Brian Carlson, 40

Brian John Carlson, 40, of Tracy, passed away peacefully surrounded by his friends and family at his home on Thursday, June 18, 2015.  Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Currie  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Online condolences may be placed at www.almlie-horvath.com.  The Almlie-Horvath Funeral Home in Tracy is caring for the family.

Brian John Carlson was born on October 18, 1974 to Lawrence and Patrica (Hansen) Carlson in Tracy, Minnesota.  He grew up in Currie and Westbrook, and was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Currie.  He attended Tracy Elementary School and graduated in 1993 from Westbrook-Walnut Grove High School.  After High School, Brian went to SW Technical College in Granite Falls graduating in 1995.

On September 14, 2002, Brian was united in marriage to Stacy Sue Gegner at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall.  They made their home in Marshall until moving to Tracy in 2003.  Brian was currently employed at Tracy Auto Value in Tracy and was very active in his community with various organizations including the Tracy Sportsman’s Show, Tracy Eagles Club Trustee, Murray County Speedway official, and organized several dart and pool tournaments. 

Brian enjoyed dirt track and Nascar racing, bowling, darts, pool, sand volleyball, golfing, and watching all sports, with a special interest in Twins, Vikings, and Wild.

On Thursday, June 18, 2015, Brian passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife and friends after a short courageous battle with cancer.

He is survived by his wife Stacy Sue Carlson of Tracy; parents Lawrence and Patty Carlson of Westbrook; sister Brenda Larsen (significant other Darren Peters) of Westbrook; grandfather Leo Hansen; niece and nephew Emma and Benjamin Larsen; father-in-law Kevin (Pauly) Gegner; mother-in-law Sue Gegner; grandmother-in-law Gloria Gegner; brothers-in-law Matthew Lange and Nathan (Jody) Gegner and their children Britney, Dillan, Abbi, and Calleigh; sister-in-law Amy (Dennis Jr.) McGowan and their children Michael, Tyler, Tiffany, and Nicholas; cousins and many friends.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents Herbert and Ruth Carlson, and Mary Hansen, and grandparents-in-law Lawrence and Ruth Schmidt, and Frederick Gegner.

Blessed be his memory.

Jerry Hinz, 71

Jerry Hinz, 71, of Tracy, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015 at the Prairie View Senior Living in Tracy.  Services were held on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at the Almlie-Horvath Funeral Home in Tracy. Burial was in the Bethel Cemetery, rural Garvin with a lunch that followed at This Ol’ Place in Garvin.  Online Condolences may be placed at www.almlie-horvath.com.  The Almlie-Horvath Funeral Service of Tracy is caring for the family.

Jerry Hinz was born on December 3, 1943 to Glen and Esther (Fallert) Hinz in Marshall, Minnesota.  He grew up in Amiret, was baptized and confirmed at the Amiret Methodist Church,  attended Amiret Elementary School and graduated from Tracy High School in 1961.  After High School, Jerry attended the Minnesota School of Business for computers and went to Aviation School where he received many different certifications in aviation. 

Jerry was united in marriage to Ruby Johnson at Tracy Lutheran Church and together they had two daughters, Barbara and Brenda. 

On May 14, 1999, Jerry married LuAnn Anderson at Hope Lutheran Church in Minneota.  They made their home in Tracy.  Jerry worked as a pilot and other various jobs in the aviation field.  He also drove truck for Veissman Trucking for 14 years.

He is survived by his wife LuAnn (Anderson) Hinz of Tracy; two daughters Barbara (Ralph) Orcutt of Milaca, and Brenda (Brian) Mlsna of Corpus Christi, TX; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one brother Dennis (Madeline) Hinz of Amiret; and a niece Kelli (Craig) Lange and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his first wife Ruby, and his parents.

Blessed be his memory.