Steven Neet

   Steven Thomas Neet was born to parents Archie and Betty (Cookus) Neet on Feb. 24, 1948, in Omaha, Neb. He was baptized and confirmed in Beatrice, Neb. He graduated from the Arlington High School and went to Dana College in Blair, Neb.
   At college, he met Pamela Peterson and they were united in marriage on April 7, 1968, in Canby. In May of 1968, Steve entered the United States Army and was stationed in Korea and California. He was honorably discharged in May of 1971. He returned to college in Willmar where completed the Police Science program. His first job was working as a park ranger at Sibley State Park. In 1973, he got a job with the Big Stone County Sheriff's Department. He served as a Deputy Sheriff for two and a half years. In 1976, they moved to Sauk Center where he managed a grocery store and also was able to work part-time for the Sauk Center Police Department. He was full-time and in seven and a half years worked his way up to Assistant Chief. In 1982, he began working for the Long Prairie Police Department as a Police Chief and retired from the department in 2003. Steve was especially proud of his D.A.R.E. program.
   Steve died at his residence in Marshall under the care of Prairie Home Hospice on Thursday, September 1, 2005. He had reached the age of 57 years, 6 months and 7 days.
   He is survived by his wife, Pam, of Marshall; two children, Kristin (and Troy) Holien of Marshall and Darin (and Alison) of Zimmerman; three grandchildren, Rayne and Jenna Holien, of Marshall and Emma Neet, of Zimmerman; two sisters, Deborah (and Frank) Schulkey, of Kennard, Neb., and Jane (and Mel) Canell, of North Platte, Neb; also many other relatives and
friends.
   He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Brandon Schulkey.
   Steve was a member of First Lutheran Church, and it's choir; an American Red Cross Board member, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and the Harley Owner's Group.

Dennis D. Nelson
   Funeral service for Dennis D. Nelson, 61, were held Saturday, Nov. 26, at Grace Lutheran Church in Dawson with Pastor Barbara Stroud-Borth, Pastor Patty Moe, Pastor Jon Hartman and Pastor Jeff Funderburg officiating.
   Nelson died as a result of a truck accident north of Ivanhoe on Monday, Nov. 21, 2005.
   For special music, Gordie Jordahl sang "More Than Conquerers", "How Great Thou Art", and "Amazing Grace"; Steven Hoseck played "Battle Hymn of the Republic" as a trumpet solo; Jacque Leis sang "I Can Only Imagine" and the Schuelke Sisters: Jacque Leis, Joan Zaiser, Mary Kvam, Sandra Reger, Rose Wold, and Jeanne Dooley sang "My Tribute" with Joan Zaiser as the organist. Honorary casketbearers were his grandchildren. The active casketbearers were Darin Eichens, Derek Melbostad, Milt Goplen, Bill Kruckman, Kevin Monson, LeRoy Olson, Dennis Schule and Tom Schutz. Interment was in Grace Lutheran Cemetery in Dawson, with the U.S. flag presented by Archie Johnson and playing of "Taps" by Steven Hoseck.
   Dennis Duane Nelson was born Jan. 22, 1944, in Madison, to Walter and Myrtle (Radmer) Nelson. He was baptized at Ness Lutheran Church on July 23, 1944, and his Affirmation of Baptism was at Garfield Lutheran Church on Sept. 28, 1958. Nelson graduated from Madison High School on May 28, 1962. Following graduation, he enlisted in the Army National Guard, serving until April 1967, and was honorably discharged from the Army Reserve on March 31, 1970. He returned home from boot camp and started farming until the winter of 1966. He moved to Minneapolis in 1967, where he met Roxanne E. Cronberg. Paul and Tammy were born to this union. While in Minneapolis, he stayed busy with Law Enforcement until January of 1969, when he started driving truck for Dawson Mills. Here, he met and made many life-long friends. In December of 1977, this marriage with Roxanne ended, and on June 30, 1979, Dennis married Sandra E. Nelson. Together, this union brought Sherri and Lori into this beloved family. Continuing in September of 1997, Dennis showed his love for his family and love for his wife, even through their illnesses, as he cared for Sandy with her struggle with cancer until her death on Sept. 20, 1999.
   He enjoyed his final six years, staying busy and enjoying friends and loved ones. He had many special hobbies: helping others with many tasks, whether it was helping Kenny on the farm, or son, Paul at the shop, or mowing lawn for friends, or just visiting friends and family.
   He thoroughly loved his nine grand-kids, from special occasions to even those many phone calls. He also loved sending birthday cards and remembering everyone else. His hobby was devoting his time to everyone.
   He is survived by his children: Paul (Jenny) Nelson of rural Canby, Tammy ( Frank) Heineken of Concordia, Mo., Sherri Melbostad of Shakopee, and Lori Nelson of Granite Falls; 9 grandchildren: Trisha, Derek, Darin, Frankie, Ryan, Dustin, Miranda, Brooke, and Alexis; mother, Myrtle Nelson and sister-in-law, Diane Nelson of rural Madison; brothers: Roger Nelson of rural Milan, Walter Bruce (Geraldine) Nelson of Minneapolis, and Douglas (Jill) Nelson of Madison; sister, Patty (Duane) Moe of Lakeville; mother-in-law, Eldona Bacon of Dawson; brothers-in-law, David (Muriel) Bacon of Mission, Texas and Terry Bacon of Dawson; and sister-in-law, Becky Bacon of Forest Lake.
   He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Nelson; wife, Sandra; brothers: Bobby, David, and Kenneth Nelson; and father-in-law, Norman Bacon.

