Obituaries
Brandy Martinez Barrera
Dec 17, 2011
Brandy Martinez Barrera passed away on December 17, as the result of an automobile accident. She attained the age of 45 years, 2 months, and 17 days.Brandy was born September 30, 1966, at Honolulu, Hawaii to Romeo and Pauline Barrera. Brandy was united in marriage to Arial Lopez in Las Vegas, Nevada. After high school, Brandy attended nursing school for...
Ashley Marie Brustuen
Dec 8, 2011
Ashley Marie Brustuen was born May 29, 1988 at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar to Stuart and Cindy (Hanson) Brustuen. She was baptized July 17, 1988 and confirmed on May 15, 2005, both at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, rural Appleton. Ashley attended Lac qui Parle Valley High School and graduated on May 28, 2006.Ashley enjoyed her dog, "Pups", cats sitting...
Austin D. Mcgeary
Dec 1, 2011
Austin Daniel McGeary was born July 3, 1919, in Marysland Township, Swift County, Minnesota, the son of Patrick Ignatious and Mary (Hughes) McGeary. He was baptized as an infant and confirmed into the Christian faith by Bishop Murray at Visitation Catholic Church in Danvers. He grew up on a farm near Danvers, attended grade school at District #60 and graduated...
Michael Collins
Nov 17, 2011
Michael Allen Collins was born May 4, 1949 in Benson, Minnesota, the son of Merlyn Dewey and Donna Mae (Svea) Collins. He was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith. He grew up in Benson and attended Benson Public Schools. Michael was united in marriage to Donna Mae Berens and were able to share in 38 years of marriage. They...
Harold Ziegler
Nov 17, 2011
Harold Theodore Ziegler was born June 1, 1919 in Willard, Wisconsin, the son of Theodore and Augusta (Ratsch) Ziegler. Harold attended country school and helped on the family farm until 1936, when he went to Chicago and worked for Coca Cola Company until 1942. Harold served his country in the United States Army in the 24th Inf. Div. Signal Corp...
Leon P. Fernholz
Nov 16, 2011
Leon Phillip Fernholz was born April 4, 1928, in Benson, Minnesota, the son of William and Florence (Collins) Fernholz. He was baptized in 1928 and confirmed into the Christian faith in 1943 at St. Bridgets Catholic Church in De Graff. He grew up in rural De Graff and attended school through the eighth grade. Leon served his country in the...
Russell W. Olson
Nov 14, 2011
Russell W. Olson was born April 22, 1928, in Murdock, Minnesota, the son of Ole and Ada (Wall) Olson. He died on Monday, November 14, 2011, at the St. Cloud Hospital. He attained the age of 83 years, 6 months, and 22 days. Russell grew up north of Murdock. He served his country in the United States Army during the...
Grace Geneva Engebretson
Nov 9, 2011
Grace Geneva Engebretson was born November 3, 1940, in Hegbert Township, Swift County, to Henry M. and Jennieva P. (Paulson) Hanson. She was baptized November 10, 1940, at her parents' home and was confirmed May 22, 1955, at Drywood Lutheran Church. Grace attended rural school at District #30 and graduated from Appleton High School in 1958.October 29, 1960, she was...
Mildred Alina Vanwinkle
Nov 1, 2011
Mildred Alina VanWinkle was born February 22, 1913, in Hegbert Township, Swift County, to Michael and Minda (Stenstuen) Larson. She was baptized in 1913 and was confirmed June 12, 1927, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Artichoke Township. She attended school at District 65 at rural Correll.On November 21, 1932, she was married to Howard M. VanWinkle at Drywood Lutheran Church....
Evelyn Ellingson
Oct 28, 2011
Ruth Evelyn (Dokken) Ellingson, was born on November 19, 1918, in Langhei Township, Pope County, the daughter of Bennie and Marie (Lien) Dokken. She was baptized on December 15, 1918, by Rev. Christ Pederson at East Zion Lutheran Church and confirmed by Rev. K.R. Palmer in 1933 at East Zion Lutheran Church. She attended school at District #83 and graduated...
Randall Lee Bakeberg
Oct 23, 2011
Randall Lee Bakeberg was born September 17, 1950, in Ortonville to Norman and Marion (Winger) Bakeberg. He was baptized on October 15, 1950 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Odessa and confirmed at Berea Lutheran Church in Richfield on May 23, 1965. Randall attended school in Correll and graduated from Lincoln High School in Bloomington in 1969. He then attended Canby Vocational...
Harry F. Lee
Oct 21, 2011
Harry Franklin Lee was born August 25, 1951 in Benson, Minnesota, the son of Harry Maurice and Elaine (Alm) Lee. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church in Benson. Harry graduated from Benson High School. On October 13, 1973, he was united in marriage to Darlene Ranae O'Malley at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson. They were...
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