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5/18/ ************************************ 5/3/20 We just received more sad news that our classmate, Marlene Kivley Oleson died yesterday, 5/2/20 at a St. Cloud hospital. TeBeest Funeral Home iin Montevideo is handling the arrangements. Our sympathies to the family of Marlene. ************************************** 5/3/20 I regret to have to report that another classmate has passed away. This is Laverna Knorr Lee Johnson. Her obituary appeared today in the Star-Tribune. No funeral arrangements were listed as of yet. Laverna was in a nursing home struggling with dementia for the last few years. *************** A class member of 1956, well known to Monte57 classmates has passed away. Tim Ondahl passed away in Colorado last week. Funeral arrangements are unknown. ************************ October 22nd, 2019. Another of our classmates has lost a spouse, Wes Schraap. His wife Eleanor passed away. "Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Our Saviors Lutheran Church. Rev. Donald S. McKee will officiate and interment will be at Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, from 5-7:00 PM at the Anderson - TeBeest Funeral Home with a prayer service at 6:30. There will also be visitation for one hour before the service at the church. Our sincere sympathies for Wes and his family. **************************** October 13th, 2019 I regret to announce that Wayne Bothun passed away on October 8th, 2019. His funeral was in Montevideo at Our Saviors Lutheran on Friday, the 11th. Our class condolences to Timmy and the family. Wayne's obituary may be found on the Wing-Bain funeral home web site or from a link on our Monte57 FaceBook page. This notice was posted late because I was away. ***************************** July 25th, 2019 I was informed by Eulala that Joan Schneider Van Putten had passed away. Joan lived in Castle Rock, Co with her husband Ken. Eulala noticed a post on Joan's family FaceBook page. Our condolences to Joan's family. ****************************** July 9th, 2019 Carol Hinde just sent the sad news that our classmate, Beverly Doring VanDewater, passed away recently. As her obituary notes, Beverly will be buried tomorrow, July 10th in Montevideo. Beverly Jean VanDewater was born August 12, 1939 in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, the daughter of Leland Chester and Mary Louise (Thompson) Doring. Bev was baptized and confirmed at the United Methodist Church in Montevideo. She was raised in Montevideo, where she graduated Class of 1957. Over the years Bev resided in Dallas, Texas, Dawson, Minnesota and Madison, Minnesota. Due to a decline in her health she most recently resided at the Care Center in Franklin, Minnesota. Bev worked for a time at The Hunt Hotel in Montevideo as the overnight Desk Clerk, at the Dallas International Airport and Mico Corporation, also in Dallas. In her younger years Bev enjoyed interior decorating and sewing. Bev was smart, witty, and had a great smile. Bev passed away Friday evening, July 5, 2019, in the Frankin Rehabilitation and Care Center. She attained 79 years, 10 months, and 23 days of age. Bev is survived by her children: Ronald VanDewater of Denver, CO, Karen (Brian) Hardy of Snellville, GA, and Steve Anderson of Cartersville, GA; 2 grandsons: Jessie (Jelena) Hardy and Christopher (Rebecca) Hardy; siblings: Roger (Irene) Doring, Larry (Sherry) Doring, Randy (Lois) Doring, and Kim (Ollie) Kelzenurg; cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Bev was preceded in death by her parents, Leland and Mary Doring; and her daughter, Pamela. ******************************** 7/6/19 Al Sheldon just sent me information that Judith Ann Miller Anderson passed away in Wisconsin on June 28th. I found her obituary on line. Judith Ann Miller Anderson https://www.bratley-nelsonchapels.com/notices/Judith-Ann-Anderson Judith Ann (Miller) Anderson November 14, 1939 ~ June 28, 2019 (age 79) Judith “Judy” Anderson, age 79, of Hayward, WI passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 at her home.  Judith Ann was born to Mildred and Melvin Miller on November 14, 1939 in Montevideo, MN.  She attended Country School at District 9 for 6 years and then attended and graduated from the Montevideo Schools in 1957.  Judy attended and graduated from the Willmar School of Nursing in 1958.  On January 25, 1959, Judy married Robert W. Anderson.  Judy started the Salem Church Library and along with her husband Robert “Bob”, started the Cub Scouts of Salem Lutheran Church in Montevideo, MN.  Judy worked at the Montevideo, MN hospital as a Licensed Practical Nurse and also worked as a math and science teacher’s assistant for the Montevideo Schools from 1970 to 1973.  In 1973, she worked as secretary for the Montevideo Schools in food service for 3 years before being promoted to Food Service Director in 1976.  Judy served as director until retiring in 2003.  During that time Judy was also employed by the State of Minnesota as a trainer for the Food Service Program and worked for 20 years as Food Service Director for the Summer Food Service Program at many of the migrant schools in Minnesota where she met many wonderful people.  Judy moved to Hayward, Wisconsin in 2013 where she joined the watercolor painting group “The Broadstrokes”.  She was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Hayward, WI.   She enjoyed garage sales, fishing, libraries, and pizza days with her grandsons.  Judy is survived by her three sons; Jeffrey (Robin) Anderson, Neal (Stacy) Hughes Anderson, Michael (Debra) Anderson; two grandsons Morgan and Kaelan; sister Beverly (Chris) Smith; nieces, Corleen (Ishmael) Gomez, Rochelle (Ron) Cossette; and great nephew, Nic (Kaitlin) Smith and their children. Judy was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Robert “Bob”. A funeral service celebrating Judy’s life will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 1st, at Hayward Funeral Home with Pastor Joel Bacon officiating.