Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Homes

Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Homes Providing compassionate care to each family, as they honor the ones they love. Providing compassionate care to each family, as they honor
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.

Marilyn Marie PankowMarilyn Marie Morrison Pankow passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026 at Madonna Towers in Roche...
02/16/2026

Marilyn Marie Pankow

Marilyn Marie Morrison Pankow passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026 at Madonna Towers in Rochester, MN, surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born on November 1, 1933, in Preston, Minnesota. She grew up in various orphanages and foster homes until she was taken in by Garvin and Julia Benson whom she lived with until she was a young adult. On November 15, 1958 she married her sweetheart, Norman Henry Albert Pankow, and they raised their two children, Phillip and...

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Brian GerdtsWith heavy hearts, the family announces the passing of Brian Lee Gerdts , a beloved husband, father, son, an...
02/13/2026

Brian Gerdts

With heavy hearts, the family announces the passing of Brian Lee Gerdts , a beloved husband, father, son, and brother, on February 9, 2026. Brian was born on September 24, 1970, to Sylvan and Judy Gerdts in Rochester, MN. He attended school in Rochester and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1989. Brian went on to earn a degree in Building Utilities Mechanics and a Boilers License Class 2A in 1992. He worked for almost 39 years at Mayo...

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Zhengfang LiuZhengfang Liu, 85, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester on February 9, 2...
02/13/2026

Zhengfang Liu

Zhengfang Liu, 85, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester on February 9, 2026. Zhengfang Liu is a great mother of 5 children (2 male 3 female), a caring grandmother, an award-winning teacher and professional, a nice friend, a kind and smiling person to face all kinds of situations and difficulties with confidence and calm and efficiency to handle. Zhengfang was born in Jianhu Jiangsu China on October 6, 1940 into a rich and big Liu...

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John and Judith HarrisJohn Patrick Harris was born December 25, 1943 and passed away January 1, 2026. Judith Leilani Har...
02/10/2026

John and Judith Harris

John Patrick Harris was born December 25, 1943 and passed away January 1, 2026. Judith Leilani Harris was born May 26, 1941 and passed away February 2, 2026. They were married June 14, 1969. Both John and Judith taught in the Rochester School District for the majority of their careers. They both enjoyed doing everything together throughout their lives. They both requested there would not be funeral services. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Harris...

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Mary Catherine FritschMary Catherine (Kay) Fritsch, born November 17th, 1948, died February 3rd, 2026. She grew up in Su...
02/06/2026

Mary Catherine Fritsch

Mary Catherine (Kay) Fritsch, born November 17th, 1948, died February 3rd, 2026. She grew up in Sun Prairie, WI and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison before earning her Master's of Education from the College of St. Rose. A life-long educator, Kay was at her best when working to enrich those around her. She headed the religious education program at Pax Christi Church, strengthening and sharing her faith for over 13 years. Kay finished her career at Ben Franklin Elementary as...

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Jennifer Lynn GilsdorfJennifer Gilsdorf, age 39, passed away on February 2, 2026, at her home with her family by her sid...
02/05/2026

Jennifer Lynn Gilsdorf

Jennifer Gilsdorf, age 39, passed away on February 2, 2026, at her home with her family by her side. Jen was born in Rochester, MN to Cyril and Karen Gilsdorf. She grew up in rural Mazeppa , graduated from Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School in 2004, and attended RCTC. She went on to work at Mayo as a PCA and most recently as a Medical Administrative Assistant. Jen loved her family, going on trips with them, being outdoors, bon fires, dancing, classic...

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Gina PosivioGina Marie Posivio, 63, of Rochester, MN It is with deep sadness that we share that our beloved Gina Marie P...
02/05/2026

Gina Posivio

Gina Marie Posivio, 63, of Rochester, MN It is with deep sadness that we share that our beloved Gina Marie Posivio passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the age of 63. She fought breast cancer three times with strength, courage, and grace, and her love deeply touched all who knew her. Gina was born on June 16, 1962, in Albert Lea, MN, to Harold (Billy) and Lavonne Christenson. She grew up in Albert Lea...

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Roland Lowell ErdmanRoland " Rolly " Lowell Erdman , age 79, of Osseo , Wisconsin, and longtime resident of Rochester, M...
02/02/2026

Roland Lowell Erdman

Roland " Rolly " Lowell Erdman , age 79, of Osseo , Wisconsin, and longtime resident of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Rolly was born on August 13, 1946, in Preston, Minnesota, to Ray and Marjorie Erdman. He grew up in Wykoff and attended Wykoff Public Schools, where he was involved in several sports. His most prominent passion was football, and he proudly liked to say he was the best center Wykoff ever had. After graduating...

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Patricia Diane LittlePatricia D. Little, age 66, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away on January 29, 2026 after battling ...
02/02/2026

Patricia Diane Little

Patricia D. Little, age 66, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away on January 29, 2026 after battling Alzheimer's. Patricia Diane Little was born June 25, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Verna and Hubert (Heckwine) Withers. She grew up in central Illinois. Pat and Richard Manzke welcomed their daughter, Angela, in October of 1976 and they later separated. She met Mike Little in 1979 and they married on May 7th, 1984. Later in 1984, they moved to Rochester, Minnesota. Pat...

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Evelyn June FinneganEvelyn June Finnegan, age 91, of Rochester, MN passed away on Friday, January 30th, 2026 at home sur...
02/02/2026

Evelyn June Finnegan

Evelyn June Finnegan, age 91, of Rochester, MN passed away on Friday, January 30th, 2026 at home surrounded by her family in Rochester, MN. June was born in Dalton, KY on February 22nd, 1934 to Archie and Rebecca (Tyner) Thompson. She was one of six children, all girls. She graduated from the Swedish American Hospital Nursing program where she worked there for a short time following graduation. She then went on to work at the Dixon, IL hospital. She was...

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Jeffrey Wayne MilbrandtJeffrey Wayne Milbrandt was born on May 3, 1962, in Rochester, MN, and passed away unexpectedly o...
01/28/2026

Jeffrey Wayne Milbrandt

Jeffrey Wayne Milbrandt was born on May 3, 1962, in Rochester, MN, and passed away unexpectedly on January 25, 2026. He was an amazing husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He had the best sense of humor and a huge heart. Jeff was the ultimate competitor-bags, darts, cards, bowling, and foosball, to name a few. He was a big kid at heart, always ready to play, and he had a laugh and a smile that could fill the room....

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Benzon Munoz DyDr. Benzon M. Dy passed unexpectedly on January 24 in Rochester, MN. A very private person, he kept his m...
01/28/2026

Benzon Munoz Dy

Dr. Benzon M. Dy passed unexpectedly on January 24 in Rochester, MN. A very private person, he kept his many achievements and successes to himself, but he lived a life of note to those who knew him. Ben excelled as a surgeon, teacher, and researcher. He trained at Mayo Clinic as a surgical resident, receiving multiple teaching and research awards. After a prestigious year-long fellowship in endocrine surgery and oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering, he returned to Mayo in 2017....

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