Remembrances H — L
Steve Hansen
Steve Charles Hansen died September 9, 2004.
Steve was born September 13, 1949. Following high school, he attended Texas Christian University.
Steve married Katie Strand on June 4, 1987. They had 4 daughters: Meghan, Stephanie, Hannah, and Haley.
Source: Cher (Metcalf) Colby and the Strand family tree from the Strand family website
Steve was born September 13, 1949. Following high school, he attended Texas Christian University.
Steve married Katie Strand on June 4, 1987. They had 4 daughters: Meghan, Stephanie, Hannah, and Haley.
Source: Cher (Metcalf) Colby and the Strand family tree from the Strand family website
Susan (Hansen) Barten
Susan Kay (Hansen) Barten passed away in her sleep on October 12th, 2022, after a hard-fought battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Vigilantly spending countless hours together to the end, she is survived by her husband of 53 years, Clifford Barten.
Sue began her life on November 6, 1950 in Springfield, Minnesota, the closest hospital to Lamberton at the time. Spending her early years near the Hansen and Jeppesen families. Around 1963, her parents moved the family to Leaf Valley, Minnesota, to start farming. When Cliff asked Sue for a date, it was also meet the parents too! Who knew there was no backing out after that date, as they were married on July 19, 1969 at St Nicholas Church in Belle River, Minnesota.
Susan was never one to sit idle. On the Barten family farm in Belle River, she was not only a farmer’s wife, she was also an Avon distributer for years. With a desire to help others, she started her journey in healthcare which began as a Home Health Care Aide for Douglas County where she helped others that needed extra care in their homes. She then became a C.N.A. at the Osakis Nursing home for many years which lead to her having a deeper desire to become an L.P.N. at the Alexandria Clinic.
When it was time to slow down, Susan did not, she picked up her God given gift of sewing. (Did we forget to tell you – she sewed many outfits for Candy, Colleen, and Steve growing up.) She was blessed with the art of quilting (ran in the family) and spent countless hours making the most amazing, beautiful quilts, which will be cherished.
Sue is survived by husband, Clifford, her mother Irene (Jeppesen) Hansen Williams, brothers Robert (Rebecca) Hansen and Scott (Kathy) Hansen. Also survived by children: Candyce (Blair) Barten-Hastings, Colleen Barten, and Steven (Mary Wessel) Barten. Grandchildren: Justin & Jared Barten, Joshua & Zachary Hastings, Sierra (Hastings) Feiler, Heather & Michael (Sierra) Barten and Jesse Pallin, Kristin Rodgers, Kiya Reiter. Great-grandchildren: Nivea Barten, Kaydance Rika, and Elaina & Theo Barten and Bryce & Amelia Rodgers, Easton Reiter, Mason Pallin. Not to mention the Uncles & Aunts, Cousins, Nieces & Nephews that are always loved and never forgotten, as family no matter how far and wide, are what makes Family!
Suzy is joining her father Alton Hansen, Father and Mother-In-Law Thomas and Mary Barten, Sister-In-Law Shirley (Barten) & Rudy Zeithamer, along with many other loved ones in her life that were waiting for her in heaven.
Source: Anderson Funeral Home
Sue began her life on November 6, 1950 in Springfield, Minnesota, the closest hospital to Lamberton at the time. Spending her early years near the Hansen and Jeppesen families. Around 1963, her parents moved the family to Leaf Valley, Minnesota, to start farming. When Cliff asked Sue for a date, it was also meet the parents too! Who knew there was no backing out after that date, as they were married on July 19, 1969 at St Nicholas Church in Belle River, Minnesota.
Susan was never one to sit idle. On the Barten family farm in Belle River, she was not only a farmer’s wife, she was also an Avon distributer for years. With a desire to help others, she started her journey in healthcare which began as a Home Health Care Aide for Douglas County where she helped others that needed extra care in their homes. She then became a C.N.A. at the Osakis Nursing home for many years which lead to her having a deeper desire to become an L.P.N. at the Alexandria Clinic.
When it was time to slow down, Susan did not, she picked up her God given gift of sewing. (Did we forget to tell you – she sewed many outfits for Candy, Colleen, and Steve growing up.) She was blessed with the art of quilting (ran in the family) and spent countless hours making the most amazing, beautiful quilts, which will be cherished.
