Obituaries

Julie Ann Klein was born on November 12, 1949 to Agatha and Edmund Bohlke in Slayton, Minnesota. She graduated from high school in 1967 from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic School in Wilmont, Minnesota. On February 1, 1969, Julie married Dennis Klein. The couple made their home in Westbrook, Minnesota, for three years and moved to Iona in 1972. Julie was a busy mom and farmwife, helping Dennis with farming while also working at Huiskens/ Monogram Meat in Chandler, Minnesota. In 2013, she moved to Luverne, Minnesota, after retiring from Huiskens. While in Luverne, Julie worked parttime at the Senior Center as an assistant cook, volunteered

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Bob Schreurs was born on June 4, 1933, in Garretson, South Dakota to Mathew and Frances Kuhl Schreurs. He grew up on the family farm near Garretson and attended Country School District 101 and graduated from Garretson High School in 1951. Following high school, he farmed with his father until November 26, 1955, when he enlisted in the United States Army. Bob served as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. Following his honorable discharge on February 24, 1956, Bob returned to the family farm and attended South Dakota State College graduating in 1960. On December 30th, 1957, he and Mariann Gacke were married at St. Mary’s Church in Larchwood, IA. Following their marriage, they made their home in Castana, IA and Madison, SD where Bob taught Agriculture Classes. In 1965 they moved to Alden, MN and in 1966 they moved to Slayton, MN, where Bob worked for USDA Farmers Home Administration (FmHA). Mariann passed away on December 10, 1973. Bob and Sandra Shore Taylor were married on June 20, 1980, in Slayton. They continued to make their home in Slayton raising their blended family of six. Bob retired in 1994. In 1996 Bob went to work for the Totzke Funeral Home in Slayton until his retirement in 2012. Sandra passed away on August 11, 2007. Bob moved to Lindenwood Assisted Living in Slayton on October 27, 2023, and passed away there on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at the age of 90. He was a member of St. Ann’s Church in Slayton and served on the St. Ann’s Cemetery Board and was caretaker of the St. Ann’s Cemetery for many years. Bob enjoyed time with his family, bowling, golfing, fishing, hunting, dancing, and attending Polka Fest. Bob was somewhat of a local celebrity appearing many times on the PBS Funtime Polka Party.

Amanda Leigh Suedbeck was born August 18, 1979 to Charlie and Gaylene Suedbeck in Slayton, Minnesota. In 1984, Amanda’s family moved from Slayton to Lester Prairie Minnesota, where she graduated from Lester Prairie High School in 1997.

Lori Walsh was born on July 3, 1965, in Sioux City, Iowa to Lars and Dorothy DenHartog Christensen. She grew up in Sioux City until the age of nine when her parents passed away and she went to live to her aunt, Jeannette Wilcox and her husband Ray in Milwaukee, WI. She graduated from West Milwaukee High School in 1986. In the early 90’s Lori moved to Luverne, MN and remained there until her marriage to Kenneth Walsh on July 21, 2012. Following their marriage, they made their home in Slayton, MN. Lori passed away at her home on Friday, November 10, 2023, at the age of 58. She was a member of Lake Sarah Baptist Church in rural Slayton, MN. Lori volunteered many hours helping with the Murray County Hospice annual rummage sale in Slayton. Lori enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter, gardening, and volunteering.

Delphia Merrie (Gilbertson) VandenBurg, 98, of Fulda, Minnesota passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023 at the Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Fulda, Minnesota. Delphia, best known as Del, was born August 11, 1925 in Rock County, Minnesota to Augustus Gilbertson and Edna (Schmidt) Gilbertson.

Bruce Hurd was born on March 2, 1947, in Tyler, Minnesota to Harold and Dorothy Myers Hurd. He grew up on the family farm near Lake Wilson, MN, and graduated from Lake Wilson High School in 1965. On June 11, 1967, he and Connie Platt were married at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lake Wilson. Following their marriage, they farmed near Lake Wilson and raised their two sons. They later divorced. In addition to farming Bruce also did custom farming and worked at the Lake Wilson Elevator. Due to failing health on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, Bruce moved to the Pipestone County Hospice in Pipestone, MN. He passed away there on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at the age of 76. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lake Wilson where he served as usher and on the church board. Bruce also served on the Hillside Cemetery Board as President for over 40 years. Bruce enjoyed farming, racing, car auction and loved old western TV shows.

Ken Moritz was born on August 21, 1938, in Estherville, Iowa to Hans and Edna Jorgenson Moritz. He grew up on the family farm near Estherville and graduated from Estherville High School in 1956. Ken then attended Estherville Jr. College and later transferred to Mankato State University graduating in 1962 with a Teaching Degree. Following graduation Ken started teaching in Slayton, MN. On April 2, 1966, he and Mary Ann Lacho were married in Minneapolis, MN. Following their marriage, they made their home in Slayton and raised their four daughters. Ken continued teaching high school business in Slayton until his retirement in 1995 and coached boys BSquad Baseball and freshman girls’ basketball during that time. In 2018 they moved to Sunrise Terrace in Slayton and in 2020 they moved to Appleton, MN to be near family. In 2021 they moved to Cottagewood Senior Communities in Mankato, MN. Ken passed away there on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the age of 85. He was a member of Word of Faith Church in Avoca, MN where he recorded services and taught adult Sunday School. Ken enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing trips up north, reading, gardening, studying the Bible and watching sports especially the St. Louis Cardinals.

Julia L Johnson of Slayton, MN passed away peacefully at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne, MN. A Time of Fellowship will be held prior to the service beginning at 9:30AM on Friday, November 3 at Christ Lutheran Church in Slayton, MN with a memorial service to follow at 10:30AM. A burial will be held at a later date.

Laurie Lane Mohr was born on May 18, 1956 to Bill and LaVonne “Bonnie” Mohr. In 1965, she gained a stepdad in Emil “Jr” Hansen. She grew up and went to school in Tracy, MN. At the age of 17, she married the love of her life, Arnold “Butch” Kalas at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Slayton, MN. With Butch being active in the Air Force, they had the pleasure of traveling and living in different states and countries. While away, they had four children Dale Lawrence, Valerie Adele, Lonnie William, and Anna Marie. After Butch’s retirement from the Air Force, they made their home in Slayton, MN. Laurie worked at various jobs, however her main job was being a stay-at-home mom. Butch died on September 19 2019 after 46 years of marriage. Laurie chose to move shortly after his death to live closer to family. She lived in Vernale, MN and Madison, MN, and eventually moved to River Oaks at Shady Ridge in Hutchinson, MN where she passed away on October 18, 2023.