This was transcribed from a copy of a newspaper article
given to me by my mother, Marian Russell Koska Elgin,
who was her great-granddaughter.

About three weeks ago C.H. Ritter received a telegram that his mother was seriously ill at Salina, Kansas, where she had been visiting for several months. Mrs. Vincent and Mrs. Taylor started at once and C.H. Ritter went to Rochester intending to go to Salina as soon as he could locate his brother, J.T. Ritter, who is traveling for the Watkins Medical Co., but before they were ready to start another telegram announced an improvement in her condition, which continued until Thursday last when she suddenly became worse and on Friday morning passed quietly away.

Her remains were brought home accompanied by her daughters. Funeral services were held from the home, Monday Feb. 16, at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. G.W. Wise.

Mrs Ellen J. Jordan-Ritter was born in Cumberland, Md., March 6, 1836. She was united in marriage to John Ritter at Wellsburg, Penn., June 27, 1852.

Mr. And Mrs. Ritter were among the earliest settlers of Wabasha county. They came here in the spring of 1855 and settled on a farm in Hyde Park, where they lived for more than thirty years, with the exception of a few years spent in Kansas. They have lived in Wabasha county since 1855.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Ritter leaves to mourn her loss two sons and four daughters, C.H. Ritter, Mrs. D.L. Taylor and Mrs. H. Vincent of Plainview, John L. Ritter of Rochester, Mrs. H Jukes and Mrs. Will Jukes of Salina, Kansas.

This was transcribed from a copy of a newspaper article
given to me by my mother, Marian Russell Koska Elgin,
who was her daughter.

Ada Taylor was born August 30, 1887, in Plainview, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Taylor. She passed away at her home two miles north of Plainview, early Monday morning, Nov. 4, due to the ravages of the dread malady which has so recently stricken so many of our friends and loved ones.

December 11, 1907, she was united in marriage to Robert Lee Russell, in River Falls, Wis., where they resided a short time when they took up their home for about a year at Elgin, after which they came to Plainview, where they have since made their home. The home was blessed with three children, Eva, Inez, and Marion the baby but seven months old, all of whom with her huband and mother, Mrs. L. Taylor and one brother, Ernest Taylor of A---worth, Nebr., survive.

Deceased was a devoted wife and mother, kind and loving to all and especially attached to her home. She was an earnest and sincere Christian and exceptionally true to the profession of faith in Christ. Her loyalty to this faith and the church was often shown in her effort to be present at the services. Such lives as hers help to honor the Creator and the (victory?) of such lives will help us all to (be?) and do better until death shall claim us.

Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock by (Rev.?) H.J.(Hill?), pastor of the Church of Christ, and interment made in Greenwood cemetery.

Written by her daughter, Barbara

Marian Margarete Elgin, age 82, of Plainview, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Wabasha. Her funeral was held Wednesday at Peace United Methodist Church of Plainview and Elgin with Pastor Lavern Johnson officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery in Plainview. Honorary pallbearers were her six grandsons and one step-grandson. Schleicher Funeral Home in Plainview was in charge of arrangements.

Marian was born March 22, 1918, to Robert Lee and Ada Icena (Taylor) Russell in Plainview. Her mother lost her life that same year to the great Influenza Pandemic. Her father died in 1959. Marian graduated from High School in 1934 and from Nursing School in 1939. She was married briefly to Clement Francis Koska (now deceased) of Minneapolis and one daughter, Barbara Jean, was born to this union in 1943. Following her divorce she made her home with her father in Plainview. In 1958 she married John Andrew Elgin and two daughters, Mary Louise and Peggy Ann, were born to this union.

While her first daughter was young, Marian worked as a domestic helper for Mr. and Mrs.Walt Baldwin. She also mended ladies' silk stockings and did clothing alterations for Gillie Timm's Men's Store of Plainview. In 1949 Marian began working as an office nurse for Dr. D. G. Mahle in Plainview and remained with him for 19 years. She worked at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in Plainview from 1968-1974 and 1975-1981, operating as the Director of Nurses during the first period. She also worked with Home Health Care for several years. Friends and family remember her as a gifted seamstress, knitter, crafter, and baker of delicious cookies and sweet breads.

