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Charles Van Hecke Jr.
Charles “Bud” Bernard Van Hecke Jr. age 87 of Seaforth passed away
Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Seasons Hospice in Redwood Falls.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Seaforth.
Visitation is 4:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the church with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. Burial is in the church cemetery. Stephens Funeral Service - Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Charles “Bud” Bernard Van Hecke Jr. was born May 10, 1926 in North Hero Township near Walnut Grove to Charles and Hazel (McFarland) Van Hecke Sr. Bud attended school in rural Walnut Grove and Walnut Grove High School, and served in the Army. After his Honorable Discharge, he returned to the Wabasso area. Bud drove truck for Pete Cantine hauling gravel. He moved to Seaforth and met Rose. He was baptized in the Catholic faith in July 1951and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Seaforth. On July 17, 1951 he was united in marriage to Rose Schueller at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. The couple moved to Walnut Grove where Bud hauled cream for the creamery. They moved to a farm west of Seaforth for 7 years where Bud farmed and drove school bus for Wabasso. They moved into Seaforth and Bud worked for the elevator and drove feed truck. The couple moved to St. Louis Park in 1968. Bud was maintenance director at Dayton’s in Southdale for 4 years. In 1972 they returned to Seaforth and Bud again worked at the elevator. Bud bought a grain truck and hauled grain for the elevator until he retired September 21, 1991. They continued living in Seaforth. Bud took up woodworking. He was a member of the Seaforth American Legion and the fire department for several years when it first began. Bud enjoyed playing his buttontina at adult day care and for nursing homes. He also loved fishing, camping, and woodworking.
Bud is survived by his wife Rose of 61 years; children: Charlene (Larry) Rohlik of St. Louis Park, Marlene (Mike) DeOtis of Robbinsdale, Cindy (Gary) Reese of Springfield, Jeff (Chris) Van Hecke of Prior Lake, Valerie (Lee) Gladitsch of Cold Spring, and Chuck (and friend Deb) Van Hecke of Syracuse, UT; 9 grandchildren: Michelle and Scott, Andrea and Marc, Jennifer, Jason, and Jordan, Andy and Jasmine; 6 great grandchildren: Anthony, Tabor, Courtlyn, Paxton, Jada, and Noelle, and 2 on the way; and sister Darlyne Mammenga of Watertown, SD. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Dorothy Herder, and nephew Gary Herder.
Ernest Wabasha
Ernest “Ernie” Wabasha age 83 of the Lower Sioux Community journeyed to the Spirit World surrounded by family and loved ones on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at the Redwood Area Hospital.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. John’s Catholic Church in Morton.
Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday April 2, at the Lower Sioux Community Center and will continue until 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Visitation will resume at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the church and continue until the time of the service. Interment is in St. Cornelia’s Episcopal Cemetery.
Stephens Funeral Service - Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Ernest R. Wabasha was born September 2, 1929 to Florence Helen (Chase) and Henry B. Wabasha. He was baptized on December 25, 1929. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War. Following his honorable discharge in 1953, Ernie attended DeVry Technical Institute. Ernie was an electronic technician and worked in the Arctic Circle in 1956 on the DEW (Defensive Early Learning) Line. He worked for Honeywell for 25 years and for 10 years with McDonell Douglas Aircraft working on the Gemini and Mercury Aerospace Program. Ernie enjoyed fishing, bowling, and spending time with his family. He was very involved with his cultural events. In his earlier years, Ernie was active on many committees for the Lower Sioux and was the first Tribal Representative at Jackpot.
Ernie is survived by his wife Vernell of 57 years; daughter Theresa; son Leonard (significant other Chris); grandchildren: Cheyanne St. John, Forrest St. John, and Winona Wabasha; great granddaughter Inez St. John (Crow Dog); sister Vera Hutter; many nieces and nephews; and many special friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, and siblings America, George, Matthew, Mike, Veronica, Mary, and Ernestine.
Piper Jo Woodford
Piper Jo Woodford was born into the arms of angels on Friday, May 24, 2013 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.
Private family services will be held. Stephens Funeral Service - Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Piper is survived by her parents Michael and Kim (Mathiowetz) Woodford of North Mankato; sister Jordan; grandparents Dale and Margo Woodford and Ken and Deb Mathiowetz, all of Morgan; and great grandparents Marilyn Rothmeier of Redwood Falls, and Bernie Mathiowetz and Phyllis Lueken, both of Morgan.
Patricia “Patty” Beierman
Patricia Beierman age 78 of Tracy passed away on Friday, May 24, 2013 at the Sanford Hospital in Tracy surrounded by the love of her family.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Tracy Area Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home and will continue one hour prior to the services on Tuesday. A private family interment will be held at a later time in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Immaculate Heart of Mary) in Currie. Memorials to Hospice are preferred in lieu of flowers.
Stephens Funeral Service - Tracy Area Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Patty was born May 25, 1934 in Dovray Township to Carl & Peggy (Sollinger) Peterson. She was baptized and confirmed at the Methodist Church in Walnut Grove. After graduating from Westbrook High School in 1952, she went on to attend Lamberton Normal School. Patty taught rural school near Snodgrass corner. On December 19, 1953, Patty was united in marriage to Ralph “Swede” Beierman. They lived south of Currie, and Patty stayed home to raise her family. In 1960, they moved to Tracy where she went back into education as a paraprofessional for Tracy Elementary until 1986. Patty loved her time managing the Tracy Eagles Club Aerie #3918 for the last 25 years where she was also a charter member. During her life, Patty enjoyed lawn and garden work, being at the cabin, playing darts, crocheting, and the MN Twins! Patty enjoyed travelling with her husband Swede to family reunions and World Fairs. Later in life, Patty continued travelling with family and friends, including trips to Washington, Vegas, Germany and Italy.
Patty is survived by her six children: Sharon (Randy) Hohler of Tracy, Sheryl (Don) Benike of Elgin, Joe (Sis) Beierman of Tracy, Dean (Kari) Beierman of Tracy, Patrick (Jen) Beierman of Baldwin, WI, & Peggy (Whitey) Zwach of Tracy; 17 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; brothers Butch (Donna) Peterson of West Concord & Tom (Patty) White of Dovray; and many other relatives and friends. Patty was preceded in death by her parents and husband Swede.
Bonita Fogel
Bonita E. Fogel age 90 of Westbrook passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the Colonial Manor in Balaton.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Westbrook.
Visitation is 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at the Tracy Area Funeral Home. Interment is in Westbrook Cemetery.
Stephens Funeral Service - Tracy Area Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Bonita E. Fogel was born July 22, 1922 in Sioux City, Iowa to John Henry and Judith (Forsling) Cleveland. She was adopted by Luther and Lalla Boster. On April 10, 1941 she was united in marriage to Lawrence J. Fogel. Bonita lived on and assisted on a farm near Westbrook. Bonita worked at the café in Westbrook. She also managed the Storden VFW and an apartment building in Westbrook with her husband. They moved to Storden after retiring from the farm, and later moved to Westbrook. Her son passed away in February 2004, Lawrence in August 2004, and her daughter in November 2009. Bonita entered assisting living in Walnut Grove in 2010 and then moved to Colonial Manor on August 23, 2010. Bonita was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Westbrook VFW. She was very active in the community including assisting with Hospital Days in Westbrook. Bonita loved cooking and feeding people, and hosting relatives & friends. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, making doilies, traveling, and spending time with family.
Bonita is survived by her son-in-law Don Jacob of Tracy; grandchildren: Teresa (Jeff) Goettig of Currie and Darren (Kelly) Jacob of Tracy; granddaughter-in-law Kelly Jacob of Garvin; great grandchildren: Aaron and Derick Goettig, Tim, Nathan, Brandi, Stephanie, and Joshua Jacob. She is also survived by great great grandchildren: Sopia Rose, Sheldon, Tim Jr., Landon, Skylar, Marlee Rose, and Chace; sisters: Donna Belle Clary of Iowa, Violet Meyer of Oregon, and Beverly Quiggle of Minnesota; and many other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Lawrence, son Richard Fogel, daughter Bonnie Rose Jacob, 5 brothers, 2 sisters, and several other family members that she loved.
