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Funeral services for Warren Roger Sorenson, age 90, of Geneva will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Community Lutheran Church. Rev. Carrie McElfresh will officiate. Interment will be at Geneva Cemetery with Military Honors accorded by Freeborn County area veteran’s organizations. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. To sign the guest book, go to www.bayviewfuneral.com.
Warren passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the Good Samaritan residence in Albert Lea.
Warren lived his entire life in Southern Minnesota. He was born on December 12, 1921 in Ellendale, the third of eight children to Julius and Clara (Narveson) Sorenson. He attended school in Ellendale, Albert Lea, Hayward and Clarks Grove areas. At an early age, Warren began working at Petran Farms in Hayward as a herdsman. On August 9, 1942 Warren married Solveig Christine Skaar at the Central Freeborn Lutheran Church shortly before leaving to serve in the U.S. Army during WWII. After his return in October 1945, Warren again worked for Petran Farms and a year later worked as a milk tester for a dairy association. In 1949, Warren moved his young family to Geneva where he worked as a self-employed painter. By 1952, Warren had established Sorenson’s Appliance and T.V. where his three sons later joined him. An avid outdoorsman, Warren enjoyed fishing and hunting and was able to take many trips throughout the northern states and Canada, often with family and his special group of friends. Always a storyteller, Warren spent his free time enjoying the company of his family and telling tales of his adventures. His greatest joy was attending his children and grandchildren’s school sporting events. In addition to being a member of Community Lutheran Church in Geneva, Warren served on the Ellendale School Board, was a proud member of the local chapter of ARC and was very active in his community.
Survivors include his wife, Solveig; his daughter Gail (Butch) Ottesen of Delavan, his sons Mark (Sharon) Sorenson and Tim (Jolene) Sorenson of Geneva and Scott (Jan) Sorenson of Troy, MT. He is also survived by his brother Gordon (Marlene) Sorenson of Albert Lea; sister Clarice Pence of Owatonna and his grandchildren, Jill and Cameron Kehne (Madalyn) of Brooklyn Center, Laura and Jonathan Ortiz (Jake and Graciela) of Mexico City, Brooke and Tim Krohn (Lainee) of Geneva, Dak and Lydia Sorenson (Jett) of Geneva, Paige Sorenson and Tyler Sorenson of Geneva and numerous nieces and nephews.
Warren was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter Elaine; brothers Norris, Henry and Stanley; and sisters Jeanette and Lila.
Gloria A. Schuler of Medford died April 26, 2012 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN following a lengthy illness. Services are set for 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 30, 2012 at St. John Lutheran Church with the Rev. David Klawiter presiding. Interment will follow at Owatonna Memorial Gardens. Friends may greet the family on Sunday from 6 to p.m. at Brick – Meger Funeral Home (1603 – Austin Road, Owatonna) and at the church one hour before the time of service on Monday.
Gloria was born on August 30, 1940 the daughter of Henry and Laura (Kruesel) Stoltz in Owatonna. She attended school in Owatonna and was a member of the graduating class of 1958 at OHS. Gloria was united in marriage to Ken Schuler on June 20, 1959 at St. John Lutheran Church in Owatonna. Together the couple raised eight children, and later divorced. She worked most of her life for several manufacturing companies in the Owatonna and Faribault areas. She retired in 2009 from Truth Hardware in Owatonna. Her life interests included golfing, visiting the area casinos, traveling and many of the activities that involved her grandchildren. Gloria served as past president of the Owatonna Eagles Auxiliary. She will be remembered for her compassionate smile and kindness shown to others throughout her life.
Gloria is survived by her eight children; Don Schuler of Ellendale, Denise Schuler of Medford, Steve Schuler of Hope, James Schuler of Owatonna, Cathy (Craig) Brown of Middlebury, IN. Chuck (Sue) Schuler of Owatonna, Joanne Schuler of Medford, Sara (Jon) Spatenka of Owatonna. Nine Grandchildren Tony Schuler, Heather Brown, Beth and Justin Schuler, Teri Schuler, Tim, Trevor, and Taelor Spatenka, Kenneth Schuler. Her brothers Paul (Barb) Stoltz, Art Stoltz, Glen Stoltz; sisters Wilma Haberman, Jean (Bob) Weber. She is preceded in death by Ken Schuler in 2008, her parents, a brother Eldon, brother-in-law Eugene Haberman. On-line condolences may be expressed at www.brick-megerfuneralhome.com.
