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Rosella E. Lentz - August 15, 1918 - October 25, 2018

Departed: 10/25/2018 (Arlington)

Obituary Preview: Rosella E. Lentz, age 100 of Arlington passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Golden Hearts Assisted Living Center in Arlington. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the Kolden Funeral Home Chapel in Arlington. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Arlington Public Cemetery. Lunch to follow interment at Peace Lutheran Church.

Rosella Emma Lentz was born on August 15, 1918 in Gaylord to Otto and Minna (Goetsch) Grochow. She was baptized on September 1, 1918 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gaylord and was confirmed March 20, 1932 also at Immanuel Lutheran Church by Rev. Streufert. Rosella was a 1937 graduate of Gaylord High School. On June 29, 1941 Rosella married Norman Lentz at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. Winter presiding.

Rosella had several small jobs before becoming a telephone operator with the local phone company, employment she kept until the telephone system changed to rotary dial. She then went to work in the laundry department at the Arlington Municipal Hospital for the next 30-plus years taking her to her retirement. Rosella did a lot of volunteer work at the American Legion in Arlington and also delivered Meals on Wheels. She was very active in her church. She liked going on walks and roller skated into her 70’s. Rosella enjoyed cleaning, gardening, and ironing clothes. She enjoyed watching sports but most of all she loved her grandchildren.

Rosella is survived by her daughters; Kathy (Brian) Hahn of Glencoe and Betsy (Bob) Nelson of Hackensack, grandchildren; Nicole (Jason) Dempster, Kasi (Paul) Erickson, Adam Nelson and Brittany Nelson, great grandchildren; Norrin, Ty and Trey and sister-in-law Zelora Bishop Lentz of Arlington.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Norman on January 19, 2000, sisters; Bernetta (Royal) Friederichs, Doris Grochow, Rufena (Robert) Pribnow and Elizabeth (Clinton) Firstbrook, parents-in-law Gustav and Caroline Bruss Lentz, siblings-in-law; Lois (Charles) Utter, Martin (Eleanor) Lentz and Austin Lentz.

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Joel Patrick Trebesch - January 20, 1968 - October 19, 2018

Departed: 10/19/2018 (Arlington)

Obituary Preview: Joel Patrick Trebesch, age 50 of Kandiyohi, died unexpectedly as a result of a motor vehicle accident on Friday, October 19, 2018. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 27 at the Kolden Funeral Home in Arlington. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, October 26 at the Kolden Funeral Home and will continue one hour prior to service time on Saturday. Interment will be in the Arlington Public Cemetery.

Joel was born on January 20, 1968 in Sanborn, MN to Delmar and Bonnie (Kopischke) Trebesch. He graduated from Arlington Green Isle High School in 1986. He began working at Bongards Creamery, which lead him to a career in welding. Welding allowed him to travel all over for 30 plus years. He worked for various employers such as: Niro-Sterner, Inc., Millerbernd Manufacturing Co., and Northland Process Piping. Joel had received many certificates in various welding projects. He received his boilers license, and his HVAC license in Kansas City. He also worked for Jennie-O Foods in Willmar, MN.

Joel was a kind, loving man, and had a gentle soul. He was a hard worker and always wore a smile on his face. He enjoyed spending time with his nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Joel enjoyed all different kinds of motor sports including demolition derbies, truck pulling, and mini hot rods. He is survived by his siblings, Michael (Deb) Trebesch of Winthrop, Steve (Tammy) Trebesch of Hamburg, Jim Trebesch of Gaylord, Bill (Janell) Trebesch of Granada, Joy (Bob) Schwanke of Glencoe, Jill (Curt) Vorlicek of Cold Spring, John (Monica) Trebesch of Hamburg, Kipp (Debbie) Trebesch of Green Isle, Precious (fiancé, George) Stier of Hutchinson,

and Mark (fiancée, Jen) Trebesch of Henderson; 17 nieces and nephews; and 16 great-nieces and nephews.

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Douglas Schauer - March 16, 1944 - October 18, 2018

Departed: 10/18/2018 (Arlington)

Obituary Preview: Douglas Schauer, age 74 of Arlington passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018 at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. Memorial services will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 4th at Zion Lutheran Church, Arlington. A gathering of family and friends will be held two hours prior to service time Sunday at the church. Interment will be in the Arlington Public Cemetery. Kolden Funeral Home of Arlington is assisting the family with arrangements.

Douglas Carl Arthur Schauer was born on March 16, 1944 in New Ulm to Vernon and Marie (Bogatzki) Schauer. He was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church, Arlington Township and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Arlington. Doug was a 1962 graduate of Arlington-Green Isle High School. On November 25, 1966 he married Bobette Woehler at Zion United Church of Christ in LeSueur. Doug worked at the Arlington Cement Works, Farmhand in Green Isle, worked as a machinist at Waconia Manufacturing from 1964 until 1988 and then became the plant Superintendent at the canning company in Arlington from May 1988 until his retirement from work on June 1, 2006. Doug was a former member of the Arlington A’s Baseball Board, a Arlington Lion’s Club member and a member of the Sibley County Choral Society. In his retirement he restored pre-WWII pressed steel toys, enjoyed mowing and grooming the lawn and was a fortunate golfer in that he achieved hitting a hole-in-one. He enjoyed watching Andy Griffith reruns, John Wayne movies, WWII movies and documentaries, American Pickers and watching WWE wrestling with grandson Sam.

Doug is preceded in death by his parents Vernon and Marie, two step mothers Cora and Elsie, his brother Dennis Schauer and his parents-in-law Robert and Marion Woehler.

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William 'Bill' Harjes, Jr. - July 15, 1929 - October 09, 2018

Departed: 10/09/2018 (Arlington)

Obituary Preview: William “Bill” Herman Harjes, Jr., age 89, of Norwood Young America, previously of Green Isle, died Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the Auburn Home in Waconia. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 13 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Green Isle with Rev. Eric Rapp officiating. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, October 12 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Green Isle, and one hour prior to service time on Saturday. Interment will be in the St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in Green Isle with Military Honors.