Sue is survived by husband, Clifford, her mother Irene (Jeppesen) Hansen Williams, brothers Robert (Rebecca) Hansen and Scott (Kathy) Hansen. Also survived by children: Candyce (Blair) Barten-Hastings, Colleen Barten, and Steven (Mary Wessel) Barten. Grandchildren: Justin & Jared Barten, Joshua & Zachary Hastings, Sierra (Hastings) Feiler, Heather & Michael (Sierra) Barten and Jesse Pallin, Kristin Rodgers, Kiya Reiter. Great-grandchildren: Nivea Barten, Kaydance Rika, and Elaina & Theo Barten and Bryce & Amelia Rodgers, Easton Reiter, Mason Pallin. Not to mention the Uncles & Aunts, Cousins, Nieces & Nephews that are always loved and never forgotten, as family no matter how far and wide, are what makes Family!
Suzy is joining her father Alton Hansen, Father and Mother-In-Law Thomas and Mary Barten, Sister-In-Law Shirley (Barten) & Rudy Zeithamer, along with many other loved ones in her life that were waiting for her in heaven.
Source: Anderson Funeral Home
Doug Hausken
Doug R. Hausken died on Monday, February 26, 2018 at the Saint Cloud Hospital at the age of 68 years old.
Douglas Ray Hausken, son of Arthur and LaJune (Toft) Hausken, was born on October 30, 1949 in Alexandria. Doug graduated from Jefferson High School in 1968. He then enlisted into the United States Navy. He served in the Pacific Fleet where he had two tours in Vietnam. He was stationed in Hawaii and also served as a Naval Recruiter in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Sioux City, Iowa. Doug was extremely proud of his service to our country for over 22 years.
On May 19, 1973 Doug was united in marriage to Sharon Carlson at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria. Two sons were born to this marriage, Doug and Mark. Doug and his family lived in Lennox, South Dakota until 1996. Then Doug and Sharon moved to Millerville, Minnesota to be closer to their families.
Doug was an excellent cook and liked to grill in the summer. He was a good gardener, liked to take his dogs out for walks, and loved to hunt and fish. Doug enjoyed fishing more than anything and taking his grandchildren fishing made the time even more special. He loved his family especially his grandchildren who lovingly call him “Grandpa Sunshine”.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Hausken of Millerville; sons, Doug Jr. (Robin) of Nashville, Tennessee and Mark (Ashley) Hausken of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; grandchildren, Anna, Jakob, Katherine of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Graham and Caroline of Nashville, Tennessee; mother, LaJune Hausken of Alexandria; brother, Kenneth (Diane) Hausken of Blaine; sisters, Marilyn (Dorman) Callahan of Bunker, Missouri and Janet (Jerome) Getz of Alexandria; brother-in-law, Curly (Nancy) Carlson of Garfield; loving dogs, Roxy and Missy; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Hausken; sisters, Joyce Ann Hausken and Carol Ross; brother, Richard Hausken, nieces Dina Hert, Nicole Getz, Wendy Carlson, Tammy Carlson.
Source: Program
Douglas Ray Hausken, son of Arthur and LaJune (Toft) Hausken, was born on October 30, 1949 in Alexandria. Doug graduated from Jefferson High School in 1968. He then enlisted into the United States Navy. He served in the Pacific Fleet where he had two tours in Vietnam. He was stationed in Hawaii and also served as a Naval Recruiter in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Sioux City, Iowa. Doug was extremely proud of his service to our country for over 22 years.
On May 19, 1973 Doug was united in marriage to Sharon Carlson at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria. Two sons were born to this marriage, Doug and Mark. Doug and his family lived in Lennox, South Dakota until 1996. Then Doug and Sharon moved to Millerville, Minnesota to be closer to their families.