Funeral services for Christine “Terri” Lundeen-Holmen will be held 10 a.m. Saturday April 21, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church 222 6th Ave SW Rochester, MN with the Rev. Jim Kroonblawd officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of service at the church. Burial will take place in the Spring Valley Cemetery.
Christine (Terri) Lundeen-Holmen, age 54, of Spring Valley, MN, joined the Lord Wednesday, April 18th, 2012 at her home.
Christine was born May 26th, 1957 in St. Paul at Mounds Park Hospital. She was raised by her parents Kenneth and Charlotte Lundeen in Scandia, MN and graduated from Forest Lake High School in 1975. On July 20th, 1981, she was united in marriage to David Holmen at Elim Lutheran Church in Scandia, MN. Christine and Dave were married for 30 wonderful years. Christine loved to play the piano and organ and enjoyed the happiness that music brought to her life. She also enjoyed crafts, making wreaths, and shopping for unique gift items. This passion led to the opening of her own gift shop in downtown Spring Valley. She ran this shop for five years and took great pride in it. It wasn't so much the business aspect of the shop that she enjoyed. . . it was interacting and conversing with the customers that she liked most. Christine also had a passion for entertaining guests and throwing large dinner parties. Some would say she took this to a whole different level. Whether it was a holiday dinner, birthday, or just a simple get-together with friends and family, you could be sure that the table would be set perfectly and the food would be fantastic (and plenty of it)! She also had a huge heart for her children and grandchildren and loved to spend as much time with them as possible. She saw each holiday and birthday as a special time when she could shower them with extra attention. Although she had many hobbies and interests and they all filled her with happiness, it was her faith that came first and wherein she found true joy and peace. She delighted in reading the Gospel, strengthening her personal relationship with God, and sharing her faith with others. Christine is survived by her husband, David, of Spring Valley; children Derek (Christa) of Rochester; Brandon of Sisters, OR; Megan of Spring Valley; grandchildren Brenna, Derek II, Jade, Talon, and Mason; parents Kenneth and Charlotte Lundeen of Scandia, MN; brother Steven Lundeen (Cathy) of Danbury, WI; sister Lori Steele (Mark) of Forest Lake, MN; sister Cindy Kiekhafer (Todd) of North Branch, MN. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com.
Andrew Charles Sonnek, 38, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at his home in Rochester of natural causes. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Waldorf, MN. Visitation will be held at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells on Monday, April 23, 2012, from 5 to 8 p.m. with a Rosary at 8 p.m.; and visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Father Peter Klein will officiate. Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells is in charge of the arrangements.
Andrew was born October 4, 1973 in Wells, MN, to Charles Dominic and Betty Jean (Bartelt) Sonnek. He graduated from Waldorf-Pemberton high school, the class of 1993. He then attended Riverland College in Albert Lea to become an electrician. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #343 in Rochester. Andrew enjoyed classic cars and antique tractors, and enjoyed tinkering with all things mechanical. Family was very important to him, especially his nieces and nephews. He would come home in the fall of the year to help out during the harvest season.
Andrew is survived by his parents, Charles and Betty Sonnek of Waldorf, MN; brothers and sisters: Charles “Rick” (Kandy) Sonnek of LaCrescent, MN; Tim (Barb) Sonnek of New Prague, MN; Beth (John) Thompson of Rochester, MN; Amy (David) Adams of Minneiska, MN; Steve (Vonnie) Sonnek of St. Clair, MN; Chris (Karen) Sonnek of New Richland, MN; Kellen Sonnek of Minnesota Lake, MN; Perry Sonnek of Woodville, WI; Joy Sonnek of Waldorf, MN; Sara (Russ) Kientz of Kansas; Peter (Lori) Sonnek of Waldorf, MN; Anthony (Brenda) Sonnek of Mapleton, MN; Matthew Sonnek of Duluth, MN; brother-in-law: Trevor Buswell of Guyton, GA; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins along with their families, and numerous good friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, sister Ruth Ann Buswell and brother Jonathan Charles Sonnek.
