David Coyle, 56

A memorial service was held on Wednesday April 23, 2014 at L.A. Muhleisen and Son Funeral Home of Kenner, Louisiana for David Coyle.  There will also be a memorial service at Almlie Funeral Home in Tracy, Minnesota on Sunday, May 4, 2014 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM.

Dave will be interred at the Tracy Cemetery in Tracy, Minnesota.  If you wish to make an honorarium please consider Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital of Memphis, Tennessee.

David Robert Coyle of Kenner, LA passed away unexpectedly on April, 17, 2014 at the age of 56. 

Dave was born to Robert and JoAnne Coyle in Charlotte, NC on August 19, 1957.  Two years after Dave was born the family moved back to the Minnesota, living in Slayton and later Garvin where Robert and JoAnne lived until 1970 when the family moved to Tracy, MN.

Dave graduated from Tracy Junior-Senior High School, attended college in Iowa and later began a successful career in construction that took him across the Midwest, Colorado and then finally to New Orleans.  Dave was an accomplished athlete in high school; earning athlete of the year as a senior and awarded the most valuable wrestler his last three years of high school.  Upon graduation from high school Dave served in the Minnesota Army National Guard earning the rank of Specialist E4 assigned to the 2/135 Infantry Co-C, Tracy, MN.  Dave attended Westmar College in Le Mars, Iowa; shortly after college he worked on the Whitney farm in Regal, MN where he met and later married Cynthia Schmitz.  They moved to Colorado and were later divorced.  To that union two children were born; Crystal and David.  Crystal resides in Farmington, MN and has two sons Devin and Hunter.  David (Karen and daughter Anna) reside in Rosemount, MN.

Dave’s career evolved around the construction industry; starting out as a residential timber frame carpenter, later working as a structural steel erector and commercial electrician.  Dave has always been an outdoorsman, he enjoyed many elk hunts in Colorado, antelope hunts in Wyoming and deer hunts in Louisiana.  We’ve heard from others that knew him well in Louisiana that he was the greatest turkey hunter to never bring home a turkey.  He was an avid football fan loyal to the Broncos, say what you will about the Vikings just be careful about what you say about the Broncos and Saints for that matter.  He and Pam never missed the annual Jazz Festival in New Orleans, fourteen years straight they shared the music, parades and festivities.  Dave loved the Cajun music albeit he couldn’t understand a word they said if you asked Pam.  He spoke often of the family weekends at the river camp and gatherings with friends; we will fondly recall these memories for many years to come.  Dave has always been a man of generosity; family and friends were important to him and it didn’t matter when or where he was ready to help with a project or celebrate a family event.  The grand kids called him “pawpaw”, that ones not in the dictionary but we know it means one of great trust, true faith, and unconditional love.  He is no doubt a man of character.  He will be missed and remembered often as we think of him, our families, and the times we once shared together. 

Dave’s longtime companion is Pamela Courville, they were together fourteen years.  Pam and Dave met in New Orleans and have lived in Kenner and St. Rose, Louisiana.  Pam has one daughter Tracey who lives in Reserve, Louisiana.  There are six grand-children; Hunter, Devin, Bill, Loghan, Lilly and Anna.

Dave has five sisters and was the second of five boys born to Robert and JoAnne Coyle.  Brothers are the late Bill Kathman (Jayne of Sioux Falls), Ronald (Wendy) of Tracy, James (Terri) of Rochester and Michael (Amy) of Atkinson, NE.  Sisters are Tamora (the late Ray Hatton) of Sioux Falls, Sandy (Fran) of Garvin, Ronda (Roy) of Slayton, Dawn (Bob) of Lucan and Kim (Dan) of Tracy.  There are twenty nieces and nephews as well as eighteen great nieces and nephews. 

Dave was preceded in death by his parents Robert and JoAnne Coyle; brother Bill, brother-in-law Ray Hatton and sister-in-law Tina Coyle.

Catherine Duscher, 94

Catherine Duscher age 94 of Marshall, formerly of Lucan, passed away Friday, April 25, 2014 at Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center.  Memorial services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 28 at the Redwood Valley Funeral Home.   Burial was in Holy Name Catholic Cemetery in Vesta.  Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com.  Stephens Funeral Service - Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Catherine L. Duscher was born November 11, 1919 in Henryville Township, Renville County, Minnesota, to Jacob and Mary (Budik) Frank.  She attended country school District 104, and then worked in St. Paul for some time. 

On February 20, 1942, Catherine married Roman Moudry in Bechyn, Minnesota, and they lived and worked at the Rauenhorst Seed Company near Olivia.  They later moved to a farm near Morton, and from there, to a farm by Milroy.  Roman died on May 25, 1964 at the age of 46, and Catherine stayed on the farm for 12 years before moving to Vesta, and later Lucan. 

Catherine married Bill Duscher in Tracy, Minnesota on June 15, 1984 and they made their home in Lucan. 

Catherine and Bill moved to an apartment in Marshall, Minnesota on October 9, 2010.  Bill died on December 10, 2011.  

