OBITUARIES

Herold H. Hafemann - 98 Herold H. Hafemann, 98, of Arlington passed away on Monday, February 20, 2012 at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park.
Funeral services will be at St. Pauls Ev. Lutheran Church in Arlington at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012. Rev. Bruce Hanneman will officiate. Interment will be in the Oakwood Cemetery in Belle Plaine. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church on Sunday. Kolden Funeral Home in Arlington is in charge of arrangements.
He was born on June 8, 1913 in Green Isle Township to Herman and Adelina (Bullert) Hafemann. Herold attended county schools and helped work the family farm.
On October 7, 1936 he married Viola Mueller at Trinity Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. She preceded him in death in 1966. They farmed in Jessenland Township until 1949 and later moved to Belle Plaine Township where he farmed until 1975.
He married Luella Mueller on April 25, 1975 at St. Pauls Ev. Lutheran Church in Arlington. She preceded him in death in 1983. After retiring from farming he worked for Belle Plaine Block and Tile, Econo Therm of Arlington, High Island Creek Residence and was the manager of the Sibley Estates East in Henderson, where he also resided. He later lived in his own residence in Henderson. He resided in the Fairview Assisted Living in Arlington for three years and had lived at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Arlington since August of 2011.
Herold enjoyed horses and was a member of the Prairie Downs Charioteers and participated in the wagon train for Camp Courage.
He is survived by his daughters, LaVerne (Ron) Muehlenhardt of Henderson and Elaine (Louis) Stier of Jordan; daughter-in-law, Lois Hafemann of LeSueur; 11 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 22 great-great grandchildren; four step-children, Gerald (Judy) Mueller of Arlington, Dale (Susan) Mueller of Harford, WI, Richard (Kris) Mueller of Arlington and Susan (Scott) Kroells of Wall, SD; 13 step-grandchildren and 20 step-great grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Orma Geister of Prior Lake.
He was preceded in death by his son, Robert; brother, Lorenz; sister, Malinda Krueger; two great-grandchildren, Jennifer Weber and Eric Stier and grand daughter-in-law, Linda Stier.

Elmer J. Boettcher - 71

Elmer J. Boettcher, 71, of Williams, formerly of Green Isle, passed away Monday, Feb. 10, 2012, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, Feb. 26, 3 p.m. at the Kolden Funeral Home in Arlington with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Erwin Sprengeler will officiate. Kolden Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Elmer Joseph Boettcher was born in New Rome, MN, on October 2, 1940, to William and Leona (Dose) Boettcher. He went to a country school in New Rome, and went on to become a mechanic and welder. He worked at the Standard Station in Arlington, Joe Harnes Garage, Big Stone Canning Company in Arlington, and various other industries.
Elmer is survived by his son, Joseph E. Boettcher of Prior Lake and daughter Rachel (Eric) Wirtz of Cologne; grandsons, Jon, Tristan and Brennan Wirtz; granddaughter Tasha (Eric) Kilen and great grandson Keegan Kilen and siblings Lester (Carol) Boettcher of New Rome and Albert (Carlene) Boettcher of McGrath.

Duane L. Gerdes - 56

Duane Lloyd Gerdes, 56, passed away peacefully at Minnesota Valley Memorial Hospital in Le Sueur on Feb. 19, 2012 with his wife by his side.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at St. Annes Catholic Church in Le Sueur with Father George Grafsky officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24, at St. Annes Catholic Church, Le Sueur and continue at church one hour before Mass on Saturday morning.
Duane was born on June 4, 1955 in New Prague to Lloyd and Barbara (Brossard) Gerdes. He went to School and graduated from Belle Plaine in 1973. Duane worked for Green Giant Can Corp. in Savage. He worked 17 years for Laminations Inc. as a plant supervisor and was able to maintain all of the machines as well. Most recently, Duane worked for Fremont Industries in Shakopee. He felt fortunate to work for such a compassionate company and has valued his many friendships there.
Duane formed so many friendships throughout the years, he called his friends his buddies.
He married his high school sweetheart, Jean Edberg, on Oct. 25, 1975. Together they had three children, living in Belle Plaine and then Le Sueur.
Duane adored and loved to brag about his 10 grandchildren. Kailyn and Hunter Gerdes, Kennedy, Karragen, Keegan, Koreyann and Kiandra Straub, Jordan and Collin Grinde and Makenzie Kamps.
Duane had a love for farming, gardening, fishing, bowling and going up north to his campsite. He was very talented and would help anyone with just about anything in a heartbeat. It was so important to Duane to always help others. It was a great asset for him to be so talented in a variety of areas. All have been witness to his faith, his strength and his courage during this battle with Multiple Myeloma.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jean; his children, Nathon (Shari) Gerdes of Belle Plaine, Stacy (Chad) Straub of Le Sueur and Julene Kamps of Le Sueur; his mother, his brothers, Dwight (Denise) Gerdes of Las Vegas, Mark Gerdes of Belle Plaine, and Bob (Bev) Gerdes of Dassel; his sisters, Ann Engel of St. Peter, Sue (Mark) Thelen of Prior Lake, Mary Jo (Dave) Betzold of Savage; many beloved in-laws; Mary Agnes Edberg and Jeans siblings, Joyce (Virgil) Noll of Belle Plaine, Patrice (John) Waldorf of Cedar Rapids, IA, Rob (Eydie) Edberg of Belle Plaine, Michael (Terri) Edberg of Hutchinson, and Mary Joe Edberg of Apple Valley and many nieces, nephews and cousins
He was preceded in death by his dad, Lloyd A.Gerdes and sister-in-law Julie Gerdes as well as grandparents Herman and Mary (Krueger) Gerdes.
Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers to:
American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Minneapolis, 2500 University Ave SE , Minneapolis, MN 55414
Arrangements by Kolden Funeral Home. www.koldenfuneralhome.com

Dean Steinborn - 44

Dean H. Steinborn, 44, of Le Sueur, passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2012 in Rochelle, Illinois.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Zion U.C.C. in Le Sueur. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 17 at the church, and also one hour prior to the service time on Saturday at the church. Rev. Beth Benson will officiate. Interment will be in Ottawa Cemetery.
Dean was born on November 18, 1967 to Harvey and Shirley (Herbst) Steinborn in Gaylord.
Dean married Liz Voss on September 25, 2004 in Le Sueur. He worked for Eaton Hydraulics in Eden Prairie. He loved snowmobiling, NASCAR and cars in general, whether it was fixing them or selling them. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was an awesome dad to his six children. He will be greatly missed.
Dean is survived by his wife, Liz; children, Miranda Steinborn of Woodbury, Tim Steinborn, Hunter, Jayden, Bryson and Makena Steinborn all of Le Sueur; siblings, Gloria Morrisette of St. Paul, Bonnie Fromm of Kasota, Jenny Wetzel of Le Sueur, Faith Patterson of Henderson, Tammy Trimbo of Henderson, Jerome Butch Denzer of Henderson, Glen Denzer of Le Sueur, Wendy Schule of Flowermound, TX and David Steinborn of Le Center; mother-in-law, Tami (Pat Schmidthuber) Boettcher of Le Center; father-in-law, Randy Voss of Le Sueur; grandparents-in-law, Mary Jane and Earl Voss of Le Sueur; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Doris L. Gabbert - 90

Doris L. Gabbert, 90, of Henderson, passed away at the Minnesota Valley Health Center in Le Sueur on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012.
Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 at Centennial Lutheran Church in Henderson at 11 a.m. Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at the Kolden Funeral Home in Henderson. Interment will be in Brown Cemetery, Henderson. Rev. Robert Hines will officiate the services.
Doris was born on Jan. 7, 1922 to Rudolph and Frieda (Mismer) Bachmann in Farrar, MO.
She married Gordon Gabbert on Dec. 4, 1943 in St. Louis. The couple moved to Henderson shortly after they were married where they owned and operated the Gabbert Grocery Store for over 34 years. She also did some part-time secretarial work for Aid Assoc. for Lutheran Insurance (Thrivant) for over 42 years. She was a long time member of the American Legion Aux, Henderson Business Assoc, Henderson Chamber of Commerce since 1982. She also enjoyed helping with Sauerkraut Days in Henderson every year.
Doris is survived by her two children, Linda Meehl and her special friend Wally Buck of Henderson and Kenneth Gabbert of Henderson; grandson, Arron Brown of Eagle Lake; great-granddaughter, Kassandra Brown; siblings, Ed (Marilyn) Bachmann of Eureka, MO, Ellen (Barry) Schultes of Chesterfield, MO, Florence Neu of Perryville, MO, Ruby (Marvin) Mueller of Perryville, MO, Neoma (Hilmer) Schuessler, Perryville, MO, Robert (Darlene) Bachmann of Frohna, MO and sister-in-law, Mildred Bachmann.
She is preceded in death by husband Gordon, (1987) and brother, Vernon Bachmann

Elmer J. Boettcher - 71

Elmer J. Boettcher, 71, of Lake of the Woods County, formerly of Green Isle, passed away on Monday, February 6, at his home. Arrangements are pending with Kolden Funeral Home in Arlington. Visit www.koldenfuneralhome.com for more information.