Marian's husband, John A. Elgin of Plainview, survives. Also surviving are two sisters: Eva Lou Scott of Northfield and Inez Dillon of Tucson, Arizona; three daughters: Barbara Koska (formerly Mrs. Richard) Timm of Cartersville, Georgia; Mary (Mrs. Bruce) Voskuil of Rochester; and Peggy (Mrs. Andrew) Miller of Byron; eleven grandchildren: Laura Smith, Kevin and Terry Timm, and Elizabeth Thomas and families, all of Cartersville, Georgia; Robert Timm and family of Charleston, SC; Craig Timm and family of Blairsville, Georgia; Jason and Sarah Voskuil of Rochester; and Drew, Bobby Jo and McKenzie Miller of Byron; nine great-grandchildren: one great-great-grandchild: two step-children: Jeannie (Mrs. Pete) Brundridge and John Elgin of Salem, Oregon; and one step-grandson: Justin Walker of Salem Oregon. Many church friends and former co-workers also mourn her passing.

February 4, 2001
Dear Marian,

I hope that this finds you resting a little easier. I have been calling every day, but thought that a note would be better. And as I can't see to write, I brought out the vintage typewriter. I hope that it does the trick if I haven't forgotten the keyboard.

Mary and a number of my friends have been after me to write my own life story. After a lot of prompting without success, Mary brought home a Mother to Daughter 365 page calendar with a question for every day of the year. January 1 asked for date and time of the birth. The next day asked for the specific place of birth. And so it went. But all in all, it set me to thinking of the times that you and I had together. Wonderful!

Early in March before you were born, Mother and I took a buggy trip from the Burnham farm to the doctor in Plainview for a check-up. Mother drove Star, a beautiful chestnut Morgan mare. It was a warm day, the ice and snow melting. By the time we returned toward home, the water was up way over the banks of the Burnham creek, and by the time we turned off of highway 42 into the drive, the small cement block that formed the bridge was completely out of sight. As Star stepped forward fully expecting to touch terra firma before the bridge, she went way down. Scrambling up and lurching forward, (Mother still fully in control), she floundered about and swam, pulling the buggy behind her as it floated to the other side and safe ground.

You were my pride and joy right from the start. I was fortunate enough to name you, so I was told. I named you Marian for a nurse, Marian Carpenter. She had a twin sister, Myrtle, also a nurse. Another sister was Martha Graivess. Your middle name, Margarete was for an older childhood friend, Margarete Venables. Her father, Charles, had roomed at the Mountain Ash House, owned and operated by our Grandmother.

When Highway 42 was being rerouted, graded and graveled, do you recall you and I climbing the pussy-willow trees at the west end of the second grove to the south of the highway and west of School District school #63? We used to get up in the trees and sing at the top of our young lungs. I think most of the songs were religious that we learned in church. However, there were many that we knew from school "The Old Oaken Bucket," "Home, Sweet Home," etc. Then from the war veterans in the family, "Camping Tonight," "Battle Hymn of the Republic," etc. From Dad there was "When You and I Were Young, Maggie." Some place we picked up "Santa Lucia." It was fun.

Do you recall the afternoon "stroll" we took down Beaver Hill? It was such a lovely spring day, and all down hill! About three hours later from the time we left home, Dad got worried and came after us in the car. He knew that usually we walked at 4 to 5 miles an hour, and the direction we took. So it was a cinch to find us along the bluffs in the wild flowers.

We herded cows together, picked corn for the factory, hoed beans, wed onions, picked strawberries. And eventually, you followed me into nursing school. What a great pleasure to have a little sister that looked up to me so much in everything!

Well, I don't want to tire you or bore you, but we have had great times together, haven't we? I do hope that you are feeling better. Do enjoy the flowers I sent.

