Obituaries

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...

Nellie Branch

Nellie Branch

Jun 13, 2010

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Mark E. Steffen

Mark E. Steffen

Jun 13, 2010

Mark E. Steffen was born September 11, 1952 in Willmar, Minnesota, the son of Kenneth Cecil and Lenore Alvinia (DuHoux) Steffen. He was baptized and confirmed at the Methodist Church in Raymond. He grew up in Raymond and graduated from Raymond High School with the Class of 1970. He went on to attend Willmar Jr. College for two years. Mark...

Alice Hagen

Alice Hagen

Jun 8, 2010

Alice Edith Hagen was born June 1, 1916, in Benson, Minnesota, the daughter of Commodore and Edith (Cooley) Smith. Alice grew up on the family farm in Six-Mile Grove Township and graduated from Benson High School with the Class of 1934. On August 28, 1938, Alice was united in marriage to Oren Gustafson in Benson. On June 12, 1971, Alice...

John Robert Buyck

John Robert Buyck

Jun 7, 2010

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Karen Fae Adele Steen Stensrud

Karen Fae Adele Steen Stensrud

Jun 6, 2010

Karen Fae Adele Steen Stensrud was born August 23, 1932, near Pocket Lake in Douglas County, Minnesota, the daughter of Herman Claes and Mabel Myrtle Victoria (Wesen) Steen. She was baptized and confirmed at Swift Falls Lutheran Church in Swift Falls, MN. She grew up in Swift Falls and attended grade school there. Karen graduated from Benson High School with...

Melanie G. Mills

Melanie G. Mills

May 30, 2010

Melanie G. Mills, was born on December 11, 1966, in Paynesville, Minnesota, the daughter of Lester and Bernice Theis Mills. Melanie graduated from Eden Valley High School. She lived in Eden Valley, St. Paul, Paynesville, and Benson. Melanie's strong faith in God was a witness to all who knew her. She loved her family, music, nature, cats, fireflies, her fur...

Marguerite Josephine Rodahl

Marguerite Josephine Rodahl

May 29, 2010

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Richard Vierkandt

Richard Vierkandt

May 24, 2010

Richard Arlen Andrew Vierkandt was born November 11, 1957, in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Richard Sr. and Helen (Emerfoll) Vierkandt. He grew up and graduated from High School in St. Paul. He lived and worked in St. Paul and Benson. Among the things he enjoyed were fishing, woodworking, beading, golfing, making dream catchers, and helping others. He especially...

Ramon D. Millett

Ramon D. Millett

May 20, 2010

Ramon D. Millett (Ray) passed away May 20, 2010 at his home in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas at the age of 64. Ray was born on January, 31, 1946 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Robert and Eleanore (Wagner) Millett. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Ray attended grade school and high school in Missouri Valley, Iowa, graduating...

Phyllis J. Mellgren

Phyllis J. Mellgren

May 19, 2010

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Vivian Helen Keller

Vivian Helen Keller

May 17, 2010

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