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Remembering the life of Russell L. Witke….
The funeral service for Russell L. Witke, 16, of New Richland, will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 13 at Vista Covenant Church, rural New Richland. The Reverend Steve Thompson will officiate. Interment will be in St. Olaf Cemetery. Friends may call at Friedrich Funeral Home from 4-8 Sunday and one hour before the service at the church.
Russell died as a result of an auto accident near Matawan, on Tuesday, June 7, 2011.
Russell was born on August 5, 1994, in Waseca, Minnesota the son of Russell L. and Cathy (Klaus) Witke.
He was a student at New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva High School, participating in baseball, football and basketball. Russ enjoyed hanging out with his many friends, and making them laugh.
Russell is survived by his mother Cathy, brothers Brett Cully, and Robby Witke of New Richland, a sister Michelle Witke, also of New Richland, and aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father in 2005 and his grandparents.
Funeral services for Marvin Andrew Lageson, age 86, of Albert Lea will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 13, 2011 at LeSeuer River Lutheran Church. Rev. Glen Monson will officiate. Interment will be at the LeSeuer River Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, June 12th 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.
Marvin died Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Good Samaritan Center surrounded by his family.
Marvin Andrew Lageson was born on November 8, 1924 to Edward and Lydia Lageson. He attended school in Ellendale and farmed on the family farm. He enjoyed dancing and met his future wife Linda Flink at the Terp Ballroom in Austin. They were united in marriage on May 23, 1959. From this blessed union 5 children were born.
Kevin J. Kyte, age 28 of Northfield, died at his residence on Saturday, June 4, 2011.
Born in Oelwein, Iowa on June 5, 1982, Kevin was the son of Joseph and Bonnie (Harms) Kyte. He attended NRHEG schools and graduated in 2001. Kevin had worked for McClane’s and Menards in Northfield, and was most recently working in food service at Carlton College. Some of his passions included waterskiing, shooting off fireworks, wrestling, working with children, playing baseball, and watching Twins and Vikings games. He was a member of Christ Community Church in Waseca, where he was involved in the Loving Through Serving Ministry, children’s Sunday School and ushering. Kevin is also remembered as a wonderful son, brother and uncle.
George William Byron, age 87, of Byron Township died on June 3, 2011, at Immanuel St Joseph’s Hospital in Mankato.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7, at All Saints Catholic Church in New Richland with Father Swaminatha Pothireddy, Celebrant. Interment will be in the Calvary Cemetery in New Richland.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 6, from 4 pm to 8 p.m. at McRaith Funeral Home in Waseca, and will continue on Tuesday morning for one hour prior to services at the church.
George was born April 14, 1924, to Mary Elmira (Conway) and William E. Byron in Waseca. He was brought up on the 1856 Byron homestead farm in St. Mary’s Township, Waseca County, Minnesota. George attended the Gallagher Country School and graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Waseca. He began farming, and during WWII his assignment was to stay home and produce food. On August 24, 1948, he was united in marriage to Mary Jane Munsch at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Mary’s Township, Waseca County. The Byrons farmed and raised their family of seven children in Byron Township, Waseca County, near New Richland.
Beulah Ann Rohde, age 85 of Waseca died on Monday, May 23, 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester surrounded by her loving family.
Born on July 19, 1925 in New Richland Township, Waseca County, Minnesota she was the daughter of Michael and Josephine (Weber) Weydert. Beulah graduated from New Richland High School. She was employed at the E.F. Johnson Co. in Waseca until her marriage to James Rohde on August 27, 1946 in New Richland. After getting married, she worked nights at Birds Eye Division of General Foods in Waseca and she later worked in the cafeteria at Sacred Heart School for many years. Beulah also worked for several years at the Waseca County Assessor and Recorder’s Offices until her retirement in 1986.
Memorial services for Eugene M. Rudolph will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in New Richland. Reverend Scott Williams will officiate. Eugene passed away on February 20, 2011 at his home in Wasilla, Alaska after a short illness. Interment services will be held the same day at 11 a.m. at Woodville Cemetery in Waseca. Military rites will be conducted by the New Richland American Legion honor guard.
Funeral services for Howard I. Recknor, age 86, of Hartland, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at the Cross of Glory Lutheran Church in Hartland. The Rev. Dennis Frank will officiate. Interment will be in the Hartland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 – 8:00 p.m., Monday, May 23, 2011 at the Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home in Albert Lea, and one hour prior to the service at the Church on Tuesday. To sign the guest book, go to www.bayviewfuneral.com.
Howard died on Friday, May 20, 2011 at the Albert Lea Good Samaritan Center.
Howard Isaac Recknor was born on October 7, 1924 to Ray and Beatrice (Chambers) Recknor in rural Creston, Iowa. He graduated from Creston area schools. On January 3, 1945 Howard was united in marriage to Betty Jean Swanson. Howard was a member of the Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, and served on the church council. He was a member of the New Richland – Hartland School Board for 25 years. Howard was a lifelong farmer, but especially enjoyed his flower gardening. His main pride and joy was Betty’s Scandinavian rosemaling.
Remembering the life of Merton G. Arnold.
The funeral service for Merton G. Arnold of New Richland was held at
11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 13, 2011 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, New Richland.
The Reverend Scott Williams officiated. Interment was in St. Peter
Cemetery. Visitation was from 4-7 Thursday at Friedrich Funeral Home,
New Richland, and one hour before the service at the church.
Merton died on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at the New Richland Care Center. He was 95.
He was born on April 17, 1916, in Garden City, Minnesota the son of Noah and Permilla (Griffith) Arnold.
