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Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Homes - RochesterMary Lou Soukup Obituary
Mary Lou Soukup, age 86, of Rochester, MN, passed away on October 11, 2025 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.
Mary Lou's family is in the process of composing an obituary which will be shared here shortly.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes (5421 Royal Pl NW, Rochester, MN 55901). Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM.
Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Soukup family. To share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com
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5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN 55901
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