All my love, Inez

From The Elgin Monitor, Elgin, Minnesota
Friday, July 25, 1913


After being in poor health for the past few years, Mrs. Rudolph Timm Sr. passed away at her home on North Street Wednesday, July 16th evening at 8:30. Although she has been very feeble for a number of years, she remained conscious to the last, talking and uniting in prayer with her pastor a few moments before he death.

Mrs. Timm was born in Germany August 11, 1832 and spent her younger days in the country of her birth. In 1866 she was united in marriage to Rudolph Timm, Sr. and continued to reside there for 13 years. They came to this country with their family 33 years ago and settled on a farm near Elgin and have continued to reside in this vicinity ever since. Several years ago they purchased a little home in the village where she spent her remaining days.

She is survived by her aged husband and three sons; Adolph and Rudolph Jr., both of this place and William Schanke Sr., a son by her former husband.

Funeral services will be held from the German Lutheran Church this afternoon, Rev. G. Drews officiating and interment made in Greenwood Cemetery in Plainview.

(Grave is on lot 175, original section, graves 1 & 2)

from The Plainview News, Plainview, Minnesota,
Friday, September 21, 1923 (Front Page)

Rudolph Timm, Sr., aged but a few months less than 80 years, passed away at Wabasha on Saturday September 15th. Death was due to gradual decline from old age.

Mr. Timm was born in Provinz Posen, Germany on December 25, 1843. He grew to manhood in that country and in 1864 he was united in marriage to Anna Schanke. It was not until 1880 that he came to this country and settling where he took up farming. This occupation he followed until about 10 years ago he took up residence at the poor farm at Wabasha which has since been his home.

Mr. Timm was a typically old school German farmer, industriously and thriftily conducting his life, uncomplaining and ever ready to give assistance in time of need.

He is survived by one son, Rudolph, Jr. and one step son, William Schanke, Sr. One son, Adolph having passed away July 8th of this year, seven grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the German Lutheran Church at Plainview Monday afternoon, Rev. Theo. Schoewe officiating and interment was made in the Greenwood Cemetary in Plainview, Minnesota.

Genealogist's notes: "After Rudolph Timm, Sr. moved to Plainview he had the work of lighting the kerosene lampposts for the City of Plainview." (per Kenneth Baldwin, 93 years.)

The Plainview News, Plainview, Minnesota
Friday July 13, 1923 (front page)

The death of Adolph Timm who has been suffering with a cancer for the past year and a half occurred at his home in this city Sunday, July 8th. After taking treatment in Rochester, he had hopes of recovery but he never regained his strength and for several months he has been unable to be out of the house. During the past few weeks he has suffered great pain and the end came as a relief from his sufferings.

Mr. Timm was born in Netztal, Germany on August 9, 1867. In 1881 he came to this country and made his home at Plainview. In 1889 he was united in marriage to Mathilde A. Dickman and one daughter (Emma) was born to them. After the death of his wife, he was again married in 1892 to Maria ("Mary") Harnack and two sons and two daughters were born to them.

The greater part of his life he has been engaged as a steam engineer. In the early days he was engaged in the well drilling business. For several years he was employed by the Meachum Company in their flour mill. He was a janitor at the local High School for several years until his health failed and he has been since compelled to retire from all activity. For 25 years Mr. Timm has been a member of the Volunteeer Fire Department.

His wife and four children survive: Mrs. William (Emma) Peterson of Huron, S.D.; George of Gordon, Wisconsin; Curt of Appleton, Minnesota; and Mrs. Glenn (Frena) Jackman of Clear Lake, Iowa: six granchildren and his aged father Rudolph Timm, Sr. and his brothers Rudolph Timm and Will Schanke (William Schanke, Sr.).

Funeral service were conducted from the home Tuesday afternoon July 10th at 1:30 PM and at the Lutheran church at 2:00. Rev. Schowe had charge of the service. Interment was made in Greenwood Cemetery.