Corey C. Lundholm, age 44, of Hastings passed away suddenly on April 16, 2012.
He was born to Clyde and LaVonne (Franz) Lundholm on June 12, 1967 in Mankato, MN.
He graduated from Winona State University and taught and coached in Dade City, Florida. He married Carmen Steele on June 29, 1991 in New Brighton, MN. Corey worked at Koch Refinery and Xcel Energy. He loved to travel, ride roller coasters, spend time with his family and fishing. He had a talent and special love for music and singing. He wrestled in high school, making it all the way to the state tournament.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents. He is survived by wife, Carmen; children, Cullen; Kiley and Lacey; parents, Clyde and LaVonne (Franz) Lundholm; sister, Dawn (Joel) Meyer; father–in-law and mother-in-law, Michael (Irene) Steele; brothers-in-law, Craig (Nikki) Steele; Bob Steele; other relatives and friends.
The funeral service, officiated by Pastor Doug Duin, will be held Thursday, April 19 at 11 a.m. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 400 W. 9th Street in Hastings. Visitation is Wednesday, April 18 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Wise Family Funeral Home, 400 Spring Street in Hastings and one hour prior the service at church. Interment will be at Lakeside Cemetery, Hastings. Pallbearers are Craig Steele, Brady Meyer, Jordan Meyer, Cody Meyer, Cameron Meyer and Dennis Loutenbach. Memorials preferred.
Visit www.wisefamilyfh.com to view the memorial video and sign the online guest book. The Wise Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service for Ardella Schroeder-Olsen will be held on Friday, April 20 at the LeSueur River Lutheran Church in New Richland at 11 a.m. Pastor Paul Meierding will officiate. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday at Friedrich Funeral Service as well as one hour prior to the service at the church.
Ardella Schroeder-Olsen passed away peacefully on April 16, 2012 in Waseca.
Ardella Eleanore (Reese) Schroeder-Olsen was born on December 1, 1918 along with her twin Ardis in Waseca County. She was baptized at LeSueur River Lutheran Church and attended District #8 Public School. She attended bible school and was confirmed at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hartland. She attended New Richland High School for one year, and finished in Ellendale, graduating in 1937. Graduating from high school was something she was very proud of and she would bring it up often. She was also proud of the fact that her mother was a twin and, of the nine siblings, there were two sets of twins.
In April of 1938, she married Alvin Carlson at the Associated Church in Owatonna, MN. They were the parents of four children: Richard, LaVon, Eugene, and James.
Ardella married Walter Schroeder on New Year’s Eve in 1954. They had one son: Steven Schroeder. They started farming in Clarks Grove, MN and moved to New Richland and continued farming until 1969. They operated the APCO station in New Richland for 15 years. She also worked at Brown Printing for 20 years before retiring in 1981. She was widowed in 1982.
Ardella met and married Cortes Olsen in 1987. They traveled extensively during their years together and were married 12 years before his death in 1999.
Ardella is survived by three children, LaVon Tracy, Eugene (Connie) Carlson, and Steve (Diane) Schroeder; two step sons, Roger Schroeder and Harlan (Beverly) Schroeder; ten grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; two sisters, Doris Voigt, and Maxine Hanson; and one brother, Martin Reese.
Ardella is preceded in death by two sons, Richard and James Carlson; husbands, Walter Schroeder and Cortes Olsen; two step sons, Harold Schroeder and Jerry Schroeder; three sisters; and two brothers.
Ardella will be missed by all who loved her. Sweet rest in Heaven Mom.
Lorraine G. Clausen, age 79 of rural Pemberton, died on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at her home.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 19th at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Waldorf with Rev. Michael Mathews, officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Arnoldt-McRaith Funeral Home & Crematory in Janesville, and will continue on Thursday morning for one hour prior to services, at church.
Lorraine Gertrude was born on March 19, 1933 to Walter and Elsie (Grams) Witt in Alton Township, Waseca County, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Janesville. Lorraine graduated from Janesville High School in 1951. On January 2, 1952 she was united in marriage to David J. Clausen at Trinity Lutheran Church in Janesville. She worked for a short time in Waseca, and then devoted her time to raising her family and helping her husband on their family farm. She enjoyed helping her children with many sewing projects for 4-H. Lorraine was a believer in Christ, and a longtime member of First Lutheran Church in Waldorf. She loved playing the piano and organ, gardening, and spending time with her many pets.
