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Funeral service for Elna L. Lickness, age 89, of Ruthton was Friday, April 25, 2008 at Peace Lutheran Church in Ruthton. Officiant was Pastor Julie Anderson. Organist was Carolyn Holck Tribute spoken by Judy Lickness- “What it means to be family” Eulogy spoken by Garry Hays Casket Bearers were Elna’s grandchildren, Jeffrey Miller, Travis, Corey, Shawn, and Jon Lickness, Dylan Appel, Alan and Patrick Sommervold, Justin Bier, Tom and Alex Hibma. Honor Guard was the American Legion Auxiliary #506 of Ruthton. Interment was at Peace Lutheran Cemetery. Arrangements were provided by Hartquist Funeral Home, Utoft- Johansen Chapel in Tyler, Randall Hartquist, Christopher Johnson, and Jeffrey Hartquist, Daren Presler, Directors. On-line register, tributes, and video at www.hartquistfuneral.com. Elna Henrietta Lickness was born July 22, 1918 to Henry and Eli (Bly) Kittelson in Ruthton, Minnesota. She grew up on the family farm and was baptized and confirmed at Aetna Lutheran Church in Ruthton. She attended Ruthton High School and graduated in 1935. She later met Dandrew Lickness and the couple was united in marriage on March 15, 1947 in Tyler, Minnesota. Their union was blessed with nine children and 41 years of marriage together. The couple farmed in Ruthton and raised their family. She began working for Swifts in Marshall in 1972 and retired in 1983. Dandrew died in January of 1989 and she continued to live at her home in Ruthton. On Tuesday, April 15, 2008 she was admitted to Pipestone Medical Center after a fall in her home. She died there April 22, 2008 at the age of 89 years and 9 months. Elna was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and active in the life of the church in Ladies Aid, St. Mark’s Circle, teaching Sunday School, mission activities and church quilting. She was a member of American Legion Post #506. She enjoyed gardening, reading, baking, playing games and she especially enjoyed time spent with her children and grandchildren. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Sharon Hays and her husband Garry of San Diego, California, Dennis Lickness and his wife Judy of Slayton, Minnesota, Linda Roxin and her husband David of Balaton, Minnesota, Philip Lickness and his wife Judy of Worthington, Minnesota, Shirley Appel and her husband John of Wabasso, Minnesota, Patricia Sommervold and her husband Gary of Tracy, Minnesota, Ruth Bier and her husband Al of Woodbury, Minnesota, Judy Hibma and her husband Jim of Maple Grove, Minnesota, and Brenda Anderson and her husband Jim of Fridley, Minnesota; 11 grandchildren, Jeff (Mary) Miller, Travis (Jennifer) Lickness, Corey Lickness, Shawn Lickness, Jon Lickness, Dylan Appel, Alan Sommervold, Patrick Sommervold, Justin Bier, Thomas Hibma and Alex Hibma; 4 great grandchildren, Charles, Elizabeth, Ashton, and Caden, and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Dandrew; brothers, Paul (Vi) Kittelson, Vernon (Peg) Kittelson, and grandson; Brian Lickness
Avis Janssen 83 of Lake Benton passed away Sunday, April 27, 2008 at the Hendricks Hospital. Memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 30 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Lake Benton. Visitation will be held on Wednesday one hour prior to the service. Private family burial will be held. Avis Marcella (Smith) Janssen was born August 23, 1924 in Bushnell, South Dakota to Charles and Amanda (Berndt) Smith. She was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist Church in White, SD. Avis was raised on a farm near White and attended school near White, SD, During the war years she worked at the Rainbow Cafe in Brookings, SD. Avis was united in marriage to Ervin John Janssen on February 23, 1946 in Pine City, MN. They farmed near Pine City for one year before moving back to White. They farmed near White and Elkton, SD until August 1967, when they moved into Lake Benton. There they operated a gas station at the south end of Lake Benton for a short period of time. Avis then worked at the Valley Cafe in Lake Benton and Gannon’s in Pipestone. In 1976 she opened the Pleasant Inn in Lake Benton, followed by Avis’ Coffee Shop in 1977. In 1979 she retired from the cafe business and opened a small day care in her home. Avis enjoyed crocheting, raising flowers, dancing and playing music. Together Avis and Ervin played the accordion and banjo for many local old time dances. In later years, she enjoyed accompanying her son on cross country trips in his semi truck, enabling her to visit many states across the country. She enjoyed working with the Opera House newsletters. Avis Marcella Janssen passed away Sunday, April 27, 2008 at the Hendricks Hospital at the age of 83 years, 8 months and 5 days. S he is survived by her children Karen Christensen of Flandreau, SD; Gail (Bob) Worth of Lake Benton, and Bob Janssen of Lake Benton; Grandchildren: Danny Christensen of Aurora, SD, Doug (Lawana) Christensen of Brookings, SD, Darci Christensen (Shawn Ketcham) of Baltic, SD; Jon (Shanna) Worth of Lake Benton, Kim (Pat) Van Sloun of San Diego, CA; great grandchildren: Bryan, Brandon and Cody Jorgensen, Jarred Christensen, Josh Stuefen, Alexis and McKenzie Ketcham and Ava Van Sloun; four step great-grandchildren; one siser, Flora Stuefen of Brookings, SD, sisters-in-law, Marcie Smith of Brookings, SD, and Katie Smith of White, SD, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Norman and Floyd Smith, sister Irene Grieme and three grandchildren. The Tyler Area Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. E-mail condolences may be sent to www.tylerareafuneralhome.com
Mass of Christian Burial for Luverne Delaney, age 85, of Hendricks, formerly Lake Benton was Friday, April 25, at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Lake Benton. Interment was in St. Genevieve Catholic Cemetery in Lake Benton. Officiant was Father Samuel Perez Organist was Rosie Drietz Song Leader was Chuck Debates Casket Bearers were Bill Delaney, Jerry Delaney, Joe Delaney, Rollyn Dorenkamper, Paul Hoberg, and Dale Magandy. Local arrangements were provided by Hartquist Funeral Home, Utoft-Johansen Chapel in Lake Benton, Randall Hartquist, Christopher Johnson, Jeffrey Hartquist, Daren Presler, directors. On-line registry at www.hartquistfuneral.com. Luverne L. Delaney was born February 13, 1923 to Hans and Clara (Otto) Hoberg at home in Lake Benton Township, Minnesota. She was the fourth child of seven. She attended country school District 2. When Luverne was seven years old she contacted polio. She was admitted to Gillette State Hospital for Crippled Children in St. Paul and received her education while undergoing therapy. In 1939, she received a Certificate for Maternal and Child Hygiene through the Minnesota Department of Health and applied those skills when babysitting for friends and later for her nieces and nephews. Luverne attended Lake Benton Public School and graduated in 1941 as an honor student. She then received rehabilitation training at the International Business Machines Corporation in Minneapolis and later worked as a keypunch operator at the Ministers Life and Casualty Union in Minneapolis. She spent many months over her early years at Gillette Hospital where she underwent several surgeries and