Howard Corky Ehlers - 89

Howard Corky Ehlers, 89, of Henderson passed away on Friday, Feb. 3, at the Minnesota Valley Health Center in Le Sueur.
Memorial services were held on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. Pauls U.C.C. in Henderson. Visitation was one hour prior to services at the church on Monday morning. Interment was at Brown Cemetery in Henderson with Pastor Brigit Stevens officiating.
Corky was born on June 14, 1922 to William and Clara Ehlers in Henderson. He graduated from Henderson High School.
Corky married Dorothy Jents on Sept. 13, 1947. Together they had five children, they later divorced. He worked his entire life as a carpenter. Corkys love for music began at a young age. He played a variety of instruments in the town band. Corky served the community in many ways. He was a relief policeman, a member of the Henderson Fire Department for 22 years, 15 years as chief, and also served as a church council member at St. Pauls UCC. Corky never lost his passion for music; you could often find his toe-a-tapping to the tune of his old time favorites.
He is survived by his five children; Trudy (Roger) Pivec of Henderson, Susan (Scott) Kotasek of Henderson, Janet Ehlers of Minneapolis, Linda Ehlers of Crystal, Dave (Jane) Ehlers of Northfield; grandchildren; Mike and Shannon Kotasek, Ryan and Mandy Pivec, Mitchell and Bryan Ehlers; great-grandchildren, Brandon, Casey and Logan Kotasek; siblings, Alice Johnson of Elk Grove, Ill and Susie (Delbert) Payne of Walla Walla, Wash.
He is preceded in death by his former wife Dorothy, parents, and siblings: George, Clarence and Lloyd.

Quinton Heldberg - 84

Quentin L. Heldberg, 84, of Le Sueur, formerly of the Henderson area passed away on Tuesday morning at the Minnesota Valley Health Center in Le Sueur. Funeral services will be on Friday, Jan. 27, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Centennial Lutheran Church in Henderson. Visitation will be at the Kolden Funeral Home in Le Sueur on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. and 1 hour prior to the services at church. Interment with military honors will be in Mound Cemetery, Le Sueur. Rev. Robert Hines will officiate the services.
He was born on November 16, 1927 to Walter and Alma (Papke) Heldberg in St. Peter, Minnesota. He grew up in the Ottawa area and attended Ottawa Schools. He farmed for a short time on the family farm before entering the United States Navy during World War II, serving in the South Pacific. Following the war he returned home and farmed in the Le Sueur area before marrying Milly Bratsch on Sept. 14, 1952 at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in St. Peter. The couple purchased a farm in Arlington Township, Sibley County in 1955 where they lived until 1999 and then retired to Le Sueur.
Quentin was a member of Centennial Lutheran Church in Henderson and served on the church board. He was also a member Henderson School Board, Chair of the Central Livestock Association, founding member of the Henderson Lions Club, member of the American Legion Post #74 and the Minneosta Horse Breeders Association. Two of his greatest passions were draft horses and traveling. He enjoyed having coffee with the guys and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife Milly; daughter, Julie (Dale) Vinkemeier of Henderson; grandchildren, Ross (Holly) Vinkemeier, Lance (Molly) Vinkemeier, Jared (Kristyn) Vinkemeier, Timothy Heldberg and Gina Heldberg; great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Gavin, Hunter and Nicholas; daugher-in-law, Jan Tuchtenhagen of Arlington; brothers, Kermit Heldberg of LeSueur, Daryl (Marva) Heldberg of LeSueur; aunt, Maxine Schwarz of LeSueur and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his son, Don Heldberg, 2002; brothers, Bill and Charles Heldberg; sister-in-law, Lucille Heldberg and parents.

Norris E. Brandt - 78

Norris E. Brandt, 78, of Henderson passed away, Thursday, January 19, after a long battle with cancer at the Minnesota Valley Health Center in Le Sueur.
Memorial services will be on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Zion U.C.C. in Le Sueur at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be on Friday at the church from 4-8 p.m. Interment will follow services later that day at Brown Cemetery, Henderson. Memorials preferred.
Norris was born on Dec. 6, 1933 in Henderson Township, Sibley County to Paul and Adina (Malz) Brandt. He attended Henderson Schools and graduated from Henderson High School in 1951.
He married Beverly Ann Nagel of Belle Plaine on Sept. 6, 1955 at Zion United Church of Christ in Le Sueur.
Norris farmed the family farm and transported livestock for area farmers for many years.
He was very passionate about his farm and his trucking business. He bought the business from Ace Buley in 1959 and he has operated Brandt Trucking since. He was also the founder of Henderson Shipping Association, which held annual meetings for years. Norris enjoyed taking pictures with his disposable cameras, picking up garbage/recycling, feeding birds and deer and mostly family. Norris was active for years in the Henderson School Board and St. Pauls UCC Church Council.
Norris is survived by his wife, Bev; children, Eileen Brandt of Henderson, Linda (Fred) Wentzlaff of Henderson, Dave (Kyleen) Brandt of Henderson, Judy (Kevin) Savage of Henderson and Steve Brandt of Belle Plaine; grandchildren, Nathan (Brooke) Wentzlaff, Katie (Mike) Thelemann and Natalie Wentzlaff, Tate (Amy) Brandt and Brynn (Jamie) Hathaway, Nick, Kelsey and Abby Brandt; great-grandchildren, Mylie, Drake and Grady Brandt and Hudson Hathaway; sisters, Doris Wigand of Henderson and Adella (Ewald) Gruetzmacher of Belle Plaine and brother Donald Brandt of Henderson.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Adina Brandt and infant son.

Lucille M. Neumann - 91

Lucille M. Neumann, 91, of Belle Plaine and formerly from LeSueur passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Kingsway Retirement Living in Belle Plaine.
Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2011 at 11 a. m. at Grace Lutheran Church in LeSueur. Interment will be in the Mound Cemetery. Kolden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
She was born on September 19, 1920 in Jessenland Township, Sibley County to John and Mary (Haley) Bertrang. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Jessenland. Her mother passed away when she was 2 years old and then lived with relatives and then a friend of her mothers until her father married Lucy Chevalier when she was 6 years old. She graduated from Henderson High School in 1938 and during high school worked as a part time telephone operator in Henderson. She continued working at the telephone office full time after high school for a couple of years. She then worked as a telephone operator for the Green Giant Company in LeSueur.
On November 2, 1944 she married Clarence Neumann at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Watertown, MN. During their married life they lived in Belvidere, Illinois, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin and LeSueur, MN. While in Beaver Dam, she was a manager of a 3 Sisters Store until they moved to LeSueur. She loved to play bridge and was in several bridge clubs. She was a life-time member of MVHC Hospital Auxiliary and a member of Grace Lutheran Ladies Guild. She enjoyed going with her husband to auctions where antique glassware and Hummels were available for sale.
Lucille is survived by three sisters-in-law, Luella Neumann of Phoenix, AZ, Doris Neumann of Boulder, CO and Betty Neumann of Mayer, MN as well as nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, parents and step-mother.