She is survived by her husband David Clausen of rural Pemberton; by her son, Roger Clausen of Mankato; by her three daughters, Denise (Gene Liner) Lorraine of Houston, TX, Judith (Tom) Shupien of Fridley, and Gloria Clausen of Baytown, TX; by her two grandchildren, Lee Liner of Houston, TX, and Caleb Clausen of Pennsylvania; by her sister Delores (Forrest) VanCamp of Mankato; by many nieces and nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; by her brother Lyle (Carol) Witt.
Casketbearers are: Eugene Witt, Blake Meshke, Phil Brase, Dale Koplen, Melvin Meyer, Tom Shupien, and David Lienke.
For online condolences go to www.mcraithfuneralhome.com.
Funeral services for Michael “Bass” Skov age 47 of New Richland/Manchester will be held on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home. Pastor Scott Williams will officiate. Burial will be at Carlston Cemetery rural Alden. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 – 7 p.m. at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the services on Thursday. To sign the guestbook go to: www.bayviewfuneral.com
Bass died on Saturday, April 14, 2012 as the result of an accident.
Michael Duane Skov was born on Feb. 19, 1965 in Albert Lea, MN., the son of Duane and Pat (Pedersen) Skov. He was baptized at the Danish Lutheran Church, Alden and confirmed at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Bass graduated from Alden High School and then attended Albert Lea Vo-tech for 2 years. He worked for E.R. Carpenter for 25 years and then for the past 3 years, Bass has co-owned the Bend in the Road in Manchester. He loved riding his Harley, playing practical jokes on his family and his many friends. Bass had a very infectious laugh and enjoyed being with his family and many friends.
Survivors include his parents; Duane and Pat Skov, New Richland, MN., sister Linda (Dale) Enser, Alden, MN., nieces; Michelle (Tony) LaBerge, New Hope, MN., and Amanda (Greg) Born, Waseca, MN., nephew Dylan (Sarah) Enser, Conger, MN and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Bass was preceded in death by his grandparents; Harold and Erna Skov and Richard and Vanda Pedersen and niece, Holly Ann Enser.
William F. “Bill” Arneman, age 56, of North Mankato, died Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato.
Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m., Monday, April 16, 2012 at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato. Visitation will be held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 15 at Northview - North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the American Diabetes Association.
William Frederick Arneman was born November 10, 1955 to George W. and Edna C. (Randolph) Arneman in Mankato. He graduated from New Richland High School in 1974, and later earned a degree in Agriculture from Mankato VoTech. Bill married Karen L. Jongbloedt on June 12, 1999 in New Richland. Growing up on the family farm, Bill was able to turn this into a lifelong career he loved. He was a member of Hosanna Lutheran Church. Bill enjoyed raising Great Danes, skiing, vacationing, gardening, landscaping, and farming. He also loved his puppies, Sammie and Breezy, taking care of his yard, and enjoyed motorcycling. Bill will be remembered as a friend to everyone.
Bill is survived by his wife, Karen of rural North Mankato; stepmother, Barbara Arneman of Mankato; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Maurice and Charlotte Jongbloedt of New Richland; four step-children, Becky (Doug) Brown of Indiana, Shane (Carrie) Hagen of Mankato, Karie (Bob) Lauwagie of Eagle Lake, Chase (Cheryl) Hagen of Eagle Lake; four grandchildren, Taylor Hagen, Anthony Hagen, Zoie Burton, Xavier Lauwagie; four sisters, Faith (Dale) White of Columbia Heights, MN, Erna (Dale) Krueger of New Richland, Betty (Loren) Johnson of Arizona, Joan (Dennis) Anderson of Hartland; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; brother, George Jr.; and grandson, Aaron Hagen.
Marlowe B. Sorenson, age 84, of Richfield, MN, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 6, 2012.
