Lotus L. “Cooney” Conrad

The funeral Mass for Lotus Lamar Conrad will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 31, 2011 at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Rochester, with Father Paul Nelson officiating.  Burial will be in the Chapel of Peace in Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester with Military Honors.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 30, 2011 and one half hour prior to services both at the church.

Mr. Conrad, 75, of Rochester, MN died at home Friday (October 28, 2011) with his loving family at his side, after a graceful six-year battle with lung cancer.

Lotus was born May 21, 1936 in Nappanee, Indiana to Russell and Inez Conrad.  He lived there until moving to a farm near Hepton, Indiana in 1937 where he attended first and second grade in a one-room country schoolhouse.  In 1944 he moved with his family back to Nappanee until 1947 when his family moved to Hayfield, MN where his parents bought and operated the Mars Theater.  Lotus graduated from Hayfield High School, class of 1954.

In January of 1955, Lotus joined the Air Force and served in California, Colorado and Germany.  Following his honorable discharge he went to work at Owatonna Tool Company and later joined IBM in 1960 where he worked for 32 years.

June 10, 1967 he married Jacqueline M. Hietpas at St. John’s Catholic Church in Little Chute, WI.  They made their home in Kasson, MN for two years before moving to Rochester at their current residence.  Lotus and Jackie raised two children; Lotus was an incredible father and later doted on two very special grandsons.  Upon retiring from IBM, he loved to travel in his motor home with his wife, children and grandsons.

Lotus liked playing the accordion and organ, reading, playing cards, viewing the night sky with his telescope, walking in the woods, hunting and fishing, camping, listening to pipe organ music, but above all, Lotus enjoyed spending time with his family.  Lotus had a wonderful sense of humor and had a joke ready for every occasion.

Survivors include his wife Jacqueline, son Paul Conrad, daughter Carla (Eric) Anderson and cherished grandsons Logan and Connor Anderson, all of Rochester; brothers Devon (Irene) Conrad of Whitewater, WI and Lyle Conrad of Rochester; sister-in-law Janet (Don) Schlude of Winter Haven, FL; Godchildren Lisa Ales of Greenville, WI and Susan Pitzer of Rochester; several aunts & uncles and many nieces and nephews.  He is proceeded in death by parents Russell and Inez Conrad, in-laws Paul and Ethel Hietpas.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to Mayo Hospice for their extraordinary loving care.

Macken Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences are welcome at MackenFuneralHome.com

Richard Lee “Dick” Hansen, age 73, died October 28, 2011 at his home in Byron, MN.  He will be sadly missed by family and friends.  Richard was born on November 13, 1937 to Clayton and Margie (Warn) Hansen of Stewartville, MN.  He graduated from Stewartville High School and lived most of his life in southeastern Minnesota. He married Karen Washburn and was later divorced.  He married Suzanne Wallin on April 3, 1987.  His working years were spent in sales in the plumbing and heating industry.

Richard will be remembered for his love of reading, which has been instilled in future generations.  WCCO Radio was often on in the background and a book was always nearby.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and beloved dogs.  Country living, wildlife and gardening gave him pleasure and interest in his later years.

He is survived by wife, Suzanne of Byron, daughter Kari (Tim) Fairclough of Rochester, step-daughter Angela (Bill) Lee of Brooklyn Park, step-son Jason Oman, four grandchildren; Heather (Brent) Weber, Ted Fairclough, Caitlyn and Hanna Lee, one great-grandchild, Josephine, and a brother Robert Hansen of Austin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Warren, Phillip, Paul, Gordon and sister Maxine Jacobson.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, October 31, 2011 at 11:00AM in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with the Pastor Charles Ortloff officiating.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, evening, October 30, 2011 from 6PM – 8PM in the original Macken Funeral Home building and one hour prior to services in the River Park Chapel.

On-line condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.

The funeral service for David Elijah Fretty will be at 11:00AM on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Macken Funeral Home River Park Chapel in Rochester, with the Rev. Andrew Nelson officiating.  Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester.  Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday, October 28, 2011 at the Macken Funeral Home River Park Chapel and for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday.

David Elijah Fretty, 20, of Rochester, MN, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, MN due to complications from a motorcycle accident back in July.  David was born on Monday, April 29, 1991 at Olmsted Medical Center to Joe Fretty and Dianne Fretty-Roe.  He was engaged to Trisha Dehning, they later had a beautiful baby girl Mariah Nicole Fretty in 2010.  He graduated from Dover-Eyota High School in 2009.  David was previously employed at Tom Kadlec Honda and currently employed at the Salvation Army Thrift Store as a truck driver.