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.  Interment will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2nd, at the Strombeck Cemetery in Montevideo, MN.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Strombeck Cemetery Association in Montevideo, MN. ****************************** 5/18/19 Sadly, we have lost another classmate. Sue Bouska was kind enough to send me this note about the passing of Don. She mentions that the funeral is in Madison. I assume that is in Madison, Wisconsin where they have lived for many years. "Just wanted to let you know that Don Bouska passed away Mon May 13th. He suffered since last Sept but was misdiagnosed. He had a rare type of cancer and it had spread thru out his body. The funeral is at Gunderson funeral home in Madison on May 25th. He really enjoyed the class reunions and appreciated the website. His wife Sue" ************************ 11/19/2018 Dawn Gothe Goulson sent the following note regarding the passing of our classmate, Joy Frisholm Antonette. Hi Fred, I'm sorry to let you know that Joy (Lois Frisholm) Antonette passed away November 5th, in Fairhope, Alabama. She has been in a Nursing /Asistant living home since earlier this year. We visited her in February when we were down South. We could tell it was difficult for her living alone at that time and when we returned home they called to tell us she was in a nursing home. No service was held. Her remains are being sent to Monte where she has a stone next to her parents. We all have to enjoy each day as the Lord gives them to us. Best regards, Dawn Goulson ******************* 11/19/18 I am very sad to report that Marge Claggett Larson’s husband, Allan, has passed away following brain surgery for a tumor. If you have attended any of the class reunions, you know how much Allan and Marge contributed towards our successful reunions. He will be dearly missed. On behalf of the class, our sympathies are extended to Marge and her family. Rob Beyer reported on Allan’s Caring Bridge site the following: We will be celebrating and honoring Allan's life on Nov 30th at our home church in Mound: St. John's Lutheran, 2451 Fairview Lane, Mound, MN The schedule will be: 10:00 Visitation 11:00 Service 12:00 Lunch All will be at St. Johns Lutheran. We sure hope you can attend. If you can't make it and have a story about Allan to share how he touched your life or a picture please send it to me via email r.beyer@mchsi.com. I will make sure it get's shared with our family. You Monte/Watson folks, if you want to be anonymous I will respect that - ha! I personally want to hear a story or two about this Tunerville place, mythical or real? Rob ************************************* 11/4/2018 Marge Claggett Larson has reported that her husband Allan has had surgery for a glioblastoma, stage 4, brain tumor. His condition is described and updated at his Caring Bridge site by Allan's family. The Caring Bridge site is: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/allanlarson Keep Allan and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Go there and leave them a message from our class. Marge and Allan have been an integral part of our class reunions. They have donated money, time and labor which has made each reunion better and more memorable. I know that each of us wishes Allan the quick return of health as soon as possible. ****************** This is the mailing address for Ginny Beltz Ryer from the 2017 class reunion booklet. Virginia Beltz Ryer 218 N. 10th St. Montevideo, MN 56265 320-269-5837 I don't know how long she will be in the hospital. But here is the hospital address and general telephone number: 824 North 11th Street Montevideo, MN 56265 320-269-8877 **************************** 9/25/18 Al Sheldon reports that Ginny Beltz Ryer is in the hospital and has had two operations. Ginny is not asking for visitors at this time, however she woulld appreciate us sending her healing thoughts, prayers and energy while she is in a long recovery to health process. **************************** 11/19/18 Sadly, another classmate has passed. Jerry Mills passed away from lung cancer at his home in Robbinsdale on Sunday May 13th. He had been in home hospice for a period of time prior to his passing. His obituary appeared in the Mpls. StarTribune on May 20th, 2018. Mills, Gerald "Jerry" M. Age 78, of Robbinsdale passed away May 13, 2018 after a short battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Esther Mills and brother-in-law, Gordon Robinson. Gerald is survived by daughter Jody (Pat) Tabor, grandchildren, Parker and Spencer, significant other, Marilyn Troop, siblings Lois Robinson, Howard (Gloria) Mills, Joyce (Clarence) Domke, Dorothy (John) Hutchens, Lynn (Maxine) Mills, Beverly (Vernon) Loose, loved ones Natalie Warner and Hailey Benson. Also survived by nieces, nephews, and many friends. A celebration of Jerry's life will be held on June 2nd at 11:00 a.m. at Valley Community Presbyterian Church 3100 Lilac Drive N. Golden Valley, MN. Memorials may be made to Valley Community Presbyterian Church. Visitation 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Published on May 20, 2018 Funeral information is from Dorothy Hutchens, Jerry's sister, via Glennis Mills Jorgenson and Carol Korte Hinde. June 2nd at 11:00 AM Valley Community Presbyterian Church 3100 Lilac Drive N Golden Valley MN Visitation at 10:00 AM ****************************** 4/3/18 It is with sadness that I report the passing of our classmate Bob Olson. Here is the note sent by his wife, Loya: Hi Fred, Wanted to let you know that Bob passed away on March 18th.  