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Judy McKown
Judy (Sether) McKown, 63, of Sacramento, Calif., formerly of Jackson, died Sept. 6, 2003, following a battle with breast cancer.
Services were held Saturday at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sacramento.
Interment will be at a later date at Hauges Cemetery in Jackson.
Judy Sether was born Nov. 19, 1939, to LeRoy and Velda Sether in Jackson. The family moved to California in 1949.
Judy attended Oroville Union High School in California. She was confirmed in the Lutheran faith in Oroville.
She was preceded in death by her father, LeRoy Sether; siblings, Jeanie Wilmoth, Marvis Sether, Jon Larry Sether, Sharon Estensen, Joan Deus, Laurel Sether and Judy’s stillborn twin.
Survivors include her sons, Euell and Adrian McKown; her mother, Velda Sether; and sisters, Susan (Bill) France and Lynda (Jim) Harris; and brother-in-law Roger Bagley.
Harold Brueland
Harold Brueland, 60, of New York City, formerly of Windom, died Sept. 2, 2003, from a heart attack in New York City.
A memorial service was held Sept. 8 at Riverside Memorial Chapel in Manhatten.
Harold’s sisters, Marjorie Blommel and Nadia Brueland, led the service, while five others provided eulogies, reflecting on his life in New York.
Harold Miller Brueland was born Aug. 2, 1943, to B. Miller and Helen (von Lehe) Brueland in Mt. Lake. He grew up near Bingham Lake and graduated from Windom High School in 1961.
He also graduated from Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa, and Harvard University.
Harold served a number of United Methodist congregations including churches in Sanborn and Lamberton.
In 1972, he moved to New York City where he served the State of New York Departments of Labor and Welfare. Most recently he supervised welfare-to-work programs.
While in New York, Harold received graduate degrees from New School for Social Research and Columbia University.
Harold enjoyed running, travelling and music. He competed in many marathons before working his way up to running 100-mile trail races throughout the country.
His travels included trips to Egypt, Syria, Turkey and Sicily.
He also played cello or bass in three community orchestras, and played either cello or piano for a number of chamber music groups over the years.
Studying the arts, philosophy, politics and social issues was another of Harold’s pastimes. His personal library consisted of more than 10,000 books, many of which he had read.
Survivors include his two sisters, Marjorie (Ronald) Blommel of Mankato and Naida Brueland of San Antonio, Texas.
Richard Luebeck
Richard Luebeck, 80, of Mt. Lake died Sept. 12, 2003, at Veterans Administration Medical Center in Minneapolis.
Services will be held today (Wednesday) at 10:30 a.m., at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Windom with Father Andrew Olsem officiating.
Interment is at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.
Bjerum Funeral Home in Mt. Lake is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Richard Charles Luebeck was born Feb. 24, 1923, to Elmer and Hattie (Cichy) Luebeck in Chicago, Ill. Dick attended school in Knox, Ind., and high school in Herscher, Ill.
In 1943, he entered the U.S. Navy, achieving the rank of Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class before his honorable discharge in 1946.
In 1945, Richard married Mildred Pete in San Diego, Calif. The couple has lived in Herscher and Kankakee, Ill.; Madison Lake; and, for the past 15 years, Mt. Lake.
They enjoyed traveling and spending winters in Florida.
Dick also enjoyed woodworking, fishing and being outdoors.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Elmer Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred of Mt. Lake; five daughters, Kay (Robert) Smith of Bourbonnias, Ill.; Nancy Foster of Fairmont; Bonnie (William) Stewart of Kankakee, Ill.; Debra (Dean) Janzen of Mt. Lake; and Pam (Jeff Wehr) Kliewer of Mt. Lake; a son, Richard (Kathy) Luebeck Jr., of Katy, Texas; 23 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; a brother, Henry Luebeck; and two sisters, Isabella Brown and Virginia Genshaw.
Craig Brodin
Craig Brodin, 45, of Jackson died June 17, 1998, at Jackson Medical Center Hospital after becoming ill at home. Services were held Friday at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Jackson with Rev. Roger Hett officiating. Special music was provided by Kathy Wenzel, organist, and Kent Mickelson, vocalist. Pallbearers were Dave Pell, Joe Biehn, Ron Schlimeen, Phil Schafer, Doug Sangl and Bob Dorschner. Interment was in the Delafield Township Cemetery.
Craig Victor Brodin, son of Vernon and Lillie Olson Brodin, was born May 9, 1953, in Windom. He graduated from Windom High School in 1971, attended Worthington Junior College and graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1975. In 1974, Craig married Sue Janzen. The couple lived in St. Paul and then moved to Lakefield in 1975. Craig and Sue moved to Jackson in 1982, and later, moved to an acreage in Des Moines Township. Craig was baptized and confirmed at Delafield Lutheran Church. In 1980, he became a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, where he served as a youth group leader and usher. He was also a 4-H and Boy Scout leader and coached T-ball and girls softball. At the time of his death, he was employed at Ag-Chem in Jackson as special options manufacturing office manager.
