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Marlene A. Hansen, 75, of Owatonna, died Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Cedarview Care Center.
She was born September 27, 1936 in Aurora Township, Minnesota the daughter of Edward and Irene (Reichstetter) Wencl. Marlene's parents died when she was five years old and she was raised by her great aunt and Uncle Bill and Mary Wencl. Marlene graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1954, and then worked at the Woolworth Store in Owatonna. She married LaVerne Hansen on November 2, 1955 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA, and the couple lived on a farm near Ellendale. They moved to Owatonna in 1959 and Marlene worked for the Owatonna Canning Company for 15 years and then for OTC for 26 years, retiring in 2000. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, and was a member of the Ladies Aid. Marlene was a member of the Elks, volunteered at the Senior Center and helped arrange dances there. Her greatest passion was spending time with her family, and she also enjoyed playing cards and reading.
She is survived by her children Diane (Alan) Humphries of Waseca, LaJean Ulestad of Owatonna, and Dale Hansen of Owatonna, five grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters Joan Pirkl of Medford, Lucille Svotos of Tower, Regina Wacek of Blooming Prairie, and her sister-in-law Gladys Bedney of Owatonna.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband LaVerne, son Raymond, daughter Cynthia Vierling, three infant children and sister Katherine.
Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Tuesday April 3, 2012 from 4 to 7 p.m. and at Redeemer Lutheran Church on Wednesday April 4, 2012 from 1 to 2 p.m.. Funeral services will be held Wednesday April 4, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church with The Reverend Kirk Griebel officiating. Interment will be in the Union Cemetery Bixby.
Robert (Bob) John Staloch, age 72, of Wells, passed away quietly on the Staloch Farm in the early dawn on Thursday, March 29, 2012 after a seven-month battle with lung cancer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, April 2, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Wells, with Father Thomas Niehaus officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, April 1, from 2-5 p.m. at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells. Burial will take place in St. Casimir Cemetery. Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells is in charge of arrangements.
Bob was born April 26, 1939, on the Staloch Farm near Wells, MN to Paul A. and Selma (Rodahl) Staloch. His childhood was filled with farming, exploring and playing with any ball he could find with friends and family. He graduated from Freeborn High School in 1957 as a decorated and well-respected athlete. After military service, Bob returned to Wells and took over the Staloch Farm where he farmed until his death. On October 5, 1963, Bob married Sharon Dinneen at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Waldorf, MN. They made their home on the Staloch Farm where they raised their four children. Bob and Sherry were members of St. Casimir’s Catholic Church and he served on the School Board of Freeborn High School. Bob will be remembered as a generous neighbor, a valued friend, a committed husband, a supportive and selfless father, a loving grandfather, and a caring uncle. He loved farming, fishing, his faith and his family. He was a person who was very easy to admire and love.
Bob is survived by his wife, Sherry of Wells; daughter Tami (Mike) Schultz of Lakeville, MN, daughter Teri (Trish) Staloch of Woodbury, MN, son, Tim (Kim) Staloch of Monticello, and son, Ted (Maureen) Staloch of Austin, TX; eight grandchildren: Kelsey, Kendyl, Tate, Teigen, Aiden, Sydney, Sawyer and Bo; his mother-in-law, Ardella Dinneen of Wells; siblings: Quentin Staloch of Minnesota Lake, Lil Jensen of Wells, Karen Hoeg of Wabasha, MN along with many nieces, nephews, and countless friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Selma Staloch; father-in-law, Len Dinneen; siblings, Jean Hajdu, Eunice (Norris) Overby and Margaret Walser; sister-in-law, Connie Staloch and brothers-in-law, Doc Jensen and Chuck Hoeg.
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Wilfred E. Molkenthin, age 87 of Waseca died on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Lake Shore Inn in Waseca.
Born on January 18, 1925 in St. Mary Township, Waseca County, Minnesota he was the son of Edward and Loretta (Schultz) Molkenthin. Wilfred was baptized February of 1925 and was later confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in New Richland by Rev. Ackerman. He attended school in Byron Township, rural Waseca County. Wilfred married Margery Johnson at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Richland in 1950. He was a member there and an usher for a number of years. Following his schooling, Wilfred helped farm the home place in St. Mary Township. He later worked for the New Richland Hatchery and Waseca Public Schools as a custodian for 23 years until retiring in June 1986. Wilfred enjoyed gardening, taking care of the lawn, traveling and camping with the RV, and fishing. He spent winters in Texas until he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s which he had for 20 years. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Waseca. He was also a member of the Waseca Senior Center.
