Obituaries

Steven Wooldrik

Steven Wooldrik

Jun 21, 2015

Wooldrik, Steven J., Lakeville, MN, age 61, passed away at home with his wife by his side on Sunday, June 21, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Helen and his brother-in-law, Darrel Kelly. He is survived by his wife Mary, brothers John (Carole) and James, sister Diane Kelly Peterson, nephews Joshua (Gina), Daniel (Lorraine)...

Irene Dahl

Irene Dahl

Jun 18, 2015

Irene Marie Dahl was born on April 2, 1937 to Halvor and Verna (Johnson) Groff. She grew up and attended school in Sleepy Eye, MN where she spent much of her time looking after her younger siblings. Irene was the oldest of eight children. Irene was 19 years old when she married Dalles Dahl. The couple was united in...

Arlan Beyer

Arlan Beyer

Jun 18, 2015

Child of God Arlan Ray Beyer went to be with his Heavenly Father for all eternity on the morning of June 18th, 2015, in the loving presence of his wife, Ann. Arlan was born on March 29th, 1939 to Raymond and Ruth (Wichmann) Beyer in Springfield, Minnesota, and was raised with his sisters on the family farm near Sanborn,...

Donna Arndt

Donna Arndt

Jun 16, 2015

Donna (Moritz) Arndt was born March 2, 1932 in Redwood Falls, MN to Frank and Minnie (Schmidt) Moritz. She was baptized on April 3, 1932 and confirmed in May 1945 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Redwood Falls. Donna attended District 53 and graduated from Redwood Falls High School. She married Eugene A. Arndt on August 16, 1953, and...

John Hovden

John Hovden

Jun 15, 2015

John Hovden, age 78 of St. James, died June 15, 2015 on his family farm where he lived his entire life. John was born September 19, 1936 to George and Loretta (Zender) Hovden in St. James, Minnesota. He graduated from St. James High School in 1954 and began farming with his father. In 1958, John joined the National Guard...

Mie Bottem

Mie Bottem

Jun 14, 2015

Mie "Mieko" Bottem was born in Niigata, Japan on June 1, 1922, the daughter of Tetsutaro and Nada Nishikawa. Mieko grew up in Niigata where she attended primary school. She was interested and pursued art following her primary education. The area where they lived received heavy snow in the winter and she told the story of skiing from her...

Elvaina Nelson

Elvaina Nelson

Jun 14, 2015

Elvaina C. Nelson was preceded in death by her parents, John Helgo and Pearl Helgo; husband, Harry Nelson; son, David Hakes; sister, Joan (Dick) Zimmerman, and brother-in-law, Warner Severson. She is survived by children, Charles (Dorothy) Hakes, Robert (Linda) Nelson, and Kristine Tande; sister, Priscilla Severson; grandchildren, LeRae (Doug) Sanders, Lisa (Jimmie) Hopkins, Amy (Chad) Wilson, Kim (Kyle) Peterson,...

David Schmidt

David Schmidt

Jun 11, 2015

David Gene Schmidt was born May 14, 1948 in Springfield, MN to Donald, Sr. and Evelyn (Schultz) Schmidt. A lifetime resident of Springfield, David graduated from Springfield High School in 1967. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served aboard the Naval Destroyer USS Biddle during the Vietnam War. David was honorably discharged on August 1, 1971 and...

Lenora Wieler

Lenora Wieler

Jun 10, 2015

Lenora Anna Wieler, daughter of C. J. and Anna (Janzen) Funk was born on August 23, 1918 in Butterfield, MN. She received her education in Butterfield graduating in 1936. She was baptized upon confession of her faith on May 31, 1936 at the Bethel Mennonite Church in Mountain Lake, MN, where she remained an active lifelong member. On October...

Esther Garner

Esther Garner

Jun 8, 2015

Although she was the mother of only one child, God blessed her with 34 grandchildren not to mention the numerous others who considered her "grandma" because of her abounding gift of hospitality and love for others. She always had "sweets" and coffee for anyone who stopped by. More than anything she loved The Lord and her family and will...

