Obituaries

Janet Sanderson was born on January 8, 1934, on the family farm near Currie, Minnesota to Walter and Margaret Nimifroh Deslauriers. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from IHM High School in 1953. On October 10, 1953, she and George Sanderson were married at IHM Church in Currie. Following their marriage, they made their home in Fort Campbell, KY while George was serving in the United States Army. Following his discharge in 1955 they moved to Tracy, MN. Janet was a busy stay at home mom raising their five children. In 1968 following the Tracy Tornado they moved to Currie. Janet worked at the Mushroom Plant in Currie until it closed. On January 23, 2016, George passed away. Janet remained in Currie until March 2022 when she moved to Lindenwood Assisted Living in Slayton, MN. In December 2024 Janet moved to Pipestone Good Samaritan Society in Pipestone, MN. She passed away there on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the age of 91. Janet was a member of IHM Church in Currie. She enjoyed gardening, crafts, fishing, sewing, puzzles, and embroidering. Survivors include her five children and their spouses, DeEtte and Rick Platt of Slayton, MN, Cynthia and Tom Bomgaars of Worthington, MN, Barb Tesch of Slayton, MN, Paul Sanderson of Wasilla, AK, and Kathy and Dennis Olson of Ruthon, MN, 15 grandchildren, 25 greatgrandchildren, one great-greatgranddaughter and another on the way in May and sister, Judy and Pat Donahue of the Village of Florida. Janet is preceded in death by her parents, husband, George, infant son, Marvin Sanderson, and brother, Denny Deslauriers.

Joanne Mary Klein, the daughter of Clarence and Harriet (Hoffman) Penning, was born on February 8, 1947 in Adrian, MN. She grew up southeast of Wilmont, MN and attended school in Wilmont. Joanne was united in marriage to Norman Klein on January 27, 1973 in Wilmont, MN. After their marriage they lived southwest of Fulda, MN. In 2009 they moved to a farm near Reading, MN. Joanne passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025 at the Our House Hospice Home in Slayton, MN at the age of 78. She was a member of St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church in Fulda. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, reading, baking and spending time with those she loved, especially her grandchildren.

Stuart E. Oberg was born May 13, 1929, to Emil and Mary Oberg of Hadley, Minn.

Ronald Joseph Ehleringer was born March 29, 1932, on the family farm near Currie, Minnesota to Bill and Agnus (LaPlante) Ehleringer. He grew up on the farm and attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School in Currie. RJ joined the United States Air Force in 1952. He spent 2 years stationed at Scott Field Base near Belleville, IL and 2 years at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, AK. After his military service he worked road construction and drove semi-truck. On May 4, 1957, he was united in marriage to Darlene Johnson. They had two sons. In 1959 he purchased his first semi-truck and owned and operated Ehleringer Trucking. On October 6, 1976, he was united in marriage to Marlyn Kuiper Schwarz. In 1978 he sold the trucking business, and they purchased a grocery store in Currie. Together they ran RJ’s Corner Store for 18 years. During this time RJ also drove tractor for local farmers during the spring and fall seasons. RJ passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne, MN, at the age of 92. RJ was a lifetime member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Currie. He also was a member of the Currie American Legion Post, Currie Town and Country Boosters, and the Storden Saddle Club. He enjoyed lake life for years at their home on Lake Shetek. He also enjoyed horseback riding, camping, threshing shows, auctions, and most of all visiting with friends and people in general.

Janet Sanderson was born on January 8, 1934, on the family farm near Currie, Minnesota to Walter and Margaret Nimifroh Deslauriers. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from IHM High School in 1953. On October 10, 1953, she and George Sanderson were married at IHM Church in Currie. Following their marriage, they made their home in Fort Campbell, KY while George was serving in the United States Army. Following his discharge in 1955 they moved to Tracy, MN. Janet was a busy stay at home mom raising their five children. In 1968 following the Tracy Tornado they moved to Currie. Janet worked at the Mushroom Plant in Currie until it closed. On January 23, 2016, George passed away. Janet remained in Currie until March 2022 when she moved to Lindenwood Assisted Living in Slayton, MN. In December 2024 Janet moved to Pipestone Good Samaritan Society in Pipestone, MN. She passed away there on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the age of 91. Janet was a member of IHM Church in Currie. She enjoyed gardening, crafts, fishing, sewing, puzzles, and embroidering. Survivors include her five children and their spouses, DeEtte and Rick Platt of Slayton, MN, Cynthia and Tom Bomgaars of Worthington, MN, Barb Tesch of Slayton, MN, Paul Sanderson of Wasilla, AK, and Kathy and Dennis Olson of Ruthon, MN, 15 grandchildren, 25 greatgrandchildren, one great-greatgranddaughter and another on the way in May and sister, Judy and Pat Donahue of the Village of Florida. Janet is preceded in death by her parents, husband, George, infant son, Marvin Sanderson, and brother, Denny Deslauriers.

