Edith Hibbard, NICE Librarian Emeritus, Dead

Mrs. Edith Hibbard, librarian emeritus of Northern Idaho College of Education, and a resident of Lewiston for more than 40 years, died at 4 o'clock yesterday at her home at 907 3rd St.

Mrs. Hibbard came to Lewiston in the middle '90s and in 1916 was elected a member of the college faculty, serving as librarian, in which capacity she continued until her retirement in 1946. Only last week Mrs. Hibbard was designated librarian emeritus by the state board of education.

Pres. Glenn Todd of the college said last night that Mrs. Hibbard devoted many hours to the library after her retirement.

Restored Library

In 1918 when the administration building of the college was laid waste by fire the library was practically wiped out. Mrs. Hibbard devoted most of her time to rebuilding the department which now is classed as one of the best in the state.

She was graduated from the library training school at Riverside, Calif., and also received degrees from Columbia and the University of Oregon.

Survivors are her brother, Andrew Anderson, Marion Iowa; sisters Mrs. Mabel Woldevel, Leavenworth, Wash., Mrs. Nellie Pendleton and Mrs. Ruth Hansen, LaPorte, Ind., Mrs. Sophia Olson, Seattle, and Mrs. Hannah Reynolds, Madison, Wis.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 3 o'clock from the Church of the Nativity (Episcopal), with the Rev. Frederick Belton as officiant. Brower-Wann are in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Hibbard was a member of the Laurel chapter of the Eastern Star 41 years and held a life membership.

[Lewiston Morning Tribune (Lewiston, ID) 25 Nov 1947 -- ObitAndersonHibbardEdith.jpg]

Last Rites -- Funeral services for Mrs. Edith A. Hibbard will be conducted from the Episcopal church this afternoon at 3, with the Rev. Fredrick K. Belton officiating. Interment will be at Normal Hill Cemetery. The body may be viewed at Brower-Wann chapel until noon today

To Attend Funeral -- Members of Eastern Star will meet this afternoon at 2:45 at the Episcopal church to attend funeral services for Mrs. Edith Hibbard.

[Lewiston Morning Tribune (Lewiston, ID) 26 Nov 1947 -- ObitAndersonHibbardEdithV2.jpg]

Evelyn Dilly

Evelyn Josephine Anderson Koppe Dilly, 86, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007, at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls.

She was born Nov. 18, 1920, in Springbrook Township, Kittson County, to Carl and Elphie (Peterson) Anderson, and was the last surviving Anderson child. She was baptized and confirmed at East Emmaus Lutheran Church. She graduated from Hallock High School.

On Aug.17, 1946, she married Paul Koppe and they made their home in Fergus Falls where he was a long-time employee of The Fergus Falls Daily Journal. He died in 1964.

She married Walter Dilly in 1971, and they lived in Henning until his retirement when they moved to Fergus Falls. He died in 1982.

She retired in 1985, from the Otter Tail County Recorder's office. Most recently she lived in Sheridan House and Broen Memorial Home.

She was a member of Augustana Lutheran Church. She enjoyed participating in church activities, gardening and spending time with her family and many friends. Her grandchildren knew they had a loving and indulgent grandmother.

One of her greatest joys was cooking for those around her, her specialties included chocolate birthday cakes, brownies, cookies, sloppy joes and "Grandma Dilly" hotdish.

She is survived by her four children, Sandra (Jim) Smith of San Diego, Calif., Paulette (David) Fleming of Arden Hills, Barbara Koppe of Fargo and David (Ann) Koppe of Minnetonka; four grandchildren, Alison Smith, Lindsay (Nick) Rasmussen and Emmy and Tom Koppe; a brother-in-law, Darwin Babst; a sister-in-law, Ida Anderson; and her step-family, Pat (Dick) Peterson, and their children, Vicky Painter and Scott (Betsey) Peterson and Jim (Cindy) Dilly and their children Luke (Ellen) Dilly, Clayton (Jen) Dilly, Derek Dilly and Jessica Dilly.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Erlyce (Kaare) Fosmoe and Margaret Babst; and brothers, Wendell (Marriel) Anderson, Raymond (Mary Lue) Anderson, George Anderson and Rodney Anderson.

Visitation: Today from 5 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the church

Service: 1 p.m. Tuesday, at Augustana Lutheran Church, Fergus Falls

Clergy: Rev. Paul Hadland

Burial: Trinity-Faith Cemetery, Fergus Falls

Funeral Home: Olson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls

Condolences: www.olsonfuneralhome.com

[Daily Journal (Fergus Falls, MN) 3 Oct 2007]

GOODALE, Hilda

A resident of Sacramento for over 50 years, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2008, at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her husband Clark, her daughter Patricia and her son George. She is survived by her sons Larry and Russell, seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. As she wished, there will be no services.

[Sacremento Bee (Sacramento, CA) 18 Dec 2008]

Bernice E. Story

Bernice E. Story, 50 Dickinson, N.D., died Saturday morning in St. Vincent's Hospital. She was born Sept. 24, 1922. In South Heart, N.D., a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bauer. She married Lorrea F. Story March 29, 1941, in Seattle.

She attended Winnett schools after moving there with her parents and later attended Montana State University prior to moving to Billings where she was a Billings Business College student.

She and her husband then moved to Out Bank, Mont., where he was employed by an oil company. They later lived in Melstone and Dickinson.

She was a member of Winnett Rebecca Lodge and of the Methodist Church.

Survivors are the widower of Dickinson; three sons Larry E. Story of Casper, Wyo., Jerry Story of Guam, and Alan R. Story of Casper; her mother, Veronika Bauer of Winnett; a brother, Vernon Bauer of Winnett; three sisters, Delores Osnik of Dallas, Tex., Lorraine Bauer of Winnett. and Sylvia Ward of Houston; three grandchildren.

Arrangements are being made by Settergren-Carey funeral home. The body is at Cloyd Funeral Home, Lewistown, or funeral services and burial.

[Billings Daily Gazette (Billings, MT), 1 Oct 1972, p.10,ObitBauerBerniceStory.jpg]

Kenny Bauer

LEWISTOWN - Kenny E. Bauer, 2|, Winnett, died early Wednesday morning as the result of a highway accident 12 miles cast of Roundup.

He was born July 1, 1952, in Lewistown. He attended Winnett area schools and graduated from Worland, Wyo., High School in 1970.

He was employed by the Continental Oil Company in Melstone.

Survivors include the father, Vernen Bauer of Winnett; the mother, Mrs. Joan Kindt of Worland, Wyo.; a sister, Esther Bauer of Worland; the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Veronika Bauer of Winnett and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pangburn of Frannie, Wyo.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Cloyd Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. David Iverson of the Winnett Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Lewistown City Cemetery.

[Billings Gazette (Billings, MT), 6 Jul 1973, p.8 ObitBauerKenny.jpg]

Death of Mrs. Goodale

Mrs. Lawson Goodale died at her home in Bristol Thursday morning June 15, after an illness of less than a week. The Friday morning before her death she was about the house as usual. Her husband left her early to go away on business and some two hours later she was found in the yard unconscious by relatives. She was evidently suffering from a hemorrhage of the brain and never regained consciousness, although all that medical skill and nursing could was tried.

Mrs. Annabelle Goodale was born Keokuk, Iowa, April 13, 1869. She left her native state when but a small child and came to Illinois, where she was married to Lawson N. Goodale in March 1885. Mrs. Goodale was a good neighbor and a kind friend, ready to lend a helping hand when it was needed. One of her characteristics was her untiring industry, a trait that no doubt hastened the time of her departure. Her husband is the only immediate relative to mourn, though his family will feel the loss keenly as will the many friends.

The funeral was held from the Bristol Methodist church Sunday morning where a large assembly was gathered. Rev. J. Cooper Jones of Yorkville had charge assisted by Rev. Ernest Thomson of the Bristol church. Music was furnished by the choir of that church. Interment was in Oak Grove cemetery. The Yorkville Royal Neighbors, of which she was a member, attended the funeral in a body and assisted in the rites at the cemetery.

Studer

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sauk Rapids, for Mrs. Harry (Edna) Studer, 70, 212 Fifth Ave. S, Sauk Rapids, who died Wednesday at St. Cloud Hospital.

The Rev. Tom Olson will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Friends may call after 4 today at Dingmann Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids. A Franciscan prayer service will be at 6:30 tonight at the funeral home in Sauk Rapids followed by parish prayers at 7 and St. Monica's Society at 7:30.

Mrs. Studer was born May 25, 1911, in Chatam Township, Wright County, to the late Conrad and Alice (O'Neil) Behrenbrinker. She married Harry Studer Oct. 3, 1928, in Holy Angels Catholic Church and the couple owned and operated Studer's Cleaners in east St. Cloud from 1936 to 1968. She had been a resident of Sauk Rapids since 1968 where she was an election judge, member of Sacred Heart Parish add St. Monica's Society and helped organize kindergarten bus routes for the past 13 years.

Survivors include her husband; daughter, Mrs. Charles (Jacquelyn) Bohlig, Little Falls; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by brothers, Gerald, Neil and Harris.

Pallbearers will be Richard and John Bohlig, Charles Bohlig Jr., Ed Larson, Dale Schneider and Sal Schneider Jr.

Memorials are preferred.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 23 Oct 1981, p. 13A - ObitBehrenbrinkerEdna(Studer).jpg]

Florence Tims

age 86

POSTED: April 9, 2010

July 15, 1923-April 5, 2010

SLAYTON - Services for Florence Jeanette Tims, 86, are at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Reformed Church in Slayton. Burial is at Slayton Memorial Gardens, Slayton. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. today at the Totzke Funeral Home in Slayton and also one hour prior to the services at the church on Saturday.

She died Monday, April 5, 2010, at the Redeemer Nursing Home in Minneapolis.

She was born July 15, 1923, in George, Iowa to Fred and Mary Beving Behrends.

Survivors include her children, Dan of Tega Cay, S.C., David of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Julie Brown of Richfield; 10 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

Charles N. Bell

Charles N. Bell of Clearwater died Wednesday at the age of 86 years. He was born near Madison, Wis., May 28, 1869, and came to Minnesota with his parents in 1876. He has been a resident of the Clearwater area most of his life.

On Oct. 10, 1893 he married Lilly Marquit, who preceded him in death in 1941.

He is survived by one son, Raymond of Little Falls; a brother Leslie, Clearwater and sisters Mrs. Lucy Murray, Clearwater; Mrs. Marian Nowack, Alexandria and Mrs. Bernice Johnston, Minneapolis.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Schafer funeral home in Clearwater. Brother E. K. Nelson of the Congregation of Jehovah's Witness will conduct the services.

Burial will be made in the Mount Hope cemetery in Clearwater.

Friends may call at the Schafer funeral home in Clearwater.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) 4 Aug 1955 p.5, ObitBellCharlesNelson1955.jpg ]

Raymond Bell

Retired school teacher

Annandale -- Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses for Raymond Bell, 81, who died Wednesday at Annandale Care Center.

Dick Bondhus will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Clearwater.

Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church.

Arrangements were made by Dingmann-Farrell Funeral Home.

Mr. Bell was born July 6, 1904, in Silver Creek township to the late Charles and Lilly (Marquit) Bell. He married Alice Briese June 18, 1928, and she preceded him in death Jan. 31, 1953. He then married Lydia Dockter Nov. 7, 1959, in South Dakota. He was a school teacher, retiring in 1960. He lived in Clearwater most of his life, at Annandale since 1976 and was a member of the Annadale Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Survivors include his wife; daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Donna) Bolz, Clearwater, one grandchild; and two great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one daughter and two sisters.

Pallbearers will be Leo Volkmann, Murl Madsen, Larry Martin, Glenn Swanson, Ed and Paul Lindala.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) 17 Oct 1985, p. 6B (and 16 Oct, p. 5B) - ObitBellRaymondMarquit1985.jpg]

HIBBARD

Irene B. Hibbard, wife of the late Harry W., cousin of Mrs. George Thomas of Princeton, N. J., Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1968. Private services were conducted. Arrangements by Melbournes. 421-1857

[Cleveland Press (Cleveland, OH) 6 Dec 1968 DNBeltzIrene(Hibbard)1968.jpg]

Linda L. Handel

Linda L. Handel, 50, of Duluth died Thursday, Nov. 27, 1997, after a four-year battle with cancer.

She was born to Warren and Marie Bennett May 23, 1947, in Benson, Minn., and graduated from Floodwood High School in 1965. She married Ronald on Dec. 30, 1969. Linda was a manager of the marketing department at Wahl's department store in Duluth for several years and managed rental property for 19 years.

She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Duluth.

Linda had a kind heart and great wit. She is loved by many and will be greatly missed.

Linda is survived by her loving husband, Ronald; two daughters, Lori (Kyle) Gustafson of Cloquet and Lindsey Handel at home; son Robert Handel of Grand Forks, N.D.; mother Marie Bennett of Floodwood; five sisters, Marcella (Ken) Pirila of Finlayson; Jessie (Orlo) Anderson of Desert Center, Calif., Winnifred (Frank) Primm of Joliet, Ill,. Kathleen (Donald) Osterling of Morris, Ill., and Blanche (Ronald) Lindgren of Esko; three brothers William (Jean) Bennett and Warren (Sharon) Bennett, both of Floodwood, and Daniel (Julie) Bennett of Finlayson.

The family would like to thank all the family and wonderful friends for the cards and visits during this trying time, and especially Pastor Richard Smith for all his home visits with Linda. We also want to express our appreciation for the support and compassion of the staff of the Benedictine Health Center and St. Mary's Hospice.

Memorial Service: 2 p.m. today in Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Duluth Heights. Pastor Richard Smith officiating. Arrangements by Johnson Mortuary.

[Duluth Tribune (Duluth, MN) 29 Nov 1997 p. C7, ObitBennettLindaLou(Handel)1997.jpg]

Mrs. Emma Smith

Emma Beving Smith of Hewitt, Minn., passed away Nov. 13 at the age of 83 at the Wesley Hospital. She was hospitalized 2 1/2 weeks before succombing [sic].

She was born to Richard and Mary Beving of Matlock, Ia., Jan 20, 1885, and attended grade school in that community. On Oct. 11, 1909, she was united in marriage to Jackson Smith at Doran, Minn. They resided at Doran until 1932 then moving to Hewitt.

They have resided in Hewitt, for the exception of 1 1/2 years, and at that time were of Fergus Falls. Mrs. Smith was a member of the United Methodist Church and was active in many organizations.

Preceding her in death was one son, George in 1939, seven sisters and four brothers.

Survivors include her husband, Jack; two daughters, Miss Mary Smith, Lincoln, Neb.; Evelyn Kern, Long Lake; one son, Richard, Hutchinson; seven grandchildren; one brother, John of Wadena, sisters Mrs. Abbie Seba, Breckenridge; Mrs. Etta McDougal, Redondo Beach, Calif.; and Mrs. Bertha Larson, St. Paul Park.

Final rites were conducted Nov. 16 from the Hewitt United Methodist Church with Rev. Truit Nordstrom officiating. Interment was made in the Hewitt cemetery. Casketbearers were nephews Richard Beving, Chester Beving, and John Beving; grandsons Jack and Michael Kern and David Smith.

Friends and relatives attending the funeral were from Fargo, N.D., Sibley, Ia.; Worthington, Breckenridge, St. Paul Park, Doran, Mankato, Albert Lea, Tintah, St. Cloud, Morris, Motley, Deer Creek, Bertha and Wadena.

[Pioneer Journal (Wadena, MN) 21 Nov 1968, p. 2, ObitBevingEmma(Smith)1968.jpg]

Dick Beving

Funeral services for Mr. Dick Beving, 90, of Spencer, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 12, at Grace United Methodist Church in Spencer. Rev. Chuck Kellogg will officiate the service.

The family will greet friends from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the Warner Funeral Home in Spencer.

A military flag presentation will be conducted by Glen Pedersen Post 1 in Spencer following the services at the church.

Interment will take place at a later date.

Mr. Beving passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010, at St. Luke Lutheran Home in Spencer.

Dick George Beving, the son of George Antone and Alta (Winterboer) Beving, was born Nov. 11, 1919. He attended rural schools and graduated from Okoboji Consolidated High School. In January of 1942 he enlisted in the Navy and served in the Pacific until September of 1945. In the summer of 1948, he met Beverly Kohn at a dance at the Roof Garden, and they were married on Jan. 25, 1949. To this union three girls were born, Jill, Nancy and Lois.

Dick farmed the family farm two miles west of Fostoria until they retired to the Wahpeton canal in 1988. Farming was his life, and although mainly a grain farmer, for some years, he had hogs and cattle. The family farm became a century farm in the summer of 2008.

In 1997, they moved to the Highlands Retirement Complex in Spencer. Dick will be remembered for his gentle, friendly and thoughtful nature, which made an impact and brightened the day of those who he came in contact with. He served as school director and trustee for Summit Township. He also was a member of a local investment club OBS and always enjoyed financial and farming trends. Dick proudly served on the Board of Directors of the Farmers Savings Bank of Fostoria for 41 years, a bank co-founded by his grandfather, Dirk E. Beving.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and daughter, Jill.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Beverly of Spencer; children, Nancy Duck and her husband, Gene of Oklahoma City, Lois Benson and her husband, Paul of Spencer; son-in-law, Gary Roach of Wayne, Pa.; grandchildren, Sarah Burkhart and her husband, Joshua of Oklahoma City and Dirk Benson of Spencer; other relatives and friends.

Warner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Spencer Daily Reporter -Saturday, April 10, 2010

Beving Richard

Age 25 yrs 1916/4/

Wilkin County Gazette Breckenridge, MN 1916/4/26 8

DIRK E. BEVING PASSED AWAY NOVEMBER 30

Was Born In Germany On February 26, 1848

Came To Wilkin County In 1901

Funeral Services Held In Doran on Tuesday, Dec. 3

Doran, Dec 5 -- Mr. Dirk E. Beving, resident of Wilkin County for more than 45 years died last Saturday at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Larson in Brandrup Township, 4 miles west of Doran. He was born in Germany on February 26, 1848, and would have been 98 years old on his next birthday. He emigrated from Germany at the age of 17, and settled with his parents in Iowa, where they farmed for 36 years. In 1876 Mr. Beving was united in marriage to Mareka Williamson of that state. After his marriage he farmed in Iowa until 1901, at which time he moved to the vicinity of Doran where he farmed until 1920. His wife preceded him in death in 1921. Since then he has been making his home with his children. 16 children were born into the family, of which 2 sons and 9 daughters survive. They are John of Hewitt, Minn.; Henry of Tintah; Mrs. Tina Smith of Campbell; Mrs. Charles Seba, Doran; Mrs. Patty Wooly, Corpus Christi, Texas; Mrs. Anna Eikamp of Garry, S. Dak.; Mrs. Geo Johnson of Kanawaha, Iowa; Mrs. Christ Olthoff, Mrs. J. N. McDougal and Mrs. William E. Larson, all of Breckenridge. 49 grandchildren and 47 great grandchildren.

Mr. Beving was well known by almost everyone in this community. He possessed a keen min to the very last weeks of his life, and enjoyed having young and old friends call on him, and appreciated alway anything said and done to cheer him in his old age. He attended church services at every opportunity when able to get around., taking an active part and showing his interest in Christian work at home and in the foreign missions. His great many friends will always remember his as the grand old man.

Funeral services here held Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 3 at 2 o'clock in the Doran Presbyterian Church, Rev. A. F. Johnson and Rev. Glenn Williams officiating. Vocal selections were given by Mrs. A. F. Johnson, Mrs. Philip Vorwerk and Miss Marjorie Moltumyr. The burial took place at Riverside Cemetery, Breckenridge. Pallbearers were George Smith, Campbell, Willis Larson, Breckenridge, Charles Seba, Doran, Richard Olthoff, Breckenridge, Robert McDougal, Breckenridge, all grandchildren to Mr. Beving.

[Gazette Telegram (Breckenridge, MN) 5 Dec 1946, p. 1 ObitBevingDirkE]

Frederic D. Beving, 86, of Creston, Iowa, formerly of Wellsburg, died Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at his farm home at rural Creston.

Funeral services 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 15, 2007 at East Friesland Presbyterian Church,m rural Ackley, with Pastor Lynn Arends officiating. Burial at East Friesland Church Cemetery, rural Ackley. Visitation Thursday, June 14 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Doyen-Abels Funeral Home in Wellsburg.

Frederic D. Beving was born July 26, 1920 in German Township, rural Grundy County, the son of Aeilt and Bena (Roelfs) Beving. Frederic graduated from Wellsburg High School with the class of 1938. After high school, Frederic served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged on March 30, 1947. On March 19, 1949, he was united in marriage to Lucille K. Boehm in Omaha, Nebraska. Frederic was a farmer all of his life in rural Wellsburg and Creston.

He is survived by his wife, Lucille Beving of Creston; a son Randy Beving and his wife Myrna of Creston; a daughter, Kathi Ann Buckingham and her husband Alan of Storm Lake; and a son, Lindsey beving and his wife Becky of Wellsburg; and six grandchildren.

He was preceeded in death by his parents; one brother, John Beving; and one sister, Phyllis Crocker.

Mrs. Abbie Seba services Tuesday

BRECKENRIDGE — Mrs. Abbie Seba, 88, died May 19 at St. Francis Nursing Home. Services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m., from Gospel Tabernacle with the Rev. H. Brynteson officiating. Burial in Riverside Cemetery.

She was born Sept. 7, 1883 at Wodar, Iowa, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dirk Beving. She married Martin Abbas in 1903. Mr. Abbas died in 1904. She married the late Charles Seba in December of 1907. Mrs. Seba lived in the Doran community until moving into the nursing home six years ago.

She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Martha) Salisbury of Doran, Mrs. Clare (Margaret) Dohman of Breckenridge; and a son, Charles Seba of Stockton, Calif. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Jack (Etta) McDougal of Breckenridge, Mrs. Bertha Larson of St. Paul Park; and a brother, John Beving of Wadena.

Arrangements by Jos. Vertin and Sons Funeral Home.

[Daily Journal (Fergus Falls, MN) 22 May 1972, p.2 ObitBevingAbbie(Abbas-Seba).jpg]

Henry Beving Funeral at Tintah Sunday

TINTAH - Funeral services for Henry Beving, 68, Tintah postmaster who died Wednesday morning at St. Francis Hospital in Breckenridge, will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at the Congregational Church in Tintah with Rev. J. H. Blackhurst officiating.

Mr. Beving was born Jan. 21, 1896, Woden, Lyons County, the son of Dick and Merka Beving. They came to Doran when he was five years old.

He grew to manhood in the Doran area where be farmed and then moved into the village to operate a dray line for several years. Mr. Beving operated a grocery store in Doran for 10 years before selling the business and moving to Tintah in 1930.

He worked at the Johnson grocery in Tintah and at Nashua until March 1947 when he became postmaster at Tintah. He also drove Tintah school bus at one time and operated a dairy farm near Tintah. He was a member of the Woodman lodge.

A son, Leigh, preceded in death in 1957.

Surviving are his wile, the former Mildred Bronson who he married on June 30, 1923; a son, Vernon, Tintah; and six grand- children.

Other survivors include a brother, John, Hewitt; six sisters, Mrs. Patty Wooley, Elkton, S. D.; Mrs. Jack (Emma) Smith, Hewitt; Mrs. John (Anna) Eikamp, Palo Alto, Calif; Mrs. William (Bertha) Larson, Wahpeton: Mrs. Jack (Ella) McDougall, Breckenridge; and Mrs. Abbey Seba, Doran.

Visitation at the Jos. Vertin and Sons Funeral Home at Breckenridge 8 to 10 p. m. Friday and 10 a. m. to 10 p. m. Saturday.

Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery at Breckenridge.

[Daily Journal (Fergus Falls, MN) 9 Sep 1964, p. 8 ObitBevingHenry1964.pdf]

John Beving

John Beving, 78, Spencer, formerly of Everly, died Monday, Sep. 22, 1997, at St. Luke Lutheran Home in Spencer.

Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. at First Reformed Church, rural Everly, with the Rev. Paul Bussert officiating.

Casket bearers will be Gary Klett, Harlan Laubach, Arthur Laubach, Lyle Laubach, Brad Beving and Jeffrey Clausen.

Burial will be at First Reformed Cemetery, rural Everly, with Warner Funeral Home of Spencer in charge of arrangements.

John Edwin Beving, the son of John and Harmke Meyer Beving, was born Nov. 26. 1918, on the family farm near Fostoria. Most of his life was spent in that area. and his early education was in rural elementary schools of Clay County. He attended high school at Pleasant Prairie Academy of German Valley, Ill., graduating with the class of 1939.

He was lifelong member of the First Reformed Church near Everly.

In October 1976, he moved to St. Luke Lutheran Home in Spencer. During his time there, he completed a translation from German to English a book of 100 religious poems written and published in the 1800s by his great-grandfather, Geert Heikens.

Mr. Beving was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.

He is survived by one brother, Merlin Beving and his wife. Phyllis, of Everly; and one sister, Annetta Laubach and her husband, Harold, of Hartley.

[The Daily Reporter (Spencer, IA), 26 Sep 1997 ObitBevingJohnEdwin1997.jpg]

John W. Beving

John W. Beving, 93, a resident of Humphrey Manor passed away at Shady Lane Nursing Home February 7, 1974.

He was born May 20, 1880 at Ackley, Iowa, to parents Mr. and Mrs. Dirk Beving.

He was married to Maude Wells, January 4, 1906 at Breckenridge, Minnesota and she survives his passing. They farmed in the Bertha-Hewitt area for several years and has resided at Humphrey Manor for the past five years.

He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Maude: Children Richard of Hewitt; Chester of Albert Lea; John E. of Wadena; R. Paul of Silver Bay; Mrs. Prince (Lucille) Charchenko of Crookston; Mrs. Hubert (Donna) Alt of Motley; Mrs. Alyn (Anna Lou) Dull of St. Cloud; two sisters, Mrs. Jack McDougal (Etta) of Breckenridge; Mrs. William Larson (Bertha) of Princeton; 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents, 13 brothers and sisters.

Funeral services were held Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. from the United Methodist Church of Hewitt with the Rev. Warren Withrow officiating. Interment was in the Hewitt cemetery. Casketbearers were William Kern, Elmer Arndt and Roy Bower of Hewitt; Joe Boylan, Maurice Kneisl and Roman Seidl of Wadena.

[Pioneer Journal (Wadena, MN) Thursday 14 Feb 1974, p. 2, ObitBevingJohnWillemssen1974.jpg]

Funeral services and burial will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church and Oakdale Cemetery for Lucille Harriet Charchenko, 58, who died Saturday in Crookston.

Mrs. Charchenko had lived in Crookston since 1944.

She worked at Sears for 13 years and for the consumer Price Index for five years before retiring in 1975.

She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church and a former deacon and elder of the church, past president of the American Legion Auxiliary, past president of the International War Veterans Alliance, and member of the Eagles Auxiliary and former secretary of the VFW Auxiliary.

Survivors include her husband, Prince; a son William Wheeler of Detroit; two daughers, Mrs. JoAnne Evans of Shakopee and Janice of Moorhead; four brothers, Richard of Hewitt; Chester of Albert Lea, John of Wadena and Raymond of Silver Bay; two sisters, Mrs. Donna Alt of Brainerd and Mrs. Anna Lou Dull of St. Cloud; her mother, Mrs. Maude Beving of Menagha, eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Stenshoel Funeral Home.

Ramona Luoma

Luoma, Ramona age 64 of Wadena on 1/16. From 1965 to 1971, Mona worked as a Registered Nurse at several hospitals, Good Samaritan, Phoenix, AZ., St. Paul Ramsey, St. Paul, MN, and Aitkin Community Hospital, Aitkin, MN. From 1972 to 1984, Mona and her husband, Warner, served as missionaries of the Lutheran Church in America in Sumatra Indonesia. Moving back home to Wadena in 1998, Mona worked part time as a case manager in Home Nursing, first at Caring Hands and then at Tri County Hospital. Mona was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard; her father, John; and brother, James. She is survived by her husband, Warner; daughter, Gail (Kurt) Johnson of Andover; grandson, Alexander Johnson; mother, Phyllis Beving of Wadena; brothers, Roger (Janet) Beving of Rockford, IL, and John Beving of Fargo, ND; and sister, Marlene (Allen) Keller of Coon Rapids. Services have already been held in Wadena, MN.

www.johnsonmemorialhome.com

[Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) 17 Jan 2008 - 20 Jan 2008]

Funeral services were hled [held] at the Lyon County First Presbyterian Church on Saturday afternoon, Rev. ??abrugge officiating, for little Ruth Beving, seven-year old daughter of Rev. and Mrs. F. J. Beving. She passed away in the home of her parents early last Thursday morning, having been in poor health from infancy. She is survived by a brother Paul and sister Helen, besides the sorrowing parents.

[Rock Rapids Review (Rock Rapids, IA) 13 Dec 1928]

Wednesday morning, George Smith received word that his mother living at Klamath, Calif., had died. Mr. Smith left by train Wednesday to attend the funeral Saturday.

Vernon Beving

Vernon “Peanuts” Beving was born November 9, 1927, in Doran, MN, to Henry and Mildred (Bronson) Beving. He attended Tintah (MN) School, and graduated at the age of 16. As a young boy he delivered milk for the town of Tintah from Beving Dairy.

Vernon enlisted at the age of 17, in the US Navy in WWII as a Seaman First Class and was stationed out of Chicago, IL, on the USS Wolverine.

In 1948, he married his high school sweetheart, Ione Swedlund, and they had dairy cattle and farmed small grains on their farm, where they raised their six children. Vernon also worked for the Great Northern and Burlington Northern Railways for 26 years as an agent-telegrapher. He retired in 1992.

He was Town Board Clerk for Tintah Township for many years and a member of American Legion Post 610. He enjoyed playing baseball, fast pitch softball, bowling and golf. In his younger years he played independent basketball. Vernon and Ione enjoyed 17 years wintering in Arizona with many good friends.

Vernon passed away on April 7, 2010, at his home in Moorhead, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 82. He is survived by his wife, Ione Beving, Moorhead; daughters, Cathi (Larry) Chial, Moorhead, Sheila (Larry) Lubben, West Fargo, ND, Jackie (Darrel) Jensen, Sealy, TX, and Robin (Jud) Loeks, Elbow Lake, MN; sons, Scott (Cindy) Beving, Erdahl, MN, and Reed (Jennifer) Beving, Locust Road, VA; 19 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Leigh; and grandsons, Brett and Christopher Beving.

Visitation: Sunday, 5 PM to 7 PM, with a prayer service at 7 PM, Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead, MN.

Funeral service: Monday, April 12, 2010, at 11 AM, Grace United Methodist Church, Moorhead.

Burial: Monday at 2:30 PM, Riverside Cemetery, Breckenridge, MN.

Online guestbook: www.korsmofuneralservice.com.

Young Mother Dies

Katherine Blair Goodale died suddenly Sunday evening at her home in Bristol. She had spent a busy day on Sunday and was seemingly in the best of health and, while seated at the supper table, was stricken, death coming instantly. Mrs. Goodale was born in Aurora, May 2, 1881, and was married to Fred Goodale of Bristol May 15, 1899. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, four sons, three daughters, and invalid father and three sisters. The funeral was held from the late home Tuesday afternoon, the services in charge of the Rev. E. K. Hester. Interment was in Oak Grove cemetery.

Earlier in the paper was the following: Mrs. Fred Goodale who has been suffering from nervous trouble is much improved and is able to be out again.

MARJORIE R. MILLER

BELMOND — Marjorie R. Miller, 74, of Britt, passed away Sunday (June 13, 2004) at the Belmond Health Care Center.

Funeral service for Marjorie R. Miller will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond, with Pastor Lowell Halvorson officiating. Burial will take place in Belmond Cemetery.

Visitation for Marjorie R. Miller will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond, and one hour prior to services on Thursday.

Marjorie Ruth, the daughter of Palmer and Mary Johnson Branstad, was born Nov. 5, 1929, in Forest City. She grew up near Leland where she attended schools.

Marjorie was united in marriage to John "Frank" Miller. The couple made their home in Hayfield where they raised their family.

Marjorie worked as a homemaker and waitress. She enjoyed gardening, canning, embroidery and needlepoint.

Marjorie had been living at the Westview Care Center in Britt and had just recently moved to the Belmond Health Care Center.

Marjorie is survived by a daughter, Mary Lugo and husband, Robert, of Windom, Minn.; two sons, Leroy and wife, Penny, of Hampton, and Ed and wife, Bobbi, of Belmond; grandchildren, Marcella, Louisa, Kristina and Rosa, all of Windon, Bobby Lugo of Fairmont, Minn., Paula and Duane of Kanawha, Leslie Stohr of Forest City, Tracy Stohr of Woden, Nicole of Iowa Falls, Alicia and Brandon of Hampton, Kassidy of Belmond, Latesha, Rusty and Dakota of Latimer, Christopher, Devon and Lynzie of Belmond; 13 great-grandchildren; one brother, Marvin, of Colorado; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, John, in 1982; two sons, Leslie and Johnny; two brothers and two sisters.

Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.

[Mason City Globe Gazette (Mason City, IA), 17 Jun 2004]

Lucille Drury, 62, Milaca

MILACA — Lucille Drury, 62, died Tuesday at North Memorial Medical Center, Robbinsdale.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. The Rev. Ervin Rausch will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.

Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Peterson Johnson Funeral Home. A prayer service will be 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home in Milaca.

Lucille Drury was born in Sauk Rapids May 10, 1926, to John and Applona (Hagel) Braun. She married William Drury Dec. 16, 1944, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, St. Cloud. They moved to Milaca where they farmed until retirement when they moved into Milaca.