Wabasha Court House
Wabasha County, Minnesota
Bk. F. pg.6, line 120
Adolph F. Timm: b. Aug. 9, 1868 [Please Note This], d. July 8, 1923
Occupation: Engineer
Cause of Death: Cancer of Rectum
Attending Physician: J.A. Slocumb
Undertaker: M.V.Foley, Plainview, MN.

This obituary can also be found at the Plainview, MN Public Library as it appeared in the Elgin, MN Monitor on July 20, 1923.

The Plainview News, Plainview, Minnesota
Friday, August 28, 1908

Died at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Adolph F. Timm, Earna Alvina, age 5 years on Friday, August 21, 1908. She was born April 16, 1903 and was taken ill several weeks ago with diabetes. She gradually improved for a time but before she had recovered was stricken with the whooping cough. This together with her weakened condition was more than the little body could stand and she passed away as above noted.

Funeral services were conducted from the Lutheran Church Sunday afternoon, Rev. G. Drews officiating and interment made in Greenwood Cemetery. Many of the relatives and friends of the sorrowing family were present and as they looked upon the sweet placid little body in its white casket and surrounded by beautiful and fragrant flowers, yet not more beautiful or pure than the little face, within their hearts swelled with sympathy for the bereaved family. But do not let us think of Earna as dead, but as living; not as a flower that has withered, but as one that transplanted touched by a Divine hand is blooming in richer color and sweeter fragrance than those of earth.

The Plainview News, Plainview, Minnesota
Friday, April 10, 1925 (Page 10)

The sudden and unexpected death of Mrs. Zenas Williams at Rollingstone on Monday, April 6, 1925 was a shock to friends and acquaintances. Although she had been ill for some time, none were aware that her condition was so critical. She had been ailing for the past three years and for the past three months had been quite ill at times. On Sunday she suffered a stroke which was the cause of her sudden death.

For the past few weeks she had been stopping at the home of Mrs. Peter Weis at Rollingstone where she was receiving medical treatment.

Mary (Plein) Williams was born in Greenfield Township July 29, 1872 and has spent her life in this community. Her family was numbered among the early settlers of this community. For many years she has made her home in this village and was well known to all in this community. She is survived by her husband, three brothers and one sister; George and Jacob Plein of this village, John Plein of Kellogg and Mrs. Lizzie Peters of Kellogg.

She was united in marriage on July 19, 1920 to Zenas Williams and after their marriage they continued to make their home in Plainview.

Services were held from St. Joachim's Catholic Church Thursday morning at 9:30, Rev. D. J. Lavery officiating and interment was made in St. Joachim's Cemetery.

The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved husband and relatives in this sad hour.

(Mary is the first wife of Zene Williams. A year after she died, Zene married Mara Harnack Timm, the widow of Adolph Timm.)

The Plainview News, Plainview, Minnesota
Thursday, January 24, 1946 (Page 4)

Zene Williams passed away at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Wabasha on Thursday morning, January 17, 1948 at the age of 80 years. He had been in ill health for about three weeks.

Mr. Williams was born at Stockton, Minnesota on January 20, 1866 and lived at Beaver. He operated a hotel in Winona and managed a light plant at Madison, South Dakota before moving to Plainview where he lived until his death. His marriage to Mara (Mary) Harnack Timm of Plainview took place in 1926.

Survivors are his wife, his daughter, Fern by a former marriage and two sisters, Mrs. C.W. Warden of Burbank, California and Mrs. Florence Gardner of Miles City, Montana.

Funeral services were held Saturday, January 20th at the Foley & Lindsey Chapel. Rev. C.P. Baenziger officiated. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. The Odd Fellow Lodge conducted the services at the chapel.

Pallbearers were Kenneth Briggs, Leon Irish, Clayton Edwards, Frank Kruger, Henry LaRoque and Byron Bennett.

Mr. Williams was buried on his 80th birthday.

From The Plainview News, Plainview, Minnesota
Tuesday, April 9, 1985 (Page 10)

George F. Timm, 92, of Escondido, California died Sunday, March 17, 1985 at his home. He was born in Plainview and farmed in the area during the early 1900's.

