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Jeppe Bremer, age 88, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, died peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2015, surrounded by his family at Ecumen Countryside, Owatonna. He was born August 21, 1927 in Ypsilanti, North Dakota, the son of Henry and Sadie (Dykstra) Bremer. Jeppe grew up and attended school in North Dakota, moving to Minnesota in 1975. He served his country in the U.S. Army late in WWII. On March 17, 1956, Jeppe and Charlotte Montanye were united in marriage in Hollandale, Minnesota. The couple raised three daughters. Jeppe was a hard-working farmer for most of his life. In his leisure time, he enjoyed reading, playing cards, and participating in sports. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Leo Joseph Chicos, 99, formerly of West Concord, passed away in Rochester on Monday, September 28, 2015.
He was born near Hartland in Freeborn County to Peter and Agnes (Mucha) Chicos, Sr. on December 27, 1915, the sixth of 12 siblings. The family later moved to the New Richland area where Leo attended rural school. As a young man, he became a part of the CCC organization during the depression building and improving areas of Southeastern Minnesota. Later Leo moved to the Dodge Center area where he worked for family, farming with relatives.
Thomas Desmond Donnelly IV, Geneva, Minnesota died October 5, 2015. Tom was born on October 15, 1951 on an island just east of Ireland to Thomas and Elizabeth Donnelly.
He spent his childhood in England, Okinawa, Texas and graduated from Dugway High School in Utah where he was on the varsity teams football, basketball and golf. He studied macrobiotic cooking in Boston where he met his future and former wife Sheila O’Leary. They were married in Donegal, Ireland in 1975. They later moved to the Blooming Prairie area where they farmed organically with draft horses raising cattle, sheep and chickens.
Tom, or Digger, as he was affectionately known, dug graves to the top of his head at 13 different cemeteries.
Miles R. Wilson, age 23, of Spring Park, passed away suddenly at work September 30, 2015. He was the loving and devoted son of Frank and Sherrie Wilson.
Miles is a 2010 graduate of Mound Westonka High School and earned his B.A. in geography at Gustavus Adolphus, graduating in 2014. Miles worked for the DNR in water conservation for three years. He is remembered for his gentle disposition, sense of humor, reliable friendship and passion for hockey. jet skiing, dirt bikes, snowmobiles and his new best friend his nine-week old puppy, Kingsley, a miniature Australian shepherd.
Lenard E. Lageson, 81, passed away Wednesday, September 30, at the Cottagewood Senior Living Center, Rochester, MN.
He was born March 22, 1934, in Ellendale, MN to Ernest and Bernice Lageson. On June 20, 1953, he married Everal Cornelius. She preceded him in death on March 14, 2014.
Lenard will be remembered for his keen sense of humor, love of music, cooking, collecting and selling guns and antiques. He was a “cowboy” at heart.
Lenard is survived by daughters, Diane (Rob) Kestner; Elaine (Rick) Zimmermann, Vicki Krauss; and a son, Allan; grandchildren, great grandchildren; sisters, Shirley McCarty, Mary Ann Cotte and Connie Olson.
In addition to his wife, Lenard was preceded in death by a son, Roger; two grandsons, and his parents.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Cottagewood for their loving care and Heartland Hospice. Rochester Cremation is assisting the family.
Condolences can be sent to the Lenard Lageson Family c/o of Vicki Krauss, 114 Michael Street #2, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin 54729.
Clifford J. Bartsch, age 86, of Owatonna died on Tuesday September 29, 2015 at his home due to kidney failure.
Clifford was born on May 17, 1929 in Geneva the son of Lawrence and Magdaline (Larson) Bartsch. He attended school through the 8th grade in Geneva and then graduated from high school in Ellendale in 1949. After graduation Clifford worked at the Standard Oil Station in Geneva until he entered the military in January of 1951. He attended basic training in Fort Riley, KS. Then he attended heavy duty equipment school in Iwo Jima, Japan for several months before serving in Korea. During his tour in Korea, he helped build roads, dams, and the Kimpo Air Base. He received 19 months of combat pay for his tour in Korea. He completed his military service in 1953. Upon returning from Korea, Clifford worked at a creamery in Clarks Grove for about a year before working for Sorenson Construction for several years.
Arlene Elaine (Christianson) Rudolph, 90, passed away of natural causes on Sunday, September 27, 2015 in Mankato, MN.
Arlene was born on the family farm in Rural Osage, IA on July 7, 1925. She obtained her teaching certification at Luther College in May 1948 and taught school for 6 years in Osage, St Ansgar and Clear Lake, IA. In 1955, she moved to Janesville, MN where she lived for 55 years raising her family and volunteering in the community.
Mavis Joan (Armstrong) Wheelock, lifelong resident of Waseca, MN joined other family members in heaven on Sunday, September 27, 2015 and ended her challenge with chronic illnesses at age 81.
A colorful and vivacious woman known by or related to almost the entire county, she is remembered for her sense of humor, smile, amazing memory, colorful hats, and zest for life. Sassy and classy—she was one of a kind. Those attending services are encouraged to wear bright colors in her honor!
