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Prudence Sheely

Prudence Sheely

Jul 18, 2010

Prudy Kiel was born October 21, 1921 to Ernest and Lena (Nuese) Kiel near Clara City and lived in Marshall from 1931 to 1939. She graduated from Marshall High School. At the beginning of World War II, Prudy worked as an inspector for the Railway Motors of Fairmont manufacturing aircraft parts. In 1943 Prudy moved to Corpus, Texas where she...

Jeanette Ruth Davis

Jeanette Ruth Davis

Jul 15, 2010

Jeanette Ruth (Taylor) Davis was born on December 28, 1929, in Newark, Deleware, to Frederick and Lucille (Meyer) Taylor. Jeanette grew up and attended school in Newark. She worked for 24 years as an assembly line worker at Pepperidge Farms and for 10 years at the Mother Hubbard’s Daycare. In 2009, Jeanette moved to Minneota to be closer to family....

James Stanley Kompelien

James Stanley Kompelien

Jul 14, 2010

James Stanley Kompelien was born on February 22, 1938, in Clarkfield, to Orvin and Judith (Halverson) Kompelien. He grew up and lived his whole life on the family farm in Westerheim Township. Jim was baptized in the Lutheran faith and confirmed at St. Lucas Lutheran Church in Normania Township. He graduated from Minneota High School in 1955. On February 18,...

Edward Joseph Heard

Edward Joseph Heard

Jul 12, 2010

Edward J. Heard age 56, of Woodstock, MN died Monday, July 12, 2010 at his home. Services will be 10:30 AM Friday, July 16, 2010 at St Martin’s Catholic Church in Woodstock, MN. Visitation will be 4:00 until 8:00 PM Thursday, July 15, 2010 also held at St Martin’s Catholic Church and continuing one hour prior to the service on...

Richard Allen Filkins

Richard Allen Filkins

Jul 9, 2010

Richard Filkins age 85 of Tracy, MN died Friday, July 9, 2010 at his home. Services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Almlie Funeral Home in Tracy. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 PM Monday, July 12, 2010 at the Almlie Funeral Home in Tracy, with a prayer service at 7:30 PM and continuing one...

Kenneth Harold Sletten

Kenneth Harold Sletten

Jul 9, 2010

Kenneth H. Sletten age 87 of Tracy, MN died Friday, July 9, 2010 at the Golden Living Center in Slayton, MN. Services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Tracy Lutheran Church. Visitation will be at the Almlie Funeral Home in Tracy from 5:00 until 8:00 PM. Interment will be in the Tracy City Cemetery. The Almlie Funeral...

Teresa Kerkvliet

Teresa Kerkvliet

Jul 7, 2010

Teresa Marie (Stassen) Kerkvliet was born on September 1, 1915, in Fairview Township, Lyon County, to Joseph C. and Mary (Boerboom) Stassen. She attended St. Agnes Boarding School in Ghent and Country School in Fairview Township. In 1993, she achieved her lifelong goal of earning her G.E.D. Teresa helped her parents and neighboring families until her marriage to Nick W....

Frank Eugene Lessman

Frank Eugene Lessman

Jul 3, 2010

Frank E. Lessman age 87 of Tracy, MN died Saturday, July 3, 2010 at the Prairie View Health Care Center in Tracy. Services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Tracy Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 8:00 PM Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at the Almlie Funeral Home in Tracy, with a prayer service at 7:00...

Alice Buysse

Alice Buysse

Jun 24, 2010

Alice Mary DeSutter was born April 27, 1906 to Camiel and Marie (VanHee) DeSutter at Ghent, Minnesota. She grew up and attended school in Ghent. She and Henry Buysse were united in marriage on August 5, 1925 at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Ghent. They farmed in rural Minneota for fifty years and then moved to Minneota in 1975. Alice...

Daniel Ross Van Der Linden

Daniel Ross Van Der Linden

Jun 21, 2010

Daniel Ross Van Der Linden was born September 14, 1983 to Robert and Jodie (Klarenbeek) Van Der Linden at the Murray County Memorial Hospital in Slayton, MN. He was baptized and made his profession of faith at the Chandler Reformed Church. Dan attended Murray County Central Schools graduating in 2003. He then attended one year at the Rochester Community and...

