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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.