Obituaries

Dec 21, 2009

Vernon Pederson, 83, of Starbuck, went home to Jesus on December 21 st , 2009.

Vernon was born to Elmer and Mable (Knutson) Pederson on June 6, 1926. He was baptized and confirmed in...

Dec 16, 2009

Kayden Andrew Hansen was born on April 23, 2009 at the Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria , Minnesota . He and his loving mother, Bethany Hansen, made their home in Alberta , MN. Kayden was also lucky enough to live with his grandparents, Ardyn & Lorie Hansen, who cherished the opportunity to...

Dec 14, 2009

Memorial services for Dorothy Christians of Herman will be held Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 10:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Herman , MN . Reverend Mickey Olson will be officiating. Visitation will be held Friday from 4 to 7 PM at the Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris and for...

Dec 13, 2009

Mabel Marie Paetow, daughter of Carl and Anna (Guth) Paetow, was born August 15, 1914 in Garvin , Minnesota . Mabel’s family lived in the Balaton area until 1923, when they moved to Erdahl , Minnesota , where she was confirmed at the Erdahl Lutheran Church . On December 18, 1932, she...

Dec 6, 2009

Loretta Helen Fritsch, daughter of Andrew and Margaret (Ryan) Fritsch, was born January 17, 1915 in Chokio , Minnesota , where she grew up and was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Loretta attended and graduated from Chokio High School . On February 28, 1933, she was united in marriage to Walter Emil Kampmeier. Following their...

Dec 3, 2009

Kathryn Rose Anderson was born August 27, 1990 in Two Harbors , Minnesota and was adopted by Gary and Rose Anderson. Katie was baptized on December 23, 1990 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cyrus , MN by Reverend John R. Smith and was confirmed on October 30, 2005 at Faith Lutheran Church...

Nov 29, 2009

Ida Eleanor Christians, daughter of John and Laura (Meyer) Christians, was born April 23, 1931 in Lime Lake Township in Murray County , Minnesota , where she grew up and attended country school. Ida lived in Hancock before marrying Ray Johnson, Jr and moving to El Dorado Township in Stevens County ....

Nov 19, 2009

Robert Merle Speer, son of Joseph and Alta (Myers) Speer, was born February 27, 1920 in Hancock , Minnesota . Bob grew up in Stevens County and graduated from Cyrus High School in 1938. On November 4, 1942, he was united in marriage to Gladys Rabel. To this union two sons were born, Brian and David. In 1942,...

Nov 18, 2009

Kris Eric Christensen, son of Knute and Rosalie (Stein) Christensen, was born July 29, 1973 in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He grew up in Morris, where he was baptized and confirmed at Assumption Catholic Church. He attended Morris Public Schools, graduating from Morris High School in 1991. Kris continued his education at the Fergus Falls Community College, graduating in 1994 with...

Nov 18, 2009

Cecelia Anna Amberg, daughter of Ernest and Magdeliena (Leuthard) Amberg, was born on January 19, 1910 in Chokio , Minnesota , where she grew up and graduated from Chokio High School in 1927. In 1930 she was united in marriage to John Dickson. To this union one daughter was born. Following their marriage, they made their home on...

Nov 15, 2009

Donald Elliott Vogel was born October 16, 1925, in Fergus Falls , Minn. , the son of Frederick & Frances (Foss) Vogel. He was baptized and confirmed at the Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Fergus Falls , graduating from high school in 1943. He attended college at the University of Wisconsin...

Nov 11, 2009

Edna Laura Pearson, daughter of John and Laura (Holte) Pearson, was born two miles east of Gonvick , Minnesota on the farm her father homesteaded. Her future father-in-law delivered her and told his son “I saw her first”. At the age of five Edna’s dad died. Edna grew up on the farm...

Oct 31, 2009

Long-time professor at the University of Minnesota Morris. Born Sept 21, 1926 Hand County, South Dakota, died peacefully at home from natural causes October 31, 2009 in Morris, MN. Raymond graduated from high school in Flandreau, SD and from The College of St Thomas in St Paul with an English major. Soon thereafter he joined the U.S. Army and given...

Oct 30, 2009

Duane Jon “Tiny” Bratton, son of Ralph and Edna (Helgerson) Bratton, was born December 1, 1958 in Starbuck, Minnesota. He grew up on the family farm near Cyrus and was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cyrus. Duane began his schooling in Cyrus, graduating from Cyrus High School in 1977. He continued his education at Willmar Technical College,...

Oct 29, 2009

Hazel Esther Anliker, daughter of Noah and Elizabeth (Schmidt) Anliker, was born June 17, 1929 near West Bend, Iowa in Kossuth County, where she grew up and was baptized on September 26, 1954 by the Apostolic Christian Church Ministers. At the age of 14, Hazel helped raise her brothers and sisters after the death of her mother. Hazel began her...

Oct 29, 2009

Lucille Karen Marie Christensen, daughter of August and Agnes (Nielsen) Christensen, was born July 3, 1920 in Seneca, Iowa. She was baptized in 1920 by Reverend Karl Nielsen and confirmed on April 8, 1934 by Reverend Stub at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ringsted, Iowa. At a young age, Lucille’s family moved to Ringsted, Iowa, where she grew up and...

Oct 22, 2009

Darlene Joanne Sjolsvold, daughter of Albert and Verna (Seaverson) Sjolsvold, was born October 31, 1936 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Darlene’s family lived on a farm in rural Thief River Falls, until they moved into Thief River Falls. Darlene met David Gunderson while they both were working at the S&L Store in Thief River Falls. They were united in marriage...

Oct 19, 2009

The exciting moments of pregnancy and new birth have suddenly turned to sorrow and heartfelt sadness with the death of our son, Kadon Lee Wynne. Kadon entered the world on Monday, October 19, 2009 at 1:38 a.m. at the Stevens Community Medical Center in Morris, Minnesota. Although his time with us was short, his life impacted everyone who met him, and his...

Oct 15, 2009

Elizabeth Arlene Cramer, daughter of Joseph and Minnie (Wirtjes) Cramer, was born November 7, 1925 at her parent’s home in Herman, Minnesota. Betty was the youngest of five children. She grew up and was baptized and later confirmed her faith in the United Methodist Church. She graduated from Herman High School on a Thursday in 1943 and on Friday began...

Oct 14, 2009

Mae Ethel Olson was born May 28, 1920 in rural Kensington, Minnesota to Olga Henrietta (Torgerson) Forsberg and Edwin Oscar Forsberg. Mae was baptized and confirmed at the First Lutheran Church in Kensington. She attended elementary school and graduated from Kensington, High School. On November 4 th , 1939 Mae was united in marriage to Clifford Melvin Olson of rural Farwell at the...