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
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
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
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...
Irene Alice Bolles
Aug 9, 2012
BYRON -Irene Alice Bolles, 95, died on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield. Irene was born in Fillmore County on October 28, 1916 to George and Helen (Bennett) Markham.She was a 1934 graduate of Chatfield High School.Irene married Philip DeWitt in 1935 and they later divorced.In July 1949, she and David Bolles were married at...
William Wallace Saholt
Aug 8, 2012
Mr. William W. (Bill) Saholt, age 96, died at Saint Marys Hospital on August 8, 2012.He was a very special and devoted husband and father and a man of great faith. Bill was born July 9, 1916, in Rochester, Minnesota, the son of Harry and Jessie Saholt.He had attended local schools and was a graduate of Rochester High School in...
Luana Mae Jaycox
Aug 6, 2012
Luana M. Jaycox (Rickman), 68, of Mankato, MN, passed away Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, after a long battle with lung cancer at Lighthouse Elder Care in Rochester, MN, surrounded by her family. AMemorial Service will be held Saturday, Aug. 25, at 1 p.m. at Good News Community Church, 1010 Julia Street, Okoboji, IA. A Celebration of Life (no service) will...
Dr. Reginald A. Smith
Aug 5, 2012
Dr. Reginald A. Smith, 94, of Rochester, died Sunday, August 5, 2012 at Charter House.Arrangements are pending with Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes.
Robert Donald Dewitz
Aug 5, 2012
Robert D. DeWitz, 78, of Rochester, died Sunday, August 5, 2012 at his home. Robert Donald DeWitz was born June 6, 1934 in Rochester to Arthur and Effie (Hunter) DeWitz. He married Beverly Goodenough on March 28, 1954.He served in the US Army during the Korean War.He enjoyed working, big game hunting, fishing, operating heavy equipment, and spending time with...
Frank Lawrence Vondrashek
Aug 5, 2012
Frank Lawrence Vondrashek, 55, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at his home, after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma and a short battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Frank was born December 26, 1956 in Glendive, MT to Willard and Dorothy (Halvorson) Vondrashek.He graduated from John Craig High School in Janesville, WI in 1975, University of WI La Crosse...
Elmer Eugene Randall
Aug 4, 2012
A memorial service for Elmer E. Randall, 101, of Eyota, MN will be at 2:00pm on Wednesday,August 8, 2012 at Faith United Methodist Church, 27 4th St. West in Eyota, MN with the Rev. Mark Woodward officiating.Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service Wednesday at the church.His body was donated to Mayo Clinic. Elmer Eugene Randall was born...
Violet Rose Phelps
Aug 3, 2012
ROCHESTER, MINN:Violet R. Phelps, 81, died Friday, August 3, 2012 at Maple Manor Nursing Home. Violet Rose Quimby was born January 30, 1931 to Lloyd and Floss (Hair) Quimby in Byron, MN. She graduated from Byron High School in 1949. Violet married Ronald J. Phelps on September 2, 1950 in Rochester, MN. She worked at Mayo Clinic as a Medical...
Dwayne Waldo Swanton
Aug 2, 2012
ROCHESTER - Dwayne W. Swanton, 82, died on 08/02/12 at Samaritan Bethany Care Center Dwayne was born in Flint, MI on October 31, 1929 to Waldo and Lenora (Olson) Swanton. Dwayne was a 1947 graduate of Fergus Falls High School, served in the Air Force Reserve in Biloxi. He enjoyed the outdoors, including hunting fishing and traveling. He enjoyed collecting...
Verdetta "Jacki" Sylvia Crandall
Jul 31, 2012
Funeral services for Verdetta Jacki S. Crandall, 84, of Rochester, MN will be 11:00am on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Redeemer Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dr. James W. Heining officiating.Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.Visitation will be from 5:00 8:00pm on Friday, August 3, 2012 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and also 1 hour prior to the service...
Paul T. Sodt
Jul 28, 2012
Paul T. Sodt died at peace at home in Rochester on July 28 at the age of 85.Paul was born January 2, 1927 in Alpena, Michigan to Rev. William G. and Julia Faur Sodt.He grew up in Columbus, Ohio and Milwaukee.He enlisted in the Navy at age 17.He met his first wife, Delores Ruth Schaefer,at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa.They...
Mary Lynne Henden
Jul 26, 2012
Mary L. Henden, 52, of Rochester, died Thursday, July 26, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital after a courageous battle with lupus. Mary Lynne Hildestad was born February 8, 1960 in Rochester to Ardell and Marie (Kolbe) Hildestad.She graduated from Mayo High School in 1978.She married Craig Henden on January 22, 1980 in Ontario, OR.Mary worked at Kmart from 1976 1986.She...
Rev. Dr. William "Bill" Rockford Pencille, Iii
Jul 25, 2012
Rev. Dr. William (Bill) Rockford Pencille III, 92, died July 25, 2012, in Rochester, MN. Rev. Pencille was born July 30, 1919 in Hammond, MN. He graduated from West Concord High School.He then attended Macalester College in St. Paul, and 4 years at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Ill., graduating in 1942. He was ordained as a Baptist minister in...
Ryan Michael Learmont
Jul 25, 2012
Ryan M. Learmont, 25, of Kasson, died Wednesday, July 25, 2012 suddenly in an auto accident. Ryan Michael Learmont was born October 2, 1986 in Rochester, MN to Vicky Laqua and Michael Learmont.He worked at Lieffring Roofing in Mazeppa.Ryan enjoyed spending time with family and friends.He had a passion for working on cars and helping everyone he could, always thinking...
Edith Rose Davis
Jul 25, 2012
ROCHESTER, MINN: Edith Rose Davis, 94, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Madonna Towers. Edith was born January 15, 1918 in Montevideo to Henry and Lulu (Fuller) Lofthus. On January 15, 1938, Edith married Stanley Davis. She was a member of Zumbro Lutheran Church. Edith enjoyed playing bridge along with many other card games, going bowling and watching old...
Marsha Jo Campbell
Jul 24, 2012
Marsha J. Campbell, 75, of Rochester, died Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at her home. Marsha Jo Riddle was born May 13, 1937 in Rutherfordton, NC.She moved with her family from North Carolina to Rochester, MN in 1951.She married Gerald Campbell on November 14, 1954 at Baptist Church in Rochester.In 1962, Marsha began working at the Continental Baking Company and later...
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