Carol Ann Ellefson Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Carol Ann Ellefson of Rochester, Minnesota. Carol Ann, born on January 5, 1945, passed away on September 25, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Carol Ann Ellefson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Rausch and Anna Rausch (Koenig); her siblings, Doris, John, Helen and Diane; and her son-in-law Jeffory Hanson.
She is survived by: her children, Shawna Hanson of Rochester, MN, Tamara "Tammy" Evans (John) of Oronoco, MN, Dwayne Ellefson of Oronoco, MN, Chad Ellefson (Michele) of Pine Island, MN and Stacy Ellefson of Rochester, MN; her grandchildren, Michael, Kaylie, Matthew, Ethan, Daniel, Teddy, Courtney, Kyle, Maddy and Katey; her sister Marylin Bothwell of Roseville, MN; Bob and Berta Bauman. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Friday, October 2nd 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes (5421 Royal Pl NW, Rochester, MN 55901). A memorial service was held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