Survivors include her husband, daughters and sons, Kathleen Sproe??sig, Milaca; Mrs. Ron (Susan) Hag??, Kokomo, Ind.; Dick, Seattle, Wash.; David, Staples; and Daniel, Foreston; brothers and sisters, Leonard Braun, Little Falls; Donald Braun, Indianapolis, Ind.; John Zehren, Martinez, Calif.; Mrs. Alice Prax, New Ulm; Adeline? Braun, Minnetonka; Mrs. Louis (Margaret) Kosak, Winthrop; Mrs. Nick? (Dorothy) Sufka, Mrs. Ida Schoumaker? and Mrs. W. Genevieve Schueller, Sauk Rapids; 22 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother; and two sisters.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 24 Nov 1988, p. 13B, ObitBraunDruryLucille1988.jpg]

Mrs. Mildred Beving

Services were held Monday at the Tintah Congregational Church for Mrs. Mildred Beving who died Nov. 5 at St. Francis Hospital, Breckenridge.

Mrs. Beving was born at Doran Oct. 15, 1895 [6?], a daughter of Swen and Hilda Bronson. She attended Moorhead State University and was a teacher in Wilkin County for several years. She was married to Henry Beving June 30, 1923 at Breckenridge. They lived in Doran until 1930 when they moved to Tintah where she served as village treasurer for many years and as a clerk at the post office. She served as treasurer of the Congregational Church for 28 years and was also a Sunday school teacher.

Surviving are a son Vernon, Tintah; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Wilson and Hazel Bronson, both of Doran. Her husband died in 1954.

Arrangements by the Joseph and Sons Funeral Home.

[Daily Journal (Fergus Falls, MN) 9 Nov 1976 p. 2, ObitBronsonMildred(Beving)1976Pt1.jpg]

Death of Mr. Carver

He Was Formerly a Resident of this place And is Well Remembered by many.

We hear with regret of the death of a former resident of Byron, Mr. Carver, the father of U.S. Carver of this place. The latter was called by telegram to Fertile, Polk County, Minn., on Wednesday last taking the evening train in reaching his father's sickbed Friday morning, finding him unconscious. He had been stricken with paralysis on Tuesday while working about his place. Another son was called from Belvidere but did not reach there in time to see his father alive. Mr. Carver died Saturday evening.

Mrs. Carver and his two sons started Sunday with the remains which were interred at Belvidere on Tuesday afternoon of this week. A large number of relatives and friends attending the funeral.

Mr. Carver is well remembered here, having been village marshal one year. He was a kind-hearted, generous man and made many friends during his residence here. While here he was married to Mrs. Goodale and moved to the farm three miles from Fertile where they have lived and prospered for the last six years.

Mrs. Carver, four sons and three daughters are left to mourn the loss of husband and father. The Express extends sympathy to the bereaved family.

[Byron Express (Byron, IL) Friday 3 Feb 1899 p. 1, ObitCarverHenry1899.jpg]

Albany Democrat Herald

Edna Margaret Cowizt Dannen

( November 9, 1922 - November 6, 1970 )

Sweet Home - Memorial service for Edna M. Dannen, 46, formerly of Sweet Home and most recently of Santa Barbara, will be 2p.m. Thursday at Sweet Home Church of Christ, 18th and Long Steet, with Pastor C. Paul Moore Sr. officiating. Private burial will follow at Liberty Cemetery. Tracewell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Those wishing to do so may send contributions in her memory to a fund set up for her son, Lester Edward "Eddie" Sherwood, who was permanently injured in an accident while participating in a Sweet Home Sportsman's Holiday event about six years ago. Gifts may be left or sent to the Tracewell Funeral Home or the Sweet Home Church of Christ.

She was born November 9, 1922 in Sweet Home, where she attended schools and graduated from Sweet Home High School in 1940. She worked for a short time in Corvallis, also moving to California for a short period and returning to Sweet Home about 1946. She spent most of her life in the mid valley.

She was a member of the Sweet Home Church of Christ.

Survivors include a son, Lester Edward "Eddie" Sherwood of Portland; two daughters, Mrs. Larry ( Marjorie ) Little of Sweet Home and Miss Diana Sue Dannen of Halsey; her mother Mrs. Libbie Cowitz of Sweet Home; two sisters Eva Looney of Sweet Home and Mrs. Edith Wetherell of Leader, Minn.; and one grandchild.

Wes was born the son of Jesse & Julia Dillivan Coyer.

Wes & Teresa lived on a farm by Iona, MN in Murray County; on a farm between Eagle Bend and Parkers Prairie, MN; in Sedan, MN they ran a cafe/beer establishment; in Brooten, MN Wes ran a shoe/canvas repair shop and Teresa worked at Fingerhut in Sauk Centre, MN.

Wes & Teresa were the parents of Irvin, Dorothy, Lester, Rosemary, & Shirley.

Funeral services were held from the Union Presbyterian Church, Brooten, MN, Rev. Kenneth H. Campbell officiating.

RICHARD R. CRAIGHEAD

Richard R. Craighead died suddenly at Palmer Wednesday night. He was born in Dodge Center Nov. 28, 1888. In 1910. he married Rose Hurley in St. Paul after which they moved to Palmer.

He retired in 1955 from the state highway department where he had been employed for 20 years.

Surviving are his wife and three daughters: Mrs. Bert Goodale (Virginia), Delano; Mrs. Harvey Eilers (Helen), Minneapolis and Mrs. Edwin Corne (Alberta). Clear Lake.

There are 16 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Dingmann funeral home, Clear Lake, after 7 p.m. tonight.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Marcus church, Clear Lake, with Burial in the parish cemetery.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) 20 Aug 1959 p.9, ObitCraigheadRichardRennolds1959.jpg]

Orval O. Cunningham

WEISER - Orval O. Cunningham, 74, of Weiser, died Friday at a Weiser hospital. Services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Northam-Jones Chapel by Rev. Dan Garland, of the Weiser Conservative Baptist church. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.

He was born Oct. 4, 1904 at Webbs Cross Roads, KY. In 1929, he moved to California and for 10 years worked for the Adohr Milk Co in Pasadena, and 2 years for the California Ship Building Co. In 1944, he moved to Bishop, Calif., and worked 4 years for the Inye Lumber Co. He married Ella Bartz in 1950 in Carson City, Nev. In 1953, they purchased a small ranch at Fallon, Nev., and along with farming he worked for the Truckee, Carson Irrigation district until his retirement in 1965, at which time they moved to the Weiser area and bought a small ranch. In 1973, they sold the ranch and moved into Weiser. He was a member of the El Korah Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S., the Scottish Rite Bodies of Boise, and Weiser Lodge No 23, AF&AM.

Surviving are his wife of Weiser; four stepdaughters, Mrs. George Bright of Riverside, Calif., Mrs. Steven Rix of Boise, Mrs. Robert Creed of Mundelein, Ill., and Mrs. Greg Boden of Elko, Nev. two sisters, Mrs. Zella Cravens of Russell Springs, KY., and Mrs. Paul Hutchins of Ruskin, Fla.; a brother, E.D. Cunningham of Dunnville, KY.; 10 grandchildren and two great grandsons.

Daily Argus Observer

Ontario, Oregon

Monday, May 7, 1979

ANDREW DAHL

Andrew Dahl, of Becker township, died Friday at his home at the age of 79. He was born in Denmark and came to this country when he was 22 years of age, his parents coming over two years later. In 1890 he married Mary Nelson who survives him with four children—Mrs. Melvin Enger, of Big Lake; Frank, Becker; Harry and Lillian, at home. There are seven grandchildren. The funeral. services were held at Becker with Rev. Walker, of Elk River, officiating. The I.O.O.F lodge or Becker conducted the services at the grave. He was a member of the Clearwater Masonic lodge. The interment was made in the Danish cemetery near his home.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) 24 Sept 1936 p.6, ObitDahlAndrewA1936.jpg]

Dahl

Clear Lake - Harry A. Dahl, 81, Route 3, died Tuesday at Country Manor Health Care and Retirement Center, Sartell.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Dare's Funeral Home, Elk River. Burial will be in Danish cemetery, Becker Township.

Friends may call from 4 to 9 today at the funeral home in Elk River.

Mr. Dahl was born Aug. 25, 1899, in Santiago township, Sherburne county, to the late Andrew and Mary (Nielsen) Dahl. He married Lillie Goodale July 16, 1924, in Palmer Township, Sherburne County, and farmed in the Clear Lake are prior to his retirement.

Survivors include his wife; daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Alice) McCalla and Mrs. Dale (Shirley) Doering, Clear Lake; Mrs. Don (Verna) Bisson, St. Paul; Mrs. Harold (Doris) Leitha, St. Cloud; brother and sisters, Frank, Becker, Mrs. Melvin (Anna) Enger, Big Lake; Lillian, Alexandria; 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 8 Jul 1981, p. 8B ObitDahlHarryAugust1981.jpg]

Albany Democrat Herald

Diana Sue Dannen LaVoie

(January 31, 1958 - October 1, 1997)

Diana Sue "Susie" Dannen LaVoie, 39, of King's Valley died Wednesday, October 1, 1997 in traffic accident in

Corvallis.

She was born on January 31, 1958 in Albany to Lyle Bennett and Edna Margaret (Cowitz) Dannen.

LaVoie was a member of an original pioneer family that settled in the Halsey and Salem areas between 1846 and 1848.

She was a graduate of Central Linn High School and Linn-Benton Community College with a degree in early chidhood development.

She lived her entire life in the Linn County area prior to her marriage to Theodore LaVoie on November 21, 1992 in Halsey.

She was a member of the Halsey United Methodist Church, past President of the Timber City Unit 133 American Legion Auxiliary, a former 4-H leader and a member of the Linn County Historical Society.

She is survived by her husband, Ted of Monmouth; stepson, David LaVoie of Monmouth; step-mother Rosalie Milburn Dannen of Halsey; and one grandson.

She was preceded in death by her father, Lyle Dannen, her mother Edna Dannen, brothers Lester Edward Sherwood and Scott Dannen, a sister Marjorie Stone, foster brother Lor Gervacio; several cousins and two aunts.

Memorial services were held on Monday at the Halsey United Methodist Church with Reverend Ruth Shirley officiating.

Private burial was at the Shedd Cemetery.

Memoiral contributions may be made in her name to the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation or Sharing Hands in Care of McHenry's Funeral Home, 206 N.W. Fifth St., Corvallis, 97330.

McHenry's handled the arrangements.

Dorothy H. Knudsen

Nov. 28, 1915 - Oct. 28, 2004

Dorothy H. Knudsen was born in Shedd, the daughter of Ralph and Dora (Meier) Dannen. She attended Shedd Grade School and graduated from Halsey High School.

She married Jens M. Knudsen on Dec. 24, 1938, in Corvallis. He died March 27, 2002.

Dorothy lived in Corvallis, Salem, Vancouver, Wash., La Grande, Arizona, Japan and Germany, before moving to Albany.

She was a member of the Christian Church in Salem. Dorothy enjoyed sewing, walking, bowling and golf.

She is survived by her brother, Darrell Dannen of Shedd, sister Frances Kasson of Shedd, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers George, Roy, Frederick and Ralph "Boots" Dannen, and sister Mary Jane Shindler.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Fisher Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Shedd Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Samaritan Evergreen Hospice or Halsey-Shedd Fire Department in care of Fisher Funeral Home, 306 Washington S.W., Albany, OR 97321.

Eugene V. Dannen of Corvallis died Thursday, May 5 at the Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles of complications from strokes. He was 90.

Arrangements are under the direction of Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home in The Dalles.

[Gazette-Times (Corvallis, OR) 5 May 2005]

Jacob Dannen, 81-year-old retired farmer and former Brownsville resident, died March 13 at an Albany hospital following an extended illness.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 17, in the Fisher Funeral home at Albany, with the Rev. Willard Dannen officiating. Burial was in the Shedd cemetery. He was a member of the German Evangelical church.

Born in Illinois, Mr. Dannen came to Oregon from Iowa in 1912. He lived in Brownsville until 1920, and then lived in Shedd, then in Benton and Polk counties in 1925. His home was on Route 4, Albany.

He was married to Clara Jane Atwood, who died in 1928. He married Elsin L. Schulmerich at Corvallis in 1937. She preceded him in death last October.

Surviving are four children: Mrs. Earl Oxford and Ralph H. Dannen of Brownsville, Mrs. Alma C. Burger of Corvallis and George B. Dannen of Route 4, Albany. A son, Jess, died in 1951.

Also surviving are three brothers: Ben Dannen of Lennox S.D., Tjark Dannen of Corvallis and George H. Dannen of Halsey; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Starnes of Halsey, Mrs. Hattie Shepherd and Mrs. Clara Sprenger of Shedd. In addition, 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews survive.

[Brownsville Times (Brownsville, OR) Thurs 18 Mar 1954, p. 1, ObitDannenJacobG1954.jpg]

DANNEN - Karl Y. Dannen of 1064 'D' Street, Springfield, passed away July 18, 1968 in West Yellowstone, Montana. He was born August 18, 1907 in Scio, Oregon. He was an agent for the Southern Pacific Railway. He was married to Lillian Hatch, June 3, 1934, in Falls City, Oregon. He had been a resident of the community most of his life. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose in Eugene. He is survived by his wife, Lillian, two sons: Leon and Alan of Springfield; two daughters: Kay Cole and Mrs. Kendall (Dael) Loomis of Springfield; four grandchildren; three brothers; Jack, Jr. of Seattle, Eugene V. of Corvallis, Marshal of Springfield; one sister, Undine Hiller of Corvallis. Funeral services will be held Wednesday July 24, at 10 a.m. in Buell Chapel. The Rev. Milton Gardiner of the Springfield First Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment to follow in Springfield Memorial Cemetery.

[Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) 21 Jul 1968]

Lester Stephen Dannen was born on a farm near Lennox, SD on March 27, 1914, the son of Benjamin and Christena (Nason) Dannen. He attended rural school and grew to manhood there.

On October 1, 1938 he was united in marriage to Winifred Hoogestraat at Germantown Presbyterian Church. Following their marriage they lived on a farm east of Wall Lake, SD. In 1944 they moved to Tea, SD, where they have since lived. He was employed at John Morrell Co. in Sioux Falls, SD for 34 years, retiring in 1976.

He as a member of Germantown Presbyterian Church of rural Chancellor, SD, where he was a Sunday School teacher for several years and served as an Elder. He served on the Tea Town Board, was a Boy Scout Leader and baseball coach for many years.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Shirley; one son Stephen, on July 12, 1962; five brothers: George, Clarence, Cassius, Roy and Ray Dannen; four sisters: Hattie, in infancy, Myrtle Dannen, Mabel DeNeui and Ethel DeNeui.

Lester died suddenly, shortly after arrival at a Sioux Falls hospital on November 22, 1986, the result of an apparent heart attack. He attained the age of 72 years, seven months and 25 days.

Surviving are his widow, Winifred; two sons and their wives: Ronald and Carol Dannen of Sioux Falls, and Paul and Linda Dannen of Ottumwa, IA; one daughter and her husband, Ardis and Darrell Nelson of Canton; ten grandchildren; one brother, Marvin Dannen of Sioux Falls, and one sister, Mrs. Carsten (Alice) Knutson of Parker.

Albany Democrat Herald

Tuesday, November 7, 1989

Lyle Bennett Dannen

( November 17, 1922 - November 5, 1989 )

Halsey - Lyle B. Dannen, retired Halsey postmaster, died Sunday at Good Samartian Hospital in Corvallis. He was 66.

He was born November 17, 1922, in Shedd, and was a descendant of Linn County and Marion County Pioneers. He lived in the Shedd - Halsey area all his life except when he was in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Dannen served as a postal unit officer in Australia, New Guinea and the Philippines.

After his discharge he settled in Halsey and served as the local postmaster for 36 years.

He married Rosalie Milburn November 10, 1961, in Sweet Home. She survives.

Mr. Dannen was commander of the American Legion Timber City Post in Sweet Home and a member of the Disabled American Veterans and Harrisburg Veterans of Foreign Wars and AM Vets Post No. 15 of Sweet Home. He was a member of the Halsey United Methodist Church and the Halsey Odd Fellows Lodge. He was a past cheif of the Halsey/Shedd Rural Fire Department and a member of National Association of postmasters.

Survivors beside his wife are children Susie Dannen of Harrisburg and Scot Dannen of California, brother Willard Dannen of Yuma, Arizona, two granddaughters. His sister, Elsa Dannen, and foster son, Floranie Gervacio, died before him.

Mr. Dannen's funeral will be at 11a.m. Thursday at the Halsey United Methodist Church, followed by burial in Pugh Cemetery in Shedd. Fisher Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials can be made to the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation on the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation.

SPRINGFIELD - A celebration of life will be held later for Marshall Wayne Dannen Sr. of Springfield, who died May 12 of kidney failure at age 88.

He was born Sept. 29, 1917, in Shedd to Tjark and Adelyn Yates Dannen. He married Anne Musselman on Sept. 19, 1942, in Portland.

He served in the ROTC from 1933 to 1936 as a second lieutenant in an artillery unit. He worked in sales, opened a plywood mill in California and later operated Marshall's Oil in Springfield.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Marshall II; three grandchildren and six great- grandchildren.

Arrangements by Buell Chapel in Springfield. Remembrances to the Portland Shriners Hospital for Children.

[Register Guard (Eugene, OR) 20 May 2006]

Ray was born to parents Ben and Christine Dannen August 26, 1911 at Lennox, SD.

He grew up in the Lennox, SD area and was married to Sophia Highstreet, January 26, 1934 at Germantown Church, rural Chancellor. After their marriage they farmed in the Lennox-Wall Lake area until 1942. They then moved to a farm near Colton where they have since lived.

Ray was active in many community affairs, organizing the Colton Hustlers 4-H Club, of which he was leader for 20 years. He was a member of the Colton United Methodist Church.

Ray died Friday, November 27, 1981 at Sioux Valley Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD, after a sudden illness.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Sophia; a daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Raeleen) Kresten, Burnsville, MN; three sons, Dale, Chicago, IL, Douglas, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, and David, Colton, SD; eleven grandchildren, a great-granddaughter; two brothers, Lester, Tea, SD, and Marvin, Sioux Falls; and two sisters, Alice Knutson, Parker, SD, and Ethel DeNeui, Sioux Falls, SD.

Grace N. Hall, 91, Warba, died Friday, Dec. 20, 1991, in Itasca Medical Center, Grand Rapids. She was born in Kingston, Mo., and moved to Harrington, Wash., in 1908 and later to Chewelah, Wash., where she graduated from high school. She moved to Warba in 1917. She was treasurer, for the City of Warba for many years. She also was a member of Warba Presbyterian Church and a longtime member of the Grand Rapids Chapter of the Eastern Star. Her husband, Joseph, died in 1981. Surviving are three sons, Archie of Warba, Kenneth of El Cajon, Calif., and Robert of Grand Rapids; a sister Edna Ochs of Kamas, Wash.; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday in the Libbey Funeral Home, Grand Rapids, where services will be at 2p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Warba-Feeley Cemetery.

[Duluth News-Tribune (Duluth, MN), Saturday, 21 Dec 1991, p. 3D ObitDayGraceNettie(Hall)1991V2.pdf]

Grace N. Hall

Funeral services for Grace N. Hall, 91, Warba, will be Monday, Dec. 23, 1991, at 2 p.m. in Libbey Funeral Home, Grand Rapids.

The Rev. Bob Beech will officiate. Visitation will be Sunday, Dec. 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Libbey Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Warba-Feeley Cemetery, Warba. She died Friday, Dec. 20, 1991, in Itasca Medical Center, Grand Rapids.

Born Sept. 30, 1900 at Kingston, Mo., she moved with her family to Harrington, Wash., in about 1908. She moved later to Chewelah, Wash., where she graduated from Jenkins High School. She married Joseph Hall Dec. 22, 1917, at Spokane, Wash., and they moved to Warba shortly thereafter. She was treasurer for the city of Warba for many years. She was a member of the Grand Rapids chapter of the Order of Eastern Star.

Preceded in death by her husband in 1981, surviving relatives include sons Archie, Warba; Kenneth, El Cajon, Calif.; and Robert, Grand Rapids; sister Edna Ochs, Camas, Wash.; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

[Grand Rapids Herald Review (Grand Rapids, MN) Sunday, 22 Dec 1991, p. 6 ObitDayGraceNettie(Hall)1991V1.jpg]

Frank L. DeGree

Funeral services for Frank L. DeGree of Sauk Centre, were held at the Corrigan Funeral home in Sauk Centre at 2 this afternoon, Rev. William Plummer officiated. Burial was made in the Greenwood cemetery.

Mr. DeGree was born Jan. 25, 1871 in Cohes, N. Y. a son of the late, Mr. and Mrs. Charles DeGree. He moved with his family to Montreal, Canada in 1873 and to McLeod county in 1879.

On Jan. 20, 1916 he married Margaret Taggert in Portal, N. D. and in 1922 the couple moved to Sauk Centre where they farmed until his retirement.

Mrs. DeGree survives, with two sons, Ronald, St. Cloud and Norman, Montivedo.

There are three grandchildren.

Three brothers, Robert, Renville; Charles, Clear Lake and Paul, Montana, also survive.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) 30 Apr 1958 p.14, ObitDeGreeFrankL1958.jpg ]

Ronald DeGree, 84, St. Cloud

Ronald C. DeGree, 84, of 1321 Seventh Ave. N. St. Cloud, died Saturday at his home.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church, St. Cloud. The Rev. George W. Buchin will officiate. Burial will be in North Star Cemetery.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church.

Funeral arrangements are being made by the Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud.

Ronald DeGree was born Sept. 9, 1910, in Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada to Frank and Margaret (Taggert) DeGree. He married Dorothy Jamieson Sept. 11, 1937 in St. Cloud. She preceded him in death Dec. 26, 1985. He married Virginia Hibbard May 11, 1991, in Minneapolis. He was a manager for North Western Bell Telephone Company for 48 years, retiring, in 1976. He was a past president of the Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce in Grand Rapids; and President of Golden K Kiwanis Club, St. Cloud; member of First Presbyterian Church, Cursilo and Prime Timers of the Church.

Survivors include his wife; son, Dave, Maplewood; brother, Norman, Montevideo; and one grandson.

Pallbearers will be Jeffrey DeGree, Keith, Ken, Allen, Louis, and Bruce Hibbard; and Dennis Oehrlein.

Memorials are preferred to the First Presbyterian Church or the Heart Fund.

[St. Cloud Times (St. Cloud, MN) 18 Dec 1994 p.6A, ObitDeGreeRonaldCameron1994.jpg ]

Prominent Farmer Dies Suddenly

George DeLong of Gilmanton, Died Tuesday Evening, Following Attack of Apoplexy

Had Been Resident of County for Nearly Half a Century and Favorably Known by All

News of the sudden death of George Benedict DeLong of Gilmanton Tuesday evening was received with deep sorrow by his friends in Benton county. Mr. De Long suffered a stroke of apoplexy early in the morning and continued to fail until 9:00 o'clock in the evening.

Deceased was born in Illinois December 23, 1869, and when a lad, came to Benton county with his parents who located on a farm in Gilmanton township. On Nov. 13, 1890 he was united in marriage to Miss Nellie Raber of Alberta township and they established a home in Gilmanton, where Mr. DeLong took a prominent part in public life as well as to look after the comfort of his family. He held many offices of public trust both in school and township affairs and always discharged his duties with credit. Deceased enjoyed a wide acquaintanceship in this county and was held in the highest esteem.

Besides his sorrowing wife, he is survived by nine children; William and Mrs. Mabel Wojciechowski of Morrison county; Ward of Foreston; Henry, Elmer, Harold, George, Jr., Thurston and Sarah, who remain at home. Five sisters and two brothers survive. They are Mrs. Montgomery of Staples, Nellie, Alma, Edith and Louis, of Washington; Charles of VanCouver, B. C., and Alex of Washington.

Short services will be held at home in the morning and services will be held at the Presbyterian church of Foley at 10:30 a. m., Rev. Larson, pastor of the Congregational church of Sauk Rapids officiating. Interment will be made in the Sauk Rapids cemetery.

[likely St. Cloud Times, but not sure]

Lakeville Teacher Killed in Car Crash

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 6, for Mrs. Aquina Lucken, age 60, girls' physical education instructor at Lakeville, who was fatally injured in a one-car accident in Minneapolis Sunday.

Visitation will begin after 2 p.m. Thursday at The White Funeral Home at Lakeville. Interment will be in Lakeville Grove cemetery. Pastor Gerald Dahl will conduct the service.

Mrs. Lucken died Monday August 2 at 10 a.m. at Methodist Hospital, Minneapolis. She suffered injuries on Sunday, August 1, when the car which she was driving rolled and she was thrown out. The accident occurred at 6:30 p.m. on Highway 35W and the 98th street, Minneapolis.

Mrs. Lucken who has been girls physical education instructor at Lakeville high school the past ten years was employed during the summer as a hostess at Nelson's Drive-In in Minneapolis. She was returning to Lakeville following work on Sunday at the Drive-In.

Aquina Leone Lucken was born July 5, 1905 of parents William and Maude Dilly at Glenham, South Dakota. She attended Westfield High School in Iowa and the American Physical Education College of Chicago.

In March 1931 she was united in marriage to Bernard Lucken at Westfield, Iowa. To this union three children were born: Larry of Savage, Minnesota, LeRoy of Richfield and Mrs. Linda Wright of Denver, Colorado. Other survivors include her father, William Dilly of Worthington, Minnesota; two brothers, Lawrence Dilly of Long Beach, California and Forrest Dilly of Littleton, Colorado; three grandchildren, Wanda and Richard Wright and Brenda Lucken.

Mrs. Lucken was a resident of Akron, Iowa until 1940 when she moved to Lemars, Iowa and resided there until 1951. From 1951 to 1955 she lived in Round Lake, Minnesota. In 1955 she accepted a teaching position at Lakeville, Minnesota and moved with her family to Lakeville at this time where she remained until her death. She was an active member of the community, a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church of Lakeville and well known in the community. She was a member of the Lakeville Teachers Association, the MEA and the NEA. She was active in the Lakeville PTA and was keenly interested in the welfare of her students.

Her hobbies included golfing and she was also interested in travel. Three years ago she toured Europe.

[Dakota County News (Lakeville, MN), Thursday, 5 Aug 1965, ObitDillyAquinaLeone(Lucken)1965.jpg]

HENRY H. DIRKSEN

Funeral services for Henry H. Dirksen, 80, will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Walker Mortuary. Rev. Joseph Cronenberg will officiate.

Friends may call Monday from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mr. Dirksen died at his home, 1644 S. Oak, Friday evening.

He was born June 17. l904, at Groothsuen, Germany, to Henry and Geeske (Aeilts) Dirksen.

On Oct. 25, 1933, he married Martha M. Miller at Freeport.

Mr. Dirksen worked as a farmer and was then employed by the Fredrick G. Smith Lumber Co. in Lena. He later worked for the city of Freeport, a job he held until his retirement.

Mr. Dirksen was a member of the Bethany United Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife Martha, two sons, Harley J. and Larry G. and his daughter, Shirley A. (David) Engling, all of Freeport.

Survivors also include a sister, Anna Geon of Germany; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

A memorial in his name has been established.

[Freeport Journal-Standard (Freeport, IL), 15 Jun 1985 p. 2, ObitDirksenHenryH1985.jpg] [Death notice on 14 Jun 1985]

MRS. MULLIGAN LAID TO REST

THE FUNERAL OF WELL-KNOWN EAST-SIDE RESIDENT HELD AT ST. PATRICK.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Mulligan, wife of Hugh Mulligan, who died at her home on the East Side, on March 27, of cancer, was held from the St. Patrick's Catholic church in the town of Minden, Monday morning at 9 o'clock, Rev. Father Brogan officiating.

The following old friends of the deceased came up from St. Paul to attend the funeral: Mrs. M. F. Brennan, Mrs. F. C. Miller, Fred Miller, Thomas Wallon and E. W. Wallon. Mrs. Mulligan was an old settler here having come to Sherburne county with her husband away back in the early days, where the family lived on a farm, later on moving to the city to spend the rest their days in rest from their strenuous labors. The family had hosts of friends and Mr. Mulligan, who is now past his 83rd birthday, has the sympathy of all of them. Mrs. Mulligan was a native of Ireland and had attained the age of 75 years.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) 30 Mar 1908, p. 3, ObitDoranMaryS(Mulligan)1908.jpg]

MRS. ROSE ANNE HIBBARD

Mrs. Rose Anne Hibbard, wife of the deceased Howard H. Hibbard, 317 Fifth avenue south, died Saturday at 10 p.m. She was 90 years of age, born January 23, 1857 at Havre de Grace, Maryland.

In 1869 she came to Minnesota and to Haven township, Sherburne county in 1872. On November 5, 1876 she was married to Howard H. Hibbard of Haven. They moved to St. Cloud in 1906.

Four children survive: Harry, Cleveland, Ohio; Hugh, St. Cloud; Mrs. Nell Hovde, Minneapolis and Jesse, Sherburne county. A daughter, Mrs. George Studer died in 1936. Nine grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren also survive.

The body is at the Sivinski funeral home where it will remain until the time of the of the funeral Wednesday at 9 a.m. at Holy Angels church.

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[Another obit:]

Hibbard Funeral

The funeral of Mrs. Rose Ann Hibbard, widow of Howard H. Hibbard, who died Saturday at the age of 90 years will be at Holy Angels church at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Pallbearers will be six grandsons, Howard and Edmund Hibbard, Lester Gulde of Minneapolis, Leo Mohs, Harry Studer, and Melvin Volkenant of Montrose.

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[Announcement:]

Funeral services for Mrs. Rose Anne Hibbard, 90, who died March 15 were held at 9 a.m. today at Holy Angels church. Rev. Robert Smith officiated at the services.

The following grandsons served as pallbearers: Leo Mohs, Lester Gulde, Harry Studer, Melvin Volkenant, Howard Hibbard and Edmund Hibbard.

Burial was in the family lot in Calvary cemetery.

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[Thanks]

We wish to thank our friends and relatives for the many spiritual bouquets and floral offerings and kindness shown us at the funeral of our beloved Mother, Rose Ann Hibbard.

The Hibbard family.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 17 Mar 1947, p. 4, ObitDoranRoseAnn(Hibbard)1947.jpg]

MRS. JOSEPH A. STUDER

Mrs. Joseph A. Studer, 61, died on the evening of November 22 after being ill several months. She had been a resident of Mayhew Lake for 25 years.

The funeral will be at St. Mary's Catholic church in Mayhew Lake at 10 a.m. Saturday with burial in the parish cemetery. The body is at the family residence.

Mr. Studer survives with 10 children: James, Robert, Charles, Joseph Jr in Foley; Mrs. Irvin Mahigan, Minneapolis; William of Chicago; Lawrence of Sartell; Sgt. Richard, Fort Leavenworth; Mrs. Leo Sufka, Daniel at home. There are 13 grandchildren.

Sisters and brothers are William Dowling of Seattle; James and Fred in Brainerd. Mrs. Jess Mills of Grand Rapids; Mrs. Mary Dowling, Green Bay, Wis.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) 24 Nov 1944, p.7, MRS. JOSEPH A. STUDER

Mrs. Joseph A. Studer, 61, died on the evening of November 22 after being ill several months. She had been a resident of Mayhew Lake for 25 years.

The funeral will be at St. Mary's Catholic church in Mayhew Lake at 10 a.m. Saturday with burial in the parish cemetery. The body is at the family residence.

Mr. Studer survives with 10 children: James, Robert, Charles, Joseph Jr in Foley; Mrs. Irvin Mahigan, Minneapolis; William of Chicago; Lawrence of Sartell; Sgt. Richard, Fort Leavenworth; Mrs. Leo Sufka, Daniel at home. There are 13 grandchildren.

Sisters and brothers are William Dowling of Seattle; James and Fred in Brainerd. Mrs. Jess Mills of Grand Rapids; Mrs. Mary Dowling, Green Bay, Wis.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) 24 Nov 1944, p.7, ObitDowlingMargaretA(Studer)1944.jpg]]

HENRY R. DRURY

Mr. Drury was a painter and decorator. He was a member of the Painters Union 568 and a veteran of World War I.

He is survived by his widow and four children: Mrs. Lois Storstad, Deerwood, Minn.; William, Milaca, Minn.; Mrs. Lloyd Laughton (Loretta) Clearwater, Minn. and Earl, St. Cloud. There are 13 grandchildren.

The following brothers and sisters also survive: Mrs. Evelyn Wierkert, May Wood, and Ernest Wood, Hawthorne, Calif., and Beulah Wood, Los Angeles, Calif.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Ross-Veeser funeral home, Sauk Rapids. Burial will be in the Sauk Rapids cemetery.

Friends may call after 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Ross-Veeser funeral home.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) 30 Mar 1965 p. 7, ObitDruryHenryRichard1965.jpg]

William Drury

William (Bill) Richard Drury, 82, Centerton, AR, formerly of the Milaca and St. Cloud area, passed away December 2, 2004, at Highland Health Care Center in Bella Vista, AR. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 4, at Word of Life Fellowship Church, Bentonville, AR, with Pastor Bill Rogers officiating. Burial was in Centerton City Cemetery, Centerton, AR.

