Nicholas James Pete
Feb 27, 2015
Nicholas James Pete, 60, passed away Friday February 27, 2015 in Rochester, MN. Nicholas was born on May 7, 1954 the son of Nicholas and Joyce (Merritt) Pete in St. Peter MN but grew up in LeCenter, MN. Nicholas lived in a home run by Hiawatha Homes and attended PossAbilities ofSouthern Minnesota during the week. Nicholas enjoyed spending time with...
Ruth E Kraft
Feb 25, 2015
Funeral services for Ruth E. Kraft, 97, of Rochester, MN will be at 11:00am on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Byron United Methodist Church, Byron, MN with the Rev. Beth Perez officiating.Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church.Burial will be at 2:30pm at the Hillcrest Cemetery in rural LaCrescent, MN.Memorials are suggested to the...
Bruce L. Swanson
Feb 25, 2015
Bruce Lane Swanson, age 71, died unexpectedly on February 25th, 2015 at his home in Rochester. Born on October 29, 1943, Bruce grew up on the family farm near New Effington, South Dakota. He attended Gustavus Adolphus College, where he studied accounting. Upon his graduation in 1965, Bruce attended graduate school, enlisted in the Army and was eventually stationed at...
James "Jim" F. Knapp
Feb 21, 2015
James F. Knapp, 46, of Rochester, MN. died on Saturday, February 21, 2015 in Alma, WI. James was born on January 10th, 1969 to Charles W. Knapp and Patricia Knapp in Rochester, Minnesota. After graduating from Mayo High School, James worked for many years in residential framing and remodeling. Dedicated to his craft, James always pushed himself to reach perfection...
Rosemary E. Vesey
Feb 19, 2015
Rosemary Edith Vesey, 69, of Rochester, passed away suddenly Thursday, February 19, 2015 at her home. Rosemary was born June 16, 1945 in Rochester to Carl and Jane Schneiter. On July 31, 1965 in Rochester, Rosemary married Kenneth Vesey. Rosemary attended the Salvation Army Church. She enjoyed bingo, playing cards, going to the casino, socializing and baking. Rosemary is survived...
Robert Wallace Cash
Feb 17, 2015
God Said, It is enough, come home Dr. Robert W. Cash, 79, of Rochester, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Cottagewood Senior Communities. Robert was born September 7, 1935 in Crookston, MN to Robert Arthur and Myrtle Areta (Ford) Cash. He was a 1953 graduate of Crookston High School and then went on to receive his BA from...
Willette N. Andersen
Feb 16, 2015
Willette Norine Andersen, 62, of Rochester, passed away peacefully Monday, February 16, 2015 at Seasons Hospice after a courageous battle with uterine cancer. Willette was born September 2, 1952 in Minneapolis to Norris and Wilma (Bartz) Svien. Willette was a 1970 graduate of Bloomington Kennedy High School and then went on to receive her Associates Degree from Minnesota School of...
Dara Chad Hin
Feb 15, 2015
Dara Chan Hin, 27, of Rochester passed away suddenly Saturday, February 14, 2015. Dara was born December 19, 1987 in St. Petersburg, FL to Men Son and Sobin Hin. Dara enjoyed fishing, cars and spending time with his friends and family. He had a great sense of humor, very outgoing and dependable. Dara had big dreams, was a great father...
Jessica J. Sikes
Feb 14, 2015
Jessica Janette Sikes, 31, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed from this world into eternity with Jesus on February 14, 2015, surrounded by her family at home.Jessica was born on August 30, 1983, in Bloomington, Indiana. She grew up attending public schools in Culbertson, Nebraska; Anson, Texas; and York, Nebraska.She attended York College, Abilene Christian University, and Indiana University. As a graduate...
Joseph M. Morrisette
Feb 12, 2015
Joseph M. Morrisette, 86, of Rochester, MN, passed away on Thursday, February 12 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 9 at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church in Belle Plaine. Fr. Brian Lynch will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the Mass at church. Joe...
Paul V. Benjamin
Feb 11, 2015
Paul Verne Benjamin, age 84, of Rochester passed away February 11, 2015 at Charter House.Born December 27, 1930 in Iowa City, Iowa the son of Leo Verne and Edna (Nass) Benjamin.Paul served in the United States Army at the end of the Korean War.He married Joan Frohn on December 23, 1959 in Osceola, Iowa and she survives.Paul was a music...
Phyllis Jean Reynolds
Feb 11, 2015
Phyllis Jean (Foyen) Reynolds passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at the age of 85 at St. Marys hospital with her family by her side. She was born on December 3, 1929 in Duluth, MN to Walter and Doris Foyen.She was raised in Duluth, MN in a loving home with her sister, Maxine.Phyllis graduated from Brainerd High School and...
Dorothy Margaret Kruesel
Feb 10, 2015
Dorothy M. Kruesel, 95, a life-long resident of Rochester, passed away 2/10/2015 at her home at the Homestead of Rochester. A Celebration of Life will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes Chapel.Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service. Dorothy Margaret Case was born March 10, 1919, in Rochester,...
Lois A. Litzow
Feb 5, 2015
Lois Litzow, 96, passed away on February 5, 2015 at Madonna Towers Skilled Nursing Facility with loving family at her side. She was born Lois Adell Supita on March 17, 1918 in North Prairie, Wisconsin.She attended Carroll College, where she was a member of Alpha Kappa sorority.In June, 1941 she graduated at the top of her class from Marquette University...
David Kline
Feb 3, 2015
David Anthony Kline, age 52 of Rochester passed away suddenly February 3, 2015 while at work.He was born May 25, 1962 in Rexburg, Idaho to Roger and Esther (Cross) Kline. David served in the United States Army, serving with the 3rd Battalion 35th Field Artillery Regiment from 1984-1991.He married Simone Ross on December 13, 1985 in Germany and she survives.He...
Michael "Mike" J. Vail
Feb 2, 2015
Michael Mike J. Vail, age 56, of Byron, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2015 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester surrounded by his family. The visitation will be from 4:00 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN 55901. He was born on January 5, 1959, in Rochester,...
Elizabeth Ann Firstbrook
Feb 1, 2015
Elizabeth A. Firstbrook, age 92, of Rochester, died on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Cottagewood Senior Communities. A memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2015, at Richfield United Methodist Church, 5835 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55419, with Pastor Art Miller officiating. The visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the...
Arthur Raymond Ross
Jan 30, 2015
Arthur Reynold Ross, 83, of Rochester, passed away peacefully January 30, 2015 at his home. Arthur Reynold Ross was born on June 18, 1931. He was the oldest of 8 children born to Harry and Doris Engwall Ross in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. After finishing 8th grade he worked for various farmers, and at 19 he joined and proudly served 4...
Mari N. Ahlers
Jan 30, 2015
Mari Noelle Ahlers passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on January 30th at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born November 28, 1996 in Lake City MN to Jerri Getchell and Gregory Ahlers. Later moving to and growing up in Kasson MN. Mari developed a love for horses after having the opportunity to work with them several years ago. Horses brought...
Marie Anita Berg
Jan 28, 2015
Marie Anita Berg, 71, of Byron, passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at her home. Marie was born November 7, 1943 in Cannon Falls to Julius Pete and Doris (Johnson) Egge. She was a 1961 graduate of Cannon Falls High School. On July 10, 1965, in Cannon Falls, Marie married Arnold Arnie Berg. In 1967, Marie and Arnie moved...
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