Obituaries

Arlys O'Connor

Arlys O'Connor

Jun 14, 2007

Arlys Jeanne Zimmerman was born on November 8, 1932 in Graceville, MN to parents Walter and Antonia (Fischer) Zimmerman. She grew up in Graceville area, attending the school in Johnson before moving on to the Ag School in Morris to complete high school. Growing up, her parent's house was rarely a quiet one with eight children. In 1951 Arlys met...

Carol Schaefer

Carol Schaefer

Jun 14, 2007

Funeral services for Mrs. Carol Schaefer, age 90, of Wilmot, SD, will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 18, 2007, at the First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot. The Reverend Eldon DeBoer will officiate. Carol died on Thursday, June 14, 2007, at the Wilmot Care Center. The pianist will be Tara Anderson and the soloist will be Ken Cameron. Visitation...

Everett Adolphson

Everett Adolphson

Jun 6, 2007

Everett David Adolphson was born on August 29, 1925, to Colonel and Louise (Huebner) Adolphson in Clinton, MN. Bud was baptized, confirmed at Elim, and attended school in Clinton. As a young boy, picking peas earned Bud 10 cents a day and a new suit of school clothes. As a student he worked as janitor, stoking the school furnace, and...

James Randall

James Randall

Jun 5, 2007

Funeral services for longtime businessman, James F. Randall, age 93, of Ortonville will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 11, 2007, at the First Congregational Church in Milbank. The Reverend Colleen Natalie-Lees will officiate. Music will be provided by Sheila Dailie, pianist and Jeff Natalie-Lees, soloist. Visitation will be at the church on Monday one hour before services. Burial...

Leona Hanson

Leona Hanson

Jun 3, 2007

Funeral services for Mrs. Leona E. Hanson will begin at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 8, in the Central United Methodist Church in Milbank with Reverend Mark Phillips officiating. Leona died on Sunday, June 3, 2007, at the Milbank Area Hospital/Avera Health. Family members are asked to meet in the Heritage Room of the church by 10:00 a.m. Friday to attend...

Calvin Reyelts

Calvin Reyelts

May 25, 2007

Funeral services for Calvin Reyelts, age 47, of rural Wilmot, SD, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at the Community Center in Wilmot with the Reverend Glenn Schultz officiating. Visitation will be at the Emanuel-Patterson Funeral Home in Milbank on Monday from 5-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the services on Tuesday. Burial will be in...

Edell Duhr

Edell Duhr

May 18, 2007

Edell Helena (Kristiansen) Duhr was born on March 16, 1921, in Beresford, SD, to parents, Karl and Nicolina Kristiansen. While an infant, the family moved to Clinton, MN, where Edell was baptized in the Trinity Lutheran Church in 1921. She later was confirmed in the same church in 1936. As a young girl, Edell attended Long Island District 4 Country...

Reverend Hodum

Reverend Hodum

May 11, 2007

Funeral services for Reverend Kenneth J. Hodum, age 91, of Milbank, will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2007, at the American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Reverend Craig Werling and Reverend Janine Rew-Werling will officiate. Pastor Hodum died on Friday, May 11, 2007, at the Golden Living Center in Milbank. The organist will be Carol Ydstie. The American...

Ronald Kerstein

Ronald Kerstein

May 10, 2007

Ronald D. Kerstein was born on March 3, 1928 to Fred and Hazel (Anderson) Kerstein at the family farm in Malta Township, MN. He attended school through the eighth grade at District 10 in Malta Township. He attended Clinton High School, graduating in 1946. He farmed with his father. After his father?s death in 1962 he continued farming until 1974....

Signey Fish

Signey Fish

May 6, 2007

Funeral services for Mrs. Signey C. Fish, age 73, of Milbank, will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 10, 2007, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in South Shore, SD. Reverend Jason Schmidt will officiate. Signey died on Sunday, May 6, 2007, at the Milbank Area Hospital/Avera Health. Family members are asked to meet at the church by 10:00 a.m. Thursday...

