Obituaries

Ajay Mehra

Jan 29, 2025

Ajay Kumar Mehra, age 61, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on January 29, 2025 at Rochester Methodist Hospital.

Ajay was a beloved member of his community of family and friends in India, and he was a pillar of our Rochester community. Throughout his years, he wore many hats including educator, chef extraordinaire, and...

Loretta Schoenmann

Jan 29, 2025

Loretta E. Schoenmann, 86, of Rochester, MN passed away January 29, 2025, at Cottagewood Living Community in Rochester, MN.

Loretta was born October 11, 1938, in Brockway, Pennsylvania to Henry and Helen (Kolash) Bonavida. She graduated high school in Pennsylvania. Loretta met Harold in Virginia, while Harold was in the Army, and they were married on January 17, 1959,...

Gloria Rueber

Jan 29, 2025

Gloria A. Rueber, 67, of Rochester, MN passed away at her home on January 29, 2025.

There will be a private family service.

Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Rueber family.

Joyce Pelnar

Jan 25, 2025

Joyce Pelnar, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025, held closely by friends in Rochester, Minnesota. Joyce was born in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, on January 7, 1940. She spent her life as a devoted homemaker and volunteer, dedicating countless hours to both the Mayo Clinic and her local community.

Growing up in Kewaunee, Joyce had a mischievous...

Sandra Soltis

Jan 25, 2025

Dr. Sandra Faye Soltis of Rochester, MN, passed away on January 25, 2025, after living a full and wonderful life. Sandra was born on July 29, 1941, in Fargo, North Dakota, to Ernest and Harriet (Nelson) Berglund. Sandy, as she was known to her friends, graduated from Fargo Central High School in 1959, determined to achieve her goal of making...

Marlene Ruehmann

Jan 24, 2025

Marlene M. Ruehmann passed away on January 24, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on December 15, 1951, in Rochester, MN, to Robert and Audrey Jostock. Marlene lived a vibrant life, filled with adventures, laughter, and an abundance of love.

Marlene was married to her soulmate, Ronald Ruehmann, on August 14, 1967, in Sioux Falls, SD. Together, they created...

Vicky Boelter

Jan 24, 2025

Vicky Lynn Boelter, 75 of Byron, MN died Friday, January 24, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital- St Mary's Campus. She was born April 30, 1949, in Lake City, MN to Walter and Marcella (Holst) Ahrens, Vicky grew up in Lake City and graduated from there in 1967. She then moved to Mankato and attended Technical College. Vicky was united in...

Luverne Moe

Jan 23, 2025

Luverne O. Moe, age 95, of Rochester, MN passed away January 23, 2025 at Vineyard Ranch in Temecula, CA.

Luverne was born July 29, 1929 in Rock Dell, MN the son of Abner and Elsie (Grovdahl) Moe. He entered the United States Air Corps on March 10, 1947 and earned the rank of Corporal. He was honorably discharged on...

Kynsley Collins

Jan 23, 2025

Kynsley Lynn Collins went to heaven to be embraced in the arms of Jesus on January 23, 2025. She passed away at home surrounded by her family, her favorite kitty cat stuffies, nurses, doctors and others that cared for her.

Kynsley was born October 1, 2014, in Rochester, Minnesota. She was a sweet little girl that touched many hearts of...

Wayne Schacht

Jan 22, 2025

Wayne Edward Schacht was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Wayne was born on June 18, 1936, in Lake City, Minnesota to Edward and Emma (Mickow) Schacht. He became a child of God by sacrament of Holy Baptism on July 12, 1936, and reaffirmed his baptismal faith on May 13, 1951, when he was confirmed at St....

Carol Plantin

Jan 21, 2025

Memorial services for Carol M. Plantin, 87, of Rochester, Minnesota will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, Minnesota. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Carol Mary Nash was born on April 20, 1937, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Ray and...

Keith Fink

Jan 21, 2025

Keith Eugene Fink, 81, of Rochester, MN, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Mayo Clinic St. Mary's Hospital.

Keith was born on December 12, 1943 in Minneapolis, MN to parents Ernest and Rose (Anderson) Fink. He graduated from Rose Creek High School in 1962 and joined the United States Army in 1963. During this time, he served...

Cheryl Schunke

Jan 19, 2025

Cheryl Ann Schunke, first born child of Lauren E. and Lorna S. Hanson Schunke, was born on February 11, 1949, in Rochester, MN. She died on January 19, 2025, at Rochester East Health Services.

Growing up, Cheryl was active in ARC. She enjoyed yearly family fishing trips to Northern Minnesota. As an adult, she also enjoyed trips to visit...

Cynthia Heins

Jan 16, 2025

Cynthia A. Heins, 69, of Rochester, MN passed away on January 16, 2025 at Riverbend Assisted Living in Rochester.

Cynthia was born on May 2, 1955, to Robert and Imogene (Hadoff) Jacobson in Lanesboro, MN. She moved to Rochester at a young age and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1973. She was married for fourteen years and had three...

Craig Wilson

Jan 16, 2025

Craig Steven Wilson, age 76, lost his recent, valiant battle with cancer on January 16, 2025, at the VA Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN.

Craig was born on March 25, 1948 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to parents Phillip Wilson and Ruby (Horgen) Wilson. Craig graduated from St. Louis Park High School in 1966. He joined the U.S. Army in 1967 and served...

Jennifer R. Kee

Jan 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Jennifer Rose (Taylor) Kee, who left us on January 15, 2025, at the age of 51.

Jen was born on September 18, 1973, in Rochester, Minnesota, MN to her mother, Jacquelyn (Gorath) Taylor. She grew up in Chatfield, MN. After high school, Jen had several jobs, but ultimately became...

Jeffrey Hensley

Jan 14, 2025

With a heart full of sunshine and a smile that could light up a room, Jeff left his rocking recliner, headphones, and M&M's behind on January 14, 2025, to join his angel mom, Marcia Hensley, and his baby sister, Tara Jane. Though his life was measured differently, it was a symphony of joy filled with the simple pleasures of warm...

Teressa Downey

Jan 14, 2025

Teressa "Tracy" Downey, 63, was born into eternal life on January 14, 2025 after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. Prior to her illness, Tracy was a caring friend to others struggling with the disease, sharing that cancer "cannot invade the soul" or "conquer the spirit."

Tracy's spirit was fierce, especially while watching a football game or perfecting...

Luisa Kruse

Jan 14, 2025

Luisa Cecilia Kruse, age 82, of Rochester, MN passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna, MN after a battle with Alzheimer's disease. Luisa was born in Huanuco, Peru on November 18, 1942 to Andres and Justa (Condezo) Merlin. She immigrated to the United States at the age of 16. She was united in marriage to...

Nancy Brakke

Jan 13, 2025

Nancy May Brakke, 84, of Rochester, MN, died Monday, January 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Nancy was born on September 10, 1940, to Dean and Climene Armstrong. She graduated from Grand Rapids High School in 1958 and continued her education at St. Lukes Hospital School of Nursing, earning the title of Registered Nurse in 1964. She worked...