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Lee Kenneth Topel age 39 of Winsted, formerly of Watertown passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 5, 2022. He was born April 19, 1983, to Ralph and Jan (Gittins) Topel in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Lee had a heart of gold. He loved his children and his family and showed it with his actions. He was hard working at times and full of fun all the time. Lee was a resident of Watertown for his entire life other than the last year in Winsted and a period of living in Minneapolis years ago. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Leo and Elizabeth Topel, Kenneth and Annette Gittins. He is survived by his children Breauna Topel and Leo Topel; parents Ralph and Jan Topel; siblings...

Jean Adele (Heitkamp) Olson, age 99, formerly of Waconia, passed away on August 25, 2022. She was born on July 22nd, 1923 to Frank and Grace (Tripp) Heitkamp in Worthington, Minnesota. Preceded in death by her parents; husband Arthur; children Leonard Olson, Douglas Olson; grandchild James; six sisters and two brothers. Adele is survived by her daughter Vicky Jean; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings Jack (Joyce) Heitkamp, and Beth Wentland. A memorial service will be held at 1 PM on October 7th, 2022 at Faith Lutheran Church in Waconia, Minnesota. A private family inurnment will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred...

Ilene Adeline Kolstad, ("Sis" Socher) age 97. Longtime resident of Maple Plain and Lyndale, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. She was born on December 29th, 1924 to Sally Gallus and Gehrman Socher in Franklin Township, Minnesota. Sis was a longtime waitress at the Minnetonka Mist and Surfside. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Ilene was a no nonsense, hardworking, strong woman. She was independent and possessed a sharp wit. She was preceded in death by her parents Sally Gallus and Gehrman Socher; nine siblings: Ambrose Socher, Dorothy Czech, Lucille Kusha, Cecelia Florek, Leona Yantes, Aloys, Alex, Clarence, & Leo Socher. Survived by her...

Beverly Violet, age 87 of Delano, passed away July 28, 2022. She was born on December 11, 1934 in Montrose, Minnesota to Edward and Mabel (Dalbec) Splettstoeszer. She married Clifford Lange on June 16th, 1954. A year later they welcomed their first daughter, Wendy, followed by Tammy, five years later. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother always sharing her hugs and warm smile. She and Clifford had an adventurous spirit, traveling when they could with other family members. She was a lovely woman who made sure her family was always taken care of. In 2003 they moved off the farm and built their dream home in Delano, where they shared 13 more wonderful years. In...

John Henry Dalheimer age 79 of Watertown passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022. He was born September 19, 1942 to Edmund and Laura (Pogreba) Dalheimer in Watertown, Minnesota. John was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He grew up in Delano and graduated from Delano High School in 1960. He went on to study at the Minnesota School Business completing his schooling prior to enlisting in the US Army. John was Honorably Discharged on February 28, 1967 at the rank of SP5 . John married the loved of his life Ann Hausladen on July 16, 1966 at St. Mary's Church in Waverly and to this union four children were blessed. John was active in his community. He served on the Watertown Fire...

Clyde Michael Rumpza born at his parent's farm on November 14, 1929, to Michael and Lorena (Justus) Rumpza. Grade school at Oak Lake Rural school east of Watertown. Active in Vo Ag department at Watertown High School. FFA in high school (state secretary one year). Began farming with his father while still in high school and continued farming after graduation in 1948. Married Patricia Murn Oct. 3, 1953, entered the U.S. Army (drafted) the same year in December. After army service he bought his father's farm and farmed until 1994, expanding his operation several times. He was elected to the Mid America Dairy Cooperative board of directors in 1979 and served until 1990. At the time of his...

Jean Marie Becker age 73 of Rockford passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022. She was born June 15, 1948 to Virgil and Marie (Kranz) Morin in Hamel, Minnesota. Jean was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She always had time for family and relished doing things for them. Jean's house was always warm and welcoming and open for everyone. Growing up we knew we could always bring our friends over to the house and treats would be waiting for us on the table. She took great pride in knowing that when you came to her house, you were loved and taken care of. Jean loved the outdoors and especially spending time with family at the camper in Annandale. Although she did not like being on the...

Ty James Bunn, 20 was born on December 8th 2001 in Burnsville, MN to Glen and Alice Bunn. Ty was called to his heavenly home on March 4th, 2022 in Yacolt Washington. He will be dearly missed by his parents and siblings. Sisters; NaTasha, Tara, Natalie and Rayna. Brothers; Royce (Sarah), Blake (Misty), and Braden. With nieces and nephews, Makayo, Keako, Taye, Brianne, Amaya, Bella, Kaiya, Chel, Keena, Bonnie, Jaxton, Addy, Lev. Ty graduated from Connections Academy High School in June of 2020. He moved to Washington State in December 2021. He lived with Blake and Misty, their daughters, Kaiya and Addy while working for TPI plumbing. Ty had a huge heart and loved spoiling his nieces and...

Kathleen Marie (McGrath) Johnson passed away Jan. 20, 2022 at the age of 90 at her home in Hollywood Township, MN. Kathy was born in Woodland Township to Walter and Margaret (Murphy) Mcgrath on March 26, 1931, After her graduation from Watertown High School in 1949 Kathy attended teacher training in Glencoe. She was a teacher at Hollywood Country School District 76. Years later, she was a substitute teacher in Watertown and New Germany. Kathy enjoyed dancing, singing, and perfect handwriting, which was very important to her as a teacher. It was at a dance at Waverly Hall she met Glenn Johnson. They were united in marriage on January 13, 1951 and celebrated 71 years of marriage. She was...

Linn Hammerlund, 81, of Independence, passed over on January 11, 2022. She died in her own bed surrounded by her children and pets as the sun set on her beautiful farm. Born Franni Linn Preble Pilcher on October 22, 1940 to parents Anne Amelia (Johnson) and Franklin Preble Pilcher. Linn looked forward to reuniting with her parents, sister Sharon Anne and especially her very beloved husband, Albert William Hammerlund and youngest son, Aaron Franklin. Linn received her degrees from the University of Minnesota as a dental hygienist and later as a chemical dependency counselor. With her husband Bill, Linn helped found four churches, numerous Bible studies and a family gospel band. Linn was...

Dorothy D. Martin, age 79 of Rockford, Minnesota passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband Le Roy and great grandson Francis Aslakson. She is survived by her daughters Michelle (John) Knapek, Gayle (Steve) Beise, and LaRae (Tom) Traen; grandchildren Siressa (Justin) Sremba, Derek (Maggie) Aslakson, Amanda Beise, Tommy Traen, and Todd Traen; great grandchildren Ryder and Hudson Sremba, Henry and Pearl Aslakson; along with many relatives and friends. Dorothy had a long career in banking as well as owning several businesses with her husband, Le Roy. She was a talented seamstress and gifted musician who could play any instrument. She has always had a...

Shirley M. DeWitte, age 95 of Rochester, MN passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 3019. She was born on November 4, 1923 in Elgin, MN to Ray and Ella Feeder. Shirley served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. She was united in marriage to Robert DeWitte on February 21, 1946 in Pipestone, MN. She attended nursing school and graduated with a LPN degree while raising a family of 8 children. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Robert; daughters Roberta, Kathryn and Susan; grandsons Mark, Ryan, and Evan. She is survived by her children Rev. Mr. Michael (Mary), Daniel (Linda), Annette (Kenneth) Bunn, Jeanine...