Tess Marie Landherr, 16, of Rose Creek, Minn., died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, from injuries sustained in an auto accident.

Tess was born on Aug. 22, 1996, in Austin, Minn., to Joseph and Kimberly (Reed) Landherr, and grew up in Rose Creek. Tess was a junior at Southland High School. She loved to dance. Tess was on the Southland Dance Team and was a member of Just for Kix dance for almost 13 years. Tess was active in volleyball and softball and was a member of the Southland band and drumline. Tess was also a lifeguard at the Town and Country Swimming Pool.

Tess loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She enjoyed hunting with her father and brother Cameron and enjoyed playing music with her brother Kelvin. Tess especially loved spending time with her mom, going on road trips, putting together puzzles and doing just about anything they could come up with. The whole family enjoyed going to Tess’ extra-curricular activities. She was a spirited young lady who always brought energy into everything she did. Tess had an infectious laugh that will be missed dearly by all. While Tess was only with us a short time, she and her smile will live in our hearts forever.

Tess is survived by her parents, Joseph and Kimberly (Reed) Landherr; two brothers, Cameron and Kelvin Landherr, Rose Creek; maternal grandparents, Frank (Don) and Esther Reed, Rose Creek; paternal grandmother, Barbara Landherr, Rose Creek; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, who loved her dearly.

Tess was preceded in death by her grandfather, Norbert Landherr; cousin, Peter Landherr; and great-grandparents on both sides.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 3, 2013, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Rose Creek with Father Tom Loomis officiating. There will be a 3:30 p.m. rosary and a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Saturday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Interment will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com.