endured intense physical therapy. Luverne will be remembered for her courage when dealing with polio and never lost hope no matter how difficult it was for her at times. She returned to Lake Benton to live with her parents and worked at Ray’s Garage and later at Farmer’s State Bank in Lake Benton. On September 8, 1973 she married Roland Delaney at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Lake Benton. They spent 35 blessed years together. The couple lived on the Delaney Farm until 1993 when they moved to Prairie View Apartments in Ivanhoe. In August of 2005, Luverne and Roland moved to Hendricks Nursing Home. She died there April 22, 2008 at the age of 85 years, 2 months and 10 days. As a youth she served served as a 4-H Junior Leader and won several red and blue ribbons in 4-H because of her cooking skills. She enjoyed cooking, baking, embroidery, crochet, quilting, gardening, and especially treasured the presence and company of children. Luverne was a member of St. Genevieve Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband Roland, siblings, June Trautman of Hendricks, MN, Don (Jeanette) Hoberg of Minneota, 14 nieces and nephews, David Hoberg of Golden Valley, Duane (Kristina) Hoberg of Lenexa, KS, Deb (Ted) Brainard of Chatfield, Darleen (Rollyn) Dorenkamper of Minneota, Dale (Myrna) Magandy of Buffalo, Kathy (Bob) Buchholz of Eden Prairie, Sandi (Craig) Johnson of Hendricks, Connie (Rich) Olsen of New River, AZ, Glenyce (Chuck) Sommervold of Hendricks, Paul Hoberg of Minneota, Darla (Paul) Frost of LeSeuer, Karen (Brad) Otremba of Inver Grove Heights, Deann (Craig) Holland of Marshall, Julie (Craig) Snyder of Austin, and many beloved Delaney family members. She was preceded in death by brothers, Milton and Glen Hoberg, sisters, Lucille Magandy and Phyllis Persoon. Stanley Patrick Stanley Patrick, age 100, died Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at the White Healthcare Center in White, South Dakota. Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 19, 2008, at the United Methodist Church in White, with interment in Fairview Cemetery. The officiant was Rev. Matt Richards. Organist, Darlene Schulz, accompanied Kay Patrick who sang “In the Garden” and the congregational hymns “The Old Rugged Cross” and “How Great Thou Art”. Grandchildren pallbearers were Brian, Kevin, Mark and Scott Knutson, Barry, Charles and Mike Bailey, Doug and Darin Patrick, Sue Brakke, Danae and Dustin Otten,Vicki Wirtz. Stanley Allen Patrick was born at the family home near Stratton, Colorado, on March 26, 1908, to Thomas Franklin and Mabel (Lemon) Patrick. Stanley moved with his parents to Highmore, South Dakota, in 1910. On Stanley’s birthday in 1913 they moved to Hartford, South Dakota, and in the spring of 1918 to the farm in Deer Creek Valley, Richland Township, between Elkton and White. The children attended District 48 Public School by walking or riding a buggy. Stanley graduated from White High School in 1926. Stanley was baptized at the Methodist Episcopal Church of White on June 20, 1920. He was a member of the Methodist Church for over 80 years. He was an active community member serving on the Lake Hendricks Township Board for 20 years He was involved in the formation and development of the Brookings- Deuel Water System, and he was a life member of the American Angus Association.He was a member of the Lake Hendricks school board for many years. The Patricks farmed east of White, and Stanley took great pride in raising purebred Angus bulls. They moved to a new home in White in 1988 as they retired from farming. Declining health required Stanley to move into the White Healthcare Center in 2004, where he resided until his death. In later years he enjoyed writing journals of his life experiences, which have been read by many local residents and the family. His active memory was an amazement to all who visited him. Survivors include his wife, Bernice Patrick, of Brookings; a son, Donald (Marian) Patrick, of Ottertail, Minnesota; daughters: Joyce (Bud) Knutson of Lake Benton, Minnesota, Darlene (Bob) Bailey of Ottertail, Minnesota, Debby Otten of Brookings, Diane (Harlan) Best of Pierre, South Dakota, and Darla (Doyle) Hicks of Brookings; step-daughter, Lynette Swindle, of Brookings; 15 grandchildren; 24 greatgrandchildren; a great-greatgrandchild; and a sister, Alice (Arnie) Barstad, of Renner, South Dakota. He was preceded in death by sisters, Florence Wytock, Mabel Lane, and Hazel Finley; a brother, Benjamin Patrick; twin infant grandchildren; a grandson, Allen Patrick; and a greatgranddaughter, Kayla Knutson. AGNES VAN DEN BROEKE Mass of Christian Burial for Agnes Van Den Broeke, 85, of Minneota, will be 2:00 p.m. on Saturday April 19, 2008, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with a CCW Rosary at 5:00 p.m. and a parish prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Rehkamp – Horvath Funeral Home in Marshall and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Marshall. Agnes Helen (DeVos) Van Den Broeke was born on April 10, 1923, in rural Taunton to Emil and Hattie (Fier) DeVos. She lived on the family farm until age 10 and then moved into Taunton. Agnes attended and graduated from Minneota High School. On May 7, 1946, she was united in marriage to Bernard Van Den Broeke at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Taunton. The couple made their home in Marshall until 1953 when they moved to a farm near Dead Coon Lake. The couple farmed and raised dairy cows until their retirement in 1995. After Bernard’s death, Agnes moved to the Marshall Square Apartments where she enjoyed quilting, needlepoint and socializing with friends. She later moved to the Minneota Manor in Minneota. Agnes enjoyed playing cards, made many quilts for the missions and towels for the church. Agnes had a good sense of humor and often tried to put a smile on your face. Agnes was a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Arco. Bernard and Agnes were members of St. Dionysius Catholic Church in Tyler for approximately 47 years. Agnes died on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at the Minneota Manor in Minneota. She is survived by her son Raymond and his wife Robin of Dudley, NC, son James and his wife Nancy of Marshall, daughter-in-law Judith of Ham Lake, 11 grandchildren, 11 greatgrandchildren, brother Raymond DeVos of Taunton, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bernard, son David and grandson Allen. EDNA A. BRANDT Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on April 21, 2008 at the age of 87. Edna was born on January 27th, 1921 in South Sioux City, Nebraska. Preceded in death by parents, John and Mable Lindemann, twin brother George, brother John, and sister, Ellen. She will be deeply missed by husband of nearly 53 years, Alvin, and children, Marti Brandt, Janna (Dick) Quam, Allen (Debbie) Brandt, Sherri (Jim) LaTourneau, Jan (Stephanie) Brandt, grandson, Joshua Brandt, almost-daughter Melissa (Steve)Taschuk, and furry EDNA A. BRANDT companion, Riley. Edna enjoyed quilting, crocheting, reading, gardening, and baking. Above all else, she loved spending time with her family. Special thanks to Caregiver, Enid of Age Well Home Care. Private family service. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers.
