Obituaries

Bernard James Arnold, Sr.

Bernard James Arnold, Sr.

Feb 7, 2014

A funeral service for Bernard J. Arnold Sr., 77, of Rochester, MN will be at 11:00am on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes.Visitation will be from 5:00 8:00 pm on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and also one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.Burial of his cremated remains...

Kent  Thomas Foley

Kent Thomas Foley

Feb 6, 2014

ROCHESTER -Kent Thomas Foley, 31, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester from complications due to DuChenne Muscular Dystrophy. Kent was born April 24, 1982 in Rochester, MN to Steve and Cheryl (McManamy) Foley. Kent enjoyed spending time with his family, playing board games, computer games with his friends, and watching sports especially the...

Susan L. Bartol

Susan L. Bartol

Feb 6, 2014

Susan Lynn (Johnson) Bartol, 63, was placed in the arms of her gentle and compassionate God in the early morning hours of February 6, 2014. She ascended through the azure skies of a perfect winter morning, past billowy white clouds to the gates of Heaven. Any amount of years is too long to compete with the menace that is cancer,...

Rev. Harold Eugene Kraft

Rev. Harold Eugene Kraft

Feb 4, 2014

Reverend Harold Eugene Kraft, 93, of Rochester passed away February 4, 2014 at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester.He was born August 9, 1920 in Correll, MN, the son of Edwin & Mabel (Grandprey) Kraft.He graduated from Correll high school, attended Teacher's Normal Training and then taught in rural schools in Swift County, MN.He served in the US Navy during World...

James Eugene Mach

James Eugene Mach

Feb 2, 2014

James Eugene Mach, age 83, of Rochester passed away February 2, 2014 at Maple Manor Healthcare.Born March 16, 1930 in Rochester, MN to Eugene & Beatrice Mach.On July 7, 1951 he married Joanne Thompson and she survives.James worked 25 years for 3M Corporation in St. Paul, was a member of St Pius X Catholic Church in Rochester, and was a...

Hazelle Margaret Distad

Hazelle Margaret Distad

Feb 2, 2014

Hazelle Margaret Distad was born on January 17, 1915 and entered eternal life on February 2, 2014 reuniting with her beloved husband Richard and grandson Jason. She married Richard on March 3, 1943.They lived in Texas during WWII and returned to Rochester, MN. Besides raising four children Hazelle worked at the Kahler Hotel for many years. She was a tireless...

Martin Lorenzo Jeter

Martin Lorenzo Jeter

Feb 1, 2014

Martin Lorenzo Jeter passed away on February 1, 2014 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, Minnesota at the age of 86.The cause was cancer. Born April 14, 1927 and raised in Ripley, Mississippi, he grew up on the family farm.He volunteered for military service before finishing high school, first with the Coast Guard and later with the Army, obtaining his diploma...

Charles M. Morgan

Charles M. Morgan

Jan 28, 2014

Charles Morgan went to be with our Lord on January 28, 2014. He was born in Old Town, Maine on July 8, 1928, to Filmore and Lillian Morgan. Charlie graduated from Old Town High School in 1945. He joined the Marine Corps on July 17, 1945 and was honorably discharged as a Corporal on July 16, 1949. He then attended...

Doris Anna Hawkins

Doris Anna Hawkins

Jan 27, 2014

Doris Anna Hawkins, 89, of Rochester, passed away peacefully Monday, January 27, 2014, at St. Marys Hospital. Doris was born June 10, 1924 in Racine, MN., to Adolph and Freda (Kroll) Schleusner. In March 1943, Doris married Earl Fredrickson and he preceded her in death. In 1975, Doris married James Hawkins and they later divorced. Doris worked at Subway from...

Adeline R. Kruger

Adeline R. Kruger

Jan 26, 2014

Adeline R. Kruger, 91, of Rochester passed away peacefully Sunday, January 26, 2014,at the Stewartville Care Center. Adeline was born August 24, 1922 in Rochester to Adolph and Kathryn (Saam) Kruger. Adeline loved to bake and cook.She is survived by two nieces and one nephew. Adeline was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers and three sisters. A memorial...

