Allan Chan > Mother 08.17.11

 Jeanette Audrey Chan, 83, died Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at Douglas County Hospital.

Jeanette was born February 18, 1928 in Reno Township, the daughter of John and Mary (Tvrdik) Craig. She graduated from Central High School in 1946 and continued her education by attending teachers college in Glenwood. She then taught in Forada and Lake Rachel country schools.

Jeanette was united in marriage with Fred Chan on August 17, 1948 at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church near Lake Reno. Three sons and a daughter were born to them. Jeanette stayed at home to raise her children and taught them many lessons in life by the way she lived her own life. After her children had finished high school, Jeanette and her friend Wanda Karrow started their own business out of Jeanette’s home, called C&K Upholstery. She upholstered countless chairs, seat cushions, furniture and draperies over the years.
Jeanette was a great cook and enjoyed baking. She knew how to knit and sew clothes, mittens, and quilts. She also grew vegetables and flowers. Jeanette was an independent woman who knew how to solve problems and fix almost anything. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and ladies guild. She was also a member of the Alexandria VFW Auxiliary. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her children, Allan and wife, Pat Chan of Maple Grove, Jeffrey Chan and wife Lois of Lake Reno, Patricia and husband. Rick Peterson of Alexandria; six grandchildren, Alison (Jeff) Anderson of Spring Lake Park, Lindsey Peterson of Alexandria, Nathan (Amy) Chan of Atlanta, GA, Andrew (Elaine) Chanova of Maple Grove, Cole (Mindy) Meyer of Lake Reno, and Paige (Jay) Jahnke of Otsego; nine great-grandchildren, Hailey and Hunter Anderson, Harrison and Charlotte Chan, Alex Chanova, Tyson and Brooklyn Meyer, and Cail and Quin Jahnke.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Chan; son, Bruce Chan; parents; and a sister, Elaine Navratil.

A funeral Mass was held Saturday, August 20 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria with the Rev. Steve Binsfeld officiating. Interment was at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Cemetery. Casket bearers were Nathan Chan, Andrew Chanova, Cole Meyer, Jay Jahnke, Jeff Anderson and Matthew Chan. Honorary casket bearers were Jeanette’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Joyce Unruh > Brother 07.30.11

     Ernest “Ernie” Lyle Unruh, 79, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on July 30, 2011.
Ernie was born July 18, 1932 in Alexandria to Ernest and Lila (Raap) Unruh. He graduated from Central High School and went on to St. Olaf College and University of Minnesota, graduating with a mechanical engineering degree. He worked at Toro during college and worked with Unisys for 35 years, where he served in many capacities.
He got married to Shirley Garvue on July 18, 1959 and they were able to spend a wonderful 52 years together. They spent 32 of those years in Maple Grove and then moved to Alexandria in 2000. Ernie and Shirley shared in the joy of family and friends, their gourmet group, antiquing, enjoying time together for mini-vacations and opening their home to others.
Ernie and Shirley were blessed with three children, Lisa, Stephen and Linda. As a family they enjoyed camping for many years and celebrating life together. They had 10 wonderful grandchildren, who all loved their Grandpa Ernie and will miss him deeply.
Ernie was very active in the churches he attended. He did everything from president of congregation to teaching Bible studies, evangelism and discipleship boards to babysitting and VBS to supporting missions and even going to Mexico for a missions trip. He was very active in the community as well. More recently, he was on the Unity Foundation Board, Love, Inc., Friday Prayer at Mustard Seed, Habitat for Humanity, FCCI and part of the Passion Drama, as well as praying for the community of Alexandria.
Ernie loved life, it was evident in everything he did, whether making valentine hearts in the snow for his HB, fishing with his kids and grandchildren, working hand in hand with others in the community, shoveling snow, or playing and singing with his grandchildren, but most of all he had a love for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Ernie always had a smile on his face and one of his favorite verses was, “The joy of the Lord is my strength.”
Ernie is survived by his wife, Shirley; children, Lisa (Quentin) Krengel, Stephen (Julie) Unruh, Linda (Tony) Okafor; 10 grandchildren, Caitlin and Joshua Krengel, Trevor and Brennan Unruh, Ada, Chinyere, Ike, Tobe, Ifeanyi and Anene Okafor; sister, Joyce (Joie) Ondracek; brother-in-law, Donald (Faye) Garvue; and nephews, Michael Ondracek, Eric and Bryce Garvue.
Funeral services were held Thursday, August 4 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with the Rev. David Domanski officiating.
Pallbearers were Jerry Smothers, Wayne Jeunesse, Jay Kulp, Jerry Hetland, Dave Erickson, Blaine Elbert, Bob Olson and Michael Ondracek. Honorary pallbearers were Unity Foundation and Love INC. Memorials are preferred to Good Shepherd Church and Love INC.
Burial was at Kinkead Cemetery in Alexandria.