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 Iver Oerter A celebration of the life of Iver Oerter, Waupaca, Wis. was held at graveside at the Arco Cemetery on June 16. Jim Sorensen was the officiant. Twenty relatives and friends were in attendance. They were Cindy Oerter of Waupaca, Wis., Nathan and Sarah Oerter of Minneapolis, Robert Johnson of Burnsville, Diane Sorensen of Stockton, Cal., Gordon Hansen of Wells and Darwin Van Stelten of Clarkfield. From Tyler were Lucille Ohl, Hilda Hansen and Geneva Rasmussen and two daughters, Sonja and Ruth Ann, and Robert Holm attended. Norris Oerter of Hendricks, and Don and Delores Oerter of Arco also attended. Locally, Doug and Carolyn Venekamp and Ken and Clarice Nordmeyer joined the group. Coffee and conversation was at the Nordmeyer’s home immediately following the 11 a.m. committal service.  Leona DeBoer
Leona S. (Koehne) DeBoer…98 of Lake Benton passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at the Sunrise Manor Nursing Home in Tyler. Funeral services were held at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lake Benton at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, with interment in the Memorial Hill Cemetery in Lake Benton. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the church. The Tyler Area Funeral Home was handling the arrangements. E-mail condolences may be sent via: www.tylerareafuneralhome.com. Leona S. (Koehne) DeBoer was born February 24, 1911 on the family farm in Fountain Prairie Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota to Henry and Emillie (Garmatz) Koehne. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lake Benton and attended District #38 Country School. Leona was united in marriage to Hans DeBoer on November 4, 1937. They farmed in Drammen Township and following Hans’ death, Leona moved into Lake Benton in 1969. She later moved to the Valley Manor Apartments and entered the Sunrise Manor Nursing Home in Tyler in November 2008. Leona was a charter member of senior dining in Lake Benton and the Busy Bees. She was a lifetime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and a member of Dorcas Society. She enjoyed playing cards, word search puzzles, walking and playing bingo. Leona is survived by her sister Caroline Thomssen of Lake Benton and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Preceding her in death are her parents, husband, two brothers: Ben and Heine, four sisters: Olga Rouge, Gustie Willert, Margaret Vick and Clara Petersen.
Memorial service will be held at First English Lutheran Church in Tyler at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 19. Private family interment will be held at Opdal Cemetery in Florence. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. The Tyler Area Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. E-mail condolences may be sent via: www.tylerareafuneralhome.com Wilma Leota Berg was born July 1, 1930 on the family farm in Custer Township in Lyon County, Minnesota to Edmund and Bertha (Hatton) Wilking. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church and graduated from Garvin Public School. Wilma was united in marriage to Bernhard Berg on January 20, 1948 at First Congregational Church in Garvin. They lived on the family farm five miles east of Tyler for 50 years, where Wilma helped Bernhard, working on the farm. Following retirement, they moved to Tyler in September 1999, where she resided since. Bernhard and Wilma had been married for over 50 years before Bernhard passed away on March 15, 2002. She was very active in her church at Opdah Lutheran Church in Florence and later First English Lutheran Church in Tyler, where she participated in Circle, Bible study, Ladies Aid and Do-Day. She enjoyed watching football, especially the Minnesota Vikings, spending time and going out to eat with her good friend Lucille Ohl. She also enjoyed dancing and was an avid reader. Wilma is survived by her daughters: Jeanne (Jerry) DeVries of Plainfield, Ill. and Janice Serreyn of Wichita, Kan.; grandchildren: Todd, Corey, Justin and Lacy and Tammy, Jordan and Danielle; great-grandchildren: Amanda, Austin, Shaun and Chase, Zachary and Ty; brother: Lee (Roselyn) Wilking of Long Point, Ill. and many other relatives and friends. Preceding her in death are her parents, husband Bernhard and one brother Herman.