He is survived by his wife, Margery of Waseca; three daughters, Linda Molkenthin of Waseca, Karen Peterson of Owatonna, and Diane (Roderick) Lorentz of Janesville; three sisters, Armilla, Lovella, and Helen Molkenthin all of Waseca, and six grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one great grandson.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, April 2, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Waseca. Burial will follow at Woodville Cemetery in Waseca. Visitation will be held on Monday, one hour before services at the church. Kinder-Dennis Home for Funerals in Waseca is handling arrangements.
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Timothy Arnold Voigt, age 51 of Waseca died on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at his residence in Waseca.
Born on December 29, 1960 in Gaylord, Minnesota he was the son of Arnold and ReNee (Svoboda) Voigt. He was a graduate of New Richland-Hartland High School. Tim was employed with the E.F. Johnson Co. and later worked as a supervisor of shipping and receiving at Itron in Waseca for over 20 years. He enjoyed spending time with his son Kylie, sports, motocross, and softball. Tim was a member at Christ Community Church in Waseca.
He is survived by his son, Kylie of Waseca; father, Arnold (Jeanne) Voigt of Lake Mills, IA; siblings, Jeffrey (Lisa) Voigt of Aurora, CO, Patrica Voigt of Elma, IA, Kelly Luce of Shakopee, Jason (Nicole) Farley of Lonsdale, and Shannon Farley of Lonsdale. He is also survived by step-brother and step-sisters, Kathy (Craig) Miller of Waseca, Monica Dokken of Waseca, Roland Kopp of Clear Lake, IA and Debra Kopp of Clear Lake, IA; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. He was preceded in death by his mother, ReNee Farley; step-father, Joseph Farley; and step-brother, Mike Kopp.
Visitation will be held at Kinder-Dennis Home for Funerals in Waseca on Thursday, March 29, 2012 from 4-7 p.m. and continue on Friday one hour before services at the church.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 30, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Christ Community Church in Waseca with Pastor Chris Johnson and Pastor Howard Lundeen officiating. Interment will follow at Woodville Cemetery in Waseca.
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Long time Alaska resident, Mr. Coby Blaine Thompson, 48, died Sunday, March 11th, 2012 in Wasilla, Alaska.
At Coby’s request there will be no ceremony.
Mr. Thompson was born April 10th, 1963 to Robert Thompson and Nora Thompson in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Coby graduated from high school in New Richland, Minnesota. After Coby graduated from high school he soon then after moved to Wasilla, Alaska and worked as a landscaper.
Coby enjoyed NASCAR, country music, and helping others.
The family wrote, “Coby was a kind and gentle spirit, always eager for approval. He loved animals and playing pranks.”
Coby is preceded in death by his mother, Nora Thompson; and father, Robert Thompson.
He is survived by his sister and brother in-law, Nancy and Lonnie Breuer of Wasilla, AK; sister, Cheryl Johnson and partner Scott of Waseca, MN; brother, Kevin Thompson and his wife Dianne of Faribault, MN; brother, Mark Thompson of Soldotna, AK; nieces, Cassie Johnson, Skye and Joe Ronkin and their 2 sons. He is also survived by his nephews, Brandon, Peter, Joshua, Travis and Corey.
Family cared by Valley Funeral Home & Crematory.
Constance E. “Connie” Hall, age 87 of Waseca, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at the Lake Shore Inn of Waseca.
Memorial services will be held on Monday, April 2nd at 2 p.m. at Christ The King Lutheran Church in Waseca with Reverend Cary Larson, officiating. Interment will be in Waseca’s Woodville Cemetery.
The Hall Family will greet friends on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at McRaith Funeral Home & Crematory in Waseca, and will continue on Monday afternoon for one hour prior to services, at church. Memorials are preferred to Christ The King Lutheran Church in Waseca, or donor’s choice.
Constance Eileen was born on August 25, 1924 in rural New Richland to George and Eleanor (Johnson) Berg. She graduated from New Richland High School in 1942. She went on to complete her studies at the Minneapolis Business College. Connie began her career with the Minneapolis Teachers Retirement Association. She then moved to California to live with her aunt, and worked for the Pacific Water & Oil Company. She returned home and on June 10, 1948 she was united in marriage to Stanley “Jack” Hall on June 10, 1948 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Richland. Connie and Jack raised their family and resided in Waseca. They lived on Lake Tetonka in Waterville for several years before returning to Waseca. Over the years she was employed with E.F. Johnson Co, the Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce, and First National Bank Insurance. For many years she owned and operated The Corner Cupboard. Most recently she had worked with her daughter at the Dress Barn at the Medford Mall. Connie was a very active volunteer in the Waseca Community. She enjoyed singing, and was a charter member of the Waseca Chorale. Connie was also very active in the Waseca Schools, having been a pen pal and mentor to elementary students over the years. She loved playing bridge with her friends, and antiquing. So many will remember her wonderful articles in the Waseca County News and Shopper, “Connie’s Corner”. Connie was a member of Christ The King Lutheran Church in Waseca and had been involved in bible study, circle, and her church choir throughout her life. Most of all Connie will be remembered as a wonderful, loving mother and grandmother, and was thrilled to have become a “great grandma” recently.