He fought a very courageous two year battle with cancer and now he is no longer in pain. His funeral was here in Rochester on March 24th. He always enjoyed the emails from you and the class, so thank you for your time. Sincerely, Loya Olsen ********************************** 12/27/17 Sadly, Dorothy Tostenson Gustafson passed away on 12/24/17. She had been struggling with cancer for some time. Our condolences to her family. Obituary at: http://www.wingbain.com/obituaries/Dorothy-Gustafson-3/#!/Obituary Reviewal and funeral at Watson Lutheran Church on 12/28/17. ********************************** 11/9/17 We have lost another former classmate. Betty Anderson Henriksen died on 11/4/17. Her funeral was on 11/9/17. Our class extends our sympathy to Betty's family. ********************************** 10/31/17 We learned yesterday that a classmate, Walter Myhre, died on 10/29/17. Walter's funeral and reviewal are this Thursday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Monte. You can read his obituary and get other information at the link below: http://www.wingbain.com/obituaries/Walter-Myhre/#!/Obituary His classmates wish to express our collective sympathies to Walt's family. ********************************** 8/29/17 Dawn Gothe Goulson sent me a note stating that her family had lost their daughter in law to an unexpected, symptomless heart attack about a week ago. She was buried last Friday. We extend our sympathies to Dawn and her family. ********************************** After the 60th reunion we will once again present a scholarship on behalf of our class to Montevideo High. Please contribute towards this scholarship by sending your check to Carol Korte Hinde, 1410 N 5TH ST, Montevideo, MN 56265. Write out the check to Montevideo Class of 1957, and in the for line write "Scholarship Fund". Thanks in advance. *********************************** 6/22/17 We learned today that Lois Burgess passed away in Texas on May 17th, 2017. Our class expresses our condolences to her family. Apparently she had been ill for some time. *********************************** Obituray for Elizabeth Vaughn Hankins Beth died at age 76. She had lived in Miami, Okla., but passed away on Dec. 3, 2015, in Mahtomedi, Minn. Below is her obit. from the Miami, OK newspaper. Thanks to Carol Hinde for finding this for us. Beth is predeceased by her husband, Gary Hankins, her daughter, Andrea Batt, her parents, Kenneth and Thelma Warme, and her brothers, David and Stephen Warme. Beth is lovingly remembered by her children, Kimberly (Stanton) Olson of Mahtomedi, Minn.; Nancy Lincoln of Woodbury, Minn.; Mitchell (Evelyn) Huth of Bartlesville, Okla.; Andrew (Heather) Huth of Sturgeon Lake, Minn.; and her 19 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers and sisters, Connie Pierce, Paul (Bev) Warme, Brian Warme, Lance Warme, Ruth Edwards, Tim (Karen) Warme, and Cathy (Rick) Schoephoerster, and sisters-in-law Pat Warme and Michelle Warme, and many nieces and nephews. There will be a service of remembrance for family members in Feb. 2016, in Miami, Okla. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Coventry Senior Living, Mahtomedi, Minn. and St. Croix Hospice, Oakdale, Minn. for their support, comfort and assistance offered to Beth and her family during a difficult time. ********************************* 5/19/17 In the process of updating our class database, Elaine discovered that Burt Hansen, who was in our class for several years, died in 2013. We are sorry to hear this and offer condolences to Burt's family. ************************************** 5/17/17 We have learned that Betty Warme Hankins passed away in 2016. We are sorry to hear about thiis and will fondly recall her memory. ***************************** 4/26/17 I am listing hotel and phone numbers for Monte area hotels. Prices listed are just from web sites, not guaranteed. Montevideo $108 Crossings By Grandstay (320) 269-8000 Sportsmen Inn (320) 269-8889 Viking Motel (320) 269-6545 Fiesta City Motel (320) 269-8896 Granite Falls Viking Sundance Inn (320) 564-2411 $79 Granite Falls Super Motel (320) 564-4075 $94 Prairie's Edge Casino Resort (320) 564-2121 ************************************ 2/2/17 Janice Dvergsten Mitlyng died on 1/31/17 while at Luther Haven Nursing Home. No funeral arrangements are known to us at this time. Our deep sympathies to Jan's family. *************************** 12/19/16 We have been asked to list the passing of Joe Andreason. Joe had lived in TX. Joe and his brother John were a ahead of our class at Monte. Our sympathies to the family of Joe. ******************** 12/9/16 We have been informed that Mary Beltz, sister of our classmate Virgiina Beltz Ryer, has passed away. Her funeral was in Montevideo on 12/9/16. Our condolences to Virginia. ********************* 9/12/16 Sharron Maus Grashius' funeral was in Montevideo Saturday. 