Steve E. Van Keulen age 47 of Glencoe, Minn., passed away on Monday Jan. 26, 2015 at his home.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial Friday Jan. 30, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (41 East 1st Street) Waconia with Father Bennet Tran as celebrant of the Mass; gathering of family and friends from 1:00 p.m. until the time of Mass at church; interment Church Cemetery.
Steve was born on June 3, 1967 in Edina the son of Edward and Rose (Brewers) Van Keulen. He was baptized at Assumption Catholic Church in Richfield and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Waconia.
Steve enjoyed traveling to many different destinations be it by car or plane. He went to Australia a couple of times on his own which he enjoyed immensely. Steve was a hard worker and a skilled machinist. He loved to read a variety of books, especially history books. He was a friend to everyone with a very outgoing personality.
Steve was preceded in death by his grandparents Hubert and Martha Van Keulen, Joe Brewers; brother-in-law Scott Lamberton.
Steve is survived by his loving family parents Edward and Rose Van Keulen of Young America; sisters and brother Joan (Jeff) Larch of Monticello, Ken Van Keulen (Wanda Hinderscheid) of Waconia, Diane Lamberton of Cologne, Kris (Troy) Hecksel of Watertown; nieces and nephews Michael Larch, Jacob Larch, Joseph Larch, Kyle Lamberton, Matthew Lamberton, Luke Lamberton; Bailey Hecksel, Dylan Hecksel, Kaitlyn Hecksel, Emily Hecksel; grandmother Blanche Brewers of Minneota; other relatives and friends.
Urn Bearers are nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia. www.johnsonfh.com

Joshua Lord, 19, of Norwood Young America, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 30, at the Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 6, at 11 a.m., at Freshwater Church in Waconia, with interment following. Visitation will be held Thursday, Feb. 5, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Paul McBride Funeral Chapel in Norwood Young America with a Vigil Service at 7 p.m., and will continue one hour prior the service at the church on Friday.
Guestbook at www.hantge.com and www.youcaring.com.

Joshua Lord, 19, of Norwood Young America, passed away on Friday, Jan. 30, at the Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 6, at 11 a.m., at Freshwater Church in Waconia, with interment following. Visitation will be held Thursday, Feb. 5, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Paul McBride Funeral Chapel in Norwood Young America with a Vigil Service at 7 p.m., and will continue one hour prior the service at the church on Friday.
Guestbook at www.hantge.com and www.youcaring.com.

Jack T. Pogatchnik age 18 of Waconia passed away on Friday January 30, 2015 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
Memorial Mass of Christian Friday February 6, 2015 at 5:00 P.M. at St. Victoria Catholic Church (8228 Victoria Drive), Victoria with Father Bob White as Celebrant of the Mass; gathering of family and friends from 12 Noon until the time of Mass at the church.
Jack was born on October 16, 1996 in Waconia the son of Jon T. and Marcia A. (Scott) Pogatchnik.
Jack was a senior at Waconia Senior High School. He was an AP Scholar and was also taking college classes while attending high school. He played soccer, ran cross-country and was on the trap shooting team. Jack also worked as a lifeguard at the local community center. Wing-Wednesdays, watching the Simpsons, working on his AP art projects and attending concerts with friends were some of his favorite things to do. He planned on attending the University of Minnesota in the fall, following in his sister’s footsteps. While at college, he hoped to major in Political Science and Spanish and study abroad in Argentina.
Jack was a voracious reader and loved to discuss and think about all that he learned and enjoyed from his reading. He traveled to all 50 states with his family and his sense of adventure was sharpened on these family trips as he also traveled to Spain with school, and to France to visit his sister. Above all Jack loved his family and especially his grandmothers. He made time to visit, go to movies and spend time with them whenever possible. He loved family gatherings and nothing was better than a night at home with his parents and sisters watching a movie. He was also very kind and compassionate especially towards animals; he recently adopted a polar bear. Jack believed it was his obligation to help make the world a better place.
Jack was preceded in death by his grandfather Jack Pogatchnik.
Jack is survived by his loving family: parents Jon and Marci Pogatchnik of Waconia; sisters Meryl Pogatchnik of Minneapolis, Anna Pogatchnik of Minneapolis; grandparents Yvonne Pogatchnik of Rosemount, Marcia Scott of St. Louis Park, Tom and June Scott of Scottsdale, AZ; Uncles and Aunts Renee and Lou Jirik of Lonsdale, Lisa and Bryan Stitt of Apple Valley, Jamie and Lece Pogatchnik of Eagan, Casey and Jeff Jackson of Phoenix, AZ, Katie and T. J. Werner of Memphis, TN, Tommy Scott Scottsdale, AZ, Kathleen and John Fern of Phoenix, AZ; Cousins Jessica, David, Michael, Andrew, Lauren, Ella, Max, Cooper, MacKenzie, Reagan, Reed, Nolan, Justin and Megan; Jack’s loving dogs Ruby, Stella and Rainey; other relatives and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.
Arrangements are with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia. www.johnsonfh.com

