Marge Anderson, 83
Funeral services were held Tuesday,
January 13, 2009 in Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Redwood Falls for Marge (Mrs.
Leo) Anderson.
Marjorie Emily Anderson was
born June 12, 1925 in Westline Township, Redwood County, Minnesota to Anton and
Clara (Paul) Gilb. She was baptized July 12, 1925 and confirmed August 7, 1938
in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Milroy. She grew up on the
family farm near Lucan and attended District # 38 Country School and graduated
as valedictorian of her class from Milroy High School in 1943.
Marge was united in marriage to Leo
Anderson on March 24, 1945 in Storden. Marge and Leo settled on a farm north of Storden where they farmed until
moving to Redwood Falls in 1969. She worked for Control Data and MPI until
retiring in 1983.
She was a member of Gloria Dei
Lutheran Church and had taught Sunday School for a number of years. Marge and
Leo wintered in Harligen, TX for 18 years and square danced there as well as in
Redwood Falls and at many of the other clubs in the area. She loved to garden,
both flowers and vegetables, play games, both card and board games with family
and friends and in later years spend time at her computer.
Marge Anderson died on Friday,
January 9, 2009 in the Redwood Area Hospital at the age of 83 years, 6 months
and 28 days.
She is survived by her husband Leo
of Redwood Falls five children; Marian More and husband Dick of Cut Bank, MT,
Gary Anderson and wife Karen of Walnut Grove, Robert Anderson and wife Martha
of Des Moines, IA, David Anderson and wife Lolita of Kansas City, KA and Ray
Anderson and wife Joan of Warsaw Poland. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren, 9
great grandchildren, her sisters Laverna Julich of Tracy and Doris Mae Hemish
and husband Gordy of Tracy and her brother Clarence Gilb and wife Shirley of
Marshall.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, her sister Mabel, son-in-law Dick More and a grandson Shawn.
Burial was in the Old Westbrook
Cemetery, with arrangements handled by the Sunset Funeral and Cremation
Association of Echo and Wabasso.
On-line condolences may be sent to
sunsetfuneralandcremation.com.
Joseph E. Bovy, 71
Joseph E. Bovy, 71, of Stuart, FL,
died Jan. 6, 2009 at Treasure Coast Hospice Residence in Stuart.
Born in St. Cloud, MN, he resided in
Stuart for the past three years, moving from Lake Shetek, MN.
He was a veteran of the National
Guard.
Joe was a salesman at Salmon Inc.,
in Tracy, MN, retiring in 1999. He was the former owner of a movie theater and
bulk oil company in Lamberton, MN and also worked in the parts department of
Gresen Manufacturing in Minneapolis, MN.
Mr. Bovy was a member of St. Andrew
Catholic Church in Stuart and a former member of the Jaycees and American
Legion.
Survivors include his wife of 50
years, Jaci Bovy of Stuart; son, Scott Bovy of Ramsey, MN; three brothers,
Urban Bovy of St. Cloud and Ed Bovy and Al Bovy, both of Minneapolis; sister,
Marty Stock of Sartell, MN; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son,
Jeffrey Bovy.
Memorial contributions may be made
to Treasure Coast Hospices, 1201 SE Indian St., Stuart, FL 34997.
A memorial celebration will be held
Monday, Jan. 19, in the clubhouse of Natalie Estates.
An online guest book may be signed
at www.HeavenCalled.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Martin
Funeral Home & Crematory, Stuart.
Carlos Campos, 75
Carlos A. Campos age 75 of Tracy, MN
died Thursday, January 8, 2009 at Sanford-Sioux Valley Medical Center in Sioux
Falls, SD. A memorial service will
be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 16, 2009 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in
Tracy. Visitation will be one hour
prior to the service at the church on Friday. Interment will take place at the Mount Carmel Cemetery in El
Paso, TX.
The Almlie Funeral Home on Tracy is
handling the arrangements.
Online condolences may be placed at
www.almliefh.com
Dennis Emerson, 60
Funeral Services were held at 10:30
a.m. Saturday, December 27, 2008 at the Tracy Lutheran Church in Tracy for
Dennis W. Emerson, age 60 of Tracy.