Catherine is survived by her children: Richard (Mary) Moudry of Milroy, James (Betty) Moudry of Bellevue, Nebraska, Shirley (Loren) Doppenberg of Brandon, SD, Kathie (Claire) Erickson of Cottonwood, Steven (Lisa) Moudry of Albert Lea; 4 step-sons: Kenneth (Barb) Duscher, Harley (Tammy) Duscher, Larry (Patti) Duscher, Duane (Connie) Duscher; 13 grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; 2 sisters; one sister-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, husbands Roman and Bill, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, one step grandson, and one step great-granddaughter.  Blessed be her memory.

Marilyn Farber, 81 

Marilyn Joyce Farber age 81 of Papillion, Nebraska, formerly of Walnut Grove, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014.  Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 1 at English Lutheran Church in Walnut Grove.  Visitation is 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Walnut Grove Funeral Home with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m.  Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. Burial is in 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. 

Marilyn Joyce Farber was born January 12, 1933 in Norwood, Minnesota to Herbert and Althea (Mankenberg) Pieper.  She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Young America.  Marilyn attended Norwood/Young America Public School and graduated in 1950.  She graduated from Mankato State Teachers College in 1952 and began teaching in Walnut Grove in 1952 as the 1st grade teacher. 

On January 30, 1954 Marilyn was married to Allan Andrew Farber of Walnut Grove.  In 1955 they moved to the family farmstead 2 miles west of Walnut Grove after Al got out of the service.  They raised six children on their farm.  Marilyn gave up her love for teaching to raise her children; she did eventually go back to working at the school as a teacher’s aide.  Marilyn also loved to bake and cook, especially homemade apple cakes and pies, and her infamous potato salad.  She joined a few of her best friends and worked with them in a catering business for several years.  She loved to sing, sew, make crafts with her friends, garden, can farm grown, fresh produce, such as jams, jellies, pickles, applesauce and salsa.  She enjoyed ceramics and crocheted many afghans.  She participated in a Friday morning coffee group, many of which became her best friends. 

Al and Marilyn were also big fans of cards and hosting card parties.  Marilyn loved to bowl and walk on a regular basis.  She was involved in the organization of TOPS and KOPS, and was a Cub Scout Den Mother, a member of the Legion Auxiliary, ELCA women circle, 20th Century Club, Amicus Study Club, and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant.  One of Marilyn and Al’s favorite pastimes was to travel to visit their kids and grandkids to support their various activities and jobs. 

Due to a car accident, Marilyn and Allan moved from the family farm on September 1, 2009 into town at Country View Assisted Living.  In November of 2011, they moved to Nebraska where they have resided since, to be near their daughter Louise.  After a long battle with Alzheimers, Marilyn lost her fight.

Marilyn is survived by her husband Allan, her children Jeff (Sue) of Walnut Grove, Tom (Lori) of Britton, SD, Brad (Nadine) of Bruce, SD, Bret of Watertown, SD, Louise Dornbusch (David) of Papillion, NE, and Amy Farber Knowles of Cedar Park, TX; 18 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and her younger brother Gary Pieper. 

She is preceded in death by her parents Herbert and Althea Pieper, older brother Herb, and younger sister Louise Bakke. 

Marilyn was loved greatly by her family and friends.  Blessed be her memory. 

Jodi Kolar

Services for Jodi Rae (Gilb) Kolar, of Walnut Grove, will take place from 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the Almlie Funeral Home in Tracy. A prayer service will be at 4 p.m., followed by a private burial.

She died Saturday, April 26, 2014, at Unity Point St. Luke’s Hospital.  

Warren Tenhoff, 90

Warren Tenhoff age 90 of Balaton, MN died Sunday, April 27, 2014 at the Avera-Marshall Medical Center in Marshall, MN.  Services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, May 1, 2014 at the Balaton United Methodist Church in Balaton.  Visitation will be from 11:00 AM Thursday morning until 2:00 PM at the church.  Interment will be in the Lakeside Cemetery in Balaton, with a luncheon served in the church social hall immediately following the burial.  The Almlie Funeral Home of Balaton is handling the arrangements.

Warren D. Tenhoff was born November 6, 1923 to Charles and Ruth (Holten) Tenhoff in Tyler, MN, Lincoln County.  He was baptized and confirmed in the Balaton Presbyterian Church and attended Balaton Public Schools.  He graduated from Balaton High School in 1941 and then enrolled in the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN for two years.

In 1943 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served until 1946, when he returned to Minnesota.  On June 6, 1947 Warren married Betty “Jane” Krause in the Tracy Episcopal Church.  He returned to the U of M and completed his Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy in 1952.  They made their home in Balaton after his graduation and owned and operated Tenhoff Drug from 1952 until his retirement in 1989.  Warren was a member of the Balaton United Methodist Church and the Balaton Commercial Club.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his family. 

They continued to live in their home until after Jane’s death, he became a resident of the Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Balaton in 2003.  On Sunday, April 27, 2014 Warren died, with his family by his side, at the Avera-Marshall Medical Center in Marshall, MN at the age of 90.

Warren is survived by his one daughter, Carol (Dale) Miller of Sauk Rapids, MN; one son, Thomas (Debra) Tenhoff of Mission Viejo, CA; three grandchildren, Michael (Morgan) Miller of St. Paul, MN, Nathan Miller of Sauk Rapids, MN and Brett Tenhoff of Mission Viejo, CA; one sister, Harriet Mason of Portland, OR; one niece; one nephew and many friends.

His wife, Jane, his parents, and one infant sister preceded him in death.

Online condolences may be placed at www.almliefh.com