Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Homes

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the ones they love.

The compassionate funeral directors at Ranfranz & Vine provide individualized funeral services designed to meet the needs of each family. Our staff of dedicated professionals is available to assist you in making funeral service arrangements. From casket choices to funeral flowers, the funeral directors at Ranfranz & Vine will guide you through the aspects of the funeral service.

Emma AmannEmma Eva (Hildebrandt) Amann was born on February 28, 1931, in Mountain Lake, MN, to parents Emil and Lydia (H...
09/25/2025

Emma Amann

Emma Eva (Hildebrandt) Amann was born on February 28, 1931, in Mountain Lake, MN, to parents Emil and Lydia (Heffele) Hildebrandt, and passed away peacefully at Cottagewood Memory Care on September 21, 2025. Emma was named after both her German grandmas and her vocation followed in the nursing footsteps of her father's mother. As the eldest of nine children growing up during the Great Depression, Emma and her siblings learned early how to be resourceful, responsible and selfless. Though times...

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Allan PrestegardAllan P. Prestegard, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Pine Island, Minnesota, on September ...
09/22/2025

Allan Prestegard

Allan P. Prestegard, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Pine Island, Minnesota, on September 9, 2025. He was born on January 31, 1942, to Ole and Helen (Moe) Prestegard of Owatonna, Minnesota. He brightened the lives of all who knew him with a generous spirit, gentle humor, and steadfast devotion to family and friends.
Allan attended country school in District 71 through the eighth grade and graduated from Owatonna High School in 1959. He then worked at...

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Harvey HiebelHarvey Michael Hiebel, 91, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025. Harvey will be remem...
09/21/2025

Harvey Hiebel

Harvey Michael Hiebel, 91, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025. Harvey will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a friend to all.
Harvey was born on July 27, 1934, to John and Mildred Hiebel, in Mazeppa, Minnesota, and attended high school in Zumbrota. After graduating, he served in the US Army, then started a career at the Mayo Clinic, where he worked as an x-ray technologist for 39 years before retiring.
In his personal...

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Jerry RamakerJerry Ramaker passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, at Cascade Creek Memory Care in Rochester. The ...
09/19/2025

Jerry Ramaker

Jerry Ramaker passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, at Cascade Creek Memory Care in Rochester. The terrific staff cared for Jerry during his struggle with dementia. He was 95 years old.
Born in Preston Minnesota in May of 1930, Jerry was followed 10 minutes later by his twin brother, Joe. Six years after that the third son, Jim, completed the family. Jerry and his brothers grew up on the family farm and graduated from Preston High School. All three...

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Virginia DanielsonVirginia Ann Danielson, 77, of Rochester, MN passed away on September 18, 2025, at Chosen Valley Care ...
09/18/2025

Virginia Danielson

Virginia Ann Danielson, 77, of Rochester, MN passed away on September 18, 2025, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, MN. She was born on November 14, 1947, in Rochester, MN to Bernard and Emma (Schmidt) Schroeder.
Virginia is survived by her daughter Connie Bach of Duluth, MN; sister, Sandy Schwartz of Sacramento, CA; and her friend, Belinda Valentine of Zanesville, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents.
There are no services planned at this time, per Virginia's...

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Roberta HeyerRoberta Ann Heyer, lovingly known as Bobbie, age 71, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on September ...
09/18/2025

Roberta Heyer

Roberta Ann Heyer, lovingly known as Bobbie, age 71, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on September 15th, 2025 at home, surrounded by family and friends. Along with her infectious laughter and smile, Bobbie will be remembered most for the countless lives she touched with her strength, kindness, and unwavering spirit to serve others over the years.
Bobbie was born in Milwaukee, WI on July 17th, 1954, her family resided in Viroqua, WI before moving to Rochester where she stayed...

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Juanita HeikesJuanita Dorothy Heikes, 90, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025...
09/18/2025

Juanita Heikes

Juanita Dorothy Heikes, 90, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Benedict House, Madonna Towers following an 11-year battle with depression and dementia. Her departure marked the end of a remarkable life filled with love, devotion, and countless memories that will live on forever.Born on January 7, 1935, in Lakota, IA, to Vance and Minnie (Ennen) Lester, she was the 'little darling' her dad had been waiting for. She graduated from Lakota High School in...

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Loren VriezeLoren John Vrieze, age 89, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Sept...
09/15/2025

Loren Vrieze

Loren John Vrieze, age 89, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, at Edenbrook West in Rochester, MN. Loren was born on November 21st, 1935, in Spring Valley, MN to Earle and Lucille (Baures) Vrieze. He attended and graduated from Wykoff High School. He worked for Waters Conley (later named Telex Communications) an electronics manufacturer in Rochester, in the shipping and receiving department until his retirement. He met his lifelong love Shirley...

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Larry PuscLarry Walter Pusc of Rochester, Minnesota, died at 83 on September 9, 2025, while having lunch with his wife a...
09/11/2025

Larry Pusc

Larry Walter Pusc of Rochester, Minnesota, died at 83 on September 9, 2025, while having lunch with his wife and friends at Grandma's Kitchen. A special thank you to Bernie and Nina Saletel, Irene Maze, RPD Chaplin, Sarah, and the St. Pius Catholic Church community for their grace and care in the immediate moments after Larry's sudden passing.Larry was born in Little Falls, MN, to Walter and Selena, and was the youngest of three children. Larry's mom passed away when...

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Joan WongJoan Carol Brandenberg Stinson Wong was a force of nature. In retirement, she stayed active by playing tennis a...
09/08/2025

Joan Wong

Joan Carol Brandenberg Stinson Wong was a force of nature. In retirement, she stayed active by playing tennis and softball well into her 70s, proudly becoming the first woman to join the Rochester Senior Softball League. Her determination and energy were hallmarks of her life. Joan welcomed everyone with an open heart, and her home was always a place where friends and family felt at ease. She had a rare gift for making others feel comfortable and cared for just...

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James NeeJames Joseph Nee died unexpectedly on September 1st, 2025, at his residence in Burnsville, MN. He was only 69 y...
09/08/2025

James Nee

James Joseph Nee died unexpectedly on September 1st, 2025, at his residence in Burnsville, MN. He was only 69 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden passing.Jim is survived and missed by his loving wife Kathy (née Haskill) of 31 years; and his children, Alex (Nicki) and Theresa, as well as his Step-Sons Ben (Amy) and Stephen (Amanda). He will live on through his seven grandchildren: Nolan, Nora, Keegan, Natalie, Callie, Grace, and Willow; and...

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Anne LiwigsBorn July 14th, 1961Deceased September 1st, 2025Anne attended Maria Goretti Primary school in Thika, Mombasa ...
09/08/2025

Anne Liwigs

Born July 14th, 1961
Deceased September 1st, 2025
Anne attended Maria Goretti Primary school in Thika, Mombasa Primary school, Highlands High school, New Era, Kenyatta University where she obtained BA in Education, she was a tutor at Kericho teachers training college, she attended University of Illinois where she obtained Master is Education and Masters in Landscape and Architectural design, she briefly worked at the Mayo clinic as a Systems Analyst then went back to the University of Illinois to obtain...

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