Irvin Quiring
Irvin Quiring, 86, of Mt. Lake died Jan. 30, 2005, at Good Samaritan Village in Mt. Lake.
Services will be held today (Wednesday) at 10:30 a.m., at Bethel Mennonite Church in Mt. Lake with Rev. George O’Reilly officiating.
Interment
will follow at Mt. Lake Cemetery in Mt. Lake.
Bjerum Funeral Home of Mt. Lake is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Irvin Jerome Quiring was born Sept. 22, 1918, to John and Justina (Gossen) Quiring in Mt. Lake. He received his education at the German Bible School and Mt. Lake Public Schools.
In 1941, Irvin was baptized upon confession of faith and received as a member of Bethel Mennonite Church in Mt. Lake, where he remained a life-long member.
In 1947, Irvin married Lorraine Peters at Bethel Mennonite Church. The couple lived and farmed north of Mt. Lake until moving into Mt. Lake in 1956. Irvin also worked at The Toro Company in Windom for 24 years.
He enjoyed watching animals and birds, and was an avid reader.
He was preceded in death by four brothers: John D. Quiring, Walter Quiring, Oscar Quiring and William Quiring; and two sisters, Olga Quiring and Bertha Peters.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Lorraine Quiring of Mt. Lake; two daughters, Barbara (Donald) Jacques of Bloomington and Sharlene Quiring of Brooklyn Park; and two grandchildren.
Edward Jordan
Edward Jordan, 81, of Mt. Lake, formerly of Mankato, died Jan. 21, 2005, at Windom Area Hospital in Windom.
Mass of Christian burial was held Thursday at St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church in Mankato with Father Andrew Olsem officiating.
Eulogists were Bill Jordan and Joe McDonnell. Special music was provided by Ann VanDuesen, organist; and Amy Braam, vocalist.
Pallbearers were John Jordan and Ronald Jordan.
Casketbearers were Jeremy Jordan, Rudy McDonnell, Ethan Steinbach, Eric Vosburgh, Anthony Harris and Jason Becker.
Honorary bearer was SSG Jolaina Jordan.
Interment
was at Woodland Hills Memorial Park in Mankato.
Woodland Hills Funeral Home of Mankato was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Edward W. Jordan was born July 26, 1923, to Edward and Gertrude (Abts) Jordan in Belden, Neb.
In 1942, he married Marilyn Kueny in Jackson, Neb. They divorced and in 1981 he married Patricia Clare in Mankato.
Edward served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1944, then farmed and was a bus driver for Midwest Coaches before retiring in 1983. From 1984 until 1991, he owned a motel in Springfield.
He enjoyed watching sports on TV, dancing, traveling and do-it-yourself projects.
Edward was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Windom and the AFL-CIO.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Donna Becker; and a sister, Elaine Jordan.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia of Mt. Lake; sons, John (Janice) Jordan and Ronald (Sue) Jordan, all of Mankato; daughters, Carol Vosburgh, Sharon Steinbach, and Judith (James) Harris, all of Mankato, and Patricia (Joseph) McDonnell of South Carolina; 19 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Leona Ringler, Delilah Fuehrer, Robert Jordan, William Jordan and Jeanett Woolworth, all of Sioux City, Ia.
Peter Loewen
Peter Loewen, 88, of Mt. Lake died Jan. 25, 2005, at Good Samaritan Village in Mt. Lake.
Services were held Saturday at First Mennonite Church in Mt. Lake with Rev. Elaine Kauffman officiating.
Interment
was at Mt. Lake Cemetery in Mt. Lake.
Bjerum Funeral Home of Mt. Lake was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Peter N. Loewen was born June 8, 1916, to Henry and Katherine (Niessen) Loewen in Mt. Lake Township of Cottonwood County.
He received his education in country school districts 12 and 27 in Cottonwood County and Comfrey Public Schools.
