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Memorial services for Marlys Vernon Sorenson, age 82, of Clarks Grove will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at Community Lutheran Church in Geneva. Rev. Carrie McElfresh and Rev. Pastor Kent Otterman will officiate. Interment will be at East Freeborn Cemetery with Military Honors accorded by Freeborn County area veteran’s organizations. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 1st 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.
Marlys died Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Mayo Clinic Health System Albert Lea after a 10-year battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
Marlys Vernon Sorenson was born on January 14, 1930 to Albert and Helen (Brynestad) Sorenson in Berlin Township of Steele County. He grew up in Ellendale and attended school in Ellendale. In 1951 Marlys enlisted in the United States Army. On October 25, 1953 Marlys was united in marriage to Theresa Otterson in New Richland. Marlys was a heavy equipment operator prior to working at Bridon Cordage until his retirement. He was member of First Lutheran Church in Ellendale where he was confirmed and currently a member of Community Lutheran Church in Geneva. He was also a member or the American Legion, Eagles, Elks and Moose Clubs, Sons of Norway and the Stateline Polka Club. Marlys enjoyed camping, dancing, gardening, mechanics, reading, and woodworking. He liked to go to tractor pulls and he and Theresa loved to travel many places. Marlys loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include his children, Kathy (Milt) Solomonson, Karen Olson, Kay (Loren) Sames and Keith Sorenson (Monica Wallace); grandchildren, Jennifer (Chris) Wilde, Angela (Chad) Mundahl, Kelly (Kevin) Kruse, Brandon (Courtney) Dobbertin, Joshua Sorenson, Lindsey (Garrett) Schultz, Dustin Schroeder, Jaime Schroeder, and Mitchell Sorenson; great-grandchildren, Anthony Mundahl, Jordan Wilde, Damian Chaloner, Lilly Mundahl, Jayda Sorenson and Caden Wilde; siblings, Muriel Shaunce, Margaret (Clifford) Otterson, Bernetta Hanson, Donna Guevara, Donald (Caroline) Sorenson, Richard (Linda) Sorenson and Raymond (Glenda) Olsen.
Marlys was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Sorenson and Helen Guervara; wife Theresa Sorenson; great-granddaughter, Myah Sorenson; sister, Luella (Robert) Nelson, brother, Howard Sorenson; brothers-in-law, Lyle Hanson and Glen Shaunce.
Myrtle Ruth Skalicky, age 71, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Owatonna Hospital.
Myrtle was born March 20, 1940 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky the daughter of Jack and Mabel (Justis) Bivins. She attended school in Muhlenberg County. She met Jerome Skalicky, while he was stationed in the Army, at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. She married Jerome on June 11, 1957 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Litomysl. They purchased the family farm in Aurora Township in 1960 and continued farming until they retired in 1985. Following their retirement, they moved to Owatonna and in 1991 moved to rural Ellendale. Most recently, Myrtle resided at Cedardale Apartments in Owatonna. Throughout her years, Myrtle worked at Josten’s, operated her home health care business, and most recently, the Steele County Courthouse as a receptionist until her retirement.
Myrtle was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and St. Aidan’s Catholic Church. After her retirement, she quilted with the ladies at First Lutheran Church in Hope. She loved to knit, crochet, sew, and bake for her family and many friends.
She is survived four sons, Allan (and Lisa Rae) Skalicky of Altura, Ronald (and Faye) Skalicky of Claremont, Steven (and Darla) Skalicky of Ellendale, and Jarrod (and Jacquelyn) Skalicky of Ellendale; three daughters, Debbie (and Hans) Andresen of Greenville, KY, Julie (and Dan) Gritz of Owatonna, Felicia (and Brent) Carlson of Edgerton, WI; fourteen grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; sister, Margie (and Larry) Hancock of Louisville, KY; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jerome, two granddaughters, two grandsons, and brother, Virgil Bivins.
Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Friday, January 27, 2012 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and at Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Saturday from 12 noon to 1 p.m. A rosary service will be held Friday at 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held January 28, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Litomysl with The Reverend Andrew Vogel officiating. Interment will be in the Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery in Somerset Township. Memorials are preferred to donor’s choice.
The funeral service for Phyllis Idele Aronson of Ellendale, Mn will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 23, 2012 at First Lutheran Church, Ellendale, MN. The Reverend Richard Sliper will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Bonnerup Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Phyllis Idele Gardner Aronson, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away January 17, 2012. Phyllis was born May 30, 1914 near Stewartville to Alta and George Washington Gardner, the second of four children. Phyllis graduated from Stewartville High School in 1932. She went on to Winona Normal School with preparation for teaching. Phyllis taught in rural one room schools in the southeastern part of Minnesota. Mr. L.A. Arnold hired her from the Pine Island school district and she came to Ellendale for the 1938 school year, then stayed in Ellendale until 1943. She then took a teaching position in the Hopkins school district, staying there during World War II. She applied for an elementary position in New Richland, where she taught one year. She then taught one year in Owatonna. During this time, she also traveled to Chicago, New York, Seattle and the west coast with her sister Doris and friends from Rochester.
Phyllis and Joyce C.H. Aronson were married on July 27, 1947 at the Gardner farm near Oronoco, Minnesota. To this union six children were born. Phyllis quit teaching because she said she had a school room at home. When her children were growing up, she volunteered as a Girl Scout leader, and a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts. After teaching for fifteen years, she kept busy by selling World Book Encyclopedias, Fuller Brush and Amway products. Phyllis always raised a big garden and used the produce to make good things to eat. She would have a treat ready when her children came home from school. Phyllis loved to share her creations with neighbors. When there was a celebration, she would invite neighbors and friends to share in the bounty.
The family is blessed with her memory. The survivors are Carla and Burton Scripture of Motley, Minnesota; Paul and Ross of Ellendale, Minnesota; Linda and Ann of Roseville, Minnesota. Grandchildren Helen Schubert of Story City, Iowa; Doris and David Steele of Grimes, Iowa; Beth and Ryan Klaahsen of Little Canada, Minnesota; Micah and Cassie Aronson of Geneva, Minnesota; step-grandson Dane Harvey of North Carolina. Great-grandchildren Abby Schubert of Oklahoma; Garrett Schubert at West Point; Wesley and Keith Steele of Grimes, Iowa; Rhet, Lauren, and Cooper Klaahsen of Little Canada, Minnesota; Violet and Chrysantha Aronson of Geneva, Minnesota. Brother-in-law Leo Wentland of Holdingford, Minnesota.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Alta and George W. Gardner, husband Joyce Aronson, son Jon Aronson, sister Doris Wentland, and brothers John Gardner and George A. Gardner.
Funeral services for Bernice Marie Yanke of Ellendale, MN, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at the First Lutheran Church in Ellendale. Pastor Richard L. Sliper will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the First Lutheran Cemetery, Ellendale.
Bernice died on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Homestead Hospice in Owatonna, MN. She was 87 years of age.
Bernice was born February 15, 1924 in freeborn County, the daughter of Harold and Cora (Rickhiem) Loberg. She grew up in rural Ellendale, graduated from Ellendale High School in 1942 and began working at the First National Security Bank in Ellendale. She also worked for Jostens Jewelry in Owatonna, MN. On June 3rd, 1951 she was united in marriage to Willis Arron Yanke. They made their home in Ellendale. To this marriage two sons were born, DeWayne Arron Yanke on October 5, 1954 and Bruce Daniel Yanke on October 27, 1960.
Bernice was a lifetime member of the First Lutheran Church in Ellendale and was active in the Altar Guild, Bible Study and all church activities. Other enjoyments were raising her family, great involvements with many years of Cub Scouts, watching her family grow up and many events with fishing.
