Obituaries

Alice "Marge" M. Kreter

Alice "Marge" M. Kreter

Sep 6, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN:Alice Marge M. Kreter, 86, died Thursday, September 6, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital. Alice Marjorie Molda was born to Albert and Alice (Keller) Molda on March 12, 1926 in Viola, MN. Marge attended school in Douglas, Pine Island, Viola and graduated from Rochester High School. She married Paul J. Kreter on October 12, 1946 at Trinity Lutheran Church...

Allen A. Bicknese

Allen A. Bicknese

Sep 6, 2012

Allen A. Bicknese Allen Arthur Bicknese age 80 of Rochester passed away September 6, 2012 at Golden Living Center where he had resided the past few years. He was born July 29, 1932 near Fillmore, Minnesota to Arthur J. & Olive M. (Shaw) Bicknese. As a youth he attended and played basketball for Rochester Lutheran School. He worked over forty...

Duane R Sparks

Duane R Sparks

Sep 5, 2012

ROCHESTER Duane R. Sparks, 79, died on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester. Duane was born in Stewartville, MN on January 12, 1933 to William and Luella (Miller) Sparks. He proudly served in U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.Duane was a truck driver for Wilson Lines for many years and was currently at Viking GMC Buick...

Oren M. Sizer

Oren M. Sizer

Sep 5, 2012

Oren M. Sizer, 94, of Rochester, died Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center.Arrangements are pending with Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Homes.

Deianerah "Deej" Jean Logan

Deianerah "Deej" Jean Logan

Sep 4, 2012

PINE ISLAND, MINN:Deianerah Deej J. Logan, 17, died Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Deianerah Jean Logan was born December 1, 1994 to Matthew and Megan (Higgins) Logan in Rochester, MN. She was a senior at Byron High School. Deej enjoyed spending time with her family and cousins. She enjoyed roller blading, shopping, and soccer at...

Robert Emil Johnson

Robert Emil Johnson

Aug 31, 2012

AUSTIN, MINN:Robert E. Johnson, 78, formerly of Rochester, MN died Friday, August 31, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Robert Emil Johnson was born April 15, 1934 to Frank E. and Gladys M. (Hyde) Johnson in Paxton, IL. Robert graduated from Mattoon High School, Mattoon, IL in 1952 and served in the Army from 1952-55. He married Shirley J....

Elizabeth 'Bette' Marie Garwood

Elizabeth 'Bette' Marie Garwood

Aug 31, 2012

ROCHESTER:Elizabeth Bette Garwood, 90, of Rochester, MN, passed away suddenly at St. Marys Hospital on August 31, 2012. She was born to the late John and Nellie Atkinson, Jan. 1, 1922, in Cedar Rapids, IA. Although Bette only had the opportunity to graduate from high school, her extraordinary wit would have made it easy for her to have sparred with...

Joseph "Joe" Reiland

Joseph "Joe" Reiland

Aug 30, 2012

A memorial mass will be held for Joseph (Joe) Reiland, age 90, who died of natural causes Thursday, August 30, 2012 at the home of his daughter in Rochester, MN., at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Mark McNea officiating.Visitation will be from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the...

Dr. Maynard 'Mel' Albert Mellang

Dr. Maynard 'Mel' Albert Mellang

Aug 29, 2012

ROCHESTER -Dr. Maynard Mel A. Mellang, 83, died on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Madonna Meadows in Rochester. Mel was born in Albert Lea on December 28, 1928 to Maynard and Zella (Eide) Mellang.He graduated from St. Olaf College in Northfield and the University of Minnesota Dental School.Mel served in the U.S. Air Force, where he practiced dentistry in Cheyenne,...

Robert Leslie Bornfleth

Robert Leslie Bornfleth

Aug 29, 2012

A Memorial Service for Robert L. Bornfleth, 89, of Columbus, WI (formerly of Rochester, MN), will be Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rochester with the Rev. William Otte officiating.Burial of his cremated remains will be at St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery in Chatfield, MN.Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the...

Dorothy Mae Hartleip

Dorothy Mae Hartleip

Aug 22, 2012

BYRON -Dorothy M. Hartleip, 81, died on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Maple Manor in Rochester. Dorothy was born in Potsdam, MN on November 26, 1930 to Cecil and Agnes (Tradup) Burch.She graduated from Pine Island High School.Dorothy married Lester Raymond Hartleip on June 27, 1949 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Pine Island.She worked for six years at Northwest...