John "Bud" Nelson
   John Nelson, 84, passed away in Glenwood Springs, CO on December 1, 2004 after a battle with cancer. Cremation and a memorial service were held on December 9, 2004 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Glenwood Springs, CO.
   Nelson was a graduate of Canby High School. He served in the Navy in the Philippines during WWII. In 1953 he moved to Lancaster, California where he married Ruth. In 1979 they moved to Glenwood Springs, CO.
   Nelson was a member of the Masons and VFW and an active member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Glenwood Springs, CO. He was an avid bowler and golfer.
   He is survived by his wife; five daughters, Janet (Bob) Jordan, Brunswick, Ca, Kathy (Bob) Dahl, Whitewater, CO, Dolores (John) Taylor, Boise, ID, Toni (Rex) Hair, Quartz Hill, CA and Linda (Larry) Beckwith, Glenwood Springs, CO; one son, Ray (Linda) Estrella, Quartz Hill, CA; 16 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

Rosalie Nelson

   Rosalie Nelson, of Dawson, died Sunday morning, May 14, 2006, at her home at the age of 68.
   Funeral service will be held Thursday, May 18, at 1:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Dawson. Rev. Kendall Stelter will officiate and interment will be at Grace Lutheran Cemetery.
   Visitation will be held Wednesday from 4-7:30 p.m. at Hanson & Dahl Funeral Home in Dawson.
   Rosalie Jean (Thovson) Nelson was born March 28, 1938, at Porter, the daughter of Ernest and Anna (Ulfkin) Thovson. She grew up in the Porter and Canby area and attended school there. She worked at Swift & Co. in Marshall, at Schott's in Minneota and Marshall, and at MTI in Montevideo. She was united in marriage with Marvin Nelson June 21, 1997, at Garfield Lutheran Church, rural Madison. They made their home in Dawson. Rosalie enjoyed camping, listening to country music, fishing, dancing and reading. Most of all she enjoyed being with her family and friends.
   She is survived by her husband, Marvin; three children: Bruce Warren of Marshall, Rod Warren of Mora, and Carrie (Troy) Anderson of Smyrna, Tenn.; eight step-children: Brian Nelson of Dawson, Larry (Colleen) Nelson of Dawson, Kevin Nelson of Boyd, Mark Nelson of Willmar, Terry Nelson of Willmar, Randy (Katie) Nelson of Dawson, Rick Nelson of Dawson, and Melissa Nelson of Willmar; 11 grandchildren; four sisters: Beverly Carlson of St. Louis Park, Alona (Don) Cahow of Minneota, Nancy Bacon of Sarasota, Fla., and Jane (Dorance) McCarthy of Adrian; and her mother-in-law, Ida Nelson of Madison.
   Preceding her in death were her parents; her father-in-law; and one granddaughter, Stacey Nelson; and one nephew, Dennis Prelwitz.

