Obituaries

Dec 2, 2008

Opal will be sadly missed by her three daughters: Shirley Squier of Morris, Sharon (Dennis) Ross of LeSueur and Arlene (Richard) Osen of Winnipeg, Canada and Roberts, WI; and by her grandchildren: Tim (Carol) Squier of Coon Rapids, Jeri Lyn Squier (Dave Leuthardt) of Morris, Lori Lyn Squier (Jeff Lund) of Cyrus, Dana (Arnie) Ross-Arlt of No. Mankato, Jon (Cathy)...

Nov 24, 2008

Lois Schueller died Monday, November 24, 2008 at West Wind Village in Morris. She was 96 years old. She was born January 26, 1912 in Morris, MN, the daughter of Henry and Emily Smith. Lois graduated from Morris High School. November 27, 1934, she married Walter Schueller in Morris. The couple moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1936. During World War II...

Nov 24, 2008

Nov 21, 2008

Beverly Ann Erdman was born on February 7, 1952 in Benson a daughter of Carl and Olive (Halls) Dokken. She grew up and was educated in Benson. After graduating from Benson High School, Beverly continued her education at the Mankato Beauty Institute. She was united in Marriage on January 12, 1973 in Benson to Wendell Erdman. The couple made their home in rural...

Nov 21, 2008

Maurice was born on February 19, 1917 in Milwaukee, WI. To his family, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. To his community, he was a friend, a supporter, and a leader. To his church, he was a man of faith. Maurice was preceded in death by his parents, August and Hilda Walline, his sisters Grace Norrgard and Marie...

Nov 19, 2008

Jodi Lynn Wells, daughter of Willis and Dorothy (Anderson) Wells, was born December 30, 1964 in Morris, Minnesota, where she grew up and was baptized on February 7, 1965 at Peace Lutheran Church by Reverend Victor J. Schmidt. She began her schooling at Morris Public Schools through the 7 th grade and then transferred to Chokio-Alberta High School, where she...

Nov 17, 2008

Charles William Bergstrom, son of Robert and Audrey (Fraser) Bergstrom, was born February 4, 1953 in Alexandria, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson, Minnesota. Charlie began his schooling in Kerkhoven, Minnesota, through the fourth grade. His family then moved to Benson, where he attended and graduated from Benson High School. Following his schooling, Charlie...

Nov 17, 2008

Alice Luella Meyer, daughter of William and Inez (Evert) Meyer, was born August 29, 1912. She was baptized on January 2, 1931 at Assumption Catholic Church in Morris. On January 7, 1931, she was united in marriage to William Joseph Fuchs. Following their marriage, the couple lived with William’s parents until 1934, when they rented the George Dietrich farm south-west...

Nov 12, 2008

Elmira Winifred Hansen, daughter of Wallace and Laura (Anderson) Hansen, was born August 7, 1917 in Hendricks, Minnesota. She was baptized on September 12, 1920. Elmira grew up in rural Farwell, where she attended school and received her High School Diploma. On September 18, 1937, she was united in marriage to Obert Ellend Christianson. The couple lived in rural Cyrus,...

Nov 12, 2008

Dolores Joy Berg was born in Morris, MN on October 16, 1928 to Harry and Ella Juergenson. They had a farm 5 miles west of Cyrus. She attended the rural Stone School House and was proud to carry the world globe into the school on its inauguration day. As her father farmed with work horses, Dolores learned to ride and...

Nov 10, 2008

Vicki Carlson, daughter of Clinton William, Sr. and Rosemary Jean Iverson, was born October 4, 1960 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she grew up and attended school. In March of 1990, Vicki met and fell in love with Dan Carlson and Dan’s daughter, Lindsay, who was four at the time. She took Lindsay in as if she were her own daughter....

Nov 9, 2008

Helen Arlene Madsen, daughter of Ole and Hazel (Lilenthal) Madsen, was born January 20, 1935 in Herman, Minnesota. The family moved to Morris, where she grew up and attended and graduated from Morris High School. On February 25, 1956, she was united in marriage to Merald Thorstad. Following their marriage the couple lived and farmed in the Morris area. To...

Nov 9, 2008

Darrell Allen Gulsvig, son of Alvin and Gladys (Davidson) Gulsvig, was born January 5, 1939 in Glenwood, Minnesota. He was baptized on February 1, 1939 in the Benson Parsonage in Benson, Minnesota. He was confirmed in May, 1953 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Darrell moved to various farms and communities with the family through 1945. From 1945 to 1950, he lived in...

Nov 7, 2008

Alfred William Pearson, son of Otto and Edith (Johnson) Pearson, was born January 10, 1924 in rural Pope County, Minnesota. He was baptized on May 18, 1924 by Reverend Bernhardt Habel and confirmed on July 3, 1938 by Reverend Arnold Olson at Our Redeemers Lutheran Church in Hancock. He grew up in the Hancock area and attended country school in...

Nov 6, 2008

Ervin Robert Vollmers was born on December 6, 1922 in Dollymont Township in Traverse County, Minnesota a son of Claus and Sophie (Deede) Vollmers. He grew up on the family farm and attended country school. Ervin was united in marriage on September 5, 1943 in Rosholt, SD to Bethel Schumacher. The couple first made their home in Traverse County and...

Oct 31, 2008

Luella Blanche Max was born on August 3, 1916 in Walnut Grove , MN a daughter of Martin and Blanche (Tauber) Gullickson. She was baptized on September 3, 1916 in Walnut Grove by Reverend H. Cahill. Luella grew up in Starbuck , MN and attended Glenwood High School . She was united...

Oct 30, 2008

Jerome Allen Krupke son of Howard and Darlene (Estensen) Krupke was born July 25, 1952 in Morris, Minnesota. He grew up in the Hancock area, where he was baptized and confirmed at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church. He graduated from Anoka High School. On August 7, 1972, he was united in marriage to Audrey Kjenstad in Milbank, South Dakota. Jerry worked...

Oct 30, 2008

Wilferd Ronald Kolden, son of Helmer and Fern (Johnson) Kolden, was born December 15, 1943 in Morris, Minnesota, where he grew up and attended school. In December of 1961, he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving a full term before receiving his honorable discharge in 1964. Following his discharge, Willie returned to Morris, where he worked for Firestone. In...

Oct 30, 2008

Wilferd Ronald Kolden, son of Helmer and Fern (Johnson) Kolden, was born December 15, 1943 in Morris, Minnesota, where he grew up and attended school. In December of 1961, he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving a full term before receiving his honorable discharge in 1964. Following his discharge, Willie returned to Morris, where he worked for Firestone. In...

Oct 29, 2008

Elsie Lenora Isder, daughter of John and Katie (Kielman) Isder, was born November 25, 1920 in Swan Lake Township in Emmet County, Iowa; she was the oldest of seven children. Elsie grew up in Maple Hills, Iowa, where she attended country school. On March 22, 1945, she was united in marriage to Allie Wink. The couple made their home in...