Clifton Frisvold
Clifton Frisvold age 82 of Slayton passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Our House of Murray County.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at Lake Sarah Lutheran Church in Garvin.
Visitation is 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday at the church and will continue one hour prior to services on Monday. Burial is in Modum Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Murray County Hospice or Lake Sarah Lutheran Church in Garvin. Stephens Funeral Service - Tracy Area Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Clifton Neal Frisvold was born January 19, 1931 in Slayton, MN to Clifford and Eleanor (Bentzin) Frisvold. He attended District #89 School in Murray County and graduated from Tracy High School in 1948. Upon graduation, he engaged in farming with his father on the family farm near Lake Shetek. Clifton was drafted in the United States Army in 1952, serving in the Korean War. Prior to leaving overseas, he and Lorraine were united in marriage on November 28, 1952, in Tracy, Minnesota. Following his honorable discharge from the Army in April 1954, the couple made their home on the family farm, where they raised their four children. Clifton remained actively engaged in farming until 2003, and the family farm was designated a Century Farm in 2007. Farming was his life-long passion, and he especially enjoyed each spring season. Clifton was baptized and confirmed at Modum Lutheran Church in rural Lake Sarah Township, Murray County, which became Lake Sarah Lutheran Church in Garvin, Minnesota following a merger with Bethany Lutheran Church in the 1950s. He served in numerous capacities within the church throughout the years, from construction crew in the church building process, to leadership positions, Sunday School teacher and the choir. Clifton enjoyed numerous activities over his life, including hunting, fishing and bowling. Watching the Twins, Vikings, Gophers and Lynx was important to him, as well as attending local sporting events. He was very committed to his family his entire life, and especially loved watching his grandchildren grow. He was a member of the Tracy VFW and the Tracy Lions Club.
Clifton is survived by his wife Lorraine (Olson) Frisvold of Slayton; children: Bruce (Carla) Frisvold of Slayton, Brian (Laura) Frisvold of Owatonna, Brenda Frisvold of Oakdale, and Bradley (Jennifer) Frisvold of Eagan; grandchildren: Joe, Erik, Aaron, Megan, and Nick Frisvold; step-grandchildren: Dessa (Calvin) Chambers, Eric Dettmer, Daniel Pieper, and Cheera Joy (Pieper) Hibbard; 7 step- great grandchildren; sisters: Fern Johnson of Roseville, Ruth Koehly of Chisago City, and Mary (Darrell) Christian of Garvin; sisters-in-law: Naomi (Hubert) Jansen of LaPalma, CA, Arlene (Ray) Gleason of Owatonna, and Connie (Tom) Harnack of Rochester; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by an infant son, his parents, his mother-in-law Elvina (Holten) Olson, and brothers-in-law Elmer Johnson and Wayne Koehly.
Daniel Jacob
Daniel Thomas Jacob, age 44 of Garvin, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 10 at Tracy Lutheran Church.
Visitation is 5:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Tracy Area Funeral Home with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. Interment is in the Tracy City Cemetery. Stephens Funeral Service - Tracy Area Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Daniel Jacob was born September 16, 1966 in Marshall, Minnesota to Donald and Bonnie Rose (Fogel) Jacob. Dan was a Boy Scout and wrestled for Tracy High School, taking 3rd place in the State Tournament during his senior year. He graduated from Tracy High School in 1985, and attended Granite Falls Vo-Tech. Dan joined the US National Guard and was an M60 Gunner. On January 14, 1989 he was united in marriage to Kelly Nuy at Tracy Lutheran Church. After the wedding they moved to the Twin Cities, and returned to the Tracy area in 1992. Dan worked for his uncle, George Jacob Construction. After George passed away on October 22, 2009, Dan took over the construction business. He was a snowmobile, archery, ATV, and firearm safety instructor. Dan was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying shooting, hunting, and fishing. He also loved bowling, darts, and spending time with his family and friends especially around the bonfire.
