Lee Edward Haglund
Jul 20, 2012
Lee Haglund, 66, passed away Friday, July 20, 2012 at Saint Marys Hospital after waging an insurmountable battle with pancreatic cancer.He was born in Tyler, MN on November 17, 1945 to Elinore and Kenneth Haglund. He lived his early life in Canby, MN, moving to Rochester in 1957.Lee was a 1963 graduate of John Marshall High School.He obtained a BS...
Ruth Eleanor Curtis
Jul 19, 2012
ROCHESTER - Ruth E. Curtis, 93, died on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Sunrise Cottages in Rochester. Ruth was born in Waverly, IA on July 28, 1918 to Harry E. and Vera C. (Garner) Ham. She grew up near Chicago living in Oak Park and Lombard. She graduated from Wheaton Community High School on June 7th, 1939. She cherished the...
Robert "Bob" Carl Pfeil
Jul 17, 2012
Robert C. Pfeil, Born to Carl & Erna (Manteufel) Pfeil Sept. 11, 1927, went home to be with our Lord on Tues., July 17, 2012 at 2:00 am after a brief but complicated illness. Robert led a full life serving the Lord as an active member at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Fairmont. He served on various boards, was a Lutheran...
Ruth Ellen Story
Jul 14, 2012
ROCHESTER, MINN:Ruth E. Story, 97, of Rochester, died peacefully Saturday, July 14, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital.A memorial service will be held at the Charter House chapel on Friday July 27, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.A private interment service will be in the First Presbyterian Church columbarium. Ruth Ellen (Sappenfield) Story was born on February 15, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois to...
Gregory John Hofer
Jul 11, 2012
Greg Hofer, 57, left this earth for his home in heaven to be with Jesus, his savior, on July 11, 2012. He passed away at home of natural causes. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at the Assembly of God Church, 4240 18th Ave. NW, Rochester, MN 55901. Visitation will be held from 10:00...
Gust Joseph Aipperspach
Jul 9, 2012
Gust Joseph Aipperspach age 76 passed away July 9, 2012 in his residence.Born March 11, 1936 in Stutsman County, North Dakota to John & Susie (Kaseman) Aipperspach.He spent most of his life in Montana and the western states.He was a true cowboy at heart and a real gentleman.His family and loyal friends were always extremely important to him, and he...
Grace Helen Franz
Jul 9, 2012
ROCHESTER, MINN:Grace H. Franz, 94 died July 9, 2012 at Golden Living Center East in Rochester. Grace Helen Miller was born September 7, 1917 to Charles and Martha E. Maude (Rumbaum) Miller in Hammond, MN. After graduating from high school, Grace worked at Mayo Clinic as a Lab Technician in the Urinalysis Lab for twenty-five years until her retirement. She...
Murray Arthur Frego
Jul 7, 2012
ROCHESTER:MN: Murray Frego, age 88, passed away on July 7, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Frego was born on October 19, 1923 in Fountain, MN to Arthur and Lucy (Rank) Frego. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942, serving with the 51st General Hospital in New Guinea. He was later assigned to...
Larry Bruce Josselyn
Jul 6, 2012
Funeral services for Larry B. Josselyn, 65, of Stewartville, MN will be at 11:00am on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes.Burial will be at Oronoco Cemetery.Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00pm on Monday, July 9, 2012 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and also 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Larry Bruce Josselyn...
Joyce E. Bandel
Jul 4, 2012
ROCHESTER:MN, Joyce E. Bandel, 71, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at her home, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Joyce was born November 18, 1940 in St. Peter, MN to Oscar and Anna (Meyer) Olson. She graduated from Dodge Center High School Class of 1958. In March 1976, Joyce married Tom Bandel. She worked at Mayo Clinic for 22...
Joshua Paul Ottman
Jun 30, 2012
Joshua Paul Ottman, age 36, of Oronoco passed away unexpectedly June 30, 2012 from complications of Type 1 Diabetes. Joshua was born September 7, 1975 in Rochester to John & Mary (Walker) Ottman.Joshua worked with his brother at Ottman Excavating, Inc.He loved to be outdoors, hunting morel mushrooms in the spring, fishing and hunting, and enjoyed riding and racing ATVs.He...
Madonna M. Lewis
Jun 28, 2012
Madonna M. Lewis (Speiker), 57, of Rochester, died Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Hiawatha Homes in Rochester, MN after a lengthy battle with cancer. Madonna was born September 10, 1954 to John and Donna (Havener) Speiker. Madonna is survived by two children, Jacob and Joshua Lewis; her grandchildren; two brothers, James and Gary (Heather) Speiker; one sister, Rosemary (Terry) Leider;...
Eugene Davidoff
Jun 28, 2012
ROCHESTER -Eugene Davidoff, 71, died on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Eugene was born in St. Paul, MN on March 10, 1941 to James and Anne (Kirievsky) Davidoff. He married Marjorie Hoyoss on December 23, 1964 in St. Paul.Eugene worked in different cities for his career in finance including Joliet, IL, Arlington, VA, Washington D.C.,...
Goldie Marie Steinhagen
Jun 26, 2012
ROCHESTER, MINN: Goldie Marie Steinhagen, 101 passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at Golden Living East. Goldie was born December 16, 1910 in rural Byron to William and Marietta (Houck) Dean. Goldie married Clarence Steinhagen on May 3, 1931 in Rochester. Goldie was employed at Kresger's and then at the Mayo Clinic, where she worked in the history office...
Walter E. Steffenson
Jun 23, 2012
Funeral services for Walter Steffenson, 89 of Rochester, MN will be at 11:00am on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at Bethel Lutheran Church with the Rev. Anjanette Bandel officiating.Burial will be at 3:30pm at Oakland Cemetery in Waukon, IA.Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and also one hour prior to the...
Ruth E. Fenner
Jun 23, 2012
Ruth Elizabeth Fenner Ruth was born to John and Augusta Fenner on Dec 19, 1914 in Milbank, South Dakota. She was baptized Dec 25, 1914 into the Lutheran faith. She died June 23, 2012 at Charter House Assisted Living Center in Rochester, MN. Memorial services will be at the Charter House Chapel on Wednesday, June 27 at 11:00. The burial...
John Frederick Quarve
Jun 22, 2012
STEWARTVILLE, MINN:John Frederick Quarve, 65, passed away Friday, June 22, 2012 at his home following a brief battle with cancer. John was born October 6, 1946 in Phoenix, AZ, and was adopted and brought to Rochester, MN by Lloyd E. and Mildred O. (Granrude) Quarve at the age of two. John was a 1964 graduate of John Marshall High School.Following...
Jodi Marie Busse
Jun 20, 2012
ROCHESTER, MINN: Jodi Marie Rowe Busse, 45, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and friends, at her brother's home in Adams, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jodi was born October 29, 1966 in Austin, MN to John Jack and Linda (Halling) Rowe. She was a 1986 graduate of Leroy Ostrander High School. On August 26, 2010, Jodi married...
Agnes "Floss" Elizabeth Snyder
Jun 17, 2012
Agnes (Floss) Snyder passed away June 17, 2012 at her home after a courageous year long battle with cancer.Her family was close by and was able to care for her for several months prior to her passing. Floss had many interests, including caring for her vibrant garden, reading, Minnesota sports, interior decorating, and above all her friends and family. In...
Riley H. George
Jun 12, 2012
ROCHESTER: Riley H. George, 81, of Rochester died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 12th surrounded by his family after battling the effects of Parkinsons disease and dementia for several years. Born in Blakely, Georgia September 28, 1930 to John and Mary George, he went on to serve in the U.S. Army from 1950-52 on active duty in the...