Paula Noonan > Sister 11.06.2012

Noonan-Demaree, Patricia57, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away suddenly on November 6, 2012. Pat was born on July 10, 1955, in Alexandria, MN and graduated from Scottsdale High in 1973. She is survived by the love of her life, Bruce, and his family who wholeheartedly embraced her: sons Tod (Nancy), and Travis (Charlotte) as well as 6 grandchildren and Bix, her mother-in-law. Pat is also survived by her mother, Mary Noonan, sisters Paula (Allan) Teichman and Marcia (Scott) Nelson, brothers Phil (Carol) Noonan and David (Nancy) Noonan; nephew Phil (Lori) Noonan and niece Michelle (Buddy) Rice. Pat and Bruce loved riding their horses and her artistic talent showed in her hair styling business. She always had a story to tell and never met a stranger. Her clients became her friends and she was passionate about her dogs, their horses, the birds in her back yard, and even worked with the feral cat population in her neighborhood. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the Arizona Humane Society, 1521 West Dobbins Road in Phoenix 85041.

Beth McKay > Husb 10.13.2012

Paul Teeuwen, 69, Alexandria, died October 13, 2012 at his residence.

A remembrance of his life will be celebrated at the family home at 317 6th Avenue West, Alexandria, during an open house on Saturday, October 20 from 2 to 5 p.m.

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Classmate > Tom Hafdal 09.16.2012

Hafdal, Thomas "Tom" Born Dec. 31, 1948 in Alexandria, MN died peacefully Sept. 16, 2012.

Tom is survived by brothers, Gary Hafdal, Jim (Wanda) Hafdal, Rich (Sheridan) Hafdal; sister, Karen Bailey; many nieces, nephews & friends.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Art and Lois Hafdal.

Tom was the light of our lives.

The family would like to thank the wonderful people at Friendship Manor for providing a loving and caring home for Tom. The family would also like to thank the doctors and nurses at Abbott Northwestern Hospital and St. Francis Hospital for the kind and thoughtful care they gave to Tom.

Services will be held on Sat., Sept. 22 at 10am, at the Church of St. Mary in Shakopee, MN.

Memorials are preferred to Friendship Manor in Shakopee, MN.

Cheryl Henning > Mother 09.01.12

   Viola "Ole" M. Henning, age 86, of Miltona, died Saturday, September 1, 2012, surrounded by family, at Knute-Nelson Memorial Home in Alexandria.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Miltona with Rev. William Stockman officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Deb Joachim and vocalist, Gary Gylsen. Burial will take place at the church cemetery.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., Tuesday at Lind Family Funeral Home in Miltona and continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Viola Mae was born April 15, 1926, to Otto and Theresa (Roth) Bast, at home in Belle River Township. She was baptized May 9, 1926, and confirmed July 14, 1940, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Carlos. She attended Country School District 92, and graduated from Central High School in Alexandria in 1944. She was united in marriage to Melvin E. Henning on February 24, 1946, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Carlos. Following their marriage they lived in Miltona where they raised their two children. Viola worked at local cafes in Miltona, and also cleaned many cabins on Lake Miltona. She was loved by so many people and her friendship was enjoyed by many, also. Viola was known for her canning and selling vegetables from her large garden, many stopped by her home to pick up the freshest vegetables and the short visits. She welcomed everyone. Highlights of her life included, Mount Calvary Lutheran Church and LWML, VFW Auxiliary for over 25 years, making quilts and selling poppies, Bible Study Group, Red Hats and their monthly lunches. Day trips around Minnesota with her family, Miltona Senior Citizens where she played cards and all enjoyed her homemade goodies, and for years she took her flowers and vegetables to the county fair where she won many ribbons. In her later years, she baked cookies and treats for the troops twice a year. She enjoyed her flowers from her deck and bird watching. She loved to dance and listen to music with her friends. Viola loved her family and especially enjoyed spending time with her three great-grandsons.
Viola is survived by her two children, Cheryl (Clem) Suchy and Donald Henning both of Miltona; grandson, Shane (Jodi) Suchy of St. Michael; three great-grandsons, Logan, Brady and Jake Suchy; sister, Lucille Wussow of Alexandria; four sisters-in-law, JoAnn Bast, Barbara Bast, Diane Bast and Helen Frier; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.
Viola was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Melvin in 2000; and three brothers, Harvey Bast, Lloyd Bast and Glen Bast.
Casket bearers will be Shane Suchy, Bill Reese, Rhiney Luedeke, David Mohn, DuWayne Olstad, Terry Stanley and Jeff Koep. Honorary casket bearers will be Jodi Suchy, Logan, Brady, and Jake Suchy, VFW Auxiliary, Bible Study Group and Red Hat Ladies.

