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Louis G. Lieske Louis G. Lieske, 79, of Belle Plaine, passed away on October 14, 2014 at his home in Belle Plaine. Funeral service was at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 18 at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. Rev. Tim Redfield officiated. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. on Friday at the Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine and continued one hour prior to the service at church on Saturday morning. Following military honors and luncheon, interment was in Brown Cemetery in Henderson. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to The Lutheran Home Association and Trinity Lutheran Church. Louie was born in Jackson, MN November 29, 1934 to Louis E and Ella L (Schrupp) Lieske. He was baptized in Jackson on December 30, 1934. In 1936 Louie and his parents moved to Belle Plaine and he has been a member of this community ever since. Louie was confirmed in his Christian Faith by Pastor W. Scheutze at Trinity Lutheran in Belle Plaine. He has been a member of Trinity his entire adult life, serving on various committees including the church council, building committee for our new building, congregation president and many others. His church has been a very important part of Louie’s life. On June 16, 1956 Louie married Vera M. Bergs at St. John Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. Their marriage was blessed with three children: Lynn (Jim) Erickson, Karen (Rich) Lambrecht, and an infant son. Louie and Vera have six grandchildren: Ben (Lindsay Brown), Adam (Jessi), and Anna (fiancé, Phil Branigan) Erickson and Rebecca, Makayla and Michael Lambrecht. Louie’s family were his “pride and joy.” The annual family vacation to Lake Okoboji has made many wonderful memories for everyone. Louie served in the US Navy as an Air Traffic Controller. Following his military service the family returned to Belle Plaine where they engaged in a number of businesses including: Lieske Sinclair, Norwesco, Prairie Plastics, Lake Country Sales, and V&L Products. Louie served on the Board of Directors of The Lutheran Home Association for 44 years with 4 years as its CEO, and many years as Board Vice Chairman. During his lifetime in Belle Plaine, Louie served his community in many ways including: The B.P Volunteer Fire Department with four years as Chief, Civil Defense Coordinator, Park Board Member, Scott County DAC Board Chairman, Scott County Human Resources Advisory Board, Southern Minnesota Valley Regional Firefighters Association President, and various BBQ Days committees. He is a member of American Legion Post 144. Louie is survived by his wife, Vera, daughters, Lynn (Jim) Erickson, Karen (Rich) Lambrecht; and his six grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis E. and Ella Lieske; an infant son; and infant sister.
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Lloyd was a member of Le Sueur County Pioneer Power. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, going to the lake with his family, nature and especially enjoyed making things with latch hooking. He is survived by his wife, Arlene; children, Bradley of Belle Plaine, Diane (David) Sunderland of Waconia and Brenda (Thomas) Lyle of Paynesville; grandchildren, Jacob Arthur, Vincent Lloyd, Emily Rose Marie and Joseph Thomas; sisters, Laverna Schuldt of Litchfield and Esther Beseke of Arlington; many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harold Latzke; Bruce Panning, 70, of Belle infant brother, Franklin; and his Plaine, passed away unexpect- parents-in-law, Emil and Veredly on October 19, 2014 at dell Freter. home in Blakeley Township. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 23 at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. Rev. John Meyer will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:30-11 a.m. at church prior to the service. Interment with Military Honors will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Bruce was born in New Prague on August 12, 1944 to Raymond and Myra (Miller) Panning. He grew up in Blakeley Township and graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1962. Bruce farmed in Blakeley Township most of his life and also worked at Brinkman’s in Le Center, Continental Grain in Savage and part time at Co- John F. Mullen, 86, of Mendota Heights passed away on borns’ in Belle Plaine. Bruce was very involved with October 15, 2014. the Vet’s Club in Belle Plaine, A Mass of Christian Burial serving as an officer in many will be held on Monday, Octopositions with the American ber 27 at 10:30 a.m. at St. JoLegion. He was also a member seph’s Catholic Church, 1154 of 40/8 Voiture #1457 which is Seminole Avenue, West St. Paul an elite membership for lead- with a visitation starting at 9 ers of the American Legion in a.m. prior to the Mass. Lunch to which he held many positions. follow at St. Joseph’s Catholic Bruce was also an active Church. Interment will occur at member at Trinity, volunteered 1:30 at Fort Snelling National at the Lutheran Home and the Cemetery. J.S. Klecatsky & Sons West Chapel are handling Belle Plaine Food Shelf. Bruce is survived by his sis- the arrangements (651-457ters, Sandra Panning of Bloom- 6200 • www.klecatskys.com). ington, Deb (Bill) Hart of He was born March 8, 1928 Mankato; two nieces, Nicole in Green Isle, MN, the third of (Kevin) Graves and their son six children. He graduated from Hayden of Oakdale and Shan- Glencoe High School and the non Hart of Minnetonka; aunts, University of Minnesota. John served his country with service uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his in both the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. parents. He started his career at First National Bank of St. Paul (now US Bank) and retired after 38 years of service as an Executive Vice President. He is preceded in death by parents, James and Rose; wife, of 58 years Eileen; son, Francis; siblings, James (Mary Ellen), Sr. James Theresa and Florence. He is survived by sons, John, Mark (Jo Anne), Brian (Joanne), David (Yvette); grandchildren, Christopher (Elizabeth), Erin (Mike), Kristin (Dan), David, Charlie, Anna, Mary, Ellen, Ashley; great-grandchildren, Henry11and siblings, a.m.Elizabeth; to 1:30 p.m. Joe (Yvonne) and Rosemary (Walter). Buffet Style Memorials to Siswith allpreferred the fixings of St. Joseph of Carondelet Lloyd Latzke, 80, of Belle ters $1 raffle ticke ts sold for door Plaine, passed away on Friday, Ministries Foundation, 1884 Randolph Ave, St businesses. Paul, MN local October 17, 2014 at the Marie prizes from Steiner Kelting Hospice Home 55105. Adult - $9 • Children (4-10)- $5
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in Chaska. Funeral service was at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 20, 2014 at St. John Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine, Rev. Mark Johnson officiated. Visitation was at the church on the morning of the services from 9–11 a.m. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery, Belle Plaine. Lloyd was born in Mankato, MN on August 3, 1934 to Henry and Wilhelmina “Minnie” (Krentz) Latzke. He grew up in Blakeley Township, Scott County and attended Joel Country School. He worked with his father on the family farm before marrying Arlene Freter on May 9, 1959 at St. John Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. He farmed many years in the Blakeley Township, Scott County area. In his later years he worked various jobs as a fork lift operator and finished his working years with 10 years at Davisco Inc., Le Sueur.