Aloysius Nosbosh

   Mass of Christian Burial for Aloysius P. "Al" Nosbush, 81, of Canby, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 25, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Canby, with Father Tony Hesse as Celebrant and Father Peter Nosbush as Con-celebrant.  Burial with military honors will be in St. Peter?s Catholic Cemetery.
   Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Birk Funeral Home in Canby, with a parish scripture service at 7:30 p.m., followed by a rosary.  Visitation will continue at the church on Friday, one hour prior to Mass.
   Nosbush died on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne.
   Aloysius Peter Nosbush was born on March 15, 1923, on a farm near  St. Leo to Peter and Sophia (Eischens) Nosbush.  He grew up on the family farm, and was baptized, received his first Holy Communion, and was confirmed at St. Leo Catholic Church, where he also attended parochial school.
   Following his education he worked as a farmer and also did carpentry work, before entering the U.S. Army in March of 1945 and serving his country during World War II.  He was honorably discharged in January of 1947 and returned to his home area.
   On Nov. 25, 1953, he was married to Dorothy Fieber at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Madison, Minnesota.  To this union eight children were born: Carol, Mike, Pat, Greg, Steve, Dennis, Stan, and Rob.  Al farmed for many years, and later moved into a home in Canby.
   He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Canby.  Some of his enjoyments in life included doing carpentry, visiting, playing cards, attending auctions, and spending time with his grandkids.
   He is survived by his wife, Dorothy;  his children: Carol of Canby,  Michael (and Mary) of Gary, S.D., Pat (and Barbara) of Owatonna, Greg (and Shawn) of Sioux Falls, S.D., Steve (and Colleen) of Sioux Falls, Dennis (and Lori) of Canby, Stan (and Terra) of Cumberland, Wis., and Rob (and Laurie) of Buffalo; his grandchildren: Jennifer, Jesse, Crystal, Andrew, Darin, Nicole, Ashley, Brady, Sarah, Kylie, Jeremy, Courtney, Kadence, Layton, Merceda, Jacob, Sophia, Kristina, Daniel, Morgan, Katie, Heidi, Ben, Lindsey, Jael, Bethany, Lydia, and Abigail;  and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers: Lawrence (and Marie) of New Ulm, and Ambrose of Fairfax; one sister, Sister Edna of Good Counsel Hill in Mankato; and by many nieces and nephews.
   He was preceded in death by his parents;  one grandson;  four sisters;  and five brothers.

Jack Nosbusch

   Jack Henry Nosbusch, 59, Princeton, died at his home on Monday, Jan. 30, 2006.
   Nosbusch was born on Oct. 25, 1946, at Canby, son of Leo and Viola (Pohlen) Nosbusch. He graduated from Mahnomen High School in 1964. He served in the US Army in 1966 and 1967. After his honorable discharge, he completed the Police Academy. His service on the Minneapolis Police Department started on Jan. 13, 1969. He received his associate of arts degree in Criminal Justice from North Hennepin Community College in 1975. He retired from the Minneapolis Police Department at the rank ofsergeant on April 26, 1997. After retirement, he stayed busy with employment at American Family Insurance; SIU; the Department of Homeland Security; Jack's Sporting Goods and Marigold Foods.
   He enjoyed hunting and was a member of the Elk River Sportsman's Club. Professional memberships also included Iowa SIA ­ national and Minnesota, IAATI, AVCAM and Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association.
   Survivors include his sister: Phyllis Krueger of New Ulm; and eight beloved nieces and nephews.
   He was preceded in death by his parents: his sisters: Clarice LaVoy and Carrol Swiger; and a brother-in-law: Donald L. Krueger.
   The funeral was held Monday, Feb. 6, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Minneapolis. Burial was at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapoli.

Roger Ostroot

   Roger Ostroot, 72 of Pine River, formerly of Canby, died Dec. 8, 2005, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. 
   Roger Allen Ostroot was born Sept. 10, 1933, to James and Nyla (Bisbee) Ostroot in Albert Lea. During his childhood he lived in Big Lake and Lanesboro and later moved to Granite Falls where he graduated from high school. He attended St. Olaf College and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the University of Minnesota in 1958. He practiced dentistry for a year and a half in Robbinsdale and began his own practice in Canby in 1960. In addition to his practice of dentistry he taught dental assisting at Southwestern Technical College until his retirement in 1992. At that time he and his wife moved to Lake Ada near Pine River.
   Ostroot was active in the community and held offices in his churches, dental societies, Rotary Club, Canby city council, Canby medical staff, Headstart, other educational programs and the Lake Ada Association.  He especially enjoyed traveling, history, classical music, singing in the church choir, promoting lake ecology and being with family and friends.
   Survivors are his wife, Karen, whom he married in 1954.  Children are daughter Kristin Bolte-Ostroot (Herbert) and grandchildren Hannah, David, Micha, and Daniel of Wunnenberg, Germany and son Eric Ostroot (Patricia) and grandchildren James, Erin, Angela and Mark of Kasson.  Also included is one brother, John Ostroot (Joan) of Houston Texas, a nephew, three nieces, several cousins and many friends. 
   He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Solveig.
   A celebration of life service is planned for Jan. 28 at 1:30 pm at First Lutheran Church in Pine River with pastor John Twiton officiating. 
   Internment will be at a later date in the Canby Cemetery.

