Obituaries
David Esten Rye, 61, passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2024 in Waterville, MN.
To honor David’s wishes, a tree will be planted in his memory at the cemetery and a memorial service will be held for David on June 23, 2024 at 2 p.m., at Hope Lutheran Church, 113 S. Jefferson St., Minneota, MN 56264. Please join us in honoring his life and to celebrate David’s passing to Christ.
David was born on Aug. 20, 1962 in Marshall MN. He grew up on a farm...
Mass of Christian burial for Loretta Kern, 97, of Minneota took place on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at St. Edward Catholic Church in Minneota. Public visitation took place at the Horvath Remembrance Center in Minneota. A rosary was held at St. Edward. Burial took place at St. Edward Cemetery following the funeral mass. Upon conclusion of the graveside service, a luncheon was held at the church.
Loretta Elizabeth (Schiller) Kern was born on Oct. 5,...
Mass of Christian Burial for Julia Claeys, 93, of Marshall, formerly of Ghent, took place at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. Visitation was held Thursday from 5-7 p.m. with a CCW Rosary at 5 p.m. and a Parish Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at the Horvath Remembrance Center in Marshall. Visitation continued on Friday from 9-10 a.m. at the Remembrance Center. Interment took place at St. Eloi Catholic...
Mass of Christian Burial for Julia Claeys, 93, of Marshall, formerly of Ghent, will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. with a CCW Rosary at 5:00 p.m. and a Parish Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Horvath Remembrance Center in Marshall. Visitation will continue on Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at the remembrance center....
Mass of Christian burial for Margaret Doom, 88, of Minneota will take place on Friday, May 24, 2024, at St. Edward Catholic Church at 10 a.m.
Public visitation will take place on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at the Horvath Remembrance Center in Minneota from 4-7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the remembrance center on Friday morning from 8:30-9:30 a.m. A rosary is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Friday at St. Edward...
John Doyle, age 91, of Marshall, MN, died on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Avera Morningside Heights Care Center in Marshall.
Funeral Services were held Monday, May 6, 2024, at First Lutheran Church in Marshall). A reception for attendees followed in the church basement. Visitation was held on Sunday May 5, 2024, at the Hamilton Funeral Home. Masonic and Order of the Eastern Star Services also took place and the evening concluded with a prayer...
John Daniel Reedy, age 78, of Naples, FL, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2024, surrounded by his family.
John was born in Mankato, MN to John and Winnifred (Timmons) Reedy on Sept. 27, 1945. John attended Loyola High School in Mankato where he played football and basketball. He was involved in theater productions and was a member of the debate team. He graduated in 1963.
John married Jacqueline (Jackie) Buysse in Minneota on Sept. 13, 1969...
John “Jack” Robert Thorstensen passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024 at 95 years of age after a short illness. He was a well-loved man of deep and quiet faith. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on Nov. 25, 1928.
Jack received an engineering degree from the University of Marquette, and worked for the City of Milwaukee where he met the love of his life, Louine “Lou” Ruth Peterson (born 1930, died May 11, 2023) of Clintonville, Wisconsin. At about...
Nancy Deanne Swenson, 83, died on April 22, 2024, of complications from a heart attack.
Nancy was born March 22, 1941, to Elmer and Gloria (Wigness) Meade of Canby. Elmer died in 1943 and Gloria married Robert Kjorness in 1945. Nancy graduated from Minneota High School in 1959. She and Bryan Swenson were married September 24, 1960, and had two sons, Jeffery and Mark.
Nancy had a variety of jobs, including apartment management with Bryan, before...
Tobias Gemelke, age 62, of Ghent, MN, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. There are no services planned at this time.
Tobias “Tobi” Lee Gemelke was born on Oct. 16, 1962, in Ghent, to Robert and Jeanette (Dandurand) Gemelke. Tobi grew up with two sisters and four brothers while attending St. Eloi and Marshall School Districts. Following his education, he continued living in Ghent, working a variety of jobs over the years. He...
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