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Anna Soule, 95, of Springfield, died May 11, 2003, at St. John Lutheran Home, Springfield.
Services are 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 14, at St. John Lutheran Home Chapel in Springfield, with burial at 3 p.m., Wednesday, in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Staples.
Visitation is one-half hour before the service at the chapel of St. John Lutheran Home.
Arrangements are handled by Schmucker Funeral Service of New Ulm.
She is survived by son James Soule of Staples; daughters, Mary Crowe of Springfield; Ruth Kilday of Beloit, Wis.; 20 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
She was born Feb. 22, 1908, in Darlington, Wis., to John Schwartz and Maud Breese.
Darrel and Harriet Winterfeldt, 60, of Longmont, Colo., and formerly of the Brownton and Hutchinson area, died recently in Longmont.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 17, at Grace Lutheran Church in Brownton, with burial in the church cemetery.
A gathering of family and friends starts one hour before the service Saturday at the church.
Arrangements are handled by Hantge Funeral Chapel in Brownton.
Marcella Bargmann - Funeral services for (Mrs. Elroy) Marcella M. Bargmann, 76, of rural Glencoe, were held Monday, May 12, 2003, at the First Ev. Lutheran Church in Glencoe, with Rev. Vance Becker officiating. The organist was Dawn Wolter and the congregation sang "Rock of Ages" and "Just As I Am."
The casket bearers were Jason Hartmann, Curtis Hartmann, Innocent Lyimo, Ryan Freitag, Dennis Gores and Brian Schuette. Honorary casket bearers were Gary Tabbert, Roger Tabbert, Dennis Schuette, Ricky Redman, Randy Redman, Keith Parpart, Dean Parpart and Todd Parpart.
Visitation was Sunday evening at the Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel in Glencoe. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Marcella Mathilda Bargmann was born May 9, 1927, in Buffalo Lake, to Henry and Selma (Kelm) Tabbert. She was baptized on May 29, 1927, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Stewart, by Rev. Kwalski. She was confirmed on March 17, 1940, at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Fernando by Rev. Bent. On Jan. 17, 1952, Marcella was united in marriage to Elroy Bargmann at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church by Rev. Lehne.
Marcella attended country school district No. 24 near Fernando. She worked for several years as a dishwasher at Bump's Restaurant. She was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Ladies Aid, where she visited shut-ins and served on various committees. She also served as a greeter at worship services and as a birthday greeter. Every year, she attended the Brown Swiss cattle picnics with her husband Elroy and brought her much-requested German potato salad. Marcella enjoyed summer fishing trips to Detroit Lakes, playing cards with friends and relatives and tending to her vegetable and flower gardens.
Marcella is preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter Joyce; and brothers Melvin Tabbert, Clarence Tabbert and Ivan Tabbert.
She is survived by her husband Elroy Bargmann or rural Glencoe; daughter Diane Hartmann (Michael) of Gibbon; sons Russel Bargmann and Bruce Bargmann, both of Glencoe; grandchildren, Rosanne Freitag (Ryan); Jason Hartmann, Karen (Innocent) Lyimo, and Curtis Hartmann; great-grandchildren, Kyanne, Kaitlin and Riley Freitag, and Kendra Lyimo; brother Hilbert (Emma) Tabbert of Gaylord; sisters, Dorothy Schuette of Glencoe, and Alice Redman of Kasson; brother-in-law Ron (Arlene) Parpart of Waconia; and sisters-in-law, Gloria Tabbert of Gaylord, and Vivian Tabbert of Richfield.
Harrison Corle, Jr., 81, of Willmar, died Monday, May 12, 2003, at Rice Care Center in Willmar.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, May 16, 2003, at the Willmar United Methodist Church, with Rev. Dan Hair officiating. Internment will be at Cloverleaf Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 - 8 p.m. Thursday at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar, and will continue one hour prior to service at the church on Friday.
Charles was born Nov. 3, 1921, in Dale, the son of Charles, Sr. and Nina (Miner) Corle. He grew up in the Kerkhoven community, was baptized and confirmed at the Kerkhoven Presbyterian Church and received his education in the rural Kerkhoven schools. On Jan. 7, 1956, Charles was united in marriage to Margaret Gibson at the First Presbyterian Church in Willmar. For a short time, he was engaged in farming with his brother; Corle Farms. Then he became employed with DeRider Construction and later Burgess Construction as a heavy equipment operator, building roads throughout Minnesota.
In 1962, Charles returned to Willmar, where he was employed with the City of Willmar, and later Kandiyohi County with the waste management division. He was an active member of his church, serving as an usher and chairman of the board of trustees. He enjoyed animals of all sorts, camping trips with his family, Sunday drives throughout the community, gardening, hunting for deer and bear and listening to music -- especially polka.
