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Owen William Hess

Owen William Hess

Dec 24, 2018

Owen William Hess was born on July 19, 1919, in Marshall, to William Charles and Mabel (Owens) Hess. He grew up in Marshall and graduated from Marshall High School. Owen enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during World War II. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Marshall. On May 3, 1950, he was united in marriage to Avon...

Eric John Boerboom

Eric John Boerboom

Dec 23, 2018

Eric John Boerboom was born on February 23, 1984, in Marshall, to Dennis and Dawn (Vandeputte) Boerboom. He grew up in Marshall, graduated from Marshall High School and earned a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree from Southwest Minnesota State University with a Major in Rural, Regional, and Environmental Studies. Although Eric faced many challenges in his life, he remained an optimistic...

William (Bill) Larry Larson

William (Bill) Larry Larson

Dec 18, 2018

William “Bill” Larson was born on March 24, 1942, at home in Redwood County to Hans and Florence (Klante) Larson. He graduated from Belview High School in 1960. Bill served in the U.S. Army for two years, returning in 1962. On November 7, 1964, he was united in marriage to Lucille Nesteby. To this union were born two children: Larry...

William Joseph Cole

William Joseph Cole

Dec 18, 2018

William “Bill” Joseph Cole was born August 8, 1945, in Redwood Falls to Edgar and Margaret (Ruder) Cole. Bill grew up in Redwood Falls and graduated from Redwood Falls High School, where he was very involved in sports. He attended Mankato State for a couple years before entering the Army Reserves. Bill was united in marriage to Karen Manion on...

Joanne Mary Matthys

Joanne Mary Matthys

Dec 14, 2018

Joanne Mary (Wambeke) Matthys was born on July 27, 1934, in rural Cottonwood to John and Mary (VanOverbeke) Wambeke. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Cottonwood High School. Joanne worked at Western State Bank in Marshall after high school. On August 16, 1958, Joanne was united in marriage to James Matthys. The couple farmed and raised...

Joanne Mary Matthys

Joanne Mary Matthys

Dec 14, 2018

Joanne Mary (Wambeke) Matthys was born on July 27, 1934, in rural Cottonwood to John and Mary (VanOverbeke) Wambeke. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Cottonwood High School. Joanne worked at Western State Bank in Marshall after high school. On August 16, 1958, Joanne was united in marriage to James Matthys. The couple farmed and raised...

Joanne Mary Matthys

Joanne Mary Matthys

Dec 14, 2018

Joanne Mary (Wambeke) Matthys was born on July 27, 1934, in rural Cottonwood to John and Mary (VanOverbeke) Wambeke. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Cottonwood High School. Joanne worked at Western State Bank in Marshall after high school. On August 16, 1958, Joanne was united in marriage to James Matthys. The couple farmed and raised...

Joanne Mary Matthys

Joanne Mary Matthys

Dec 14, 2018

Joanne Mary (Wambeke) Matthys was born on July 27, 1934, in rural Cottonwood to John and Mary (VanOverbeke) Wambeke. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Cottonwood High School. Joanne worked at Western State Bank in Marshall after high school. On August 16, 1958, Joanne was united in marriage to James Matthys. The couple farmed and raised...

Joanne Mary Wambeke Matthys

Joanne Mary Wambeke Matthys

Dec 14, 2018

Joanne Mary (Wambeke) Matthys was born on July 27, 1934, in rural Cottonwood to John and Mary (VanOverbeke) Wambeke. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Cottonwood High School. Joanne worked at Western State Bank in Marshall after high school. On August 16, 1958, Joanne was united in marriage to James Matthys. The couple farmed and raised...

Joanne Mary Matthys

Joanne Mary Matthys

Dec 14, 2018

Mass of Christian Burial for Joanne Matthys, 84, of Minneota, formerly of Wood Lake, will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cottonwood. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 18, 2018, from 4:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, with a Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and a Parish Prayer Service at 7:00...