Gene E. Streachek, age 80, of rural Glencoe passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Glencoe Long Term Care.
He was born in Silver Lake on August 18, 1934 the son of Edward & Alice (Matousek) Streachek.
Gene graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1951. On April 11, 1982, Gene E. Streachek and Marion Kuntz were joined in holy marriage. Gene engaged in farming in Rich Valley Township, McLeod County for many years.
He was a musician since the age of fourteen. Through the years, Gene played trumpet for Jerry Dostal, Babe Wagner, Rollie Wickman, The Jolly Czech’s and The Second Addition. He also was on KDUZ Radio for nearly twenty years.
He was a faithful member of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Glencoe. Gene belonged to The Knights of Columbus in Glencoe and to The Color Guard of American Legion Post # 141 in Silver Lake. He loved his family!
Survived by wife: Marion; children: Sheri (Tony Repesh) Streachek, Scott (Annette) Streachek, Jodee Streachek, Lisa Streachek, Debbie Bahr and LeRoy (Wendy) Kuntz; thirteen grandchildren: Shelby, Sydney, Seth, Shanie, Samson, Simon, Saul and Selah Streachek; Chris (Anita) Bahr, Angie (Keith) Christen, Jenny Bahr and fiance; Leighton Enz; Jacob & Hannah Kuntz; six great grandchildren; sisters-in-law & brothers-in-law: Audrey Brueggemeier, Floyd (Betty) Kuntz, Pat Kuntz, Lyle (Lavonne) Kuntz, Delphine (Clifford) Zellman, Ilene (Charles) Dietzel and Cherilyn (Jim) Luke; many other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents and by a son-in-law: Dave Bahr, his father-in-law & mother-in-law: William & Lydia Brueggemeier and brothers-in-law: Gilbert Brueggemeier & Alfred Kuntz.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Gene Streachek was held on Wednesday, February 4th at 11:00 A.M. St. Pius X Catholic Church in Glencoe. Father Tony Stubeda will be the Celebrant. Military rites performed by American Legion Post #141. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Silver Lake.
A visitation was held from 4-8 P.M. on Tuesday, February 3rd at The Maresh Funeral Home in Silver Lake. Further visitation was one hour prior to Mass at the church on Wednesday, February 4th.
Honorary Casket Bearers were Chris Bahr, Angie Christen, Jenny Bahr, Jacob & Hannah Kuntz.
Casket Bearers were Shelby, Sydney, Seth, Shanie, Samson, Simon, Saul and Selah Streachek.
The Maresh Funeral Home in Silver Lake is serving the family. Online condolences may be made to:
www.mareshfuneralhome.com

Roy E. Alexander, age 87, of Waconia, passed away on Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 at the Waconia Good Samaritan Center.
Roy was born in Robbinsdale on Feb. 3, 1927 the son of Virgil and Gertie Alexander. Roy served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII. He was united in marriage to Pearl Skeesuck in St. Cloud on Aug. 13, 1948.
The couple made their home in the Grand Rapids area and was a builder in the Itasca county area for four decades and a member of the Nazarene church. He enjoyed nature, fishing, hunting, woodworking in his shop and spending time with his family.
Roy is survived by his loving family: wife Pearl; children Brenda (Rod) LeFavor of Isle, Diane (Frank) Huffman of Anchorage, Alaska, Harley (Loreli) Alexander of Rosemount, Kenneth (Deborah) Alexander of Jasper, GA, Kathy (Paul) Steinhagen of Waconia; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Interment at a later date in the Evergreen Cemetery in Backus.
Arrangements with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia; (952) 442-2121; www.johnsonfh.com.