He is survived by his four children, Dean (Carlyne) Corle of Zimmerman, Sue (Jim) Gimse of Willmar, Diane Harms of Willmar, and Nancy (Kieth) Anderson of New Ulm; eight grandchildren, Christine, Shelly and Valerie Corle, Andrew and Amber Gimse, Charissa and Corrie Harms and Jordan Anderson; great-grandson Tanner Harms; sister, Phyllis (Rubin) Rustad of Sacred Heart; sister-in-law Helen Corle of Willmar; and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Margaret in 1998; two brothers, Wilbur and Irvin Corle; and a sister in infancy.
Alice Jensen, 93, of Estherville, Iowa, died Monday, May 12, 2003, at Avera Holy Family Hospital in Estherville, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 15, 2003, at the First Presbyterian Church in Estherville, Iowa, with Rev. Mark Gabbard officiating. Interment will be be in the East Side Cemetery in Estherville, Iowa. The congregation will sing "Rock of Ages," "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Amazing Grace." Janet Murphy will be the organist. Honorary casket bearers are Dale Williams, Donald Williams, Jr., Eugene Jensen, Dion Spoo, Kenny Jensen and Devin Spoo. Casket bearers are Jerry Jensen, David Spoo, Wayne Williams, Jim Jensen, Karl Lindquist and Dennis Spoo.
Visitation will be 4 - 8 p.m. today at the Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Home in Estherville, Iowa.
Alice Lizzie Marie Jepsen, the daughter of J. Peter and Lizzie (Naeve) Jepsen was born on July 16, 1909, in Schleswig, Iowa. She received her education in the rural school system in Schleswig. On Dec.16, 1930, Alice was united in marriage to Harvey J. Jensen in Frieden's Evangelical Church in Schleswig. The couple made their home in Estherville, Iowa. Alice was employed by Balmer Nursing Home, Gardston Hotel and Lyon's Bakery. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Estherville, Iowa. Alice enjoyed crocheting and making quilts.
She is survived by her children, Norma Williams of Nazareth, Penn., Glen Jensen and his wife Bernice of Estherville, Iowa, Mary Lou Spoo and her husband Donald of Estherville, Iowa, Walter Jensen and his wife Lois of Estherville, Iowa, Linda Lindquist and her husband Jon of Lafayette, Elaine Jensen of Estherville, Iowa, Alice Jensen of Estherville, Iowa, and Janice Button and her husband Donald of Estherville, Iowa; 18 grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
She has been preceded in death by her husband Harvey Jensen on Dec. 7, 1974; son-in-law Donald Williams on Nov. 21, 1996; and one great-grandchild.
Donald G. Sandquist, 87, of Lafayette, died Monday, May 12, 2003 at his home.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, May 15, at First Lutheran Church in Lafayette with Rev. Robert Olson officiating. Burial with full military honors conducted by Lafayette American Legion Post 300 will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, at Schmucker Funeral Service in New Ulm, and one hour prior to services at the church.
Donald Gilbert Sandquist, the son of Alex and Anna (Torgeson) Sandquist, was born May 30, 1915 in Nicollet County, Minnesota. He grew up on the family farm and attended District 43 country school. Don entered the United States Army Jan. 6, 1942. During World War II, he served in the Asiatic Theater, including New Guinea, the South Philippines, and was involved in the Papua and Luzon campaigns. Following his honorable discharge in June,1945, he returned to farming in Sibley County. He was united in marriage to Edna Kent Arlandson on Nov. 11, 1966 at the Bernadotte Lutheran Church. Together they farmed in Cornish Township, Sibley County, for many years. They retired and moved into Lafayette in 1986. He was a lifelong member of First Lutheran Church, serving on the church council for several years. Don was also a member of Lafayette American Legion Post 300, Winthrop VFW Post 4078, the Cornish Township Board, and the Winthrop Golf Club, having shot a hole-in-one there at the age of 80.
Survivors include his wife, Edna; stepson John Arlandson and his wife Karen of Lafayette; four grandchildren, John R. Arlandson and his wife Martha, Christopher Arlandson and his wife Rachel, Scott Arlandson and his wife Alesia, Dawn Schwab and her husband Christopher; four great-grandchildren, Ryan, Grace, Jacob, and Gwyneth Arlandson; sisters, Lorenda Turner and her husband Jim of Winthrop, Rachel Kellog and her husband Richard of Minnetonka; brother, Reynold Sandquist of Hopkins; sister-in-law, Agnes Sandquist of Winthrop; nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Elmer Sandquist and sister, Helen Swenson.
Standley Bendixen, 92, of Revere, died on Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at Valley View Manor in Lamberton.
Funeral Service will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2003, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lamberton, with Pastor Lee R. Harder officiating. Internment will be at the Lamberton Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 - 7 p.m. today at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lamberton, and will continue one hour prior to service at the church on Saturday. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Lamberton.
Standley Floyd Bendixen was born June 12, 1910, in Swea City, Iowa. At the age of one year he was adopted by John and Emma (Hanson) Bendixen. As an infant he was baptized into the Lutheran faith in Swea City, Iowa. He was confirmed in 1924 at Sharon Lutheran Church in Lamberton, by Rev. Tolefson.
He received his early education in Estherville, Iowa and Revere, and graduated from Lamberton High School in 1929.
In 1935 he took a machinist course at Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis and learned the welding trade. He worked for a year and a half at Seleen Implement in Storden. In 1937 he returned to Revere and established Revere Blacksmith and Welding.
On June 12, 1939, he was united in marriage to Gertrude Viola Nielsen at the Sharon Lutheran Parsonage in Lamberton. To this union, one son, Ronald Arden, was born on March 12, 1942.
Stan was granted a special exemption by the draft board from serving in the military during World War II, as it was determined that his services and expertise were more valuable on the home front -- repairing aging agricultural equipment that could not be replaced due to the war effort. In addition to his repair and welding services, Stan also installed lightning rods during the '50s, '60s and '70s. Many farmsteads in the area have buildings protected by his installations.
To this day some of the old-timers in the area credit Stan with the invention of the rotary lawn mower. In the 1940s, he began to build units using Maytag washer engines. The machines were primitive, totally lacking in modern safety features, but nonetheless he produced 75 to 100 units to fill orders. He never pursued a patent on his version. In the 1950s, when television reached the rural areas of Minnesota, he made dozens of towers for the outdoor antennas necessary to ensure good reception.
He also handcrafted spears for winter dark house ice fishing which were highly sought after. He is also remembered as the person to call in the winter to thaw frozen water pipes.
He semi-retired in the 1980s, cutting back his work hours, but continued to work in the shop when his services were needed. He operated Revere Blacksmith and Welding for 54 years, finally, fully retiring and selling his shop in 1991, when we was 80.
Stan enjoyed the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He especially enjoyed winter fishing, because it gave him an activity to pursue during a time of year when his business was slow. He also enjoyed traveling and camping. In 1967, he and his wife drove to Alaska for the Alaskan Centennial and to visit friends and family along the way. From the 1960s on he made semi-annual trips to the family farm in Marwayne, Alberta, Canada, to monitor crop progress and visit relatives and sometimes fish. After retirement when he was no longer able to pursue his outdoor activities, he enjoyed gaming at the local casinos and even made a couple of trips to Las Vegas.
After his wife's death he continued to live independently until his 90th birthday on June 12, 2000. He spent the last three years as a resident of Valley View Manor in Lamberton.
He is survived by his son Ronald of Minneapolis; and extended family in Iowa and Alberta, Canada. He was preceded in death by his parents John Bendixen in 1947 and Emma Bendixen in 1958; and his wife Gertrude in 1985.
Lucille M. Gostonczik, 87, of New Ulm, died Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2003, at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm, with burial in the Cambria Cemetery in Cambria.
Visitation will be 5 - 7 p.m., today and 7:30 - 9 a.m., Saturday at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm. There will be a parish prayer service at 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Lucille is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Kathy Gostonczik and Chuck and Trudy Gostonczik, all of New Ulm; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three step grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren.
Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Linda Herzog in February 1986; sisters, Lella and Helen and a sister in infancy; and by brothers, Henry, Donald, Robert and William Zehnder.
Lucille was born Jan. 7, 1916, in Hurley, S.D., to John and Florence (Hamilton) Zehnder. She was a 1934 graduate of Lake Crystal High School in Lake Crystal, and a 1936 graduate of State Teachers College in Mankato. She married Anthony H. Gostonczik on May 19, 1943, in Cleveland. After marriage they farmed near Butternut, where she taught in various country schools in the area. She then taught first grade at Jefferson Elementary School in New Ulm, until retiring in June of 1983. She was a member of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm and the New Ulm Medical Center Auxiliary. She enjoyed cooking, fishing and gardening.
Harley Hanson, 91, of Fairfax, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at the Fairfax Community Home, in Fairfax.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2003, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Fairfax. Interment will be at the Camp Cemetery in Camp Township, Renville County.
Visitation will be 5 - 8 p.m. today and 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hauser-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Fairfax, and will continue one hour prior to the time of services at the church on Saturday.