David loved spending time with family, friends, being outside, working on the Miata and fixing things inside and outside the house.  He was always there for people whether it was an ear to listen or a helping hand.  David loved spending time with his big brother Adam and big sister Jamie.  He will be remembered as a big hearted fun loving fiancé, father, son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend.

David is survived by his fiancé, Trisha Dehning of Rochester and their daughter, Mariah; mother, Dianne Fretty-Roe (Jim Dempsey) of Rochester, MN; father, Joe Fretty (Laura Beyer) of Blaine, MN; three sisters, Michelle (Doug) Deetjen, Jamie (Darryl) Lillie and Jenny Fretty; two brothers, Eric (Robin) Fretty and Adam (Kristy) Fretty; nieces and nephews, Jessica , Robert , Nicole Deetjen, Destiny NcNeal, Elijah and Jordan Fretty, Riley and Caleb Fretty and Madalynn and Tayte Fretty, 10 cousins, Grandma Bev Jacobson and 6 aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his Grandma Mavis and Grandpa Lester Roe, Grandpa Verle Fretty, Uncle David Fretty and Cousin Travis Bruce who died serving in the military.

Macken Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to David’s daughter Mariah.

On Tuesday, October 25, 2011, Peter Michael Stellpflug died doing what he loved: driving his tractor for fall fieldwork. Pete will be greatly missed by his family, church, community, and by all who had the opportunity to know him and his vibrant personality.

Above all else, Pete loved his family. Pete married the love of his life, Tammy Kuisle, on July 7, 1990. Pete loved being involved in all activities with his children, Timothy (age 17), Matthew (age 14), Annastasia (age 11), and Mikayla (age 9).

Pete was born on October 9, 1961 to Paul and Eleanor Stellpflug of Rochester. As he grew up on his family farm, Pete developed his passion for agriculture. His brother Jim (Mary Kay) Stellpflug continues to operate the third-generation farm. Other siblings include Dave (Lois) Stellpflug of Eau Claire, WI., Cathy (Craig) Reiter of Elgin, MN, and Julie (Matt) Borst of Rochester, MN. Pete has many nieces and nephews that he loved, advised, and supported : Paul, Sarah, and Charles Stellpflug, Rory and Ryan Hayden, Krystal and Megan Stellpflug; Tom, Holly, Laura, Brenda, and Steve Reiter; Kevin, Jeff, Kyle, Jake, and Luke Borst.

Pete Stellpflug graduated from Lourdes High School in 1980. He earned a degree in Agricultural Business from the University of Wisconsin River Falls and went on to the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, Wisconsin. Pete has shared his business expertise with several financial institutions including Citizens Bank and Trust in Hutchinson, MN and most recently as Branch Manager for Eastwood Bank of Eyota for the past 19 years.

Pete was the “go-to-guy” in his family, his community, and any organization that he touched. He always seemed to know everyone and always had something to say. His presence, common sense, and clear vision was appreciated by all. Pete relished community service and was always ready to lend a hand. Pete was passionate about his Catholic faith and was an active member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Eyota, MN. Pete was a lifelong 4-H member as a youth and adult leader. Pete was a strong leader in many other organizations throughout the community.

A Funeral Mass for Peter will be held at 11:00AM on October 31, 2011 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with the Rev. Kurt Farrell of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church of Eyota, and co-officiated with Rev. Mark C. McNea and Rev. Timothy T. Reker. Visitation will be held from 2:00pm to 6:00pm on Sunday, October 30, 2011 at the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the Peter Stellpflug Memorial Community Fund has been established and donations are accepted at any Eastwood Bank locations.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com

The funeral Mass for Cora O. Schiller-Andersen will be at 11:00am. Friday October 28, 2011 at Madonna Towers in Rochester with Rev. James Russell officiating.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.   Visitation will be from 10:00am – 11:00am on Friday at Madonna Towers.

Mrs. Schiller-Andersen, 94, of Rochester passed away peacefully on October 23, 2011 at Madonna Towers.

Cora Oline Westerhaug was born on July 18, 1917 in Underwood, MN to William and Mary (Aas) Westerhaug.  She married Leslie Schiller on September 26, 1938 in Fergus Falls; Leslie passed away on March 5, 1981.  She married Howard Andersen on November 24, 1984; he passed away on February 26, 1994.  Cora was an active member of St. Francis Parish and Rosary Group.  She was also a member of the Silver Lake Ladies of the Lake Walking Group.  She was also an avid seamstress, dancer and card player.

