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Leo Landsteiner, 92, of St. James, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999 in St. James.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. James Catholic Church, with burial in Calvary Cemetery, St. James.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Monday at Sturm Funeral Home, St. James, with a parish prayer service at 7:30 p.m.
He is survived by his nephew Lawrence and wife Jean Landsteiner of St. James; and nieces Frances and husband Glenn Strauser of Arroyo Grande, Calif. and Joyce and husband Lawrence Schultz of Fairmont.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Frank, John and Joe; and sister Rose.
He was born Oct. 13, 1907 in Fairmont, to Carol and Margaret (Hull) Landsteiner. While growing up he attended school in the South Branch area. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1942-1945. He served most of his military career in Africa. He worked as a carpenter all his life until he retired in the late 70s. He was a member of the American Legion in St. James.

Luella Christianson, 86 of Mountain Lake died Friday, Dec. 17, 1999 at the Good Samaritan Center in Mountain Lake.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mountain Lake with burial in the Mountain Lake Cemetery.
Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Sunday and 7:30-11:30 a.m. Monday at the Bjerm Funeral Home in Mountain Lake, and one hour prior to the service at the church.
She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law Lydia and Louis Lindmeyer of New Ulm, Lois and Jerry Mathews of Topeka, Kan.; son and daughters-in-law Donald and MaryLou Willard, Ray and Ede Willard, all of Mountain Lake, Dennis and Linda Willard of Sumter, S.C.,Keith and Bonnie Willard of Mountain Lake; son-in-law Elwin "Pete" Sanders of Mankato; 18 grandchildren; 24 grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; sisters Dorothy O'Neil and her husband Donald of Murry, Iowa, and Alma Stein of Iowa City, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, daughter Linda Sanders; a grandson in infantcy; sisters: Margie Ann Long; Helen O'Neil; brothers: Alva, Dale and Willie Buck.
She was born April 2, 1913 in Plover, Iowa to Richard and Maggie (Miller) Buck. She married Raymond H. Willard April 14, 1931 in Gilmore City, Iowa. They made their home in Rodman, Iowa, Sanborn, Jeffers and Mountain Lake. He died in 1959. She married Louis Christianson March 7, 1964 in Springfield. They made their home in Mountain Lake. Louis in 1980. She continued to live in Mountain Lake. She worked as a Nurse's Aide at the Mountain Lake hospital and cooked for Bonnie's Cafe. She entered the Good Samaritan Village in Mountain Lake on Nov. 30.

Vincent T. Schaffer, 83 of St. James died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999.
Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at St. James Catholic Church in St. James with burial in the Calvary Cemetery in St. James.
Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the Sturm Funeral Home in St. James and one hour prior to the service at the church. There will be a Christian Mother's Rosary at 5 and a Parish Prayer service at 8:30 p.m. both at the funeral home. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers to the Diabetes Foundation and the St. James Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife Pauline of St. James; son Leon and his wife Judy of Fairmont; daughter Diane and her husband Elmer Carlson of St. James; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters: Josephine Heppner of St. James, Evelyn Schoenberger and Delores Pigman of Windom; Geraldine Magnussen of Dundee, Mabel and her husband Louis Anderson of Starbuck; brothers: Bennett and his wife Marilyn Schaffer of Hutchinson, Cornelius and his wife Mag Schaffer of White Bear Lake; several nieces and nephews.
He was born March 1, 1916 in Heron Lake Township, Cottonwood County, to Julius and Stephania (Hager) Schaffer. He attended county school. He married Pauline Pelzel Feb. 1, 1941 at Sacred Heart Church in Heron Lake. He worked near Hanley Falls as a farm hand for one year prior to entering active duty in the U.S. Army in 1942. Following his honorable discharge in 1945 he worked on the Ole Revne farm near St. James. In 1947 they moved to the Butterfield area where they farmed for 32 years until his retirement in 1979. Four years later, they moved into St. James. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Catholic Order of Forresters, and was an active volunteer in the early years of the Butterfield Threshing Bee.

Richard "Dick" Kieper, 61 of Lamberton died Friday, Dec. 17, 1999 at his home.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Zion Lutheran Church in Sanborn with burial in the Springfield city Cemetery, Veteran's section.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Strum Funeral Home in Lamberton, and one hour prior to the service at the church.
He is survived by wife Shari of Lamberton; daughter and son-in-law Kathy and Alan Wacker of Lamberton; two grandchildren; mother Loretta Kieper of Sanborn; brothers and sisters-in-law Gerald and Barbara Kieper of Sanborn, Gene and Sharon Kieper of Stillwater, Michael and Linda Kieper of Nibgham Lake; sister Shirley Fennern of Bayport.
He was preceded in death by his father; a daughter Michelle Kay in infancy.
He was born May 29, 1938 in Springfield to Rudolph and Loretta (Haak) Kieper. He Grew up in the Sanborn area and graduated from Sanborn High School in 1956. He served in the U.S. Arm y 1961-1963, following which he worked for Lamerton Plumbing and Heating full time 1963-1985 and part-time 1985-1998. Along with his wife, he was also caretaker for Douglas Apartments 198-1998. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Sanborn, and was a member of Andrew Peterson American Legion Post 417 in Lamberton.

