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JUDY
NERLIEN
July 30, 1922 ~ November 5, 2013  Judy graduated from high school at Maddock, North Dakota. She was united in marriage to Lyle Nerlien on July 2, 1946, at Moorhead, Minnesota, and to this union three sons were born, Lanny, Michael, and Gary. Judy worked at the Palo Alto County Hospital in Emmetsburg, Iowa for twenty years as a Certified Nurses Assistance. Judy served on the Town Council for several years at Curlew, Iowa, and also served on the Election Board. Judy enjoyed cooking, and baking, but her greatest love and enjoyment was being a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Judy was a devoted member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Mallard, Iowa, teaching Sunday school for several years, and was an active member of the Rebecca Circle at the church. Judith “Judy” LaVerne (Tweten) Nerlien, 91, of Curlew, died Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. Those left to cherish her memory are her two sons, Michael (Kathy) Nerlien of Rochester, Minnesota, and Gary (June) Nerlien of Northwood, Iowa; eight grandchildren, Kari (Jim) May of Champaign, Illinois, Daniel Nerlien of Rochester, Minnesota, and Christopher (Christina) Nerlien of St. Paul, Minnesota, Jennifer (Rusty) Wahl of Northwood, Iowa, Adam (Brooke) Nerlien of Clarion, Iowa, Justin Nerlien of Northwood, Iowa, Kevin (Jessica) Truax of St. Paul, Minnesota and Sarah Truax of Rochester, Minnesota; ten great grandchildren, Nicole, Abigail, and Cody Wahl, Shelby, Andrew, and Jamie May, Ana Mahan, Harper and Elliet Nerlien, and Eleanor Truax; daughter-in-law, Sue Hess of Champaign, Illinois; as well as other extended family members and friends. Judy was preceded in death by her parents; husband Lyle Nerlien who died on January 23, 1999, and her brother Ernest Tweten who was killed in World War 2; her son, Lanny Nerlien who died July 5, 2011, and her grandson Matthew Nerlien who died on August 11, 2011. She will be missed but her memory will remain forever. Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home.
PEDER
ANDERSON
Peder E Anderson, 86, passed away on October 29, 2013 at Renown Hospital, Reno, Nevada, after a lingering illness. Peder was the son of Peder and Nora Anderson, Northwood, both deceased. He is survived by three sisters, Marie, Tuscon, Arizona, and montie Lou, Wasilla, Alaska; two brothers, Gerald (Jerry), LaVerkin, Utah, and Duane, Amarillo, Texas, as well as nieces and nephews. Peder served in the US Army in World War II; also, in the Korean War, with Honorable Discharge from bothe services. He was a longtime resident of ther reno area, working in construction and various other jobs. Peder was buried at the Northern Nevada National Cemetery, Fernley, Nevada, with full military honors presented by the Nothern Nevada Veterans Coalition Honor Guard. The service was conducted by the Chaplin of the Honor Guard. Peder will be fondly remembered by many long time residents of the Northwood area.
DWAIN
LEROY WEST
November 5, 1927 - November 13, 2013  Dwain died Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Mayo Health Systems Albert Lea. He was 87 years of age. Dwain was born November 5, 1927 in Galena, IL, the son of Walter and Elizabeth (Fox) West. He attended public school in Albert Lea, MN. On August 9, 1957 he was united in marriage to Evelyn Olson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Dwain had been employed at Olson Manufacturing, Queen Stoves and retired after many years at Bridon Cortège. He served his country in the US Army as a paratrooper while stationed in Japan. In his free time he enjoyed horses, fishing, hunting, trapshooting, reading and watching sports on TV. Dwain is survived by his children Carolyn (Larry) Will of Omaha, NB, and Jennifer Lorentzen of Albert Lea, MN. Grandchildren include Jan Frechette, Deborah (James Frederickson) Will, Jodi Johannsen, Matthew (Tammie) Will and Julie Goodmanson. There are 8 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. One sister survives Isabelle Renter of Lena, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Evelyn, grandson Jay Leroy Lorentzen and great grandson Leighton Will Frederickson.
KAREN
BOETTCHER
Karen
Boettcher, 73, of Northwood died
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013, at Mercy Medical
Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
SYLVIA
EVANS
VIRGINIA MARY ELLEN MILLARD
October 30, 1925 - November 17, 2013  A funeral mass for Virginia will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, November 21, 2013, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rockwell, with Reverend Rodney Allers officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Rockwell. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. with a Scriptural Wake Service at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North 4th Street, Clear Lake. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Thursday at the church. Virginia Mary Ellen (Scholl) Millard was born on October 30, 1925, in Rockwell, the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Kipper) Scholl. Virginia received her education in the Rockwell schools, graduating from Rockwell High School. She was united in marriage to Raymond Millard on September 7, 1946, at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City, and to this marriage three children were born; LaVern, Barbara Jean, and Beverly. Raymond preceded her in death on April 2, 2008. After their marriage they began farming in 1946, in the Rockwell area, and continued to farm in the Kensett area until they retired. Virginia enjoyed traveling, wintering in Weslaco, TX, fishing, cooking, gardening, and gambling; but her greatest love and enjoyment was spending time with her family. She was a former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rockwell, and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly. Those left to cherish her memory are her children, LaVern (Rosemary) Millard of Independence, and Beverly (Darreld “Buzz” Jr,), of Clear Lake; five grandchildren, Jeffrey (Kim) Millard, Raymond (Angela) Millard, Nicholas (Amy) Millard, Darren (Renee) Petersen, and Darreld (Shila) Petersen III. 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild; as well as many nieces, nephews; and many other extended family members and friends. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Raymond; daughter, Barbara Jean Millard; five sisters, and one brother. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel: (641) 357-2193 www.colonialchapels.com
RAYMOND WAGNER
November 17, 1930 - November 24, 2013  Ray attended Iowa State University where he earned his Master’s degree in Sociology. Ray spent 30 years working for the Iowa State and NDSU Extension Services as a 4-H Youth Specialist, 2 for the UMC General Board of Global Ministries in NYC, and 5 as Council Director for the ND UMC Conference. He received many professional honors and national awards. Ray was actively involved with the Fargo Optimist club, performed in 18 Fargo/Moorhead Opera Company productions and gave gallons of blood through United Blood Services. He was a loving Husband, Father and Papa to his wife, children and grandchildren. Ray's passion was serving God as a volunteer through various ministries of the United Methodist Church. Ray served as a Dakotas Conference UMC Lay Leader, Vice-Chair of the UMC General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, team leader for a Sugar Beet Study trip to Kazakhstan, and Emissary to the Sister Conference in Zimbabwe. Ray also enjoyed spending time with his wife and family at the lake cabin on Buffalo Lake where he particularly enjoyed gardening, tending to the plants, and landscaping. Ray is survived by his wife, Mavis Wagner; daughters, Miriam (Everett) Vogel, Reece (Alan) Klobe, Theta (Wade) Miller; grandchildren, Leah and Mandy Vogel, Kendra Klobe, Clare and Quinn Miller; brother, David in Australia and sister, Dorothy in Vancouver; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rush and Dorothy Wagner and his brother, George Wagner. Memorials can be made to the UMC Dakotas Conference and will be divided between Wesley Acres Camp and Africa University. Posted on 13 January 2014 by Jay Lehmann |
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