Harley Reuben Hanson was born Aug. 18, 1911, in Cairo Township, Renville County. He was the son of Henry L. and Randine (Gilbertson) Hanson.
Harley was united in marriage with Ella M. Duenow on June 14, 1940, in St. Paul. Harley and Ella resided and farmed in Camp Township until 1988, when they moved into Fairfax. The couple shared 48 years of marriage before Ella passed away on Oct. 27, 1988. Harley continued to reside in Fairfax. When he needed assistance with his daily care, he entered the Fairfax Community Home on March 20, 2000.
Harley was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Fairfax, where he served in 1955, as a trustee. He served many years as caretaker at the Camp Cemetery.
Harley was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Randine; his wife Ella; and by all of his siblings.
Harley is survived by his son Roger Hanson and his wife Bonnie of St. Paul; daughter Elaine Kiecker and her husband Curtis of New Ulm; five grandchildren, Kimberly Nagorski and her husband Thomas, Roger Hanson, Kris Kiecker, Heather Sehr and her husband Ben and Faith Wendinger and her husband Brian; five great-grandchildren, Zachary, Chandler, Annalisha, Hunter and Avery ; and several nieces, nephews and friends.
Ewald F. Brey, 88, of rural Lafayette, died Friday, May 16, 2003, at his home.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 19, at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm, with burial in the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery in New Ulm.
Visitation will be 9 - 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Ewald was born May 14, 1915 in Sigel Township, Brown County to Louis and Clara (Hoffmann) Brey.
Maynard C. Moe, 73, of Mankato, formerly of Hanska, died Friday, May 15, 2003, at Hillcrest Health Care Center in Mankato.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 19, at Nora Unitarian-Universalist Church near Hanska, with burial in Mount Pisquah Cemetery, Hanska.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are being handled by Schmucker Funeral Service, New Ulm.
He was born Oct. 12, 1929, in Brown County to Oscar and Mabel (Larson) Moe. He served in the U.S. Army in the Korean Conflict, 1951 to 1953.
Ann Wedebrand, 76, of Redwood Falls, died Thursday, May 15, 2003 at her home.
Services are 2 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2003 at First United Methodist Church, Redwood Falls. Burial will be at a later date.
Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church in Redwood Falls.
Arrangements are with Nelson-Martin Funeral Service, Redwood Falls.
She is survived by a son, Curby H. Rule of Minnetonka; and a daughter, Juliann Rule of Avon; a step-sister, Willa Lee White of Ottawa, Kan.; a step-child, Darlene Jones of Minneapolis; and one step-grandchild.
She was born Dec.18, 1926 in Ottawa, Kan.
Ruth M. Schumacher, 77, of Springfield, died Friday, May 16, 2003, at St. John's Home in Springfield.
Funeral service will be 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at the Springfield Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband Lloyd Schumacher of Springfield; and sisters, Jane Pool of Helena, Mont., and Jenny Peterka of Las Vagas, Nev.
Ruth M. Schumacher was born Aug. 21, 1925, in Des Moines, Iowa, to William and Madeline (McNeil) Hinshaw.
Sylvester Louis Helget, 82, of Sleepy Eye, MN died on Friday, May 16, 2003 at his home.
Visitation will be at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye, on Tues-day, May 20, 2003 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Wed-nesday May 21, 2003 from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., with a parish prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday,
Services will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at 11 a.m. Interment will be at the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
Sylvester was born on February 19, 1921 in Stark Township, Brown County, MN, the son of Otto and Clara (Haala) Helget. He grew up and attended country school in Stark Township and later St. Mary's Catholic School in Sleepy Eye. He married Helen Hillesheim on October 6, 1941 at the Church of the Japanese Martyrs in Leavenworth. The couple made their home in Mulligan Township where they farmed until 1981 when they moved to Sleepy Eye. Sylvester was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in SleepyEye, the Catholic Aid Association and the Knights of Columbus. He was an active member of the Sleepy Eye Eagles Club for many years. Sylvester enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, gardening, playing cards and baseball, especially the Minnesota Twins and was amanager for Stark and the Bi-County Teams. Sylvester also enjoyed having coffee at Schultz Cafe for several years.
He is survived by his wife, Helen of Sleepy Eye, children: Darlene and Melvin Braulick, Jr. of New Ulm, Richard and Diane Helget of Comfrey, Gary "Bumps" Helget of Sleepy Eye and Doris and Tom "Rabbit" Scheibel of New Ulm, 18 grandchildren, 17 greatgrandchildren and brothers, Victor and Valeria Helget of New Ulm and Delmar & Agnes Helget of Sleepy Eye. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Wendelin and Alvin.
