Obituaries

Elizabeth “Betty” L. Einck, age 91 of Redwood Falls, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday May 25th, 2023 at the Gil-Mor Manor Nursing Home in Morgan, MN.

Don (Stik) K. Stiegelmeyer, age 86 of St. Anthony, MN passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023. Preceded in death by parents and two brothers. Survived by wife, Marjorie, nephew Kurt (Janet), nephew Ricky (Kristi) & Riezel, nephew Eddie & family, niece Merlynne (Pat) Byrne & family, and nephew John (Heather) Rickgarn & family. Memorials preferred.

George Paul Beech Jr. passed away at his home in rural Byron on Thursday afternoon May 11, 2023, surrounded by his children having survived 500 heartbroken days after losing his precious wife Elizabeth (Betty).

Elwayne Burdette “Bud” Kuehl, age 90 of Westbrook, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at Our House Hospice of Murray County in Slayton. Elwayne Burdette “Bud” Kuehl was born August 30, 1932 in Westbrook, Minnesota to Arthur and Erma (Christensen) Kuehl.

Paul Emil Boettcher was born in Montevideo, Minnesota, and died in Hudson, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolphine Weckwerth Boettcher and Paul August Boettcher; sister and brother-in-law, Gertrude Ehlers (Robert); brother and sister-inlaw, Harlan Boettcher (Marjorie); and wife, Barbara Farber Boettcher. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Hood Boettcher; daughters, Bonna J. Boettcher (Mary E. Zachary) and Elizabeth M. Wegner (Bruce); and Joyce’s children, Connor Hood (Lee), Tim Hood (Pam), Sarah Hood, and Sunia Pallante (Philip); grandchildren, Benjamin Wegner, Abigail Wegner (fiancé, Tom Hanson), Alex Pallante, and Parker Pallante; nieces and nephews , Gwynn Mundinger (John), Rodney Ehlers (Beth), Brian Boettcher (Marie), Susan Boettcher, and Ann L. Patteson (Dennis Lautenschlager); and many greatnieces and -nephews.

Randy Peterson was born on May 14, 1955, in Tyler, Minnesota to Percy and Luella Kindler Peterson. He grew up in the Russell and Marshall, MN area. He was baptized and confirmed in the Presbyterian Church. Randy graduated from Russell High School in 1973. On June 12, 2003, he and Karen Weinberg were married in Sioux Falls, SD. They made their home in Marshall, MN and in 2004 moved to Iona, MN. Randy worked for Marshall Truss for many years before joining Fullerton Building Systems in Worthington, MN. He retired in 2012. Randy passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the age of 67. Randy enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, camping, helping others with automotive repairs, carpentry and watching the Minnesota Vikings.

Marty John Jorgensen was born on September 23, 1948 at Rochester, Minnesota. He was adopted by John and Lorraine (Yates) Jorgensen on August 10, 1955.

John Wagley was born on June 26, 1948, in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Robert “Bob” and Patricia “Pat” Onken Wagley. He grew up in Slayton and graduated from Slayton High School in 1966. On April 8, 1967, John enlisted in the United States Army. Following his honorable discharge on August 22, 1972, John went to work for his father, Bob at the Slayton Oil Company doing bulk fuel delivery. On December 31, 1985, he and Marlene Pearson Swan were married at the United Methodist Church in Slayton. Following their marriage, they continued making their home in Slayton. In 1991 John and Marlene served as custodians at the Murray Country Human Services building in Slayton. That same year John started driving bus for Ludolph’s Bus Services. Marlene passed away on July 16, 2013. John retired due to health issues in 2020. In 2022 John moved to Lindenwood Assisted Living in Slayton. Due to failing health John moved to Our House Hospice Home in Slayton on April 6, 2023. He passed away there on May 4, 2023, at the age of 74. He was a member of St. Ann’s Church in Slayton. He served on the Slayton Fire Department, was a member of the Slayton American Legion Post, the Slayton VFW Clown Patrol and belong to many pool leagues, bowling teams, and dart teams. John enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, fishing, playing cards, bowling, and watching the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Vikings. John will be remembered for the many pranks and jokes that he was responsible for.

Lavon L Priebe, age 85 of Plymouth, MN. Lavon was born Feb 7, 1938 to Rudolph and Bertha (Wendland) Ehlers and grew up in Balaton, MN. She is survived by husband, David; daughter, Carla Priebe (David Diepholz); son, Curtis Priebe (Kathy); grandchildren, Katarina and Nickolai Diepholz and Alyssa Priebe (Fiancée Sean McCann); many Wendland cousins and extended family. The funeral was held at 11 am on Monday, May 1st at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 5005 Northwest Blvd., Plymouth. Visitation was 1 hour prior to the church service. Interment was 11 am Tuesday at St. Peters Cemetery, Balaton, MN.

A Celebration of Life Service for Margaret Kelm, age 86, of Westbrook, will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 22 nd at the Amo Lutheran Church in rural Storden, with Pastor Harvey Pedersen officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery.