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Carroll, John Jerome "Jerry"
Jerry Carroll, 66, of 4345 West Seventh St., Goodview, Minn., passed away on June 5, 2001 at his home surrounded by his family, following a long courageous battle with cancer.
Jerry was born on February 1, 1935 in Winona to George B. and Vivian F. (Erding) Carroll. He attended Winona Catholic schools and graduated from Cotter High School in 1954. On August 4, 1962 he married LaVonne T. Larsen at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
Jerry drove truck for Federal Bakery, Culligan Water Conditioning and Coca Cola in Winona. In 1965 he became chief maintenance engineer at the Tau Center (Assisi Hall) and was there for 32 years, retiring on February 1, 1997.
He was a member of the Goodview Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad from 1962-1990. Jerry served as a firefighter and fire chief for 28 years. As chief, Jerry ensured the welfare of the firefighters by arranging for them to receive a pension, and under his leadership the department became more effective by obtaining new and better equipment, moving into a new station, and developing the Rescue Squad.
He was one of seven men who organized the Goodview Activity Group (GAG) in 1977.
In February of 1990 he was honored for his skills and dedication to the City of Goodview, an honor he cherished deeply. He was very proud of the Goodview community in which he lived for 39 years.
Jerry helped organize the Volunteer Fire Department in Hidden Valley Trailer Park in Minnesota City. For this he carried an Honorary Lifetime Member card. He was an officer and served on the Board of Trustees in the Winona Elks Lodge #327. He is a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Winona.
Jerry received many volunteer awards over the years, each had a special story attached, and he'd gladly tell the story...anytime and anyplace.
He loved life, his family, his work and fishing. A year-round fisherman, he had a great love, knowledge and respect for the mighty Mississippi River. He was known by many as "Walleye." His favorite prayer was: "O Lord, that I may live to fish until my dying day. And when it comes to my last cast, I then most humbly pray, when in the Lord's great landing net peacefully asleep, that in His mercy, I be judged big enough to keep!"
Jerry also enjoyed hunting, golfing, camping, woodworking, watching sports on TV, but probably most of all, socializing. He will be remembered for his gift of gab, his sense of humor, and his "fatherly" love and advice to all of his extended family members.
He is survived by his loving wife, LaVonne; two sons, Timothy J. (Julie Emmons) of Goodview and David P. (fiancee, Melissa Allen) of Antioch, Cal.; a grandson, Micah of Goodview; his mother, Vivian Carroll of Winona; a sister, Jane (Gerald) Hawes of Harpers Ferry, IA; his mother-in-law, Grace Larsen of Goodview; a sister-in-law, Lois (Sonnie) Engle of Rochester, Minn.; two godchildren - a niece, Leslie Ann Karam of Eagan, Minn. and a grandniece, Jessica Ann Karam of Eagan; six nephews; two nieces; many friends, and his Sheltie, Brandee.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, his father and his father-in-law.
Jerry's faith, positive attitude, and the support he received from his family and friends, made him the 1998 Person Of Hope at the Winona Rivertown Shuffle, a fund raiser for the American Cancer Society.
"God saw he was getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He wrapped His arms around him and whispered, "come with me." With tearful eyes we watched him fade away. Although we loved him dearly, we could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands now rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best!"
In accordance with Jerry's wishes he was cremated. A memorial service was held Friday, June 8 at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Keefe officiating.
Memorials may be directed to the Winona Area Hospice Services.
Fawcett-Junker Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Seykora, Sister Luke
Sister Luke Seykora, 100, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minn., who served as an educator, died Sunday, June 3, 2001 at Assisi Heights, Rochester.
Born Ludmilla Seykora on January 20, 1901 in Summit, Minn., Sister Luke entered the Franciscan Congregation from Holy Trinity Parish, Litomysl, Minn. She made profession of vows in 1921 and began her teaching ministry at St. Lawrence Parish, Ironton, Ohio. She taught in various schools in Minnesota, including Wells, Jackson, Fulda, Fairmont, Winona, Wilmont, Albert Lea, Minneapolis and St. John's Parish, Rochester from 1929-39. She also taught in Ashland, Kentucky and Norfolk, Nebraska. Sister Luke retired to Assisi Heights in 1976 and celebrated her diamond jubilee in 1981.
Sister Luke is survived by her Franciscan Community and by one sister, Marie Schisler of Owatonna, Minn.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, June 7, in the Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes, Assisi Heights.
Howeth, Stella B.
Stella B. Howeth, 103, died Saturday, June 2, 2001 in Mesa, Ariz.
She was born June 15, 1897 in Tamarack, Wis., to Joseph and Catherine (Lorbecke) Malesytcki. She married William Hartwick in Wisconsin. He died in 1948. Stella moved to Arizona in 1965. She married Frank Howeth in 1966. He died in 1984.
She was a member of the Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Mesa.
Survivors include two sons, Wilfred Hartwick of Mesa and William Hartwick of Winona; two daughters, Evelyn Evans of Cuba City, Wis. and Marie Herman of Dover, Minn.; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, a son, Richard, and a daughter, Margaret.
A Mass of Christian Burial was offered Saturday, June 9, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Church, Winona, with Rev. Shawn T. Haremza officiating. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery.
A Watkowski-Pronschinske Funeral Service.
Peterson, Doris E.
Doris E. Peterson, 83, Winona, died Tuesday, June 5, 2001 at Lake Winona Manor.
She was born in Winona on June 17, 1917 to Herman P. and Clara L. (Brueske) Krueger. She married Myles H. Peterson on April 8, 1939 in Winona. He preceded her in death on January 26, 1997.