He was born and raised in Ellendale, MN, preceded in death by wife, Helen; parents, Harry and Anna; brother, Bernard; sisters, Beatrice and Eryliss. He is survived by daughters, Marilyn and Ann (Keith) Broscoff; grandchildren, Nathanael (Danielle) Broscoff, Rachel (Kevin) Lueth and Joy Broscoff; great-grandchildren, Elijah, Autumn and Aubrey Broscoff; and other relatives and friends.
He was a proud Korean War Veteran stationed in England serving the U.S. Air Force and a lifetime employee of the U.S. Postal Service. He will be remembered for being an exceptional caregiver and loving husband, father and grandfather. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to SW Christian H.S. of Chaska. Funeral services have already been held in the Twin Cities and the interment took place at Dawn Valley Cemetery in Bloomington, MN. Arrangements were made through the Washburn-McReavy Dawn Valley Chapel, 952-941-7686.
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Funeral services for H. Ellsworth Tukua, age 95, of Albert Lea will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Cross of Glory Lutheran Church. Rev. Dennis Frank will officiate. Interment will be at Hartland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 11th at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church. To sign the guest book, go to www.bayviewfuneral.com.
Ellsworth died Sunday, April 8, 2012 at Mayo Clinic Health System Albert Lea.
H. Ellsworth Tukua was born on October 14, 1916 to Erick and Emma (Madson) Tukua in Hartland Township. He grew up on his parents’ farm in Hartland Township and attended rural school District #10. In 1935, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps and worked with the U.S. Forest Service in the Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota. In 1938 Ellsworth began working for a construction contractor operating heavy equipment. On July 20, 1940 Ellsworth was united in marriage to Janet Marlin at the Little Brown Church in the Vale in Nashua, Iowa. In 1947, Ellsworth and his brother, Eugene, formed a partnership as Tukua Brothers Construction, and in 1958, Ellsworth and Janet became full owners, changing the company name to Tukua Drainage Construction, which he continued to operate until his retirement at age 75. Ellsworth’s reputation was that of a perfectionist, a trait that his customers most appreciated. Ellsworth and Janet spent their married life living in Hartland where they raised four children. They were members of Cross of Glory Lutheran Church and Ellsworth served as treasurer and also mayor of Hartland for several years. Ellsworth was hard working yet always willing to lend a helping hand. He loved hunting, fishing, playing cards, family gatherings and traveling around the country. He was a devoted husband and father and will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Memories of him, his wonderful sense of humor and hearty laugh will be forever cherished.
Survivors include his children; Lowell (Deborah) Tukua of TN, Kathryn (Dougal) Huntington of Shakopee, and Helen Tukua of Albert Lea, son-in-law Bruce Langlie of Hartland; grandchildren Terri Langlie (Richard) Sheldon, Shane (Dawn) Huntington, Heather Huntington, Mason Neste, Erik (Karen) Tukua, Kirk (Robin) Tukua, David Tukua, and Josiah Tukua; nine great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Oriale Tukua; and many nieces and nephews.
Ellsworth was preceded in death by his parents, beloved wife Janet, daughter RuthAnn Langlie, sisters Esther Thofson, Clarice Thofson, Stella Legreid, Myrtle Hoeve and Alice Tukua, brothers George, Eugene, and Norman Tukua; and father and mother-in-law Leroy and Maggie (Pollock) Marlin.
Funeral services for Delores Darlene Neumann of New Richland, MN, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2012 at St Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Richland. The Reverend Scott Williams will officiate. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Friedrich Funeral Home in New Richland, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in St Peter's Cemetery, New Richland.
Delores Darlene Neumann, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at the Lake City Care Center after a 3 year battle with breast cancer and related complications.
Delores was born January 23, 1936 to Herman and Kristine Sorenson on their farm near Blooming Prairie. She graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1954 and from Mankato State College in 1957. Delores married Otto E. Neumann on April 6, 1956. She had a 25 year career at Freeborn County Department of Human Services. Delores enjoyed the tranquility of living on the family farm and was an avid gardener and bird watcher. She enjoyed classical music, playing solitaire, word puzzles, and watching old movies and musicals. Additional favorite pastimes included antiquing and flea markets with her husband, Otto. Delores loved her family and was proud of her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them and attending their activities. She created family traditions that were woven into the holidays and family gatherings. The family will miss her love, wisdom, and her caring ways.
