Obituaries

Dawn E. Crosby

Dawn E. Crosby, age 90 of Cold Spring, formerly of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, February 10, 2023 at the Assumption Home in Cold Spring, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 16 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Inurnment will be held in Calvary Cemetery in Sauk Centre at a later date.

Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Dawn Ethyl Weller was born April 30, 1932 in Waseca, Minnesota to Michael and Ethyl (Webber) Weller. She graduated from Waseca High School and earned her teaching degree at Mankato State University. She was united in marriage to Raymond Crosby on August 2, 1958 at St. Joseph’s Church in Monterey, Minnesota.

Dawn was a teacher and librarian at Trimont and later worked at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Sauk Centre, retiring on July 23, 1996. She then was a volunteer at St. Boniface Elementary School in Cold Spring for 15 years.

She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring and former member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre.

Dawn enjoyed gardening, reading, sewing, and cooking. She had quite the extensive collection of cookbooks.

Survivors include her children, Julie Crosby (Ken Mishark) of Scottsdale, Arizona, Paul (Mary) Crosby of Cold Spring, Vanessa (Pat) Cox of Pillager, Shawn (Annika) Crosby of Minneapolis, and Kerry (Peggy) Crosby of Mount Prospect, Illinois; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brother, Jack (Susan) Weller of Waseca; and many nephews.

Dawn was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Crosby on October 6, 2002; parents; brother, Gene Weller; sister, Caroline Weller; and nephew, John Weller.

Memorials are preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral and Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.

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Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Eveslage, 94, of Marshall, took place on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. A Memorial Mass took place on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport, MN. Interment followed the service at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

Mary Margaret Eveslage was born on February 1, 1929, in St. Augusta, MN, to Ferdinand and Loretta (Storkamp) Eveslage. The family moved to Freeport in 1934. Mary attended Sacred Heart Elementary School and one year of high school in Melrose. She then went to St. Cloud Business College where she completed the course in ten months. She worked briefly in St. Cloud before returning to Melrose where she worked in the office of Litchfield Produce which later became Jennie-O. In 1950, she moved to St. Paul where she worked for HR Harris Coat Company. She later went to work for Industrial Credit Company in the Accounting Division. Mary became the summer vacation replacement for the girls in the branch offices in MN, SD, ND and WI. When ICC became ITT, she transferred to the Personnel Division and was responsible for recruiting. Mary retired in 1989 from ITT. During tax season, she did tax preparation for H & R Block.

She moved to Marshall in 2004 and continued to work for H & R Block. She also volunteered for the Avera Marshall Thrift Store. Mary was an active member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters of America, Council of Catholic Women, the Avera Auxiliary and the Marshall Adult Community Center.

Having no children of her own, she loved to spoil her nieces and nephews. Each year, they would get a Christmas gift from her until they graduated from high school. Her faith was important to her as she attended Mass frequently. Mary loved to travel with her sister and enjoyed many bike trips. She also enjoyed knitting and donated all of her projects to those in need. She enjoyed playing cards and following the Minnesota Vikings and Twins.

Mary died on Friday, February 3, 2023, at the Prairie Home Hospice Lockwood House in Marshall. She is survived by her siblings Leo Eveslage of Albany, Carol (Tony) Niehaus of Melrose, John Eveslage of Freeport, Kathryn Eveslage of Marshall and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Bernadette Koetter and Elaine Hinnenkamp, brother Melvin “Bud” Eveslage, sister-in-law Joyce Eveslage, Gracie Eveslage, and brothers-in-law Andrew Hinnenkamp and Al Koetter.

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Judy Lashinski, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Harmony House.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, February 20, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at Church of All Saints-Saint Mary in Holdingford. Visitation will be an hour before Mass on Monday at the church. Burial at the Arban Cemetery following services. Arrangements are being made by Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes.

Judy was born on August 24, 1953, in Melrose, MN to David and Leona (Wolbeck) Lashinski. Judy loved kitties, puppies, and people watching.

Survivors include her mother Leona (Wolbeck) Lashinski; brothers and sisters; Kathy (Art) Symanietz, Park Rapids; Leroy (Deb) Lashinski, Avon; Mike (Ruby) Lashinski, Avon; Don Lashinski, Avon; Rick Lashinski, Avon; Jeff Lashinski, Avon; Vern (Mary) Lashinski, St. Cloud; and John(Kim) Lashinski, Holdingford.

Judy is preceded in death by her father David Lashinski, brother Joseph Lashinski and nephew Steven Symanietz.

Mary Woitalla, age 93 of Albany, formerly of St. Anna, passed away on February 11, 2023, at Mother of Mercy Campus of Care, Albany. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 18, at 11 AM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Anna. Visitation will be Friday, February 17 from 4-7 pm with a Christian Mothers rosary at 5 PM at the church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Mary was born on May 16, 1929, in Holdingford, to Mike and Mary (Roske) Kotzer. She married Alois Woitalla on May 23, 1944, at St. Anna. She farmed with her husband and cooked at The Landing for 28 years. She helped prepare meals for funerals and bizarres with the church. Mary enjoyed gardening, canning, and especially spending time with her grandchildren. She was a lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Anna, and a lifelong resident of St. Anna.

