Obituaries for Thursday, Nov. 7
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Dr. Milada Schirger, 92, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, at Saint Marys Hospital. She was born on July 23, 1927, in Trubin, Czech Republic to Karel and Frantiska Kloubek. She received her doctorate in Education from the Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. As a young woman, she was imprisoned in a communist concentration camp for five years for participation in a Catholic student group. She was finally allowed to emigrate to the United States to join her future husband, Alex, in 1965. Milada and Alex were married at St. Augustine's Church in St. Cloud on Aug. 7, 1965. Milada lived the rest of her life in Rochester, loving both the country she came from and her new homeland. She will be missed by the family she loved so dearly.
Milada is survived by her son, John (Zita) Schirger of Rochester; her daughter, Annie (John) Mitchell of Omaha; four grandchildren, Mary Jo, Rosie, Nathan, and Christopher; her brother, Jan Kloubek of Prague; and her niece, Lucie (Simon) Thomas, and their children, Sophie and Daniel of Plano, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Alex; her parents, her sister-in-law, Olga Kloubkova, and a baby sister.
A visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, 1105 12th St. SE. A funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at Church of the Resurrection, 1600 11 Ave. SE, with a visitation one hour prior to the Mass. The burial will be immediately following the Mass at Calvary Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at the Eagles Club, 917 15 Ave. SE.
Memorials may be directed to the Religious Sisters of Mercy, 1965 Michigan Ave, Alma, MI 48801, or Madonna School, 6402 North 71st St., Omaha, NE 68104.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Beverly Jean Ferris, age 85, of Rochester, went to be with Jesus Nov. 3, 2019.
She was born Feb. 18, 1934, in Rochester. She has one sister, Marlene Rucker of Rochester.
She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Elmer and Leila Ferris; one sister, LaDonna Eggert; and one brother, Kenneth Ferris.
Beverly always had a smile; she loved her family, friends, and church. She was a member at Salvation Army and loved serving Jesus. She worked 40+ years at ABC and loved working. She lived at Bear Creek Services for many years and enjoyed the staff and the people in her home.
The funeral will be 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 at Salvation Army Church. There will be a visitation at 2 p.m. before the service.
A Celebration of Life Service for James "Jim" Schneekloth will be 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 at Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Homes, corner of 18th Avenue Northwest and 55th Street Northwest in Rochester with Mr. Rick Christenson officiating.
James William Schneekloth, 51, of Kellogg, and formerly of Rochester, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester, Saint Marys Campus from complications of a heart attack. He was born April 12, 1968, in Spring Grove to Robert and Judy (Schmock) Schneekloth. He graduated in 1986 from Mabel-Canton High School. On Jan. 6, 1990, he married Ann Gosse at Pax Christi Church in Rochester.
Jim moved to Rochester in 1987, where he was owner and operator of Gone Fishing Bait & Tackle in Rochester until he retired in 2013. The Schneekloth's lived in Rochester until last September, when they moved to Kellogg. Jim enjoyed going fishing, gardening, and cooking. He was in the process of remodeling their home in Kellogg.
Jim is survived by his wife, Ann Schneekloth of Kellogg; son, Jacob (Melanie) Schneekloth of Pine Island; daughter, Alyssa (Joe Tosch) Shelton of Elmira, N.Y.; his mother, Judy Schneekloth of Decorah, Iowa; a brother, Ralph (Esther) Schneekloth of Mabel; and father and mother-in-law, Richard and Carol Gosse of Rochester. He was preceded in death by his father; a brother, Peter; and a sister, Tracy.
Friends and family may visit one hour prior to the service at the Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes.
Arrangements entrusted to Schleicher Funeral Homes, Plainview Chapel. The guest register may be signed at www.schleicherfuneralhomes.com.
Gerald "Jay" Wayne Laumb Jr., 48, of Kasson, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in Rochester. Jay had fought a long hard battle with brain cancer for the last 12 years.
Jay was born on May 6, 1971, to Gerald Sr. and Barbara (Carrier) Laumb in Winona. He married Amber Hoff on May 24, 1997, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Kasson. Together they have two children, Brady and Makinna Laumb.