16 classmates attended the services. Sharron's Georgia obituary was sent to me by a classmate and is below: Obituary Sharron Elizabeth Maus Grashuis, age 76, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2016 at her home in Smyrna, Georgia. She was born on December 3, 1939 in Montevideo, Minnesota. She was the middle daughter to Edward and Gerda Maus. An older sister, Shirley Joyce, and her daughter and son, Michelle and Shawn, live in the Minneapolis area. Her brother, Neil, and his wife, Sandra, and children Israel, Angela, Joshua, and Adam are from Montevideo. Numerous cousins from the Johnson side and from the Maus side were always welcome in her life. She was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Gerda. She is survived by her son Robert Jr. and his wife, Diana, of Suwanee, Georgia along with her granddaughters, Katherine and Julia, and her youngest son, William Garrett, and his wife, Isabel, of Woodstock, Georgia and her grandson, Easton. She also leaves her former husband and dedicated partner in life, Robert Grashuis of Greensboro, Georgia. Her love of education was manifest by her degree in Elementary Education from the University of Minnesota, followed by a degree in Art History from Georgia State University. A lifelong love of art began early in childhood and never failed to excite her. The Minneapolis School of Art, The Students Art League in New York City, a year long study in France, workshops in California, New Mexico, New York and others were her passion. A prolific artist in oils, pastels, and pencils, she never stopped creating. Her career in teaching was limited by her love of travel. She became a Flight Attendant with TWA in 1964 and flew domestic, but primarily, international trips for over 30 years. A proud member of TWA "Silver Wings," she regularly attended their annual gatherings. After TWA, she flew for World Airways, taking our troops throughout the world. That love of travel was demonstrated not only with family, but with friends, who ventured to Mexico and South America with her. Friends were very much a part of her life – she loved and was loved by many throughout her life. There will be two Memorial Services for her; one at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Atlanta on August 20th at 11:00 AM and one in her hometown of Montevideo, MN at St. Paul's Lutheran Church on September 10th at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the American Cancer Fund in her name would be appreciated. ******************** 8/11/16 Dawn Gothe Goulson sent me the sad news that our classmate Sharron Maus has passed away. Dawn checked with the church to confirm this news. Her funeral will be September 10th, 2016, at 1:00 AM in St.Paul Lutheran church in Monte. I know we will all remember Sharron's drama routine which got her into the state competition as well as her other contributions to our class. ******************************* 5/9/16 LeRoy Williamson lost his wife Carol on 5/6/16. Reviewal is on 5/10 and the funeral is on 5/11. See this link for full details: http://www.andersonfuneralmontevideo.com/notices/Carol-Williamson The Class of 1957 offers our collective and deepest sympathies to LeRoy and his family. ****************************** 3/2/16 Stan and Judi Smith sent me the sad news that Jack Arnold's sister, Jane Arnold Johnson,  and her husband Paul were involved in a car accident in New Mexico on April 1st.  Jane is at University Hospital in New Mexico and is in stable condition. However, her husband Paul was tragically killed in the accident. On behalf of our class, condolences are offered to Jack and his family. ****************************** 11/10/15 Gordy Dahl passed away on 11/7/15. I sent his obituary via email. The Class of 1957 offers our colletive condolences to Emily and Gordy's family. ****************************************** 9/20/15 Sharron Maus Grashuis is at home recovering from surgery. Our best to her in her recovery. ****************************************** 9/20/15 We have just learned that Lanita Utzman Alfonso died in 2014. Our sympathies to Lanita's family. We will remember Lanita fondly. ****************************************** 8/16/15 Richard Saue died at his home in Montevideo on Sunday, August 16, 2015. Our condolences to Richard's family. ************************************ 4/27/15 We are very sorry to report that Shirley Smith Gose's husband, Ronald Gose, died on Sat April 25th.   His Memorial Service is this Thursday April 30th at 2:00 PM at Immanual Lutheran Church, Watson MN Visitation is at the church one hour before the service.   Anderson TeBeest Funeral Home, Montevideo is in charge of arrangments. ************************************ 1/15/15 Ron Pray died this morning at Methodist Hospital in St. Louiis Park, MN. He had been hospitalized for pneumonia. Funeral arrangements are pending. ********************************* 12/30/14 A couple of notes to end 2014. We were sad to hear that Dick Jensen's daughter (53) had stroke late this fall. She is still undergoing therapy. Our thoughts and prayers will be with Dick, Mary and daughter Nikki. _____ Virginia Cronin wrote that she has a new hip, and the two of them are getting along just fine. She is walking a bit slower, but does not need a cane! Way to go Virginia! _____ Carol Mills Anderson has a new home address and email. You may find her email on the class list page. _____ ***************************************** August 16, 2014. I received this good news about Bud's recovery from Jean Johnson. In June Buddy had a mild heart attack which was diagnosed at the VA Medical Center in Fargo.   He was sent by ambulance to Essentia Hospital in Fargo.  An angiogram determined he was not a candidate for stents.  He needed open heart surgery for three 80 to 90 % blocked arteries.   The surgery was successful.  He is still in the recovery stage as it has been 8 weeks since the surgery.  He attends cardiac rehab three days a week.  He’s the rock star of rehab as his blood pressure is around  100/60 and he weighs in at 150 lb.       Buddy is looking forward to the next class reunion.   