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Clifford Smedsrud Sr.
Clifford Smedsrud Sr., 86, of Windom died July 27, 2002, at the Windom Area Hospital in Windom.
Services were held Wednesday, July 31, at American Lutheran Church in Windom with Rev. Gregory Hall officiating.
Special music was provided by Kim Sehr, vocalist; and Carol Vought, orgnaist.
Casketbearers were Ted Koch, Todd Christianson, Rodney Ring, David Smedsrud, Ed Smedsrud and Dan Smedsrud.
Interment was at Lakeview Cemetery in Windom.
Anderson-Schmidt-LaCanne Funeral Home of Windom was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Clifford Alfred Smedsrud Sr. was born September 8, 1915, to Edward and Minnie (Hanson) Smedsrud in Hills. He grew up in the Hills area, where he received his education. He and his family also lived in the Rock Rapids, Iowa, area.
Clifford married Hazel Richardson and was later divorced. Alfred married Bonnie Simpson in 1956 in Northwood, Iowa. Bonnie died in 1976.
For many years, Clifford worked in construction, and for several years, while living in Iowa, was a cook for a section gang of the railroad. About 30 years ago, Clifford moved to Windom, where he has lived ever since.
For the last several months, his health has deteriorated and he has required hospitalization.
Clifford enjoyed fishing, and playing pool, snooker and various card games.
Clifford was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie, three sons, one brother and five sisters.
Survivors include two sons, Clifford (Pat) Smedsrud Jr. and Dennis (Sheila) Smedsrud, all of Windom; two daughters, Robin (Doug) Johnson of Waterloo, Iowa, and Linette Goodknight of Eldora; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Gilbert (Pat) Smedsrud of Valley Spring, S.D., and Morris (Elaine) Smesrud of Sioux Falls, S.D.; and one sister, Edna (Jim) Campbell of Los Osas, Calif.
Marie Kelly
Marie Kelly, 83, of Windom died Feb. 18, 2003, at Sogge Good Samaritan Center in Windom.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Windom with Father Andrew Olsem officiating.
Special music was provided by Colleen Ortmann, organist; and Nadine Forman, vocalist.
Casketbearers were Jeff Kelly, Jenny Kelly, Jessica Kelly, Tim Heinitz, Tom Heinitz and Marc Heinitz.
Honorary casketbearers were Danielle Kelly, Erin Kelly, Sean Kelly, Becky Arrdondo, Elaine Arrdondo, Adan Arrdondo, Erica Hanson, Matt Hanson, Spencer Hanson and caregivers of Sogge Good Samaritan Center in Windom.
Interment was at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery in Windom.
Anderson-Schmidt-LaCanne Funeral Home of Windom was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Marie Magdalene Lowenstein was born May 13, 1919, to John and Mary (Heier) Lowenstein in Roscoe, S.D. She was baptized and later confirmed, and received her education at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Aberdeen, S.D.
In 1942, Marie married William “Bill” Kelly in Aberdeen, Md., where Bill was stationed in the U.S. Army. Following Bill’s military assignment overseas, Marie returned to Aberdeen, S.D., where she lived with her parents.
After Bill received his honorable discharge, Bill moved to Aberdeen where the couple lived for five years and operated a dry-cleaning establishment. They later purchased and operated a dry-cleaning business in Lake Preston, S.D.,
before buying Rite-Way Dry Cleaners in 1957.
After 46 years in the dry-cleaning business, Bill and Marie retired, sold their business and continued living in Windom, while spending winters in the South.
Bill died in 1992 and Marie became a resident at Sogge Good Samaritan Center in Windom in 1999.
Marie was a longtime member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Windom, where she was a member of the Ladies Guild. She also was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Windom.
Marie enjoyed cooking, baking, golfing and bowling.
In addition to her husband Bill, Marie was preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters.
Survivors include her two daughters, Phyllis (Bob) Heinitz of Windom and Coleen (Darrell) Hanson of Maple Grove; three sons, Dennis (Bel) Kelly of Austin, Texas; Don (Shirley) Kelly of St. Cloud; and Dan (Ronda) Kelly of Windom; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
William Kulseth
William Kulseth, 52, of Isle of Palms, S.C., died Feb. 20, 2003, in a local hospital.
Services were held Monday at All Saints Lutheran Church in Isle of Palms.
Interment followed at Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens.
William Frank Kulseth was born Jan. 28, 1951, to Manley and Phyllis Kulseth in Minnesota.
He owned and operated the Winjammer in Isle of Palms, S.C., where he also was a member of All Saints Lutheran Church.
William also served in the U.S. Navy for four years.
He was preceded in death by his father, Manley Kulseth.
Survivors include his wife, Norma Kulseth of Isle of Palms; two sons, Will Kulseth and Josh Kulseth, both of Isle of Palms; his mother, Phyllis Kulseth of Windom; two brothers, Gary (Peggy) Kulseth of Windom and Marvin (Ann) Kulseth of
Owatonna.
Viola Stavnes
Viola Stavnes, 96, of Windom, formerly of rural Lamberton, died March 24, 2003, at Sogge Good Samaritan Center in Windom.
Services were held Saturday at Old Westbrook Lutheran Church in rural Westbrook with Rev. Michael Stangeland officiating.
Special music was provided by Shirley Iverson, organist; and Al and Marilyn Hinrichsen, vocalists.
Casketbearers were Curt Nelson, Juhl Stavnes, Alvie Stavnes, Robert Nelson, Rick Nelson and Lennis Nelson.