Jay owned Outdoor Services in Rochester from April 1997 to April 2019. He was an avid Minnesota sports fan. He loved to cheer on the Vikings, Twins, Gophers, his hometown Rushford-Peterson Trojans, and the Kasson-Mantorville KoMet wresting team. He looked forward to deer hunting season with his family in Rushford every year. Above all, he loved his children the most and never missed an event.
Jay is survived by his wife, Amber of Kasson; children, Brady Laumb of Minneapolis, and Makinna Laumb of Kasson; his mother, Barb Laumb of Rushford; and two sisters, Amy (Curt) Luhman of Rushford, and Sarah (Darin) Meyer of Rushford.
He is preceded in death by his father, Gerald Laumb Sr.; paternal grandparents, George and Bernice Laumb; and maternal grandparents, Charles and Wanda Carrier.
Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 at Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes, 801 Seventh St. SE, Kasson, and one hour before the service Monday at the church. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 301 Eighth Ave. NW, Kasson, with Pastor Dave Efflandt officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Mantorville.
To share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com; Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes; 507-634-6510.
Blessed be his memory.
Walter "Lee" Baihly, of Harpers Ferry, W.V., suddenly and tragically passed from our lives on Nov. 1, 2019. Lee led a full and consequential life that touched many lives.
Born to George and Marion Baihly in Rochester, July 28, 1941, Lee Baihly grew up to earn an Eagle Scout and spent summers as a guide in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. He went on from there to earn a B.A. from St. Olaf College in history and political science. He was the Assistant Editor of the college newspaper and later earned a master's in journalism from the University of Minnesota. An internship for Minnesota Congressman Al Quie brought him to Washington, D.C., where he started grad school at American University and met his future wife, Grace Eunsook Kang, in their first class.
In 1971, the young Baihly family moved to Knoxville, Md., near Harpers Ferry. Lee was directing the Partnership Program for the Peace Corps in Washington. He thought the area was an ideal location for an outdoor adventure company. In 1972, Lee and Grace started River & Trail Outfitters, the first canoe livery in the Harpers Ferry area. River & Trail is still family owned and operated by three generations.
Lee Baihly loved the outdoors and was a pioneer of the outfitting industry. Through his work at River & Trail, he worked hard to fulfill the company mission of "Making Memories." Safety was his top concern for the guests, and he helped set standards used throughout the country. Lee was a master in forming partnerships and working with local agencies to expand the industry and provide public access to the rivers.
He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather nicknamed "Haj" who treasured time with his grandchildren. He was beloved by his employees, who many saw as a father figure.
He is survived by his wife of 54 amazing years, Grace Eunsook; two children and their spouses, George and Kay, Natasha and John; grandchildren, Nathan, Mariah, Noah, and William; brothers, Art and Dave; and a vast network of friends.
There will be two services to celebrate his life with friends and family. First, a Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church, where Lee and his family attended for more than 40 years. A reception will follow. Second, there will be a Celebration of Life at the Brunswick Family Campground in the spring. Details will follow.
In memory of Mr. Baihly, donations can be made to: Appalachian Trail Conference or the river conservation group of your choice.
Condolences may be expressed at www.eackles-spencerfuneralhome.com.
Katharine A. Moore, 98, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, at Madonna Towers Benedict House.
Katharine Anna Moore was born May 15, 1921, in Lake City, the daughter of Fred and Catherine (Gerken) Heitman. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Lake City. Katharine was united in marriage to Jerome Moore on March 9, 1941, in Lake City. She worked as a personnel manager at Woolworth's in Rochester for 34 years retiring in 1984.
Katharine was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Trinity Senior Citizens, Women of Trinity and Thursday Bible Brunch. In her younger years, she enjoyed bowling, fishing and traveling. Her hobbies included bird watching, flowers, reading and listening to music.
She is survived by her son, Dennis (Nancy) Moore of Rochester; three granddaughters, Kerry Moore (Ed Gardner) of Denver, Krystal Motley of Rochester, and Julie Moore of Seattle; five great-grandchildren, Amelie, Will, Kasey, Ryan and Kadence; and great-great-granddaughter, Juniper. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jerome, and brother, Fred Heitman.
A Funeral service for Katharine will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 222 Sixth Ave. SW, Rochester, MN 55902. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be held at Oakwood Cemetery.
Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes is honored to be serving the Moore family. To leave a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com.
