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Loren “Larry” Norby Jr., 77
Loren “Larry” Norby Jr., 77, Fergus Falls, Minn., died Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls.
Arrangements are pending with the Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls.
Michael Leonard Botner, 57
Michael Leonard Botner, 57, Breckenridge, Minn., died in his home Feb. 21, 2011.
The funeral is at 7 p.m. Feb. 28 at Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge.
The visitation is one hour prior to the funeral Monday at Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home.
B. E. “Bud” Chapman, 91
B. E. “Bud” Chapman, 91, Wahpeton, N.D., died Sunday, March 6, 2011, at St. Catherine’s Living Center in Wahpeton.
Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 11 at Fairmount United Methodist Church, Fairmount, N.D., with the Rev. Fern Bailey officiating.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 10 with a 7 p.m. prayer service at Willow Creek Chapel.
Vertin-Munson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Joycelyn Myrtle Pazdernik, 65
Joycelyn Myrtle Pazdernik, 65, Clinton, Minn., formerly of Breckenridge, Minn., died in her home on March 9, 2011.
The funeral is at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 14 at Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge, with the Rev. Ryan Drevlow officiating.
Visitation is two hours prior to the funeral.
Burial will be at a later date at the Clinton cemetery.
Carolyn Reyelts, 74
Carolyn Reyelts, 74, Alexandria, Minn., formerly of Wahpeton, N.D., died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 17 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alexandria, with visitation starting at 9:30 a.m. at the church on Friday.
Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 17 at Calvary cemetery in Wahpeton.
Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria.
Edith Marie Beaudin, 71
Edith Marie Beaudin, 71, rural Kent, Minn., died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, at her home under hospice care and surrounded by her family. Funeral arrangements are pending with Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home.
Clifton Lerbakken, 64
Clifton (Sonny) Lerbakken, age 64, of Breckenridge, Minn., died Friday May 20, 2011, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.
Arrangements are pending with Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge, Minn.
John Arnold Wennblom, 86
John Arnold Wennblom, 86, Minneapolis, Minn., died Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011 at Lake Preston Lutheran Church, 209 Spring Avenue South, Lake Preston, S.D. Interment will be at 3 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran cemetery, Oldham, S.D.
John was born on the Wennblom homestead April 19, 1925 to Robert and Lenora (Asper) Wennblom, Alcester, S.D. John grew up among six brothers and sisters: Oliver, Vernon, Evelyn “Winnie, ” Ralph, Grace and Delores. He was honored as an FFA state farmer and graduated from Alcester High in 1943. After working on the farm for one year, John attended South Dakota State University and received his degree in agricultural sciences in 1948. As an agronomist, he worked in the Soil Conservation Service for several years in eastern South Dakota. During that time, he was introduced to his life-long companion and wife, Lola May Haufle.
They were married
July 20, 1951, enjoying 59 years together. The couple and their family lived in several communities in the Dakotas and Minnesota during this time, with the longest residence in Lidgerwood, N.D.
As a father, John taught his children to enjoy the art of play in the outdoors regardless of season. There was always time to ice skate or ride bicycle; swim or ice fish; travel or sit quietly with a book. John enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and friends. He loved history and especially appreciated the Wennblom homesteading story.
He was able to share his gifts with his family for an extended time, after he received a heart transplant the day before Thanksgiving in 1992. John kept close to his farm roots as a soil scientist and salesman, working with farmers and ranchers throughout the Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa and Montana. He felt fortunate to help establish and manage soil service centers under the name of Farmers Union Central Exchange, Cenex and Harvest States throughout the Dakotas from the 1960s through the mid-1980s. John also taught agricultural courses.
John was a member of Woodbury Lutheran Church, Woodbury, Minn. His faith was also evident in his active membership in Lutheran churches in North and South Dakota, serving as usher, Sunday School and confirmation teacher, deacon and councilman.
He is survived by his five children: Steven (Carol) Wennblom, Fargo, N.D., Sally (Mike) Hazelhoff, Fergus Falls, Minn., Susan (Joel) Varberg, Maplewood, Minn., Sonja (Brian) Bercich, Shakopee, Minn., Daniel (Beth) Wennblom, Big Lake, Minn.; 14 grandchildren; his sisters, Grace Joyce, Sioux Falls, S.D., Delores Anderson, Edina, Minn.; and sister-in-law, Audrey Wenn-blom, Seattle, Wash. He is also survived by his heart donor family, Paul and Linda Kraus. Their generous gift of life provided John with nearly 20 more years with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lenora Wennblom; his loving wife, Lola Wennblom; son, Nathan Wennblom; and siblings: Vernon, Ralph, Oliver and Winnie.
Memorials to: Second Chance for Life, www. secondchanceforlife.org /contributions.htm. Second Chance For Life Foundation, P.O. Box 131462, Roseville, MN 55113
Albin Chapel in Eden Prairie, Minn., is in charge of arrangements.
Wallace Robert Ladwig, 87
Wallace Robert Ladwig, 87, Breckenridge, Minn., died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011 at St. Catherine’s Living Center in Wahpeton, N.D.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 23, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Breckenridge, Minn. Officiating the service is the Rev. Peter Erickson and the Rev. David Cripe. Interment will be at Fairview Memorial Gardens, Wahpeton.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011 at Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge.
Wallace “Wally” was born Aug. 22, 1924 in Fergus Falls, Minn., as the only child to Robert and Hulda (Steinbach) Ladwig. He grew up and attended school in Fergus Falls, graduating in 1943. Following high school, Wally went to work at the Red Owl grocery store, Fergus Falls, eventually moving to Breckenridge to manage the Red Owl store.
On July 6, 1952 Wally was united in marriage to Dorothy R. Kurka at First Baptist Church, Breckenridge. They made their home and raised their two daughters in Breckenridge. He began his banking career at First National Bank, in time becoming a vice president. He retired from the bank in 1991.
Wally’s hobbies included fishing the small lakes of Ottertail County, Minn., especially Friberg Dam. He also took great pride in maintaining his parents’ farmstead.
As a community-minded citizen of Breckenridge, he was involved in Rotary, Toastmasters, and First Baptist Church.
Wally is survived by his daughters, Corrine (Craig) Johnson, Redfield, S.D., and their son Samuel, Meade, Kan., Karla Ladwig, St. Paul, Minn.; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Wally is preceded by his wife, Dorothy Ladwig in 2003; and his parents, Robert and Hulda Ladwig.
Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home in Breckenridge is in charge of arrangements.