He is survived by his wife Charlotte of Escondido; three daughters: Mrs. William A. (Madonna) Hanf of Rochester, Minnesota; Mrs. Lloyd (Dorothy) Severud of Chetek, Wisconsin; Mrs. Byron (Virginia) Steele of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and one son, Franklyn G. Timm of St. Louis, Missouri.

Following cremation, a committal service will be held at Lakeview Cemetery in Chetek, Wisconsin.

From the book
"History of Wabasha County, Minnesota"

Letter regarding George and Charlotte Timm

George Franklyn Timm
Confirmed - April 14, 1909
He recited Timothy 4:4: "For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused."

The Plainview News, Plainview, Minnesota
Friday, April 14, 1905

Mrs. Rudolph Timm, Jr. died at her home north of town Sunday, April 9th. The deceased had been in poor health for the past two months but had not been considered serious until the past two weeks when she gradually grew worse until death ended her sufferings as noted above; death being due to uremia.

Mrs. Timm's maiden name was Lena Boehlke and she was the oldest daughter of the Fred Boehlkes'. She was born in Elgin, Minnesota on February 26, 1894 and raised to womanhood in this vicinity. On Septemeber 21, 1894, she was married to Rudolph Timm, Jr. and to this union four children were born to bless their home.

The surviving relatives are her husband and four sons; Gilfert, Herbert, Clarence, and Aise.

The funeral was held at the German Lutheran Church in Plainview, Minnesota on Wednesday afternoon at 1 PM. Rev. Drews officiated, followed by the interment in Greenwood Cemetery in Plainview.

The Plainview News, Plainview, Minnesota
Friday, October 2, 1908

Little Aise Edwin Timm, youngest son of Rudolph Timm, Jr., who has been ailing for the past four months with diabetes, quietly passed away Sunday morning, September 27th at 10 o'clock, aged four years, 8 months and 13 days. His death brought the bitter cup of sorrow to the life of friends and relatives. In his youthful innocence he was as pure as gold and had always been a bright and promising child up to a few months agos, when he was first taken ill. Young as he was, and though he cherished life, he realized what was overtaking him; and on the night previous he bade his parent and brother goodbye and went to sleep. Yet he lingered until the next morning when he passed peacefully away.

It is sad at any time to stand beside the bed of one dying and watch life's ebbing tide drifting the loved one slowly, perhaps, but surely into the great ocean of eternity; but when it comes whispering from parched lips of innocent childhood the parting words of death, it brings a pang to the wounded heart that is hard to believe. His father and three brothers are left to mourn his death, his mother passing away about three years ago, when he was in infancy.

Funeral services were conducted from the German Lutheran Church in Plainview Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Rev. G. Drews officiating and interment made in the family lot in Greenwood Cemetery. To the broken-hearted parent and borthers who sit in sorrow where his footsetps shall never again find echo we extend the sympathy of friends.

The Plainview News, Plainview, Minnesota
February 26, 1948

Rudolph Timm, Jr. passed away at home in Plainview Saturday, February 21, 1948, following a long illness due to the infirmities of age.

He was born December 27, 1869 in Germany and came to America in 1879 with his mother when he was 10 years of age. His father and brother Adolph F. Timm preceded them to America and settled in Elgin, Minnesota.

Rudolph Timm and Lena Boehlke were married September 21, 1894 and had 4 sons. Aise Edwin Timm (son) preceded him in death (as of 1908). Mrs. Timm passed away April 9, 1905.

On March 14, 1906, Mr. Timm married Anna E. Brueske at Plainview. They had one daughter, Leona. They spent their life on a farm one mile north of Plainview. Surviving are his wife and sons, Gilfert, Herbert and Clarence; daughter Mrs. Edwin (Leona) Schulte of Rochester, Minnesota.

