Obituaries

Fredrick “Fritz” G. Carlson was born on the family farm in Cameron Township, Murray County, Minnesota to Fred and Ruby Aaker Carlson. He grew up on the farm and graduated from Lake Wilson High School in 1954. Fritz enlisted in the United States Army. He served for 2 years and following his honorable discharge, he returned to the family farm. On October 19, 1958, he and Marion Ostergaard were married at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lake Wilson, MN. Following their marriage, they made their home on the Carlson family farm and raised their two children. In 1997 they retired and moved to Lake Wilson. In 2018 they moved to Ridge View Estates in Pipestone, MN and in December 2022 Fritz moved to the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne, MN. He passed away there on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at the age of 88. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church where he served on the church council and sang in the choir. He also was a member of the Lake Wilson Lions Club, the Lake Wilson American Legion Post and served on the Cameron Township Board. Fritz enjoyed time with family, fishing, and hunting.

Sylvia Margaret Lingen was born on April 17, 1948, in Pipestone, Minnesota to Sylvester and Margaret Fischer Biegler. She grew up on a farm west of Lake Wilson, MN until 1956 when the family moved to Lake Wilson. Sylvia graduated

Ronald “Ronnie” Sylvester Conway was born on June 2, 1927, in St. Paul, Minnesota to William and Violet Gay Conway. In 1929 the family moved to Plankton, SD until 1933 when they move to Avoca, MN for a year before moving to Slayton, where Ronnie attended Slayton High School. At the age of 17 Ronnie and his twin brother, Donald left school to enlist in the United States Navy. Ronnie served on the USS Colbert from August 1944, until June 1946, earned several awards for his time in the Navy. On July 7, 1947, he and Mary Anne Metz were married in a double wedding ceremony at St. Ann’s Church in Slayton with his brother, Donald and his wife, Jean. Following their marriage, they made their home on the Metz farm near Hadley. In 1955 they purchased Ronnie’s Dairy Crème in Slayton. In 1965 they moved to Slayton and in 1977 they built a new building at the corner of Maple Ave. and Highway 30 in Slayton moving Ronnie’s Dairy Crème to that location. In 1983 they sold the business. Ronnie also worked for Murray County Implement as a mechanic for 20 years. Mary Anne passed away on July 31, 2015. Ronnie remained in his home until 2021 when he moved to Lindenwood Assisted Living in Slayton. Ronnie passed away there on December 15, 2023, at the age of 96. He was a member of St. Ann’s Church in Slayton and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Ronnie enjoyed time with his family, fishing, hunting, model airplanes, picture framing, puzzles and visiting with friends.

Michael Dean Swan was born October 13, 1964 to Leon and Judy (Huebner) Swan in Tracy, Minnesota. He grew up on the family farm by Balaton and was baptized and confirmed at Sillerud Lutheran Church. At 3 years old he attended a Daycare for Special Needs in Slayton (the first of its kind). He started Public School at the age of 5 years old in Tracy, Minnesota. He graduated at the age of 21 with the class of 1986.

Robin Hemmingsen, 67, of Olivia, MN, formerly of Slayton, MN passed away at the Olivia Restorative Therapy and Nursing Home in Olivia. Memorial services will be on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Christ Lutheran Church in Slayton at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be on one hour prior to the services at the church on Friday. Interment will be private. Totzke Funeral Home of Slayton, MN is entrusted with arrangements. To view online obituary and send condolences visit totzkefuneralhome. com.

Ronald “Ronnie” Sylvester Conway was born on June 2, 1927, in St. Paul, Minnesota to William and Violet Gay Conway. In 1929 the family moved to Plankton, SD until 1933 when they move to Avoca, MN for a year before moving to Slayton, where Ronnie attended Slayton High School. At the age of 17 Ronnie and his twin brother, Donald left school to enlist in the United States Navy. Ronnie served on the USS Colbert from August 1944, until June 1946, earned several awards for his time in the Navy. On July 7, 1947, he and Mary Anne Metz were married in a double wedding ceremony at St. Ann’s Church in Slayton with his brother, Donald and his wife, Jean. Following their marriage, they made their home on the Metz farm near Hadley. In 1955 they purchased Ronnie’s Dairy Crème in Slayton. In 1965 they moved to Slayton and in 1977 they built a new building at the corner of Maple Ave. and Highway 30 in Slayton moving Ronnie’s Dairy Crème to that location. In 1983 they sold the business. Ronnie also worked for Murray County Implement as a mechanic for 20 years. Mary Anne passed away on July 31, 2015. Ronnie remained in his home until 2021 when he moved to Lindenwood Assisted Living in Slayton. Ronnie passed away there on December 15, 2023, at the age of 96. He was a member of St. Ann’s Church in Slayton and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Ronnie enjoyed time with his family, fishing, hunting, model airplanes, picture framing, puzzles and visiting with friends.

Michael Dean Swan was born October 13, 1964 to Leon and Judy (Huebner) Swan in Tracy, Minnesota. He grew up on the family farm by Balaton and was baptized and confirmed at Sillerud Lutheran Church. At 3 years old he attended a Daycare for Special Needs in Slayton (the first of its kind). He started Public School at the age of 5 years old in Tracy, Minnesota. He graduated at the age of 21 with the class of 1986.

Robin Hemmingsen, 67, of Olivia, MN, formerly of Slayton, MN passed away at the Olivia Restorative Therapy and Nursing Home in Olivia. Memorial services will be on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Christ Lutheran Church in Slayton at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be on one hour prior to the services at the church on Friday. Interment will be private. Totzke Funeral Home of Slayton, MN is entrusted with arrangements. To view online obituary and send condolences visit totzkefuneralhome. com.

Mary Ellen Lund was born on July 19, 1931, on the family farm near Avoca, Minnesota to Rose and John E. Legler Magnus. She grew up on the farm and attended Avoca High School. On August 26, 1951, she and Manley Lund were married at her parents’ home near Avoca. Following their marriage, they made their home in Fulda, MN until 1957 they then moved to Adrian, MN. Mary worked at the Adrian School in the cafeteria. She later worked at the Adrian Senior Center preparing meals. Manley passed away December 8, 2010. Mary retired in 2016 and in 2018 she moved to Slayton, MN to be near family. In 2021 she moved to the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne, MN. She passed away there on Friday, December 15, 2023, at the age of 92. Mary was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Adrian until it closed in 2022. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family, baking, camping, being outdoors, walking and playing Bingo.