Obituaries

Jul 20, 2016

Mass of Christian Burial for Julianne “Julie” Wyffels, 81, of Prior Lake, formerly of Tracy, will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 25, 2016, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tracy. Visitation will be Sunday 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 Almlie Horvath...

Jul 19, 2016

Margaret (Peg) Mary Boerboom was born on December 24, 1921 in Westerheim Township, Minnesota to Leo and Christine (VanUden) Hennen. She grew up on her parent’s farm between Ghent and Minneota. She was baptized, received First Communion, and was confirmed at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Ghent. Peg graduated from Minneota High School in 1939. On February 7, 1945 Peg...

Jul 18, 2016

Jul 17, 2016

Florence Mary (Downing) Persoon was born on Wednesday, October 20, 1920 in Lincoln County to William and Octavia (Claeys) Downing. She was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith, and attended country school. On June 10, 1947, Florence was united in marriage to Nicholas Persoon at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Taunton. They made their home on a...

Jul 15, 2016

Gilbert Joseph DeSutter was born on April 28, 1928, in Ghent, Minnesota, to Charles and Bertha (Van Hee) DeSutter. He attended Catholic Grade School and St. Eloi’s in Ghent and Public High School in Minneota. Gilbert continued his education for two years at St. John’s in Collegeville and six years at the St. Paul Seminary in St. Paul. In addition...

Jul 15, 2016

John “Jack” David Tholen was born January 7, 1951 in Marshall, MN to Clarence and Mary (Meulebroeck) Tholen. He attended St. Edward Catholic School and graduated from Minneota High School in 1968. After he graduated, he went to Southwest Minnesota State University and Minnesota West Community and Technical College of Canby for accounting. He worked for Tonka Toys in Minnetonka,...

Jul 13, 2016

Helen Marie Towne, 93, of Garvin, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at the Garvin Congregational Church in Garvin. Visitation will be from 5 – 7 PM on Friday at the Almlie – Horvath Funeral Home in Tracy with a prayer service at 7 PM....

Jul 12, 2016

Leona Mae (Steuck) Locy was born on April 1, 1925, in Birchard, MN, to Herman and Gertrude (Habben) Steuck. She was baptized in 1947, received first communion and was confirmed at St. Edward Catholic Church in Minneota. She went to grade school in Florence, MN, and graduated from Tyler High School in 1947. After high school, Leona moved to Reaton,...

Jul 12, 2016

Leonard George Buchholz was born on August 19, 1941, in Wanda, MN, to Leonard and Jennie (Atkins) Buchholz. He grew up and attended school in Ivanhoe. Leonard enlisted and served in the U.S. Army. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Marshall. He worked his entire career for Tholen Auto Sales. In 1982, he was united in marriage to Mary...

Jul 11, 2016

Vivian Ruby (Ligneel) Sumerfelt was born on August 10, 1926, in Minneota, to Prosper and Edna (Hoverson) Ligneel. She grew up in Minneota and graduated from Minneota High School. On January 15, 1947, she was united in marriage to Edmund Sumerfelt. The couple farmed and raised their family in rural Minneota. Vivian enjoyed farming and was a lover of animals....

Jul 4, 2016

Linda Marie (Taveirne) Jenniges was born on April 5, 1959 to Donald and Lorraine (Marczak) Taveirne in Marshall, Minnesota. She was baptized at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, and made her First Communion and Confirmation at St. Dionysius Catholic Church in Tyler. She attended school in Balaton and graduated in 1977. She then went to Granite Falls Technical College and graduated...

Jul 3, 2016

Jul 2, 2016

Sharon Kay (Gehrke) Barker was born on August 22, 1942, in Amery, Wisconsin, to Emil and Olive (Corneilson) Gehrke. She was baptized, confirmed in 1952, and later married at Faith Lutheran Church in Balsam Lake. Sharon attended school at Unity School in Balsam Lake where she made many lifelong friends who continued to gather annually. In her younger years, she...

Jul 1, 2016

Ronald John Nelson was born on March 6, 1947, in Marshall, to Leonard and Mary (Lindner) Nelson. He grew up in Marshall and graduated from Marshall High School. After his schooling, Ron enlisted and served in the U.S. National Guard. He took a job at Gesme Printing which began a more than 40 year career in the printing business. On...

Jun 24, 2016

Clara Helen (Fier) Kopitski was born on May 1, 1918, in Alta Vista Township, to Joseph and Veronica (Blaszak) Fier. She grew up and attended country school in Alta Vista Township. She was united in marriage to Anton Kopitski at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Taunton. The couple farmed for a time, then moved to Taunton. Clara worked...

Jun 23, 2016

Pending Saturday, July 09, 2016 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM Sunday, July 10, 2016 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Jun 13, 2016

William Joseph Doom was born on July 9, 1943, in Marshall, to Emil and Marie (Van Moer) Doom. He grew up and attended school in Marshall. On September 9, 1967, he was united in marriage to Diane Suess at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. The couple farmed and raised their family near Marshall. Bill served in the U.S. National...

Jun 12, 2016

Funeral service for Irene Retzloff, 92, of Tracy, will be 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at the Tracy Lutheran Church in Tracy, MN. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Almlie-Horvath Funeral Home in Tracy. Visitation will continue from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Interment will follow the service...

Jun 8, 2016

Frank Leon Swedzinski was born on August 29, 1929, in Canby, to Frank and Winifred (Boulton) Swedzinski. He grew up on the family farm in rural Taunton and lived his whole life in Lincoln County. Frank graduated as Valedictorian at Minneota High School in 1947. He was united in marriage to Eldoris Van Den Broeke on September 7, 1954. To...

Jun 5, 2016

Louis Leon Gawarecki was born on October 31, 1946, in Hendricks,MN, to Leo and Leona (Przymus) Gawarecki. He was baptized, received first communion and confirmed at St. John Cantius Catholic Church in Wilno, MN. He graduated from Balaton High School in 1966. On June 21, 1971, he was united in marriage to Julie Van Nevel at St. Dionysius Catholic Church...