The family moved to Freeborn, and Merton graduated from Freeborn High School with the class of 1936. He married Ethel Johnston in 1937. They had three children, Gary, Rodney and Linda. They were later divorced. He married Earline Hawkins. She preceded him in death.
Janet May Roeglin, age 76 of rural Waseca died on Monday, May 9, 2011 at her residence.
Born on May 19, 1934 in Waseca, Minnesota, she was the daughter of George A. and Fayette E. (Wobschall) Bauman. She attended rural Waseca County School District #46 and graduated from Waseca Central High School in 1951. Janet married Stanley Roeglin on January 23, 1952 at St. John Lutheran Church in Waseca. She and Stanley lived in Waseca before moving to a farm west of town. She worked at various places in Waseca and retired from the E.F. Johnson Co. in 1998. She enjoyed spending time with family, traveling to Salt Lake City to do family history and genealogy, and socializing with friends over lunch. Janet was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church in Waseca where she taught Sunday School and Bible School, was active with WELCA and the quilters, and also served on the church council. She also volunteered with various other organizations.
On May 7, 2011 the world lost a wonderful man. Dale was a retired third generation farmer, lifelong resident of New Richland, who raised hogs, loved his chickens, took great pride in his perfect fields. Dale was born to Seth and Sara Winegar on November 15, 1923. He was preceded in death by Catherine Doyle Winegar after 38 years of marriage.
An avid hunter and fisherman his whole life, Dale was also a prolific gardener and a bird-watcher. He was a Texas Hold ‘Em champ, and there was no better entertainment than watching a good Twins, Vikings, or New Richland Cardinals game.
Dale was unassuming and strong-willed; he survived 5 different cancers. He taught us to accept fate with good humor and without complaint. There is an empty chair at the farmers’ table of wisdom at Blondie’s café.
He is survived by his wife, Verona Tufte Winegar; they married on September 29, 1990.
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Lacinda "Cindy" M. Meyman, 54, of Owatonna, died Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Homestead Hospice House, where she received such wonderful care after courageously fighting a cancerous brain tumor since 2009.
She was born July 15, 1956 in Albert Lea, Minnesota; the daughter of W. Manfred and Shirley (Martin) Jensen.
A special “thank you” is given to Mike Ryan, Cindy’s very special friend, who moved in to take care of her so she could spend this last year and six months in her own home.
As a baby, she lived by Freeborn, MN and later moved near Hartland. Later, the family moved to rural Ellendale. Cindy attended grade school in Freeborn, Hartland, Geneva, and Ellendale. After graduating from Ellendale High School in 1974, she went on to graduate from Austin Junior College. She attended Mankato State after which she started working in Owatonna for Federated Insurance Company in June 1977, where she was still employed. On February 6, 1982, Cindy was married to James Meyman at the Clarks Grove Baptist Church. They were later divorced.
John M. Goldsberry, 82, passed away on April 9, 2011. A visitation was held Friday, April 15, 2011 from 5-7 p.m. and a Memorial Service was conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Cloverdale Funeral Home in Boise, ID.
He was born in the town of Geneva, MN to Larry and Sarah Helen Goldsberry. While there he farmed and also worked for IBM in Rochester, MN. Later moving to Oregon he worked for Trailways Bus Lines in Oregon and Boise and was a messenger for Idaho First National Bank in Boise until his retirement.
Being an avid reader he was well versed in many subjects. He was a kind and gentle man and loved his children and always looked forward to the get togethers with them. He liked country music and playing the organ. The highlight of his day was to gather at the mall for the coffee hour with his friends.
Funeral services for Adlyn Levina Nelson, age 91, of New Richland will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Richland. Rev. Paul Andree will officiate. Interment will be at St. Olaf Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. To sign the guest book, go to www.bayviewfuneral.com.
Adlyn died Thursday, April 21, 2011 at the New Richland Care Center.
Adlyn Levina Nelson was born on January 3, 1920 to Theodore and Minnie (Haugen) Lee in Hartland, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at Hartland Evangelical Lutheran Church. She attended New Richland High School, graduating in 1937. Adlyn worked for E.F. Johnson Co. from 1942-1945. On May 31, 1952 she was united in marriage to Arthur J. Nelson at Trinity Lutheran Church. Adlyn worked as an insurance secretary for 30 years at several agencies including, O.S. Martinson, Nelson Insurance Agency and New Richland Insurance. She was an active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in New Richland. Adlyn was always a friendly and happy person who enjoyed people. Blessed be her memory.
Leslie Knudsen, 93, died on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at Pathstone Living on Sibley Park in Mankato.
He was born October 20, 1917 in Geneva, MN the son of Carl and Sofie (Johansen) Knudsen. He attended school in Geneva and graduated from Ellendale High School in 1934. He was united in marraige to Mildred Anderson on August 31, 1940. He was a veteran of WWII.
Leslie worked in the grocery business, road construction, and the greenhouse/floral business. He also operated a root beer stand, sold insurance, and was a building supervisor. After retirement, he worked as a courier for travel agencies.
His hobbies and interests included gardening, music, sports, scouting, stamp collecting and was a volunteer greeter at the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN. He was recognized in a New York Times article as the “Mayor of the Mall.”
He is survived by his children Stephen (Gail) Knudsen, Bella Vista, AR; Frederick (Eileen) Knudsen, Owatonna; Jane (Philip) Wold, Mankato; and Juliann Knudsen, Eden Prairie; six grandchldren and 11 great-grandchikdren.
He was preceded in death by both parents; his wife Mildred (2005); and siblings Ege Knudsen, Luella Gurvin and Sonja Olson.
Graveside services will be conducted on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at Geneva Cemetery with Rev. Carrie McElfresh officiating. The Cremation Society of Minnesota is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association or Pathstone Living in Mankato, MN.