He was baptized upon confession of faith and received into membership in 1936 at First Mennonite Church in Mt. Lake, where he has remained a life-long member. Peter was involved in Christian Endeavor Society and served as superintendent of the Junior Sunday School Department for many years. He also taught fourth grade, junior high and adult Sunday School classes, sang in the church group and participated in small group studies.
In 1941, Peter married Elizabeth Elrose Penner. The couple farmed north of Butterfield until 1952 when they purchased a farm northwest of Mt. Lake by Eagle Lake. The Loewens enjoyed farming and raising and exhibiting registered Guernseys. They farmed until retiring in 1985 and moving into Mt. Lake.
In 1990, Peter and Elizabeth were awarded the outstanding Senior Breeders Award by the Minnesota Guernsey Association.
The Loewens also served as 4-H club leaders for Carson Climbers.
Peter was an avid Minnesota Twins fan and enjoyed watching high school sports. He also enjoyed visiting the sick and shut-ins, sharing and praying with them and playing the harmonica for them. He also played the harmonica in church services and at community events.
He was preceded in death by three sisters: Marie Loewen, Tina Menken and Betty Nelson; and five brothers: Henry, Frank, John, Jacob and Nick Loewen.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Loewen of Mt. Lake; a son, David (JoAnn) Loewen of Farmington, Mich.; three daughters: LaDonna (Richard) Stout of Butterfield; Loretta (Frank) Gorman of Grand Rapids, Mich.; and Marjorie (Charles) Rasmussen of Glendale, Ariz.; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Martha Pankratz
Martha Pankratz, 82, of Mt. Lake died Jan. 30, 2005, at Windom Area Hospital in Windom.
Services will be held Thursday at Bethel Mennonite Church in Mt. Lake with Rev. George O’Reilly officiating.
Interment
will be at Mt. Lake Cemetery in Mt. Lake.
Visitation will be held today (Wednesday) from 4 to 8 p.m., and Thursday from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., at Bjerum Funeral Home in Mt. Lake. Visitation will continue Thursday for one hour prior to services at the church.
Bjerum Funeral Home of Mt. Lake is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Martha Marie Adrian was born April 3, 1922, to Isaac and Marie (Goertzen) Adrian in Mt. Lake. She received her education at a country school near her home and the German Bible School in Mt. Lake.
In 1939, Martha was baptized upon confession of faith at First Mennonite Church in Mt. Lake. She later transferred her membership to Bethel Mennonite Church in Mt. Lake.
In 1945, Martha married Henry Pankratz at First Mennonite Church. The couple farmed in the St. James area and southeastern Cottonwood County before moving to her parents’ farm in 1959.
Martha enjoyed gardening, sewing and making blankets, and baking for her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Henry Pankratz in 1999.
Survivors include her daughter, Roslyn (Don) Jenkins of Fridley; two sons, LaVerne (Bryce) Pankratz of Crosby and Dale (Carol) Pankratz of Mt. Lake; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Magdalene Becker of Mt. Lake; and two brothers, Abe (Lorraine) Adrian of Mt. Lake and Joe (Gladys) Adrian of Glencoe.
Florence Ihrke
Florence Ihrke, 84, of Redwood Falls, formerly of Windom, died Feb. 1, 2005, at Sunwood Care Center in Redwood Falls.
Funeral arrangements are pending with LaCanne Family Funeral Service in Windom.
Carl Cannon
Carl Cannon, 89, of Windom died Feb. 11, 2005, at Mt. Lake Good Samaritan Village in Mt. Lake.
Services were held Tuesday at LaCanne Family Funeral Home in Windom with Rev. Stephen Norby officiating.
Special music was provided by Rev. Stephen Norby, vocalist.
Casketbearers were Larry Troutman, Wade Cannon, Dan Wall, Daryl Bramstedt, Jim Anderson and Leo Doherty.
Honorary bearers were Terri Tolliver, Chris Troutman, Angela Troutman, Wade Cannon, Lyschel Cannon, Crystal Zafft and Matthew Doherty.
Interment
was at Lakeview Cemetery in Windom.