Memorial Service for LaVerne “Lu” Johansen, 77, of Tyler was Saturday, April 12, 2008 at Danebod Lutheran Church in Tyler. LaVerne “Lu” Johansen was born August 2, 1930 to A.C. “Ace” and Ann B. (Steenerson) Nelson in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She grew up in south Minneapolis, was confirmed at the Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church on May 7, 1944, and graduated from Washburn High School in 1948. She continued her education at the University of Minnesota and completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics. There she met Arild Johansen who was majoring in agriculture. Arild and Lu were united in marriage on October 4, 1952 at Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church in south Minneapolis. Their union was blessed with seven children and 55 years of marriage together. Shortly after marriage, Arild was drafted and stationed in Germany while Lu remained in Minneapolis to nurse her mother who eventually lost a long battle with cancer. After Arild returned from the U.S. Army, they moved to Montgomery, Minnesota where Arild taught for a year before returning to Tyler to farm the home place. Lu enjoyed caring for their home, raising their children, and assisting with the farm operations. When her children were older, she became director of community education for the Tyler school district. In 1991, Arild and Lu moved into the town of Tyler but continued to be involved with the farm operation during the summers. They wintered at their home near South Padre Island, TX. In December of 2007, Arild and Lu went to stay with their daughter, Nancy, in Oswego, Illinois to recover from an injury following a fall. They lived there until March 10, 2008 when she was admitted to Rush – Copley Medical Center for a knee replacement. Following a series of health complications, she died there peacefully April 5, 2008 surrounded by her family and with Arild at her side. She lived 77 years, 8 months, and 3 days. Lu was a long time member of Danebod Lutheran Church in Tyler, Minnesota and active in the life of the church. She was a member of the Hope Afternoon Club for many years. She was an avid reader, enjoyed quilting, traveling, antiques, fishing, and camping. She especially enjoyed her time spent with her family and friends. Lu will be dearly missed by her husband, Arild, six children, LuAnn (Randy) Svendsen of Plymouth, Minnesota, Jim (Laurie) Johansen of Tyler, Nancy (Jorn-Erik) Madsen of Oswego, Illinois, Bob (Lillian) Johansen of Cumberland, Virginia, Karla (Kevin) Moseley of Roseville, Minnesota, Kurt (Sarah) Johansen of Plymouth, Minnesota, 16 grandchildren, and a brother, William (Ellie) Nelson of Pennington, Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her son, Thomas, and parents, Adolph and Ann. Ann Arlene Weinacht Funeral services for Ann Arlene Weinacht were held April 5, 2008 at Kelso Cornelius Funeral Home in Chambersburg, PA. Ann Larsen was born on January 23, 1931 in Tyler, MN to Soren and Stella Larsen. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Father, and two brothers, Robert Larsen and Reed Larsen. She is survived by her husband, Donald Weinacht, 3 daughters and one son, sister, Beverly Lambert, Conroe, Texas and one brother, Darrell Larsen. Blessed Be Her Memory.
Funeral services for Eleonora Bruns, 91 of Lamberton, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 11, 2008 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lamberton. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5:30-7:30 at the church and will continue on Friday, one hour prior to the service. Interment in the Lamberton Cemetery. The Walnut Grove Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be sent via www.walnutgrovefuneralhome.com.
Eleonora passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008 at the Springfield Hospital. Eleonora Evelyn Bruns was born November 12, 1916 in Sundown Township, Redwood County, Minnesota to Henry William and Emma Mathilda (Bast) Schiller. The family lived on a farm near Springfield until 1919, when they moved to their farm north of Lamberton. Eleonora was baptized December 24, 1916 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Springfield and confirmed June 29, 1930 at Zion Lutheran in Lamberton. She attended country school and graduated from Lamberton Public School. She completed teacher’s training at Lamberton, and taught in rural schools in Redwood, Murray and Brown Counties, and served on the Dist. 29 School Board. Eleonora was united in marriage to Walter Frederick Bruns at Zion Lutheran Church in Lamberton on April 10, 1939. The couple lived and rented farms near Springfield and Lamberton before they settled north of Lamberton, where they farmed until retiring in 1982. They continued to live on their farm until Walter’s death in Oct. of 2002. Eleonora moved into Lamberton in 2003. She was active in her church, where for many years she taught Sunday School and Bible School, was a member of the church choir, served as officers in the ladies organization in church and led Bible Study in her circle. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, reading, gardening and traveling. She wrote weekly letters to her children for over 30 years. Her family, as well as others, were recipients of many afghans, doilies, quilts, garden produce, and jams. Eleonora continued to sew quilt tops, knit and crochet mittens, caps, and baby blankets for her church until her death. She is survived by her children Larry (Elena) Bruns of Lomita, CA, Eileen (Douglas) Sommer of Zumbrota, Carol (James) Kopel of Tyler; Grandchildren Aaron (Kari) Kopel of Watertown, Laura (Dave) Whalen of Mound, Nathanael (Jamie) Sommer of Wanamingo; great grandsons Gavin and Reed Sommer; step-grandchildren Gina (Frank) Enriquez, Nina (John) Ball Jr., Bettina Embry; a step greatgrandson and two step greatgreat grandchildren; one brother Alvin Schiller. (Lillian) Schiller of New Ulm, and sister Alice Kettner of Springfield. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Walter, brothers Walter and Arnold Schiller, sisters Viola Johnson and Evelyn Kronback. Blessed be her memory.
Mass of Christian Burial for Gerry Daniels was held Friday, April 4, 2008 at 10:30 AM at St. Leo Catholic Church in Pipestone, MN. Celebrants were Fr. Martin Schaefer and Fr. Jerry Kosse. Altar Servers were Hailey Mandersheid and Brianna Olander. Reader was Bill Johnson. Gift Bearers were Steve and Mage Shanaman. Organist was Carol Haubrich and cantor was Bunny Johnson. Casket Bearers were Dave Lehnhoff, Todd Peterson, Shane Fey, Larry Fenicle, Jr., Randy Schiebout, Tony Trotta. Interment was at St. Leo Catholic Cemetery, Pipestone, MN. On Monday, March 31, 2008, while on her way to work in Luverne, Gerry was involved in an automobile accident. She was taken to Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota where she died that same day at the age of 57 years, eight months and 11 days. She was born to Albert and Mildred (Howard) Mackenna on July 20, 1950 in Niagara Falls, New York where she was raised and attended school. She continued her education at Immaculate Academy in Hamburg, New York. After her high school graduation in 1968, she attended Hilbert College where she graduated with her teaching degree. Upon completion of her education, she moved to Kenosha, Wisconsin and taught in a local elementary school. While teaching there, she met John Daniels and they were united in marriage on July 13, 1972. After teaching for five years, Gerry went to work at the Kenosha Hospital for several years until she became employed at Brown National Bank in Kenosha. In 1982, they moved to Woodstock, Minnesota, and Gerry began working at First National Bank in Pipestone. After working there for 18 years, she was then employed by Pipestone County Medical Center, Dr. Ronald Rasmussen, and in 2004 began employment at Total Card in Luverne, Minnesota. Gerry was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church in Pipestone where she served as a Eucharistic minister and was active in the Sunday evening Bible studies. She was an avid reader. She enjoyed relaxing in their backyard during the summer months. Family cookouts were always special. She looked forward to each Friday when she babysat her granddaughter, Lily, whom she cherished and adored. She is lovingly remembered by her husband, John Daniels of Pipestone, MN; her son, Justin Daniels (Thresa) of Woodstock, MN; her granddaughter, Lily; one brother, Patrick Mackenna of Niagara Falls, New York; three sisters, Kay Stone of Buffalo, New York, Marjorie Shanaman and her husband Steve of Brandon, Florida, and Laney Mark of Niagara Falls, New York; her mother-in-law, Eleanor Daniels of Kenosha, Wisconsin; and one sister-in-law, Terry Ebner and her husband George of Kenosha, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Maureen Shomers. Blessed be her memory.