Doug was an excellent cook and liked to grill in the summer. He was a good gardener, liked to take his dogs out for walks, and loved to hunt and fish. Doug enjoyed fishing more than anything and taking his grandchildren fishing made the time even more special. He loved his family especially his grandchildren who lovingly call him “Grandpa Sunshine”.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Hausken of Millerville; sons, Doug Jr. (Robin) of Nashville, Tennessee and Mark (Ashley) Hausken of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; grandchildren, Anna, Jakob, Katherine of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Graham and Caroline of Nashville, Tennessee; mother, LaJune Hausken of Alexandria; brother, Kenneth (Diane) Hausken of Blaine; sisters, Marilyn (Dorman) Callahan of Bunker, Missouri and Janet (Jerome) Getz of Alexandria; brother-in-law, Curly (Nancy) Carlson of Garfield; loving dogs, Roxy and Missy; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Hausken; sisters, Joyce Ann Hausken and Carol Ross; brother, Richard Hausken, nieces Dina Hert, Nicole Getz, Wendy Carlson, Tammy Carlson.
Source: Program
Randy Herington
Randall “Randy” K. Herington, 54, Yorba Linda, California, died July 28, 2005 of cancer at USCA Hospital in Los Angeles, California.
Randy was born on August 26, 1950 in Independence, Iowa to Kenneth and Marjorie Herington. His family later moved to Alexandria where he graduated from high school in 1968. He graduated from St. Cloud University in 1972, received a graduate degree from the American University in Washington, D.C., and began working in 1977 as an aerospace engineer for the NASA Space Shuttle program.
He later moved to Yorba Linda, California and worked for the space shuttle program in the offices at Huntington Beach, Downey, and Palmdale. He was part of the refurbishing of the space shuttles when his work was done in Palmdale.
NASA honored Randy at the funeral by having Johnson Space Station representative Nanette Cerne present the Herington family with a large picture of the Discovery Space Shuttle as it blasted off on the July 13, 2005 space journey and a United States flag that was flown over the Johnson Space Station in Houston, Texas at half-mast in honor and memory of Randy the day after his death.
Survivors are his wife, Linda; daughter, Alyssa; sons, Kenneth and Thomas, all of Yorba Linda; his mother, Marjorie Herington of Branson, Missouri; and a sister Jolene Herington of Mound, Minnesota.
He was preceded in death by his father; and his grandparents, Floyd and Josephine Wood and William and Mabel Herington.
Source: Echo Press
Randy was born on August 26, 1950 in Independence, Iowa to Kenneth and Marjorie Herington. His family later moved to Alexandria where he graduated from high school in 1968. He graduated from St. Cloud University in 1972, received a graduate degree from the American University in Washington, D.C., and began working in 1977 as an aerospace engineer for the NASA Space Shuttle program.
He later moved to Yorba Linda, California and worked for the space shuttle program in the offices at Huntington Beach, Downey, and Palmdale. He was part of the refurbishing of the space shuttles when his work was done in Palmdale.
NASA honored Randy at the funeral by having Johnson Space Station representative Nanette Cerne present the Herington family with a large picture of the Discovery Space Shuttle as it blasted off on the July 13, 2005 space journey and a United States flag that was flown over the Johnson Space Station in Houston, Texas at half-mast in honor and memory of Randy the day after his death.
Survivors are his wife, Linda; daughter, Alyssa; sons, Kenneth and Thomas, all of Yorba Linda; his mother, Marjorie Herington of Branson, Missouri; and a sister Jolene Herington of Mound, Minnesota.
He was preceded in death by his father; and his grandparents, Floyd and Josephine Wood and William and Mabel Herington.
Source: Echo Press
Jim Hibbard
James F. Hibbard, loving husband and father age 53 years of Eagan, Minnesota, died on March 9, 2003.
Survived by loving wife, Laurie; children, Molly and Travis; and many other family and friends.
Source: Pioneer Press
Survived by loving wife, Laurie; children, Molly and Travis; and many other family and friends.
Source: Pioneer Press
Jerry Hoaglund
Jerome “Jerry” Clifford Hoaglund, age 61, a resident of rural Alexandria, died unexpectedly Friday, November 11, 2011, at his home.
Jerry was born April 27, 1950, in Breckenridge, Minnesota to Clifford and Anna (Carpenter) Hoaglund. He graduated from Jefferson High School in Alexandria in 1968. He was united in marriage to Sharon Myren on November 17, 1969 in Sisseton, South Dakota. Jerry worked for Herzog Roofing and Buttweilers Do-All. In 1992 he began working for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office as Jailer/Dispatch and then became Sentence to Serve Supervisor. After being employed there 16 years, Jerry retired in 2007. He was currently employed at Wal-Mart in Alexandria.