She is survived by her children, Judy (Patrick) O’Grady of Waseca, Danny Hall of Waseca, and Deb (David) Miller of Faribault; by her grandchildren, John O’Grady, Jackie Hall and Jamie Hall, Eric (Jess Miller, Ali (Todd) Piepho and their son Tyler, Cori Miller and Scott Miller; by her daughter-in-law Tena Hall of Minnetonka; by nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; by her husband Jack on September 23, 1992.
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Walter F. Weiss passed away at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Albert Lea from renal failure on March 21, 2012.
Walter was born in North Minneapolis December 11, 1927.
Walter lived in Minneapolis for the first 60 years of his life. He bravely served his country during the Korean Conflict, serving two duties and earning the Purple Heart.
Walter retired to Morin Homes 18 years ago. Walter was active in his community as a member of RSVP, Albert Lea Senior Center, ARC, and the Ellendale Color Guard. Walter volunteered many years at the Veteran's Hospital in Minneapolis and at the Good Samaritan Center in Albert Lea. Walter honored other service men by participating as a Color Guard member at cemetery services and parades.
Walter was a huge Vikings fan and loved to talk sports with everyone. In his later years he traveled throughout the U.S., with Branson as a favorite spot. He enjoyed playing Yahtzee and cards with friends, attending ARC dances, and happy hour at George's.
Walter is survive by his sister-in-law, a niece and nephews and their families.
Walter's circle of friends include so many that will miss him dearly, including his adopted family at Morin Homes and the staff at Good Samaritan. Walter claimed Geneva as his home town. The ladies at the Commerce Bank and the staff at George's were counted as family. Walter genuinely loved life and those he called friends.
Walter will be interred at Fort Snelling with full military honors.
The funeral Service for Eileen A. Seberson will be held on Friday, March 23rd at 2 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. Visitation will be from 4-7 on Thursday at Bonnerup Funeral Service, as well as one hour prior at the church. The Reverend Todd Walsh will officiate.
Eileen passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 20th at the Albert Lea Medical Center. She was 81 years old.
Eileen was born on May 10th, 1930 in Ellendale, MN. The daughter of Edward and Ida (Johnson) Miller, she grew up and graduated from Ellendale High School. On November 5th, 1950, she married LaVerne Seberson at the Trinity Lutheran Church in New Richland. After marriage, they spent a year in California before returning to Albert Lea, where they spent 61 years together and had 4 wonderful children.
Eileen enjoyed embroidery, puzzles, reading, taking walks and occasional rides on the tandem bicycle with LaVerne. They took family trips up north and many vacations to Colorado. They enjoyed weekly games of cards with her sister and brother, as well as afternoon coffee parties with the neighbors.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Ida (Johnson) Miller; brother, Dwight Miller; and brother-in-law, Vernon Reistad.
Eileen is survived by her loving husband, LaVerne Seberson; children, Pam (Mick) McClary of Austin, MN, Polly (John) Holbrook of Greely, CO, Steve (Annette) Seberson of Albert Lea, MN, and Mark Seberson of Chaska, MN; grandchildren, Jenny Westerlund, Angie Finley, Adam (Gabe) McClary, Dan McClary, Shaun (Jessie) McClary, Josh Holbrook, Nathan Holbrook, Hayden Holbrook, Mindy (Dustin Weber) Seberson, Callen (Alicia Un) Seberson, Kellie Seberson, and Andrew Seberson; great-grandchildren, Dalton, Triston, Chantell, Devin, Demi, Abby, Tate, Teegan, Laura, Ronan, Kain, Karter, Kayde, and Ian; great-great-grandchild, Sawyer; sisters, Ethel Reistad of Waterville, MN, and Phyllis (Milburn) Nelson of Albert Lea, MN; twin brother, Ed (Arlene) Miller of Clarks Grove, MN; sister-in-law Betty Miller of Kasson, MN; many nieces and nephews; and other loving relatives and friends.
Eileen was a wonderful and loving wife, mother and friend. She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her.
Memorials are preferred to Albert Lea Hospice or Grace Lutheran Church.