Grace Thelma Baumgard was born to Thomas and Etta (Beers) Scotting on January 22, 1924 on her grandmother’s farm near Lake Wilson, Minnesota. She was raised on a farm near Worthington, Minnesota where she was baptized at the Presbyterian Church on July 17, 1924. When she was six years old, her mother died and her father married his wife’s sister, Margaret and they lived on a farm near Reading, Minnesota where she attended country school. When she was 12 years old, she moved with her parents to a farm north of Lake Wilson. While living there, she attended school and helped on the family farm. On June 28, 1942, she was confirmed at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Chandler, Minnesota. Upon completion of her education, she moved to Worthington where she was employed as a nurse’s aide at Killbride’s Hospital. On July 24, 1945, she was united in marriage to Herbert Albert Baumgard at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Worthington. Following their marriage, they lived on a farm near Worthington where Grace continued to work as a nurse’s aide at the hospital and then at Lake Haven Nursing Home. She later became employed at Ehler’s Steak House in Worthington. In 1970, they purchased a farm in Aetna Township of Pipestone County, near Ruthton, Minnesota. They continued to farm there until their retirement in 1989 when they moved into Ruthton. After moving to Ruthton, Grace was employed at Alene’s Restaurant & Bowling Alley in Ruthton for a couple of years. On February 6, 2008, she became a resident at Sunrise Manor in Tyler, Minnesota. She died there on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at the age of 84 years, two months, and five days. Grace was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Ruthton where she was active in the church circle. While living on the farm, she enjoyed raising chickens, ducks, sheep and geese, as well as maintaining her vegetable and flower gardens. She belonged to a clown club and enjoyed playing cards and quilting and crocheting afghans. Throughout her years, she loved dancing, especially doing the polka. She is lovingly remembered by her husband Herbert Baumgard of Ruthton, Minnesota; four sons, Ronald L. and his wife Marcia Baumgard of Fulda, Minnesota, Dale H. Baumgard of Cottonwood, Minnesota, LeRoy D. and his wife Janice Baumgard of Fulda, Minnesota, and Terry L. and his wife Marlene Baumgard of Ruthton, Minnesota; ten grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; step-mother, Margaret Scotting of Ivanhoe, Minnesota; one sister, Ethel, Mrs. Joe Ten Hove of Pipestone, Minnesota; four half-sisters, Bess, Mrs. Vaughn Lingen of Tyler, Minnesota, Francis, Mrs. Richard DeRuyter of Ruthton, Minnesota, Ruth, Mrs. Ray Johnson of Ivanhoe, Minnesota, and Cindy, Mrs. Pat Engbarth of Ruthton, Minnesota; and two half-brothers, Sidney and his wife Kathy Scotting of Watertown, SD and Lloyd and his wife Mary Scotting of Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her parents; one grandson; one daughter-in-law, Beverly Baumgard; and one half-sister, Pearl Hibma.
Axel E. Borresen, age 85, of Mankato, died Saturday, March 15, 2008 at Mankato House Health Care Center. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at Grace Lutheran Church in Mankato. Visitation will be one hour before services at the church. Interment will be in Woodland Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Grace Lutheran Church, American Cancer Society or donors choice. Axel E. Borresen was born July 2, 1922 in Tyler, MN to Jens and Marie (Mikkelsen) Borresen. He lived in Tyler, was baptized and confirmed at the Danebod Lutheran Church in Tyler and attended school in Tyler and graduated from Morris Ag. School in Morris, MN. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in the Navy with duty in the Pacific during World War II. Axel was united in marriage to Nadine Smith on November 17, 1946. They owned and operated the Comfrey Theater for almost 7 years and then owned the clothing store in Comfrey for 33 years. They retired and moved to Mankato in 1987. He worked for St. Paul Clothiers and Graif’s after moving to Mankato. Axel enjoyed his long daily walks, bicycling, golfing with his friends and enjoyed attending all the activities of his granddaughters and visiting with family and friends. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Mankato and both the VFW and American Legion also in Mankato. He is survived by his wife Nadine; daughter, Deborah (John) Doescher of Mitchell, SD; son, Bradley (Sharon) of North Mankato; 2 granddaughters, Lindsey (Chad) Koterba of Onalaska, WI and Erica Borresen of North Mankato; 1 great granddaughter, Addison Koterba of Onalaska, WI; brothers in-law, Kenneth Smith and Larry Wagner both of Sacramento, CA; sisters in-law, Joyce Briffett of Lake Benton, MN, Beverly (Robert) Neale of Sauk Rapids, MN and Phyllis Smith of Jasper, MN; Many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Hertha Svendsen and brothers, Sven and Aage Borresen. The family of Axel Borresen extends their deep appreciation for all your kind words and expressions of love. Blessed Be His Memory. Lloyd “Curly” Jorgensen Funeral services for Lloyd “Curly” Jorgensen, 94, were held Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel. Interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Lloyd was born June 9, 1913, in Tyler to Anton and Christena (Larsen) Jorgensen. He was preceded in death by his wife Frances and siblings: Myrtle Thorstensen, Vera Renville, Erma Rudebusch, and Irvin Jorgensen. He is survived by daughters: Ruth Ann (Monte) McKie and Don; Lloyd (Jan) Jorgensen; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; brother Wallace Jorgensen and sister Eunice (Fred) Trout. Blessed Be His Memory.
Funeral services for Ann M. Carlson of Ivanhoe were held at 11 AM on Saturday, March 22, 2008 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Arco, MN. Visitation was held from 10-11 AM on Saturday before the funeral. Rev. Gary Veit officiated at the service. Interment followed at Memorial Hill Cemetery in Lake Benton, MN. Services were provided by Birk Funeral Home in Ivanhoe. To share personal remembrances of Ann online, visit www.birkfuneralhome.com. Ann passed away on Monday, March 17, 2008, in the Hendricks Community Nursing Home, at the age of 97 years, 9 months, and 24 days. She was born May 22, 1910, in Shaokatan Township of Lincoln County, Minnesota, to parents Herman Garhard and Julie Margaret Hermina (Boedecker) Suhr. She was baptized in the German Lutheran Church in Arco, MN and was confirmed in the rural Elim Lutheran Church. She received her education in Lincoln County, and grew up on the farm. On July 29, 1949, Ann was united in marriage to the Rev. Elof G. Carlson in Minneapolis. They made their home in Arco, where Rev. Carlson served as Pastor for six years. In 1954, they purchased the Willmar Nursing Home in Willmar, Minnesota, which they owned and operated for 12 years. During this time they owned their home in Ivanhoe, while spending most of their time in Willmar. Rev. Carlson passed away in 1963, and in 1965, Ann sold the nursing home and returned to home in Ivanhoe. In addition to operating the nursing home, Ann worked as a homemaker, and she enjoyed crocheting, sewing, swimming, going for drives in her car, and visiting with family and friends. Ann was active in her faith community; she was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Arco, where she held the office of Treasurer of the L.C.W. for four years, and also sang in the church choir. Ann was also a member of various community clubs, and enjoyed playing board games and pinochle, and was an avid Scrabble player. Ann is survived by two stepgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Elof; stepdaughter: Emma Marie Nelson; sister: Martha Delp; brothers: Henry, George, Carl, and Herman; and niece: Judy Delp. Blessed Be Her Memory.
Funeral services for Ruth Lanette (Jorgensen) Tims were held on Monday, March 24, 2008, at 10:30 a.m., at the Solid Rock Assembly Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Scott Peterson officiating. Burial was in Lake Wilson Cemetery, Lake Wilson, MN. Visitation was held on Sunday, March 23, 2008, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington and on Monday, March 24, 2008, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Solid Rock Assembly Church in Worthington. Ruth Tims, 83, of Slayton, formerly of Worthington, died Thursday, March 20, 2008, at the Golden Living Center in Slayton, MN. Ruth Lanette (Jorgensen) Tims was born January 14, 1925, in Kimballton, IA. She was the 4th of 7 children born to Albert & Margaret (Johansen) Jorgensen. She graduated from Tyler High School. Ruth attended Business College for one year and then worked in the insurance business before returning home to help on the farm. She was united in marriage to Henry Hugo Tims on September 17, 1945, at Danebod Lutheran Church in Tyler, MN. Faith and family were at the center of Ruth’s life. She was a longtime member of Worthington Solid Rock Assembly, where she taught Sunday school and was active with the Women’s Missionary ladies group. She was a gifted musician and taught piano privately for many years. Her other interests included love of gardening and sewing. Ruth’s signature gift was crocheted Christmas balls. She also volunteered at the Worthington hospital. Surviving are her husband, Henry Tims, Slayton; nine children, James Bueling, Kiev, Ukraine, Charles (Judy) Tims, Fargo, ND, Richard (Glenda) Tims, Cottage Grove, Alan (Elna) Tims, St. Cloud, Kenneth (Cathy) Tims, Gulfport, MS, Margaret (David) Klaassen, Marquette, KS, Nancy (Hugh) Magill, Winnetka, IL, James (Lea) Tims, Incerlik, Turkey, Robert (Donna) Tims, Worthington; one brother, Frank (Betty) Jorgensen, Tyler, one sister, Helen (John) Call, Huntsville, AL, one sister-in-law, Naomi Jorgensen, Brownsville, TX; 39 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and two more expected. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Genevieve Hicks, Geraldine Rea, and Patricia Giles, and one brother, Albert Jorgensen, Jr. Blessed Be Her Memory.