Dan is survived by his wife Kelly of 22 years; children: Nathan Jacob of Marshall, Brandi Jacob (special friend Cody Meyer) of Minneota, and Joshua Jacob of Garvin; grandson Skylar Platt; his dad Donald Jacob of Tracy; siblings: Teresa (Jeff) Goettig of Currie and Darren (Kelly) Jacob of Tracy. Dan is also survived by his grandmother Bonita Fogel of Westbrook; father and mother-in-law George & Shirley Nuy of Champlain; brother-in-law Daniel Nuy of Roseville; nephews: Aaron Goettig, Derick Goettig, and Tim Jacob; nieces: Stephanie Jacob and Sabrina Wilson; 2 great nephews; 2 great nieces; and many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother Bonnie Rose, paternal grandparents, maternal grandfather, several uncles and aunts, cousin John Jacob, and brother-in-law Scott Nuy.
Muriel Kor
Muriel Bernice Kor, age 90, a life-long resident of Tracy, Minnesota, passed away on February 8, 2013 at Park Hills West in Hales Corners, Wisconsin.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 16 at the Tracy Church of Christ with Rev. Homer Dobson officiating.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday. Interment is in the Tracy Cemetery.
Stephens Funeral Service - Tracy Area Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Muriel Bernice Kor was born March 9, 1922, to Emory and Josephine Sweely in Tracy. She was baptized at the age of 12 in the Church of Christ and graduated from Tracy High School in 1942. On February 14, 1943, Muriel married Leo E. Stoltenburg in Tracy, where they made their home. After Leo's passing in 1969, she married Lewis T. Kor in 1975, and continued making her home in Tracy. She worked many years at the Ohman Furniture Store. Muriel was an active member of the Church of Christ. She enjoyed sports, in particular baseball and the Twins. Her hobbies included painting, upholstery refurbishing, sewing, and gardening.
Muriel is survived by her son, David (Patricia) Stoltenburg of Muskego, Wisconsin, four grandchildren, four great grandchildren, one brother Donald (Joyce) Sweely, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Her parents, husbands Leo and Lewis, and sister Lorraine Radke preceded her in death.
Lance E. Krog
Lance E. Krog, age 50, of Lakeville, formerly of Tracy, passed away Friday, April 15, 2011 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis while surrounded by his loving family.
A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 at St. Joan of Arc Church, 4537 3rd Ave. S. Minneapolis.
A memorial visitation will be held at the Tracy Area Funeral Home from 12:00-3:00 p.m. Friday, April 29. Burial will follow at Diamond Lake Cemetery near Lake Benton. Memorials are preferred to the Minnesota Bluebird Recovery Program, Minnesota Dairy Goat Association, or the pancreatic cancer organization (pancan.org).
Stephens Funeral Service – Tracy Area Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Lance Edward Krog was born November 1, 1960 in Tyler, Minnesota to Dale and Karen (Kragh) Krog. He was a Luther League member and was confirmed at Tracy Lutheran Church, and graduated from Tracy High School in 1979. Lance was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout, was active in Tracy Comets 4-H Club, and played in the high school band. He attended Minnesota State University Mankato before starting in a mortgage underwriting business in Minneapolis. He was vice president and Underwriting Manager for Summit Mortgage Company in Plymouth, and was Underwriter of the Year in 2001. Lance was a member of the Minnesota Bluebird Recovery Program, serving as Chairman for several years. He also belonged to the Minnesota Dairy Goat Association, and raised and exhibited Dwarf Nigerian Purebred Dairy goats. He was Minnesota State Fair Grand Champion in 2006. Lance also belonged to the Purple Martin Association. His greatest love besides his family and friends was his yard and animals.