LYND — Einer V. Jensen, age 95, of Lynd, formerly of Tyler, passed away at his residence on Thursday, June 4, 2009. Memorial services will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 9 at the Hamilton Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday. Burial will be in the Danebod Cemetery in Tyler. Condolences may be sent to www.hamiltonfh.com Einer Viggo Jensen was born to Christ P. and Jacobine (Sorenson) Jensen in Hope Township, Lincoln County, Minnesota on September 15, 1913. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Danebod Lutheran Church in Tyler. He also attended school in Tyler. On June 3, 1933, Einer was united in marriage to Elna C. James at the Danebod Lutheran parsonage. They lived in Tyler where Einer did carpentry work. On March 21, 1944, Einer entered the United States Navy. He was stationed at the San Diego base until he was honorably discharged on December 31, 1946. He returned to his family in Tyler and continued to do carpentry work. They moved to Marshall in 1956 and then to Lynd in 1959. Einer passed away at his residence on Thursday, June 4. He had reached the age of 95 years, 8 months and 19 days. He is survived by his three children: Vonnie (Jack) Doll of Las Vegas, Nev., Ronald (Carol) Jensen of Lynd and Wade (Gerri) Jensen of Lynd; eleven grandchildren: Kerry, Kris, Skip, Kym, Kurt, Kent, Chad and Jeremy Jensen, Shawna Christianson and Eric and Stacy DeMartelaere; ten great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Kaye Jensen of Culver City, Cal.; nieces and nephews; also many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Elna in 1993; son, Dale; two infant sons, Leon and Gene; five brothers and four sisters. Einer’s love of his life was his family and doing things with them and for them. Other enjoyments included, carving, camping, sightseeing, fishing (without a rod,) watching parades and doing Find-A-Word puzzles. Blessed be Einer’s memory Hamilton Funeral Home 532-2933
Funeral services for Edward Habben, 86, of Russell were Monday, June 1 at 2 p.m. at Grace First Parish in Russell. Burial was in the Russell City Cemetery. Hartquist Funeral Home, Utoft-Johansen Chapel in Tyler provided the arrangements. View a video tribute and leave on-line condolences at www.hartquistfuneral.com. Herman Edward Habben was born September 22, 1922 to Herman and Viola (Hall) Habben in Shelburne Township, Lyon County, Minnesota. He grew up on a farm east of the Burchard/Florence area, and graduated from Balaton High School in 1940. He was confirmed at United Methodist Church in Balaton. On June 29, 1944 Ed was united in marriage to Margaret Hulst at the Methodist Church in Balaton. Their union was blessed with eight children, and this June 29, 2009 would have been their 65th wedding anniversary. He worked on his family’s farm, attended sheet metal school in Nebraska, worked on WWII aircraft in New York, then came home and farmed in Lyon County and the Litchfield area in Meeker County. After farming, he did carpentry work for a while and then was foreman for a bridge construction crew for 19 years prior to retiring in 1991. He and Margaret made their home in Russell. On May 25, Ed entered Tyler Healthcare Center, where he died on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at the age of 86 years, eight months, and six days. Ed was a member of Grace First Parish in Russell. His retirement years were filled with wood working in his shop, gardening, handyman work, reading (especially Louis L’Amour westerns), playing cards, visiting children and grandchildren, and annual camping trips with family. Ed is lovingly remembered by his wife, Margaret; seven children: Sandra (and Harold) Pherigo of St Cloud, Dale (and Donna) Habben of Colorado Springs, Colo., Grace (and Wayne) Thovson of Elk River, Alan (and Ellen) Habben of Paynesville, Luanne (and Brian) Folkerts of Rockville, Melanie (and Robert) Thooft of Tyler and Fay (and Douglas) Prairie of Balaton; 23 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; son-in-law Steven Prairie of Balaton; three sisters, LaDonna Johnson of Dawson, Dorothy Mainous of South Carolina, Verna Mulder of Worthington and one brother, William (Billy) Habben of Tracy. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Linda Prairie; a great-granddaughter, Amelia Jurkowski; and a brother, George Habben.
Marlene McCoy, age 65 of Tracy passed away Saturday, May 30, 2009 at her home following a battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 4 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tracy. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Tracy Area Funeral Home with a 4 p.m. CCW Rosary and a 7 p.m. prayer service. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. The Tracy Area Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent at www.tracyareafuneralhome.com. Marlene Jacqueline (Persoon) McCoy was born January 25, 1944 in Tyler, Minnesota to Peter and Zoe (DeWitte) Persoon. She was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. Marlene attended grade school in Ruthton, and graduated from Pipestone High School. On June 7, 1962 Marlene was united in marriage to Edward L. McCoy at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Pipestone. Marlene worked for 22 years as the dietary supervisor and cook at Prairie View Healthcare Center, and two years as a cook at Boulder Estates. She was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tracy, serving as a Sunday School teacher, Eucharistic Minister, and president of the CCW. Marlene loved vegetable and flower gardening, cooking, and working alongside her husband on the farm. Marlene is survived by her husband Ed; daughter Lori (Wayne) Dagel of Ruthton; three grandchildren: Brent (Linzie) Dagel, Jared (Brenda) Dagel, and Nick Dagel; four great-grandchildren: Joseph and Isaac, Hannah and Tyler; brother Robert (Candy) Persoon of Canistota, S.D.; sister Rita McCarty of Baytown, Texas; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Mark.