Cheers, Jean ************************************** August, 2014 Charles Grams has had a slight stroke while at home and was taken to a Mpls. hospital. He was treated and sent home where Charles tells us he has some rehabilitation but expects to fully recover. **************************************I The Monte57 Class extends its sympathies to Virginia Waters Dally who lost her husband Bert last Sunday to illness. They lived in Delano, MN. **************************************I I am sorry to report that our classmate, Vernon Keonen, passed away Saturday May 3rd, 2014. He was stricken by a very aggressive cancer and died at home. Our condolences to Ruth and Vern's family. http://www.andersonfuneralmontevideo.com/obits/obituary.php?id=469116 ************************************** Doroth and Wayne Gustafson have moved. Our new add. is 1406 N. 5th ST.  Montevideo, MN. 56265 Our new e-mail Add. is wdgust2014@gmail.com ************************************** Marvin Oakes, a Montevideo 57 classmate for some years prior to our graduation, passed away on April 5th. His obit is in the Willmar paper. http://www.johnsonhagglund.com/obituary/Marvin-L.-Oakes/Willmar-MN/1370864 Thanks to Carol for the heads up. The Class of 1957 extends our collective sympathies to the Oakes family. ********************* 3/28/14 I received an email from Emily, Gordie Dahl's wife, this morning. Gordie was undergoing carotid artery surgery and had a stroke. This happened on the 10th of March, 2014. Gordie is recovering and is in rehab at the present time. Emily says "his left side and some speech has been affected. It will be a slow and long process until recovery." I'm sure Gordie would appreciate your thoughts, prayers or even a card, email or note of encouragement. 828 White Oak Court New Brighton, Mn  55112 *************************** It was reported in the newspaper that Don Frazee has lost his wife, Phyllis. Our condolences to Don and his family. ***********************************It has been reported to us that Carroll Adams has died in Duluth. Carroll went to school in Montevideo for many years and many of us knew him well. Our condolences to Carroll's family. Feb. 12, 2014 ******************************** Our condolences to Verna Rosetter Patrick. Her brother died in a farm accident on Feb., 4th, 2014. Richard Rosetter was 77. http://www.wctrib.com/content/yellow-medicine-county-man-dies-grain-bin-accident *************************************** The Class of 1957 offers its condolences to the family of Adrein Kibler Schwartz. Adrein lived in Hutchinson. She passed away on January 9th, 2014. ************************************** The Class of 1957 is saddened to hear that Harold Larson passed away on April 22nd, 2013. Our condolences and thanks to Harold's lovely wife Kathy, who sent us a message about his death.. ************************************** We are sorry to report that Ardyce Holien's husband died on Dec. 28th. Funeral arrangements are: Visitation 5 - 7 Thursday at Wing Bain Funeral Home with a prayer service at 6:30. 9:30 - 10:30 AM Friday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church Service - 10:30 AM Friday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church The class of 1957 extends our heartfelt sympathy to Ardyce and her family. ************************** December 2nd, 2013 Don Oakland sent us the news that our classmate Loren Herrlich passed away on November 22nd, 2013 in Brainerd, MN. He will be interred at the Veteran's Cemetary in Camp Ripley. Our condolences to Loren's family. We will miss you Loren. *************************************** 11/6/13 Our condolences to Willard Norton. His wife, Bette died this week. They lived in Lake Crystal, but the funeral will be this coming Saturday in Watson. *************************************** October 24th, 2013. Paul Wickland's obituary was in the Minneapolish StarTrib today I am sorry to say. Our condolences to Paul's Family. Kay Clarkson had some very nice words she wrote about her memory of Paul from high school. I asked permission to post that here: I clicked on the link, read the obituary, and submitted my own brief message of sympathy to the family.  Paul and his family attended the First Congregational Church in Monte as did I and my family, so we knew each other from church as well as from school.  Paul invited me to attend the first class party (dance) with him in 7th grade; it was my very first date.  I shall always remember the note he passed to me in one of our classes inviting me to go with him.  He signed it "Paul Wickland, Esq."  I had not seen him nor had any contact with him since we graduated in 1957.  May he rest in peace.  Kay ****************************** 5/3/13 Shirley Johnson Brovold, who was in our class for most of high school, has died of cancer. Shirley's funeral is Sunday, May 5th at Watson (change from my previous announcement). Her husband, Dave, a year or two ahead of us, also died of cancer a few years ago. Our condolences to the family of Shirley and Dave. ************************ April 25th, 2013 We are saddened to report that Jan Dvergsten's grand daughter was killed in an automobile accident north of Montevideo a few days ago. Oor condolences to Jan. If you want to contact Jan, she is at "Homefront" in Montevideo. ********************************* April 2013 I was notified by Dawn that Nancy Burgeson Paget's husband, Tom, passed away on April 1st. Our condolences to Nancy. ******************************** January, 2013 We were saddened to hear that classmate Karen Bangsund Meslow lost her sister Ann a short time ago. Our condolences to Karen and her family. ************************* 9/16/12 Darrell Groothius' niece told Don Oakland that Darrell passed away in in the middle of the night last nigh, in North Dakota, while visiting family. Our condolences to Jeanine and the Groothius family. **************************** Sept 6th, 2012 Margo Johnson Feist sent this greeting: Thanks so much for the update regarding the upcoming class reunion. It sounds like a fantastic turnout!!   I am so very sad to have to miss this one. If possible, please greet my old fond friends for me.   