Carl James Cannon was born Aug. 21, 1915, to Gail and Clara (James) Cannon in Franklin Township of Clarke County, Iowa. He received his education at Franklin-Fairview School in Weldon, Iowa, then worked for various farmers in the Clarke County area for several years.
In 1942, Carl married Velma Fletcher in Bethany, Mo. The couple lived in Blooming Prairie and Austin before moving to Windom in the late 1940s. Carl held various jobs before retiring from The Toro Company.
Carl continued to live in Windom until becoming a resident at Good Samaritan Village in Mt. Lake in 2002.
Carl enjoyed fishing, traveling west in his motor home, spending time at his cabin on Fish Lake, visiting, jigsaw puzzles, watching birds and squirrels and spending time with family and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.
Survivors include his four children: Lola (Larry) Troutman of DeKalb, Ill.; Gloria (Jim) Anderson of Bingham Lake; David (fiance Willy Koch) Cannon and Sharon (Leo) Doherty, all of Windom; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Roland (Georgenell) Cannon of Des Moines, Iowa.
Arlene Dick
Arlene Dick, 87, of Mt. Lake died Feb. 11, 2005, at Heritage Court in Windom.
Services were held Monday at Bethel Mennonite Church in Mt. Lake with Rev. Elaine Kauffman officiating.
Interment
was at Mt. Lake Cemetery in Mt. Lake.
Bjerum Funeral Home of Mt. Lake was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Arlene Mildred Peters was born Sept. 26, 1917, to Cornelius and Katherine (Rempel) Peters in Mt. Lake. She received her education at German Bible School and Mt. Lake Public Schools.
She was baptized upon confession of faith at Bethel Mennonite Church in Mt. Lake, where she remained a lifelong member.
In 1943, Arlene married Jacob Dick at Bethel Mennonite Church. They served in CPS camp in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, where Arlene also served at the mental hospital.
After returning to Minnesota, Arlene and Jacob lived in Avoca and Odin before settling in Mt. Lake. In addition to her responsbilities as a wife and mother, Arlene also helped Jake in his insurance business for many years.
She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and quilting and will be remembered for her volunteer work at the Care & Share Shop in Mt. Lake as well as the more than 2,000 rugs she wove for the Mennonite Central Committee.
Survivors include her husband, Jacob Dick of Mt. Lake; a daughter, Mary (Martin) Harder of Minneapolis; two sons, Norman (Rosalie) Dick of Mt. Lake and Marlin (Mary) Erin of Beaver, Pa.; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; and a sister, Margaret (Reiny) Preheim of Mt. Lake.
Martha Dick
Martha Dick, 98, of Mt. Lake died Feb. 10, 2005, at Good Samaritan Village in Mt. Lake.
Services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m., at Community Bible Chuch in Mt. Lake with Rev. Darren Rempel officiating.
Interment
will be at Mt. Lake Cemetery in Mt. Lake.
Visitation will be held today (Wednesday) from 4 to 7 p.m., and Thursday from 7:30 to 9 a.m., at Bjerum Funeral Home in Mt. Lake. There will be no visitation at the church.
Bjerum Funeral Home of Mt. Lake was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Martha Stoesz was born Oct. 28, 1906, to Cornelius and Maria (Falk) Stoesz in Watonwan County. After graduating from Mt. Lake High School, Martha graduated from Northwestern Bible College and also attended college in Mankato for two years.
In 1925, Martha was baptized upon confession of faith at Mennonite Brethren Church in Mt. Lake, where she also was involved with the Mission Society.
Martha taught school and did housework for others in Minneapolis before returning to Mt. Lake, where she worked several jobs and was a caregiver for her parents.
In 1957, Martha married Henry Dick at Mennonite Brethren Church in Mt. Lake. Henry died in 1970, however, Martha continued to live in Mt. Lake and work at Eventide Nursing Home.
Martha also volunteered at Good Samaritan Village and enjoyed reading, crocheting, puzzles and spending time with family.
