Obituaries

Clarence Arnold Johnson

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

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

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...

Janet M. Boyington

Janet M. Boyington

Aug 15, 2010

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Harlan John Krattenmaker

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

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...

Doris M. Goulet

Doris M. Goulet

Jul 30, 2010

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Ethel Louise Debuhr

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

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...

Eleanor V. Vanderweyst

Eleanor V. Vanderweyst

Jul 21, 2010

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Lillian Sophia Henkelmann

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...

Kevin Gene Olson

Kevin Gene Olson

Jul 3, 2010

Kevin Gene Olson was born June 14, 1955, at Appleton to LeRoy and Doris (Frederick) Olson. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church and graduated from Appleton High School in 1974.Kevin was married to Vicki Jean Beyer on October 23, 1976. To this union one daughter, Sabrina Jean Olson, was born. Kevin and Vicki later divorced but remained...

Larry D. Ziegler

Larry D. Ziegler

Jun 27, 2010

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Dorothy A. Smith

Dorothy A. Smith

Jun 27, 2010

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Eleanor K. Ingvaldson

Eleanor K. Ingvaldson

Jun 27, 2010

Eleanor Kristine Ingvaldson was born October 7, 1918 in Hoff Township, Pope County, Minnesota, the daughter of Gunder Hansen and Clara Johanna (Dahl) Negaard. She was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith at West Zion Lutheran Church. She grew up in Hoff Township and attended country school through the eighth grade. Eleanor was united in marriage to Emil Ingvaldson...

George O. Landmark

George O. Landmark

Jun 25, 2010

George Owen Landmark was born January 8, 1946, in Benson, Minnesota, the son of Milo Ernest and Doris Olene (Vollen) Landmark. He grew up in Benson and attended school there. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1966. George worked at Jerry's Auto Salvage in Big Lake, Minnesota, White Corporation in...

Fern Rode

Fern Rode

Jun 24, 2010

Fern Margaret Rode was born July 24, 1939 in rural Milan, Minnesota, the daughter of Fritz and Marie (Carlson) Engebretson. She was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith at Kviteseid Lutheran Church in rural Milan. She graduated from Milan High School with the Class of 1957. On December 10, 1960, Fern was united in marriage to Clifford Thomas Rode...

Charles I. Heinrich

Charles I. Heinrich

Jun 23, 2010

Charles I. Heinrich, 90, formerly of Morris, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010 in Sheridan, Wyo. Funeral services are pending with Zniewski Funeral Home Vaala Chapel and the First Lutheran Church of Morris. Charles I. Heinrich was born Aug. 25, 1919 on a farm near Donnelly. He attended country school until the 8th grade and then continued to help his...

Harry H. Wollschlager

Harry H. Wollschlager

Jun 22, 2010

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Maynard J. Shelstad

Maynard J. Shelstad

Jun 19, 2010

Maynard J. Shelstad was born on May 04, 1923, in Synnes Township, Stevens County, to parents Martin and Inga Kleppe Shelstad. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. He grew up in the Drywood area and attended country school there. Maynard served his country in both WWII and the Korean War. On July...