Bill was born on July 15, 1929 to William and Della (Thalmann) Harjes, Sr. He graduated from Glencoe High School, and then worked on the family farm until he was called into active duty with the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Germany for two years, where he met the love of his life, Dorothea Steckel. Bill and Dorothea were married on November 10, 1956 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Green Isle and were blessed with three children. They owned and operated Hill-Side Dairy farm in rural Green Isle.

Bill was very active within his church community by serving as Sunday School Superintendent for 22 years, and serving on various boards and committees. He served as the Sibley County Commissioner for six years. Bill was a member of the Gideons, American Legion, and the Lions. He served on the Arlington-Green Isle School Board, the Bongards Creamery Board of Directors, and the Washington Lake Township Board.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothea; children, Denise (Gene) Monson Alms of Lake Crystal, MN, Martina (James) Knowles of Beavercreek, OH, and Thomas (Cheryl) Harjes of Eden Prairie, MN; grandchildren, Britta (Monson) Fisher, Briana (Monson) Miller, Krista Monson, Garrett Monson, Greta Alms , Lauren Alms, Zachary Alms, Heather (Knowles) Heck, Cheryl (Knowles) FitzGerald, David Knowles, Laura Knowles, Eric Knowles, Shane Harjes, Kyle Harjes, and Amy Harjes; 8 great-grandchildren, with two arriving very soon; brother, Roger (Holly) Harjes of Green Isle, MN; sisters-in-law, Brigitte Bendt of Waconia, MN, and Inge-Lore Steckel of Kassel, Germany; family friend, Robert Westermann of Bad Homburg, Germany; and many cousins, relatives and friends.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Harjes; son-in-law, Mark Monson; and brother-in-law, Peter Steckel.

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Darin D. Schultz - July 23, 1975 - October 05, 2018

Departed: 10/05/2018 (Arlington)

Obituary Preview: Darin D. Schultz, age 43 of Arlington passed away Friday, October 5, 2018 at his residence. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 9th at Peace Lutheran Church in Arlington. Visitation will be 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday, October 8th at the Kolden Funeral Home in Arlington with visitation continuing one hour prior to service time Tuesday at the church. Interment will be in the Arlington Public Cemetery.

Darin Dennis Schultz was born in Arlington on July 23, 1975 to Dennis and Pamela (Alsleben) Schultz. He was a 1994 graduate of SE High School and farmed and ran his own trucking business as Darin Schultz Trucking. Darin collected Moline tractors, enjoyed farming and attending tractor shows. He especially enjoyed spending time with his niece and nephew.

Darin is survived by his special friend Jodi Hefner and her children; CJ, Brady (Mandy) and Savannah Hefner and Jodi’s grandchildren; Kasen and Autumn, Darin’s siblings; Stacy (Warren) Schneider and Corey (Lyndsey) Schultz and their children; Brooklyn and Tate, as well as Uncles, Aunt and Cousins.

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Brenda Gail Wollmann - January 06, 1955 - September 26, 2018

Departed: 09/26/2018 (Arlington)

Obituary Preview: Brenda Gail Wollmann, age 63 of Gaylord, formerly of Lafayette, died Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at her home in Gaylord. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Kolden Funeral Home in Arlington.

Brenda was born on January 6, 1955 to Arthur and Helen (Jacobs) Green in New Ulm, MN. She worked at Highland Manor in New Ulm, and various convenience stores. She also worked at Wiman’s in Gaylord. In 1982 she stopped working in order to care for her child who was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy.

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Alfred J. Burdorf - February 04, 1923 - September 24, 2018

Departed: 09/24/2018 (Arlington)

Obituary Preview: Alfred Burdorf, age 95, of Arlington passed away Monday, September 24, 2018, at Golden Hearts Senior Living Center in Arlington. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 29th at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Arlington with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to service time Saturday all at the church. Kolden Funeral Home of Arlington is handling the arrangements.

Alfred Jacob Edward Burdorf was born on February 4, 1923, in Arlington Township, Sibley County to Herman and Anna (Kroells) Burdorf. Alfred was baptized February 11, 1923, by Rev. Robert Heidmann at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Arlington. Alfred completed an 8th grade education and was confirmed May 21, 1937. Alfred was united in marriage to Evelyn Kaufmann on August 23, 1958, at First Lutheran Church in Glencoe by Rev. A. F. Fellwack. Alfred served his country in the US Army in Japan during WWII, and was a member of American Legion Post 250 for 70 years. Over the years, Alfred worked for Noack & Sons, Farmhand, Inc. and Sibley County DAC. Alfred and Evelyn also farmed in Arlington Township and raised Jersey cattle. Alfred was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Arlington. Alfred enjoyed woodworking, making wine, Fords, and visiting. He had an amazing memory filled with many stories. Alfred was so very proud of his children and grandchildren.

Alfred is survived by his daughter; Mary Beth (Gary) Fitterer of Rochester, son; Mark Burdorf of Scottsdale, AZ, grandchildren; Matthew Fitterer of Rochester, Erik (Lauren) Fitterer of Golden Valley, and Kelsey Fitterer of Fargo, ND; sisters-in-law & brothers-in-law; Verna (Harold) Kunkel, Daun Kaufmann, LaVonne Kaufmann, Lorna Kaufmann and Alice Kaufmann as well as many nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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Janet A. (Otto) Wieman - December 30, 1930 - September 23, 2018

Departed: 09/23/2018 (Arlington)

Obituary Preview: Janet Wieman, 87, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018, at Oak Terrace Retirement Community, Gaylord, Minnesota. Janet’s family was with her in her final hours.

Janet Ann Wieman was born December 30, 1930 in Gaylord, Minnesota to Henry B. (Casey) and Viola (Mueller) Otto. She was baptized on January 25, 1931 by Pastor William Uhrich at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Gaylord. She was confirmed by Rev. George Matthiae at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on April 2, 1944. Janet graduated from Gaylord High School on May 28, 1948. While in high school, Janet participated in drama and played violin in the orchestra and bass drum in the marching band.

