Obituaries

Jun 12, 2013

Diane Marcene Moore was born February 19, 1952 to Harold and Leona (Rode) Peterson in Marshall. She grew up on a farm south of Balaton and graduated from Balaton High School in 1970. She attended Pipestone Vocational School for secretarial training. Diane and Martin “Marty” Moore were united in marriage on July 14, 1979, and made their home in Marshall....

Jun 8, 2013

Matthew John Rand was born on January 24, 1978, in Marshall, MN. He was baptized at First English Lutheran Church in Marshall. Matthew grew up in Minneota and was confirmed at Hope Lutheran Church. He graduated in 1996 from Minneota High School where he was involved in cross country and track. After high school, Matthew enlisted in the National Guards...

Jun 8, 2013

Rachel Florence (Wixon) Kaczrowski was born on June 3, 1918, to Miles and Florence (Moore) Wixon at their farm home south of Marshall in Sodus Township. The youngest of 18 children, she attended seven years of country school and two years in Tracy. On April 11, 1939, Rachel was united in marriage to Anton Kaczrowski at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church...

Jun 6, 2013

Graveside service at 10:30 AM Monday, June 17, 2013 at the St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery in Balaton, MN.

Jun 6, 2013

Leona Margaret (Roles) Eischens was born on October 5, 1924, at home in Burton Township to Mathias and Louella (Dahl) Roles. She grew up on the family farm and attended country school near St. Leo. On April 30, 1946, she was united in marriage to Clarence Henry Eischens. The couple farmed and raised their family near St. Leo. After Clarence’s...

Jun 3, 2013

Jun 1, 2013

Elowine Leibfried was born in Clarkfield, Feb. 21, 1920 to Oscar and Alice (Tongen) Erie. She grew up in Clarkfield, was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was married to Albert Kelm on Jan 10, 1937. To this union 4 children were born. Throughout their marriage they lived in Minneota, Marshall, Hendricks, Ivanhoe, and Hanley Falls. While in...

May 30, 2013

Jane Ellen (Dew) Kost was born May 8, 1929 at home in Bryant Township South Dakota to Robert Carl Dew and Louise (Classen) Dew. The youngest of nine children, she grew up and attended school in Browns Valley, MN. After graduating from high school in 1947, Jane attended Abbott Northwestern Hospital School of Nursing in Minneapolis and graduated with her...

May 29, 2013

Edmon Anthony Doom was born August 20, 1921 to Camille and Alixa (Lemaheiu) Doom in Ghent. The family moved to a farm in Rural Cottonwood. He served in the US Army in Japan, as a Military Policeman from 1946 – 1947. Ed married Leona Bulcke September 16, 1947 at St. Clotilde Catholic Church. From this marriage union, twelve children were...

May 23, 2013

Peter Karasis was born in Pittsburgh, PA to Anastias and Tasia (Ellinis) Karasis September 23, 1932. Peter was proud of his Greek heritage. In 1953, Peter served his country in the United States Army. It was here that he would learn how to cook. After being honorably discharged from the Army, Peter continued to work as a cook. Eventually, he...

May 16, 2013

Marcia Rowell age 96 of Tracy, MN died Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the Sanford-Tracy Area Medical Center. Services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, June 15, 2013 at the Tracy United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Friday, June 14, 2013 at the Almlie Funeral Home in Tracy. Interment will be in the Tracy City Cemetery....

May 14, 2013

Lucy died peacefully on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at the Prairie Home Hospice House in Marshall with her daughters at her side. Lucy Martha Carlson was born March 30, 1922 in Albany, Minnesota to Henry and Stella (Keppers) Ludwig. She grew up on the farm with four sisters and five brothers. On August 31, 1944 she was united in marriage...

May 14, 2013

Eleanor Hedwig (Petrowski) was born April 12, 1916 to Joseph and Ann (Malinowski) Petrowski in Pennsylvania. After her father passed away, Eleanor’s mother brought her to Minnesota at the age of three. After completing cosmetology school in Minneapolis, Eleanor opened her own beauty shop in Minneota where she enjoyed spending time interacting with her customers. Eleanor married Edward Finnegan October...

May 12, 2013

Gaston Andrew Vlaminck was born on January 25, 1927, in rural Ghent, to Peter and Ida (Sinave) Vlaminck. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Ghent and Ivanhoe. Gaston enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Japan during World War II. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Minneota. On April 17, 1948, he...

May 11, 2013

Irene Bakker age 82 of Tracy, MN, died Saturday, May 11, 2013 at her home in Tracy. Services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Tracy Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 7:00 PM Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Almlie Funeral Home in Tracy, with a prayer service at 7:00 PM and continuing one...

May 9, 2013

Henrietta Eernisse age 93 of Chandler, MN died Thursday, May 9, 2013 at the Edgebrook Care Center in Edgerton, MN. Services will be 11:00 AM Monday, May 13, 2013 at the Chandler Reformed Church. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Sunday, May 12, 2013 at the Chandler Funeral Chapel and continue one hour prior to the service at...

May 9, 2013

Leah Ann (Langin) Facile was born on August 4, 1963, in Marshall, to Ron and Nadine (Schlenker) Langin. She grew up in Marshall and graduated from Marshall High School in 1981. On May 27, 1989, she was united in marriage to Brad Facile at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Leah worked as a Pharmacy Technician at Thrifty White and Cash Wise...

May 8, 2013

Alice (DeCrock) DeBaere was born on November 25, 1917, in Sodus Township to Achiel and Leona DeCrock. She grew up on the family farm and attended school at St. Joseph’s Academy in Marshall. Alice was united in marriage to Bernard DeBaere on April 16, 1940 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. The couple farmed and raised their family south of Marshall...

May 7, 2013

Mr. DONALD D HILLQUIST, age 75, of Huntley, MN, died Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at St. Lukes Lutheran. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, May 13, 2013, at 11:00 AM, at St Mary's Catholic Church in Winnebago, with Fr. Mark McNea officiating. Visitation time will be from 5:00 8:00 PM Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Spencer Owen...

May 5, 2013

Arie Olivier age 98 of Chandler, MN died Sunday, May 5, 2013 at the Golden Living Center in Slayton, MN. Services will be 2:00 PM Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Chandler Reformed Church. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 7:00 PM Thursday, May 9, 2013 at the Chandler funeral chapel and continuing one hour prior to the service on...