Hassayampa Clyde “Pete” Pedersen, age 77, of Marshall, died on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at the Minneota Manor Nursing Home. Funeral services are planned for 11:00 A.M. on Monday, March 17, 2008 at First Lutheran Church in Marshall. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 16, from 4 to 7 P.M., with a prayer service at 6:30, at the Hamilton Funeral Home and visitation will continue one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church. Hamilton Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Online condolences available at www.hamiltonfh.com. Hassayampa Clyde Pedersen was born on January 25, 1931 to Hans and Laura (Jacobsen) Pedersen in Phoenix, Arizona. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He attended and graduated from Ruthton High School in 1949. Clyde went on to the University of Minnesota - Duluth. He served in the Army during the Korean War. Upon returning home, he attended business courses in Colorado Springs, CO, while managing his father’s apartment buildings. Clyde then moved back to Ruthton, MN and entered the banking business. On July 6, 1963, Clyde was united in marriage to Helen Hier in Springfield. MN. They lived in Ruthton for 15 years, while he continued his banking business. After retiring, the family moved to Marshall where Clyde pursued his second career and passion, archaeology. H. Clyde Pedersen succumbed to cancer in Minneota, Minnesota, on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at the age of 77 years, 1 month, and 16 days. Clyde was a proud Veteran and a member of the American Legion - post 113, the NRA, Marshall Music Boosters and an Ex-Officio Professor of Archaeology for the Science Museum of Minnesota. Clyde was a sportsman who especially enjoyed shooting sports and pan fishing. He was an avid reader of nonfiction. In addition to authoring articles on prehistoric people, Clyde made presentations to over 100 groups of school children, social and business organizations on the “Prehistoric People of Southwest Minnesota”. He also took great pride in teaching archaeology at the Southwest Minnesota Senior College. Pete is survived by his wife, Helen of Marshall; children, Kirsten (and Scott) Boehne of Savage, Elizabeth “Libby” (and Mike) Isenberg of Staples, MN, Matthew (and Melanie) Pedersen of Marshall, and Mark (and Shannon) Pedersen of Marshall; 9 grandchildren, Jacob, Nathan, and Kayla Boehne, Devon and Rachael Isenberg, Halle and Eli Pedersen, and Jack and Beret Pedersen; a sister, Kathleen Dietrick of Suwanee, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hans and Laura; a son, Baby Boy; and sister, Constance Bloom. Blessed Be The Memory of Hassayampa Clyde “Pete” Pedersen.
Mass of Christian Burial for Eva Johnson, 80, of Tyler will be Monday, March 24 at 10:00 AM at St. Dionysius Catholic Church in Tyler. Visitation is Sunday, March 23 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM with prayer service at 7:00 at Hartquist Funeral Home, Utoft-Johansen Chapel in Tyler. Visitation continues Monday at the church one hour prior to the service. Celebrant is Father Samuel Perez. Organists are Eva’s children, Orin Johnson and Gwynne Mishler. Interment is in St. Genevieve Catholic Cemetery in Lake Benton. Arrangements are provided by Hartquist Funeral Home, Utoft- Johansen Chapel in Tyler, Randall Hartquist, Christopher Johnson, and Jeffrey Hartquist, Directors. On-line register, tributes, and video at www.hartquistfuneral.com. Eva Mae Johnson was born December 19, 1927 to Edward and Cecilia (Allemand) Dupuis on a farm near Rayne, Louisiana. She was baptized on January 28, 1928 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne, and confirmed on October 16, 1968 at St. Dionysius Catholic Church in Tyler, Minnesota. Her father died at a young age. She attended school through the eighth grade, and then started working early in life as a waitress and at various other jobs. She traveled to Lake Benton, Minnesota to visit a friend, and later moved there. She married Harold Schmidt in 1953. Harold died in 1967. She married Orville Johnson on July 6, 1968 at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Lake Benton. Their union was blessed with two children and 39 years of life together. The couple moved to Tyler, where Eva cared for their home and raised their family. A heart attack in 1988 left her with a damaged heart. In September 2007 she had a stroke. On Sunday, March 2 she was admitted to the Tyler hospital and transferred to Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She returned home, but was readmitted to the Tyler hospital on Friday, March 14, where she died on Monday, March 17, 2008 at the age of 80 years, 2 months, and 28 days. Eva was a member of St. Dionysius Catholic Church. She was active in the church’s life until her health declined. She belonged to the council of Catholic Women and served as treasurer for the region. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America. Eva enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, caring for the home, making Barbie clothes for Gwynne, and supporting her children’s activities. She especially enjoyed time spent with her family. Eva is lovingly remembered by her husband, Orville; her children: Gwynne Mishler and her husband Michael and their daughter Madelyn of La Crescent, MN, and Orin Johnson and his wife Erin Hammond of St. Louis, MO; her brother, Gurvis Dupuis and his wife Mabel of Lafayette, LA; her sister-in-law, Mildred Jatko of Bloomington, MN; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Schmidt, her parents, and her sister Maydel. Blessed Be Her Memory.
Memorial services for Charles “Chuck” Udstuen, age 58, of Ruthton were Monday, March 10, 2008 at Peace Lutheran Church in Ruthton. Officiant was Pastor Steve Rasmusson. Scripture was from Psalm 23, Psalm 122, Ephesians 2:8-10, John 9:1-7. The organist was Carolyn Holck. Congregational Hymns were “Amazing Grace” and “On Eagle’s Wings”. Soloists were Sharon Kesteloot, “The Lord’s Prayer”, Jerri Brown, “Homesick”. Interment will be later this spring at Peace Lutheran Cemetery. Arrangements were provided by Hartquist Funeral Home, Utoft- Johansen Chapel in Tyler, Randall Hartquist, Christopher Johnson, and Jeffrey Hartquist, Directors. On-line register, tributes, and video at www.hartquistfuneral.com. Charles “Chuck” Ronald Udstuen was born May 22, 1949 to Obert and Aagot (Hytjan) Udstuen in Pipestone, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed in Peace Lutheran Church of Ruthton, Minnesota. He grew up on the family farm west of Ruthton. Following graduation from Ruthton High School in 1967 he attended Pipestone Vocational School for fashion merchandising. He held various carpentry jobs in the area. He met Cindy Pochardt at the Polar Bar in Ruthton and on December 18, 1976 the couple was united in marriage at Peace Lutheran Church. Their union was blessed with one daughter, Carrie, and 31 years of life together. The couple first resided in Iona, Minnesota and moved to Ruthton in 1980. Chuck was a truck driver for Speedway Moving and Storage for many years and a self-employed carpenter. He recently held a job with Wittig, Inc., hauling ethanol in the five-state area. He was proud of his accident-free record. In April 2007 he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and in August 2007 with throat cancer, but continued to live with confidence and strength. While working at home, he fell on the ice on February 28, fracturing his pelvis and hip. He was hospitalized at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, where he died on March 6, 2008 at the age of 58 years, 10 months, and 16 days. Chuck was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and active in the church’s life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, playing cards and games, watching Westerns, caring for his lawn and home, and carpentry. He especially enjoyed time spent with his family. Chuck is lovingly remembered by his wife, Cindy; his daughter, Carrie Kesteloot and her husband Chad of Garvin, MN; grandchildren Chelby and Colby Kesteloot; brother Robert (Marilyn) Udstuen of Slayton, MN; sisters Colleen Rosenthal of Maple Plaine, MN and Jordy (Erv) Scholten of Pipestone, MN; brother-in-law Grant (Evie) Pochardt of Stewartville, MN; mother-in-law Lois Trout of Slayton, MN; and many other relatives and friends, including his beloved dogs, Brandy and Cricket. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Dorothy Jamieson. Blessed Be His Memory. Anna May Groeneweg Anna May Groeneweg, age 89, of Brooklyn Center, went Home to the Lord on February 26, 2008. She will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 54 years, Chet; children, Sue (Rick) Thompson, David (Marilee); grandchildren, Nate (Roong) Thompson, Stacy (Terry) Owens, Jamie (Dave) Wood, Ben Groeneweg, Jeremy (Laura) Groeneweg, Breanna Groeneweg, Jordan Groeneweg, Brendan Groeneweg; great grandson, Elijah Owens; siblings, Joe Terhark, Harriet (Bud) Altman, Henry (Lavina) Terhark; sister inlaw, Millie (Arnold) Garber; many relatives and friends. Visitation was held one hour prior to the 2 PM memorial service on Saturday, March 1 at the Cremation Society of Minnesota, 7835 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Park. A memorial service will also be held on Saturday, March 8 at Tyler Aliance Chapel in Tyler, MN. Blessed Be Her Memory.
