Obituaries
Vernice Klapel
Jan 7, 2005
Vernice Adeline Melberg Klapel was born March 24, 1921 in Milaca, Minnesota to Edwin Melberg and Mabel (Larson) Melberg. She had 4 brothers and 5 sisters. Vernice lived her early childhood years in rural Madison, SD moving back to Minnesota when she was ten years old. She lived with her family in the Chokio area until her marriage to Reuben...
Malinda Belgum
Jan 3, 2005
Malinda "Lindy" Belgum June 27, 1904 - January 03, 2005 Malinda "Lindy" Belgum was born on June 27, 1904 in Agassiz Township, Bellingham, MN to Gustav and Ernestine (Floeter) Roehl. Lindy grew up and attended school in Bellingham. After graduating from high school, she attended the West Central Ag School where she graduated in 1924. On November 05, 1925, Lindy...
Leonore Mathes
Jan 2, 2005
Leonore Marie Schreier was born on June 19, 1937, in Sisseton, SD, to parents Leonard and Florence (Peterson) Schreier. Leonore became a child of God through Holy Baptism in the Catholic Church in Sisseton. She attended school in Sisseton, graduating in 1956. Leonore married Gary Berger on July 17, 1956, in Sisseton and to this union two sons were born,...
Harvey Damerow
Dec 23, 2004
Harvey Damerow February 06, 1921-December 23, 2004 Harvey C. Damerow was born on February 06, 1921, in Bierman, ND, to parents George and Augusta (Fielhaber) Damerow. On May 16, 1937, Harvey was confirmed into the Lutheran Faith at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Johnson, MN. He attended country school near Johnson, MN. On March 27, 1949, Harvey married Norma...
Dean Olson
Dec 21, 2004
Dean C. Olson January 09, 1953-December 21, 2004 Dean C. Olson was born on January 09,1953, to parents LeRoy and Doris (Frederick) Olson in Appleton, MN. He attended school in Appleton and graduated in 1970. Following graduation, Dean entered the Air Force where he served his country from 1972-1976. Dean married Kitt Henkleman in Correll, MN. To this union two...
Carla Knutson
Dec 9, 2004
Carla was born on April 01, 1955 to Mabel (Galow) and Sander Nelson in Graceville, MN. She was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton, MN. In high school, Carla was active in sports and extracurricular activities and graduated Valedictorian of her class. She met her future husband, Larry Knutson, through a friend; Larry...
Donald Nelson
Dec 6, 2004
Donald E. Nelson was born on December 06, 1924, to parents Edward Nelson and Vavene Bradford in near Trent, SD. He attended school in the country school near Trent. As a young man, Don drove truck with his dad before entering the service during WWII. After returning from the service Don moved to Dumont, MN. While there, Don worked on...
Evelyn Sanders
Dec 4, 2004
Evelyn Sanders was born in Roberts County, South Dakota, March 6, 1919, the oldest child of Mary (Holm) and O.K. Olson. Baptized Mae Evelyn Lorraine, she was confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Walla Lutheran Church, rural New Effington. She attended country schools near Victor before graduating as valedictorian of her class of Rosholt High School. Following nurses training at...
Kathryn Johnson
Nov 24, 2004
Kathryn Helen (Kapaun) Johnson was born on June 12, 1912 to parents, Henry and Helen (Dowdle) Kapaun in St. Ignatius, Montana. As a young child the family left Montana and moved to Humbolt, SD, before finally making Ortonville, their home. Kathryn attended school in Graceville, MN. Following graduation, Kathryn worked as a substitute school teacher in area schools and also...
Ethel Doschadis
Nov 17, 2004
Ethel Lee Kump was born on August 16, 1905 in Dixon, Illinois to Albert and Mary (Over) Kump. Ethel was baptized in Dumont, Minnesota in July of 1922. Ethel attended the Dumont school through eighth grade. On April 11, 1925, Ethel was united in marriage to Ryan Doschadis in Robinsdale, Minnesota. Ryan and Ethel farmed in the Beardsley area for...
