Obituaries

Eugene Paul Wojtczak

Eugene Paul Wojtczak

Oct 11, 2014

A memorial service for Eugene P. Wojtczak, 84, of Rochester, MN will be at 11:00am on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at Pax Christi Catholic Church in Rochester.Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Eugene Paul Wojtczak was born on January 4, 1930 in Chicago, IL to Stephen and Salomea (Levandoski) Wojtczak.He died on October 11,...

Robert W. Fox, Jr.

Robert W. Fox, Jr.

Oct 11, 2014

Robert Walter John Bob Fox, Jr., died Saturday afternoon following a traffic accident in Goodhue County.Bob was a resident of Pine Island, Minnesota. He was born to the late Robert Fox and the late Frances (Leier) Fox, on August 24, 1943, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.Bob graduated from Pine Island High School in 1961 and received a Bachelor...

Virginia "Ginny" Stauber

Virginia "Ginny" Stauber

Oct 5, 2014

Virginia J. Stauber, 91, died Sunday, October 5, 2014, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN. Ginny was born October 4, 1923, to Edward and Laura (Parks) Sherman in Newport, Kentucky, and graduated from Dayton (Kentucky) High School. On June 27, 1943, she married Christian H. Stauber. Throughout the years Ginny and Chris lived in Northern Kentucky; Sidney, Ohio; Jackson...

Richard "Dick" A. Pernu

Richard "Dick" A. Pernu

Oct 3, 2014

Richard Adolph "Dick" Pernu, 76, of Britt, Minn., died Friday, Oct. 3, 2014, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 1, 1937, in Mt. Iron. He married Geraldine "Geri" Terrio on June 14, 1958, in Mt. Iron. They moved to Rochester in 1965 where he was a teacher for 30 years. He was preceded...

Otto J. Riess

Otto J. Riess

Oct 1, 2014

Otto John Bud Riess passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Madonna Towers in Rochester, MN where he had resided since January, 2014. He was born on October 3, 1932 in Rochester, MN to Otto and Melba (Peterson) Riess.In 1950 he graduated from Rochester High School.Soon after graduation he went to work for S.J. Groves driving heavy equipment in the...

Leonard A. Mcintyre, Sr.

Leonard A. Mcintyre, Sr.

Oct 1, 2014

Leonard Arthur McIntyre, Sr., 77, of Rochester, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. Leonard was born September 14, 1937 in Rochester to Gerald and Alvina (Frego) McIntyre. On October 26, 1963 Leonard married Linda O'Brien at Saint Joachims Catholic Church in Plainview. He was a veteran of the US Army proudly serving...

Darryn D. Liedl

Darryn D. Liedl

Oct 1, 2014

ROCHESTER:Darryn D. Liedl, 22, of Rochester, MN. died Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Darryn David Liedl was born August 20, 1992 in Rochester, MN. to David and Tracy (Johnson) Liedl. Darryn graduated from John Marshall High School in 2011.He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, also enjoyed numerous sports especially hockey which he...

Alice L. Kath

Alice L. Kath

Sep 28, 2014

Alice L. Kath, 96, of Lakeville, MN and formerly of Rochester, died September 28, 2014 in Lakeville.Private family services will be held.

William & Margaret Mcginnis

William & Margaret Mcginnis

Sep 25, 2014

A memorial service for William and Margaret McGinnis will be at 11:00am on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at the Congregational Church, United Church of Christ in Rochester, MN.Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.Burial of their cremated remains will be in the Oaklawn Cemetery in Northfield, MN. Margaret McGinnis was born on August 4, 1917...

Hugh R. Cocker

Hugh R. Cocker

Sep 24, 2014

Hugh Ronald Cocker, 93, of Rochester, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Seasons Hospice. Hugh was born July 26, 1921 in Canton, MN to Walter and Hazel (McMaster) Cocker. He was a graduate of Canton High School. Hugh proudly served his country and was a veteran of the US Army Air Corps. On June 20, 1943, Hugh married...

