Obituaries
Allen Olson
Oct 30, 2004
Allen Evans Olson was born on February 3, 1933 to parents, Arthur and Johanna Olson in Clinton, MN. He attended Clinton School and graduated from Clinton high school. Following graduation he attended Morris Agriculture College in Morris, MN, graduating with his degree in agriculture. Allen was an avid photographer and enjoyed the time he spent taking as well as developing...
Evelyn Zahnow
Oct 27, 2004
The gift of life here on this earth was given to Evelyn Harriet Raaf on December 21, 1919 at Bellingham, MN as the child of Fred and Alma (Krogstad) Raaf. She was baptized into the Christian faith on February 06, 1920 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town Walter, Bellingham, MN. Evelyn confessed her Christian faith in the rite of Confirmation on...
Otto Karsky
Oct 24, 2004
Otto Karsky was born on October 26, 1930 in Dunn County, ND to Frank and Emma (Marsh) Karsky. He attended school in New Hradec District #33 and attended Saint Peter and Paul Catholic school, where he graduated from 8th grade. After graduation, he worked on the family farm until December of 1950, when he enlisted in the Navy. Otto received...
Vivian Folkens
Oct 17, 2004
Vivian Anna Chitwood was born on September 05, 1916 to Perry and Florence (Bates) Chitwood in Mapleton, ND. Vivian attended grade school in Fargo, ND, and then graduated high school in Moorhead, MN, where she graduated with academic honors. While working on a farm, Vivian met Barney Folkens. On June 12, 1936, Vivian was united in marriage to Barney Folkens...
Erma Wells
Oct 8, 2004
Erma Miriam Wells July 19, 1904 ~ October 08, 2004 Erma Miriam was born near Rudd, Iowa, in Floyd County on July 19, 1904, to Fred and Daisy (Rothermel) Piper at their farm home. Erma, her parents, and two brothers moved to rural Clinton, MN in March of 1911. Erma attended school in District #6, Prior Township, graduating from eighth...
Roger Eldridge
Oct 6, 2004
Roger Elmer was born on April 30, 1952 in Wheaton, MN to parents, Stewart and Edith (Bruce) Eldridge. Roger grew up on a farm north of Beardsley, MN. He attended school in Browns Valley, and graduated in 1971. Roger was a member of the National Guard from 1972-1978. Roger farmed with his father throughout his life until his health forced...
Martin Schmidt
Oct 4, 2004
Martin Schmidt was born on May 06, 1916 in Big Stone City, SD to parents John and Emilie (Fredrickson) Schmidt. Martin was confirmed on May 20, 1934 at the First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Martin attended school in Lac Qui Parle County, school district #105. In 1936 Martin graduated from Ortonville High School. On February 19, 1943 Martin...
Lloyd Hegge
Sep 30, 2004
Lloyd Kermit was born on March 01, 1933 in Ortonville, MN to parents, Irving and Alice (Jones) Hegge. Lloyd attended school in Ortonville, MN. Lloyd worked at Cold Springs Quarry for many years. Later he owned and operated a garbage truck for the city of Ortonville with his life long buddy, Willie Reinke. Lloyd loved animals and had many pets....
Andy Ebnet
Sep 17, 2004
Andy Ray Ebnet was born on July 05, 1986 to parents, Roland and Karen (Ballhagen) Ebnet in Ortonville, MN. Andy was baptized in the Elim Lutheran Church on August 10, 1986, and was confirmed in the Trinity Lutheran Church on October 28, 2001 in Clinton, MN. Andy attended the Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley School up through his junior year, and then started his...
Joseph Knutson
Sep 16, 2004
Joseph Knutson was born on August 15, 1920, to John and Josephine (Gjengdahl) Knutson in rural Otrey Township. He was baptized August 18, 1920 and confirmed his Christian faith at Eids Lutheran Church rural Otrey Township. Joe attended school at District #47 in Big Stone County. After graduating from 8th grade, he attended High School at Odessa Public School. Following...