Clarence R. “Dutch” Hentges age 90 of St. Bonifacius passed away Thursday Feb. 5, 2015 at his home in St. Bonifacius, Minn.
Mass of Christian Burial Monday February 9, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church (1025 Main Street), St. Bonifacius with Father Joseph – Quoc T. Vuong as celebrant of the Mass; visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at church; interment Church Cemetery.
Clarence was born on Jan. 4, 1925 in Arcadia, WI., the son of William and Bertha (Grolla) Hentges. On February 7, 1959, Clarence was united in marriage to Margaret M. Wehle at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Watertown, Minn.
Clarence proudly served his country as a sergeant in the Army during the Korean War. He was always playing jokes on everyone around him and never had a loss for words. Clarence enjoyed playing cards, tending to his garden and playing his guitar. He was an avid sports fan and especially liked watching football and baseball in his spare time.
Clarence was preceded in death by his parents William and Bertha Hentges; brothers Clifford and Marvin Hentges; sisters Adeline Quast, Luella Schultz and Irene Hentges.
Clarence is survived by his loving family: wife Mae; daughter Sharon (Kayode) Ologunde of St. Michael; Son James (Sheri) Hentges of Waconia; grandchildren Halli and Jake Hentges, Folasade and Olufunmilayo Ologunde; brothers Milton Hentges of Mound, Russell Hentges of St. Bonifacius, DeVerne (LaVonne) Hengtes of Excelsior; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Herbert and Ann Wehle of St. Bonifacius, Ralph and Pat Wehle of St. Bonifacius; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Casket Bearers are Lance Hentges, Tim Hentges, Mike Hentges, Dennis Wehle, Greg Wehle, Tom Quast.
Arrangements are with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia. www.johnsonfh.com

Daniel J. “Zeke” Miller age 68 of Hutchinson, Minn., passed away Wednesday Feb. 4, 2015 at Hutchinson Area Health Hospital in Hutchinson, Minn.
Private family services will be held.
Dan was born on March 19, 1946 in Mankato, Minn., the son of Gilbert and Betty (Wies) Miller. He was baptized in Mankato, Minn.
Dan was known as “Zeke” by family and friends. He had a very special spot in his heart for his family, especially his granddaughter and nieces and nephews. Everyone looked forward to his arrival at get-together’s because he was constantly playing jokes on everyone. Even at the saddest occasions, Zeke could bring a smile. He will be remembered for his love of family and his witty personality.
Zeke loved everything outdoors, whether it was gator hunting in Texas, fishing in Canada, hunting with his special friends in Montana and Wyoming, or visiting his brother on hunts in Florida while enjoying the palm trees.
Dan is preceded in death by his parents Gilbert and Betty Miller; sister Sharon ZumHofe; brother Rick Miller.
Dan is survived by his loving family; children Julie Miller of Hutchinson, Matthew Miller of Hutchinson, Amanda Miller of Hutchinson; granddaughter Courtney Ann Williams; brothers and sisters Jim Miller of Hutchinson, Sandy (Russ) Braun of Minnetonka, Pam (Jim) Ische of Norwood Young America, Rob (Diane) Miller of Norwood Young America; brother-in-law Dennis ZumHofe of Hamburg; sister-in-law Theresa Miller of Cologne; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Arrangements with Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia. www.johnsonfh.com