She became a resident at Eventide Nursing Home in 1999 and moved to Good Samaritan Village in 2004.
In addition to her husband Henry, Martha was preceded in death by two brothers, John Stoesz and David Stoesz, in infancy; five sisters: Marie Stoesz, Helen Stoesz, Annie Fast, Susie Balzer and Nettie Reimer; five stepdaughters: Helen Schmidt, Leona Anderson, Esther Flatgard, Stella Wright and Clara Stoesz; and two stepsons, MelRoy Dick and Harvey Dick.
Survivors include her stepson, Harry (Thelma) Dick of Jeffers; a stepdaughter-in-law, Gladys Dick of Huron, S.D.; 23 stepgrandchildren; and many stepgreat-grandchildren.
Helen Brandt
Helen Brandt, 95, of Mt. Lake died Feb. 10, 2005, at Good Samaritan Village in Mt. Lake.
Services were held Tuesday at Evangelical Mennonite Brethren Church in Mt. Lake with Rev. Nathan Janzen officiating.
Interment
will be at Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada.
Bjerum Funeral Home of Mt. Lake was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Helen Janz was born Sept. 5, 1909, to Benjamin and Katherina (Barkman) Janz in Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada.
She graduated from high school in Steinbach and continued her education at Winnipeg Bible College and Moody Bible Institute.
Helen was baptized upon confession of faith at Evangelical Mennonite Brethren Church in Steinbach.
In 1935, she married Henry Brandt in Steinbach, where the couple lived until 1954 when they moved to Mt. Lake. In addition to being a wife and mother, Helen also enjoyed her duties as a teacher.
After Henry’s death in 1965, Helen lived in Wheaton, Ill.; Hamilton, Mass.; Puerto Rico; and Grantham, Pa., before returning to Mt. Lake in 1986.
She enjoyed reading, studying language, crossword and word puzzles, crocheting, knitting, being a friend to international students and Grandma to many. Helen also enjoyed telling historical stories and leading a children’s ministry while living in Steinbach.
In addition to her husband Henry, Helen was preceded in death by a sister, Anne Kreutzer; three brothers, Peter, Benjamin and John Janz; two sisters-in-law, Catherine Brandt and Elizabeth and Jacob Regehr; a brother-in-law, Peter Rempel.
Survivors include her two sons, David (Melva) Brandt of Newberg, Ore.; and James (Linda) Brandt of Mt. Lake; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Katherine (Sebastian) Rieger of Steinbach, Manitoba; and Lydia (William) Regehr of Omaha, Neb.; three brothers: Walter Janz of Dallas, Ore.; Alvin (Agnes) Janz of Steinbach, Manitoba; and Arthur (Martini) Janz of Goshen, Ind.; and a sister-in-law, Elma Rempel of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Margaret Odden
Margaret “Margo” Odden, 80, of Windom died Feb. 9, 2005, at St. Luke’s Health Care Center in Blue Earth.
A memorial service will be held Saturday at 1 p.m., at First United Methodist Church in Windom with Rev. Art Miller officiating.
Special music will be provided by Rev. Art and Sherry Miller, vocalists; and Deann Steele, organist.
Honorary bearers will be Helen Nelson, Ruby Benson, Gerry Cornwell, Virginia Galle, Ardyce Zens, JoAnn Caviness, Mary Klosterbuer, Cathie Veenker, Lois Molitor, Dorie Schneider, Doris Remund, Connie Johnson, Jean Trotter, Lois Wiese, Jean Bolin, Nancy DeCristina, Janet Benson, Carol Hartman, Margaret Halley, Janice Hibbs, Neidra Krebs and Jean Iverson Pederson.
Interment
will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Windom.
Visitation will be held Friday from 5 to 7 p.m., at LaCanne Family Funeral Service in Windom, with an Eastern Star prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Saturday at the church in Windom for one hour prior to the service.
Margaret “Margo” Dorothy Marie Youngdale was born July 5, 1924, to Martin and Eva Youngdale in Benson. She graduated from Benson High School in 1942 and attended the University of Minnesota, earning degrees in nursing and public health.
After graduation, Margo worked as a public health nurse in Bakersfield, Calif., and Louisiana.
In 1948, she married Lloyd Odden in Benson. After Lloyd attended watch-making school in Elgin, Ill., Margo and Lloyd returned to Benson, where Llyd worked at his brother’s jewelry store.
In 1952, after moving to Windom, the Oddens opened Odden Jewelry Store on the north side of the Square. They operated the store until fire destroyed the business in 1967.
Prior to the fire, Lloyd and Margo had purchased Roger’s Cafe and continued to operate the restaurant on the north side of the Square until 1973, when they opened the Left Bank Inn restaurant in the old Windom State Bank building.
They operated the Left Bank until Lloyd’s death in 1981.
Marjo continued to run the restaurant until 1984.
Margo returned to nursing, working at Windom Area Hospital and several other hospitals before retiring.
In 1996, ill with Alzheimer’s disease, Margo moved to St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center in Blue Earth.
Marjo was a member of First United Methodist Church in Windom and a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star, serving as Worthy Matron several times. She also was a member of the Tourist Club and involved in the DFL party and environmental issues.
She enjoyed gardening, reading, sewing, knitting, playing bridge and golf.
In addition to her husband Lloyd, Margo was preceded in death by a sister, Helen, who died in infancy.
Survivors include her daughter, Marcia of St. Paul; sons, Kirk (Alice) Odden of Blue Earth and Kraig Odden of St. Paul; two grandsons; and a brother, James (Margaret) Youngdale of Minneapolis.
Warren Muller
Warren Muller, 84, of Windom died Feb. 10, 2005, at his home in rural Windom.
Services were held Monday at First Presbyterian Church in Windom with Rev. Michael Hibbs officiating.
Special music was provided by Joanne Nelson, organist; and David Rupp, vocalist.
Casketbearers were Steve Muller, Tom Muller, Scott Muller, Eric Jorgenson, Bryan Jorgenson, Mike Jorgenson, Mark Jorgenson, Joe Jorgenson and Ryan Wipf.
Honorary bearers were Warren’s granddaughters, great-grandchildren and Prudence Lodge of AF and AM.
Interment
was at Lakeview Cemetery in Windom.
LaCanne Family Funeral Service of Windom was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Warren Calvin Muller was born Aug. 12, 1920, to Reuben and Amy (Erickson) Muller in Dale Township of Cottonwood County. He attended country schools before graduating from Windom High School. Warren was a lifelong resident of Dale Township, where he farmed.
In 1974, Warren married Bernice (Sander) Jorgenson at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jeffers, becoming an instant father to her six children. The couple lived in her home for 2½ years until building a new home on the farm where they presently lived.
In 2002, Warren was diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
Warren’s early Christian education was in the American Sunday School Union, where he also served as a Sunday School teacher. Later, he became a member of First Presbyterian Church in Windom, where he served as an usher and head usher.
Warren also served in the Minnesota State Guard during World War II.
A 4-H member and leader, Warren also was president of Dale Farmers Club, served on the Cottonwood County Fair Board, and was Master of Siloam Lodge 330 AF&AM. He also served as High Priest of Windom Chapter 48 of Royal Arch Masons, was a member of El Riad Shrine Temple and president of the Windom Area Shrine Club.
An avid sports enthusiast, Warren especially enjoyed watching high school sports. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, dancing, golf and attending family gatherings.
Survivors include his wife, Bernice; six children: Gary (Audrey) Jorgenson of Sioux Falls, S.D.; David (Joyce) Jorgenson and Ron (Dorothy) Jorgenson, all of Jeffers; Jim (Nancy) Jorgenson of Fridley; Steve (Janeen) Jorgenson of Arden Hills; and Susan (Gene) Wipf of Elk River; 18 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Richard (Delores) Muller and David (Beatty) Muller, all of Windom; and a sister, Marilyn (Jack) Oberle of Jeffers.
