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Robert J. Heymans, 78, of Denver, CO, formerly of Sleepy Eye, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2004, at Regency Care Center in Monroe, WA.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. in the Divine Providence Chapel on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 in Sleepy Eye. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the time of services at the Chapel on Tuesday. Interment will be at St. Mary's Catholic cemetery in Sleepy Eye.
Robert J. Heymans was born on August 27, 1925, in Sleepy Eye, the son of Martin and Veronica (Jungers) Heymans. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye. He attended St. Mary's School for twelve years. After high school, Robert moved to Minneapolis, attending the University of Minnesota through the U.S. Navy V-12 program. He married Catherine (Guldan) Heymans on April 12, 1947. Following graduation he worked for Stanley Aviation as a project manager of the first jet ejection seat. He then worked for Martin Marietta Corporation in the aerospace industry. He was involved in many fascinating projects including the Titan missiles; Skylab, the nation's first space station, and such things as the drill-bit used to retrieve core samples of the moon's surface during lunar exploration missions. One of his passions was flying single and twin engine airplanes, logging many hours at the Sleepy Eye Municipal Airport. He was an avid bird hunter and field trial enthusiast. He also loved skiing and became a ski instructor at Winter Park, CO.
Robert is survived by sons, Michael of Highlands Ranch, CO; Jerry of Winona, MN; daughters, Patt (Heymans) Nowfel of Aurora, CO; Mary Elizabeth (Heymans) Moon of Duvall, WA; grandchildren, Blake & Ross Heymans of Winona, MN and Kyla Grace Moon of Duvall, WA; sister, Francis Heymans; brother Philip Heymans; sister-in-law Betty (Mandel) Heymans and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents and daughter Therese Heymans of Denver, CO.
Amy A. Sprengeler, age 98 of Winthrop, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2004, at the Winthrop Good Samaritan Center.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Lutheran Church in Winthrop, with burial in the Winthrop Cemetery.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and 7:30 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Dalin-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Winthrop, and one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.
Amy Aurora (Benson) Sprengeler was born February 12, 1906 in Bismarck Twp., Sibley Co., MN. She was the daughter of John A. and Anna M. (Swanson) Benson. Amy attended the rural school in District 76 through the eighth grade and graduated from Winthrop High School in 1924. She continued her education at Mankato State Teacher's College, taking a course in rural school teaching. She taught in the rural schools of Sibley County for ten years.
Amy was united in marriage with Arnold Gottfried Sprengeler on August 6, 1936, at First Lutheran Church in Winthrop. The couple made their home and farmed in Bismarck Twp., on the 100 year Benson family farm site.
Amy and Arnold shared 54 years of marriage before Arnold passed away on October 10, 1990. Amy continued living on the farm site until she moved into Winthrop. When she needed assistance with her daily care, she became a resident at the Winthrop Good Samaritan Center on October 13, 1998.
Amy was a life long, devoted member of First Lutheran Church in Winthrop. She was active, in the past, with the Lutheran Church Women, Dorcas, Miriam Circle, church choir, Historical Committee, Memorial Committee and the Centennial Committee. Amy enjoyed spending
time visiting with her family and friends, along with quilting and gardening. Amy and Arnold were active in community activities, especially in the construction of the Winthrop Community Home, now called the Winthrop Good Samaritan Center.
Amy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arnold; brother, Graydon Benson and two half sisters, Lillian (Mrs. Carl) Johnson and Effie (Mrs. Clarence) Peterson.
Amy is survived by her many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Mildred Cohrs 87, of Westbrook, died on Thursday, June 11, 2004, in Westbrook.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church in Westbrook, with burial at Pleasant View Cemetery, Dovray.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. on Monday at Totzke Funeral Home in Slayton and one hour prior to services at the church.
She is survived by her children, Edward of Sanborn, Rosann Schmidt of Tracy, and Paul of Dovray; seven grandchildren; and sisters, Lois Knutson of Slayton, Eleanore Bunker of Currie, and Beverly Saling of Bay Point, Okla.
She was born on April 30, 1917, in Plattsmouth, Neb., to James and Louisa Muenchau Smith.
Bernard Gieseke, 92, of Springfield, died Saturday, June 12, 2004 at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield.
Services are 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Home Chapel.
Visitation is from noon to the time of services at the chapel. Arrangements with the Sturm Funeral Home in Springfield. A complete notice will follow on Tuesday.
Edward Henry Horner Jr., 62, of New Ulm died Saturday, June 12, 2004.
Arrangements are pending with Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm.
Leila Vera "Lee" Kurtz, 99, of Redwood Falls, died on Thursday, June 10, 2004 in Redwood Falls.
Services are 1:30 pm Thursday, June 17, at Nelson-Martin Funeral Service in Redwood Falls, with burial at Dannebo Cemetery in Brookville Township, Redwood County, south of Morgan.
She is survived by son, Cal Hansen, of Hayfield; daughter: Lois Mae Armstrong of Topeka, Kansas; three granddaughters; a great grandson; and sister, Blanche Schultz of Mission, Texas.
She was born Sept. 2, 1904, in Sundown Township, Redwood County, to Peter and Helga (Madsen) Frederickson.
Charles "Chuck" Scharf, 47, of New Ulm, died Friday, June 11, 2004 in New Ulm.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm.