Obituaries

On July 19th, 1933, in the town of Fulda Germany a sprightly little red head was born to Martha and August Karl Eltese and that began the adventure of Hedwig Luzie Elteste. Her idealic childhood was interrupted by World War II when Hedy, age 11, lost her mother and four siblings (ranging from age 17-1 ½) in a bomb shelter on December 26. Her oldest brother, Stephane, age 19, also died in the war as a soldier. But her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, had greater plans for her. He guided her through a new stepfamily when her father, who survived the war, remarried. Hedy continued to grow into a strong, kind, independent woman behind the Iron Curtain.

Linda Roe, 66, was surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, when she passed away peacefully at Ava’s House after a courageous battle with cancer. Linda was born on December 17, 1955, in Pipestone, MN to Edwin and Marjorie Reitsma.

A memorial service for Kari Anna Dillon (Mackey), 55, of Canton, will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Canton with Pastor Mike Roberson officiating. A private family inurnment will be in Haven of Memories.

Kathleen Byrne, the daughter of William and Patricia (Schimek) Pattinson, was born on March 21, 1952 in Slayton, MN. She grew up in Currie and attended IHM Catholic School in Currie. Kathy was united in marriage to Tom Byrne on August 26, 1969 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Currie. After their marriage they lived in Norfolk, VA and Long Beach, CA while Tom was in the Navy. In December of 1970 they moved to Walnut Grove, MN and in 1980 they moved to the Byrne family farm east of Currie. She worked for many years as secretary for Sweetman Sand and Gravel. Kathy passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 at the Our House Hospice Home in Slayton, MN at the age of 69 with the comfort of her family by her side. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Currie. Kathy was a devoted wife and mother and took pride in raising her two boys and later enjoying her grandkids and the activities and all their lifetime milestones. She enjoyed driving through the state park, hanging with “Red”, christmas lights and sitting in the sun on the deck. But her #1 love was her grandkids, as you could tell by the sparkle in her eyes when they were mentioned.

Dennis Joseph Ruppert was born in Tracy, Minnesota on September 8, 1950 to Henry and Mary (Gaul) Ruppert. He grew up on a farm in Shetek Township in Murray County. Dennis attended Sunrise country school and Currie IHM Catholic school. He finished his schooling in Tracy, MN.

Thomas Michael “Tom” Danielson was born November 28, 1942, in Minneapolis, to Casper and Ethel (O’Brien) Danielson. He grew up in the Twin Cities area.

Carl Lindberg was born on December 22, 1956, in Slayton, Minnesota to Marvin and Elsie (Forsberg) Lindberg. He grew up on the family farm east of Currie, MN and attended Tracy High School, graduating in 1975. On July 13, 1984, he and Ramona Peschges were married in Currie. Following their marriage, they made their home on a farmstead south of Currie where they raised their two daughters. In 2016 he and Ramona divorced. After 45 years of farming, Carl retired in 2020. Carl passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD at the age of 65. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Slayton, MN. Carl enjoyed driving around crop checking, farming, spending time with his family, grilling burgers for the Currie Town and Country, working on old cars, and spending time in his shop.

Dottie Muecke was born on April 10, 1943, in Chana, Illinois to Nellie Suter. She grew up in Illinois until the family moved to Blackduck, MN for a time before moving to Fulda, MN where Dottie attended Fulda High School. On February 11, 1961, she and Gary Muecke were married. Following their marriage, they made their home in Slayton and raised their three children. Dottie worked at the VFW Club, Kids Dudes and Erickson Jeweler. In 1986 Dottie went to work at for the Murray County Central School system working in the kitchen and as janitor. She retired in 2012. Gary passed away on December 27, 2018. Due to failing health Dottie moved to Our House Hospice Home in Slayton. She passed away there on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at the age of 78. She was a member Christ Lutheran Church in Slayton where she was active in the ladies group. Dottie was inducted in the Murray County Speedway Hall of Fame in 2017. She enjoyed being with her family, dirt track racing, Nascar, watching the Vikings, Twins and all MCC Rebels sports, traveling and the occasional trips to area casinos.

Donnella Gwyn (Kluis) Griffin, 74, of Spring Grove, MN passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 1, 2022. Donnella was born on September 19, 1947 to Felix and Henrietta (Schuur) Kluis and grew up on a farm near Chandler, MN.

Leon Hauge, “Lucky Leon,” of Montevideo died on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at his home at the age of 75. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 10:30 AM at Anderson-TeBeest Funeral Home in Montevideo with Rev.