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624 3rd ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902
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Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Homes - RochesterSonja Dunn Obituary
Sonja Theone (Sather) Dunn, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, with family at her side.
The family is in the process of composing an obituary which will be shared here.
A Celebration of Life service will take place at Zumbro Lutheran Church (624 3rd Ave SW, Rochester, MN) on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 11 am, with visitation one hour prior at 10 am. Inurnment will be in the Zumbro Lutheran Church Columbarium.
Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Dunn family. To share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com
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Upcoming Events
Oct
28
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Zumbro Lutheran Church
624 3rd ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902
Send FlowersOct
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Celebration of Life
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Zumbro Lutheran Church
624 3rd ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902
Send FlowersServices provided by
Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Homes - Rochester