Obituaries

Keith E. Davis

Jul 1, 2023

Keith Earl Davis, of Rochester, Minnesota died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, July 1st, 2023 at Rochester West Health Services. He was born on January 6th, 1940, in Chadwick, Illinois, to Bryan and Ina (Scribner) Davis.

Keith moved to Rochester, MN in 2007 with his wife. He graduated from Fulton High School in Fulton, IL. Keith married...

Ingrid Linnea Brownfield

Jun 27, 2023

Ingrid Linnea Brownfield was born on June 19th, 1928, in Chicago, IL to Arthur and Eva Swanson.

In her 95 years, she was a nurse, pianist, volunteer, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, woman of God, and quite the sassy lady. She grew up in South Shore Baptist church, literally and figuratively, and she told many stories of those days.

She loved...

Jean Fay Burrow

Jun 24, 2023

 

Jean Fay Burrow, a remarkable individual known for her unwavering faith, courage, and infectious spirit, passed away on June 24, 2023. She was born in Sacramento, California on June 5, 1963, to Marvin and Connie Fischer. Jean was the beloved wife of Daniel Burrow for over 40 years, a devoted mother of 3, and a cherished grandmother of 12....

Carroll Austinson

Jun 22, 2023

Carroll “Austy” Austinson 80, passed away June 22, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer.

Carroll was born March 21, 1943 to Lavern and Mildred (Heard) Austinson.  He and his brother were raised on a small farm east of Lyle, MN.  He attended Lyle Public School where he lettered in basketball and baseball.  He graduated Lyle High School in 1961. ...

Vicki Lynn Viker

Jun 20, 2023

June 20, 2023, Vicki Lynn Viker, 65, of Wabasha, MN peacefully passed away at home with her beloved husband, Monte, and their children by her side surrounding her with a circle of love. On April 11, 1958, Len and Carole Pier, welcomed a beautiful brown eyed baby girl named Vicki to their home in Sioux Falls, SD. Growing up in...

Margie Sue Frantz

Jun 19, 2023

Margie Sue Frantz, age 87, of Rochester, MN passed away Monday, June 19th, 2023, in Rochester, MN. Margie was born on December 4th, 1935, in Birmingham, Alabama to Frank and Martha (Hutchins) Brizendine. She attended and graduated from Lakeland High School then attended the University of Florida. She was employed with Goodwill Industries for 35 years. Margie enjoyed reading, travel,...

Richard Lowell Holtorf

Jun 19, 2023

Richard Lowell Holtorf, 91, of Pine Island, MN, passed away peacefully at home on June 19, 2023 at Evergreen Place in Pine Island. Richard "Dick" Holtorf was born on September 25, 1931 in Wasioja Township, MN to parents Jack and Bertha (Gunderson) Holtorf. Dick began working as a lineman with Rochester Public Utilities. In May of 1951 he went on...

Karyl Ann Zempel

Jun 17, 2023

Karyl Ann Zempel, age 75, of Rochester, MN died on June 17, 2023 at Rochester East in Rochester. Surrounded by loved ones. Karyl was born on February 6, 1948 to Bert and Dorothy (Livingston) Zempel in Spring Valley Township. Karyl grew up in Rochester, graduating from John Marshall High School in 1966. Karyl worked a variety of office jobs and...

Donna Rae Broin

Jun 17, 2023

 

Donna Broin, 89, of Rochester, MN passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

Donna was born on a farm in rural South Dakota on August 2, 1933 to Emil Rudd and Pauline (Falk) Rudd.  Her only sibling, Ruth, was almost 10 years older than her.  She spent her early years surrounded by cousins, aunts and uncles, all of whom played an...

Sterling D. Mestad

Jun 16, 2023

Sterling D. Mestad, a beloved member of the community, passed away on June 16, 2023. Funeral services to honor his life will be held on Friday, June 23, at 11:00 am, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 222 6th Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902, officiated by Reverend Schwartz. Visitation will be held from 4-6PM on Thursday, June 22, at Ranfranz and Vine...