Survivors include his wife, Sue; a son, Brandon Brodin of Jackson; two daughters, Sarah Brodin of Estherville, Iowa, and Bridget Brodin at home; his parents, Vernon and Lillie Brodin of Windom; a sister, Cheryl (Kevin) Ahren of Spencer, Iowa; and a grandmother, Dagny Brodin of Windom.
Dolores Johnson
Dolores Johnson, 86, of Jeffers died June 19, 1998, at the Mankato House Health Care Center. Services were held Tuesday at the Jeffers United Methodist Church with Rev. Kathleen Brandt officiating. Special music was provided by Janis Nickel, organist, and Pastor Joe and Angela Bowman, vocalists. Pallbearers were Ken Arnsdorf, Jack Oberle, David Eidem, Richard Sykora, John Brand and Harlan Fisk. Interment was in the Jeffers city cemetery.
Dolores Leone Talbott, daughter of Clarence and Clair Bachmann Talbott, was born Aug. 28, 1912, in Craig, Iowa. The family moved to Jeffers, where Dolores attended Jeffers schools. She graduated from Jeffers High School in 1932. In 1937, Dolores married Gerald Johnson. The couple lived in Jeffers where they operated a grocery store for many years. Dolores was a 4-H and Girl Scout leader and a member of the Band Mothers. In 1931, she became a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Over the next 50 years she served in every office, including Worthy Matron. She was a member of the Garden Club. After Gerald died in 1994, Dolores remained at her home until she moved to the Mankato House Health Care Center in 1995.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by an infant brother, Clarence. Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn (Louis) Allen of Mankato and Rita (Rodney) Dehmlow of Prior Lake; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Ruth Mattison
Ruth Mattison, 72, of Mt. Lake died June 17, 1998, at the Good Samaritan Village in Mt. Lake. Services were held Saturday at Alliance Missionary Church in Mt. Lake with Rev. Byron Emmert and Rev. Dennis Siebert officiating. Special music was provided by Karla Sorenson, organist, and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Holmquist, vocalists. Pallbearers were Bill Holmberg, Paul Ratzloff, Tim Mattison, Bob Holmberg, John Ratzloff and Scott Leffel. Interment was in the Mt. Lake Cemetery.
Ruth Arlene Stenbock, daughter of Rev. Harrold and Nellie Bloom Stenbock, was born Nov. 30, 1925, in Maple, Wis., in a house built by her father near the south shore of Lake Superior. She graduated from Duluth Central High School and Northwestern Bible College. In 1959, Ruth married Milford Mattison at the Bethel Union Mission in Duluth. The couple lived in Mt. Lake. She was active in child evangelism through Duluth Bethel Sunday school and Oak Hills Fellowship in Bemidji. At one time, Ruth owned a greenhouse and floral business. She also helped Milford with the bee yards and helped bottle Mattison honey. She often traveled to markets to sell honey, beeswax candles, birdhouses and crafts. Because of declining health, Ruth became a resident of the Good Samaritan Village in Mt. Lake in 1996.
She was preceded in death by her baby daughter, Marilyn; and a sister, Helga Markell. Survivors include her husband, Milford of Bingham Lake; four sons, Russell Mattison of Soldotna, Alaska; Bruce Mattison of St. James; Mark Mattison of Sioux Falls, S.D.; and David Mattison of Windom; six grandchildren; three sisters, Ethel Leffel of Poplar, Wis.; Vivian Bauers of Duluth; Evelyn Ditty of Kansas City, Kan.; and one brother, Paul Stenbock of Conway, Mass.
Flori Herme
Flori Herme, 37, of Point Mugu, Calif., and daughter of Arlen and Kathryn Carlblom of Windom, died June 12, 1998, in Ventura County, Calif. Services were held at Ventura Baptist Church. A memorial service was held Tuesday in Mankato. Interment followed in Woodland Hills Cemetery in Mankato.
Flori Karen Carlblom was born April 14, 1961, in Minneapolis and grew up in Mankato. She graduated from Grace Christian School in 1979. In 1980, Flori married James Herme. The couple were active members of Grace Baptist Church in Mankato and at various other churches while Jim served in the Marine Corps. Flori was an accomplished pianist and vocalist.
She is survived by her husband, Jim and children, Allen, Elizabeth and Charity, all of Point Mugu, Calif., her parents, Arlen and Kathryn Carlblom of Windom; four sisters, Julae (Jeff) Johansen of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Dawn (Todd) Daily of Ingolstadt, Germany; Janell (Wayne) Neva of Warren, Mich.; and Denise (Tim) Frankovich of League City, Texas.