Lance is survived by his parents Dale and Karen Krog of Tracy; sister Carla (Steve) Thein of Owatonna; niece and nephew Madelyn and Mason Thein of Owatonna; uncles: Glenn Krog of Lake Benton, Jim Kragh of Hendricks, and Paul (Geri) Kragh of Mankato; cousin Erin Kragh of New York, NY; and numerous friends. He is preceded in death by grandparents Jorgen and Selma Krog and Ralph and Velera Kragh, and uncle Edward Kragh.
Ronald “Rip” Lynn Radke
Ronald “Rip” Lynn Radke age 56 of Tracy, formerly of Balaton, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 25, 2013 peacefully at his home.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church in Tracy.
Visitation is 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Tracy Area Funeral Home, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday. Interment is in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Balaton.
Stephens Funeral Service - Tracy Area Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Ron was born March 28, 1957 in Marshall, MN to Edward & Dorothy (Nelson) Radke. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Ron graduated from Balaton High School in 1975. He held a school record in track which stood until the closing of the school. It was there he received his nickname “Rip”. Ron continued his schooling at Mankato State University, graduating in 1979. He then worked as Community Ed & Rec Director in Tracy and in the Minneapolis area. On August 22, 1981, Ron was united in marriage to Phyllis Gorres in Tracy where they made their home. Ron was the manager of the Tracy Liquor Store for over 20 years. He was an active member at Zion Lutheran Church, and the M.M.B.A. Ron enjoyed golfing and cooking. “To tell you the truth”, he loved spending time with his grandchildren & taking them to the park.
Ron is survived by his wife Phyllis of 32 years; children: Dustin (Pam) Rue of Fargo, MN, Devon (Jason) Swanson of Walnut Grove, and Derek (fiancé Tory Ruppert) of Tracy; grandchildren: Logan & Molly Rue and Nolan & Neveya Swanson; sister Rita (Philip) Barker of Brooklyn Center and many other relatives and friends. Preceding him in death are his parents.
Barbara Stromswold
Barbara (Pagel) Stromswold age 86 formerly of Madison and Amiret passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Pathstone Assisted Living in Mankato.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Tracy Area Funeral Home.
Visitation is 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and will continue one hour prior to services on Saturday. Interment is in Amiret Cemetery.
Stephens Funeral Service - Tracy Area Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Barbara was born May 26, 1926 to Jacob and Kathryn (Fiet) Zimmerman in Rugby, ND. After the death of her parents she was adopted by Lester and Evelyn Day. Barbara attended school in North Dakota. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith. Barbara married Raymond Pagel in 1947. They lived in the Amiret area, Springfield, New Ulm, and Appleton. Ray and Barbara had four children: Linda, Stuart, Lois Kay, and Ronald. Raymond passed away in 1982. In 1987 Barbara married Lester Stromswold and lived in rural Bellingham. After Lester’s death Barbara moved to Madison. In 2010 she moved to Mankato and made her home with Stuart. Barbara moved to Pathstone Assisted Living in November of 2012. She was a wife, mother, and homemaker. Barbara enjoyed visiting with friends and family and “chewing the fat”. She was living proof that a smile was far better than a scowl!
Barbara is survived by sons Stuart of Mankato and Ronald of Tulsa; daughter Lois Kay of Morris; brother-in-law Chester (Joan) Stromswold; and many nephews, nieces, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, husbands Raymond and Lester, daughter Linda, brothers Cecil, Jack, Leo, and Philip, sister Kay Hillsberry, and many brothers and sisters-in-law. A special thanks to Dan and Linda for all the years they helped with Mom, and to Paul and Audrey for their love and support.
Arlene Buchert
Arlene Buchert age 96 of Aitkin, formerly of Tyler, passed away Monday, May 6, 2013 at Aicota Health Care Center in Aitkin.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 10 at Grace First Parish in Russell, with Pastor Bruce Drackley officiating.
