Search Archived Marriage Records
Behling, Paul A.
Paul A. Behling, 58, Buffalo, Minn. died Sunday, November 19, 2000 at the Buffalo Hospital. Funeral services were Wednesday, November 22 at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Buffalo with Pastors Carl L. Taylor and Brett Schmidt officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery.
Gilhooly, Gilbert L.
Gilbert Lawrence Gilhooly, 81, New Hope, Minn., and formerly of Winona, died Wednesday, November 22, 2000 in Rogers, Ark.
Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 28 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Winona. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Orlikowski, Donald G. Sr.
Donald G. Orlikowski Sr., 75, died Wednesday, November 22, 2000 in DeBerry, Tex.
Arrangements are pending.
Rice, Donald Edward
Donald Edward Rice, 72, Caledonia, Minn., died Friday, November 17, 2000 at Methodist Hospital, Rochester, Minn. after a two- year battle with cancer.
He was born June 6, 1928 to Mathilda Bertina Aaberg Rice and Edward Oliver Rice of Caledonia. He was baptized and confirmed in Immanuel Lutheran Church, Caledonia. He attended school in Caledonia and graduated from Caledonia High School in 1946. Don attended Winona State University one year, then the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. He graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy in 1950 and served his community as a registered pharmacist.
On July 17, 1955, Don married Colene Elton in Canton, Minn. They lived in Caledonia where Don worked for Abbotts Drug Co. since 1948. On April 1, 1960, he purchased the store, which then became Rice Pharmacy.
Don's record of community service spans over 40 years as a businessman in Caledonia. He was a Scoutmaster and treasurer of the Boy Scouts, president of the Caledonia Commercial Club, president of Caledonia Charities for seven years, and on the board of directors for twenty years. Don was the first president of Houston County Chapter of the American Cancer Society, serving for seven years and was on the board of directors for another 20 years. He also served on the board of directors for the Caledonia Development Corporation. Don followed in his father's footsteps as a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge and a charter member of the Rotary Club of Caledonia. He held a lifetime membership in the U of M College of Pharmacy's Century Mortar Club.
Don was a lifelong member of Immanual Lutheran Church and served in many capacities. He and his wife taught Sunday School for ten years. He held several positions on the church council, including treasurer, secretary, vice-president, and president. While president, Don initiated lay person involvement in church services, women's election to church council, and laid the groundwork for the church's future building program. He also facilitated the spread of God's word to visitors at Beaver Creek Valley State Park by participating in an ecumenical effort to provide worship services for campers in the park.
Don served the healthcare needs of southeast Minnesota as a community pharmacist for over 50 years. His drugstore, Rice Pharmacy, still stands on the corner in downtown Caledonia. In the early days of Caledonia Community Hospital, he began a hospital pharmacy department, one of the earliest in the area. Don served as the hospital pharmacist for 25 years, as well as consulting pharmacist to the nursing home and group home in the area. Don was truly committed to serving the needs of patients in rural southeast Minnesota through the profession of pharmacy. Over the years, Don enjoyed spending time with his family, conversing with friends, visiting with customers and former area residents, taking photographs, sketching and painting, folk music, playing autoharp, boating on the Mississippi, and reading. In more recent years, he especially enjoyed time with his grandchildren.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Norman Rice, and one sister, Helen Renslo.
He is survived by his wife, Colene of Caledonia; his daughter, Karen Rice Hagerott and her husband, Jonathan; two grandchildren, Emily Mac and Nathan Edward Hagerott, all of Overland Park, Kansas; three brothers, Richard Rice of Caledonia, John Rice of Minneapolis, and Myron Rice of Bettendorf, Iowa; two sisters, Jean Wenig of Berlin, Wis., and Carol Meyer of St. Paul; and nineteen nieces and nephews and their families.
A memorial service was held Saturday, November 25 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Caledonia with Pastor Rolf Storlie officiating. Interment was private.
Memorials may be directed to the Eagles Cancer Telethon, Immanual Lutheran Sunday School, the Houston County Historical Society and Caledonia Charities.
McCormick Funeral Home, Caledonia, assisted the family with arrangements.
Prudoehl, Mary Ann
Mary Ann Prudoehl, 57, of Rushford died at home on Wednesday November 22, 2000 following a month long battle with cancer with her family at her side.
She was born to Vincent and Mary (Golt) Gallas in Winona, MN, on August 18, 1943. She grew up in Winona and graduated from Winona Cotter High School in 1961. She then graduated from medical secretary school in Winona, and worked as a medical secretary for the Rushford Community Clinic. On July 31, 1965 Mary Ann married Dennis Prudoehl in Winona.
She and her husband operated the Rushford Green House from 1976 until 1998, and Rushford Carpet and Urn until the time of her death.
Mary Ann was a very active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Rushford, and was also a member of the Rushford Area Business Association, and the Priscilla Club. Her interests included fishing, her family and spending time with her grandchildren.
Mary Ann is survived by her husband, Dennis, her mother, Mary Gallas, Winona; one son, Brian (Wanda) Prudoehl, Lewiston; two daughters, Deb Prudoehl, Waukesha, WI; and Shelly Prudoehl, Hokah; and two grandsons, Johnathan and Bradley; one brother Wayne (Sue) Gallas, Rochester.
She was preceded in death by her father.
There will be a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 27, 2000 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Rushford with the Rev. William Kulas officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Rushford. There will be a visitation from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, November 26, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Rushford where there will be a Christian Wake Service at 8:00 p.m. There will also be a visitation one hour prior to the service Monday at the Church.
Hoff Funeral Homes-Cook Rushford Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
McElmury, Donald R.