Margaret Meg Skelly - 75

Margaret Meg Skelly, 75, of Le Sueur, passed away Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011 at her home.
Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 at St. Annes Catholic Church in LeSueur. Visitation was from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 1 at the Kolden Funeral Home in Le Sueur, beginning with a C.C.W. Rosary at 1:45 p.m. and ending with a Prayer Service at 6 p.m. Visitation continued Monday morning from 8-9:45 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at a later date in St. Annes Catholic Cemetery. Memorials preferred to St. Annes School.
Margaret was born on Oct. 1, 1936 to Clayton and Harriet (Barr) Roberts in Kasota. She attended and graduated from St. Peter High School. She worked as a telephone operator in Redwood Falls, Mankato and LeSueur.
She married John Skelly on Feb. 1, 1958 at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Henderson. She worked for Green Giant and Pillsbury for 14 years. She enjoyed camping and wintering in Mesa, AZ for many years.
She is survived by her special friend, Roy Heitz of Waconia; children, Mark (Joan) Skelly of Henderson, Diane (Ronald) Bauleke of St. Anthony, Susan (Paul) Florin of Maple Grove, Paul (Melanie) Skelly of Prior Lake, Kevin (Beth) Skelly of LeSueur, Earl (Tami) Skelly of LeSueur, Kate (Mike) McKeehan of Green Bay, WI and Bridget (Scott) Langer of Woodbury; 14 grandchildren; brother, Joe (Sal) Roberts of Kasota and sister, Dawn Matsenbaugh of Gulf Port, MS.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, John in 1999; granddaughter, Amanda Skelly; siblings, Gary Roberts, Clayton Roberts, Virginia Fetterley and Jacqueline Freeburg.

Arnold P. Woestehoff - 74

Arnold P. Woestehoff, 74, of Belle Plaine passed away on Nov. 20, 2011 at Ridgeview Hospital in Waconia.
Funeral service will be on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. Visitation will be on Friday from 4 - 8 p.m. at the Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine and continue one hour prior to the service at church Saturday. Interment will be in the Oakwood Cemetery in Belle Plaine.
Arnold was born on October 2, 1937 to Paul and Pauline (Krentz) Woestehoff. He grew up in Blakeley Township and attended District 40 country school in Blakeley Township. He graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1955. From 1955-1959 Arnold honorably served his country by joining the Air Force.
On May 19, 1962 he married Irma (Malz) at Trinity Lutheran Church. They lived in Inver Grove Heights for 14 years before moving back to the Blakeley Township area. He worked as a Tax Examiner for the State of Minnesota for 32 years before he retired in 1999 due to health issues. He was involved in many civic organizations over the years including, treasurer at Trinity Lutheran Church and he was on the Blakeley Township Board. He enjoyed snowmobiling, spending time with his grandchildren, attending air shows, baseball games, gardening, movies, listening to music and reading.
Arnold is survived by his wife, Irma of Belle Plaine; daughter, Kristi (Tony) Juaire of Belle Plaine; son, Paul (Lisa) Woestehoff of Jordan; four grandchildren, Zachery and Joshua Juaire, Paul and Kyle Woestehoff; sister, Eldora Schmidt of Belle Plaine; brother, Ralph Woestehoff of Belle Plaine; brothers and sisters-in-law, Allan (Leona) Sellnow of Belle Plaine, Don (Lila) Courtney of Algona, IA, Ralph (Debra) Malz of Belle Plaine and Roger (Deborah) Malz of Belle Plaine and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marilyn Kroells; brothers-in-law, William P. Kroells and Earl Schmidt.

James P. "Turk" Kolter - 91

James P. "Turk" Kolter, 91, of Henderson passed away Friday, Septemer 30, 2011 at this home in Hendesron.

James was born on June 20, 1920 in Winona to Jacob and Rose (Neighbor) Kolter. He grew up in the Winona area and attended Winona Schools. He spent much of his youth caddying in Winona where he developed his love for golf. He later served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

James married Mary Bigaouette on January 15, 1944 at Camp White, Oregon. The couple lived in Winona for a short time after he returned home from the service then moved to Henderson, MN. Jim worked for many years with International Harvester as a mechanic retiring in 1984. Some of the dealers he worked with were in Henderon, Meyer International Harvest in Le Sueur and he finished his career in New Prague. Jim enjoyed his time tinkering in the garage with mechanical work after retirement and especially enjoyed his woodworking.

He is survived by his children, Dave (Karen Culbert) Kolter of Henderson, Nancy (Ron) Brandt of Prior Lke and Jerry (Betsy) Kolter of Sanstone, MN; grandkids, Cris (Steve) Gerster of Farmington, MN, Tricia (Dan) Hubley of Shakopee, Michael (Jennifer) Kolter of Henderson and Tom (Alixis) Kolter of Le Sueur; great-grankids, Brynn Gerster, Abby, Julia, Jude and Erin Kolter.

He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and four sisters.

Joyce E. Buck - 77

Joyce Elaine Buck, 77, of Henderson, Minnesota, passed away Friday, September 2, 2011 at the Sibley Medical Center in Arlington.
Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses in Henderson. Memorial services will begin at 11 a.m., with interment to follow the service at Brown Cemetery in Henderson.
Joyce was born on December 9, 1933 to Albert and Flossie (Pippert) Schubert in Milford, Iowa. Her family later moved to Belle Plaine, Minnesota, where she graduated from high school.
Joyce married LeRoy Buck on February 16, 1957 in Henderson and they made their home in rural Henderson. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking and baking for her family. She also enjoyed traveling, bird watching, flower gardening, reading and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and great granddaughters.
Joyce is survived by her husband, LeRoy Buck; children, Daniel (Suzanne) Buck of Henderson, Lisa (Glen) Tesch of Henderson, Kevin (Anita) Buck of Harrodsburg, KY, Jeffrey (Christine) Buck of Steamboat Springs, CO and Michelle (Lupe) Lopez of Le Sueur; 8 grandchildren, David Buck, Emily (Nathaniel) Doehling, Andrew Tesch, Alyssa Tesch, Diesel Buck, Corey Buck, Joshua Buck and Kelsey Hagen; 2 great grandchildren, Ella and Nora Doehling; 2 sisters, Dorothy Culbert of Le Sueur and Shirley Mediger of Henderson.
She is preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Marlys McCullough and two daughters, Lori and Linda Buck.

George H. Ceminsky - 69

George Henry Ceminsky, 69, of Apply Valley passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at the Lutheran Church of the Ascension in Burnsville, MN. Interment will be at a later date.
George was born August 23, 1941 to Harry and Marcella (Mager) Ceminsky of Lexington Township, Le Center, MN. George attended school at Lexington, Le Center and Henderson.
In 1959 he married Thelma Lieske of Henderson.
George is survived by sons, Mark, Kelly and Tim Ceminsky; daughter Deanna Mazurka; 10 grandchildren; siblings Gerald (Margaret) Ceminsky, Sharon (Don) Hefner, Ronald (Connie) Ceminsky, Linda McDunn, Edward (Debra) Miller and Robert (Barbara) Miller.

Harry P. Baynes - 88

Harrison (Harry) P. Baynes, age 88 of Henderson died on Monday, Aug. 1, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Center in Arlington, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, August 5, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Annes Church in Le Sueur. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Le Sueur with Military Honors. Visitation will be on Thursday, from 4-8 p.m. at the Kolden Funeral Home in Le Sueur concluding with an 8:00 p.m. prayer service. Visitation will continue on Friday morning at the funeral home from 7:00-9:45 a.m.

Harry was born on April 6, 1923 to Matt and Rose (Tarpy) Baynes. His formal education was spotty because he had to help feed the family, completing only the 3^rd grade. He taught himself to read and write. At age 12 he was pulled out of school entirely to be rented out to a local farmer. At age 14 he lied about his age and joined the CCs at Jordan, MN. By age 15 he was working at the Green Giant Company in Le Sueur. At age 18 he joined the United States Navy two days after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He worked as a Bosen Mate on a Troop Supply Ship in the European/No. African Theater until July of 1945 when he received a medical discharge. He was the first graduating class from Mankato Vocational School (now South Central Community College), with certificate in auto mechanics. He worked for Beutz Construction, Le Sueur Sheet Metal, Upstrom, Teeter and OBrien Plumbing & Heating before becoming self-employed in Plumbing & Heating in 1970.

Harry enjoyed watching baseball, reading newspapers, fishing, camping, wild animal watching and talking about World War II. He has been a member of the American Legion Post 74 in Henderson for 66 years.

Harry married Annette Griep on Dec. 31, 1945. Together they had 7 children.

Ann (Paul) Kvasnicka of Mesa, AZ

Pat (Kathy) Baynes of Annandale, MN

Paulette Leffluer of Naples, FL

Mary (Wayne) Kendall of Garden City, MN

Peg (Doug) Verschelde of New Ulm, MN

Jean Baynes of Carborro, NC

Barb Baynes of Mankato, MN

24 Grandchildren and 31 Great-Grandchildren

Two brothers: Bob (Betty) Baynes of Florida & Jack (Jean) Baynes of Springfield, MN

Two sisters: Betty Thomas and Rosemary (Les) Trimbo of Henderson, MN

He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Lee and Tom Baynes. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to St. Annes Catholic Church and School in Le Sueur and St. Josephs Catholic Church in Henderson, MN.