Clarence LeRoy Ouverson
   Funeral services for Clarence LeRoy Ouverson, 79, were held on Sunday, March 20, 2005 at Light of Christ Lutheran Church, Delano. Interment was at the Delano Public Cemetery. Mr. Ouverson passed away on March 16, 2005 at the Delano Health Care Center.
   Clarence LeRoy Ouverson was born August 25, 1925 in Fortier Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, to Ernest & Marie (Jesme) Ouverson. He was baptized into the Lutheran faith at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, Canby.
   Ouverson was united in marriage to Edith Paulson on June 11, 1948 in Canby.
   He was a member of the Delano Sportsman's Club & the Watertown Senior Citizens. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, being with his family and watching the Delano basketball teams.
   He is survived by his wife; daughters, Janice (Joe) Kittok, Delano, Joanne (Kevin) Baumgartner, Aitkin; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; several brothers and sisters, Frances Hoffman, Lola Ouverson, Margery (Leon) Van de Veire, Nina (Ken) Benz, all of Canby, Margaret molnau, Red Wing, Bernice (Richard) Swedzinski, Champlin, Lorraine VanKeulen, New Ulm, Mavis (Tom) Garrett, Little Canada, and Elden (Adrienne) Ouverson , Pine City.
   He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, David L. Ouverson; brothers and sisters, Lee and Zona Ouverson, Ray Ouverson, Corrine Hormann-Charles, Orlan Hormann, Erwin Molnau, Harold VanKeulen, Roy and Mildred Johnson, Cletus Hoffman, Howard and Genevieve Ouverson.

Norman Overby

   Norman Overby, 83, of Hendricks, passed away March 7, 2006, at the Hendricks Community Hospital in Hendricks.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 10, at Woodlake Lutheran Church, rural Astoria, S.D., with Rev. Herb Wounded Head III officiating.
   Visitation will be on Thursday, March 9 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Birk Funeral Home in Hendricks with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Burial will be in the Woodlake Cemetery, rural Astoria, S.D.
   Norman Overby, the son of Gustav and Signe (Anderson) Overby was born on July 29, 1922 in Scandinavia Township, Astoria, S.D. He grew up on a farm and attended country school and graduated from Astoria High School in 1940.
   On June 26, 1943, he married Coralie Ronning at First Lutheran Church, Hendricks. Together Norman and Coralie were able to share over 62 years of marriage. Four children were born to this union. The couple farmed in the Astoria area until 1980 when they retired and moved into Hendricks.
   Norman was a life long member of Woodlake Lutheran Church where he was baptized and confirmed. He held several offices in the church over his lifetime. Norman sang in the choir and the men's group. Norman served as clerk of Scandinavia Township, a Director of Volga Creamery, a Director of the Astoria Elevator, member of the Hendricks Kiawanis Club and a volunteer with the senior nutrition program. Among the things he enjoyed were fishing, reading, singing, taking care of his yard and he thought the world of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Norman and Coralie enjoyed time spent with their family on holidays and his family outings.
Norman is survived by his wife, Coralie of Hendricks; four children, Gail (Valgean) Johnson of Pipestone; Gregory (Dianna) Overby of Clark, S.D.; Richard (Carol) Overby of Brookings, S.D.; and Noreen Overby of Brookings, S.D.; 13 grandchildren, Dana (Doyle) Trankel; Jason (Carol) Overby; Darren (Julie) Johnson; Barry Overby, Carrie (Brian) Rehnke; Ryan Overby; Robyn Overby; Dustin (Jessica) Fickbohm; Jeremy Overby (fiancée Carrie); Matthew (Erin) Johnson; Amber (Benjamin) Hauger; Andrea Overby and Nicholas Fickbohm; eleven great-grandchildren, Christopher, Corey, and Collin Trankel; Griffin, Savannah, Liberty, and Fletcher Johnson; Madison Overby; Abigail and Grace Fickbohm; Dylan Rehnke; one sister, Selma Anderson of Canby, MN; two sisters-in-law, Helen Overby of Hendricks; and Beverly Lenvik of Santa Barbara, CA; and several nieces and nephews.
   Norman was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Emil, Sigurd and Trygve and one sister, Gladys Hogie. Blessed be his memory.