Mary Rosalie Mortier

Mary Rosalie Mortier

Dec 12, 2018

Memorial Mass for Mary Rosalie Mortier, 75, of Mankato, will be held at 1:30pm, Monday, December 17, 2018 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Mankato with visitation one hour prior. A prayer service will be held at 3pm, Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Rehkamp-Horvath Funeral Home in Marshall, followed by fellowship and refreshments with the family. A private...

Florence (Tiny) May Smith

Florence (Tiny) May Smith

Dec 10, 2018

Funeral services for Florence Smith, 90, of Tracy, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 14, 2018, at the Life Remembrance Center of Tracy. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at the Tracy City Cemetery. A light lunch and time of fellowship will follow at the Remembrance Center. Florence “Tiny” May Smith was...

Dennis  Hubert VanUden

Dennis Hubert VanUden

Dec 7, 2018

Dennis Hubert VanUden was born on January 21, 1954, the son of Hubert and Deborah (Bot) VanUden of Marshall, Minnesota. Dennis graduated from Cottonwood High School and continued to work around the area, later going into full time farming with his brother. He was proud of the fact that he had stood strong in his sobriety for the last thirty-six...

Sophie Pauline Sumerfelt

Sophie Pauline Sumerfelt

Dec 7, 2018

Sophie Sumerfelt age 94 of Marshall passes away peacefully on Friday, December 7, 2018 at the Minneota Manor. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, December 13th at 10:30 AM at the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Visitation will take place from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, December 12th at the Rehkamp-Horvath Funeral Home. Rosary will...

Lorraine Margaret Martin Almich

Lorraine Margaret Martin Almich

Dec 3, 2018

Lorraine Margaret (Martin) Almich was born on November 4, 1916, in Otsego Township, to Alex and Mary (Krieger) Martin. As a child, she moved with her family to Robbinsdale where she went to school. In 1936, she was united in marriage to Frank “Bud” Almich. In 1946, the couple moved to Marshall where the family co-owned and operated the Super...

Mary Louise DeSaer

Mary Louise DeSaer

Nov 30, 2018

Mary Louise (Bakker) DeSaer was born on February 8, 1929, on the family farm in Shelburne Township, Lyon County, to Henry and Clara (Lens) Bakker. She grew up on the family farm. Mary graduated from Ruthton High School in 1947. Education was very important to Mary, and she was the first of her family to graduate. On October 19, 1949,...

Maxine Ann Mikel

Maxine Ann Mikel

Nov 27, 2018

Maxine Ann (Welle) Mikel was born on November 13, 1927, in St. Cloud, MN, to Louis and Magdelena (Kemp) Welle. She grew up and graduated from High School in St. Cloud. On April 29, 1948, she was married to Lloyd Mikel. The couple lived in Redwood Falls for a time before moving to Marshall in 1963 where they owned and...

Frank Edmondson

Frank Edmondson

Nov 21, 2018

Frank Herbert Edmondson was born on February 15, 1937, the son of Earl and Vivian (Underwood) Edmondson of Indianapolis, Indiana. Frank was raised in a multi-generational Quaker family, creating a strong bond and dedication to family and caring for others. He grew up in Columbus, Ohio and later moved to Maine where he worked most of his adult life. He...

Charlene Fanning Davis

Charlene Fanning Davis

Nov 19, 2018

Charlene was born October 15, 1963 in Miller, SD to Clyde and Betty (Weise) Fanning. She was first married in 1978 and had 5 children. She was a stay at home mother for some time and during that time she earned her GED. She was hardworking and had several jobs throughout her years. She was a cook, manager, ice cream...

Edward Paul Van Nevel

Edward Paul Van Nevel

Nov 18, 2018

Edward Paul Van Nevel was born September 15, 1918 in Marshall, MN, to Paul and Maria (Slock) Van Nevel. He grew up on several farms in Lyon County before settling on a farm near Lynd. He was united in marriage to Beatrice Bot of Ghent, Minnesota, on June 23, 1941. He enjoyed farming, gardening, playing cards and spending time with...