Survivors include children Pam Willard, Angela (Ted) Leja; step children Phillip (Libby) Andersen, Jane Andersen, Charlotte (Ron) Kringen, Tom (Julie) Andersen, Karl (Linda) Andersen and Mary (John) Freeman; grandchildren Kimberly and J.R. Willard, Anastasia Leja; step grandchildren Gregory, Joseph and Carter Andersen, Kelly Tudeen, Michael Gullo, Jackie Vanslooten, Kent and Scott Kringen, Mark and Eric Andersen, Todd and Leah Andersen and Katie Freeman and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  She is preceded in death by her parents, both her husbands; step children Paul and Judy Andersen; sister Clarice Thompson and brother-in-law Waldron Thompson.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota or the Ronald McDonald House of Rochester, Minnesota.

The funeral service for Doris Forney Clarkson will at 11:00AM, Monday, October 24, 2011 at River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with the Rev. Linda Helberg officiating.  Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester.  Visitation will be held from 2:00-5:00PM on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at River Park Chapel and one hour prior to the service on Monday.

Mrs. Clarkson, age 91, of Eyota, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center in Wabasha, Minnesota. Doris was born on December 22, 1919 to Louis and Sarah (Butlin) Forney in Pleasant Grove Township, MN.  She was raised there and later married Russell Clarkson.  Doris worked hard all of her life raising kids and being a homemaker.  She also worked for a short time at the canning factory.

Doris is survived by her husband Russell; two sons, Ron Clarkson of Texas and Darrell Clarkson of Oklahoma; two daughters, Charlotte Youngs of Mazeppa and Kathy Ochs of Eyota; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers, Frank Forney of Dover and Lyle (Eleanor) Forney of Oronoco.  She was preceded in death by two sons, James and Robert, three brothers and five sisters.

She loved going to flea markets and ran a booth at times.  She also liked to fish, travel, play cards and visit with family and friends.  She was very gentle and loving and will be greatly missed.

Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.

The funeral for Doreen Predmore will be at 10:30AM, Friday, October 21, 2011 at Marion Church of Christ in Marion, MN with Pastor Rick Walston officiating.  Burial will follow in the Marion Cemetery.  A visitation will be held from 5pm – 8pm on Thursday, October, 20^th in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.

Mrs. Predmore, 96 of Marion MN died Tuesday, October 18^th at Sunrise Cottages in Rochester surrounded by her husband, Russell and family members.  Russell and Doreen had been residents at Sunrise Cottages since February 2011.  Mrs. Predmore had been in declining health following a fall in July when she suffered a hip fracture.

Doreen was born July 2, 1915 in Belfast, North Ireland.  She was the only child of Robert and Jeanne Montgomery.  After graduating from high school in Belfast, she attended business college where she majored in accounting.  She was employed as a bookkeeper and typist for Albion Clothing in Carrickfergus, North Ireland from September 1, 1933 until April 30, 1946.  Being a true Irish lass, green was her favorite color.

Doreen met her husband, Russell, at the Antrim Road Baptist Church in Belfast in 1944.  Russell was in the U.S. Army and stationed in Belfast during World War II.  They were married about a year later on July 23, 1945 at the Antrim Road Baptist Church in Belfast.  Russell had been transferred to Scotland, but was able to return to Belfast for a few days to be married.  Following the marriage, and after obtaining a pass from the local constable, Doreen was able to return to Scotland to spend a few days with Russell before he was transferred to the European Theater and then to the Pacific Theater where he remained until the end of the War.

Russell and Doreen did not see each other again until mid 1946 when Doreen came to America on the “bride ship,” the Queen Elizabeth, leaving England on May 4, 1946.  Russell met her in New York and brought her home to Marion, MN where she was warmly welcomed by the Marion community.  She became particularly close to Verleen Neal who became a lifelong friend and confidant.

Russell and Doreen settled in Marion where they raised their three children, Lawrence, Raymond and Maureen.  Doreen was a lifelong member of the Marion Church of Christ.  She was also a member of the WCTU, and the Marion Church Missionettes.  After Russell’s retirement from the US Postal Service, she and Russell were active members of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE).

Russell and Doreen spent many wonderful summers at their summer home on Long Lake near Park Rapids where they were frequently joined by children and grandchildren.  Doreen was a loving wife, wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.  She was always a kind, gentle, loving person (unless you got her “Irish up”).  She was an avid lover of dogs and spent many happy days in the company of her Dobermans, Paddy and Damon.  Doreen enjoyed collecting bells, her favorite being a Waterford Crystal bell she got in 1996 when she visited Ireland with her husband, son and daughter.  She was able to make four return visits to Ireland in her lifetime.