Mary is survived by her children, Helen Rakotz, Albany, Donald (Toshi) Woitalla, Bremerton, WA, MaryAnn Heitzman, Holdingford, David Woitalla, Albany, Joseph Woitalla, Albany, Diane (Steve) Lacey, Plymouth, Mark (Wendy) Woitalla, Northfield, Richard Woitalla, Albany, Duane Woitalla, Avon, daughter-in-law, Barb Woitalla, Avon, 28 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, 3 greatgreat-grandchildren, brothers and sisters, Angie Nierenhausen, St. Joseph, Annie Volkers, Sauk Rapids, Susie Hills, Sauk Rapids, John Kotzer, Albany, and Jim Kotzer, St. Cloud.

Preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Mary (Roske) Kotzer, husband, Alois, sons, Raymond and John, son-in-law, James Rakotz, daughter-in-law, Bonnie, grandchildren, David Heitzman, Justin Woitalla and Steven Woitalla, brothers and sisters, Irene Daucette, Jerome Kotzer, Lorraine Guzy, Victor Kotzer, Marvene Marsolek, Phyllis Kotzer, Joyce Buemer, and Mike Kotzer.

Arrangements were with Miller-Carlin Funeral Home, Albany, MN.

Jason L. Anderson, 50 year old resident of Holdingford, MN was carried away by Jesus to his eternal heavenly home on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Upsala, MN with Mavis Buker officiating. Burial took place in the Gethsemane Lutheran Cemetery in Upsala, MN. Caring for Jason and his family is the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN.

Jason Lee Anderson was born to Kate and David Anderson on October 16, 1972, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jason graduated with the Sartell-St. Stephen High School class of 1991 and graduated from Northwest Technical College (Wadena) in 1993. While attending NW, through a mutual friend he met his future wife, Laurie Greenwaldt. He proposed to Laurie on Christmas Eve of 1994 and they were joined in marriage at Trinity Lutheran Church of Deer Creek, MN, on February 3, 1996. Jason and Laurie bought their first home in Holdingford, MN, in May 1996, and later moved to rural Holdingford in May 2001. Their marriage has been blessed with three beautiful children, Rachel (May 1998), Travis (October 2000), and Justin (November 2004). Jason was a member of Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Upsala, MN, where he served as the janitor for many years. He served on the Holdingford Volunteer Fire Department from 1997 to 2009. Jason enjoyed spending time putzing in his “shop” on various cars and trucks with his boys. He also enjoyed watching his treasured kitties (Chico, Hazel, and Gizmo) frolic and play and napping with the family dog (Diesel). His past and present hobbies included mud trucking, hunting, fishing, salvaging scrap iron, collecting signage, gardening, snowmobiling, and canning. Although not known as a social butterfly, he truly enjoyed time spent with beloved friends and family, particularly camping with extended family, and had a knack for finding nicknames for many of them. Jason also had unique nicknames of his own (Bird Legs, Cooter, Yeti). Through his career as an electrician, he was blessed with great friends, including his special friend and mentor, Clarence Fowler.

Jason is survived by his wife of 27 years, Laurie; daughter, Rachel (Queenie) and significant other, Seth (Meathead) of Upsala, MN; sons, Travis (Chubs) of Holdingford, MN; and Justin (Boob) of Holdingford, MN; his parents, Kate and David Anderson of Sauk Centre, MN; father and mother-in-law, Alyn and Joani Greenwaldt of Deer Creek, MN; sister and brother-in-law, Stephanie and Paul Fiedler and their three children, Brooke, Luke, and Bryce of Sauk Centre, MN; brother and sister-in-law, Bryan and Amy Greenwaldt of Wadena, MN, and their two boys, Matthew and Brandon; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

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Nina Prout auditioned and was accepted into the Mid-Level Honors Orchestra. She will be one of 13 first violinists in the state to play with the group. They perform at the Minnesota Music Educators Association Convention on Feb. 18 at 11:00 a.m. at the Convention Center in Minneapolis. Nina is the daughter of Todd and Tara Prout of Burtrum. Pictured is Nina (left) with her violin teacher, Carlin Stiles (right). Submitted by Tara Prout.

Birth Announcements

Tristan Gene Host

Evan and Heather Host of Meire Grove are proud to announce the birth of their son, Tristan Gene Host, born on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 at 11:36 a.m. at CentraCareMelrose Hospital.

Tristan weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long.

Rose Marian Jordan

Jeremiah and Shannon Jordan of Belgrade are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Rose Marian Jordan, born Friday, February 10, 2023 at 8:32 p.m. at CentraCare- Sauk Centre, delivered by Dr. Dunn.

Rose weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 19 inches long.