Martha Krahn
Martha Krahn, 85, of Mankato, formerly of Mt. Lake, died Monday at her daughter’s home in St. James. Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Mennonite Brethren Church in Mt. Lake with Rev. Ron Seibel officiating. Visitation will be at the Eifert Funeral Home in Mt. Lake today (Wednesday) from 5 to 7 p.m. and for one hour before the service on Thursday. Interment will follow in the Mt. Lake Cemetery.
Robert Haley
Robert Haley, 60, of Windom died Nov. 18, 1998, at the Windom Area Hospital. Services were held Saturday at the American Lutheran Church, Windom, with Pastor Stephen Norby officiating. Special music was provided by Carol Vought, organist, and David Rupp, vocalist. Pallbearers were Doyle Haley, Dave Davis, Daniel Borseth, Douglas Haley, Shawn Haley and Wade Haley. Honorary pallbearers were Carol Hochstein, Karen Anderson, Gene Sunstrom, Mary Holmen, Becky Marker, Lois Anderson, Carol Hartman and Terry Otto. Interment was held at Lakeview Cemetery.
Robert Orrie Haley was born in Jackson Dec. 24, 1937, to Francis and Esther (Rankin) Haley. He grew up in Jackson County and also attended school in Lake Lillian, where his family lived from 1950 until 1968. In 1976, Bob married Margaret Ann (Nelson) Dorgan. For many years, Robert had farmed with his father in the area and he ws employed in various labor jobs. For 11 years Bob was employed by the Toro Company as an assembler. Due to health problems, he ceased his employment in 1985.
He was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother, Gladys Haley Courts, Margaret Haley Borseth and Doyle Haley. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; two step children, Patrick Dorgan of Minneapolis and Christine Dorgan of Detroit Lakes; two grandchildren; two sisters, Doris Albrecht of Jefferson, Iowa and Joyce Haley of Windom and three brothers, Lyle Haley of Stewart; Raymond Haley of Jefferson, Iowa; and Francis Haley of Cosmos
Gary Ysker
Gary Ysker, 50, of Windom died Nov. 19, 1998, upon the arrival at Windom Area Hospital. Services were held Monday at First Presbyterian Church in Windom with Pastor Michael Hibbs officiating. Special music was provided by Carol Vought, organist, and Keith Lohse, vocalist. Pallbearers were Bruce Bennett, Brian Bennett, Richard Timko, Craig Bennett, Virgil Timko and Dennis Whiteford. Honorary pallbearers were Lyle Bennett, Dennis Ysker, Wally Trapp and Slim Kipfer. Interment was in Delafield Township Cemetery in Jackson County.
Gary Robert Ysker was born in Windom March 11, 1948, to Robert and Evelyn (Trapp) Ysker. He grew up in the area and received his education from the Bergen School and the Windom Area High School. His education was completed at Alexandria Technical College in 1968. Gary was inducted into the United States Army and served in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged and returned home. In 1970, Gary was married to Linda Kuehl. They lived in Alexandria following his discharge from the service for about three years. At that time, Gary and Linda moved to Windom where they have resided ever since. For several years Gary was employed at Kalash Implement and Johnson Implement. He has been operating Gary’s Ag Service near his home for the last several years where he continued to provide his mechanical skills to many people’s farm machinery and semi-trucks. Gary was a member of the Delafield Lutheran Church until its closing last month.
Survivors include his wife, Linda; three sons, Devon Ysker; Telly (Amy) Ysker; Nicky Ysker, all of Windom; two grandchildren; his parents, Bob and Evelyn Ysker of Windom; two sisters and a brother, Kathy (Michael) Earhart of Grand Rapids; John (Lynn) Ysker of Belmond, Iowa; and Gail (Dennis) Craig of Alexandria.
Francis Macek
Francis E. Macek, 52, of Worthington, formerly of Jackson, died Nov. 21, 1998, at Worthington Regional Hospital. Services will be held today (Wednesday) at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Jackson with Father Charles Quinn and Father Jerome Verdick Conelebrants. There will be a Holy Rosary said at 7 p.m. today followed by a scriptural Wake Service and Service of Remembrance at 7:30 p.m. Special music will be provided by Carri Stammer, organist. Pallbearers will be Bruce Bushkossky, Bobby Johnson, Bob Leen, Bert Winrich, Jack Vos and Steve Wienke.
Francis Eugene Macek, son of Frank and Kathryn (Brennan) Macek, was born March 7, 1946, in Jackson. He attended school at Peace Memorial until attending Jackson High School where he graduated in 1964. Francis was employed as a meat cutter for various different grocery stores until he moved to Worthington in 1991 where he was employed as a meat manager at County Market.
Francis was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Jackson and the Jackson Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his brother, John (Connie) Macek of Jackson.
