Obituaries from the week of April 1, 2009
Dale Evans, 73
Dale Evans, age 73, of rural
Balaton, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 26, 2009. Funeral
services were held Tuesday, March 31 at the Grace First Church in Russell, with
the burial following at the Russell Cemetery.
Dale Leroy Evans was born to Emil
and Alma (Swanson) Evans on October 25, 1935 in Island Lake Township, Lyon
County Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at
the First English Lutheran Church in Marshall. Dale attended Lynd Public
School and graduated in 1953. Following graduation, he attended the
Institute of Agriculture at the University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus.
He returned home to farm with his father in Island Lake Township. In
1957, Dale joined the Marshall National Guard 151st A Battery and served twelve
years.
On July 9, 1959, Dale was united in
marriage to Beverley Kramer at the Federated Church in Marshall.
Together, they started their marriage and farming career on a farm in Rock Lake
Township, Lyon County. Due to ill health, Dale retired from active farming in
1998. After retirement, he and Bev continued to raise Suffolk sheep and farm
with his nephews and son, Corey.
Dale was active throughout his
lifetime in fields of farming, livestock production, and community and church activities.
He served Grace Lutheran Church Council as treasurer, recording secretary, and
auditing committees. He also was a faithful usher, maintenance man, and
substitute Sunday school teacher. During his younger years, he was
involved in the 4-H program and in later years, he served as a 4-H leader and
officer on the Lyon County 4-H Advisory Committee. He was a former member of
the Russell Lions and Tyler Golf Club.
Spending time with his wife of
forty-nine years and his family, especially his four grandsons was the
highlight of his life. His encouragement, support, and work ethic will
always be cherished. Whether it was family, relatives, or friends, Dale
was there with a helping hand. Dale found enjoyment in playing cards with
family and friends, watching and participating in sports, and spending hours in
his farm shop.
He is survived by his wife Beverley
of Balaton; two children, Kim (Mike) Clayton of Alexandria and Corey (Jennifer)
Evans of Balaton, four grandsons; Colin Evans of Canton, SD, Derek and Colton
Evans of Balaton and Austin Clayton of Alexandria, two sisters; Adeline
Prahl of Sleepy Eye and Loretta Breczinski of Marshall; two brothers;
Norman (Virginia) Evans of Balaton and Kenneth (Connie) Evans of Anoka,
brother-in-law; Calvin Kramer(Rhonda) of Marshall, and sister-in-law, Lorraine
Evans of Russell, and many relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, infant daughter, three sisters; Mabel Vercruysse, Luella Nelson, Mae
Sanderson,and three brothers; Harvid , Emil Jr., and Delbert.
Memorials preferred to the American
Cancer Society and Prairie Home Hospice.
The Hamilton Funeral Home of
Marshall handled the arrangements.
Harriet Hemmingsen, 92
Harriet Hemmingsen age 92 of Tracy, MN died
Monday, March 30, 2009 at the Prairie View Healthcare Center in Tracy. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday,
April 4, 2009 at the Tracy United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday, April
3, 2009 at the Almlie Funeral Home in Tracy, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.
and continuing one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
Harriet Edith Hemmingsen
was born May 18, 1916 to William and Edith (Williams) in Tracy, MN, Lyon
County. She was baptized and
confirmed in the Christian faith and grew up on a farm four miles west of
Tracy. She attended Tracy Public Schools,
graduating from Tracy High School in 1934. As a young woman she worked as a dental assistant for Dr.
Blake in Tracy from 1936 until 1942.
On May 12, 1940 Harriet
married Vernon E. Hemmingsen in Worthington, MN and they made their home in
Tracy. Harriet was a homemaker and
mother to her four children and active in their many activities. Over the years she enjoyed horseback
riding, boating, fishing, reading and gardening. She loved to garden along with her husband, Vern and always
took pride in the many flower gardens they had around their home. As a member of the Golden Gate Flower Club,
her arrangements won many awards, for many years at the Methodist Church Flower
Show.
In addition to her
gardening, Harriet also was a member of the Tracy Presbyterian Church and
taught Sunday School and was active in the church women’s groups. She also was a past Girl Scout Leader,
a member of a Bridge Club and enjoyed twenty five years of wintering with her
husband in Arizona.
In July of 2005 Harriet
moved into O’Brien Court where she lived until January of 2007, when she became
a resident of the Prairie View Healthcare Center in Tracy. On Monday, March 30, 2009 Harriet died
there, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 92.