Mildred Feltmann, 98, of Norwood Young America passed away Thursday, Feb. 5, at Elim Nursing Home in Watertown.
Mildred Irene (Fruetel) Feltmann was born on June 17, 1916, in Bergen Township, McLeod County. She was the daughter of Edward and Stella (Packer) Fruetel. Mildred was baptized as an infant on Sept. 24, 1916 and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth on April 13, 1930, both at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie. She attended country school till the 8th grade.
On Jan. 22, 1936, Mildred was united in marriage to Harold Feltmann at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie. This marriage was blessed with two children, Kenneth and Dennis. The couple made their home in Norwood Young America. Mildred and Harold shared over 44 years of marriage together until Harold passed away on June 20, 1980.
Mildred was a farmwife in every sense of the word. She worked on the farm with Harold and her sons and could milk cows better than most. Mildred was a member of Church of Peace in Norwood Young America, where she served on the Women’s Guild.
Mildred had many talents, including crocheting, embroidering and patching. She also enjoyed trips to her son’s farm. Mildred loved spending time with her family and friends.
Mildred moved to The Village in Norwood Young America, when she needed more assistance and recently moved to Elim Nursing Home in Watertown. She passed away on Thursday, Feb. 5 at the age of 98 years, 7 months, and 16 days.
Blessed be her memory.
Mildred is survived by her sons, Kenneth Feltmann and his wife, Betty, of Lester Prairie and Dennis Feltmann and his wife, Lynette, of Norwood Young America; grandchildren, Scott Feltmann and his wife, Becky, of Hamburg, Peggy Wilkens and her husband, Charles, of Plato, Todd Feltmann and his wife, Sofica, of Ohio, Chad Feltmann and his wife, Cara, of Belle Plaine, Cherie Smith and her husband, David, of Norwood Young America, Christopher Feltmann and his wife, Heather, of Hamburg and Corey Feltmann and his wife, Katie, of Norwood Young America; great-grandchildren, Nathan Wilkens and his wife, Stephanie, of Glencoe, Amber Wilkens and her special friend, Brent, of Jasper, Lisa Feltmann and her fiance;, Justin, of Ohio, Calvin Feltmann and his special friend, Lauren, of Ohio, Tyler Smith of Norwood Young America, Brittney Smith of Norwood Young America, Chloe Feltmann of Belle Plaine, Carly Feltmann of Belle Plaine, Olivia Feltmann of Norwood Young America and Emily Feltmann of Norwood Young America; great-great grandchildren, Macey Wilkens of Glencoe and Ashton and Deeni Feltmann of Ohio; brother, Ralph Fruetel and his wife, Elaine, of Colorado; sisters-in-law, Sonja Fruetel of Cosmos and Vera Fruetel of Lester Prairie; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Mildred is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Stella Fruetel; husband, Harold Feltmann; and brothers and sister.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. at Church of Peace in Norwood Young America with interment following at Forest Hill Cemetery in Norwood Young America.
Pastor Dale Inman officiated the service with pianist Jane Fasching. Soloist Tom Fruetel sang “On Eagle’s Wings” and “The Lord’s Prayer.” Congregational Hymn was “Old Rugged Cross.” Honorary casket bearers were Mildred’s great-grandchildren. Casket bearers were Scott Feltmann, Todd Feltmann, Chad Feltmann, Christopher Feltmann, Corey Feltmann, Charles Wilkens and David Smith.
Arrangements by the Paul-McBride Funeral Chapel of Norwood Young America. Online obituaries and guest book are available at www.hantge.com.

