Obituaries from the week of Feb. 17, 2010
James Hanapel, 64
Leonard Macht, 84
Scott MaKarrall, 41
Joanne Schambers, 71
Frank Voges, 68
James “Jim” Lee Hanapel, 64, of
Jacksonville, FL passed away Saturday, February 6, 2010. He was born on
March 10, 1945 in Tracy, MN. Jim was a beloved husband, son, brother, father
and friend. He was a proud and highly decorated Viet Nam Veteran.
Jim was retired from the financial
services industries. His passions include, first and foremost, his large
family and friends, closely followed by his interests in
racing and retooling Porsches and firearms. He enjoyed fishing,
horticulture and boating. Jim was an avid traveler, naturalist,
woodworker and teacher of valuable life lessons for his children and for
his grandchildren.
Jim is survived by his loving wife,
Lenore “Lenny” Hanapel; beloved mother and step-father, Leone “Lee” and
John Ashe of Neptune Beach; sister, Julie Brigman (Rick) of Jacksonville
Beach; and children, Dean Hanapel (Kim), Timothy Hanapel, Michelle Lynn Hanapel
Dell (Troy), Henry “Hank” Sorensen (Sheila) and Casey Sorensen (Jacqueline);
and his beloved grandchildren, who always brought a smile to his face and
brightened his eyes, Tyler Sorensen, James Dean Hanapel, Logan Sorensen, Camryn
Sorensen, Jake Sorensen and Kate Sorensen. He is predeceased by his father,
James “Joe” Hugo Hanapel.
Funeral Services, were held at 11:00
a.m. on Friday, February 12, in the Chapel of Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral
Home, Jacksonville Beach. Interment immediately followed in Oaklawn
Cemetery, 4801 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL.
Please visit our online Tribute at
www.quinn-shalz.com. Services under the direction and care of
Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home, Jacksonville Beach, FL.
Leonard Macht, 84
Mass of Christian Burial
for Leonard “Lenie” Macht, 84, of Lucan, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday,
February 18, 2010 at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Lucan. Visitation
will be from 5–8 p.m. Wednesday with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at St. Anne’s
Catholic Church in Wabasso, and from 9:30–10:30 a.m. Thursday prior to
services at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Lucan. Burial will follow the service at Our
Lady of Victory Catholic Cemetery in Lucan.
Lenie died February
12th, 2010, at the Avera Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.
Leonard John Macht was
born May 15, 1925, in Redwood County, to Anton P. and Anna (Hogan) Macht. He
attended grade school and graduated from Milroy High School. Lenie also
attended Mankato Commercial College. After high school Lenie served in the U.S.
Army as a PFC stationed at the Aberdeen, Maryland Proving Ground. While in the
army Lenie completed every level of ordinance training offered.
On June 12, 1948 Lenie
and Blanche Brakke were united in marriage at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in
Marshall. To this union four
children were born. He committed his entire working life, as a partner with his
father and brother Leo, managing the family businesses of A.P. Macht
Construction Company and Macht Millwork. Lenie was a craftsman in his own
right; he took pride in manufacturing custom millwork items that many times
were one of a kind items used for architectural restorations and or new
architecturally unique projects. Together with his brother Leo, Macht Millwork
supplied millwork to residential, commercial and church construction projects
throughout Minnesota, Iowa, North and South Dakota.
On October 15, 1988
Lenie was united in marriage to Darlene Heiderscheidt at St. Mary’s Catholic
Church in Tracy. Lenie enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his
family, especially his grandchildren. He was a lifetime member of Our Lady of Victory
Catholic Church, and a longtime member of the Lucan Fire Department and a
charter member of the Lucan Lions Club.
Survivors include his
wife Darlene of Lucan; children, Steve Macht of Eugene, Oregon, Alan (Julie)
Macht of Marshall, and Lisa (Tom) Buraczewski of Mequon, Wisconsin, a
daughter-in-law Audrey Macht of Burnsville. Ten grandchildren, two great
grandchildren; Lenie is also survived by Darlene’s children; Kathy (Jim) Green
of Garvin, Sister Victoria Heiderscheidt of Milwaukee, WI, Sandy Penke of
Wendell, MN, Jane Carlson of Tracy, Deb (Dan) Maertens of Dalton, MN, Mary Jo
(Bob) Carlson of Mountain Lake, Tammy (Rick) Horner of Tracy, twenty five step
grandchildren and twenty two step great-grandchildren and his sister, Elaine
(Lyle) Zitzman of Minnetonka, MN.
He was preceded in death
by his parents, first wife Blanche, eldest son Terry, brothers Ray and Leo, and
an infant sister Lorraine.
Sunset Funeral Home of
Echo handled the arrangements.
Scott Makarrall, age 41 of Revere,
died Tuesday, February 9, 2010, in rural Revere.
Funeral services were held today,
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at Lamberton United Methodist Church with burial
at Lamberton Cemetery. Reverend
Homer Dobson, officiated. Condolences
may be sent via e-mail to: www.sturmfh.com.
Arrangements were with Sturm Funeral Home in Lamberton.
Scott Allan MaKarrall was born July
20, 1968, to Dave and Bev (Halvorson) MaKarrall in Redwood Falls, MN. He
attended Walnut Grove Public School. Scott worked a short time for Diamond
Surface Road Construction when he was involved in an auto accident in which he
suffered a traumatic brain injury. Following his lengthy recovery, Scott helped
his family on the farm and later drove semi before his health caused him to
give this up.