Harriet is survived by
her three daughters, Janet (Donald) Kamis of Minneapolis, MN, Marlene (Larry)
Forstrom/Clark of Rancho Mirage, CA and Shari Allan of Parker, CO; one son,
Warren (Rosemary) Hemmingsen of Tracy, MN; six grandchildren, John (Carrie)
Forstrom, Angela (Sean) Ronan, Ryan Hemmingsen, Sara (Scott) Shosted, Heather
Hemmingsen and Lindsay Hemmingsen; three great grandchildren, Kaylie Ronan,
Cade Ronan and Avery Shosted; and many dear friends.
Her parents, William and
Edith, husband, Vern, one son-in-law, Richard Forstrom and two brothers, Walter
and Willard preceded her in death.
Interment will be at the
Tracy City Cemetery. The Almlie
Funeral Home of Tracy is handling the arrangements.
Online condolences may
be placed at www.almliefh.com.
David Manuel, 75
David Andrew Manuel, age 75 of Maple
Lake died Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at his home surrounded by his loving
family. Mass of Christian Burial
was held Saturday, March 28, 2009 at St. Timothy Catholic Church, Maple
Lake. Fr. Michael Izen officiated and burial was in St. Charles Catholic
Cemetery.
David Andrew Manuel was born
February 1, 1934 in Watkins to Pat and El (Graf) Manuel. He served his
country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.
David married Cathy Schleppenbach on
October 9, 1954 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring. They
moved to Maple Lake in 1955, where he owned and operated Manuel’s Department
Store for 53 years. David was a member of St. Timothy’s Catholic Church,
Catholic Order of Foresters, Maple Lake American Legion Post 131 and the Maple
Lake Village Players (Maple Lake Community Theatre). He also served as
president of the Maple Lake Commercial Club (Chamber of Commerce), was an
original board member of the Maple Lake High School and served his community in
the Maple Lake Fire Department. Dave enjoyed fishing, golfing, gun
collecting, watching & playing baseball and playing cards with his
grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 54
years, Cathy; children, Linda (John) Erickson of Fargo, ND, Jeannie (Paul)
DeSmith of Walnut Grove, Pattie of Maple Lake, Mary (Jeff) Sullivan of Woodbury
and Bill of Delano; grandchildren, Anna (Ian) Alexander, Rachel Kloss, Julia
Bothun, David and Mark DeSmith, Aiden Sullivan, Maria and John Manuel; sisters
and brothers, Deanna (Bill) Loch of Cold Spring, Kippy (Stu) Stuhr of Eden
Prairie, Bob (Julie) of Bloomington, Sharon (Don) Johannsen of Walker and Joyce
(Pete) Cheeley of St. Cloud. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Urn bearers were Dale Schleppenbach
and John Manuel. Honorary urn bearers were Les Paumen, Darrell Jensen,
John Manuel, Ed Raiche, Les Aretz, Ralph Kotilinek, Ken Hennen and the Maple
Lake Fire Department. The Maple Lake American Legion Post 131 and the
Minnesota National Guard provided the military honors for the service.
Julia Bothun and Allison Totz provided the music for the service.
Memorials are preferred to the Maple
Lake Fire Department or the Maple Lake Library. Arrangements were entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care, Maple
Lake.
Leslie A. Onken, 73
Leslie A. Onken, age 73 of Tracy
passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at Sanford Hospital in Tracy,
Minnesota. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at the Tracy
Lutheran Church.
Les was born on December 19, 1935 in
Worthington, MN to Jonas and Florence (Groninga) Onken. He graduated in
1953 from Worthington High School.
Les married his high school
sweetheart Rose Marie Basche in March 1954. They moved to Tracy in 1964
where he was the State Farm Agent until 1997. He was active in the
community as well as being an active member of Tracy Lutheran Church where he
served on several boards. He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors with
his sons, daughters and grandchildren. He especially enjoyed his life
passion, golf.
Les is survived by his wife Rose;
children: Kathy and Gary Wittnebel of Burnsville, MN, Marc and Patty Onken of
Auburn, WA, Jim and Diane Onken of Eagle Lake, MN, Barb and Don McKee of
Montevideo, MN, Brian and Linda Onken of Marshall, MN, Tim and Vicki Onken of
Lincoln, NE; 17 grandchildren: Sarah, Beth, Ben, Dan, Ryan, Chad, Becky, Emily,
Scott, Jenny, Jessica, Samantha, Matthew, Ashley, Tyler, Morgan and Mary; and
two great-grandchildren Ashton and Grace. He is also survived by his sister Jo
Ann Trimble of Federal Way, WA.
He was proceeded in death by his
daughter Rebecca, granddaughters Kimberly and Molly, parents Jonas and Florence
Onken and three brothers: Robert, David and Raymond.
Interment was in the Tracy Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent at www.tracyareafuneralhome.com.
Arrangements were with the Tracy Area Funeral Home.
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