Obituaries

Jeffry Olson

Jeffry Olson

Apr 20, 2019

Jeffry John Olson, 62, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Saturday, April 20, 2019 after suffering a heart attack at his home. Jeff was born on October 9, 1956 in Rochester, MN to John F. and Ellen J. (Haight) Olson. He graduated from Mayo High School in 1975 and was a life-long resident of Rochester. As a...

Ellsworth  Tucker

Ellsworth Tucker

Apr 20, 2019

Ellsworth A. Tucker, 85, of Rochester, MN died Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Rochester Health Services West. Ellsworth Arthur Tucker was born January 29, 1934 to Joel and Ruby (Jacobson) Tucker in Dodge County, MN. He graduated from Kasson High School in 1952. After graduation he worked for the Mayo Clinic before enlisting in the United States Army from 1957-1959....

Scott Pelnar

Scott Pelnar

Apr 19, 2019

Scott D. Pelnar, age 58, of Rochester, Minnesota died Friday, April 19, 2019. Scott David Pelnar was born May 15, 1960 in Marquette, Michigan the son of Emil "Herb" and Joyce (Kuehl) Pelnar. The family moved to Rochester, MN in 1972 where Scott graduated from John Marshall High School in 1979. He enlisted into the Air Force and served as...

Mark Polansky

Mark Polansky

Apr 18, 2019

Mark John Polansky, 58, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly, while vacationing with his family in Fl, on Thursday, April 18, 2019. Mark was born in Roseau, MN the eldest of 5 children to Eugene and Marjorie (Neppl) Polansky. During his earlier schooling years, he attended Gatzke Elementary from 1st-8th grade. When he was in 1st grade he broke his leg,...

Cindy Jo Glazier

Cindy Jo Glazier

Apr 17, 2019

Cindy Jo Glazier, age 55, died in her home on April 17th after a heroic 3-year battle with cancer. Cindy was surrounded by her family at the time of her passing. Cindy was born in Faribault, MN. She was the daughter of Curtis and Phyllis Yule, and the second of four siblings. She lived in, and graduated from High School...

Dennis Mckenzie

Dennis Mckenzie

Apr 16, 2019

Dennis Earl McKenzie, age 77 of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 after a seven-year battle with Alzheimers. Dennis was born September 13, 1941 in Charles City, Iowa the son of Earl and Lucille (Maulsby) McKenzie. He graduated Charles City High School in 1959. He worked for White Motor Company and Sears in...

Dorothy L. Kline

Dorothy L. Kline

Apr 14, 2019

Dorothy L. Kline, age 99, of Rochester, MN died Sunday, April 14, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. Dorothy Louise Kline was born April 17, 1919 in Milaca, Minnesota the youngest child of John and Ellen (Kittel) DeMar. She was a graduate of Milaca High School. Dorothy met Ralph Kline and they were married May 11, 1946 in...

Wayne Larson

Wayne Larson

Apr 13, 2019

Wayne Arthur Larson, 77, of Rochester, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on April 13, 2019 at St. Marys Hospital. Wayne was born August 24, 1941 in Aberdeen, SD to William and Evelyn (Dame) Larson. He graduated from St. Louis Park High School then went on to receive his bachelors degree in electrical engineering from the University...

Ruben H. Burmester

Ruben H. Burmester

Apr 12, 2019

A memorial service for Ruben Herman Burmester, 70, of Rochester will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Rochester. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and also one hour prior to the service at the church. Ruben was born on...

Marie  D. Rutenbergs

Marie D. Rutenbergs

Apr 11, 2019

Services are pending.

Gloria D. Hill

Gloria D. Hill

Apr 10, 2019

Gloria Delores Hill, 88, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at The Mayo Clinic, St. Marys campus. Gloria was born April 7, 1931 in Witoka, MN to Foster and Gina (Betten) Hill. She attended Witoka High School and then went on to work at The Mayo Clinic, Methodist Hospital, as part of the food service...

Everett Schermerhorn

Everett Schermerhorn

Apr 9, 2019

Everett Leonard Schermerhorn, 92, passed away on April 9th, 2019, at Shorewood Senior Campus, Rochester, MN. Everett was born on June 22nd, 1926 in Marion Township, MN to George and Eula (Bradley) Schermerhorn. Everett (Ev) graduated from Rochester high school in 1944 and served in the Army Air Force. He started his career in flying during that time and became...

Ellen Jean Zmolek

Ellen Jean Zmolek

Apr 8, 2019

Ellen J. Zmolek, 75, of Rochester, passed away peacefully, with her loving family at her side, on Monday, April 8, 2019. Ellen was born November 12, 1943 in Iowa City, IA to Carl and Evelyn (Stokes) Wilson. She was a 1961 graduate of Traer High School, in Traer, IA and then went on to earn her Bachelors in education from...

Beverly Ann Johnson

Beverly Ann Johnson

Apr 8, 2019

Beverly A. Johnson, 85 of Eagan, MN formerly of Rochester, MN passed away Monday, April 8, 2019 at her home at Eagan Pointe Senior Living. Beverly Ann Lange was born October 5, 1933 to William and Ethel (Martenson) Lange in Long Prairie, MN. She grew up in Long Prairie and graduated from Long Prairie High School in 1951. On August...

Rosemary Amberg

Rosemary Amberg

Apr 5, 2019

RoseMary "Rosie" (McLain) Amberg, 82, went to be with the Lord on April 5th, 2019 peacefully with family at her side. RoseMary was born on October 21st, 1936 in Gary, SD to William and Odelia (Hauger) McLain. RoseMary attended Canby High School then continued her education at the College of St. Benedict where she graduated with a degree in home...

Dorrance Davick

Dorrance Davick

Apr 3, 2019

A memorial service for Dorrance N. Davick, 80, of Rochester will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Bethel Lutheran Church with the Reverend Dr. Norman Wahl officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 pm on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home and also one hour prior to the service at the...

Lawrence Wehrs

Lawrence Wehrs

Mar 31, 2019

Lawrence J. Wehrs, 100, of Rochester, MN died March 31, 2019 at Samaritan Bethany. Lawrence John Wehrs was born on September 9, 1918 to John and Mathilda (Prescher) Wehrs. He attended Trinity Lutheran School, Elgin, and graduated from Elgin High School in 1935. He then worked as a bookkeeper and a cashier at the Elgin State Bank until March 1941...

Dick Darst

Dick Darst

Mar 31, 2019

Dick Alan Darst, of Byron, died on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family after courageously battling brain cancer since January 2017. Dick was born October 16, 1953, in Rochester, to Claude and Betty Darst. He graduated from Mayo High School in 1972 and received his Building Utilities Maintenance certification from Rochester Vocational School. Dick worked...

Dale  Kocher

Dale Kocher

Mar 30, 2019

Dale L. Kocher, 69, of Rochester, passed away peacefully with his family by his side March 30, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. Dale Lester Kocher was born December 26, 1949 to Lester and Ruth (Manzer) Kocher in Johnson City, New York. He lived with Bear Creek Services for over 35 years. He loved playing guitar, watching movies,...

Karen Kothenbeutel

Karen Kothenbeutel

Mar 30, 2019

Karen I. Kothenbeutel, 78, of Rochester, MN died Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Cottagewood Senior Communities. Karen Ihla Simso was born September 20, 1940 to Iver and Ester (Hansen) Simso in Rochester, MN. She graduated from Rochester High School. On November 24, 1957 she married Robert Kothenbeutel in Rochester. She worked at Assisi heights caring for handicap children in the...