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Edward Haas, 61, of Minneapolis, formerly of Sleepy Eye and Fairmont, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2001, at Minnesota Veterans Home, Minneapolis.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Sleepy Eye. Burial with full military rites by the Sleepy Eye Honor Guard will be held in the church cemetery.
Visitation is 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye and Friday at the church, one hour prior to the service.
He is survived by his daughters and their spouses, Janet and Steve Sparks of Ceylon, Julie and John Beaumaster of Eagan, Jean and Dave Mosloski of Fairmont; seven grandchildren; mother, Frieda Haas of Sleepy Eye; brothers and sisters, Jim Haas of Daytona Beach, Fla., Tom and Darleen Haas of Camarillo, Calif., Lynette and Dennis Braun of Sleepy Eye, Rich and Joan Haas of Mankato and Phil and Yvonne Haas of White Bear Lake; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father and a brother in infancy.
He was born on Dec. 24, 1939, in Sleepy Eye to Henry and Frieda (Schroepfer) Haas. H attended school in Sleepy Eye. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years. He returned to Sleepy Eye area. He married Darlene Johnson on Oct. 2, 1965 in New Ulm. He worked for his brother in sales before working for Kraft Foods in New Ulm and Skyline Mobile Homes in New Ulm. He also worked for Mark IV Homes in Fairmont and helped his brother, Rich with auctioneering. He later worked at Fairmont Foods.
Stella Knudson, 91, of St. James, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2001, at St. John Lutheran Home, Springfield.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Albion Lutheran Church, St. James with burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Friday at the nursing home and Saturday at the church, one hour prior to the service.
Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield, handled arrangements.
She is survived by a son, Warren and wife Judy Knudson of Fairmont; daughters, Shirley and husband LaRell Kettner of Springfield, Glennys and husband Murnice Sell of Golden Volley, and Marilyn and husband Harold Kletscher of Vesta; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Gladys Olson of Comfrey; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arnold in 1989; brothers, Seth, George, and J. Newell Aspelund; sisters, Gertie Holmquist, Hilda Knudson, Inga Mattson, Alice Roiger, Gladys Mattson and two in infancy.
She was born July 6, 1910, in Albin Township, rural St. James, to John and Ingeborg (Olson) Aspelund. She attended District 26 in Albin Township near St. James. Following the death of her mother, she lived with her father and other family members. She married Arnold Knudson on Aug. 30, 1932, at Albion Parsonage. The couple farmed in Mulligan Township for 69 years. She moved to St, James in February of 1992 and to St. John Lutheran Home in 1993. She was a member of Albion Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid.
Phyllis E. Jenniges, 62, of Lamberton, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2001, at Valley View Manor in Lamberton.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mathias Catholic Church in Wanda, with burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Sunday and from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mathias Catholic Church. There will be a parish rosary on Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church. Sturm Funeral Home in Lamberton is handling arrangements.
She is survived by three children, Keith and wife Vicki Jenniges of Mound, Kathy and husband Steve Anderson of Burnsville, Karla and husband Robert Peterson of Lamberton; six grandchildren; and brother Gary and wife Bonnie Peterson of New London.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Cyril in April of 2000.
She was born Jan. 19, 1939 in Walnut Grove to Roy and Dorothy (Drake) Peterson. She graduated from Lamberton High School in 1957. On June 22, 1957, she married Cyril Jenniges at St. Mathias Catholic Church in Wanda and lived on a farm near Wanda. She was an active member of St. Mathias Catholic Church, sang in the church choir, was a member of Christian Mothers, the Council of Catholic Women and the Catholic Order of Foresters. She became a resident of Valley View Manor in May of 1998.
Juhl Peterson, 84, of Hanska, died Tuesday Nov. 20, 2001, at the Luther Memorial Home in Madelia.
Services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church, Hanska, with burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Friday and 7:30-11 a.m. Saturday at the Firle Funeral Home in Hanska, and one hour prior to services at the church.