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Dennis P. Lenzen Dennis Peter Lenzen, 78, of rural Chaska, MN, passed away accidentally on Sunday, October 19, 2014 on his land. Funeral Service will be held Friday, October 24 at 1 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 4th and Oak Street, Chaska, with Pastor Greg Snow officiating. The visitation will be Thursday, October 23 from 4-8 p.m. at the Bertas Funeral Home, 200 West Third Street, Chaska, and also one hour prior to the service at the church. Prayer Service will be at 8 p.m. on Thursday. The burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Carver. Dennis was born March 29,
Our Lady of The Prairie Catholic Church - Belle Plaine Fr. Michael Kaluza 952-873-6564 Wednesday, October 22 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass 9:00 am – 10:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, October 23 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass Friday, October 24 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass Saturday, October 25 4:15 p.m. Mass Sunday, October 26 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Mass 10:00 am Mass Tuesday, October 28 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass 9:00 am – 11:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, October 29 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass 9:00 am – 10:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration St. John Lutheran Church 148 S. Chestnut Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Pastor Mark Johnson sjlc@frontiernet.net 952-873-6492 Wednesday, October 22 7:30 Youth Frontiers 5:15 Pizza 6:00 Confirmation 6:30 Worship Choir 7:30 5-12 Choir Thursday, October 23 7:30 Youth Frontiers Saturday, October 25 7:30 Weight Watchers 9:00 Confirmation Brunch Sunday, October 26 Holy Communion 8:00 Worship 9:15 Sunday School 10:30 Confirmation Monday, October 27 8:00 Men’s Bible Study 6:30 Boy Scouts Tuesday, October 28 1:00 Quilting Wednesday, October 29 5:15 Feed My Starving Children 6:30 Worship Choir 7:30 5-12 Choir
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1936, in Carver, MN, to Edwin and Irene (Luthy) Lenzen one of five children. He was baptized on April 19, 1936, at St. John’’s Lutheran Church, Chaska, and confirmed on April 10, 1949, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carver. He attended school in Dahlgren and graduated from Chaska High School. On October 13, 1956 Dennis married Marilyn Harms at Zion Benton Lutheran Church in Cologne. Their marriage was blessed with seven children. Dennis farmed his entire life in Dahlgren Township. He loved his animals and was still very active with his dairy and beef cattle and his hogs! He loved his family and especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He absolutely loved farming, was a great prankster and loved using his chainsaw to create more farm land. The day was not complete without his bowl of popcorn. Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Marilyn; children, Scheryl (Leon) Goetze of Carver, Jeffrey (Cindy) Lenzen of Hamburg, Kathie Lenzen of Chaska, Norma (Michael) O’Leary of Silver Bay, Steven Lenzen (special friend, Korrie Klingelhutz) of Chaska, Karen (Patrick) Guentzel of Cologne, Brian (Jennifer) Lenzen of Chaska; grandchildren,
Russell (Jacqueline) Goetze, Keith (Amanda) Goetze, Amy (Christopher) Dahlke, Adam Esselman and Angie Esselman, Jackie (Bill) Dolentz, Kelly O’Leary and Sean O’Leary, Trevor, Connor and McKenna Lenzen, Brodie and Mason Guentzel; five great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Logan and Levi Goetze, August and Oliver Goetze; sisters, Janice (Roger) Forner of Chaska, LuAnn Leach of Le Center; sisters-in-law, Evonne Lenzen of Waconia, Marlys Lenzen of Green Isle, Majel (Norman) Benkowski of Lester Prairie, Ruth Harms of Norwood Young America; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Dennis is preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Irene Lenzen; parents-in-law, Fred and Ella Harms; brothers, DuWayne and Loren Lenzen; brothers-in-law and sister-inlaw, Maynard (Enid) Harms and Mervin Harms. Casket bearers will be Russell Goetze, Keith Goetze, Mark Lenzen, Jason Harms, Larry Welter, John Heiland, Jack Worm and Jordan Storms. Honorary Casket Bearers will be Trevor, Connor and McKenna Lenzen, Brodie and Mason Guentzel, Amy Dahlke, Adam Esselman and Angie Esselman, Jackie Dolentz, Kelly O’Leary and Sean O’Leary.