Patty Bratton > Sister 08.19.12

      Beverly Jane Weisel, 80, died Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Knute Nelson in Alexandria after a short and courageous battle with Hodgkins lymphoma.

Beverly was born December 31, 1931 in Alexandria to Leonard and Pearl (Johnson) Bratton. She was baptized and confirmed at Holmes City/Oscar Lake parishes. The family moved to rural Holmes City where Bev went to school through the eighth grade at Pocket Lake School. Bev later attended Morris Ag School for two years and graduated with a home economics degree.
On October 1, 1949, Bev was united in marriage to William Weisel at the Oscar Lake Lutheran Church. The couple moved to Alexandria, later returning to the Oscar Lake area. They were blessed with three children, Wendy, Kevin and Darin. Bev was a “master domestic engineer,” as described by her children; but she would have explained it as a mother and homemaker. She was a dedicated wife and mother, and worked alongside Bill at Weisel Well Drilling. The couple enjoyed spending their winters in Arizona from 1986 until 2006.
Bev was a baker and cook extraordinaire; with her famous buns, rolls and sugar cookies. She enjoyed collecting memorabilia, commemoratives and antiques. Bev was a very generous lady with a really big-gifted heart. She loved the holidays and made the holidays very special for her family. Most of all, Bev loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren.
“It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.”
She is survived by her daughter, Wendy (Lonnie) Wing in Lake Mary Township; sons, Kevin (Pauline) Weisel of Alexandria and Darin (Kellie) Weisel of Farwell; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; brother, Leonard (Judy Sayther) Bratton Jr. of the Twin Cities area; sisters, Bonnie (Greg) Soderberg of Las Vegas and Patty (Roy) Wicken of Alexandria; sister-in-law, Dorothy Bratton of Douglas, AZ; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Evie (Al) Halvorson of Farwell; and many nieces and nephews.
Bev was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Pearl; husband, Bill; brothers, Beryl Bratton; Larry (Shirley) Bratton; sister, LaRae (Doug) Barros; and sister-in-law, Toby Bratton.
A memorial service was held Saturday, August 25 at Oscar Lake Lutheran Church in Holmes City Township with the Rev. Denise Croskey officiating. Organist was Sara Rensink. Inurnment was at Oscar Lake Lutheran Cemetery. Honorary urn bearers were the Apples Of Her Eye, her grandchildren, William Clay (Amanda) Weisel, Lindsay (Matt) Walliczek, Alyssa Anderson, Ashley Weisel, Jody Weisel, Owen Weisel, Josh Weisel, Sam Wing, Danielle (Max) Bogenrief; and great-grandchildren, Lily Weisel, Deidric Walliczek, Riley Weisel, and Kaylee Weisel, Abiah Bogenrief and Kole Bogenrief.

Classmate > Ray W Brown 8.14.2010

  Ray W Brown, beloved husband father & papa passed away August 14, 2010. Survived by wife, Susan (Reis); daughter, Tami (Alex) Fuentes; son, Bryan; grandchildren, Haleigh, Austin, Devin, Alexia, Samuel & Alejandrina. Funeral Service 10 AM., Thursday, August 19, 2010 at Southern Funeral Home (651-451-1551), 414 Marie Ave.; SSP. with a visitation from 9-10 AM. prior to the service and also 5-8 PM., Wednesday, Aug. 18 at the funeral home. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

 

 

Jay Anderson > Sister 02.28.12

Lynette (Anderson) Prins, age 59, of St. Bonifacius, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2012 at NC Little Hospice in Edina, surrounded by her family, after a three-year struggle with cancer.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rowland and Eleanor Anderson.
Lynette is survived by her husband, Jonathan Prins; sons, Kyle (Alyssa), Jesse and Jordan Prins; grandson, Aaron; brother, Jay (Debby) Anderson; sister, Kaleen Hilsenhoff; and uncles, aunts, nephews and nieces.
Lynette was born in Alexandria and graduated from Jefferson High School. She served as a missionary in Japan for 18 years with her husband. She was a blessing to all who knew her and will be greatly missed.
Visitation is Friday, March 9 from 4 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Saturday.
A memorial service will be held for Lynette on Saturday, March 10 at 11 a.m.
Both the visitation and memorial service will be held at Watertown Evangelical Free Church, Watertown, Minnesota.