Month: December 2021

Sister Joan Lanctot, CSJ, (Madeline) 90, passed away Tuesday evening, December 28, 2021, in the Benedictine Living Community of Crookston, Minnesota.

Sister Joan was born on June 24, 1931, in the family home located between Crookston and Gentilly.  For one of her anniversaries, she wrote:  “My Baptismal name is Madeline Jean.  I was born on June 24^th on the birth of John the Baptist.  My middle name Jean is French and  Joan is an English name.  My Uncle John Lanctot had the same birthday as mine but he was very much older than me!”  Madeline, the “middle child” of parents Eddie Lanctot and Delia Brule of Crookston Township, was always careful with details such as having an older brother and one younger brother.  Her earliest education was at a country school and her high school years were spent at St. Joseph’s Academy in Crookston.  From 1948-52 she attended the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minnesota where she studied to be a teacher.  The pastor of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Minneapolis hired Madeline as the first-grade teacher in the new school staffed by Sisters of St. Joseph from Crookston.

Although Madeline had said she had no plans to become a Sister, she was soon influenced by the kindness and zeal of the Sisters with whom she taught and she entered the religious community in September 1952.  Madeline received the Habit and religious name of Mary Joan in 1953. She made her First Vows in March 1954 and Final Vows in August 1959.  She also completed her college work and received a B. A. degree in Education in 1959.

Sister Joan taught a total of 18 years teaching mainly first and second grades at St. Anne’s in Somerset, WI, St. Joseph’s in West St. Paul, MN, St. Richard’s in Richfield, MN, St. Joan of Arc, Mpls, MN, St.  Peter’s Park Rapids, MN and St. Joseph’s Academy in Crookston.  She also ministered in parishes in the Baudette and Williams area and at St. Mary’s Mission in Dunseith, ND.  Often she served as superior of her local religious community.

Her next move was to St. Paul, MN and a new ministry named “Sisters Care” started by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.  This ministry was designed to assist elderly people to remain living in their homes, and after 4 years of living there, Sister Joan was led back to her roots in Gentilly and to live with her aging mother.  This combination of training and experience enabled Delia to remain in her own home and for Sister Joan to take on part-time employment for 10 years as a Home Health Aide for Polk County Public Health.  In 2001, Delia moved to The SUMMIT and then to the Villa in 2005, and Sister Joan never stopped her attention to her mother’s needs.  She cared for Delia as Delia had cared for her own mother, Caroline Brule.  Everyone expected that “Sister Joanie” would outlive them, both in age and in a number of years of care of the “elderly.”

Sister Joan is survived by “older brother” Vernon (Hazel) of San Antonio, TX, “younger brother” Ed (Linda) of Payson, AZ, and 6 nephews and many great-nieces and nephews and members of her religious community.  She was predeceased by her parents Eddie and Delia Lanctot and also by two aunts, Sister Jeanne (Eva) and Sister Agnes of the Blessed Sacrament (Aurore), sisters of Eddie Lanctot and both members of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Crookston.

Visitation and a Prayer Service including sharing of memories are scheduled for Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at 10:00 am in the Villa Chapel in Crookston followed by the Mass of Resurrection at 11:00 am.  Burial will take place in the spring.  Memorials may be directed to the Congregation of St. Joseph or the Villa Foundation.

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Marilyn Wieland, Red Lake Falls, MN, 78, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at her residence with her family by her side.

The funeral service will be Monday, January 3, 2022; at 10:30 AM  at St. John Lutheran Church, Red Lake Falls, MN with Reverend Jeffrey Lytle officiating.  The burial will be at Immanuel Cemetery, Wylie, MN.

Visitation will be at St John Lutheran Church, Red Lake Falls, MN on Sunday, January 2, 2022, from 3 – 5 PM with a prayer service at 5 PM and also one hour prior to the service on Monday.

Marilyn F. Henke was born August 13, 1943, at Grafton, ND, the daughter of Clarence and Della (Darr) Henke.  She was baptized on October 17, 1947, at St. John Lutheran and confirmed on June 9, 1957, at St. John’s Lutheran, Red Lake Falls, MN.  She graduated from LaFayette High School, Red Lake Falls in May of 1961.

On November 25, 1961, Marilyn was united in marriage to the love of her life Henry Philip Wieland.

Marilyn worked at Discovery Place on Campus, Thief River Falls, MN, Riverview Hillcrest Nursing Home, and LaFayette High School, Red Lake Falls, MN.