Don McElmury, 66, Rushford, Minn., died Thursday, November 23, 2000 at his home after a lengthy illness.
He was born to James and Geneva (Johnson) McElmury on October 12, 1934. He attended Rushford High School. After high school he served in the 82nd Airborne of the Army as a paratrooper from 1953-1956. He married Yvonne Bergeron on October 11, 1958.
He worked for Tri-County Electric for 17 years and also farmed for several years. He started DM Construction in 1984 and retired this last year due to illness.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Yvonne; daughters, Kim (Pete) Schwab of Winona and Karen (Karl) Ash of Starkville, MS; and granddaughters, Katie LaFleur, Hannah Schwab and Emma Ash.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, November 27 at Rushford Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Hoff Funeral Homes - Cook Rushford Chapel.
Orlikowski, Donald G. Sr.
Donald G. Orlikowski Sr., 75, of DeBerry, Tex. and formerly of Winona, died Wednesday, November 22, 2000 after a brief illness.
He was born to Victor and Bessie Orlikowski. He married Dorothy A. Loewenhagen on August 12, 1970 and was previously married to Mary E. Duresky.
He retired as a welder from Long Beach Naval Shipyard in California. He was previously employed by U.S. Agri, Armour Swift and Froedtert. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 1946.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; nine children: Donald Jr. of Winona, Sharon Gill of Mesa, Ariz., Ruth (Mike) Rackow of Winona, Kathryn Meddaugh of Waukesha, Wis., Richard (Sue), Theresa Orlikowski, Robert Orlikowski, and Renee Drazkowski, all of Winona, and Debbie (Chris) Pratt of Abilene, Tex.; twenty-three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and brothers and sisters: Victor (Norma) of Cudahy, Wis., Art (Mitz) of Rochelle, Ill., Raymond "Batcha" (Arlene) and Roger "Hootie" (Mary), both of Winona, and Jeannette (Ronald) Eide of Rushford, Minn.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Richard, a son, James, and a grandson, Daniel.
A Mass of Christian Burial was offered Tuesday, November 28 at St.Stanislaus Kostka Church with Rev. Daniel R. Dernek officiating. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Neville-Lien Post #1287 provided military honors at the church following the Mass.
Pallbearers were Mike Rackow Jr., Rick Rackow, Jeremy Orlikowski, Matt Fry, Richard Orlikowski Jr., and Roy Loewenhagen.
A Watkowski-Pronschinske Funeral Service.
Howell, Annabelle E.
Annabelle E. (Mrs. Dr. Harold William) Howell, 93, of 3750 Ninth St., Goodview, Minn., died Friday, November 24, 2000 at Community Memorial Hospital, Winona.
Annabelle, known as Ann, was born in Anoka, Minn., on September 27, 1907, the daughter of Mary Bridget (Roche) and Charles Eugene Speed. She graduated from Anoka High School in 1926. She married Dr. Harold William Howell on October 30, 1928 in Hudson, Wis.
She was an administrative assistant for her husband's private practice, Dr. Harold William Howell, Surgical Podiatry, located in the Choate Building in Winona. She retired after 52 years of service.
She is survived by her husband, Dr. Harold William Howell of Sauer Memorial Home; a brother, Frank Speed of Winona; a sister, Cora Hunter of Anoka, Minn.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Cecelia Charlesworth, and two brothers, Clinton and a younger brother in infancy.
Funeral services were Monday, November 27 at Fawcett-Junker Funeral Home with Rev. Don Arnold officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Larry Clingman, Robert Hoffman, Charles Speed, Jesse Speed, and David Speed.
Honorary pallbearer was Dr. Robert Datta.
Memorials may be directed to the Paralyzed Veterans of America.
Fawcett-Junker Funeral Home and Cremation Services assisted the family with the arrangements.
Haase, Alice K.
Alice K. Haase, 73, of 554 East Second St., died Saturday, November 25, 2000 at Community Memorial Hospital.
She was born August 31, 1927 in Fountain City, Wis. to Harry and Alice (Binczyk) Kujak. She married Kenneth Haase on September 8, 1947. They later divorced.
She graduated from Oak Ridge School in Norway Valley.
Alice was employed for many area manufacturers prior to her retirement.
She was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish and its St. Jude's Guild. Alice was a good listener and a special mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and baking. Alice was a most compassionate lady and will be dearly missed.
Survivors include four children: Dale (Betty) Haase of Rochester, Minn., Sandy (Randy) Voelker of Minnesota City, Minn., Mary (Richard) Keen of Winona, and Steve (Candy) Haase of Trempealeau, Wis.; fifteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; eleven step-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Grace Larson of Newburg, Ore., Rosemary (Clarence) Pronschinske of Arcadia, Wis., Marcella (Raymond) Lessman of Kenosha, Wis., and Louise Kujak of Winona; and a brother, Roy (Jane) Kujak of Arcadia, Wis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Richard, two brothers, Edwin and George, and a sister, Sylvia Scott.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 29 at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church with Rev. Daniel R. Dernek officiating. Preliminary services will be at 1:30 p.m. at Watkowski-Pronschinske Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Brent and Jason Voelker, Paul Hassinger, John, Todd and Tim Haase, Matt Wardwell and Scott Wnuk.
Honorary pallbearers will be Josh, Christopher, Jeremy and Jenna Voelker, Mary Lou Haase, Michelle Wardwell, Crystal Keen, Carrie Rosenow, Nina and Ryan Hassinger, Douglas, Debra, DyAnn and Allan Raiche, Shawna Iverson, Allison and Chad Espeseth, and April and Kimberly Haase.
A Watkowski-Pronschinske Funeral Service.