Marjorie F. Pedersen, 100, of Pipestone, MN passed away Sunday, March 2, 2008 at the Pipestone Good Samaritan Center. Memorial services will be at 11 AM Saturday, March 8 at First Lutheran Church in Pipestone. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Tyler Area Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. E-mail condolences may be sent to www.tylerareafuneralhome.com Marjorie F. Pedersen was born to Chris and Alice (Olsen) Jensen on March 6, 1907 in LaPlatte, Nebraska at the family farm. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was a member of the First Lutheran church of Pipestone, Minnesota. She attended school in Ruthton, Minnesota and Bellview, Nebraska. In 1923 she was united in marriage to Howard A. Collins of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Howard preceded her in death. In the summer of 1944 she moved to Ruthton, Minnesota to keep house for her father and to provide nursing care for her grandfather. In 1953 she moved to Red Wing, Minnesota where she clerked for a drugstore and later provided nursing care for the elderly for 12 years. On June 20, 1959 she was united in marriage to Chris B. Pedersen. They lived on a farm in Troy Township of Pipestone County and in August, 1986 they moved into Pipestone. Her husband, Chris preceded her in death in 1992. Marjorie was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Pipestone since 1960 and was a member of the Kindness Circle for 35 years. She also held membership and offices in the Pipestone Hospital Auxiliary (1960), V.F.W. Auxiliary (1953), and the Eastern Star (1945) in Ruthton, and in the past several years was a member of the Pipestone Calumet Order of the Eastern Star. She is lovingly remembered by her two sons, Harold Collins of Sun City Center, Florida and Kenneth Collins of Woodland Hills, California; one step-daughter, Arlis (Donald) Werner of Pipestone; one step-son Harold (Pat) Pedersen of Cambridge, Minnesota; twenty-one grandchildren, twenty- nine great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Chris, a daughter, Lucille Folstad, and a son, Howard Collins of Red Wing, Minnesota, one sister, Gladys Conway, of Leavenworth, Kansas, and one brother, Clarence (Verona) Jensen of Ruthton, MN. Blessed Be Her Memory.
Harold A. Jorgensen, age 91 of Marshall formerly of Tyler passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at Morningside Heights in Marshall after an extended illness. Funeral services were held at 10:30 AM on Monday, February 25 at First English Lutheran Church in Tyler. Visitation was from 4 – 7 PM Sunday at the Tyler Area Funeral Home with a 6:30 PM prayer service. Visitation continued Monday one hour prior to services at the church. Interment was in the Danebod Lutheran Cemetery. Email condolences may be sent to www.tylerareafuneralhome.com. The Tyler Area Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Harold A. Jorgensen was born November 8, 1916 to Andrew and Sina (Anderson) Jorgensen in Tyler, Minnesota. He attended country school near Tyler. Harold was united in marriage to Myrtle Stelter on February 8, 1937. On January 2, 1965 he married Mary Alice Smith. Mary passed away on August 20, 1994. Harold was a farmer and rancher and was well known for his Black Angus cattle. Later in life he owned and operated JJ Dirt and Gravel. Harold was very active in his church and community. He served on the township board and enjoyed hunting and fishing. His family was the love of his life. He is survived by his children: Barbara (Allen) Albertson of Erhard, MN, Judy (Ty) Roberts of Marshall, MN, Ardell (Bob) Fay of Graham, WA, Beatrice (Tim) Hought of Foxhome, MN, Jerry (Tory) Jorgensen of Omaha, NE; and stepsons: Gary (Debi) Ramert of Denver, CO, and Ron Ramert of Russell, MN; 18 grandchildren; and 28 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother Harvey (Blanche) Jorgensen of Arco, MN; his very special friend and companion Bea Waddle of Marshall, formerly of Tyler; and friends: Deanna and John Zimmer and Randy Waddle; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary, infant son Raymond, one brother, one sister, and an infant granddaughter. Blessed Be His Memory.