Have fun and God Bless all of you.   Margo.******************** Sept 6th, 2012 Gwen Standring Graue's Mother died this week and Gwen and Bob will not be at the reunion. Services for her 92 year old Mother will be in Monticello, MN. Our condolences. ******************** Sept 6th, 2012 This was sent by Charlene Boelter Fischer. See the "Biographies" page for her current picture. My life is extremely rich and full.  I tutor part time after a career of public school teaching on all levels.  I am      active volunteering... putting lots of energy and love into family and spiritual interests.  I feel so blessed      and blissed!      In looking over the questionnaire you sent out, the thing that I accomplished that I never thought I would is     that I put my life aside for over a year and lived on the Big Island of Hawaii.  I took care of people's cats, dogs     and houses.  It was by far the most fantastical year of my life.      I will think of you this week-end.  I wish I could be with you. I am sure I would enjoy laughing with you all, and would learn how wise you    have become!    Keep growing and glowing,    Charleen/Charlie ************************************* Sept 1st, 2012 TO: The Montevideo 55th Graduation Reunion. Classmates of 1957.   My wife, Rosemary has been on travel restriction for the past several months due to an infection that attacked a heart valve. We are almost through the wait period and everything is going well. We are bursting to get going again but right now with the wait almost over we must be patient. Given the circumstance of this we (I) will not be able to attend the reunion. Nonetheless, Please know that I will be thinking of you and wish you all a special time through the events that are planned.   To Fred, Carol, Elaine, Al and all of the volunteers: Thanks for all the planning and work that you do!   I extend a special thanks to Fred for keeping the class informed and for providing news of events that take place. I had intended to be present for this occasion but personal situations will prevent that.   I wish the very best to all of you! Marty Jensen     ****************************** August 26th, 2012 Sadly, I have learned that Sandy Hochstein Draeger passed away early Sunday morning, August 26th, 2012 while at Luther Haven. Funeral arrangements are pending according to her daughter's Caring Bridge posting. Our Class of 57 condolences to Sandy's family. *************** August 11th, 2012 Sandy Hochstein Draeger is currently in Luther Haven in Montevideo and has a Caring Bridge website. Her daughter prints out messages left on the web site and says Sandy enjoys hearing from her classmates. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/sandydraeger You may have to open an account to get into the site. *************** August 7th, 2012 Please send in your registration and cheks ASAP. The planning committee needs to make some menu and other decisions soon! ******************* August 7th, 2012 Also, I am pleased to announce that Irene Morehouse Ensrud will bring to the reunion her collection of old Montevideo postcards. These rare postcards will provide glimpses of a Montevideo (some even before our times) of the past.  If you have old memorabilia, please bring those items along to share too. Looking forward to seeing you all in September! ******************** March 27th, 2012 We are saddened to learn that the class of 1957 has lost Susan Stuber Pray. Sue died on 3.23.12 from pancreatic cancer. Her obituary is in the 3.27.12 Mpls. Start/Tribune. Funeral services are Saturday, March 31st at the Union Congregations Church in St. Louis Park. Our heartfelt condolences to Ron and his family. ******************************** March, 2012 Larry and Marlene Winters have posted a new picture on their Biographies page and edited their text msg. there. Do you have a new picture or some editing you want done to your text? Send it to me via email. I can do it and the "charge" is all mine. :) Fred ******************* Sue Stuber Pray's Caring Bridge address is: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/suepray ******************* January 14, 2012 Sue Pray has a Caring Bridge web address set up by her daughter Penny. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/suepray ******************** January, 2012 Dorothy Tostenson Gustafson emailed me to say that she is at home recovering from pancreatic cancer surgery in Dec of 2011. She said she is "recovering slowly but surely". She has email. Send her a note. *************** January 7th, 2012 Susan Stuber Pray has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and will be undergoing immediate treatments. Sue is quite tired and has difficulty with telephone calls. Please send Sue, Ron and her family your prayers, your positive thoughts and your healing energies during this difficult time. Sue will have a Caring Bridge URL address and I will post it as soon as I know what it is. ***************************** November 15th June Jacobson Orrie has a new email address. See the class list page. ***************************** Nov 10th, 2011 announcements: The Montevideo American reported that Larry Joregenson passed away on Nov 3. Our condolences to JoAnne. Nancy Paget has a new house mail address but the email is the same. If you want to contact her, just go to the class list page on this web site and click on her name. Jan Kunze will have a 2nd knee replacement in Nov of 2011. On Nov. 5th Pat Kern emailed to say that, " I had my aortic valve replaced along with a single bypass." Pat's email is on the class list page. In April Gordy Dahl emailed to say he has a new email address. The correct one is on the class list page. In Dec of 2010 Val Gregorson sent us her email address. Check the class