Ellen MacGregor Obituary
Ellen May MacGregor, 86, of Rochester, MN passed away on September 15, 2025 at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester.
Her family is composing her full obituary and it will be available here soon.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Zumbro Lutheran Church, 624 3rd Ave. SW, Rochester, MN. Visitation will be from 3-5 pm on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN, as well as thirty minutes prior to the service at the church.
Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the MacGregor family.
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