Doris Folkens

Doris Folkens

May 5, 2007

Doris Lucille (Knoll) Folkens was born on November 20, 1914, in Odessa, MN, to parents William and Mabel (Lundgren) Knoll. As a young girl, she was confirmed into the Lutheran Faith on June 8, 1930, at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Odessa, MN. Doris graduated from Ortonville High School in 1933, after graduating, she attended teachers training. Doris taught country...

Gladys Bohn

Gladys Bohn

May 2, 2007

Funeral services for longtime rural Corona, SD, resident, Mrs. Gladys R. Bohn, age 82, will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 7, 2007, at the Valley Baptist Church in Milbank. Pastor Dennis Webber will officiate. Gladys died on Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at the Wilmot Care Center in Wilmot, SD. Family members are asked to meet in the church...

Dona Gruenwald

Dona Gruenwald

May 2, 2007

Funeral services for Mrs. Dona Gruenwald, age 79, of Milbank will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at the First Congregational Church in Milbank. Reverend Colleen Natalie-Lees will officiate. Dona died on Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at her home. The pianist will be Linda Stengel and the vocalists will be Jack Stengel and Susan Stinson. Visitation will...

Clifford Buhler

Clifford Buhler

May 1, 2007

Funeral services for Cliff Buhler will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2007, at the American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Pastor Craig Werling will officiate. Carol Ydstie will be the organist and Bruce Buhler will be the soloist. A trio composed of Ruth Modin, Shirley Thorson, and Howard LaMee will also provide special music. Pallbearers will be Jim...

Duane Stock

Duane Stock

Apr 30, 2007

Duane Gustav Stock was born on May 3, 1930, in Odessa, MN, to parents, Gustav and Dorothea (Kolkman) Stock. As an infant, Duane was baptized on June 1, 1930, in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Odessa. Duane was later confirmed into the Lutheran faith on April 2, 1944, at the Lutheran church in Odessa. As a young boy, Duane attended...

Mrs. Emma Iblings

Mrs. Emma Iblings

Apr 23, 2007

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Schulte Poppen Iblings, age 89, will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 30, 2007, at the Valley Baptist Church in Milbank. Emma died on Monday, April 23, 2007 at her apartment in Milbank. Pastors Dennis Webber and Roger Poppen will officiate. Milbank. The organist will be Sherry DeBoer and the pianist will be Barb...

Edith Semmler

Edith Semmler

Apr 21, 2007

Edith A. (Anderson) Semmler was born on April 1, 1919, in Correll, MN, to parents, August and Cora (Elvecrog) Anderson. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. As a young girl, Edith attended school in Odessa, and graduated from Odessa High School. On May 12, 1937, Edith was united in marriage to Archie Semmler in Big Stone City,...

Walter Hallock

Walter Hallock

Apr 18, 2007

Walter Harlan Hallock III was born on April 21, 1947, in Ortonville, MN, to parents, Walter II and Virginia Schafer. As a young boy, he attended grade school in Ortonville and graduated from Ortonville High School in 1965. Following his education, Walter enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country during Vietnam. Upon his honorable discharge, Walter returned...

LaVerna Mau

LaVerna Mau

Apr 18, 2007

LaVerna (Rinkenberger) Mau was born on November 22, 1942, in Chokio, MN, to parents, Marlyn and Verna (Karsten) Rinkenberger. She grew up on a farm home with her four brothers. As a young girl, she attended school in Chokio and graduated from the Chokio/Alberta High School. Following her education, LaVerna married her childhood sweetheart, Darrel Mau on September 24, 1960....

Gerald Ward

Gerald Ward

Apr 15, 2007

Gerald Robert Ward was born in 1913, in Edwards Township, Kandiyohi County, to parents, Guy and Mary (Kirk) Ward. He was baptized in Raymond, MN, and confirmed at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Graceville, MN. He attended school in Graceville, MN. After finishing school, Gerald farmed in Parnell Township until his retirement. On May 2, 1937, Gerald married Clarice Dehlin...