Funeral services for David Hohenstein, 47, of Lake Benton, Minnesota will be Thursday, June 4 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lake Benton. Visitation is Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Visitation continues on Thursday at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at St. John’s Immanuel Cemetery of rural Verdi. He died Monday, June 1, 2009, at the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D. Hartquist Funeral Home, Utoft-Johansen Chapel in Lake Benton is providing the arrangements. Full obituary and on-line registry at www.hartquistfuneral.com. David Mark Hohenstein was born December 25, 1961 to Lloyd and Virginia (Pfeiffer) Hohenstein in Ripon, Wis. He was baptized by his father, Rev. Lloyd Hohenstein on January 1, 1962 at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pickett, Wis. and later confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gibbon, where he grew up. He graduated from Martin Luther Prep School in Prairie du Chien, Wis. in 1980. He continued his education at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato where he met Joan Seidel. The couple was later united in marriage at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wauwatosa, Wis. on March 24, 1984. Their union was blessed with two sons, Benjamin and Charles, and they had recently celebrated 25 years of marriage together. The couple resided in Whitefish Bay, Milwaukee County, Wis. Dave worked for Lutheran Brotherhood and for the local hospital as a courier. They later moved to Lake Benton in 1996 where he owned and operated Hohenstein Lawn Service and worked for the United States Postal Service as a rural route carrier. On Saturday, May 30, 2009 Dave endured a heart attack while mowing. He was transported to the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D. where he died on Monday, June 1, 2009 at the age of 47 years, five months, and six days. Dave was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lake Benton and active in the life of the congregation. He taught Sunday School, sang in the church choir, served as an usher and on the church council, and was in St. John’s Men’s Club. In his community he served on the Verdi Township Board as clerk, on the Great Plains Lutheran High School Board, and was a member of VIP (Visions in Progress). Dave will be remembered for his priorities in life. He loved his Lord, enjoyed time spent with his family and staying connected to his siblings and their families over the phone. He enjoyed his work, mowing grass, and repairing and restoring cars. Dave will be lovingly remembered by his wife Joan of Lake Benton; sons, Benjamin Hohenstein and his wife Angela of Milwaukee, Wis., and Charles Hohenstein of Milwaukee, Wis.; parents, Lloyd and Virginia Hohenstein of Watertown, Wis.; siblings, Ann Kuehl and her husband Todd of Elkhorn, Wis., Jon Hohenstein of Hortonville, Wis., Becky Truell of Oshkosh, Wis., James Hohenstein and his wife Helen of Phippsburg, Colo., and Deb Kruse and her husband Steve of Whitewater, Wis.; and many nieces, nephews, other family and his best friend, Conrad Schardin. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Michael Hein, 17, of Tyler, formerly of DeSmet, S.D. passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2009 at the Tyler Healthcare Center in Tyler. Funeral service will be held at St. Dionysius Catholic Church in Tyler at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 28. Visitation will be held from 4:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Tyler Area Funeral Home and will continue on Thursday one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be held at the DeSmet Cemetery in DeSmet, S.D. The Tyler Area Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. E-mail condolences may be sent via: www.tylerareafuneralhome.com. Michael John Hein was born May 5, 1992 in DeSmet, S.D. He was the son of Kurt and Diane (Lee) Thomsen and Curt Hein. Michael was a very special person who loved his family and friends. He was also a very talented artist, loved to write poems, go fishing, play football, listen to music and hang out with his friends. He touched the lives of many people and will be truly missed. He is survived by his parents Kurt and Diane Thomsen; his sisters Ashley Hein and Elizabeth Thomsen, his brother Joey Hein and numerous other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his father Curt Hein and grandfather John Lee. Blessed be his memory Calvin Sharp Memorial services were held for Calvin H. Sharp who was born on April 24, 1924 and passed away on May 1, 2009. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 6 at Valley of the Sun Mortuary, Chandler, Ariz. Officiating was Pastor Leroy Rehrer. Final resting place was Valley of the Sun Cemetery, Chandler, Ariz. Blessed be his memory Raymond Sears LAKE BENTON….Graveside services for Raymond Sears, 65, of Lake Benton will be Friday, May 29 at 10:30 a.m. at Memorial Hill Cemetery in Lake Benton. Raymond LeRoy Sears was born July 7, 1943 to George and Gladys (McLaird) Sears in Lake Benton, Minn. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the Airborne Division, and later enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving in Germany and Vietnam. He was honorably discharged on December 31, 1982. He married Cynthia Davis on November 5, 1987 in California. He died at his home in Lake Benton on April 13, 2009. Ray is survived by his brother, Norman (Barbara) Sears of Lake Benton, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death his wife, Cynthia, and his parents. Hartquist Funeral Home, Utoft-Johansen Chapel in Lake Benton is providing the arrangements. Full obituary and on-line condolences at www.hartquistfuneral.com.