Visitation is one hour prior to services at the church. Interment is in the Russell Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent via www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service - Tyler Area Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Arlene Elizabeth Buchert was born September 20, 1916 to Samuel and Marie (Balle) McDaniel in Island Lake Township, Lyon County, Minnesota. Arlene was united in marriage to Everett Buchert on February 8, 1939 in the Presbyterian parsonage in Marshall. They settled in Island Lake Township, then Coon Creek Township near Russell, where they farmed for 32 years. In 1973, they sold their farm and moved to Tyler where they purchased a home. In 1995, they moved to an apartment in Tyler. Arlene was a member of the Russell Presbyterian Church and P.W.A. In 2007, she moved to Aitkin, Minnesota. She enjoyed making afghans, sewing, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.
Arlene is survived by two sons; David (Aloha) Buchert of Aitkin, MN and Lyall (Marlene) Buchert of Deer River, MN; 5 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother Arnold McDaniel of Tracy, MN; and sister Shirley Whitlock of Upland, CA. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, 4 brothers Eldon, Irvin, Lowell, and Marion; two half brothers Adrian and Orville; 2 sisters Alice and Yvonne; 2 half sisters Beatrice and Cleon.
DeLoris Kruse
A memorial service for DeLoris Kruse, age 82 of Bozeman MT and formerly of Tyler, will be Thursday, May 23rd at 2 p.m. at Danebod Lutheran Church in Tyler. Burial will be in Danebod Cemetery.
She died Friday, January 4th at Gallatin Rest Home in Bozeman, Montana.
Arrangements are provided by Stephens Funeral Service - Tyler Area Funeral Home of Tyler.
DeLoris Irene Kruse was born to Robert and Clara Hintz on January. 27, 1930 in Tracy. She attended school at Tracy Public School and graduated in 1948.
DeLoris married Douglas Gustafson while he was serving in the military. This union was blessed with 3 children. On October 7, 1961 she married Arild Kruse. This marriage was blessed with 1 child. They lived on a farm in rural Tyler until 1981 when they moved into Tyler. They were caretakers for Morning Sun and New Vista Apartments in Tyler. They both also worked at Swift’s in Marshall for a number of years. In 2001 Arild died and in 2008 DeLoris moved to Nampa, Idaho to be closer to her daughter ReeAnne. In 2011 she and ReeAnne moved to Bozeman.
DeLoris was a member of Danebod Lutheran Church in Tyler. She was also a member of Hope Afternoon Club and the Tyler Red Hat Society. She always enjoyed visiting with her family and friends and cherished all of the people who she came in contact with.
DeLoris is lovingly remembered by her sons Rory Gustafson of Galva, Kansas; Ryan Gustafson (Bonnie) of Salem, Oregon; daughter, ReeAnne Lemons of Bozeman, Montana and son Ron Kruse (Sherry) of Champlin, Minnesota. 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Arild Kruse and Douglas Gustafson.
James Howard
James J. Howard, rancher, soldier, banker, gifted provocateur, passed away on May 4th, 2013 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls at the age of 83. He was surrounded by his loving children and several grandchildren when he passed.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Tyler Area Funeral Home.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the St. Wilford’s Catholic Cemetery in Woonsocket, SD. Online condolences may be sent via www.stephensfuneralservice.com. The Tyler Area Funeral Home – Stephens Funeral Service is assisting the family with arrangements.
