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Kenneth Lee Sundve, 61, of Gilbert, Ariz., passed away Feb. 4, 2012. He was born in New Richland on Feb. 27, 1950. He moved to Mesa, AZ in 1988. Ken was a loving grandfather who was deeply devoted to his family.
Ken is survived by his wife Debra (Motschenbacher) Sundve, of 38 years; son, Jason Sundve, and his wife, Nonie Elliott Sundve; grandchildren Jaxon and Aiva Sundve; two brothers Steve (Diana) of Albert Lea and Bob (Pat) of Mount Ida, AR; and sister Judy (Hans) Jensen of Freeborn, MN.
Ken was preceded in death by his brother Ron, and his parents, Casper and Darlene Sundve.
A mass will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at St. Mary Magdalene, 2654 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert, AZ.
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Richard “Dick” Amos Hendrickson of Virginia, MN, and formerly long-time resident of Rochester, MN. passed away February 1, 2011 at St. Mary’s Essential Health in Duluth, MN at the age of 73 due to complications of a fall.
Dick was born October 2, 1938 to Amos and Alvira (Paulson) Hendrickson in New Richland. He was baptized and confirmed at the Hartland Lutheran church, now known as Cross of Glory. He attended school in New Richland, MN.
Dick’s real estate career in the Rochester, MN area covered almost 35 years, working for various firms.
ln his younger years, he enjoyed playing softball, and snow skied until recently. He loved to travel, especially to ski in Europe, and taking many trips with Joan.
He is survived by his special friend Joan Horton of Virginia, MN and by his children Lisa, Richard ll (Rich) Hendrickson, and grandson Joshua Christianson.
He is also survived by a sister Ruth Ann (Ross) Severtson of Hayward, MN, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Patricia Janzen and Linda Lewis; grandparents Oscar and Anna Hendrickson, Peter and Pauline Paulson; and great niece Cara Jape.
A final “Open House” for Dick will be held in Rochester, MN on February 17, 2011.
Dick will truly be missed by Joan, family and friends.
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A visitation for Violet Callahan of Ellendale will be held from 3-6 p.m., Sunday, February 5th at Bonnerup Funeral Service in Ellendale. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 6th at St. Aiden Catholic Church in Ellendale with a visitation one hour prior. Father Swammi will officiate. Interment will be in the St. Aiden's Cemetery.
Violet died Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 at Homestead Hospice in Owatonna. She was 90 years old.
A Freeborn County resident all her life, Violet was born on May 9th, 1921 in Albert Lea, to Harold and Jessie Stieler. She graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1939. Violet married Edward Callahan on May 7th, 1941 at the St. Aiden Catholic Church in Ellendale where both were members. They had many happy years together and had 4 beautiful children that lead to 11 grand children and 13 great grand children. Violet's happiest moments were when she was surrounded by her family. She played the organ in the church for many years and was a waitress in the Ellendale and Geneva area. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, and crossword puzzles.
Violet is survived by three of her children, Mike (Carlotta) Callahan of Mable, Minnesota, Ron (Jacqui) Callahan of Ellendale, Ryan (Edna) Callahan of Ellendale; son-in-law, Art Alders of Clarks Grove; brother Rolland (Kay) Stieler of Calispell, MT; brother-in-law, Phil (Betty) Callahan of Albert Lea; sister-in-laws, Doris Callahan of Albert Lea, Anne A. Casterson of Albert Lea, Phyllis Stieler of Albert Lea; 11 grand children; 13 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Violet is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Jessie Stieler; husband, Edward Callahan; daughter; Edona Alders; brother, Jack Stieler; and sister, Lorraine Babcock.
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Valeria Jane (Humburg) Cunningham died January 26, 2012, at the Hospice House on Midway Road, Ft Pierce, FL lovingly surrounded by her family. She slipped away peacefully to the tunes of one of her favorite musical groups, Peter, Paul and Mary.
She was born on January 21, 1935 on her grandparent’s farm in Blue Earth, MN and grew up on her father’s farm in Ellendale, MN. She was the third of Fred and Tina Humburg’s seven children: JoAnn, Robert, Valeria, Lowell, Verdel, Carole, and Steve. She graduated from high school in 1953 from Ellendale Consolidated School. Sometime later Valeria left for Washington, D.C. where she secured a job in the secretary pool at the Federal Reserve System.
While in the D.C. area she met her husband of 20 years Walter Cunningham, married and started a family. Her first son David was born in 1957. Later she moved to Eau Gallie, FL where she gave birth to Sandra in 1959, Stuart in 1960 and Jeanne in 1962.
Valeria transitioned from being a homemaker to working mother of four at various jobs in the area and settled at Tropicana, Fort Pierce where she worked for 15 years as a blend deck operator and tanker loader. She retired in 2001.
She was predeceased by her parents, Fred and Clementine “Tina” (Renkley) Humburg; her sister JoAnn Ramsey and her brothers Robert Humburg and Steve Humburg.
Survivors include her sons David (Josephine) Cunningham of Ft. Pierce; Stuart (Louise) Cunningham of Ft. Pierce; daughters Sandra (Barry) Love of Vero Beach; Jeanne (James) Moretti of Vero Beach. She was the proud grandmother of 10: Kristine, Lisa, Sarah, Jason, Samantha, Nicholas, Jessica, Andrea, Angela and Michael. And equally proud great-grandmother of seven: Hailey, Daniel W., Hayden, Tristan, Anthony, Daniel M. and Mia.
Val was well loved by her family and friends who will find comfort in the many wonderful and humorous memories she leaves behind. She will be missed by all.
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Daniel (Dan) Gilster age 71 of Albert Lea, MN died Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at his home in Albert Lea. Funeral service will be held Friday, Feb 3, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. Visitation Thursday evening from 4 until 7 and one hour prior to the service at the church.