Obituaries
Adelaide Doretta Olson
Sep 14, 2010
Ade Olson was born April 25, 1922, in Chippewa County to Daniel and Amanda Torgeson and was the ninth born of eleven children. She was baptized and confirmed at Big Bend Lutheran Church, where she was a lifelong member. She attended the Stoen country school and graduated from Appleton High School. Ade married Harold Olson on November 28, 1942. They...
Helen L. Rodi
Sep 13, 2010
Helen Louise Rodi was born January 5, 1916 in Fargo, North Dakota, the daughter of Bernt and Ruby (Hanson) Thompson. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Helen grew up in Camp Lake Township of Swift County, Minnesota, and attended school at District #73. She attended Benson High School through the 9th grade. On February 18, 1933, Helen...
Hazel Alnora Amlie
Sep 11, 2010
Hazel Alnora Amlie was born On October 26, 1916 in Gilchrist Township, Pope County, Minnesota, the daughter of Albert and Hilda (Anderson) Tvedt. She attended the Camp Lake rural school District#79 where she finished the eighth grade. In 1933 she graduated from Benson High School. She completed teachers training courses and spent many years teaching in Pope County rural schools....
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...
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