Obituaries

Burton A. Sandok, M.D.

Burton A. Sandok, M.D.

Dec 21, 2011

ROCHESTER, MN:Burton Burt Alan Sandok, M.D. died Wednesday December 21st at 5pm after a long battle with Parkinsons disease at the age of 74 at St Marys Hospital.His family and many friends were with him during his last days. Burton was born November 27th 1937 in the Bronx, New York , son of Raymond and Helen (Pack) Sandok.As a young...

Frank Walter Suhr, Jr.

Frank Walter Suhr, Jr.

Dec 20, 2011

ROCHESTER, MINN: Frank W. Suhr, Jr., 90, passed away December 20, 2011 at Rochester Methodist Hospital. Frank was born April 13, 1921 in Rochester, MN to Frank W. Sr. and Laura (Riege) Suhr. On December 29, 1945, Frank married Marjorie Wells in Rochester at Peace United Church of Christ. Frank was a lifetime member of Peace United Church of Christ...

Judy Lyn Livingston

Judy Lyn Livingston

Dec 16, 2011

Judy Lyn Livingston age 49 of Rochester passed away December 16, 2011.Born October 28, 1962 in Rochester, MN the daughter of Thomas & Nadine (Prescher) Zabel.Judy graduated from Plainview High School where she was extremely active in 4H all during her school years.She went onto Rochester Community and Technical College where she received her CNA degree and then worked for...

Forrest A. Gardner

Forrest A. Gardner

Dec 15, 2011

ROCHESTER -Forrest Forrie A. Gardner, 76, died on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at Sunrise Cottages in Rochester. Forrest was born in Chatfield, MN on October 14, 1935 to John and Ethel (Foreman) Gardner.Forrest married Lola Unruh on October 23, 1952 in Austin, MN.He worked for IBM for 35 years.Forrest was involved with the Golden Kiwanis and Christmas Anonymous.He was also...

Wyatt Engel Girtler

Wyatt Engel Girtler

Dec 13, 2011

ROCHESTER, MINN:Wyatt Engel Girtler was born on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at 8:58 a.m. to parents Levi and Robyn Girtler at Rochester Methodist Hospital.He weighed 3 pounds, 8 ounces and was 16 inches long. Wyatts family was blessed with an hour and a half with Wyatt, and he was in the arms of his parents when he went to his...

Cindy Jo Shore

Cindy Jo Shore

Dec 12, 2011

Cindy Jo Shore, age 53, of Rochester, MN was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 12, 2011. Cindy Jo Franklin was born November 2, 1958 in Cokato, MN to James and LaVerne (Hintz) Franklin. She grew up in the Wayzata/Plymouth, MN area. She married Thomas A. Shore on August 22, 1981 at...

Dorothy M. Jones

Dorothy M. Jones

Dec 7, 2011

ROCHESTER -Dorothy M. Jones, 89, died on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at her home in Rochester. Dorothy was born in Pine Island on November 20, 1922 to Harry and May (Prouty) Hayden.She married Kenneth Jake Jones on March 22, 1947.Jake passed away in 1985.Dorothy was a matriarch member of Seventh-day Adventist Church.She was very active in the church, assisting with...

David Lawrence Geselle

David Lawrence Geselle

Dec 6, 2011

David Lawrence Geselle, 80, of Byron went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday December 6, 2011 after a courageous battle with leukemia. David was born April 17, 1931 in rural Stewartville, MN., at an early age his family moved to a farm north of Rochester, MN now known as Elton Hills. He graduated from Rochester High...

Delores M. Cockroft

Delores M. Cockroft

Dec 6, 2011

Rochester- A Memorial Service for Delores M. Cockroft, 95 will be held at St.Lukes Episcopal Church 1884 22nd St. NW Rochester on Saturday, December 17th at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Dr. Douglas Sparks officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Delores passed away on Tuesday, December 6th at Pine Haven Nursing Home.Memorials may be made to the church, Seasons Hospice...

Gerda Theodora Geerdes

Gerda Theodora Geerdes

Dec 5, 2011

Gerda Theodora Geerdes age 85 of Rochester passed away December 5, 2011 at Samaritan Bethany Heights where she had resided the past month. Born on February 12, 1926 in Katowice, Poland the daughter of Albert & Angelika (Ziorko) Zock. She married Derald Duane Geerdes on December 5, 1946 in Germany and he preceded her in death on October 31, 2007.Mrs....

