1Post-Bulletin Archives, Rochester, MN.
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"Lorraine M. Janssen -- Rochester
05/20/2004
Lorraine M. Janssen -- Rochester
ROCHESTER -- A private family committal service for Lorraine M. Janssen will be Friday in Woodlawn Cemetery in Stewartville. Cremation will precede the service.
Mrs. Janssen, 80, of Rochester, formerly of Mazeppa, died Monday (May 17, 2004) at Rochester Healthcare West, where she had lived since December 2003.
Lorraine M. White was born April 26, 1924, in New Haven Township, Dunn County, Wis. As a child she moved to the Mazeppa area with her family, grew up on the family farm and attended area rural schools. In 1947, she married Merlin Lecy, and he died Nov. 24, 1951. She married Arnold Janssen on Dec. 11, 1954, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa, and he also preceded her in death. For many years she was a seamstress at Cronin-Peterson Menswear and later Anderson's Formal Wear, both in Rochester, and had also been self-employed in sewing and alterations. She enjoyed playing bingo.
Survivors include a daughter, Cynthia (Drew) Janssen of Las Vegas; three grandchildren; a sister, Elrose (Don) Stoppel of Colorado; and a brother, Marvin (Kathy) White of Mazeppa. She was preceded in death by two daughters, two sisters and three brothers.
Griffin-Gray Funeral Home in Stewartville is in charge of arrangements.
07/01/2002
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Thea Irene Lecy Barnhart, 80, of Stewartville, a retired Boyum Foods employee, died of cancer this morning at Stewartville Care Center. Griffin-Gray Funeral Home, Stewartville.".
"OBITUARY NOTICES
07/01/2002
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Thea Irene Lecy Barnhart, 80, of Stewartville, a retired Boyum Foods employee, died of cancer this morning at Stewartville Care Center. Griffin-Gray Funeral Home, Stewartville. Thea Lecy Barnhart -- Stewartville
07/01/2002
Thea Lecy Barnhart -- Stewartville
STEWARTVILLE -- The funeral for Thea Lecy Barnhart will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church in Stewartville, with the Rev. Ron Allen officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Stewartville.
Mrs. Barnhart, 80, a longtime Stewartville resident, died this morning (July 1, 2002) at Stewartville Care Center following a short illness with cancer.
Thea Irene Bakken was born Sept. 25, 1921, in Stewartville, grew up in the area and attended Stewartville schools. On July 29, 1941, she married Arlo Lecy in Stewartville. He preceded her in death. She married Lee Barnhart Oct. 3, 1969, in Iowa. He also preceded her in death. She lived in Stewartville during both of her marriages. She was a waitress at Tarsilla's Cafe, worked at Stewartville Bakery and then was employed at Boyum Foods until her retirement. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church.
Survivors include a stepson, Merle Barnhart of Red Wing; five stepdaughters, Judy (William) Hilleshien of Red Wing, Donna Barnhart of Rochester, Linda (Pike) Simes of Venice, Fla., Leila (Steve) Ostegard of Shannon, Ill., and Dolly (Gary) Glendinning of Smyrna, Ga.; two grandchildren; 21 stepgrandchildren; four great-grandchildren; 38 stepgreat-grandchildren; two stepgreat-great-grandchildren; five sisters, Lillian (Con) Ringey, Delores (Wayne) Zink and Betty Lou (Tom) Sexton, all of Stewartville, and Marion (Bill) Sexton and Myrtle Gunderson, both of Rochester; and two brothers, Donald (Merideth) Bakken of Stewartville and Gerald Bakken of Big Fork, Minn. She was preceded in death by a son, a brother and a sister.
Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Griffin-Gray Funeral Home in Stewartville and an hour before the service Wednesday at the church."
1Post-Bulletin Archives, Rochester, MN.
OBITUARY NOTICES
"Lorraine M. Janssen -- Rochester
05/20/2004
Lorraine M. Janssen -- Rochester
ROCHESTER -- A private family committal service for Lorraine M. Janssen will be Friday in Woodlawn Cemetery in Stewartville. Cremation will precede the service.
Mrs. Janssen, 80, of Rochester, formerly of Mazeppa, died Monday (May 17, 2004) at Rochester Healthcare West, where she had lived since December 2003.
Lorraine M. White was born April 26, 1924, in New Haven Township, Dunn County, Wis. As a child she moved to the Mazeppa area with her family, grew up on the family farm and attended area rural schools. In 1947, she married Merlin Lecy, and he died Nov. 24, 1951. She married Arnold Janssen on Dec. 11, 1954, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa, and he also preceded her in death. For many years she was a seamstress at Cronin-Peterson Menswear and later Anderson's Formal Wear, both in Rochester, and had also been self-employed in sewing and alterations. She enjoyed playing bingo.