list. *********************** July 18, 2011 The Montevideo American carried the obituary below regarding the passing of LeLand Winge, husband of Judy Skonard. Our condolences to Judy. Posted Jul 14, 2011 @ 08:00 AM Leland Winge, 79, of Montevideo, died Thursday, July 7, 2011, at the Clara City Care Center. Funeral services were held on Monday, July 11, at 11 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Montevideo ********************************* 4/5/2011 A classmate has passed away. I received a note from John Geib, Patricia Triggs husband. Patty passed away April 4th, 2011. He said that, in keeping with her wishes, there is no funeral or memorial services. The last city address i have for Patty is Plymouth, MN. We appreciate John's taking the time to notify us in this sime of sorrow for his family. ********** Val (Erickson) Gregorson has an email address! See "Class List". ******* A picture of a mini reunion at a cafe in Bonita Springs, FL is in the pictures section as of 12.6.2010 ******* Paul Wickund was visited by several classmates in Nov of 2010. Some pictures of Paul and a story he wrote about Christmas a few years ago are currently on the "Pictures and Biographies" page links to Paul. ******* Margo (Johnson) Feist will undergo a surgical procedure on Dec. 7th, 2010. Our thoughts and prayers are with her. ******* Lowell had a long recovery, but was able to play golf by June of 2010. There will be some pictures of his golf group on the site before January, 2011. Way to go Lowell!!! ********** Lowell Gemsey suffered a heart attack while shoveling snow on Valentine's Day, 2010. He was in the hospital for nearly three weeks in a coma and on a respirator. However, as of 4/6/10, he is recovering at home. Our best wishes and prayers for his full recovery. *************** Rose Stark Docken passed away Feb 26, 2010 in Sioux Falls, S.D.. A notice appeared in the Montevideo paper. She is survived by her husband and children. Our condolences from the class of 1957 to her family. ***************12/17/09 Stan Smith has moved to Montevideo. He and Judi have a new email (see class list page). ******************* 12/17/09 Paul Wickund has suffered a stroke. He later was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. The phone is the same, but their new address is: 432 Univ. Ave NE, Mpls. MN 55413 ******************* 12/10/09 Please change your email address for Fred Kunze to fkunze@comcast.net ******************* 2/13/09 We are saddened to learn that Margo (johnson) Feist's oldest daughter (Annie) passed away on 2/4/09. Annie fell at home and injured her brain stem. Gifts in memory of Annie can be made through the website www.thechildrenshospitalfoundation.org, click the “donate” tab) or by mail.  Checks should be sent directly to The Children’s Hospital Foundation, 13123 East 16th Avenue, Box 045, Aurora, CO 80045, and can be made out to The Children’s Hospital Foundation. A tax receipt will be sent and Margo will be notified (but not amount). ***************************** 9/2/08 Delane Larson passed away on 8/31 after a long battle with cancer. The first memorial service is on Friday, Sept. 5th 4-8 PM and is in Coon Rapids as indicated by email. The second memorial srvice is at Watson is at the Zion church at 2PM on Sat. Also the family has requested that any memorials should be sent to the Zion Restoration Society - P.O.Box 55 - Watson,MN 56295 ****************** 8/1/08 I added the pictures and text for the Monte57 scholarship winner. Thanks to Carol Hind for attending the meeting on our behalf and sending me the information. Thanks to all who contributed to the scholarship. ******************* 1/17/08 Virginia Cronin has informed us that her 37 year old daughter died suddenly on Dec. 17th. Our condolences go out to Virginia. ******************* 1/15/08 Marge Claggett Larson informad us earlier that her youngest son, Cory, has died. Our condolences to Marge and Allen. **************************** 1/13/08 According to the Montevideo paper, Nancy Farber Patteson passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007. A family memorial service was held Dec. 29, in Laguna Beach, Calif. Nancy is survived by her husband, a daughter (husband) and three grandchildren. Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society. We miss you Nancy. ************ 1/10/08 Flowers were sent to Pete's funeral on behalf of the Class of 1957. Karen Grams ordered and sent the flowers, and Carol Hinde, Elaine Liggitt and Margo Feist contributed to the cost. Thanks to each of them for their thoughtfulness from the rest of us. ********** 12/21/07 According to the local paper, Harold (Pete) Anderson passed away from lung cancer on 12/17/07. We'll miss you Pete ******************** 12/18/07 Fred Kunze had a quadruple bypass on 12/3/07 and is recovering at home. The problem was discovered during a stress test. ********************** 9/5/07 We had hoped that Paul Wickland would be able to attend the 50th reunion. However, this morning I recieved this email from Paul and Gabrielle. Dear Fred and fellow classmates from the century past.   My health took a slight downswoop last week which will force my absence from the reunion this weekend. I shall indeed miss seeing those such as Kay Lorans, Don Bouska, Al Dean and the many others from those halycon days.   I wish you all Godspeed and good fortune in whatever lies ahead for us all.  Please feel free to write or call us in future.   