Janet’s first job was as a bookkeeper at Nesvig Equipment Company in Gaylord, where she met the love of her life, Earl. Janet married Earl E. Wieman on February 17, 1950 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with Rev. George Matthiae officiating. Janet and Earl raised five children and farmed the Wieman family farm in Dryden Township as true partners. High Island Farm bred and sold registered Guernseys, then Holsteins and German Shepherd dogs. Janet loved horses her entire life and shared her love of horses with her children. Janet had a knack for sewing and often sewed dresses for herself and her daughters. She was a champion at mending just about anything.

Once the kids were older, Janet became a paraprofessional for a special needs child in Arlington Elementary School. After Janet and Earl traveled to Mazatlán, Mexico, Janet became interested in learning Spanish. She attended two years of Spanish classes at Arlington-Green Isle High School. In 1979, she became the Immigrant Education Coordinator for Arlington-Green Isle School District, retiring in 1992. Janet was a Charter Member of the National Association of Migrant Educators.

Janet and Earl were heavily involved and recognized as adult leaders in the Sibley County 4-H program. Janet was a member of Minnesota Women for Agriculture, serving as both district secretary and treasurer. She appeared before the Minnesota House of Representatives regarding farm issues and testified at a U. S. Congressional Subcommittee hearing on dairy referendums. Since 1950, Janet was a member of Arlington United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Evening Circle and served the church as a Sunday School teacher and a member of numerous committees.

Janet and Earl loved to travel, making annual trips to Ft. Worth, Texas to visit relatives and attend the Ft. Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. Later, they became “secret flyers”, traveling and rating airlines and hotels. Janet enjoyed making arts and crafts. She was an avid photographer, winning awards at the Sibley County Fair and was a freelance photographer for The Land magazine.

Janet will be remembered as always ready to entertain with food and graciousness at a moment’s notice. She loved to garden and can fresh fruits and vegetables. Her family was her treasure and she enjoyed every moment spent with them.

Janet is survived by her children Carl (Denise) Wieman of Owatonna, Minnesota; Allen (Heidi) Wieman of Arlington; Susan Lance (Steve Rahn) of Peterson, Minnesota; Sharon (Keith) Buckley of Bellevue, Nebraska; and Lee (Laurie) Wieman of Arlington; grandchildren Matt and Dan Wieman, Mark (Jamie) Wieman, Ben Wieman, Jeff (Jarica) Peterson, Nicole Lance (Ryan Peterson), Amanda (Ben) Baumgartner, Amy Buckley, Aspen (Ryan) Arbuckle, Andy Hage, Jason (Jennifer) Lance, Jeremy (Kim) Lance; and 14 great-grandchildren. Janet is also survived by her sister, Marion Anderson; brothers-in-law Harold Root and Robert (Barb) Wieman; sisters-in-law Marvel Wieman and Marilyn Witty; and nieces and nephews. Janet was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Earl, in 2014; parents Henry and Viola Otto; parents-in-law Walter and Amy Wieman; sisters Violet Otto and Ruth Root; brother Henry Otto; son-in-law Dick Lance; brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-laws.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Arlington United Methodist Church, Arlington, Minnesota. The family will receive visitors from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at the church before the service. Pastor Eli Somers will officiate.

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Sylvia G. Kaiser - April 02, 1932 - September 14, 2018

Departed: 09/14/2018 (Arlington)

Obituary Preview: Sylvia G. Kaiser, age 86 of Henderson, died on Friday evening, September 14, 2018 at the Oak Terrace Living Center in Gaylord, MN. Memorial services will be on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kolden Funeral Home in Arlington, MN. Visitation will be at the funeral home the morning of the services from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in Green Isle, lunch to follow at the Arlington Haus.

Sylvia was born on April 2, 1932 to Henry and Marie (Thiesfeldt) Schwich in Glencoe, MN. She grew up in the Green Isle area and attended Green Isle Schools. She married Edwin Kaiser on December 5, 1948 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Green Isle. The couple farmed and raised minks in the Jessenland Township area of Sibley County. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was actively involved in her church where she was a charter member. In later years, she loved spending time with her cat, Josie and enjoyed her many visitors she had to the house. She was a very independent lady and loved being at home.

Sylvia is survived by her children; Robert (Dawn) Kaiser of Madelia and Sherry (Henry) Reiner of Hutchinson. 4 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Victor Schwich of Daytona, FL.

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Eleanore M. Schauer - October 24, 1926 - August 31, 2018

Departed: 08/31/2018 (Arlington)

Obituary Preview: Eleanore M. Schauer, 91 of Arlington, died on Friday, August 31, 2018 at Good Samaritan Society in Arlington, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, September 3, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Arlington, MN. Visitation will be at the Kolden Funeral Home in Arlington on Monday from noon until 1:45 p.m. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Church Cemetery followed by lunch at the church social hall. Fr. Aaron Johanneck will officiate the services.

Eleanore was born on October 24, 1926 in Arlington Township, Sibley County to Matthew & Katherine (Bertrang) Haggenmiller. She attended Arlington Schools and graduated from Arlington High School. She married Ed Adelmann at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in 1953. They lived in the Minneapolis, area and she worked for Canada Dry Bottling Co. Ed passed away in 1956. She married Alfred “Sonny” Schauer on October 24, 1959 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Winthrop, MN. Eleanore worked for H.M. Noack Locker Plant in Arlington, MN, before raising her family in Arlington, MN. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, St. Mary’s C.C.W, Arlington Home Extension and Hospital Auxiliary. Eleanore also enjoyed needlework and crocheting.

She is survived by her children, Mary (Stewart) Skrove of Jackson, MN, David (Lorie) Schauer of Winthrop, MN, Carol (Keven) Kezar of Atkin, MN and Sara (Donald) Quiram of Waterville, MN, 11 Grandchildren and 9 Great-grandchildren; brother, Ray (Barb) Haggenmiller of Arlington, MN; brother-in-Law, Gordon Schauer of Sheboygan, WI and sister-in-law, Edythe Haggenmiller of Arlington, MN.

