Obituaries for March 10, 2003

Published 12:00 am Monday, March 10, 2003

Joseph H. Monahan, 84

Joseph H. Monahan, age 84, of Waseca, died Friday, March 7, 2003, at the Lake Shore Inn Nursing Home in Waseca.

Born in Lemon, S.D. on April 19, 1918, he was the son of James Monahan and Alta Shied. As a young boy his parents separated and he was adopted by his father's new wife, Pricilla Darling. Following his adopted mother's death he lived at the Catholic Convent and Orphanage in Alta Vista, Iowa. He later lived on a farm with his relatives and at the age of 19 began working as a dairy herdsman for Sterling Farms. He worked as a photographer during the depression until opening two tent roller rinks which were later destroyed by a tornado.

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He married Betsie (Betty) Waller Aug. 16, 1941, in Austin and then worked for Austin Dairy as a routeman while running a bicycle repair shop. In 1946, he bought the Pheasant Cafe and his family moved to Waseca. In the basement of the cafe, he began collecting model railroad trains as a hobby. In 1959, he bought Draheim Dairy which became Golden Dairy and then became Monahan's Dairy. Along with his sons he later was co-owner of Mono Trucking. In 1978, he started Joe's Saw Sharpening and Bicycle Repair which he operated until his death.

He enjoyed riding motorcycle including a trip to Colorado when he was 80 years old. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Waseca and the Steele Wheels Motorcycle Club since 1991.

He is survived by three sons, Byron Monahan and his wife Marlys, Jack Monahan and his wife Barb, Jeffrey Monahan and his wife Kaye, all of Waseca; one daughter, Barbara Kedrowski and her husband Bob of Avon, Colo.; 11 grandchildren; He is also survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Dwight and Julia Waldron, Ralph Christenson, and Linda Waller, all of Austin. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and sister, Evelyn Hicks.

Visitation will be held at Kinder-Dennis Home for Funerals in Waseca on Monday, March 10, 2003, from 4 to 8 p.m. and continue on Tuesday one hour prior to the service at the church.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Waseca with Rev. Scott Meyer officiating. Burial will follow at Woodville Cemetery in Waseca.

Memorials are preferred to Waseca Area Hospice.

Casket bearers will be grandsons: Corey Monahan, Jared Kedrowski, Joe Monahan, Jon Kedrowski, Robbe Kedrowski, Jim Monahan, and Michael Monahan. Honorary casket bearers will be granddaughters: Traci Monahan, Krista Kedrowski, Katie Monahan, and Meghan Monahan.

Lois M. Sawvel, 82

Lois Mae Sawvel, 82, of Sargeant, died March 8, 2003, at Stewartville Care Center, Stewart-ville.

She was born Sept. 27, 1920, to Grover Cleveland and Maude (Smith) Sigman in Amelia, Neb.

On Nov. 10, 1943, she married Robert Glenn Sawvel in Gering, Neb. Lois and Glenn lived in Morrill, Neb. until 1962, when the couple moved to a farm near Sargeant. Lois worked at Erdman's in the meat department, as a meat wrapper for 14 years. Then she was a housekeeper at St. Mary's Hospital for 10 years, retiring in 1990. After Robert's retirement the couple moved into Sargeant.

Lois was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Hayfield. She enjoyed playing cards, and belonged to a card club and Chatter Club. She enjoyed family and friends, crocheting, knitting, and traveling. Red was her favorite color.

Survivors include sons, Terry (Diane) Sawvel, Carmichael, Calif.; Grover F. Sawvel, Winneconne, Wis.; brother, Cleveland Sigman, Spring Valley; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces.

Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2003, and Friday for one hour before the service at the funeral home.

Service: 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with Rev. Dr. Donald D. Budd officiating.

Interment: Grandview Memorial Gardens, Rochester.

Funeral Home: Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, Hayfield.

Angela K. Underdahl, 32

Angela Kay Underdahl, 32, of Austin, died Thursday, March 6, 2003, at Methodist Hospital, Rochester.

She was born Nov. 16, 1970, in Austin. She worked several places in Austin, the most recent being Burger King. She enjoyed playing in dart leagues and also playing bingo with her friends. Angie had a special friend in her life, Brian Miller.

Survivors include her parents, Dan and Diane Titus, Austin; son, Codie Miller, Austin; step-brother, David Titus, Austin.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents.

Visitation: One hour before the service.

Service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2003, at the funeral home with Father Paul Nelson officiating. The casket bearers will be David Titus, Tom Anderson, Troy Anderson, Todd Anderson, John Lynch and Jim Lynch.

Interment: Calvary Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home, Austin.

Clayton H. Flanders, 65

Clayton H. Flanders, 65, of Austin, died Friday, March 7, 2003, at the Austin Medical Center.

He was born June 16, 1937, in Rose Creek, to Leslie and Mable (Schmidt) Flanders.

On March 20, 1960, he married Patricia Steinbrink in Austin.

Clayton worked as a car mechanic in Austin and was the owner of Flanders DX Station and a Gulf Station. Later he was employed at Weyerhaeuser Company in the mechanical department.

He enjoyed trout fishing, deer hunting, stock car racing, snowmobiling and camping. More recently he enjoyed the outdoors and nature at Hickory Lake and attended horse shows and 4-H horse training with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Flanders, Austin; daughters, Lisa (Jay) Pudenz, Rose Creek; Lois (Gary) Wiedeman, Adams; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Alvin (Janet) Flanders, Fridley; Marly (Cheryl) Flanders, Austin; sisters, Corrine Ziegler, Whittier, Calif.; Geraldine (Bob) Kolch, Brookfield, Wis.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one brother.

Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at the funeral home and Wednesday at the church for one hour before the service.

Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Harold Deye officiating. The casket bearers will be Travis Pudenz, Jennifer Maus, Shayla Wiedeman, James Maus, Brandon Wiedeman, Leslie Huffman, Michael Flanders, Brad Steinbrink and Lynn Steinbrink.

Interment: Grandview Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home, Austin.