Obituaries

Melba Ray

Jan 12, 2025

Melba I. Ray, 97, passed away peacefully on January 12th, 2025, at home with loved ones by her side.

Melba is survived by; daughters DiAnne Ray Zill (David) of Tucson AZ and Dawn Ray of Dubois WY, and son-in-law Terry Curtis (Susan) of Rochester MN; along with several loving cousins, 12 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded...

Cindy Kerr

Jan 11, 2025

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lucinda (Cindy) Kerr, age 75, on January 11, 2025 at Cascade Creek Memory Care. Cindy was born on September 27, 1949 in Rochester, MN to Charlotte and Robert Lee. She grew up in Rochester and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1967, and she attended...

Kathleen Lytle

Jan 11, 2025

Our beloved wife and mother, Kathleen Ann Lytle, peacefully fell asleep in the Lord Jesus Christ in the early morning hours of January 11, 2025, surrounded by her family and patron Saint, Anna the Prophetess (Luke 2), after a tough, six-month battle with late-stage ovarian cancer.

She was born on December 2, 1952, in Fort Dodge, IA to Harold and...

Katryna Krause

Jan 9, 2025

Katryna 'Katie" Krause, 98, of Winona, MN, slipped away from her earthly bounds into eternal rest on January 9th, 2025. She was surrounded by her family, leaving a legacy of love and friendship. She lived a life filled with kindness, warmth, and love that left a lasting impact on all who knew her.

Katie was born on August 26,...

Joshua Hansen

Jan 9, 2025

Joshua Charles Hansen, born April 10, 2006, of Rochester, MN, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus, on January 9, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary’s Campus due to complications following a courageous battle with B-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) at the age of 18 years, 8 months and 30 days. He is the beloved son of George and...

Joseph Keyes

Jan 8, 2025

Joseph William Keyes, 65, died January 8, 2025, at his home. Born on May 29, 1959, to Donald Keyes and Helen Kohlmeyer. Joe graduated from Wykoff High School in 1978 and subsequently attended Jackson Vocational Tech, where he earned his degree as an electrician.

On April 25, 1987, Joe married the love of his life, Karen Weyandt, in a ceremony...

Hoa Phan

Jan 8, 2025

Phan, Bá Hòa

December 15, 1930 - January 8, 2025

Phan, Bá Hòa was born on December 15th, 1930, in Hue City, Vietnam and passed away peacefully on January 8th, 2025, in Rochester, Minnesota, at the age of 94. Married to Thuần Thị Nguyễn in 1962, they were a loving couple who built a life revolving around love, laughter,...

Don Erdman

Jan 7, 2025

Don Erdman, age 89, of Rochester, MN passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Season's Hospice House in Rochester, MN after a recent diagnosis of mesothelioma.

Don was born August 10, 1935, in Mantorville, MN to Irvin and Ruth (Brennand) Erdman. He grew up in Chatfield, graduating from Chatfield High School in 1953. He enlisted in the Air Force and...

Najat Jarjeas

Jan 6, 2025

Najat Jarjeas, 80, of Rochester, MN passed away at her home on Monday, January 6, 2025.

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

Bette Dines

Jan 5, 2025

Bette Harvey Dines died January 5th, 2025 at the age of 97 in Rochester, Minnesota. She was born in 1927 in Denver to Viola Prey Harvey and Doctor Edward Lee Harvey. She graduated from East Denver High School and attended Mount Vernon College. She married her teenage sweetheart David Dines in 1947 after his return from serving in the Marines...

Patrick Farran

Jan 4, 2025

Patrick James Farran, age 67, of St Louis Park, MN, formerly of Kasson, MN passed away from Parkinson's disease on January 4th, 2025 at the Cedars in St Louis Park, MN. Patrick was born on May 20, 1957 in Clarion, Iowa to Robert and Mary (Elledge) Farran. He grew up in Clarion, Iowa then at a young age, moved to...

Linda Prescher-Phillipe

Jan 3, 2025

Linda Prescher-Phillipe, 80 of Grand Junction CO, passed away on January 3, 2025 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. Linda had been staying in Rochester since June of 2024, to be closer to her son Matthew and the Mayo Clinic for her medical needs.

Linda was born June 9, 1944 in Huron, South Dakota, moving to Rochester where she...

James DeFrang

Jan 2, 2025

James D. DeFrang, 80, of Zumbrota, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at his home, holding the hand of his beloved wife, Rita.

James (Jim) was born January 20, 1944, to Helen (Welti) and Roy DeFrang in Plainview, Minnesota.

He went to Breman Country School and graduated from Elgin-Millville Hight School.

He served in the Army, then went on...

Robert L. Sannes

Dec 29, 2024

Robert Lee Sannes, born on November 8, 1940, in Park River, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on December 29th. He married his beloved bride, Cindy, on May 15, 1965, and often referred to as "the best thing that ever happened to him". She rarely left his side during his days in and out of hospitals and his stay in a...

Mary Bremseth

Dec 28, 2024

Mary A. Bremseth, age 86, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away December 28, 2024 at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester, Minnesota.

Mary Ann Bremseth was born on May 27, 1938 to Greta (Pearson) and Harley Lark. On October 10, 1954 she married Kenneth Lyle Bremseth in Grand Meadow, MN, they later divorced. Together they had five children. Mary worked as a housekeeper at...

Theresa Olson

Dec 27, 2024

Theresa Marie Olson, 94, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 in Edina, Minnesota. Her family is in the process of writiTheresa Marie Gauthier Olson, 94 years of age, passed away peacefully at her home in Edina, MN on December 27, 2024, with family and care volunteers surrounding her. She was born to Lucien Gauthier and Petronelene Gauthier nee Grant...

Vivian Larson

Dec 26, 2024

Our beloved mother Vivian Newberry Larson peacefully passed away on December 26, 2024. Preceded in death are her husbands, Don Larson (2012) and Darrell Newberry (1986), her dear granddaughter, Ariana Hatami (2016) and daughter-in-law, Laura Reimer Newberry (2019). Vivian is survived by her daughter, Julie Newberry Hatami (Farzin) of Redwood City, CA and son, Michael Newberry (Laura) of Harpers Ferry,...

Marjorie Lieske

Dec 25, 2024

Marjorie Lieske Peacefully passed 12/25/24 in Rochester, MN. Her indomitable spirit and sharp mind lived on until the end, but her body finally gave out.

Marjorie Lieske was born 9/14/30 in Ashland, WI to Susan (Pederson) Nelson and Wellington Pederson. After graduating from Superior State Teachers College in 1952 she struck off on her own across the country to...

Mary Schmitter

Dec 25, 2024

Mary Caroline Schmitter was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt who was immeasurably dedicated to her faith, community, and those she loved. Mary passed away peacefully on December 25th, 2024 at the age of 92.

Mary was born on June 6th, 1932 in Rochester, MN to Myrna and George Hanson. Mary was an involved high school student;...

Emily Anderson

Dec 23, 2024

Emily C. Anderson, 86, of Rochester, MN passed away on December 23, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.

Emily was born on December 31, 1937, in Newton, IA to Carl B. and Emma (Kiesel) Hennings. She attended school in Newton, IA. She earned her nursing degree from the Methodist-Kahler School of Nursing in Rochester, MN. Emily completed her education...