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Maria Macias Torres - September 12, 1948 - August 11, 2018

Departed: 08/11/2018 (Arlington)

Obituary Preview: Maria Macias Torres, age 69 of Arlington passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 17th from St. Pius X Catholic Church in Glencoe with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be two hours prior to mass time at the church.

Maria was born on September 12, 1948 in San Miguel del Banco, Coahuila Mexico to Ascencion Macias Paez and Julia Gonzalez Martinez. She came to the United States and was best known by most for working at Michael Foods, Inc. in Gaylord. She was a God fearing woman. She always put others before herself. She was a compassionate lady and loved to care for others.

Maria is survived by her children; Agustina Torres, Hector Torres, Maria De Los Angeles Torres and Valerie Villarreal, 17 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 7 brothers and sisters. Maria is preceded in death by her parents, husband Eliberto Torres Leyva, son Juan Carlos Hernandez, granddaughter Zully Yazaret Garcia on January 25, 2005 and one sister.

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Jerome "Jerry" Broin - February 21, 1934 - August 09, 2018

Departed: 08/09/2018 (Arlington)

Obituary Preview: Jerome "Jerry" Broin passed away on August 9, 2018 at HCMC in Minneapolis. He was born on February 21, 1934 in Morgan MN to Omer and Blanche (Langevin) Broin. Jerry was an ambitious man in life, with a strong passion for his family. There was nothing he loved more than rocking in his favorite rocker. All the children and grandchildren have fond memories of their younger years on his lap rocking.

Jerry was a 1954 graduate of Faribault High School. The day after his graduation, Jerry joined the Navy where he spent four years a Medic working in the Hospital at Ft. LaJune NC. On September 28, 1957 he married his wife of 60 years, Delores Uhlir at the St. Lawrence Church in Faribault. Jerry had a full career of owning and running several business. He was member of the American Legion, a very active former member of the Jaycees, and past member of the Green Isle Fire Department. Jerry was a very caring and generous man helping many along the way when they fell upon hard times. He always had a funny story and would greet you with a smile. Jerry was a loving husband, the greatest father in the world, and a grandfather that thought the world of each of his grandchildren...they were his pride and joy.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Dee Broin of Green Isle; daughter, Susan Kreger (Bob Bliss) of Chaska; son, Steve “Herbie” (Kay) Broin of Cologne; grandchildren, Jeff (Natalie) Kreger, Lisa (Tony) Zaudtke, Matt (Erika) Kreger and Jesse Broin; and great granddaughter, Avery Kreger.

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents and 3 sisters, Harriet, Evonne and Lorraine.

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Lorraine Bliss - April 09, 1925 - August 03, 2018

Departed: 08/03/2018 (Arlington)

Obituary Preview: Lorraine Bliss “MA BLISS”, age 93 of Arlington, peacefully passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, surrounded by her family and friends.

Memorial Service will be 1:00pm on Saturday, August 11 at the Kolden Funeral Home in Arlington. Visitation will be from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Arlington Public Cemetery. Luncheon and fellowship will be held at Peace Lutheran Church in Arlington.

Lorraine was born on April 9, 1925 to Martin and Esther (Wallert) Tolzman in Renville, MN.

In 1943 she graduated from both Harding High School and Lee’s Beauty School in St. Paul, MN.

She married Chuck Bliss on August 2, 1947. On April 1, 1950 they moved to Arlington, MN where they raised their family of four children. Lorraine had a beauty shop located in her home for many years. She also volunteered driving for seniors at Trailblazers, which she said was her best job ever. She loved crocheting for the Veteran homes, and doing crossword puzzles. She was an avid reader of novels and loved to travel in her later years. She enjoyed having big family get together’s, and also driving her convertible up through her 90’s.

Lorraine is survived by her children, Greg Bliss of Anchorage, AK, Susan Bliss-Haas of Belle Plaine, and Bob (Susan Kreger) Bliss of Chaska; grandchildren, Nathen (Tami) Bliss, Trisha (fiancé, David Kaplan) Swick, Jennifer (Nathan) Grapentine, Joshua (Courtney) Haas, Lindsay (Keith) Kokoska, Crystal (Corey) Bliss, and Lexie Bliss; 18 great-grandchildren; brother, Gilbert Tolzman; and many other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Chuck; baby boy at birth; son, David Bliss; grandson, Dahren Bliss; daughter-in-law, Valerie Bliss; great-granddaughter, Taylor Bliss; sister-in-law, Nettie Tolzman; and special friend, Ray Moran.

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Lillian Rose Elsie Weckwerth - February 28, 1922 - August 02, 2018

Departed: 08/02/2018 (Arlington)

Obituary Preview: Lillian Rose Elsie Weckwerth, age 96 of rural Green Isle, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018 at her home surrounded by family and friends. Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 6th at the Kolden Funeral Home in Arlington. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Arlington Public Cemetery.

Lillian was born on February 28, 1922 in Fairhaven to Edward and Freida (Schmidt) Blumke. She was baptized on April 9, 1922 and confirmed on November 21, 1937 at Concordia Lutheran Church in Fairhaven. Lillian married Ruben Weckwerth on April 16, 1941 at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Parsonage in Gaylord by Rev. George L. Matthiae. Lillian loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, baking bread and making her Pfeffernuse cookies that she gave to her grandchildren as Christmas gifts. Lillian also enjoyed sitting under the trees watching her grandchildren work on their cars.