Laverne Laffen, 74 of Hector died Thursday, Dec. 16 at the cosmos Healthcare Center.
Services will be 1 p.m Monday at St. Paul's Lutheran Chuch in Hector with burial in the Hector City Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the Hughes Funeral Home in Hector, and one hour prior to the service at the church.
She is survived by children: Diane Evers and husband Larry of Sleepy Eye, Verlinda Burks and husband Gary of Fergus Falls, Dennis Laffen of Hector and Nancy Laffen of Hector; three grandchildren; one grandson-in-law; one great-granddaughter; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
She was born May 27, 1925 in Hutchinson to Herman and Lydia (Tessmer) Pahlman. She grew up in the Biscay area and attended school in Hutchinson. She married Wesley Laffen on May 20, 1949 in Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. She was a homemaker and also a factory worker in several communities. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hector and active in the WELCA.

Marian Rieke Bemmels, 69 of Fairfax died on Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999 at the home of her daughter Virginia Erickson in Seattle, Wash.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in Fairfax.
Visitation will be held at the church at 1 p.m.
She is survived by daughters: Virginia and husband Larry Erickson of Seattle, Wash., Lenore Bennels of Lynnwood, Wash., Kathy Bemmels and friend Patty Straiton of Minneapolis; sons: Burton and wife vickie of Owatonna, Brian and wife Marcia of Vancouver, B.C., Ralph and wife Laurie of Fairfax, and Donald of Lakeville; 12 grandchildren; sister Florence Rieke of Fairfax; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gordon in 1978, son Thomas in 1992, brothers Eldred and Winfield, and two brothers in infancy.
She was born Feb. 10, 1930 to Edward and Ida (Grodklags) Rieke in Fairfax. She attended school in Cairo township and graduated from Fairfax High School in 1947. She married Gordon Bemmels Sept. 12, 19147 and they farmed in Cairo Township until Gordon's death. She moved to Seattle in 1983 where she studied and got her LPN degree in 1984. She owned and operated Adult Foster Home in Widby Island until her retirement in 1994. She moved to Lynnwood, Wash., where she did home health care until her own health declined. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, first in Fairfax and later in Seattle.

Allen Opitz, 60 of rural Winthrop died Friday, Dec. 17, 1999 at his home.
Services will be 11 a.m. Monday ata Zion Lutheran Church in Winthrop with burial in the Winthrop Cemetery.
Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Sunday at Zion Lutheran Church in Winthrop and one hour prior to the service. Dalin-Hantge Funeral Chapel of Winthrop is handling the arrangements.
He is survived by his wife JoAnn of Winthrop; sons and daughter-in-law Kary Opitz, Kenneth and Wanda Opitz, all of Winthrop, daughters: Cindy Gassow and husband Jerry of Gaylord, and Kay Opitz of Winthrop; seven grandchildren; mother, Irene Sifferath of Buffalo Lake; brother Stanley and wife Pat Optiz of New Brighton; mother-in-law Helen Freuendienst of Glencoe; several nephews, nieces, other relatives, friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Martin Opitz; step-father William Siifferath; father-in-law John Frauendienst.
He was born Oct. 17, 1939 in Fish Lake, Scott County to Martin and Irene (Krueger)Opitz. He attended country schools and high school. After school he entered the National Guard. He married JoAnn Frauendienst Aug. 21, 1964 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Auburn. The couple farmed in Penn Township. He started a recycling business on his farm site in 1985. He was a former member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Churc in Penn Township where he served as a trustee. He was currently a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Winthrop. He was a member of the N.F.O. and also sold seed corn.

