Obituaries from the week of June 3, 2009
Marlene McCoy, 65
Sylvia Moline, 87
John Schleppenbach, 77
Inez Wee, 97
Marlene McCoy, age 65 of
Tracy passed away Saturday, May 30, 2009 at her home following a battle with
cancer. Mass of Christian Burial
will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tracy. Visitation will be 4:00-8:00p.m.
Wednesday at the Tracy Area Funeral Home with a 4:00p.m. CCW Rosary and a
7:00p.m. prayer service. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on
Thursday. The Tracy Area Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent at www.tracyareafuneralhome.com.
Marlene Jacqueline
(Persoon) McCoy was born January 25, 1944 in Tyler, Minnesota to Peter and Zoe
(DeWitte) Persoon. She was
baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. Marlene attended grade school in Ruthton, and graduated from
Pipestone High School. On June 7,
1962 Marlene was united in marriage to Edward L. McCoy at St. Leo’s Catholic
Church in Pipestone, Minnesota. Marlene worked for 22 years as the Dietary Supervisor and cook at
Prairie View Healthcare Center, and 2 years as a cook at Boulder Estates. She was an active member of St. Mary’s
Catholic Church in Tracy, serving as a Sunday School teacher, Eucharistic
Minister, and president of the CCW. Marlene loved vegetable and flower gardening, cooking, and working
alongside her husband on the farm.
Marlene is survived by
her husband Ed; daughter Lori (Wayne) Dagel of Ruthton; 3 grandchildren: Brent
(Linzie) Dagel, Jared (Brenda) Dagel, and Nick Dagel; 4 great-grandchildren:
Joseph and Isaac, Hannah and Tyler; brother Robert (Candy) Persoon of Canistota,
SD; sister Rita McCarty of Baytown, TX; and many other relatives and
friends.
She was preceded in
death by her parents; and her son Mark.
Funeral services were held on
Friday, May 29, 2009 for Sylvia Moline at Christ Lutheran Church in Slayton,
MN with Rev. Ted Kunze
officiating. The organist was LaDean Lang with special music by Heidi Winter.
The pallbearers were her grandchildren, Cristene Klappenbach, Libia Johnson,
Rob Moline, Chad Moline, Julie Dahlhoff, John Moline, Tim Moline, Erin Moline,
Jeff Moline, Chris Moline, Brian Moline, Jamie Jensen, Ryan Moline, Daniel
Moline, Caitlin Williams, and Michael Williams.
Sylvia Jeanette Moline was born on
December 14, 1921 in Tracy, Minnesota to Martin and Hazel Anderson
Nelson. She grew up on the family farm near Garvin, MN and graduated from
Tracy High School. Following high school Sylvia attended St. Cloud College
and received her Normal Teacher Training. She then taught country school
in Lake Sarah Township, Murray County, MN.
On June 6, 1943 she and Gustav
(Vincent) Moline were married at the Hoiland Lutheran Church rural Garvin,
MN. Following their marriage they lived and farmed on the Moline family
farm. Sylvia attended Southwest Minnesota State College in Marshall and
received her Teaching Degree. Sylvia was a charter member of the
graduating class. Sylvia taught fifth grade at West Elementary in Slayton
for 22 years. They retired from farming in 1977 but remained on the farm
until 1980 when they moved to Slayton, MN. Vince and Sylvia wintered in
Arizona for many years.
In 2005 Sylvia moved to Lindenwood
Assisted Living Apartments in Slayton. Vincent passed away on August 11,
2007. Sylvia passed away on May 26, 2009 at the Sanford Hospital in Sioux
Falls, SD at the age of 87.
She was a member of Christ Lutheran
Church in Slayton and was active in various church groups. Sylvia
belonged to the Piecemaker Quilting Club in Slayton. Sylvia enjoyed
visiting with family and friends, painting, knitting, sewing, quilting, cooking
and traveling.
Survivors include her six children
and their spouses, Jerry and Irene Moline of Slayton, MN, SueAnn Johnson of
Anchorage, AK, Robert (Bob) and Wanda Moline of Garvin, MN, Russell Moline of
Lakeland, FL, James (Jim) Moline of Marshall, MN, and Janis and Bill Williams
of Westminster, CO, 16 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and one brother,
Neil Nelson and his wife, Sharon of Urbana, OH.