Bernice truly loved life, her family and people in general with all of her heart. She volunteered the majority of her time in the Ellendale and Owatonna Libraries and many years at the Cedar View Nursing Home in Owatonna. She also loved writing articles for the Ellendale Eagle Newspaper.
Bernice is survived by her son Bruce and Jeanette of Ellendale, MN, granddaughter Michelle, daughter of DeWayne and Melanie Yanke, grandchildren; Cherish, Ashley, Michael, Matthew and Joey. Brother Raymond and Doris Loberg of Ellendale, MN, Brother Laverne and Marilyn Loberg of Ellendale, MN, niece Linda (Patrick) Gronlund, nephews Steven and Larry Loberg, and numerous other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Cora Loberg, husband Willis Arron Yanke, son and daughter in law DeWayne and Melanie Yanke, and Brother Carol (Genelle) Loberg.
Glen Leroy Stensrud, age 86, of Freeborn, MN, died Friday evening, January 13, 2012 at Parkview Care Center in Wells, MN. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 11 a.m. at West Freeborn Lutheran Church, rural Freeborn, MN. Visitation will be held Monday, Jan. 16, from 4-7 p.m. at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.
Glen Leroy Stensrud was born in Freeborn to Olaves and Erma (Olson) Stensrud on December 16, 1925. He has lived in this area all his life. He graduated from Freeborn High School in 1943. He played high school sports and as a young adult played basketball and fast pitch softball for Freeborn town teams. He was a loyal fan of Minnesota Gopher Athletics, the Twins and even the Vikings. His travels included a trip to Hawaii and another to the Rose Bowl game and parade in California.
Glen was a farmer and always kept up on the latest and newest trends through magazines and newspapers. He would drive his pick-up all over to check the nephews or other neighbors in their fields or just to look at crops. He had served on the Freeborn Township board years ago and was a clerk for many years. He was a member of the ASC board at one time. He gave blood regularly to the American Red Cross and has donated over 10 gallons through the years. Glen enjoyed many years of driving school bus for Freeborn and then USC. He was always interested in the kids and what they did and could do. His church and the church family were very important to him. He helped on many projects and always enjoyed the visiting and coffee time after service. Glen was an honest, hardworking, humble man who liked the simple life. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Glen is survived by his brother: Elmer (Merle) Stensrud, his sister: Myrna McKean; nephews and nieces: Carol (Brian) Schultz, Joel (Linda) Stensrud, Dale (Stacie) Stensrud, John (Marcia) McKean, Kevin McKean, Susan (Gary) Lofthus, Christian McKean, Cathryn (Derek) Espy; great nieces and nephews: Katie (Nate) Walton, Jennifer (Eric) Wendinger, Sarah Schultz, Laura Schultz, Andrew Schultz; Chad Stensrud, Jessica Stensrud, Kayln Stensrud, Brayden Stensrud; Kelcey McKean, Kaylea McKean, Keith McKean, Ben (Heather) Lofthus, Matthew (fiancé Jenna) Lofthus, Patrick (Heather) Lofthus, Melanie Lofthus; Taylor McKean, Bailey McKean; Cade Espy, Brock Espy; 3 great-great nieces and nephews; two aunts: Marvel Bickel and Gen Dullum, and cousins by the dozens.
Glen was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Dale B. Stensrud, his brother-in-law, Bert McKean and several aunts and uncles.
Lavern A. Ewert, age 86 of Waldorf, died on Friday, January 13, 2012 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Albert Lea.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 16th at 2 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Waldorf with Rev. Michael Mathews officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in the church cemetery in Waldorf.
Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Arnoldt-McRaith Funeral Home in Janesville, and will continue on Monday afternoon for one hour prior to services, at church. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to donor’s choice.
Lavern August was born on May 12, 1925 in Waseca, Minnesota to August and Marie (Jaeger) Ewert. He was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Waldorf. Lavern was active in baseball and basketball during high school, and was Salutatorian of his Waldorf High School graduating class. He went on to attend Mankato Teachers College until he was called into the Army Air Force Cadet program. Lavern served in the Army Air Corps on a B-24 crew during WWII. Following his honorable discharge he attended the University of Minnesota before returning home to take over the family business, Ewert’s Fairway Store. Lavern was united in marriage to Margaret Bleck on September 19, 1948 at Zoars Church in rural Waldorf.
Lavern served as Waldorf’s Postmaster for over 48 years, retiring in September of 1988. During his career Lavern earned numerous awards, including Postmaster of the Year for the State of Minnesota. Lavern was a 35-year member of the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department. He was recognized for 50 years of service in the DNR Firearms Safety Program for the State of Minnesota. Lavern was instrumental in the formation of the Waldorf American Legion Post #587. He was very active in the post, and for many years served as coach for the Babe Ruth Legion baseball team, among many other volunteer positions. In 2006 he was recognized for his contribution of 60 years of continuous service to the post.
He is survived by his wife Margaret, sons Danny Ewert of Minneapolis and Rex (Kris) Ewert of Marine on St. Croix, by his daughter Becky (Francis) Pfeffer of Albert Lea, and his daughter-in-law Mary Ewert-Knodell (David Knodell) of Corcoran, by 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, by his sister Vernell Adams of Watertown, SD.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Lanny Ewert, sister Iraline (George) Eichorst, and a brother at infancy.
Casketbearers are: Jerod Pfeffer, Chaise Ewert Meyer, Amy Pfeffer Madsen, Alex Knodell, Claire Knodell, Brooke Ewert, Gunnar Ewert and Paige Ewert.
Memorial services for Jay Martin Andersen, age 95, of Albert Lea will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church of New Richland. Rev. Paul Andree will officiate. Interment will be at St. Olaf Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. To sign the guest book, go to www.bayviewfuneral.com.
Jay passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Mayo Clinic Health System Albert Lea.
Jay Martin Andersen was born on January 4, 1917 to Harry and Ethel (Gettis) Andersen in Leland, Iowa. He went to school in Chester, IA. On January 13, 1940 Jay was united in marriage to Pearl Helle. They farmed in the Emmons, Glenville and St. Charles area. The couple later moved to the New Richland area where Jay spent many years farming and working at the Huntting Grain Elevator in New Richland. Jay was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in New Richland. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, storytelling, traveling. Jay loved spending time with his family especially with his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed.
Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Pearl; children, Jon (Teresa) Andersen of Albert Lea, Suzanne (Tom) Zeller of Hugo, MN and Kristin Higginbotham of St. Peter, MN; grandchildren, Victoria (Andy Sharp) Andersen, Sabrina Andersen, Shane (Dena) Moore, Simona (Dan) Boler, Monte Byron, Nichole (Stefan) Schwartzwald, Jade Zeller; Callie (Erik Mead) Higginbotham, Abby (Mark Krogmann) Higginbotham and Britta Higginbotham; great-grandchildren, Taylor and Jackson Sharp, Charlotte and Sarabeth Moore, Fiona, Tierney, Maeve and Kaelin Boler, Gabriel, Vivian and Luciana Byron, and “granddaughter” Brooke Talamantes; sister, Margaret (Don) Hanson of Los Alamos, NM; brother-in-law, Tom Bresee of CA; sisters-in-law, Rita Andersen and Evelyn (Carl) Larsen both of Albert Lea; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Jay was preceded in death by his parents; son, Perry Andersen; and siblings, Ode Bresee, Audrey Oppegard, Cora Bennett, Pat Andersen, Woodrow Andersen, Madonna Towne and Darlene in infancy.
Hazel R. Olson, 75, of Ellendale, died Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at her home after a good fight with cancer.