LAKE BENTON - Funeral services for Delores Lund, 73, of Lake Benton were Tuesday, May 19 at 2 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Lake Benton. Burial was in Diamond Lake Cemetery, rural Lake Benton. Hartquist Funeral Home, Utoft-Johansen Chapel in Lake Benton provided the arrangements. View a video tribute and leave on-line condolences at www.hartquistfuneral.com. Delores Ann Lund was born to Andrew and Mattie (Johnsen) Draper on October 14, 1935 in Tyler, Minnesota. She grew up in Marshfield Township on the farm. She was baptized at Danebod Lutheran Church in Tyler and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Lake Benton. She attended country school District 49 through the fifth grade and graduated from Tyler High School in 1953. Following her education she was employed at Brentwood Egg Plant. She was united in marriage to Knute Lund on August 28, 1955 at Danebod Lutheran Church. Their union was blessed with two children and 53 years of marriage together. The couple lived on a farm north of Lake Benton for two years, then moved to Arco for one year and then purchased a farm south of Lake Benton in Lake Benton Township where they established their home and raised their family. Delores was a volunteer driver for Lincoln County and a driver for special needs children for many years. In November of 2002, Delores was diagnosed with melanoma cancer. The cancer was treated and went into remission. In 2009, the cancer returned and had spread throughout her body and she was admitted to the Tyler Healthcare Center to receive hospice care. She then moved to Pipestone County Hospice House where she died on May 14, 2009 at the age of 73 years and 7 months. Delores was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Lake Benton. She served as Lake Benton Township treasurer for six years, and belonged to an extension club. She enjoyed playing cards, especially bridge, crochet, embroidery, and spending time with her family and friends. Delores is lovingly remembered by her husband Knute, her daughter, Linda (Jim) Berkenpas of Verdi; son, Jeffrey K. Lund of Sioux Falls, S.D.; two grandsons, Barry (Tonya) Berkenpas of Verdi and Brandon (Nellie) Berkenpas of Sioux Falls, S.D.; three great grandchildren, Becca, Breelee and Barrett Berkenpas; nephews and nieces, Don Williams of Amarillo, Texas, Eddie "Porky" (Sandy) Williams, of Stratford, Texas, George "Pete" Williams of Corpus Christi, Texas, Judy Henderson of Fcerritos, California, Ron, Monte, Todd, Tom Draper, and many other cousins and family. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Edwin Draper, sister, Angeline Williams. Blessed be her memory.
