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The funeral service for Laurence Charles Supalla will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday at All Saints Catholic Church, in New Richland.  The Reverend Ted Hottinger will officiate.  Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Friedrich Funeral Service. Military honors accorded by New Richland Veteran’s Association.  

Laurence Charles Supalla passed away on May 20, 2012 at the New Richland Care Center.  He was 85 years old.

Laurence was born in Brush Creek, MN on May 30, 1926, to George and Adeline (Paul) Supalla.  Laurence attended school in Easton, MN.  Following graduation, Laurence was united in marriage to Irene Ignaszewski on February 15, 1949 in Wells, MN.  The couple moved to New Richland shortly after marriage to begin to farm.  He was the co-founder for Minnesota Waxy Corn Growers Association, which is the base company of Sunopta. He also served on the board of directors. Laurence continued to farm until retiring in 1982, when he and Irene moved in to town.  Laurence enjoyed spending time with family, golfing, going to Florida for the winter months, farming with his sons after retirement, and was an avid Twins fan.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion.

Laurence is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Paul and Charles; and sister, Mary Johnson.

He is survived by his loving wife, Irene Supalla; children, Michael (Gretchen) Supalla of New Richland, Barbara (David) Lyndgaard of Avon, MN, Christine (Kevin) Johnson of New Richland, Betty (Reuben Woitas) of Spring Hill, FL, and Randy (Susan) Supalla of Bemidji; grandchildren, Sharra (Scott), Raquel (Todd), Lynsey (Jeremy), Kyhl (Marian), Laura (Andrew), Dana (Kris), Nicole (Todd), Chad (Megan), Jennifer (Gregg), Mark (Ellen), Robyn (Brad), Wendy, and Brandon; 17 great grandchildren; brother, John Supalla of New Richland; sister Anne Theder of Coppell, TX; many nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.

Laurence will be remembered as a wonderful husband and father. He will be missed. 

Memorials preferred to All Saints Catholic Church.

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Created: 06 May 2012

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Funeral services for Henry A. Johnson, age 91, of Hartland, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 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 one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com.

Henry died on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at the Country Neighbors in Mapleton.

Henry Albert Johnson was born on March 15, 1921 in Hartland, the son of John A. and Nellie A. (Young) Johnson.  He was a lifelong farmer in the Hartland area.  He went to country school there and was a member of the Cross of Glory Lutheran Church.  Henry loved all things associated with farming.  One of his favorite pastimes was driving around “checking the crops.” He also enjoyed black dogs and had several as pets, all named “Blackie.”  Henry was a very devoted son and a wonderful brother and uncle.

Survivors include his nieces Linda (Gale) Poyorena of Santa Barbara, CA and LeAnn (Mike) Speshyock, of Goleta, CA, four great-neices and three great-nephews, special friends Alan (Kim) Lebeck and their family.

Henry was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Marie Esse, and brothers Edwin and James Johnson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Mayo Clinic Hospice or to Country Neighbors, 206 – 3rd Ave. NE, Mapleton. MN 56065.

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Created: 10 May 2012

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Carl “Bud” “Governor” Matthies, 89, of New Richland, MN passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012 in Bullhead City, AZ. Services will be held on June 13, 2012, at 3 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in New Richland. 

Carl was born June 19, 1922 In New Richland, MN to Carl F. and Bertha (Halvorson) Matthies. He was a retired farmer and operated the road grader for New Richland Township for many years. He was a former Lion’s Club member and a bowling team member. 

Carl loved to hunt in Wyoming, travel the country and relax at his favorite casinos. He made many friends as he went through life.

His family will truly miss him which includes son Steven (Mary) Matthies of Lakeside, AZ; daughter Wendy Linderman of Bullhead City, AZ; grandchildren Stephen Matthies of Red Wing, MN, Michele Matthies Graunke of Victoria, MN, Chris Matthies of Chaska, MN, Eric Matthies of Chaska, MN and Jesse Linderman, Surprise, AZ; great grandchildren Danielle, Anthony, Nicole, Amy, Miranda, Lucas, Emma, Hayley and Christopher.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Jeanne Marie (Christensen) Matthies; brothers Otto, Fred, Orville, and Ralph; sisters Cora, Ella, Elsie and Clara; and great grandchild Brandon Matthies.

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Louie Donald Mortenson Sr., 87, of New Richland, MN, died Monday, April 30, 2012 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Albert Lea, from complications of a stroke. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Wells. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the church until the time of the service. Father Niehaus will officiate, and burial will take place in Rosehill Cemetery in Wells.  Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells is in charge of the arrangements. 

There are many words that we could use to describe our dad. The man was known as dad, father, farmer, brother, grandpa, great-grandpa, “sonny boy,” uncle, story teller, poet, singer, avid gardener, steward of the earth and friend. He lived his life with determination and dedication. He loved his life as a farmer and passed that trait to his daughters, sons, sons-in-law, granddaughters and grandsons. He was proud of his life and family. 

Louie was born June 4, 1924 in Hartland Township to Louis and Agnes (Mucha) Mortenson.  He married the love of his life and best friend, Marcelene Marcella Martin in Wells on June 27, 1948. They build a new home on their homesite where they resided. They were married for 62 years, when she preceded him in death on March 2, 2011.

His loving family who will miss him dearly survive him: Anna Kathleen (John) Kern, Louanna Mortenson-Pederson, Candy (Robert) Klimpel, Marcy (John) Thisius, Louie, Jr. “Bronco”(Penny) Mortenson, Robert (Lisa) Mortenson and Donald (Holly) Mortenson; Grandchildren: Collete (Brian) Burandt, Dustin (Danielle) Kern, Nicholas (Lisa) Pederson, Emmylou (Robert) Allen, Lacey Pederson (special friend Jason Sajdak), Rachel and Melanie Klimpel, Sarah Thisius and fiancé Eric Willaert, Lindsey Greff, Kirsten Thisius (special friend Chad Guentzel), Louie “Weston” and Cody Mortenson (special friend Stacia Tatarek), Ashley Mortenson, Marissa and Sadie Mortenson; Great-grandchildren: Carlie and Jaden Burandt, Davis and Dreya Kern, Aleesha, Dominick, Jaxon and Colton Lou (due in July) Pederson, Annabelle and Ethan Allen, Connor, Bella and Grayson Willaert, Amelia and Abigail Greff and Emma Mortenson. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and their families. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marcelene; and three sisters and their husbands, Hattie (Ingevold) Frandle, Audrey (Barney) LaRue and Leona (Herman) Olson.

Our lives have truly been blessed having him. He will be sorely missed. Blessed be his memory.