Harvey Gieser, 68, of St. James, formerly of Mountain Lake, died Friday, Dec. 17, 1999 in St. James.
Services are 7 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, St. Francis, with burial at a later date.
Visitation is 2-4 p.m. today at Missionary Alliance Church, Mountain Lake.
Sturm Funeral Home, St. James, is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Francis Christian School.
He is survived by his wife JoAnne; children, Jeffrey and wife Deb Gieser of Louisa, Va., Cynthia and husband Bill Borner of Elbow Lake, Bonita and husband Todd Tersteeg of Coon Rapids, and Steven Gieser of Butterfield; six grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Ronald and Irmgard Gieser of St. Paul, Richard and Darlene Gieser of Wisconsin, Harold and Pat Gieser of Mitchell, S.D., Douglas and Linda Gieser of Ohio, JoAnn and Richard Olson of Trimont, and Audrey Davey of St. Paul; and sister-in-law Patricia Triebes of Saratoga, Calif.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Captain Kenneth Gieser.
He was born Oct. 20, 1931 in Alpha, to Harold and Marie (Harris) Gieser. He graduated from Sherburn High School in 1949 and attended Minnesota School of Business for two years. He began working for Northrup-King in 1950. He married JoAnne Mounts on Nov. 15, 1957 in St. Paul. The couple resided in the Twin Cities area until 1985, when Harvey transferred to Chattanooga, Tenn. with Northrup-King. He retired in June 1992 and the couple moved south of Mountain Lake until his illness forced them to sell their home in October.

William Neiman, 85, of Springfield, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999 at Immanuel St. Joseph's Hospital, Mankato.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Springfield, with burial 1:30 p.m. in Hope Cemetery, Minneota.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Monday and 7:30-8 a.m. Tuesday at Sturm Funeral Home Chapel, Springfield., and will continue Tuesday one hour prior to services at the church.
Military rites by the Springfield American Legion.
He is survived by his wife Irene; sons, Eugene Fodness and wife Barbara of Minneota and David Neiman and wife Lyn of Sioux Falls, S.D.; grandchildren, Kelly, Jean, Aaron and Larissa; great-granddaughter Emma; sisters, Ione Svendsen of Tyler and Verna Rae Gardner of Bellingham, Wash.; and aunt Alma Bartling of Ivanhoe.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Virgil and Leslie.
He was born July 14, 1914 in Verdi, to William and Thora (Jacobsen) Neiman. He attended school in Tyler, where he graduated from high school. He worked for the Chicago & North Western railroad for 47 years, retiring as maintenance gang foreman. He married Irene M. Fodness on April 22, 1943 in Minneota. He served in the U.S. Army during World war II in England, France and Germany, from Dec. 1943 until he was honorably discharged in Dec. 1946. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Springfield, for many years, where he was an usher. He was head usher for the past 27 years. He was also a member of Springfield American Legion.

Peter C. Rathmann, 91, 711 Ash Ave., in Gibbon died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, at Fairfax Community Home.
Mass of Christian burial is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Willibrord's Catholic Church in Gibbon with burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and 7:30-10 a.m. Wednesday at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in Gibbon. There will be a rosary by St. Willibrord's Catholic Aid Society at 6:30 p.m. and a parish prayer service at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
He is survived by his wife, Veronica M. (Verona) Rathmann of Gibbon; sons and daughter-in-law, Richard and Janet Rathmann of Morgan Hill, Calif., and Kenneth Rathmann of Galt, Calif.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Elsie Kokesch, a resident of Sleepy Eye Care Center, and Helen Biebl, of Fairfax Community Home.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, William, Otto, Edwin, and Benjamin Rathmann; and sisters, Clara Klement and Anna Twite.
He was born on March 6, 1908, in Bismarck Township, Sibley County, to Anton and Katherine (Tauer) Rathmann. He married Verona M. Weber on Feb. 24, 1936, at St. Willibrord's Catholic Church in Gibbon. They farmed in Bismarck Township, Sibley for 32 years and then moved to Gibbon. He worked for the City of Gibbon for ten years and retired in 1978. He was a member of St. Willibrord's Catholic Church in Gibbon and a member of the St. Willibrord's Catholic Aid Society.

Martha Melquist, 81, of Lafayette, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999, at Lafayette Good Samaritan Center in Lafayette.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Church in Lafayette with burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation is one hour before the service at the church. Firle Funeral Home Lafayette is handling the arrangements.
She is survived by her sons, Arvid Melquist and his wife Alvina of Winthrop, David Melquist of New Ulm; granddaughter, Annica. Melquist of Brookings, S.D.; brother, Enar Nelson of Minneapolis; sister-in-law, Esther Dauer of New Ulm; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albin in 1984; and brother, Carl Nelson.
She was born Nov. 3, 1912, in Minneapolis to John and Anna (Carlson) Nelson. She attended school in Minneapolis and the former Minnesota College in Minneapolis. She married Albin Melquist on Oct. 22, 1939, in Minneapolis. They farmed near Gibbon and then moved to Lafayette in 1948. She was the custodian at First Lutheran Church She became a resident of the Lafayette Good Samaritan Center in February 1997. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Lafayette.

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