Florence E. “Chum” Mackenthun age 92 of Waconia passed away Monday Feb. 9, 2015 at her home at Auburn Meadows in Waconia, Minn.
Funeral Service Friday Feb. 13, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waconia with Rev. Phil Wagner officiating: visitation from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church; interment Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Waconia, Minn.
Florence was born on December 20, 1922 in Chaska the daughter of Florian and Rose (Priebe) Eder. On September 1, 1944 Florence was united in marriage to Marvin A. Mackenthun at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Chaska by Rev. R.F. Mueller.
Florence’s greatest joy in life was baking cookies for everyone and reading a good book. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Florence and Marvin enjoyed going to their cabin on Lake Ida and traveling to Texas in the winter months.
Preceded in death her husband Marvin Mackenthun; son Kurt Mackenthun.
Florence is survived by her loving family; son Kim (Laurie) Mackenthun of Waconia; daughter Wendy (Bruce) Anderson of Waconia; grandchildren Jaime (Bethany) Mackenthun, Jessa (Mitch) Theis, Paul Mackenthun, Jeff (Julie) Mackenthun, Karly (Ryan) Sybrant, Cody (Angie) Anderson; great-grandchildren Madelyn and Dylan Mackenthun, Jackson and Myles Theis, Jayda, Kurt and Connor Mackenthun, Sydney Sybrant, Chloe and Carter Anderson; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Casket Bearers are Jaime Mackenthun, Paul Mackenthun, Mitch Theis, Cody Anderson, Karly Sybrant, Jessa Theis, Bethany Mackenthun.
Arrangements are with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia. www.johnsonfh.com.

Lois Ann (Graupmann) Majestic, 84, of Norwood Young America passed away on Sunday, Feb. 8, at Elim Nursing Home in Watertown.
Lois was born on Aug. 16, 1930 in Young America Township, Carver County. She was the daughter of Edward and Dorothea (VonBerge) Graupmann. Lois was baptized as an infant on Aug. 24, 1930, by Rev. Eyrich and was later confirmed on April 2, 1944, by Rev. Bunge at St. Paul’s Evangelical Church, Plato. She attended Glencoe High School, graduating in 1948, and continued her education at the University of Minnesota and Hamline University.
On June 17, 1950, Lois was united in marriage to Wesley Majestic. Rev. Koch officiated the ceremony at St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church, Plato. The couple made their home in Anoka, Champlin, Edina, Mankato, Britt and Minnetonka, and Minot, N.D., before returning to Norwood Young America. Their marriage of over 62 years was blessed with two children, Jean and John “Jack.”
In addition to being a loving wife, mother and homemaker, Lois enjoyed golfing, fishing, gardening, bowling and hunting. She also liked watching the Twins and Vikings on TV and conquering the daily crossword and Sudoku puzzles in the Minneapolis newspaper.
Lois battled multiple types of cancers for over 25 years and showed undaunted courage and great determination to be a survivor.
Lois passed away on Sunday, Feb. 8, at Elim Nursing Home in Watertown, at the age of 84 years, 5 months and 23 days.
Blessed be her memory.
Lois is survived by her children, Jean (Majestic) Storer and her husband, Peter, of Mequon, Wis. and John Majestic and his wife, Jill, of Shorewood; grandchildren, Kimberly (Storer) Kryder and her husband, Gus, of Eliot, Maine, Kelly (Storer) Thomas and her husband, Bryan, of Brooklyn, New York, Stacy Majestic Valenzuela and her husband, Nick, of Bloomington and Alex Majestic and his wife, Jessi, of Chaska; great-grandchildren, Quinn and Nora Kryder and Rico Valenzuela; brother, Ray Graupmann and his wife, Shirley, of Grand Rapids; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Wes; parents, Edward and Dorothea (VonBerge) Graupmann; in-laws, Adolph “Am” and Hylda Majestic; and brother, Hillard “Fritz” and wife Luella Graupmann.
Private burial will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis at a later date. Memorials preferred to The Church in the Maples (United Methodist Church in Norwood Young America).
Arrangements by the Paul – McBride Funeral Chapel of Norwood Young America. Online obituaries and guestbook are available at www.hantge.com.

Mary Louise Brehm, age 68 of Onamia, formerly of Mayer passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2015.
She was born November 15, 1946 to Herb and Liz Krumrei in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Mary was united in marriage to Curt Brehm on May 8, 1971 in Watertown, South Dakota.
Mary was employed as a hairstylist for Daytons and eventually worked as a cashier for Grand Casino Mille Lacs. She and Curt were avid campers and loved traveling around the U.S.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband Curt; daughter Sally DeGross; father Herb Krumrei and brother Jim Krumrei.
She is survived by her daughter Rachel (T. J.) Shanahan; grandchildren Kati Bren (fiance; Zeth), Andrew Shanahan; mother Liz Krumrei; sister Judy (Tyrone) Jones; nephew Ron (Stacy) Rasmusson; furry daughter Sierra; furry grandbabies Ozzy, Bri and Jake; as well as many other friends and relatives.
Memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2015 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Iten’s Watertown Funeral Chapel.
Arrangements by the Iten’s Watertown Funeral Home.

