Obituaries

Oct 9, 2012

Melvin George Besse was born on February 26, 1944, in Marshall, to George and Regina (Dandurand) Besse. He grew up in rural Russell and attended school in Russell. In his younger years, Mel worked as a block tender for George Edwards in Marshall. On February 23, 1963, he was united in marriage to Josie Demuth in Tracy. The couple lived...

Oct 7, 2012

John Gilbert Telste was born November 19, 1950, in Marshall, to Johannes and Agnes (Johnson) Telste. He grew up in Minneota and graduated from Minneota High School in 1968. He achieved his BA Degree in Mathematics from Augsburg and his Masters in Mathematics from Indiana University. In July, 1975, John began his career doing Mathematical Research for the U.S. Navy....

Oct 7, 2012

David W. Horsman age 75 of Balaton, MN died Sunday, October 7, 2012 at his home in Balaton. A private family service will be held at the Almlie Funeral Home in Balaton on Wednesday, October 10, 2012. Interment will be in the Hoiland Cemetery near Garvin, MN. The Almlie Funeral Home of Balaton is handling the arrangements. David Wright Horsman...

Oct 2, 2012

August Arthur Lootens was born on April 2, 1918, in Nordland Township to Cyriel and Marie (DeGraeve) Lootens. He grew up in rural Minneota and attended District 24 Country School. On November 25, 1941, Gus was united in marriage to Doris Kompelien at St. Edward Catholic Church. Gus was drafted into the U.S. Army on May 25, 1942. He served...

Sep 30, 2012

Marcella T. Gregoire age 89 of Tracy, MN died Sunday, September 30, 2012 at the Prairie View Healthcare Center in Tracy. Services will be 2:30 PM Friday, October 5, 2012 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tracy. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Thursday, October 4, 2012 at the Almlie Funeral Home in Tracy, with a rosary at...

Sep 25, 2012

Leo was born on October 27, 1927 to Harry and Lucy (Koltze) Moorse in Minneota. As a young boy, Leo would walk to country school and on occasion would ride his horse Daisy when his brother Joe would let him. He graduated in 1945 from Minneota High School, where he met his high school sweetheart, Colleen (Friend). In February 1949,...

Sep 22, 2012

Sep 14, 2012

Mavis died on Friday, September 14, 2012 at the Parmly Care Center in Chisago City, MN. Mavis is survived by her children Debbie of Waterville, Brenda Wing of Marshall, Julie of Waterville, and Brad Zajic of Chisago City. She was preceded in death by daughter, Connie Zvorak and son, Ronald; brother Dale Rinderman, mother Helen Muller, and grandparents Oscar and...

Sep 10, 2012

Arlene L. Frechette age 88 of Tracy, MN died Monday, September 10, 2012 at the Prairie View Healthcare Center in Tracy. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:30 AM Friday, September 14, 2012 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tracy. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 10:00 AM until time of service, with a rosary...

Sep 8, 2012

Robert Charles Nemmers was born March 4, 1954 to George and Elaine (Walleen) Nemmers in Olivia. He married Kathleen (Fenske) Nemmers in Gaylord on September 3, 1977. Currently, Robert was employed for Schwan’s Food Service in the inventory department. He was the proud and dedicated dad of Brian and Scott. Robert passed away unexpectedly on September 7, 2012 at his...

Sep 7, 2012

Mary Margaret Bailey was born on May 26, 1940, in Indianapolis, IN, to Fred and Marguerite (Hicks) Bailey. She grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from high school. In 1959, she met David Barber. The couple married in 1961 and moved to a farm near Milroy. They later moved to town and raised their sons, Allen and Brian. Mary worked...

Sep 3, 2012

Darrel G. Mitchell age 82 of Balaton, MN died Monday, September 3, 2012 at the Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Balaton. Services will be 11:00 AM Friday, September 7, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Balaton. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 PM Thursday, September 6, 2012 at the Almlie Funeral Home in Balaton, with a prayer service at...

Sep 2, 2012

Rosella M. Lanoue age 88 of Tracy, MN died Sunday, September 2, 2012 at the Prairie View Healthcare Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Thursday, September 6, 2012 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tracy. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 8:00 PM Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at the church, with a rosary at 4:00 PM and...

Aug 31, 2012

Robert W. Anderson age 90 of Tracy, MN died Friday, August 31, 2012 at the Prairie View Healthcare Center in Tracy. Services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at Tracy Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 PM Monday, September 3, 2012 at the Almlie Funeral Home in Tracy, with a prayer service at 7:00 PM....

Aug 29, 2012

MARCELLE IRVING "IRV" PETERSON Irv was born December 23, 1920, in Garvin, Minnesota to Marvin and Ida (Stageberg) Peterson. He attended Garvin Public School and graduated from Tracy High School and St. Olaf College. While at St. Olaf, he played 1st chair solo cornet in the concert band. Irv also formed the first ever dance band at the college. Irv...

Aug 29, 2012

Eugene R. Christopherson age 88, of Waseca, died Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Lakeside Nursing Home in Waseca, MN. He was born on July 9, 1924 in Milroy, MN. The son of Mark and Elizabeth (Langevein) Christopherson, Eugene married Bernice Hanson of Tracy, MN on June 12, 1945. The couple lived in Marshall where he worked for the Minnesota State...

Aug 26, 2012

Harold Jules Buysse was born August 11, 1930 in Minneota to Charles and Mary (Bot) Buysse. Harold grew up and farmed in rural Minneota all of his life. He attended school at St. Eloi in Ghent. Harold bravely served our country during the Korean War in the United States Army as a chef in food service from February 16, 1952...

Aug 23, 2012

Francis Joseph Polfliet was born September 27, 1927 in Johnsonville Township, Redwood County, MN to John and Leonie (DeSleer) Polfliet. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. He grew up on a farm in the Walnut Grove area. Francis was married to Joan (Qunell) on August 24, 1949 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. They made their...

Aug 22, 2012

Dorothy Anna Edmundson, 91, of Lake Wilson, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at the Murray County Medical Center in Slayton, MN. Services will be held on 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 25 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lake Wilson. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 24, 2012 at the Chandler Funeral Chapel,...

Aug 21, 2012

Elda V. Griensewic age 94 of Balaton, MN died Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at the Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, August 25, 2012 at the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Balaton. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Friday, August 24, 2012 at the Almlie Funeral Home in Balaton, with a...