Obituaries

Sep 8, 2014

Willis Andrew Gillund was born on November 7, 1926, in Slayton, to Andrew and Alma (Helgeson) Gillund. He started attending school in Garvin. As a child, he moved with his family to Marshall where he continued his education. Willis was inducted into the U.S. Army just after World War II. He served for 13 months overseas. After his honorable discharge,...

Sep 2, 2014

Gladys Viola (Christians) Kooistra was born on September 12, 1924, in Rock Rapids, IA, to Jake and Tena (Duin) Christians. She grew up and graduated from High School in George, IA. On March 17, 1947, Gladys was united in marriage to Henry Kooistra, while he was on leave from the U.S. Navy during World War II. After his honorable discharge,...

Aug 29, 2014

Logan is survived by his parents David and Cassie (Graham) Van Watermeulen of Minneota, sisters Allison and Gracelyn, grandparents Mark and Mara Carrier of International Falls, Penny Smith of Hammond, WI, and Gary (and Sue) Van Watermeulen of Taunton, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by great-grandparents Ronald and Phyllis Van Watermeulen and Donald and...

Aug 26, 2014

Mass of Christian Burial for Duane Oftedahl, 67, of Ghent, will be Friday, August 29th 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Ghent, Minnesota. Visitation will be held at St. Eloi Catholic Church on Thursday, August 28th 2014, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with a Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and a parish prayer service will be...

Aug 16, 2014

Allison Rose VanDenBroeke was born on July 5, 1992, in Marshall, to Ron and Gloria (Schwing) VanDenBroeke. She grew up in Marshall, attended Holy Redeemer School and graduated from Marshall High School in 2010. Allison was active in BPA, speech, theater and was able to travel to Spain during high school. She was a member of the Marshall Area Stage...

Aug 14, 2014

Edward William Boerboom was born on November 3, 1920, in Ghent, to Jacob and Louise (DeWisplier) Boerboom. He grew up and attended school in Ghent. Edward served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged in 1946. On August 27, 1947, he was united in marriage to Marie...

Aug 12, 2014

Aug 11, 2014

Lorraine Wakefield, age 83 of Tracy, MN passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014 at the Sanford Orthopedic Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Services will be at 10:00 am on Friday, August 15, 2014 at the Almlie – Horvath Funeral Home in Tracy. Visitation will be from 4 – 7 pm on Thursday at the funeral home with a prayer...

Aug 5, 2014

Emma Marie (Noyes) was born on August 3, 1928, on a farm near Ghent to Camiel and Mary (Dobbelaere) Noyes. She attended country school through the eighth grade and received her sacraments at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Ghent. On February 22, 1949, she was united in marriage to Donald Downing. To this union were born children Rich, Diane, Louis,...

Jul 31, 2014

Evelyn Schultz was born May 15, 1925 to Emma and Gust Thooft on a farm east of Ivanhoe MN. She passed away on Wednesday, July 30th at the age of 89 at the Prairie Home Hospice House in Marshall. At the age of five, she moved to various farms in Lyon County near Russell and attended rural district county schools...

Jul 29, 2014

Douglas Schmiesing, age 58 of Walnut Grove, MN died Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at the Sanford-Tracy Area Medical Center. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Milroy, MN. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 PM Monday, August 4, 2014 at the Almlie-Horvath Funeral Home in Tracy,...

Jul 27, 2014

Robert Valere Vandendriessche was born Nov. 4, 1932 in Tracy, to Alois and Clara (Vercruysee) Vandendriessche. He attended grade school in Milroy and graduated from Tracy High School. Bob and Rosemary Louwagie were married January 16, 1958 in St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Milroy. They were blessed with five children. Farming was Bob’s pride and joy. He farmed in partnership with...

Jul 16, 2014

Jean Ellen (Tegels) Gruhot was born on April 4, 1941, in Marshall, to Joseph and Ida (Van Moer) Tegels. She grew up in Marshall and graduated from Central Catholic High School. On April 18, 1964, she was united in marriage to Lawrence Paul Gruhot. The couple made their home and raised their family in Marshall. Jean died on Wednesday, July...

Jul 15, 2014

Robert (Bob) Willard Fleegel, age 65, of Marshall, MN, previously of Bird Island, MN passed gently to his rest with his loving wife and family by his side on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in Marshall, MN from the complications of Lewy Body Dementia. Bob was the first born of Willard and Kathryn (Heltemes) Fleegel, born on Nov. 29, 1948 in...

Jul 14, 2014

Cody Michael Hartson, age 13, of Revere, MN passed away unexpectedly in Garvin on Monday, July 14, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at the Garvin Congregational Church in Garvin. Visitation will be held from 4 – 8 pm on Friday at the church with a prayer service at 7:30 pm. Visitation...

Jul 10, 2014

Elwyn was born on August 4, 1936, in Spink County, South Dakota, to Edwin and Mary (Fraiser) Saugstad. As a young child, he moved to a farm near Hitchcock, SD. He graduated from Hitchcock High School in 1953, then attended Huron College for a couple of years. He enlisted and served in the U.S. Army. After his honorable discharge, he...

Jul 7, 2014

Funeral service for Bobby “Popeye” Buss, 56, of Rural Windom, will be at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 11, 2014, at the Almlie-Horvath Funeral Home in Westbrook. Visitation will take place from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. A private family interment will take place later at Rosehill Cemetery in Rural Westbrook. Bobby William Buss was...

Jul 4, 2014

Raymond Lawrence Bottelberghe was born on March 27, 1929, in Limestone Township, Lincoln County, to Hector and Estella (DeCock) Bottelberghe. He grew up and attended country school and later St. Edward Catholic School. He was baptized, received first communion and confirmed at St. Edward Catholic Church. On June 9, 1952, he was united in marriage to Bertha Marie (Dalle) at...

Jul 3, 2014

Funeral service for Elaine Pearl Zacrep, 75, of Blaine, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 11, 2014, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Balaton. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will follow the service at Lakeside Cemetery in Balaton. Elaine was born on November 10, 1938, in Balaton, to Otto and Anne...

Jul 1, 2014

Marjorie C. (Pape) Verdeck was born on March 16, 1920, in Underwood Township to John and Clara (Wittry) Pape. She graduated from Milroy High School in 1938. On January 30, 1940, Marjorie was united in marriage to Francis “Pat” Verdeck at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Milroy. The couple farmed and raised their girls in Clifton Township. After Pat’s death,...