Scott had many struggles in life to
endure but the love of his life was “Sweetheart”, his Harley motorcycle and his
nieces and nephews. He loved his music, the family St. Bernards, spending a
great deal of time with his grandparents in Redwood Falls, calling his friends
- and just being Scott.
Scott passed away February 9, 2010,
in rural Revere. He is survived by his parents, Dave and Bev of Revere; brother
Mark (Jessica) MaKarrall and their children Isaac, Abby and Amara of Lamberton;
sister Stacy (Parker) Lien and their children Spencer, Hunter and Ava of
Westbrook; grandparents Percy and Arlette MaKarrall and Uncle Dan of Redwood
Falls, and LaVerne and Vernette Halvorson of Revere; and many aunts, uncles,
cousins and friends.
Joanne R. Schambers, age 71, of
Angels Camp, CA passed away unexpectantly Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at the San
Andreas Hospital, San Andreas, CA.
A memorial service will be held
later.
Joanne R. Schambers was born March
10, 1938 in Tracy, MN to C. Earl and Henrietta (Frerk) Sherman. She was baptized and confirmed at the
Tracy Methodist Church. Joanne
grew up on a farm 2 miles east of Tracy. She attended grade school and jr. high in Tracy. In 1953 the family moved to Lodi, CA
where Joanne graduated in 1956 at the Lodi High School.
On February 22, 1976 she was united
in marriage to Richard Schambers. They lived near San Francisco before moving to the mountains in Angels
Camp, CA when he retired.
She loved her nursing profession
until her retirement and she loved living on the Moutain with her dogs and
wildlife.
Joanne is survived by a sister
Phyllis (LeRoy) Craft, Hemet, CA, brother, Robert (Virginia) Sherman, Citrus
Heights, CA, favorite niece Margaret (Farr) (Eugene) Short, Currie, MN and many
other nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, step children and step
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by husband
Richard, parents, sister Rosetta Farr, Fern Barthelt, Donna Mae McDonald and
brother Clifford Sherman.
Funeral services for Frank Voges
will be held on Friday, February 19, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist
Church in Slayton, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 18,
2010 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Totzke Funeral Home in Slayton, MN. Interment is at Hillside Cemetery Lake
Wilson, MN. To send condolences online visit totzkefuneralhome.com.
Frank “Frankie” Howard Voges was
born on October 15, 1941 in Slayton, MN to Charles J. and Avis (Cochran) Voges.
He grew up in Slayton and attended Slayton High School. He entered the United
States Navy in September 1959, completed his GED and served as an electrician
aboard the USS Ranger (CBA-61) until he was honorably discharged at the rank of
E-3 in October 1962. After a break in service, he continued his military
service when he enlisted in to the 134th Infantry Division, Minnesota Army
National Guard, Tracy, MN.
He was married to Sheryl Miller in
December 1960 and lived in Marshall and Tracy MN. Together they had three
children-Dawn, Brian & T. J. During that time, he was self employed at the
Coast to Coast Store, Marshall and Tracy, the Gambles Store, Tracy MN and was
owner/operator of the Sears Catalog Store, Tracy MN; the Frontier Lodge Resort,
Mahnomen MN; and Frank’s Shoe Repair.
Frank was later married to Karen
Saur and as a step-father, helped raise two additional children, Mike and
Crystal. In August 2002, he married Esther Anderson and together they lived in
Sioux Falls, SD where he worked as a wholesale carpet salesman for Vrooman
Carpet and later opened Frank’s Carpet Outlet. Together with Esther’s help,
they opened Captain Frank’s Kettle Korn in 2007. Due to health issues, he
retired in January 2009.
Frank’s greatest love was music.
Together with his brother Bill, they started playing music at an early age.
They formed the band Melody Aces and performed at various locations throughout
Southwest Minnesota. Frank went on to play with other bands; The Kingsmen,
Touch of Silver, Justus III and reunited with his brother when they formed City
Lights…featuring the Voges brothers. As a bass guitarist, he was a mentor
to many aspiring musicians and was frequently asked to “jam” with many other
bands. Despite his health issues, he continued to play up until his death.
Frank was a member of the American
Legion, the Fraternal Order of the Masons, El Riad Shrine and the Loyal Order
of the Moose. His hobbies included music, woodworking, fishing, pontooning,
bowhunting and was a past Scoutmaster of Troop 31, Tracy, MN.
Surrounded by his loving family,
Frank passed away on February 12, 2010 at Sanford Medical Center, Sioux Falls,
SD at the age of 68.
Survivors include his wife, Esther
Voges; mother and step-father: Avis and Ellsworth Heyen of Fulda, MN;
five children: Dawn (Denny) Schroeder of Tracy, MN, Brian (Shannon) Voges of
Sioux Falls, SD, T.J. (Krista) Voges of Morris, MN, Mike (Danette) Saur of
Sioux Falls, SD and Crystal (Kevin) Dahle of Sioux Falls, SD; nine
grandchildren: Brianna & Brandon Schroeder, Keisha Voges, Kelsey &
Trevor Voges, Dylan & McKenna Saur, Megan & Aspen Dahle and numerous
step-children and step-grandchildren through his current marriage; two
brothers: Bill (Judy) Voges of Bridgewater, SD and Jim (Janet) Voges of
Slayton; three sisters: Marilyn DiGiulio of Sioux Falls, SD, Nancy Heyen of
Sioux Falls, SD and Julie (Steve) Vincent of Alexandria, MN; and aunts, uncles,
and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his
father, Charles.
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