Arletta A. Chapman

Arletta A. Chapman

Sep 24, 2014

A memorial service for Arletta A. Chapman, 85, of Rochester, MN will be at 2:00pm on Monday, September 29, 2014 at Rochester Assembly of God.Burial of her cremated remains will be at Oakwood Cemetery on Tuesday, September 30, 2014.Visitation will be from 4:00 7:00pm on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and also one hour prior...

Eleanor L. Mcnutt

Eleanor L. Mcnutt

Sep 21, 2014

Eleanor L. McNutt, 90, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 21, 2014. Eleanor Louisa Lambert was born April 5, 1924 to Frank and Grace (Dillinger) Lambert in Wessington Springs, SD. She was raised in Ft. Wayne, IN and graduated from high school. Eleanor married Calvin F. McNutt on December 15, 1944 in Ft. Wayne,...

Donald H. Prigge

Donald H. Prigge

Sep 18, 2014

Rochester, MN Donald Hugo Prigge, age 89 of Rochester passed away September 18, 2014 atSt Marys Hospital in Rochester.He was born on November 29, 1924 in Olmsted County, MN to Hugo and Lena (Glassnapp) Prigge.Donald lived all of his life and farmed on the farm which he grew up at in Cascade Township of Rural Rochester.He had a passion for...

Willard Larson

Willard Larson

Sep 18, 2014

Willard Douglas Larson, 95, of Rochester, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 18, 2014 at Samaritan Bethany. Willard was born March 2, 1919 in Emmettsburg, IA to Ludwig and Beatrice (Molison) Larson. He was a 1937 graduate of Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis and after that the School of Hard Knocks. On August 4, 1943 Willard married Lorraine Paschke at Peace...

Thomas Scott Adams

Thomas Scott Adams

Sep 17, 2014

Tom Adams, 50, of Riceville, IApassed away in his home on Wednesday September 17, 2014, after a six month battle with cancer. Tom was born on November 24, 1963, in Rochester, MN. He grew up in Mazeppa, graduating from Mazeppa High School in 1983. Following graduation, he enrolled in the U.S. Navy and enjoyed jobs where he was able to...

Gerald "Jerry" D.  Johnson

Gerald "Jerry" D. Johnson

Sep 15, 2014

Funeral services for Gerald D. Johnson, 83, of Northfield, MN (formerly of Byron) will be at 1:00pm on Friday, September 19, 2014 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes.Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.Burial will be at East St. Olaf Cemetery. Gerald Duane Johnson was born on April 1, 1931 in Byron, MN to...

Kelly Ann Hamer

Kelly Ann Hamer

Sep 14, 2014

Kelly Ann Hamer, 50, of Rochester, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2014 at St. Marys Hospital after a lengthy illness. Kelly was born June 24, 1964 in Rochester, MN to Kenneth and Mary Lou (McFarland) Hodge. Kelly was a graduate of Mayo High School. In December 1992, Kelly married Hal Hamer in Pismo Beach, CA. She enjoyed bead making and...

Dale R. Erickson

Dale R. Erickson

Sep 14, 2014

Dale Ronald Erickson, 70 of Rochester, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 14, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. Dale was born June 26, 1944 in Faribault to Arthur and Myrtle (Kuhlman) Erickson, and was a graduate of Faribault High School. He was a truck driver for Kemps Foods for 40 years. On September 28, 1984, Dale married Patty...

Sandra Winestorfer

Sandra Winestorfer

Sep 12, 2014

Sandra (Sandi) K. Winestorfer of Rochester MN, passed away Friday, September 12, 2014 at her home with her beloved family by her side, just as she wanted. Sandi was born August 25, 1947 to the late Magdalen Butlin and Peter Butlin. She grew up in Winona with her Mother and five sisters, as well as many other family members. Sandi...

Robert Carlson

Robert Carlson

Sep 11, 2014

A memorial service for Robert John Carlson will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes 5421 Royal Place NW., Rochester. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until the time of the service. Pastor Don Noonan will be officiating with burial at Oakwood East Cemetery. Robert John Carlson, 93 of Rochester, passed away...