Obituaries
Dennis Jerome Smith
Aug 11, 2017
Dennis Jerome Smith was born on September 30, 1939 to Harry and Bertha (Engesser) Smith in Tracy, MN. After graduating from Butterfield High School, Dennis joined the Navy following a family tradition of Navy service, which included his father and 6 brothers. He served in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Mediterranean Fleets on carriers, heavy cruisers, supply ships, and destroyers....
Michael Henry Wendt
Aug 5, 2017
Michael Henry Wendt was born February 12, 1955, in Fairmont, MN to Orval and Lille (Breithbarth) Wendt. He was confirmed in May of 1969 at Zion Lutheran Church in Fairmont and graduated from Truman High School in 1973. Mike was united in marriage to Karla Gohr on November 28, 1992 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mountain Lake. Mike enjoyed...
John M. Klaassen
Aug 3, 2017
John M. Klaassen was born to the late John P. and Margaret (Dick) Klaassen on October 17, 1928 in Mountain Lake, MN. The oldest of two children, he attended country school until the 8th grade and then graduated from Mt. Lake High School in 1947. At a young age, he professed his faith in Jesus Christ, was baptized and...
Loren A Johnson
Aug 2, 2017
Loren Johnson, age 93, of Madelia, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at the Madelia Community Hospital in Madelia, MN. Graveside services will be 2:oopm, Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Ottumwa, Iowa. The family would prefer memorials be directed to the Madelia Community Hospital Foundation or Loren Johnson Estate, 815 1st Street SW, Madelia...
Marie Betty Utz
Jul 24, 2017
Marie was born November 27th, 1934 to Leo and Elizabeth (Brieganzer) Fromm. Marie attended country school until 6th grade and graduated from Sleepy Eye St. Marys High School. Marie was united in marriage on April 27th 1963 to John Edwin Utz. John and Marie made their home in Springfield, where they raised their 4 children, Patrick, Laureen, Darla, and...
Denis Juenemann
Jul 22, 2017
Denis was born on August 12, 1924 to John and Agatha (Hillesheim) Juenemann on the family farm in Willow Lake Township. He grew up on the Juenemann family farm and lived there, except for the time he served in the Army, until marriage. Denis served in the Army and was deployed to Germany during World War II, serving from...
Verna Flatau Lueck
Jul 22, 2017
Verna Delores Schwartz was born 4-23-21 in Springfield MN to Bernhardt (Ben) and Sarah (Hoffman) Schwartz, living on a farm NW of Springfield. Her parents took her to a country school at District 14 til 8th grade, about 3 miles from their farm. Weather permitting, she walked to country school with other children in the neighborhood. She had 2...
Eunice Mattison
Jul 21, 2017
Eunice Evanguline Pruden was born July 13, 1929 near Westbrook, MN, to parents Amzy and Georgia (Rodda) Pruden. She grew up in the Westbrook area where she attended country school through the 8th grade and then attended Westbrook High School. On September 9, 1951 Eunice was united in marriage to Wayne Mattison. Eunice worked at the egg plant in...
Linda Mae Friesen
Jul 19, 2017
Linda Mae Friesen, the daughter of Henry S. and Nettie (Seibel) Loewens was born on April 10, 1932 in Mountain Lake, MN. She passed away on July 19, 2017 at the age of 85. After graduating from Mountain Lake High School in 1950, she attended Grace Bible Institute, Omaha, NE. She married her high school sweetheart, Ralph Friesen on...
Minnie Paulson
Jul 18, 2017
Minnie Elaine Paulson was born September 11, 1925, to August and Louise (Tschetter) Freitag on the family farm in Cottonwood County, MN. She was a cook at the Good Samaritan Village in Mountain Lake for over 20 years, and worked at various restaurants over the years. Minnie was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Mountain Lake and the...
Janet Joyce Tauer
Jul 16, 2017
Janet was born October 6, 1934 in Home Township, Brown County on the family farm. She is the daughter of William (Bill) and Anna (Hoppe) Bertrand. She attended St Mary's Catholic School and graduated in 1953. After graduating she moved to the Twin Cities and worked at a bank until moving back to Sleepy Eye. She married the love...
Grace Marcella Rambow
Jul 13, 2017
Grace Marcella Rambow was born on August 7, 1922 in Sundown Township, Brown County, MN to Edward and Elida (Bredvold) Norell. She married Wilbert Rambow on October 6, 1942 in Martinez, CA. Grace was a homemaker. She was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking, baking and spending time with...
Ervin Tande
Jul 12, 2017
Ervin Tande passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Society in St. James. Ervin Hudson Tande was born on the family farm near Godahl on November 25, 1924, the son of Emil and Adella (Hudson) Tande. Ervin attended Country School until 8th grade and graduated from St. James High School in 1942. Ervin married Mae...
Robert Schiller
Jul 10, 2017
Robert Schiller, age 91, of St. James died on Monday, July 10, 2017 at the Prairie Senior Cottages in New Ulm, MN. Robert Omer Schiller was born October 23, 1925 near St. James to Herman and Hannah (Hugget) Schiller. He grew up in the St. James and Ormsby areas where he attended grade school. Bob served in the US...
Dean J. Isaksen
Jul 9, 2017
Dean J. Isaksen was born August 12, 1942 in Springfield, MN, son of Harry and Eleanor (Platz) Isaksen. He attended country school in North Star Township and graduated from Springfield Public High School in 1960. Dean farmed with his dad and brother. In 1964, Dean enlisted in the National Guard serving for 6 years. On November 24, 1973, Dean...
Virginia Ann Matzke
Jul 9, 2017
Virginia Matzke was born April 8, 1931, Springfield, MN to Albert and Ella (Howe) Kersten . She graduated from Springfield Public School and attended one year of college at Mankato. On August 15, 1950 she was united in marriage to Maynard Matzke. They made their home, farmed and raised their family in Germantown township, rural Lamberton, until moving to...
Joyce Ann Sparks
Jul 9, 2017
Joyce Sparks passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017, at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield, MN. She was born April 24, 1926, in Herrin, IL to Kenneth and Genevieve (Nesler) Rose. Her family moved to Blue Earth, MN when she was 8 years old. Joyce grew up in Blue Earth and graduated from Blue Earth High School. She continued...
Bruce Wetter
Jul 9, 2017
Bruce A. Wetter was born in New Ulm, MN on December 31, 1930, the son of Otto and Hazel (Coomes) Wetter. He grew up on the family farm north of Lamberton. He attended grade school in Wanda and graduated from Lamberton High School in 1948. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served until 1952. Bruce returned...
Joshua Patrick Olson
Jul 8, 2017
Joshua Olson, age 36, of Butterfield died at his home on Saturday, July 8, 2017. In keeping with his wishes, no public services will be held. Joshua Patrick Olson was born on March 29, 1981 at Browerville, MN. He is survived by his beloved dog Ghost, parents; Randy and Naomi (Passer) Olson of Butterfield, brother Adam Olson and his...
Carol Dorothy Grev
Jul 8, 2017
Carol loved life, her family, God and her church. She was a day care provider in Madelia for more than 20 years, taking care of 101 children. She touched many lives. Carol Dorothy Grev, age 79, of Madelia, MN died on July 8, 2017, at Pathstone Living Center in Mankato, MN. Carol loved everyone and was loved by all....
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