She liked working in her flower gardens, especially her lilies, liked baking cookies, buns, and cinnamon rolls. Her pride and joy were her children and grandchildren and her husband who was her rock for 60 years. Her home was always open to having her family home.

Marilyn was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, was active in many church activities such as choir for 56 years, Sunday School teacher for 35 years, served as LWML President, Treasurer, Secretary, and also served as LWML Zone Secretary.  She served with the American Legion Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary as President, both in Red Lake Falls, MN.

Survivors include husband Hank; children: Debra (Jack) Sullivan, Todd (Jennifer) Wieland, Kristi (Jeffrey) Lytle and Casey (Bob) Klipping; grandchildren: William (Brandon Wald) Walsh, Whitney  (Shane) Donner, Haley (Tyler) Newton,  Elizabeth  Lytle, Katelyn (Fiancè Kody Matthews) Sullivan, Rachel (Special friend Colby Wooten) Sarah, Jordan, and Luke Wieland, Jaden (Special friend Zachary Boutain), Paige and Kylie Klipping; great-grandchildren: Blake and Braylin Donner, Hattie Newton,  5 step-grandchildren: Sarah(Anthony) Shumick, Hannah (Mitch) Gosche, Josh (Grace) Lytle, Rebekah (Special friend Gage Lange) and Leah and 3 step great-grandchild, Conely & Hayden Shumick and June Gosche. Brothers-in-law: Alvis Wieland, Don (Audrey) Wieland, Dean (Mae) Wieland; sister-in-law: Linda Henke along with several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents Clarence & Della, brother Bud mother and father-in-law Walter & Edna, 2 brothers-in-law Ken & Blackie, 2 sister-in-law Eleanor & Ellen.

Family condolences may be sent to www.johnsonfuneralservice.com

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Keith W. Jacobson, 75, Hendrum, MN, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

Keith Wade Jacobson was born on September 4, 1946, in Ada, Minnesota to Meloyd and Opal Jacobson. They lived on a farm near Perley and in a cabin near Lake George before settling down in Hendrum, Minnesota. Keith graduated from Hendrum High School in 1964. He then enlisted in the United States Army in 1965. He served in Vietnam and was honorably discharged in 1968. He then attended Minnesota State University Moorhead and met Connie Triebwasser. They were blessed with two sons, Richard and Darin.

Keith had a number of interesting jobs through the years. He worked for Lako Drilling (Arthur, ND) and Silverline Boats (Moorhead, MN.) Keith later pursued a fiberglass business in Hendrum with his mom. He then helped with various farming jobs while he was a self-employed carpenter.

Keith met Karen Matthys in Perley, MN in 1986. They were blessed with two daughters, Katrina and Kelsey. They made their home in Hendrum, MN, and were married on April 6, 2018.

Keith spent much of his time outdoors. He enjoyed walleye fishing, deer hunting, and riding ATVs and various watercraft. He was always quick to help neighbors with lawn mowing and snow removal. Keith was also a devoted sports fan. As tough as it was, he remained faithful to the Minnesota Vikings and all other Minnesota sports teams. Keith truly enjoyed going to his family’s sporting events, especially his grandkids. When he was not watching sports, Fox News was always on the TV.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Malcolm Londo; parents-in-law, Leo and Mildred Matthys; sisters-in-law, Beverly Jacobson and Shannon Jacobson; brothers-in-law, Donald Matthys and David Lee; step-siblings, Bonnie Wadena, Loris LaFriniere, Ardyce McCradie, Lynn Spry, and Louis Londo. He is survived by his wife; his children, Richard (Ann) Jacobson, Darin (Jamie) Jacobson, Katrina Jacobson, and Kelsey (Brady Schueler) Jacobson; his seven grandchildren, Taylor, Kiana, Kayla, Caitlyn, Sawyer, Shay, and Adilynn; his siblings, Leo (Marcy) Jacobson, Earl Jacobson, and Lila (Delvis) Jones; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends.

The Jacobson family would like to extend a special thank you for those who helped Keith fight his battle with cancer, especially; the VA Hospital, the Roger Maris Cancer Center, and the Sanford Health ICU.

Funeral: 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Hendrum, MN. Due to COVID 19 concerns, masks are recommended for the funeral and visitation.

Visitation: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Home, Halstad, MN, with a prayer service to begin at 6:30 PM.

Burial: St. Pauli Lutheran Cemetery, Rural Hendrum, MN.

Please view our guestbook and share condolences online at www.fredriksonfh.com

Arrangements with Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Homes
Ada & Halstad, Minnesota

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