Belinda Orvilla Carlson, 99, of Kenyon, died Monday, March 5, 2012, at Kenyon Sunset Home. She was born Jan. 14, 1913, in Richland Township, the daughter of Edward and Clara (Granley) Flom. She graduated from Kenyon High School in 1929 and went on to Mankato Normal School to acquire her teaching certificate. She taught country school for 14 years and also took care of the school’s janitorial needs. She was a 4-H club leader and county extension director. She married Amos Carlson on June 21, 1947, at Moland Lutheran Church. They farmed for many years on the home place, then sold the farm in 1980 and moved to Kenyon. Belinda also served on the Kenyon Sunset Home and ALCW board of directors, and Moland Lutheran Church ladies aide. At the church, she served as the historian for over 50 … [Read more...]

Bud was born in Kenyon, Minn., on Dec. 19, 1927, to Conrad and Marie (Kvale) Sunde. He attended school in Kenyon until joining the Army in 1945. He was stationed in Korea. In 1948, the married Audrey Broin, of Kenyon. They were blessed with three children. Larry (Joyce) Sunde, Connie Sunde and Gary (Julie) Sunde, who gave them 16 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Bud worked for 42 years at the Ford Garage. After he retired, he continued working on cars with his good friend, Tim Fuller, until he had a heart attack. He was taken to Abbott Northwestern Hospital where he later died. Bud enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and watching football and boxing on TV. He also enjoyed playing cards with family members.Bud is survived by his wife, Audrey, three children, 15 grandchildren and 28 … [Read more...]

Rudolph Howard “Rudy” Voxland, age 90, of Virginia, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, in the Virginia Convalescent Care Center. He was born May 17, 1921, on a farm near Kenyon, Minn., the son of Herman and Rachel (Hostager) Voxland and was a 1940 graduate of Kenyon High School. Rudy enlisted in the United States Army in October of 1942 and served in the European Theatre of Operations Company L, 60th infantry regiment, 9th Infantry Division, under the command of General George Patton. He was discharged on April 8, 1946. Rudy graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1950 with a Bachelor of Science in industrial education. He married Ruth Mahlman Lillesve on Jan. 7, 1951, in Kenyon. Rudy taught in Maiden Rock, Wis., and later in Zumbrota, Minn. He completed his Master’s degree in 1958 … [Read more...]

A funeral service for Roger L. Nelson, 76, who died at Arbor Terrace on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church with Rev. Karna Hagen officiating. Burial was in Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery in rural Kenyon, Minn., with military honors. Visitation was at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes from 5-8 p.m. Thursday and at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Roger L. Nelson was born Nov. 28, 1935, to Henry and Helen Nelson in Wanamingo Township on the family farm. He graduated from Wanamingo High School and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force serving as a medic at the close of the Korean War.He married Henrietta A. Maly in Wahoo, Neb., July 27, 1957. In 1987, he and his wife moved to Rochester from Wanamingo, Minn. Roger … [Read more...]

Leeward Melos Schreiber, 88, of Kenyon, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, at Kenyon Sunset Home. Leeward was born Nov. 18, 1923, in Kenyon, Minn., the son of Roy and Lydia (Kitzman) Schreiber. Lee graduated from Kenyon High School in 1941. On June 28, 1947, he married June Hostager at Holden Church in rural Kenyon. Lee was employed at various jobs in the Kenyon area, but a majority of his time was spent working at the Kenyon Farmers Elevator, retiring from there in 1985.Lee’s love of animals was evident by the many different kinds of animals he raised including sheep, goats and numerous litters of puppies. He especially enjoyed spending time with his special boxer, Shatze. Numerous trips to the cabins at Cass Lake and Hackensack emphasized his love of the great outdoors, from fishing to … [Read more...]

Pastor Jerry Olson, 67, of Burlington, died at 10:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, at his home in Burlington, after a long struggle with cancer. Born April 20, 1944, in Kenyon, Minn., he was the son of Arnold J. and Margaret Quam Olson. On Aug. 13, 1994, he married Lynette Dohme in Burlington.Pastor Jerry was self-employed as a carpenter and pastor. He graduated from Mankato State University with a teaching degree in 1968, and received a Masters in Christian education from Wheaton College in 1989. Jerry was ordained as a Baptist minister in 1990 at West Avenue Baptist Church, where he was associate pastor and Christian education director, as well as principal of the Christian school. He was later the pastor of the First Baptist Church in LeRoy, Minn., and also had his own carpentry … [Read more...]

Donna Mae Ronning, 88, of Kenyon, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, at Pine Haven Care Center. Donna was born April 8, 1923, in Faribault, the daughter of Elmer and Julia (Nobs) Smith. She graduated from West Concord High School in 1941. Life was simple growing up in Kenyon. She worked at the Blue Bird Cafe and Home Plate Cafe. She was a devoted mother to Steve and cherished the time she had with him.Donna was an intelligent lady. She shared gardening with her son and they both loved to can what they grew. Donna was up-to-date with her sports. This was something she got from her son. She is survived by Steve’s longtime friend, James Lehman, of Kenyon; and many nieces and nephews. Donna was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Steve P. Ronning. A graveside service will be … [Read more...]

Jerrold "Jerry" Clark, 73, of Medford, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, at his home. Jerry was born May 26, 1938, in Faribault, Minn., the son of Jesse and Elsie (Pierce) Clark. He was raised and attended school in Kenyon where he graduated from Kenyon High School. He was united in marriage to Clara Overboe in 1961 at Dale Lutheran Church. They farmed near Kenyon before moving to Owatonna where he worked at Owatonna Scrap Iron. The couple moved to Medford in 1965 and he began driving truck for Yule Transport. He then worked for Washington Scientific in Owatonna and later for Styer Trucking out of Lakeville where he retired. Clara died in 2010.Jerry loved to fish. He enjoyed going to church dinners and visiting with friends, sometimes even with strangers. He was an outgoing man that … [Read more...]

Clyde Joseph McVary, 80, of Kenyon, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, at the Kenyon Sunset Home.He was born Feb. 13, 1931, in Wayzata, the son of Patrick and Odell (Pouliot) McVary. He attended Patrick Henry High School. After high school, he met Marian and they kept it touch as he joined the army to serve his country. They married on June 12, 1954, at the United Methodist Church in Nerstrand. They moved to Montana where their first child was born. They came back to Minnesota where they resided in Crystal, and shortly thereafter the family moved back to Kenyon. Clyde worked for Coast to Coast for over 35 years.Clyde had a passion for fishing and hunting, always taking his “mini” Cabela’s with him. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and … [Read more...]

Pearl Marcella Sathre, age 95, of Northfield and formerly of Randolph, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at Three Links Care Center in Northfield. Pearl was born Feb. 16, 1916, in Kenyon, Minn., to Nels and Ida Jacobson. She attended country school through eighth grade and was confirmed at Holden Church near Kenyon. She married Ingvald “Nordeen” Sathre on Dec. 16, 1939, at Holden Lutheran Church. They lived and farmed in the Kenyon, Dennison and Sogn areas from 1939 to 1947, moved to Randolph in 1947 and to Northfield in 2000. Pearl was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Randolph for many years and active in Circle. She enjoyed entertaining friends and relatives and working in her flower gardens. She loved music, especially playing the harmonica and piano, and her family was … [Read more...]