Leon Elmer Moen
Jan 9, 2011
Leon E. Moen, 90, of Kasson, died Sunday, January 9, 2011 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN.Leon Elmer Moen was born November 10, 1920 in Vernon Township, Dodge County, the third of eleven children of Ole and Bertina (Ness) Moen. Leon was confirmed at South Zumbro Lutheran Church. Leon farmed on the family farm before enlisting in the Army...
Roberta F. Campbell
Jan 5, 2011
Rochester, MN - Roberta (Bertie) F. Campbell, 90, of Rochester, MN, died Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Madonna Towers.Roberta Fay Stellmaker was born on July 17, 1920 in Racine, MN. She grew up on one of the Mayowood farms near the Historical Center. She attended Rochester High School. She married Lowell (Bud) Campbell on January 20, 1938. She and her...
Dorothy M. Schultz
Jan 4, 2011
ROCHESTER, MINN: Dorothy May Schultz, 94, died Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at Charter House. Dorothy was born December 11, 1916 to Leonard and Constance (Merkel) Hooks. Dorothy married Clarence Herbert Schultz in 1937. Dorothy was a longtime resident of Farmington Township before spending 10 years at Gramercy Park then Charter House. She worked at St. Marys Hospital for 20 years...
Josephine Theresa Eggers
Jan 3, 2011
ROCHESTER - Josephine "Jo" T. Eggers, 82, died on Monday, January 3, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. Josephine was born in Ada, MN on September 4, 1928 to Frank and Catherine (Byrne) Riepe. She married Jesse Eggers on October 6, 1948 in Ada. Josephine volunteered at Pax Christi Catholic Church. She enjoyed needle pointing, cooking, baking, and gardening....
Kenneth Eugene Meyer
Jan 3, 2011
ROCHESTER: Funeral services for Kenneth E. Meyer, 84, of Rochester, MN will be at 11:00am on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Mount Moriah Lutheran Church in Byron, MN with the Rev. Matthew Lehman officiating. His body will be cremated after the funeral and his cremated remains buried at a later date. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral...
James Hiram Potter
Jan 2, 2011
Rochester, MN - James Hiram Potter, 76, the only son of Robert and Nina Potter, was born on December 6, 1934 in Granite Falls, MN. He passed away on January 2, 2011 at home after a lengthy illness of Parkinson's Disease.He is survived by his wife, Marilyn of 53 years, and two sons: the oldest, Charles and his wife, Bonnie,...
Julie Kristine Bennett
Jan 1, 2011
ROCHESTER: Julie K. Bennett, age 51, of Rochester died Saturday, January 1, 2011 in Rochester, MN.Julie Kristine Bennett was born May 13, 1959 to Elden and Juneuetta (Barger) Pike in Rochester, MN.She enjoyed antiques, fishing, loved horses, family and her grandchildren. Julie volunteered at Oxbow Park and Chester Woods. Julie was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of...
Evelyn E. Rethamel Distad (Parker)
Jan 1, 2011
ROCHESTER - Evelyn Elenora Rethamel Distad (Parker), 85, died on Saturday, January 1, 2011 at Golden Living Center in Franklin, MN. Evelyn was born in Rochester on September 13, 1925 to Edward and Murriel (Ostrander) Parker. Evelyn was married three times. She was married to Percey Perkins and they had a daughter Nancy Rock (Perkins). She then married Melbourne Distad...
Donald T. Johnson
Dec 31, 2010
Rochester- A Mass of Christian Burial for Donald T. Johnson, age 91,will be held at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday January 5th at 11:00A.M.With Rev. Charlie Collins officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00A.M.-11:00A.M on Wednesday at the funeral home..Donald passed away December 31, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Nursing Home in Wabasha,...
Elizabeth E. Hanenberger
Dec 29, 2010
ROCHESTER, MINN: Elizabeth Eleanor Hanenberger, 95, died peacefully Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at the Charter House in Rochester after a brief illness. She was born September 21, 1915 in Rochester, MN to Lester J. and Anna Eleanor (Kenitz) Fiegel. She attended Hawthorn Elementary School, Central Junior High School and Rochester High School graduating in 1932. In 1934, she graduated from...
Lorraine Marie Meldahl
Dec 29, 2010
ROCHESTER - Lorraine "Lolly" M. Meldahl, 84, died on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Samaritan Bethany Heights in Rochester. Lorraine was born in Norway Township on May 10, 1926 to Bennie and Ruth (Byboth) Johnson. She married Alvin Meldahl on August 7, 1948 in rural Peterson. Lorraine worked as an elementary teacher, a special education teacher, an apartment manager, a...
Elizabeth E. Brockman
Dec 28, 2010
Elizabeth E. Brockman, 57, of Rochester, died Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at St. Marys Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending with Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes.
Elizabeth Ellen Brockman
Dec 28, 2010
ROCHESTER, MINN: Elizabeth E. Brockman, 57, died Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at St. Marys Hospital.Elizabeth was born November 20, 1953 to Earl and Vera (Fischer) Peyton. She graduated from Tomah Senior High School and went on to receive her Associates Degree as a medical secretary/transcriptionist. Elizabeth married Ronald Brockman on April 14, 1973. She was a member of Church of...
Morris "Moe" C. Fenske
Dec 27, 2010
Rochester- A Memorial Service for Morris "Moe" Fenske will be held at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Chapel 10:00A.M. Saturday January 8th, January 2011. Burial with Military Honors at a later date will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday from 9:00A.M until the time of Service. Memorials are requested to the family in lieu of flowers. Mr. Fenske...
Antonios Kritikos
Dec 27, 2010
Antonios Kritikos, 27, of Kalymnos, Greece, died Monday, December 27, 2010 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. A Trisagion Prayer Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 31, 2010 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes.
Harris T. Olson
Dec 25, 2010
BYRON, MINN: Harris T. Olson, 82, died at his home on Saturday, December 25, 2010.Harris T. Olson was born August 6, 1928 in Whalen, MN to Theodore and Myrtle (Hoff) Olson. He attended Diamond Creek country school in rural Whalen, MN and later served in the Army as a paratrooper during the Korean War. Harris married Joyce E. Harkness on...
Lorraine V. Rabehl
Dec 25, 2010
Funeral services for Lorraine V. Rabehl, 81 of Rochester, MN will be at 11:00am on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. William Otte officiating. Burial will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5-8pm on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and also 1 hour prior to the service...
Leah Dawn Larson
Dec 23, 2010
ROCHESTER, MINN: Leah D. Larson, 61, died peacefully December 23, 2010 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.Leah was born October 9, 1949 in Rochester to Marvin and VaLor (Pretzer) McGowan. She graduated from Mayo High School in 1968 and was a graduate from Mankato State. Leah worked for many years as a special needs teacher. On December 26, 1970 Leah...
Burton R. Baldwin
Dec 23, 2010
ROCHESTER - Burton R. Baldwin, 77, died on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Sunrise Cottages in Rochester.Burton was born in Newton, KS on November 16, 1933 to Raymond and Rilla (Williams) Baldwin. After getting his Master's degree from the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, he moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho, for work at INEL until his retirement. He continued...
Eleanor Owens
Dec 23, 2010
Eleanor Owens, 80, of Rochester, died Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Golden Living Center in St. Charles, MN.She was born in New Jersey and after her own education she devoted her life to educating fourth and fifth grade children. She taught elementary school in New Jersey, Texas and Saudi Arabia. She greatly valued knowledge and skill development and strived to...