Thomas Alex Vanderlinde, devoted husband and father, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2015 at home with family by his side.
Tom was born September 5, 1952 in Watertown, MN to Edmund and Marcella (Wickenhauser) Vanderlinde.
Tom, a retired IBEW Union electrical worker, lived life to the fullest. An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, welding, scrapping and the lake. He was a fun-loving, caring man who loved helping people. He was known for his cooking skills and ability to design and create extraordinary items out of things that others would discard. He was a collector, improviser, and prankster. His granddaughter, Briahna, was the light of his life.
Tom is survived by his wife, Marcy (Bonstrom); son Robert Thomas Lund-Vanderlinde; daughters Samantha and Courtney Zellman; granddaughter Briahna Nemitz; mother-in-law Gerie Peterson of Buffalo, MN; brothers Leon (Heidi) of Watertown, MN, Jerry of Lake Bronson, MN, Dan (Dorine) of Mayer, MN and Rich of Watertown, MN; sisters Betty (Greg) Erhard of Olathe, KS, Judy (Jim) Storms of Cologne, MN, Fran Vanderlinde of Watertown, MN, Mary (Bruce) Schepers of Savage, MN, Bea Bauer of Watertown, MN, Theresa Johnson of Watertown, MN, and Janet (Chad) Banken of Minnetonka; brothers-in-law Ron (Terry) Bonstrom and Randy Bonstrom of Watertown MN; sister-in-law Shelly (Paul) Geurts of Cokato, MN, and many nephews, nieces and friends.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Edmund and Marcella Vanderlinde; sister Ann Vanderlinde and brothers-in-law Jim Bauer and Tim Johnson.
A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, February 27 at 11 a.m. at the Waconia VFW, 125 West 1st Street, Waconia, MN. A luncheon will follow the service.

Dorothy Vestal, 94, of Norwood Young America passed away on Monday, Feb. 23 at Auburn Manor in Chaska.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, at 11 a.m. at Church in the Maples-United Methodist Church in Norwood Young America, with interment following at Mau Cemetery in Norwood Young America. Visitation will be held Friday, Feb. 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Paul-McBride Funeral Chapel in Norwood Young America and will continue one hour prior the service at the church. Arrangements are with the Paul-McBride Funeral Chapel in Norwood Young America. Online guestbook is available at www.hantge.com.

Gerald W. Lange age 84 of Watertown passed away on Monday February 23, 2015 at the Elim Home in Watertown, Minn.
Memorial Service Friday February 27, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Watertown with Rev. Layton Lemke officiating; visitation 1 hour prior to the service at church; interment Church Cemetery.
Gerald was born on November 25, 1930 in Minnetrista Twp., Minn., the son of William and Malinda (Tonn) Lange. He had a kind, loving and gentle spirit. Gerald enjoyed being on the farm with his parents especially taking care of the animals. He played the accordion and loved listening to polka music. One of his favorite activities was attending the Carver County Fair every year. Gerald was the official greeter at Westwood Place in Watertown, he loved to interact with everyone. To pass the time Gerald would work on crossword puzzles. Gerald loved going to the Bayrischer Hof in Montrose, Minn., with his family enjoying the traditional German music.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents William and Malinda Lange.
Gerald is survived by his loving family: brothers James (Ruth) Lange of Park Rapids, Terry (Joan) Lange of Minnetonka; nieces and nephews Rachel (Bryan) Crosbie, Nicole Lange, Kimberly (Stephen) Wetzel, James (Teryl) Lange, Timothy (Joelle) Lange, Debra Burley, Dorrie (Joseph) Johnson, Gary White, Wendy (Pat) Schuette, Candace (Bradley) Alvers, Monty (Alison) White; great nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Arrangements are with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia. www.johnsonfh.com

