Obituaries

Kevin K. Arnold, age 66 of Tracy formerly of Holly Township, passed away with his family by his side Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Sanford Sioux Falls Hospital.

Charmaine Heger, the daughter of Bernard and Janice (Carlson) Ramert, was born on May 26, 1954 in Slayton, MN. She grew up on a farm east of Lime Creek, MN and attended St. Gabriel’s Catholic School and graduated from the Fulda High School. Charmaine was united in marriage to Larry Heger on September 6. 1975 at St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church in Fulda. After their marriage they lived and farmed in rural Fulda and she worked at the Fulda Bakery. They continued to live on the farm after their retirement in 2018. Charmaine passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at the Murray County Medical Center in Slayton at the age of 68. She was a member of Solid Rock Church in Worthington, MN where she was part of Bible Study and was happy to be involved in church activities. Charmaine was part of 5 community plays in Fulda and was a master gardener. She enjoyed raising chickens, doing puzzles, playing the accordion, fishing, traveling (especially to Branson), cooking and baking and having people over to the house. Charmain loved spending time with her grandkids and she loved her Lord.

Jamie John Lynn Bernstien was born in Fergus Falls, MN on February 3, 1971. He died on November 26, 2021 at Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center.

Gary Milan Schoer, age 81, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Nazareth Health in Stoughton, Wis. He was born on May 17, 1941, in Revere, MN, the son of the late Harold and Iris Schoer.

Donald “Don” Martin Balk, age 67, of Worthington, died Saturday, May 14, at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. He was born August 2, 1954, in Adrian, to Lloyd and Mildred (Lais) Balk. Don graduated from the Worthington High School in 1972. After high school, Don worked many different jobs which allowed him the time and freedom to enjoy his spur of the moment trips with the boys. Then in 1979 he moved to Sioux Falls where he worked at Pheoll Manufacturing distributing nuts and bolts.

Jim Engelkes was born on September 1, 1944, on a farm near Dundee, Minnesota to Engelke “Bill” and Violet Boots Engelkes. The family later moved to a farm near Lime Creek, MN and Jim attended Fulda School. Jim served in the Minnesota National Guard from 1963 to 1966. On June 20, 1975, he and Diane Lucker were married in Avoca, MN. Following their marriage, they made their home in Slayton and Jim worked for Rupp Construction, Reker Construction and the Murray County Highway Department operating heavy equipment. Jim also did work for Ransom and Wilmont Townships in Nobles County. Jim passed away at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at the age of 77. He was a member of the Avoca American Legion Post. Jim enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, camping, cleaning and polishing his vehicles, tinkering or fixing things, snowmobiling, watching Nascar-rooting for anyone driving a Ford, and watching football especially the Packers.

Survivors include his two children and their spouses, Erin and Scott Bouchard of Thornton, CO, and Jack and Taylor Belanger of Centennial, CO, five grandchildren, Charlize, Elin, and Eva Bouchard, and Austyn and Wesley Belanger, his father, Gordon “Gordy” Belanger of Maple Grove, MN, and partner, Brenda Lilemon of Slayton, MN. He is preceded in death by his mother, Helen Belanger and wife, Rhonda.

Judith (Judy) Emma Peters, the daughter of Ted and Martha (Runge) Voss, was born on July 2, 1944, in Adrian, Minnesota. She grew up in Wilmont and graduated from Adrian High School in 1963. Judy was united in marriage to Dennis Peters on August 22, 1963, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Wilmont, MN. After their marriage they lived in Brooklyn Park, MN until moving to Garrison, MN in 1991. In 2000 they moved to Slayton, MN where they continued to make their home. Judy passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at the Our House Hospice Home in Slayton at the age of 77. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family, reminiscing childhood memories, going out to eat with friends, keeping a tidy home, gardening, dancing and fishing. Survivors include her husband, Dennis Peters of Slayton, MN; son, Michael (Angie) Peters of Montevideo, MN; 4 grandsons, Aaron Peters of Round Lake, IL, Jonathan Peters of Coeur D’ Alene, ID, Adam Peters of Marshall, MN and Andrew (Nicole) Peters of Mankato, MN; 1 greatgrandson, Archie Peters of Mankato, MN; 5 siblings, Shirley Reisdorfer of Luverne, MN, Diane “Dolly” (Ron) Onken of Estero, FL, Bill (Linda) Voss of Slayton, MN, Wanda (Jerry) Tutt of Brooklyn Park, MN and Jean (Larry) Plantz of Slayton, MN and many nieces, nephews and their families. She is preceded in death by her parents, stepmother, Leona Voss, son, Steve Peters, brother, Donald Voss and 2 brother-in-law, Gary Onken and Eldon Reisdorfer.

Rick Gene Hindt was born on February 16, 1966, in Worthington, Minnesota. He passed away on February 25, 2022, in Wichita, Kansas at the age of 56.

Kayo Joseph Silvernale, age 89 of Burnsville, formerly of Currie, passed away April 27, 2022. Preceded in death by son Stephen Paul, brothers-in-law, Craig Heieren and Richard (Bud) Mulder, and two infant brothers.