Obituaries from the week of Oct. 31, 2012
Lawrence ‘Bud’ Schulte,
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Lawrence “Bud” Edward Schulte,
age 66, of Milroy, MN passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Golden
Living Center in Wabasso. Mass of
Christian Burial was held on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at St. Michael’s
Catholic Church in Milroy. Burial
was in the church cemetery. Online condolences may be placed at www.sunsetfuneralassociation.com. The Sunset Funeral & Cremation
Association of Echo and Wabasso handled the arrangements for the family.
Lawrence “Bud” Edward Schulte
was born on October 25, 1945 to Alvin and Doris (Blake) Schulte in Marshall,
Minnesota. Bud was baptized and
confirmed at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall and attended and
graduated from Marshall Public School. Bud grew up and spent his entire life in the Milroy area.
On November 8, 1977, Bud
married Janice Gieser in Marshall, Minnesota and they had three children,
Bradley, Ryan and Nicole. Years
later, Bud met his special friend, Marlene Jones, and together they had a
child, Mckenzie Jones. Bud worked
as an electrician for G & R electric in Tracy for 18 years and also for
Northern States Elevator Construction Company for 18 years. He was a member of St. Michael’s
Catholic Church in Milroy.
Bud enjoyed hunting, watching
the Minnesota Vikings and Twins, and especially spending time with his family
and grandchildren. Bud wanted his
family to know that “I love them very much and my grandkids are the world to me
and I fought like heck to the end.”
Bud is survived by his four
children, Bradley Schulte of Marshall, Ryan (Teresa) Schulte of Amiret, Nicole
(Keith) Chapman of Carlos and McKenzie Jones of Ipswitch, SD; three sisters,
Donna Lanoue of Tracy, Caroline “Kip” (Ed) Gerry of Madison, SD and Annie
“Sissy” (Bill) Curwick of Marshall; three brothers, Donavon “Duck” Schulte of
Townsend, MT, Myron “Bucky” (Rose) Schulte of Amiret and Brian (Pam) Schulte of
Watertown, SD; four grandchildren, Piper and Paige Schulte, Evan Chapman and
baby Jones on the way, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
His parents, brother-in-law,
Dennis Lanoue, and nephews, Doug Schulte and Randy Lanoue preceded him in
death. Blessed be his memory.
Ida Van Gelderen, 95
Ida Mae Van Gelderen age 95 of
Walnut Grove passed away on Friday, October 26, 2012 at her home.
Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday November 2, 2012 at the
Walnut Grove United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held from 12:00
noon until the time of the service at the church on Friday. Private
family burial is in the Walnut Grove Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent
at www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral
Service - Walnut Grove Funeral Home is assisting the family with
arrangements.
Ida Mae Van Gelderen was born
April 11, 1917 in Sibley, Iowa to Jerry and Fannie (Voss) Janssen. She
graduated from Sibley Public School and in later years attended floral design
school.
On September 11, 1940 she was
united in marriage to Jake Van Gelderen in Sibley, IA. They farmed near
Sibley until purchasing a farm south of Walnut Grove in 1951, where they
continued to live until their retirement in 1988. The couple then moved
to their home in town where Ida has resided since. Ida worked as a
florist out of her own home. Ida was a charter member of the Holly
Friendship Flower Club, and was a very active member of her church. She
enjoyed craft shows, crocheting, gardening, painting, cooking, and fishing.
Ida is survived by her
children: Jean (Bill) Johnson of Pine Top, AZ, Joyce Ewy, Jack (Vicki) Van
Gelderen, and Gary (Sue) Van Gelderen, all of Walnut Grove; 8 grandchildren; 16
great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by
her parents, husband Jake on May 19, 2002, 5 brothers, and 3 sisters.
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