Obituaries

Leonard Scholtz

Leonard Scholtz

Oct 11, 2011

Leonard Sylvester Scholtz was born February 7, 1908, to Edward and Minnie (Rosenau) Scholtz in North Star Township. He married Esther Wendt on June 14, 1933, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Springfield, MN. They farmed in Burnstown Township for 58 years. Esther died on December 3 of 1992. Leonard married Audrey Baumann on October 15, 1994. Leonard lived...

Albert Schroepfer

Albert Schroepfer

Oct 10, 2011

Albert Charles Spin Schroepfer, age 99, of Sleepy Eye died Monday, October 10, 2011. Spin was born on January 13, 1912 near Clements. He moved to a farm near Comfrey before coming to Sleepy Eye at age 6. He graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1931. Spin married Myrtle Johnson on October 26, 1940. He spent 50 years...

Edith Baumann

Edith Baumann

Oct 8, 2011

Edith Elizabeth Baumann was born May 14, 1923, in Lakefield, MN the daughter of Charlie and Bertha (Wallin) Anderson. She graduated from Storden High School and attended Teacher's College in Mankato for 2 years. Edith was united in marriage to John Baumann on April 19, 1947, in Lamberton. The couple lived and farmed in Highwater Township until 1968 when...

Lee Belgard

Lee Belgard

Oct 7, 2011

Lee Belgard, age 74, of Madelia, died on Friday, October 7, 2011, of ALS at the Madelia Community Hospital in Madelia. Lee Belgard was born February 16, 1937, in Mankato to Harold and Evelyn (Wilson) Belgard. He grew up on the family farm graduating from Garden City High School. On October 19, 1957, Lee was united in marriage to...

Jennifer Rempel

Jennifer Rempel

Oct 6, 2011

Jennifer R. Rempel, 50, Mountain Lake, MN died on Thursday, October 06, 2011 at her home under the care of Hospice. Jennifer Rose Rempel was born on November 13, 1960 in Milaca, MN to Martyn and Gretchen (Mudgett) Carlson. She spent her childhood living on a farm near Milaca, where she spent most of her time outdoors with her...

David Hawkes

David Hawkes

Oct 5, 2011

Graveside Service: 11am October 07, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery David A. Hawkes, age 56 of Windom, formerly of Madelia, MN was called home by the Lord to his final resting place in Heaven on Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Private burial Services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Madelia....

Gwendolyn Cullen

Gwendolyn Cullen

Oct 2, 2011

Gwen Cullen was born November 22, 1916, in rural Comfrey to John and Phyllis (Fredin) King. She attended school and graduated from Comfrey High School. She and a friend owned and operated the grocery store in Comfrey for many years. Gwen married Don Cullen in 1948 and they farmed all their lives until retiring to Windom. They enjoyed square...

Wesley Langhoff

Wesley Langhoff

Sep 29, 2011

Wesley was born on August 26, 1927 in New Ulm, MN the son of William and Ernestine (Fluegge) Langhoff. He was united in marriage to Virginia Pat Hauger in 1952 in New Ulm. Wesley worked for the Bureau of Engraving in Minneapolis. Wesley and his wife shared a passion for horses. They spent much of their spare time riding,...

Gilbert Ludewig

Gilbert Ludewig

Sep 28, 2011

Gilbert Wilbert Ludewig was born November 19, 1918 to John and Martha (Meyer) Ludewig in Leavenworth Township. He lived most of his life in Leavenworth Township on the family farm. From 1941-1945 Gilbert served in the United States Army serving in England and Germany. On September 11, 1951 Gilbert was united in marriage to Alice Coners at the Church...

Olive Kelly

Olive Kelly

Sep 28, 2011

Olive (Alt) Kelly, age 104 years, 9 months, 22 days, died on September 28, 2011 in Sleepy Eye, MN. She was born on December 6, 1906 in Panola, IL to Louis Josephine (Pinkham) Alt. She moved to Sleepy Eye at the age of eight. After graduating from high school she took teacher's training and taught at numerous country schools...