Eunice E. Krentz, age 73

Eunice E. Krentz, age 73, died on her birthday, July 26, 2011 at the Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine. Funeral service will be at 11a.m. on Saturday July 30, 2011 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in rural Henderson. Visitation will be from 4-8p.m. on Friday at the Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine and continue one hour prior to the service at church on Saturday. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Eunice was born in Blue Earth County on July 26, 1938 to William and Frieda (Blume) Reinke. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Johns Lutheran Church at Willow Creek in rural Vernon Center. On November 26, 1959 she was united in marriage to Maynard Krentz at Redeemer Lutheran Church in rural Henderson. They farmed all their life until retirement in 1995 when they moved to Belle Plaine. Eunice worked part time for Hubers Super Valu and later for the Belle Plaine Elementary Schools until 2010. Eunice was active in Redeemer Church Women and loved to quilt. She loved to cook and spend time with family, especially her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Maynard of Belle Plaine, 5 Children & 12 Grandchildren, Linda (David) Winterfeldt and their children Jennifer, Christopher & Michael of Belle Plaine, Larry (Jane) Krentz and their children Melissa & Daniel of Belle Plaine, Wayne (Sue) Krentz and their child Lee of Belle Plaine, Karen (Denos) Riewer and their children Daniel, Austin & Anthony of Baxter, Myron (Mary) Krentz and their children Megan, Madilyn & Molly of Henderson, Siblings, Dorothy Jacobus of Arlington, Robert (Irene) Reinke of Adrian, Leona Krentz (Bob King) of Backus, Audrey Litzau (Jake Bandemer) of Lester Prairie and Charleen Reinke, In-laws, Elmira Otto of Belle Plaine, Delores Krentz of Henderson, Lois King of Le Sueur, Frederick Krentz of Belle Plaine, Many nieces and nephews.

Dale G. Westberg - 72

Dale G. Westberg, devoted husband, father and grandfather, 72, of Henderson, formerly of Bloomington, passed away peacefully of lung cancer Sunday, July 17, 2011. Memorial Mass were 11 a.m. Friday, July 22 at St. Annes Catholic Church in Le Sueur. Fr. George Grafsky officiated. Visitation was one hour prior to Mass at the church.
Dale was born on February 16, 1939 to Harold and Margaret (Winter) Westberg in Minneapolis. He grew up in Richfield and graduated from Richfield High School in 1957.
Dale married Bette Jane Sissala in Gilbert at St. Joseph Catholic Church on December 29, 1962. He worked for Xcel Energy in Minneapolis for 37 years, as a Forman, retiring in 1995.
He battled his cancer with courage, dignity and strength for two years. But God wanted him to be with him! Waiting to welcome him in Heaven are his parents; grandparents, and beloved sister, Lori Ann Brendel.
He is survived by his wife, Bette Jane of 48 years; son, Troy Westberg of Henderson and daughter, Tina (Jeff) Lewis of Lakeville; grandchildren, Kayla Jane, Kory and Karly Lewis; brothers, Jim (Karen) Westberg of Burnsville and Doug Westberg of Ek River and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Dale G. Westberg fund at 600 Ridge Rd., Henderson, Mn.
The family would like to thank Dr. Dalton, Division of Oncology, Mayo Clinic at the Andrews Cancer Center in Mankato and staff for their wonderful care and also the Intensive Care Unit at St. Marys Hospital.

Ralph H. Steinborn - 80

Ralph Herman Steinborn was born on November 12, 1930, in Gaylord. He was the son of Gustav and Lena (Ewert) Steinborn. Ralph was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in his faith.
As a boy, he lived on a farm near Gaylord and attended country schools. He enjoyed fishing with his dad and spending time with his older brothers. Later they moved to Henderson, where he and his sister, LaVerna walked to school. He later moved in with his older brother, Marvin and farmed for eight years.
In 1956, he met his wife, Verna. They were united in marriage on December 4, 1957 in Mason City, IA. Ralph was a very caring father of his five sons and four daughters and a loving husband, Ralph and Verna shared 53 happy years together.
His children remember him for his love of nature and for the long walks in the woods and state parks where he was employed for six years. He also did cement work and then worked for Northern Cascade Lumber Company, operating a forklift and sorting lumber. He was skilled gardener and planted a garden every year.
When he needed assistance with his daily care, Verna cared for Ralph at home for a year before a short stay at Fairfax Community Home and passed away there on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at the age of 80 years. He will be greatly missed by his wife and family who loved him very much. Blessed be his memory.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Verna Steinborn of Fairfax; children, Tammy and her husband Mark, Louann Widmer and her husband Gary, Ralph Steinborn, Jr., Debra Steinke and her husband Bruce, Darwin Steinborn and his wife Ruth, Vicky Christy, Gary Steinborn and Dick Steinborn; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister LaVerna Pautsch; sister-in-law Marlene Steinborn and Myrtle Steinborn; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents Gustav and Lena Steinborn; seven brothers, two sisters, infant son and a very special grandson Joseph Paul Widmer.

Dorothy L. Bovee - 91

Dorothy L. Bovee, 91, of Belle Plaine passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2011 at the Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine. Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. on Thursday at the Le Sueur Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be at church on Thursday from 9 - 11 a.m. Interment will be in the Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. In lieu of flowers, memorial preferred to Alzheimers Association, Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter.
Dorothy was born on February 23, 1920 to Lee Houk and Iona Mae (Rusco) Whitehead in Olive, OK. She was raised on a farm near Depew, OK and her father was a cotton and soybean farmer. She graduated from Depew High School in 1940. After graduating from high school she got a job as a spot welder at Douglas Air Craft Company in Tulsa, OK.
She met Wayne A. Bovee in Sapulpa, OK and they were married in 1945. They moved to Richmond, California for work and in 1946 and Terry was born there. In 1950, they moved to St. Paul, Minnesota and for a short while, lived in a garage due to the housing shortage after the war. Iona was born in St. Paul. In 1958 the family built a house in Arden Hills, MN. Dorothy was a cook for 23 years with the Mounds View School District, and most of her employment was at Johanna Junior High School. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in St. Paul and was active in church activities. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening, hiking and camping. Her extensive flower beds were a reflection of her love for nature. She had a free spirit and enjoyed traveling throughout the U.S. and Canada camping and hiking with Wayne.
She was a very loving and generous mother, grandma and wife.
Dorothy is survived by her children, Terry (Kim) Bovee of Henderson, Iona (Jerry) Meyer of Palisade, MN; grandchildren, Jack Bovee, Reta (Jared) Lind and Katherine Katie Bovee; great-grandchild, Cayle Lind and brother, Charles Whitehead of Oklahoma City.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Wayne, brother Paul and sister Clara.

Adeline L. Ahrens - 94

Adeline L. Ahrens, 94, of Belle Plaine and formerly of Jordan, passed away on June 22, 2011 at The Gardens at St. Gertrudes in Shakopee.
Funeral Service were 11 a.m. on Sat., June 26, 2011 at St. Paul Lutheran in Jordan. Visitation was one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Rev. Jeremy Glowicki officiated. Interment was in the Oakwood Cemetery in Belle Plaine.
Adeline was born on Dec. 31, 1916 to Emil and Hanna (Malz) Freter in Blakeley Twp. She attended country schools.
On October 22, 1936, she married Wilmer Ahrens at St. John Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine where she taught Sunday School. They later joined St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jordan. She was a homemaker and worked part-time at Novak Drug in Belle Plaine. Adeline enjoyed congregate dinning, senior trips, flower and vegetable gardening.
She is survived by sons, Ken (Jo) Ahrens of Eden Prairie and David (Maria) Ahrens of St. Cloud. FL; grandchildren, Alyssa (Dustin) Cappelli, Dan (Christy), Brynn, Cassie and Nick Ahrens; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Elsie Guentzel; lifelong friends and sister-in-laws, Stella Reinke, Ruby Teschendorf and LaVerne Ahrens.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Wilmer in 1981 and several brothers and sisters.

