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Matthew Pelkey
Matthew Darren Pelkey, age 29, a former resident of Little Falls, MN, and resident of Duluth, MN, son of Diane Pelkey of Little Falls, died March 17, 1999, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield, WI.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Little Falls with Father Leroy Kremer officiating. Burial was at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Cemetery.
Matthew was born on February 28, 1970, to Diane Pelkey in Minneapolis, MN. He graduated from Little Falls Community High School in 1988. Graduated with B.S. degree in Criminal Justice from St. Cloud State University in 1993, and graduated from Johnson Community College for Conductor training. Matthew worked at G’s Super Valu while in high school, at Frigidaire in St. Cloud, asa security guard at St. Cloud State University, and he was also a Corrections Officer at the Benton County Jail. His love of trains brought him to his present job as a conductor for the Minnesota and graduated from Brainerd High School in 1974. He married Denise Picha on October 1, 1977, at the Holy Family Catholic Church near Bulldog Lake. They made their home in Onamia and Gene worked in the Twin Cities as a journeyman carpenter. He enjoyed spending time fishing and gardening. He was also a dedicated husband and father, a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Onamia and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include his wife, Denise of Onamia; children, Scott, Vincent, Jennifer, Jeffrey and Rebecca; mother, Maxine Skiba of Pierz, MN; brothers, Richard, Jr. (Pam) Skiba of Hillman, MN, Robert (Kim) Skiba of Pierz and Jody Skiba of Pierz; sisters, Chris (Steve) Pomrenke of Royalton, MN, Rosie (Ted) Boser of Browerville, MN, Betsy (Del) Embree of Royalton and Carol Skiba of Brainerd, MN; mother and father-in-law, Norman and Jackie Picha of St. James, MN; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Richard, Sr., and his grandparents, Vincent and Alice Skiba and Alfred and Rose Sauer.
Casketbearers included Steve Picha, Norman Picha, Bob Schmolke, Bob Pete, Owen Haeg and Francis Croat.
Norman W. Seppelt
Norman W. Seppelt, age 63, a resident of Rice, MN, died March 2, 1999, at the Foley Nursing Home in Foley, MN.
Funeral services were held March 19 at Annunciation Catholic Church in Mayhew Lake, MN, with Father Francis Britz officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery.
Norman William Seppelt was born on January 31, 1936, in Graham Township, Benton County, MN, to the late Peter and Clara (Kuschel) Seppelt. He grew up on the farm and attended country school in Graham Township. He farmed with his father and brother for most of his life. In 1985, he built a new house and semi-retired. He continued to help his brother on the farm in his retirement. He then quit farming to care for his mother. Norman enjoyed gardening and gun collecting.
Survivors include his brother, Roy Seppelt and wife, Wanda of Rice; nieces and nephews, Todd, Julie, Jon, Brent, Katie and Kirby Seppelt, all of Rice; and, aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Clara Seppelt, and sister-in-law, Sharee Seppelt.
Pallbearers were Charles Novak, Richard Rudnitski, Jim Novak, Bill Greene, Greg Rausch and Todd Seppelt.
Robert Thomas
Robert Thomas, age 82, a resident of Hillman, MN, died at his residence on March 10, 1999.
Funeral services were held March 13 at the Lakeview Community Church in Hillman with Pastor David M. Gulden officiating. Burial was in the Lakeview Cemetery.
Robert was born on May 9, 1916, to John and Martha (Bartelt) Thomas in Michigan to Vernon and Elizabeth (Falensckek) Baer. She was a member of St. Mathias Church and St. Andrews Church, the Christian Mothers, Foster Grandparents for 20 years and a volunteer for the senior center.
Survivors include her daughters, Elizabeth Sever of Tempe, AZ and Donna and Gerald Pint of Little Falls, MN; sons, LeRoy and Helga Fleischhacker of Brainerd and Donald and Barb Fleisch-hacker of Fort Ripley, MN; daughter-in-law, Margaret Fleischhack-er; 15 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; brother, Clarence Baer of Wisconsin; stepmother, Lilian Baer of Brainerd; half brother, Frank Baer and four half sisters, Carol Jean, Janet, JoAnn and Eleanor.
She was preceded in death by her husband George; son, James; parents; three brothers, Sonny, Raymond and Donald Baer; sister, Barbara Baer; grandson John Fleischhacker; great-grandsonJames Nuttbrock, Jr.; and, great-granddaughter, Darlene Nuttbrock.
Jeanette Davison
Jeanette I. Davison, age 66, a resident of Long Prairie, MN, died March 27, 1999, in the Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria, MN.
Funeral services were held March 30 in the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Clarissa, MN, with Rev. Alden Backman officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery in Long Prairie.
Jeanette was the daughter of Wesley and Mary (Brooks) Akin. She grew up in the Long Prairie area. After her marriage to Arthur Davison on May 5, 1956, in the Reynolds Baptist Church, rural Long Prairie, her husband served in the Air Force, and they lived in Duluth, Panama City, FL, and Austin TX. Retiring in 1972, they moved to the family farm, Reynolds Township, rural Long Prairie.She enjoyed traveling, and during that time collected spoons and cups. She also enjoyed flower gardening, fishing, and her family. She was a member of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Clarissa, and the Church Ladies Circle.
Survivors include her husband, Arthur; two daughters and spouses, Laura Ann (Jeffery) Merrill, Swanville, MN; and, Cynthia Jean (Craig) Cox, Germany; and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Honorary pallbearers were Anita Littlejohn, Melissa and Kimberly Lyon, Cory and Rebecca Merrill; and the casketbearers were Norman and Charles Larson, Bill Pentz, Dale Merrill, Jason Lyon and Eugene Reed.