Lyla Schottenbauer

Lyla Schottenbauer

Jun 8, 2015

Lyla M. Schottenbauer, 85, of Evan, passed away Monday June 8 at Sleepy Eye Care Center. Lyla was born May 13, 1930 to Harold and Laura (Meyer) Zimmermann in Morgan, MN. As she grew up she helped with the family and attended Morgan High School where she graduated in 1948. She married Harold J. Schottenbauer on December 5, 1950...

Georgia Eng

Georgia Eng

Jun 7, 2015

Georgia Ann Rud was born February 11, 1928, in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of George and Stella (Snortum) Rud. Georgia grew up in Jordan, MN. She was confirmed at the Methodist Church on May 1, 1941. She graduated from Jordan High School in 1945 and received her Education degree from Hamline University in 1949. She moved to St....

Ruth Green

Ruth Green

Jun 4, 2015

Ruth Caroline Green, 85, passed away on Thursday, June 4th, 2015 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Golden and Nancy Green of Adrian, Minnesota. She was born January 9, 1930 in Morgan, Minnesota, to Martha and Emil Koblin, and was the oldest of three children. Ruth graduated from Morgan Public High School in 1948 and met her...

Elmer Johnson

Elmer Johnson

Jun 3, 2015

Elmer Johnson was born November 26, 1925, to George and Anna (Raveling) Johnson in LeMars, IA. He lived in the Remsen, IA area and attended school near Remsen. The family moved to Highwater Township, Cottonwood County where Elmer continued his education through the 8th grade and helped on the family farm. Elmer was a WW II Veteran. He enlisted...

Doris Kosel

Doris Kosel

Jun 2, 2015

Doris Kosel was born September 15, 1922 to William and Helen (Arnhold) Radtke in Walnut Grove, MN. Doris married Llewellyn Kosel on June 18, 1941 in Walnut Grove. Following marriage, the couple lived on their farm for 55 years. Doris and Llewellyn moved to Springfield in 2002. In January of 2014 Doris moved to the Maples at St. John...

Mary Watkins

Mary Watkins

May 29, 2015

Mary Anna 'Anna' (Reinhart) Watkins was born on September 16, 1948, in New Ulm, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Harold and Sylvia (Huelskamp) Reinhart and raised north of New Ulm on a farm. She was the oldest of 6 children. She went to country school through 8th grade. Her 9th grade year was at the New Ulm Public...

Janet Thomas

Janet Thomas

May 27, 2015

Janet Carol Kielblock was born in Fairmont, MN, on January 24, 1952, the daughter of Fred and Delores (Scheppman) Kielblock. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Fairmont. During her junior year of high school, she won 2nd place at State Booking Proficiency in St. Paul. That led to her getting a job at Chevy...

Elfrieda Senf

Elfrieda Senf

May 25, 2015

Elfrieda Louise (Glienke) Senf was born November 3, 1912, the daughter of Carl Fredrick Glienke and Martha Caroline Mumme at Okabena, MN. She was baptized on November 17, 1912, at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Okabena. The family then moved to a farm near South Branch where she attended school through the eighth grade. She was confirmed at St....

Darlene Lavoie

Darlene Lavoie

May 24, 2015

Darlene Lou Lavoie was called to Heaven on Sunday, May 24, 2014 after a 2 1/2 year battle with cancer. She was born June 19, 1936 on the family farm near Balaton, MN to William and Hazel (Hastings) Lavoie. She was baptized and confirmed at the United Methodist Church in Balaton. Darlene attended country school through 7th grade and...

Darvin Burmeister

Darvin Burmeister

May 20, 2015

Darvin Burmeister was born on March 27, 1928 to Peter and Sandora (Sande) Burmeister in Rock County, MN. On September 13, 1949, Darvin was united in marriage to Alice Vanderwal. Darvin farmed south of Jasper, worked for Moor Mans Feed becoming a salesman and later district manager. He started a lawn service business in the Jasper and Pipestone area...