ALFRED HOPPE - 95

Alfred Morris Wilhelm Hoppe, 95, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Keystone Communities in Mankato.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 24 at Grace Lutheran Church in Mankato with Rev. Dr. Scott E. Olson, officiating. Interment will be at Brown Cemetery in Henderson. Visitation will be from 4 - 8 p.m. on Thursday at Woodland Hills Funeral Home and will continue at the church one hour prior to the service.
Alfred was born July 24, 1915 in Underwood, ND to John and Johanna (Selnlow) Hoppe.
He is survived by his wife, Elma; sons, Gilbert Hoppe and his wife, Linda, Dennis Hoppe and his wife Linda, all of Mankato; daughters, Helen Peterson of St. Peter, Donna Schwartz of Ottawa, Judy Frank and her husband, Steven of Salt Lake City, Utah, Karen Vaubel and her husband, Tim of Mankato; 19 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; brother, Earl Hoppe and his wife Mary of Montana; three sisters, Joan Wieland and her husband, Gene of Henderson, Alvera Carufel and her husband, Bob of Hastings, Dorothy Mathwig of Arlington; sister-inlaw, Frieda Schrupp and her husband, Calvin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson, David Peterson; sons-in-law, Darrell Peterson and Joe Schwartz; brothers and sisters.

MARCINE HENRICKSON - 81

Marcine (Brandner) Henrikson, 81, of Yuma, AZ went peacefully to her Heavenly Father on May 30, 2011.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Jack Henrikson, her parents Clara and Frank Brandner of South Dakota, three brothers Vaugh and Dick and most recently Dennis Brandner.
Marcine is survived by one brother David of Hawaii and two sons, Mark of Yuma and J.J. of Virginia.
Marcine lived with MS most of her life and was bedridden in later years. She was an uncomplaining soul and died peacefully. She will be remembered by former classmates in Henderson.

MATTHEW SPLETZER - 30

Matthew Paul Spletzer, 30, of Alexandria, formerly of Henderson, passed away on Saturday, May 21 as a result of a boating accident.
Funeral services will be on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 11 a.m. at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Green Isle, with Rev. Erwin Sprengler officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday at the church from 4-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the services on Thursday. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Matt was born on Sept. 21, 1980 to Tim and Denise (Knutson) Spletzer in Waconia. He was baptized on Oct. 5, 1980 at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Green Isle by Rev. Bernard H. Becker and later confirmed on April 23, 1995 by Pastor Herman Hannemann. He graduated from Sibley East High School in 1999. He completed his Construction Electrician Degree at Southwest Technical College in Jackson, MN in 2001. He continued his education with on the job training with apprenticeship programs leading to a title of Journeyman Electrician. He worked for Nuessmeier Electric and other companies and was currently working as a crew leader for Melrose Electric.
During his teen years he was active in 4-H, FFA and high school sports which included cross country, wrestling and track. Matt enjoyed the outdoors and time with his buddies and family. He was always ready to help friends and his winning smile and contagious laugh brought joy to all. He was the proud Godfather to Tony Carpenter and Kiley Spletzer.
He is survived by his parents, Tim and Denise Spletzer of Henderson, siblings, Jennifer Carpenter and her son Tony of Arlington, Jason (Tricia) Spletzer and children Stephanie, Aliyah, Logan and Kiley of Belle Plaine; grandmothers, Isabelle Knutson of Henning, MN and Betty Spletzer of Henderson; uncles and aunts, Karen (Charles) Magnuson and Daniel, David and Christina, Ron (Sharon) Knutson and Tom and Andy, Steve (Julie) Knutson and Allison, Evan and Elizabeth Spletzer, Bob (Carla) Spletzer and Ryan, Paul and Greg, Mark (Marlene) Spletzer and Kate (Landon) and Sam.
He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Levern Knutson and Edgar Spletzer.

PAUL PODRATZ - 99

Paul Podratz, 99, of Gaylord passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at the Arlington Good Samaritan Center in Arlington. Funeral Services were 2 p.m. Sunday, May 8, 2011, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gaylord, with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation was from 12 noon until the time of service. Arrangements by the Egesdal Funeral Home in Gaylord. Reverend Fredric Hinz officiated. Casket bearers: were Kelly Wirth, Mark Zimmerman, Tim Schultz, Myron Carlson, Wayne Zarnott and Tom Bublitz
Paul John Podratz was born on November 3, 1911, in Transit Township, Sibley County. He was the son of Fred and Anna (Rose) Podratz. He was baptized at St. Johns Lutheran Church, Mountville, Dryden Township, Sibley County, and was later confirmed in his faith at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gaylord, where he remained a member until his death. His life revolved around his faith.
Paul was united in marriage to Viola Franke on September 9, 1937, at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Gaylord. The marriage was blessed with two children, Janet and Ronald. Paul and Viola lived on a farm when they were first married. That farm is now Gaylords West Addition. Paul built a home in Gaylord in 1948 and bought farms west of Gaylord. He continued to farm until 1974 when he retired. He also owned a trucking business from 1948 - 1970. Paul and Viola shared 73 years of marriage until Viola died on November 13, 2010.
Even in retirement, Paul continued to be a proud farmer. He was always interested in the markets and how the crops were doing. He also enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and reading newspapers. Paul was an avid baseball fan. He would always know whom the Minnesota Twins were playing and all of the players stats. Paul was always interested in the affairs of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved spending time with them.
When Viola lived at the Good Samaritan Home in Arlington, Paul would take the Trailblazer from Gaylord to Arlington to visit her. When Fairview Assisted Living opened, Paul moved there and was just down the hall from Viola. He eventually entered the Good Samaritan Center and was there until his passing. Paul enjoyed playing Bingo, attending church services and the other activities that the Good Samaritan Center held. After Viola died in November, Paul was lonesome and felt he had no more to do on earth. He wanted to go be with Viola in Heaven and live with God.
Paul is survived by his daughter, Janet Schultz of Henderson; son, Ronald Podratz and his wife, Dody of Shoreview; grandchildren, Lori Zimmerman and her husband, Mark of Cleveland, MN, Julie Wirth and her husband, Kelly of Frazee, MN, and Timothy Schultz of Henderson; great-grandsons, SPC Jack Zimmerman, United States Army, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX, and PFC Andrew Zimmerman serving in the United States Army at Fort Hood, TX; step-grandchildren, Julie Carlson and her husband, Myron of Milaca, and Michelle LeGault and her husband, Michael Gaertner of Atlanta; step-great-grandchildren, Jenna Carlson and Logan Carlson; sisters-in-law, Lily Franke of Gaylord and Clella Franke of Lafayette; brother-in-law, Rev. Ervin Franke of Spring Valley, MN; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Anna Podratz; wife, Viola Podratz; brothers, Charles Podratz and Frank Podratz; sisters, Alvina Harbarth and Lydia Pitzner; son-in-law, William Schultz; brothers-in-law, Raymond Franke, William Franke, and Roland Peterson; sisters-in-law, Elmira Peterson and Irene Franke.
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DENNIS P. BRANDNER - 82

Dennis P. Brandner, 82, of Webster, WI, formerly of Henderson, MN and DeSmet, SD, passed away on April 2, 2011.
His funeral service was held on Monday, April 11 at the St. Johns Babtist Catholic Church in Webster, WI and he was buried at St. Marys Catholic Cemetary in Aberdeen, SD on April 12, 2011.
Dennis enlisted in the Navy in 1946 and worked many years for IBM in Minneapolis.
He was preceeded in death by parents Frank and Clara Brandner and brothers Vaughn and Richard Brandner.
Survived by sister Marcine Henrikson of Mesa, AZ and brother David Brandner of Hawaii and many nieces and nephews.

CLARENCE S. WINTER - 92

Clarence S. Winter, 92, of Le Sueur, formerly of Henderson, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2011 at the Gardenview Nursing Home in Le Sueur.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, April 13, at 11 a.m, St. Annes Church, Le Sueur with Fr. George Grafsky, officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday at the Kolden Funeral Home in Le Sueur from 3-6 p.m, ending with a Parish Prayer Service. Visitation will continue Wednesday morning at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until about 10:45 a.m. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Le Sueur.
Clarence was born on August 13, 1918 to Andrew and Harriett (Witzany) Winter in Henderson Township, Sibley County. He attended country schools and later farmed on the family farm for many years. He later worked water and sewer construction with his brother, Sylvester until 1965.
He married Marie Petzel on August 31, 1968 at St. Josephs Church in Henderson. In the mid-60s he began a long career as a T.V. Technician in Le Sueur until his retirement in the early 1980s.
He is survived by many nieces, nephews, grand and great-grand nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Sylvester and sister, Dorothy Pollack.