Jerry was an active member of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association having served as Region 7 Director. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited. He also served as president of Alexandria Eagles and as Captain of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Posse. He was a member of AA and very proud of 26 years of sobriety. Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, making fishing lures, watching movies, and reading. But most of all, he loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sharon; four children: Lynda (Kris) Blom of Brandon, Michael “Mike” Hoaglund of Fargo, North Dakota, Lori (Jeff) Johnson of Lake Park, Minnesota, and Mark Hoaglund (Jessica Hamacher) of Alexandria; six grandchildren: Amber (Ryan) Blakesley of Carlos, Ashley Hoaglund (Jordan Patrick) of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, Anthony and Brittney Blom of Brandon, and Taylor and Kody Johnson of Lake Park, Minnesota; two step-grandchildren, KayLee and Remington Hamacher; three great-grandchildren: Kayden and Mariya Blakesley and Chloe Patrick; five sisters: Ellen Niblett of Wheaton, Minnesota, Gloria Schuneman of Alexandria, Dianne (Jack) Fletcher of Warsaw, Missouri, Connie (Al) Harper of Brooklyn, Michigan, and Arlene (Rod) Lorenz of Alexandria; Mother-in-law: Shirley Myren of Miltona, numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents Clifford and Anna Hoaglund, sister: Lynette Hoaglund, father-in-law: Wilhelm (Willie) Myren, two brother-in-laws: George Niblett and Richard Schuneman.
Source: Lind Family Funeral Service, Parkers Prairie, Minnesota
Jerry was born April 27, 1950, in Breckenridge, Minnesota to Clifford and Anna (Carpenter) Hoaglund. He graduated from Jefferson High School in Alexandria in 1968. He was united in marriage to Sharon Myren on November 17, 1969 in Sisseton, South Dakota. Jerry worked for Herzog Roofing and Buttweilers Do-All. In 1992 he began working for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office as Jailer/Dispatch and then became Sentence to Serve Supervisor. After being employed there 16 years, Jerry retired in 2007. He was currently employed at Wal-Mart in Alexandria.
Jerry was an active member of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association having served as Region 7 Director. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited. He also served as president of Alexandria Eagles and as Captain of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Posse. He was a member of AA and very proud of 26 years of sobriety. Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, making fishing lures, watching movies, and reading. But most of all, he loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sharon; four children: Lynda (Kris) Blom of Brandon, Michael “Mike” Hoaglund of Fargo, North Dakota, Lori (Jeff) Johnson of Lake Park, Minnesota, and Mark Hoaglund (Jessica Hamacher) of Alexandria; six grandchildren: Amber (Ryan) Blakesley of Carlos, Ashley Hoaglund (Jordan Patrick) of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, Anthony and Brittney Blom of Brandon, and Taylor and Kody Johnson of Lake Park, Minnesota; two step-grandchildren, KayLee and Remington Hamacher; three great-grandchildren: Kayden and Mariya Blakesley and Chloe Patrick; five sisters: Ellen Niblett of Wheaton, Minnesota, Gloria Schuneman of Alexandria, Dianne (Jack) Fletcher of Warsaw, Missouri, Connie (Al) Harper of Brooklyn, Michigan, and Arlene (Rod) Lorenz of Alexandria; Mother-in-law: Shirley Myren of Miltona, numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents Clifford and Anna Hoaglund, sister: Lynette Hoaglund, father-in-law: Wilhelm (Willie) Myren, two brother-in-laws: George Niblett and Richard Schuneman.
Source: Lind Family Funeral Service, Parkers Prairie, Minnesota
Garry Jarman
Garry Thomas Jarman died June 18, 2018 in Antigua, Guatemala after a hard fall injuring his head.
Garry was born in Milbank, South Dakota on May 15, 1950 to Meredith "Dusty" and Dorothy (Kosse) Jarman.
Source: Sister, Lynne Jarman Parker, FindAGrave
Garry was born in Milbank, South Dakota on May 15, 1950 to Meredith "Dusty" and Dorothy (Kosse) Jarman.