June Hegwood

June Hegwood

Sep 25, 2011

June Hegwood was born June 27, 1922, in Walnut Grove, MN the daughter of Venus and Hannah (Rock) Keith. She was united in marriage to Donald Hegwood on April 11, 1941, in Lamberton, MN. June followed Don around the U.S. before Don was shipped to Germany during World War II. She returned to the area with her parents until...

Alva Arnsdorf

Alva Arnsdorf

Sep 24, 2011

Alva Marion Arnsdorf was born on March 19, 1926 to Otto and Tilda (Meyer) Jensen in Sundown Township in Redwood County, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at Sundown Lutheran Church. Alva worked in Minneapolis and returned to Springfield to care for her mother. On August 25, 1950 Alva married the love of her life David Arnsdorf at Sundown...

Luella Loewen

Luella Loewen

Sep 22, 2011

Luella Lucille Loewen was born September 14, 1915 to Frank F. and Katharina (Wiebe) Loewen on a farm 4 miles west of Mountain Lake. She had a twin sister Clara. She attended country school and graduated from Mountain Lake High School in 1934. She had one year in German Bible School. She gave her heart to the Lord at...

Werner Aarons

Werner Aarons

Sep 21, 2011

Werner H. Aarons was born on May 5, 1924 in Albert Lea, MN the son of Simon Agnes (Bjerre) Aarons. He grew up and attended school in Albert Lea. He moved with his family to the Morgan area and in 1943 entered the US Navy where he served until he was honorably discharged in 1946. Werner worked for Clements...

Richard Rohlik

Richard Rohlik

Sep 21, 2011

Richard Rohlik was born to Thomas and Josephine (Bouda) Rohlik on January 12, 1918 in Seaforth, MN. He was united in marriage on June 14, 1948 to Elaine Jenniges. After his marriage to Elaine he farmed near Wanda. Richard was a member of St. Mathias Catholic Church and the Catholic Order of Foresters. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, reading...

Raymond Dodd

Raymond Dodd

Sep 20, 2011

Raymond 'Sonny' Stanley Dodd was born June 26, 1932, in St. James, MN the son of Raymond R. and Lucille (Patient) Dodd. He lived in Butterfield in his younger years and graduated from Butterfield High School in 1951. Sonny entered the U.S. Army in 1952 and served as a cook until his honorable discharge in 1954. He then worked...

Terry Hansen

Terry Hansen

Sep 20, 2011

Terry Mac Hansen was born June 18, 1941, in Gettysburg, SD the son of Elmer and Sarah (McLean) Hansen. He was united in marriage to Arliss Dwello on August 1, 1974, in Toledo, OH. Terry worked in construction, lawn maintenance, and as a security guard. He enjoyed Nascar races, fishing, camping, working on cars, and mowing lawns. Terry Hansen...

Joel Dodge

Joel Dodge

Sep 20, 2011

Joel David Dodge, loving son, brother and uncle, passed away at his home in Mountain Lake early Tuesday morning at 19 years of age. He is preceded in death by his mother, Wendy Lynn Dodge (2007). Joel is survived by father, Dave Dodge of Mountain Lake, his brother Bryan Dodge of Mountain Lake, and sister Holly Theobald (Dodge) of...

Kenneth Posz

Kenneth Posz

Sep 19, 2011

Kenneth Walton Posz was born on August 3, 1921 at the family home in Sanborn, MN, the son of Leslie and Viella (Walton) Posz. He was baptized on June 24, 1922 at the United Methodist Church in Sanborn, MN where he has been a lifelong member. Ken joined the U.S. Army on July 8, 1942, serving in the 85th...

Fay Amsden

Fay Amsden

Sep 16, 2011

Fay Kenneth Amsden was born July 25, 1928 on the family farm to Charles and Pearl (Giese) Amsden. He attended Comfrey Public School. Fay served in the United States Army. In March of 1953 he was united in marriage to Ellen Mae Norell of Comfrey. To this union four children were born. Fay farmed in Comfrey, Minnesota before moving...