Ethel Christensen
Ethel Christensen, 86, of Westbrook died Feb. 8, 2005, at Sogge Good Samaritan Center in Windom.
Services were held Saturday at Almlie Funeral Home in Westbrook.
Interment
was at Westbrook Cemetery.
Ethel Edna Gertner was born Jan. 25, 1918, to Cornelius and Emma (Buss) Gertner on a farm in Rosehill Township of Cottonwood County. She attended District 34 Country School and later Westbrook High School before moving to St. Paul and attending the School of Agriculture.
She also worked as a housekeeper for a family in St. Paul while attending school.
In 1939, Ethel married Roy Christensen. The couple lived on a farm near Walnut Grove for 19 years, then moved to a farm south of Westbrook in 1958. They continued to farm there until retiring in 1978 and moving into Westbrook.
Ethel was a member of First Church of Christ Scientist and was a past 4-H leader.
Roy and Ethel enjoyed several trips to Hawaii and traveling to visit distant relatives. Ethel also enjoyed cooking, her faith, flowers, playing cards and spending time with family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Roy, five brothers and four sisters.
Survivors include her son, James (Arli) Christensen of Westbrook; a daughter, Rebecca (Richard) Wiens of Windom; four grandsons; and three sisters-in-law, Vernice Gertner and Erma Kuehl of Westbrook and Bernice Pulcher of Yourbalinda, Calif.
Viola Stavnes
Viola Stavnes, 96, of Windom, formerly of rural Lamberton, died March 24, 2003, at Sogge Good Samaritan Center in Windom.
Services were held Saturday at Old Westbrook Lutheran Church in rural Westbrook with Rev. Michael Stangeland officiating.
Special music was provided by Shirley Iverson, organist; and Al and Marilyn Hinrichsen, vocalists.
Casketbearers were Curt Nelson, Juhl Stavnes, Alvie Stavnes, Robert Nelson, Rick Nelson and Lennis Nelson.
Honorary casketbearers were Lowell Stavnes, Dave Nelson, Dale Nelson, Lyle Nelson, Gary Nelson, Keith Stavnes and Loren Hedman.
Interment
was at the church cemetery in rural Westbrook.
Anderson-Schmidt-LaCanne Funeral Home of Windom was in charge of the Funeral arrangements.
Viola Harriet Nelson was born Dec. 8, 1906 to Edmund and Nellie (Bakken) Nelson in Ann Township of Cottonwood County. She was baptized at St. Olaf Lutheran Church and later confirmed at Old Westbrook Lutheran Church.
She received her education at Walnut Grove High School and Lutheran Normal School in Madison. She taught in rural schools for 10 years and also taught several terms of parochial school in neighboring districts.
In 1937, Viola married Palmer Stavnes. The couple established their farm in Highwater Township, where they lived for 60 years.
Since 1996, she had been a resident at Sogge Good Samaritan Center in Windom.
Viola participated in various organizations at Old Westbrook Lutheran Church and served as church pianist for several years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Palmer Stavnes; four brothers, Joseph Nelson, Alton Nelson, Nuel Nelson and Vernon Nelson; and one sister, Evelyn Nelson.
Survivors include her three daughters: Ardell (Rayburn) Skoglund of San Diego, Calif.; Marlene (Harvey) Pedersen of Oakes, N.D.; and Myrlee (Charles) Weisbrod of Rochester; and six grandchildren.
Marilyn Nelson
Marilyn Nelson, 74, of Windom died March 29, 2003, at her home in Windom.
Services will be held today (Wednesday) at 10:30 a.m., at American Lutheran Church in Windom with Rev. Stephen Norby and Rev. Gregory Hall officiating.
Special music will be provided by Carol Vought, organist; and Jean Johnson, vocalist.
Casketbearers will be Robert True, Tom Sheehan, Walter Sommer, Don Skillingstad, Mike Upton and Lowell True.
Honorary casketbearers will be Marilyn’s nieces and nephews, and members of the Gray Ladies and Altar Guild.