Corlene "Cory" Frankenfield

Corlene "Cory" Frankenfield

Aug 21, 2012

Corlene Cory (Sorensen) Frankenfield Corlene Fay Cory Sorensen Frankenfield age 57 of Mankato passed away August 21, 2012 in St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.She was born to Willis and Gladys (Ferden) Sorensen and grew up in Rochester.She has worked the past several years for Family Dollar where she most recently was a manager in the St. Peter store.She enjoyed spending...

Jane Foster Mayberry

Jane Foster Mayberry

Aug 19, 2012

Jane Foster Mayberry, daughter of the late Essie Graves Foster and Henry Nevils Foster, died Sunday, August 19, 2012.Born August 2nd, 1928 in Cookeville, Tennessee, she attended Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville Tennessee andPeabody College in Nashville, Tennessee for her Masters. She was a longtime resident of Rochester, Minnesota, and later Naples, Florida.She was a member of the National Society...

Larry Floyd Goodman

Larry Floyd Goodman

Aug 19, 2012

ZUMBRO FALLS -Larry F. Goodman, 72, died on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at his favorite lake in Northern Minnesota. Larry was born in Rochester on November 9, 1939 to Floyd and Leona (Goldbeck) Goodman.He was a farmer all of his life.Larry married Juanita White on August 30, 1958 in Oronoco.He was a lifelong member of Grace Lutheran Church in Oronoco.Larry...

Barbara Jean Viker

Barbara Jean Viker

Aug 17, 2012

Once diagnosed with Multiple Melanoma eleven months ago, Barb Viker never gave up. She never complained while maintaining a brave and cheerful outlook for an optimistic future. She continued to be a loving wife, mom, and grandmother throughout her entire journey. Barbara Jean (Hines) Viker peacefully passed away on August 17, 2012 at Seasons Hospice. Barb was born May 6,...

Howard William Jensen

Howard William Jensen

Aug 17, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN:Howard William Jensen, 84, passed away peacefully, Friday, August 17, 2012 at Season's Hospice with his family at his side. Howard was born September 9, 1927 in rural Kasson, to Axel and Arkel (Mott) Jensen. He grew up on various farms in the Kasson area and attended Kasson area schools and graduated from Kasson High School in 1945. He...

Darlene Ann Rucker

Darlene Ann Rucker

Aug 15, 2012

ORONOCO-Darlene A. Rucker, 76, died on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 after a lengthy battle with cancer at Seasons Hospice in Rochester. Darlene was born in Rochester on June 16, 1936 to Lawrence and Evelyn (Lovelace) Rucker.She graduated from Rochester High School in 1954.Darlene worked as a Medical Secretary at Mayo Clinic for over 35 years.She volunteered at Homestead United Methodist...

Alton Walter Benike

Alton Walter Benike

Aug 15, 2012

Alton Walter Benike Bud, age 78 of Rochester passed away August 15, 2012 after an extended illness. He was born August 31, 1933 in Elgin, MN, the son of Alex & Lenora (Siem) Benike.He served in the U.S. Army at the end of the Korean War. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, a lifelong dairy farmer, loved to...

Rachael Christine Schlingmann

Rachael Christine Schlingmann

Aug 10, 2012

Rachael Christine Schlingmann 23, was called home to our Lord on August 10th 2012.Rachael passed away at her home in Rochester.Rachael was born September 21st 1988 at Olmsted Medical Hospital in Rochester. Rachael was raised in Rochester and graduated from John Marshall High School in 2007.Rachael was active in Cheerleading, School Plays, playing the violin, was a gymnast, loved reading,...

Kenneth Leo Paulson

Kenneth Leo Paulson

Aug 10, 2012

MANTORVILLE -Kenneth Ken L. Paulson, 69, died on Friday, August 10, 2012 at Sunrise Cottages in Rochester. Ken was born in Kasson, MN on July 23, 1943 to Louis and Martha (Wilke) Paulson.He married Linda Cutshall on November 2, 1968 in Rochester.Ken farmed all of his life.He served on the St. John's Lutheran Church Council Board, Kasson-Mantorville School Board, and...