Dennis William Emerson was born March
13, 1948 to Kenneth and Norma (Hansen) Emerson in Tracy, MN. He was baptized and confirmed in Tracy
Lutheran Church and attended Tracy Public Schools, graduating in 1966. Dennis then attended Wadena Technical
College for electrical linesman. Upon completion of technical college, he worked for NSP for one
year. On July 1, 1968 he enlisted
in the U.S. Navy and was stationed at the Naval Station, Long Beach, CA, where
his training specialized in radio operations. He was later transferred to Hanza, Okinawa until December 1,
1970 when he returned to the states. He received his honorable discharge on December 6, 1971 and returned to
Minnesota.
On June 15, 1970, Dennis married
Mary Carlson in the state of Washington where he was stationed. They made their home in Mankato, MN for
a year before moving to Cottonwood, MN for a short time, and then settling in
Green Valley, MN. Dennis worked as
a communications supervisor for the Minnesota State Highway Patrol for fifteen
years. He then attended the University
of Iowa for Emergency Medical Technician and several other colleges for more
specialized life support training. Earlier while working for the state patrol he also was a part-time
Deputy Sheriff for Lyon County. Shortly after his completion of EMT training his career was ended by a
severe automobile-train accident which resulted in numerous health issues for
the remainder of his life.
Dennis was a member of the Tracy
Lutheran Church and also a past member of the Tracy Kiwanis Club, Tracy
American Legion, MN Retired Peace Officers Association, NRA and MN Waterfowl
Association. He enjoyed hunting,
camping, reading, fishing, looking
for and collecting arrowheads, sponsoring certain private charities, and
absolutely loved his many trips to Alaska.
In the early 1990’s Dennis moved to
Tracy and cared for his mother in her home until her death. He continued to live in his mother’s
house where he died Monday, December 22, 2008 at the age of 60.
Dennis is survived by his two
daughters, Kerstin (Mark) Stevens of Britt, IA and Molly (Gary) VanWinkle of
Garvin, MN; two grandchildren, Titus and Seth; one brother, Robert (Karla)
Emerson of Alpharetta, GA; two sisters, Candace (Jack) Holbrook of Universal
City, TX and Karen Magnuson of Marshall, MN; one sister in law, Linda Emerson
of Anapolis, MD; fiancé, Paula
Nelson of Tracy, MN; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
His parents and one brother, John
preceded him in death.
Interment will be in the Tracy City
Cemetery. The Almlie Funeral Home
of Tracy handled the arrangements. Online condolences may be placed at www.almliefh.com
John Kelley, 73
John “Jack” Kelley, age 73, of
Marshall, passed away at the Avera McKennen Hospital in Sioux Falls, South
Dakota on Thursday, January 8, 2009. Funeral services are scheduled for
2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2009 at the Wesley United Methodist Church in
Marshall. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday, one hour prior to
the service. Condolences can be submitted at www.hamiltonfh.com.
John “Jack” Patrick Kelley was born
to Henry and Pearl (Stava) Kelley on May 26, 1935 near Vesta, Minnesota. He was
baptized and confirmed at Christ United Presbyterian Church. He graduated from
Marshall High School in 1953 and then worked the family farm after the young
death of his father.
On December 27, 1956, John was
united in marriage to Donna Mae Minnick at the Methodist Church in
Marshall. After their marriage, John continued to farm until 1970. He
then began working at Southwest State University and retired in 2000. He
was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church at the time of his death.
John’s enjoyments in life included
fishing, hunting, bingo, dancing, going to the lake, camping, and spending time
with friends and family, especially the grandkids. He was also a proud
member of the Eagles Club.
John passed away at the Avera
McKennen Hospital in Sioux Falls on Thursday, January 8, 2009. He had reached
the age of 73 years 7 months and 13 days.
He is survived by his children, Deb
(and Stuart Palm) Myhre of Wisconsin, John Jr. (and Ann) Kelley of Tracy, Cindy
Kelley of Marshall, and Amanda Kelley of Slayton; four grandchildren, Shawn,
Darin, Jennifer, and Timothy; 2 great-grandchildren, Brayden and Isaiah; and
many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; a sister; and two children, Kathy and William.
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