Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the Church.

Family and friends may visit on Sunday, May 5, 2013 from 4PM to 7PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Heron Lake. Visitation will resume at 9:30 AM on Monday at the church.

Donald Matthew Fest was born at home on the farm in LaCrosse Township, Jackson County, Minnesota, the son of Arthur and Theresa (Disteldorf) Fest. Don was baptized and confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Heron Lake. He attended Heron Lake Schools graduating in 1949. Don married his high school sweetheart, Rita Bickner, on August 28, 1951 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  Don and Rita moved to the farm he was born on shortly after their wedding and have lived there since. Don officially retired from farming but still helped his son, Mike farm. Don passed away on Friday, May 3, 2013 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at the age of 82 years, three months, and twenty-nine days.

Donald was a life-long member at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Heron Lake. He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters. Don and Rita enjoyed camping and traveling to see relatives.  Don spent a lot of time at the hunting shack with his buddies, hunting deer and duck.  He also enjoyed morning coffee at P.J’s Mini-Mart with his friends.  One of Don’s favorite things was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who fondly called him Grandpa Duck.

Don is survived by his wife of 61 years, Rita of Heron Lake; children: Deb (Dan) Isaacson of Jackson, Michael Donald (Jane) Fest of Heron Lake, and Ann (Jim) Witzel of Fulda; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and siblings: Jerome Fest of Smiths, Alabama and Darlene York of Los Alamos, New Mexico and many nieces and nephews who held a special place in his heart.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Fredrick Fest and Allan Fest, sister-in-law Deborah Fest and brother-in-law Marvin York.

Blessed be the memory of Donald Matthew Fest.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the Church.

Memorials preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Maxine “Mickey” Mavis Malone was born on the Berryman farm south of Jackson in Middletown Township, on December 31, 1919. She was a New Year’s Eve baby, so she always said everyone celebrated her birthday. The fourth child in a family of six, she was the daughter of Bert and Esther (Harper) Berryman. She said her Grandpa Berryman always called her his little Irish Mick and the name stuck. She was a tomboy and worked in her Dad’s grocery store as a girl, where she became street wise and learned a good deal about life and people.  She loved being outdoors, ice skating on the river, swimming in the old eastside pool and also loved horses. Mickey attended Jackson Schools and graduated in the Class of 1937. She was married to John D. Malone on October 4, 1940 at the St. Wenceslaus Parsonage and they spent their entire life in Jackson. She and Johnny spent almost 20 years after their retirement traveling in their RV and they enjoyed meeting new people from all over the country. Johnny passed away on March 12, 2013. Mickey passed away at Good Samaritan Society- Jackson on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at the age of 93 years, three months and twenty-eight days.

Mickey was a homemaker all her life and did work for some years at the Sperry Univac plant inJackson. She was very handy and there wasn’t anything she couldn’t or didn’t attempt to fix. She always told her children and grandchildren there is no such word as “can’t”.  Mickey spent many hours working jig saw puzzles and doing word find books.  Anyone that knew Mickey could attest that she was out-spoken and feisty, but she had a heart of gold and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. She enjoyed all types of music and especially loved spending time with her family. All her family and friends looked forward to her delicious popcorn balls and fudge at the holidays. Her grandchildren will miss her spunk and famous quotes and most of all, her smile. She was one of a kind.

Mickey is survived by her daughter, Molly (Dale) Sauder of Jackson, two sons,  Patrick (Ruth) Malone of Tucson, Arizona, Michael Malone of Tucson, Arizona, a daughter-in-law, Carol Malone of Mankato, seven grandchildren, Sean Sauder, Daniel (Kelly) Sauder, Meagan (Eric) Ricard, Timothy (Melissa) Malone, Katie Malone, Brian Malone, Patrick J. (Jacie) Malone and five great grandchildren, Gavin and Mara Ricard, Nathan Malone, Camryn and Garret Malone, sister, Leila Hier of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, sister-in-law Loretta Berryman of Eveleth, MN and many nieces and nephews.

