Timothy Barrett, 61

On November 15, 2011 Tim passed from this life to eternal life with the Lord. Tim was born August 2, 1950 as a twin with his brother Tom to Robert L. & Barbara (Elaine) Barrett Sr. in Rock Island, IL. Tim’s passion for life and all it offered was to be admired.  He was an avid fisherman, hunter and outdoorsman. Tim spent many summer days chasing fish on local lakes with his son Connor.  He also loved coaching Connor’s baseball teams. Tim in his earlier years traveled to Alaska to fish with his brother’s Tom, Rob and numerous friends.   If you didn’t know how to fish Tim would teach you.  If you knew how to fish you were fair game for a call to go fishing. Tim’s motto, “A Bad Day of Fishing was better than a Good Day at Work”. 

After loosing a close friend in the Vietnam Conflict in 1968, Tim joined the Marine Corp. Tim’s MOS was a M60 machine gunner.  Tim’s passion and valor was recognized and he was advanced to Lance Corporal and lead gunner.  Tim, while in the Viet Nam conflict truly understood the Marine Corp motto of “No Man Left Behind”.   He was Honorably Discharged from the military in late 1969 and was awarded the Purple Heart because of his injuries and dedication to duty. After Tim’s military service he went to work as an Ironworker for LH Soules and enjoyed working on many of the buildings we know today as the IDS Center and other notable structures. Tim if you knew him was quite the salesperson and developed that trait into sales of material handling equipment throughout the state.  His last career move was to join Thomas Bren Homes as Project Manager.

Tim was preceded in death by parents Robert Sr. and Elaine Barrett and his brother, Fredric (Ric).

Tim is survived by his wife Jan, son Connor, sister & brother in law Susan & Bill Cochrane, twin brother Tom Barrett, brother and sister in law Rob Jr. & Barbara Barrett and honorary brother and sister Larry & Julie Miller.  

He will be missed by many other relative and friends. The family extends a special “Thank You” to David Srock and brother in law Bill Cochrane from the Order of the Purple Heart office for all their help and support.

Mass of Christian Burial was at the Church of St. Joan of Arc. Interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. 

He is the son-in-law of Perry and Carol Fales of Tracy.

 

 

Bryan Hillger, 60

Bryan Hillger age 60 of Tracy, MN, died Saturday, December 3, 2011 at his home in Tracy.  Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Tracy High School gymnasium.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the school.  Military honors will be presented in front of Tracy High School following the service.  A private family interment will take place at a later date.  The Almlie Funeral Home of Tracy is handling the arrangements.

Online condolences may be placed at www.almliefh.com

Bryan Curtis Hillger was born October 7, 1951 to Wilbert W. and Winifred G. (Peterson) Hillger in Morgan, MN, along with 2 older and 1 younger brother.  He was baptized and raised in the Christian faith.  Bryan graduated from Morgan High School in 1969 and shortly thereafter, enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in January of 1970.  He served his four years with the Security Police and received his honorable discharge in 1974.

Bryan then attended Alexandria Community College in Law Enforcement, graduating, as an honor student, in June of 1986.  He worked as a part time patrol officer in Starbuck, MN while attending school and as an officer in Mankato, MN, before accepting a position in Tracy, MN in December 1990.  He was appointed Chief in April of 1993 and held this position until September of 2011, when he became unable to continue his duties because of lung cancer.  He faithfully loved and served the community of Tracy.

Bryan married the love of his life, Bonnie Kircher, in October of 2008. They enjoyed motorcycling, traveling, fishing, and each other.  Bryan also enjoyed fishing, hunting, his dogs, reading, gospel music, and “touring the town”.  He also participated over the years in state wide bicycling marathons. Yearly he met with his brothers at a family cabin on Tulaby Lake, where he spent summers as a child. 

On Saturday, December 3, 2011 Bryan died, surrounded by his loving family, at his home in Tracy at the age of 60.

Bryan is survived by his wife, Bonnie Hillger of Tracy, MN; daughter, Jessica Chapman of San Antonio, TX; granddaughter, Shaun Baune of Canton, SD; three brothers, Fred (Dianne) Hillger of Asheboro, NC, Marlow Hillger of Des Moines, IA, and Doug (Melissa) Hillger of Morgan, MN; three nieces; three nephews; two step-daughters; three step-sons; eight step-grandchildren and many friends.

His parents preceded him in death.

The family requests that memorials be given to the Tracy Alliance Church, Leukemia/Lymphoma Society or Prairie Home Hospice of Marshall.

 

Rosella Vogl, 92

Rosella M. Vogl, age 92, of Walnut Grove passed away Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Golden Living Center in Wabasso.  Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, December 5, 2011 at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Lucan  Interment was in Our Lady of Victory Catholic Cemetery.  Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com.  Stephens Funeral Service - Walnut Grove Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. 

Rosella Marie Vogl was born December 29, 1918 in Lisbon, ND to Frank and Mary (Beilen) Hornick.  She was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith.  Rosella attended school in Lisbon, ND, and then moved with her family to Springfield, MN.  She worked as a housekeeper for many families in the area. 

On August 17, 1939 Rosella was united in marriage to Lawrence Vogl in Springfield.  She lived and worked on the family farm for over 60 years.  Rosella was a long time member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Lucan.  

Rosella is survived by her children Marcella Williams of McAllen, TX, Donald of Walnut Grove, and Robert (Barbara) of Walnut Grove; 8 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; sister Bernice Galush of St. Paul; and sisters-in-law Angie Hornick and Vera Bloedow. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Lawrence, brothers Alfred and Bernard, sisters Deloris and Louella, and infant sister Alice.