Bill was born July 30, 1922, in Sauk Rapids, MN, to Henry and Celia Mary (Whitely) Drury. He received his education at Russell School in Sauk Rapids and various country schools in the Ramey area. Bill was in the army from 1942-44 and helped build the airport in Fairbanks, Alaska. He married Lucille (Braun) Drury December 18, 1944, in St. Cloud. In 1947 he worked with the Seabees in Guam building roads. He was a cook at the Veterans Hospital in St. Cloud and farmed in Morrison County and by Foreston. June 1993, he married Juanita Hepner in Strathmore, CA. They moved to Arkansas in 1997.

Survivors include his wife, Juanita Drury; sons, Richard Drury, Redmond, OR; Daniel (Susan) Drury, Foreston, MN; daughters, Kathy (John) Seira, Princeton, MN; and Susan (Michael) Patton, Coralville, IA; brother, Earl Bud Drury, St. Cloud, MN; 17 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Henry Drury and Celia Mary Lane; his wife, Lucille Drury; son, Dave Drury; sisters, Lois (Drury) DeLong and Loretta (Drury) Laughton.

Pallbearers were Bill Drury, Davey Drury, Craig Drury, Timmy Drury, Chad Muehlbauer, and Forrest Hinderliter.

[Benton County News (Foley, MN), 14 Dec 2004, ObitDruryWilliamRichard2004.jpg]

Obituary Posted 12/22/04

William (Bill) Richard Drury

William (Bill) Richard Drury of Centerton, Ark., formerly of the Milaca area, died Dec. 2, 2004, at Highland Health Care Center, Bella Vista, Ark.

He was born July 30, 1922, in Sauk Rapids, the son of Henry and Celia Mary (Whitely) Drury. He attended school in Sauk Rapids and country schools in the Ramey area. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1944.

He married Lucille Braun Dec. 18, 1944, in St. Cloud. He worked with the Seabees in Guam and was a cook at the St. Cloud VA Hospital, also farming in Morrison County and in Mille Lacs County. He married Juanita Hepner in June 1993 in Strathmore, Calif., and they moved to Arkansas in 1997.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Lucille, sisters Lois DeLong and Loretta Laughton, and son Dave.

He is survived by his wife Juanita; sons Richard, Redmond, Ore., and Daniel, Foreston; daughters Kathy Seira, Princeton, and Susan Patton, Coralville, Iowa; brother Earl, St. Cloud; 17 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

The funeral was Dec. 4 at Word of Life Fellowship Church, Bentonville, Ark., with Pastor Bill Rogers officiating. Pallbearers were Bill, Davey, Craig and Timmy Drury, Chad Muehlbauer and Forrest Hinderliter.

Burial was in Centerton City Cemetery, Centerton.

Princeton Union-Eagle 12/22/04

The Journal-Standard

Posted Apr 14, 2009 @ 07:11 PM

Rockford, Ill. —

Gladys Naomi Weegens, 96, Rockford, passed peacefully on April 11, 2009, at River Bluff Nursing Home to reunite with her husband, Simon, who predeceased her on May 22, 1972. She was born on May 20, 1912, in Fairfield and was raised in Forreston, Polo and Maryland Station by her mother Laura (Matteson) Ebright and stepfather William Ebright.

Gladys and Simon Weegens were married on Aug. 20, 193l, farmed and raised their family east of Forreston. They instilled in their children the importance of a sound value system balanced with activities and recreation. Friends and family were always welcome on the farm and enjoyed hayrides, games and sledding.

They were members of the Evangelical United Brethren church, Ogle County Riders, Ogle County Taxpayers Association, and in publishing the Private Property Free Enterprise Newspaper. As his health failed, Simon and Gladys moved from the farm to Mount Morris. After his death, she continued in many of their activities and later moved back to Forreston as her own health began to decline before spending her final years in Rockford.

She enjoyed lunches with friends, helping others in any way she could, and a life-long love of animals, especially dogs and cats. A devoted grandmother, she particularly loved having her grandchildren visit and being involved in their activities. She was loved and will be missed by her family, extended family, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother; stepfather; husband; and infant daughter (Phyllis); a grandson (Robert Gaul); and a great-grandson (Randall Vallejo).

She is survived by her five children: Richard (Judy) Weegens, Mich.; Barbara (James) Gilbert, Ethel (Bob) Hudson, and Carol Fishman, all of Arizona; and Marlene (Robert) Gaul of Polo.

Also surviving are 18 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, 17 great-great grandchildren and a number of step-grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Forreston, on Saturday, April 18, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at White Oak Cemetery with a luncheon following at the Fire Station Building in Forreston. Please visit www.burkettubbs.com to sign her online guestbook and to share memories.

C.A. "Monty" Eikamp, age 93, of Huron, died Thursday, July 13, 2006, at StoneyBrook Suites in Huron.

Claremont Eikamp was born Claremont A. Eliason, the youngest of seven children, on February 21, 1913, to Elias and Ella (Schager) Eliason at Huron. SD. When "Monty" was three years old his father left home and the children were placed in the Children's Home at Sioux Falls. A year later Monty was adopted by Al and Mary Eikamp who lived on a farm near Bancroft, SD. Monty graduated from Bancroft High School in 1931. He then attended college at the Agricultural School in Brookings for 2 years, after which he returned to the family farm where he lived and worked for the next several years. During this period of time his father died and Monty and his sister operated the farm together. He eventually sold his interest to his sister and he went into the gas business in De Smet in 1936. He later became manager of the Farmer's Union Co-op in De Smet for several years.

On May 4, 1941, Monty married Bernice Jorgenson at De Smet, SD, where they lived until he entered the U.S. Army in 1943 during World War II. Following his medical discharge two months later they moved to Watertown where he began working for the Federal Meat Inspection Service. In 1968 they moved to Huron where Monty continued his work as a meat inspector until his retirement in 1980.

He was a very active member of the American Lutheran Church, NARFE (National Association of Retired Federal Employees), William Reaves American Legion Post #7 of Huron, and past member of the Kiwanis Club.

He is survived by 1 son, Ron (Nikki) Eikamp of Pierre, SD; 2 grandchildren, Allen (Joyce) Lehmen, and Harriett (Darin) Baker; 4 great grandchildren, Arron Baker, Nathan Baker, Alexzandra Lehmen, and Brittanni Lehmen; and several nieces and nephews including Dennis (Dorothy) Weeks of Omaha, NE.

He was preceded in death by his biological parents and adoptive parents; his wife, Bernice on October 6, 1992; 5 brothers; and 2 sisters

Burial will be at Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Arrangements by Welter Funeral Home.

[likely from Evening Huronite]

FORRESTON -- Dorothy Mae "Dottie" Duitsman, 83, of Forreston died Thursday, Aug. 12, 2004, at her home.

She was born May 27, 1921

in Gary, S.D., the daughter of John and Anna (Beving) Eikamp. On June 12, 1946, Dorothy and Wendell J. Duitsman were married in Anderson, Ind. Mr. Duitsman died Feb. 6, 1995.

In addition to her responsibilities as a homemaker, she was a quality assurance inspector at Micro Switch. Dottie later was a certified nurse's assistant at Stephenson Nursing Center.

Mrs. Duitsman was a member of First United Methodist Church in Forreston and the United Methodist Women, was a Sunday school teacher, made several trips as a volunteer with Red Bird Missions to Appalachia, was a mentor at Forreston Grade School, and also was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and Ogle County Hospice.

Surviving her are three sons, William (Nancy) Duitsman of Paw Paw, Brad Duitsman of Lena and David (Luann) Duitsman of Winnebago; one daughter, Wendy "Hat" Taylorson of St. Charles, Mo.; one brother, Arthur (Norma) Eikamp of Langlois, Ore.; one sister, Ruth Sigman of Springville, Utah; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Preceding her in death were her husband, two sisters and one brother.

Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles Sensil officiating. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. A memorial fund has been established.

Dorothy Mae "Dottie" Duitsman - Journal-Standard, The - (Aug/15/2004)

Groton - Funeral services for Leonard "Butch" Eikamp Jr., 60, were held 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 21, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Groton. Pastor Elizabeth Johnson officiated. Burial followed at Skudesness Lutheran Cemetery, rural Pierpont, under the direction of Paetznick-Garness Funeral Chapel, Groton.

Butch passed away July 18, 2006, due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Leonard Eikamp Jr. was born on March 18, 1946, in Britton, S.D., to Leonard & Myrtle (Severson) Eikamp. He graduated from Pierpont High School in 1964. On Nov. 20, 1966, he united in marriage with Melinda Boe at Skudesness Lutheran Church. After receiving his Bachelor's degree in Music Education in 1968 from Northern State College, he began teaching music in the Groton School System. While teaching, he obtained his Master's in Music Education in 1974 from the University of Northern Colorado. Butch retired from teaching in 1979 and began working for S & S Lumber Company in Groton. He later became self-employed and built several homes in the area. Butch was employed as a claims adjuster for De Smet Farm Mutual Insurance Company at the time of his death.

Butch was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Groton, and a former member of the Groton School Board, Band Masters Association, Kiwanis and Church Council. He also served as Director of the Hand Bell Choir at St. John's Lutheran Church for several years. Butch enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, music and spending time with family and friends. He had a love for animals and leaves behind a new puppy, Daisy, and family cat, Buzz.

Grateful for having shared in his life are his wife, Melinda, of Groton; two daughters, Christine Doeden and her husband Troy of Beresford, Jill Eikamp and friend Paul McCorkle of Kansas City, Mo.; four grandchildren, Sophie, Oliver, Grace and Audrey Doeden; his parents, Leonard & Myrtle Eikamp of Britton; his sister, Judith Bergeland of Minneapolis, Minn.; and 20 nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Condrad & Sarah Severson, Bertha Eikamp and Fred & Mae Eikamp and his nephew, Dustin Anderson. Casketbearers were Rodney Eikamp, Curtis Eikamp, Kevin Eikamp, Merle Walter, Robert Wegner, David Kampa, Ron Falk, Gerald Larson and Rodney Boehmer. Honorary Casketbearers were all of Butch's friends.

Published in the Aberdeen News on 7/23/2006.

Erickson, Arnold "Arnie"

1927 - 2004

Arnold "Arnie" Erickson, 76, a retired aviation maintenance officer, passed away Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004, at an Arlington hospital.

Memorial service: 4 p.m. Friday at New World United Methodist Church, 2201 N. Davis Drive, Arlington.

Memorials: May be made in Arnie's memory to New World United Methodist Church, 2201 N. Davis Drive, Arlington, Texas 76012.

Arnold "Arnie" Erickson, retired Marine Corps chief warrant officer 2, was born Aug. 19, 1927, in Cambridge, Minn.

Survivors: Sons, Wayne Erickson of Richland Hills and Gary Erickson of Arlington; daughter, Teresa Sieben of Southlake; sisters, Loretta Wistedt of Minnesota and Leola Wieltzin of California; five grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

Published in the Star-Telegram from 8/11/2004 - 8/12/2004.

Nelson Felter died at his home near Traer last week at the age of 83. He had lived on his homestead in Tama county for over forty years.

[Daily Iowa Capital (Des Moines, IA) 20 Oct 1896, p.6 ObitFelterNelsonJ1896.jpg]

Mrs. Hopkins, Former Head Of LWV, Dies

Mrs. Harold (Pauline) Hopkins, 52, of 818 9th Ave. S., died at the St. Cloud Hospital Wednesday.

Mrs. Hopkins is survived by her husband; children, Norman, Nona, Marcia and Jolene, at home; David, Foley, Minn; one grandchild; brothers and sister, Victor Felter, Fairfield, Calif.; Donald Felter, Sewal, Iowa; and Mrs. Marjorie Cone, Veradale, Wash. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Felter; two sisters, Rachel and Nona; and a brother, Harvey.

She was past president of the St. Cloud Area League of Women Voters and was superintendent of the First United Methodist Church Sunday for a number of years.

Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Beck and the Rev. Richard Collman officiating.

The family requests that contributions to the First United Methodist Church memorial be sent in lieu of flowers.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 23 Oct 1970 p.5, ObitFelterPauline(Hopkins)1970.jpg]

Robert Charles Frey, Sr. of Edina passed peacefully at the age of 90 with his extended family at his side on January 16, 2011. Preceded in rest by his wife, Helen (February 1998), and loved and survived by his son, Robert Charles, Jr. (Betsy); daughters: Barbara Helen (Gene Berg) and Constance Mary (Don Keur); as well as four doting grandchildren: Rebecca (Jamie), Teri (Bruno, Francesca), Christopher (wife Philippa, October, Sophie) and Mark (wife Anne, Jackson Robert).

Bob's association with Alcoholics Anonymous, Minneapolis Nicollet Group and Arizona Golden Age Group, transformed his life; his 52 years of continuous sobriety was one of his proudest accomplishments. His family and many dedicated friends often heard him proclaim in humble gratitude that AA had granted him a new lease on life.

Bob worked his way up in the grain business from Grain Sampler to Operations Manager. He was recognized as an industry expert in malting barley quality. He was President of the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) 1972–73, voted by his peers as industry leader in 1973, and member of distinction in 1974 and 1985.

Bob was truly dedicated to helping others. He was a mentor and role model to many. His friends considered him to be a gentleman of the highest caliber, some of whom having known him for more than 75 years. He will be especially missed by June, and his friends at 7500 York, and by Margie and his Sun City West friends. Bob enjoyed socializing, fishing, and travel. He had a wonderful sense of humor with an infectious smile and laugh.

Memorials preferred to the NC Little Memorial Hospice, Edina, Minnesota.

The family will host a celebration of Bob's life, date to be announced.

Visit this person's Guest Book at www.yourwestvalley.com

Published in Daily News-Sun on January 22, 2011 (Sun City, AZ)

MRS. HENRY C. WITTMER DIED LAST SATURDAY

Residents of Lake Benton and vicinity were greatly saddened on Saturday last to learn that Mrs. Henry C. Wittmer had passed away at the hospital in Pender, Nebraska, where she had been taken on becoming seriously ill at the John Wittmer home at Rosalie, Nebraska sometime before.

Mr. and Mrs. Wittmer and family left Lake Benton about a month ago intending to visit a short time at Rosalie and then go on to Anaheim, California to visit at the Jake Wittmer home and with a view of settling at some point in California. When they arrived at the John Wittmer home at Rosalie, Mrs. Wittmer was taken ill and was unable to continue on the journey.

We are not informed as to the nature of her ailment. Friends have been informed that interment was to be at Cresco, Iowa where relatives are resting, on February 19th, Thursday of this week.

Mrs. Wittmer was a faithful Christian and has devoted many years of earnest work for her Master's cause and a great many friends and acquaintances have testified in glowing terms of the fruits of her labors. She was a faithful wife and although not blessed with children of her own, she had been all that a natural mother could be to three orphaned children whose lives have been enriched by her kind watchfulness and tender solicitude. One son by adoption, of tender years, and a daughter by adoption, who is just budding into young womanhood will greatly miss a mother's care and protection.

The husband and family have the deepest sympathy of a host of friends in their great affliction.

[Lake Benton Valley News (Lake Benton, MN) 10 Feb 1925 p. 1, ObitFullerElmertaUndine(Myrtle)(Wittmer)1925.png]

AUGUST H. GAUMNITZ

August H. Gaumnitz of Sauk Rapids died March 21. He was formerly a hardware dealer in various parts of Central Minnesota. He was a member of North Start lodge AF and AM 23; Nazarene Commandery 24; St. Cloud chapter 10 Royal Arch Masons; Zurah Temple of the Shrine.

Two sons survive: Percy of Milaca and Erwin of Madison, Was. There are eight grandchildren. Brothers and sisters are: Mrs. Hugh Hibbard, Mrs. C. W. Secord, St. Cloud; Mrs. Minnie Guy, Mrs. B. L. Johnson, Minneapolis; D. A. Gaumnitz, St. Paul; A. J. Gaumnitz, Fresno, California; Edwin Gaumnitz and Mrs. William Beltke, Chicago; Mrs. C. H. Christopherson, Weisbaden, Germany; Lt. Col. Frederick Gaumnitz, Yokohama, Japan.

Rev. W. F. Dickens Lewis will conduct the funeral service at the Colbert chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday with Masonic rites by North Star lodge 23 at the chapel and burial at North Star cemetery.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) 22 Mar 1949, p. 3, ObitGaumnitzAugustH1949.jpg]

HIBBARD FUNERAL

Funeral services for Mrs. Hugh Hibbard were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian church. Rev. H. S. Dodgson officiated. Burial was made in the North Star cemetery.

Pallbearers were: Joe Gans, Ed Neeser, George Lynch, Anthony Heinen, Clarence Mence and Michael Hartman.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 25 Sep 1963, p. 6, ObitGaumnitzEmmaMay(Hibbard)1963.jpg]

Josephine DeWall

FORRESTON -- Josephine F. DeWall, 98, of Forreston died Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at Polo Continental Manor.

She was born Nov. 6, 1904, in Forreston, daughter of Frank and Helen Boelkes Gerbaugh. On June 21, 1923, Josephine and Myron DeWall were married Dec. 19, 1985.

For more than 50 years, Josephine and Myron farmed the family farm in Ogle county.

Mrs. DeWall was a member of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Forreston. She enjoyed handcrafts and her family was very important in her life, especially her grandchildren and

great-grandchildren.

Surviving are one son, Dale (Carol) DeWall of Forreston; one daughter, Doris Ackerman of Forreston; six grandchildren; Okla., Kevin (Lisa) Ackerman of Forreston, Keith (Lisa) Ackerman of Chesterfield, Mo., Debbie (John) Stierwalt of Spokane, Wash., Craig (Barbara) DeWall of Plano, Texas, and Brian (Bonnie) DeWall of Forreston; and eight great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband and four brothers.

Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Rev. James Harbough, pastor, and the Rev. James Stralow officiating. Burial will be at Forreston Grove Cemetery in Forreston.

Visitation hours are noon Monday to time of service at the church.

A memorial fund has been established in her memory for Ogle County Hospice.

Killed by Auto

Allen Goodale of Bristol was struck by an auto Monday night about 7:30 o'clock and instantly killed. He was on the Lincoln Highway near the St. Charles school for boys. He was returning home to the Eygabread farm, where he worked and when the bus stopped at the station near the St. Charles school, Allen got off and walked around the front of the machine and stepped directly in front of an approaching machine. He was thrown to the pavement and the machine passed over the body. Aid was given at once, but he had been killed instantly. He was twenty-one years of age.

[Kendall County Record (Yorkville, IL), 7 Jul 1926, ObitGoodaleAllenWill1926.jpg]

Bert Goodale

Farm worker

Clear Lake - Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Marcus Catholic Church for Bert Goodale, 87, Route 3, who died Tuesday at St Benedict's Center, St. Cloud.

The Rev. Ralph Zimmerman will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Peterson-Grimsmo Funeral Chapel, Monticello, and one hour before services at the church in Clear Lake. There will be a prayer service at 7:30 tonight at the funeral home.

Bert Goodale was born Aug. 3, 1899, in Fertile to Sidney and Mary (Witty) Goodale. He married Virginia Craighead May 6, 1931, and worked on farms in the Foley, Delano, Clear Lake and Santiago areas.

Survivors include sons and daughters, Kenneth, Richard and Mrs. George (Phyllis) Krause, Delano; Wallace, Ulysses, Texas; Dennis, Garner, Iowa; Mrs. Keith (Janice) Apitz, Lino Lakes; Mrs. Calvin (Joan) Ladd, Minnetonka; Mrs. Harold (Sandra) Cox Jr., Clear Lake; 29 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brothers and sister. Sidney, St Paul; Ray, Cincinnati, Ohio; and Lillian Dahl, Sauk Rapids.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife in 1982; one daughter, and one grandson.

Pallbearers will be Douglas, Micky and Brian Goodale, Keith Babatz, Robby Cox and Sean Ladd.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, IL), 10 Sep 1986, p. 8b ObitGoodaleBertSidney1986.jpg]

C. B. Goodale, 77 Dies At Home Here Monday

The death at his home here on Monday of C. B. Goodale marked the passing of another pioneer citizen, a man who had been closely identified with the growth and development of the village since his arrival in the community 62 years ago. Mr. Goodale's death resulted from an illness of long duration. He was 77 years old.

Clark Baker Goodale was born at Genoa, Illinois on September 22, 1866. On November 1, 1881 he came to this community with his mother and a brother, Sidney, the three taking up a homestead four miles west of Fertile.

November 29, 1891 Mr. Goodale was united in marriage to Anna C. Witty at Fertile. They remained at the homestead until 1895 at which time he purchased a farm three miles from Fertile. In 1907 Mr. and Mrs. Goodale moved to Fertile and this village was his home for the remainder of his life.

Mr. Goodale owned and operated a dairy business here for a number of years, disposing of his interests in 1937.

During his years of residence in the village, Mr. Goodale took an active part in all affairs of a civic and progressive nature. He held several offices of public trust.

Surviving Mr. Goodale are his widow and eight children, who are: Arthur Goodale of Bishop, Calif.; Mrs. Lloyd (Bessie) Krum, Mrs. Truman (Mae) Gibson and Earl Goodale, all of Yakima, Wash.; Clarence Goodale, Kirkland, Wash.; Mrs. George (Eva) Smith of Fergus Falls, Minn.; Mrs. Albin (Ella) Bartz and Mrs. H. O. ((Lucy) Narverud, both of Fertile. Also surviving are a brother, Sidney, of Randall, Minn., a sister, Mrs. Martin of Salem, Ore., 28 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held today (Thursday) at two p. m., at the Erikson Funeral Home with Rev. G. W. Tolo officiating. Interment was made in the Pleasant Hill cemetery.

Pallbearers were Odd Eide, John Mattson, Lennart Mattson, Jos. Rasmus, W. N. Miller and A. O. Gullickson.

[Fertile Journal (Fertile, MN) Thursday 23 Sep 1943, p. 1, GoodaleClarkBaker1943P1.jpg]

Earl Goodale, 90 of Mesa AZ, passed away August 25, 2001 in Mesa, AZ.

Mr. Goodale was born in Bristol, IL on August 17, 1911. Mr. Goodale was in the trucking business, a contractor and a motel and gift shop owner. He married Tressa Harker on January 17, 1942. Together they moved to Colorado in 1966 to own and operate a motel and gift shop. In 1980 they retired and moved to California. In 1988 they moved to Mesa, AZ to make their home.

His wife Tressa, one daughter, Sue (Bob) Nakai of Atlanta, GA, survives him; and three grandsons; Brian (Sarah) Nakai of Chandler, AZ, Michael Nakai of Indiana, and Jason Nakai of Georgia; one sister also survives, Gertrude Klug of Calif.

His parents and three brothers and two sisters predeceased him.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, Sept. 6, 2001 at 10:30 A.M. at Oak Grove Cemetery in Bristol, IL. Lunch will be served immediately following the Services at the Sugar Grove Community House.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Tressa Goodale who will donate the money to his caregivers.

Arrangements were handled by Mountain View Memorial Gardens Mortuary, 480-832-2850.

The Beacon News - Aurora 6 Sep 2001

Rites held for Eva Halvorson, 77

The funeral for former teacher Eva Smith Halvorson, 77, of Athens, Texas was held Saturday in Mahnomen. Mrs. Halvorson died April 14, 1981 at Auburn, Washington.

Eva was born February 27, 1904 at Crookston to Mr. and Mrs. Goodale. She worked as an elementary school teacher, living in various places in Minnesota and also in Alaska before coming to Mahnomen in 1957, where she was a fifth grade teacher. She married George J. Smith in Crookston on June 8, 1923, and later married Harry Halvorson on August 28, 1975 at Campbell, Minn. She was member of the Eastern Star.

She is survived by one son, Donald Smith of Pittsburg, Penn.; four daughters, Mrs. Edmund ( Virginia) Hibbard of St. Cloud, Mrs. Arthur (Vivian) Ladwig of Des Moines, Mrs. Ray (Dorothy) Neuman of Campbell, Minn. and Mrs. David (Donna) Pomplin of Athens; one brother, Clarence of Sacramento; three sisters, Mrs. Ella Cummings of Boise, Idaho, Mrs. Mae Gibson of California and Mrs. Lucy Farrer of Kent, Wash.; 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband (August 19, 1969) and one sister.

An Eastern Star service preceded the regular service. Rev. Barbara Bullock officiated at the funeral in the Mattson Funeral Chapel. Special music was provided by soloist Merrill Womach. Interment was at Riverside Memorial Park, Mahnomen. Serving as pallbearers were Roger Pearson, George Kremple, Roy Johnston, K.O. Johnstad, Roger Lehne and Milton Hockel. Mattson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

[Mahnomen Pioneer (Mahnomen, MN) 23 Apr 1981 p. 8, ObitGoodaleEdnaMable(Smith-Halvorson)1981.jpg]

Fred Goodale

Fred Goodale, known as our school patrolman, and the arbiter in many a ball game, passed away at his home in Bristol Station early Wednesday morning September 7.

Funeral services will be held from the Hasemeyer funeral home in Yorkville Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock, the Rev. W. E. Lamson officiating.

[likely Kendall County Record (Yorkville, IL) but needs to be verified - ObitGoodaleFredericWelch1938.jpg]

Lawson Goodale

Lawson N. Goodale, lifelong resident of Bristol, died at his home Sunday morning after a long illness. Although he seemed better the last few weeks and was up and about. Tuesday he was taken worse and died Sunday.

Besides his wife, Clara, he leaves one brother, Fred; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Raymond, of Streator and Mrs. G. P. Plank of Bristol.

An Old Resident Dies

Lockwood W. Goodale of Bristol passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 12, at the age of 83[88?]. He was born in Jackson, Washington county, N. Y. November 17, 1824; came to Illinois at the age of 20 and settled in the Big Woods and was married to Miss Abbey C. Miller, daughter of the late Nicholas Miller, in 1849.

Deceased had been in the hotel business at Bristol for the past 42 years and is widely known by the people of Kendall and Kane counties. Mr. Goodale was the last of a family of six. Mrs. W. H. Yeldham a sister and John W. Goodale, both of Aurora, preceded him during the last year. Deceased is survived by the wife and five children, Mrs. Mary Raymond of Streator, Ill.; Hiram J. of Aurora; Lawson N., Mrs. G. P. Plank and Fred W. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the house and at 2 o'clock from the church. Interment at Oak Grove cemetery, Bristol. Mr. Goodale was a good citizen and a kind neighbor.

The floral offerings were abundant and beautiful.

[likely Kendall County Record (Yorkville, IL) but needs to be determined ObitGoodaleLockwoodWelch1907.jpg

Last Rites Held--- Last Rites over the remains of Nina, nine year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Goodale, were held this afternoon at the Goodale farm home in Fairfax Township at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. E. E. Shawl of the Methodist Church officiated. Interment was made at Oakdale Cemetery. Mrs. [Miss] Goodale died yesterday morning.

Sadie M. Plank

Mrs. Sadie Plank of Bristol, 86, died Monday, May 26, at the Copley Memorial hospital. She was born on February 9, 1867, at Bristol Station. There is one granddaughter, Mrs. Shirley Willey Allen, of Earlville, and a niece, Mrs. E. E. Sperry, of Aurora, who survive.

Mrs. Plank was a member of the Bristol Methodist church.

Funeral services were held at the Hasemeyer funeral home in Yorkville on Wednesday, May 27, at 2:00 p.m., the Rev. Grant Carothers officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove cemetery at Bristol.

Evelyn Mohs, 95

CLEAR LAKE SEPT. 17, 1903-JULY 1, 1999

Graveside services will be 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Marcus Catholic Cemetery for Evelyn R. Mohs, 95, who died Thursday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, Sauk Rapids.

Arrangements were made by Miller-Carlin Funeral Home, St. Cloud.

Evelyn Mohs was born in rural Sherburne County to George and Nell (Hibbard) Gulde. She married Leo Mohs on Sept. 3, 1923, in Holy Angels Catholic Church, St. Cloud; he died Dec. 6, 1958.

She worked as a U.S. Postal clerk at the General Store on the Fort Totten Indian Reservation in St. Michael, N.D. She moved to Clear Lake where she was a resident for more than 31 years. She worked at Bob's Bar in Clear Lake for more than 21 years. She was a member of St. Marcus Catholic Church, Clear Lake Senior Citizens Group and a former member of St. Cloud Progressive Club.

Survivors include her niece and nephew, Geraldine Kjell of Greendale, Wis., and Gene Grake of San Diego.

She was preceded in death by her sister and brother, Leone West and Lester.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 5 Jul 1999 p. 4A, ObitGuldeEvelynRosemary(Mohs)1999.jpg]

GEO. GULDE DIES, DICKINSON, N. D.

Remains Arrived Here Today; Funeral Time Not Settled.

George Gulde, 58, a resident of St. Cloud since 1900, died in the hospital at Dickinson, N. D., on Saturday, May 31. The remains arrived in St. Cloud this morning.

The remains will be at the Sivinski Funeral Parlors until the time of the funeral at ten o'clock Friday at the Cathedral.

Mr. Gulde was born in Marshalltown, Ia., on March 8, 1874. He grew up in that city, coming to St. Cloud in 1900 and making his residence here ever since. He was in the automobile business.

Surviving are two daughters and one son -- Mrs. Leone West of Minneapolis; Mrs. Evelyn Mohs, St. Augusta; Lester, Minneapolis. Surviving brothers and sisters are Mrs. Mary Meyer of Marshalltown, Ia.; Mrs. Emma Welt, Bancroft, Ia.; Frank L. of St. Cloud; Henry of Bancroft; Joseph and Dr. W. C. Gulde of St. Cloud.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 4 Jun 1930 p. 3, ObitGuldeGeorgeEdward.jpg]

Joseph E. Gulde

Joseph E. Gulde, 89

St. Cloud

June 5, 1917 - May 9, 2007

Joseph E. Gulde age 89, of St. Cloud died May 9, 2007.

He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph F. and Alma (Cassidy) Gulde, his brother Harold and (Phyllis) Gulde of Edina, MN. Joe graduated from St. Cloud State Univ. One of his gifts he gave to our world was to be a Farmer. His kind heart and sense of humor was appreciated by everyone near him and will be missed.

Memorial services to celebrate Joe's life will be at 2:30 on Wed. May 16th at Carefree Living, 1225 Division St. E, St. Cloud, 56304. Private interment at Calvary Cemetery, St. Cloud.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) 12, 13 May 2007 p. 3B]

Joseph E. Gulde, 89

St. Cloud

June 5, 1917 - May 9, 2007

Joseph E. Gulde age 89, of St. Cloud died May 9, 2007.

He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph F. and Alma (Cassidy) Gulde, his brother Harold and (Phyllis) Gulde of Edina, MN. Joe graduated from St. Cloud State Univ. One of his gifts he gave to our world was to be a Farmer. His kind heart and sense of humor was appreciated by everyone near him and will be missed.

Memorial services to celebrate Joe's life will be at 2:30 on Wed. May 16th at Carefree Living, 1225 Division St. E, St. Cloud, 56304. Private interment at Calvary Cemetery, St. Cloud.

OBITUARY (St. Cloud Times 5/13/2007) [From Find A Grave, contributor Matt Prom]

Wilbert Guide, 88, St. Cloud

Wilbert G. "Webb" Guide, 88, 203-19 1/2 Ave. N, died Wednesday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, Sauk Rapids.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. The Rev. Robert Harren will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday at Daniel Funeral Home. Parish prayers will be 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home followed by Eagles Aerie 622 at 6:30.

Wilbert Guide was born Sept. 24, 1901, in Iowa to Frank and Rose (Ginter) Guide. He married Clara H. Prom June 2, 1925, in St. Augustine's Catholic Church. He owned and operated the Cable Store in Cable 23 years, until 1948. He was self-employed as a realtor for 32 years, owning Webb's Realty. He retired in 1980. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and Eagles Aerie 622.

Survivors include his wife; daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Dolora) Guck and Mrs. Reinhardt (Lorraine) Wurzer, St. Cloud; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, two sisters and one grandson.

Pallbearers will be Lester Hartmann, Donald, Sidney and Ervin Prom, Ben Rothstein and Alvin Ayers.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) 30 Aug 1992, p. 3C, ObitGuldeWilbertGeorge1990.jpg]

Dr. William C. Gulde

Dr. William C. Gulde, who has practiced medicine in St. Cloud since 1910, an eye, ear, nose and throat specialist, died suddenly at 8:45 a.m. today.

The body is at the Daniel chapel. The funeral arrangements have not been made.

Dr. Gulde, who made his home at 233 Osseo avenue north, was born in Marshalltown, Iowa. He studied at Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, and attended Northwestern Medical school in Chicago where he was graduated in 1907. He practiced in Bancroft, Iowa, until he came to St. Cloud.

Mrs. Gulde survives. A brother, Joseph F. Gulde, lives on Route one, St. Cloud.

[St. Cloud Times (St. Cloud, MN), 28 Oct 1948 p.10, ObitGuldeWilliamCharles1948.jpg]

HERMAN G. HAGEMANN

Herman G. Hagemann Dies Following Lengthy Illness

Herman G. Hagemann, 108 S. Seminary, Mount Morris, died Wednesday, Feb. 19 (1964), in Rockford Memorial hospital after a long illness.

He was born Aug. 23, 1898, at Mount Morris, a son of Herman H. and Margaret Genant Hagemann.

He was united in marriage with Ella Avey Sept. 25, 1923, at Mount Morris.

Mr. Hagemann was a former employee of Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad and a member of the Mount Morris Methodist church, the Mount Morris Loyal Order of Moose and Blackhawk grange.

Surviving are his widow; four sons, Arnold and Duane, both of Mount Morris, Jerry of Rockford and Charles, in the Navy in California; and one daughter, Mrs. Dan (Iola) Roos, Oregon.