Grandparents are Peter and Annmarie Jordan of Sauk Centre, John Gregory of Sauk Centre, and Christy Gregory of Avon. Great grandparents are Margaret Jordan of Howard Lake, Roberta Lent of Baxter, Phyllis Stewart of Benson, and Clifford Sockness of Oakdale.

Aurora Anne Meyer

Rebecca and Jeremy Meyer of Sauk Centre are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Aurora Anne Meyer, born on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 9:35 p.m. at CentraCareMelrose Hospital.

Aurora weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 19 inches long.

He has a big brother Jonah, 3 years old at home.

Grandparents are Nicki and Hambone Hammond of New Munich, Stan and Bridget Hasbrook of Paynesville, and Tom and Linda Meyer of Grey Eagle. Great-grandparents are Norma and David Amiot of Sauk Centre.

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Dear Dave, The other day, my wife and I discovered a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) we’d forgotten about for over 10 years from my time in the Army. There’s a little over $3,200 in there. We’re both in our thirties, and we’re trying to save up our starter emergency fund in Baby Step 1 of your plan. We were wondering if we should withdraw the money and use it toward Baby Steps 1 and 2, or just leave it in there.

-Todd

Dear Todd,

The best thing to do is roll the money over into an IRA. Otherwise you’re going to be hit with a 10% penalty—plus your tax rate—and end up paying 30% to 40% of it to the government. That’s kind of like asking, “Would it be a good idea to borrow $3,200 at 30% interest to pay off debt?” Of course not! That would be a really dumb idea. And in a sense, that’s what you’d be doing by just taking the money out of the TSP.

It's not a ton of money, but conceptually, I hate the idea of giving the government 30% to 40% of my money just to get my money out. So yeah, do some research, find a good investment professional near you—one with the heart of a teacher—and roll it into an IRA. Congratulations to you and your wife for deciding to take control of your money. And thank you for your service to our country, Todd. I hope this helped.

-Dave

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Mon., Feb. 20: Shepherds pie, whipped potatoes, mixed vegetables, mandarin oranges.

Tues., Feb. 21: Chicken drumsticks, gnocchi, chicken gravy, California vegetables, grapes.

Wed., Feb. 22: Fish sticks, baked beans, macaroni salad, banana, dinner roll.

Thurs., Feb. 23: Honey mustard pork loin, cheesy hashbrowns, peas, cinnamon apples, roll.

Fri., Feb. 24: Breaded pollock, baked potato, steamed broccoli, peaches, oatmeal raisin cookie.

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Mon., Feb. 20: Ham, cheesy potatoes, corn, dessert.

Tues., Feb. 21: Swedish meatballs, noodles, vegetable, dessert.

Wed., Feb. 22: Sweet & sour chicken, egg roll, rice dessert.

Thurs., Feb. 23: Roast beef commercial, green beans, dessert.

Fri., Feb. 24: Breaded cod, potatoes, vegetable, dessert.

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Dear Motor Medics, I have a 2005

Chevy Malibu and my power steering has started to give me trouble. I'm a regular listener of your Under The Hood radio show and even though I'm not much of a mechanic, you have motivated me to get under my own hood and see what I may find. I thought I'd start with the fluid but now I feel a little strange because I can't seem to find where to fill it. I don't even see hoses in the area of the steering gear. Am I missing something? I love the show guys, keep up the great work!

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-Dawn in Memphis, Missouri

Don't lose confidence in your mechanical abilities. You are not missing something, the car is. It's missing power steering fluid and hoses because many vehicles are now switching to electric power steering. They eliminate the fluid pump and hoses and use an electric motor attached directly to the steering gear which provides electric assist. It can be a good thing as some of the cars will provide electric steering assist if the engine were to stall, helping with safety. The downside is that they can be very expensive to repair. Check with your local dealership if yours is causing you trouble. They did have a recall on some of them and if yours is one then you could save hundreds of dollars by making a phone call to find out if it's included.

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Dear Motor Medics,

The tires on my 2014 Lincoln drop air pressure. I add air as often as every few days. I have had new tires installed and have made several return trips back to the tire store where they checked for leaks and did what they called resealed the bead whatever that is, but they still leak. They now tell me I'm on my own unless I want to buy a full set of new wheels because that is the source of my leakage. Are they for real? How do wheels leak?

-Michael in Hastings, Nebraska

Dear Michael,

This subject comes up a lot both on our radio show and in our shop. Tires can leak air for one of two reasons. The first is the tire itself has a puncture which in most cases can be found just by looking at the tire with the naked eye. Often there will be something stuck in the tread or sidewall. The second is something leaking from the wheel and valve stem assembly. In the case of having all four tires leak at the same time it's more likely in the wheels like your store says rather than punctures in the tires. When a car has leaking wheels, it can come from corrosion on the beads and even porosity in the aluminum causing leaks right through the wheel and yes replacement of the wheel is often the only fix. There are many stylish aftermarket options available.

-Take care, the Motor Medics For entertainment only. Always consult your local shop and follow all safety procedures before repairs. Come visit the Motor Medics® online at Underthehoodshow.com.