17, 1966 he married Katherine Blatti in Rochester.Melvin was a...

Shirley Turner

Shirley Turner

Nov 17, 2015

Shirley Turner, 87, of Rochester, MN passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at The Homestead of Rochester. Shirley Turner was born November 14, 1928 to Soren and Jenny (Hedegaard) Miller in Park Ridge, IL.Shirley graduated from Taft High School in Chicago, IL.Shirley attended Culver Stockton College in Canton, MO.She married William Turner on February 21, 1953.William and Shirley lived in...

Kenneth Torrance

Kenneth Torrance

Nov 15, 2015

Kenneth R. Torrance Kenneth passed away with loving family at his side Sunday evening, November 15, 2015 at the age of 83 from Lewy Body Dementia/Parkinsons disease. Ken was born May 10, 1932 in Rochester, Minnesota to George and Elsie (Manning) Torrance. He grew up in Rochester and graduated in 1950 from Rochester High School. He then entered the Kahler...

Hazel Davis

Hazel Davis

Nov 14, 2015

Hazel Irene (Brown) Davis of Rochester MN died on Saturday, Nov. 14th 2015 at Cottagewood Sr. Community. She was born August, 10th 1924 in Norden, MN to Lois Olive (Edwards) and William Howard Brown.She was married to Kenneth Earl Davis on Feb. 20th 1946 in Lake Hubert, MN.She is survived by her five children: Kenneth Alpheus (Diane) Davis, Franklin TN,...

Michael Gerald Wrought

Michael Gerald Wrought

Nov 14, 2015

Michael Wrought, 39, died peacefully in the comfort of his parents' home on Saturday, November 14, 2015, after a lengthy, courageous battle with glioma brain cancer with his wife, parents, siblings, and friends by his side. Michael Gerald Wrought was born to Gerald and Laurel (Hawkins) Wrought in Rochester, Minnesota on December 12, 1975. He grew up in Rochester and...

Dorothy Ellen Bartels

Dorothy Ellen Bartels

Nov 14, 2015

Dorothy Ellen Bartels, 99 years, 9 months and 9 days, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully at Maple Manor Nursing Home on Saturday, November 14, 2015 with her family and friends by her side. Dorothy Ellen Zobeck was born on February 5, 1916 to Louis and Anna (Horseji) Zobeck of Lime Springs, IA.She grew up on the farm and attended...

Albert M. Blight

Albert M. Blight

Nov 13, 2015

Albert Big Al Blight, 84, of Byron, Minnesota, died unexpectedly but peacefully Friday, November 13, 2015, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 2:30pm Saturday, November 21, at Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Home, 5421 Royal Pl NW, Rochester, MN, 55901. Pastor John DuBall will officiate. Internment of his ashes will be held at a later date when...

Coleen Schmidt

Coleen Schmidt

Nov 11, 2015

Coleen Fae Mensink, 81, of Rochester, died Nov. 11, 2015, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester. She was born in Cresco, Iowa Sept. 22, 1934 to Edward Mensink and Marion Broadwater Mensink. Coleens mother died when she was 5 yrs old.From ages 5 to 8 she lived with her aunts, uncles and grandparents.At age 8, she and sister Marlys were given...

Caryl Dayton Ripley

Caryl Dayton Ripley

Nov 9, 2015

Caryl D. Ripley, 74, of Kasson, passed away Monday, November 9, 2015 at St. Marys Hospital. Caryl was born July 2, 1941 in Olmsted County to Harvey and Elizabeth (Fuchs) Ripley. Caryl was a graduate of John Marshall High School. Caryl worked at the post office, Clements, Marigold Dairy but ultimately started and finished his career farming. He enjoyed woodworking,...

Alan L. Speltz

Alan L. Speltz

Nov 9, 2015

Alan Speltz, 69, of Rochester, MN died peacefully in his sleep of natural causes on Monday, November 9, 2015 at Central Health nursing home in Le Center MN. Alan Leo Speltz was born on December 18th 1945 in Rolling Stone, MN to Gerald and Helen Speltz.He grew up in Rolling Stone, MN on the family farm. In 1964 he graduated...

June L. Andrew

June L. Andrew

Nov 8, 2015

June L. Andrew of Webster City, IA died peacefully at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN on November 8, 2015 surrounded by her family. June was born on April 4, 1942 in Morris, MN the daughter of Parnel and Marlys Alm.She was baptized and confirmed at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Donnelly, MN.She graduated from Morris High School in 1960....

Jane Nicklay

Jane Nicklay

Nov 8, 2015

Jane Nicklay (Jorschumb) 70, died at home on Sunday, November 8, 2015 after a good fight with ovarian cancer.She was born 7/14/1945 in Minot ND, while her father was serving in Europe during WWII, to Arthur and Elaine (Hilleren) Jorschumb.Upon her fathers return from the military, she lived on a farm near Wheaton MN, graduating as salutatorian of Wheaton high...

Rufus Leo Francis Wisniewski

Rufus Leo Francis Wisniewski

Nov 6, 2015

Rufus Leo Francis Wisniewski, age 94, of Rochester, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2015, at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at The Church of St. John the Evangelist, in Rochester, Minnesota with the Rev. Msgr. Gerald Mahon presiding. Burial will be...

Darwin Allen Olson

Darwin Allen Olson

Nov 4, 2015

Darwin Allen Olson, 75of Lake City, MN.passed- away unexpectedly on Nov 4, 2015. He was born September 3, 1940 to Christina and James Olson of Austin, MN. Darwins mother lost her battle with cancer when he was very young . His father worked hard to provide but ultimately signed authorization allowing young Darwin to join the Army at the age...

Catherine L. Delaney

Catherine L. Delaney

Nov 3, 2015

Catherine L. Delaney, age 89, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at Season's Hospice House in Rochester. Catherine Laurentia O-Meara was born on March 21, 1926, in Cordova, MN, to Michael Harry and Kathryn (Hankins) O-Meara. She attended county school in Cordova and graduated from the high school in Le Center. Catherine then attended Mankato State University...

Maureen A. Hart

Maureen A. Hart

Nov 2, 2015

Maureen A. Hart, 78 of Rochester died Monday at her home.Maureen was born August 8, 1937 in Lake Forest, IL to Richard and Natalie (Tobin) Youngs.She attended nursing school at Presbyterian - St. Lukes Hospital, and also was a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a degree in Industrial Relations.Maureen moved to Rochester in 1972.Her many careers included unit...