Also surviving are nine grandchildren, three brothers, Lee and Jonas, both of Mount Morris, and Crist, Baileyville; three sisters, Mrs. Jeanne Bantens, Mrs. Hilda Kerwin and Mrs. Caroline Felker, all of Chicago.

Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. in the Methodist church with the Rev. Clair Deming, pastor, officiating.

Burial was made in Chapel Hill Memorial gardens, Dixon.

J. LEE HAGEMANN

Rites Held for Lee Hagemann

J. Lee Hagemann, 76, 209 E. Lincoln, died Monday, July 21 [1980] at his home after a lengthy illness.

He was born July 12,1904 in Leaf River, the son of Herman and Margaret (Ganant) Hagemann.

He was employed for 26 years at Kable Printing Co., as an electrical maintenance worker and retired in 1969. He was a lifelong resident of Mt. Morris.

His marriage to Pauline Abels took place June 6, 1931 in Dixon.

He was a member of Mt. Morris Specialty Workers Union No. 467 and a member of Disciples United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his widow, Pauline; son, Jim, Byron; five grandchildren, Mrs. Marc (Janet) Burwell, San Gabriel, Calif.; Gary Hagemann, Byron; Douglas Hagemann, London, England; Kayla and Dean Hagemann, both of Byron; one great-grandson, Garon Burwell, San Gabriel; and one sister, Mrs. Marshall (Hilda) Kerwin, Oaklawn, Ill.

Services were held Wednesday, July 23 at 10:300 a.m. at Disciples United Methodist Church, Mt. Morris, with the Rev. James Scorgie officiating. Burial was in Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon.

Visitation was held Tuesday, July 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Finch Funeral Home.

Archie F. Hall

Archie F. Hall, 89, of Warba, died Thursday, December 25, 2008 in Grand Itasca Hospital, Grand Rapids, Minn.

In 1919, Archie was born the son of Joseph and Grace Hall in Warba, Minn., where he grew up and attended school. Archie served in the U.S. Army and following his discharge, he returned to operate the family dairy farm. He was united in marriage to Veronica Johnson on June 23, 1944 in Warba, Minn. Archie retired from Itasca County as garage foreman. He was a member of the Itasca Masonic Lodge, Aad Temple of Duluth, and North Star Cycle Patrol. Archie loved traveling and gardening with his wife Veronica. He also had a great love for the outdoors, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, riding his motorcycle and piloting his own plane.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Robert "Bob" Hall, and nephew Brian Aimonetti.

Archie is survived by the love is life, his wife Veronica, brother, Kenneth "Bud" (Dorothy) Hall of El Cajon, Cal.; sister-in-law Dorothy Hall of Grand Rapids, Minn., nieces, Karen (Steven) Tarbuck-Nelson of Minneapolis, Minn., Kristi Ferraro of Grand Rapids, Minn., Patty (Rick) Young of Orange, Cal., nephews Bruce (Nancy) Lotti of Duluth, Minn, Brad Aimonetti of Salem, Ore., David (Barb) Lotti of Marble, Minn., Peter (Leneve) Lotti of Grand Rapids, Minn., Kevin (Janean) Hall of Waseca, Minn, many great-nieces and great-nephews.

Services. Visitation: 12:00 noon Tuesday, Dec. 30 until the 1 p.m. Funeral Service in Rowe Funeral Home, Grand Rapids Rev Roger Waid officiating. Interment at Warba-Feeley Cemetery, Feeley Township.

Arrangements are by the Rowe Funeral Home, Grand Rapids, Minn.

[Grand Rapids Herald Review (Grand Rapids, MN) Sunday, 28 Dec 2008, p. 4, ObitHallArchibaldFrankln(Archie)2008]

Irene C. Hall Thompson, 90, San Diego, formerly of Grand Rapids, died Friday, June 19, 1992, in Prunedale, Calif. She was born in Floodwood. Her husband, Glen A., died in 1964, and a daughter, Barbara, died in l930. Surviving are three daughters, Eleanor Eldridge of Prunedale, Gwen Jordan of Denver and Grace Kepler of San Diego; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Friday in Itasca Cemetery, Grand Rapids. Arrangements are by Libbey Funeral Home, Grand Rapids.

[Grand Rapids Herald Review (Grand Rapids, MN) 24 Jun 1992 p. C3, ObitHallIreneCecilia(Thomspon)1992.jpg]

Joseph A. Hall

Funeral services for Joseph A. Hall, 81, Warba were Wednesday, May 20, at 2 p.m. at the Libbey Funeral Home in Grand Rapids.

Rev. Calvin Noland officiated at the service and burial was in the Warba cemetery.

Mr. Hall died Sunday, May 17, 1981 at Itasca Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Grace, of Warba; three sons, Archie of Warba, Kenneth of El Cajon, CA, and Bob of Grand Rapids; one sister, Irene Thompson of San Diego, CA; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was born on Sept. 6, 1899 in Floodwood and was a resident of Warba since 1918. He farmed for many years as well as working in Iron Range mines. He was a member of Itasca Lodge #208 AF & AM and the Warba Presbyterian Church

[Grand Rapids Herald Review (Grand Rapids, MN) Thursday, 21 May 1981, p. 3, ObitHallJosephAndrew1981V2.jpg]

Joseph A. (Grace) Hall, 81, Warba, died Sunday in the Grand Rapids hospital. Surviving, besides his wife, are three sons, Archie, Warba; Kenneth, El Cajun, Calif., and Robert, Grand Rapids; a sister, Irene Thompson, San Diego, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Libbey Funeral Home, Grand Rapids, where visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today.

[Duluth News Tribune (Duluth, MN), 19 May 1981 p. 6B, ObitHallJosephAndrew1981V1.jpg]

Robert L. "Bob" Hall

Dec. 30, 1923 - Oct. 18, 2001

Robert L. "Bob" Hall, 77, Grand Rapids, died Thursday Oct. 18, 2001 at his home from colon cancer.

He was born Dec. 30, 1923, to Joseph and Grace Hall of Warba. He grew up in Warba and attended school in Warba and Grand Rapids. In September, 1943, he joined the Army Air Corps an served on B-24 bombers as a radio operator and gunner until March 1946. While in the service he attended Michigan State University. He met Dorothy Whitener at a USO dance and they were married Jan. 26, 1946 in Fort Worth, Texas. Following his discharge, he moved to Warba and worked as a station agent and telegraph operator for the Great Northern Railroad for 22 years. During this time, he also repaired radios and televisions in the area and served as mayor of Warba for 10 years. In 1960, he returned to college, attended Itasca Community College and the University of Minnesota, Duluth and graduated with an English major and master's degree in literature. He moved to Grand Rapids in 1964 and taught a short time at Grand Rapids Middle School and High School. He then taught English at Itasca Community College for 21 years, retiring in 1987.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two daughters, Karen Tarbuck Nelson, Minneapolis and Kristi Ferraro, Grand Rapids; two brothers, Archie, Warba and Kenneth, El Cajon, Calif.; three grandchildren, Steven Tarbuck of Gallatin, Tenn., Kathryn Nelson and Megan Ferraro; and two great-grandchildren.

Services: Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. at Community Presbyterian Church. Visitation is Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the church.

Burial: Itasca Calvary cemetery, Grand Rapids, with military honors.

Arrangements by Libbey Funeral Homes, Grand Rapids.

[Grand Rapids Herald Review (Grand Rapids, MN) Sunday 21 Oct 2001, p. 7, ObitHallRobertLeo(Bob)2001V1.jpg]

Wanda Flippo Dies

Mrs. William Flippo, 36, wife of a prominent Alton architect, died about 10 a.m. today at her home. She had been in ill health for several months.

She was a former model, modeling instructor and judge of beauty contests in the area. She also was a former president of the Soroptimist Club of Alton and the Lambda Xi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.

Mrs. Flippo was born on Dec. 5, 1929, In Walthill, Neb., and was married to Flippo on June 9, 1951, in Alton.

She was a graduate of the Patricia Stevens Finishing School and was a professional model and instructor from 1949 to 1958 and instructed charm courses at the YWCA, Monticello College, St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing and the Memorial Hospital School of Nursing.

Survivors include her husband, two daughters and her parents, the latter from Wood River. Funeral Arrangements are pending at Smith's Funeral Home in Alton.

Alton Evening Telegraph, Monday, May 16, 1966, Alton, Illinois, p. A2

Roy W. Handel, 63, Floodwood, died Friday in a Duluth hospital. Surviving are his wife, Helen; three sons, Roger, Floodwood; Charles, Duluth, and Harold, Moose Lake; a daughter, Miss Marlene, Floodwood; a brother, Clarence, Floodwood, and two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Wilson, Floodwood, and Mrs. Genevieve Talt, Duluth. Services will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday at the Floodwood Bible Chapel with arrangements by Johnson Mortuary in Duluth.

[Duluth News-Tribune (Duluth, MN) 12 Nov 1973, p. 12:3 ObitHandelRoyWells1973.jpg]

Ruby B. Wilson, 70. Floodwood, died Thursday in St. Marys Hospital, Duluth. She was a lifelong Floodwood resident and had been active with the Floodwood Senior Citizens. Surviving are a daughter, Barbara Karst of Coon Rapids, Minn.; a son, Richard of Yankton, S.D.; a sister, Genevieve Talt of Duluth; and a brother, Clarence Handel of Floodwood. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Hope Lutheran Church, Floodwood. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday in the Johnson Mortuary, Duluth and from 9 a.m. until the funeral Monday at the church.

[Duluth News Tribune (Duluth, MN) 14 Jan 1983 p. B5 c6, ObitHandelRubyBarbara(Wilson)1983.jpg]

Mary Smith, 93, Bemidji

Mary Margaret Smith, 93, of Bemidji, Minn., died on Feb. 10, 2005, at North Country Regional Hospital in Bemidji. She was a resident of Neilson Place in Bemidji.

A memorial service was held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 15, at Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home in Bemidji. Reverend Eric Hucke officiated. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Friedham Cemetery, near Lengby, Minn.

Mary was born on April 1, 1911, the eldest child of Dr. Herschel G. and Alice (Jones) Harris, in Wilmot, S.D. She attended school there graduating from high school in 1929. She then went on to graduate as a registered nurse from Anker Hospital in St. Paul.

During her professional years she worked as a registered nurse, supervisor and administrator at hospitals and nursing facilities in various cities in the Midwest, notably Sheldon and Primghar, Iowa, and Crookston and Paynesville, Minn.

She married Raymond Habermehl on Dec. 25, 1937, in Wilmot, S.D. They were classmates in high school and had two children. He died after a long illness on Sept. 4, 1946. On March 16, 1948, she married Donald V. Smith from Sheldon, Iowa, and they had three children. They lived at Archer, Iowa, until 1960 and then moved to Crookston, Minn. They later moved to Paynesville, Minn. Donald died on May 18, 1978, of a heart condition.

Following his death, Mary moved to Oregon for a short time and then to Bemidji for the past 20 years.

Mary was an avid reader and letter writer, and enjoyed gardening and traveling.

She is survived by her sons, Eugene (Barbara) Smith of Bemidji and Paul Smith of Cottage Grove, Ore.; daughters, Rae Gordeane Lane of Keizer, Ore., and Kathleen Smith of Eugene, Ore.; brothers, Bruce (Lee) Harris of Clear Lake, S.D. and Fred (Charlene) Harris of Willows, Calif.; sister, Florence Tenney of Hialeah, Fla.; four grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren; and other family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; son David Habermehl; sisters, Gweynethe Thompson and Ruth Harris; and brothers, Herschel (Craig) and Hugh Harris.

HIBBARD - In this city, October 17, 1925, Emma Hibbard, aged 43 years, beloved wife of Myron Hibbard; member of Mystic Jewel Rebekah Lodge No. 40

Funeral services will be held from the mortuary chapel of the Cremation Society of Washington Tuesday October 20, at 2 p.m. Friends and members invited to attend. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

[Seattle Times (Seattle, WA), 19 Oct 1925, p. 21, ObitHartfieldEmmaJ(Hibbard)1925.jpg]

Audrea Jean Gadbois

Memorial services for Audrea Jean Gadbois, age 74, of Albert Lea will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, at Christ Episcopal Church. The Venerable Benjamin Scott will officiate. There will be no visitation. Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jean died on Sunday, June 18, 1995, at Naeve Hospital.

Audrea Jean Gadbois was born on Nov. 18, 1920, in Minneapolis, the daughter of Henry and Florence (Westphal) Hauskey. She grew up and attended school in Minneapolis. On Dec. 31, 1945, Jean was united in marriage to Alphonse Gadbois in Minneapolis. After their marriage, they farmed together in Preston, Minn. Al and Jean moved to Albert Lea in 1950.

Jean was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church where and she served on the altar guild for many years, and was a member of the ECW. She loved reading, civic music, and the arts. Jean also volunteered with Adult Community Education in the Laubach Reading Program.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Alphonse of Albert Lea; daughter, Laurie of San Francisco, Calif.; sons, Steven of Albert Lea, and Phil and his wife Diane of Albert Lea; three granddaughters, Robin, Rachelle and Ann Gadbois, all of Albert Lea; loving sister, Marilyn Lumsden of Albert Lea; as well as other relatives and many friends.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorials are preferred to Christ Episcopal Church.

[Albert Lea Tribune (Albert Lea, MN) Thursday 20 Jun 1995 p. 3, HauskeyAudreaJean(Gadbois)1995.jpg]

ALDEN W. HIBBARD

Alden W. Hibbard, age 42, a former resident of St. Cloud, died in Chicago, Ill., Sunday. He was born Nov. 15, 1911, in St. Cloud, the son of Mrs. Emma Hibbard, and the late Hugh Hibbard. He served in the U.S. Army from 1939 until 1959, when he retired from service and joined Remington-Rand company in Chicago.

Surviving is his wife, Ruth, and one son, Gary; his mother, Mrs. Hibbard; one sister, Mrs. John Topic, Auburn, Calif.; and one brother, Howard, St. Cloud.

Funeral services will be Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from St. Augustine's church.

Friends may call Tschumperlin-Williams funeral home until the time of the service.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 4 Jan 1961 p.10, ObitHibbardAldenWarren1961.jpg]

Edmund Hibbard

Environmental biologist

Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Green Pastures Christian Center for Edmund A. Hibbard, 58, Route 1, who died Tuesday at his home.

The Rev. Michael Jackson will officiate. Burial will be in North Star Cemetery.

Friends may call after 4 p.m. Friday at Dingmann Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids. American Legion Post 76 will meet at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home in Sauk Rapids followed by parish prayers at 7:30.

Mr. Hibbard was born Oct. 13, 1926, in St. Paul to the late Jesse and Edna (Westphal) Hibbard. He married Virginia Smith Sept. 11, 1948, in St. Cloud and lived at Route 1 most of his life. He was employed as an environmental biologist by Northern States Power Co. from 1973 to 1983 and also had been a biology instructor at St. John's University, Collegeville, and St. Cloud State University. He was a veteran of World War II and member of St. Cloud American Legion Post 76, Mammal Society, Wilson Society, Prairie Chicken Society, Wildlife Society, Central Minnesota Audubon Society, Minnesota Ornithological Union, Minnesota Academy of Science and a supervisor on Haven Township Board.

Survivors include his wife; daughter and sons, Mrs. Dennis (Becky) Oehrlein, Rochester; Keith, St. Cloud; Kenneth, Anoka; Allen, Albany; Louis, Indianapolis, Ind.; Bruce, Collegeville; sister, Mrs. Frank (Sylvia) Kubes, Minneapolis; and 11 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Volkenant.

Pallbearers will be Dave Heberling, Dan Johnaon, Joe Reinhold, Leonard Valley, Dick Dendinger and Robert Teders.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 20 Mar 1985 p. 8B, ObitHibbardEdmundArthur1985.jpg]

Effie Van Epps

Effie Van Epps, 89

Effie M. Van Epps, a resident of Little Falls, MN, died April 10. 2003, at her daughter's home in Little Falls.

A memorial service was held April 15 at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls with Rev. Mark Innocenti officiating. Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery at a later date.

Effie was born Dec. 25, 1913, in Minneapolis, MN, to the late George and Emma (Kuehn) Hibbard. She was united in marriage to William B. Van Epps on March 14, 1943, in Wisconsin.

Survivors include her daughter, Marge Schuett and husband Harvey of Little Falls; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband William Van Epps; grandson Michael Walker and brothers, Everett and Harold Hibbard.

Shelley Funeral Chapels

[Morrison Record (Little Falls, MN) 20 Apr 2003, ObitHibbardEffieVerona(VanEpps)2003.jpg]

Mrs. Mel Hovde

Mrs. Mel Hovde, 3747 Penn avenue north, Minneapolis, died Tuesday morning at her home after a short illness. The funeral will be at 9 a.m. on Thursday at the Welander-Quist Funeral home in Minneapolis.

Mrs. Hovde was born April 14, 1883 in Haven township, Sherburne county, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hibbard.

In addition to her husband, she leaves three children, Mrs. Archie West and Mrs. [sic--Mr.] Lester Gulde of Minneapolis and Mrs. Leo Mohs of St. Cloud. There are two brothers, Hugh and Jesse Hibbard of St. Cloud. One sister, Mrs. George Studer, and one brother, Harry Hibbard, of Cleveland, Ohio, are deceased.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 5 Sep 1951, p. 4, ObitHibbardEleanorNellie(GuldeHovde)1951.jpg]

Burned by a Kerosene Explosion

Anoka, Minn., March 5. — A fatal accident from the careless handling of kerosene occured Friday afternoon at the home of H. Hibbard. His little 5 year-old daughter was watching her older sister start the fire with kerosene, when the oil exploded and set her clothing ablaze. The little one was terribly burned, but lived till the next day.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) 5 Mar 1888, ObitHibbardEllaM1888.jpg]

MRS. MARQUIT, 74, DIES SATURDAY

Dies While Husband Is Critically Ill From Pneumonia; Funeral Today.

Mrs. Harmon Marquit, one of the oldest settlers of Sauk Rapids is dead and her husband, aged 83 years, is in critical condition following an illness of pneumonia, suffered by both old people at their home in Sauk Rapids. Mrs. Marquit, who is 74 years of age, died last Saturday afternoon, after an illness of several days. She is a well known member of the Congregational parish at Sauk Rapids, and for many years when her health permitted, was actively engaged in the affairs of the parish.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Harry Woods of Sauk Rapids and Mrs. Bell of Clear Lake.

The condition of her husband was so critical today that little hope was expressed for his recovery.

Funeral services for Mrs. Marquit were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment was made in the cemetery at Sauk Rapids.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 1 Jun 1925 p. 2, ObitHibbardEmilyDruzilla(Marquit)1925.jpg]

Hibbard, Harry W., beloved husband of Irene; residence, 3205 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights. Friends received at the Dougherty Funeral Home, 13613 Euclid Ave. Services Sunday at 4 p. m.

[Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH) 28 May 1950 p. 39, DNHibbardHarryWilliam1950.jpg]

Mr. Herman Hibbard, of the town of Haven, Sherburne county, died yesterday aged about 40 years, of the dropsy of the heart. He was one of the old settlers of the town and well and favorably known. He was a farmer. The funeral will take place to-morrow [sic] (Sunday) at 11 a.m. at the church at Cable.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 8 Feb 1890 ObitHibbardHermanAlbert1890.jpg]

Hibbard

Howard H. Hibbard, 64, Route 1, died Tuesday at St. Cloud Hospital.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in North Star Cemetery.

Friends may call after 4 p.m. Thursday at Benson Funeral Home. A prayer service will be at 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Mr. Hibbard was born Jan. 23, 1916, in St. Cloud to the late Hugh and Emma Hibbard. He married Millie Kresoya June l2, 1941, in Crown Point, Ind. He lived in St. Cloud all his life where he farmed in Sherburne County and was an insurance agent and on the board of directors of Graham Mutual Insurance Company. He was a member of St. Cloud Eagles Club and Moose Lodge, Waite Park.

Survivors include his wife; son and daughters, Howard Jr., Anoka; Mrs. Pete (Pat) Hansen and Mrs. Gordon (Marne) Willey, Mankato, and sister, Mrs. John (Margaret) Topic, Auburn, Calif.

He was preceded in death by sons, Ronald and Terry and brother, Alden.

Memorials are preferred.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 9 Apr 1980, p. 8B, ObitHibbardHowardHerman1980.jpg]

HOWARD HIBBARD DIES THURSDAY

Sherburne County Pioneer - Funeral Saturday at Two Oclock

Howard Horatio Hibbard, 77 years of age, a pioneer of Sherburne county and for many years a resident of this city died at his home, 317 Fifth avenue south, on Thursday evening at 9 p. m.

Mr. Hibbard was born in Moira, New York, on November 28, 1854, coming to the town of Haven in Sherburne county, with his parents in March, 1870. They settled on a farm there where they remained until the 1906 when they moved to St. Cloud, where he made his home until the time of his death. He was married to Miss Rose Anne Doran, a resident of Haven, on November 5, 1876.

While living in Haven, Mr. Hibbard held the offices of assessor, supervisor, constable, justice of the peace and treasurer. He was also treasurer of school district 39 for seventeen years.

Surviving him are his wife and five children: Henry of Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. George Studer, Rockville; Mrs. Melvin Hovde, Minneapolis, and Hugh and Jesse of Haven.

Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 oclock with burial in the Calvary cemetery. Until then the body will be at the Burgner and Colbert funeral home.

Mr. Hibbard was a life member of the North Star lodge No. 23 A. F. and A. M. of this city.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 17 Oct 1932, p. 10, ObitHibbardHowardHoratio1932P1.jpg, ObitHibbardHowardHoratio1932P2.jpg]

HUGH HIBBARD

Hugh Hibbard, 78 of 220 Wilson, avenue N.E., died Monday. He was born in Haven township April 4, 1881 and farmed in that area until his retirement in 1944.

On June 18, 1908, he married Emme [sic] Gaumnitz who survives with two sons, Howard, St. Cloud; Alden W., Dallas, Texas and a daughter, Mrs. John Topic, Auburn, Calif.

There are eight grandchildren.

A brother, Jesse E. Hibbard, St. Cloud, also survives.

Mrs. [sic] Hibbard served on the school and town boards of Haven Township for many years and at the time of his death was president of the Graham Mutual Insurance company with whom he had been affiliated for over 50 years. He was also affiliated with the Minnesota Farmers Mutual insurance company.

Friends may call at the Tschumperlin-Williams funeral home after 7 tonight and until the time of the funeral Thursday at 10 a. .m [sic] at St. Augustine's church.

Memorials are preferred.

[believed to be: St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 8 Mar 1960 ObitHibbardHughHoward1960.jpg]

Hibbard

Jesse E. Hibbard, 87, Route 1, died Saturday at his home.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Dingmann Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids, with the Rev. Landelin Robling Officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home in Sauk Rapids.

Mr. Hibbard was born Aug. 16, 1893, in Haven Township, Sherburne County, to the late Howard and Rose (Doran) Hibbard. He married Edna Westphal September 1918 in St. Paul and farmed in Haven Township all his life. He was a past Sherburne County chairman for Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee, Haven Township Justice of the Peace a number of years, member of World War I Barracks 668 and St. Augustine's Parish and served with the U.S. Army during World War I.

Survivors include daughter and son, Mrs. Frank (Sylvia) Kubes, St. Louis Park; Edmund, St. Cloud; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife Jan. 9, 1960, one daughter, Patricia Volkenant, two brothers and two sisters.

Pallbearers will be grandsons; Wallace Erickson and Keith, Kenneth, Allen, Louis and Bruce Hibbard.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 27 Apr 1981, p. 8B, ObitHibbardJesseEdmund1981.jpg]

Mabel Nay

Memorial services will be Saturday for Mrs. E. M. (Mabel) Nay, former South Kingston resident and member of the West Side Presbyterian Church of Seattle for 51 years.

Mrs. Nay 81, died Friday at Hillhaven Nursing Home, where she had resided since last November. She had been ill for a long time.

Born July 31, 1884, in Anoka, Minn., she moved to Seattle in 1889, marrying Elza M. Nay there in 1906.

The couple came to South Kingston in 1935, where they lived until Mr. Nay's death in 1958.

Besides her membership in West Side Presbyterian Church, Mrs. Nay belonged to the Past President's Club of the Seattle Letter Carrier's Auxiliary.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. T. R. (Edith) Luebke of Bremerton and Mrs. W. O. (Dorothy) Bonham of Lake Oswego, Ore.; a son, George Nay of Seattle; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

The memorial service Saturday will be at 1 p.m. in West Side Presbyterian Church.

[Bremerton Sun (Bremerton, WA), January 25, 1966, p. 12, ObitHibbardMabelClare(Nay)1966.jpg]

Mrs. George N. Studer

Mrs. George N. Studer, living west of St. Cloud, died Saturday afternoon.

Mrs. Studer was born Marion Ann Hibbard in Sherburne county in 1879 the daughter of the deceased Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Hibbard. She attended the St. Cloud schools and Teachers college and taught for a time in Sherburne county before her marriage in 1902 to Mr. Studer.

The husband survives with four children, namely, Mrs. Marcellus Schneider, Harry and Hubert Studer of St. Cloud and Howard Studer of St. Louis, Mo. There are three grandchildren. The mother also survives, as well as three brothers and a sister, Harry Hibbard of Cleveland, Ohio; Jesse and Hugh Hibbard of Haven township; and Mrs. Melvin Hauce [Hovde] of Minneapolis.

Funeral services were held at the Rockville church yesterday morning and burial was made in Calvery [sic - Calvary] cemetery. Pallbearers were six nephews, Charles, Lawrence, Julian, Walter, Sidney and Amos Studer.

[St. Cloud Sentinel (St. Cloud, MN), 19 Mar 1936, ObitHibbardMarionAnne(Studer)1936.jpg]

FORMER ST. CLOUD WOMAN SUCCUMBS

MRS. J. W. WESTURN DIES AFTER PROLONGED ILLNESS IN THE NORTHWEST

Mrs. J. W. Westurn, formerly a resident of St. Cloud, died at the home in Chewalla, Wash., word conveying the news reaching here today in a letter to her brother, H. H. Hibbard. Mrs. Westurn had been ill a long time, death being due to a cancer of the stomach. She was 68 years of age. Mrs. Westurn left St. Cloud with her family almost 20 years ago. They first went to Duluth but later moved to Washington and have since resided at the place. She is survived by three sons, Warren and Truman at home, and Ernst [Ernest], in Northern Minnesota, and tow [two] daughters, Mrs. Minnie Brewster, in Chewalla, and Mrs. Richard Wilson in Northern Minnesota. She is survived by her brother, H. H. Hibbard, and one sister, Mrs. Emily Marquet [Marquit], of Sauk Rapids.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 5 Mar 1914, p. 8, ObitHibbardMaryMelissa(Westurn)1914.jpg]

Myron M. Hibbard

Rosary for Myron M. Hibbard, 77, of 133 N. 78th St., will be said at 8 o'clock tonight in Hoffner's Fisher-Kalfus chapel.

Requiem Mass will be said at 9 o'clock tomorrow in St. John's Church. Burial will be in Calvary.

Mr. Hibbard died yesterday in a hospital. He was a crane operator for the Superior Portland Cement Co. until he retired two years ago.

Mr. Hibbard was born in Sauk Rapids, Minn. He came here from Chicago in 1918. He was a member of Lodge No. 87, Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Surviving are his wife, Anna, and two sisters, Mrs. Frank Dunn, Seattle, and Mrs. Elza Nay, Kingston.

[Seattle Times (Seattle, WA), 3 Sep 1954, p. 36, ObitHibbardMyronMarvin1954.jpg]

Death Notice:

HIBBARD - Myron, 133 North 78th. Husband of Anna, brother of Mrs. Frank Dunn, both of Seattle; Mrs. Elza Nay, Kingston. Life member Cement Lime & Gypsum Workers Union No. 47. Rosary this evening 8 p.m. Hofrners-Fisher-Kalfus Funeral Home. Requiem Mass Saturday, 9 a.m., St. Johns' Church. Interment Calvary.

[Seattle Times (Seattle, WA), presumably 2 Sep 1954, DNHibbardMyronMarvin1954.jpg]

MRS. MELVIN VOLKENANT

BUFFALO, Minn. -- Mrs. Melvin (Patricia Hibbard) Volkenant, 46, Rt. 4, a teacher at Hanover, Minn., died Monday from injuries received in a car accident March 31 in Buffalo.

She graduated from St. Cloud Technical High School in 1939, attended St. Cloud State College and taught at Montrose, Minn. She married Melvin Volkenant in 1943. She was teaching at Hanover under the Buffalo school system.

Mrs. Volkenant is survived by her husband; three children, Barry, Susan and Laurel; father, Jesse E. Hibbard, Rt 1, St. Cloud; a sister, Sylvia Erickson, Minneapolis; and a brother, Edmund Hibbard, Fargo, N.D.

Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at United Methodist Church.

Friends may call at Peterson Chapel, 119 N. Central.

Memorials are preferred to the United Methodist Church here.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 23 Apr 1969 p. 9, ObitHibbardPatriciaLois(Volkenant)1969.jpg]

TERRY DALE HIBBARD

Terry Dale Hibbard, nine months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard H. Hibbard, died early this morning. He is survived by his parents, a brother and sister, Patsy Rae and Howard Allen. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hibbard and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kresoye [sic, Kresoya] are the grandparents.

The body is at the Colbert chapel. Funeral services will be in the children's chapel at the Presbyterian church Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with burial in North Star cemetery.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 20 May 1948 p.12, ObitHibbardTerryDale1948.jpg]

Danny L. Hindt, 44

Danny L. Hindt of Clayton died at home on Tuesday, March 29, 2005. He was 44.

Mr. Hindt was born in Dover on May 22, 1960, the son of Jim and Doris Jean Hindt, of Clayton.

He enjoyed and loved working on the family farm. He also enjoyed Nascar racing, fishing, John Deere tractors, cars, music, and playing horseshoes and pool. He dearly loved his dog, Max.

He was preceded in death by his two grandfathers, Leroy R. Hindt and William Gardner.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a son, Daniel Lee Hindt of Dover; two daughters, Dana Lynn Carey of Smyrna and Jennifer Foraker of Smyrna; three brothers, Jimmy Dale Hindt of Clayton, Michael David Hindt and his wife, Tracy, of Clayton, and W. Brian Hindt of Clayton; his maternal grandmother, Margaret Hardy of Dover; his paternal grandmother, Drothella Hindt of Clayton; two grandchildren, Dakota Scott Carey and Echo Marie Fretz, both of Smyrna; and nieces, Brittany, Bridgette, and Kaila Hindt, all of Clayton.

Services were held Saturday, April 2 at 1 p.m., at Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home, 123 West Commerce Street, Smyrna, where friends were asked to call at noon. Interment was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Smyrna.

For more information, or to send a condolence letter, contact www.delmarvaobits.com/matthews-bryson.

Arrangements were by Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home, Smyrna.

Danny L. Hindt - Smyrna/Clayton Sun-Times - (Apr/8/2005)

Mr. Eckhardt Hindt passed away at his home in Sheldon last Wednesday after several weeks of illness. He was 79 years of age and was born in Meklenburg [Mecklenburg], Strelitz, Germany, coming to America in 1880. He was a resident of Sheldon and vicinity for twenty years. One son and a brother survive the deceased. Funeral services were held at the German Lutheran Church on Friday, Rev. Sauerbrey officiating.

[Boyden Reporter (Boyden, Iowa) 30 Mar 1916, ObitHindtEckard1916.jpg]

George Arthur Hindt, 69, of Lincoln, Ill., formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007. Memorial services: 3 p.m. Saturday, Mount Pulaski Christian Church, Mount Pulaski, Ill., with Jeremy Thomason officiating. Graveside services: 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Mount Pulaski Cemetery. Visitation: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the church. Arrangements are with Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Mount Pulaski.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce; three sons, Terry (Sharon) Hindt of Cedar Rapids, Tim (Jane) Hindt of Springfield, Ill., and Todd (Susan) Hindt of Normal, Ill.; a daughter, Peggy (Ed) Antoine of Lincoln, Ill.; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers; nine sisters; and close to 200 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Donald; a son, Jeffery; and a daughter, Jennifer.

Born Aug. 30, 1938, in Nobles County, Minn., the son of George and Josephine Hindt, he married Joyce Urke on July 29, 1961. George farmed until 1970, then worked for Schwans Food Service. He was a member of the Mount Pulaski Christian Church. He enjoyed camping, fishing and most of all, spending time with his family and friends.

Memorials may be made to the Mount Pulaski Christian Church.

[The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA) 13 Sep 2007]

Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 6 at 1:30 pm at the United Presbyterian Church in Iona for George C Hindt, 68, who died in a car accident Friday, Dec. 3. The Rev. Daniel Leighton officiated. George was born March 29, 1897 at Sheldon, IA, the son of Richard and Fannie Smith Hindt. At the age of 15, he came to Minnesota with his parents, living on farms in the Wilmont and Reading area. On May 4, 1922, he was married to Jospehine Virt of Worthington. They had lived on their present farm in Bloom Township, Nobles County, the past 29 years. He had served on the township and school board, also as a trustee of his church.

George & Josephine's son, Donald, was also killed in the accident. Surviving children: Josephine, Clara, Evelyn, Dorothy, Marian, Richard, Florence, Helen, Rose, George, Lloyd, Carol, & Gary.

Matilda was born the daughter of Richard and Fannie (Smith) Hindt. She lived her youth in the Sheldon area and attended a country school in Ritter, IA. She graduated from Sheldon High School and attended Mankato State Teachers College for two years where she graduated. Matilda was a teacher at Northfield, MN for seven years.