The Plainview News, Plainview, Minnesota
Thursday, January 5, 1950 (front page)

Gilfert L. Timm passed away at his home on Friday, December 30th following a heart attack. He was on a month vacation from his work as traveling salesman and was to have left on Tuesday, January 3rd to return to his work. He was feeling well during the day and had made a trip to Winona with his daughter. Toward evening he complained of feeling badly and in a short time collapsed. Mrs. Timm summoned the doctor. He rallied and regained consciousness twice during the 35 minute interval before he died.

Gilfert L. Timm, son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Rudolph Timm, Jr. was born on a farm near Plainview on May 27, 1895. He attended the Plainview School and when a young man he began clerking in the Schad Merchantile Company where he was employed until 19917. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served about four years and then returned to Plainview. After a few years he went to North Dakota where he clerked in a clothing store at New Rockford. He married Helen Roach on September 4, 1924. They lived at New Rockford, Willston, and Crookston and then moved to Plainview. Mr. Timm opened and operated the Timm Clothing Store until the spring of 1947 when he sold to Louis Mann and began traveling for the Lee Manufacturing Company of Cannon Falls and also carried the American Mexican Hat Line.

Surviving are his wife, daughter Jacquelyn Jane and son Donald Wilford. Also two brothers, Clarence of Plainview and Herbert of Oregon; one half-sister Mrs. Edwin (Leona) Schulte of Rochester, Minnesota and his stepmother Mrs. Rudolph (Anna Brueske) Timm.

Funeral services for Mr. Timm were held Monday, January 2nd at Foley & Lindsey Funeral Home. Rev. Joseph Barnett pastor of the First Episcopal Church of Wabasha of which the deceased was a member, officiated. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery in Plainview.

Casket bearers were Donald Duerre, Laird Reiter, Paul Jacobs, Leo Hassler, Francis Taylor and Charles Denzer. The American Legion conducted graveside rites. Mr. Timm was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the William Allen Unit of the American Legion.

Attending the services from out of town were Messrs & Mmes Clarence Schroeder of Grand Forks, N. Dakota; Charles & Gordon Martin and Arthur Alfstad all of Minneapolis; Mr. & Mrs. Curt Timm and daughter Mary of Appleton; Mr. & Mrs. Ed Schulte & son James of Rochester; besides many relatives and friends in the area around Plainview.

Plainview, MN
Written by his son, Dale

Clarence Timm, 63, died Tuesday at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Wabasha after a short illness.

The operator of a restaurant in Plainview from 1934 until a fire destroyed the business last year, Mr. Timm was born here March 24, 1902. He married Bertha Mahler in Racine, Wisconsin, July 24, 1926.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Community Club and Community Presbyterian Church here and Scottish Rite bodies of Winona. Mr. Timm was active in community affairs, particularly sports. He played on and managed a local baseball team many years.

Survivors are his wife, five sons: Gerald, Winona; Raymond, Madison, WI.; DuWayne, Chatsworth, CA.; Dale, Kasson, MN.; and Richard, Plainview, 12 grandchildren, his mother, Mrs. Anna (Brueske) Timm and one sister, Mrs. (Leona) Schulte, Rochester, MN.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. at Community Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Charles Schwenke officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Plainview, MN.

Pallbearers will be Clarence Cook, Clarence Kruger, Robert Haley, Wright Miller, Donald Harrington, and Maynard Gray.

Friends May call at Johnson & Schriver Funeral Home here from noon Thursday until noon Friday, and at the church after 1 p.m. Friday.

The Plainview News, Plainview, MN
July 14, 1977

Bertha A. Timm (Mrs. Clarence Timm) 74 years, died Friday July 8th at the St. Elizabeth Hospital in Wabasha. Born September 7, 1902 in Marietta, Ohio (should be Martinette Co., WI). She married Clarence Timm July 24, 1926 at Racine Wisconsin. Clarence died in 1965. They operated the Timm Caf 1934- 1965. Mrs. Timm served as the first woman Mayor of Plainview in 1950 until resigning in the spring of 1952. Surviving are the five sons: Raymond of Shannon, Illinois; DuWayne of Canoga Park, California; Dale of Owatonna, Minnesota; and Richard of Barbourville, Kentucky. One sister; Mrs. Ed Schulte of Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Winona Daily News
Thursday, March 26, 1987

Plainview, Minn. ~ DuWayne Clarence Timm, 54, formerly of Plainview, died March 17, 1987, at his home in Folsom, Calif.