Mayme Palm

   Funeral services for Mayme H. Palm, 102, of Canby will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 7, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Canby, with Rev. Katherine Rood officiating.  Burial will be in the Canby City Cemetery.
   Karen Olsen will be the organist, with the congregation singing "Because He Lives" and "This World Is Not My Home".  There will be special music by Bruce Melby, singing "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" and "The Lord?s Prayer". The casketbearers will be Elroy Severson, Gordon Palm, Dennis Roske, Scott Swenson, Jeff Palm, and Noah Palm.
   Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday at the Birk Funeral Home in Canby, and will continue at the church on Monday, one hour prior to services.
   Mrs. Palm died on Thursday, March 3, 2005, at the Senior Haven Nursing Home in Canby.
   Mayme Henrietta Jesme was born on Nov. 18, 1902, to Peter and Mabel (Paulson) Jesme.  She was baptized at East Highland Lutheran church in Deuel County, South Dakota, and was confirmed at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church in Canby, Minnesota.
   In 1923 Mayme was married to Arnold Palm, and they lived and farmed in the Canby area until they retired and moved to Canby in 1961.
   She is survived by two daughters: Mildred Johnson of Edina, and Mabel Ann Swenson and her husband, Maynard, of Canby; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert Jesme and his wife, Louise, of Canby; four sisters: Bernice Severson of Canby, Gladys Jesme of Hendricks, Ruth Jesme of Canby,  and Deloris Griffith of Farmington, New Mexico; and by many nieces and nephews.
   She was preceded in death by her parents;  her husband, Arnold; one son, Clayton; one son-in-law, Roy Johnson; one brother, Ernest Jesme; and one sister, Pearl Roske.

Lois Jean (Tilbury) Payonk

   Lois Jean (Tilbury) Payonk passed away December 27, 2004 at her home near Cross Lake.
   Payonk was born February 2, 1934 to Clarence and Alice (Laabs) Tilbury. She graduated from Canby High School.
   She was united in marriage to Gerald J. Payonk, May 15, 1954 in Canby.
   She is survived by one daughter, Catherine (Mike) Isaacs, two sons, Craig and Curt (Dena) all of Cross Lake; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; one sister, Shirley Peters; two brothers, Lowell (Janice) Tilbury of Fairmont, Eugene (Phyllis) Tilbury of Cromwell, Ind.; her step father Clarence Marczak and many nieces and nephews.
   She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and one brother, Robert.

Gail Lorne Pearson
   Funeral services for Gail Lorne Pearson, 68, were held on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at the Kviteseid Lutheran Church in Milan. Interment was in the Swede Home Lutheran Cemetery, Swede Prairie Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. Mr. Pearson passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2006 at the Chippewa County - Montevideo Hospital, Montevideo.
   Gail Lorne Pearson was born June 17, 1937 in Swede Prairie Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota to Harold and Alice (Johnson) Pearson. He was baptized and confirmed at Swede Home Lutheran Church, attended rural school and graduated from Clarkfield High School in 1956.
   Pearson served in the U. S. Army, where he was attached to NORAD. He worked in construction including working for Dunnick Brothers Construction for over forty years before retiring in 2005. He enjoyed stock car racing, hunting, fishing, and traveling.
He is survived by a son, Gary (Shari) Pearson of Spooner, WI; six grandchildren; two step-grandsons; one great-grandson; two brothers, Arden (Iola) Pearson of Milan, Merle (Dorothy) Pearson of Clarkfield; one sister, Joyce (Lew) Vold, of Clarkfield; many nieces and nephews; and a close friend and companion, Norma Johnson of Porter.
   He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Sandy Weyer.

Conrad Peterson

    Conrad Peterson, age 95, of Canby, passed away on Friday, Feb. 10, 2006, in the Sioux Valley Hospital, Canby Campus.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Canby with Rev. Katherine Rood officiating.    Burial will be in the Canby City Cemetery.
   Visitation will be on Sunday, Feb. 12, rom 6-8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. at the Birk Funeral Home in Canby.
   He was born on Dec. 29, 1910, to Edward and Thea (Edwards) Peterson on the family farm in Norman Township, Yellow Medicine County. He was raised there and was baptized in the St. Stephen's Church and later confirmed in the First English Lutheran Church. He attended and graduated from the Canby High School in 1928. Following his education, he farmed near Canby.
   On Nov. 24, 1932, he was united in marriage to Mabel Gjestvang in the First English Lutheran Church. On Aug. 10, 1955, Mabel passed away. Conrad owned and operated the Road Builder's, Inc. Construction Company until 1957 when he went to work for McLaughlin & Schultz Construction.
   On Dec. 3, 1959, he married Winifred (Nordmeyer) Beiningen. Following their marriage, the couple made their home in Canby. In 1964, he started his own business, Conrad O. Peterson Trucking, which he operated until 2002. In October of 2003, he entered the Senior Haven Nursing Home in Canby.
   He was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Canby. He was the clerk of Norman Township for nine years and on the school board for 15 years. Hewas an avid fisherman, fishing all year, and enjoyed sports, family gatherings and dancing.
   He is survived by his wife, Winifred Peterson of Canby; his children, Carol (Ted) Stenhaug of Alexandria, Dianne (Ed) Schulte of Denver, Elleen (Willis) Bresser of Canby; his step-children, David (Cindy) Beiningen of Turner, Ore., Helen Grondahl of Tulsa, Okla., Daniel (Gayle) Beiningen of Madison, Roald Beiningen of Sioux Falls, James (Brenda) Beiningen of Canby; nine grandchildren; 19 step-grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; three sisters, Gladys (Merl) Phinney of Wood Lake, Hazel (Charles) Adkins of Canby, Alta Mae (William) Krant of Lester Prairie.
   He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mabel, one son, Dennis; brothers, Archie and Elroy Peterson; sister, Mildred Ludtke and parents.