Johansen, Mark Roland, 55, of Mesa, Ariz., passed away on April 27, 2009. He was born in Tyler, Minnesota on May 26, 1953. Mark spent time as a landscaper, an electrician, a maintenance man for Villa Del Coronado in Phoenix, Ariz. and as a handy man. The hobbies Mark enjoyed the most were gardening, wood working, and caring for his dog. In Sunland, where Mark lived, he made the world a better place by being a good and helpful neighbor. He was preceded in death by his father, Roland K. Johansen. He is survived by his mother, Ruth Petersen, her husband, Carl Petersen, his sister, Miriam Showalter, his brother in law, Jim Showalter, his nephew, Jesse Showalter, as well as aunts and cousins. Mark’s memory will be held in our hearts forever. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 14 at 2 p.m. at Melchers’s Mortuary, 43 S. Stapley Dr. in Mesa, Ariz. In addition, a memorial service for Mark will be held this fall in Tyler. The family requests donations in Mark’s memory be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church in Mesa, Ariz. or to Jewish Family and Children’s Service in Mesa. Iver Oerter Iver Oerter passed away on Monday, April 27, 2009 at the age of 88. He was born in Arco on January 7, 1921 to Louis and Christine Oerter. He married Roneal Van Stelton in 1942 and farmed until 1956. At the age of 35, he went to college to pursue a degree in engineering, and received his degree from South Dakota State in 1959. After graduation he worked for the State of Wisconsin as a General Engineer, for Waupaca as a City Engineer and then as a consulting engineer for Phillips and Associates in Appleton. He retired in 1981 spending his summers on Connors Lake in Phillips, Wisc. and his winters in Sarasota, Fla. His final home was in rural Waupaca, Wisc. where he and Roneal built a home on their son, Greg’s farm. His farming expertise was realized in Greg and Cindy’s garden where he would plant over 100 tomato plants, rows and rows of "Turners" sweet corn, and Hubbard squash. He then proceeded to can over 500 quarts of tomatoes in the fall and freeze enough squash to fill half a chest freezer. He was an avid reader of the Wall Street Journal, and several magazines each week, including Forbes and Newsweek. He did one or two crossword puzzles everyday, watched the news on TV and read about seven books a week from the library. He was forever curious about today and tomorrow. While in Waupaca he was an avid curler and golfer, was a Lion achieving first vice chair, was on the Trinity church council from 1963-1969 and enjoyed dancing with the love of his life, Roneal. He is survived by his son Greg (Cindy) Oerter of Waupaca, Wisc.; grandsons Nathan (Sarah) Oerter of Minneapolis, Justin (Tracy) Oerter, and granddaughters, Sydney and Shelby Oerter of Milwaukee, Wisc. A memorial service was held at the Green Fountain Inn on Sunday, May 10. Velda Brusven Velda Lou (Christensen) Brusven was born March 31, 1932 to Verner and Iva Ellen (Sharp) Christensen at the Tyler Hospital. She was baptized May 11, 1932 and confirmed April 14, 1946 at the Danebod Lutheran Church. She attended country school through the 8th grade and graduated from the Tyler High School on May 31, 1951. She attended beauty school in Mankato, graduating February 14, 1952. She then moved to Cottonwood, where she worked at Mae Viscick’s Beauty Shop and for Dr. Stevens, a dentist, where she met Milo when he came in as a patient to have his teeth made. Velda also waited tables six days a week at the local café. Velda and Milo were married on June 8, 1952. Velda worked with Milo on the farm all of her married life, dressing chickens, picking eggs, working with the pigs and cows and helping anyone who needed it. Her younger brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, and neighbor kids often stayed with them. Her kitchen was the hub of family living. Everyone was welcome and no one ever went hungry. She loved her flower and vegetable gardens, fruit trees and the canning, freezing and pickling of its produce. Special treats were homemade ice cream, jams, breads, and fresh churned butter. Her hobbies included sewing, quilting, knitting, crocheting, photography, painting, cake decorating and crafting in general. She was an active member of St. Lucas Lutheran Church. She never missed a bridal or baby shower. Milo and Velda were married for 55 years, living 54 years on their beloved farm. Velda’s children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were her life. She loved to take pictures of everyday life and the special occasions. She enjoyed working with children baking and decorating cookies, coloring Easter eggs, reading books, baking bread and making things. She would take them roller skating, ice skating, bowling and shopping. Velda passed away Thursday, May 7, 2009 at the Minnesota Manor at the age of 77 years, 1 month and 6 days. She is