May God bless you all with His precious Love. Paul and Gabrielle Wickland ************************************* 9/3/07 I am very, very sorry to have to report that Elaine Liggitt and Denny will be unable to attend the reunion. A bad disc in her back prevents Elaine from attending and she faces surgery. Elaine created the mailing list, created the picture name badges and the class booklet!! Tons of hours on her part. If you'd like to send her an eamil, go to the class list and click on her name. Elaine Liggitt 5750 W 20TH ST UNIT 7 GREELEY CO 80634 *********************************** 8/24/07 Paul Wickland has been dealing with some serious health issues for some time now. He plans to attend the reunion if he can. Conact Paul at: Paul and Gabrielle Wickland 202 W. 62nd St. # 303 Minneapolis, MN 55419 612.866.9646 ************************************** 8/24/07 Good news! We understand that Pete Anderson is planning to attend the reunion! ************************************** August 1, 2007 Message about availabililty of rooms for Sept 7-8-9. Viking just called and they have 6 smoking rooms and 2 non-smoking rooms for Friday. On Saturday they have only 6 smoking rooms. She said people have been calling from the class of '57. Carol called the casino and they said there are no rooms on the 8th but 1 King (no smoking) and 2 Queen (smoking for the 7th - Friday. The Fiesta does have rooms at $56 + tax. She did stress not to wait because it is hunting season, at that time, and rooms go fast. The Sportsmens Inn has rooms - Single $38, Double $52, Triple (3 beds) $59 and King $44. ************** July 31st, 2007 Message from Katherine (Jacobson) Brewer Fred and classmates I feel bad, however, I will not attend the Monte57 reunion. My children & I go back to school on August 6, 2007. It would be impossible for me to take time off during the school year other than emergencies. Our two months of summer vacation went way too fast. We rode our horses and played as much as possible and now it's time to prepare the house for winter --- yuck!! Hope to return to Monte sometime as my sister, Sandra lives up around Glenwood. ************** May 27, 2007 The price for the class picture was erroneously posted by me as $20. The actual price will be $10 per person. That will include sending you the picture. Allen and Marge Larson have graciously volunteered to take the picture and mail a copy to all who sign up Saturday night at the reunion. If you wish to have a copy but will not be attending the reunion, please email Allen and Marge (see the class list page). ************** May 26, 2007 Classmate Delane Larson is undergoing treatment for cancer. He would appreciate any cards of encouragement and prayers from you. 2326-115TH AVE NW COON RAPIDS MN 55433 ************** May 14th, 2007 I have been informed that our classmates Pete Anderson and Harold Larson are both dealing with serious health issues. Pete and Harold are both undergoing treatment for cancer. I am sure they both would appreciate cards of encouragement and your thoughts and prayers. Pete Anderson 308 AUSTIN ST ROCKWELL CITY IA 50579 Harold Larson 806 S 59TH AVE YAKIMA WA 98908 ************************************* May 7th, 2007 A note from Margo Feist on the availability of motel space in Montevideo for the reunion.   I just looked at the lodging website and found the old Monte Motel that Chuckie used to own. I found out that her son, Brad, just bought it back! Anyway, I booked a room there. Brad said they have openings for our reunion dates if anyone is interested! He is busy remodeling the rooms. Just an FYI!!   Margo ************************************* February 16th, 2007 50th reunion menu and related pages is now active on this site! Activities, costs, daily agenda, lodging and fun pages all available and more coming soon! Two slide shows reveal how we looked 50 years ago! Keep checking for additions each week! Take quizzes, look at family and mystery pictures. ************************************* ************************************* 2/16/07 Check 50th Reunion Menu for Committes, etc. ************************************* October 24, 2006 We have just learned that George Fullerton died in 2000. His niece confirmed this in a telephone conversation. ************************************* Nov 19, 2006 Check out the updated class list. There are now 70 clickable names. One click will bring up an email form and you can send a classmate a note and Mr. Brown won't even care! **************************** We are also going to try to have a "Winter Residency" page on the site. This is so that you can contact classmates who might be wintering near you. You must send Elaine Liggitt or Fred Kunze your winter address and name. Please do so. **************************** September 24, 2006 Thanks to Elaine Sunderland Liggitt, we have 18 new email addresses listed on the class list page. Check it out!! Send me more!!! ************************************ September 2006 Several new/changed email address, and a new family under Biographies. ************************************ August, 2006 I have updated the email links on the class list page with anything new I have. I have also deleted those links which bounced back to me when I sent a notice to everyone. ************************** Janurary, 2006 We only have 3 family pictures/bigographies on the site. Please send Fred/email Fred a family picture and any text/biography you want on the site. **************************** June 9, 2003 Special Announcement from Al Sheldon! Golf outing for 50th reunion is set for Sat, Sept 8th, 2007. That makes that the reunion weekend. We will need ideas and help to make this a special reunion! We hope for a big turnout with lots of fun things to do. Use the email page to contact Al with your ideas! ******************************* May, 2003 Look for the list of class pictures and the "Mystery Picture" . Something new! Try to identify the people in the mystery picture! **************************** Biographies

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