James J. Howard was born in 1929 on a ranch near Capa, South Dakota, the family eventually moved to Huron, SD, where he graduated from Huron High School in 1947. Dad was drafted into the United States Army in 1950 and served until his honorable discharge in 1952, when he began serving in the U.S. Army Reserves until 1957. Dad graduated from Huron College with a business and finance degree and, while employed at the National Bank of South Dakota in Huron, he met and married his sweetheart, Catherine Ann Ball, of Woonsocket, South Dakota, in June of 1954. In 1956 Jim and Kay moved to Lemmon, SD where he took a position as a loan officer at the First National Bank, eventually rising to sr. vice president. Their first child, Michael James Howard, was born in November of that same year, followed by the births of David Joseph Howard in 1958, Carol Ann Howard (Renken) in 1959, James Jay Howard in 1961 and Scott Alan Howard in 1971. Each of his children and their spouses survive him. Dad graduated from the University of Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking in 1970, having attended summer school for several years in Madison, WI. He was a Captain with the 211th Engineering Company, a National Guard unit based in Lemmon, for many years and was re-called to active duty in 1962 during the Berlin Air-Lift, moving his growing family to Ft. Lewis, WA for one year. Dad retired from the National Guard in 1970. In 1974, he accepted a promotion to become president of First State Bank in Ivanhoe, MN. While there he managed significant growth and oversaw the construction of a brand new banking facility in the latter part of the 1970s. He left the First State Bank in 1982 and, along with mom and their youngest son, Scott, moved to Watford City, ND where he took a position as bank examiner for the State of North Dakota. In 1989, they retired to Brookings, SD where Dad remained active working part time for several local merchants. On March 22, 2000 Dad lost his beloved Catherine to cancer and remained in Brookings until February of 2007, when he moved to Tyler MN to be close to his daughter Carol and her family, becoming a resident of Danebod Village, a local retirement community, where he remained until his death.
Dad was a proud grandfather of Rachel, Jessica, Holly, Dan, Leah, Daniel, Ashley, Dylan, Dmitry, Evan, Bailey, Dominic and Matthew, and the proud great-grandfather of Jamon, Chase, Reese and Dylan. Some of dad’s closest relationships were with his in-laws, the Balls. He loved every one of you and always looked forward to seeing C.W and Esther, John and Marva, Joey and Kendall, Tom and Lynette, Susan and Jerry, Karen and Vince, Jim and Mary, Bill and Cheryl and Larry and Bev. Along with his parents and siblings who have passed, I know he greatly missed C.W. and Esther, Jerry, Karen, Marva, Vince and John. He also had a special fondness for his daughters-in-law, Barb, Oksana, Deno and Amy, and his son-in-law, Denny Renken, who was always there to help dad out in a pinch. Dad is also survived by his sisters, Vernita Nicholson of Apple Valley, MN, Barbara Voas of Rapid City, SD and Rita Meyers of John Day, OR. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Ann Howard (Ball), his parents, Guy and Esther Howard, his sister, Margaret Peterson, and his brother, Bernie Howard.
Dad was very active throughout his adult life in the several communities where he and his family lived. He was a member of the American Legion, Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club in Lemmon, where he was also an active member of Lemmon Country Club. One of the highlights of his amateur sporting career was in 1978, a year when he carded a hole-in-one at Wessington Springs, SD and rolled a 300 at the Ivanhoe Bowling Alley. In Ivanhoe Dad kept busy at the bank and also served on the Ivanhoe Housing Committee and was a successful advocate for many improvements in town.
Dad had a very unique perspective on life and, as those of you who were lucky enough to know him learned, was quite passionate on a wide range of topics, often taking the position that it wasn’t his fault if you were wrong. Dad was a lousy golfer, a terrible dancer, and a helluva husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He wasn’t a hunter, but he shot one of the biggest mule-deer bucks I’ve ever seen. He wasn’t outwardly daring but served our country with skill, distinction and enormous pride--he jumped out of airplanes for God’s sake. Some of my earliest memories have him decked out in a plain white tee-shirt, some variation of a pair of chinos, drawing on a Chesterfield with a bottle of High-Life in his hand. Yeah, he used to be a man’s man.
He didn’t miss many of his children’s football, basketball and baseball games and, if my guess is correct, is a proud member of the South Dakota Referee’s Association enemy’s-list, having witnessed and physically contorted himself, from the bleachers, to make his opinion heard on tens-of-thousands of ignominious officiating calls…especially when one of his sons had the ball. He coined new usages for the word “simp” and, right or wrong he never deviated from his convictions. If he wanted your opinion, he’d give it to you.
