Milton Alvin Rosenblad
May 29, 2012
Milton Alvin Rosenblad, 78, beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle, of Rochester, died on May 29, 2012 at Season's Hospice after a short illness. Surviving are wife Bernita (Penny) Mohn Rosenblad, of Rochester, sons Gerald (Michele) of Stewartville, Robert (Shelly) of Rochester, and daughter Joyce Rosenblad of Minneapolis, grandsons Ben, Eric and Austin, granddaughters Kelly and Jessica, and beloved cat,...
Dr. Lowell F.A. Peterson
May 28, 2012
ROCHESTER -Dr. Lowell F.A. Peterson, 85, died on Monday, May 28, 2012 at Charter House in Rochester. Lowell was born in Evanston, IL on March 29, 1927 to Frederick G.W. and Norma (Johnson) Peterson.He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a chief medical officer for nine ships during the Korean War.Lowell married Jean Palmgard on December...
Patricia Jean Fischer
May 27, 2012
ROCHESTER, MINN: Patricia Jean Fischer, 71, passed away May 27, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital. Patricia was born July 9, 1940 in Rochester to Hilmer and Margaret (Staples) Larson. She was a graduate of Rochester High School.. Patricia is survived by her partner, Rex Savage; sons, Michael Fischer of Minneapolis, MN and Brian Fischer of Tempe, Arizona; brothers, Robert (Jennifer)...
Mavis E. Webster
May 26, 2012
Mavis Elaine Webster, 81, of Stewartville, MN, passed away on May 26, 2012 at the Stewartville Care Center in Stewartville, MN.She was born on March 26, 1931 in Worthington, MN to Peter and Pauline (Ludtke) Doeden. Mavis graduated from Brewster, MN High School in 1950 and the University of Minnesota in 1954.She married Carlyle Webster in 1955 in Brewster, MN.She...
Marjorie Louise Michaelson
May 25, 2012
ROCHESTER, MINN:Marjorie Louise Michaelson, 92, a resident of Stewartville Care Center, died Friday, May 25, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital. Marjorie L. Rosencrance was born October 29, 1919 to Raymond and Jessie (Keville) Rosencrance in Endicott, NY at her grandmother's home. She graduated from Union-Endicott High School and then went on to work at IBM as a key-punch operator. On...
Vivian Postier Johnson
May 25, 2012
A Memorial Service for Vivian Postier Johnson, 95, of Rochester, MN will be at11:00am on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes with Elder Dan Perkins officiating.Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.Visitation will be from 10:00am to service time at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes. Vivian F. Hanson was born on July 6, 1916 in Hendricks, MN...
Phoebe May Fenske
May 23, 2012
ROCHESTER, MINN: Phoebe May Fenske, 87, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital. Phoebe was born December 31, 1924 in Rochester, MN to Arthur and Clara (Schoenfelder) Welke. She was a graduate of Rochester High School. Phoebe married George Fenske on February 17, 1944 in Rochester. She was co-owner and office manager at Fenske Sanitary Service for...
Agnes Louise Theel
May 19, 2012
ROCHESTER:Agnes L. Theel, 87, of Rochester, MN died Saturday, May 19, 2012 at her residence in Rochester. Agnes Louise Wright was born September 14, 1924 to George and Lena (Jensen) Wright in Rochester, MN.Agnes married Donald Theel on May 2, 1940 in Cresco, IA.Agnes was a homemaker.She enjoyed her summers at their cabin on Lake Zumbro.Agnes also enjoyed gardening, cooking,...
June Ione Schwarz
May 19, 2012
ROCHESTER -June Ione Schwarz, 88, died on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester. June was born in Rochester on June 4, 1923 to Harry and Lanetta (Frank) Bennett.She graduated from Rochester High School on June 19, 1941.June worked in the Mayo Clinic Business Office and the Facilities Engineer Department as a receptionist.She retired in June 1978.June married...
