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Calvary Episcopal Church
111 3rd Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902
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Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Homes - RochesterJoan Pankonin Obituary
Joan B. Pankonin, 97, of Rochester passed away at her home on November 4, 2025.
Her family is composing her full obituary and it will be posted here soon.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, November 17, 2025 at Calvary Episcopal Church, 111 3rd Ave. SW, Rochester, MN, with visitation 30 minutes prior to the service. Private family burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester, MN.
Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Pankonin family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Upcoming Events
Nov
17
Funeral service
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Calvary Episcopal Church
111 3rd Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902
Send FlowersServices provided by
Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Homes - Rochester