Lillian is survived by her children, Melva (Henry) Albers of Winthrop, Donald (Denise) Weckwerth of Robbinsdale, Verlinda (Kenneth) Stoeckman of Green Isle, and Stewart Weckwerth of Green Isle; grandchildren, Sandra (late, Jeff) Pomplun, Lisa (Kent) Krumwiede, David (Misty) Albers, John (Julie) Brown, Alysia (David) Leonhardt, Shiela (Mike)Janke, Karen (Gary) Kurtzweg, Dennis (Kris) Stoeckman, Kevin Stoeckman, Diana (Tom) Streich, and Kris (special friend, Aly Graff) Stoeckman; 37 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Luella Lofgren, and Janette Maahs; and many nieces and nephews.

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James Alan Bollom - January 01, 1968 - August 01, 2018

Departed: 08/01/2018 (Arlington)

Obituary Preview: Services are pending for James Bollom at this time.

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Willard A. Braun - September 03, 1924 - July 31, 2018

Departed: 07/31/2018 (Arlington)

Obituary Preview: Willard A. Braun, age 93 of Winthrop passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society in Winthrop. Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 5th at Peace Lutheran Church in Winthrop. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time Sunday at the church. Interment will be in the Winthrop Cemetery.

Willard August Braun was born on September 3, 1924 in Transit Township, Sibley County to William and Martha (Stuber) Braun. He was baptized on September 21, 1924 and confirmed on April 24, 1938 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bismarck Township. Willard grew up in Transit Township and attended the District 44 school. He was united in marriage to Lucille Bergs on November 22, 1947. They operated the family farm in Transit Township, Sibley County. The marriage was blessed with six children.

Willard served as a member of the board of Mid-America Dairymen and Tri-County Co-op Oil Association. He was a member of St. John’s Bismarck and later Peace Lutheran Church. He was the secretary at St. John’s for 25 years and served as a deacon at both churches. He volunteered to deliver Meals on Wheels for many years. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and watching sports. Willard loved farming, and continued to farm, helping succeeding owners and neighbors with farm work for many years after his “retirement”. Willard passed away July 31, 2018, age 93, at the Good Samaritan Center in Winthrop.

Willard is survived by children Mavis Zacrep, Lois Braun, Mary Braun, Lori (Ross) Braun-Ruschmeyer, and Rodney (Kristine) Braun. He was preceded in death by his wife Lucille, daughter Renee, parents William and Martha Braun, brother and sisters Lula Krueger, Lillian D’Andrea, Loren Braun and Marlene Stamatin.

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Hillard Herman Oelfke - March 19, 1927 - July 19, 2018

Departed: 07/19/2018 (Arlington)

Obituary Preview: Hillard Oelfke, age 91 of rural Hamburg passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Golden Hearts Assisted Living Center in Arlington. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hamburg. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time Tuesday at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Kolden Funeral Home of Arlington is handling the arrangements.

Hillard Herman Oelfke was born on March 19, 1927 on the family farm in Helen Township, McLeod County to Otto and Ida (Kroells) Oelfke. Being a lifelong member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Hillard was baptized and confirmed there by Rev. Baumann. He attended Emanuel Lutheran School. Hillard was raised and worked on the family farm his entire life.

Hillard is survived by a sister; Marion Ische of Glencoe, brother; Gerald Oelfke of Hamburg, 2 nephews; Mark Ische (special friend Maureen Lowden) and Tom (Nancy) Ische, 2 Great Nieces; Brianna Ische and Kaitlyn (Ryan) Fox.

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Bruce R. Munstermann - February 11, 1951 - July 19, 2018

Departed: 07/19/2018 (Arlington)

Obituary Preview: Bruce R. Munstermann, age 67 of Arlington, MN died at home on Thursday, July 19, 2018. Memorial services will be on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 11:00 a.m, Kolden Funeral Home in Arlington, MN. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN.

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Donald F. Seeman - November 02, 1931 - July 14, 2018

Departed: 07/14/2018 (Arlington)

Obituary Preview: Donald Seeman unexpectedly passed away at home on July 14, 2018. His heart was full after spending the evening on his daughter Sheri’s front patio, doing what he loved most, spending time with his grandchildren and sharing stories with his family and friends. Don was 86 years old.

Donald Franklin Seeman was born on November 2, 1931 in Henderson, MN. His parents, Vincent and Della Seeman, operated an 80 acre family farm in Kelso Township, where young Don attended the District 58 country school. In 1949, Don graduated from Arlington High School and that fall enrolled in the University of Minnesota Agriculture School in St. Paul. By 1950 the United States was involved in the Korean War and Don enrolled in the United States Army in January, 1951. Five months later he was shipped off to Korea where he fought as a communications specialist in the 304th Battalion of the 8th Army. He spent 20 months on the Korean Peninsula, mostly in Seoul and Munsan-ni. 60 years later, in 2011, Don returned to South Korea with his son, Dan, to take part in the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. Just two years ago, in 2016, he made the trip back to South Korea with his youngest son, Doug. They were emotional and historic trips that Dan and Doug will never forget.

After returning home from the service and going to work, Don met his wife, Mary Annie Johnson, and they were married in 1957 at the United Church of Christ in Gaylord, MN. Four kids followed: David, Dan, Sheri and Doug. The family home at 209 East Main Street in Arlington was always busy in the 1960s and 1970s as Don and Mary raised four kids and worked full-time jobs. Don was a busy father, leading Boy Scout Troop 140, taking the family on camping trips, fixing bicycles, hosting family picnics, teaching his kids how to drive snowmobiles, hunting, building forts in the garage attic and attending countless sporting events, band concerts, choir concerts and theatre events.

In 1976, Don and Mary mourned the death of their oldest son, David, who was tragically killed in a car accident, two months after he graduated from Arlington-Green Isle High School. Every year a Sibley East graduating senior is awarded the David D. Seeman Liberal Arts Scholarship and to date over $60,000 has been awarded to graduates of Sibley East.

Don Seeman is a legend in southern Minnesota farm machinery sales. In 1959, he took his first job selling farm machinery and for the next 56 years Don represented hundreds of agricultural products and services, ranging from John Deere tractors to Starline Barn Systems to Sioux Grain Bins. In 2015, at age 83, Don announced what he called an “early retirement” from Waconia Farm Supply.

