Obituaries
Roger William Lupke
Oct 6, 2015
Roger William Lupke, 76, of Rochester, MN died Tuesday October 6 at his home due to complications of Lewy Body Dementia. Roger was born Sept. 23, 1939, in St. James, MN. His parents were William Frank Lupke and Fern Hester Lupke (Wright). Roger spent many of his youthful years on the Watonwan County farms of his numerous uncles and...
Pauline Bartel
Oct 6, 2015
Pauline Janzen was born October 4, 1926 in Mt. Lake, MN, the daughter of Theodore and Marie (Peters) Janzen. She grew up and attended school in Mt. Lake. On August 29, 1947, she was united in marriage to Virgil Bartel. The couple raised their family and lived in the Mt. Lake area their entire life. Pauline served the community...
Marylou Jane ''Mary'' Jensen
Oct 5, 2015
Mary Jensen, 68, of Madelia, MN passed away in her home on Monday, October 5th, 2015. She will be remembered for her gentle kindness and for opening both her heart and her home to many daycare and foster children. MaryLou Jane Oates was born and raised in Madelia, MN. After a whirlwind romance, she married Dennis Jensen on December...
Darold August Albrecht
Oct 5, 2015
Darold August Albrecht was born April 26, 1930, in Germantown Township, Cottonwood County to Ernest and Ida (Wolter) Albrecht. He was united in marriage to Leota Polzin on March 25, 1958, in Jeffers. The couple farmed near Sanborn before moving to Lamberton in 1998. Following his farming career, Darold worked for Don Hogan in construction before his full retirement....
Russell Floyd Koenig
Oct 1, 2015
Russell had a love for all animals, but cats and horses were his favorite. When his nieces would visit the farm, it was Russ they asked if they could go for a ride. He, for the most part, was the only one who could catch the horses in the pasture. He spent most of his time at home in...
William Eugene Nordgren
Sep 29, 2015
William E. "Bill" Nordgren, 91, of St. James, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Center in St. James, Minn. Born in St. Paul, Minn., on Sept. 18, 1924, Bill grew up in Olivia, Minn., and graduated with the class of 1943, then briefly studied journalism at the University of Minnesota. He married Marcella Nelson on Aug....
Agnes Irene 'Aggie' Johnson
Sep 28, 2015
Agnes Irene Hansen and her twin sister Alice were born September 24, 1927 near Tyler, Minnesota, the daughters of Peder and Anna Marie (Madsen) Hansen. Aggie grew up and attended school in the Tyler area. On September 6, 1945 she was united in marriage to Donald Johnson. The couple made their home in various towns in Minnesota and Iowa...
Floyd Isaksen
Sep 26, 2015
Floyd 'Ike' Isaksen was born on June 12, 1941, in Springfield, the son of Harry and Eleanor (Platz) Isaksen. He attended country school in Northstar Township and graduated from Springfield Public High School in 1959. Ike farmed with his father and brother. He then enlisted in the National Guard in 1963 and served 6 years. He was united in...
Norman August Gatzlaff
Sep 24, 2015
Norman August Gatzlaff was born February 21, 1914, on the family farm in Stately Township, the last of six children born to John Frederick and Bertha Hardtke Gatzlaff. He was baptized and confirmed, in German, at Christ Lutheran Church in Stately. He attended District 61 School in Stately through eighth grade, and then graduated from Springfield High School. On...
Sylvester "Sonny" Vogel
Sep 24, 2015
Sylvester Frank Vogel was born on February 21, 1931 to William and Philomena (Matzke) Vogel in Stately Township, Brown County, MN. After his schooling, Sonny started working at Vigorena Feeds. He was united in marriage to Arlene Rosenau on September 30, 1961 at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Springfield. After marriage, the couple moved to the farm and farmed...
