Obituaries

Funeral service for Myron “Vince” Banks, 79, of Lynd, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 20, 2011, at First Lutheran Church of Marshall. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. at Rehkamp – Horvath Funeral Home in Marshall. Visitation will continue from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Monday...

Nancy was born April 9, 1941 in North Dakota. She was the daughter of Tom and Claire (Halter) Lorenz. Nancy grew up in Crosby, North Dakota; a stones throw from Canada and a Girl Scout canoe trip from Montana. She remained close to her roots in Crosby by reading the weekly publication of the Divide County Journal and by staying...

Norman died Wednesday, June 27, at his residence. Norman was born April 7, 1924, in Marshall, MN, the son of Victor and Esther J (Larson) St Aubin. Norman attended Marshall High School and then served in the army during WWII. After he was honorably discharged from the army in 1946, he farmed between Marshall and Ivanhoe. Norman is survived by...

Norman Silas Larson was born on May 23, 1919, in Nordland Township, to George and Josephine (Bjerken) Larson. He grew up in rural Minneota and graduated from Minneota High School in 1937. On September 9, 1940, he was united in marriage to Lillian Gillund at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Minneota. The couple farmed and raised their family in Island...

Julaine Stienessen was born February 7, 1953 in Marshall, MN to Elmo and Emily (Verschelde) Richards. She attended grade school in Minneota and graduated high school from Minneota High School. Shortly after high school, on April 28, 1973 she married her true companion, Leonard Stienessen at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Minneota, MN and together they raised their son, David....

Orville John (O.J.) Wigness was born September 19, 1921 in Minneota, MN to John and Emma (Hanson) Wigness. Orville grew up and went to school in Minneota. During the World War II years, Orville worked in the San Diego air and ship yards. He married Joyce Hanson on September 23, 1951 in Minneota, MN. They moved to their farm in...

Adeline “Pat” E. Deithman was born April 13, 1924 to Frank and Mary (Gross) Deithman near Wadena, MN. She attended Lyman Country School District 102. When Adeline was fourteen years old she moved with her one brother and parents to Coleraine – Bovey area. She graduated from John C Greenway High School in 1943 and move to Minneapolis. Pat attended...

Paul Eugene Larson was born July 17, 1950 in Crookston, MN to Ralph and Borghild (Hermo) Larson. He attended school in Bagley, MN and Argyle, MN. In 1966, his father accepted a position as the school superintendent in Minneota. Paul excelled in academics and athletics while attending both Argyle and Minneota high schools. He was involved in football, basketball, baseball,...

Reed Daniel Stevens was born on Thursday, June 15, 1995 to Daniel and Kandy (Noles) Stevens. His parents still remember bringing him home in a car seat that was too big for the tiny 7 lb boy. As the years went on, Reed was always a curious boy, and he could name every dinosaur by the time he was two...

Robert Lynn Crouse was born on December 6, 1941, in Clarion, IA, to Duane and Neva (Christian) Crouse. As a child, Bob moved with his family to Fort Dodge, IA, for a time, then to Silver Creek, MN, where he graduated from Annandale High School. He was baptized into the Lutheran faith and confirmed in Silver Creek. On April 28,...

Visitation for Dean Leedom will be from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2011, at Rehkamp - Horvath Funeral Home. A private family interment will take place at Marshall Cemetery. Funeral services were held earlier this year in Bella Vista, Arkansas.

Delores Emma Buesing was born to Herman and Christine (Wenger) Buesing on October 20, 1936 in Marshall, MN. She attended school in Marshall. On August 13, 1960, Delores was united in marriage to Raymond Przymus. Delores enjoyed crocheting afghans, rug hooking, playing Bingo, and spending time with her family. The highlight of her life was Clara Rae, her great granddaughter....

Tootie was born on her family farm in Hadley on January 1, 1929, to Gilbert and Edith (Swanson) Molitor. She attended rural school at District 66 and graduated from Slayton High School in 1946. She worked as a waitress, clerk and nurse’s aide in the Slayton Home Hospital. On November 27, 1947, she was united in marriage to Walter Metz...

Dolores Augusta was born May 13, 1932 to Frank and Mary Lapic in New Prague, MN. She graduated from Luverne High School in 1950 and was one of their best cheerleaders throughout her life. Dee was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Reisdorfer on June 26, 1951 in Luverne. They were blessed with seven children, which Dee took great pride...

Don was born on June 22, 1933, in Tracy to Laura Alice (Bartlow) and Frank Cahow. He attended school in Tracy through the ninth grade. Don then helped on the family farm. In 1952, the family moved from Tracy to Lake Benton where they farmed for many years. On July 24, 1952, Don and Betty Schnell were married. Don farmed...

Donald Elroy Kompelien was born November 24, 1928 to John and Esther (Larson) Kompelien on the farm north of Minneota. He graduated from the Minneota High School in 1946. He farmed with his Dad until he was drafted into the army during the Korean War. He served in Berlin, Germany as a Military Policeman where he met his future wife,...

Donna Mae Roles was born on October 18, 1954 in Canby, to Gilbert and Ardis (Overson) Johnson. After graduating from Springfield High School, Donna was a cook at Darlene’s Café and also at the Silver Dollar Bar in Ghent. For many years, she was dedicated to serving the best food in town, also known for her famous shrimp salad. She...

Donna Mae Roles was born on October 18, 1954 in Canby, to Gilbert and Ardis (Overson) Johnson. After graduating from Springfield High School, Donna was a cook at Darlene’s Café and also at the Silver Dollar Bar in Ghent. For many years, she was dedicated to serving the best food in town, also known for her famous shrimp salad. She...

Dorothy Lien, one of the finest and loveliest women ever, died Dec. 11 at a daughter’s home warmed by her adoring family. She was 79 and had courageously battled cancer for seven years. Known for her cheery outlook, she showed a selfless concern for a large network of family and friends and enriched the lives of all who knew her....