survived by seven children: Mitcheal (Roberta) of Clarkfield, Randy (Candie) of Hazel Run, Wyatt (special friend Judy Bendickson) of Boyd, Lorie (Terry) Day of Southport, Fla., Milo Paul (Brenda) of Hanley Falls, Kris (Marcia) of Cottonwood, and Ina (fiancé Anthony Thielges) of Tyler; 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; siblings: Janet Rochel, Wallace (Diane) Christensen, Nila (Bob) Hughes and Kim (Barb) Christensen. She was preceded in death by her husband Milo, parents, Verner and Iva Christensen and sisters: Romel Herschberger and Carol Norgaard. Blessed be her memory. Keri Wallenstein CURRIE - Services for Keri Wallenstein, 42, of Currie were Saturday, April 25 at 11 a.m. at Skandia Evangelical Free Church of rural Balaton. Burial was in Elkton City Cemetery. She died Wednesday, April 22, at her mother's home in Currie. Keri Jean Wallenstein was born August 20, 1966 to Peter D. and Karen (Eich) Brunsting in Sheldon, Iowa. Survivors include her husband, Charles Wallenstein of Adrian; her children, Katrina Wallenstein of Watertown, S.D., Kassandra Wallenstein of Slayton and Nathan and Alecia Wallenstein of Currie, her grandchildren, Jaden and Mia of Watertown, S.D.; her mother and step-father, Karen and Alan Johansen of Currie; her grandmother; Marge Eich of Lake Benton; a brother and his wife, Jeffrey and Kristi Brunsting of Elkton, S.D.; and a half-brother and half-sister, Bradley Brunsting and Sara Brunsting, both of Port St. Lucie, Fla. She was preceded in death by her father, Peter Brunsting; and three grandparents, Alvin Eich and Cornelius and Jean Brunsting.
Mass of Christian Burial for Aleida "Aly" Habben, 81, of Russell was Monday, March 23, at 2 p.m. at St. Dionysius Catholic Church in Tyler. Interment was in St. Dionysius Catholic Cemetery in Tyler. Arrangements were provided by Hartquist Funeral Home, Utoft-Johansen Chapel in Tyler. On-line condolences may be sent at www.hartquistfuneral.com. Aleida "Aly" M. Habben was born December 10, 1927 to Johan and Jacoba (Kraayvanger) Aleven in Groessen, Gelderland Province, Netherlands. She grew up on the family farm and attended country school. As a young girl she worked in a grocery store in Zevenaar, Netherlands. She arrived in the United States by ship on August 8, 1950 and moved to her Uncle Henry Alleven’s farm near Russell. She took care of him and worked for various doctors in the area. Aleida met Clifford Habben at a barn dance in Lynd. They were married on October 28, 1954 at the Catholic Church in Ghent. Their union was blessed with 55 years of life together. The couple farmed near Russell and Aleida held various jobs with Weiners Produce and with Swift & Co. in Marshall. She retired in the late 1980s. Aleida was diagnosed with colon cancer and on March 14 was admitted to Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D. where she died on Thursday, March 18, 2009 at the age of 81 years, 3 months, and 8 days. Aleida was a member of St. Dionysius Catholic Church in Tyler. She was very fond of all animals, especially dogs and cats. She loved flowers, and she loved people. She had a heart to serve and give. Aleida is lovingly remembered by her husband, Clifford; a brother, Joseph Aleven and his wife Carolyn of Little Chute, Wis.; a sister, Jacoba Aleven of Zevenaar, Gelderland Province, Netherlands; sisters-in-law Riet Alleven of Larchwood, Iowa and Rita Alleven of Sioux Falls, S.D.; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Sophia Peperkamp; and five brothers: John, Henk, and Gerard Alleven, and Theodore and Louis Aleven. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Blessed be her memory
Funeral service for Hazel Mortland, age 95 of Tyler, Minnesota was Thursday, March 19 at First English Lutheran Church in Tyler. Interment was at Hope Cemetery in Tyler. Arrangements were provided by Hartquist Funeral Home, Utoft – Johansen Chapel in Tyler. On-line registry and tributes may be found at www.hartquistfuneral.com. Hazel Betty Mortland was born to Ross and Annie (Vallem) Halsne on April 2, 1913 on the family farm in Murray County, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed at Ellsborough Lutheran Church in rural Balaton. She was raised on the family farm and attended country school. Upon completion of her education, she helped at home, and she worked for various neighbors. On September 4, 1937, she was united in marriage to John Mortland. Following their marriage, they farmed northeast of Tyler. Their union was blessed with two sons, Leon and Dickie. When they retired from farming in 1971, they moved into Tyler. John preceded her in death in 1979. After his death, Hazel continued to live in her own home until 1995 when she became a resident of the Sunrise Manor Nursing Home in Tyler. She enjoyed participating in the activities at this care center. On Monday, March 16, 2009, she died at the Sunrise Manor at the