Shirley Jean Johnson
Jul 25, 2019
Shirley J. Johnson, 81, of Rochester, MN passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. Shirley Jean Storm was born June 22, 1938 in Mattoon, Illinois the daughter of Truman and Mary (Kirk) Storm. She graduated as salutatorian of her class from Windsor High School in Windsor, Illinois. She continued her education earning a bachelor's...
Beatrice (June) Vold
Jul 24, 2019
Beatrice Vold, better known to her family and friends as "June," passed away at St. Mary's Hospital from natural causes on Wednesday, July 24th. She had turned 96 on June 7, 2019 celebrating with her family at Madonna Towers. June was born in Schenectady, New York on June 7, 1923, to her parents, Mary Pamela (Pauquette) and Edwin Joseph Joyal....
Donna Schneider
Jul 21, 2019
Donna Mae R. Schneider, 81, of Rochester, MN passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2019 at her home. Donna Mae Rose Schneider was born October 13, 1937 in Albany, MN. She was the daughter of Martin and Eleanor (Rausch) Doll. She graduated from Albany High School, and then continued her education earning a bachelor's degree at the College of St....
James F. Lafave
Jul 19, 2019
James F. LaFave, 97, of Rochester, MN died Friday, July 19, 2019 at Samaritan Bethany Homes. James Ferdinand LaFave was born on February 26, 1922 to Fred and Nellie (Anderson) LaFave in Baudette, MN. He grew up in Elmhurst, IL. In 1939 he graduated from high school in Thief River Falls, MN. From 1942-1945 he proudly served in the U.S....
Kristin Lee Landon
Jul 14, 2019
Kristin L. Landon, age 50, of Rochester, MN peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Rochester Methodist Hospital after a brave, but short battle with pancreatic cancer. Kristin Lee Landon was born June 11, 1969 in Rochester, MN to Gary and Carol (Moran) Landon. She graduated from John Marshall High School in 1987. In June of 1991 she...
William Fiandt
Jul 12, 2019
William James Fiandt lived a loving 78 years. He spent all of his life in a fatherly role; to his younger siblings when William Sr. passed when he was 15, to his children and grandchildren, and to those he mentored and loved as his own. He was well known for his love of cycling hundreds of miles with his friends...
Dr. Steven Zeldenrust
Jul 10, 2019
Steven R. Zeldenrust, age 56, of Rochester, MN passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. He found great comfort and encouragement throughout his life from his faith in Christ. Family brought him his greatest enjoyment and fulfillment. Steve was a respected colleague, teacher and lifelong learner. Steve is survived by his wife of 31...
Victor Schnobrich
Jul 10, 2019
Victor Schnobrich, age 80, of Rochester, died on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at the Mayo Hospital - St. Marys Campus in Rochester. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Pl NW, Rochester MN 55901. The visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the...
Miriam "Mim" Waterman
Jul 4, 2019
Miriam Lynd Waterman "Mim", 98, of Rochester, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Thursday, July 4, 2019. Miriam was born June 4, 1921 in Philadelphia, PA to Charles and Ethel (Pennoyer) Howland. She was a graduate of Forest Hills High School. Mim was a member of the Northport Methodist Ladies Auxiliary. She loved to read, spending time on the...
Mildred Pieper
Jun 29, 2019
Funeral services for Mildred G. Pieper, 98, of Rochester will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes in Rochester. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Austin. Mildred Genevieve Ulwelling was born on November 20, 1920, in Rose Creek...
Ulrich Thiemann
Jun 28, 2019
Ulrich Thiemann of Rochester, Minnesota, age 50, died on Friday, June 28, 2019. Mass is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 5455 50th Avenue NW in Rochester with Father Thomas Loomis presiding. Visitation is on Friday, July 5 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal...
Donald Frerichs
Jun 27, 2019
Donald L. Frerichs (Don), 88, of Rochester, MN passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital. Don was born on January 3, 1931 to Wallace and Alma (Rehborg) Frerichs in Ocheyedan, Iowa. Don graduated from Worthington High School in 1949 and later from Mankato State University. He was inducted into the athletic hall of fame at both...
Joyce (Krogstad) Baker
Jun 27, 2019
Joyce Ann (Krogstad) Baker, passed away on her 70th birthday after a courageous 3 year battle with cancer. She was born on June 27, 1949 to Ernest and Catherine Thygesen. She grew up in Red Wing, MN and graduated high school from Villa Maria Academy in Frontenac, MN. Upon graduation, she moved to Rochester, MN and enrolled in cosmetology school....
Eunice Hammel
Jun 26, 2019
Eunice Louise Hammel, 86, of Byron, died peacefully with her husband at her side on June 26, 2019 at Madonna Towers in Rochester. Eunice was born August 13, 1932 to Esther and Arnold Hampel at home on a farm in rural Eyota, MN. She attended parochial school in Elgin, Mn and graduated from Elgin High School in 1950 where she...
Paul Seul
Jun 24, 2019
Paul Timothy Seul, 45, of Rochester, MN passed away at his home on Monday, June 24, 2019. Paul was born on December 6, 1973 to Rudy and Joan (Helgeson) Seul in Cudahy, Wisconsin. He graduated from Osseo High School in 1992 and later moved to Rochester where he attended Riverland College in Austin and RCTC in Rochester. Paul worked at...
Melvin E. Stephan
Jun 21, 2019
Melvin E. Stephan, 86, of Rochester, MN died peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2019 at Ostrander Care and Rehabilitation in Ostrander, MN from Dementia. Melvin Edward Stephan was born March 8, 1933 to Vernon and Inez (Kobler) Stephan in Rollingstone, MN. He graduated from Lewiston High School. He attended Morningside College in Sioux City, IA. From 1957-1961 he served in...
Donald "Bill" W. Bartel
Jun 20, 2019
Donald "Bill" W. Bartel, 81, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital on Thursday, June 20, 2019 due to complications from a recent fall. Donald William Bartel was born August 4, 1937 to Merton and Marjorie (Smith) Bartel in Byron, MN. He attended Byron High School and farmed with his father. On July 19, 1958 he married...
James Martin
Jun 18, 2019
James Steven Martin, 90, of Rochester, died Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the Waters. Jim was born May 7, 1929 to Roy and Ida (Faust) Martin in Cullman, Alabama. He graduated from Cullman High School and attended both Samford College in Birmingham, AL and Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL. He interrupted his education to serve in the United States...
Stanley Whiting
Jun 17, 2019
Stanley "Stan" E. Whiting, 94, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on June 17th, 2019. Stan was born to fireworks on the 4th of July 1924 to Carlton and Gladys (Jenkins) Whiting. He was the eldest of six children, which put him in charge. Losing his father in an accident when Stan was 12 years old, he took on the responsibility...
Albert Finley
Jun 17, 2019
Albert J. Finley, 90, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2019 at Cottagewood Senior Communities. Albert was born December 19, 1928 in Chatfield, MN to Walter and Winniford (Markham) Finley. Albert worked as a custom combiner in Devils Lake, ND before proudly serving his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, where he was stationed...