Obituaries

Apr 30, 2007

Zoa Vivian Rehkamp was born on May 29, 1912, in South Bend, Indiana. She was the daughter of Roscoe “Bill” and Emma (Kramer) Bowerman. Her father worked for the railroad and the family moved to Eagle Grove, Iowa and Sanborn, Minnesota where she graduated from Sanborn High School in 1929. With the encouragement of her principal, she enrolled and graduated...

Apr 22, 2007

Grace Elaine Haynes was born in Scotland, SD, August 14, 1921, to Rex and Annette (Schumacher) Tomlinson, a date which became known in 1945 as VJ Day. Grace passed away April 22, 2007 at the Avera Care Center in Marshall where she received the best care possible for 23 months. Grace graduated from high school in Scotland, SD in 1939...

Apr 20, 2007

Lavina Mae (Holland) Huso was born on December 27, 1924, to Thomas and Agatha (Coyle) Holland. She was baptized and confirmed in Modum Lutheran church in Murray County. Lavina graduated from Tracy High School in 1943. She married Kenneth Huso on June 18, 1946, at Modum Lutheran Church. Lavina worked as a nurse at the Tracy and Marshall Hospitals for...

Apr 7, 2007

Lillian M. (Denno) Marcotte was born on May 6, 1914, in Fowler, Indiana, to Leonard and Laura (Le Beau) Denno. She moved to Minneota, Minnesota at the age of 5. On October 3, 1939, she was united in marriage to James O. Marcotte at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. The couple made their home in Marshall where they owned and operated...

Apr 4, 2007

Ellen Noble was born December 11, 1914, in Renfrew, Scotland, to Charles and Ellen (Moran) Meechan. When she was 10 years old, she moved with her family from Scotland to Kearny, N.J. Ellen was married to Leroy W. Noble on November 17, 1945. The couple made their home and raised their family in Little Falls, N.J., In 1998, Ellen moved...

Mar 26, 2007

Harold John “Jake” Seifert was born on October 3, 1926, in Vail Township, Redwood County, to Jacob and Alma (Huber) Seifert. Jake attended country school, St. AnneÂ’s Catholic Grade School and graduated from Wabasso High School in 1944. He served in the U.S. Army from April 1945 – December 1946 with the 24th Division Headquarters in Japan. On September 5,...

Mar 17, 2007

Robert John Windey was born on October 19, 1939, in Yellow Medicine County, MN, to Art and Frances (Differding) Windey. He attended country grade school and graduated from Minneota High School. On June 12, 1965, Robert was united in marriage to Marilyn Culbertson at St. Edward Catholic Church in Minneota. He worked for MGT Co-0p for over 42 years. In...

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

Louis John Veit was born on April 3, 1938 to George and Bertha (Brey) Veit in Tracy. He graduated from Milroy Public High School in 1956. After high school, Louis would meet his future wife, Agnes (Geurts) Veit, at Mike’s Café and on July 19, 1962 the couple was united in marriage. In 1964, they started to farm his father’s...