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Herbert Dillon , 79, of Schroeder, was called Home to be with his Savior Wednesday, August 11, 2004 in Grand Marais with his wife of 47 years at his side.
He was born June 8, 1925, to Sidney and Edna in Kerkhoven, MN. Herb became a child of God through Baptism January 19, 1926. He served in the U.S. Navy as a pharmacists mate first class for three years.
Herb was employed at Benson Optical Co. for 30 years. He reaffirmed his faith through Confirmation March 25, 1956 and married Janice Footh on October 6, 1956. They resided in the New Ulm area for 25 years. He became interested in scrimshaw and jewelry making, and they settled in Schroeder where they opened Dillon's Gift Shop, which they enjoyed for 25 years. Herb found time to work in his beloved garden and he also loved hunting and fishing. He was a faithful member of Faith Lutheran Church. Herb loved his dog and Fifi will miss his love and games.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Harold.
Herb is survived by his wife, Jan; son, Herb and his wife, Sharon and their sons, Herb and Travis. He is also survived by a son, Richard; daughters, Patricia and Arlene; sister, Helen; brother, Harvey; sister-in-law, Marilyn Footh; nieces and nephews; and a host of many dear friends.
Memorial service will be Saturday, August 14, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Silver Bay with Dr. Dennis Brostrom officiating. Inurnment will take place in the Schroeder Cemetery.
Services entrusted to the Cremation Society of Minnesota, 218-624-5200.
Wallace J. Johns, 82, of Sleepy Eye, MN died on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at Divine Providence Community Home in Sleepy Eye, MN.
Visitation will be at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye, on Friday, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM. There will be a parish prayer service at 7:30pm Friday at the funeral home.
Service will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Sleepy Eye on Saturday, August 14, 2004 at 10:30 AM. The Clergy will be Fr. Brian Oestreich. Interment St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery with military rites by the Sleepy Eye Honor Guard.
Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye, MN. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family via www.sturmfh.com.
Wallace was born on September 27, 1921 in Essig, MN, the son of Henry & Amanda (Eineke) Johns. He grew up in Sleepy Eye and attended St. John's School. He entered the United States Army Air Corps in 1942. After his discharge in 1945 he returned to Sleepy Eye and worked at Del Monte. Wallace married Theresa Breu on October 5, 1948 in Searles, MN. The couple made their home in Sleepy Eye and Wallace continued to work at Del Monte until his retirement in 1981. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, fishing, hunting and trapping.
Survivors include daughters, Linda & husband Gerald Reiffenberger of Somerton, AZ and Bonnie & husband Steven Ladd of Cambria, son, Wallace & wife Kathy Jo Johns of Mankato and five grandchildren, Dyani & Robyn Ladd and Jessica, Samantha & Thomas Johns. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Theresa in 1988 and two brothers.
Willard Mecklenburg Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 14, 2004 at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm with burial in the New Ulm City Cemetery in New Ulm.
Visitation will be 4 - 7 p.m. Friday and from 7:30 a.m. to the time of service at the funeral home on Saturday.
Willard is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Eileen and Harill Schroeder of Sleepy Eye; brother and sister-in-law, Wallace and Clarie Mecklenburg of New Ulm; a sister-in-law, Joyce Mecklenburg of Sleepy Eye; twelve nieces and nephews; many great nieces and great nephews; cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Shirley Mecklenburg in infancy; and brothers, Earl Mecklenburg and Chester Mecklenburg.
Willard Alex Mecklenburg was born on May 15, 1919 in Milford Township, Brown County to Arthur and Ella (Meyer) Mecklenburg. He graduated from New Ulm Public High School and was in the class of 1936. He farmed all his life in Milford Township with his brother Chester until they retired. Willard enjoyed hunting, mushrooming, fishing, the outdoors and being with his family. In recent years he helped his nephew with farm work.
Arnold Schultz, 72, of Sleepy Eye, died Thursday, Aug. 12, 2004 at St. John Lutheran Home, Springfield.
Arrangements are pending with Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield.
Mary Wyczawski NEW ULM -- Mary (Mrs. Carl "Red") Wyczawski, 73, of 912 South Minnesota Street in New Ulm, died Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at the Divine Providence Community Home in Sleepy Eye.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 14, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Ulm with burial in the New Ulm City Cemetery. Father Douglas Grams will celebrate.
Visitation will be 4 - 8 p.m., Friday and will continue for one hour prior to the time of mass on Saturday at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Ulm. There will be a parish prayer service at 7 p.m. Friday at the church.
The Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm is handling the arrangements.
Mary is survived by her husband, Carl "Red" Wyczawski of New Ulm; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Beth and Patrick Murray of Coon Rapids, Sara and David Stenhaug of Rochester, Patty Wyczawski and Phil Martin of St. Paul, Amy and Chris Cooke of Columbia Heights; sons, Steven Wyczawski of St. Paul, Paul Wyczawski of Murray, Kentucky, Thomas Wyczawski of Robbinsdale; grandchildren, Trenton, Travis, Jordan and Joshua Wyczawski, Tim, Katie and Meghan Murray, Susan and Elizabeth Stenhaug, Henry Martin and Alexandra Cooke; a sister, Carol Smith of St. Peter; brothers and sisters-in-law, Thomas and Kaye Green and William "Bill" and Elizabeth Green all of New Ulm.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Benedict in 1961 and her mother Helen in 1982.
Mary Elizabeth Green was born December 9, 1930, in New Ulm the daughter of Benedict and Helen (Schweiss) Green. She attended St. Mary's Grade School and was a 1948 graduate of New Ulm High School. She attended Clarke College in Dubuque, Iowa from 1948 to 1949. She then attended the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, graduating in 1952. She received her Masters degree from Mankato State University. Mary's teaching career started at Slayton High School where she taught from 1952 to 1953, Eau Claire Memorial High School in Eau Claire, Wisconsin 1953 to 1954, West Allis, Wisconsin 1954 to 1955, New Ulm Junior High 1973 to 1978, and New Ulm Senior High 1978 to 1993. She also worked as a substitute teacher at St. Mary's Grade School in New Ulm. Mary married Carl L. Wyczawski on June 12, 1954 at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Ulm. She was an avid reader until she lost her eyesight. She loved to do needlepoint, cross-stitching and knitting and was an excellent bridge player. Mary was a great supporter of her children's endeavors and influenced their chosen professions.
She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Ulm her entire life. She taught religion classes at St. Mary's and was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She was a member of the Junior Pioneers, a past president of the New Ulm Mrs. Jaycees, a Cub Scout den mother. She was lead instructor of the Madeline Hunter Educational Series for School District 88, and a member of the Minnesota Retired Teachers Association and the New Ulm Country Club.
In lieu of flowers, the Wyczawski family prefers memorials to the donor's choice.