Hazel was born December 13, 1936 in Lemond Township, Minnesota the daughter of Raymond and Esther (Ristau) Schmanski. Later she was married to William C. Olson on September 16, 1954. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. She worked for Brown Printing in Waseca for 28 years and retired.
She loved planting in her garden and still being involved in farming. She was a member of Women Extension Club, the WELCA group and the Dumor Club. She loved pictures and telling stories.
She is survived by a daughter, Jeanette (and Roger) Schwartz of Waterville; two sons, John (and Jennelle) Olson of Ellendale; Raymond Olson of Ellendale; 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren
Hazel was preceded in death by her husband William; her parents; a daughter Elsa; two great grandsons, William Carl Johnson and Alex John Karsten.
Visitation will be at Zion Lutheran Church on Friday, January 13, 2012 from 1 to 2 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 13, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church with The Reverend Gary Rusinko officiating. Interment will be in the LeSueur River Lutheran Cemetery in Lemond Township. Memorials are preferred to Homestead Hospice House or donor’s choice. Michaelson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Eugene Kammerer, 87, of Ellendale, died Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at Homestead Hospice House.
Eugene was born March 1, 1924 near Medford the son of Leo and Joyce (Ellsworth) Kammerer. He was raised and attended country school near Medford. Eugene was united in marriage to Marilyn Jensen on January 12, 1946 in Geneva. They made their home in Albert Lea where he worked at Wilson Meat Packing plant. They then moved to Geneva and later to Owatonna where he worked with his father-in-law at Jensen Manufacturing making cabinets and doing carpentry work. Eugene also farmed. They moved to Ellendale where he lived until the time of his death.
Marilyn and Eugene loved dancing and would always find places to dance on weekends. He also enjoyed playing Bingo, going to casinos, his apple trees and watching professional wrestling.
He is survived by his wife Marilyn Kammerer of Ellendale; two daughters, Linda (and Richard) Weckwerth of Geneva; Martha (and Mike) Jensen of Wichita, KS; a son, Craig (and Janet) Kammerer of Pine River; a sister, Maxine Wulf of Duluth; a brother, Roger Kammerer of Roanoke, TX; five grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The visitation will be held on Friday, January 13, 2012 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Geneva Community Lutheran Church. Memorial service will be held on Friday, January 13, 2012 at 7 p.m. in Geneva Community Lutheran Church with the Reverend Carrie McElfresh officiating. Interment will be held at a later date in the spring at St. Ansgar Cemetery, rural Ellendale. Arrangements are pending with the Michaelson Funeral Home, Owatonna.
John E. Tesch, 88, of New Richland, MN, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Hillcrest Health Care Center, Mankato, MN. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 13, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, Waldorf, MN, Pastor Michael Mathews officiating. Burial will be at First Lutheran Cemetery in Waldorf, MN. Visitation will be held at the Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells on Thursday, January 12, 2012 from 4-7 p.m. and one hour before services at the church on Friday. Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells is in charge of the arrangements.
John was born July 17, 1923 at the farmstead of Alfred and Elisabeth (Kain) Tesch in rural New Richland. He married Elaine Heitner on June 10, 1945 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN; the service was performed by Elaine’s brother, the Rev. Donald Heitner. John and Elaine purchased and farmed the family farm which became a “Century Farm” in 2007. John enjoyed his church activities where he held various offices. He enjoyed his sports and later enjoyed playing with the “Beltones.” He loved visiting and helping his family and friends, playing cards, fishing, hunting and traveling to be with his family and friends.
John is survived by his wife, Elaine (Heitner) Tesch of New Richland, MN; children: “Geri” Gurene (Larry) Putz of Brooten, MN; Joan (Jim) Lewer of Omaha, NE; “Stan” Stanley (Donna) Tesch of Plainview, MN; and “BJ” Beverly Tesch of Mankato, MN; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Elizabeth Tesch; infant brother, Alvin; infant sister, Bertha; brother, Carl; sisters, Sophia Hedberg and Pearl Mauer; and also an infant great-granddaughter, Julia Lewer.
