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Daniel Keith Knudson passed away July 17, 2024 at the age of 40.
Dan was born May 4th, 1984 in La Crosse, WI to Roger and Karen Knudson and was raised in Ellendale, MN. He resided in Owatonna, MN for the last five years.
After graduating from NRHEG High in 2002, Dan joined the U.S. National Guard and served in Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2008-2015. He worked as a general contractor throughout his career, specializing in ceramic tile and roofing, and was a volunteer for the Ellendale Fire Department.
Dan married Casey Homuth on September 10, 2022. Dan enjoyed playing pool, racing, fishing and spending time with his two daughters.
Dan is survived by his wife, Casey; daughters Addilynn Joy “AJ”, and Rylynn Knudson; step-daughter, Madison Homuth; step-son, Kaden Homuth; mother, Karen Knudson Ibberson; step-father, Jerry Ibberson; sister, Teresa Pratt Carver and her husband, Mark Carver; brother, Matt Knudson and his wife, Mary Harders; step-sister Jackie Engelbrecht and her husband, Pastor Tom Engelbrecht; step-brother, Paul Ibberson and his wife, Katy Ibberson; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Dan was preceded in death by his dad, Roger Knudson in 2009; brother, Robby Knudson in 1986; uncle Steve Knudson, in 2007; uncle Keith Ahrens, in 2013; and his grandparents.
Dan’s family will receive visitors from 5 p.m. To 7 p.m. on Wednesday July 24th, 2024 at First Lutheran Church in Ellendale, MN. A funeral service for Dan will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 25, 2024 at First Lutheran Church in Ellendale. Visitation will begin one hour before. Guests are invited to wear casual attire, especially items honoring the United States Military, to the visitation. Burial will be in First Lutheran Cemetery in on July 27 at 11 a.m.
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Arlys J. Eastvold passed away on July 11, 2024 at the age of 86. She was born on Feb. 6, 1938 in Mankato MN to Arthur Schaible and Florence (Oachs) Schaible (Standfest). Arlys married her first husband Duane Wallin in 1955; they had six children together. They later divorced, and Arlys met and married David Eastvold in 1974; they had one child together. Her Christian faith and family were important to her. She loved horseback riding in her younger years, and was a talented accordion and piano player. She had many wonderful life long friends and enjoyed being a housewife. She enjoyed 25 years of winters in Florida. Arlys was an inspiration to everyone she knew!
She is survived by her children Lori Frank (Mike Snow), Lynne Kofstad, LaVonne (Jack) Bjerk, Michael (Bethany) Wallin, Christine Johnson (Ken Schulte), David (Katherine) Wallin, Matthew (Amanda) Eastvold, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Bonnie (Dick) Swanson, brothers-in-law Dick (Janet) Eastvold, Lonnie (and his friend Faye) Eastvold, and many nieces and nephews.
Arlys is preceded in death by her husband David Eastvold, parents Arthur Schaible and Florence (Schaible) Standfest, brother Arthur Schaible Jr., father-in-law Trygve Eastvold and mother-in-law Helene (Fergeson) Eastvold, sister-in-law Betty Eastvold, brother-in-law Kim Eastvold, sons-in-law Fredrick Frank and David Kofstad and special friend Jerome (Jay) Saarinen.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
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LAURA TRUEBENBACH, age 96, died on Friday, July 19, 2024 at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.
Laura Rosa Esther Krenke was born on March 1, 1928 in Lemond Township, Steele County, Minnesota. She was the daughter of William and Wanda (Willert) Krenke. Laura was baptized as an infant on April 1, 1928 and later confirmed in her faith in her youth on May 24, 1942 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of rural Meriden.
She attended elementary school at District 54 in Steele County. Laura went on to graduate from Owatonna High School in 1946. While in high school, Laura began working at Selmer and Vida Langlie’s home while Selmer was in the service and MIA at the time. She also worked at the St. Olaf Lake store, and the roller rink. Following her graduation, she was employed as a nanny and housekeeper for Dr. Oeljen in Waseca.
On October 19, 1947, Laura was united in marriage to Hilbert Truebenbach at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Meriden. They began their married life living on a farm in Le Sueur County and later moved to another farm in Waseca County in 1952. In 1956, they quit farming and Hilbert began working for Birds Eye while Laura started working for Brown Printing Co. in 1960 and continued until her retirement in 1989. They moved to the John Sutter farm in Blooming Grove Township where they lived for 17 years. In 1973, they purchased a home near New Richland. When they needed assistance with their daily care, Laura and Hilbert moved to town in New Richland and most recently Laura resided in Willmar to be closer to family.