Source: Sister, Lynne Jarman Parker, FindAGrave
Steve Jensen
Steven Arthur Jensen, age 69, died on June 24, 2019 in Grand Marais, Minnesota, while visiting family and friends.
Steve was born on April 26, 1950 in Hope, North Dakota, to Arthur and Dorothy (Dowling) Jensen. He grew up in the Twin Cities, moving from there as a senior to graduate from Alexandria High School in Alexandria, Minnesota in 1968. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Minnesota State University Moorhead in 1973. Steve married Sue Gronemeyer on November 19, 1988.
Steve dedicated his career to serve people with disabilities in long-term care, serving in executive positions in both private companies, and non-profit and public agencies. He was always committed to helping people, particularly children, who were more vulnerable and less privileged, to have their rights protected and to have the best life possible. He was a strong advocate for people with disabilities of all ages to live the most integrated life in the community. He contributed to causes to help children who were hungry, were refugees and who were abused and neglected.
He enjoyed the arts, acting, and directing in local theater. He loved being a coach, especially basketball, for his and other children. He was so proud of his children and of the parents they had become.
He is survived by his two children: Erik and Ryan Jensen, two stepchildren: Brett Barwick and Brenna Bohnen, and eight beloved grandchildren: Gus and Cyrus Jensen, Seth and Alayah Barwick, Sadie Blank-Jensen, Quinlee, Rider, and Ebony Bohnen. He loved his grandchildren so much! He is also survived by his sister, Cindy (Keith) Kendall, and brother, Scott Jensen (Lynn), as well as mother and father-in-law, Wendall and Carmen Gronemeyer, nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and nephews, sisters and brothers-in-law, cousins and many friends and respected colleagues.
He was predeceased by his parents and his younger brother, Randy, in June 2019.
Source: Sue Gronemeyer-Jensen, July 5, 2019
Steve was born on April 26, 1950 in Hope, North Dakota, to Arthur and Dorothy (Dowling) Jensen. He grew up in the Twin Cities, moving from there as a senior to graduate from Alexandria High School in Alexandria, Minnesota in 1968. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Minnesota State University Moorhead in 1973. Steve married Sue Gronemeyer on November 19, 1988.
Steve dedicated his career to serve people with disabilities in long-term care, serving in executive positions in both private companies, and non-profit and public agencies. He was always committed to helping people, particularly children, who were more vulnerable and less privileged, to have their rights protected and to have the best life possible. He was a strong advocate for people with disabilities of all ages to live the most integrated life in the community. He contributed to causes to help children who were hungry, were refugees and who were abused and neglected.
He enjoyed the arts, acting, and directing in local theater. He loved being a coach, especially basketball, for his and other children. He was so proud of his children and of the parents they had become.
He is survived by his two children: Erik and Ryan Jensen, two stepchildren: Brett Barwick and Brenna Bohnen, and eight beloved grandchildren: Gus and Cyrus Jensen, Seth and Alayah Barwick, Sadie Blank-Jensen, Quinlee, Rider, and Ebony Bohnen. He loved his grandchildren so much! He is also survived by his sister, Cindy (Keith) Kendall, and brother, Scott Jensen (Lynn), as well as mother and father-in-law, Wendall and Carmen Gronemeyer, nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and nephews, sisters and brothers-in-law, cousins and many friends and respected colleagues.
He was predeceased by his parents and his younger brother, Randy, in June 2019.
Source: Sue Gronemeyer-Jensen, July 5, 2019
Barbara (Johnson) Lynch
Barbara Johnson Lynch, 71, formerly of Arden, died Monday, April 11, 2022 in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Born on December 10, 1950 in Alexandria, Minnesota, to Lorain Arthur and Virginia Mae Engel Johnson. Married on April 15, 1972 to James G. Lynch, who preceded her in death in 2003. She was a retired school teacher in Buncombe County, spending most of her career at W. W. Estes Elementary in Skyland. She also attended First Baptist Church in Asheville.
She is survived by a daughter, Kristen Courtney Strickland of Hampstead, North Carolina; a son, Christopher Seth Lynch and his wife Stacy of Allen, Texas; and two brothers, Robert Johnson of Montana and James Johnson of Colorado. She is also survived by two grandsons, Sam and Ryan Strickland.