Thank you and God bless all the caregivers and staff at Hillcrest Healthcare Center.
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Edith Elizabeth Schultz passed away at St. John’s nursing home in Albert Lea January 9, 2012 due to terminal colon cancer.
A private funeral service for the immediate family will be held at the Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, Minnesota. Pastor Ed Komoszewski from Sojourners Church will be officiating.
Edith was born January 14, 1931 on a farm near Lonsdale, Minnesota to parents John and Luddy Marek. Edith graduated from Mankato Loyola High School and then went to post-secondary school in Mankato.
Edith married Arnold Schultz October 2, 1951 and enjoyed raising ten children on the farm located between Wells and Freeborn Minnesota. Edith enjoyed farming and dancing with Arnie. She also enjoyed playing cards with friends and family.
Edith and Arnold were chosen by the owners of the Monterey Ballroom for representation at various ballrooms for Polka Fests. Edith and Arnold were also asked to choose two other dancing couples to represent the Monterey Ballroom. They chose two excellent dancing couples; Chuck and Jenny Kruse of Pemberton, Minnesota and Harold and Luanne Drummer of St. Clair, Minnesota.
Edith is survived by her immediate family Arnold J. Schultz (husband) Wells, MN; Leonard and Kristen Schultz, Hartland, MN; Allan Schultz, New Richland, MN; Jan Schultz, Dayton, Ohio; Cheryl Schultz and Jack Brackett, Longmont, Colorado; Mary and Greg Dama, Glade Springs, Virginia; John and Kris Schultz, Alden, MN; Steve and Connie Schultz, Wells, MN; and David and Lisa Schultz, Albert Lea MN. Edith is also survived by Charles and Dea (sister) Tuma, Harold and Ruth (sister) Johnson, Art and Alice (sister) Hutchens, Johnette Marek (sister), and Wilfred (brother) and Alvinia Marek.
Edith also has ten grandchildren. Thomas and Elizabeth Schultz, parents Leonard and Kris Schultz; Ashley and Chris Moore, and Michael Schultz-Navara and (friend) Kristen Dormish parents Jan Schultz and Steve Narva; Kristy Brackett (step-grandchild) parents Cheryl Schultz and Jack Brackett; Melissa Sather (step-grandchild) parents John and Kris Schultz; Derrick, Dustin, and Kendra Schultz parents Steve and Connie Schultz; and Corbin, Cameron, and Turena Schultz parents David and Lisa Schultz.
Edith is preceded by parents John and Luddy Marek, and sons Dale and Jerry Schultz.
Remembering the life of Rev. Dee Dunn…
Delores “Dee” Dunn, was born on December 17, 1930, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of David and Madeline E. (Buckarma) Sabbadino.
Dee graduated from Beecher high school in 1949 where she excelled as an athlete in basketball, softball, track and field hockey. She graduated in 1954 from Michigan State College, majoring in teaching, with a focus in Physical Education and Science.
Dee married Wallace A. Dunn of Ellendale MN on July 31, 1954 and raised three children: David Brandt Dunn of Chicago, IL, Lisa Dunn (husband Bob Wayne) of Ellendale, MN and Leah (Ruth) Scott (husband Bill) of Anchor Point, AK.
Dee taught physical education and health classes in Ellendale, MN for a few years after she got married. Then in 1972, she received a degree in nursing, and worked at various hospitals and at the Sweere chiropractic office in Owatonna. Her desire to help people led her to go back to school to get a Masters degree in counseling & social work from Mankato State University in 1979. Dee assisted many people in her work as a counselor at Fountain Lake treatment center in Albert Lea, and at the Mower county mental health center in Austin. Dee’s passion and faith in God called her forward to obtain a Masters of Divinity degree from the United Theological Seminary in New Brighton, MN in 1985. She was later ordained at Judson Baptist Church in Minneapolis in 1986. She worked for a time as an assistant minister at First Baptist in St. Paul and then continued her work in family practice at Lutheran Social Services in the Twin Cities & in private practice. Dee also worked as a Chaplin at Hudson Foods in Albert Lea and volunteered her time to work with people in the hospice program in Owatonna.