Darrel K. Lundberg, 82, died peacefully in his home in New Richland, MN, on March 12, 2012.
Darrel was born on October 14, 1929 to Clarence and Lillian (Larson) Lundberg in rural Pepin, WI.
He attended country school and graduated from Pepin High School in May 1948.
From 1951 -1953 Darrel served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Alaska. On June 10, 1955 he was united in marriage to Betty Lundberg of rural Pepin, WI.
Darrel and Betty farmed until 1971 when they and their family moved to New Richland, MN.
Darrel worked for the Eastvold Family Farm in rural Hartland, MN, and then worked as a mechanic for Budach Implement for 19 years.
Darrel was a member of the Vista Covenant Church where he actively served as deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He was also a much appreciated lay pastor during various occasions.
Darrel is survived by his daughter Donna (Keith) Hullopeter of Pepin, WI, daughter Julie Ryden of Waseca, MN, son Kenneth Lundberg of New Richland, MN, and son David (Karen) Lundberg of Ellendale, MN. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, Brother Curtis (Marjorie) Lundberg of Pepin, WI, and sister Verneal (Bob) Hood of Farmersburg, IN.
Darrel was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Lillian Lundberg, wife Betty Lundberg, sister and brother in law JoAnn and Harold Dion. Also numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents.
Memorial services will be held on Monday, March 19, 2012 at the Lund Mission Covenant Church in Stockton, WI. Reverend Steven Thompson and Reverend Greg Satterberg will officiate. Friends may great the family one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Lund Mission Covenant Church Cemetery.
Darrel will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends.
Harvey LeRoy Krassin, age 91 of Waseca died on Monday, March 12, 2012 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Waseca.
Born on December 11, 1920 in Waseca County, Minnesota, he was the son of LeRoy and Hazel (Joecks) Krassin. He was baptized on January 8, 1921 by Rev. Fred Duemchner. He was confirmed in 1933 by Rev. John Herbst at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wilton Township. Harvey served in the U.S. Army from September 1942 until his honorable discharge in December of 1945. He married Dorothy D. Rudolph on March 1, 1946 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wilton Township with Rev. Wacholz officiating. Together they lived and farmed in St. Mary Township. Harvey enjoyed farming, wood working, and refinishing furniture. He also enjoyed dancing, listening to old time music, playing the drums, and had been a long time member of the Waseca Senior Band. Harvey was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church-Wilton.
He is survived by three daughters, Bonnie (Phil) Marquardt of Janesville, Myrna (Gerald) Bauer of Morristown, and Darla (Kevin) Brase of Lake Crystal; four grandchildren, Becky (Pat) Palmer, Pam (Ben) Trumbull, Jennifer Brase, and Andrew Brase; and two great-grandchildren, Luke and Ava Trumbull. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife-Dorothy, two brothers-Lowell and Merlin, and one sister-Lois Wanous.
Visitation will be held at Kinder-Dennis Home for Funerals in Waseca on Thursday, March 15, 2012 from 4-8 p.m. and continue on Friday, one hour before services at the church.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 16, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church-Wilton with Rev. Glenn Korb officiating. Burial will follow at Woodville Cemetery in Waseca.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.
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Thomas Alfred Camerer, 72, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2012, at his home in rural Blooming Prairie, MN, surrounded by his family following an 8 ½ month courageous battle with cancer.
Tom was born December 31, 1939, in Austin, MN, the son of Lloyd and Pearl (Eggestein) Camerer. He spent the first 12 years of his life in Austin, eventually living in Blooming Prairie. He was confirmed in 1958 at First Lutheran Church, Blooming Prairie, and attended school in both Austin and Blooming Prairie public schools. He worked with his step-dad, Axel, in Blooming Prairie in the trucking business and later at the Chevrolet garage. He then worked at A.J. Lysne Contracting Corporation in Owatonna before retiring after 25 years. Tom was a volunteer fireman for Blooming Prairie for many years.
Tom was united in marriage to Marcia Kruckeberg on August 10, 1962, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in rural Claremont and they were married for 48 years. Tom loved fishing, especially enjoying his fall Canadian trips with the cousin crew and the Gulf of Mexico fishing excursions with his cousin, Wayne. He also enjoyed picking on his grandchildren, playing cards, wintering in Port Aransas, TX, and his time spent with family.
