Paula Noonan > Mother 03.02.2017

Mary I. Noonan, 95, of Sun Lakes, AZ passed away on March 2, 2017 at her home.Born November 6, 1921, Mary is predeceased by her parents, Otto and Emma Peterson, her ten siblings, her late husband of 71 years, P. James (Jim) Noonan, Jr., her daughter Patricia (Bruce) Demaree, and son-in-law Scott Nelson.An Alexandria High School Graduate of 1940, Mary was loved by all. She always had room for one more and never forgot to thank those who assisted her. Mary made everyone feel like he or she was the most special. Her amazing artwork fills the homes of her children and grandchildren! She was gracious and grateful to the very end.Survivors include four of her five children, Philip (Carol) Noonan III, Paula (Allan) Teichman, Marcia (Scott) Nelson, and David Noonan, Grandchildren Philip (Lori) Noonan IV, Michelle (Buddy) Rice, and Robert (Marella) Strachan and Great Grandchildren Kayli and Ava Noonan, Mina Rice, and Maysun, Austyn, Prestyn, and Alleram Strachan. Private services and burial were held at Shepherd of the Hills United Church of Christ in Phoenix, Arizona. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Sun Lakes United Church of Christ, 25635 S. Country Club Drive, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248

 

Gerry Hesse > Father 03.08.17

Dale Robert Hesse was born on April 15, 1925 in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Herman and Tillie (Schultz) Hesse. 

Dale's parents moved the family to Villard, MN. Dale began high school in Glenwood and graduated in 1944. He then enlisted into the United States Army Air Corp and was stationed in Panama. While overseas Dale wrote letters to his high school sweetheart Norma Swenson. After his time in the military service he returned to Glenwood and married Norma on October 14, 1947 in Sisseton, SD. Dale farmed near Swift Falls, before becoming employed with Minnesota Valley Breeding Association. He moved his family to Alexandria and made this community their home. Dale retired after 25 years and continued relief work with the company for 10 more years.

Family was first and foremost in Dale's life. He loved being a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was proud of his children and enjoyed watching his grandchildren grow and become adults. He was a dad who played with his kids, making huge snow forts with them and playing checkers with the grandchildren. He also showed them working hard and taking pride in what you do will bring respect to those who know you. Dale's main example of this was his beautiful gardens. When people talked about Dale they always mentioned his gardens. Dale had another passion and that was restoring VW Beetles. Dale spent many hours bringing life back to these cars.
 
Dale R. Hesse died on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at his home at the age of 91 years old. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Norma Hesse of Alexandria; children Emojean (Bud) Johnson of Florissant, MO, Gerry Hesse of Alexandria, and Carol (Lyle) Lanigan of Alexandria; adopted daughter, Suki (Bob) Carothers of Alexandria; grandchildren, Jacqueline Johnson of Florissant, MO, Heather (Steve) Drew of Wentzville, MO, Sonya (John) Johnson of St. Louis MO, and Alexandra (Mo) Alghamdi of Willow River, MN; great grandchildren, Samantha, Madison, Dominic, and Peyton; brothers, Darrell Hesse of Fergus Falls, Myron (Rosie) Hesse of New Hope, and Allen (JoAnn) Hesse of Rochester; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son Randy Hesse, infant twin sons, and his sister Jean Carlson.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, March 13, 2017 at 11AM at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend John Martinson officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery with Military Honors by the MN National Guard, American Legion Post # 87, VFW Post #936 and the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #235. Honorary Pall Bearers are Darrell Hesse, Myron Hesse, Allen Hesse, Lyle Lanigan, Bud Johnson, Steve Branson, and Bob Carothers.

 

David Janke > Brother 02.25.2017

Robert L. Janke Jr.

  B.Thursday, June 5, 1941D.Saturday, February 25, 2017

 

Robert L. Janke Jr. born to Robert and Muriel Janke on June 5, 1941, the first of 4 children, has passed on. He owned Robert's shoes later know as Janke's shoes which he ran with his father for decades, it was a family business, his Mother, siblings, wife and sons also worked there along with many employees throughout the the decades, many who as though they were friends rather than employees.

Bob (Bobby to his family) (Fred to his hunting buddies) was in the first class to graduate from Jefferson high school in 1959. He joined the U.S. Air Force and served in Turkey as a radio operator. He married his wife Judy on October 13, 1965. Bob loved cars, he loved stock car racing, and was on the pit crew on #68 Les Chermak's car. He was an avid duck and goose hunter and made many life long friends hunting. Another passion was garage sales most people that have been at or had a garage sale within 100 miles of Alexandria have probably run across Bob, and many will miss his annual garage sale, many people returned every year.
Bob's Father, Mother and Daughter Sara, died before him, he will be greatly missed by his wife Judy, his sons Mark and Chris & Chris' wife Jenny, his sister Susan Pease, brother David, and sister Mary Wagner, his 4 grandchildren, (Mark's Family) Autumn and Tanner along with (Chris and Jenny's family) Kylee and Alayna, and 2 great grandsons from Autumn, Landon and Oliver, his faithful sidekick Shadow, and many friends and garage sale enthusiasts.
The family is going to grieve privately, but everyone will be welcome to stop by the last garage sale to pay your respects, watch for the signs. There will be a celebration of his life held at a date to be announced, after friends have returned from wintering.
Memorials should be made to Douglas County Hospice