Janice “Jan” Sellman, age 84, of Montevideo, Minnesota (formerly of Arlington, Minnesota) passed away peacefully and entered heaven on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at the Clara City Care Center. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Salem Lutheran Church in Montevideo with visitation from 9:30-11:00 AM. Interment will be at a later date in Slayton, Minnesota.

Raymond Priebe was born on August 28, 1936, in Slayton, Minnesota to Erick and Esther Lundblad Priebe. He grew up on the family farm north of Slayton and graduated from Slayton High School in 1954. On June 3, 1956, he and La-Vonne Hendrickson were married at the Slayton Lutheran Church in Slayton. Following their marriage, they made their home in Tacoma, WA while Ray served in the United States Army. Following his honorable discharge in March 1958 they returned to the family farm north of Slayton where they farmed and raised their three daughters. He and LaVonne enjoyed spending a week each summer with their family at various Minnesota the cabin’s fishing, playing cards and just enjoying time with family. Ray and LaVonne celebrated their farm becoming a Century Farm in 2015, something they were very proud of. In 2021 they moved to Sunrise Terrace in Slayton. In 2022 Ray moved to Westbrook Good Samaritan Society in Westbrook, MN. LaVonne passed away on April 23, 2024. Due to failing health Ray moved to Our House Hospice Home in Slayton in November 2024. He passed away there on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the age of 88. He was a member Trinity Lutheran Church in Slayton where he served on many of the church boards throughout the years. He served on the Mason Farm Bureau Board, Advisory Board for Farm Credit Services, Murray County Coop Oil and was supervisor for Mason Township for 27 years. He also was a member of the Mason 4-H Club. Ray enjoyed spending time with his family, farming, and giving international tractor rides to his grandkids. Survivors include two daughters, Deb Priebe of Norwood Young America, MN and Denise (Chad) Boock of Becker, MN, three grandchildren, Amanda (Matt) Mracek, Tyler (Bri) Boock, and Dylan Boock (Emily Wines), eight great-grandchildren, Evit, Elaina, Grant, Ethan, Elise, Derek, Reed and Melanie and one sister-in-law, Cheryl Krant of Hadley, MN. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, LaVonne, daughter, Doreen Priebe, 2 sisters, Josephine (Bud) Morin and Gordenna (Delbert) Ball in-laws, Carol (Gene) Grayson, Larry (Carolyn) Hendrickson and one brother-in-law, Tony Krant.

Funeral service for Betty Adrienne (Mumby) Towne, 89, of Garvin will take place on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the Horvath Remebrance Center in Balaton beginning at 11:00 a.m. Public visitation will take place at the Remembrance Center Saturday morning beginning at 10:30 a.m. Burial will take place at Lakeside Cemetery in Balaton following the service.

WILLIAM “BILL” KARSSEN JR., age 82, of rural Chandler, died Friday, February 21, 2025, at Hospice of Murray County, in Slayton after a battle with cancer. He was born June 16, 1942, in Leeds Township, to William Sr. and Jeanetta (Eggink) Karssen. Bill graduated from the Chandler High School in 1960. He served his country in the Army Reserves as a quartermaster.

Bev Wassenaar was born on May 28, 1942, in Slayton, Minnesota to Earl and Maxine Smith Nyssen. She grew up in Slayton and graduated from Slayton High School in 1960. On November 26, 1960, she and Arden Wenzel were married at the Slayton Presbyterian Church. Following their marriage, they made their home in Slayton, Worthington and Fulda, MN. Bev worked at Michael’s Steak House in Worthington and later at Pals Café in Fulda. Bev and Arden divorced in 1984. On November 1, 1986, she and Gerrit “Sam” Wassenaar were married in Slayton. Following their marriage, they made their home in Slayton where Bev worked at the County Host and later as a cook at Prairie View in Slayton. Sam passed away on November 10, 2014. Bev retired in 2019 due to health reasons. Bev passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at her home with her family by her side at the age of 82. She was a member of the Slayton Presbyterian Church. Bev enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, crafting, sewing, and tending to her flowers.