Survivors include a daughter, Cynthia (Drew) Janssen of Las Vegas; three grandchildren; a sister, Elrose (Don) Stoppel of Colorado; and a brother, Marvin (Kathy) White of Mazeppa. She was preceded in death by two daughters, two sisters and three brothers.
Griffin-Gray Funeral Home in Stewartville is in charge of arrangements.
07/01/2002
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Thea Irene Lecy Barnhart, 80, of Stewartville, a retired Boyum Foods employee, died of cancer this morning at Stewartville Care Center. Griffin-Gray Funeral Home, Stewartville.".
"Orin Lecy, 82, of 6996 County Road 6 S.W., Stewartville, died Sunday morning at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester. Griffin-Gray Funeral Home, Stewartville. Oren William Lecy -- Stewartville
01/18/2000
Oren William Lecy -- Stewartville
STEWARTVILLE -- The funeral for Oren William Lecy will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church in Stewartville, with the Rev. Jules Erickson officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Stewartville.
Mr. Lecy, 84, of 6996 County Road 6 S.W., Stewartville, a longtime area farmer, died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000) at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester.
Born March 30, 1915, in High Forest Township, Olmsted County, he grew up on the family farm and attended rural schools. On Nov. 27, 1937, he married Frances Bartholmew in Pleasant Grove and they made their home on the family farm where he lived and worked the past 62 years. His wife died July 9, 1998. Mr. Lecy was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. He enjoyed playing cards and was a member of the Neighborhood Card Club.
Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn (Mrs. Frank) Twohey and Linda (Mrs. Phil) Waugh, both of Stewartville; five sons, Frank of Oronoco, Delbert of Dexter, Norman of St. Charles, and Kevin and Bennie, both of Stewartville; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, two grandsons and two great-grandsons.
Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at Griffin-Gray Funeral Home in Stewartville and an hour before the service Wednesday at the church."
1Post-Bulletin Archives, Rochester, MN.
OBITUARY NOTICES
"Lorraine M. Janssen -- Rochester
05/20/2004
Lorraine M. Janssen -- Rochester
ROCHESTER -- A private family committal service for Lorraine M. Janssen will be Friday in Woodlawn Cemetery in Stewartville. Cremation will precede the service.
Mrs. Janssen, 80, of Rochester, formerly of Mazeppa, died Monday (May 17, 2004) at Rochester Healthcare West, where she had lived since December 2003.
Lorraine M. White was born April 26, 1924, in New Haven Township, Dunn County, Wis. As a child she moved to the Mazeppa area with her family, grew up on the family farm and attended area rural schools. In 1947, she married Merlin Lecy, and he died Nov. 24, 1951. She married Arnold Janssen on Dec. 11, 1954, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa, and he also preceded her in death. For many years she was a seamstress at Cronin-Peterson Menswear and later Anderson's Formal Wear, both in Rochester, and had also been self-employed in sewing and alterations. She enjoyed playing bingo.
Survivors include a daughter, Cynthia (Drew) Janssen of Las Vegas; three grandchildren; a sister, Elrose (Don) Stoppel of Colorado; and a brother, Marvin (Kathy) White of Mazeppa. She was preceded in death by two daughters, two sisters and three brothers.
Griffin-Gray Funeral Home in Stewartville is in charge of arrangements.
07/01/2002
OBITUARY NOTICES
Thea Irene Lecy Barnhart, 80, of Stewartville, a retired Boyum Foods employee, died of cancer this morning at Stewartville Care Center. Griffin-Gray Funeral Home, Stewartville.".
"Frances Lecy, 80, of 6996 County Road 6 S.W., Stewartville, a longtime area farm homemaker, died Thursday morning at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester. Griffin-Gray Funeral Home, Stewartville.@et Frances Lecy -- Stewartville
07/10/1998
Frances Lecy -- Stewartville
STEWARTVILLE -- The funeral for Frances Lecy will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church in Stewartville with the Rev. Ronald Allen officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Stewartville.
Mrs. Lecy, 80, of 6996 County Road 6 S.W., a longtime area farm homemaker, died Thursday morning (July 9, 1998) at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester after a lengthy illness.
Frances Bartholemew was born May 12, 1918, in Dunkerton, Iowa, grew up in the Stewartville area and graduated from Stewartville High School. On Nov. 27, 1937, she married Orin Lecy in Pleasant Grove and they farmed on the same farm in rural Stewartville for 60 years. Mrs. Lecy was a member of the Neighborhood Birthday Club and a longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting and playing cards.
Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Marilyn (Mrs. Frank) Twohey and Linda (Mrs. Phil) Waugh, both of Stewartville; five sons, Frank of Oronoco, Delbert of Dexter, Norman of St. Charles, and Kevin and Bennie, both of Stewartville; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Florence Bartholemew of Iowa. She was preceded in death by a brother, a sister, two grandsons and two great-grandsons.
Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at Griffin-Gray Funeral Home in Stewartville and an hour before the service at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Ameridan Diabetes Association or Zion Lutheran Church. @et."