Source: Groce Funeral Home
Born on December 10, 1950 in Alexandria, Minnesota, to Lorain Arthur and Virginia Mae Engel Johnson. Married on April 15, 1972 to James G. Lynch, who preceded her in death in 2003. She was a retired school teacher in Buncombe County, spending most of her career at W. W. Estes Elementary in Skyland. She also attended First Baptist Church in Asheville.
She is survived by a daughter, Kristen Courtney Strickland of Hampstead, North Carolina; a son, Christopher Seth Lynch and his wife Stacy of Allen, Texas; and two brothers, Robert Johnson of Montana and James Johnson of Colorado. She is also survived by two grandsons, Sam and Ryan Strickland.
Source: Groce Funeral Home
Craig Johnson
Born March 13, 1950, Craig "CJ" L. Johnson, 71, Moorhead, Minnesota, died Monday, September 27, 2021, near Sabin, Minnesota.
Source: Korsmo Funeral Service
Source: Korsmo Funeral Service
Mary (Kaufman) Steinmetz
Mary Ann Steinmetz was called peacefully to heaven at her home in Overland Park, Kansas on April 3, 2021, at the age of 71.
Mary was born to the late Joseph and Edna Kaufman on January 18, 1950 in Slayton, Minnesota, the youngest of seven children. She was married on July 10, 1970 to her loving husband of over 50 years, and devoted father, Robert Steinmetz. Their two sons, Todd and Casey, and family includes daughter-in-law Angela Steinmetz and 3 beloved grandchildren Blake Robert, Savannah Pearl and Ella Elisabeth.
Mary had some challenging health concerns in recent years. But despite her hurdles, she worked hard…at living. The pure joy of being blessed with an amazing family filled her heart abundantly and kept her striving for the many “good days” when she shared a meal or a phone call with family or a friend.
Throughout Mary’s life she touched the lives of so many people, especially the kids with whom she mentored working for the school district in both Scottsbluff, Nebraska, and in Overland Park, Kansas for many years. She was also a member of the Mrs. Jaycees, serving as president and in other active roles. Along with serving as den and pack leader for both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, Mary served in the Lutheran Church with roles in youth leadership and committee chairs as well as choir groups, teaching, and other volunteer efforts.
Mary was a “second mother” to so many people when her boys were growing up. The door was always open, the dining table always ready for one more plate…or maybe two or three. She supported them and their circle of friends with unconditional love as they forged their way in the world. Her generous nature and wonderful, comforting embrace will be missed by all who knew her.
She is succeeded in death by five of her six siblings; brothers Duane Kaufman (Shelbee) and Frank Kaufman (Darlene), and sisters Betty Neisen (Clem), Char Marquette (Kevin), and Janet VanHorn.
She is preceded in death by her sister Sharon Kuhnly (Lee).
Source: Cremation Society of Kansas and Missouri
Mary was born to the late Joseph and Edna Kaufman on January 18, 1950 in Slayton, Minnesota, the youngest of seven children. She was married on July 10, 1970 to her loving husband of over 50 years, and devoted father, Robert Steinmetz. Their two sons, Todd and Casey, and family includes daughter-in-law Angela Steinmetz and 3 beloved grandchildren Blake Robert, Savannah Pearl and Ella Elisabeth.
Mary had some challenging health concerns in recent years. But despite her hurdles, she worked hard…at living. The pure joy of being blessed with an amazing family filled her heart abundantly and kept her striving for the many “good days” when she shared a meal or a phone call with family or a friend.
Throughout Mary’s life she touched the lives of so many people, especially the kids with whom she mentored working for the school district in both Scottsbluff, Nebraska, and in Overland Park, Kansas for many years. She was also a member of the Mrs. Jaycees, serving as president and in other active roles. Along with serving as den and pack leader for both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, Mary served in the Lutheran Church with roles in youth leadership and committee chairs as well as choir groups, teaching, and other volunteer efforts.