Thelma Wilcox
Nov 14, 2004
Thelma Rose Wilcox December 30, 1929 - November 14, 2004 Memorial services for Thelma Rose Wilcox, age 74, of Ortonville, MN will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 18, 2004 at the Living Hope Fellowship Assembly of God in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. at...
Mitchell Henningson
Nov 11, 2004
Mitchell Roy "Slick" Henningson was born on January 27, 1984, to parents Milton and Linda (Stanley) Henningson at the Arlington Hospital in Arlington, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church in Winthrop, MN. Mitchell attended the Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop School graduating with the class of 2002. Following graduation Mitch worked at various businesses in the Winthrop area including Lances...
Marjorie Johnson
Nov 11, 2004
Marjorie Fern Luchsinger was born on June 02, 1911 in Correll, MN to parents, Mike and Bessie (Hartkoff) Luchsinger. Marjorie attended school in Correll. Marjorie attended Normal Training to teach at the country school in Ortonville, MN. Marjorie was united in marriage to Clarance Johnson on October 18, 1951. Marjorie was active in Ladies' Aid, and taught Bible school at...
Esther Mullins
Nov 4, 2004
Esther Jorgenson was born March 10, 1903 at Artichoke Township in Big Stone County at the home farm to her parents, Anton and Hannah (Gaard) Jorgensen who homesteaded there in 1889. She was one of eleven children. Esther attended country school at District 26 but preferred the teacher at the more distant District 49 in Stevens County with Earl Lund...
Leona Semrau
Nov 3, 2004
Leona Manda Bertha Semrau was born on April 15th, 1915, at the family farmstead east of Ortonville to parents Wilhelm and Minna (Minnie Strube) Hamann. She was the youngest member of a family of eleven children. Leona began her walk with Jesus through baptism on May 9th, 1915 at Trinity Lutheran Church of Odessa by Rev. Max Milinant. On April...
Allen Olson
Oct 30, 2004
Allen Evans Olson was born on February 3, 1933 to parents, Arthur and Johanna Olson in Clinton, MN. He attended Clinton School and graduated from Clinton high school. Following graduation he attended Morris Agriculture College in Morris, MN, graduating with his degree in agriculture. Allen was an avid photographer and enjoyed the time he spent taking as well as developing...
Evelyn Zahnow
Oct 27, 2004
The gift of life here on this earth was given to Evelyn Harriet Raaf on December 21, 1919 at Bellingham, MN as the child of Fred and Alma (Krogstad) Raaf. She was baptized into the Christian faith on February 06, 1920 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town Walter, Bellingham, MN. Evelyn confessed her Christian faith in the rite of Confirmation on...
Otto Karsky
Oct 24, 2004
Otto Karsky was born on October 26, 1930 in Dunn County, ND to Frank and Emma (Marsh) Karsky. He attended school in New Hradec District #33 and attended Saint Peter and Paul Catholic school, where he graduated from 8th grade. After graduation, he worked on the family farm until December of 1950, when he enlisted in the Navy. Otto received...
Vivian Folkens
Oct 17, 2004
Vivian Anna Chitwood was born on September 05, 1916 to Perry and Florence (Bates) Chitwood in Mapleton, ND. Vivian attended grade school in Fargo, ND, and then graduated high school in Moorhead, MN, where she graduated with academic honors. While working on a farm, Vivian met Barney Folkens. On June 12, 1936, Vivian was united in marriage to Barney Folkens...
Erma Wells
Oct 8, 2004
Erma Miriam Wells July 19, 1904 ~ October 08, 2004 Erma Miriam was born near Rudd, Iowa, in Floyd County on July 19, 1904, to Fred and Daisy (Rothermel) Piper at their farm home. Erma, her parents, and two brothers moved to rural Clinton, MN in March of 1911. Erma attended school in District #6, Prior Township, graduating from eighth...
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