Bernadine 'Betty' Marie Betcher

Bernadine 'Betty' Marie Betcher

Dec 3, 2011

ROCHESTER:Bernadine Betty Marie Betcher age 89 a longtime Rochester resident passed away December 3, 2011 in Auburn, California. Born September 23, 1922 in Olmsted County, MN to Ross Roy & Meryl Florence (Harrington) Bernard.Bernadine graduated from Stewartville High School in 1939 and Winona State Teachers College in 1941.She married Melvin H. Betcher on March 1, 1946 in Rochester and he...

David Arden Smith

David Arden Smith

Dec 1, 2011

David A. Smith, 70, died on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. David was born in Rochester on July 11, 1941 to Grant and Gladys (Berg) Smith. He proudly served in the U.S. Marines from 1959 to 1963. David married Amelia Radke on June 28, 1968 in Rochester. He was a member of the American Legion....

John Alan Jefferies

John Alan Jefferies

Nov 23, 2011

Dr. John Alan Jefferies passed away on Wednesday November 23rd 2011 at Saint Marys Hospital at the age of 68 years.Dr. Jefferies was a distinguished consultant obstetrician and gynecologist at Mayo Clinic Rochester from 1976 until his retirement in 2008. He returned to the Gynecologic Division on a part-time basis until his death. Dr. Jefferies is fondly remembered by all...

Ann L. Lichty

Ann L. Lichty

Nov 21, 2011

Ann B. Lichty Rochester, MN Anna Louis (Bechtelheimer) Lichty (95) died Monday, November 21, 2011 at Charter House, Rochester, Minnesota. Named after her grandmother, Ann was born in Orange Township, Blackhawk County, Iowa on December 1, 1915 to Clyde and Jennie (Berkley) Bechtelheimer.She graduated from Orange Township Consolidated Schools in 1933, and Iowa State Teachers College.She taught school in Rensen,...

Delores Eileen Merz

Delores Eileen Merz

Nov 21, 2011

Delores E. Merz died November 21, 2011 at the Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth in Rochester, Minnesota.A Memorial Remembrance in her honor will be held at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 11:00am officiated by her son, Reverend Stephen Gray.Burial of her cremated remains will be at 1:00pm at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester. Delores...

Jodi Lynn Daniels

Jodi Lynn Daniels

Nov 19, 2011

Jodi Lynn Daniels, age 45 of Rochester, passed away November 19, 2011 as a result of a motor vehicle accident in Rochester, MN.Born August 10, 1966 in Zumbrota to Howard & Bonnie (Hinderaker) Archer.She grew up in the Pine Island area and later moved to Stewartville with her family.She was a graduate of Stewartville High School, and attended college, receiving...

Karen Mae Mcfadden

Karen Mae Mcfadden

Nov 18, 2011

Celebrating the Life of Karen Mae Weaver McFadden Born: April 19, 1948 Rested in Jesus: November 18, 2011 Karen Mae Weaver McFadden rested from her three year battle with cancer Friday evening November 18, 2011. She is survived by her husband of forty-two years David McFadden and her sons Jeff, Joel and Jevon McFadden.She also left six adorable grandchildren Kaela,...

Renae Johnson

Renae Johnson

Nov 17, 2011

Renae Johnson, 54, of Rochester, died Thursday, November 17, 2011 at her residence. Renae Johnson was born October 19, 1957 in Ogden, UT. to Marvin and Marilyn (Nelson) Johnson. She is survived by three sons, Jeff Johnson, Corey (Teresa) Johnson,and Brandon (Amanda) Johnson ; three grandchildren, Joseph, Ben and Luke Johnson; her parents, Marvin and Marilyn Johnson; eight siblings, Linda...

Russell R. Bybee

Russell R. Bybee

Nov 16, 2011

Russell Roland Bybee age 84 of Rochester passed away November 16, 2011 at his residence.Born October 11, 1927 in Mapleton, Minnesota to Asa & Bertha (King) Bybee.Russell served in the United States Army 1954-1956 where he was a crane shovel operator.He was a member of the American Legion, loved to garden and build outdoor crafts and yard ornaments.He was an...

Richard M. Bischke

Richard M. Bischke

Nov 16, 2011

ROCHESTER, MINN:Richard M. Bischke, 87, died Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Shorewood Assited Living. Richard Miles Bischke was born October 10, 1924 to Friedrich A. and Magdalina (Wehr) Bischke in Harvey, ND. Richard married Ivy Jeanne Raine. He owned and operated Richard's T.V. in the Miracle Mile for many years. Richard belonged to the Christian Businessmen Committee and was a...