JAMES W. MCDONALD - 82

James W. McDonald, 82, of Belle Plaine, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
Mass of Christian Burial was on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church in Belle Plaine. Visitation was on Tuesday from 12-2 p.m. at the church. Interment was in St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery in Jessenland.
James was born on April 18, 1928 to Eugene and Kathryn (Moore) McDonald in Washington Lake Township, Sibley Co., MN. James grew up in Faxon Township and attended country schools. He attended Belle Plaine High School where he was active in many activities and sports, including being honored as an All-State football player. After graduating from high school in 1946, he worked on the family farm in Faxon Township. He served in the U.S. Army in the mid-1950s and continued working on the family farm when he returned home.
James married Deanna McSorley on August 12, 1967 in Eau Claire, WI at St. James the Greater Church. James and Deanna operated their family farm until retiring in 1999 and moving to Belle Plaine. James remained active after retirement by doing volunteer work at the Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine. He is a past member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the Belle Plaine V.F.W.
He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Mary Huss and Rita Marston.
He is survived by his wife Deanna, of Belle Plaine, MN; Sons, Scott of Henderson, MN, Kirby (Leigh) of Dresser, WI, Jason (Colleen) McDonald of Shakopee, MN; Four grandchildren, Adam, Grace, Quinn and Bryce and many nieces and nephews.

DOROTHY WOESTEHOFF - 66

Dorothy Helen Karlstad Woestehoff was born on March 31, 1944, to Harris and Helen (Royer) Karlstad in Volga, South Dakota. She was baptized on June 18, 1944, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arlington, South Dakota. She attended grade school at Windsor #18. She was Confirmed in 1959, as a sophomore, at Trinity. Dorothy graduated from Arlington High School in 1962. After graduation, she moved to Minneapolis and did secretarial work at MN Farmers Mutual Insurance Company and later at Sylvania Electric Products.
Dorothy and John Wilmer Woestehoff were united in marriage on July 27, 1968. They lived in rural Henderson and farmed throughout their 42 married years. They had three children and seven grandchildren. After the birth of the first grandchild, Dorothy began what the family lovingly called Dorothys Daycare. This was one-of-a-kind childcare for grandchildren only and the business operated both day and night. Grandma Dorothy loved to spend time with all of her grandchildren. In life, Dorothys greatest delight was family. She served God and she served others before herself. Dorothy enjoyed quilting for Lutheran World Relief, gardening (including growing pumpkins for her grandchildren), family vacations, decorating cakes for family, writing poems, attending grandchildren events, helping others, sending cards, supporting mission work, and giving gifts to Operation Christmas Child. Dorothy was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in September 2010. Since then she encountered many related health challenges; yet, always stayed strong in her faith. Throughout each step, Dorothy repeatedly said, I am so richly blessed. Dorothy met her Savior on March 21, 2011.
Dorothy is survived by her husband, John, of Henderson. She is survived by her three children, David (Krista) Woestehoff of Belle Plaine, Pam (Dave) Weiers of Henderson, Kevin (Sally) Woestehoff of Plainview. She is survived by seven grandchildren, all living at home: Christopher and Michael Woestehoff, Kayla and Evan Weiers, and Isaac, Lindsey, and Luke Woestehoff. She is survived by two brothers, Richard (Linda) Karlstad of St. Michael, and Donald (Julie) Karlstad of Arlington, South Dakota. Dorothy is also survived by Johns sisters and families, many nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harris and Helen Karlstad, and infant brother, Eugene.
Funeral Service will be Sunday, March 27 at 2 p.m. at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. Visitation will be Saturday, March 26 3-7 p.m. at Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine.

MARVEL M. SEAVER

Marvel M. Seaver, 88, of Le Sueur passed away on March 10, 2011, at the MN Valley Memorial Hospital in Le Sueur.
Memorial service will be 11 a.m. on Friday, March 25 at St. Pauls United Church of Christ in Henderson. Rev. Brigit Stevens will officiate the services. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Belle Plaine, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to St. Pauls United Church of Christ in Henderson.
Marvel was born at home on the farm in the German Settlement, south of Belle Plaine, to Henry and Wilhelmina (Griesbach) Rau on April 27, 1922. She was baptized in the German language. She went to grade school grades 1-3 in Henderson and grades 4-8 in Hamburg and graduated from Glencoe High School in 1939 at the age of 17. She was confirmed in 1936 at Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hamburg. While in high school she was in the marching band and also played the saxophone in a band two nights a week in her dads band - Henie (Henry) Raus Little German Band. They played in Brownton, St. Cloud, Hamburg, Norwood, and Waconia.
At Christmas of 1941 to April 1942 she went to St. Cloud with her sister Dorene sponsored by the National Youth Administration to train for factory work. In April 1942 they took the train to Seattle, Wa. to work in the Boeing factory to support the war effort. One of her jobs was to install tail guns on B-17 bombers. During WWII her work was symbolized as a cultural icon with Rosie the Riveter and the motto of We can do it representing the American women who worked in factories during WWII replacing the male workers who were in the military. She stayed in Seattle until the death of her father in February 1943 when she returned to Norwood, MN to take care of her younger sister. The family later moved back to Henderson.
She got a job with Pagen Hill in Shakopee and operated a machine to make pre-fab houses. She also made wooden beer cases.
She met her future husband, Ivan Seaver, at Pagen Hill and they were married in January 1946 in the Lutheran church in Shakopee and lived in Belle Plaine. After her children were grown she worked at the Norwesco Plastic plant in Belle Plaine and later for Rosemount Ski Boots in Belle Plaine. They lived in Belle Plaine for over 50 years before moving to Le Sueur in 2001. In 2006 she entered Gardenview Nursing home in Le Sueur after the death of her husband and the breaking of her hip.
She is survived by her children, sons, Eugene (Elaine) Seaver of Arvada, CO., Gary (Roxanne) Seaver of Winsted, MN, Gail (Karen) Seaver of Brooklyn Park, MN; daughters, Sharon Seaver of Tyler, TX and Mavis (Chuck) Higdon of Redding, CA; grandchildren, Carey Seaver, Jamie Midkiff, Jason Midkiff, Janell Midkiff, Brenda Dittrich and Jennifer Swanson as well as 6 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Rolan Seaver.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ivan in 2006, brother, Wilbur Rau and sisters, Dorene Gordon and Lois Beseke; brother and sister-in-laws, Alice Rau, Richard Gordon and Margaret Seaver.

EMMA ADAMS - 96

Emma Adams, 96, of Livingston, Montana passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2011.
Emma was born March 17, 1914 in Le Sueur to Ferdinand and Ernestin (Boelter) Adams. Ferdinand was from Germany and Emma was one of ten children, with three brothers and six sisters.
She attended high school and after completing her sophomore year, she was married to Clinton Turtle, a real estate broker. They were married for 24 years until Clintons death.
Emma is survived by a niece, Nancy Gjerde of Le Sueur.
Private family services were held.

Audrey C. Schultz - 84

Audrey C. Schultz, 84, of rural Henderson passed away on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011 at the Minnesota Valley Health Center in Le Sueur.
There was time for visitation from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011 at Centennial Lutheran Church in Henderson with a Celebration Service beginning at 6 p.m. Interment will be at a later date in Brown Cemetery, Henderson.
She was born on Sept. 19, 1926 in Sibley Township to Gerhard and Ardina (Hahn) Gasow. She graduated from Gaylord High School.
On Sept. 19, 1948 she married Floyd F. Schultz at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Gaylord. They farmed for many years in Henderson Township and she worked seasonally for Big Stone Canning Company and the Green Giant Company. She also worked as a nanny and babysitter in the Henderson area for many years. Audrey was extremely active in the Centennial Lutheran Church in Henderson. She enjoyed watching high school sporting events, especially when family members were participating. Go Tigers and Giants!!! She had a great love of children and had an amazing gift from God of serving others.
She is survived by her son, Curt Schultz of Henderson; daughters, Vicki (Alex) Stork of Le Sueur and Lori (Duane) Schade of Gaylord; grandchildren, Mieka (Steve) Tokle, Hallie (Christian) Wieland, Elsa Stork, Amanda Schade, Justin (sp. friend, Jamie Grams-Petzel) Schade, Hannah Schultz and Gretta Schultz; great-grandchildren, Audraya Wieland, Bryce and Alivia Tokle; brother-in-law, Gene Kelsay; two sisters-in-law, Clarice Gasow and Lydia Otto. She really enjoyed the company of many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Audrey was preceded in death by her husband in September of 2007; infant son, Gary; brother, Fredric Gasow and a sister, Lorna Kelsay.

Roger E. Brandt - 59

Roger E. Brandt, 59, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011 at his home in Le Sueur.
Visitation was held on Sunday, Feb. 27 at the Kolden Funeral Home in Le Sueur from 3-5 p.m. Private burial took place on Monday, Feb. 28. No funeral services will be held.
He was born on Jan. 13, 1952 to Edward and Grace (Lieske) Brandt in St. Peter. He attended Henderson High School and Southwest St. University in Marshall. He worked most of his life with Heavy Equipment.
He is survived by his children, Laura (Chris) Meyer of Chaska, Joe (Rachel) Brandt of Chanhassen, Philip Brandt of Lakeville, Amanda Brandt of Lakeville; grandchildren, Olivia and Alex Meyer and Carsen Janousek; brother, Ron (Nancy) Brandt of Prior Lake; nieces, Cris Gerster and Tricia Brandt.
He is preceded in death by his parents.

Walter P. Maus - 78

Walter P. Maus, 78, of rural Henderson passed away at home on Feb. 27, 2011.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Henderson. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 1 at the church, and also one hour prior to service time. Interment will be in St. Josephs Catholic Cemetery in Henderson.
He was born on March 5, 1932 in Henderson Township to Albert and Bertha (Ische) Maus. He graduated from Henderson High School, Class of 1951.
On May 4, 1957 he married Regina M. Glisczinski at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Lexington, MN. They farmed together on the farm where he was raised and where they retired. Walter also did livestock trucking for a time. Walter was an active member of St. Josephs Catholic Church in Henderson and the Catholic Order of Foresters. He served on the Henderson School Board for many years. Walter was at one time the President of Sibley County Farm Bureau. He was involved with the Henderson LiveWires 4-H Club growing up and again with his children when they were members.
Walter was known to always have a joke to tell to brighten your day.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Regina; his six children, Donna (Bill) Grunwald of Apple Valley, Ann (Charlie) Hartman of New Prague, David (Pauline) Maus of New Prague, JoAnn (Roger) Meyer of Henderson, MaryJo (Rick) Sauter of Cologne, Roger (Denice) Maus of Henderson and many grandchildren.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents.

LOIS A. BESEKE - 81

Lois A. Beseke, 81, of Henderson passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at the Gardenview Nursing Home in Le Sueur.
Funeral services were on Saturday, January 29, at 11 a.m. at St. Pauls United Church of Christ in Henderson. Rev. Brigit Stevens officiated the services. Visitation was one hour prior to the services at church. Interment will be private at Brown Cemetery in Henderson.
She was born on Nov. 20, 1929 to Henry and Wilhelmina (Griesbach) Rau in Henderson. Her family moved to the Norwood area for a short time before returning to Henderson where she graduated from Henderson High School.
She married William Beseke on August 8, 1953 in St. Paul, MN where the couple lived for many years. While in St. Paul, Lois worked for North American Viking Drill from 1963-1986. The couple moved back to Henderson in 1986.
She is survived by her children; William (special friend Julie Zacharias) of Henderson, Linda (Ron) Dorzinsky of Le Sueur, Brian and Daniel Beseke of Henderson; grandchildren, Jacob and Erin Dorzinsky; sister, Marvel Seaver of Le Sueur; sister-in-law, Joann Paterson of Henderson; brother-in-laws, Tom Beseke and William Byrne of Henderson.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, William in 1996; brother, Wilbur and sister, Dorene Gordon.

MARVIN F. KAHLE - 93

Marvin Frank Kahle, 93, of Bemidji passed away Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011 at Neilson Place in Bemidji.
Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011 at the St. Philips Catholic Church in Bemidji with Rev. Vincent Miller officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in the spring at the Greenwood Cemetery in Bemidji. Casketbearers will be Jake Ingram, Mark Dahn, Robert Kahle, Wayne Kahle, Jerry Kahle, and Dominic Krump.
He was born on the family farm, on July 28, 1917 in Blakeley Township, the son of Frank and Ida (Jentz) Kahle. He was raised and educated there, attending a country school. He was a farmer, working for his parents, renting a farm of his own, and working for other farmers in the community.
He married Mary Alice Egan on July 10, 1942, in Ft. Ord, California. He enlisted in the US Army in 1942. He served in the South Pacific, during World War II in the 1st Medical Regiment. After the bomb was dropped and Japan surrendered, his entire regiment was deployed to Japan. He was honorably discharged in 1945. He also played drums in the US Army Band. He played in bands most of his life, he spent 14 years playing big band music in his brothers band, the Ivan Kahle Band, and later played old-time and country music in the Marv Kahle Band. After his military service he moved to Belle Plaine where he worked as a foreman for Paige and Hills Company, making pre-fabricated houses. He bought the family farm in 1959, and raised dairy cows for 30 years. He served on the Blakeley Town Board for 13 years. He moved to Le Sueur and worked for Green Giant, which was later purchased by General Mills, until his retirement in 2004. He moved to Debs, MN that year, and later moved to Bemidji in 2006. He was a lifelong member of the VFW, a member of the Henderson American Legion Post, and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed hunting, playing cards, and loved to fish.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Alice Kahle of Bemidj; daughters, Judy (Ed) Dahn of Deer River, Joan (David) Fries of Lakeville, Jean (John) Stender of Debs, MN; sister-in-law, Irene Kahle of Belle Plaine; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Ina Petzel, brothers Lloyd Kahle, Merril Kahle, Ivan Kahle, and an infant brother.
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Emme Jane

Brandon and Abby Beer are proud to announce the arrival of their daughter Emme Jane Beer, who was born December 21st, 2008 at 12:48pm at Queen of Peace Hospital. Emme weighed 9 lbs 4 oz and was 22 inches long at birth.
Emme’s proud grandparents are Tom and Mariane Beer of Le Center and Bruce and Sandy Holicky of Le Center.
Great Grandparents are Don and Patty Gibbs of Le Center, Dolly Beer of Le Center, Mary Ann Holicky of Le Center, and Darlene Boehne of Henderson.

Blaschko - Swartz

Paul Blaschko of Mankato and Shayla Swartz of Willmar  are engaged to be married on June 23, 2012 at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Spicer, MN.
Shayla is the daughter of Scott and Monica Swartz of Willmar.  She is a 2006 graduate of Willmar Senior High School and 2010 graduate of the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, MN with a degree in elementary education.  She is employed by Saint Anthony Catholic School in Milwaukee, WI as a teacher. 
Paul is the son of Russell and Debra Blaschko of Mankato.  He is 2007 graduate of Mankato East High School and a 2011 graduate of the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN with a degree in philosophy and English.  He is currently pursuing his masters degree in philosophy and works as a teaching assistant at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI. 
 Grandparents of Paul are Leonard and Shirley Blaschko of Henderson along with Pearl Skelley of Arlington.

Reinitz - Albers

   Tiffany Reinitz of Henderson and Mark Albers of Lake City, MN (now residing in St. Paul) are excited to announce their engagement on September 1, 2011 in Agra India at the Taj Mahal.
   The couple plans a September 29, 2012 wedding in Henderson.
   Tiffany is the daughter of Paul and Sue Reinitz of Henderson and Cindy and Jeff Jackelen of Big Piney, Wyoming. Tiffany is currently employed as a pharmacist.
   Mark is the son of Glenn and Diane Albers of Lake City. Mark is currently employed as a non-profit manager.

Honor Robinson

   Jackie (Doerr) and Desmond Daniels of Eden Prairie are happy to announce the birth of their son, Honor Robinson Daniels.
   Honor was born on Friday, January 13th at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina and weighed 7 lbs. and 3 oz. and was 20.5 inches in length.
   Grandparents are Irene and Gerald Doerr of Henderson and Amy and Deon Daniels of Riverside, CA.

Kenley Ann

   Chris and Hallie (Stork) Wieland of Lowell, Michigan and big-sister Audraya are excited to announce the birth of Kenley Ann Wieland. Our new little blessing was born on Saturday, December 17, 2011, at 12:19 PM at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Kenley weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces, and measured 19 inches long.
Kenley’s grandparents are Alex and Vicki Stork of Le Sueur and great-grandma Alice Stork of Texas.