While attending Sacred Heart High School, she met Robert (Bob) Wheelock, the love of her life and husband of 47 years. She graduated in 1952, and her high school friends remained close throughout her life. Bob and Mavis married in 1954, then lived in Germany while Bob was in the Army before returning to Waseca County to farm and raise seven children.
When all the children started school, Mavis began her 30-year career at Waseca Area Memorial Hospital, retiring as Director of Materials Management/Purchasing. After she retired and Bob sold the dairy cows, they were able to travel with their trip to Alaska being a highlight.
Gerladine Marie Peterson, age 85 of Waseca died on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Colony Court Memory Care in Waseca.
Born on May 2, 1930 in Freeborn County, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Howard and Ethel (Schauer) Bull. She graduated from Waldorf High School in 1949 and married Albin Peterson on September 28, 1949 at the Methodist Church in Waseca. Together they lived and farmed in Otisco Township, Waseca County. Gerri also worked at Bird’s Eye for 35 years. She enjoyed quilting, baking, fishing, playing cards, traveling and spending time with her family. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Waseca, where she enjoyed helping and planning many activities.
Sandra “Sandy” Lee Becker, 74, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at the home of her granddaughter in Bothell, WA.
Sandy was born in Monango, ND on April 19, 1941, the only child of the late Harry Feather and Ella (Goodrich) Feather. She graduated from Aberdeen, SD high school in 1959. She married James Walberg on August 13, 1960. She had three children with Jim and they divorced in 1975. She was married to Gerald “Jerry” Becker of Dell Rapids, SD from September 15, 1984 until his death in 2009.
Sandy was a loving, devoted mother, grandmother and very special great grandmother. She cherished every moment she could spend with her family and be with her grandchildren.
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Glen C. Himrich, 90, died Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Golden Living Centers-Whitewater, St. Charles, MN.
Glen Coolidge Himrich was born December 13, 1924 to Edward and Emily (Sattler) Himrich in Selby, SD. Glen graduated from Selby South Dakota High School. He attended the University of Minnesota and graduated from South Dakota State University with a degree in Pharmacy. Glen served in the Army in Alaska during the Korean War. He married Donna Rae Burnette on May 30, 1959 in Blooming Prairie, MN. Glen worked as a Pharmacist and owned Himrich Rexall Drug in Rochester. He also worked at Eagle Drug, the pharmacy in Olmsted Medical Clinic, Ruffalo Drug, Rochester Methodist Hospital and Held Drug in New Richland, MN. He retired in 1995. Glen enjoyed golf; accomplishing a hole in one, hunting, fishing, he was an accomplished marksman, travel, the Twins, and reading.
Rosalie Gehring, age 77, died at her rural Waseca home on Sept. 2, 2015 after having been diagnosed with cancer last January. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 at Trinity Lutheran Church of Wilton. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 at the Dennis Funeral & Cremation Services in Waseca, and one hour before services at the church. Burial will be Saturday at St. Peter Cemetery, New Richland.
Rosalie was born Nov. 27, 1937, to Alfred and Anna (Suemnick) Schroeder of rural New Richland. She attended country schools and went on to graduate from New Richland High School in 1955. She married Orville Gehring of Rural Waseca on Dec. 11, 1955 at Trinity Lutheran Church of Wilton. Since her husband was in the military, the two of them began their family while living in various areas of the country, returning to live in Otisco in the early 1970s. In addition to being a stay-at-home mother for a time, Rosalie also worked at the former E.F. Johnson Company, and at the New Richland Care Center for over 20 years as a nursing assistant. She was known for her gentleness and patience, and was appreciated for being a willing, consistent worker.
Jerilyn Knowlton, age 69, of Mabel, formerly of Canton, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015 near Mabel from injuries received in an automobile accident.
Jerilyn was born Oct. 15, 1945 in Preston, Minnesota to J. Wesley and Nelda (Larson) Knowlton. She attended the Prosper and Canton Schools.
Jerilyn ran the family business, the Sportsmans' Chalet, in Canton from 1975 to 1985. She was a people person and enjoyed the many jobs that she had in the hospitality industry. Her presence could light up a room and she loved to socialize and share funny stories with everyone. She was a member of the Scheie Lutheran Church and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Remembering the life of Lee Junior Johnson…..
Funeral services for Lee Junior Johnson, 91, of Ellendale, MN, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, at the First Lutheran Church in Ellendale. The Reverend Richard Sliper will officiate. Interment will be in First Lutheran Cemetery. Military Honors will be accorded by Ellendale Veteran’s Organizations. Friends may visit with family from 4-8 p.m. on Monday at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Ellendale, and one hour before the service at the church.
Lee died on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at the Mayo Clinic Health System, Albert Lea.
He was born on August 26, 1924, in Moulton, Iowa, the son of Lee and Belle (Lawson) Johnson.
He attended school and then as a young man he began farming. It was war time, and he proudly served our country in the US Army Air Corps. When he returned from the war Junior returned to farming and then worked as a buttermaker in Glenville, Madison Lake, Freeborn, Bixby and the Ellendale Creamery. Lee received certification in refrigeration and also obtained his boilers license, working for E.F. Johnson for eight years before retiring in 1987.