Obituaries

Catherine (Cathy) Ann Hemenway was born on February 23, 1951, Wessington Springs, South Dakota to Clell and Irene Roth Kirton. She grew up in Wessington Springs and graduated from Wessington Spring High School in 1968. In 1968 Cathy moved to Sioux Falls, SD. On May 5, 1972, she and Lewis Hemenway were married in Sioux Falls and to this union two children were born. Following their marriage, they continued living in Sioux Falls until 1978 when they moved to Chamberlain, SD. In 1982 they moved to Armour, SD, and in 1991 they moved to Wanger, SD and Cathy worked as a nurse aid at the Wanger Nursing Home. Lewis passed away in 1998. In 1999 She moved to Slayton and worked at the Slayton Manor. In 2002 she went to work at Our House Hospice Home in Slayton in housekeeping. In 2004 she met Lawrence Roeder and they shared many wonderful times together over the last 20 years. Cathy delivered the Worthington Daily Globe for 10 years. Cathy passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD at the age of 73. She was a member of St. Ann’s Church in Slayton. She was a member of the Wilmont VFW Auxiliary and a Murray County Hospice volunteer. Cathy enjoyed bowling, music, and word search puzzles.

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Linda Harmsen Gesler, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sibling, aunt, cousin and friend. She peacefully departed this life on March 17th, 2024, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Daniel (Dan) Carl Kirkpatrick was born on March 19, 1964, in Sunland, California to Ronald and LouAnn Amundson Kirkpatrick. He grew up in San Fernando Valley, CA until the family moved to Las Vegas, NV and later to Minnesota. On September 13, 2018 he and the love of his life, Maria Del Carmen Estreda where married. Following their marriage, they made their home in Adrian, MN where Dan drove truck for Son-D-Farms and then Smith Trucking in Worthington. In 2020 they moved to Chandler, MN. Dan passed away with his trucking companion, chuco on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the Sanford Chamberlain Hospital in Chamberlain, SD as the result of a traffic accident near Reliance, SD at the age of 59. Dan enjoyed time with his family, especially his granddaughter, camping at the beach, collecting cars, riding his motorcycle, meeting new people and he was known for his pets as he would often take them out in public and show of their skills. He loved driving the big truck and seeing the country. Dan was very generous and had a gentle soul he would give you his last dollar and the shirt of his back if it helped you. He never met a stranger as everyone was family.

Kenneth Roy Hatch died peacefully on March 8th at The Pillars in Lakeville Minnesota surrounded by those who loved him. He was 81 years old. Mr. Hatch was born on September 4th, 1942 in Algona, Iowa, the second of four children of Clyde Francis Hatch and Ruth Eileen Christiansen.

Lorna Mary Bader was born on August 7, 1941, in Jackson, Minnesota to Lloyd and Mary (Tusa) Hample. She grew up in Jackson and graduated from Jackson High School in 1959. Lorna attended Luther College in Decorah, IA, graduating with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught third grade for ten years. After earning her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Counseling, Lorna taught part-time at Mankato University. In 1979, she began working for Lutheran Social Services (LSS). After 18 years, she established her own practice, Counseling on the Prairie. On July 6, 1984, she and Dr. Jean Bader were married at Christ Lutheran Church in Slayton. Jean passed away on July 14, 2011. Lorna retired in 2012. Slayton was very fortunate to have her as a volunteer at Murray County Hospice, Murray County Food Shelf and leading grief groups and serving on a variety of boards and committees throughout the community. As a longtime member of Christ Lutheran Church, she served in many capacities, but her true passion was religious education. Lorna passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at the age of 82. She enjoyed spending time with her family, Friends and cat, Poppy, gardening, making cards, bird watching, playing cards, reading, traveling.

Mildred Strand 96 Chanhassen, MN passed away on March 9, 2024, at Summerwood of Chanhassen. Services will be at a later time..

