Obituaries

Sep 25, 2012

Leo was born on October 27, 1927 to Harry and Lucy (Koltze) Moorse in Minneota. As a young boy, Leo would walk to country school and on occasion would ride his horse Daisy when his brother Joe would let him. He graduated in 1945 from Minneota High School, where he met his high school sweetheart, Colleen (Friend). In February 1949,...

Sep 22, 2012

Sep 14, 2012

Mavis died on Friday, September 14, 2012 at the Parmly Care Center in Chisago City, MN. Mavis is survived by her children Debbie of Waterville, Brenda Wing of Marshall, Julie of Waterville, and Brad Zajic of Chisago City. She was preceded in death by daughter, Connie Zvorak and son, Ronald; brother Dale Rinderman, mother Helen Muller, and grandparents Oscar and...

Sep 10, 2012

Arlene L. Frechette age 88 of Tracy, MN died Monday, September 10, 2012 at the Prairie View Healthcare Center in Tracy. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:30 AM Friday, September 14, 2012 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tracy. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 10:00 AM until time of service, with a rosary...

Sep 8, 2012

Robert Charles Nemmers was born March 4, 1954 to George and Elaine (Walleen) Nemmers in Olivia. He married Kathleen (Fenske) Nemmers in Gaylord on September 3, 1977. Currently, Robert was employed for Schwan’s Food Service in the inventory department. He was the proud and dedicated dad of Brian and Scott. Robert passed away unexpectedly on September 7, 2012 at his...

Sep 7, 2012

Mary Margaret Bailey was born on May 26, 1940, in Indianapolis, IN, to Fred and Marguerite (Hicks) Bailey. She grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from high school. In 1959, she met David Barber. The couple married in 1961 and moved to a farm near Milroy. They later moved to town and raised their sons, Allen and Brian. Mary worked...

Sep 3, 2012

Darrel G. Mitchell age 82 of Balaton, MN died Monday, September 3, 2012 at the Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Balaton. Services will be 11:00 AM Friday, September 7, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Balaton. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 PM Thursday, September 6, 2012 at the Almlie Funeral Home in Balaton, with a prayer service at...

Sep 2, 2012

Rosella M. Lanoue age 88 of Tracy, MN died Sunday, September 2, 2012 at the Prairie View Healthcare Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Thursday, September 6, 2012 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tracy. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 8:00 PM Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at the church, with a rosary at 4:00 PM and...

Aug 31, 2012

Robert W. Anderson age 90 of Tracy, MN died Friday, August 31, 2012 at the Prairie View Healthcare Center in Tracy. Services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at Tracy Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 PM Monday, September 3, 2012 at the Almlie Funeral Home in Tracy, with a prayer service at 7:00 PM....

Aug 29, 2012

MARCELLE IRVING "IRV" PETERSON Irv was born December 23, 1920, in Garvin, Minnesota to Marvin and Ida (Stageberg) Peterson. He attended Garvin Public School and graduated from Tracy High School and St. Olaf College. While at St. Olaf, he played 1st chair solo cornet in the concert band. Irv also formed the first ever dance band at the college. Irv...

Aug 29, 2012

Eugene R. Christopherson age 88, of Waseca, died Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Lakeside Nursing Home in Waseca, MN. He was born on July 9, 1924 in Milroy, MN. The son of Mark and Elizabeth (Langevein) Christopherson, Eugene married Bernice Hanson of Tracy, MN on June 12, 1945. The couple lived in Marshall where he worked for the Minnesota State...

Aug 26, 2012

Harold Jules Buysse was born August 11, 1930 in Minneota to Charles and Mary (Bot) Buysse. Harold grew up and farmed in rural Minneota all of his life. He attended school at St. Eloi in Ghent. Harold bravely served our country during the Korean War in the United States Army as a chef in food service from February 16, 1952...

Aug 23, 2012

Francis Joseph Polfliet was born September 27, 1927 in Johnsonville Township, Redwood County, MN to John and Leonie (DeSleer) Polfliet. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. He grew up on a farm in the Walnut Grove area. Francis was married to Joan (Qunell) on August 24, 1949 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. They made their...

Aug 22, 2012

Dorothy Anna Edmundson, 91, of Lake Wilson, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at the Murray County Medical Center in Slayton, MN. Services will be held on 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 25 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lake Wilson. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 24, 2012 at the Chandler Funeral Chapel,...

Aug 21, 2012

Elda V. Griensewic age 94 of Balaton, MN died Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at the Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, August 25, 2012 at the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Balaton. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Friday, August 24, 2012 at the Almlie Funeral Home in Balaton, with a...

Aug 21, 2012

Helen Leona Vandeputte Vandendriessche was born on April 25, 1925 in Ashton, Iowa to Joseph and Leona Vroman Vandeputte. She attended Marshall School. Helen lived in the Marshall area all her life. On June 4, 1946 she was united in marriage to Leon Vandendriessche at Holy Redeemer Church in Marshall, Minnesota. The couple farmed in Grandview Township until 1986 when...

Aug 19, 2012

Dr. Odein L. Hyland age 84 of Tracy, MN died Sunday, August 19, 2012 at the Prairie View Health Care Center in Tracy. A Memorial Service will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at the Tracy Lutheran Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be at a later date...

Aug 18, 2012

Mass of Christian Burial for Andrew “Sonny” Kerkaert, 82, of Melrose, formerly of Minneota, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, at St. Edward Catholic Church in Minneota. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at Rehkamp – Horvath Funeral Home in Marshall. Visitation will move to...

Aug 13, 2012

Suzanne M. Hahn, age 86, of Currie, MN passed away on Monday, August 13, 2012 as the result of an automobile accident in Murray County. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at the St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Walnut Grove, MN. Visitation will be from 6 – 8 PM on Friday,...

Aug 9, 2012

John Ronald Jensen was born July 6, 1949 in Tyler, to John and Betty (Ness) Jensen. John started his working career with his father on road construction. After that he became a semi driver for Schwans in Marshall for many years. He also ran heavy equipment for local contractors in road construction. John enjoyed buying, repairing and selling vehicles. Johns...