Ella Jean

   Chip and Kristin Prososki of Spring Lake Park are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Ella Jean Prososki.
   Ella was born on November 25, 2011 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN and weighed 7 lbs. and 4 oz. and was 21 inches in length.
   Grandparents are Gene and Theresa Wentzlaff of Henderson and Chuck and Mary Prososki of Le Center. Great-grandparents are Salome Wentzlaff of Le Sueur, Mary Wood of Le Center and Leona Prososki of St. Peter.

Shea Veronica

Meghan and Gregory Graham of Henderson are excited to announce the birth of their daughter Shea Veronica Graham. Born at the Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague, Shea weighed 8 lbs. and 4 oz. and was 21 inches at birth. Big brother Grady, 3, welcomes his sister home.
Grandparents are Terri and Shawn Kirby of Le Sueur and Sharon and Denny Graham of Henderson. Great-grandparents are Margo Kirby of Le Sueur, Wayne and Janet Klinger of Mitchell, SD and Adeline Wolter of Henderson.

Leo james

Casey Herrmann and Jake Miller of Henderson are proud to announce the birth of their son, Leo James Miller. Leo was born on Nov. 15, 2011 at the Queen of Peace Hospital of New Prague and weighed 9 lbs. and 10 oz. and was 21 and 1/2 inches in length.
Grandparents are Angie and Jim Herrmann and Julie and Pete Miller, all of Le Sueur. Great-grandparents are Lorraine Herrmann of Le Sueur, Greg and Claudette Deegan of Joplin, MO, Bev Almich of Le Sueur and Phyllis Miller of Atwater, MN.

Jonathan Westell

Jean and Dean Braatz are excited to announce the birth of their son, Jonathan Westell Braatz. Jonathan was born on Nov. 18, 2011 at the Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague and weighed 8 lbs. and 4 oz. and was 21 inches in length. Jonathan is welcomed home by siblings; Abby 7, Sam 6, Andy 6, Lucas 5 and Joshua 2.
Grandparents are Barb and John Tieben of Jordan and De and Stan Braatz of Henderson. Gread-grandparents are Allen and Harriett Bartyzal of Shakopee, John and Joann Tieben of Shakopee and Jeanette Braatz of Lichfield.

Landyn James

   Jessica Steinborn and Jason Alitz of Le Sueur are happy to announce the birth of their son Landyn James Alitz, born Oct.7, 2011 at the Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague.
   Landyn weighed 9 lbs. 5 oz. and was 20 and 3/4 inches in length. Welcoming her brother home is big sister Emma Alitz, age 7.
   Grandparents are Darwin and Ruth Steinborn of Le Sueur and William and Linda Alitz of Le Center. Great-grandparents are Richard and Diana Capaul of Le Sueur, David and Harriet Kahl of Le Center and Verna and the late Ralph Steinborn of Fairfax.

Mason Kenneth

  Samantha Miller of Le Sueur and Taylor Trimbo of Henderson are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Mason Kenneth Trimbo, on Oct. 19, 2011 at the Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague. Mason weighed 6 lbs and 9 oz and was 18 and 3/4 inches in length.
Grandparents are Pamela Griep-Miller of Le Sueur and Henry Miller of Weyweagua, WI. and Tammy and Jerry Trimbo of Henderson.
  Great-grandparents are Delores Griep of Le Sueur, Elsie Miller of Savage, Diane Trimbo and the late Kenneth Trimbo of Henderson and the late Floyd and Shirley Denzer of Henderson.

Bender - Wetzel

   Tom and LaDonna Bender of Henderson and Steve and Kathy Wetzel of LeCenter would like to announce the engagement of their daughter and son, Lynnea Bender and Cody Wetzel.
   Lynnea is currently self employed with Re/Max Dynamic Associates as a real estate agent.
   Cody is currently employed with Lunda Construction as a carpenter.
   The wedding is planned for September 17th, 2011.

Penelope Anne

James and Keely Brenno of Henderson are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Penelope Anne Brenno. Penny was born at 2:36 p.m. on Friday, August 5th at the Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia and weighed 6 lbs. and 15 oz. and was 19 inches long.
Penny’s grandparents are Kathy and the late Wayne Helgason of Stillwater, MN and Joan and the late Gary Brenno of Burnsville, MN.
Her great-grandmothers are  Beverly Brenno of Rochester, MN, Barb Sullivan of Stillwater and Lillian Helgason of Buffalo, MN.
 Penny is welcomed home by pet dog Tucker.

Celebrating 102

By Karen Swenson
Staff Writer

   Marie Shim, one of Henderson’s own, turned 102 on June 20th.
   Born in 1909, Marie admits to living a full and satisfying life. Marie (nee Schlegel) married the local barber, Lee Geronime and raised her two children, Lee and Jean, in Henderson. She worked as a teacher and principal at the Belle Plaine School for 24 years.
   After her first husband died, she married Frank Shim and moved to Hawaii. Frank and Marie loved to travel and “visited every country in the world.”
   Having moved back to Henderson in 1999, Marie said she would still be living here if she hadn’t had a stroke last year.
   She can no longer walk and her eyesight is failing, yet Marie finds life at the Le Sueur Nursing home comfortable. “They read for me and write for me. They are very good about helping me any way they can.  I have good eats, a good roof… I don’t know what more you could ask for,” said Marie. “But it isn’t home.”
   “Hatched, matched and soon to be dispatched,” is how Marie sums up her connection to Henderson. “But I don’t know when.”
 

WEDDING/ENGAGEMENT

BURNS - SCHWARTZ

Miranda Ruth Burns of Le Sueur, (daughter of Bryan and Kathleen Swenson of Henderson) and Darren Lynn Schwartz of Le Sueur, (son of Ronald and Jeanne Lorensberg of Mankato and Douglas Schwartz of Sleepy Eye) wish to announce their engagement.
The bride to be is a graduate of the Minnesota New Country School and is the owner/operator of Miranda Floral and Gifts in Le Sueur.
The groom to be is a graduate of New Ulm High School and Mankato State University, bachelor of science degree. He is employed by Heinz Desserts of Le Center.
An October 8 wedding is planned. The couple will reside in Le Sueur.

HEIMERMAN - HAAS

Rachael Heimerman and Josh Haas announce their upcoming wedding on May 28th.

Rachael is the daughter of Dean and Terri Heimerman of Henderson. She is the grand-daughter of Walter Mohler of Cottage Grove and of John and Thresia Heimerman of Blooming Prairie. Rachael is a 2007 graduate of Le Sueur-Henderson High School and will graduated from Winona State University in May with a bachelor’s degree in biology.
Josh is the son of Maynard and Diane Haas of Le Sueur. He is a 2006 graduate of Le Sueur-Henderson High School and has an associate’s degree in carpentry from South Central College.
The couple plans to honeymoon later in the year. The bride will attend a PA graduate program beginning in 2012.

WOLF - DORN

Katie Wolf of Henderson and Kevin Dorn of New Prague were united in marriage on Saturday, August 28, 2010 in an outdoor ceremony at Bluff Creek Golf Course in Chaska. The reception took place at Turtle’s 1890 Social Center in Shakopee.
 Parents of the bride are Bob and Karen Wolf of Henderson.  Parents of the groom are Timothy and Pamela Dorn of New Prague.
 The Maid of Honor was Kendra Wolf, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Rachel Lehman, friend of the bride, Chi Ransdell, friend of the couple, and Margaret O’Donnell, friend of the couple.
Junior bridesmaid was Grace Kanz, niece of the groom.
 The Best Man was Andrew Goodin, friend of the groom.  Groomsmen were Matthew Ingebrand, friend of the groom, Willie Segar, friend of the groom, and Travis Wolf, brother of the bride. Ushers were Nick Dorn, brother of the groom, and Joey Ransdell, friend of the couple. Ring bearer was Ian Kanz, nephew of the groom.
 Katie is a 2004 graduate of Le Sueur-Henderson High School.  She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Science, Technology and Environmental Policy at the University of Minnesota and will graduate this spring.  Kevin is a 2004 graduate of New Prague High School.  He is currently working on his Ph.D. in plant genetics at the University of Minnesota.
 The couple took a brief honeymoon trip to Duluth, and now make their home in Lauderdale, Minnesota.

SEAVER - PITTS

Heidi Seaver and Josh Pitts wish to announce their engagement.
Heidi is a 2009 graduate of Crown College, currently employed as a piano teacher. Josh and Heidi both are employed at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre.
Heidi’s parents are John and Kathy Seaver of Henderson. Josh’s parents are Kelly Zemlicka of Chaska and Rick Pitts of Montrose, Minnesota.
A fall wedding is planned.