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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.

Jerome Edward KoskovichJerry Koskovich, 88, of Rochester, passed away on March 17, 2026 at his home with his wife by his...
03/18/2026

Jerome Edward Koskovich

Jerry Koskovich, 88, of Rochester, passed away on March 17, 2026 at his home with his wife by his side. Jerry was born in Morris, Minnesota on November 12, 1937 to Edward and Esther (Schlueter) Koskovich. The family also lived in New Mexico, Lake Park, Mn, Detroit Lakes, MN, and in Fosston, MN, where Jerry graduated high school. Jerry attended the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND and graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering. Jerry married Marlyce...

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Nancy Jeannette BuschNancy Jeanette Busch, 80, passed away March 15th, 2026. Nancy was a determined woman who was not go...
03/18/2026

Nancy Jeannette Busch

Nancy Jeanette Busch, 80, passed away March 15th, 2026. Nancy was a determined woman who was not going to let cancer dictate her life these last 8 months, so much so that many people didn't even know that she was fighting such a good fight. These are her words she wished to leave us all with: "As I leave this life to journey to join loved ones that have passed before me; I reflect on the wonderful life I have...

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Jean-Ellen Janice BemmertJean-Ellen Janice Bemmert, 87, of Rochester, MN, passed away at her home on March 15, 2026. Jea...
03/18/2026

Jean-Ellen Janice Bemmert

Jean-Ellen Janice Bemmert, 87, of Rochester, MN, passed away at her home on March 15, 2026. Jean was born on October 21, 1938, in Rochester, MN, to Lester and Pearl (Boysen) Patchin. She grew up in the Rochester area and graduated from Rochester Senior High in 1956. Jean had a full life, working as a nurse aide at Worrell Hospital for 10 years, followed by 5 years at Libbys, and then dedicating 22 ½ years to Waters Instruments. On January...

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Carol Lynn SmyrkCarol Trumbo Smyrk, 95, died peacefully in her Rochester home on March 13,2026. She was born on December...
03/18/2026

Carol Lynn Smyrk

Carol Trumbo Smyrk, 95, died peacefully in her Rochester home on March 13,2026. She was born on December 4, 1930, in Baltimore, Maryland to Charles and Elsie Trumbo. Carol grew up in Baltimore and attended Western High School and Towson University. In 1951, she married Charles Smyrk, then a student at the University of Maryland. After graduation, Charlie took a job with IBM. Their early years together were nomadic, with four children being born in four different cities. An apparent...

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Ronald E. GerhardtRonald E. Gerhardt, age 78, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 20...
03/13/2026

Ronald E. Gerhardt

Ronald E. Gerhardt, age 78, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Ron was born in Fairmont, Minnesota, where he grew up, attended school, and worked on the family farm. During his school years, Ron was a natural leader and athlete. He proudly served as captain of both the football and basketball teams. His talent on the football field earned him a full-ride scholarship to the University of South Dakota, where he played tight end and...

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Gail Kathleen SegarGail "Gay" Kathleen Segar , 84, passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones on March 9, 2026, af...
03/12/2026

Gail Kathleen Segar

Gail "Gay" Kathleen Segar , 84, passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones on March 9, 2026, after being diagnosed with cancer a year ago. Gay was born to her beloved parents, Bert and Gren Stevens, in 1941 and grew up with her sister Marcy (Norman) in Hibbing, MN. Gay lived a full life alongside her cherished high school sweetheart and husband of nearly 65 years, Larry. Epic tales fail to describe two people more in love and...

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James MortonThe family of James "Jim" Archibald Morton is deeply saddened to announce his passing on February 18, 2026, ...
03/11/2026

James Morton

The family of James "Jim" Archibald Morton is deeply saddened to announce his passing on February 18, 2026, at the age of 91. He was born on July 9, 1934 to S. Archibald and M. Elizabeth Morton in Milwaukee, WI. After a varied career, Jim returned to college in his 40's and became a registered nurse, a career he found fulfilling. Jim loved his family, the outdoors, traveling, square dancing (where he met Anne), and the Green Bay Packers. He...

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William D KerakosWilliam Donald Kerakos, age 94, of Rochester, MN passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at the Charter ...
03/11/2026

William D Kerakos

William Donald Kerakos, age 94, of Rochester, MN passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at the Charter House in Rochester, MN. William "Bill" was born on October 29, 1931 in Austin, MN to James and Eileen (Smith) Kerakos. He graduated from Saint Augustine High School in 1950. After graduating he joined the US Marine Corps. Bill completed one tour in Korea, followed by two Mediterranean Cruises, spending time in Italy, Sicily, Greece, Spain, and Turkey. While in Italy, he...

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Jace BerndtJace Riley Berndt, 29, of North Branch, MN, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, as the result of a snowmobi...
03/11/2026

Jace Berndt

Jace Riley Berndt, 29, of North Branch, MN, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, as the result of a snowmobile accident on the Arrowhead State Trail north of Orr, MN. Jace was born on February 28, 1997, in Atlanta, GA. He later moved to MN where he attended Century High School in Rochester, MN. Following high school, Jace pursued his passion for working with equipment and machinery at Dakota County Technical College, where he earned an Associate of Applied...

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Lois ChristiansonLois Christianson, 95, passed away on March 8, 2026, and her funeral will be held at 11:00 am on Monday...
03/09/2026

Lois Christianson

Lois Christianson, 95, passed away on March 8, 2026, and her funeral will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, March 16 at Zumbro Lutheran Church. The service will be livestreamed and can be accessed at https://www.zumbrolutheran.org/funerals Lois Jean Blexrud was born on November 25, 1930, in Caledonia, Minnesota to Knute and Gertie Blexrud and grew up on a farm near Spring Grove. Following graduation from Spring Grove High School, Lois worked at the local bank while her future husband,...

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Mary Jean KaulMary Jean Runge Kaul passed away on Friday, March 6 at her home in Oronoco, MN. Mary was born August 30, 1...
03/09/2026

Mary Jean Kaul

Mary Jean Runge Kaul passed away on Friday, March 6 at her home in Oronoco, MN. Mary was born August 30, 1942 to Carl and Evelyn (Moulton) Runge, in New Haven Township, Pine Island, MN. Mary grew up on a farm with parents and siblings (Larry & Kay) and with her Grandma Tressie Runge whom she loved dearly. Mary attended Pine Island school. She graduated from High School at the age of 16 and went to work for Pine Island...

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Noah Shawn MisnerNoah Misner, 54, of Rochester MN, passed away on March 4, 2026, after living with renal cell carcinoma ...
03/09/2026

Noah Shawn Misner

Noah Misner, 54, of Rochester MN, passed away on March 4, 2026, after living with renal cell carcinoma for 10 years. He graduated from University of North Dakota Grand Forks, majoring in Electrical Engineering. He had many hobbies throughout the years including scuba diving, woodworking, and building and flying radio control airplanes. He was very passionate about flying and had his private pilot's license with both VFR/IFR rating. His happy place was time spent on the Mississippi River cruising and...

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