Manny Flicek was born on Aug. 29, 1940, in Mahnomen, Minn., to James and Rose (Ruzica) Flicek. He grew up on a farm, in a Czech family, on the White Earth Indian Reservation. He milked cows, raised beef and pork and grew crops. It was on this farm that Manny developed his passion for horses that remained throughout his entire life.

IRONTON — Avis M. (Erickson) Nelson, 65, of Ironton, passed into the hands of our Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 17, 2011, at St. Cloud Hospital. Avis was born in Ironton on June 28, 1945, to Sally (Tatro) and Alex Erickson. She married the love of her life, Orville Thomas Nelson on Oct. 25, 1963.

Robert Dale Hall, 88, of Brainerd, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011, at St. Cloud Veterans Hospital. Memorial services will be held at noon Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at Living Word North Church on Brainerd, Minn., with a visitation one hour prior to services. Interment will take place at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery.

Patricia “Pat” Martinson, age 86, went to be with the Lord March 16, 2011. She will be deeply missed by her children, Mary Bray (Virgil), Dave Toner (Pat), Mark Toner; grandsons, Greg Bray (Cheryl), Tim Bray (Natalee), Matt Toner (Casey), Andy Toner (Amy); 10 great grandchildren; and many good friends.