Interment
will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in rural Windom.
Anderson-Schmidt-LaCanne Funeral Home of Windom is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Marilyn Carol Knutson was born Dec. 21, 1928, to Carl and Marie (Haugen) Knutson in Mankato. She was baptized and confirmed at Calvary Lutheran Church in Rapidan. She received her education in Rapidan Public Schools, graduating in 1946.
She attended Mankato State University in Mankato, graduating in 1952 with an elementary teaching degree.
Marilyn taught in several different school districts, including Amboy, Blue Earth, Hanska, Lake Crystal and Juneau, Alaska.
In 1961, Marilyn married Bruce Nelson at Calvary Lutheran Church in Rapidan. The couple lived on a farm in Delafield Township of Jackson County. She taught elementary school in Windom until retiring in 1983.
In 2001, after 40 years on their Delafield farm, Marilyn and Bruce moved into Windom.
Marilyn was a member of American Lutheran Church in Windom, where she was involved in the Altar Guild, WELCA and sewing group. She also was a member of the Gray Ladies and the Minnesota and National Teachers Associations.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Oscar Knutson; and a sister, Pauline True.
Survivors include her husband, Bruce Nelson of Windom; and two sisters, Dorothy Sommer of Janesville and Elsie Campbell of Buckhannon, W.Va.
Rolland Garrison
Rolland ‘R.H./Shorty’ Garrison, 74, of Truman, the father of Jim Garrison of Windom, died March 28, 2003, at Immanuel-St. Joseph’s Hospital in Mankato.
Services were held Monday at St. Katherine’s Catholic Church in Truman with Father Jim Berning officiating.
Interment
with full military honors provided by Oles-Reader-Bosshart American Legion Post 115 of Truman was at Ridgelawn Memorial Park in Truman.
Olson-Zaharia Funeral Home of Truman was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Rolland Henry Garrison was born Feb. 24, 1929, to Arthur and Hattie (Brockman) Garrison on the Garrison farm in Pleasant Prairie Township of Martin County. He attended rural school Districts 10 and 4, and Fairmont High School.
Following his formal education, Rolland was employed with the feedmill at Truman Farmers Elevator in Truman.
In 1950, Rolland married Phyllis Grathwohl at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Fairmont.
He joined the U.S. Army in 1951, serving at Camp Rucker, Ala., and in Germany.
Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Truman to work as a mechanic at John Deere for Truman Farmers Elevator.
In 1961, he began working for Walnut Grove 4x4. In 1976, Rolland opened Garrison Seed Center, selling feed and seed.
He later did landscaping until retiring in 1992.
Rolland was a charter member of St. Katherine’s Catholic Church in Truman and served as trustee and bookkeeper for several years. He was also a charter member of Truman JC’s, served on the Truman Pool Commission and Truman Planning and Zoning Commission.
He enjoyed fishing and picnicking with family. In retirement, he did woodworking, gardening, card playing and bird watching.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Garrison of Truman; his children, Randy (Julie) Garrison of Northrop; Julie (Don) Schofield of Neosho, Mo.; Bruce “Curly” (Tammy) Garrison of Redwood Falls; Kirk (Tracy) Garrison of Dyer, Ind.; Lisa (Kerry) Krenz of Truman; and James (Joni) Garrison of Windom; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Joan (Veryl) Williamson of Trimont and Kathy (Kenneth) Johnson of Auburn, Calif.; and brothers, David (Karen) Garrison of Fairmont and Phillip (Connie) Garrison of Big Stone Lake, S.D.
Gertrude Meier
Gertrude “Gert” Meier, 93, of Windom died March 25, 2003, at Sogge Good Samaritan Center in Windom.
Services were held Friday at American Lutheran Church in Windom with Rev. Gregory Hall officiating.
Special music was provided by Carol Vought, organist.
Casketbearers were Jim Meier, Al Meier, Barry Meier, Craig Meier and Jennie Meier.
Interment
was at Lakeview Cemetery in Windom.