Lawrence Stephen 'Larry' Breen
Sep 23, 2015
Lawrence Steven "Larry" Breen passed away Wednesday, September 23 at Luther Memorial Home in Madelia at the age of 92. Larry was born on December 12, 1922 to John and Marie (McNamara) Breen in Alma Township of Marshall County Minnesota, near Argyle. Larry attended school in Argyle. He graduated from Crookston University and later from the University of Minnesota...
Henry Birkemeyer
Sep 22, 2015
Henry "Hank" Matt Birkemeyer was born December 24, 1930 to Matt and Anita (Christensen) Birkemeyer in Brookville Township, Redwood County. He grew up in Brookville and attended Brookville School District #49. Henry worked for farmers all his life including Alvin and Bernard Eischen (Eischen Brothers) for over 30 years until retirement. On September 10, 1952, he was united in...
Edith King
Sep 21, 2015
Edith A. King was born on November 13, 1914, in New Ulm, MN, the daughter of Fritz and Emma (Prahl) Buddensiek. She attended district #52 in Brown County. She was united in marriage to Marvin King on July 8, 1941 at Salem Lutheran Church in Comfrey. Edith was involved with the Comfrey Senior Citizens, a member of Salem Lutheran...
Cornelius Charles Steffl
Sep 20, 2015
Cornelius C. Steffl, 97, of Sleepy Eye died Sunday, September 20, 2015 at his farm south of Sleepy Eye. Cornelius was born June 16, 1918 in Sleepy Eye to John and Alma (Hartnick) Steffl. He attended country school and was united in marriage on September 1, 1941 to Mildred Lucille McWilliams in Sleepy Eye. He was a lifetime member...
Janette Rasmussen
Sep 17, 2015
Janette Rasmussen, the daughter of Walter and Hilda (Engelbrecht) Durheim was born on November 10, 1924 in rural Watonwan County. She attended county school in LaSalle and graduated from St. James High School in 1943. She worked as a bookkeeper, secretary, retail and also as a seamstress. Janette was united in marriage to Gordon Rasmussen on January 8, 1953...
Lillian Esther Maus
Sep 16, 2015
Lillian Esther (Sulflow) Maus, the daughter of Gustav and Emma (Kiester) Sulflow was born on February 16, 1923 in Willow Creek, MN. She was delivered on the family farm by her grandmother. She attended Willow Creek Schools. Lillian was united in marriage to Kenneth Benjamin Maus on July 13, 1940 in Estherville, IA. They farmed in the early years...
Vera Ruth Haugen
Sep 15, 2015
Vera Ruth (Vehling) Haugen was born on January 2, 1920 in St. James, MN to Lydia (Dexheimer) and Ernest Vehling. She attended St. Paul's school and graduated from St. James high school in 1938. Vera married Loren O. Haugen on February 1, 1942 at her parents home in Madelia, MN. Her hobbies were writing letters, growing African Violets, reading...
Russell Alan Pankonin
Sep 14, 2015
Russell Alan Pankonin was born on November 1st, 1945 in Springfield, MN to Kenneth and Betty (Kansanback) Pankonin. He attended country school in Germantown Township until he was in 5th grade and then attended Sanborn Public School, graduating in 1963. After high school, he began farming. He also served his country in the National Guard, mostly as a cook...
Kevin Bruce Todd
Sep 14, 2015
Kevin was born on May 12, 1954 to Jack and Maxine (Krouch) Todd in Duluth, MN. He grew up in the Madelia area, attending Truman and Madelia Schools. Kevin was united to the love of his life, Janet Keim on June 25, 1983 in St. James, MN. They lived in Windom, MN and later made their home in Madelia....
Virginia Coners
Sep 14, 2015
Virginia M Coners age 67, of Springfield, MN died on September 14, 2015, at the New Ulm Medical Center. Virginia Mae Coners was born on April 16, 1948, in Sleepy Eye, MN, the daughter of Harold and Lillian (Hammond) Jones. She was united in marriage to Fred Coners on July 16, 1966, in Sleepy Eye. The couple loved in...
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