Robert J. Fitch, Jr.

Robert J. Fitch, Jr.

Jan 22, 2014

PINE ISLAND -Robert J. Fitch, Jr., 47, died on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Bob was born on November 17, 1966 in Rochester to Robert Sr. and Patricia (Karges) Fitch.He worked as a welder at Crenlo for almost 20 years.Bob married Angela Johnsen on October 8, 2005 at Redeemer Lutheran Church.He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family and friends....

Kurt Carl Erdmann

Kurt Carl Erdmann

Jan 22, 2014

Kurt C. Erdmann, 90, of Shoreview, MN., formerly of Rochester, passed away peacefully January 22, 2014, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Kurt was born November 5, 1923, in Krolow, Germany and immigrated to the United States as a child. He was the son of Hermann and Theresa (Westphal) Erdmann. On August 23, 1944, he married LaVina Mellor at Redeemer...

Lavonne Ann Thompson

Lavonne Ann Thompson

Jan 21, 2014

Lavonne Lovie Ann Thompson, was born on April 12, 1927 in Mantorville, Minnesota. She was the daughter of the late Sydney and Ella (Stucky) Hayward. They owned a local feed mill in Mantorville until the depression struck and Ella became ill. The family was separated and different relatives took the children. Lavonne lived with her grandma Stucky for awhile and...

George Alan Snyder

George Alan Snyder

Jan 20, 2014

Our father, Dr, George A. Snyder, often would describe his accomplishments as not bad for a farm boy from a small town in South Dakota. He grew up on a family farm near Conde, South Dakota.His parents were educators.George excelled at baseball and basketball in high school and went on to play both in college at Colorado State. He met...

Mary Louise Brown

Mary Louise Brown

Jan 19, 2014

Mary Louise Brown, age 79 of Rochester left this world behind on January 19, 2014 hopefully to dwell in the house of the Lord.She fought a battle with A.L.S. For seven years, but the A.L.S. defeated her. She was born on August 23, 1934 to Lawrence & Sidona (Trahan) Lamprise in Lake Charles, LA where she grew up and lived...

Ralph Leslie Beaver

Ralph Leslie Beaver

Jan 18, 2014

Funeral services for Ralph L. Beaver, 71, of Rochester, MN will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 24, 2014 at Autumn Ridge Church with the Rev. Dan Farm officiating. Entombment will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.Visitation will be from 5:00- 8:00 PM on Thursday, January 23rd, 2014 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and one hour prior to...

Lorraine Helen Wiesner

Lorraine Helen Wiesner

Jan 18, 2014

ROCHESTER -Lorraine H. Wiesner, 99, died on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester. Lorraine Schedalke was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 9, 1914.She graduated from Girls Tech in Milwaukee.Lorraine married Harold Wiesner in 1940 in Milwaukee.Harold died in 1981.In 1993, Lorraine became one of the first residents at Arbor Terrace and lived there for over 20...

Pamela "Pam" Kay O'Reilly

Pamela "Pam" Kay O'Reilly

Jan 16, 2014

ROCHESTER -Pamela Pam K. O'Reilly, 58, died on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Rochester Methodist Hospital in Rochester. Pam was born in Sioux Falls, SD on September 12, 1955 to Willard and Marlys (Tysland) Ambur.She graduated from Beresford High School in Beresford, SD in 1973 and attended the University of South Dakota Vermillion for Nursing.Pam worked as a registered nurse...

Helen Louise Burgert

Helen Louise Burgert

Jan 16, 2014

Helen Louise Burgert, 89, died peacefully at Charter House on Thursday, January 16th, 2014. Helen was born to Adolph C. and Viola C. Eifert on January 5, 1925, and grew up on a farm near Waukomis, Oklahoma.She met her future husband, E. Omer Burgert, Jr. at Bethany Church in Enid, Oklahoma, where they were married on September 5, 1948. After...

Dorothy Jennie Stolhanske

Dorothy Jennie Stolhanske

Jan 15, 2014

Dorothy J. Stolhanske, 83, of Staples, MN died Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Stewartville Care Center.Arrangements are pending with Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes.