Obituaries

Apr 24, 2010

Orlin Eugene Swensrud, son of Elmer and Agnes (Moe) Swensrud, was born on the family farm on July 29, 1938 in Blue Mounds Township in Pope County , Minnesota , where he grew up and was baptized on September 10, 1938 by Pastor Casper Johnsoy. Orlin began country school at Blue Mounds...

Apr 20, 2010

Thomas William Hanrahan, son of Richard and Joan (Lesmeister) Hanrahan, was born June 7, 1964 in St. Paul , Minnesota . Tom came into Richard and Joan’s hearts on the day of his baptism, June 15, 1964. He grew up on the family farm near Morris and was confirmed in March of...

Apr 14, 2010

Virgil Emil Maus, son of Emil and Augusta (Mieske) Maus, was born March 23, 1931 in Synnes Township in Stevens County, Minnesota, where he grew up and was baptized on April 12, 1931 and confirmed on July 16, 1944 at Trinity Lutheran Church . He began his schooling at Country School District #58 and continued his education at...

Apr 13, 2010

Harry Clinton Roberts, son of Harry Sr. and Clara ( Anderson ) Roberts, was born April 10, 1937 in Crookston , Minnesota . He grew up in Morris and began his schooling, graduating from Morris High School . Harry continued his education at the University of Minnesota , Crookston, graduating with a...

Apr 6, 2010

Doris Leone Grenson, daughter of Edwin and Clara (Brenden) Grenson, was born March 15, 1920 in Starbuck , Minnesota , where she grew up and attended school. Following her schooling, she worked in the homes of families in the Starbuck area. On March 9, 1945, she was united in marriage to Orville...

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...