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Arne Petersen
Arne Petersen, 86, Sleepy Eye, died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002, at Oak Hills Living Center, New Ulm, where he had been a resident since June of 1998. Funeral services were Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Sleepy Eye, with interment in Home Cemetery, Sleepy Eye, with military rites by the Sleepy Eye Honor Guard. Sturm Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Arne was born July 22, 1916, in Clare, Arizona, golfing and most of all his family and grandchildren.
Arne is survived by his wife, Elaine of Sleepy Eye; children, Gary and wife Alice Petersen of St. Paul, Ron and wife Bev Petersen of Sleepy Eye, and Janet and husband Marty Novotny of Willmar; grandchildren, Alicia and husband Chris Runquist, Brian Petersen, Steven, Katie, Dan and Mike Petersen, and Peter, Jenny and Andy Novotny; brother, Karl and wife Anna Peterson of Hjorring, Denmark; and sister-in-law, Agnes Miller of Sleepy Eye. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings in infancy, twin Niels, Else and Clifford) and brother-in-law, Art E. Miller.
Casket bearers were Dean Hansen, Larry Krenz, Galen Engholm, Larry Barnes, Dave Vosbeck and Milo Christensen, Jr. Honorary casket bearers were Brian Petersen, Steve Petersen, Dan Petersen, Peter Novotny, Andy Novotny and Mike Petersen.
David Scanlan
David Scanlan, 69, High Falls, NY, formerly of Sleepy Eye, died of cancer Sept. 27, 2002, at his home.
David was the son of Dorothy Scanlan and the grandson of Minnie Eckert, both long-time former residents of Sleepy Eye. He retired in 1990 as chairman and professor in the Department of Theatre and Film at C.W. Post College, Long Island University, Minnesota. His career was in the professional as well as the academic theatre and included three years as director at the Repertory Theatre in New Orleans. Several of David's short plays were produced off-Broadway in Manhattan. He published an English translation of Ibsen's "An Enemy of the People," edited several anthologies of plays and was the author of the textbook "Reading Drama."
David is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Michael and wife Margery, Bridget Languth, Christopher, and John and wife Kathy; grandchildren, Conor and Kaitlin Scanlan and John David and Dylan Languth; brother, Tom and wife Mary; niece Jennifer Scanlan and cousin, Janice (Hansen) Swanson.
Arvid H. Jones
Arvid H. Jones, 83, Sleepy Eye, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2002, at Sleepy Eye Care Center, Sleepy Eye. Funeral services were Monday at Sturm Funeral Home with interment in Home Cemetery, Sleepy Eye, with military rites performed by the Sleepy Eye Honor Guard.
Arvid was born Dec. 11, 1918, in Lake Crystal, to Thomas and Effie (Jones) Jones. He attended school in Garden City and graduated in 1937. After high school, Arvid attended college for three years. On Dec. 24, 1943, Arvid married Joyce Mallett in Colorado. The couple moved to Sleepy Eye in 1947, where Arvid was employed at the Marshall-Wells Hardware Store. In 1955, Arvid and "Mac" McCuskey formed a partnership and purchased the store, renaming it Jones-McCuskey Hardware. Arvid operated the store until 1979. After the store closed, Arvid worked for Turbes Clothing until his retirement in 1984. Arvid was a career Army man. He enlisted in the Army Signal Corps in 1941, and served in China during WWII. He enjoyed the military so much, that when he was discharged in 1946, he enlisted in an active Army Reserve Unit. He was discharged from the Army as a captain after having proudly served his country for 28 years.
Arvid is survived by his wife, Joyce Jones of Sleepy Eye; daughters and sons-in-law, Deanne and husband James Weisser of Mobile, Ala., Sherri and husband Leon Spaeth of Tacoma, Wash., Linda and husband Thomas Tangen of Bloomington and Connie and husband Mark Kusche of Golden Valley; grandchildren, Theodore and Brian Weisser, Ryan and Kimberly Spaeth, Paul, Carolynn and Stephanie Tangen and Kristin and Matthew Kusche; great-grandchildren, Carly and Connor Weisser; sister, Vivian Strand of Mankato; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Effie Jones; grandson, Carl Tangen; and brothers, Floyd Jones and Clifford Jones.
Casket bearers were Thomas Tangen, Mark Kusche, James Weisser, Leon Spaeth, Paul Tangen and Matthew Kusche.
Marsha (Vogelpohl) Jorgensen
Marsha Yvonne Jorgensen, 63, of Fletcher, N.C., formerly of Hanska and New Ulm, died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002, at her home in California, where he was initially employed in the aircraft industry. In January of 1938, Gil married Ethel Ruegger, also from Sleepy Eye. He held a variety of positions in the aerospace industry, eventually becoming director of support systems for North American Rockwell during the Apollo Spacecraft program at Cape Canaveral, Fla. Gil and Ethel lived in California for 38 years, retiring to Sleepy Eye in 1971. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Sleepy Eye Golf Club, Rockwell Retirees Club and the National Management Club. Gil enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, traveling, gardening, golf and playing cards.