He is survived by his wife, Ione of Hanska; a daughter and son-in-law, Roxana and Bruce Aird of Lake Forest, Calif.; a son and daughter-in-law, Kent and Terese Peterson of Hanska; two grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Mina Peterson of Northfield; a brother-in-law and his wife, Rex and Rosie Macbeth of North Mankato; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Phillip and Oscar Peterson; sisters, Anna Oren, Anne MacFarlane, Randina Peterson, Pearl Kyllo, Thelma Hanson, and Ovedia Nelson.
He was born Aug. 1, 1917, in Lake Hanska Township, Brown County, to Paul and Regina (Severson) Peterson. He attended country school. He married Ione Macbeth on Dec. 7, 1957, in Mankato. They operated the family farm in Lake Hanska Township. He semi-retired from farming in 1981, continuing to assist his son on the farm. The couple moved to Hanska in July 2000. He became a resident of the Luther Memorial Home in Madelia Nov. 7, 2001.
He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Hanska, and served as the church cemetery sexton for many years.
Harry Portner, 83, of 1517 Elmwood Ave, New Ulm died Wednesday, Nov.21, 2001 at the Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm.
Mass of Christian burial will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity with burial in the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery in New Ulm.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today and 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm. There will be a combined rosary at 6:30 p.m. by the St. Joseph Catholic Aid Society and the St. John's Court of the Catholic Order of Forester, and there will be a parish prayer service at 7:30 p.m., both today at the funeral home.
Harry is survived by his wife, Arleen Portner of New Ulm; daughters and sons-in-law, Marge and Denny Clyne, Linda and Neal Smasal, and Julie and Pat Hillesheim all of New Ulm, and Mary Ellen and Tom Hoffman of Bloomington; sons and daughters-in-law, Pat and Mary Portner, Dave and Darlene Portner, and Kevin and Lisa Portner all of New Ulm, and Jerry and Sherry Portner of Eden Prairie, and Ed and Sue Portner of Forest City, Iowa; 21 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Marie Sprenger, Loretta and Linus Krzmarzick, all of New Ulm, and Betty and John Gleisner of Hackensack, Sally and Bill Doyle of Renton, Washington, and Doris and Al Drage of Evan; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ervin and Elsie Portner, and Norbert and Betty Portner all of New Ulm; also by sisters-in-law, Sharon Portner of Arizona, and Jean Portner of New Ulm. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Darlene Portner; and by brothers, Robert and Dennis Portner.
Harry was born Feb. 23, 1918 in Milford Township, Brown County to Edward and Mary (Ubel) Portner. He attended Milford Township Country School. On Feb. 18, 1941 he married Arleen Krzmarzick at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye. After marriage they farmed in Lake Hanska Township, Brown County for 31 years. They moved into New Ulm in 1972 and he retired in 1983.
He was a member of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, the St. John's Catholic Aid Society, the St. John's Court of the Catholic Order of Foresters. He served on the Sigel Creamery Board, and the Mid American Dairy Board in Winthrop.
Jeanne M. Zupfer,78, of 300 North Broadway in New Ulm died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001 at the New Ulm Medical Center in New Ulm.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm with burial in the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery in New Ulm.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today and 7:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm. The Christian Mother's Society will pray the rosary at 4 p.m. Friday at the Cathedral and there will be a parish prayer service at 7 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home.
Jeanne is survived by her husband, Harvey J. Zupfer of New Ulm; a daughter and son-in-law, Lois and Elmer Guggisberg of New Ulm; sons and daughters-in-law, John and Jeanne Zupfer of Round Rock, Texas, and Richard "Rick" and Mary Jo Zupfer of Mankato; eight grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; a brother, Kenneth Kuck of New Ulm; and a sister-in-law, Florence Kuck of Searles. Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Bryan Guggisberg on May 10, 1992; and by three sisters and three brothers.
Jeanne was born March 20, 1923 in New Avon Township, Redwood County to George M. and Lillie M. (Garland) Kuck. She graduated from New Ulm High School in 1941 and then graduated from the Union Hospital LPN School in New Ulm. She married Harvey J. Zupfer on July 10, 1944 at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in New Ulm. She worked as an LPN for the Loretto Hospital for 41 years until retiring. She was a member of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm, the Christian Mothers' Society and the LPNA of Minnesota and was a past officer and president of that organization.
The family prefers memorials to New Ulm Area Catholic Schools and the Cathedral Church Steeple Fund.
George Fast, 91, of Springfield, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2001, at St. John Lutheran Home, Springfield.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Springfield, with burial in Springfield City Cemetery.
Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Sunday and 7:30-9 a.m. Monday at Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield, andone hour prior to services at the church.
He is survived by his daughter, Betty Heymans of Rosemount; son and daughter-in-law, Eugene and Genevieve Fast of Round Rock, Texas; seven grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; brother, Jack Fast of Rochester; sisters and brother-in-law, Esther and Sam Derkesen of Pueblo, Colo., and Mary Rahn of Bakersfield, Calif.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Wilbur and wife Grace Rambow of Sleepy Eye, Vera Meyer of Springfield, Nora Marslak of Minneapolis, Alvin Rambow of Nevis, and Arthur Rambow of Minneapolis.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Adelia in 1982; son-in-law, Thomas Heymans in 1990; brother, Pete Fast, and sister, Helen Durksen.
He was born Oct. 22, 1910 in Mountain Lake, to John G. and Katharine (Heppner) Fast. He attended school in rural Mountain Lake. He married Adelia Rambow on July 6, 1932, at Mountain Lake. They lived on a farm near his parents for 3 years, moving to Springfield in 1935. He worked at Ochs Brick & Tile Co. and for Springfield Milling Company, retiring in 1975. He was a longtime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Louis Bergum, 92, of Sleepy Eye, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001 at Sleepy Eye Municipal Hospital.
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Albion Lutheran Church, rural St. James with burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Monday and 7:30-9 a.m. Tuesday at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye and Tuesday at the church, one hour prior to the service.
He is survived by his wife Grace of Sleepy Eye; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Josephine Olson, Emma Jukulen, Marie Bergum, Clara Finstad, and Minnie Hendrickson; brothers, Selmer and Gilbert; and two brothers and a sister who died in infancy.
He was born June 29, 1909 in Albin Township to Syver and Mina (Tande) Bergum. He grew up and attended country school in Albin Township, after which he farmed with his brother, Gilbert. He served during World War II in the U.S. Army as a surgical technician in the South Pacific from 1942-1945. After the war he returned to the home farm and farmed until retirement in 1980. He helped raise his sister's (Minnie Hendrickson) six children. After marrying Grace Wick in 1990, he moved off the farm to Countryside Apartments in Sleepy Eye. He was a lifetime member of Albion Lutheran Church and American Legion Post 33 and VFW Post 1914.
Raymond H. Buck, 75, of Gaylord, died Friday,
Nov. 23, 2001 at the Sibley Medical Center in Arlington.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Gaylord with interment in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Gaylord.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Monday and 7:30-8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Egesdal Funeral Home in Gaylord, and one hour at the church before services.
He is survived by his wife Lorraine Buck of Gaylord; his children, James and Janet Buck of Gaylord and Joan Lind and special friend Curt Richert of Jordan; a brother, Harold and Arline Buck of Lafayette; four grandchildren, and one great-grandson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Irene Buck in infancy.
Raymond Henry Buck was born Nov. 15, 1926 in Green Isle Township to Henry and Katherine (Herzog) Buck. He married Lorraine Otto on July 23, 1947 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Arlington. He attended St. Paul's Parochial School in Arlington.
He worked for Dahl's Auto Service in Arlington as a young man. He served with the U.S. Amy during World War II, serving in France and Germany as a truck driver and mechanic.
After their marriage he worked for Ralph Jones Motor and Nesvig Equipment. In 1965 he and Lorraine started Ray Buck's Garage. They owned and operated the garage until 1990. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and Manthey-Asmus American Legion #433 in Gaylord, and New Auburn, and New Auburn VFW Post.
