Obituaries

Vincent Riccioli

Vincent Riccioli

Jul 31, 2019

Vincent C. Riccioli, age 85, of Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Rochester Rehabilitation Center and Senior Living. Vincent was born on September 29, 1933, in Brooklyn, NY, to Sebastian and Josephine (Piazza) Riccioli. He grew up near the Brooklyn Navy Yards and moved to Bensonhurst neighborhood. He graduated from George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High...

Joan D. Strike

Joan D. Strike

Jul 31, 2019

Joan D. Strike, 86, of Rochester, MN died Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Rochester Health Services East. Joan Darlin Glynn was born November 9, 1932 to Lawrence and Clover (Stellmaker) Glynn in Rochester, MN. She graduated from Rochester Central High School in 1950. On September 9, 1952 she married Archie Strike. She worked at Saint Marys Hospital. The couple moved...

Betty L. Moon

Betty L. Moon

Jul 30, 2019

Betty Lorraine Moon, age 90 of Rochester passed away Tuesday afternoon July 30, 2019 at Cottagewood Senior Community. She was born on July 1, 1929 in Austin, MN, the daughter of the late Rolland and Lizzie Josephine Riehl Moon. Betty was the proud graduate of Mankato Cosmetology. She was a member of Zumbro Lutheran Church and a beautician for over...

Kristine Hiley

Kristine Hiley

Jul 29, 2019

Kristine Kay Hiley, age 69 of Rochester, passed away peacefully in her home on July 29th. Preceded in death by husband Alan Edward Hiley, Parents Robert and Kathrine Johnson. Survived by son Mathew and Shannon (Peterson) Hiley, daughter Dawn (Hiley) and Brian Ek. Grandchildren Alahn Ek (17), Korah Ek (15), Braylin Hiley (8), and Ford Hiley (5). Brother Guy Johnson,...

Shirley Jean Johnson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...