Lester Anderson, 87

Lester Anderson, age 87, of Marshall, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016, at the Avera Marshall Morningside Heights Care Center in Marshall. Memorial Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Marshall. Following a luncheon, interment will be in the Tracy City Cemetery, Tracy, Minnesota.



Lester Wayne Anderson was born on February 26, 1929 at home near Vilas, South Dakota. He was the son of George and Lois (Collinson) Anderson. Lester was baptized as an infant at the Methodist Church in Howard, SD. Later he was confirmed in his youth at the Methodist Church in Marshall, Minnesota.  He attended school in Vilas, and then Lynd, MN before graduating from Tracy High School Class of 1946. As a youth he would ride his pony, Ginger to Marshall for piano lessons from the Catholic Sisters. 

After school Les stayed home to help his family on the farm near rural Garvin.

In 1951 he was drafted into the US Army during the Korean War. He served his country as a clerk typist stationed in Alaska. 

Upon returning home in 1953 Lester was united in marriage to Shirley J. Edwards on October 24 that same year at the Tracy United Methodist Church where they were members for over 50 years. The couple lived and farmed outside of Garvin.

In 1957 Lester lost four fingers from his right hand in a farming accident, but he never let it slow him down. In 1960 the couple moved to a farm on Lake Shetek near Slayton. Shirley and Lester purchased a farm on Hwy 14 near Balaton in 1969. They raised three girls, Julie, Lori and Lisa; and were married over 62 years.



Lester farmed and milked cows for over 30 years. During those years he helped the girls with numerous 4-H projects including showing beef and dairy cattle. He and the girls belonged to the same club, the Garvin Hi-Fliers. In 1986 he retired from farming and worked as a custodian at St. Mary’s Catholic school in Tracy, and the middle school at RTR in Russell. During a few summers and for many Sturgis Rallies he went to the Black Hills helping Lisa at her family’s campground. In 1998 Shirley and Les left the farm and bought a home in Marshall becoming members of the Cornerstone United Methodist Church. June 2002 Les retired completely staying home enjoying his garden, his books, the public library, a few trips, and singing.



Singing was truly his love. He sang with his siblings and Dad in a family quartet, the church choirs, the Murray County Barbershoppers, and the Marshall Men’s Chorus. 1957 Lester had the special privilege of singing in a quartet during church conference at Purdue University. He also loved anything John Deere: tractors, toys, blankets, and a visit to the factory.



You could find Lester every nice warm morning out on the deck enjoying his coffee!



Lester Anderson went to his heavenly home on Saturday, May 28, 2016, at the age of 87 years, 3 months, and 2 days. Blessed be his memory.



Les is survived by his wife, Shirley Anderson of Marshall; three daughters, Julie (and Dale) Wieme of Ruthton, Lori (and LaRon) DeBoer of Brookings, SD, Lisa (and Bryan) Teachout of Rapid City, SD; 8 grandchildren, Adam Wieme (and Brook Albright) of Tyler, Erin (and Shane) Bryant of Beresford, SD, Noah (and Anne) Wieme of Tyler, Joshua (and Briana) Wieme of Tyler, Megan DeBoer (and Anthony Wahl) of Sioux Falls, SD, Austin (and Megan) DeBoer of Ballwin, MO, Kristy (and Todd) Aldren of Rapid City, SD, Eric Teachout of Northfield; 11 great-grandchildren, Kalea, Teagan, Jase, Ashton, Jozilyn, Drake, Gavin, Jaelyn, Kamden, Jilian, Jonah; nephews, nieces, other relatives and many friends. 



Les is preceded in death by his parents, George and Lois Anderson; siblings, Ethel (and Elmer) Scheer, Harold (and Myrna) Anderson, Iris (and Marvin) Zimmerman, and Leland (and Iverne and then Marge) Anderson.

 Arrangements by the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall, Minnesota  Guest book and tribute wall available online at www.hamiltonfh.com.

Charleen O’Donnell, 80

Charleen “Char” O’Donnell age 80 of Walnut Grove passed away Monday, May 23, 2016 at her home.  Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 27 at the Walnut Grove Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.  Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com.  Stephens Funeral Service - Walnut Grove Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. 

Charleen Cazett was born September 25, 1935 in Heron Lake, Minnesota to Harry and Dorothy (Albertson) Cazett.  She graduated from Walnut Grove High School. 

On September 4, 1954 Charleen married Charlie Gilb.  They were blessed with three children.  She was later married to Robert B. O’Donnell on May 19, 1984. 

Char was a member of English Lutheran Church and was active with the ladies’ group.

Char is survived by her children: Julie Joy (Brad) Nelson of Sebastian, FL, Daniel Charles Gilb of Montgomery, and Randal Scott (Shelly) Gilb of Hastings; seven grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; and brother Harry (Marlene) Cazett of Bullhead City, AZ. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, husbands Charlie and Bob, granddaughter Lacey Gilb, and brother Luverne.

George Quigley, 97

The funeral service for George Quigley, 97, of Tracy, was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2016, at Tracy United Methodist Church in Tracy, MN.  Interment followed the service at the Tracy City Cemetery.  Military honors provided by U.S. American Legion Post 173 of Tracy.

George Bernard Quigley was born on November 28, 1918, in Springdale Township, Redwood County, to Thomas and Clara (Renike) Quigley.  He attended country school in Springdale Township in a one room school house.  After the eighth grade, he worked on the home farm and for other farmers in the area.  The Quigley farm became a century farm in 1984.  George served in the U.S. Air Force from May of 1942 to December, 1945.  After his honorable discharge, he worked for Earl Knott for a couple years before he started farming on his own. 

On August 30, 1947, he was united in marriage to Tena Visker at the Church of Christ in Tracy.  After George’s retirement from farming in 1978, he bought his brother’s garbage route which he operated for eight years.  After he sold that business, he worked for his nephew, Butch Quigley. 

George enjoyed flower gardening, doing puzzles and reading (he read the Bible four times.)  He was a longtime member, Deacon and Elder at the Church of Christ in Tracy.

George died on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at the Prairie View Senior Living Center in Tracy. 

He is survived by his wife, Tena, of Tracy, daughters Mary Ellen (and Larry) Halverson of Waseca and Karen (and Neil) Jensen of Rogers, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Thomas and Walter Quigley.

Arrangements were with Almlie Horvath Funeral Service, Tracy, www.almlie-horvath.com

Brad VanDeWiele, 54

Services are pending for Brad VanDeWiele, 54, of Danbury, WI, formerly of Tracy, MN.  Brad is the son of Maurice and  Judy VanDeWiele of Tracy.