Gil is survived by his wife, Ethel Utecht of Sleepy Eye, daughters, Sally and husband Michael Burns of Rochester, and Ruth and husband Douglas Lundborg of Pine Haven, Wyo.; grandchildren, Daniel, Catherine and David Burns and Geoff and Lauren Hurley; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Malinda Wersal.
Casket bearers were Daniel Burns, David Burns, Catherine Burns, Ken Graeve, John O'Hare and Lynn Krenz.
Louis James "Jim" Brown
Louis James "Jim" Brown, 84, Sleepy Eye, died Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002, at his home. Funeral services were Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Sleepy Eye, with interment in St. Aloysius Cemetery in Olivia. Sturm Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Jim was born May 13, 1918, in Knieram, Minnesota Valley Breeders and was Sleepy Eye Assessor/Brown County Assessor, retiring in 1986. Jim and Kathleen wintered in South Padre Island, Tex. after retirement. Jim's hobbies included woodworking, fishing, gardening and photography. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Jim is survived by his wife, Kathleen McFarland Brown of Sleepy Eye; daughters, Marsha and husband Mike Duval of Atlanta, Ga. and Ruth and husband Joe Kelly of Shakopee; and son, Jim and wife Maggie Brown of Portland, Ore.; 11 grandchildren; sister, Mary Hoff of Maple Grove; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John Brown, Jacob Brown, and George Brown; sisters, Marge Eichten, Ruth Turpin, Rosemary Jastrow, Lucille Haut and Elizabeth Brown.
Casketbearers were Chuck Brown, Chuck Keenan, Mike DuVal, Danny DuVal, Joe Kelly and Matt Kelly.
Verna Janette Class
Verna Janette Class, 92, Sleepy Eye, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002, at Sleepy Eye Municipal Hospital. Funeral services were Friday at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Evan, with interment in Home Cemetery, Sleepy Eye. Sturm Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Verna was born in Evan, June 2, 1910, the daughter of Peter and Thora (Christensen) Paulson. She grew up and attended school in Evan. Verna married Fred Class May 18, 1928, at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Evan. The couple lived and farmed in the Evan and Cobden areas for many years. They retired and moved to Sleepy Eye in 1973. Verna has lived at Countryside Retirement Community, Sleepy Eye, since 1997. She was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church of Evan. Verna enjoyed playing cards with her friends, crocheting, gardening and especially spending time with her family.
Verna is survived by her children, Ralph and wife JoAnn Class of Apple Valley and Arnie and wife Mary of Overland Park, Kans.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Vivian Paulson of Edinburgh, Tex. and Marie Paulson of Sleepy Eye; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Thora; son, Gerald in 1986; four brothers; four sisters; and husband, Fred in 1997.
Casket bearers were David Class, Eric Class, Brian Class, Paul Class, Dean Twite and Jeff Twite.
Bernard "Benny" Michael Fischer
Bernard "Benny" Michael Fischer, 70, Sleepy Eye, formerly of Springfield, died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, at Fairview University Medical Center in Minneapolis. Funeral services will be Thursday, Nov. 21 at The Church of The Japanese Martyrs in Leavenworth, with interment in the church cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will take place Wednesday, Nov. 20, 4-8 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 21, 7:30-9 a.m., at Sturm Funeral Home in Springfield. Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to the service. A Holy Family Rosary is planned at 4:30 p.m. and a Parish Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m., both Wednesday at the funeral home.
Benny was born June 6, 1932, to Bernard and Mary (Lenertz) Fischer in Springfield. He grew up and attended country school in Mulligan Township. Benny later attended St. Paul's Catholic School in Comfrey. After his schooling, Benny farmed with his father until his entry into the United States Army. He served in the Korean War as a surveyor for two years. When he returned to the United States, he continued Benny continued farming in Mulligan Township until his retirement, due to failing health. Benny entered Divine Providence Community Home in 1998. Throughout his life, he was a member of The Church of the Japanese Martyrs, the Holy Family Society and the Knights of Columbus. Benny served as the Mulligan Township Board Clerk for several years and was also a member of the John Watson American Legion in Springfield, the NFO and the Farmers Union. He enjoyed singing in the church choir and attending Camp Courage, sponsored by the MS Society.
Benny is survived by his brothers and sisters, Jean and husband Ambrose Nosbush of Fairfax, Robert and wife Doris Fischer of Oceanside, Colo., Marilyn and husband James Klein of Wilmington, N.C., Phyllis and husband Phillip Shaw of Traverse City, Mich. and Jerry and wife Diana Fischer of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Mary; and sister, Joan in infancy.
Casket bearers are Rick Fischer, Mike Fischer, Jeff Nosbush, Daryl Nosbush, Mike Lamfers and Doug Nosbush.
