Robert Douglas Swanson
Jul 4, 2013
Roseville The funeral services for Robert Douglas Swanson will be held at 11 AM Thursday, July 11, 2013 at Zumbro Lutheran Church, Rochester, MN with interment to be at 12:15 PM on Friday, July 12at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Mr. Swanson, 91 a longtime Rochester resident and retired Elementary School Principal, in which he last served at Elton Hills Elementary,...
Robert Michael Fallon
Jul 3, 2013
ROCHESTER -Robert M. Fallon, 85, died on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Woodland Memory Lane in Rochester. Robert was born in Eyota, MN on August 1, 1927 to Henry and Gertrude (Kapfer) Fallon.He worked as a janitor, garbage truck rider, and for the railroad. Robert is survived by nieces and nephews, Carol (Lucky) Bjugan, of Rochester, Sue (Mike McElmury) Papka,...
Lucille Ruth Hill
Jul 2, 2013
ROCHESTER, MINN:Lucille R. Hill, 83, died Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at her home in Rochester. Lucille Ruth Hill was born August 1, 1929 to Foster and Gina (Betten) Hill in LaCrosse, WI. Lucille graduated from Lewiston High School, Lewiston, MN and later served in the Air Force for three years. She did clerical work for an insurance company in Minneapolis,...
Allen Jay Paulson
Jun 28, 2013
Allen Jay Paulson, 84, of Rochester, passed away Friday, June 28, 2013, at St. Marys Hospital.Allen was born January 21, 1929, to Nicholas and Beulah (Clow) Paulson in Minneapolis, Minn.He was raised in Dresser, Wisc., Spooner, Wisc., and St. Paul, Minn. where he graduated from Murray High School.He then attended the University of Minnesota, where he studied Civil Engineering.Following his...
Dorothy Virginia Brakke
Jun 26, 2013
Funeral Services for Dorothy V. Brakke, 98, of Rochester, Minnesota who passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 peacefully at her home following a short illness will be held at Grace Lutheran Church with Reverend Gregory Heidorn officiating, Monday July 1, 2013 at 1 p.m.Visitation at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday...
Keegan Eli Mccaskie
Jun 26, 2013
Senior Airman McCaskie, Keegan Eli, formerly of Rochester, MN, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013 in Lake Dallas, Texas. Born April 18, 1988 in Lawrence, KS Keegan spent much of his youth in the United Arab Emirates before moving to Rochester, MN. Keegan attended Al Ain English Speaking School in Al Ain, UAE and participated in the Al Ain Vipers...
Vicki Lee Woodiwiss
Jun 26, 2013
Leroy, MN:Vicki Lee Woodiwiss, 62, died Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN. Vicki Lee Sisson was born on October 22, 1950 to William and Barbara (Robinson) Sisson in Rochester, MN. She graduated from East High School in Salt Lake City, UT. Vicki married Conrad Woodiwiss on January 22, 1999. She enjoyed camping, fishing, collecting antiques,...
Constance Eileen Hand
Jun 24, 2013
ROCHESTER, MN Constance Eileen Hand, 92, died on Monday, June 24, 2013 at Samaritan Bethany Home in Rochester. Eileen was born in Kent, OH on April 30, 1921 to Allen and Jean (Waltenbaugh) Brown.She graduated from Hamilton High School and Hamilton Business College in Hamilton, OH.Eileen married Samuel W. Hand Sr. on July 3, 1948 in Bay St. Louis, MS....
Dean H. Hoglund
Jun 19, 2013
Dean H. Hoglund, age 69, unexpectedly died on June 19, 2013 in Byron. Dean was born in Cambridge, MN on March 18, 1944 to J. Axel and Emma (Lindgren) Hoglund.He grew up on a farm and attended Cambridge High School where he excelled in basketball and football.He attended the University of MN, Duluth on a football scholarship. Following graduation Dean...
Martin R. Kirkham
Jun 17, 2013
ROCHESTER, MN; Martin R. Kirkham, 65, died Monday, June 17, 2013 at St. Marys Hospital. Martin Ralph Kirkham was born December 17, 1947 in Rochester to Newton and Dorothy (Ziemann) Kirkham. He grew up in Forestville and Racine, MN, and graduated from Stewartville High School. In 1972, he married Pat L. and later divorced in 1981. On May 10, 1986,...
Larry C. Willis
Jun 16, 2013
ROCHESTER -Larry C. Willis, 72, died Sunday, June 16, 2013 at home after a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Larry was born in Iowa Falls, IA on February 28, 1941 to Clyde and Hazel (Dellinger) Willis.He married Kaye Parker, his college sweetheart, on December 21, 1963 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Elgin, MN. Larry graduated from Clarion High School,...
Marvin Lawrence Nichols
Jun 15, 2013
Byron, MN Marvin Lawrence Nichols age 87 of Byron passed away June 15, 2013 at Cottagewood Health Care in Rochester. Born November 30, 1925 in Byron, MN to L.W. And Lyda M. (Koelsch) Nichols.He graduated from Byron High School in 1944.He married Eleanor Roerish in Rochester on March 13, 1947 and she survives.Mr. Nichols was a lifetime farmer in the...
Jeffrey Robert Groves
Jun 14, 2013
Jeffrey R. Groves, 59, of Rochester, died Friday, June 14, 2013 at his residence. Jeffrey Robert Groves was born December 9, 1953 in Newburgh, NY to George and Evelyn (Weygant) Groves.He grew up in Rochester and graduated from Mayo High School.He married Lynne Halverson on December 20, 1980 at Scheie Lutheran Church in Mabel, MN.He was employed at Lewiston Auto.Jeffrey...
Marlowe "Mike" D. Matson
Jun 14, 2013
Marlowe Mike D. Matson, 83, died on Friday, June 14, 2013 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester. Mike was born in Rochester on March 1, 1930 to Kurt and Gertrude (Spies) Matson. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1949. He was a proud member of the U.S. Army from 1952-1954, serving as a military police officer during the Korean War....
Raymond "Ray" Arthur Berg
Jun 12, 2013
ROCHESTER -Raymond Ray A. Berg, 97, died on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth in Rochester. Ray was born in Rochester on November 6, 1915 to John and Mary (Bode) Berg.Ray married Verna Engelrup on October 2, 1940 in Rochester.They lived in Rochester all of their married life.He was a truck driver for Rochester Block until...
Lavon R. Potratz
Jun 10, 2013
ROCHESTER -LaVon R. Potratz, 86, died on Monday, June 10, 2013 at Cottagewood in Rochester. LaVon was born in Rochester on October 11, 1926 to Milton and Susan (Folkert) Yennie.She graduated from Rochester High School.LaVon was a lifelong Rochester resident and worked at Mayo for over 25 years.She enjoyed spending time with her family. LaVon is survived by a daughter,...
Henry Hoellbacher
Jun 10, 2013
ELGIN -Henry John Hoellbacher, 53, died on Monday, June 10, 2013 at his home in Elgin surrounded by family. Henry was born in Rochester on February 12, 1960 to John and Paula (Plocher) Hoellbacher.Henry graduated from John Marshall in 1979.He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1980 to 1984. Henry married Erlinda Granadil on August 18, 1984 in Plainview.He...
William Robert Hamil
Jun 10, 2013
William R. Hamil, 80, of Rochester, died Monday, June 10, 2013 at Meadow Lakes Senior Living. William R. Hamil was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 5, 1933.He graduated from Fordson High School in Dearborn, MI in 1950, and from the University of Michigan with a Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering in 1955, and a Masters Degree in 1956.He married...
Arlene Deaner
Jun 10, 2013
HAZEL LILA ARLENE DEANER MARCH 31, 1914-JUNE 10, 2013 HAZEL LILA ARLENE WAS BORN IN SCANDIA, MN, TO ANTON AND CLARA PETERSON ON MARCH 31ST, 1914. SHE MARRIED THEODORE (TED) DEANER, SR.AND THEN HAD A SON ON JANUARY 23RD, 1936, THEODORE (TEDDY) DEANER, JR. ARLENE CONTRACTED POLIO AND DURING HER LONG STAY IN THE HOSPITAL SHE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO...
Adeline R. Winkle
Jun 9, 2013
ROCHESTER, MN: Adeline R. Winkle, 91, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth. Adeline was born August 20, 1921 to Joseph and Ella (Froyum) Rude in Wanamingo, MN. She was a charter member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Wanamingo, where she was baptized and confirmed. She graduated from Wanamingo High School in June, 1939,...