Obituaries
Harlan J. Krupke
Sep 1, 2010
Harlan Jerroll Krupke was born February 19, 1949, at his home in Hancock, Minnesota, the son of Alvin George and Ethel N. (Gades) Krupke. He was baptized as an infant and confirmed into the Christian faith at Bethlehem Lutheran in Beardsley, Minnesota. Harlan grew up and attended school in Beardsley, De Graff, and Benson. He graduated from Benson High School...
Richard P. Griffin
Aug 30, 2010
In Lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorial sent to Swift County Benson Hospital. Dick left a big hole when he departed. His life was so full and he reached out to touch and enrich the lives of many people. When he cleared his throat, everyone knew he was ready to share a story, a poem or a bit of...
Dorothy Clara Mctighe
Aug 21, 2010
Dorothy Clara McTighe was born at Appleton on September 2, 1946, to Fredrick C. and Doris M. (Allpress) Jahn. She was baptized October 13, 1946, by Fr. T. D. Szymanski and confirmed on June 6, 1956, by Archbishop John Murry both at St. John's Catholic Church. She graduated from Appleton High School in 1964 and then attended beauty school in...
Clarence Arnold Johnson
Aug 20, 2010
Clarence Arnold Johnson was born March 5, 1936, on the family farm at rural Ortonville to Peter C. and Rose (Zempel) Johnson. He was baptized and confirmed at Eidskog Lutheran Church. Clarence attended Ortonville High School through the eleventh grade. On January 4, 1958, he was married to Doris Mae Lange at Chokio and they were later divorced. He did...
Burle A. Force
Aug 19, 2010
Burle Alden Force was born September 19, 1925 in Willmar, Minnesota, the son of Dewey George and Janice Naomi (Eakins) Force. He was baptized in September of 1927 and confirmed in 1940 at the First Methodist Church in Willmar. He grew up in Willmar and graduated from Willmar High School, furthering his education at Hamline University, receiving his BA, and...
Beverly M. Nordby
Aug 19, 2010
Beverly Marie Nordby was born September 15, 1948 in Appleton, Minnesota, the daughter of Melvin Norman and Amanda (Fredrick) Hanson. She was confirmed at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Swift Falls. Beverly grew up and attended school in Ortonville, Montevideo, Holloway and Benson, graduating from Benson High School. On February 19, 1966, Beverly was united in marriage to...
Harlan John Krattenmaker
Jul 31, 2010
Harlan John Krattenmaker was born May 29, 1924, in Swift County, Minnesota, the son of Val and Adeline (Bridel) Krattenmaker. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Bridgets Catholic Church in DeGraff. He grew up in the Benson and De Graff areas and attended Benson High School through the tenth grade. On June 18, 1947, Harlan was united in marriage...
Eldon N. Flaten
Jul 31, 2010
Eldon Norine Flaten was born November 9, 1926, in Camp Lake Township, Swift County, Minnesota, the son of Carl and Inga (Wanberg) Flaten. He was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith at Rolling Forks Lutheran Church. Eldon grew up in Camp Lake Township and attended country school through the eighth grade. On June 24, 1952, Eldon was united in...
Ethel Louise Debuhr
Jul 28, 2010
Ethel Louise DeBuhr was born May 9, 1923, at Shible Township, Swift County, to Carl and Augusta (Schmidt) Ehrenberg. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Shible Township. Ethel attended rural District #42 and graduated from Appleton High School in 1941.After graduation she worked at various jobs including the Candy Kitchen, café, bakery, the variety store, and...
Patricia Burns
Jul 22, 2010
Patricia Louise Burns was born September 7, 1927 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of Stanley and Agnes Mary (Baht) Cunningham. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Michael's Catholic Church in St. Paul. She grew up in St. Paul and attended grade school at St. Michael's, and graduated from Humboldt High School. In December of 1961, Pat was united...
Lillian Sophia Henkelmann
Jul 8, 2010
Lillian Sophia Henkelmann was born December 17, 1913, at Akron Township, Big Stone County, to parents Gustave and Bertha (Luchsinger) Henkelmann. She grew up on the family farm and attended country school at District #54 through the eighth grade. She worked on the family farm for many years. Lillian attended the Correll Methodist Church and later became a member of...
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