Memorial services for Richard Ritter, age 60, were held Saturday February 23, 2008 at 10:30 AM at Grace Lutheran Church in Lake Benton. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church. Officiating is Rev. Gary Veit. Organist is Linn Whipple. Military honors provided by Henry Sollie American Legion Post #10 of Lake Benton. Arrangements were provided by Hartquist Funeral Home, Utoft- Johansen Chapel in Lake Benton, Randall Hartquist, Christopher Johnson, and Jeffrey Hartquist, Directors. On-line register and tributes at www.hartquistfuneral.com. Richard Carl Ritter was born December 25, 1947 to Herman and Rosina (Lubben) Ritter in Le Mars, Iowa. He was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Le Mars. In 1951, the family moved to Lake Benton, Minnesota. He attended country school District #4 and graduated in 1965 from Lake Benton High School. He attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, majoring in math. In January 1968 he enlisted in the United States Army and served in Vietnam in the Signal Corp. He received a Bronze Star and was honorably discharged on August 22, 1970. He returned to St. Olaf and completed his education, then returned to Lake Benton and worked various summer jobs. He attended South Dakota State University in Brookings and obtained a teaching degree. In 1980 he moved to Lake Preston, South Dakota, where he taught math in Lake Preston High School. Many of his math students later credited their strong math background to Richard’s dedicated teaching. In 1999 he was honored with the Excellence in Teaching Award from the SDSU Department of Electrical Engineering. He was honored again in 2003 at a banquet by the Engineering Department. In 2002 he was diagnosed with colon cancer. The cancer went into remission, but in 2005 it returned. On Saturday, February 16, 2008 Richard died at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at the age of 60 years, 1 month, and 21 days. Richard was the head of the SEEK program for gifted students, advisor of the National Honor Society in Lake Preston, and assisted with statistics and officiating in numerous athletic programs. He enjoyed collecting stamps, sports, walking, bicycling, and reading. Richard will be dearly missed by his mother, Rosina Ritter of Lake Benton, MN; his sister, Margaret Nagel and her husband Daryl of Sioux Falls, SD; his brother, Martin Ritter and his wife Robin of Lake Benton, MN; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Herman. Blessed Be His Memory. Beulah “Bernadine” Swanson Funeral service for Beulah “Bernadine” Swanson formerly of Russell, Minnesota will be Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 10:00 AM at Hartquist Funeral Home, Utoft- Johansen Chapel in Tyler, Minnesota. Visitation is Friday, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Hope Cemetery in Tyler. Beulah Bernadine Smith Swanson was born March 19, 1915 to J.B “Barney” and Beulah Larson Smith at her parent’s home on a farm near Taunton, Minnesota. She was one of 12 children. When Bernadine was 3 or 4 years old, her family moved to a farm near Porter, Minnesota, where they resided many years. She attended school at District 14 in Yellow Medicine County where she graduated from eighth grade. Bernadine was saved at approximately 12 years of age at the Methodist Church in Porter, Minnesota under the preaching of Rev. Peter H. Peterson. Floyd Swanson and Bernadine met at the First Baptist Church of Canby, Minnesota and were married February 22, 1940 at her parent’s home in Lake Benton, Minnesota. On March 1, 1940 they moved to a 160 acre farm near Russell, Minnesota, four miles from the Swanson home place. This is where their five children were born and reared. She always had a big garden and did a lot of home canning, baking, embroidering, and making tied quilts to give away to other people. She worked for others doing housework, etc, for 10 years in Minnesota and Iowa. Mail time was always a highlight in her days. The Lord blessed this young couple and they were able to support missionaries and have them in their homes on a regular basis. They were active in their local church, Skandia Evangelical Free Church, Balaton, Minnesota. Bernadine taught Sunday school for the pre-school children for many years. After retirement in the fall of 1982, Floyd and Bernadine moved near Clinton, Missouri (south east of Kansas City) where they lived until Floyd passed away, July 18, 1995. Bernadine then moved to Rogers, Arkansas to be near her daughter, Martha and her husband Roger. In August of 2002, they moved to Madison, Alabama where Bernadine lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Roger Fries until her death. She died, Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville, Alabama. She is survived by her 5 children, Paul & (Elizabeth) Swanson, Ozark, MO, Martha (Roger) Fries of Madison, AL; David (LaVonne) Swanson, Billings, MT; James (Sylvia) Swanson of Carmel, IN; Esther (Bill) Schwalbe of St. Anthony, MN; 11 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; one sister – Bertha Mc- Carthy of San Antonio, TX; one brother Clarence Smith of Brainerd, MN. Bernadine was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd, her parents, 4 brothers and 5 sisters. The family requests memorials are requested to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in lieu of flowers. Bernadine will be remembered as a faithful wife, loving mother, hospitable neighbor and one who loved to read the scripture. Arrangements were provided by Hartquist Funeral Home, Utoft- Johansen Chapel in Tyler, Randall Hartquist, Christopher Johnson, and Jeffrey Hartquist, Directors. On-line register and tributes at www.hartquistfuneral.com. Blessed Be Her Memory. Henning Johansen A memorial service for Henning Johansen will be held on Saturday, February 23rd at 2:00 P.M. at the Buffalo Presbyterian Church. A Masonic Service will precede the Memorial Service. The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo served the family. Henning Johansen was born at Tyler, Minnesota July 13, 1923, the third child of Johan B. and Birgitte Johansen. Henning died in Buffalo on Tuesday, February 5, 2008. He was baptized in infancy at Danebod Lutheran Church by Pastor Knudsen and was also confirmed at Danebod Lutheran Church in 1937 by Pastor Holger Strandskov. His confirmation verse was the 6th Chapter of Matthew. He and his brothers and sister graduated from the 8th grade in just 8 years despite knowing almost no English when they started school. Dane was the chief language spoken in the Johansen home because their mother was from Denmark. There were many pupils in that neighborhood who needed nine or ten years to make it through eighth grade. After that he attended West Central School of Agriculture in Morris, Minnesota. After graduation, he assisted his father and his brothers on the home farm, always farming at least a section of land. After leaving the farm in the mid 60’s, he took a trip through the Western states visiting relatives in California, Oregon and Washington. He thought the life style in California was entirely too fast for a farmer from Minnesota. And the weather in Oregon and Washington was most unfavorable to a person afflicted with asthma as Henning was. He then moved to Minneapolis where he took a job setting type at a printing plant in downtown Minneapolis somewhere near the Milwaukee Depot. In his spare time he enrolled in a double entry bookkeeping and office practice course at The Minneapolis Business College. Later he took a job doing the implant printing and mailing for an insurance company in the same area. It was while he was at The Minneapolis Business College that he met Marilyn Bowman from Buffalo, who rode into Minneapolis with a group from Buffalo. Within a year they were married at the Presbyterian church in Buffalo and moved into an apartment near downtown Minneapolis. When they heard that the elderly lady who owned the apartment building had been slugged, robbed and left unconscious in an alley all for less than $5.00 in small change, they decided it was time to move out of there. So they purchased a home in Chatham Township, giving them an opportunity to be nearer to Marilyn’s parents, who enjoyed having their daughter and grandchildren near by. After moving to Buffalo from Minneapolis he took a job as a driver salesman for the Rockford Bakery and later a farm store in Buffalo and more recently as a Pinkerton Guard and other security companies in the Monticello area as well as the Metro area. He is survived by his wife: Marilyn; Sons: Ralph (Kitty) Johansen and Ronald Johansen of Clearwater; sisters-in-law: Leila Ann Hoium of Silver Bay and Deloris Johansen of Lake Benton; a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a sister. Blessed Be His Memory.
Mass of Christian Burial for Robert “Bob” Schultz was held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2008, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. Visitation was on Monday from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with a CCW Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and a parish prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Rehkamp - Horvath Funeral Home in Marshall. Interment followed the service at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Marshall. Robert Harley Schultz was born on September 9, 1946, in Tyler, MN, to Harley and Evelyn (Thooft) Schultz. He graduated in 1965 from Russell High School. On November 22, 1974, he was united in marriage to Karen Willert in Lake Benton. Bob lived and worked in the Marshall area. He took great pleasure in promoting and directing many practical jokes and playful times with family and friends. His friends nicknamed him “Honest Bob” for various reasons, and he very proudly sported a cap with the insignia “Honest Bob, Hunting and Fishing Guide.” His special hobbies included the many hunting adventures of the Coyote Coalition, fishing, watching NASCAR races, building martin and wren birdhouses, keeping well-groomed yards and maintaining a large garden and pumpkin patch. The past several years, Bob lived on the family farm with special friend, Carol Janiszeski, and was employed at Marshall Truss Co. Bob died on Friday, February 15, 2008, at the Pipestone County Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob’s family and friends were most important to him. He is survived by his mother, Evelyn, of Marshall, friend Carol, sister Coleen Frye of Marshall, sister Janel Schultz of Winona, Karen Schultz of Owatonna, nieces Britta Fiksdal and Flora Funke, nephews Emray (Erin) and Arnold (Nora) Frye and stepchildren Corey (Cheryl) Willert, Tami (Bob) Krogman, Sherri (Jeff) Pesta and several step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Harley Schultz, and brother-in-law, Stan Frye. Blessed Be His Memory. Delores Dammann Funeral service for Delores Dammann, 67, of Delavan, Minnesota was Saturday, February 16 at 3:00 PM at Peace Lutheran Church in Ruthton. Officiant was Pastor Gary Veit. Organist was Carolyn Holck. The congregation sang “Amazing Grace,” “The Old Rugged Cross,” and “How Great Thou Art.” Casketbearers were her grandsons. Interment was in Peace Lutheran Cemetery, rural Ruthton. Local arrangements were provided by Hartquist Funeral Home, Utoft-Johansen Chapel in Tyler, Randall Hartquist, Christopher Johnson, and Jeffrey Hartquist, Directors. On-line register and tributes at www.hartquistfuneral.com. Delores Dammann was born on June 5, 1940 to William and Mildred (Berning) Schwebach in Granville, Iowa. They later moved to Elkton, South Dakota where Delores attended school. On October 10, 1959 Delores was united in marriage to Virgil Dammann at Peace Lutheran Church in Ruthton, Minnesota. They farmed for three years before moving to Garden Grove, California where she was a daycare provider. They returned to Minnesota in 1993 and retired in Delavan, Minnesota. Delores is lovingly remembered by her husband Virgil; six children: Allen (Carolyn) Dammann, Dean (Amy) Dammann, Debra (Mark) Herndon, Mark (Tina) Dammann, Tammy Dammann, and Albert (Jessica) Dammann; four brothers: Bill Schwebach, Bud (Jolene) Schwebach, Virgil (Rhonda) Schwebach, and Clifford (Tammy) Schwebach; one sister, Theresa (Lyle) Meyer; and sister-in-law, Magdalene (Dammann) Peterson; 17 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra; parents William & Mildred Schwebach; parents in-law Albert & Birtha Dammann; brother & sister in-law Paul & Viola Kittleson; brother in-law Clare Peterson; and sister in-law Barbara Schwebach. Blessed Be Her Memory.