Mickey was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny, her parents, her in-laws, two brothers, Bruce and Bill Berryman, two sisters, Eunice Muir and Verla Moore, four brothers-in-law, Bob Muir, Richard Moore, Jerry Hier and Harold Clark, three sisters-in-law, Lois Berryman, Margaret (Pat) Clark, and Shirley Malone.

Blessed be the memory of Mickey Malone.

Janet E. (Wrase) Ambrose was born on September 22, 1927 the daughter of Henry and Anna (Schmidt) Wrase in Heron Lake Township, Jackson County Minnesota. She attended school in rural Lakefield. Janet was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter Lutheran Church also in rural Lakefield. While roller skating one night in Lakefield, she met a gentleman by the name of Charles Ambrose; on February 23, 1949 they were united in marriage at the St. Peter Lutheran Church. After marriage they moved to Charles’ farm near Alpha, Minnesota. They farmed there until 1981 when they moved into Jackson. They retired from farming in 1983.  The couple enjoyed going on scenic bus trips, fishing trips “up north” and the Jackson County Fair together.  In March of 2010 Janet became a resident of Good Samaritan in Jackson; in May of 2012 she moved and became a resident of Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Lakefield. Janet passed away at Colonial Manor Nursing Home on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the age of 85 years, seven months, and five days.

Janet became a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Alpha in 1949 and has continued her membership there. She was a member of the Alter Society and Ladies’ Aid at Trinity Lutheran. Janet enjoyed gardening, canning her grown goods and embroidering dish towels. She also enjoyed playing BINGO and was a member of a card club and coffee group when they moved to Jackson. Janet’s love was spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and neighbors. They almost always went home with a care package from grandma; maybe brownies, a jar of dill pickles, sour cream raisin pie, or $1 bill. She will be remembered for being a loving wife and caring mother with a heart of gold.

Janet is survived by her husband of 64 years, Charles of Lakefield; her children Linda (Rich) Vogt of Okabena, Lois (David) Lucht of Belmond, Iowa, Sharon Carter of Milford, Iowa, and Gary (Renee) Ambrose of Lake Benton; eleven grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; her siblings Esther Prins of Heron Lake, Lorraine (Nels) Hanson of Okoboji, Iowa, Elaine (Ralph) Davis, of Minneapolis, and Donald Wrase of Hermantown; and many nieces and nephews.

Janet is preceded in death by her parents, an infant son David, a sister Ruth Brunk, and two brothers Bill and Loren Wrase.

Blessed be the memory of Janet E. Ambrose.

Family and friends may visit on Monday, April 29, 2013 from 5PM to 7PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Brewster and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

Vernon Anton Konradi was born on February 18, 1929 the son of Anton and Caroline (Hassing) Konradi in Belmont Township, Jackson County, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Jackson. Vernon attended country school through the 8^th grade. After that he began his lifelong career as a farmer in Jackson County as well as several years of custom work over the years. He was married to Joyce Cheney on August 8, 1956 at the Saint Peter Catholic Church in St. Peter, Minnesota. They moved to their current homestead in Ewington Township, Jackson County, Minnesota in 1963. Vernon became a resident of Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Lakefield on November 11, 2012. He passed away there on Friday, April 26, 2013 at the age of 84 years, two months, and eight days.

Vernon was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Brewster. After retiring from farming he enjoyed his huge garden, fishing and playing cards with his children and grandchildren.

Vernon is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joyce of Ewington Township; his children: David (Debra) Konradi of Round Lake, Minnesota, Debra Ozuturk of Lakefield, Minnesota, and Linda (Allan) Hill of Cibolo, Texas; three grandchildren: Shelly and Amy Konradi and Cengiz Ozuturk; his brother: Laurence Konradi of Jackson; and many nieces and nephews.

Vernon is preceded in death by his parents; an infant son Mark; his sister Alma (Frank) Hayck; his brothers: Elmer Konradi and Leo Konradi.

Blessed be the memory of Veron Anton Konradi.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the Church.