Anderson-Schmidt-LaCanne Funeral Home of Windom was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Gertrude Emily Heltorp was born July 12, 1909, to John and Gina (Larsen) Heltorp in Windom. She received her education in Windom Public Schools, graduating in 1928. For one year, she attended Normal Training for teachers in Windom, then taught for three years in Windom.
In 1932, Gert married Gottfried Meier in North Mankato.
Gert and Gottfried lived in Windom, where Gert worked for 33 years at the Ben Franklin Store in Windom.
In 1997, she became a resident at Sogge Good Samaritan Center in Windom.
Gert was a longtime member of American Lutheran Church in Windom as well as its choir and ladies aid. She also was a member of the Sons of Norway.
Gert enjoyed antiquing and being a member of the Birthday Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gottfried Meier; a son, Robert Meier; and two grandsons, Randy and Brad Meier.
Survivors include her sons, Richard (Karen) Meier of Red Wing and Donald (Patti) Meier of Plymouth; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Earl Anderson
Earl Anderson, 84, of rural Revere died March 27, 2003, at North Central Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Services were held Monday at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in rural Walnut Grove with Rev. Norman Fonss officiating.
Special music was provided by Nancy Harnack, organist.
Casketbearers were Arlie Anderson, Bruce Anderson, Todd Anderson, Curt Nelson, Jim Hoyt, John Bakken, Ron Bakken and Bob Heggerston.
Interment
was at St. Olaf Lutheran Cemetery in Ann Township of Cottonwood County.
Walnut Grove Funeral Home of Walnut Grove was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Earl Arnold Anderson was born Feb. 25, 1919, to Oscar and Ida (Fingarson) Anderson on the family farm in Ann Township of Cottonwood County. He was baptized and later confirmed at St. Olaf Lutheran Church. He attended rural school District 13.
In 1954, Earl married Gustie Bedwell at St. Olaf Lutheran Church and lived on the family farm.
Earl began farming at age 14, with his father and brother, and later farmed on his own until retiring in 1968. He also raised livestock and especially enjoyed horses.
After retiring from farming, Earl went into the auto repair business.
Earl was involved in the Walnut Grove Lions Club, Lutheran Brotherhood, and church and township boards.
He enjoyed carving, singing, telling jokes, bird watching, watching television and fishing.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Glenn, and a sister, Lyla.
Survivors include his wife Gustie of rural Revere; three daughters, Kari (Duane) Ourada of Westbrook; Lori (George) Erbes of Tracy; and Heidi (David) Hansen of Revere; seven grandchildren; and one brother, Arvid (Eunice) Anderson of Lamberton.
Donald Palm
Donald Palm, 79, of Willmar, formerly of Windom, died March 25, 2003, at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar following a battle with cancer.
Services were held Thursday at First Covenant Church in Willmar with Rev. Dan Johnson officiating.
Interment
was at Lakeview Cemetery in Windom.
Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Willmar was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Donald Charles Palm was born March 4, 1924, to Charles and Hannah (Carlson) Palm in Windom. He grew up in the Windom area, where he attended country school and farmed with his family.
He moved to Willmar where he worked as a human service assis-tant for Willmar State Hospital.
In 1946, Don married Gladys Buhr at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Windom. The couple lived in Willmar, where Gladys joined her husband in working at the state hospital. Don continued working there for over 40 years. He also had a yard service, mowing lawns and blowing snow.
Don was baptized and confirmed at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Windom. He was currently a member of First Covenant Church in Willmar, where he served as an usher.
He also enjoyed the outdoors, flower gardening and building things around his home. He also enjoyed animals, volunteering at the Kandiyohi County Humane Society.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Grace Knuteson.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys of Willmar; a brother, Ellsworth (Betty) Palm of Willmar; a brother-in-law (David (Marcella) Buhr of Blaine; 11 nieces and nephews, including Ronnie Palm of Jeffers and Marlin (Maureen) Palm of Mt. Lake; and his dog, “Kayo.”
