Obituaries
Shirley Thorpe
Jul 1, 2007
Shirley Elizabeth (Fisher) Thorpe was born on November 3, 1923, in Omaha, NE, to parents, Raymond and Julia (Redinger) Fisher. As a young girl, she was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran Faith in Omaha, NE. Shirley also attended school in Omaha, NE. Following her education, Shirley married Elmer Johnson and the couple made their home in Omaha, NE, where...
Mike Kelly
Jun 30, 2007
Michael T. Kelly was born on August 10, 1947, in Ortonville, MN, to parents, John D. and Signe J. (Olson) Kelly. As a young boy, he was baptized and confirmed at the First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN, and graduated from Ortonville High School in 1965. Mike then attended the University of Minnesota in Morris receiving his degree in...
Berniece Koch
Jun 28, 2007
Funeral services for Mrs. Berniece A. Koch, age 92, of Milbank, will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2007, at the American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Reverend Craig Werling will officiate. Berniece died on Thursday, June 28, 2007, at St. William's Care Center in Milbank. The organist will be Carol Ydstie and Jonathan Ydstie will be the soloist....
Alvina Almquist
Jun 27, 2007
Alvina Mary (Appel) Almquist was born on July 12, 1911, in Roberts County, SD, to parents, Louis and Mary (Hedrick) Appel. Alvina was baptized and confirmed into the Catholic faith in the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Browns Valley, MN. She attended country school and graduated from Browns Valley High School in 1931. Being one of eight children, Alvina had...
Clayton Zeigler
Jun 23, 2007
Funeral Services for longtime rural Corona, South Dakota farmer, Clayton T. Zeigler, age 97, of Milbank will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 29, 2007, at the Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Reverend James L. Wiese will officiate. Clayton died on Saturday, June 23, 2007, at the St. William's Care Center in Milbank. Kristy Tostenson will be the organist,...
Walburga Hagen
Jun 16, 2007
Walburga "Burgie" Elizabeth Ecker was born on February 9, 1914 in Madison, MN to Nick and Philomina (Trapp) Ecker. The Ecker house was always bustling with activity since Burgie had eleven siblings growing up. Growing up during the Great Depression had a significant impact on developing Burgie's thrifty way later in life. She attended school through the eighth grade in...
Arlys O'Connor
Jun 14, 2007
Arlys Jeanne Zimmerman was born on November 8, 1932 in Graceville, MN to parents Walter and Antonia (Fischer) Zimmerman. She grew up in Graceville area, attending the school in Johnson before moving on to the Ag School in Morris to complete high school. Growing up, her parent's house was rarely a quiet one with eight children. In 1951 Arlys met...
Carol Schaefer
Jun 14, 2007
Funeral services for Mrs. Carol Schaefer, age 90, of Wilmot, SD, will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 18, 2007, at the First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot. The Reverend Eldon DeBoer will officiate. Carol died on Thursday, June 14, 2007, at the Wilmot Care Center. The pianist will be Tara Anderson and the soloist will be Ken Cameron. Visitation...
Everett Adolphson
Jun 6, 2007
Everett David Adolphson was born on August 29, 1925, to Colonel and Louise (Huebner) Adolphson in Clinton, MN. Bud was baptized, confirmed at Elim, and attended school in Clinton. As a young boy, picking peas earned Bud 10 cents a day and a new suit of school clothes. As a student he worked as janitor, stoking the school furnace, and...
James Randall
Jun 5, 2007
Funeral services for longtime businessman, James F. Randall, age 93, of Ortonville will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 11, 2007, at the First Congregational Church in Milbank. The Reverend Colleen Natalie-Lees will officiate. Music will be provided by Sheila Dailie, pianist and Jeff Natalie-Lees, soloist. Visitation will be at the church on Monday one hour before services. Burial...
Leona Hanson
Jun 3, 2007
Funeral services for Mrs. Leona E. Hanson will begin at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 8, in the Central United Methodist Church in Milbank with Reverend Mark Phillips officiating. Leona died on Sunday, June 3, 2007, at the Milbank Area Hospital/Avera Health. Family members are asked to meet in the Heritage Room of the church by 10:00 a.m. Friday to attend...
Calvin Reyelts
May 25, 2007
Funeral services for Calvin Reyelts, age 47, of rural Wilmot, SD, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at the Community Center in Wilmot with the Reverend Glenn Schultz officiating. Visitation will be at the Emanuel-Patterson Funeral Home in Milbank on Monday from 5-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the services on Tuesday. Burial will be in...
Edell Duhr
May 18, 2007
Edell Helena (Kristiansen) Duhr was born on March 16, 1921, in Beresford, SD, to parents, Karl and Nicolina Kristiansen. While an infant, the family moved to Clinton, MN, where Edell was baptized in the Trinity Lutheran Church in 1921. She later was confirmed in the same church in 1936. As a young girl, Edell attended Long Island District 4 Country...
Reverend Hodum
May 11, 2007
Funeral services for Reverend Kenneth J. Hodum, age 91, of Milbank, will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2007, at the American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Reverend Craig Werling and Reverend Janine Rew-Werling will officiate. Pastor Hodum died on Friday, May 11, 2007, at the Golden Living Center in Milbank. The organist will be Carol Ydstie. The American...
Ronald Kerstein
May 10, 2007
Ronald D. Kerstein was born on March 3, 1928 to Fred and Hazel (Anderson) Kerstein at the family farm in Malta Township, MN. He attended school through the eighth grade at District 10 in Malta Township. He attended Clinton High School, graduating in 1946. He farmed with his father. After his father?s death in 1962 he continued farming until 1974....
Signey Fish
May 6, 2007
Funeral services for Mrs. Signey C. Fish, age 73, of Milbank, will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 10, 2007, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in South Shore, SD. Reverend Jason Schmidt will officiate. Signey died on Sunday, May 6, 2007, at the Milbank Area Hospital/Avera Health. Family members are asked to meet at the church by 10:00 a.m. Thursday...
Doris Folkens
May 5, 2007
Doris Lucille (Knoll) Folkens was born on November 20, 1914, in Odessa, MN, to parents William and Mabel (Lundgren) Knoll. As a young girl, she was confirmed into the Lutheran Faith on June 8, 1930, at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Odessa, MN. Doris graduated from Ortonville High School in 1933, after graduating, she attended teachers training. Doris taught country...
Dona Gruenwald
May 2, 2007
Funeral services for Mrs. Dona Gruenwald, age 79, of Milbank will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at the First Congregational Church in Milbank. Reverend Colleen Natalie-Lees will officiate. Dona died on Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at her home. The pianist will be Linda Stengel and the vocalists will be Jack Stengel and Susan Stinson. Visitation will...
Gladys Bohn
May 2, 2007
Funeral services for longtime rural Corona, SD, resident, Mrs. Gladys R. Bohn, age 82, will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 7, 2007, at the Valley Baptist Church in Milbank. Pastor Dennis Webber will officiate. Gladys died on Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at the Wilmot Care Center in Wilmot, SD. Family members are asked to meet in the church...
Clifford Buhler
May 1, 2007
Funeral services for Cliff Buhler will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2007, at the American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Pastor Craig Werling will officiate. Carol Ydstie will be the organist and Bruce Buhler will be the soloist. A trio composed of Ruth Modin, Shirley Thorson, and Howard LaMee will also provide special music. Pallbearers will be Jim...
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