Obituaries

Lorraine Hazel Klenken

Lorraine Hazel Klenken

Oct 1, 2011

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Eileen Doris Anderson

Eileen Doris Anderson

Sep 24, 2011

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Hilma Ekse

Hilma Ekse

Sep 19, 2011

Hilma Ekse was born March 7, 1921 in Hendricks, Minnesota, the daughter of Sivert and Anna (Digre) Hindoien. She grew up in Hendricks, where she was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith. She attended school there and until her marriage, she worked at the Hendricks Clinic. On February 3, 1945, Hilma was united in marriage to James Gerhard Ekse...

Lillian Frieda Wendland

Lillian Frieda Wendland

Sep 18, 2011

Lillian Frieda (Opp) Wendland of New London, MN, formerly of Bellingham, MN, died Sunday, September 18, 2011 at the Glen Oaks Care Center in New London, MN, at the age of 100 years. Service of Christian burial will be at 11:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Bellingham, MN, on Monday, September 26, 2011, with visitation beginning at 10:00...

Bertha Alvina Schroeder

Bertha Alvina Schroeder

Sep 17, 2011

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Dorothy Pittman

Dorothy Pittman

Sep 16, 2011

Dorothy Mae Pittman was born November 17, 1917, in Wahpeton, North Dakota, the daughter of Leslie and Euphemia Mae (Dalzell) Iler. She attended school through the eighth grade. In 1939, Dorothy was united in marriage to Phaen Pittman in St. Cloud, MN. They were blessed with five children and 43 years of marriage. Dorothy was a housewife and enjoyed sewing,...

Beverly Elaine Hoffman

Beverly Elaine Hoffman

Sep 15, 2011

Beverly Elaine Hoffman was born April 25, 1935 at Wendell, Minnesota, the daughter of Otto and Fern (Gepner) Puchalski. She was baptized May 10, 1935, by Pastor A.F. Gross in Wendell and confirmed into the Lutheran Faith at St. Mark's in Benson on May 9, 1948. Beverly attended country school in Danvers and Clontarf and graduated from Benson High School,...

Adlore Leverne Forbord

Adlore Leverne Forbord

Sep 14, 2011

Adlore LeVerne Forbord was born on January 7, 1919 at the family homestead in Langhei Township, the son of Albert and Milla (Monson) Forbord. He was baptized and confirmed at East Zion Lutheran Church in rural Starbuck. Adlore attended District 65 Country School for seven years, completing his eighth grade education before joining his parents in the operation of their...

Lois Jean Flaten

Lois Jean Flaten

Sep 11, 2011

Lois Jean Flaten was born November 16, 1938 in Benson, Minnesota, the daughter of Gerald and Ida (Langaard) Bennett. She was baptized on August 16, 1940 at her parent's home by Rev. M.P. Kaatrud, and confirmed into the Christian faith on June 14, 1953 at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church by Rev. H.S. Nasheim. She grew up and attended school in...

Raymond George Banken

Raymond George Banken

Sep 10, 2011

Raymond George Banken was born September 18, 1915, at Faribault to parents Peter and Mary (Langeslay) Banken. He was baptized and confirmed at the Church of St. Lawrence in Faribault. In 1928, he moved with his family to Hegbert Township. Raymond graduated from Appleton High School in 1936.May 15, 1941, he was married to Mildred M. Puhl at Assumption Catholic...

Roger E. Hoffman

Roger E. Hoffman

Sep 7, 2011

Roger Edward Hoffman was born March 31, 1933, in Holloway, Minnesota, the son of Verner and Alvina (Giese) Hoffman. He was baptized April 17, 1933 by Pastor Elmer Schwandt and confirmed into the Christian faith on May 18, 1947 by Pastor Meichsner at Trinity-Fairfield Lutheran Church near Holloway. Roger grew up in Tara Township of Swift County, Minnesota and attended...

Vera Mae Perseke

Vera Mae Perseke

Sep 4, 2011

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Arnold P Anderson

Arnold P Anderson

Aug 24, 2011

Arnold P. Anderson was born September 26, 1923 in Camp Lake Township, Swift County, Minnesota, the son of Edward and Cora (Anderson) Anderson. He was baptized as an infant and confirmed into the Christian faith on November 7, 1937 by Rev. Beito at St. Pauli Lutheran Church near Swift Falls. Arnold grew up near Swift Falls and attended school at...

Lorraine Elgene Rohloff

Lorraine Elgene Rohloff

Aug 21, 2011

Lorraine Elgene Rohloff was born May 10, 1927, in Fairfield Township, Swift County to Herbert and Lena (Miller) Hoffman. She was baptized June 16, 1927, by Rev. Sprengler of Hancock. She renewed her baptismal vows May 12, 1940 by the Rite of Confirmation at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hancock with Rev. H. C. Duehlmeier. Lorraine attended rural school...

Arlene J. Anderson

Arlene J. Anderson

Aug 16, 2011

Arlene Josephine Anderson was born October 18, 1917, in Benson, Minnesota, the daughter of Edward and Mathilda (Christenson) Logan. She was baptized and confirmed at the Congregational Church in Benson. Arlene grew up in Benson and graduated from Benson High School with the Class of 1935. On August 3, 1940, Arlene was married to LeRoy Anderson at the Congregational Church...

Amanda A. Thielke

Amanda A. Thielke

Aug 9, 2011

Amanda Alma Thielke, was born on April 1, 1919, in Waterville, Minnesota, the daughter of Johan William (J.W.) and Anna (Suckow) Reu. She was baptized by her father, Pastor Reu in Waterville. She grew up on the family farm in Fairfield Township. She attended school at District 57 in Fairfield Township. Amanda was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fairfield...

Bertha J. Tjosaas

Bertha J. Tjosaas

Aug 9, 2011

Bertha J. Tjosaas, was born on February 12, 1912, in St. Paul, the daughter of Anna and John Lee. Her parents emigrated from Norway to Minnesota. After John built a home, they moved the family out of St. Paul taking the train to the end of the railroad in about 1915. They moved to Swift County, Cashel Township. Bertha was...

Janice Audrey Anderson Aanenson Peccia

Janice Audrey Anderson Aanenson Peccia

Aug 5, 2011

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Loren G. Lindahl

Loren G. Lindahl

Aug 3, 2011

Loren Golden Lindahl was born on December 6, 1923 in Edison Township, Swift County, Minnesota, to parents Oscar and Olga (Golden) Lindahl. He attended Appleton Public School and graduated in 1941. On March 19, 1955, he was united in marriage to Avis Moen in Moorhead, MN. They resided on a farm near Appleton, and retired from farming in 1990. Loren...

Eloise L. Skare

Eloise L. Skare

Jul 28, 2011

Eloise Lillian Skare was born April 11, 1915 in Ray, North Dakota, the daughter of William and Edna (Maxwell) Fearon. She was baptized on August 22, 1915 in Ray, North Dakota, and confirmed into the Christian faith on June 15, 1930 in Benson, Minnesota. She attended school in Benson. On May 19, 1933, Eloise was united in marriage to Theodore...