Ruth Arleen Swenson

Ruth Arleen Swenson

Jun 9, 2010

Ruth Swenson age 93 of Balaton, MN, formerly of the Walnut Grove/Westbrook area died Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at the Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Balaton. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, June 12, 2010 at the Almlie Funeral Home in Balaton. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday....

Edward Anton Swedzinski

Edward Anton Swedzinski

Jun 8, 2010

Edward Anton Swedzinski was born on November 1, 1927, in Lincoln County, to Anton and Frances (Lozinski) Swedzinski. He was baptized at St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Taunton and served Mass there for many years. Ed graduated from Minneota High School in 1945 and entered the U.S. Naval Academy at the University of Virginia. He and Lorraine Maeyaert...

Donald Joseph Hay

Donald Joseph Hay

Jun 7, 2010

Donald Joseph Hay was born on June 19, 1920, in Burton Township, Yellow Medicine County, to Horace and Rose (Shimek) Hay. He attended schools in Minneota and Taunton. While living in Taunton, he served as Mayor, was on the fire department, and served on the school board. Don was a self-employed painter contractor until 1969. In October of 1969, he...

Robert (Bob) Tholkes

Robert (Bob) Tholkes

Jun 4, 2010

Robert Joseph Tholkes was born on January 30, 1955, in Canby, to Cyril and Marie (Eischens) Tholkes. He grew up in Minneota and graduated from Minneota High School. Bob worked at the Body Shop in Minneota from the age of 12 through his entire life. He also enjoyed bartending part time at the Minneota Municipal Liquor Store. He enjoyed socializing,...

Jeffrey Alan Cleland

Jeffrey Alan Cleland

Jun 3, 2010

Jeffrey A. Cleland age 55 of Tracy, MN died Thursday, June 3, 2010 at his home on Lake Shetek. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, June 26, 2010 at the Almlie Funeral Home in Tracy. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday. A luncheon will be served following the service. The Almlie...

Lloyd Robert Smith

Lloyd Robert Smith

Jun 2, 2010

Lloyd R. Smith age 72 of Tracy, MN died Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at the Sanford-Tracy Medical Center. Services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, June 7, 2010 at the Almlie Funeral Home in Tracy. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 PM Sunday, June 6, 2010 at the Almlie Funeral Home in Tracy. Interment will be in the Milroy...

Harold D Anderson

Harold D Anderson

Jun 2, 2010

Harold D. Anderson age 96 of Balaton, formerly of Garvin, died on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at the Colonial Manor in Balaton. Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, June 5, 2010 at the Garvin Congregational Church in Garvin, MN. Visitation will be from 5 – 8 PM on Friday, June 4, 2010 at the Almlie Funeral Home in Balaton...

Ruth McChesney

Ruth McChesney

May 21, 2010

Ruth Katherine (Heinis) McChesney was born on December 25, 1915, in Lynd Township, to Lawerence and Susan (Nothem) Heinis. She grew up and in rural Marshall. On February 8, 1937, Ruth was united in marriage to Mike McChesney at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Ruth worked as a Nurse’s Aide, a Truck Driver and sold Avon products. She also provided foster...

Leonard Wambeke

Leonard Wambeke

May 17, 2010

Leonard Wambeke was born on August 27, 1917 to John and Sidonie Wambeke in Minneota. He was baptized, received First Holy Communion and Confirmation in the Catholic faith at St. Edward’s church. Leonard attended Minneota public school. Leonard served in the Army from May, 1941 and was honorably discharged in November of 1945 and ranked as Sergeant. He was stationed...

Duane Wenker

Duane Wenker

May 13, 2010

Duane Leo Wenker was born on September 25, 1941, in Madison, MN, to Steve and Lucy (Kockelman) Wenker. He grew up in Madison and Minneota. Duane was united in marriage to Linda Hasert on April 7, 1972, at St. Edward Catholic Church in Minneota. He worked for a variety of employers including McLaughlin & Schultz, Superior Truss and most recently...