OBITUARIES

Lucille LaSota
        Lucille Lehn LaSota, (nee Lindenfelser) of St. Michael passed away gracefully and peacefully surrounded by her children on June 21, 2008 at the age of 88.
        She was born on July 18, 1919 in Monticello the daughter of Peter and Garnet Briere Lindenfelser.
        On October 18, 1938 Lucille Lindenfelser and Roy Lehn were united in Holy Marriage at St. Albert's Catholic Church in Albertville. Roy Lehn preceded her in death in 1963. Lucille Lehn and Alois LaSota were later joined in Holy Marriage. Alois LaSota preceded her in death in 1975.
        Lucille was a farmer's wife. She also worked for sixteen years at The Wonderall's Sewing Factory in Buffalo and sixteen years at Federal Cartridge in Anoka.
        She was a faithful member of The Church of St. Michael, and belonged to its Christian Mothers. Lucille often led the Christian Mothers' Rosary and was a past treasurer of the St. Michael Senior Citizens.
        Survived by daughters: Marilyn (Edmund) DeMars, Darlene (Doug) Hagel and Patty (John) Zahler; sons: Eugene Lehn and Gary (Gloria) Lehn; fifteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren; a brother: Archie (Veronica) Lindenfelser; sisters-in-law: Arlene Lindenfelser, Eveline Lehn and Alma Lehn; other relatives and friends.
        In addition to her husbands, Lucille was preceded in death by her parents: Peter and Garnet Lindenfelser; brothers: LeRoy and Earl Lindenfelser and by a sister-in-law: Marilyn Lindenfelser.
        A Mass of Christian Burial for Lucille Lehn LaSota was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 25 at The Church of St. Michael in St. Michael. Interment followed at The St. Michael Cemetery.
        Special music was provided by Mary Lou and Wayne Kolles, Rachel Kimmerle, Mona Martin and Margie Grabinger. Reader was Crystal Sayen. Gift bearers were Lindsay Hagel and Bradley Hagel.
        A visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24 at The Peterson Chapel St. Michael - Albertville Funeral Home. A prayer service was held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evening.
        The Peterson Chapel St. Michael - Albertville Funeral Home served the family.

 

Alfred Pouliot
        Alfred E. Pouliot, 64 of Monticello, died Friday, June 27, 2008 in Big Lake.
        Funeral services for Alfred Pouliot were held on Tuesday, July 1 at 2 p.m. at The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo.
        A full obituary will appear in next week's Journal-Press.
        The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo served the family.

 

Peter Poss
        Peter Poss, 43 of St. Michael, died Thursday, June 26, 2008 near Kimball.
        A visitation was held on Sunday, June 29 from 5-7 p.m. at The Peterson Chapel St. Michael - Albertville Funeral Home.
        A Mass of Christian Burial for Peter Poss was held on Monday, June 30 at 11 a.m. at The Church of St. Michael in St. Michael.
        A full obituary will appear in next week's Journal-Press.
        The Peterson Chapel St. Michael - Albertville Funeral Home served the family.

 

Julie Steiskal
        Julie Ann Steiskal, 29 of Maple Lake and formerly of Monticello, died accidentally Wednesday, June 25, 2008 near Two Harbors, MN.
        Funeral services took place Monday, June 30 at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Open Door of Maple Grove. Interment at Lakeside Cemetery of Silver Creek. Visitation was Monday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the church. Funeral arrangements were with the Peterson - Grimsmo Chapel of Monticello.
        Julie was born to Donald and Deborah (Spike) Steiskal in Minneapolis on July 28, 1978. She was currently on staff at Church of the Open Door in Maple Grove. She was passionate about her love for Jesus Christ. She enjoyed photography and taking photos of children.
        Julie was preceded in death by her grandfather, George Steiskal; nephews Angel and Isaiah and niece Ashley.
        She is survived by her parents, Don and Deb Steiskal; three brothers Joe (Kristi) and their sons Jack and Sam, Bobby, Ben (Tabitha); grandparents Ruby Steiskal and Arnold and Lila Spike.

 

Margaret Zachman
        Margaret Elizabeth Zachman, 71 of Monticello, died Saturday, June 21, 2008 at her residence.
        She was born on July 18, 1936 in Brownsville, Minnesota the daughter of John and Ceal Frein Bottema.
        On May 18, 1957, Margaret Bottema and Kenneth Zachman were joined in holy marriage. The couple made their home on the family farm where they raised their children. Margaret was also a former receptionist at The Dental Center.
        She was a faithful member of St. Albert's Catholic Church in Albertville and belonged to its Christian Mothers.
Margaret enjoyed the Red Hats and was an active volunteer. She was fond of quilting, spending time with her grandchildren and flower gardens.
        Survived by loving children: Patty (Ken) Valen, Mike (Dawn) Zachman, Michelle Zachman, Mary (Todd) Vandal and Scott (Jeanne) Zachman and Cindy (Bill) Kisch; fifteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild; sisters and a brother: Bonita (James) Bemhoff, Bill (Linda) Bottema and Anne (Phillip) Firschmon; many other relatives and friends.
        Preceded in death by her husband: Kenneth "Kenny" Zachman, an infant son: Michael Kenneth and her parents; two sisters and four brothers.
        A Mass of Christian Burial for Margaret Zachman was held at 11:30 Wednesday, June 25 at The Church of St. Albert in Albertville. Private interment St. Albert's Cemetery.
        A visitation was held at the church on Tuesday, June 24 from 4-8 p.m.
        Honorary casket bearers were John Firschmon, Julie Meyer, Billy Bottema, Janelle Kowalkski, Mark Barthel and Sue Johnson.
        Casket bearers were Sarah Valen-Davis, Joe Vandal, Abbey Valen, Kayla Vandal, Jared Zachman, Jesse Zachman, Vanessa Zachman, Chris Valen, Nichole Zachman, Matthew Kisch, Mitchell Zachman, Jennifer Kisch, Kaitlyn Zachman and Jonathan Kisch.
        The Peterson Chapel St. Michael - Albertville Funeral Home served the family.