Laura is survived by her children, Beverly (Bruce) Barrett of Litchfield, Darlene (Ralph) Davis of Fountain, CO, Nancy Brekke of Ellendale, Karen (Jeff) Koehler of Belgrade, Mary Rahman of Forest Lake, and Donna (Steve) Bondeli of Thorpe, WI; daughters-in-law, Bonnie Truebenbach of Waseca and Julie Truebenbach of Shakopee; 17 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Hilbert in 2008; two sons, Paul in 1990 and James in 1993; sons-in-law, Sam Brekke in 2012 and Steve Rahman in 2016; three sisters, Loretta Abbe, Luella Fischer, and Lenore Bratsch; brother, Roland Krenke; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the Third Street Chapel of Dennis-Steffel-Omtvedt Funeral and Cremation Service in Waseca. Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Richland with Pastor Mary Iverson officiating. Interment will be at Decoria Cemetery in Blue Earth County.
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Joan Bluhm Obituary
Joan Y. Bluhm, age 88, of Bloomington, MN died on July 15, 2024, at N.C. Little Hospice, Edina, MN. She was born on March 19, 1936 to Edward & Evelyn (Voigtlander) Bluhm in Waldorf, MN. She married Adrian A. Tolzmann on Sept 20, 1956. She is survived by her daughters, Joal (Mark) Lillegard and Kara (John) Sprengeler; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law; cousins, nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings & former husband.
Funeral service Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 11 AM at Bloomington Lutheran Church, 9350 Portland Avenue S., Bloomington, MN. Visitation 1 hour prior. Interment will follow at First Lutheran Cemetery, Waldorf, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bloomington Lutheran Church and N.C. Little Memorial Hospice.
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A time for remembering and celebrating the life of Rhonda L. Shelton, 64, of Fairmont, MN will be held from 3 – 5 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont. A private family burial will be held at a later date in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN. Rhonda passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Fairmont. Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Fairmont is assisting the family with arrangements.
Rhonda Lee (Christensen) Shelton was born on August 15, 1959 in Albert Lea, MN, the daughter of Ron and Joanne (Vangen) Christensen. Rhonda grew up in Geneva, MN, where she graduated in 1977 from Ellendale High School. Following her graduation, she attended Winona State University where she earned her Associate of Science degree, graduating with the class of 1980. Feeling a sense of duty to her country, Rhonda enlisted in the United States Air Force in March of 1980. She served her country proudly overseas in the Philippines for 47 months and attained the rank of Sergeant. While in the military, Rhonda received the US Air Force Achievement Award, the US Air Force Good Conduct Award, the US Air Force Longevity Award and the US Air Force Overseas Medal. In December 1985, Rhonda received her honorable discharge from active duty with the Air Force, but would go on to serve in the reserves.
While serving in the military, Rhonda met Derike Shelton at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. The couple were married on September 12, 1980, and upon departure from the Air Force, made the move to Minnesota to be close to family. Rhonda and Derike were blessed with two children, Tiffany and Cade.
In the late 90’s, Rhonda and Derike moved their family to Fairmont, MN and planted roots on South Silver Lake in Martin County. Rhonda worked for 20 years as the office manager of Associate Optometry in Fairmont. She loved life on the lake, so her free time was spent enjoying swimming, boating, fishing and being close to nature. Rhonda had a green thumb and looked forward to spring and planting her garden and the harvest of all her labor in the fall. She was known far and wide as an accomplished cook and enjoyed her quiet time spent crafting and sewing. She enjoyed cooking for many of her children’s friends and making them feel welcome in her home; many of whom referred to her as “Mama Rhonda.” Family was extremely important to Rhonda, and she deeply loved her husband and children.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Derike Shelton of Fairmont, MN; children, Tiffany Shelton (Matt) of Mankato, MN, and Cade Shelton (Gio) of West Allis, WI; siblings, Pam (Rick) Cook of Hastings, MN, Scott (Cheri) Christensen of Albert Lea, MN, Steve (Rhonda) Christensen of Ellendale, MN, and Jeff (Robin) Christensen of New Richland, MN; in-laws, Sophia (Jimmy) Davis of Eden, NC, Carter (John) Pinnix of Reidsville, NC, and Kimberlyn (David) McCollough of Springfield, TN; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Rhonda was preceded in death by her parents, Ron and Joanne Christensen; father-in-law, CS Shelton; and mother-in-law, Betty Dawn Sheckells.
The family requests memorials be made in Rhonda’s name to Martin County Humane Society in Fairmont, MN.
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