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Donna Jean Shaw

Donna Jean Shaw

Aug 9, 2009

Donna J. Shaw age 79 of Tracy, MN died Sunday, August 09, 2009 at the Prairie Home Hospice House in Marshall. Services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at Tracy Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 8:00 PM Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at the Almlie Funeral Home in Tracy, with a prayer service at 7:00 PM...

David Meyer

David Meyer

Aug 3, 2009

David Dale Meyer was born on January 28, 1944, in Marshall, to Leonard and Elsie (Van Dale) Meyer. He grew up on a farm near Cottonwood. David was baptized, received first communion and confirmed at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Cottonwood. On October 28, 1961, he was united in marriage to Sharon Forde. The couple lived the majority of their...

Alice Opdahl

Alice Opdahl

Jul 28, 2009

Alice Angeline (Grengs) Opdahl was born February 18, 1915, in Taunton, to Max and Barbara (Katzenberger) Grengs. Alice attended school in Taunton. In 1937 she was married to Bennie N Opdahl and lived in various rural Taunton farms where Bennie worked. They also lived in California for seven years. Bernie died in 1985. Alice worked for Fairway Foods in Minneota,...

Robert (Bob) Walker

Robert (Bob) Walker

Jul 27, 2009

Robert “Bob” Franklin Walker was born November 6, 1931, in Herrin, Illinois to Agnes (Maxwell) and Robert Clyne Walker. He graduated from Herrrin Township High School in 1949. During his high school years he was an avid tennis, softball and piano player. He also began his television/radio career at WJPF in Herrin, Illinois. From 1951 to 1954, Bob served his...

Mavis Thelma Anderson

Mavis Thelma Anderson

Jul 26, 2009

Mavis T. Anderson age 85 of Westbrook, MN died Sunday, July 26, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Center in Westbrook. Services will be 2:00 PM Friday, July 31, 2009 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Dovray, MN. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 8:00 PM Thursday, July 30, 2009 at the Almlie Funeral Home in Westbrook, with a prayer service...

Douglas (Doug) Sweetland

Douglas (Doug) Sweetland

Jul 21, 2009

Douglas Patrick Sweetland was born on March 1, 1939, in Faulkton, SD, as number 13 of 14 children born of Frederick and Rose (Anglin) Sweetland. He grew up in Orient, SD, and graduated from Orient High School. From 1957 – 1961, Doug served in the U.S. Navy. In 1965, he was united in marriage to Karen Kjelden in Clear Lake,...

Darwin Luverne Vosberg

Darwin Luverne Vosberg

Jul 18, 2009

Darwin L. Vosberg age 72 of Avoca, MN died Saturday, July 18, 2009 at the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Services will be held 1:30 PM Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Grace Lutheran Church in Westbrook, MN. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 8:00 PM Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Grace Lutheran Church, with a prayer service at...

Marie Doom

Marie Doom

Jul 18, 2009

Marie (Bulcke) Doom was born on July 15, 1920, in Ghent, to Andrew and Hubertine (Schoenmakcers) Bulcke. She grew up in Rural Ghent. On January 22, 1946, she was united in marriage to Oscar Doom. The couple farmed East of Marshall for a few years before moving to rural Cottonwood where they farmed until 1974. After retirement, they lived in...

Luke John Prairie

Luke John Prairie

Jul 16, 2009

Luke J. Prairie age 17, of Balaton, MN died Thursday, July 16, 2009 at the Avera-McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at the Tracy Area High School Gymnasium. Visitation will be from 3:00 until 8:00 PM Monday, July 20, 2009 at the Almlie Funeral Home in Tracy, MN....

Richard Kiley

Richard Kiley

Jul 16, 2009

Richard Kiley passed away on July 16, 2009 at home surrounded family after a short battle with Cancer. Richard (Rick) Kiley of Coon Rapids, formerly of Minneota was born October 11, 1952 to Joseph and Delores (Polejewski) Kiley in Minneota, MN. He graduated from Minneota High School in 1970. Rick was married to Janet Lemieux on February 11, 1984 they...

Bruce Allen Mikkelson

Bruce Allen Mikkelson

Jul 15, 2009

Bruce Allen Mikkelson was born in Marshall, MN, on July 12, 1955, to Verdin and Patricia Mikkelson. He was baptized and confirmed at Hope Lutheran Church in Minneota. He graduated from Minneota High School in 1973. Bruce began his legacy of brickwork while working with his father at the age of 13. After three years of apprenticeship with Carl Christianson,...

Oscar Melvin Olson

Oscar Melvin Olson

Jul 13, 2009

Oscar Olson age 88 of Westbrook, MN died on Monday, July 13, 2009 at the Sanford- Westbrook Hospital. Funeral service will be 10:30AM on Friday, July 17, 2009 at the Old Westbrook Lutheran Church, rural Westbrook. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 PM Thursday, July 16, 2009 at the Almlie Funeral Home in Westbrook. Interment will be in the...

Zachary Stuart Tanner

Zachary Stuart Tanner

Jul 12, 2009

Zachary S. Tanner age 37 of Kansas City, MO died Sunday, July 12, 2009 at the Sanford-Tracy Medical Center in Tracy, MN. Services will be handled in Wichita, KS, by Resthaven Gardens of Memory. They may be contacted at 11800 W. Hwy 54, Wichita, KS 67209.

Dale Wallace Sherman

Dale Wallace Sherman

Jul 10, 2009

Dale W. Sherman age 45 of Balaton, MN died Friday, July 10, 2009 at the Avera-Marshall Medical Center in Marshall, MN. Services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at the Balaton High School. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 8:00 PM Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at the Balaton Community Center, with a prayer service at 7:00 PM. A...

Emma Roberts

Emma Roberts

Jul 7, 2009

Emma Maude (Lee) Roberts was born on July 28, 1912, in Otter Tail County to Charles and Dollie (Watson) Lee. She was united in marriage to Henry Roberts on October 26, 1929. Amy worked in the kitchen at the Marshall Hospital for many years. She enjoyed quilting, playing bingo, baking, and was an avid card player. She will be remembered...

James Gregoire

James Gregoire

Jul 7, 2009

James R. Gregoire was born on January 12, 1929, in Marshall, MN to Harry and Anita (Marcotte) Gregoire. He grew up and attended St. Joseph Academy in Marshall and graduated from Marshall High School. He graduated from the Minnesota School of Business, then was activated to duty in the U.S. Army National Guard during the Korean Conflict, from 1950-1952. On...

Eileen Georgina Hoflock

Eileen Georgina Hoflock

Jul 7, 2009

Eileen Georgina (Grewing) Hoflock was born on December 19, 1924, in Redwood County to Albert and Elza (Thiel) Grewing. She grew up in rural Vesta. On February 4, 1948, Eileen was united in marriage to Gerard Hoflock. The couple farmed near Marshall for a few years before settling in rural Vesta. Eileen ran the café in Vesta for a few...

Fern Ann Willgohs

Fern Ann Willgohs

Jul 5, 2009

Fern Ann Willgohs was born on July 23, 1919, in Scribner, NE, to Henry and Dora (Smeal) Hergenroder. Fern grew up and went to school in Scribner. She married Rudolph Willgohs on January 4, 1939, in Sioux City, Iowa. They moved to their farm north of Taunton in 1944 and farmed there until their retirement in 1976 when they moved...

Robert Joseph Scott

Robert Joseph Scott

Jul 5, 2009

Robert Joseph Scott age 47 of Tracy, MN died at his home on Sunday, July 5, 2009. Services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, July 10, 2009 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tracy. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 8:00 PM Thursday, July 9, 2009 at the Almlie Funeral Home in Tracy, with a rosary at 4:00 PM and...

Alice Bednarek

Alice Bednarek

Jul 5, 2009

On May 23, 1949, Alice was united in marriage to John Bednarek Jr., at St. John’s Cantius Catholic Church. This union was blessed with four children; Linda, Gary, Sandra and Rebecca. John and Alice raised their family on the farm. Alice was busy as a homemaker. She was an excellent cook and baker and did beautiful embroidery and crochet work....