Don worked hard. But he played hard, too. In the winters, Don raced his beloved Rupp snowmobile all over southern Minnesota. In the summers, he led the Boy Scout troop to camping trips around the state, including Camp Cuyuna near Cross Lake. He hunted ducks at Wiemann’s slough and went deer and bear hunting in northern Minnesota. It’s also rumored that he liked an occasional beer at the Arlington Haus. One of his many outdoor passions was mushroom hunting in the Rush River bottoms near the farm where he grew up. He would gather friends and family, everyone armed with garbage bags, to hunt and pick the prized morel mushrooms. After a successful hunt the Seeman home was filled with the distinct aroma of fresh morel mushrooms sautéing in butter. In 1977, Don completed a lifelong dream and got his pilot’s license. For 15 years he flew Cessnas and Pipers around Sibley County and the state of Minnesota.

But most of all, Don Seeman loved a parade. During his lifetime Don participated in well over 500 parades, first as a member of the VFW Drill Team, then as member of the Zurah Flyers, and for the past 18 years as a member of the Ho Ho Shrine Classic Car Club. Don announced that his last parade would be June 25, 2018 in Henderson, MN, just three weeks before he died.

Don adored his wife, Mary, and they were active seniors, always busy with travel and community service. They were blessed to travel all over the world on trips to Sweden, Ireland, Germany, Hawaii, Dominican Republic, Bahamas and India. Closer to home, Don and Mary Joined the kids and grandkids on family trips to Washington, DC, New York City, the Brained Lakes Area, Duluth and Wisconsin Dells. On November 30, 2017, Don and Mary Seeman celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

Don’s service to country and community started in 1951 and continued for the next 67 years. After returning from Korea, Don was active in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, serving as a member for his entire life. Don was also a past commander of the VFW Post 6031 and was the present commander of the American Legion Post 250. He was also very active in the Masonic Lodge as a member of Sibley Lodge 209 A.F and A.M and the Zurah Shrine Center. When Don wasn’t busy with the VFW or the Masonic Lodge, he was probably helping the love of his life, Mary, with one of her many community service projects, including the Living Nativity, the Sibley Medical Center Foundation or volunteering at Zion Lutheran Church.

Don wore many hats. Loving husband. Father. Farm implement salesman. Veteran. Community servant. But without question his favorite hat said, “Grandpa.” Don loved his 10 grandchildren and they kept his heart full the past 32 years. They came in waves. First Andrew and Alex. Then Caleb, Kayle and Clare. And then Devan, Kadin, Hannah, Chetan and Maya. Grandpa Don was always there to support his grandkids at sporting events, dance recitals, baptisms, confirmations, graduations and theatre performances. He was a mentor, a role model, a chauffeur and a friend. He will remain forever in their hearts.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Della (Schuetz) Seemann; his sister, Lorraine Seemann; his brother, Orlen Seemann, and his son, David Seeman. He is loved and will be remembered by his wife, Mary; daughter Sheri (Birendra) Kumar, and sons, Dan (Cyndy) Seeman and Doug (Connie) Seeman; grandchildren Andrew (Amanda) Fredin, Alex (Katie) Fredin, Devan Kumar, Chetan Kumar, Maya Kumar, Mary Clare Seeman, Hannah Seeman, Caleb Seeman (special friend, Audy Metteer), Kayle Seeman and Kadin Seeman; and many relatives and friends.

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Ralph J. Soeffker - February 10, 1935 - July 13, 2018

Departed: 07/13/2018 (Arlington)

Obituary Preview: Ralph J. Soeffker, age 83 of Arlington passed away Friday, July 13, 2018 at his residence. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 21st at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Arlington with interment in the Arlington Public Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00 – 7:00 pm Friday and one hour prior to service time Saturday ALL at the church. Kolden Funeral Home of Arlington is handling the arrangements.

Ralph was born on February 10, 1935 in Arlington Township to Ralph and Ella (Fenske) Soeffker. He was a 1953 graduate of Arlington High School and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army for three years while stationed in Japan. On June 29, 1957 he married Ruth Burke at St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Arlington. The couple then farmed in Green Isle Township until his retirement from farming in 1995. Ralph also served as secretary-treasurer of the Young America Mutual Fire Insurance Company, a position which he held for 24 years, retiring from it in year 2000. Ralph was a member of the Arlington VFW, its former Drill Team and its current Honor Guard. He served three terms as a member of the Sibley County Planning and Zoning Committee. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Arlington serving in many capacities including: church council, elder, school board, endowment fund, counting committee, funeral and service usher, meals on wheels, delivered food to food shelf at Martin Luther College, married couples club, and regularly attended Bible study.

Ralph is survived by his wife, Ruth Soeffker of Arlington, daughters, Rochelle (Jim) Ures of Shakopee, Robin (Mitch) Bode of Overland Park, KS, and Rebecca (Steve) Ziegler of Arlington; grandchildren, Katelyn Ures, Ben (Erin) Bode, Lauren Bode, Brad, Audrey, Nathaniel and Kirsten Ziegler, and Jeremy and Josh Ures; great grandson, Kassius Leon-Ures; sister, Mavis Lange; and sisters-in-law, Mavis Soeffker, and Karen Glieden; and many nieces and nephews.

