Obituaries

Feb 25, 2018

Linda Marie (Lawson) De Vos was born on January 15, 1955, in Marshall, to George and Marjorie (Etrheim) Lawson. She was baptized, received her First Holy Communion and was confirmed at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. She grew up in Marshall and graduated from Marshall High School in 1973. Linda attended and graduated from Willmar Vocational Technical School with a Cosmetology...

Feb 22, 2018

Mass of Christian Burial for Neil “Budd” Medrud, 90, of Marshall, formerly of Milroy and Balaton, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 26, 2018, at St. Dionysius Catholic Church in Tyler. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at Rehkamp Horvath Funeral Home in Marshall. Visitation will continue...

Feb 22, 2018

Neil Francis “Budd” Medrud was born on May 30, 1927, on a farm near Balaton, Minnesota, to Nelder and Edna (Flickinger) Medrud. He lived his entire life within a fifty mile radius of Balaton. On June 10, 1948, he was united in marriage to Reta Lutterman and they remained married for nearly 68 years before her death in 2016. Budd...

Feb 22, 2018

Alice Marie (Neirynck) Beernaert was born on July 2, 1919, in Minneota to Raymond and Marie (Van Paris) Neirynck. She grew up in Minneota. In 1941, she was united in marriage to George Beernaert in Marshall. To this union were born Joyce and Richard. After his military service, George worked as a painter in the Marshall area and Alice did...

Feb 19, 2018

Virgil Phillip Wenker was born on February 6, 1936, in Madison MN, to Stephen and Lucy (Kockelman) Wenker. He served in the U.S Army in 1958. On November 12, 1958, he was united in marriage to Josephine Nuy at St Eloi church in Ghent. They lived in Ghent for 58 years. Virgil worked for Appleton Silos, Moberg Trucking, McLaughlin &...

Feb 18, 2018

A private service will be held at a later date at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis for John “Jack” Rhymer Jr., 95, of Canby, formerly of Taunton. Jack died on Sunday, February 18, 2018, at the Sanford Canby Sylvan Court Care Center in Canby, MN. Jack is survived by his children Laura (and Tom) Hargraves of Buffalo, MN, John...

Feb 12, 2018

The funeral service for Laurine “Laurie” Ziemke, 85, of Tracy, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2018, at the Tracy Lutheran Church. Visitation will be Friday from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Life Remembrance Center in Tracy. Visitation will continue from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Saturday at...

Feb 11, 2018

Feb 10, 2018

Wendy Lee (Merritt) Eischens was born on the 16th of February, 1954, the fourth of five chidren born to Glenn and Ilene Merritt. Her siblings included: Kay Herceg (Rick), Linda Merritt, Barry Merritt and Lance (Joan) Merrritt. As a child, Wendy was a busy girl. She was involved in Girl Scouts, swimming lessons, and later went on to be a...

Feb 4, 2018

Jacquelyn Leigh Johnson was born on October 7, 1951, and lived a full and happy life. After a gradual decline in health, she passed away peacefully on February 4, 2018, surrounded by her family and friends. Jackie was born in San Francisco, CA. She lived in California and Minnesota and had lived the last 13 years happily in Colorado with...

Feb 3, 2018

Dallas Martin Petit was born on September 2, 1939, the son of Lambert and Lily (Whitman) Petit of Currie, Minnesota. He graduated from Tracy High School in 1957, then joined the United States Air Force, later to be medically discharged. After returning home from the military, Dallas attended Hanson Mechanical Trade School in Fargo, North Dakota. He worked for several...

Feb 3, 2018

Randall Joseph Marcotte passed away on Saturday, February 3rd at the age of 60. Randy was a long time resident of Marshall, Minnesota and was loved by many in the community. Randy was born April 21st, 1957 to parents James and Lillian Marcotte. He is preceded in death by his parents James and Lillian Marcotte, brother Timothy Marcotte and sister...

Feb 2, 2018

Grace Koch passed away peacefully at the Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on Friday, February 2, 2018 at the age of 89. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at St. Edward Catholic Church in Minneota, Minnesota at 11:00 AM with a visitation taking place one hour prior at the Church. Grace...

Feb 2, 2018

Cheri Lynn Buysse passed away Friday, February 2nd at the family farm. She was 57 years old. Cheri was born August 22, 1960, the fourth child, to Wes and Margaret Kirk (Gustaf) in Slayton. She was baptized and confirmed at United Methodist Church in Balaton. She later converted to Catholicism. She was married at Saint Mary’s Chapel in Marshall. She...

Jan 31, 2018

Ethel Edna (Gullickson) Johnson was born on November 25, 1931, in Flandreau, SD, to George and Rena (Lovejoy) Gullickson. One of nine siblings, Ethel grew up in the Flandreau area. In 1949, she was united in marriage to Daryl Dean Johnson. To this union were born children Joanne, Sally, Deb, Dean and Dori. In addition to raising her family, Ethel...

Jan 31, 2018

Visitation for Blia Moua, 74, of Tracy, will be Saturday, February 10, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Sunday, February 11, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. and services on Monday, February 12, 2018, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Life Remembrance Center Horvath Funeral Service 444 Craig Ave, Tracy MN. Interment will follow at the Tracy Cemetery. Blia died on...

Jan 18, 2018

Jan 15, 2018

The funeral service for Marvin Sabinske, 80, of Garvin, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 19, 2018, at the Tracy Lutheran Church in Tracy. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the the church in Tracy. Interment will follow the service at the Tracy City Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by U.S. American Legion...

Jan 14, 2018

Georgie Ann "Hon" Mortier was born on January 22, 1936 in rural Bird Island, the sixth of seven girls born to Carl and Anastasia (Bertamus) Schmoll. She attended country school and graduated from the Catholic School in Bird Island. After graduation, she worked for a time for the City Attorney in Marshall. On September 3, 1955, she was united in...

Jan 14, 2018

Leona was born on August 6, 1928 in rural Lincoln County. She was the youngest of four girls born to William and Octavia (Claeys) Downing. She grew up on a farm near Taunton. She received the sacraments of baptism, first communion, confirmation, and holy matrimony all at St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. She and Harry F. Noyes were married...