Tom is survived by his wife, Marcia, of rural Blooming Prairie; three sons, Wade and Wendy Camerer of Ellendale, MN; Randy of Owatonna, MN; and Barry of Blooming Prairie; 4 grandchildren; Brooke of Owatonna; Thomas and Brittni of Colorado Springs, CO; Cory and Kayley of Ellendale; 3 brothers, Calvin and Joan Camerer of Andover, MN; Marvin Camerer, of Blooming Prairie; Rick and Nancy Hansen of Blooming Prairie; 3 sisters, Leone and Billy Vavra and Roxanne and Calvin Boyd, all of Blooming Prairie; and Robin and Pat Berg of Owatonna; Brother-in-law Dale Garness of Blooming Prairie and sister-in-law Sherry Kruckeberg, also of Blooming Prairie and held dear his many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his step-father Eugene (Axel) Hansen, his sisters, Carol Garness and Romell Camerer and brother-in-law Kevin Kruckeberg.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at First Lutheran Church in Blooming Prairie with Pastor Charlie Leonard officiating. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, March 12, 2012, at the Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home and one hour before the service at the church. Interment will be at Owatonna Memorial Gardens, Owatonna, MN. Donations are preferred to the American Cancer Society, Homestead Hospice of Owatonna or the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.worlein.com.
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Donald J. McQuarie, age 65, of Faribault, died on Monday, March 5, 2012 at his home.
Funeral services will be at the First Baptist Church, Faribault, on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. with the Reverend Daniel D. Mead officiating. Interment will be held at the Sakatah Cemetery, Waterville.
Visitation will be held in the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. and also in the church for one hour prior to the services on Saturday.
Donald J., the son of Frederick and Doris (Nelson) McQuarie was born on February 23, 1947. He was formerly by Rice County Day Activity Center.
He is survived by his two sisters, Sharon (and Russell) Schiell of Ellendale and Sherill (and James) Golombeski of Morristown; one niece, Shannon (and Lee) Velky of Solon, IA; three nephews, Jason (and Barb) Kane of Owatonna, Justin (and Vanessa) Kane of Faribault, Shane (and Nikki) Schiell of Ellendale and Ryan (and Jillian) Schiell of Owatonna; five great nieces; four great nephews; other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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The funeral service for Evelyn Smith will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, at First Congregational Church in New Richland. The Reverend Cherie Daniel will officiate. A visitation will be held on Friday, March 2, from 4-8 at Friedrich’s Funeral Home in New Richland, as well as one hour prior to the service at the church.
Evelyn died on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at the New Richland Care Center. She was 84 years old.
Evelyn was born on February 14, 1928 to Floyd and Gertrude (Bethke) Haushahn and lived her whole life in New Richland. She graduated from New Richland High School and attended the Naeve Nursing School and earned her degree. On April 12, 1949 she married Dale Smith and had three children. Evelyn worked at Dr. Olds’ office in New Richland as a nurse for over 25 years as well as at the New Richland Care Center, Country Neighbors, and Birdseye Foods. She was a member of the Freeborn Congregational United Church of Christ.
She enjoyed painting and teaching ceramics, embroidery, reading, gardening as well as following all the Minnesota sports teams. She loved spending time with family and going to any sporting events that her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren participated in.
Evelyn is preceded in death by both her parents; and husband Dale Smith.
She is survived by three children, Barbara (Larry) Thompson of New Richland MN, Julie (Daniel) Economy of New Richland MN, Diane Smith of Mankato, MN; grandchildren, Loc (Dung) Nguyen, Mitchell (Stacy) Thompson, Adrienne (Andre) Sloan, Alexandra (Bryan) Hennekens, Elizabeth (Chad) Neitzel, Matthew Economy; great-grandchildren, Ashley, Andrew, Amanda, Hunter, Zoie, Isaiah, Joelle, Zachary, Kaeden, Brynlee; sisters, Arlene Pfeffer of New Richland, MN, Jackie Braulik of Owatonna, MN; special friends Linda and Dale Young of New Richland; nieces and nephews; and many other loving friends.
Betty Patricia Bang, 86, of Owatonna died on February 24, 2012, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Meriden, Minn.
Betty was born on Oct. 26, 1925, in Lemond Township to Arthur & Nettie (Zimmerman) Sutlief. Betty graduated from New Richland High School in 1943. She worked as a waitress and a hair dresser for most of her life.
Survivors include her three daughters, Donna (Al) Miller of Waseca, Diana (Andy) Dauk of Janesville, Darlene (Homer) Christensen of Litchfield; three sons, Dale (Betty) McShane of Waseca, David Bang of Owatonna, Michael Bang of Owatonna; 19 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Darla; her husband, Stanley Bang; a brother and three sisters.
Private funeral services will be held with interment in Woodville Cemetery, Waseca. Arrangements completed with the Brick-Meger Funeral Home, Owatonna. Condolences may be expressed at www.brick-megerfuneralhome.com.