She is preceded in death by her
parents, husband, Vincent Moline, two sisters, LaVaughn Light, and Eunice Swan,
and two brothers, Milo and Clifford Nelson.
Interment is at Slayton Memorial
Gardens, Slayton, MN. Totzke Funeral Home of Slayton in charge of
arrangements. To view online obituary and send condolences visit
totzkefuneralhome.com.
Funeral services for John J.
Schleppenbach, were held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at St. Mary’s
Catholic Church in Tracy.
John Jacob Schleppenbach Jr. was
born March 2, 1932 to John J. and Catherine (Krebs) Schleppenbach at the family
home in Cold Spring, MN. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith
and attended St. Boniface Catholic School, graduating from St. Boniface
Catholic High School in 1950. John then entered St. John’s University for one
year in Pre-Pharmacy before transferring to the University of Minnesota in
Minneapolis. While in college John also enlisted in the ROTC program with the
U.S. Army. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy in 1955 and
entered into active duty in the Army as a 2nd Lieutenant.
On August 27, 1955 John married
Marjorie Ripka at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Melrose, MN. They made their
home in Minneapolis, for a short time, and then San Antonio, TX, while John was
in the military. In 1957 John received his Honorable Discharge from the Army
and entered into service in the Army Reserve. That same year they moved to
Tracy, MN where John began working for Kirkpatrick’s Drug Store. After several
years John went to work for Dietz Drug in Tracy and in 1966 purchased the
business, which then became, John’s Drug. In 2006 John’s youngest daughter,
Maria, moved back to Tracy to become a partner in John’s Rx Drug, as a
pharmacist and then John became semi-retired.
John was very involved in his church
and the community. As a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tracy, he was a
member of the church choir and Knights of Columbus. In his community he was
involved in the Tracy Community Band, as a member of the Tracy American Legion,
Tracy Lions Club, Tracy Kiwanis, and the Tracy Chamber of Commerce. In the past
he was a member of a barber shop quartet, The Tracy Tones and a men’s chorus,
the Shetek Plainsmen. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf, spending time at the
family lake home on Lake Shetek, and was a long time sponsor of MN Waterfowl Association,
Pheasant’s Forever and Duck’s Unlimited. With all this, and a dedicated spirit
to his business and the people that he served, John’s greatest love in life was
his wife and their children and grandchildren.
A little more than a year ago John
was diagnosed with ALS and yet, he never quit smiling and staying active until
it was physically impossible for him. John’s courageous spirit during this past
year has been an inspiration to his family and the many beloved friends that
mourn his passing.
On Monday, May 25, 2009 John died,
surrounded by his loving children and good friends, at his home at the age of
77.
John is survived by his three
daughters, Sandra (Bruce) Hanson of Blue Earth, MN, Julie (Tracy) Nelson of
Farmington, MN and Maria (Jody) Grogan of Slayton, MN; one son, John “Jake”
(Robin) Schleppenbach of St. Louis Park, MN; seven grandchildren, Hilary,
Connor and Carter Hanson, Abbey and Claire Nelson, and Jordan and Sawyer
Grogan; one brother, Roy (Mary) Schleppenbach of Cold Spring, MN; one sister,
Cathy Manuel of Maple Lake, MN; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
His parents, his beloved wife, Marge
and four brothers-in-law, Dave Manuel, Wally Froehle, Ken Ripka and Joe Ripka
preceded him in death.
Interment was in the Calvary
Cemetery in Tracy, followed by a luncheon at the Veteran’s Memorial Center,
downtown Tracy. A Firebrick Farewell for a Final Round Salute from John, was
held at the Tracy Country Club.
The Almlie Funeral Home of Tracy handled the arrangements. The family requests
that memorials be given to either the ALS Association of Minnesota or the
Prairie Home Hospice of Lyon County.
Inez Wee age 97 of Balaton passed
away on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at the Balaton Care Center. Funeral
services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Friday at the Ellsborough Lutheran Church
in rural Balaton with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be
held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the Balaton Community Center, and
will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. Email
condolences may be sent via www.tylerareafuneralhome.com. The Tyler Area Funeral Home is handling the
arrangements.
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