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Francis S. Bigaouette - October 02, 1921 - June 18, 2018

Departed: 06/18/2018 (Arlington)

Obituary Preview: Francis S. Bigaouette, age 96 of Arlington, died on Monday, June 18, 2018 at the Oak Terrace Living Center in Gaylord, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, June 23, 2018, 10:30 a.m. at St. Brendan’s Catholic Church in Green Isle, MN. Visitation will be on Friday, June 22, starting at 4:00 p.m. and concluding with a Parish Prayer Service at 8:00 p.m. at the Kolden Funeral Home in Arlington. Visitation will continue on Saturday morning at the Kolden Funeral Home in Arlington starting with an 8:00 a.m. Knights of Columbus Rosary and concluding at 10:00 a.m., family and casket will then process to St. Brendan’s for the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Francis was born on October 2, 1921 to Sylvester and Clara (Barlage) Bigaouette in Faxon Township, Sibley County, MN. He married Kathryn Bailey on May 5, 1943 at St. John’s Catholic Church near Belle Plaine, MN. He farmed his entire life in Sibley County, MN. Kathryn died on March 25, 1975. He later married Florence Dahl on August 26, 1994 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Arlington, MN. He loved spending time with his family and friends, listening to old time music and dancing. His lifelong passion was farming, horses, red tractors and his time on his farm. He was a member of the 4th Degree of the Knights of Columbus, Green Isle Lions Club, N.F.O, Prairie Down Charioteers, (raced chariots at the Minnesota Renaissances Festival for years); and St. Brendan’s Catholic Church for over 74 years.

He is survived by his wife Florence. Children; Dennis Bigaouette of Mound, MN; Betty Pederson of Sauk Center, MN; Mary Johnson of Jordan, MN; Sharon (Gary) Lauwagie of Chaska, MN; Francis (Wendy) Bigaouette of Arlington, MN and Theresa (Joe) Young of Arlington, MN. Step- son; Bob (Debbie) Dahl of Arlington, MN. 23 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter. Brother, Richard (Ardene) Bigaouette of Hamburg, MN; sisters, Josephine Deutsch of Jordan, MN, Myrtle Buesgens of Norwood, MN; Irene Castor of Belle Plaine, MN and Ethel (Andy) Hervin of Waite Park, MN. Sister-in-law, Jo Dell (Merle) Battcher, AZ and Beverlee Schultz of Apple Valley, MN.

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Jack Alan Boettcher - April 10, 1972 - June 17, 2018

Departed: 06/17/2018 (Arlington)

Obituary Preview: Jack Alan Boettcher, age 46 of Henderson, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at HCMC in Minneapolis. A private family service will be held in the Brown Cemetery in Henderson.

Jack was born on April 10, 1972 to Melvin and Mavis (Lange) Boettcher in Gaylord, MN.

He graduated from Henderson High School, and worked at Bongards Creamery for a while. He later moved into the Sibley Estates Apartments in Henderson, where he enjoyed joking around with his friends, and feeding the stray cats. Jack’s friends at the Sibley Estates Apartments along with his social worker, Keith Pharr, took wonderful care of him. Jack was a very private person.

Jack is survived by his siblings: Robert (Deb) Boettcher, Dorothy Kistner, Connie (Dave) Zehnder, Joan (Mark) Weber, Janet (Bruce) Henke, Wendy (Jerry) Kasten, Terry Boettcher, Jim Boettcher, and Sandy Boettcher.

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Donald R. Kubal - July 22, 1932 - June 15, 2018

Departed: 06/15/2018 (Arlington)

Obituary Preview: Donald R. Kubal (age 85) of Arlington died Friday, June 15, 2018, at his home. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 19, at Peace Lutheran Church in Arlington. Rev. Kurt Lehmkuhl will officiate. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 18, at the church and will continue Tuesday one hour prior to service. Interment will be in the Arlington Public Cemetery.

Don was born on July 22, 1932, in Minneapolis to Laurence and Blanche (Oblinger) Kubal. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954 during the Korean War. Don married Shirley Wacker on April 14, 1956. He worked as a bricklayer for Les Pinske, Del’s Construction of LeSueur, and Adolfson & Peterson of Minneapolis. Don was a lifetime member, former Post Commander, and served on the color guard unit of the Arlington VFW Post 6031. He served on the Arlington A’s Baseball Association and was an active member of Peace Lutheran Church and bricklayer unions. Don and Shirley were inseparable – taking trips to area casinos, walking the town of Arlington, and going to their grandchildren’s activities. Don enjoyed being with his family, having coffee with his “Guardian Angels,” and attending church on Sundays followed by breakfast with his friends.

The Don Kubal family would like to extend a special thank-you to Ridgeview Hospice and his neighbors, extended family, and friends for all the support given to us.

Don is survived by his children and their families: Greg (Corinne) Kubal and their children, Alex, Andrew (fiancé Olivia Bovee), and Aaron; Tammy Kubal and her children, Kirby (Brittany) and their children Hunter and Colton and Brittany (Matt) Turner; Lisa (Will) Holt and their children, Matthew (Christy), Angela, and Rachel; siblings: Harold (Pat) Kubal, Robert (Aggie) Kubal; sister-in-law Ellie Kubal; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Duane and Lois Wacker; and many nieces and nephews.

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Melba Ann Meffert - November 05, 1938 - June 08, 2018

Departed: 06/08/2018 (Arlington)

Obituary Preview: Melba A. Meffert, age 79 of Arlington, died Friday, June 8, 2018 at Oak Terrace Health Care Center in Gaylord. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 13 at Peace Lutheran Church in Arlington. Rev. Kurt Lehmkuhl will officiate. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Peace Lutheran Church in Arlington and will continue one hour prior to service time Wednesday at the church.

Melba was born on November 5, 1938 to Melvin and Anna (Strand) Tellijohn in Le Sueur, Mn. She was a 1956 graduate of Le Sueur High School. She married Gerald “Sarge” Meffert on May 16, 1959 in Le Sueur. She worked at the local Rexall Pharmacy for many years and at Norwood-Young-America Corp. She owned and operated Sarge’s Food Store in Arlington with her husband, and then worked as a para-professional at the Sibley East School before retiring.

Throughout the years Melba enjoyed gardening, embroidering, and sewing. Some of her favorite pastimes were bowling in a league with friends and traveling out of state for the state tournaments. She loved traveling whether with friends or family. She was a very caring and loving person, and was always helping others. Her children and her grandchildren were very important to her and she loved spending time with family.