He was born Aug. 16, 1931, to Bertha and Clarence Timm in Plainview, Minn. He married Mary McFarlen (McFarlin), also of Plainview, in 1951.

Survivors include one daughter, Rosann of Citrus Heights, Calif.; three sons, Gary of Laurel, Mont., Mark of Woodland Park, Colo., and Tim of Pittsburg, Calif.; four brothers, Gerald of Winona, Raymond of Buffalo, Minn., Dale of Owatonna, Minn., and Richard of Banner Elk, N.C.

His parents have died.

A memorial service was held March 22 in Folsom.

The family is requesting memorials be directed to the local Diabetic Association.

His ashes were scattered over the Sierra Nevada Mountains)

Post-Bulletin, Rochester, MN.
Date Unknown

Edwin J. Schulte, 83, of Mound, Minn., a former longtime Rochester resident, died Tuesday (Sept. 10 1991) at Twin Birch Health Center in Spring Park, Minn.

He was born May 27, 1980, in Meier Grove, Minn. Mr. Schulte worked for Rochester Dairy for 37 years.

Survivors include his wife, the former Leone Timm; a son, James of Mound/ three grandsons and two great-granddaughters.

A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Lake Church in Mound. Burial will be in Our Lady of the Lake Cemetery in Minnetrista, Minn.

Friends may call an hour before the service at the church.

Huber Funeral Home in mound is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials are suggested to Our Lady of the Lake Church.

Post-Bulletin, Rochester, MN.
Thursday, March 11, 1993

Leone T. Schulte of Mound, Minn., and a former longtime Rochester resident, died Wednesday morning (March 10, 1993) at Haven Homes in Maple Plain, Minn.

The former Leone Timm was born in Plainview. She worked at the Rochester Public Health Center. Her husband, Edwin, worked at Rochester Dairy for 37 years. He died in 1991.

Survivors include a son, James of Mound; three grandsons and three great-granddaughters.

A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 2 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Lake Church in Mound. Burial will be in Lady of the Lake Cemetery in Minnetrista, Minn.

Friends may call an hour before the service at the church.

Huber Funeral Home in Mound is in charge of arrangements.

Post-Bulletin, Rochester, MN
Friday, March 1, 1996

The Rev. James D. Timm, 40, a priest of the Diocese of Winona, died Thursday (Feb. 29, 1996) of cancer.

He was born Aug. 11, 1955, in Mete, France, and grew up in the Plainview and Mankato areas. He studied classics and philosophy at St. Mary's College and IHM Seminary in Winona. He completed theology studies at St. Paul Seminary in St. Paul. On June 1, 1981, he was ordained a priest at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Winona.

An associate pastor of St. Francis of Assisi parish in Rochester, he was later assigned to service at St. John the Baptist parish in Mankato; Loyola-Fitzgerald School System in Mankato; St. John Vianney parish in Fairmont, Minn.; Holy Family parish in East Chain, Minn., where he was an administrator; and later at St. Mary's parish in Worthington, Minn. His first pastorate was in 1990 at St. Adrian parish in Adrian, Minn., and St. Mary's parish in Ellsworth, Wis. He remained in Adrian, while serving as pastor of Our Lady of Good Counsel parish in Wilmont, and as Priest-Moderator for St. Anthony parish in Lismore and St. Kilian parish in St. Kilian. He was a member of the area deans, the Presbyterial Council, College of Consultors and Diocesan Services on behalf of vocations and youth and was involved with the "Quo Vadis Days." At the time of his death, he was the pastor of the Adrian and Wilmont parishes.