She was united in marriage to Jacob J. Onken of Sibley, IA on August 18, 1932, in Canton, SD. They lived on a farm northwest of Sibley. Jacob passed away in July of 1976.

Matilda was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Sibley, a past member of an interfaith Bible study and the Never Alone support group. Matilda passed away at Osceola Community Hospital.

Those left to cherish her memories are one son, Marion Onken of Sibley; one daughter, Ilona Glista of Denver, CO; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers; Raymond Hindt of Worthington, MN, and LeRoy Hindt of Clayton, DE.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob, two daughters, Leona Mercer in 1951 and Lorraine Webster in 1981; and three brothers; Ernest Hindt, Clarence Hindt, and George Hindt.

Funeral services were held from First Presbyterian Church of Sibley, Pastor Howard Soehl officiating.

KILLED BY TRAIN - Richard Hindt Struck by Train and Died From Injuries - Companion Killed Instantly -

The community was shocked last Friday to receive the sad news of the death of Richard F. Hindt who with a friend was killed by a Great Northern Passenger train Friday morning the 6th at Doran, a small station seven miles south of Breckenridge, Minn. Word was received in a telegram to Arthur Hindt a brother in this city from a sister at whose home Richard was visiting. He had gone to Minnesota to look after the threshing on his land and on Thursday, with Herman Olthoff, drove to a nearby town to take in a fair and in returning home at about 1 a.m. drove upon the tracks directly in front of the train which struck their buggy killing Olthoff outright and injuring Mr. Hindt so badly that he died one hour and a half after the accident. The buggy was totally demolished but the horses uninjured. The newspaper dispatches state that it is hard to understand how such an accident could occur in the manner it did as from the scene of the accident the approach of a train from either direction can be seen for miles.

The deceased was 38 years of age and a native of Germany. He leaves to mourn his untimely death a father, mother, wife, and six children the eldest child being twelve years old and youngest a babe of only eleven months. Mr. Hindt was an honest, upright and hard working man and his friends were without number. He was a member of the local K. of P. lodge and the Modern Woodsmen, and the services were conducted under the auspices of the former. The funeral was held Sunday morning at the M.E. church and was attended by a large number of sympathizing friends.

Harold Hopkins, 73, Florida

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Harold H. Hopkins, 73, formerly of St. Cloud, Minn., died Wednesday at Halifax Memorial Center.

No services are scheduled. Arrangements were by Volusia County Cremation Society in Daytona Beach.

Harold Hopkins was born in Kansas and was a 1940, 1941 and 1950 graduate of Fort Hays State College where he taught botany until 1957. He was a botany and ecology instructor at St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud. Minn. from 1957 to 1985, was the university's biology department chairman nine years and a member of First United Methodist Church and former member of St. Cloud Parks and Recreation Board. He also was a consultant for biology teachers in Madras and Hyderabad, India, from 1966 to 1968 during a leave of absence from St. Cloud State University. He conducted summer institutes for National Science Foundation and wrote articles for scientific journals. He had been a resident of Florida since his retirement.

Survivors include his wife; sons and daughters, David and Nona, Duluth, Minn.; Norman, Rochester, Minn.; Marcia, Pella, lowa; Jolene, Minneapolis; and 11 grandchildren.

Memorials are preferred to Harold H. Hopkins Scholarship Fund through Alumni and Foundation Center at St. Cloud State University.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 4 Jan 1992 p.4A, ObitHopkinsHaroldHoffman1992P1.jpg]

CLAYTON, Del. —

Dorthella A. Hindt of Clayton died March 23, 2010. She was 96.

She was born in Minnesota on Jan. 11, 1914.

She is survived by 11 children, James, Melvin, and Rick Hindt, Claris Gott, Ethel Leary, and Pamela Ulmer, all of Clayton; Linda Biger, of Hartly; Glenn Hindt, of New Castle; Verna Miland, of Oklahoma; and Shyrlee Friskop and Ronald Hindt, both of North Dakota; a sister, Sadie Coyour, of Minnesota; 30 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be held Friday, March 26 at 2 p.m., at Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home, 123 W. Commerce Street, Smyrna.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

Arrangements are by Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Smyrna.

Copyright 2010 Smyrna/Clayton Sun-Times. Some rights reserved

Dorothy DeGree

Funeral services will be 2 pm. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church for Mrs. Ronald (Dorothy) DeGree, 75, 1321 Seventh Ave. N, who died Thursday at St. Cloud Hospital.

The Rev. Robert Reed will officiate. Burial will be in North Star Cemetery.

There will be no visitation. Arrangements were made by Benson Funeral Home.

Dorothy DeGree was born June 12, 1910, in Stillwater to Luke and Luella Jamieson. She married Ronald DeGree Sept. 11, 1937, in St. Cloud and was a member of First Presbyterian Church and Chapter DT of PEO.

Survivors include her husband; son, Dave, Burnsville; sister, Mrs. Margaerite Wooldirdge, San Francisco, Calif.; and one grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorials are preferred to First Presbyterian Church or heart research at University of Minnesota.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) 27 Dec 1985 p.13A, ObitJamiesonDorothyElizabeth(DeGree)1985.jpg ]

Arvo Jarvi

Arvo V. Jarvi, 86, of Crookston, Minnesota, died early Sunday morning, May 28, 2006, in the Riverview Health Care Center in Crookston. Arvo was born in Floodwood, Minnesota on April 3, 1920, the son of Arvid and Tekla (Poutinen) Jarvi. He grew up in Floodwood and received his education there. He was first employed as a lumberjack in the Floodwood area; then worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at Gooseberry Falls, Minnesota for a short time; and next spent several years working for the Great Northern Railroad. Arvo then moved to Glenwood, Minnesota to attend welding school. After completing his training he went on to California to work as a welder in the Kaiser Shipyards, helping with the war effort. He returned to Minnesota in 1949 after the death of his father, and settled in Crookston. Arvo once again went to work for the Great Northern Railroad. On December 16, 1952 he was united in marriage to Helen Sophie Olson at Cour d'Alene, Idaho, and the couple made their home in Crookston. Whenever Arvo's work as a heavy equipment operator called for him to travel Helen would often accompany him. In 1982 he retired from what had become known as the Burlington Northern Railroad. Very sadly, Helen passed away on January 25th of this year, after a lengthy illness. Arvo was a longtime member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston, and had been a member of Crookston Eagles Aerie #873 for over forty years. He will be remembered for his kind, friendly nature and his warm smile. He was a hard-worker all his life, and if anyone needed help he was the first one there with a helping hand. Arvo will be very loving remembered by his family and many friends.

Left to mourn his passing is a step-daughter, Fern Olson Jones of Fruitland, ID; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Besides his beloved wife, Helen, Arvo was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Einar, Hugo, and Ralph Jarvi; and a sister, Edith Mattson. May God bless Arvo's memory.

The funeral service for Arvo Jarvi will be held at 2:00PM, Wednesday, May 31, 2006, in the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston with the Rev. Marsha Smith, officiating. Visitation will be for one hour before the service. Interment will be in the Oakdale Cemetery in Crookston.

Copyright 2006, 2009, Crookston Daily Times. All Rights Reserved. May 30, 2006

Martha Goodale

96

Cincinnati, Ohio

July 5, 2004

Martha T. Goodale, 96 of Cincinnati, Ohio, died Monday, July 5, 2004 in Cincinnati.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 2004 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Duelm. The Rev. Bernard Kahlhamer will officiate. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church on Saturday. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Foley Funeral Home.

Martha is survived by her sons; Gale (Mary), Elmo (Judy) Lee (Gina); 17 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and sisters, Florence Probst, Mary Hollerman, and Alma Brunn of Foley.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray, April 2, 2002, and son, Ron.

[St. Cloud Times, 9 Jul 2004]

Helene Westurn, Hibbing, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 1989, in St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. She was a member of the Third Order of Mount Carmel, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing and its Altar Society. Surviving are her husband, Gordon; a son, David of Los Angeles; two sisters, Margaret Hren of Chisholm and Julie Tarro of Palm Springs, Calif.; and a foster son, James Isaacson of Hibbing. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, with recitation of the rosary by the Carmelites and parish wake prayers at 7 p.m. in Dougherty Funeral Home in Hibbing. The funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Hibbing.

[Duluth Tribune (Duluth, MN) 7 Feb 1989, p. B6, ObitKosteltzHeleneDelores(Westurn)1989.jpg]

MRS. LEO STUDER DIES NOV. 12TH

Funeral in St. Wendel at Nine Oclock Saturday--Burial in St. Cloud.

Mrs. Leo Studer, formerly Winnie Kelly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Kelly of this city, died at her home in St. Wendel Nov. 12 at 8:00 a. m. at the age of 40 years.

The funeral will be held Saturday morning, Nov. 14, at nine oclock at St. Columbkill's church in St. Wendel and burial made in Calvary cemetery in St. Cloud. Rev. J. A. Kitowski will conduct the service.

Born in Nevada, Iowa, Mrs. Studer moved to Minnesota with her parents in 1902, at the age of 11 years. Her marriage to Mr. Studer took place in 1910.

Surviving are Mr. Studer and nine children: Geneva, 20; Josephine, 19; Richard, 17; Sidney, 15; Lodema, 12; Amos, 11; Arvilla, 6; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kelly and one brother Ira Kelly, Rice.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 13 Nov 1931 p. 4, ObitKellyWinifredia(Studer)1931.jpg]

August Kilker, German Valley

German Valley, Ill., Jan. 21 - August Kilker, 68, dropped dead about 9 o'clock this morning in the yard at his home about 4 1/2 miles west of German Valley. His death was believed due to a heart attack. He leaves his widow and three children. Edwin Kilker, of Baileyville, Mrs. Alvin Funk, of Shannon, and Glen Kilker, of German Valley.

The following brothers and sisters also survive: Henry Kilker, of Forreston; John Kilker, Mrs. Minnie Walbaum, Mrs. Ida Corman, Mrs. Emma Schmertman, Misses Elsie and Clara Kilker, of Freeport, and Mrs. Mary Miller, of Harper. Three sisters preceded him in death.

Mr. Kilker was born near German Valley on Oct. 9, 1870, and his marriage to Miss Elizabeth Runte took place Jan. 6, 1898.

[Freeport Journal (Freeport, IL) Jan 1939, ObitKilkerAugustFC1939.jpg]

WHITELY RITES MONDAY; BURIAL AT SAUK RAPIDS

Prominent Sauk Rapids Lady Dies Today Following Long Illness

An illness which began several months ago, caused the death at 5 a. m., today of Mrs. Frank A. Whltely, well-known resident of Sauk Rapids for the past 20 years. Mrs. Whitely had been confined for a time at the St. Cloud hospital during February, and seemed to he improved for a time. She was 56 years of age.

Funeral services will he hold Monday at 1:30 at the home and at 2 p.m., at the Sauk Rapids Congregational church with Rev. A. Agather officiating. Burial will be made in the Sauk Rapids Cemetery.

Mrs. Whitely was born at Twin Springs, Kansas, and 30 years ago was married to Frank Whitely at Otsego, Minn., where the couple at first lived. Twenty years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Whitely removed to Sauk Rapids where they lived until this time.

Mr. Whitely survives his wife together with one daughter, Mrs. Delia Drury, two grand children, Lauwrence and William Drury; two sisters, Mrs. Flora Honk, Sauk Rapids; and Mrs. Emma White, Forest Lake; and four brothers, Edward, Charles, Sigell and Frank all of Forest Lake.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) 3 Aug 1929, p. 5 ObitKingAnnaGertrude(Whitely)1929.jpg]

Shirley Ann Willemssen, 73

Published/Last Modified on Thursday, March 25, 2010 3:35 PM CDT

Shirley Ann Willemssen, 73, Foxhome, Minn., died Tuesday, March 23, 2010.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 27 at Foxhome Lutheran Church, Foxhome with the Rev. John Andrews officiating.

Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 26 at Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge, Minn., with prayer service at 7 p.m.

Shirley Ann Willemssen, 73

Burial will be at Foxhome Community Cemetery.

Shirley Ann King was born in rural Rothsay, Minn., May 22, 1936. Shortly after, her family packed up and moved to California where she lived the first nine years of her life. In 1945, they made their way back to Minnesota and took up residence in Foxhome, where she attended school. Merlyn DeFries won her heart, and they were joined in marriage June 30, 1952. Shirley and Merlyn continued to live in Foxhome where they raised their 12 children.

In 1975, Shirley began working at Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative in Wahpeton, N.D., in the housekeeping department. On Nov. 18, 1976, another happy and memorable event took place - Donald Willemssen and Shirley exchanged wedding vows in the Foxhome Lutheran Church.

Shirley’s friends and family would often find her in the kitchen baking bread or canning. Other than her happy hours spent in the kitchen, she also loved the serenity of the lakes and built many memories around her camping experiences. The door was always open, the coffeepot was always on, food was always cooking, mouths were always fed and the phone was always ringing to see what was on the menu. Hours and hours were spent visiting with her family and friends that she cherished so much. Her philosophy of life was “come one, come all” and everyone was always welcome, even if it was to give them a "little hell."

Shirley is survived by: her children, Diane (Lester) Haugen, Fergus Falls, Minn., Sherry (Glen) Mills, Barnesville, Minn., Gayle (Bruce) Olson, Breckenridge, Cindy DeFries (Rick Burhans) Breckenridge, Dennis DeFries (Dana Anderson) Breckenridge, Gary (Paula) DeFries, Foxhome, Connie (Jim) Deal, Doran, Minn., Jeff (Kari) DeFries, Jamestown, N.D., Jody (Mike) Hanson, Gilbert Ariz., Shawn (Dwight) Steele, Jamestown; her 35 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; her sister, Alberta "Dolly" (Gordon) Kowalski; sisters-in-law, Bev King, Rachel King and Donna Willemssen; her brother-in-law, Arnie Henderson; son-in-law, Ken Muller; and special friends, Barb Marquardt and Shane Miller.

Shirley was preceded by: her parents, James and Bernice (Monk) King; her daughters, Shiralyn (Kate) Subish and Pat Muller; her granddaughter, JaCinda Muller; husband, Merlyn DeFries; husband, Donald Willemssen; her sister, Mary Ricks; her brothers, James King, Charles King and Thomas King; and her special friend, Ronnie Moore.

MILDRED "MILLIE" K. HIBBARD

MILDRED "MILLIE" K. HIBBARD, 91

Sartell, MN

Dec. 2, 1915 - Dec. 9, 2006

Mildred "Millie" K. Hibbard, age 91 Sartell, MN died Saturday, December 9, 2006 at Country Manor Health Care Center, Sartell, MN.

Funeral services will be Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 1:00 PM at Country Manor Health Care Center Chapel, Sartell, MN. Rev. Gary Skramstad will officiate. Visitation will be from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM on Thursday at the Country Manor Chapel. Burial will be in North Star Cemetery, St. Cloud, MN. Funeral arrangements were made by Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN.

Millie Hibbard was born December 2, 1915 in Kinney, MN to Joseph and Sophie (Dejanovich) Kresoya. She married Howard H. Hibbard on June 12, 1941 in Crown Point, Indiana. Millie graduated from St. Cloud State Teachers College. She was employed as a teacher at Hibbard School District 39 in Sherburne County, Haehnel School District 41 in Benton County and then for the Richmond School District. Millie also worked for Schepers Jewelry Store in St. Cloud. She was a member of Breath Savers group in St. Cloud, former 4H leader, a volunteer for the American Lung Association and a member of First Presbyterian Church, St. Cloud, MN. Survivors include son and daughters, Howard (Bonnie) Hibbard of Andover, MN; Pat (Pete) Hansen of Good Thunder, MN; and Marne (Gordon) Willey of New Berlin, WI; brother and sister, Leonard "Ben" (Barbara) Kresoya of Edina, MN; and Dorothy Brezinski of Fort Collins, CO; six grandchildren, Heidi Hibbard, Mark (Angie) Hibbard, Holly Hibbard, Leah (Mike) Boulos, Craig Willey, Kara Willey and one great grandson, Peyton Hibbard.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband on April 8, 1980, sons, Ronald Hibbard, Terry Hibbard and three sisters, Stella Mandarich, Vi Cavalier, and Rose Price.

Memorials are preferred to First Presbyterian Church, Country Manor Chapel, American Lung Association, American Heart Association, or Donors Choice.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) 11, 12 Dec 2006, p. 3B]

Claus was the son of Albert & Anna Kortman Kruger. A World War I veteran, he had been inducted Sept. 20, 1917, at Rock Rapids, and received his discharge Aug. 28, 1919.

Claus worked for farmers prior to joining the Army. When he was released from the Army, he farmed in the Ocheyedan are. He had been a resident of the Ocheyedan community since 1922. Claus married Anna Lucy Virt on June 28, 1933 in Sibley, IA. They had no children.

Claus' siblings include Nancy Ennenga, Dena Westerbur, Chris Kruger, & Herman Kruger.

Obituary from The Lake Park News, 5/26/1936. - coming soon here

Mrs. Matilda Smith

Mrs. Matilda Smith died at her home on Fifth Ave. and Eleventh street last Friday morning, after an illness of over two months duration caused by diabetes.

Miss Matilda Kruger was born in Germany Sept. 12, 1847 and was at the time of her death, 70 years, 4 months and 12 days old.

When a child seven years of age, she came with her parents to America and settled in Ogle county, Illinois where she grew to young womanhood. In 1866 she was united in marriage to George J. Smith at Forreston, Ill. To this union, twelve children were born, two dying in infancy. One daughter died at Ashton, Iowa at the age of fifteen years.

Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, Geo. Smith and nine children, five sons and four daughters. They are: Jacob and Jackson Smith of Breckenridge, Minn.; Mrs. Fannie Hindt of Wilmot, Minn.; Mrs. H. M. Bosma, Etta, Clara, Christian, Geo. and Albert of Sheldon. She leaves also two brothers and three sisters: Albert Kruger of Steen, Minn., John Kruger of Lake Park, Iowa; Mrs. F. Behrends of Ocheyedan, Mrs. John Dilly of Worthington, Minn. and Mrs. Hans Boelkes of Forreston, Ill., and one great-grandchild.

Twenty eight years ago the family moved to O'Brien county and eight years ago moved into Sheldon.

Funeral services were held from the Christian church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Hurd, pastor of the Christian church was in charge and preached a comforting and inspiring sermon, using as his theme "There is hope" found in Job 14:7. Interment was in the East Lawn cemetery.

Sheldon Mail Wednesday, Jan. 30, 1918, p. 6

Funeral Services for Ruby Dietz, age 87 of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly of George, IA , was held Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at the Jurrens Funeral Home, with LeRoy Boender officiating. Ruby died Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at the Edgewood Vista in Sioux Falls, SD. Burial was in the Evergreen Lawn Cemetery, George, IA.

Ruth "Ruby" Dietz was born September 19, 1923 in Adrian, Minnesota, the daughter of Andrew and Minnie "Sprock" Kruse. She was raised on family farm near Adrian and attended country school. After the loss of her mother at an early age she stayed with her family helping with the day to day operation of the farm.

On December 4, 1947 Ruth was united in marriage to Raymond E. "Bud" Dietz. They settled on the same farm Ruby grew up on and ran a dairy until their retirement in the late 80's. She then began working at Parkview Manor in Ellsworth, MN in the laundry department. She attended Bethel Reformed Church near Ellsworth, MN. Ruby and Bud enjoyed playing billiards and bowling league. In May of 2000 they moved to George, IA. On October 24, 2000 Ruby's husband, Raymond died after 52 years of marriage.

In May of 2008 Ruby moved to Primrose Retirement Community is Sioux Falls, SD. In September of 2009 she entered Edgewood Vista, were she remained until this past Wednesday, April 20, 2011.

Ruby's grandchildren will remember "Grandma's pancakes" and her delicious Turtles during the Christmas season.

She is survived by her two daughters, Cheri and her husband, Marty Wessels of Chancellor, SD and Debbie Dietz of Folsom, CA; two grandchildren, Stacy Hernandez and Greg and his wife, Robyn Wessels; and other extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Minnie Kruse; husband, Raymond Dietz; and three sisters, Esther Asche, Sena Kruse and Marge Stenzel.

Harold E. Lietha

Harold E. Lietha, 86

St. Cloud

Sept. 8, 1922 - June 12, 2009

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at Trinity Lutheran church in Clear Lake for Harold E. Lietha, age 86, of St. Cloud who died Friday at St. Cloud Hospital. Rev. Peter Holm will officiate and burial will be in Clear Lake Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Monday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Clear Lake and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church in Clear Lake. Trinity Lutheran prayers will be at 8:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home in Clear Lake.

Harold was born September 8, 1922 in St. Cloud to John and Olga (Johnson) Lietha . He married Doris Dahl on March 15, 1947 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clear Lake. Harold lived in the Clear Lake area his entire life. He was a farmer, retiring in 1970. After retirement Harold worked construction and was a Guard at NSP. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Haven Card Club and Square Dancing Club. Harold enjoyed gardening, ice fishing, hunting and playing cards when he would win!

Survivors include his wife, Doris of St. Cloud; children Dennis (Rita) of St. Cloud, Jerry (Karen) of St. Cloud, Tom (Pat) of Mankato, David of St. Cloud and Bonnita (Tom) Bernhardt of Sauk Rapids; sister, Frances Fleckal of St. Joseph, Missouri; 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Daniel, Louis, Arthur, Jack; sisters, Agnes Holmes, Nellie Zirk, and Florence Schultz.

Memorials are preferred to Trinity Lutheran Church in Clear Lake.

Williams Dingmann Funeral Homes

www.williamsdingmann.com

Theodore Luebke

Theodore R. Luebke, 82, a retired Bremerton teacher, died yesterday at his home in the Phinney Bay neighborhood.

He was born June 21, 1904, in Toutle in Cowlitz County, the youngest of five sons of John Henry Luebke, a German immigrant. The elder Luebke moved to Corvallis, Ore., to allow his sons to go to college, and Theodore Luebke graduated in 1927 from Oregon State University with a degree in business education.

He married the former Edith Nay on June 10, 1931, in Seattle.

His teaching career spanned 42 years, and he taught business at Bremerton High School from 1941 to 1969. He was also an instructor at Olympic College, where he taught camp craft and let summer trips. He enjoyed gardening and taking boat trips to the San Juan Islands.

Mr. Luebke was a member of the First United Methodist Church, and a member of the Retired Teachers Association.

He is survived by his a wife, a daughter Dorothy Patnoe, and a son Theodore F. Luebke, both of Seattle, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1150 Marine Drive. Memorials may be made to the church memorial fund or to a favorite charity.

[Bremerton Sun (Bremerton, WA) 9 Dec 1985, p. A6, ObitLuebkeTheodoreRoosevelt1986.jpg]

Lauren J. (Hibbard) Luke

Luke (Hibbard) Lauren J., 51, East Bethel, passed away July 1, 2003, at Windber Hospice, PA after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Lauren is survived by her parents Muriel and Don Luke of Johnstown, PA; her four children, Jesse Hibbard, Orono, MN; Bethany Hibbard, Laconia, NH; Shannah Hibbard and Cody Hibbard, both of East Bethel, MN; sisters, Jennifer Colbert, Rebecca Urban and Stephanie Partsch. Also survived by best friend, Charlotte Anderson, Apple Valley. Services were held on July 3rd in PA. In lieu of flowers, please send donations for the children - Lauren Luke Fund, P.O. Box 1500, Laconia, NH 03247.

Published in Star Tribune on July 13, 2003

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/startribune/obituary.aspx?n=lauren-j-luke-hibbard&pid=1158148

[Star Tribune (Minneapolis) 13 Jul 2003]

John Lundberg, 81, Paynesville

John Leighton Lundberg, 81, of Paynesville, died on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004, at the Koronis Manor in Paynesville.

A private family service will be held. Arrangements are with Johnson Funeral Home of Paynesville.

John was born Jan. 23, 1923, in Graceville, Minn., the son of Raleigh and Irene (Ludwig) Lundberg. He grew up in Wheaton where he graduated from high school. He attended Macalester College in St. Paul and served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

On June 21, 1946, John married Marion DeBlois in St. Cloud.

John was a U.S. Treasury agent for the Civil Service, which meant he and his family lived in many cities throughout the country, including St. Paul, Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles. He retired in 1978 and he and Marion moved to Paynesville in 1988.

John is survived by his wife, Marion of Paynesville; daughters, Mary Lundberg of Paynesville, Susan (Charles) Kelly of Edina, Kathryn (Kent) Wiedenmann of Vallejo, Calif.; five grandchildren; a brother, Dan (Aimee Lou) Lundberg of Lodi, Calif.; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Beth Merritt.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) 24 Aug 2004 p. 3B and 25 Aug 2004 p. 3B, ObitLundbergJohnLeighton2004.jpg]

C. Marie Dannen, 82, of Ames, formerly of Melbourne and Van Cleve, died Monday, June 1, 2009 at the Madrid Home for the Aging.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, June 4 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Burial will follow at the Melbourne Cemetery at Melbourne. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home.

For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com.

Born Marie C. Lynch on June 14, 1926, in Grundy County, she was the daughter of Bert and Anna (Henningson) Lynch. She graduated from the Grundy Center High School and received her teacher's certificate from Central College in Pella.

On Aug. 20, 1950 she was united in marriage to George Dannen at Grundy Center. They made their home farming near Van Cleve with George's parents and later south of Melbourne. They retired to Melbourne in 1983. Marie was a member of the now closed Van Cleve UCC, attended the St. John UCC in Melbourne, Eastern Star and enjoyed playing cards, dominoes and dice.

She is survied by: her children, Tom of Leon, Debra (Ed) Schmidt of Ames, and Doug of Ames; five grandchildren; her brothers Howard Lynch of Gladbrook, Merv Lynch of Boston, Mass.; sister Lavonne Renner of Toledo; sisters-in-law Deloris Lynch of Grundy Center and Fern Weir of Iowa City; as well as nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

In death she has rejoined her parents, husband George who died Oct. 25, 2005, daughter-in-law Margaret Dannen and brother Wayne.

[Times-Republican (Marshalltown, IA) 3 Jun 2009]

MRS. HARRY WOOD

Mrs. Harry Wood, 70, a former resident of Sauk Rapids, died at Harbor hospital in Torrance, Calif., October 18. She had been in ill health for the past two years.

Mrs. Wood was born in Haven in 1879 and 1905 was married to Harry Wood.

The family left Minnesota in 1943 and for the past three years have been California residents.

Funeral services were held at the Ulter McKinley funeral home in Inglewood, Calif. Friday with burial in Pacific Crest cemetery in Lawndale.

Three daughters and three sons survive: Mrs. Frank Weikert (Evelyn) and Mrs. Joseph Klein (Bee), Los Angeles, Calif.; Mae, Roy and Ernest Wood of Lawndale, Calif. and Henry Drury, St. Cloud.

Mr. Wood died in 1940 and a daughter died in 1936.

Six grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive.

HARMON MARQUIT DIES TODAY, 83

Prominent Resident of Sauk Rapids Dies Week After Wife - G. A. R. Member.

The death of Harmon H. Marquit, one of the best known and oldest settlers of Sauk Rapids and a veteran of the Civil War, occurred this morning at his home in that city at 6 o'clock following a severe illness of several weeks. Mr. Marquit became ill with pneumonia and his condition became worse due to his advanced age which was 83 years. His death followed that of his wife who died on Memorial day, also of pneumonia. The couple was well known and possessed numerous friend both in Sauk Rapids and Benton county.

Funeral services for Mr. Marquit will take place next Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Sauk Rapids Congregational church with Rev. Larson officiating. Interment will be made in the Marquit family lot of the Sauk Rapids cemetery, beside Mrs. Marquit.

Born in Hanover, Germany, March 27, 1842, the deceased came to this country with his parents in childhood after the family had lived in New York City and Chicago for short periods of time, the Marquits made their home in Wisconsin. Following the death of his father several years later the young man enlisted in the Civil war ranks in the Company H. 20th regiment of the Wisconsin volunteers and served during the entire time of the war. After his return he came to Minnesota in the fall of 1867 and settled in the Haven township, where he married in 1875, Miss Emily Hibbard. The couple lived on the Haven farm for 28 years and then moved to Granite Ledge, living there for three years after which they settled in Sauk Rapids, where the they made their home since.

G. A. R. members spoke highly this morning of the activity of Mr. Marquit in the organization since its founding, when he became a member. Civil war veterans said the deceased had served in the "Kelly Rust" regiment, one of the marked bodies of troops in the Civil war, which had fought Indians, and been engaged in many of the important battles of the conflict. As a member of the regiment Mr. Marquit "marched to the sea" under Sherman belonged to the body of troops which besieged Richmond from the south, forcing surrender of Lee.

Two daughters, Mrs. Harry Woods of Sauk Rapids and Mrs. Charles Bell of Clearwater, survive their father.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) 9 Jun 1925, ObitMarquitHarmonHenry1925V1.jpg]

AGED RESIDENCE PASSES BEYOND

HARMON H. MARQUIT DIED ON TUESDAY FOLLOWING SEVERAL WEEK'S ILLNESS.

WAS PROMINENT G. A. R. MEMBER - WIFE DIED ON MEMORIAL DAY.

Harmon H. Marquit, 83 years of age, and for the past twenty-seven years a resident of this city, passed away at six o'clock Tuesday morning following an illness of several weeks with pneumonia. His wife, Mrs. Marquit, preceded him in death by only a little more than a week, she having passed away on Memorial Day, her death being due to the same disease that claimed him.

Mr. Marquit was born in Hanover, Germany, March 27, 1842. He came to America with his parent's as a child and after living at New York and Chicago for a short time they made their home in Wisconsin.

At the outbreak of the Civil War, Mr. Marquit enlisted in Company H, 20th Regiment Wisconsin Volunteers and served until the end of hostilities. His was the famous "Kelly Rust" regiment and he took part in many of the major engagements of the war and participated in Sherman's famous march to the sea.

At the close of the war, Mr. Marquit came to Minnesota and settled on a farm in Haven township. In 1875 he married Miss Emily Hibbard. After twenty-eight years on the Haven farm the couple moved to a farm in Granite Ledge, but after three years there came to this city and has made his home here since.

The deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Harry Wood of this, city and Mrs. Charles Bell of Clearwater.

Mr. Marquit was always prominent in all the activities of the G. A. R. and was a member of that organization since its founding.

The funeral will be held this afternoon at two o'clock at the Congregational church. Rev. Interment will be in the local cemetery.

[Sauk Rapids Sentinel (Sauk Rapids, MN) 11 Jun 1925, ObitMarquitHarmonHenry1925V2.jpg]

Mrs. Charles Bell

Mrs. Charles Bell of Clearwater died May 26 at the age of 65 years. She was born in Haven township on November 10, 1875, and had been a resident of this community all her life.

Mr. Bell survives with one son, Raymond, in Clearwater. Mrs. Har-Wood [sic] of Sauk Rapids is a sister.

Rev. Charles Sheffield will conduct the funeral service at 2 p.m. Thursday at the farm home in Clearwater and burial will be made in Clearwater cemetery.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 27 May 1941 p.11, ObitMarquitLillieMay(Bell)1941.jpg]

MRS. JOSEPH H. MILLER

SHANNON -- Mrs. Joseph H. Miller. 76. of Shannon, died Saturday at her home following a short illness.

She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Shannon, Naomi Circle and a longtime Sunday school teacher.

Born May 16, 1902. in Polo, she was the daughter of George and Minnie (Dearshaw) Martin. She married Joseph Henry Miller Dec. 23, 1920, in Shannon.

Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Leonard (Gladys) Appel of rural Forreston; one son, Raymond Miller of Shannon; and one grandson.

She was preceded in death by one sister.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bethel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Russell Coats, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery in rural Freeport.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight at Scharman Funeral home in Shannon.

A memorial fund has been established.

[Freeport Journal Standard (Freeport, IL) 22 May 1978, p. 5, col. 1, ObitMartinPearl(Miller)1978.jpg]

John H. Menefee

John H. Menefee passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn, Friday, May 23, 2008.

He was born in Faribault on Dec. 17, 1925, one of four children of the Rev. Guy and Marie

Curial Menefee. He grew up in Rochester, where his father was rector at Calvary Episcopal Church. John graduated from Rochester High School and attended Rochester Junior College, then, briefly, the University of Minnesota. He was drafted into the Army, where he served from 1944 to 1946 as a medical corpsman on a hospital ship evacuating wounded servicemen from Europe and, later, from the Pacific Theater.

After leaving the service John returned to the University of Minnesota, finished his undergraduate degree, and enrolled in the dental school. While at “the U,” he met and married Waiva Jean Salisbury, a native of Fergus Falls. The two moved to International Falls after his 1954 graduation, and John practiced dentistry with Drs. Earl Thompson and “Frosty” Johnson before establishing a solo practice. He began to cut back his practice in 1990, and fully retired in 2000.

John and Waiva had four children — Guy, Jan, David and Laura — and were active members of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, where John served for years on the church’s Vestry and as a lay reader. He was an engaged public citizen, active in the school board and in the Minnesota Dental Association. John was less visible in the community since his diagnosis with pulmonary hypertension in 1999, and he had been largely homebound since 2005.

An active outdoorsman, John spent the summers of his youth at the cabin his family built in the 1920s on Dunbar Lake south of Northome. Once in the Falls, he spent time on the lakes and in the woods of northern Minnesota and southern Ontario. In the 1970s and 80s be became an avid horsepacker, enjoying annual big game hunting trips in the mountains of Wyoming with his son, Guy. John and Waiva enjoyed exploring new places, tracking down members of their extended families, finding good used book stores, and visiting with children and grandchildren in California, Wyoming, Maryland, and Florida. They established a winter home in Rockport, Texas, where they were active in St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.