Viola Draeger, 94, of Morgan, died Friday, Nov. 23, 2001 at the Merit Care Center, Fargo, N.D.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Morgan with burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Monday at Nelson-Martin Funeral Home, Morgan and Tuesday at the church, one hour prior to the service.
She is survived by a daughter, Delores Tweet of Perham; a son, David Draeger and his wife Bonnie of Redwood Falls; 10 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by her husband, Henry; a son, Eugene; a son-in-law, Donald Tweet; three brothers and five sisters.
She was born June 16, 1907 to Ludwig and Marie (Jenning) Voeltz. She attended country schools west of Morgan. She married Henry O. Draeger Oct. 14, 1924 in Morgan. He died Nov. 28, 1974. She belonged to St. John's Lutheran Church, serving as President and Secretary of Ladies Aid and on the calling committee for more than 25 years.
Carl Fenske, 86, formerly of 1219 North Minnesota Street in New Ulm died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001 at the Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm.
Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Ulm with burial in St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in New Ulm.
Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Monday and 7:30-8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm, and will continue for one hour prior to the time of the service at the church on Tuesday.
Carl is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Robert Parker of Forest Lake; a son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Joan Fenske of rural New Ulm; five grandchildren; four step grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and one step great granddaughter; by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Irene and Ralph Miller, and Lillian and Willus Strate, all of New Ulm; a brother and sister-in-law, Elmer and Karen Fenske of New Ulm; and by nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Erna Fenske on April 8, 1997; a brother, Herbert Fenske in infancy; and by sisters, Clara Hall, Mildred Pherson, and Elmira Fenske in infancy.
Carl was born Feb. 6, 1915 in Cottonwood Township, Brown County to Charles and Minnie (Lueck) Fenske. He attended the Goshen Country School in Brown County. On June 16, 1940 he married Erna Albrecht at the St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Ulm. After marriage they farmed in Butternut Township, Blue Earth County until 1957 and then farmed in Brown County. He later worked for the city of New Ulm and retired in 1979. He was active with the Senior Citizens in New Ulm. In December of 1999 he moved to the Oak Hills Assisted Living Center and then in July of 2001 he moved to the Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm. He was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Ulm.
Jeremy D. Johnson, 20, of rural Courtland and formerly of the Spicer-New London area died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001 in Brownton.
Service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm with a graveside service at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Spicer City Cemetery in Spicer.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday and 7:30-10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Jeremy is survived by his mother, Mindy Kraus and her husband, Harold of rural Courtland; hisfather, Gerald Johnson of Spicer; brothers, Cody Johnson, and Brady Kraus both of rural Courtland; a sister, Breah Kraus of rural Courtland; grandparents, Roger and Janet Johnson of Spicer, and Marlyn "Swede" and Beverly Haverly of New London; also by aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Jeremy was born July 17, 1981 in Coupeville, Wash. to Gerald and Mindy (Haverly) Johnson. He attended school in New London-Spicer, and New Ulm. He graduated in 1999 from the New
London-Spicer High School. He had worked at various jobs in the New Ulm and Spicer area.
Darryl 'Joe' Larsen, (Dakota name: Tate' Koyag' Mani), 62, of Morton died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001 at his home.
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Cornelia's Episcopal Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Monday at the church's guild hall and will continue until services Tuesday.
The Redwood Valley Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley; children, Lori Nelson and husband Paul, David "Butch" Larsen and wife Theresa, and Dan Larsen; stepchildren, Rob Jeffries and special friend Yvonne, Grace Tanner and husband Tom and Randy Marguth; six grandchildren; siblings, David Larsen and wife Valerie, Faye Zaske and husband Gerald, Lana Hempel and husband Rick, Bob Larsen and wife LaVeda, and Curt Larsen and wife Cathy; and many relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and a nephew.
He was born June 22, 1939 in Pipestone to David and Emmarica (Wabasha) Larsen. He attended school and began working construction at age 16. He began trucking shortly after that and continued trucking across the country for nearly 30 years. He began farming until he became ill. He belonged to the IBEW.