Doreen is survived by her husband of 67 years, Russell Predmore.  Her children, Lawrence (Susan) Predmore of Predmore, MN.  Raymond (Pam) Predmore and daughter, Maureen (Jim) Newell of Marion, MN.  Her 7 grandchildren, Sarah (Cini Morn) Predmore, Ryan (Melinda) Predmore, Kelly (Todd) Predmore Rodgers, Robert Predmore, Jessica (Luke) Wittkop, Ira (Gina) Newell and Laura (Ryan) Lowry.  Her great-grandchildren are Kacy, Eric and Ray Morn, Aaron Wittkop and Aria Newell.

Macken Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  On-line condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com

Gordon Clinton Yngsdal, age 85 of Hayfield, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2011 with his family at his side.

Gordon was born on January 19, 1926 in Vernon Township in Dodge County, MN to Edwin and Alma Yngsdal. He grew up on the family farm in the Rock Dell area. He served his country in the US Army as a Constabulary Officer during WWII. On June 14, 1952 he married Irene Lois Bolstad at Evangor Lutheran Church in Sargeant, MN. Gordon owned and operated Yngsdal’s Upholstery in Hayfield for over 50 years. His hobbies included going to local Flea Markets, auctions, and frequent trips to the barbershop to see his friends.

He is survived by his wife Irene of 59 years, his children, Robert (Sheila) of the Philippines, Bruce of Minneapolis, Ricky of Glendale, CA, Cindy (Barry) Hovey of Austin, and Jeff of Rochester, nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Allen Yngsdal, a granddaughter, Sonya and a nephew Terry.

A funeral service for Gordon will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, October 21, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hayfield with Pastor Paul Hauschild officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. A private burial of Gordon’s ashes will occur at a later date.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com

The memorial service for Lawrence “Larry” Odein Bakken will be 2:00PM, Thursday, October 20, 2011 at Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church with Pastor Kevin Sorensen officiating.   Burial will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester.  Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00PM, Thursday, October 20^th at the church.

Mr. Bakken, age 67 of Rochester, died on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Larry was born on March 28, 1944 in Rochester to Odein and Lorraine (Hetzel) Bakken.  He married Virginia Huckins on October 18,1968  in Cresco, Iowa.  Mr. Bakken was  a life-long resident of Rochester and worked for Palmer Soderberg Construction as a drywall/plasterer tender.  He was a member of the Local 405 Laborers Union.

Larry is survived by his wife, Virginia; three daughters, Sandra Bourquin of Rochester, Sheila (Dino Lange) Hegseth of Wanamingo and Sara (Terry  “Twink”) Schroeder of Rochester; four grandchildren, Melissa (Ben) Stetson of Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, Samantha Kraft of Rochester, Whitney Hegseth of Wanamingo and Michael Lawrence Schroeder of Rochester; two great-granddaughters, Abigail Novotny and Alison Stetson; three sisters, Sharon Town of Stewartville, Lois Grangaard of Rochester and Marilyn (John) Newell of Eyota; four brothers, Leonard “Herb” (Debbie) Bakken of Phoenix, Arizona, Steven (Bev) Bakken of Rochester, Richard (Jackie) Bakken of Virginia and Dale Bakken of Stewartville.  He was preceded in death by three brothers, Harold, Rudy and Daniel Bakken, and one sister, Linda Eversman.

Larry loved spending time with his family.  He also enjoyed watching John Wayne movies, football and listening to Johnny Cash music.

Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences are welcome at mackenfuneralhome.com.

Russell Lyle Voigt, born May 11, 1923 as an only child to Paul Theodore Voigt and Ida Thyson, passed away on October 14, 2011 at 88 years of age due to heart failure.

He is survived by his four children: Jeffrey A. Voigt (son), Steven P. Voigt (son), Karen O. Clayton (daughter) and Sylvia Lyon (adopted daughter). He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Ruth Evelyn Avery. Russell was a resident of Racine County, Wisconsin from his birth until August of 2005. He spent his younger years on his father’s farm near Raymond, Wisconsin. He spent more than thirty years as owner and operator of Voigt’s Orchard in the town of Mt. Pleasant near Racine, Wisconsin. He served his country as a Marine during WWII and recently participated in the October 8, 2011 Honor Flight to Washington DC. He lived the remaining 6 years of his life in SE Rochester, MN. He was active and faithful in The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

A funeral service for Russell will be held at 11:00AM at the Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints (1002 16th Street Southeast, Rochester, MN) on Thursday, October 20, 2011 with Bishop Darren Calley officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30AM to 10:30AM on Thursday, October 20, 2011 prior to the funeral.  Burial of Russell’s body will happen on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 2:00PM at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. (21731 Spring Street, Union Grove, WI 53182) Family and friends are invited to attend the veteran burial in Union Grove, WI. Any correspondence or condolences may be mailed to the Voigt Family at P. O. Box 126 Fountain, MN 55935. Online condolences are also welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com

Macken Funeral home is handling the arrangements.