Myrtle Peterson

   Myrtle Elnora (Skovly) Pederson was born to Martin and Louise (Berger) Skovly on March 25, 1914, in Norden Township, Deuel County, South Dakota.
   She died Oct. 25, 2005, in Newport Beach, Calif.
   Funeral services will be Monday, Nov. 14, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church in Hendricks with Pastor Duane Baun officiating and Pastor Johan Hinderlie preaching. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service on Nov. 14. Burial will be at the Hendricks East Cemetery immediately following the funeral service with a lunch served at Christ Lutheran.
   Myrtle married Nels Pederson of Hendricks, Minnesota on April 28, 1939. In November 1941, they moved to Minneapolis where Nels worked in the ammunition plant of Minneapolis Moline. Following World War II, Nels and Myrtle farmed north of Hendricks until they returned to Minneapolis in 1952.
   While raising a family in Minneapolis, Myrtle worked in a variety of jobs including baking Lefse and other Scandinavian "goodies" for area bakeries and groceries. For two decades she was Head Chef for the Endicott Restaurant in St. Paul.
   Throughout her life God graciously provided for her spiritual growth through Christian congregations: Woodlake Lutheran; Calvary Lutheran, Hendricks; Trinity Lutheran of Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis; Grace Lutheran, Huntington Beach, Calif.; and Reformation Lutheran, Westminster, Calif.
   Myrtle is survived by Milan (son) and Kathy Pederson of Schaumburg, Illinois. Milan's family includes: Michael (Grandson) and Bernadette Pederson, and their children Amy and Christopher (Great Grandchildren); Tammy (Granddaughter) and Scott Redman; Shelly and Tom Haimann, and their children Rebecca and Cassandra; and Andy Prahl.
   Myrtle is survived by Clifton (son) and Janelle Pederson of Huntington Beach, California with whom she lived the last seven years of her life. Clifton's family includes: Michal (Granddaughter) and Stephen Margala, and their children Isaiah, Zoe and Zachary (Great Grandchildren); Aaron (Grandson) and Kristen Pederson, and their children Eve, Gabriel and Mara (Great Grandchildren); and Maren Pederson (Granddaughter).
   In addition to her immediate family, Myrtle is survived by two sisters-in-law, Hilda Pederson and Luella Pederson, who both live in the Hendricks Nursing Home.
   Myrtle is also survived by seven Nieces and Nephews and their families: Beverly (Skovly) Johnson, Astoria, S.D.; Louise (Skovly) Gadbois, Holyoke, Mass.; Leonard Skovly, Estelline, S.D.; Helen (Skovly) Squires, Hayti, S.D.; Charlotte (Olson) Ueland, Marshall; Kermit Almos, Columbus, Ohio; Barbara (Almos) Sulton, Sarasota, Fla.