Delores is survived by her husband of 56 years Otto Neumann of New Richland, Minnesota, daughters Kristine Neumann (Ray Mielke) of Hartland, Shannon Neumann (Michael Sleeper) of Shawano, WI, Stephanie Neumann Raymo (Michael Raymo) of Mankato, Kari Neumann-Scholl (Steve Scholl) of Owatonna, and son Daniel Neumann of New Richland.
Grandchildren Tara Fricke, Samantha Raymo, Lance Raymo, Megan Neumann Sleeper, Ethan Scholl, Alearah Neumann, Dylan Neumann Sleeper, Lillian Scholl, Connor Neumann Sleeper, and Arionna Neumann and great-grandchildren Malayah, Elyse, and Ryder.
Delores is also survived by two sisters, Sharon Walters of Plainview, and June Buenger of Bemidji and two brothers, LaVerne Sorenson (Marion) of Austin, and Allan Sorenson of Chester, IA and many nieces and nephews. Delores is preceded in death by parents Herman and Kristine Sorenson, sister Irene, brother Maynard and two infant siblings.
Casket bearers include Daniel Neumann, Ray Mielke, Michael Sleeper, Michael Raymo, Steve Scholl, and Lance Raymo.
The family would like to express our gratitude to the doctors and staff at St. Mary's Hospital, Respiratory Care Unit and Lake City Care Center for their compassionate support and sincere caring.
Craig David Jensen, age 49, of Owatonna died unexpectedly on April 1, 2012, while on vacation with his father, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Craig David Jensen, the son of David and Ruth (McColley) Jensen, was born June 13, 1962, in Owatonna, MN. Craig attended schools in Faribault, Aitkin, and graduated with the class of 1981 at Owatonna Sr. High School. Craig then attended Normandale College for one year. Craig worked for many security companies, and was a cook at Jerry's Supperclub in Owatonna. Most recently, he was attending Faribault Vo-Tech and only had 2 quarters left to finish up his accounting degree.
Craig enjoyed cooking, canning, spending time with his nieces and nephews, and going to their dance recitals, and soccer games. Craig was most proud of his founding the Owatonna Alzheimer’s Association, and working hard to get information to the community, and helping with the benefits in Owatonna.
He is survived by his parents, David and Ruth Jensen of Owatonna; his sister Cynthia Hensrud of Owatonna; his brother Darrell (and Christine) Jensen of Centerville; nieces and nephews, Molly and Lacey Hensrud of Owatonna, Garrett, Dane, Kylie, and Sloane Jensen of Centerville; a great niece, Lily Hensrud; aunts and uncles, Cologne (Jensen) Hortop of Owatonna, Carl and Margaret (McColley) Stewart of Owatonna, and Stan and Nancy (McColley) Honstad of New Richland.
He was preceded in death by his infant sister, paternal grandparents, Melvin and Edna (Hofius) Jensen, maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Agnes (Wakefield) McColley, and uncles, Howard Hortop and Jack Anderson.
Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Friday, April 6, 2012 from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Michaelson Funeral Home with The Reverend Cindy Halvorson officiating. Interment will be in the Danish Baptist Cemetery in Blooming Prairie Township, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family in memory of Craig or Owatonna Alzheimers Association.
Edward Yerhart, age 86, of Waseca, MN, died on Sat. March 31, 2012, at Madelia Community Hospital in Madelia, MN.
Edward was born on June 17, 1925, in Waterville, the son of Emil and Gertrude (Hurt) Yerhart. He was a World War II Veteran and was very proud of his service to his country.
He is survived by sisters, Irene Lynaugh of Madelia, Marie (Steve) Ballard of New Mexico, Teresa (John) O'Leary of Waterville, Agnes Brisbane of Waseca; brother, Eugene Yerhart of Madelia.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Leonard, George, Joe and sisters, Helen Wagner and Kathryn.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday April 4, 2012 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Madelia, MN with Father Thien Nguyen officiating.
Interment will be at New Richland Calvary Cemetery in New Richland, MN.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at Sturm Funeral Home, Pilgrim Chapel in Madelia from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
You may send the family condolences online at www.sturmfh.com.
Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home, Pilgrim Chapel in Madelia.