Mary was a “second mother” to so many people when her boys were growing up. The door was always open, the dining table always ready for one more plate…or maybe two or three. She supported them and their circle of friends with unconditional love as they forged their way in the world. Her generous nature and wonderful, comforting embrace will be missed by all who knew her.
She is succeeded in death by five of her six siblings; brothers Duane Kaufman (Shelbee) and Frank Kaufman (Darlene), and sisters Betty Neisen (Clem), Char Marquette (Kevin), and Janet VanHorn.
She is preceded in death by her sister Sharon Kuhnly (Lee).
Source: Cremation Society of Kansas and Missouri
Linda (Klingbeil) Ware
Linda Mae Ware, 72, of Bainbridge, Ohio, died October 10, 2022, at her residence.
She was born May 17, 1950, in Willmar, Minnesota, to the late Gustave W. and Dorothy (Timmons) Klingbeil. On July 8, 1976, she married Joseph D. Ware, who preceded her in death March 26, 2018.
Linda spent her early years on the family farm in Lowry, Minnesota. Linda was part of Jefferson Senior High School’s Class of 1968, Alexandria, Minnesota. She graduated from The Swedish School of Nursing in Hennepin County, Minnesota, following in her aunt’s footsteps to become a nurse. She earned her Bachelors in Nursing from Ohio University and her Masters in Nursing from The Ohio State University. She worked as a Registered Nurse for the Chillicothe VAMC and was honored to serve veterans for 34 years before retiring.
Linda loved to share her favorite books, write poetry, travel, tend to her houseplants, and loved her family which included her dogs. She and Joe enjoyed spending summers at their cabin on Tulaby Lake listening to loons and watching the ever-changing lake while catching up with family and friends on its porch.
Surviving are their children: Katara (Matt) Zachmann, Leslie (Justin) Pitts, Joseph D. (Kristin) Ware II; grandchildren: Kaden (Sajith), Isaac, Eian, Roman, Cassaundra, Jasmine, Ariel, Yazmine, Elijah, Owen, Lauren and Chase; and her brother Gustave “Butch” (Joyce) Klingbeil.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by an infant brother.
Source: Haller Funeral Home
She was born May 17, 1950, in Willmar, Minnesota, to the late Gustave W. and Dorothy (Timmons) Klingbeil. On July 8, 1976, she married Joseph D. Ware, who preceded her in death March 26, 2018.
Linda spent her early years on the family farm in Lowry, Minnesota. Linda was part of Jefferson Senior High School’s Class of 1968, Alexandria, Minnesota. She graduated from The Swedish School of Nursing in Hennepin County, Minnesota, following in her aunt’s footsteps to become a nurse. She earned her Bachelors in Nursing from Ohio University and her Masters in Nursing from The Ohio State University. She worked as a Registered Nurse for the Chillicothe VAMC and was honored to serve veterans for 34 years before retiring.
Linda loved to share her favorite books, write poetry, travel, tend to her houseplants, and loved her family which included her dogs. She and Joe enjoyed spending summers at their cabin on Tulaby Lake listening to loons and watching the ever-changing lake while catching up with family and friends on its porch.
Surviving are their children: Katara (Matt) Zachmann, Leslie (Justin) Pitts, Joseph D. (Kristin) Ware II; grandchildren: Kaden (Sajith), Isaac, Eian, Roman, Cassaundra, Jasmine, Ariel, Yazmine, Elijah, Owen, Lauren and Chase; and her brother Gustave “Butch” (Joyce) Klingbeil.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by an infant brother.
Source: Haller Funeral Home
Kay (Larson) Beckett
Kay, 73, passed away on January 27, 2023 from cancer.
Kathryn "Kay" Paulette (Larson) Beckett was born on November 1, 1949 to Ralph and Alberta (Haugen) Larson in Alexandria, Minnesota. She was the youngest of three children. Kay graduated from Jefferson Senior High School, Alexandria in 1968. She attended Bemidji State University, Bemidji, Minnesota receiving a degree in Elementary Education in 1972.
She met the love of her life, Glen Beckett, from Winnipeg, Manitoba at Bemidji State. Kay and Glen were married at First Lutheran Church, Alexandria on August 14, 1971. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2021. Their first home was Minneapolis, Minnesota In 1985; they moved to Gilbert, Arizona where they lived for the rest of their lives.
