Obituaries

Mar 5, 2007

Joseph Gustave Kesteloot was born, the youngest of four boys, on June 1, 1926 in Marshall to Gustaf and Romania (Lansen) Kesteloot. After his mother’s death, Joseph was raised by his aunt and uncle in Ghent. He graduated from Marshall High School and later joined the U.S. Navy where he served in Guam aboard an Aircraft Carrier. After his discharge,...

Mar 3, 2007

Gerald John Boerboom was born on February 20, 1931, in Grandview Township to Jacob and Louise (DeWisplier). He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Ghent and Marshall. In 1952, Gerald entered the U.S. Army and was stationed in Fairbanks, AL, during the Korean War. On October 30, 1952, Gerald was united in marriage to Marian Girard....

Feb 19, 2007

Donald Victor Vroman was born on March 20, 1932, in Clifton Township to Alois and Idalie (Vercoutere) Vroman. He attended school and graduated from Milroy High School. Don was drafted into the U.S. Army and from 1952 – 1954 he served during the Korean Conflict. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Minnesota. On October 27, 1954, Don was united...

Jul 6, 1995

August died in the arms of his loved ones on Sunday, June 6, 2010, at the Avera Regional Medical Center in Marshall after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Augie Van De Wiele was born on September 30, 1933, to George and Elisa (Maeyaert) Van De Wiele in Walnut Grove, MN. He was baptized, received First Communion, and Confirmed at...

Oct 23, 1994

Joseph C. Rehkamp was born on February 22, 1903 in Melrose, Minnesota. He was one of eleven children of George and Mary Kerfeld Rehkamp.

Jul 23, 1988

Irene Lorraine Allex was born on February 1, 1921 to Dwight and Lydia Gee in Stanley Township. She married Clem Allex on July 9, 1945 in Green Valley, MN. Clem died July 23, 1988. Irene was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved cooking for her family and especially making cookies for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

Dec 3, 1986

Alice was born May 12, 1927 in Omaha, NEB to Harry and Clarisse Lootens. The family moved in 1927 to a farm north of Minneota. Alice graduated from Minneota High School and married Maurice VanHecke November 26, 1946. They raised their family of three children on their farm west of Minneota. Maurice died December 3, 1986. Alice was a member...

May 1, 1979

Eleanor C. Blomme died on Friday, November 21, 2008, at the Minneota Manor. She was born on January 25, 1927, to Philip and Thekla (Hartmann) Hoffmann at St. Leo, MN, in Yellow Medicine County. Eleanor attended school for two years in Country School 74, and later attended St. Leo Catholic School through the eighth grade. After eighth grade, she helped...

Oct 14, 1973

Mass of Christian Burial for Josephine Fier, 94, of Minneota will be at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, in Taunton. Visitation will be Monday, May 19, 2008, from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Rehkamp-Horvath Funeral Home in Minneota. Visitation will continue on Tuesday,...

Aug 4, 1970

Wilma Emma (Schmahl) Monahan was born on April 10, 1924, in Lake Benton, MN, to William and Anna Marie (Hamer) Schmahl. She attended school at District 17 Drammen Township. On July 1, 1959, she was married to Walter “Jake” Monahan. The couple made their home in Minneota. Walter died on August 4, 1970. Wilma worked at various businesses including the...

Mar 23, 1954

Emil James Serreyn was born on March 10, 1925, the middle of thirteen children to Franz and Johanna (Koenck) Serreyn. He was born in Pipestone County but was raised on the family farm in Lincoln County. On November 17, 1948, he married Delores Elaine Durheim of St. James, MN. Delores died on March 23, 1954. On February 14, 1961, he...

Dec 17, 1927

Visitation: Friday, April 18, 2008 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Holy Redeemer Catholic Church 503 West Lyon Marshall, MN 56258 Visitation: Saturday, April 19, 2008 8:30 AM until 10:30 AM Holy Redeemer Church 503 West Lyon Marshall, MN 56258 Service: Saturday, April 19, 2008 10:30 AM Holy Redeemer Catholic Church 503 West Lyon Marshall, MN 56258

MARSHALL – June Marie (Lanoue) Sovell, 92, died peacefully at the home of her son in Stillwater on Thursday. She calmly passed surrounded by all of her children. June had suffered a stroke the previous Saturday. Services for June will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Marshall....

Kathleen Ann Thooft was born on April 15, 1950 in Tyler, Minnesota to Henry (Hank) and Lia (VandenBroecke) Thooft. Kathleen attended Special Education Classes at Tyler Public School until 1971. In 1974, Kathy moved to Marshall and became part of the REM family. She worked at the DAC Redwood Falls and then with Service Enterprises of Marshall. Kathy’s favorite thing...

Kevin was born to Jon and Barbara (Schreiber) Guttormsson on May 12, 1962, in Marshall, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Edward Catholic Church. He attended St. Edward Catholic School through 8th grade. Kevin graduated from Minneota High School in 1980. He attended Vo-Tech school in Pipestone and Canby for auto mechanics. Kevin served in the Army National...

Lawrence was born on April 3, 1941 on the family farm outside of Minneota, the son of Wayne and Maria (Rafnson) Pesch. His family moved near Elbow Lake in 1952 and he later graduated from Ashby High School. He served in the United States Army from 1958 – 1962. Lawrence married Joyce Cowan in 1964 and they had three children,...

Lawrence John Sumerfelt was born on April 8, 1922, in Kittson County, Minnesota to Alexander and Domecila (Kielb) Sumerfelt. He moved with his family to the Taunton area when he was a baby. On November 14, 1945, he was united in marriage to Barbara Bernardy at St. Edward Catholic Church in Minneota. The couple raised their family and lived on...

Loris (Buffington) Tomasek was born on May 16, 1928 in Holland, Minn., to Clarence and Gladys (Meier) Buffington. She graduated from Pipestone High School in 1946, and attended Johnson Beauty Academy in Mankato. In 1951, she and her twin sister Lois started the Twins Beauty Shop, located at the site of the current Marshall Theater. After retiring from the beauty...