Survivors include his parents, Raymond and Cecelia of the Twin Cities; a brother, Mike of Westbrock; and a sister, Jane Alex of Hopkins.

A funeral Mass will be offered at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Adrian's Church in Adrian, Minn., with the Most Rev. John O. Vlazny, bishop of Winona, officiating and the priests of the diocese concelebrating. Burial will be in St. Adrian's Cemetery in Adrian, Minn.

Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at St. Adrian's Church, where there will be a 7:30 p.m. vigil rite.

Memorials are suggested to the charity of the donor's choice.

Lynch-Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian is in charge of arrangements.

Winona, MN

Winona ~ The funeral for Gerald Lester Timm will be 4 p.m. Wednesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Winona with the Rev. William Flesch officiating. Burial will be in Fort Snelling National cemetery in Minneapolis.

Mr. Timm, 70, of Wildwood, Fla., formerly of Winona, died Sunday (Oct. 11, 1998) at Saint Mary's Hospital in Rochester.

Born Dec. 14, 1927, in Racine, Wis., he grew up in Plainview and graduated from Plainview Consolidated School in 1950. In 1954 he received a bachelor of science degree from Winona State Teachers College and in 1960 a master of science degree in business administration from the University of North Dakota. From 1945 to 1948 he served in the Navy. On Feb. 21, 1947, he married Geneva M. "Jenny" Copeland in Folson, Ga. He began his teaching career in Rushford in 1954 and in 1958 joined the Winona Public School District as a teacher and later was a counselor and administrator until his retirement in 1990. Mr. Timm was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Leesburg, Fla., and a former member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Winona, the Winona Kiwanis Club, YMCA, Community Chest and Scouts.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Joseph of Rochester; one grandchild; and three brothers: Raymond of Hopkins, Minn.; Dale of Owatonna and Richard of Kentucky. A brother preceded him in death.

Friends may call at Fawcett Funeral Home in Winona from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and an hour before the service at the church Wednesday. A devotional service will be held at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association.

from The Plainview News and sent to me by the owner's wife, our classmate, Anita Stumpf. Richard was cremated. His ashes were sent to his oldest son, Robert, who scattered the ashes at sea three miles off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina.

Richard Rudolph Timm of Lawrenceville, Georgia died at his home Monday morning, April 10, 2000. Richard was born at his parents' home in Plainview, Minnesota on January 6, 1943. His parents were Clarence Lasker and Bertha Anna Mahler Timm. They are now both deceased. Richard was the youngest in a family of five boys: Gerald, Dwayne, Dale, Raymond, and Richard. Brothers Gerald and Dwayne preceded him in death. Dale lives in Owatonna, Minnesota and Raymond lives in Hopkins, Minnesota.

In 1963, Richard married Barbara Koska of Plainview. The couple had six children. During their marriage they lived in Plainview, Rochester, and Winona Minnesota, Jeffersonville Indiana, and Louisville and Barbourville Kentucky. Since their divorce in 1979, Richard had lived and worked in various Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina and Georgia towns. Most recently he had worked in the Qwinette Diner in Lawrenceville.

Richard is survived by his children, nine grandchildren, and one great-grandson. These are: daughter Laura Louise Smith and her sons Anthony Timm, who with his wife Laura have one son Christopher, and Robert Smith, all of Cartersville, Georgia; son Robert, his wife Angela and their son Austin of Charleston, South Carolina; son Craig, his wife Twila, and his son Kyle of Kennesaw, Georgia; son Kevin, his wife Tia and their children Stevie and Felicity; son Terry (Kevin's twin), his wife Donna and their children Matthew and Montana; and daughter Elizabeth and her daughter Tori, all of Cartersville, Georgia. Richard leaves many nieces and nephews, former high school classmates and business colleagues who knew and loved him. He is also mourned by dear friends in Lawrenceville, Georgia: Debbie and Scott Bowman and their sons Curtis and Cris, and Darryl Taylor.

Funeral arrangements are with Parnick Jennings Funeral Home in Cartersville. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 13, from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M.