age of 95 years, 11 months and 14 days. Hazel was a member of First English Lutheran Church in Tyler where she was active in the Ladies Aid and church circles. She enjoyed gardening, playing cards, and baking. She liked visiting friends, and they knew the coffee was always on at her home. She especially enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is lovingly remembered by her two sons, Dickie Mortland and his wife Shirley of Tyler, and Leon Mortland and his wife Marilyn of Ruthton; two grandchildren, Michael Mortland of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Susan Mortland of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and many nieces, and nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; her parents; one grandson, Bradley; and an infant granddaughter; four brothers; and four sisters. Blessed be her memory. Irving Joseph Halling Irving Joseph Halling, 67, of Las Vegas, passed away at Nathan Adeison Hospice, March 14, 2009. Irv was born to Joseph and Geneva Halling, Feb. 28, 1942, in Tyler, Minn. He graduated high school from Ivanhoe, and entered the U.S. Navy. Irv married Sylvie Hung Chan March 2, 1991. He was a retired branch manager for Auto Insurance America. Irv is survived by his wife, Sylvie; mother, Geneva Rasmussen; sisters, Glenda (Ned) Juneau, Sonja Lund (Charlie Swenson). Ruth Ann (Ken) Hopkin; numerous relatives; Sylvie’s family in Tahiti; and friends. Irv was preceded in death by his father, Joseph. A memorial service was held at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at Palm Mortuary - South Jones, 1600 S. Jones Blvd.
Louis Francis Lahey was born July 7, 1916 to William and Pearl (Pogue) Lahey southeast of Lake Benton, Minn. He was baptized at St. Leo Catholic Church in Pipestone and confirmed at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Lake Benton. He was united in marriage November 25, 1941 to Irene Petersen at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Their union was blessed with two daughters, LouRene and Billie, and 48 years of life together. Prior to entering the army he worked in construction and drove truck. In 1942, he entered the United States Army and was stationed at Camp White, Ore. He was attached to the 81st General Hospital in a Medical Motor Pool Division in the European Theater. While serving he attained the rank of sergeant and came home attached to the 775th Field Artillery. He was honorably discharged February 1946 at Camp McCoy. Upon returning home he returned to the family business, Bill’s Pool Hall, which was renamed Louie and Aldie’s Pool Hall. In November 1955, Louis became the first manager of the Municipal Liquor Store, which opened December 31, 1955. Louis and Irene retired in 1975, but he continued to work part time at the liquor store for several years. Irene died on January 7, 1989 at which time Louis continued to live in his home. In April 2007, he moved to Danebod Village in Tyler. On March 1 he was admitted to Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D. He died there on March 11, 2009 at the age of 92 years, 8 months and 4 days. Louis was a member of St. Genevieve Catholic Church and served as an usher. He was a 64 year member of the Henry Sollie American Legion Post #10 in Lake Benton. Louis was a loving husband and father and possessed a strong faith. He was hard working, loyal, honest and a man of integrity. Being a lifelong NY Yankee fan, many hours were spent sparring with the "fellas" over the years and in later years much fun was had at Veire’s. He loved to fool and tease. His four grandsons and great-grandchildren will cherish their times and memories with him. He enjoyed playing cards and dancing. Louis will be dearly missed by his two daughters, LouRene (Jeff) Nelson of Sioux Falls, S.D., Billie (Steve) Fehl of Oviedo, Fla., four grandsons, Chad (Sheri) Nelson, Justin (Leah) Nelson all of Sioux Falls, S.D., Greg (Shaun) Fehl of Oviedo, Fla., Matthew (Nelmari) Fehl of Orlando, Fla., three great-grandchildren, Zachary and Emma Nelson and Bryan Fehl, sister, Helen McQueen of Lake Benton, special friend and companion, Ceil Dubbeldee, Tyler, several brothers and sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Irene, and grandson, Derek Fehl and his parents. Mass of Christian Burial for Louis F. Lahey was on Monday, March 16, 2009 at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Lake Benton with interment at St. Genevieve Catholic Cemetery. Blessed be his memory. Hazel Mortland Funeral services for Hazel Mortland, age 95 of Tyler will be Thursday, March 19, at 2 p.