Charles Blink

Jun 15, 2023

Charles "Jack" J. Blink A Celebration of Life for Charles "Jack" Blink, age 85 will be at 11:00 am on Monday, June 19, 2023 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes. Jack passed away on June 15, 2023 at his home. He was born on November 1, 1937 in Ortonville, MN to Joseph and Lora (Voeltz) Blink. Jack graduated from Ortonville...

John Wessendorf

Jun 14, 2023

John Wayne Wessendorf of rural Oronoco, MN passed away unexpectedly from a cardiovascular event on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at the age of 73. John has been cremated and private family / neighborhood remembrances will take place at a later time. John, the youngest of six children, was born in Storm Lake, IA on Halloween, October 31, 1949, to George...

Donald Oran Burton

Jun 13, 2023

Donald Oran Burton, 91, of Lake City, MN passed away of natural causes on June 13, 2023 at the Lake City Hospital. Donald Oran Burton was born on August 15, 1931, in Bahon, Kentucky to Lafon and Frances Burton, one of 8 children. In 1935 Donald's family moved to Grand Meadow, Minnesota where Donald grew up. He went to school...

Lois Mae Kuehn

Jun 10, 2023

Lois Mae (Zank), 87, of Grand Meadow, MN died expectantly on Saturday, June 10,2023. Lois was born May 17, 1936 in Rochester, MN the third of five daughters to Arthur and Marnice (Hein) Zank. She grew up in the Rochester area and a 1954 graduate of Rochester High School. On June 3, 1956 she married Robert Kuehn at Redeemer Lutheran...

Paul 'Joe' Joseph Dallman

Jun 10, 2023

Paul Joseph "Joe" Dallman, Jr., passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, June 10th at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Joe was born at 5:55 p.m. on March 31, 1943, at Lake City General Hospital in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. His parents were Paul H. and Hazel B. (Harwick) Dallman, and Paul worked in a sheet metal factory...

Laurel 'Laurie' May Andersen

Jun 8, 2023

On June 8, 2023, while in the presence of family, Laurie went home to be with her Savior. Laurel "Laurie" May Andersen was born on July 9, 1940, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Harry Patrick and Mary Ann Rath. Laurie was the youngest of three children and the only girl. She self-described herself as a "tom-girl" and played ball in the...

Louann Pierre

Jun 7, 2023

Our beloved mother LouAnn Walker Pierre of Rochester, MN passed away on June 7, 2023 in Chaska, MN. LouAnn was born January 27, 1931 in Morris, Illinois to parents Isabelle (Bretthauer) Walker and Randall Ervin Walker. The family later moved to Yorkville, IL where she graduated from Yorkville High School in 1949. She completed a two-year pre-nursing program at Blackburn...

Marilyn Louise Strain

Jun 6, 2023

Marilyn Louise Strain, 83, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully, surrounded by family members, on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Season's Hospice in Rochester, less than a mile from her childhood farm on Salem Road. Marilyn was born November 1, 1939, to Eldridge and Elsie (Podolske) Christenson. She was a longtime member of 4H and graduated from Byron High School,...

Janice "Jan" Ann Bailey

Jun 5, 2023

Jan was born on September 21, 1936, in Ottumwa, Iowa to Harold and Dorothy Schweitzer. She grew up on the family farm in Hedrick, Iowa and graduated from Hedrick High School. Janice attended A.I.B Business College in Des Moines, Iowa and then worked for John Morrell & Co. in Ottumwa, Iowa. She married Edward L. Bailey on December 14, 1957,...

Richard 'Rick' Glen Triviski

Jun 4, 2023

Richard Glen Triviski, 51, of Spring Lake Park, MN died on Sunday, June 4th after a long battle with alcoholism. Rick was born on November 28, 1971 to Richard and Catherine (Meir) Triviski. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1990. He continued his education at Iowa State University and graduated in 1995 with a degree in advertising. In...