Mass of Christian burial for Curtis Lambert, 64, of Lake Benton is Wednesday, February 13 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Lake Benton. Celebrant is Father Samuel Perez.Pianist is Jodi Weber. Cantor is Cheryl Johnson. Congregational hymns are “How Great Thou Art,” “I Am the Bread of Life,” “Shepherd Me, O God,” “On Eagle’s Wings,” “Song of Farewell,” and “Amazing Grace.” Gift bearers are Geneva Kifer and Marlene Hoffman Casket bearers are J.T. Weber, Dale Lambert, Joe Weber, Glen Krog, Marlin Lustfield, and Dale Lichtsinn. Interment is in St. Genevieve Catholic Cemetery in Lake Benton. Arrangements are provided by Hartquist Funeral Home, Utoft- Johansen Chapel in Lake Benton, Randall Hartquist, Christopher Johnson, and Jeffrey Hartquist, Directors. On-line register and tributes at www.hartquistfuneral.com. Curtis Matthew Lambert was born to Earl and Elizabeth (Saner) Lambert on July 29, 1943 on a farm southwest of Lake Benton, Minnesota in Verdi Township. At the age of two, he moved with his family to a farm north of Lake Benton in Diamond Lake Township where he was raised and attended country school in District 16 and high school in Lake Benton. After his high school graduation in 1962, he helped on the family farm his entire life. During this time, he raised corn, hay and beans. He also raised cattle, pigs and chickens. In 2003, Curtis retired from farming but continued to live on the farm. This past December 13, 2007, Curtis became ill and was taken to Hendricks Hospital in Hendricks, Minnesota and was transferred to Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. On January 24, 2008, he became a resident of the Golden Living Center in Madison, South Dakota where he died on Saturday, February 9, 2008, at the age of 64 years, six months and ten days. Curtis was a member of St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Lake Benton where he was baptized and confirmed. He was also a member of the Lake Benton Sportsmen’s Club. He loved to fish, and he went to fish wherever he heard the fish were biting. He also enjoyed playing cards, especially whist. He played in whist tournaments throughout the area. Curtis is lovingly remembered by his brother, Keith Lambert of Lake Benton, Minnesota; his cousin Dale Lambert and his wife Arlene of Pipestone, Minnesota; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Blessed Be His Memory. CEENA STELLA (ANDERSEN) EHRET Ceena Stella (Andersen) Ehret, Topeka, age 97, died on January 29, 2008 at St Francis Health Center. She was born on July 19, 1910 near Cedar Rapids, IA. Ceena was the youngest of six children parented by Olaf and Matilda Andersen of Tyler, MN. Ceena married Glen Ellsworth Ehret on October 6, 1939. They lived the majority of their married life in Huron, SD, where she dedicated her life to being a homemaker. Glen preceded her in death in 1999. Ceena moved to Topeka, KS in 1995. Ceena is survived by her four children; John (and wife Jeanne) of Yankton, SD, Philip (and wife Patsy) of Stuart, FL, Dianne (and husband Jack Beck) of West Branson, Mo, and son Rick of Topeka, KS. She is also survived by her six grandchildren; Julie (Ehret) Greenfield, Todd Ehret, Lisa (Beck) Daniels, Steve Beck, Philip Ehret, and David Ehret. Ceena was also blessed with five, greatgrandchildren, Paul and Michael Greenfield, Erika and Bennett Ehret, and Colin Daniels. Ceena will be remembered for her selfless nature and devotion to her family and friends. A private family memorial service will be held. Newcomer Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerFamily. com. Blessed Be Her Memory.
Funeral services for Valera Dorn, 87, were Tuesday, January 29 at 11:00 AM at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lake Benton. Officiant was Pastor Paul Gunderson. Organist was Joan Hohenstein. Congregational hymns were “Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me,” “On Eagle’s Wings,” and “How Great Thou Art.” Casket bearers were Tony Dorn, Lisa Grantham, Jeff Krause, Todd Krause, Dana Dorn, and Shannon Traeder. Interment was in St. John’s Immanuel Cemetery of rural Verdi. Arrangements were provided by Hartquist Funeral Home, Utoft- Johansen Chapel in Lake Benton, Randall Hartquist, Christopher Johnson, and Jeffrey Hartquist, Directors. On-line register and tributes at www.hartquistfuneral. com. Valera Thelma Dorn was born May 23, 1920 to Melvin and Rose Derby in Shaokatan Township, Lincoln County, Minnesota. She grew up on the family farm and attended country school through the eighth grade, after which she stayed to help on the farm. Valera married Donald Dorn on August 6, 1939 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hendricks, Minnesota. Their union was blessed with three children— Lowell, Darwin, and Darla—and 68 years of life together. The couple bought a farm in Drammen Township where they farmed for more than 30 years. They retired in 1973, moved into Lake Benton, enjoyed traveling and visiting with family. In August 2007, Valera moved to the Villa Apartments in Hendricks. On January 12, she was admitted to Hendricks Hospital where she died on Friday, January 25, 2008 at the age of 87 years, 8 months, and 2 days. Valera was a long-time member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lake Benton, where she was active in the Dorcas Society. She was a member of various social clubs and enjoyed cooking, baking, maintaining the home, gardening, and especially enjoyed time with Don. Valera is lovingly remembered by her husband, Don of Hendricks, MN; her children: Lowell Dorn and his wife Betty of Volga, SD, Darwin Dorn and his wife Ruthann of West Bend, WI, and Darla Krause and her husband Jim of Palm Coast, FL; six grandchildren: Jeff (Michelle) Krause, Todd (Kristin) Krause, Dana Dorn, Shannon (Todd) Traeder, Lisa (Todd) Grantham, and Tony (Deb) Dorn; nine great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister, Irene Hanson. Blessed be her memory.
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Elna L. Lickness
Avis
Janssen
Luverne
Delaney
LAVERNE “LU” JOHANSEN
Eleonora Bruns
Gerry Daniels
Grace Thelma Baumgard
Axel E. Borresen
ANN MATHILDA CARLSON
Ruth Lanette (Jorgensen) Tims
Hassayampa Clyde “Pete” Pedersen
Eva Johnson
Charles “Chuck” Udstuen
Marjorie F. Pedersen
Harold A. Jorgensen
Richard Ritter
Robert "Bob" Harley Schultz
CURTIS MATTHEW LAMBERT 
Valera Dorn