CLARENCE EDWARD LENTZ, son of Alfred and Hazel (Parmentier) Lentz, was born March 9, 1923, at Spirit Lake, Iowa. He was baptized in the Methodist Church and received his education near Spirit Lake and Emmetsburg. Clarence served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was stationed in the Philippines and Japan. He was united in marriage to Helen Flint on November 17, 1946, at Emmetsburg, Iowa. Clarence worked many jobs including Homer Lanning Station, Hodgeman Construction and Jackson County Highway Department until his retirement in 1985. Clarence passed away on Friday, April 19, 2013, at the Sanford Jackson Hospital at the age of 90 years, one month and 10 days.

Clarence is a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Jackson. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling with his wife to Branson and on bus trips to casinos, where they enjoyed people watching. Clarence and Helen collected and stored aluminum cans for the Boy Scouts for close to 30 years. Clarence was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Clarence is survived by his children, Lois (Larye) Hansen of Jackson, and Kenneth (Judy) Lentz of Jackson; his grandchildren, Rick (Denise) Hansen, Tina Nordsving, Amy (Aaron) Mosterd, Ryan (Pamela) Hansen, Chris Lentz and David Lentz; and eight great-grandchildren.

Clarence was preceded in death by his wife (Helen); his parents; three brothers, Melvin, Martin and Alfred (Rex); and a sister, Lillie.

Blessed be the memory of Clarence Edward Lentz.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the Chapel.

HOMER EDWARD CARLSON, more affectionately known as Ed, was born on February 14, 1929 inSioux Falls,South Dakota, the son of Edward and Carrie (Lane) Carlson.  He attendedWhittier, Mark Twain andWashingtonSchoolsinSioux Falls.  After his education, he worked for Prather Motors, Fenn Brothers, Inc and L Beal Bottling.  In October of 1947, he enlisted in the US Army and served in the Korean Occupation Forces until his honorable discharge on June 24, 1949.  He then returned to the states andSioux Falls, where he went to work for L. Beal Bottling, then the Palm Grove and John Morrell, Co. On January 26, 1953, he was united in marriage to Doris Manheim Rose inSioux Falls, to this marriage 3 sons were born, Roger Douglas, Jeffory Allan and Gregory Paul.  In 1958, they moved toHawthorne,California.  While inCalifornia, he was employed by Northrup Aircraft Corporation and drove taxi. Later divorced, and in 1961 he was united marriage to Gertrude Morrison and to this union, Kenneth Edward Carlson was born.  In 1963, after being divorced, he moved back to the Sioux Falls Area. He was employed by A.F. Scheppmann Construction in Okabena. On October 8, 1968 at the Courthouse inSioux Falls, he was united in marriage toLorraine(Appel) Kruse.  He was then employed by Central Telephone Company.  They owned and operated the Mr. Ed’s Café, Side Door Tavern, Phone Shoppe and Panther World, all in Lakefield.  He also wrote columns for the Worthington Daily Globe and Lakefield Standard.  Ed passed away at theAveraMcKennonHospitalon Friday, April 19, 2013 at the age of 84 years, 2 months and 5 days.

Ed was a member of theImmanuelLutheranChurch.  He had been baptized on March 26, 1944 at the First Christian Church inSioux Fallsand later confirmed on May 2, 1971 atImmanuelLutheranChurchin Lakefield.  He andLorrainewere the Grand Marshall’s for the Lakefield Summer Fest Parade.  He enjoyed woodworking, baking and bird watching.  He loved to read, work at theJacksonCountyMuseum, and do genealogy of his family.  He was a life member of the Lakefield VFW and the American Legion.  He served as Commander of the Lakefield VFW Post.

Ed is survived by his wife of 44 years, Lorraine Carlson of Lakefield; children, Roger (Beth) Carlson of Lakefield, Greg (Luann) Carlson of Windom, Jeff Carlson of Boise, Idaho, Kenneth Carlson, Larry Kruse of Lakefield, and Kathy (Ken) Kuehl of Redwood Falls; 15 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Faye (Nick) Reiter of Sioux Falls and a brother, Victor (Diane) Carlson of Minnetonka.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Roger and John Carlson, 2 sisters, Carol Carlson and Ella Fenstermaker, son, Gary Kruse, daughter in law, Susan Kruse and grandchildren Kelsey and Kristel Kuehl.

Blessed be the memory of “Ed” Homer E. Carlson.

“Keep your powder dry”

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