Luella Klepel
Sep 7, 2004
Luella was born at home on October 07, 1909 in the Village of Twin Brooks, Grant County, South Dakota to the parents of George and Clara (Moede) Macheledt. The family later moved to Danube, MN where Luella attended public elementary school. After moving to Ortonville, she then continued her education in Big Stone County School District #48. On Friday, December...
Winnifred Lahs
Sep 6, 2004
Winnifred J. Lahs September 27, 1917 - September 06, 2004 Winnifred "Winnie" Jeanette was born on September 27, 1917 in Graceville, MN to parents Earl and Della (Bump) Layman. Winnie was baptized on March 24, 1918 in Graceville, MN. After graduating from Graceville in 1936, Winnie became clerk in the Graceville Drug Store collecting news for the Northern Star. On...
Dean Warnke
Sep 5, 2004
Dean Warnke was born in Tomah, Wisconsin on April 23, 1929 to Alvin and Eva (Bacon) Warnke. His father was a farmer and his mother was a school teacher. He has five brothers, Robert, Howard, Alfred, Spencer and Elwood. He has four sisters, Beverly, Carol, Adeline and Donna. Dean graduated in Tomah, WI in 1947. On July 24, 1947 Dean...
Dorothy Marihart
Aug 31, 2004
Dorothy A. Marihart September 09, 1922 - August 31, 2004 Dorothy Agatha was born on September 9, 1922 to parents John and Mary (Schindler) Reinart in Avoca, MN. Dorothy attended country school in Barry, MN. She graduated from St. Mary's Academy in Graceville, MN. On September 9, 1942 Dorothy was united in marriage to Thomas J. Cauley. This blessed union...
Emma Swezey
Aug 26, 2004
Emma Dorothy Swezey July 03, 1917 - August 26, 2004 Emma Dorothy Swezey was born on July 3rd, 1917 to parents Cornelius and Mollie (Jensen) Howen in Ortonville, MN. Emma grew up on the family homestead north of Ortonville. She attended country school in District #34 and graduated from Ortonville High School in 1936. Emma then attended one year of...
Vernon Gary
Aug 24, 2004
Vernon Bradford Gary March 28, 1919 - August 24, 2004 Vern was born on March 28, 1919 at Graceville, MN to William and Gertrude (Gravatt) Gary. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in 1949. Vern attended country school and the Barry school for his elementary education and graduated from Graceville High School in 1938. On July 22,...
Loyal Johnson
Aug 22, 2004
Loyal H. Johnson November 29, 1920 - August 22, 2004 On November 29, 1920 Loyal Harvey Johnson was born to parents Robert and Clara (Anderson) Johnson in Canby, Minnesota. After graduating Canby high school in 1938, Loyal worked at the Marble Store in Lincoln Co. Minnesota as a semi-tractor trailer driver. Loyal enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard ? Merchant...
Lily Loeschke
Aug 20, 2004
Lily Emma was born on June 5th, 1913 to parents Hugo and Edith (Goetsch) Nitz in Odessa, MN. Lily attended country school near Rosen, MN in Walter Township. On June 26, 1940, Lily was united in marriage to Harry Loeschke at the Town Walter Church. To this marriage three sons were born: Roger, Melvin, and Kenneth. Lily loved sewing dresses...
Loretta Loy
Aug 16, 2004
Loretta Loy March 13, 1934 - August 16, 2004 Loretta Jane Loy, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Daily) Kruger and sister of Mary Lucille, was born March 13, 1934 in Graceville, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed at the Holy Rosary Catholic church in Graceville and attended school at St. Mary's Academy. Loretta was five years old when her mother...
Milferd Salverson
Aug 4, 2004
Milferd Ervin Salverson, son of Lloyd and Mabel (Holman), was born on August 13, 1927, in Ortonville, MN. He was baptized on August 11, 1929, at the Odessa Evangelical Church. Later by rite of confirmation he received his Certificate of Membership in the Eidskog Lutheran Church, March 3, 1967. Milferd received most of his education at District #42 Country School...
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