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.

CLASS OF '67 - '68 SENIOR OPEN 07.23.11

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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.

Jill Pearson > Mother 06.10.2011

          Alice Lucille Pearson, 87, Alexandria, died June 10, 2011 at her home.
Alice was born January 3, 1924 in Granger, Iowa the daughter of William and Margaret (Whalen) Sullivan. She grew to womanhood and graduated from high school in Granger in 1942. Alice attended nursing training at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines and received a degree as a registered nurse in 1945.
In November of 1947 she was united in marriage to Dr. Francis L. Pearson. The couple moved to Alexandria in 1955, where Alice began employment at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital on March 13, 1963 and then later Douglas County Hospital where she became associate director of nursing. Some of her hobbies included music, cooking and she loved to tell jokes.
Alice is survived by her husband, Dr. Francis L. Pearson of Alexandria; five children, Jill Lovell of Minneapolis, Jane (Jerry) Olerud of Bloomington, Mark Pearson of Alexandria, Kevin Pearson of Alexandria, and Jay Pearson of Northfield; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; one sister-in-law, Marilyn (Bill) Sullivan; and one brother-in–law, Michael (Marie) Eichemendia.
Her parents, two brothers and four sisters preceded Alice in death.
Alice spent her adult life caring for others; her unselfishness and love of family are who she was. She was a devoted wife and mother. She was loved by all her family and will be deeply missed.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria on Tuesday, June 14 with the Rev. Steve Binsfeld officiating. Interment was at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Those serving as pallbearers were her grandsons, Jay Pearson Jr., Travis Pearson, Eric Pearson, Chris Pearson, Josh Olerud and Jeff Olerud. Honorary pallbearers were granddaughters, Kerry Williamson, Jesse Olerud Thompson, Sunshine Pearson Grandahl and Alicia Bergquist and son-in-law, Jerry Olerud.

Allen Springer > Father June 11, 2011

Lloyd Springer was born March 29, 1923 in Ponsford, the son of Charles and Gladys (Stowell) Springer. In 1933 the family moved to Eagle Bend. In 1939 Lloyd finished school and moved to Arizona. In the spring of 1943 Lloyd enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country in the South Pacific as a radio operator. After his honorable discharge in 1946, he moved to Alexandria, where he worked for one year, then up to Big Fork for a year where he worked with his brother in a service station. Returning to Alexandria in 1948 on June 11 he married Grace Schultz, and Lloyd began a successful career in the sheetrock and gunsmith business, where he continued to reside and enjoy his hobbies of hunting and fishing, spending time with his grandchildren until his death on June 11, 2011 at his home. He loved having the church in the home. Lloyd is survived by his sons, Allen (Sarah) Springer of Lewistown, Montana, Alden (Karen) Springer of Alexandria; one daughter, Carol (David) Prentice of Alexandria; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Francis Springer of Boulder City, Nevada. Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife, Grace, in 1999; parents; and eight brothers and sisters. A funeral service was held Thursday, June 16 at Anderson Funeral Home of Alexandria with leaders Ron Tomke, Roy Williams and Harriet Cossentine officiating. Charlene Myers provided the music. Interment was at Kinkead Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Alden Springer, Allen Springer, Shawn Prentice, David Prentice, Ryan Prentice, Troy Springer and Roy Springer. Honorary pallbearers were all of Lloyd’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

67-68 Golf Open Changed to July 23.

GOLF > 2011 '67-'68 OPEN

Saturday July 23, 2011

Arrowwood Golf Course

Green Fees  $36  (includes cart and tax).
Tournament Entry  $15  (for events, awards and prizes).  Optional.

9:30 AM  Arrive & Register.
              Coffee(compliments of Arrowwood) will provided.
              Rolls and doughnuts will be available.

10:00 AM  Putting Tournament

11:00 AM  First Tee Time

FORMAT:This year we will be holding a scramble.

Form your own four person team ahead of time or at the course the day of tournament.  Stragglers will be added to a team or put together to form a team.

We will still have the events; closest to pin on par 3s, long drive, and longest putt on #18.  Of course we will also have gift certificates for Eddy's Interlachen and other prizes.

4:30 PM  Awards Ceremony at golf course.

5:30  PM  Eddy's Interlachen Inn...Dinner and/or Beverages.  Spouses and non-golfers welcome.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE.Let us know if you will be playing in the tournament, sometime between now and July 10.  July 15 at the latest.  We need to have an accurate number for Arrowwood and for prizes. 
This has become a pain in the butt because some people refuse to respond.
If you have played in the tournament previously but are unable to play this year, please let us know also. 

Class of 67-Contact:  Steve Colby.  320-766-0722 or sgcolby@yahoo.com
Class of 68-Contact:  Bruce Nelson.  320-237-0662 or  http://us.mc305.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=banhog@aol.com