She is survived by her children, Dave Meffert of Arlington and Amy Jambeck of Waconia; daughters-in-law, Lisa (Brian) Mehlhop of Arlington and Iris (Gary) Williams of Le Sueur; grandchildren, Katyana (Peter) Miller, Robert Meffert, Cassandra Meffert, Mathew Meffert, Michaela Meffert, Garrett Jambeck and Gavin Jambeck; great-grandchildren, Lilyana, Dylan, Paul and Charlotte; brothers, Neil Tellijohn of Owatonna and William “Bill” (Dar) Tellijohn of Mankato.

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Arvid Wayne Soeffker - February 26, 1942 - May 29, 2018

Departed: 05/29/2018 (Arlington)

Obituary Preview: Arvid Soeffker, age 76 of Arlington passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Funeral services are 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 2nd at Peace Lutheran Church in Arlington with interment in the Arlington Public Cemetery. Visitation will be two hours prior to service time Saturday morning at the church. Kolden Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Arvid Wayne Soeffker was born on February 26, 1942 in Arlington to Milo and Bernice (Rucks) Soeffker. He grew up in Arlington and graduated from Arlington-Green Isle High School in 1960. After graduation Arvid followed in his father’s footsteps and worked in the logging, lumber and tree trimming business. He was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Wentzloff at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Arlington on October 21, 1967. Arvid and Shirley were blessed with two children. Because of health issues Arvid retired from his business in 1989. He then attended Hutchinson Technical College. After college he was employed at Stork Twin City Testing Corporation in St. Paul as a Metallurgical Technician where he performed tests on welding and metals, and worked in the failure analysis departments. He retired in 2011. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and four grandchildren. His hobbies included yard work, going for coffee, fishing and playing cards.

He is survived by his wife Shirley, children; Mark (Marcy) of Gaylord and Michele (James) Krueger of Saginaw, Michigan, grandchildren; Mitchell Soeffker, Corinne Krueger, Nathan Krueger and Katelyn Krueger, siblings; Sandy (Ray) Berger of Waskish, Charles (Jonell) Soeffker of Henderson, Terry (Irene) Soeffker of Buffalo, Renee (Wade) Stien of Sauk Centre, sister-in-law Ramona (Gerald) Pauly of Jordan, brother-in-law Gary (Sandy) Wentzloff of Gaylord, sister-in-law Karen (Gary) Johnson of Gaylord and many nieces and nephews.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including biographical information, details about their life, and information about the funeral or memorial service.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries are important because they provide a way to honor and remember the deceased, while also informing friends, family, and community members of their passing. They also serve as a historical record of the person's life.

Who typically writes an obituary?

Obituaries are usually written by family members, close friends, or a funeral home. In some cases, a professional writer may be hired to write the obituary.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, surviving family members, occupation, hobbies, achievements, and information about the funeral or memorial service.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary, but it's usually between 100-500 words. The goal is to provide a concise yet meaningful summary of the person's life.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many online obituary platforms and newspapers allow you to include one or more photos with the obituary. This can help bring the person's story to life and make the tribute more personal.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

To submit an obituary to a newspaper, you'll typically need to contact the newspaper's obituary department directly. They will provide guidance on their submission process and any specific requirements they may have.

Can I write my own obituary?

Yes, it's becoming increasingly common for people to write their own obituaries before they pass away. This can be a therapeutic exercise and ensure that your story is told in your own words.

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A death notice is a brief announcement of someone's passing, usually including only basic information such as name, age, and date of death. An obituary is a more detailed and personalized tribute that celebrates the person's life.

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The cost of publishing an obituary varies depending on the newspaper or online platform. Some publications offer free or low-cost options, while others may charge several hundred dollars for a single publication.

Can I edit an obituary after it's been published?

In most cases, it's difficult to make changes to an obituary once it's been published. It's essential to review the text carefully before submitting it to ensure accuracy and completeness.

How long do online obituaries stay posted?

The duration that online obituaries remain posted varies depending on the website or platform. Some sites may keep them up indefinitely, while others may remove them after a certain period, such as 30 days or 1 year.

Can I include quotes or poems in an obituary?

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What if I want to keep the funeral private?

If you prefer to keep the funeral or memorial service private, you can still publish an obituary without including details about the service. You might instead include information about a future celebration of life or memorial event.

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Can I include charitable donations in lieu of flowers in an obituary?

Yes! Many families choose to include information about charitable donations in lieu of flowers in the obituary. This can be a meaningful way to honor the person's memory and support a cause they cared about.

What if I'm not comfortable writing about my loved one's cause of death?

You're not obligated to disclose the cause of death in an obituary. You can simply state that your loved one "passed away" or "died suddenly" without providing further details.

How do I handle errors or inaccuracies in an already-published obituary?

If you discover errors or inaccuracies in an already-published obituary, contact the newspaper or online platform immediately. They may be able to correct the mistake and republish the revised version.

Can I create a digital archive of my loved one's life stories and memories?

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How do I find inspiration for writing an obituary?

You can find inspiration by reflecting on your loved one's life story, accomplishments, and personality traits. Look at photos, mementos, and other keepsakes that evoke memories and emotions. You might also consider talking to friends and family members who knew them well.

Is it appropriate to include humor in an obituary?

Absolutely! Humor can be a wonderful way to celebrate your loved one's personality and spirit. Just be sure to use good judgment and avoid offending anyone who might read the obituary.

Can I write an obituary for a pet?

Yes! Many people choose to write tributes or obituaries for their beloved pets. These can be published online or in local pet-focused publications.

How do I cope with grief while writing an obituary?

Writing an obituary can be a therapeutic way to process your emotions during a difficult time. Take breaks when needed, seek support from loved ones, and focus on celebrating your loved one's life rather than dwelling on their passing.

What if I'm struggling to find the right words for an obituary?

If you're having trouble finding the right words, consider seeking help from a friend, family member, or professional writer. You might also look at examples of other obituaries for inspiration.

Can I update an online obituary over time?

Sometimes! Depending on the online platform or website hosting the obituary, you may be able to update it with new information or photos over time. Be sure to check their policies before publishing.