Ronald John Pierce

   Ronald John Pierce passed away on Oct. 27, 2005 after a long and valiant battle with colon cancer.
   Ron was born to Antonette Tholkes and Nicholas Pierce on Nov. 13, 1930, in St. Leo. He grew up on the family farm, attended a one-room school house and graduated from Clarkfield High School in 1948. He went into the Air Force, became an optician and worked for Benson Optical making artificial eyes at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
   He lived in Atlanta, New Orleans, and finally moved to Miami in 1972. He retired as the S.E. District Manager for Replacement Lens, Inc. in 1987. Ron was a kind and gentle man, a great friend and loving husband, father and grandfather.
   He was pre-deceased by stepson George Garcia, his sister, Margaret Eischens, brother Roman and is survived by his wife of 33 years, Teresa Medel Pierce, children Kimberly Clark (Brian), Scott, Kerry (Lauri), Jayna (Shawn) and Todd; his dearly beloved grandchildren Joshua and Jordan Clark, Nicholas Pierce, Nevin Reel, Sarah and Morgan Pierce and Eric Tejeiro, mother-in-law Candy Valcarce, brother and sister-in-law Drs. Roger and Ginger Medel, as well as many nieces, nephews, the "group", and good friends in Minnesota, Michigan and Miami. Ron loved sports.
   His passion was football, but also enjoyed watching golf and baseball and taking his son to Twins baseball games years ago. He loved to play poker at the casino and he loved to fish, from trips to Canada years ago, to taking his grandsons fishing off of Marco Island. The last few years he delighted in the "fishing reports" phoned in Sundays from son-in-law Brian.
   In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, 1-800-822-6344. For services info: Call Van Orsdel Funeral Home, (305) 279-6644.

Martha Ann Polfliet

   Mass of Christian Burial for Martha Ann (Buysse) Polfliet, 84, of Marshall was held Tuesday, Jan. 3, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall.
   Burial was at St. Clotilde Catholic cemetery in Green Valley.
   She died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005, with care provided by Prairie Home Hospice at Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center.
She was born June 2, 1921, in Marshall to Peter and Bessie (Kiley) Buysse. She was baptized and confirmed in Green Valley.
On Aug. 27, 1941, she was married to Edmund Polfliet. They farmed in Green Valley before moving to Taunton. In Taunton, Martha worked for Kerrís Hatchery, Schott Corporation, and assisted Ed with the ceramic business.
   During her retirement in Taunton she was very active with the Senior Citizens Center and St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Edmund passed away on April 23, 1999. In June, 2003 Martha moved to Marshall where she resided at Marshall Square Apartments. She enjoyed gardening, playing cards, quilting, and completing the daily Cryptoquip. She volunteered her services at the local Food Shelf, Senior Dining Center and Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. In April, 2000, she was named Woman of the Year for the Council of Catholic Women.
   She is survived by her children; John (Karen) of Hector, Carol (Ken) Weedman of Amiret, Mary (Jerry) Otto of Alexandria, Marilyn (Kevin) Weedman of Alexandria, and Margaret (Dave) Olafson of Marshall. Nine grandchildren; Jason (Dana) Polfliet, Mandy (Tracy) Kirschbaum, Lisa (Terry) Smith, Kim (Darwin) Patzlaff, Brian (Catherine) Weedman, Angie (Shane) Johnson, Stacy (David) Rynders, Eric Weedman and Blaise (Desiree) Olafson. Seven great grandchildren: Damian and Trinity Kirschbaum, Alyssa and Madison Smith, Blake Weedman, Aundrea Johnson, and Alex Rynders. Sister: Lucille (Alex) Polfliet of Marshall.
   She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one grandchild, Lori Ann Weedman.

Marilyn Prellwitz

   Funeral Service for Marilyn Prellwitz will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, at Hope Lutheran Church in Minneota.
   Visitation will be from 4 p.m. ­ 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Rehkamp ­ Horvath Funeral Home in Minneota on Friday and will continue one hour prior to the service at church on Saturday.
   Interment will follow the service at Alta Vista Cemetery in Alta Vista Township.
   Marilyn Ruth (Routhe) Prellwitz was born on March 24, 1936, in Redwood Falls, to Walter and Ruth (Schafer, Dornfeld) Routhe. She graduated from Redwood Falls High School in 1953. On Feb. 13, 1954, Marilyn was united in marriage to Leslie Prellwitz at the First Presbyterian Church in Redwood Falls. The couple spent many years farming the family farms. In 1975 they began a trucking business. Marilyn enjoyed playing cards, sewing and her pet Corkie (toy poodle). In order to be closer to her daughter, Marilyn moved to Easley, S.C., in November, 2005.
   She died on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006, at Countryside Village in Easley, S.C.
   She is survived by her children Dixie (Richard)Barnes of Aberdeen, Randy (DJ) Prellwitz of Minneota, Glenda Bottelberghe of Morgan, Julie (Jay) Schlecht of Easley, S.C., Pam Citterman of Minneota, 12 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, brothers Hal (Elaine) Routhe, Don Routhe, Chuck (Jean) Routhe, Tom (Josie) Routhe, Roger Routhe, sister-in-law Leona Routhe, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
   She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother Floyd.

