Obituaries

Patricia Jones

Patricia Jones

Oct 21, 2019

Patricia Jean Jones was born on December 28, 1945 to William and Wilma (Hawthorne) Jones in Seattle, WA. Pat enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She lived at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield the last several years. Pat died on Monday, October 21, 2019 at St. John Lutheran Home at the age of 73. She...

Barbara Loewen

Barbara Loewen

Oct 20, 2019

Barbara (Jungas) Loewen, affectionately known as Mor Mor to her grandchildren, age 84, of Mountain Lake, MN passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 19, 2019. She was a shining example of vibrancy, resilience, and intelligence. She found her greatest joy in making her family comfortable and happy through beautiful celebrations and traditions, lively and warm conversations, passionate debates about...

Lorraine Quiring

Lorraine Quiring

Oct 19, 2019

Lorraine Quiring was born in Mountain Lake, Minnesota, to Henry C. Peters and Agatha Peters on January 16th, 1922. She was the youngest of 13 siblings. Lorraine lived in Mountain Lake her entire life, where she married the love of her life Irving Quiring. Lorraine had a passion for cooking, and she was amazing at it. She spent many...

Elmer Carl Meine

Elmer Carl Meine

Oct 19, 2019

Elmer Carl Meine was born on September 11, 1925, in rural Springfield, MN, the son of Ernest and Mary (Renner) Meine. Following his schooling, he served in the U.S. Armed Forces and was stationed in Germany. Upon his honorable discharge he returned to Springfield and ran a greenhouse with his brother - Wally. Elmer was united in marriage to...

Andrew "Gary" Nelson

Andrew "Gary" Nelson

Oct 16, 2019

Andrew Gary Nelson was born on March 24, 1988 in Springfield, MN. He graduated from Lamberton High School with the class of 2006. After high school, Gary worked as a welder, at Elevator Works, and the grain elevator. He then attended M State Community College in Wadena and achieved an Associate Degree for Power Linesman. Gary was a daredevil...

Dale William Johnson

Dale William Johnson

Oct 15, 2019

Dale William Johnson was born on February 24, 1949 to Einer and Marjorie (Weedman) Johnson in Springfield. After high school, Dale lived in the Twin Cities area and returned to Springfield in 1983 to farm. In 1993, he went to work for Barron Fabrication for 12 years then went to work for Wayne's Fabrication in Morgan. On May 20,...

Twila Mattison

Twila Mattison

Oct 12, 2019

Twila Mattison was born on August 8, 1941, to William and Johanna (Stadtlander) Sell in Windom, MN. She graduated in 1959 from Storden High School. On July 31, 1960, Twila was united in marriage to Glen Mattison in Windom. Twila and Glen raised four children - Cheryl, Gaylen, Paula, and Gary. Twila later worked for Valley View Manor in...

Arlene Jeanette Eager

Arlene Jeanette Eager

Oct 11, 2019

Arlene Jeanette Eager age 90, of Madelia, MN, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2019 at Living Meadows at Luther in Madelia surrounded by family. Arlene Jeanette (Johnson) Eager was born to Herman and Dora (Oren) Johnson in Hanska, MN on September 1, 1929. She was a graduate of Hanska High School in 1947. On May 15, 1948 Arlene...

Eileen Fredin

Eileen Fredin

Oct 11, 2019

Eileen Agnes Fredin was born July 24, 1928 to Frank and Louise (Kastner) Meisinger in Springfield, MN. She attended and graduated from Springfield Public Schools. On February 14, 1955, Eileen was united in marriage to Raymond Fredin at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Springfield. Eileen worked prior to marriage at PandM Grocery and then Highway Grocery. She also worked...

Phyllis Wersal

Phyllis Wersal

Oct 10, 2019

Phyllis was born on August 4, 1940, in Comfrey, MN to Michael and Mathilda (Sellner) Windschitl. She attended the Church of Japanese Martyrs School in Leavenworth and graduated from Comfrey High School in 1958. She married George Wersal, Jr. of Springfield on September 23, 1958. After raising four children, Phyllis worked as Manager of the Springfield Handi-Mart and most...