Honorary casketbearers were Lowell Stavnes, Dave Nelson, Dale Nelson, Lyle Nelson, Gary Nelson, Keith Stavnes and Loren Hedman.
Interment was at the church cemetery in rural Westbrook.
Anderson-Schmidt-LaCanne Funeral Home of Windom was in charge of the Funeral arrangements.
Viola Harriet Nelson was born Dec. 8, 1906 to Edmund and Nellie (Bakken) Nelson in Ann Township of Cottonwood County. She was baptized at St. Olaf Lutheran Church and later confirmed at Old Westbrook Lutheran Church.
She received her education at Walnut Grove High School and Lutheran Normal School in Madison. She taught in rural schools for 10 years and also taught several terms of
parochial school in neighboring districts.
In 1937, Viola married Palmer Stavnes. The couple established their farm in Highwater Township, where they lived for 60 years.
Since 1996, she had been a resident at Sogge Good Samaritan Center in Windom.
Viola participated in various organizations at Old Westbrook Lutheran Church and served as church pianist for several years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Palmer Stavnes; four brothers, Joseph Nelson, Alton Nelson, Nuel Nelson and Vernon Nelson; and one sister, Evelyn Nelson.
Survivors include her three daughters: Ardell (Rayburn) Skoglund of San Diego, Calif.; Marlene (Harvey) Pedersen of Oakes, N.D.; and Myrlee (Charles) Weisbrod of Rochester;
and six grandchildren.
Marilyn Nelson
Marilyn Nelson, 74, of Windom died March 29, 2003, at her home in Windom.
Services will be held today (Wednesday) at 10:30 a.m., at American Lutheran Church in Windom with Rev. Stephen Norby and Rev. Gregory Hall officiating.
Special music will be provided by Carol Vought, organist; and Jean Johnson, vocalist.
Casketbearers will be Robert True, Tom Sheehan, Walter Sommer, Don Skillingstad, Mike Upton and Lowell True.
Honorary casketbearers will be Marilyn’s nieces and nephews, and members of the Gray Ladies and Altar Guild.
Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in rural Windom.
Anderson-Schmidt-LaCanne Funeral Home of Windom is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Marilyn Carol Knutson was born Dec. 21, 1928, to Carl and Marie (Haugen) Knutson in Mankato. She was baptized and confirmed at Calvary Lutheran Church in Rapidan. She received her education in Rapidan Public Schools, graduating in 1946.
She attended Mankato State University in Mankato, graduating in 1952 with an elementary teaching degree.
Marilyn taught in several different school districts,
including Amboy, Blue Earth, Hanska, Lake Crystal and Juneau, Alaska.
In 1961, Marilyn married Bruce Nelson at Calvary Lutheran Church in Rapidan. The couple lived on a farm in Delafield Township of Jackson County. She taught elementary school in Windom until retiring in 1983.
In 2001, after 40 years on their Delafield farm, Marilyn and Bruce moved into Windom.
Marilyn was a member of American Lutheran Church in Windom, where she was involved in the Altar Guild, WELCA and sewing group. She also was a member of the Gray Ladies and the Minnesota and National Teachers Associations.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Oscar Knutson; and a sister, Pauline True.
Survivors include her husband, Bruce Nelson of Windom; and two sisters, Dorothy Sommer of Janesville and Elsie
Campbell of Buckhannon, W.Va.
Rolland Garrison
Rolland ‘R.H./Shorty’ Garrison, 74, of Truman, the father of Jim Garrison of Windom, died March 28, 2003, at Immanuel-St. Joseph’s Hospital in Mankato.
Services were held Monday at St. Katherine’s Catholic Church in Truman with Father Jim Berning officiating.
Interment with full military honors provided by Oles-Reader-Bosshart American Legion Post 115 of Truman was at
Ridgelawn Memorial Park in Truman.
Olson-Zaharia Funeral Home of Truman was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Rolland Henry Garrison was born Feb. 24, 1929, to Arthur and Hattie (Brockman) Garrison on the Garrison farm in Pleasant Prairie Township of Martin County. He attended rural school Districts 10 and 4, and Fairmont High School.
Following his formal education, Rolland was employed with the feedmill at Truman Farmers Elevator in Truman.
In 1950, Rolland married Phyllis Grathwohl at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Fairmont.
He joined the U.S. Army in 1951, serving at Camp Rucker, Ala., and in Germany.
Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Truman to work as a mechanic at John Deere for Truman Farmers Elevator.
In 1961, he began working for Walnut Grove 4x4. In 1976, Rolland opened Garrison Seed Center, selling feed and seed.
He later did landscaping until retiring in 1992.
Rolland was a charter member of St. Katherine’s Catholic Church in Truman and served as trustee and bookkeeper for several years. He was also a charter member of Truman JC’s, served on the Truman Pool Commission and Truman Planning and Zoning Commission.
He enjoyed fishing and picnicking with family. In retirement, he did woodworking, gardening, card playing and bird watching.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Garrison of Truman; his children, Randy (Julie) Garrison of Northrop; Julie (Don) Schofield of Neosho, Mo.; Bruce “Curly” (Tammy) Garrison of Redwood Falls; Kirk (Tracy) Garrison of Dyer, Ind.; Lisa (Kerry) Krenz of Truman; and James (Joni) Garrison of Windom; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Joan (Veryl) Williamson of Trimont and Kathy (Kenneth) Johnson of Auburn, Calif.; and brothers, David (Karen) Garrison of Fairmont and Phillip (Connie) Garrison of Big Stone Lake, S.D.
