Obituaries

Jan 18, 2010

Linda Marie Backman, daughter of Edward and Alice (Gustafson) Backman, was born March 29, 1959 in Morris , Minnesota . Linda grew up in the Herman area, before moving to a farm near Hoffman , MN . She attended and graduated from Hoffman Public Schools in 1977. Linda continued her education...

Jan 17, 2010

Edward Kenneth “Pickles” Mickelson Jr., son of Edward Sr. and Olive ( Anderson ) Mickelson, was born January 12, 1935 in Morris , Minnesota . He was baptized on January 21, 1935 by Reverend Quammen. Ed’s family lived in Cyrus until he was ten years old, when they moved to Fairbault ,...

Jan 15, 2010

Kenn was born on December 27, 1919, to Ruth (Draper) and George Cruze in Morris , Minnesota . He graduated from Morris High School in 1938 and Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis in 1940. He was employed with the US Navy building US destroyers until July of 1942, and then transferred to Pearl...

Jan 15, 2010

Lila (Keuhn) Wink, daughter to the late Charles and Bessie Keuhn was born September 20, 1930 in Pembina , North Dakota . She moved to northern Minnesota and attended grade school at a country school near Greenbush , Minnesota . Lila moved to Thief River Falls with her parents where...

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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 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...