John is survived by his wife Waiva; his son Guy of Riverton, Wyo.; his daughter Jan of Owings Mills, Md., his son David of Claremont, Calif.; his daughter Laura of International Falls; and 10 grandchildren.

A public memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 30, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.

Memorials can be given to Holy Trinity or to Citizens for Backus/Alexander Baker.

Published on International Falls Journal (http://www.ifallsdailyjournal.com)

By Journal Staff

Created 05/28/2008 - 12:25pm

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Rosalie Dannen

July 2, 1934 — Aug. 10, 2008

Rosalie Dannen, 74, of Halsey died Sunday in Corvallis.

She was born in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of John Samuel and Sina Lee (Miller) Milburn.

Rosalie started her career by working as a nurse for Dr. Jack Hartman in Sweet Home.

She married Lyle Bennett Dannen on Nov. 10, 1961, in Sweet Home. After her marriage to Lyle she stayed home with her family until she began working for the U.S. Census Bureau in 1964, earning many awards until her retirement in 2000.

Rosalie was a member of American Legion Auxiliary No. 133. There she held many offices, and chaired numerous committees working her way to becoming department president. She was very active in the Linn County Historical Society and the Shedd Museum. Rosalie loved teaching others about the things she loved: pinochle, history and travel.

She is survived by many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins who know they were always close to her heart.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lyle Dannen; daughter Susie Dannen-LaVoie; and parents Samuel and Sina Lee Milburn.

Rosalie's family would also like to acknowledge her dearest friends who have become like family: Barbara and Alton Rush, their family and grandchildren.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Halsey United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brownsville Sharing Hands or American Legion Child Welfare Foundation in care of Fisher Funeral Home, 306 Washington St. S.W., Albany, OR 97322 (www.fisherfuneralhome.com).

[Albany Democat Herald (Albany, OR) 14 Aug 2008]

MRS. LOUIS WESTPHAL IS CALLED SATURDAY

Funeral Is Held From Family House West Of St. Hilaire Monday Afternoon

Red Lake County friends of Mrs. Louis Westphal were grieved to learn Saturday that she had passed away at her home, two and a half miles west of St. Hilaire, at 6:30 that mourning having been ailing for some time.

Clara Miller was born at Egg Harbor, Wisconsin, July 24, 1880, being 42 years and 9 months of age. On June 26, 1897 she was united in marriage to Louis Westphal, to this union ten children were born, nine of whom survive with the grief stricken husband, as follows: Mrs. Joe Pilley of Fergus Falls; Jennings, Mallery, Calvin, Adeline, Bryan, Virginia, Laurier, and Wesley at home.

She is also survived by five sisters, Mrs. A. Babcock, Miami, Florida; Mrs. Will Burse, Miami Florida; Mrs. A. C. Mumbleau, Minneapolis, Mrs. Dan Mumbleau, Minneapolis, Mrs. A. A. Mumbleau, Mavie; and three brothers, Henry, Ernest and Charles.

In 1902 the family came to Red Lake county where they resided in and near this city until about three years ago when they moved to Pennington county, where they made their home on a farm 2 1/2 miles west of St. Hilaire.

Funeral Services were held from the family home Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, Rev. Elgin Halter of St. officiating. Internment was made in the cemetery east of St. Hilaire.

Among those attending the funeral from this city were Mrs. Fred Westphal, Miss Pearl Westphal, Mrs. Herman Jahnke and little son, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Buse and Mrs. George Walker.

MRS. LOUIS WESTPHAL IS CALLED SATURDAY

Funeral Is Held From Family House

West Of St, Hilaire Monday Afternoon

Red Lake County friends of Mrs. Louis Westphal were grieved to learn Saturday that she had passed away at her home, two and a half miles west of St. Hilaire, at 6:30 that mourning having been ailing for some time.

Clara Miller was born at Egg Harbor, Wisconsin, July 24, 1880, being 42 years and 9 months of age. On June 26, 1897 she was united in marriage to Louis Westphal. To this union ten children were born, nine of whom survive with the grief stricken husband, as follows: Mrs. Joe Pilley of Fergus Falls; Jennings, Mallery, Calvin, Adeline, Bryan, Virginia, Laurier, and Wesley at home.

She is also survived by five sisters, Mrs. A. Babcock, Miami, Florida; Mrs. Will Burse, Miami Florida; Mrs. A. C. Mumbleau, Minneapolis; Mrs. Dan Mumbleau, Minneapolis; Mrs. A. A. Mumbleau, Mavie; and three brothers, Henry, Ernest and Charles.

In 1902 the family came to Red Lake county where they resided in and near this city until about three years ago when they moved to Pennington county, where they made their home on a farm 2 1/2 miles west of St. Hilaire.

Funeral Services were held from the family home Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, Rev. Elgin Halter of St. Hilaire officiating. Internment was made in the cemetery east of of St. Hilaire.

Among those attending the funeral from this city were Mrs. Fred Westphal, Miss Pearl Westphal, Mrs. Herman Jahnke and little son, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Buse and Mrs. George Walker.

10-May-1923 42 St. Hilaire Community Times

HOLD RITES FOR MRS. THOREN

Services at St. James Lutheran Church; Burial in Elmwood

Funeral services for Mrs. Heiko Thoren, 48, were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at St. James Lutheran church with Rev. O. Mall in charge.

The pallbearers were Oscar Diercks, Alfred Diercks, Will Pruin, Fritz Danger, Charles Sutcliff and Clarence Hubecker.

Mrs. Lela Koller sang "My Faith Looks Up to Thee" and "Rock of Ages." She was accompanied at the organ by Mrs. O. Mall.

Out of town persons who attended the funeral were Mrs. Agnes Miller, Freeport, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Miller, and Jake Miller, Shannon, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Thoren and son, Parkersburg; Mr. and Mrs. John Miller and son, Hayfield; Mr. and Mrs. K. Miller and family, Forest City; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Mattoon, Britt, and Ben Thoren, Egan, Ill.

Mr. and Mrs. Hye Miller, Ackely; Mr. and Mrs. H. Pennig, Wellsburg; Mr. and Mrs. George Hartman, Robertson; Mr. and Mrs. Jess Sweet and son, Hudson; Mrs. Otto Grimens Dike; Hazel, Sophie and Myrtle Harringa, Forest City, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gross and family, Wellsburg.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thoren and son, Cedar Falls; Mrs. Reka Baade, Titonka; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baade and daughters, Rolfe; Mr. and Mrs. Will Baade, Titonka; Mrs. John Wenaga, Holland; Mrs. Milf Meyer, Holland; Mr. and Mrs. Chris Miller, Wellburg; Mrs. Elzic Miller and daughter, Ackley; Mrs. Louise Keck, Wellsburg; Mr. and Mrs. Will Harms, Steamboat Rock, and Ben Freeman and son, Goldfield were other out of town persons who attended the funeral.

Burial was in Elmwood cemetery. The Meyer funeral home in charge.

[Mason City Globe-Gazette (Mason City, IA) 20 Aug 1941, ObitMillerDena(Thoren)1941Pt1.jpg]

Frank J. Miller, Harper

Harper, Ill., July 6 - Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the home and at 2 o'clock at Prairie Dell Presbyterian church for Frank J. Miller, 72, who died Wednesday evening. Rev. S. G. Manus will officiate. Mr. Miller had been ill for the past eight years.

Decedent was born at Forreston, Ill., Dec 25, 1857. He was united in marriage to Mary Johanna Kilker on Dec. 4, 1901, after which they located at Harper, where Mr. Miller opened a store until ten years ago, when he retired on account of failing health.

Mr. Miller is survived by his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Francis Von Brocklin of Pearl City; two sons, Maynard and Paul, both of Harper; a sister, Mrs. Henrietta Kilker, of Forreston; two brothers, George Miller of Harper, and Jackson Miller of Melbourne, Ia.

[Freeport Journal (Freeport, IL), 6 Jul 1940, ObitMillerFrankJ1940.jpg]

Obituary

John Miller

Mr. John Miller, age 79 years of age died at his home Friday morning after a weeks illness. Mr. Miller resided two miles south of Forreston for nearly fifty years, two years ago he moved to Forreston.

He was known to a great many as the pipe-organ maker, making organs used in churches. He is survived by four sons, Frank of Harper and John of Forreston and two residing in Iowa. He also leaves two daughters Mrs. Henry Kilker and Miss Grace Miller who is at home.

The funeral was held at the German Reformed church Sunday and burial made at the cemetery in Haldane.

[Forreston Journal (Forreston, IL) 5 Jul 1916 p.1, ObitMillerJohn1916.jpg]

John Miller, 90

Services for John Miller, 90, of Garner, who died Sunday at Concord Manor Nursing Home in Garner were held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 6 at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner with Rev. Merlin C. Petersen of St. Paul's Lutheran Church as officiant. Casketbearers were Dick Formanek, A. W. Resink, Bob Hanse, Robert Randall, Ben Harringa, and Walbert Mayland. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

John Frank Miller, was born August 4, 1891 in Ogle County in Illinois to Jacob and Agnes (Penning) Miller. He moved to the Titonka area where he worked as tiler. He married Susie Thoren and they lived and worked in the north Iowa area for many years. His wife died in 1943. He later married Marjorie Branstad at Garner. They lived in Hayfield until he went to Concord Manor to live in 1977.

He was a member of the Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his wife, Marjorie; his children, Mrs. Lester (Sarah) Mattoon of Britt, John Miller of Woden, Mrs. Felix (Mary) Garcia, Leroy, and Edward all of Belmond; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Henry (Sophia) Radmaker of Titonka; 14 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Henry (Martha) Dirksen and Mrs. John (Edith) Hauth both of Freeport, Ill. and one brother Joseph of Shannon, Ill.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Susie in July of 1943; two sons, Jacob and Leslie; a step-son Kobes miller; a granddaughter, Mrs. Nancy Slobe; his parents, four sisters Gertie, Dena, Mary, and Sadie; and two brothers, Ed and Jacob.

[Garner Leader & Signal (Garner, IA) 6 Jan 1982, ObitMillerJohnFrank1982V1.jpg]

JOSEPH MILLER

SHANNON - Joseph H. Miller, 93, of Shannon died Friday morning. Sept. 9, 1988, at Villas of Shannon nursing home following a short illness.

Born Aug. 25, 1895, in Holland, Iowa, he was the son of Jacob and Agnes (Penning) Miller. He married Pearl Martin in rural Shannon on Dec. 23, 1921. She died May 20,1978.

For his entire life, until he retired in 1975, he farmed in the Shannon and Freeport area.

He was a longtime member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Shannon. He was a veteran of World War I and was the last living veteran of that war in Shannon. He was a member of the Boyle-Hoy American Legion Post #379 of Shannon for 69 years.

Survivors include a daughter, Gladys M. Appel of Shannon; a son, Raymond Miller of Shannon; a grandson, Eric Miller of Shannon; and a sister, Edith (Mrs. John) Hauth of Freeport.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters.

Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Bethel United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Michael Morris officiating. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Scharman Funeral Home, Shannon. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery. A memorial has been established.

[Freeport Journal Standard (Freeport, IL) 10 Sep 1988, ObitMillerJosephHenry1988.jpg]

MARTHA DIRKSEN

Martha M. Dirksen, 77, of 1644 S. Oak Ave., died Saturday, Oct. 10, at the home of her daughter at 3377 W. Loras St.

She was employed by Wagner Carbon and then Burgess Battery until retirement.

Born in Steamboat Rock, Iowa. on July 24, 1910, she was the daughter of Jacob and Agnes (Penning) Miller. She married Henry H. Dirksen on Oct. 25, 1933. He died June 14, 1985.

Surviving are two sons, Harley J. and Larry G.; and a daughters [sic], Shirley A. (Mrs. David) Engling, all of Freeport; brother, Joseph Miller of Shannon; a sister, Edith (Mrs. John) Hauth of Freeport; two grandchildren; four step-grandchildren and three great-grandsons.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters.

Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Walker Mortuary, D. George Jorenby, pastor of Bethany United Church of Christ, will officiate. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the mortuary.

A memorial fund has bee established.

[Freeport Journal Standard (Freeport, IL) 12 Oct 1987, ObitMillerMartha(Dirksen)1987Pt1.jpg]

Mrs. Herman Kramer

Mrs. Herman (Mary) Kramer of 111 1/2 S. Adams Ave. died Tuesday afternoon in Freeport Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient since July 8.

Born Nov. 12, 1903, in Marshaltown [sic], Iowa, she was the daughter of Jacob and Agnes (Penning) Miller. On July 1, 1929, she was married to Herman Kramer in Rockford. He died Oct. 31, 1949.

Mrs. Kramer was employed by Burgess Battery Co. for 15 years.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Marie) Flynn and Mrs. Homer (Irma) Johnson, both of Freeport; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. John (Edith) Hauth Jr. and Mrs. Henry (Martha) Dirksen, both of Freeport; and two brothers, Joseph of Shannon and John of Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and two brothers.

Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Walker Mortuary. The Rev. Gustav Bloom, pastor of Bethany United Church of Christ, will officiate.

Burial will be in White Oak Cemetery, Forreston.

Friends may call after 1 p.m. today at Walker Mortuary.

[Freeport Journal-Standard (Freeport, IL), 31 Jul 1976, p.6, ObitMillerMary(Kramer)1976Pt1.jpg]

HOLD RITES FOR MRS. THOREN

Services at St. James Lutheran Church; Burial in Elmwood

Funeral services for Mrs. Heiko Thoren, 48, were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at St. James Lutheran church with Rev. O. Mall in charge.

The pallbearers were Oscar Diercks, Alfred Diercks, Will Pruin, Fritz Danger, Charles Sutcliff and Clarence Hubecker.

Mrs. Lela Koller sang "My Faith Looks Up to Thee" and "Rock of Ages." She was accompanied at the organ by Mrs. O. Mall.

Out of town persons who attended the funeral were Mrs. Agnes Miller, Freeport, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Miller, and Jake Miller, Shannon, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Thoren and son, Parkersburg; Mr. and Mrs. John Miller and son, Hayfield; Mr. and Mrs. K. Miller and family, Forest City; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Mattoon, Britt, and Ben Thoren, Egan, Ill.

Mr. and Mrs. Hye Miller, Ackely; Mr. and Mrs. H. Pennig, Wellsburg; Mr. and Mrs. George Hartman, Robertson; Mr. and Mrs. Jess Sweet and son, Hudson; Mrs. Otto Grimens Dike; Hazel, Sophie and Myrtle Harringa, Forest City, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gross and family, Wellsburg.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thoren and son, Cedar Falls; Mrs. Reka Baade, Titonka; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baade and daughters, Rolfe; Mr. and Mrs. Will Baade, Titonka; Mrs. John Wenaga, Holland; Mrs. Milf Meyer, Holland; Mr. and Mrs. Chris Miller, Wellburg; Mrs. Elzic Miller and daughter, Ackley; Mrs. Louise Keck, Wellsburg; Mr. and Mrs. Will Harms, Steamboat Rock, and Ben Freeman and son, Goldfield were other out of town persons who attended the funeral.

Burial was in Elmwood cemetery. The Meyer funeral home in charge.

[Mason City Globe-Gazette (Mason City, IA) 20 Aug 1941, MillerDena(Thoren)1941Pt1.jpg]

LEO MOHS

Leo Mohs, Clear Lake, died this morning. He was born in Richmond June 27, 1902, and was a retired farmer. He married Evelyn Gulde in 1923. They lived in the St. Cloud area until 1955 when they moved to Clear Lake.

Surviving are his wife and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Rose Steman, Watkins: Mrs. Lena Steman, Luxemburg; Frank, Minneapolis, Louis, New York City, Joseph and Hillary, San Francisco, Calif.

He was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters.

He was a member of the St. Cloud Eagles eerie.

Friends may call at the Tschumperlin - Williams funeral home Sunday noon and after Tuesday noon at the Dingman funeral home, Clear Lake.

Funeral services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the St. Marcus church with burial in the parish cemetery.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 6 Dec 1958 p.5, ObitMohsLeoJohn(Booby)1958.jpg]

Florence Mulligan, 103, St. Cloud

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Benedict's Care Center for Florence Mulligan, 103, who died Friday at the center.

The Rev. Berthold Ricker will officiate. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Minden Township, Benton County.

Friends may call after 10 a.m. Tuesday at the center. Arrangements were by Daniel Funeral Home.

Florence Mulligan was born Oct. 25,1885, in West St. Paul to Hugh and Mary (Doran) Mulligan. She was employed for many years as a kitchen helper at St. Joseph's Home where she later became a resident.

There are no survivors.

[St. Cloud Times (St. Cloud, MN), 22 Apr 1989 p.6A, ObitMulliganFlorenceF1989.jpg]

FORTY-NINER CALLED BY DEATH

LIVED IN EAST ST. CLOUD FOR 25 YEARS—FORMER BENTON COUNTY OFFICIAL.

FOLLOWED MASS OF HUMANITY WESTWARD DURING THE GOLD CRAZE.

(From Friday's Daily.)

With the death of Hugh Mulligan, for 25 years a resident of East St. Cloud, passed another of the "forty-niners" who experienced the rugged life of far western pioneers in their quest of gold when the first finds were made in California.

Mr. Mulligan was born in Ireland in 1828. He came to America when a youth in his teens, settling in St. Paul. The lure of the western gold fields attracted the youth in 1849 and he was part of the wave of humanity that swept westward never to return. Upon his return from California, Mr. Mulligan took a homestead in Haven township, Sherburne county. He retained the homestead at the time of his death which occurred at the hospital Wednesday afternoon.

Benton County Officer

In 1890 and 1892, he was elected judge of probate for Benton county having moved to East St. Cloud [illegible] years ago.

Advanced age caused a general decline that culminated in his death Wednesday.

He is survived by one daughter, Miss Florence.

The funeral will be held at St. Patrick's church, Benton county, at 9:30 tomorrow morning. The funeral cortege will leave the residence at 8. Interment will be at the side of his wife, whose death occurred six years ago.

[The Saint Cloud Times (St. Cloud, MN) Wed. 2 Dec 1914, p. 11 col. 4, ObitMulliganHugh1914.jpg]

Nay, Pioneer of Kingston, Passes at 82

The ranks of surviving Kingston pioneers are thinner today with the death of Elza M. Nay, 82, who died yesterday at a Bremerton nursing home.

Mr. Nay came to Kingston in 1890 with his parents who purchased and operated a general store there. The family came from Central City, Neb., where Mr. Nay was born Oct. 10, 1875.

He remained in Kingston where he was employed by his father until 1903. He then joined the post office department in Seattle. He remained there until retirement in 1933.

In 1935, Mr. Nay purchased a beach home at South Kingston and resided there until a few months ago when ill health forced him to the nursing home.

Surviving are his wife, Mable C. of Kingston; one son, George of Seattle; and two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Bonhom of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Edith Luebke of Bremerton.

Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at White funeral home, Seattle. The family requests remembrances be in the form of contributions to Deacon's fund of Westside Presbyterian church of Seattle. He had been an active member of the church since 1914.

[The Bremerton Sun (Bremerton, WA), Friday, June 13, 1958, p. 2, ObitNayElzaMorton1958.jpg]

George M. Nay

Memorial services for George M. Nay, 60, of 3407 41st Ave. S. W., who died Tuesday in a hospital, will be at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at the West Side Presbyterian Church of which was a 50-year member. Arrangements are under the direction of the Howden-Kennedy Funeral Home.

Mr. Nay, born here, graduated from West Seattle High School. He was a printer at the University of Washington more than 36 years.

Surviving are his wife, Elsie C.,; two sons, Howard C., Seattle, and David W. Nay, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, and two sisters, Mrs. T. R. Luebke, Bremerton, and Mrs. W. O. Bonham, Portland.

The family suggests remembrances to the West Side Presbyterian Church memorial fund.

[Seattle Times (Seattle, WA) 29 Jun 1967 p. 63, ObitNayGeorgeMay1967.jpg]

Obituary

Brackett

Mrs. L. A. Sensor's mother, Mrs. Phoebe Elvira Brackett, passed away Thursday evening and the funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Huebl chapel, Rev. F. E. Day of the Methodist church officiating. Interment is to be made at Seneca, Ill. The W. R. C. will attend in a body.

Her passing came quickly upon a complaint of last Saturday of not feeling well. She went to bed but owing to her advanced age she failed to rally.

She came to Aberdeen eleven years ago from Sugar Grove, Ill. and previously had made her home at Fertile, Minn. Mrs. Brackett was born June 13, 1839 in Massachusetts. She continues to mourn her passing two daughters and two sons. Lucy Sensor of Aberdeen, Mrs. George Martin of Salem, Oregon, Clarke B. Goodale of Fertile, Minn., and Sidney W. Goodale of Clear Lake, Minn. Two brothers, Melvin Nichols of Boise, Idaho, John Nichols of Rockford, Ill., twenty-three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, also survive.

[Aberdeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD) 12 Oct 1923, ObitNicholsPhoebeElvira(Goodale-Carver-Brackett)1923.jpg]

Lila A. Gulde

Age 102 of NE Mpls. Formerly St. Cloud Passed away September 15, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; an infant son and 8 siblings. Survived by daughter, Judy (Rob) Kapphahn; grandson, Aaron (Jenny); sisters-in-law, Mabel, Doris, Theresa, and Muriel; many nieces, nephews and their families. Memorials preferred. Private interment Calvary Cemetery, St. Cloud. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Saturday, September 18 at St. Clement's Catholic Church, 911 24th Ave. NE (at Jackson St.), Mpls. Visitation 1/2 hour prior to Mass at church and Friday 5-7 PM at: Washburn-McReavy Northeast Chapel 612-781-6828 2901 Johnson St. N.E.

Published in Pioneer Press on September 17, 2010

Oehrlein

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Benson Funeral Home for Anton Oehrlein, 91, formerly of 22 Fifth Ave. S, who died Sunday in Hastings.

The Rev. Daniel Taufen will officiate. Burial will be in Benton County Cemetery, Sauk Rapids.

Friends may call after 4 today at the funeral home in St Cloud.

Mr. Oehrlein was born April 1, 1890, in Krain Township, Stearns County, to the late John and Anna Oehrlein and married Theresa Fralich. He was employed as a machinist in Chicago most of his life and member of International Association of Machinists.

Survivors include sons, Alfred, Sauk Rapids; Urban, Hastings; brother, Joseph, Sauk Centre; 21 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, sons, Melvin and Victor, five brothers and three sisters.

Memorials are preferred.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) 19 May 1981 p. 8B, ObitOehrleinAnton(Tony)1981.jpg]

Oehrlein

FOLEY — Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Foley Funeral Home for Melvin Oehrlein, 56, who died Monday at his home. The Rev. Helmar W. Heckel will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Ronneby.

Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home here. A prayer service will be at 8 p.m Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mr. Oehrlein was born Aug 16, 1921 in St. Cloud to Anton and Teresa Oehrlein. He married Elsie Wegman Nov. 22, 1949, in Minneapolis. He managed the Vesta Creamery and Locker Plant from 1950 to 1964 and managed the Gilman Cooperative Creamery from 1964 until 1974 He was a member of the Minnesota State Buttermakers Association

Survivors include his wife; daughters and sons. Gloria and Gail, Minneapolis; Dennis, Broken Arrow, Okla.; Mark, Linda, and Denise, at home; father, St. Cloud; brothers, Alfred, St. Cloud; and Uban, Hastings.

He was preceded in death by his mother and one brother.

St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) 20 Dec 1977 p. 32, ObitOehrleinMelvinAnton1977.jpg]

Helen Sophie Jarvi

Helen Sophie Jarvi, 90, of Crookston, Minnesota, died Wednesday morning, January 25, 2006, in the Riverview Care Center in Crookston. Helen was born at Fertile, Minnesota on October 7, 1915, the daughter of Anton and Eda (Witty) Olson. She grew up in Fertile, where she was baptized and confirmed at the Concordia Lutheran Church, and attended public school. She later became the first woman taxi driver for Crookston's 1-7 cab company. On December 16, 1952 Helen was united in marriage to Arvo Jarvi in Cour d'Alene, Idaho. The couple made their home in Crookston where Helen was a homemaker while Arvo was employed by the Great Northern Railroad. When Arvo's work called for him to travel Helen would often accompany him. She also became an Avon representative in Crookston for a few years. Helen was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and had been a Crookston Eagles Auxiliary member since 1965. She was a gentle, kind-hearted person; very caring and friendly, and always ready with a smile. Helen will be truly missed and very lovingly remembered by all whose lives she touched.

Family members include Arvo, her loving husband of over fifty-three years; a ste-daughter, Fern Olson Jones of Fruitland, ID; three nephews, Harold Clementson of Bemidji, MN, Conrad Clementson of St. Paul, MN, and Dennis Jarvi of Floodwood, MN; a niece, Cleo Young of Arizona; and two great-nieces, Kirsten Hoffman of Brainerd, MN, and Arlene Forest of Edina, MN. Helen was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Ella Clementson; and two nephews, Paul and Howard Clementson.

The funeral service for Helen Jarvi will be held at 10:30AM, Monday, January 30, 2006, in the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston with the Rev. Marsha Smith, officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Sunday from 5-7PM, with a 7PM prayer service, and at the church for one hour before the service. Interment will be in the Oakdale Cemetery in Crookston.

Copyright 2006, 2009, Crookston Daily Times. All Rights Reserved. February 11, 2006

Mrs. Evangeline Western

Services will be at 9 a.m. today in Blessed Sacrament Church, Hibbing, for Mrs. Evangeline Westurn, 84, Hibbing, who died Monday in Virginia Municipal Hospital. Arrangements are by the Dougherty Funeral Home. Mrs. Westurn is survived by two sons, Floyd and Gordon, both of Hibbing; four daughters, Mrs. Cecilia Wilcox, Grand Rapids; Mrs. James Fogarty, Valley, Wash.; Mrs. John Turja, Virginia, and Mrs. Robert Waitt, Seattle; a sister, Mrs. Emma Auger, Hibbing; 15 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren.

[Duluth Tribune (Duluth, MN) 30 Oct 1963 p. 13, ObitPaulEvangelineCecilia(Westurn)1963.jpg]

JOSEPH F. PAYDEN

Joseph Payden, 903 Seventh avenue south, died this morning at 2 a.m. He suffered a stroke Tuesday and has been seriously ill since that time.

Mr. Payden had been employed at the Northern States Power company for the last 26 years as a switchboard operator. He was born in Postdan [Postdam], New York, and came to St. Cloud with his parents at the age of 7.

Mr. Payden was a graduate of the St. Cloud High School and the Teachers college. He was employed by the Great Northern railroad company after he left school and is credited with selling the first ticket in the new Great Northern depot to a passenger going to Avon.

Surviving are one brother, Same Payden of St. Cloud; one sister, Mrs. Rasmus Hage of Warren and one niece, Jo Jane Hage of Kingsport, Tenn.

Mr. Payden was the son of pioneer parents, Mr. and Mrs. James C. Payden.

The body will be at the Tschumperlin funeral home this evening and remain there until the funeral at the funeral chapel Monday at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Harland C. Logan will officiate with the burial in the family lot in North Star cemetery.

[[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) 27 Jun 1942 p. 5, ObitPaydenJosephFreeman1942.jpg]

SAMUEL PAYDEN

Samuel Payden, 903 Seventh Avenue south, died rather suddenly at 4:15 p.m. Sunday at his home, 12 hours after hearing of the death of his sister, Nellie Rasmos Hage, in Warren. They were both children of a St. Cloud pioneer couple, Mr. and Mrs. James Payden.

His only survivor is a niece Mrs. Jojane Hammea [Hammes?] of Aberdeen, Idaho, who is a daughter of Mrs. Hage. She is expected to arrive in the city Tuesday after attending her mother's funeral in Warren Tuesday afternoon.

Mr. Payden will be at the Tschumperrlin-Williams Funeral home Tuesday afternoon to remain until the funeral hour Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. W. F. Dickens-Lewis officiating and burial in North Star cemetery.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) 24 Oct 1949 p. 4, ObitPaydenSamuelD1949.jpg]

William L. Payden, a High School Youth, Died at the Hospital Last Thursday Night.

One of the saddest deaths which it has been the duty of this paper to record is that of William L. Payden, a High school boy, which took place Thursday evening of apendecitis [sic]. The lad had been sick only a short time, not more than two weeks, and a week ago yesterday was removed from the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Payden, 903 Seventh avenue south, to St. Raphael's hospital. There four days prior to his death two physicians performed an operation on him in the hope of saving his life. Apparently the operation was a complete success, for he rallied and was seemingly doing very well indeed until Wednesday he had a severe chill. This was followed by a second and he slowly sank until last evening at 7:15 he passed away.

William Payden was in the ninth grade of the high school and was a bright, sturdy youth with a promise of a bright future. He was nineteen years old July 26th, 1895, and was the pride of his parents, to whom his death comes as a crushing blow. Universally admired by his school mates his death has cast a gloom over the entire school.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) Apr 1896, ObitPaydenWilliamL1896.jpg]

Mrs. Jacob J. Miller

Funeral service for Mrs. Jacob (Agnes) Miller, 704 S. Pine Ave. who died Saturday in a local hospital after a lingering illness, will be held Tuesday 1:30 p.m. in the Walker Mortuary.

Rev. George Busekros, pastor of Bethany United Church of Christ, will officiate. Burial will be in White Oaks Cemetery, Forreston. Friends may call at the funeral home.

She was born Sept. 18, 1869 in Baileyville, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Penning. She married Jacob James Miller, who died 35 years ago.

Survivors include: three daughters, Mrs. Herman (Mary) Kramers, Mrs. Henry (Martha) Dirksen and Mrs. John C. (Edith) Hauth Jr., all of Freeport; three sons, Joseph H. and Jacob J, both of Shannon, and John, Hayfield, Iowa; and a sister, Mrs. Jess (Dena) Sweet, Hudson, Iowa.

For the past 28 years she made her home with Mrs. Hauth.

[Freeport Journal-Standard (Freeport, IL) 29 Oct 1962, p. 4, col. 9, ObitPenningAgnesW(Miller)1962.jpg]

Carol Ann Willemssen, 69 of Springfield died Monday, March 1, 1999 at St. John's Lutheran Home in Springfield.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Springfield with burial in Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Sanborn.

Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and 7:30-9 a.m. Thursday at the Sturm Funeral Home in Springfield, and one hour prior to the service at the church.

She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law Sandra and Gary Kretsch of North Mankato, Cheryl and Henry Willaby of Springfield, Lisa and Kevin Gramentz of Montrose; son and daughter-in-law Dwight and Judy Willemssen of Sanborn; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister Ethel Schneider of Minneapolis; and a brother Delmar Petersen of New York.

She was preceded in death by husband Harold in 1986.

She was born March 11, 1929 in Sleepy Eye to Nels and Ella (Mielke) Petersen. She grew up and attended in school Sleepy Eye. She married Harold Willemssen April 18, 1947 in Sleepy Eye and they made their home in Stately Township, Brown County. They moved to Sanborn in 1981 and she moved to Springfield in 1987 where she worked at Buddenski's Bakery and Gene's Cafe. She was a previous member of Zion Lutheran Church in Sanborn and became a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Springfield in 1987.

ED. PIERCE DIES SUDDENLY ENROUTE TO FLA.

Heart Attack Ends Career Of Pioneer Ransom Citizen

A telegram this morning carried the message that Ed Pierce, of Sheldon, lawyer, real estate man and banker, had passed away suddenly at or near Chicago while enroute to Winter Haven, Fla.

Mr. Pierce had not been in the best of health for some time and for the past few years had spent the winters in Florida. On Monday he left Sheldon in company with his wife and Miss Ida Shelver, a nurse, and when the party reached Chicago he was stricken with an attack of the heart, dying shortly after.

Mr. Pierre came to Ransom county in the early 80's, engaging in the land and banking business and was considered to be one of wealthiest and influential men in the county. Besides his business interests here he has large holdings in Florida and is the head of the Winter Haven company.

Mr. Pierce was well known thruout the state and from 1903 to l9l2 was a member of the state senate and during his political activity became well known as a tireless worker.

He in survived by the widow, two sisters, Mrs. B. I. Keating of Fargo and S. T. Wolfe of St. Paul, and one brother, Thomas of Enderlin.

Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Pierce left at noon Wednesday for Fargo enroute to St. Paul, It is not known at this time if the remains will be shipped to St. Paul or Sheldon for burial.

[Enderlin Independent (Enderlin, North Dakota) 24 Nov 1927 p.1, DNPierceEdmundW1927.jpg]

More particulars will be given in our next issue.

EDMUND PIERCE MEMORIAL SERVICE HELD TUES.

Many Prominent Men From Different Parts of the State Take Part

Memorial services in honor of Edmund Pierce, who died Nov. 24 while en route to Florida were held in Sheldon Tuesday in the St. Mary's church and the Sheldon community hall.

Despite the hard wind and snow, which made travel difficult, three hundred people gathered, some coming many miles to take part in the ceremony which honored the memory of the late community leader.

The services opened at 10:30 a. m. when requiem high mass was said in the church. Father J. H. Mulvuney, local priest, was in charge of this service.

At 1 p. m. all stores, business houses and schools in the city closed so that everyone might be able to attend the services in the Community hall which began at 1:30 p. m.

O. M. Johnson, president of the Sheldon Commercial club, which arranged the memorial services, presided at the afternoon ceremony.