As rankings go, he was probably around the six-hundred-seventy-one millionth most interesting man in the world, but that’s a matter of perspective and context. He was a master story-teller, complete with names and dates from the 1940s till the day he left us. When he spoke about the special people who crossed his trail, he always started the story with “my good friend, Doc”, or “my great friend, Mel”. If you’re reading this you know if you were his friend because you recall his manner as magnanimous when he was with you and, when he wasn’t with you, he was proud to tell others you were his friend. I hope you are proud to have been his friend.
Godspeed, Dad. Tell mom and everyone else hi from us. We’re going to miss you.
Wayne Jacobson
Wayne C. Jacobson age 77 of Tyler passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Tyler Alliance Church.
Visitation is 4:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Tyler Area Funeral Home. Stephens Funeral Service - Tyler Area Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Wayne C. Jacobson was born in Vesta, MN on November 24, 1935, the son of Marvin and Evelyn Jacobson. He attended a rural school in Kandiyohi County and graduated from Atwater High School. Wayne was united in marriage to Elizabeth Olson on June 18, 1955. His working career included 34 years in telephone work and 10 years with Finley Engineering. Wayne also enjoyed many years wintering on Padre Island, TX. He was active in volunteer work from his youth to his last days. Wayne especially loved people and received great enjoyment from helping others. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren, Maribeth and Richard Jacobson.
Wayne is survived by his wife Elizabeth of Tyler; 2 sons: Nathan and his wife Bernadine of Miles City, MT and Neale and his wife Karen of Tyler; and his 2 grandchildren; sister Renee Lundquist and her husband Gene of Lakeville; and brother Milo and his wife Pam of Olivia. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Clara ” Marie” (Moat) Jorgensen
Clara ” Marie” (Moat) Jorgensen, 88, of Olivia, formerly of Tyler passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Olivia.
Memorial services will be held at the Tyler Area Funeral Home at 10:00a.m. on Friday, March 29.
Visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be held at a later date. The Tyler Area Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Clara “Marie” was born November 6, 1924 to Gordon and Gladys (Garton) Moat in Tracy, MN. She attended school in Balaton and married Raynold V. Jorgensen on May 1, 1945 in Tyler. She and her husband lived on a farm near Arco. She moved into Tyler shortly after her husband’s death. Marie enjoyed visiting, eating out, gambling, playing cards, word puzzles, embroidery, gardening and being with family.
Survivors include daughters: Betty Jorgenson of Marshall, and Beverly Jorgensen of Fargo, ND; three grandchildren: Cheryl, Brian and Jill; and six great grandchildren: Allison, Amber, Ryan, Luke, Riley and Joshua; brother Don Moat of Marshall.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Wes and Lester and sister-in-law Sally Petersen.
Ann Grefe
Ann Grefe, age 46, of Rosemount passed away Monday, July 4, 2011 at The Lodge on Natchez Hospice facility in Elko.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at English Lutheran Church in Walnut Grove with Pastors Tim Holt and John Matthews officiating.
Visitation is 4:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday at the Walnut Grove Funeral Home. Interment is in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Stephens Funeral Service - Walnut Grove Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Ann Margaret Grefe was born March 30, 1965 in Tracy, MN to Ray and Joan (Grams) Grefe. She was baptized and confirmed at English Lutheran Church in Walnut Grove. Ann graduated from Walnut Grove High School in 1983. In the summers she enjoyed helping her father with veterinary work. After graduation she attended St. Olaf College in Northfield and the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, and graduated with an education major. She taught in several different school districts, most recently doing substitute teaching for the Rosemount School District. Ann’s most constant companion for 14 years was her dog Frankie. Her love of music came from her mom who was a church organist for many years. She liked to sing in the church choir and play her flute for special church services, as well as play piano at home for her own enjoyment. Ann was very happy being “Auntie Annie” to Bill, Katie and Peter, and remembered them with special gifts on holidays and their birthdays.
Ann is survived by her father Ray Grefe; brothers Tim and Scott; sisters-in-law Marilyn and Lorie; nephews and niece Bill, Katie, and Peter; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by her mother Joan in 1993, and maternal and paternal grandparents.
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