Charletta Bennett was born on April 19, 1940, on the family farm near Slayton Minnesota to Charles “Billy” and Arleen Amundson Ireton. She grew up on the farm near Slayton until 1945 when the family moved to Slayton. Charletta graduated from Slayton High School in 1958. On October 3, 1959, she and Lloyd Bennett were married at the United Methodist Church in Slayton. Following their marriage, they made their home in Slayton until 1963 when they moved to Hadley, MN. Charletta worked at several area packing plants over the years like Campbells Soup, Swift in Marshall, Monfort/JBS in Worthington, and Ellison Meat in Pipestone, MN. She retired in the mid 2000’s but that did not last long soon she was cooking and cleaning at area restaurants like the Country Host, Chandler Cafe and the Hub Drive-In. She once again retired in 2019. Lloyd passed away on February 9, 2020. Charletta remained in Hadley until, entering Our House Hospice Home in Slayton on March 7, 2024. She passed away there on Friday, March 8, 2024, at the age of 83. She was a member of the Hadley Lutheran Church where in her younger days she sang in the church choir as well as for funerals and weddings. She was a member of the Avoca American Legion Auxiliary, Red Hats, Hadley Lioness, and the Hadley Lions where she received the Helen Keller Sight Award. Charletta enjoyed spending time with family and friends, knitting, crocheting, cooking, baking, planting flowers, gardening, coffee with friends, bus trips, watching the Hadley Buttermakers, playing cards, watching Hallmark movies, old TV shows, reading, and shopping.

Larry Byers was born on April 30, 1943, in Tyler, Minnesota to Guy and Florence Swan Byers. Larry was baptized and confirmed at the Slayton United Methodist Church and grew up on the family farm near Hadley, MN. Larry attended country school and Slayton High School where he played football and baseball and graduated in 1961. He enlisted in the United States Army on August 25, 1961, serving as a Sergeant in the National Guard until his honorable discharge on May 31, 1967. On April 11, 1964, he and Gail Onken were united in marriage at Trinity Lutheran Church in Slayton. Following their marriage, Larry worked for the REA for a short time, and they made their home on the Byers family farm until 1975 when they moved to a farm north of Hadley. Larry continued farming and they raised their three children there. Larry was a left-handed pitcher for the Hadley Buttermakers from the age of 16 and came out of retirement at age of 45 when the team reorganized. He was known for his fierce pick-off move to first base and had the opportunity to play in a game with Hall-of-Famer Satchel Paige in his barn-storming days. In 2016 Larry was honored to wear his original Buttermakers uniform and throw out the first pitch of the season to his grandson, James, who was on the team. Larry’s love of baseball included cheering for the Minnesota Twins and his Hometown Hadley Buttermakers. He was able to tour the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY and took a trip with his grandsons, Adam and James, to three other major league ballparks. Larry became a Dekalb seed corn dealer in the mid-1970s and brought his son-in-law, Eric, into the dealership in 1994, forming L&E Seeds. In 1997 Larry and Gail purchased the Stonegate Apple Orchard north of Slayton. Together they owned and operated the orchard until 2017 when they retired and moved to Slayton. Larry and Gail enjoyed traveling and travelled much of the United States including a favorite cruise around the Hawaiian Islands. They also enjoyed their cruises to the Caribbean and the Panama Canal and driving around in their 1966 Chevy Impala convertible. Gail passed away on March 27, 2019, and Larry continued to live in their home in Slayton. Larry passed away at Our House Hospice Home on March 9, 2024, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cholangiocarcinoma. Larry was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and attended services at the Presbyterian/Reformed Church. He was a member of the Lake Wilson American Legion, Hadley Lions, Hadley Buttermakers, and served on the Hadley Elevator Board, and the Lowville and Slayton Township Boards. He enjoyed spending time and playing cards, especially Phase 10, with his family, attending his grandchildren’s activities, helping his son-inlaw on the farm, coffee with the guys, and his calico cat, Molly.

Arland Tisdel was born September 16, 1939, in Sinai, South Dakota to Clifford and Aletta Tonsager Tisdel. He grew up on a farm near Volga, SD and graduated from Volga High School in May 1957. On July 14th1962, Arland was united in marriage to Rita Weinacht at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Sioux Falls, SD. Following their marriage, they made their home in Volga, where Arland worked at a local mechanic shop. They then moved to Madison, SD, where Arland worked at Sidles Company as a purchasing manager. Arland and his family later returned to Volga, where he worked for Sidles in Brookings, SD. In 1975 Arland attended SDSU and graduated in 1978 with a double major in Agricultural Business and Rural Sociology. In 1978, they moved to Redwood Falls, MN. In 1980 the family moved to Iona, MN and Arland worked at Western Implement in Worthington as a parts manager, until he retired in August 2004. In 2022, Arland moved to Belgrade Nursing Home in Belgrade, MN and resided there until he passed on Friday, March 8, 2024, at the age of 84. Arland enjoyed reading, gardening, traveling, and being outdoors. Arland especially loved woodworking and spending time with his family.

James Allen Klasse was born April 25, 1939, in Slayton, MN. He was the second of three children born to Melvin and Alice (Nordstrom) Klasse.