Judge George M. McKenna, district judge in this judicial area, was the first speaker at the service. He was followed by J. C. Harper, Enderlin, Ransom county business man, Dr. James P. Aylen, Fargo, and L. B. Hanna, former governor of North Dakota, each of whom eulogized Mr. Pierce.

Judge McKenna paid particular attention to the work of Mr. Pierce as a lawyer and a friend. The judge knew Mr. Pierce for many years, he declared, and had an intimate acquaintanceship with the late lawyer.

Mr. Harper discussed characteristics which made Mr. Pierce one of the outstanding businessmen of the state. He paid a tribute to the memory of the dead man from the residents of Enderlin and Ransom county.

The service was opened with "Processional" by Mrs. P. W. Froemke. Invocation was given by Rev. B. A. Burns, pastor of the Sheldon Methodist church.

Sheldon school children look a part in the memorial program with the singing of the hymn "Nearer My God to Thee."

A violin solo, "In the Garden," was played by Marian Boyle and "Crossing the Bar" was sung by the Sheldon Ladies quartet.

Dr. Aylen, a friend of the late "leader of Sheldon," dwelth briefly on the qualities of Mr. Pierce which made him a leader of men and which earned for him his position in the eyes of his multitude of friends.

Mr. Hanna dealt particularly with traits of character which Mr. Pierce exhibited in numerous trying situations. His recounting of incidents in the life of the Sheldon banker-lawyer, summed up in the closing of his talk, showed in an outstanding manner "that Ed Pierce, as I knew him, was a kind husband, a splendid neighbor, wise counsellor, a business man of integrity, and a loyal, true friend."

[Enderlin Independent (Enderlin, North Dakota) 8 Dec 1927 p.1, ObitPierceEdmundW1927A.jpg]

Gilbert P. Plank

Gilbert P. Plank, of Bristol, age 85, died at his home on Saturday, February 20. He was born in Bristol township. He is survived by his wife Sadie, a granddaughter, Shirley Wiley of Earlville, and a niece, Mrs. E. E. Sperry, of Aurora.

Funeral services were held from the Bristol Methodist church on Monday, February 22, the Rev McKelvey officiating. Interment was made in Oak cemetery.

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MRS. C.G. SMITH

SHELDON--Mrs. C.G. Smith, 84, of Sheldon, died Feb. 21 at a Primghar hospital.

Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 24, at 10:30 a.m. in the United Methodist Church in Sheldon. Rev. Calvin Teasdale officiated. Burial was in the Eastlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Vander Ploeg Funeral Home of Sheldon.

Mrs. Smith, the former Noma Potter, was born Aug. 10, 1890, at Sheldon. She graduated from Sheldon High School and attended Upper Iowa University at Fayette.

She taught school in O'Brien County, at Alton and at Clear Lake, S. D. She was married on Aug. 8, 1917, at Sheldon. Her husband died Jan. 10, 1970. She lived in Sheldon until 1974 when she moved to a Primghar nursing home.

Mrs. Smith was a member of the United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Federated Women's Club of Sheldon. She was a 60-year-member of the Rebekah Lodge and of the Royal Neighbors.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Sterling (Ruth) Persell of Battle Creek and Mrs. Floyd (Kathryn) Hillman of Arlington Heights, Ill.; a son, Richard of Primghar; six grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

Mrs. Carl Struve was the organist and Donald Fritzsche was the soloist. Pallbearers were Travis Potter, Robert Potter, Tom Potter, James Potter, David Vollink, and James Vollink.

[Sheldon Mail (Sheldon, IA), Feb. 26, 1975, ObitPotterNomaDot(Smith)1975.jpg]

MRS. JACOB MILLER

SHANNON - Funeral service for Mrs. Jacob (Edna) Miller, 71, of Shannon who died Monday evening at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Mount Carroll following a long illness, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Forreston Reformed Church with the Rev Cornelius Muyskens officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery in Freeport.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Scharman Funeral Home in Shannon.

A memorial fund has been established.

She was a member of Forreston Reformed Church.

Born Feb 22. 1907, in Forreston, she was the daughter of George and Annie (Abels) Rademaker. She married Jacob Miller in August 1931. He died in October 1963.

Surviving are two daughters: Mrs. Kenneth (Elaine) Remmers of rural Lanark and Mrs. Gerald (Doris) Bork of Mount Carroll, seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Louella Temple and Mrs. Minnie Rosenbaum, both of Forreston.

[Freeport Journal-Standard (Freeport, IL) 9 Aug 1978, p. 14, ObitRademakerEdnaReka(Miller)1978.jpg]

Marcellus 'Sal' Schneider Sr.

93

St. Cloud

Jan. 9, 2001

Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, St. Joseph, for Marcellus N. 'Sal' Schneider Sr., 93, formerly of St. Joseph, who died Tuesday at St. Cloud Hospital.

Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday at Daniel Funeral Home, St. Joseph. St. Joseph Senior Citizens will pray at 4 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home followed by a Franciscan wake service at 6:30 and St. Joseph parish prayers at 8:30.

Marcellus Schneider was born in Avon Township, Stearns County, to Norbert and Magdalena (Meyer) Schneider. His family lived in North Dakota, St. Stephen and St. Joseph. He began working at age 13 as a brick layer helper and then worked for four years with a paving crew in Minnesota and Wisconsin. He later opened a garage business, which he sold to attend business college for 18 months. He then worked at the St. Cloud Brewery. He married Margaret Studer in May 1933. He worked for his brother at Schneider's Lunch for nine years and then opened Sal's Cafe in St. Joseph in fall 1946. He helped start a bowling alley in the Catholic school basement in 1949, which he managed for three years. He also worked to get part of the City Hall building renovated into a senior center. The couple built a mobile home court in St. Joseph in 1972. He moved to Carefree Living on Jan. 4, 1991, and to St. Benedict Senior Center on March 1, 1993.

Survivors include his children, Sister Rose Margaret "Peg" of Little Falls, Dennis of Milpitas, Calif., Doris Goodrum of St. Cloud, Dale of St. Joseph, Dean "Beano" of Naples, Fla., Marcellus "Sal" Jr. of St. Cloud, Margaret Bjorklund of St. Cloud, Wilma "Jean" Schwegel of Avon, Noemi Aylesworth of Bemidji, Nita of St. Joseph; 45 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and brothers and sisters, Rose A. Mitchell of Minneapolis, Herman of Vacaville, Calif., and Clara "Sis" Gliebe of Lancaster, S.C.

He was preceded in death by his wife; children, Geraldine Dunn and Glen; and brothers and sisters, Clarence, Eduard, Albert, Adella Jewel and Cyrilla Merking.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) 1 Oct 2001 p. 2B]

EVELYN A. BEVING

Published July 27 2005, Page B-6

October 3, 1909 - July 24, 2005

ACKLEY—Evelyn A. Beving, 95, of Ackley died Sunday, July 24, 2005, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, at East Friesland Presbyterian Church of rural Ackley with burial in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Cedar Valley Hospice or the Cedar Falls Lutheran Home. Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley is in charge of arrangements.

Evelyn Ann Beving was born on Oct. 3, 1909, in Ackley, the daughter of Rube and Anna (Trepp) Schultz. She attended German No. 4 country school and was united in marriage to Arthur Beving on Sept. 18, 1928, in Austin, Minn. She a member of the East Friesland Presbyterian Church of which she was very active. She was a member of the Ladies Guild, a Sunday school teacher for a number of years, and was a past 4-H leader. She enjoyed playing cards, was a good cook, and was a beautiful seamstress and crocheter.

She is survived by her son, Russell Beving and wife Betty of Ackley; two daughters, Ethelann Koch and husband Karl of Cedar Falls and Nevamae Erpelding and husband Wendell of Jesup; a brother, the Rev. Rueben Schultz of Olathe, Kan.; 10 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; and five step-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Arthur; a son, Duane; three grandsons, Kirk, Warren and John; four brothers; and two sisters.

Margaret Florence Dohman, 97, Wahpeton, N.D., died March 23, 2010, in Breckenridge, Minn.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 31 at Valley Christian Church, Breckenridge, with the Rev. Dean Bjorlin officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial is at Riverside Cemetery, Breckenridge.

Pallbearers are Kayla LaBarge, Dana Williams, Jana Kraus, Brad LaBarge, Mitch Pratt and Kelly Pratt.

Margaret was born on a farm in rural Campbell, Minn., on Feb. 19, 1913, and attended school in Doran, Minn., until 11th grade. She went to work in the retail business in different stores in Doran and Wahpeton and eventually acquired a position at the Doran post office where she worked until she retired.

In 1934, Margaret and Fred Ward were united in marriage. The blessing of this marriage was just four short years - Fred died in 1938. Margaret once again found love and happiness when she and Jacob Backer were married on April 10, 1939. They made their home in Doran where they lived many happy years together. Jacob preceded Margaret in death in 1953. Then on Nov. 29, 1966, Clare Dohman and Margaret were wed. They made their home on a farm in the rural Campbell area until Clare retired from farming and they moved to Breckenridge.

Margaret continued living in Breckenridge until her health began to fail and she moved into the Leach Home in Wahpeton until her passing.

Margaret was a good friend to many people and was always available to lend a helping hand when needed. Her passion was for music. She had a beautiful voice that she shared on many different occasions, including special church services, funerals and family functions. She also enjoyed canning, baking cookies and generously sharing them with others and she made a peach pie that was famously known among her friends and family.

Margaret will always be remembered as a woman of strong faith and for her love for her Lord and God’s word.

Margaret is survived by: her daughter-in-law, Sandra Backer, Charles City, Iowa; three granddaughters, Kayla (Bradley) LaBarge, Charles City, and their children, Megan (Logan) O’Brien, and their daughters, Devony and Shannon; Dana (Jeffery) Williams, Freeport, Ill., and their children, Kelli and Mason; Jana (Kevin) Kraus, Mason City, Iowa, and their children, Bailey and Brayden.

Margaret was preceded in death by: her parents, Charles and Abbie (Beving) Seba; husband, Fred Ward (married 1934-died 1938); husband, Jacob Backer (married 1939-died 1953); husband, Clare Dohman (married 1966-died 1991); son, Michael Ward Backer; sister, Martha Salisbury; brother, Charles Seba.

Wahpeton Daily News Published/Last Modified on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 3:26 PM CDT

Ruth Rhode

Ruth Marciel Rhode was born on August 20, 1914 in Milaca, MN to Carl and Sarah (Ledeen) Selander. She attended school in Milaca where she graduated from High School. Ruth was united in marriage to Bernett Carlson in Milaca and to this union 2 children were born. She was later united in marriage to Jerome Rhode on July 11, 1957 in Milaca, MN. The couple made their home in Milaca until 1999 when they moved to Aitkin. While in Milaca Ruth was an active member of the Zion Lutheran Church and involved in community activities. Ruth worked as an office manager for East Central Electric and as a teller at First National Bank. She enjoyed traveling, playing bridge and other games. Recently Ruth resided at the Aicota Health Care Center in Aitkin. Ruth died on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at the Riverwood Health Care Center in Aitkin at the age of 94 years 2 months and 29 days.

She is survived by daughter, RuthAnn (Truman) Buisman of Aitkin, Jerry (Carol) Carlson of Bloomington, MN, 3 grandchildren, Terry (Keri) Buisman, John (Lisa) Buisman and Jill (Peter) Mandell, 5 great grandchildren and one sister, Gladys Hopkins of Port Orange, Fl. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jerome, 1 sister and 2 brothers.

Funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday, November 21, 2008 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Milaca with Rev. Stephen Blenkush and Rev. Lance Isaacson. Music will be by Ann Johnson. Casketbearers will be Terry Buisman, John Buisman, Scott Miller, Robert Hjort, Harley Eggen and Lloyd Anderson. Friends may call at the church one hour before services. Interment will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Milaca. Arrangements are with the Peterson Johnson Funeral Home in Milaca.

Memorial services will also be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 25th, 2008 at the First Lutheran Church in Aitkin with Rev. Lance Isaacson officiating.

Mr. George Sensor departed this life at his home in this village at eleven o'clock Tuesday night after an illness of several years of consumption. Mr. Sensor was born in Byron July 28, 1852 and had resided here all his life. He had for many years been engaged in his fathers store and after the death of his father took full charge of the business until ill health forced him to quit work entirely. For the past three or four years he had been in poor health but would not give up until forced to do so. He was a member of the M. W. A. under whose auspices he was buried yesterday the funeral services being held at the M. E. Church, conducted by Rev. Millers. He leaves a wife, two sons and two daughters.

[Byron Express (Byron, IL) 27 Mar 1896 p. 1, ObitSensorGeorgeS1896.jpg]

Alpha '77 Thomas Dorr Sensor

Trenton, N.J., Feb. 21 - Thomas Dorr Sensor, Chief of the Bureau of Educational Credentials of the State Department of Public Instruction and Secretary of the State Board of Examiners, died at his home in this city tonight. He had been connected with the State Department of Public Instruction for nearly twenty years.

Mr. Sensor was a native of Ohio. For a number of years he was Superintendent of Schools at Millville, N. J.

[New York Times (New York, NY), February 22, 1921, OibtSensorThomasDorr1921.jpg]

Britton - The funeral for Myrtle Eikamp will be Saturday, April 21, 2007, at the First Lutheran Church of Britton, with Reverends Sara and Terrill Sorensen officiating. Burial will be in the Britton Cemetery. Closed-casket visitation at Price Funeral Chapel, Britton.

Myrtle died Monday, April 16, at Wheatcrest Hills in Britton at the age of 88.

Myrtle Leora Severson was born on the family farm in Victor Township, Marshall County, S.D., on Aug. 5, 1918, to Conrad and Sarah (Lone) Severson. She grew up there and attended Victor #2 school, and graduated from Britton High School in 1937. She moved to Fargo, where she worked for a year before moving to Everett, Wash., where she received her education and became a registered nurse.

She returned to Britton in 1942, and was married to Leonard Wayne Eikamp on June 11 that same year. They lived in Britton, where Myrtle served as the Marshall County Public Health Nurse. In 1954, they moved to Pierpont, S.D., where they owned and operated a hardware store. Myrtle worked full time at the hardware store, as well as a health consultant to Pierpont residents. They sold the store in 1974, and returned to Britton.

Myrtle was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Britton, had served as secretary of the church council, and belonged to the W.E.L.C.A. During her years in Pierpont, she served as president of the Band Mothers, and was active in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher, Luther League adviser and a member of the Ladies Aide. She belonged to a number of bridge and pinochle card clubs, was an Augustana College Fellow, and active in the Fun After Fifty organization in Britton.

Myrtle loved to garden and travel. She was an accomplished seamstress, an avid reader and the only thing that made her happier than playing cards, was time spent with her grandchildren.

Myrtle is survived by her husband, Leonard Eikamp, Britton; daughter, Judith Bergeland, Minneapolis; daughter-in-law, Melinda Eikamp, Groton; five grandchildren: John (Jamie) Bergeland, Centerville, Minn., Heather (Darin) VanWell, Selby, S.D., Jason Bergeland and his fiance, Nicole Waite, Minneapolis, Christine (Troy) Doden, Beresford, S.D., Jill Eikamp and friend, Paul McCorkle, Kansas City, Mo.; 11 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Magda Severson, Britton.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Leonard Wayne "Butch" Eikamp Jr.; one sister, Inga Symens; and two brothers: Arthur and Ernest Severson.

Casketbearers will be Leonard Severson, Alan Severson, Paul Symens, John Symens, Darrell Eikamp and Rodney Eikamp.

Aberdeen News 4/19/2007.

Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph Virt, 73, resident of Worthington since 1930, were conducted yesterday at the Mission Baptist Church by the Rev. Harm Rust. Burial was in the cemetery in Fulda.

Mrs. Virt died at her home here Sunday.

Born in Czechoslovakia, the former Anna Slabech was 16 years of age when she came to this country. After remaining with relatives in New York City for a time, she moved to Chicago, where on January 24, 1891, she was married to Joseph Virt.

The Virts settled on a farm about six miles southwest of Fulda in this county in 1895, living there about 16 years. They then moved to another farm south of Iona, where they lived until moving to Worthington.

Mr. Virt died in 1937.

Joseph & Anna were the parents of George of Worthington; Rose (Joseph) Pivonka, New Ulm; Lena (Severt) Lund; Josephine (George) Hindt; Theresa (Wesley) Coyer of Iona; & Anna (Claus) Kruger of Ocheyedan, IA. A brother, Frank J. Slabech, Tama, IA, is the sole other survivor.

[NOTE: I have ran across many spellings for my great grandmother's maiden name. ]

Christian G. Smith, son of George Smith and Matilda Kruger, was born at Forreston, Illinois on January 26, 1876 and passed from this life at the Hartley Memorial Hospital in Battle Creek, Iowa on January 10, 1970 having attained the age of 93 years, 11 months and 15 days. His early life until about the age of 16 was spent at Forreston, Illinois. Here he received his early elementary education.

At age of 16, he moved with his family to the Ashton, Iowa area. He continued his elementary education and then took business education at a business school in Sheldon and in Spencer. He taught school for a few years in the area of Woden, Iowa and (Hancock County) and in rural schools northwest of Sheldon, Iowa. He then attended Highland Park College in Des Moines, Iowa. After his college work he worked with a cement contractor for a time. He then took the Federal Civil Service examinations and became a postal employee, working as a letter carrier for over 30 years, retiring in January of 1941.

He was united in marriage to Noma D. Potter of Sheldon in her Sheldon home on August 8, 1917. The couple have lived in the same house in Sheldon since that time. Mr. Smith served with the Sheldon Volunteer Fire Department for 50 years, and received recognition for this from former Governor Herschel C. Loveless, governor of Iowa. He was also a member of Modern Woodmen of America and held membership in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He had been a member of the Sheldon Church of Christ for many years. He later became a member of the Sheldon First Methodist Church under the pastorate of Henry C. Travis and has held his membership in the same until death occurred.

Two daughters and a son born to this marital union, all survive their father's passing. They are: Ruth (Mrs. Sterling Persell) of Battle Creek, Iowa; Richard T. Smith of Primghar, Iowa and Kathryn (Mrs. Floyd Hillman) of Arlington Heights, Illinois. In addition to his children who survive him, he leaves behind his wife Noma; 6 grandchildren and one great grandchild; two brothers: Jackson Smith of Hewitt, Minnesota and George Smith of Sheldon, Iowa, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Jake and Albert Smith and five sisters: Mrs. Nancy Bosma, Mrs. Fanny Hindt, Miss Clara Smith, Miss Etta Smith and Miss Charlotte Smith.

Mr. smith loved to read, was fond of music and was instrumental in assisting in the organization of band that played for many community functions. He also was a part of a church orchestra. His nature was that of a very benevolent type of individual, and privately assisted many in meeting temporary needs. He was known by many as "every inch a gentleman".

Old age finally took its toll. In recent weeks he has been residing in a nursing home in Battle Creek near his daughter, Ruth's, home and finally his summons came to his eternal reward at the Battle Creek Hospital on Saturday morning last.

Services were conducted at the Sheldon United Methodist Church on Tuesday, January 13, 1970 at 1:30 by the Rev. Everett Pencook, church pastor. Music was provided by Soloist Mr. Donald Fritzsche of Primghar accompanied by Mrs. Leonard Postsma on the organ. Selections were: "My Faith Looks Up to Thee" and "The Lord's Prayer". Pallbearers were Raymond Hindt, Vernon Kaiser, Travis Potter, Marion Onken, James Vollink, Robert Wolfe, all nephews of Mr. Smith.

Interment was made at East Lawn Cemetery with Vander Ploeg Funeral Home in charge.

[likely Sheldon Mail (Sheldon, IA), ObitSmithChristianG1970Pt1.jpg]

Ethel P. Soderholm

The funeral for Ethel Pearl Soderholm will be 3 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 2004 at the Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland. Inurnment will be at the Eagle Point National Cemetery, Eagle Point, Oregon.

Mrs. Soderholm, 91, of Ashland died Friday, January 2, 2004 at the Linda Vista Care Center, Ashland.

She was born December 2, 1912 at Fergus Falls, Minnesota the daughter of Jacob and Tena Smith. In October of 1941 she married Robert William Soderholm who preceded her in death in 2003.

Mr. and Mrs. Soderholm moved to Ashland in the early 80's from Southern California. She was an avid reader and enjoyed scenic drives, eating out, and visiting with friends. She was active in church activities at the Ashland First Baptist Church.

She is survived by one sister Tillie M. Austad of Ashland.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association, Inc. Southern region Chapter, 2860 State St., Medford, OR. 97501.

Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ashland.

Services Held August 23 for George Smith

Funeral services for George J. Smith, 72, Mahnomen, were held Saturday, August 23, from the Mahnomen Congregational church with the Rev. Carl E. Clausen officiating. Mr. Smith died August 19 at a Mahnomen hospital.

A ladies chorus provided special music at services with Mrs. K.O. Johnstad as organist. Interment was at Riverside Memorial Park, Mahnomen, with Roger Pearson, Stanley Ryant, George Kremple, K.O. Johnstad, Ray Schnell and Dr. A.P. Eckel as pallbearers. The Mattson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Flag presentation at the burial was made by the Mahnomen American Legion Post.

Mr. Smith wasborn March 17, 1897, at Matlock, Iowa, the son of the late Jacob and Tena Smith. He attended high school at Moorhead and later attended Moorhead State and Duluth State Colleges. He was married to the former Eva Goodale, June 8, 1923, at Crookston.

Mr. Smith had served as superintendent of schools at Vining, Holt, Birchdale, Indus, Littlefork and Campbell in Minnesota; Mina S. Dak., and Oak Creek, Colo. He served in the U. S. Army during World War I.

During World War II he worked as an electrician for three years in Alaska. From 1957 to 1967, during which time he made his home at Mahnomen, he was a representative for United Chemical Company, Minneapolis. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the American Legion.

His wife survives as do a son, Donald, Baltimore, Md., and four daughters, Mrs. Edmund (Virginia) Hibbard, St. Cloud; Mrs. Arthur (Vivian) Ladwig, Des Moines, Ia.; Mrs. Ray (Dorothy) Neumann, Campbell, and Mrs. Robert (Donna) Walker, Princeton.

Other survivors are two brothers, the Rev. Jackson Smith, Minneapolis; and Jacob, Malaga, Spain; three sisters, Mrs. Tarkel (Mae) Tweet and Mrs. Ole (Mathilda) Austad, Klamath, Ore., and Mrs. Robert (Ethel) Soderholm, Culver City, Calif. and 20 grandchildren.

Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and a brother.

[Mahnomen Pioneer (Mahnomen, MN) 28 Aug 1969 p. 4, ObitSmithGeorgeJacob1969.jpg]

Rev. Jackson M. Smith

May 01, 2009

REV. JACKSON MCKINLEY SMITH, 74, a Hingham resident for 35 years, died on Friday, May 1st, 2009 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth after a brief illness. Rev. Smith was born in Stillwater, Minnesota and attended Will Rogers High School, Class of 1953, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After completing his undergraduate degree at Yale University, he went on to graduate school at Yale Divinity School. He was ordained a minister in the United Church of Christ, and has pastored at various churches including: The Hingham Congregational Church, The New North Church also in Hingham, The First Congregational Church of Concord, MA, The Congregational Church near Pennsylvania State University, and The First Congregational Church of Hyde Park. In addition, Rev. Smith was the Dean of Students at Harvard Divinity School in Cambridge during the 1970's.

Rev. Smith, his wife Jane, and children Philip and Leslie came to Hingham in 1974 where he remained until his death. He was a much beloved member of the community and had very strong ties to many families throughout both Boston and the South Shore in particular. Having performed over a thousand weddings and funerals, Rev. Smith touched the hearts of many and his kindness, generosity and love of life will be missed dearly.

He leaves his son Philip M. Smith and his wife Marianne of Melrose, his daughter Leslie H. Smith of Natick and his granddaughter Zoe M. Smith of Melrose.

A Memorial Service will be conducted on Saturday, May 9th at 11 AM at the New North Church, One Lincoln St., Hingham Square. Visiting hours and flowers omitted by request. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

The interment is private.

JACOB SMITH DIES DAY BEFORE 72ND BIRTHDAY

Well Known Fergus Falls Man Dies at University Hospital

Jacob G. Smith, whose home was at 506 Stanton avenue west, died at University hospital, Minneapolis, at 8:30 a.m. Friday. He would have been 72 years old today, Dec. 24.

Mr. Smith has been suffering from arthritis for some time, and about two months ago was taken with yellow jaundice. An operation was performed recently, but it, was found that he was also suffering from internal cancer, and nothing could be done.

Before coming to Fergus Falls to make their home 18 years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Smith operated a farm between Campbell and Doran, coming there from Iowa in 1900, He was born at Foreston, Ill., Dec. 24, 1866.

On Nov. 12, 1896, Mr. Smith was united in marriage at Matlock, Iowa, to Miss Kena [sic, Tena] Beving, who together with seven children, mourn a kind and loving father.

The children are: George Smith of Birchdale, Minn.; Richard Smith of this city; Rev. Jackson Smith of Cincinnati, O.; Mae (Mrs. Salisbury) of Klamath Falls, Ore.; Jake Smith of Havre, Mont., and Mathilda and Ethel Smith at home.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Methodist church here.

[Daily Journal (Fergus Falls, MN) 24 Dec 1938 p. 4, ObitSmithJacobGeorge1938.jpg]

Mae Tweet, 89 died Thursday evening November 17, 1994 at the Littlefork Care Center.

Mae Charlotte (Mareka) Smith was born April 19, 1905 on a farm near Doran, Minnesota to Jacob and Tena Smith. She attended the first consolidated school in Minnesota at Doran from first to 10th grade. Her family then moved to Fergus Falls so she could complete high school. She graduated from Fergus Falls High School and the Normal Training Course in 1922. Since she was too young to be eligible for a standard teaching certificate, she took a job as a bookkeeper, a job which she enjoyed and continued to do during her working life.

She married her childhood sweetheart, Stanhope Quentin Salisbury, a lineman for the Great Northern Railroad in 1926. They lived in various parts of Montana, Oregon and South Dakota. Two daughters were born while they lived in Montana, one of whom died at age 2. Her husband died in 1945 in South Dakota. She returned to Klamath Falls, Ore., after his death and in 1948 married Tarkel Tweet. She lived there until his death in 1983. She moved to International Falls in 1984 and lived in Woodland Apartments until entering a nursing home in 1990.

She is preceded in death by her parents, an infant daughter, Leila Mae; her first husband Stanhope Quentin Salisbury; her second husband, Tarkel Tweet; three brothers, George Smith formerly of Littlefork, Richard Smith of Portland Ore., Jacob Smith of Alicante, Spain. Survivors include a daughter, Waiva and husband John Menefee of the Falls; four grandchildren, Guy Menefee and son Shane of Riverton, Wy., Jan and husband Peter Mac Donnell and children, Laura and Peter and Emma of La Canada Flintridge, CA; David and wife Wendy Menefee Libey and children Samuel, Isaac and Helen of Claremont, CA; Laura and husband James Smith and daughters Ariel and Chanin of Eustis, FL; a brother Jackson Smith of Minneapolis, MN and two sisters, Matilda Austad and Ethel and husband Robert Soderholm, all of Ashland Ore.

Memorial Services will be held 11am Tuesday Nov 22 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Falls.

Memorials are preferred to the National Alzheimers Assoc. or Holy Trinity Episcopal Church

Green Larson Funeral Home

Mary M. Smith

Mary M. Smith, age 96, of Henderson, NE, died Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at Aurora, NE. She was born on September 13, 1913 at Doran, MN to Jackson and Emma (Bevy) Smith. She was a member of the Faith Evangelical Church in Henderson.

She leaves to cherish her memory, a sister Evelyn Kern of Park Rapids, MN; brother Richard (Donna) Smith of Minneapolis, MN; several nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her good friend Marie Regier of Henderson with whom she shared a residence for over 60 years. She and Marie were missionaries at Colgate, OK with the Go Ye Mission for several years. They then moved to Lincoln, NE where they were employed at Back to the Bible until retirement when they moved to Henderson, NE.

Mary’s wish was to be cremated with a memorial service at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Back to the Bible in Lincoln, NE..

PAYNE Norma Jean (Smith), age 76, wife of Donald L. Payne of Dallas, TX (formerly of Kingwood, TX) passed away on Friday, April 18, 2008 at home in Dallas. Born in Stillwater, MN, she was the daughter of Dr. Jackson E. and Myrtle Ann (McKinley) Smith. Norma was a graduate of Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, OK and attended Tulsa University. On November 27, 1954, she married Donald Payne of Oklahoma City and began life as the wife of a geophysicist with Phillips Petroleum. Norma was known as an energetic and adapting homemaker, a consummate hostess and crackerjack bridge player wherever she landed. But it was as a mother and a guiding light to countless young people where Norma truly shone. First as a Cub Scout leader, then as a Brownie and Girl Scout leader in Bartlesville, OK, in Shreveport, LA and in Kingwood, then as a library aid at Foster Elementary for close to 20 years, Norma became well-known for her innate ability to inspire the best in youngsters and adults alike. In addition to her husband of 54 years, Norma is survived by 2 children: son, Bryce E. Payne of Denver, CO; and daughter, Kristin Payne Atwell, partner of Shawn Mahoney, and grandson Jackson "Jack" Payne Mahoney; and brother, Jackson M. Smith of Hingham, MA. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Kingwood United Methodist Church, 1799 Woodland Hills Drive, Kingwood, TX, on Friday, May 9, 2008 at 4 p.m. Contributions may be made in Norma's memory to Society of St. Stephen, Kingwood United Methodist Church, 1799 Woodland Hills Dr., Kingwood, TX 77339, or to FOLK (Friends of the Library Kingwood), P.O. Box 5353, Kingwood, TX 77325-5353.

[Tulsa World (Tulsa, OK) 9 May 2008]

Virginia Hibbard

Degree, 84

Des Moines, IA

Formerly of St. Cloud

March 29, 1926 ~ September 27, 2010

Virginia (Ginny) DeGree went home to her Lord on Monday, September 27, 2010 at Valley View Village in Des Moines after a long battle with cancer.

Ginny was born March 29, 1926 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota to George and Eva (Goodale) Smith. She went to St. Cloud Teacher’s College and then taught elementary school for many years. She married Edmund Hibbard in 1948 and together had five sons and one daughter. Ed died of cancer in 1985. Six years later she married Ron DeGree, who died in 1994. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Dorothy Neuman. She moved to Des Moines from St. Cloud, Minnesota in 2000.

She is survived by sons Keith (Corrinne), St. Cloud, MN; Ken, Crosslake, MN; Allen (Marcia), Pella, IA; Louis (Janelle), Eagan, MN; Bruce (Mary), Rocheport, MO; and daughter Becky (Dennis Oehrlein), Downey, CA; sisters Vivian Ladwig, Des Moines, IA and Donna Pomplin, Burnsville, MN; brother, Donald Smith, Palmer, AK; eighteen grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

A special thanks to Mercy Hospice and Valley View Village for the care given during her final days. A Service of Remembrance will be conducted at 2:00 on Thursday at Valley View Village.

Online condolences may be left at raddatzfuneralhome.com.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), Thu 30 Sep 2011. Also Des Moines Register (Des Moines, IA) Wed 29 Sep 2011 p. ObitSmithVirginaHibbardDeGree.pdf]

Obituary in The Lake Park News 4/28/1949

Frederick W. Stamwitz

Frederick William Stamwitz, prominent Mason and retired accountant, died this morning at his home, 2406 Fifth Ave. W. He had resided in Seattle thirty-eight years.

Mr. Stamwitz was a member of Eureka Lodge No. 20, Free and Accepted Masons; Oriental Chapter No. 19, Royal Arch Masons; Seattle Council No. 6, Royal and Select Masters; Bethlehem Commandery, Knights Templar; Nile Temple Shrine and the Woodmen of the world. Masonic funeral services will be held at 4 o'clock tomorrow at the Arthur A. Wright & Son Funeral Parlors under auspices of Bethlehem Commandery. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

Death Notice (corrected on 18 Aug 1936, p. 24):

STAMWITZ -- 2406 Fifth W., Aug., 17, Frederick William Stamwitz, beloved husband of Effie J. Stamwitz, brother of Henry Stamwitz; member of Eureka Lodge No. 20, F. and A. M.; Oriental Chapter No. 19, R. A. M.; Seattle Council No. 6, R. and S. M.; Bethlehem Commandery No. 19, K. T.; Nile Temple Shrine, W. O. W. Services Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. under auspices of Bethlehem Commandery No. 19, K. T., at the chapel of Arthur A. Wright & Son. Interment Mount Pleasant.

Helen M. Beving, 99, of Casa Grande, AZ, formerly of Wellsburg, passed away on March 28, 2010 at the Jaiden Manor in Casa Grande. Graveside services will be held on Friday, April 2, 2010 11:00 am at the Wellsburg Reformed Church Cemetery in Wellsburg with Patience Johnson officiating.

Helen Marie was born in Carroll County near Lidderdale, Iowa on July 4, 1910 at a home her parents Howard and Alvina (Borcherding) Staples were renting. She graduated from Auburn High School in 1927. While in high school, she began fixing hair for family friends. Her dad took her to someone’s home on Saturdays to learn to do Marcels. She got her Cosmetology license when she was a senior.

She attended the Iowa State Teacher’s College for a year to get her teaching certificate. She taught in a rural school near Auburn for two years. She then taught for four years at two different country schools near Wellsburg, Pleasant Valley #9 and the Flowing-Well School.