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Oratory of St. Thomas the Apostle - Jessenland Father Sam Perez 507-248-3550 Thursdays: Mass at 5 p.m.
St. Joseph Catholic Church 213 South 6th Street Henderson, MN 56044 507-248-3550 Weekday Mass: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass: 8:00 a.m. St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 111 S. 6th Street, Henderson Pastor-Deb Meyer 507-248-3594 (Office) Sunday, Oct. 26 9:30 a.m Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Confirmation First Presbyterian Church 219 W. Main Street, Belle Plaine 952-873-2966 Pastor Don Genereux www.fpcbelleplaine.org fpcbelleplaine@frontiernet.net Inspirational Message Line 952-583-3302 Wednesday, October 22nd 1:00 pm Bible Study and Visitations Sunday, October 26th 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 am Worship Service & Sunday School Operation Christmas Child Immediately after church Wednesday, October 29th Visitations
West Union Lutheran Church 15820 Market Ave. Cologne, MN 55315 Church: 952-466-5678 westunion1@juno.com Pastor: Wolfgang Laudert Wednesday, October 22 10 a.m. The Story 6 p.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer 6:30 p.m. Confirmation 7 p.m. Choir Thursday, October 23 7 p.m. The Story Saturday, October 25 7:30 a.m. Men’s Group Sunday, October 26 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School R: Jim Johnson P: Ruth Labo A: Carter Kienholz 2:30 p.m. Fall Festival Wednesday, October 29 10 a.m. The Story 6 p.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer 6:30 p.m. Confirmation 7 p.m. Choir
Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church 500 West Church Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 952-873-6545 Pastor John H. Meyer Pastor Timothy Redfield www.trinitybelleplaine.org Wednesday, October 22 6 p.m. Catechism Class 6 p.m. Parent Basketball and Cheerleading Information Meeting 7 p.m. Senior Choir Thursday, October 23 10 a.m. Pastoral Circuit Meeting at St. Paul, North Mankato 8:25 a.m. School Chapel Picture Retake Day 6 p.m. Men’s Choir Holy Family Academy & 7 p.m. Worship Service Chapel Saturday, October 25 Traditional Latin Mass 8:30 a.m. MLC Ladies’ Auxiliary 10679 182nd St., Annual Meeting in New Ulm Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Sunday, October 26 (952) 873-2582 or 873-6613 8 a.m. Bible Study (coord.) 9 a.m. Worship Service (Usher Fr. Christopher Leith Team 3/Video: Anderson) K-2 Sundays sings 2:15 p.m. Confessions 2:40 p.m. Rosary / 3 p.m. Mass 10 a.m. Coffee Hour (Hosted by Trinity School K-2 Families) Academy Mass - call for times 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study and Sunday School Zion Lutheran Church & 11:30 a.m. District LGP Event at School RAD Zoo 14745 County Road 153 4 p.m. STiC viewing of “God’s Cologne, MN 55322 Not Dead” 952-466-3379 e-mail: brendathompsonzion@ 6:30 p.m. Open Gym Adult Volleyball gmail.com Monday, October 27 Pastor: Eric Zacharias 7 p.m. Men’s Bible Study at Wednesday, Oct. 22 9:30 a.m. & 1 & 7 p.m. The Story Kingsway 7:30 p.m. Ladies’ Fitness Hour Chapter 6 Tuesday, October 28 6 p.m. Supper 7 p.m. Women’s Enrichment at Choir following the Story Kingsway Thursday, Oct. 23 Volleyball at Cologne Academy 7 p.m. Trinity Knotters Wednesday, October 29 Friday, Oct. 24 6 p.m. Midweek Catechism Class 8:10 a.m. Chapel 7 p.m. Senior Choir 6:30 p.m. Trunk or Treat Saturday, Oct. 25 Volleyball Tournament (B) at Redeemer Lutheran Church 14226 W. 280th Street, Waconia Henderson, Sunday, Oct. 26 Pr. Diane Goulson 8:45 a.m. Sunday School for 507-665-2932 Families On Highway 19, 2 miles East 9:30 a.m. Worship/Communion of Highway 169 10:45 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday, Oct. 22 Wednesday, Oct. 29 9:30 a.m. & 1 & 7 p.m. The Story 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Sunday, Oct. 26 Chapter 7 8:30 a.m. Sunday School/Teen 6 p.m. Supper Times/Adult Education Choir following the Story 9:30 a.m. Worship Monday, Oct. 27 3:30 Grief Support Group, LS Library B.P. Fire Department Wednesday, Oct. 29 Relief Association 6:30 p.m. Confirmation
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