Yvonne M. Johnson age 83 of Watertown passed away Thursday February 26, 2015 at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, Minn.
Funeral Service Sunday March 1, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Watertown Evangelical Free Church in Watertown with Rev. Greg Loomis officiating; visitation 1 hour prior to the service at the church; interment Watertown Public Cemetery in Watertown.
Yvonne was born on August 25, 1931 in Watertown, Minn., the daughter of Elmer and Eunice (Lundquist) Johnson. She was baptized and confirmed at Watertown Evangelical Free Church in Watertown.
Yvonne enjoyed her time at Westwood Place and Elim Home and loved playing bingo with her buddies. She was a lifelong member of Watertown Evangelical Free Church.
Preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Eunice Johnson; sister and brother-in-law Loree and Duane Dobratz; a sister in infancy Durelle Johnson.
Yvonne is survived by her loving family; nieces and nephews Michael and Nancy Dobratz of Watertown, Paul Dobratz of Waconia, Linda and Richard Johnson of Mound, Steven Dobratz of Cokato; great nieces and nephews Daniel Johnson, Jesse and Jackie Johnson, Chris and Mandy Johnson, Lynda Dobratz; great-great nieces and nephews Amber, Landon, Oscar and Sydney; cousins, other relatives and friends.
Casket Bearers are Dan Johnson, Jesse Johnson, Chris Johnson, Lynda Johnson, Mandy Johnson, Jackie Johnson.
Arrangements with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia. www.johnsonfh.com

Lee Roy W. “Lee” Tschimperle age 70 of Waconia passed away Wednesday February 25, 2015 at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, Minn.
Mass of Christian Burial Saturday March 7, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Waconia with Father Martin Shallbetter as Celebrant of the Mass; visitation from 9:30 am until the time of the Mass at the church; interment St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.
Lee was born on February 11, 1945 in Shakopee, Minn., the son of William and Mary (Rademacher) Tschimperle. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Waconia.
Lee’s life was an up and down struggle. After having brain surgery in his twenties it changed his life forever. The last 2 years he lived at Auburn Meadows, he made lots of new friends and had a purpose to get up in the morning to feed the birds, water the flowers in the courtyard and helped push wheel chairs for the residents. He loved his truck to drive around town and local areas and sadly we had to take it away because it was no longer safe for him to drive next summer. Lee always would sit in the same chair by the fireplace with a cup of coffee, he would say the same thing every time we came to visit “where have you been”.
Lee enjoyed the outdoors, nature and going for a walk in the woods. His passion was hunting and fishing, always hitting the target considering the injured eye. Lee was happy and laughed a lot; but he also had many bad days, now every day will be good. Now we see him walk into the sunset with his hunting dog, gun over his shoulder and his limit of pheasants. If we would ask him, I bet he would say I’m going to Heaven using his favorite expression. “You Bet Ya”.
Preceded in death by his parents William and Mary “Mamie” Tschimperle; grandparents John and Elizabeth Rademacher, Martin and Anna Tschimperle; brother-in-law Melvin Borchardt; nephew Loren Borchardt.
Lee is survived by his loving family: sisters Lorraine Borchardt of Cokato, Shirley Tschimperle of Belle Plaine, Joyce (Lowell) Noeldner of Cologne; nieces and nephews Lyle Borchardt, Janell and Eric Lee, Lowell and Brenda Schmitz, Brian and Sandy Schmitz, Jody Herrmann, Brigette Noeldner, Brad and Shari Noeldner; great nieces and great nephews; other relatives and friends.
Casket Bearers are Lee’s nieces and nephews.
Arrangements with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia. www.johnsonfh.com

Dorothy Vestal, 94, of Norwood Young America, passed away Monday, Feb. 23, at Auburn Manor in Chaska.
Dorothy Marie (Elliott) Vestal was born on July 14, 1920, in Young America. She was the daughter of William and Lillian (Goetze) Elliott.
On Jan. 28, 1941, Dorothy was united in marriage to Samuel “Bud” Vestal in Duluth, by the Justice of the Peace. The couple made their home in Kirksville and Joplin, Missouri, Gardena and Culver City, California, and Norwood Young America. They shared over 68 years of marriage together until Samuel passed away on Sept. 18, 2009.
Blessed be her memory.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Wendy Warner and her husband, Harold, of San Tan Valley, Arizona; daughter-in-law, Emily Vestal of Chaska; grandchildren, Jeremy Warner and his wife, Heather, of Ashburn, Virginia, Adam Warner of Tempe, Arizona, Mark Vestal and his wife, Shelly, of Victoria, and Kristi Pappa and her husband, Will, of Lonsdale; great-grandchildren, Jordan Warner, Hunter Warner, Sophia Warner, Nina Pappa, Payton Pappa and Samuel Vestal; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, William and Lillian Elliott; husband, Samuel “Bud” Vestal; son, Michael Vestal; and granddaughter, Michelle Vestal.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 28, at 11 a.m. at Church in the Maples – United Methodist Church in Norwood Young America with interment following at Mau Cemetery. Arrangements by the Paul-McBride Funeral Chapel of Norwood Young America. Online obituaries and guestbook are available at www.hantge.com.

Julianne E. Litfin age 76 of Waconia passed away on Sunday March 1, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Center in Waconia, Minn., with her family by her side.
Funeral Service Thursday March 5, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church (601 East 2nd Street), Waconia with Rev. Bob Alsleben officiating; visitation 1 hour prior to the service at church; interment Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.
Julianne was born on November 30, 1938 in Lester Prairie, Minn., the daughter of Edward and Lorena (Rolf) Miller. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie. On March 30, 1960, Julianne was united in marriage to DeWayne H. Litfin.
Julie was a devoted wife, wonderful Mother and amazing Grandmother! She loved her family and spent countless hours devoted to them. She loved crafts and sewing as well as enjoying the outdoors. Julie enjoyed going on many hunting and fishing trips with her husband. She also loved birds, animals, flowers and nature. She treasured the times she spent with her granddaughter watching her in dance and theater. She is most remembered for being a person that never complained. Up to the end of her life, with all of her health struggles, never once did she complain. She had a strong faith in her Lord and Savior and that carried her through many trying times. Her husband, children, grandchild and the many that knew her will sorely miss her. She will be missed, but never forgotten. She was one in a million!!
Julianne is preceded in death by her parents Edward and Lorena Miller; sister Marion Slanga; step-sister Pat; father-in-law and mother-in-law Herbert and Elnor Litfin; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Roger Litfin, Donald Litfin, Donna Mae Gilster, Debbie Bechtel, Victor Gilster.
Julianne is survived by her loving family: husband DeWayne Litfin; son David (Colleen) Litfin of Houlton, WI; daughter Vicki (Paul) Stahlke of Chaska, Minn.; granddaughter Elizabeth Stahlke; sister Norma (Alan) Spitler of Missouri; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Sharon and LeRoy Borg of Waconia, Dianne and Mike Kosek of Waconia, Mary and Rollie Reinke of Waconia, Joyce Litfin of Waconia, Vickie Litfin of Waconia, Tom Bechtel of Wisconsin; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Casket Bearers Steven Litfin, Jason Litfin, Michael Gilster, Mason Roeglin, Michael Litfin, Jeff Borg, Matthew Litfin.
Arrangements are with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia. www.johnsonfh.com

Phil F. Chan of New Prague, Minn., was born September 15, 1948 and died suddenly on February 26, 2015. He is survived by his wife Connie, daughter Kelly Vossen ( Mike Dols), his son Jon Vossen, his grandson Troy Vossen, sisters Carol (Larry) Ische, Susan (Roy) Sprague, his brother Patrick Chan and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Helen and Phil Chan. A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on March 9, 2015, at Hosanna Church Chapel, 9600 163rd St. W., Lakeville, Minn. A light lunch will be served following the service.