Mildred "Milly" Lillian Hoffman
May 18, 2012
ROCHESTER -Mildred Milly L. Hoffman, 85, died on Friday, May 18, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Milly was born inEyota, MN on December 19, 1926 to Herman and Lillian (Lahmers) Koch.She married Vernoid Hoffman on November 4, 1950 in Plainview, MN.Milly worked at several businesses in Rochester until retiring from Electro Assemblies in 1991 as a supervisor.She enjoyed...
Charles "Chuck" James Roller
May 18, 2012
ROCHESTER - Charles Chuck J. Roller, 83, died on Friday, May 18, 2012 at Madonna Towers in Rochester. Chuck was born in Rochester, MN on July 25, 1928 to Frank and Rosa (Kynzel) Roller.He proudly served in the U.S. Army.Chuck was a driver salesman for Marigold (Kemps) for over 37 years and Headstart for 7 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting,...
Walter "Mr. Joe" Kenneth Josephson
May 16, 2012
Walter Kenneth Mr. Joe Josephson age 82 of Rochester passed away May 16, 2012 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings, MN.He was born January 25, 1930 in St. Paul, MN to Karl & Minnie (Peterson) Josephson.He graduated from Harding High School. He served in the US Air Force.He retired from Harmon Glass after 30 years of employment.He enjoyed traveling, sports,...
Margaret "Margie" Ann Bruggenthies
May 15, 2012
ROCHESTER:Margaret (Margie) Ann Bruggenthies, 74, of Rochester passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 15, 2012 after a courageous battle with melanoma.She is now at peace and reunited with her parents and siblings. Margaret was born at home, the second of twelve children, on September 2, 1937 in Grey Eagle, Minnesota to Adolph and Frances (Denne) Muellner.She graduated from Grey Eagle High...
Joseph Hugh Canney
May 14, 2012
Joseph Hugh Canney passed away on May 14, 2012 surrounded by his family. A Catholic Mass of Resurrection will be held on Friday, May 18, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Rochester, Minnesota.Visitation will be held one hour before the Mass at St. Francis. Mr. Canney was born on December 10, 1926 in Jamestown,...
Joanne Phyllis Bale
May 13, 2012
Funeral services for Joanne P. Bale will be at 11:00am on Thursday, May17, 2012 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes with the Reverend Chuck Coggins officiating.Burial will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens.Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 from 5:00-8:00pm at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and also one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Joanne...
Agnes Gertrude Moyer
May 12, 2012
ROCHESTER, MINN: Agnes G. Moyer, 91, passed away peacefully, Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Golden Living East. Agnes was born March 21, 1921 in Rochester to Frank and Clara (Theel) Groth. On October 10, 1946, Agnes married Duane Moyer at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rochester. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and was very active in the church,...
Roy J. Smith
May 11, 2012
KASSON, MINN: Roy John Smith, 87, passed away, Friday, May 11, 2012 at Maple Manor Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born March 27, 1925 in Buffalo Lake, MN to John and Rosemary (Bradford) Smith. On March 6, 1946, Roy married Bertha Holzerland. After graduating from high school, Roy went on to work as a printer for Whitings, which became...
Yorn Mith
May 8, 2012
Yorn Mith, 92, of Rochester, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Mith was born February 5, 1920 in Cambodia. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Satuday, May 12, 2012 at Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Homes' Chapel.A visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.
Delores Marie Fastle
May 5, 2012
ROCHESTER, MINN:Delores, M. Fastle, 91, died Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Golden Living Center West in Rochester. Delores Marie Johnson was born September 18, 1920 to Melvin and Christy (Mickelson) Johnson in Jasper, Pipestone County, MN. She married Robert N. Fastle on September 21, 1945 in Minneapolis, MN. Delores is survived by her three daughters, Diane Hartung, Broken Arrow, OK,...
James Melville Anderson
May 5, 2012
Jim Anderson, of rural Rochester, who worked in the U.S. Weather Service at the Rochester International Airport for 30 years, died May 5, 2012 at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Born October in Minneapolis, MN, where he graduated from Roosevelt High School. He married Betty Engstrom in February 1951 in Minneapolis. She died March 1985. He later married...