Lenore H Trost

Lenore H Trost

Oct 9, 2019

Lenore was born on May 15, 1921 in Alliance Township, Moody County, SD to Charles and Lena (Nerem) Kittelson. She graduated from Lamberton High School and Teacher's Training and taught in the Rural School. She also worked at Del Monte in Sleepy Eye for several seasons. Lenore married Mathias "Matt" Trost on November 27, 1942 at St. Mathias Catholic...

Mary Louise Hammar

Mary Louise Hammar

Oct 8, 2019

Mary Hammar, age 89, of St. James passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Society in St. James. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, October 18, 2019 from 5-7pm at Sturm Funeral Home in St. James. Private burial will take place at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Mary Louise Textor was...

Marilee Wyatt

Marilee Wyatt

Oct 6, 2019

Marilee Wyatt, age 92 of St. James, MN, (formerly of Pleasantville, IA) passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Mankato. Funeral services will be 11:00am, Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Mason Funeral Home in Pleasantville, Iowa. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Pleasantville Cemetery....

Walter "Sonny" William Wiese

Walter "Sonny" William Wiese

Oct 4, 2019

Walter "Sonny" William Wiese was born on October 17, 1926 to Walter and Emma (Matzke) Wiese in Springfield, MN. Sonny attended school in Dotson and graduated from Springfield High School. He was drafted into the US Army from March 1945 to August 1946 and served in Japan. On February 10, 1948, Walter was united in marriage to Marion Stark...

Annette Fredrikson

Annette Fredrikson

Sep 30, 2019

Annette Fredrikson, age 83, of St. James passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at Good Samaritan Society - Pleasant View in St. James. Funeral services will be at Hosanna Free Lutheran Church in St. James at 11am, Thursday, October 10, 2019 with Rev. Joe Faldet officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in St. James. Visitation will...

Robert J. Ibberson

Robert J. Ibberson

Sep 30, 2019

Robert James Ibberson, Sr. was born on February 16, 1938 in New Ulm, MN to William G., Sr. & Hannah E. (Foster) Ibberson. He grew up on the family farm North of Sleepy Eye. He attended Sleepy Eye Public School until his graduation in 1956. He was active in band, student council, played football, basketball and track. He married...

Harold Ryan

Harold Ryan

Sep 27, 2019

Harold T. Ryan was born on December 22, 1923, in Northstar Township, Brown County, MN, the son of Lawrence and Cecelia (Groebner) Ryan. He attended school in District 27 in Sundown Township, St. Raphael's Catholic School, and graduated from Springfield High School in 1941. Harold served in the U.S. Navy from November 25, 1944 until his honorable discharge on...

Carol Ann Pankratz

Carol Ann Pankratz

Sep 27, 2019

Carol was born on March 29, 1959. Her parents were Walter Pete and Marcelline (Gunther) Luebben of Lakefield, Minnesota. After graduating from Windom High School in 1977, Carol married her high school sweetheart, Dale Pankratz, on May 20, 1978. Together, they have 7 children & 6 grandchildren. Children include: Arianne (Brian) Hahn, Austin Pankratz, Bobbielee (Travis) Ratzlaff, Brendan (Jennifer)...

Diane Ohlemann

Diane Ohlemann

Sep 26, 2019

Diane fell asleep in the Lord on September 26, 2019 surrounded by the loving care of her family. She now is in paradise with her Savior, Jesus. Survived by her husband John of 61 years, three children: Nora (John) Foster, Clay (Carol) Ohlemann, and Renee (Todd) Messner; and nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren (and two more on the way...

Hilda Anderson

Hilda Anderson

Sep 24, 2019

Hilda (Kjobstad) Dick-Anderson lived to be the amazing age of 102. She was born in Odin Township, Watonwan County, MN on June 26, 1917 to Norwegian farmers Albert and Gunhilda "Nellie" (Bjerkness) Kjobstad. Hilda was one of five children. She was baptized and confirmed at Long Lake Lutheran Church in rural Odin. Hilda was educated in a small country...