All Obituaries

In Loving Memory Of   Willis LeRoy Beckmann   Willis Beckmann, the son of Henry and Lucy (Enninga) Beckmann, was born on December 9, 1932 in Seward Twp., Nobles Co., MN. He grew up on the farm and attended Dist. 98 Country School and graduated from the Fulda High School in 1951. In March of 1953 enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served until his honorable discharge in March of 1957. Willis was united in marriage to Beverly Gehl on November 22, 1953 at St. Paul’s Lutheran...

In Loving Memory of Colleen Jo Onnen Ostrem Colleen Ostrem was born on March 2, 1928 in Rockwell City, Iowa to Eldon and Mary Holt Gabriel.  She grew up in Rockwell City and graduated from Rockwell City High School.  Colleen then attended Iowa State Teacher’s College in Ames receiving her Teacher’s Certificate, she then taught country school.  On December 31, 1946 she and Deane Onnen were married in South Sioux City, NE. Cherokee, IA was the family’s home...

In Loving Memory of   Arlene June Muse   Arlene Muse was born on October 19, 1931 in Parker, South Dakota to Reiner and June Madden Johnson.  She grew up in the Iona and Slayton areas and attended Fulda High School.  In 1948 her mother passed away and Arlene moved to Sioux Fall, SD where she graduated from high school.  Arlene lived in many parts of the country, but always called Minnesota home.  Arlene’s always made friends easily where she was...

In Loving Memory of Brian Harris Hanson Brian Hanson was born on June 12, 1954 in Tracy, Minnesota to Myrl and Iola Knakmuhs Hanson.  He grew up in Walnut Grove, MN until 1958 when the family moved to Hadley, MN.  Brian graduated from Slayton High School in 1973.  In 1974 Brian moved to Slayton and worked at Champion Homes in Slayton.  In 1992 he went to work as a custodian for the Slayton Schools until 2001 when health reasons made it necessary to quit.  In 2004...

On October 5, 2020, Russell (Russ) Lee Powell, loving husband and devoted father of four children, passed away peacefully at home, at the age of 72 after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.  Russ was born to Ray and Beulah (Smestad) Powell on August 6, 1948 in Slayton, MN. He attended Slayton High School and graduated with the class of 1966. He met the love of his life, Lynda Voss, in high school, and they were married on May 25, 1968. He attended Mankato Vo-Tech School, and...

In Loving Memory of Daniel Clarence Ackerman Daniel Ackerman was born on August 21, 1925 in Slayton, MN to Clarence and Lillie Johanson Ackerman.  He grew up in Slayton until the family moved to a farm near Currie, MN.  On June 23, 1954 he and Evelyn Schreier were married at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Currie.  Following their marriage they farm together near Tracy, MN and raised their eight children.  Daniel passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at the...

In Loving Memory Of   Brian Richard Mentink   Brian Mentink was born on May 3, 1980 in Chicago, IL. At a young age he moved to Stanley, WI where he attended Stanley Boyd School graduating in 1998. He then attended CVTC for Truck Driving. In 2005 Brian moved to Eau Claire, WI, where he later met Alexis Bauer and they were married on July 15, 2011 in Eau Claire. After their marriage they lived in Eau Claire until March of 2020 when they moved to Tracy, MN to be closer to...

In Loving Memory Of   Judy Ann Buschena   Judy Buschena, the daughter of Victor and Verna (Callies) Kommes, was born on December 20, 1943 in Worthington, MN. She was baptized January 16, 1944 and confirmed May 3, 1957 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Fulda, MN. She attended St. Paul’s Lutheran School through the 8th grade and then attended the Fulda High School, graduating in 1961. Judy was united in marriage to the love of her life, Charles Buschena in Fulda,...

In Loving Memory of Darlette Lylis Rolfes Darlette Rolfes was born on April 2, 1928 in Lake Benton, Minnesota to Alvin and Alma Wiese Scheiber. She grew up in Slayton and attended Slayton School.  On June 23, 1947 she and Eugene Rolfes were married at St. Columba Church in Iona, MN.  Following their marriage they made their home in Slayton where they owned and operated the Log Cabin Station.  They later owned and operated Suzuki City Motorcycle Sales and Services. ...

In Loving Memory Of   Darlene Rosella Gehl   Darlene Gehl, the daughter of Gerhard and Hulda (Preuss) Beeck, was born on February 22, 1932 in Elk Twp., Nobles Co., MN. She was baptized and confirmed in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Fulda. Darlene attended St. Paul’s Lutheran School and graduated from the Fulda High School in 1950. Darlene was united in marriage to Herbert Gehl on April 27, 1953 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Fulda. After their marriage they...