Obituaries

Feb 16, 2016

Clint was born on April 17, 1929 to William “Bill” and Ruella (Alleckson) Gregg. He spent his life in Lyon County living in several small towns in the area, attending school in those towns. He and his brothers were always busy doing something, some of which, might not have always been legal. They were tough and the three youngest were...

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Feb 4, 2016

Patricia Mary (Van Hecke) St. Aubin was born on March 22, 1952, in Marshall, to Francis and Mary (Stoks) Van Hecke. She grew up on a farm in Rural Minneota and graduated from Minneota High School. Pat worked at several jobs including Marshall Produce, Mike’s Café, Swift Company and Hauge Egg Company. On February 4, 1978, she was united in...

Feb 3, 2016

Charles Franklin Muller was born on November 15, 1931, in Canby, MN, to Emil and Helen (Tesch) Muller. He grew up on a farm near Gary, SD, and attended country school. On April 18, 1959, he was united in marriage to Mildred “Tweet” Rohrs in Canby. The couple made their home in Marshall. Charlie worked at a few jobs including...

Jan 31, 2016

Paul Kirsh died peacefully Sunday, January 31, 2016, at Avera Morningside Heights in Marshall with his loved ones at his side. Paul was born November 6, 1927, in rural Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, to Frank and Anne (Wawra) Kirsh. As a young boy, he moved with his family to a farm near Milroy, where he lived for most of the remainder...

Jan 29, 2016

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2016, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Tracy. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will take place at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Tracy.

Jan 27, 2016

Rena Marie (Washburn) Lockwood was the first born of identical twins to Charles and Mary (Hansen) Washburn on a farm, now the site of Xcel Power on the Mississippi River in Monticello, MN. The twins graduated from Monticello High School, played girls basketball and were state champions. Chester (Chet) Lockwood and Rena were married on September 30, 1936. They lived...

Jan 25, 2016

Ida Margaret (Doom) was born on November 11, 1915, in Fairview Township to Julius and Marina (Doise) Doom in Fairview Township. She grew up on the family farm and attended country school. On April 17, 1940, she was married to William “Bill” Monnet at Holy Redeemer Catholic School. The couple farmed and raised their family on a farm between Lynd...

Jan 24, 2016

Richard was born to Sophie P. (Gruhot) and Bernard D. Sumerfelt on August 11, 1953, in Marshall. He was baptized and confirmed at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. Richard graduated from Marshall High School in 1971. He has lived in the Twin Cities since the early 1970’s. Richard was employed by Social Security for 24 years until he retired....

Jan 19, 2016

Lyle Herbert Huso was born on October 25, 1939, in Vallers Township at the farm home of his parents where he lived and worked most of his life. His parents are Thorbjorn and Mildred (Olson) Huso, now both deceased. He was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in the faith at Christ Lutheran Church in Cottonwood. Lyle was married...

Jan 18, 2016

Charles Todd Fogelson, 61, of Garvin, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 18, 2016 at his residence in Garvin. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, January 22, 2016 at the Almlie-Horvath Funeral Home in Tracy with visitation starting at 1:00 pm and continuing until the time of service on Friday. Burial will be in the Tracy...

Jan 16, 2016

Leonard was born April 14, 1941 to John and Mary Stienessen. He is the youngest of seven siblings. He grew up and lived his entire life in Minneota, MN. On April 28, 1973 Leonard was joined in marriage to Julaine Marie (Richards). They lived a life of true commitment, honest love and unwavering support for each other. They had one...

Jan 15, 2016

Mass of Christian Burial for Mary M. Nelson, 92, of Marshall will be 10:30 am on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Monday at the Rehkamp-Horvath Funeral Home in Marshall with a rosary service at 5:00 pm and prayer service at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue on Tuesday,...

Jan 5, 2016

Gilbert Donald Johnson was born on July 27, 1924 in Eidsvold Township, Lyon County, Minnesota to Gilbert and Bertina (Heggeseth) Johnson. Gilbert grew up in rural Minneota, and was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on November 12, 1939 at Hemnes Lutheran Church in Minneota. After graduating from Minneota High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during World...

Jan 4, 2016

Jeanette S. Walters age 77 of Balaton, MN died Monday, January 4, 2016 at the Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Balaton. Services will be 10:30 AM Friday, January 8, 2016 at the Balaton Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Thursday, January 7, 2016 at the Almlie-Horvath Funeral Home in Balaton, with a prayer service held at...

Jan 1, 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...

Dec 31, 2015

Patricia Ann (Benson) Cauwels was born on March 1, 1937, in Minneota, to Harold and Agnes (Culshaw) Benson. She grew up in Minneota and graduated from Minneota High School. On May 18, 1957, she was united in marriage to Vincent Cauwels. The couple farmed and raised their family near Marshall. Pat was an animal lover. She enjoyed participating in horse...

Dec 30, 2015

Joseph Henry Verkinderen was born on April 15, 1933, in Grandview Township, to Henry and Mary (Nuytten) Verkinderen. He grew up on the family farm near Ghent. After his father's death when Joe was 10, he began farming and ultimately harvested 72 seasons. On October 24, 1959, he was united in marriage to Catherine Doom at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church....

Dec 21, 2015

Cy was born on November 29, 1931, on a farm east of Milroy, Westline Township, Redwood County, MN, the oldest of six children of John B. and Agnes Maime Jarveis Molitor. On January 11, 1949, he entered the U.S. Air Force which turned into a 21 year career from which he retired on February 1, 1970. He served in Japan,...