Obituaries

Jan 14, 2010

Connie Raye Janke, daughter of Melvin and Alice (Salvog) Janke, was born June 19, 1947 in Appleton , Minnesota , where she was baptized on July 6, 1947 at Zion Lutheran Church by Reverend Belgum. At the age of five, Connie’s family moved to Morris, where she was confirmed on October 7,...

Jan 13, 2010

On January 13, 2010, Elaine Doris (Vig) Rabel passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior. Her Family was in her blessed presence, until the moment of her death. Elaine was a lot of fun, from singing hymns to rocking to pop music with her children until her last day, and those to come.

Jan 4, 2010

Claudia Anderson died unexpectedly at her home in Morris on January 4, 2010.

Claudia Christian Anderson was born in St. Louis Park , MN to Myron and Sally (Hanson) Anderson on January 15, 1966. She...

Jan 4, 2010

On January 4, 2010, the exciting moments of pregnancy and new birth suddenly turned to sorrow and heartfelt loss with the unexpected death of our daughter, Adriana Natalie Giles. Although we were never able to meet you, you have left permanent little footprints on our hearts, and you will always be our...

Jan 4, 2010

Esther Elizabeth Rowland, daughter of Charles and Matilda (Lureen) Rowland, was born January 16, 1920 in Beardsley , Minnesota . She grew up on a farm near Dumont , Minnesota and attended Country School District #49 in Dollymont Township in Traverse County . Esther met and married William Rinke on October 20,...

Jan 4, 2010

Delia Elizabeth Wahl, daughter of Karl and Martha (Nichols) Wahl, was born September 4, 1929 in Holloway , Minnesota , where she grew up and began her schooling at a county school. She later attended and graduated from Benson Public Schools . On September 10, 1949, she was united in marriage to Fredrick Tatge at Pilgrim Congregational Church...

Jan 1, 2010

Galen Bjorgvin Westdal, son of Bjorgvin and Alice (Furgeson) Westdal, was born October 12, 1942 in Slayton , Minnesota , where he grew up and was baptized on December 14, 1942 at Slayton Lutheran Church by Reverend H. E. Everson. On April 14, 1957, he was confirmed at Hope Lutheran Church in...

Dec 28, 2009

Orgene Larson was born in Appleton , Minn. on May 2, 1948 to Orvin and Josephine (Brustuen) Larson. He graduated from Appleton High School and Moorhead State College. Following college he entered the US Navy and was honorably discharged in 1972.

Dec 28, 2009

Frank Joseph Snorek, son of Frank Sr. and Edna (Haugen) Snorek, was born November 24, 1922 in Morris , Minnesota . He grew up in Morris and received his schooling at St. Mary’s School, graduating in 1942 from Morris High School. On January 22, 1940, Frank enlisted in the U.S. Army. During...

Dec 26, 2009

James Joseph Gobernatz, son of Anthony and Julia (Dirkes) Gobernatz, was born June 12, 1944 in Browerville , Minnesota . At a young age, Jim’s family moved to Morris , Minnesota , where he began his schooling at St. Mary’s Catholic School , completing his education at the Morris High School ....

Dec 23, 2009

Vincent Leo Hartman, son of Frank and Katherine (Hochstatter) Hartman, was born July 15, 1918 in Wilmont , Minnesota . Vincent grew up on a farm near Wilmont. On August 7, 1941 he entered the United States Army where he served in Algiers , Tunisia , Naples and Rome . Vincent received...

Dec 22, 2009

Loren Joel Hauglie, son of Clayton and Carolyn (Carlsen) Hauglie, was born April 4, 1954 in Alexandria , Minnesota . Loren grew up in Elbow Lake , Minnesota , where he attended and graduated from High School. Following his schooling, he began working for Blacktop Specialties in Cyrus. On September 7, 1974,...

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,...