Kay was generous, kind, and loyal. She loved Glen, family, high school friends, and every person she made friends with during her life. Disney World was Kay and Glen’s special place. They vacationed there every year for many years. They also enjoyed all genres of music and attending concerts.
She will be greatly missed by her sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews and close high school friends.
Kay was preceded in death by her beloved parents and two brothers, Larry and Mark. Sadly, Kay’s loving husband, Glen, succumbed to pneumonia on February 14, 2023. It was fitting they were reunited in heaven on Valentine’s Day.
Source: Echo Press
Kathryn "Kay" Paulette (Larson) Beckett was born on November 1, 1949 to Ralph and Alberta (Haugen) Larson in Alexandria, Minnesota. She was the youngest of three children. Kay graduated from Jefferson Senior High School, Alexandria in 1968. She attended Bemidji State University, Bemidji, Minnesota receiving a degree in Elementary Education in 1972.
She met the love of her life, Glen Beckett, from Winnipeg, Manitoba at Bemidji State. Kay and Glen were married at First Lutheran Church, Alexandria on August 14, 1971. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2021. Their first home was Minneapolis, Minnesota In 1985; they moved to Gilbert, Arizona where they lived for the rest of their lives.
Kay was generous, kind, and loyal. She loved Glen, family, high school friends, and every person she made friends with during her life. Disney World was Kay and Glen’s special place. They vacationed there every year for many years. They also enjoyed all genres of music and attending concerts.
She will be greatly missed by her sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews and close high school friends.
Kay was preceded in death by her beloved parents and two brothers, Larry and Mark. Sadly, Kay’s loving husband, Glen, succumbed to pneumonia on February 14, 2023. It was fitting they were reunited in heaven on Valentine’s Day.
Source: Echo Press
Guy Lommen
Guy Lommen age 65 of Rochester formerly of Deerwood died on May 28, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.
He was born Nathan Guy Lommen on August 27, 1950 in Alexandria to Melvin and Dulce (Faehnrich) Lommen. Guy married Susan Karel on June 11, 1977 in Minneapolis.
Guy graduated from the Jefferson High School in Alexandria, class of 1968 and Moorhead State University in 1972. Guy was generous with his time and labors, had an unwavering moral compass, competitive when it came to sales contests in his career, and steadfast in holding friends and family close. He worked in route sales for Pepsi-Cola and as a marketing rep for the Minnesota Lottery, retiring in 2013.
He and Susan lived for 26 years on Hamlet Lake near Deerwood where he loved fishing and taking care of his trees and grass. Guy was an active member of the Bay Lake Area Lions, serving multiple terms as an officer and receiving the Melvin Jones Award. As an organ donor, his eyes will be donated and support the Lion's mission for eye banks. Guy also served on the Crow Wing County Transit Board and a term as a Deerwood Township supervisor.
Survivors include his wife, Susan; and a brother, James (Barb) Lommen. Preceding Guy in death are his parents.
Source: Koop Funeral Home, Crosby, Minnesota
He was born Nathan Guy Lommen on August 27, 1950 in Alexandria to Melvin and Dulce (Faehnrich) Lommen. Guy married Susan Karel on June 11, 1977 in Minneapolis.
Guy graduated from the Jefferson High School in Alexandria, class of 1968 and Moorhead State University in 1972. Guy was generous with his time and labors, had an unwavering moral compass, competitive when it came to sales contests in his career, and steadfast in holding friends and family close. He worked in route sales for Pepsi-Cola and as a marketing rep for the Minnesota Lottery, retiring in 2013.
He and Susan lived for 26 years on Hamlet Lake near Deerwood where he loved fishing and taking care of his trees and grass. Guy was an active member of the Bay Lake Area Lions, serving multiple terms as an officer and receiving the Melvin Jones Award. As an organ donor, his eyes will be donated and support the Lion's mission for eye banks. Guy also served on the Crow Wing County Transit Board and a term as a Deerwood Township supervisor.
Survivors include his wife, Susan; and a brother, James (Barb) Lommen. Preceding Guy in death are his parents.
Source: Koop Funeral Home, Crosby, Minnesota
Jefferson High, Class of 1968, Alexandria, Minnesota