Obituaries

Todd Walker

Feb 4, 2025

Todd Lee Walker passed away on February 4, 2025. He was born October 2nd, 1965 in Rochester, and stayed around the area for most of his life. Todd's life was complicated. He had a tender heart, a love for his family and his beloved dogs. He was a father, had many friends (a few he kept for most of his...

Diane Downer

Feb 3, 2025

Diane Edith Downer, 94, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025, at The Homestead at Rochester.

Diane was born in Chicago IL on January 13, 1931, the only child of Carl E. and Magnhild H. Holmquist. Diane graduated from Calumet High School in Chicago, then worked for a while as a secretary for Illinois Bell. She met Robert F. Downer...

Mark Behrens

Feb 2, 2025

Mark R. Behrens was born on September 20, 1962, in Rochester, MN. He was the son of Patricia and Eugene Behrens. Mark graduated from Spring Valley High School, class of 1981. Mark continued his education at St. Paul Vo-Tech and joined the trades in Rochester as a Journeyman Painter for Sorenson and Sorenson and Pompeii Painting. He took a great...

David Milliken

Feb 2, 2025

David Norman Milliken Sr. passed away peacefully in his home on the morning of February 2nd, 2025. David was born August 13, 1940, in Timber Lake, South Dakota, to Robert and LeVera Milliken.

David met and married Judy, the love of his life, on February 16, 1958, on their first date. He worked as a truck driver and...

Norman Goodman

Jan 31, 2025

Norman Willis Goodman, 83, passed away peacefully at his home on January 31, 2025. Born on May 26, 1941, in Rochester, Minnesota, he was the son of Floyd and Leona (Goldbeck) Goodman.

Norman graduated from John Marshall High School in Rochester and went on to serve his country in the United States Army. He enlisted on February 20, 1964,...

Mark Stevens

Jan 30, 2025

Mark Andrew Stevens, 65, of Kasson, MN died peacefully at his home Thursday, January 30, 2025. He was born September 16, 1959, in Rochester to Luverne and Ruth (Bungum) Stevens. Mark graduated from John Marshall High School in 1977. After high school, in 1985, Mark dedicated his time to start his own business, Northstar Auto Body, which was later changed...

Daniel Milam

Jan 30, 2025

Daniel R. Milam, 61, of Zumbro Falls, MN passed away on January 30, 2025, at his home.

Daniel was born on October 4, 1963, in Rochester, MN to Robert and Anne (Bell) Milam. He grew up in Rochester and graduated from Mayo High School in 1982. After high school, Daniel attended RCTC and worked at Barlow's. He and his...

Thomas Williams

Jan 29, 2025

In Loving Memory of Thomas Lowell Williams

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Thomas Lowell Williams (Tom) of Rochester, Minnesota, who left this world on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the age of 90. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and cherished friend, Tom passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family.

Tom's legacy lives on...

Ajay Mehra

Jan 29, 2025

Ajay Kumar Mehra, age 61, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on January 29, 2025 at Rochester Methodist Hospital.

Ajay was a beloved member of his community of family and friends in India, and he was a pillar of our Rochester community. Throughout his years, he wore many hats including educator, chef extraordinaire, and...

Loretta Schoenmann

Jan 29, 2025

Loretta E. Schoenmann, 86, of Rochester, MN passed away January 29, 2025, at Cottagewood Living Community in Rochester, MN.

Loretta was born October 11, 1938, in Brockway, Pennsylvania to Henry and Helen (Kolash) Bonavida. She graduated high school in Pennsylvania. Loretta met Harold in Virginia, while Harold was in the Army, and they were married on January 17, 1959,...

Gloria Rueber

Jan 29, 2025

Gloria A. Rueber, 67, of Rochester, MN passed away at her home on January 29, 2025.

There will be a private family service.

Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Rueber family.

Joyce Pelnar

Jan 25, 2025

Joyce Pelnar, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025, held closely by friends in Rochester, Minnesota. Joyce was born in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, on January 7, 1940. She spent her life as a devoted homemaker and volunteer, dedicating countless hours to both the Mayo Clinic and her local community.

Growing up in Kewaunee, Joyce had a mischievous...

Sandra Soltis

Jan 25, 2025

Dr. Sandra Faye Soltis of Rochester, MN, passed away on January 25, 2025, after living a full and wonderful life. Sandra was born on July 29, 1941, in Fargo, North Dakota, to Ernest and Harriet (Nelson) Berglund. Sandy, as she was known to her friends, graduated from Fargo Central High School in 1959, determined to achieve her goal of making...

Marlene Ruehmann

Jan 24, 2025

Marlene M. Ruehmann passed away on January 24, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on December 15, 1951, in Rochester, MN, to Robert and Audrey Jostock. Marlene lived a vibrant life, filled with adventures, laughter, and an abundance of love.

Marlene was married to her soulmate, Ronald Ruehmann, on August 14, 1967, in Sioux Falls, SD. Together, they created...

Vicky Boelter

Jan 24, 2025

Vicky Lynn Boelter, 75 of Byron, MN died Friday, January 24, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital- St Mary's Campus. She was born April 30, 1949, in Lake City, MN to Walter and Marcella (Holst) Ahrens, Vicky grew up in Lake City and graduated from there in 1967. She then moved to Mankato and attended Technical College. Vicky was united in...

Luverne Moe

Jan 23, 2025

Luverne O. Moe, age 95, of Rochester, MN passed away January 23, 2025 at Vineyard Ranch in Temecula, CA.

Luverne was born July 29, 1929 in Rock Dell, MN the son of Abner and Elsie (Grovdahl) Moe. He entered the United States Air Corps on March 10, 1947 and earned the rank of Corporal. He was honorably discharged on...

Kynsley Collins

Jan 23, 2025

Kynsley Lynn Collins went to heaven to be embraced in the arms of Jesus on January 23, 2025. She passed away at home surrounded by her family, her favorite kitty cat stuffies, nurses, doctors and others that cared for her.

Kynsley was born October 1, 2014, in Rochester, Minnesota. She was a sweet little girl that touched many hearts of...

Wayne Schacht

Jan 22, 2025

Wayne Edward Schacht was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Wayne was born on June 18, 1936, in Lake City, Minnesota to Edward and Emma (Mickow) Schacht. He became a child of God by sacrament of Holy Baptism on July 12, 1936, and reaffirmed his baptismal faith on May 13, 1951, when he was confirmed at St....

Carol Plantin

Jan 21, 2025

Memorial services for Carol M. Plantin, 87, of Rochester, Minnesota will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, Minnesota. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Carol Mary Nash was born on April 20, 1937, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Ray and...

Keith Fink

Jan 21, 2025

Keith Eugene Fink, 81, of Rochester, MN, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Mayo Clinic St. Mary's Hospital.

Keith was born on December 12, 1943 in Minneapolis, MN to parents Ernest and Rose (Anderson) Fink. He graduated from Rose Creek High School in 1962 and joined the United States Army in 1963. During this time, he served...