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Tyler. Visitation will be Wednesday, 5 – 8 p.m. with prayers at 5:30 p.m. at Hartquist Funeral Home, Utoft-Johansen Chapel in Tyler. Interment will be at Hope Cemetery. Hazel died March 16, 2009 at Sunrise Manor Nursing Home in Tyler. On-line registry and tributes may be found at www.hartquistfuneral.com. Margaret Beers Scotting Margaret Beers Scotting was born to Siepko "Simon" and Gepke "Grace" (Kruize) Beers on March 15, 1911 on the family farm near Lake Wilson, Minn. where she was raised and attended country school. On April 28, 1931, she was united in marriage to Thomas Scotting in Sibley, Iowa. Following their marriage, they farmed near Reading, Minn. In 1937, they moved to a farm near Lake Wilson. They farmed there until 1945 when they moved to a farm near Ruthton. While living there, Margaret worked as a telephone operator. Later she was employed as a cook at Sid and Min’s Café in Pipestone. She also cooked at Lindy’s Café in Ruthton. In 1973, they moved into Ruthton. Her husband preceded her in death on December 7, 1974. After his death, Margaret continued to live in Ruthton until February 26, 2003 when she became a resident of the Divine Providence Health Center in Ivanhoe. On Friday, March 13, 2009, she died there at the age of 97 years, 11 months and 28 days. Margaret was a member of the United Methodist Church in Ruthton where she was active with the UMW. She was also an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed crocheting, embroidering, doing crossword puzzles, and baking. She is lovingly remembered by her seven children, Ethel Ten Hove and her husband Joe of Pipestone, Sidney Scotting and his wife Kathy of Watertown, S.D., Bessie Lingen and her husband Vaughn of Tyler, Frances DeRuyter and her husband Richard of Ruthton, Ruth Johnson and her husband Raymond of Ivanhoe, Lloyd Scotting and his wife Mary of Plymouth, Cynthia Engbarth and her husband Patrick of Ruthton; 28 grandchildren; 67 great-grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law, Jenny Beers of Spirit Lake, Iowa, and Arloine Scotting of Hendricks. She was preceded in death by her husband; two daughters and their husbands, Pearl and Dale Hibma and Grace and Herbert Baumgard; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; her parents; five brothers; and five sisters. Funeral services for Margaret Scotting were on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at the Country Church in Ruthton, Minnesota. Blessed be her memory. Fred Walter Fuhrman Fred Walter Fuhrman was born to Paul and Mary Nellie (Casper) Fuhrmann on May 31, 1920 on the family farm near Florence, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith. Fred was raised on several farms in the Florence area and attended school in Florence. In 1940, he moved with his family to Lake Benton. On April 18, 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during World War II as a medical corpsman with the 45th Infantry Division in North Africa, Italy, and France. On September 28, 1944, he was wounded in France. After his discharge from the service on September 15, 1945, he returned to Lake Benton and helped his father farm. On June 18, 1948, Fred was united in marriage to Lavonne Christensen at the Scandia Free Church in rural Balaton. Following their marriage, they lived in rural Tyler. In February, 1949, they moved to a farm in Aetna Township near Ruthton where he continued to reside until his death. Fred enjoyed farming his entire life and remained active in farming. He was still raising a small number of stock cattle. On Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, he was admitted to the Pipestone County Medical Center. Later that day he was transferred to Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD where he died on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the age of 88 years, eight months and 17 days. Fred was a member of the Ruthton American Legion Post #506. He was also a member of the DAV and the VFW. He was an active member of the NFO and attended several conventions. His entire life centered around his love of farming. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Lavonne Fuhrmann of Ruthton; one son, Frederick and his wife Julie Fuhrmann of Woodbury; one grandson, Christopher Fuhrmann of Woodbury; and two sisters, Dolly (Don) Vargas of Sunnyvale, CA, and Margret Dena of St. Paul. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Aaron Fuhrmann; his parents; one brother, Paul Fuhrmann; and one sister, Bernice Nicholson. Funeral services were Sunday, Feb. 22 at Peace Lutheran Church in Ruthton. Interment was in the Ruthton Cemetery, Ruthton. Hartquist Funeral Home, Pipestone Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Blessed be his memory
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Wilma
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Edward Habben
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David Hohenstein
Michael John Hein
Delores
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Mark
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Aleida
"Aly" Habben
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Louis Francis Lahey