Dee’s passion was to help people on their life journeys, physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Her quest to be close to God was fulfilled through her work to help people. She was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling to many sacred sites around the world.
Dee died peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea. She was 81. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
She is survived by her children, her sister Rozella Merhish of Green Bay, WI, her brother Joe (Julie) Sabbadino of Greenville, SC, and two nephews, David and Daniel Sabbadino.
Her parents preceded her in death. A memorial service will be held later this spring. Memorials can be sent to the Crossroads Community Hospice in Albert Lea, MN.
Remembering the life of Marlene Anna Hagen…
The funeral service for Marlene Anna Hagen, of New Richland, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 31, 2011, at LeSueur River Lutheran Church in rural New Richland. The Reverend Paul Meierding will officiate. Interment will be in LeSueur River Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 on Friday at Friedrich Funeral Home, New Richland, and one hour before the service at the church.
Marlene died at her home on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. She was 79.
She was born on March 30, 1932, in Owatonna, MN, the daughter of Herbert and Elsie (Hargefeld) Semmann. She graduated from Owatonna High School and then worked at Federated Insurance. Marlene married Harold “Hap” Hagen on June 26, 1954, in Owatonna, and they enjoyed spending 57 years together. They made their home northeast of New Richland where they farmed and raised their family. Marlene and Harold moved into New Richland in 2004. Marlene was an active member of LeSueur River Lutheran Church where she had served as Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, on Church Council, was active in WELCA, where she served as treasurer for a many years, and enjoyed circle and the quilting group. Marlene was a very avid reader and also a member of the Legion Auxiliary. Her life centered on faith and family.
She will be greatly missed by her husband Harold “Hap” Hagen of New Richland; Children: Gary Hagen and his partner Dwight Ettel of St. Louis Park, MN, Dean Hagen of Rochester, MN, and JoAnn and her husband Edward Maloney of New Richland; grandchildren: William Maloney of Minneapolis, MN and Anita and Maggie Maloney of New Richland; her sister Nell and her husband Robert McCoy of Indianapolis, IN; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Christopher and Janet Hagen of New Richland and 9 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Julie, sister-in-law Marion and her husband Gordon Larson and brother-in-law Odean Hagen.
Blessed be her Memory!
Dorothy Leona Nelson of Ellendale, MN, died Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at the Homestead Hospice in Owatonna, MN. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Dorothy was born July 1, 1913 in Linn County Iowa, the daughter of Lafayette and Irene (Madison) Cress. The family moved to Minnesota to a farm Northeast of Albert Lea in 1914. In 1918 they moved to a farm west of Geneva, MN. She attended country school in rural Ellendale. Dorothy was united in marriage to Iver Larson on December 28, 1934 by the Justice of the Peace in Albert Lea, MN. Three children were born, Warren, Mary and Roger. Iver died in 1952. Dorothy was then married to Henry Nelson at the Lutheran Church in Geneva, MN. Henry died in 1988.
Dorothy was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Ellendale, MN. She was a homemaker all of her life taking care of her parents and family. She loved gardening and her many fruit trees or could always been found reading her favorite books. She had a very fine memory for family and events throughout her life.
Dorothy is survived by her children; Roger and his wife Joyce of Ellendale, MN, Mary Sullivan of Emmons, MN, daughter in law Thelma Shearer of St Augustine, FL. There are 11 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. One sister survives; Delores Pickens of Ponca City, OK, brother in law Donald Wilker of Owatonna, MN, sister in law Arlene Larson of Camus, WA, and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husbands Iver and Henry, son Warren, son in law Robert Sullivan, nephew Dennis Wilker, four brothers and one sister.