William Day Prindle, Jr.
   Funeral services for Wlliam Day Prindle, Jr., 87, were held on Friday, Jan. 6, 2006. Mr. Prindle passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006 at the Luther Haven Nursing Home, Montevideo.
   William Day Prindle, Jr. was born on July 2, 1918, in Minneapolis to William day Prindle, Sr. and Genevieve (Griffith) Prindle. He was baptized and confirmed at Hennepin Avenue Methodist Church. He graduated from West High School in 1936 and attended the University of Minnesota earning a B.A. degree in 1938, B.S.S. in 1939 and J.D. degree in 1942.
    He was united in marriage to Florence jackson, April 25, 1942 in Minneapolis. Immediaely following his graduation he entered the United States Army seeing action in the European Theatre of Operations with the 3rd Army, 20th Corps Artillery. He was awarded two Bronze Stars with Oak Clusters and honorably discharged in 1946. Upon reurning to Minnesota he began his law career and was then called back into service with the National Guard 175th Field Artillery unit and was stationed in Korea during the Korean War. While there he prepared war crimes and court martial cases of the United States government. After settling in Montevideo he founded the Prindle Maland Stennes Sellner Knutsen & Stermer Law Firm. He served as the Chippewa County attorney from 1954-1966. Upon his retirement from law practice he moved to Gary, S.D. where he founded theDeuel Enterprises, Inc. a family Bible publishing co.
Prindle was very active in his commmunity and church, seving on numerous boards and committees including the United Methodist Church and Brookside Manor Building Committees. He taught adult sunda school for 28 years, served as legal counsel for the Montevideo American Legion; was a member of the American Bar Association, American Trial Lawyers Association, the International Society of Barristers, a Master msason of Sunset masonic Lodge #109, the Kiwanis Club and numerous other community and civic organizations. He was a devoted husband, dedicated father and grandfather.
   He is survived by his wife; his children, Barbara (Daniel) Graff, Minneapolis, Mary (Joel) Lynne, Montevideo, William (Kathleen) Prindle, Eau Claire, WI, Carrie (Paul) Gervais, Montevideo and seven grandsons.
   He was precede in death by his parents, a daughter, Florence Prindle Ronning; a sister, Dorothy Prindle Johnson and a brother, Chrales C. Prindle.

Viola Skifte

   Funeral services for Viola E. Skifte, 99, of Canby, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 7, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Canby, with Rev. Katherine Rood officiating.  Burial will be in St. Stephen's Lutheran Cemetery.
   Karen Olsen will be the organist, with the congregation singing "I Know That My Redeemer Lives", "Softly And Tenderly", and "Children Of The Heavenly Father".  The casketbearers will be Robert Briggs, Greg West, Darrin West, Dale Anhalt, Galen Hegg, and Harvey Knutson.
   Visitation will begin one hour prior to the services at the church on Monday.
   Mrs. Skifte died on Thursday, March 3, at the Senior Haven Nursing Home in Canby.  The Birk Funeral Home in Canby is in charge of the arrangements.
   Viola E. Skifte was born on May 6, 1905 in Fortier Township, rural Canby, Minnesota, to Oscar and Jennie (Pederson) Anderson.  She was a 1925 graduate of Canby High School.  On September 10, 1927 she married James O. Hegg in Waukegan, Illinois.  They lived in Canby above the hardware store, then moved to the Hegg farm in 1929 and began farming.  James died on August 18, 1953, and a year later Viola moved into Canby.
   On January 28, 1961 Viola was married to Oscar Skifte at Our Saviour?s Lutheran Church, and they resided in Canby.  Viola was an active member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church and the Ladies? Aid.  She was an excellent seamstress, and her hobbies included quilting, refinishing antique furniture, and collecting antique dishes.  In addition, she volunteered many hours at the MECCA museum, and also served on its Board of Directors.  Viola attended Canby?s 125th celebration, and at the All-School Reunion received an award for being the oldest living Canby graduate.  She had been a resident of Sylvan Place and Senior Haven Nursing Home prior to her death.
   Viola is survived by her two children:  Janice (and husband Robert) Jump of Pattonsburg, Missouri,  and Marian (and husband Walter) Skyberg of Stillwater, Minnesota;  six grandchildren:  Kris Skyberg, Karena Skyberg, Greg West, Darrin West, Linnea Chesmer, and Jennifer Blair; eight great-grandchildren;  and her brother, Thomas Anderson of Agoura Hills, California.
   She was preceded in death by her parents;  her husband, James;  husband, Oscar;  five brothers:  Clarence, Gordon, Helmer, Rudolph, and Harlan;  and two sisters:  Linnea and Nina.