Obituaries

Feb 6, 2010

Betty Marjorie Bartell, daughter of William and Jennie (Itzen) Bartell, was born August 9, 1929 in Herman , Minnesota , where she grew up. Betty attended and graduated from Herman High School . On June 16, 1948, she was united in marriage to Gorden Thorstad in Herman. Following their marriage, the couple...

Feb 6, 2010

Ann died early Saturday morning, February 6, 2010, at the Assumption Nursing Home in Cold Spring , Minnesota . She had been a resident at the Home since July 31, 2009. February 14 would have been Ann’s 100th birthday.

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Feb 4, 2010

Charlene Mae Holmberg, daughter of Melvin and Gladys (Foster) Holmberg, was born May 26, 1934 in Kerkhoven , Minnesota , where she grew up and attended school. On October 3, 1953, she was united in marriage to Maynard Lundebrek in Kerkhoven , MN . The couple made their home in Langhei Township , south of Starbuck, where they...

Jan 30, 2010

Edith Florabell Durkee, daughter of Albert and Myrtle (Hubbard) Durkee, was born February 15, 1925 in rural Hancock in Stevens County, Minnesota, where she grew up and began her schooling at School District #45. She later graduated from Hancock High School . She continued her education at St. Cloud Teachers College and...

Jan 27, 2010

Grace Iola Thone, daughter of Adolph and Emma (Now) Thone, was born September 13, 1914 in Rolling Forks Township in Pope County Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed in Rolling Forks. Grace received her schooling at School District #38 in Pope County and School District #13 in Swift County . On September...

Jan 24, 2010

Evelyn Myrtle Koch, daughter of Oscar Rudolph and Matilda “Tillie” (Hegg) Koch, was born June 15, 1916 in Nora Township , Pope County , Minnesota . Evelyn grew up on the family farm in Nora Township , and was baptized and confirmed at Nora Lutheran Church by Reverend Quammen. She also received...

Jan 23, 2010

Doris Katherine Smith, daughter of Robert and Emma (Block) Smith, was born October 5, 1921 in Morris , Minnesota . She was baptized on November 7, 1921 by Reverend Pilgrim at Peace Lutheran Church in Morris. Doris grew up...

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 18, 2010

Adeline Eva Aslakson Nelson Dahl was 95 years young at the time of her death. She was a current resident of Knute Nelson Memorial Home in Alexandria , Minnesota . She passed away surrounded by family at Douglas County Hospital on January 18, 2010.

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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

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 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 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

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...