Doris had lived in Sand Point, Idaho, Plainview and Wabasha, Minn., and in Winona since 1941.
She is a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and its St. Margaret's Guild. She is a two term past president of the Episcopal Church Women and a past recording secretary. She is also a member of the Winona County Historical Society and Community Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
Doris was a loving wife and mother, who is survived by a son, Michael (Alice) Peterson of Aberdeen, ID.; a daughter, Suzanne (Thomas) Braun of Oconomowoc, Wis.; and a grandson, Gregory Braun.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Memorial services were Friday, June 8 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with Rev. Ernest Harrelson officiating. Interment was in the St. Paul's Memorial Garden.
Memorial gifts may be directed to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, the Watkins Home, Winona County Historical Society, or Alzheimer's Research.
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Beeman, Theresa M. "Tracy"
Theresa M. "Tracy" Beeman, 72, of Minnesota City, Minn., died Wednesday, June 6, 2001 at Methodist Hospital, Rochester, Minn.
Tracy was born July 20, 1928 in Independence, Wis., to Bert and Mary (Passon) Slaby.
Tracy was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Minnesota City. She had a wonderful sense of humor and had a great drive and will to live. Tracy was loved by all her nurses and doctors. She enjoyed bird watching, tulips and gardening. She was loved and will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Tracy is survived by her children, James Beeman Jr. of Fountain City, Wis, Doug Beeman and friend, Sheryl Moore of Winona, Mary (Steven) Strelow of Winona, Susanne (Dwight) Koehler of Minnesota City, and Jon Beeman and friend, Amy Welch of Winona; six grandchildren, Marcy Strelow, Jeff, Jamey and Julie Koehler, and Cari and Wendy Beeman; five great-grandchildren, Alexander Strelow-Allaire, Katelyn, Sydney and Madalynn Koehler and Benjamin Jass-Mahoney; a sister, Evelyn Milek of Arcadia, Wis.; and her former husband and good friend, James G. Beeman Sr. of Winona.
Tracy was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Edwin and Marcel, two sisters, Eleanore and Verna, and a grandson, Matt Strelow.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, June 9 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Minnesota City, with Rev. Edward Cunningham officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Winona.
Casketbearers were her grandchildren, Marcy Strelow, Jeff, Jamey and Julie Koehler, and Cari and Wendy Beeman.
A memorial is being arranged.
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Martinson, Anastasia T. "Anna"
Anastasia T. "Anna" Martinson, 82, died Sunday, June 10, 2001, at the home of her daughter.
She was born February 24, 1919 in Winona to Frank and Anna (Bloch) Styba. She married Leif Pettersen on August 14, 1943. He died August 7, 1957. She later married Clarence E. Martinson on June 19, 1965 in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church. He died November 13, 2000.
She was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish, Eagles Auxiliary, and Harvest House.
She is survived by one daughter, Bernadette (Glen) Thicke of Winona; two sons, David (Norma) Pettersen of Winona and Paul (LaVonne) Pettersen of Stockton, Minn.; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; two special nieces, Carol and Jeanine; and a sister-in-law, Ruth Maurer of Eau Claire, Wis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, two sisters and two brothers.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Revs. Daniel R. Dernek and Lawrence P. Ginther will officiate.
Friends may call Wednesday from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at the church.
Pallbearers will be Troy and Brian Thicke, Carol Vogel and Jeanine Scherbring.
A Watkowski-Pronschinske Funeral Service.
Seeling, Evelyn Doris
Evelyn Seeling went to be with the Lord and her husband, Harold. She was dearly loved, and above all enjoyed spending time with her family. She died Sunday, June 10, 2001, surrounded by her family at St. Anne Hospice, Winona.
Evelyn was born in Winona on March 4, 1914 to Emil and Sadie (McCumber) Haave. She was a lifelong Winona resident. She and her husband owned and operated the West End Bait Shop from 1950 until retiring in 1982. They enjoyed fishing, trap shooting, gardening and bird watching.
Evelyn and Harold were married in Webster, SD, on November 4, 1930. He preceded her in death on October 18, 1983.
She attended Pleasant Valley Ev. Free Church, Winona. She spent many years volunteering for the C&R, where she helped with bingo, parties, making crafts for the annual sale, and visited one on one with the residents. She also enjoyed making crafts for her family.
She is survived by a son, Richard (Helen) Seeling of Rochester, Minn.; daughters, Jeane (Kenneth) Hubbard and Lois Hipps, both of Winona, and Carole (Keith) Tschumper of Racine, Wis; fourteen grandchildren, Susan, Karen, Wanda, Anita, Joni, Jeffrey, Vicki, Lori, Lisa, Kathleen, Kristine, Tom, Andrew and RaeAnn; fourteen great-grandchildren, Holly, Sheena, Shaun, Alex, Kevin, Kylie Elizabeth, Mariah, Michael, Jessica, Taylor, Servante, Sierra, Dylan, and Kylie Patricia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, an infant brother, Grant, and a great-grandchild, Tavannah.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, at Pleasant Valley Evangelical Free Church, Winona, with Rev. Rick Iglesias officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Friends may call Wednesday at the church from noon to time of services
Casketbearers are Jeffrey Seeling, Thomas Hipps, Thomas Ryan, Timothy McInnis, Andrew Tschumper and Robert Jacobson.
Memorial gifts may be given to Alzheimer's Research or American Cancer Society.
Fawcett-Junker Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
