Obituaries

Apr 6, 2010

For every life there is a story. Some stories are longer than others; but it can be surprising how much impact a life can have on others in a very short time. Heather and Casey had a miracle; they conceived a baby against the odds. They experienced the wonderful anticipation of a...

Apr 3, 2010

Donald William Jost was born on June 5, 1923 to Wilhelmina Zehringer Jost and Frank B. Jost in Ortonville , Minnesota . He was raised on a farm west of Morris. He graduated from St. Mary's School in 1941. On, June 10, 1944 Don married Irene Kill. They moved to a farm north west of Morris in Pepperton...

Apr 2, 2010

Donna Mae Eggen, daughter of Gustav & Maybelle (Ristvedt) Eggen was born July 21, 1932, in Hazel , SD. She was baptized by her uncle, Reverend Storaasli, in Emmons , MN . Donna grew up, was confirmed and graduated in Maynard , MN . Salutatorian of her high school class Donna...

Apr 2, 2010

Ethel Sylvia Hanson, daughter of Severin & Emelia (Brenden) Hanson, was born February 9, 1925 in Watonwan County , Minnesota . On April 5, 1925, Ethel was baptized into the Lutheran faith by Reverend P.J. Danielson in Madelia , MN . At the age of 3 years, Ethel’s family moved to Elbow Lake , MN , where she...

Mar 31, 2010

Lyle Melvin Hansen, son of Melvin and Alice (Tomalla) Hansen, was born May 21, 1941 in Morris , Minnesota . He was baptized and confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church . Lyle grew up in the Cyrus area and attended school, graduating from Cyrus High School in 1959. Lyle continued his education at...

Mar 31, 2010

Kenneth Gene Leverson, son of Samuel and Thora (Jensen) Leverson, was born February 4, 1927 in Jackson , Minnesota . He grew up and began his schooling in Sherburn , Minnesota , graduating from Sherburn High School . Following his schooling, Kenneth enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served in...

Mar 31, 2010

Violet Irene Lawson, daughter of Victor and Laura (Brown) Lawson, was born April 13, 1917 in Bluffton , Minnesota . Her family lived in the Wadena area, where she began her schooling. In 1927, they moved to Stevens County . Violet began attending country school and later went on to attend the...

Mar 29, 2010

Evelyn Mabel Hansen, daughter of Toval and Christine (Johnson) Hansen, was born August 27, 1912 in Pepperton Township in Stevens County, Minnesota. When Evelyn was four years old, her family moved to Morris, where she began her schooling. Following her schooling, she continued to live in Morris and started working at Steel...

Mar 28, 2010

Cleone was born October 23, 1921 at Perham , Minnesota to Fred and LC May (Whaley) Rau. She was baptized at home on November 11, 1921 by Pastor Agathor, and was confirmed at St. Paul ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hancock on April 14, 1935 by Pastor E.A. Hempeck.

Mar 27, 2010

Raymond John “Mike” Swanson, son of Paul and Evelyn (Perry) Swanson, was born September 2, 1942 in Donnelly , Minnesota . Mike grew up in Hancock , MN , where he attended school. Following his schooling, he went to work at Hancock Concrete, where he continued to work for the next 36...

Mar 27, 2010

Sheridan Francis Halbe, son of Francis E. and Marie (Bruns) Halbe, was born December 18, 1921 in Morris , Minnesota . Sheridan was baptized on January 29, 1922 and confirmed on June 2, 1935. He began his education at a country school in the Morris area, later attending St. Mary’s School in...

Mar 26, 2010

Lucille Lorraine Halverson Collins, daughter of Jacob and Delphine (Miller) Halverson, was born October 8, 1918 in Spencer , Iowa . Because her family moved often during the Great Depression, she received her education at schools in Iowa , Wisconsin and Minnesota . Hard work was part of Lucille’s childhood, and because her...

Mar 21, 2010

Ruby Elmira Meka, daughter of James and Ida Mae (Musgrove) Foster, was born January 29, 1926 in Minneapolis , Minnesota . She was one of 15 children. She married Michael Meka on January 15, 1955. For most of her life, Ruby was a homemaker.

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Mar 21, 2010

Gertrude Reek, daughter of Jacob and Margaret (Ott) Reek, was born April 16, 1911 in Afton , Minnesota . She grew up and attended school in Erskine , Minnesota . Gertrude was united in marriage to Leonard Wadekamper in Erskine. The couple moved to Clearbrook , Minnesota , where they raised their...

Mar 17, 2010

Ilah Mae LaSage, daughter of Arthur and Hazel (White) LeSage, was born December 9, 1910 in Scott Township in Stevens County, Minnesota. She attended school and graduated from Alberta High School where she played basketball. On November 9, 1935, she was united in marriage to Leo Grote. To this union one daughter...

Mar 16, 2010

Donald Dwayne Leuthardt, son of Peter and Agnes (Barlage) Leuthardt, was born June 17, 1935 in Chokio, Minnesota. He was baptized on July 3, 1935 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville by Father P.J. O’Connor. Don grew up in the Chokio area, where he attended and graduated from Chokio High School. Don was united in marriage to Mary Lou Tirevold...

Mar 15, 2010

Luella (Lou) Rosamond Anderson Lewis was born on July 29, 1921, in Flaxville , Montana , to Frans and Mathilda (Peterson) Anderson. She grew up and attended school in Balaton , MN . On September 25, 1945, she was united in marriage to Raymond R. Lewis of Spicer, MN. The couple lived...

Mar 15, 2010

On March 15 2010, our loving Father, Grandfather and Friend, Marvin A Holmen passed away at the age of 91.  Marvin lived a long life full of travels, woodworking, sailing, reading, doing crossword puzzles, and of simple joys, specifically his family. Marvin was a very civic minded man, active in Kiwanis, City...

Mar 12, 2010

Alan Robert Tonn, son of Herbert and Emma (Weidler) Tonn was born on October 9, 1931 in Morris, Minnesota. He grew up on his parent’s farm near Hancock, Minnesota. Alan attended elementary and high school in Hancock. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Church in Hancock and was a lifelong member....

Mar 9, 2010

Mina Nelvina Goodyear, daughter of Lucas and Gertrude (DeWeerd) Rons, was born November 8, 1917 in Sioux Center , Iowa . She was one of eight children and grew up on a farm near Boyden , Iowa . She was baptized in the First Reformed Church and attended school in Boyden. As...