She married John Beving on October 21, 1934 in McGregor, Iowa. Leaving teaching, she decided to do beauty work full time, first on Main Street and eventually a shop in her home. The home they lived in for forty four years was acquired in a sales transaction of the hardware store-a trade of the house for a tractor!

They moved to Denver in October of 1981. John died April 5, 1984, just 6 months short of their 50th anniversary.

She lived in Denver for 26 years before moving to Arizona in January 2007 where 2 of her daughters lived. She resided at The Garnet for 10 months in 2009 and moved to Jaiden Manor where she passed away March 28, 2010, just a few months short of reaching her 100th birthday in July.

Surviving Helen are her 3 daughters Sharon (Bill) Lynch of Cedar Rapids, Sonna (Ed) Ryan and Susan (Bob) Stielow of Eloy, AZ; two brothers Virgil of Garnavillo and R.E. (Alice) of McGregor. She was preceded in death by her husband John and her parents.

Helen M. Beving

Helen M. Beving, 99, of Casa Grande, Ariz., formerly of Wellsburg, passed away on March 28, 2010, at the Jaiden Manor in Casa Grande. Graveside services were held April 2 at the Wellsburg Reformed Church Cemetery in Wellsburg. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.abelsfuneralhomes.com

Helen Marie was born in Carroll County near Lidderdale on July 4, 1910, at a home her parents Howard and Alvina (Borcherding) Staples were renting. She graduated from Auburn High School in 1927. While in high school, she began fixing hair for family friends. Her dad took her to someone’s home on Saturdays to learn to do Marcels. She got her cosmetology license when she was a senior.

She attended the Iowa State Teacher’s College for a year to get her teaching certificate. She taught in a rural school near Auburn for two years. She then taught for four years at two different country schools near Wellsburg, Pleasant Valley No. 9 and the Flowing-Well School.

She married John Beving on October 21, 1934, in McGregor. Leaving teaching, she decided to do beauty work full time, first on Main Street and eventually a shop in her home. The home they lived in for 44 years was acquired in a sales transaction of the hardware store, a trade of the house for a tractor!

They moved to Denver in October of 1981. John died April 5, 1984.

She lived in Denver for 26 years before moving to Arizona in January 2007 where two of her daughters lived. She resided at The Garnet for ten months in 2009 and moved to Jaiden Manor.

Surviving Helen are her three daughters, Sharon (Bill) Lynch of Cedar Rapids, Sonna (Ed) Ryan and Susan (Bob) Stielow of Eloy, Ariz.; two brothers, Virgil of Garnavillo and R.E. (Alice) of McGregor.

She was preceded in death by her husband John; and her parents.

[The Grundy News Register (Grundy Center, IA)

Thursday, 8 Apr 2010 p. 3]

Helen Beving

Helen M. Beving, 99, of Casa Grande, AZ, formerly of Wellsburg, passed away on March 28, 2010 at the Jaiden Manor in Casa Grande. Graveside services will be held on Friday, April 2, 2010 11:00 am at the Wellsburg Reformed Church Cemetery in Wellsburg with Patience Johnson officiating.

Helen Marie was born in Carroll County near Lidderdale, Iowa on July 4, 1910 at a home her parents Howard and Alvina (Borcherding) Staples were renting. She graduated from Auburn High School in 1927. While in high school, she began fixing hair for family friends. Her dad took her to someone’s home on Saturdays to learn to do Marcels. She got her Cosmetology license when she was a senior.

She attended the Iowa State Teacher’s College for a year to get her teaching certificate. She taught in a rural school near Auburn for two years. She then taught for four years at two different country schools near Wellsburg, Pleasant Valley #9 and the Flowing-Well School.

She married John Beving on October 21, 1934 in McGregor, Iowa. Leaving teaching, she decided to do beauty work full time, first on Main Street and eventually a shop in her home. The home they lived in for forty four years was acquired in a sales transaction of the hardware store-a trade of the house for a tractor!

They moved to Denver in October of 1981. John died April 5, 1984, just 6 months short of their 50th anniversary.

She lived in Denver for 26 years before moving to Arizona in January 2007 where 2 of her daughters lived. She resided at The Garnet for 10 months in 2009 and moved to Jaiden Manor where she passed away March 28, 2010, just a few months short of reaching her 100th birthday in July.

Surviving Helen are her 3 daughters Sharon (Bill) Lynch of Cedar Rapids, Sonna (Ed) Ryan and Susan (Bob) Stielow of Eloy, AZ; two brothers Virgil of Garnavillo and R.E. (Alice) of McGregor. She was preceded in death by her husband John and her parents.

[http://www.asimas.com/ASIMAS/abels/obituaryDescription.jsp?domain_id=125&deceased_id=222030]

Howell-At 133 N. 78th St., November 23, 1926, Angeline Phoebe Howell, aged 67 years, beloved mother of Mrs. Frederick W. Spamwitz [Stamwitz], Mrs. E. Morton Nay, and Myron M. Hibbard, member of W. R. C., Mystic Jewel Rebekah Lodge, Daughter of Veterans.

Funeral Services will be held under auspices of Mystic Jewel Rebekah Lodge, and the Rev. C. J. Boppell, Saturday, November 27, at 2 p.m. from the mortuary chapel of Arthur A. Wright & Son., 6th Ave West and Queen Anne Boulevard. Friends of [or] members are invited to attend. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

[Seattle Times (Seattle, WA) Wednesday, 24 Nov 1926, p.21, ObitStarkeyAngelinePhoebe(Hibbard)1926.jpg]

Roy A. Starkey

Roy A. Starkey died Tuesday at the age of 67 years. He was born March 16, 1891 in Minnesota and served in World war I.

For the past 13 years he had been a patient at the VA hospital here.

Friends may call at the Colbert Funeral home until 6 tonight when he body will be taken to Minneapolis. Burial will be made in Fort Snelling National cemetery.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 4 Sep 1958 p.5, ObitStarkeyRoyAllen1958.jpg]

MRS. LESTER MILLER

Funeral services for Mrs. Lester Miller, 65, of 1322 Logan Ave., will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, at Parrot and Wood Funeral Home where friends may call after noontime Friday.

She died at 1:40 a.m. Thursday at Schoitz Memorial Hospital.

She was born Clara Stookesberry, the daughter of George and Addie Jaggers Stookesberry, Nov. 19, 1908, in Davis County. She was married to Lester Miller June 4, 1927, at Freeport, Ill.

Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Gary Oleson, Clinton; and a half-sister. Mrs. Don Elleson, Unionville.

Friends who wish may make donations in her name to the Black Hawk County branch of the American Cancer Society.

[Waterloo Courier, (Waterloo, IA) 27 Jun 1974 p. 5, ObitStookesberryClaraL(Miller)1974V1.jpg]

WATERLOO DEATH

Mrs. Miller

Funeral services for Mrs. Clara L. Miller, 65, of 1322 Logan Ave., Waterloo, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Parrott and Wood Chapel. Officiating will be the Rev. Earl R. Harvey, pastor of First Presbyterian Church.

Mrs. Miller died at 1:40 a.m. Thursday at Schoitz Hospital.

Graveside services will be at 3:30 p.m. at Maple Grove Cemetery near Marshalltown.

Parrott and Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

[unknown]

Lorren Fay Story June 28, 1921 – May 28, 2010 Lorren Fay Story, age 88, passed away from congestive heart failure and pneumonia at St. Mary's Hospital on May 28, 2010. Lorren was born on June 28, 1921 in Winnett, Montana to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Story. He spent his childhood in Winnett, attending Winnett High School. He attended Dickenson State College, taking business correspondence courses. He was married to Edna Fraser who is deceased and to Bernice, who also preceded Lorren in death. Lorren was in the oil industry. He was a member of the Methodist Church in Fruita. He also belonged to the Shriners, Eastern Star, Yorkrite Montana, VFW, American Legion, Shrine Honor Guard, and Memorial Lodge. Loren enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in WWII, The Battle of The Bulge and two other major battles. Lorren was a 23 year Fruita resident. His family feels blessed to have had the kindest, most considerate father figure possible. He is survived by sons, Alan Story of Fruita; Larry Story of New Castle, WY, and Jerry Story of Montrose, Colorado; sister, Audrey Manuel of Spokane Valley, WA; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Reverend John Foreman will officiate funeral services being held in Grand Junction on Friday, June 4, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary with honors from Grand Valley Combined Honor Guard and Masonic Rights. Funeral services will also be held on Monday, June 7 at 10:00 a.m. at Cloyds Funeral Home in Lewistown, MT.

Published in The Daily Sentinel on June 2, 2010

[The Daily Sentinel (Grand Junction, CO) 2 Jun 2010]

Harry Studer, 85, Sauk Rapids

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sauk Rapids, for Harry A. Studer, 85, 212 Fifth Ave. S, Sauk Rapids, who died Wednesday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, Sauk Rapids.

The Rev. Kevin Fussy will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, St. Cloud.

Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday at Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud. Parish prayers will be 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home followed by Holy Name Society at 8.

Harry Studer was born June 10, 1905, in St. Cloud to George and Marion (Hibbard) Studer. He married Edna M. Behrenbrinker Oct. 3, 1928, in St. Cloud where he owned and operated Studer Cleaners from 1936 to 1970, when he retired. He was a past president of East Side Boosters and past member of St. Cloud Elks Lodge. He was member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Holy Name Society of Sauk Rapids.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Jacquelyn) Bohlig, Little Falls; five grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; and brother, George H., San Diego, Calif.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife on Oct. 21,1981; brother, Hubert; and sister, Mrs. Marcellus (Margaret) Schneider.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 8 Nov 1990, p. 4B, ObitStuderHarryAlbert.jpg]

JOSEPH STUDER DIES HERE TODAY

Funeral Service Friday at Ten Oclock at Church of St. Augustine.

Joseph Studer, 81, died this morning at five oclock, his death due to infirmities of his advanced age. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at the church of St. Augustine at 10 oclock with Rev. August Preusser officiating and burial made in Calvary cemetery.

Mr. Studer was born in Ontario, Canada, in 1850, and at the age of 16 moved with his parents to Lena, Ill. In the year 1872 he married Catherine Hoffer, who died in 1915. After their marriage, the couple moved to Iowa, where they lived until 1899, when they moved to St. Cloud with their family. Mr. Studer remained here the rest of his life, and during his younger years was engaged in the real estate business. He is survived by seven children. They are E. J. Studer of Corwith, Ia., G. N. Studer of Rockvllle, J. E. Studer of Mayhew Lake, A. G. Studer of Foreston, E. M. Studer of St. Cloud, L. C. Studer of St. Wendell, and Mrs. A. J. Engels, St. Cloud. There were four other children now deceased, Mrs. Mary Huber of Plainfield, Wis., W. J. Studer of St. Cloud and two who died in Infancy. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Frank Immerfall of Avon, and four brothers, Gregory Studer of St. Benedict, Iowa, Nathian Studer of Wesely, Iowa, August Studer of Plover, Iowa and Frank Studer of East End, Sask., Canada.

There are 57 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

The body will be taken to the home of Mrs. A. J. Engels, 216 Wilson avenue S. E. on Thursday.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) 26 Aug 1931 p. 4, ObitStuderJoseph1931.jpg]

Joseph M. Studer

90

Sauk Rapids

Oct 24, 2003

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 26, 2003 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Joseph M. Studer, age 90, of Sauk Rapids and formerly of rural Sauk Rapids, who died Friday at Country Manor Health Care Center in Sartell. Rev. Eugene Doyle will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids. Parish prayers will be at 8:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home in Sauk Rapids.

Joseph was born Feb. 19, 1913 in Haven Township (rural Sherburne County) to Joseph A. & Margaret (Dowling) Studer. He married Bernice Heltemes on June 21, 1937 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids. Joe was a resident of the Sauk Rapids area most of his life, and was a livestock trucker and feeder pig dealer. He was the building inspector for Minden Township for many years. Joe enjoyed traveling and reading. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he was an usher and a member of the Holy Name Society. He was also a member of Foley Knights of Columbus Bishop Marty Council 3603.

Joe is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Bernice of Sauk Rapids; daughters and son, Carol (Harold) Vierkant of Mounds View, David J. Studer of St. Cloud, Colleen (Marcus) Lardy of St. Cloud, Yvonne (Charles) Lundeen of Hackensack; sister and brothers, Mary Ellen (Leo) Sufka of Rice, Richard (Evelyn) Studer of St. Cloud, Daniel (Winnie) Studer of Apple Valley, CA; ten grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Joseph J. Studer; brothers, James, Robert, Charles, Bill, and Lawrence Studer; and sister, Genevieve Mahigan.

Memorials are preferred to the Easter Seals and Twin Cities Public Television.

We want to thank everyone involved in Dad's care from St. Cloud Hospital Hospice.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) 25 Oct 2003 p. 3B]

Mrs. Frank DeGree

Sauk Centre, Minn - Mrs. Frank DeGree, 85, died Wednesday. She was a resident of Sauk Centre for 40 years. She was born in Ireland, Dec. 29, 1877. She came to the United States when she was 20 years of age. She married Frank DeGree in 1908 in Portal, N.D. He preceded her in death on April 27, 1958.

Surviving are two sons, Ronald, St. Cloud; Norman, Montevideo; three grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday from Corrigan funeral home. Burial will be made in Greenwood cemetery.

Friends may call at Corrigan funeral home.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) 24 May 1963 p.8, ObitTaggertMargaretElizabeth(DeGree)1963.jpg ]

Margaret Dannen

Services were held Mar. 31 at Second Reformed Church for Margaret Dannen who died Wednesday morning, Mar. 28, 2007 at the Lennox Good Samaritan Center. She attained the age of 90 years, ten months and two days.

Officiating during the service was the Rev. Dr. Harlan Hayunga. Eulogy was given by Eugene Dannen. Esther Buse was organist. Brenda Sinning sang "Softly and Tenderly" and "Precious Lord, Take My Hand."

Pallbearers were Gale Dannen, Bobby Dannen, Rick Dannen, Jeff Dannen, Todd Dannen, Tony Dannen, Michael Sauer, and Paul Tellinghuisen. Interment was held at the Lennox Cemetery.

Margaret Tellinghuisen was born on a farm north of Chancellor, South Dakota on May 26, 1916, the daughter of William and Martha (Bunjer) Tellinghuisen. She attended rural school and grew to womanhood there.

On March 6, 1935 she was united in marriage to C E. Dannen in Lennox. They farmed in the Chancellor and Lennox areas. Her husband died on April 14, 1974. She continued to live south of Lennox until she suffered a massive stroke in July of 2001. Since that time she had been a resident of the Lennox Good Samaritan Center. Margaret was an active and faithful member of Second Reformed Church and she was a member of the Lennox Senior Citizens.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Martha Tellinghuisen, her husband, C.E. Dannen, her brother, Wilfred Tellinghuisen, one son-in-law: John Sauer and one infant grandson.

Grateful for having shared her life are her five children: MarJean Sauer of Sioux Falls; Eugene Dannen and his wife, Dale, of Chancellor; Gary Dannen and his wife, Marjo, of Chancellor, Leo Dannen and his wife, Linda, of Lennox and Leon Dannen of Lennox; 24 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

[The Lennox Independent (Lennox, SD) 2 Apr 2007 (abt)]

MRS. FRANK WHITELEY

Mrs. Frank Whiteley, 1113 River avenue south, Sauk Rapids, died Wednesday morning. She was born May 24, 1879 in Denmark.

Surviving are her husband, Frank and children: Mrs. Peter Le Ford (Elsie) Salt Lake City, Utah; Chris Jensen, California; Mrs. Shirley Swenson (Anne) Las Veges, Nev.; Mrs. Ben Anderson (Minnie) Kalispell, Mont.; Alfred Jensen, Culbertson, Mont.; Thomas Peterson, St. Cloud.

There are 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

A brother, Thomas Thompson, Lodge Poll, Mont. and sister, Mrs. Chris Paulson, Culbertson, Mont. also survive.

Friends may call at the Ross-Veeser funeral home until noon Saturday when the body will be taken to the Grace EUB church to lie in state from 1 to 2 p.m. the funeral hour. Rev. Bruce Buller will officiate.

Burial will be made in the Sauk Rapids cemetery.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 10 Sep 1959 p.8, ObitThompsonMarie(Peterson-Whitely)1959.jpg]

Mrs. John Miller Dies; Hold Rites Wednesday

HAYFIELD — Mrs. John F. Miller, for several years a resident of this village, died at a Mason City hospital late Saturday night after several months of illness.

Susie Thoren, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Thoren, was born at Aplington July 28, 1879. She was almost 64 years of age.

She was married to John Tjaden in 1910 and was widowed by his death in 1914. On May 8, 1917, at Wellsberg, she was married to John F. Miller who survives. All their married life was spent in Hancock county.

Besides her husband she is survived by two sons and two daughters, Sgt. Kobus Miller, now stationed in Africa; Cpl. Jacob Miller, stationed at Laredo, Tex.; Mrs. Henry Rademaker of Titonka and Mrs. Les Matton of Hutchins.

A short service will be held in the home her Wednesday after which public service will be held at 2 p.m. in in [sic] the Lutheran church at Britt with the Rev. Mr. Moor in charge. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery at Britt.

[Mason City Globe-Gazette (Mason City, IA) 27 Jul 1943 p. 5, ObitThorenSusan(Miller)1943.jpg]

James Frederick Turja

James Frederick Turja, 61, formerly of Virginia died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999, in Baraboo, Wis.

He was born in Biwabik on Nov. 26. 1938, to John F. and Mildred (Westurn) Turja.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert. He is survived by Micki of Baraboo and her family: a son, Glenn Turja of Oshkosh, Wis; a daughter. Kim (Todd) O'Neill of Waunakee, Wis; brothers Gene (Zona) Turja of Cromwell and Thomas (Darlene) Turja of Virginia; 11 grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

[Duluth Tribune (Duluth, MN) 24 Dec 1999 p. B7, ObitTurjaJamesFrederick1999.jpg]

John F. Turja, 61, Virginia, died Wednesday in Virginia Municipal Hospital. Arrangements are pending at the Range Funeral Home.

[Duluth News Tribune (Duluth, MN) 21 Jan 1965 p. 33, c7, DNTurjaJohnFrederick1965.jpg]

Robert M. Turja, 44, Virginia, died Sunday, June 28, 1992, following a boating accident in Lake Vermillion. He was born in Virginia, graduated from Virginia High School and attended Mesabi Junior College. He lived in the Cloquet area for 10 years returning to Virginia in 1989. He was the owner of Turja’s Rainy Lake Saloon and Deli and a co-owner of Club Maco in Virginia. He was the former owner of the KOA Supper Club and of Be-Bops, both, in Cloquet. He was a member of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce where he served on the Board of Directors and was the promotion council chairman. He was president of the Virginia Liquor Association and was a member of the Downtown Business and Professional Association, Virginia Elks Lodge, Mesabi Voyageurs Snowmobile Club and the Virginia Area Development Association. Survivors include his fiance, DeDe Johnson a daughter, Jennifer Turja-Savinon of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a son, John of Virginia; and three brothers, Gene of Cromwell, Jim of Baraboo, Wis.. and Tom of Virginia. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today with a 6:30 p.m. prayer service in Bauman-Cron Funeral Home in Virginia and continue from 10 until the ll a.m. services Wednesday in Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Virginia. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Virginia.

[Duluth Tribune (Duluth, MN) 30 Jun 1992 p. D3, ObitTurjaRobertMichael1992.jpg]

Link, Ellanor B.

April 10, 1915 - July 22, 2004

JANESVILLE, WI/FORRESTON, IL-- Ellanor B. Link, 89, longtime resident of Forreston IL, died Thursday, July 22, 2004, at the Mercy Transition Center, Janesville, WI. She was born in Freeport, IL, on April 10, 1915, daughter of Martin and Clara (Nicodemus) Ulfers. Ellanor graduated from Barton, AK High School in 1932. Shortly after she moved to Forreston and opened the Colonial Caf' with her parents. She married Lloyd E. Link on Oct. 7, 1941, in Leaf River, IL. They resided in rural Forreston for many years, where they farmed and operated their insurance agencies. In September of 2000 they moved to Janesville, WI, where they lived in the Huntington retirement community. Lloyd preceded her in death on July 14, 2001. Ellanor held several offices in the State Mutual Insurance organization and was the executive secretary for Forreston Mutual Insurance Company for 27 years until her retirement in 1983. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church for 56 years where she served as treasurer, Sunday school teacher, and was active in many women?s activities. Ellanor believed in helping young people develop as good citizens by being a 4-H leader and FHA chapter mother. It is through this commitment that she started the annual Link Family Scholarship for two Forrestville Valley graduating seniors. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Mary (David) Peterson of Janesville, WI, and Barbara (Terry) Mathiot of DeForest, WI; 4 grandchildren: Deanna (Mike) Hoff of Janesville, Dawn (Jerry) O?Dell of Neenah, WI, Charlene Mathiot of Wausau, WI, and Joe (Melissa) Mathiot of Pardeeville, WI; and 3 great-grandchildren: Matthew and Lindsey Hoff of Janesville and Dylan Mathiot of Pardeeville. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 26, 2004, at FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH , Forreston, IL, with Rev. Charles Sensel officiating. Burial will take place in West Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the BURKE TUBBS FUNERAL HOME, 203 3rd Ave., Forreston.

[The Janesville Gazette (Janesville, WI) 26 Jul 2004] (Published Saturday July 24, 2004)

Ellanor B. Link, 89

FORRESTON -- Ellanor B. Link, 89, a longtime Forreston resident, died Thursday, July 22, 2004, in Mercy Transition Center in Janesville, Wis. She was born April 10, 1915, in Freeport, the daughter of Martin and Clara Nicodemus Ulfers. Ellanor graduated from Barton (Ark.) High School in 1932. Shortly afterward, she moved with her parents to Forreston and opened Colonial Cafe. Ellanor married Lloyd E. Link on Oct. 7, 1941, in Leaf River. For many years they resided in rural Forreston, where they farmed and operated their insurance agencies. They moved to Janesville in September 2000 and lived in the Huntington retirement community. Lloyd died July 14, 2001. Ellanor held several offices in the State Mutual Insurance organization and was an executive secretary at Forreston Mutual Insurance Co. for 27 years, retiring in 1983. She was a member of First United Methodist Church for 56 years, serving as treasurer and Sunday school teacher, and was active in many women's activities. Ellanor believed in helping young people develop as good citizens, so she was a 4-H leader and FHA chapter mother. Through this commitment she started the annual Link Family Scholarship for two Forrestville Valley graduating seniors. Ellanor is survived by daughters, Mary (David) Peterson of Janesville and Barbara (Terry) Mathiot of DeForest, Wis.; grandchildren, Deanne (Mike) Hoff of Janesville, Dawn (Jerry) O'Dell of Nennah, Wis., Charlene Mathiot of Wausau, Wis., and Joe (Melissa) Mathiot of Pardeeville, Wis.; and great-grandchildren, Matthew and Lindsey Hoff of Janesville and Dylan Mathiot of Pardeeville. Also predeceased by parents.

Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 26, in First United Methodist Church, Forreston, with the Rev. Charles Sensel officiating. Burial in West Grove Cemetery. Visitation from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 25, in Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home, 203 Third Ave., Forreston. Memorial established in her name.

[Rockford Register Star (Rockford, IL) 25 Jul 2004]

JANESVILLE, Wis. -- Ellanor B. Link, 89, longtime resident of Forreston, died Thursday, July 22, 2004, at Mercy Transition Center in Janesville, Wis.

She was born in Freeport on April 10, 1915, the daughter of Martin and Clara (Nicodemus) Ulfers. In 1932, she graduated from Barton (Ark.) High School. Shortly thereafter, she moved to Forreston and opened the Colonial Cafe with her parents. Ellanor married Lloyd E. Link on Oct. 7, 1941, in Leaf River. They resided in rural Forreston for many years where they farmed and operated their insurance agencies.

In September 2000, Mr. and Mrs. Link moved to Janesville, where they lived in the Huntington retirement community. Lloyd preceded her in death on July 14, 2001. Ellanor held several offices in the State Mutual Insurance organization and was the executive secretary for Forreston Mutual Insurance Company for 27 years until her retirement in 1983. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church for 56 years where she served as treasurer, Sunday school teacher, and was active in many women's activities.

Ellanor believed in helping young people develop as good citizens by being a 4-H leader and FHA Chapter Mother. It is through this commitment that she started the annual Link Family Scholarship for two Forrestville Valley graduating seniors.

She is survived by her two daughters, Mary (David) Peterson of Janesville and Barbara (Terry) Mathiot of DeForest, Wis.; four grandchildren: Deanna (Mike) Hoff of Janesville, Dawn (Jerry) O'Dell of Neenah, Wis., Charlene Mathiot of Wausau, Wis., and Joe (Melissa) Mathiot of Pardeeville, Wis.; and three great-grandchildren, Matthew and Lindsey Hoff of Janesville and Dylan Mathiot of Pardeeville.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church in Forreston with the Rev. Charles Sensel officiating. Burial will take place at West Grove Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home in Forreston.

[Freeport Journal-Standard (Freeport, IL) 25 Jul 2004]

Death of Forreston Man.

Martin A. Ulfers an old resident of Ogle County died at his home in Forreston, Friday December 11th. The funeral service was held Sunday from the German church in Forreston and interment made in the family lot at Haldane. The deceased was born in Germany May 26th, 1826 and came to America in his youth. He worked in Freeport at his trade of wagon maker during the first year of his residence in this country, coming to Ogle county in 1859 where he followed the vocation of farming until 1883 in which year he retired from active work. He was united in marriage to Miss Heike Smith, March 25th, 1858, to which union four children were born, all of whom are living. They are, Mrs. Annie Shirk of Hamilton, Mo., J.S. Ulfers of Beach, N.D. Ira Ulfers of Waterloo, Iowa and M. M. Ulfers of Forreston. Mr. Ulfers was a member of the German Reform church and a man of worthy traits of character.

Martin M. Ulfers

Forreston, Ill., Aug. 14,--- Martin M. Ulfers, 80, died at his home here at noon yesterday, after an illness of several years.

He was born in Lincoln township Feb. 15, 1868, the son of Martin and Heide Ulfers. He was married on Dec. 17, 1912, to Miss Beatrice Nicodemus. The couple lived in Freeport, in Arkansas and Texas before settling in Forerston [sic] 15 years ago. Mr. Ulfers was a member of the Evangelical and United Brethren church.

Surviving are Mrs. Ulfers and their daughter, Eleanor, Mrs. Lloyd Link of Forreston, two grandchildren and a brother, Jacob Ulfers of Beach, S. D.

The funeral will be Monday at 1:30 p. m. at the DeGraff funeral home, Rev. F. K. Mertz officiating. Burial will be in Haldane cemetery.

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Anna was the daughter of Joseph & Anna Slaboch Virt. She lived with her parents until 1933. On the 28th of June, 1933, she was married to Claus A. Kruger. Following their marriage they farmed at Ocheyedan, IA and later lived in town. They had no children. Her husband, Claus, died March 15, 1967. On June 13, 1973 she moved to Slayton, MN and since April 1979 has been a resident of the Maple Lawn Nursing Home, Fulda, MN. Mrs. Kruger was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Iona, MN. She passed away at the Maple Lawn Nursing Home.

George Virt succumbs at Slayton Manor

George A Virt passed away at the Slayton Manor on Jan. 1, 1972 at the age of 73 years. Death came unexpectedly. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church of Iona on Jan. 3, 1972 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Thomas Moranville in charge. Burial was in Prairie Hill Cemetery, Fulda, Minn. Mrs. John Stahl, organist, and Mrs. Tena Kruger and Mrs. Donald Nobel, duet, furnished special music. Pallbearers were Joseph Pivonka, Irvin Coyer, Lester Coyer, George Hindt, Frank Spartz, and Gary Hindt. Arrangements were by Hustad Funeral Home, Slayton.

George Anton Virt was born Feb. 22, 1898 at Fulda to Joseph and Anna Slaboch Virt. He grew up on a farm near Fulda and attended rural school. His family moved to Worthington, and in 1941 he moved to Ocheyedan, Iowa where he lived with his sister, Mrs. Claus Kruger. In 1969 he moved to the Slayton Rest Home and since this past spring he has lived at the Slayton Manor.

He is survived by three sisters: Mrs. Josephine Hindt of Slayton, Mrs. Anna Kruger of Ocheyedan, Iowa, and Mrs. Teresa Coyer of Brooten, Minn. and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters. [Actually, it is thought to be two sisters: Rose and Lena.]

Father Of Local Ladies Passed Away Monday -

The funeral services for Joseph Virt, who died last week Monday at his home in Worthington were conducted on Wednesday afternoon at the home in Worthington by Rev. Harm Rust of the Mission Baptist Church after which the body was brought to the Reusse funeral chapel in Fulda for a short service here.

Joseph Virt was born in Mirotice, Czeko-Slovakia. He came to the United States when he was 19 years of age and lived with an uncle in Jackson for about three years. Then he went to Chicago where he remained for about a year and a half.

On January 24, 1891, he was married to Anna Slabeck. In 1895 they came to Minnesota and located on a farm six miles southwest of Fulda which was the family home for 16 years. They then moved south of Iona where they resided until 1931 when they moved to their present home in Worthington.

Joseph & Anna were the parents of one son, George at home, & daughters, Rose (Joseph) Pivonka, at New Ulm, Lena (Sievert) Lund, Josephine (George) Hindt, and Theresa(Wesley) Coyer of Iona and Anna (Claus) Kruger of Ocheyedan, IA.

Josephine Lena Hindt, 92, of Slayton, died at the Our House Hospice Home, Slayton. Born in Bloom Twnshp, Nobles Cty, she was the daughter of Joseph and Anna Slabouch Virt. She married George Hindt May 4, 1922.

She grew up on the family farm and attended country school #70. Following their marriage, she and George farmed near Reading and at several locations in the area. In 1935, they settled on a farm in Bloom Twnshp where they farmed for many years and raised their 14 children. George and their son, Donald, were killed in a car accident in 1965. She continued living on the farm with her son, Lloyd, until 1967 when she moved to Slayton. She was a member of the Iona Presbyterian Church and belonged to the Pacholl Moser Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary #2603, Wilmont. Her favorite pastimes included crocheting, sewing, gardening, baking, cooking, playing cards, and visiting with her family and friends.

Surviving are four sons; Richard, Lloyd, both of Iona, George of Freemont, NE, Gary, Wabasso; nine daughters, Josephine Taylor, Fergus Falls, Clara Spartz, Evelyn Lentz, both of Iona, Dorothy Gehlsen, Marian, Helen Vogel, all of Slayton, Florence and Irvin Greger, Minneapolis, Rose Knutson, Redwood Falls, Carol Kuhl, Ontario, CA; 51 grandchildren; 90 great grandchildren; and 17 great great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, grandchildren and great grandchildren: Valerie Lentz, Lois Kay Vogel, Jeffery Hindt, Jennifer Hindt, Ronald Hindt, Jessica Henning, and Bobby Moen, a brother, George Virt, and four sisters, Rosie Pivonka, Lena Lund, Anna Kruger, and Teresa Coyer.

Teresa was born the daughter of Joseph & Anna Slabouch Virt on a farm in Nobles County by Fulda, MN.

Teresa and Wes lived on a farm by Iona, MN in Murray County; on a farm between Eagle Bend and Parkers Prairie, MN; in Sedan, MN they ran a cafe/beer establishment; in Brooten, MN Wes ran a shoe/canvas repair shop and Teresa worked at Fingerhut in Sauk Centre, MN.

Teresa was a resident of the Belgrade Nursing Home, Belgrade, MN.

Wes & Teresa were the parents of Irvin, Dorothy, Lester, Rosemary & Shirley.

Teresa's siblings include Rose Clara, George Anton, Josephine Lena, Lena Mary, & Anna Lucy.

Funeral services were held at the Union Presbyterian Church in Brooten, MN, Pastor Kenneth A Giere, Jr. officiating.

Melvin Volkenant

Melvin F (Whitey) Volkenant, 84, was born in Montrose, MN October 22, 1920 and passed away May 14, 2005.

Survived by wife Jan Thies Volkenant; children Barry and Susan Volkenant, and Laurel (Cesar) Martinez; grandchildren Michael, Jennifer, and Melissa Martinez; sisters Geraldine (John) Laakso, and Mryl Wright; brother Glenn (Barbara) Volkenant, and many nieces and nephews and extended family, who will miss him dearly.

Preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Patricia Hibbard Volkenant, and parents Charles and Clara Weese Volkenant.

Mel, or Whitey, as he was known around Buffalo, was a lifelong resident of Wright County. After farming for a few years at the family homestead in Montrose, he purchased land from the Johnson's Lodge Resort on Lake Pulaski at the time when the island was still visible. The site was next to the 1850's trading post and included an original cobblestone road adjacent to the shore. He worked most of his career as a bricklayer, masonry foreman, and supervisor for Kraus Anderson of Minneapolis.

A faithful member of the Buffalo United Methodist Church, in his younger years he served on many committees and in other volunteer roles. He was a member of Civil Defense, and later was proud to be in the Wright Co. Sheriff's Reserve.

Whitey was an avid hunter of pheasants and ducks around Lake Mallardy in Montrose, and eagerly anticipated his annual trek to the deer camp near Aurora on the Range. Additional interests included flying his Aeronca during the 1950s.

Everyone who knew him as Mel, Melvin, or Whitey will miss his cheerful and often outrageous humor - he was a great jokester and prankster, even to the end, when his stick became part of his shtick.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 17 at 4:30 p.m. at the Buffalo United Methodist Church with visitation the evening before at Peterson Chapel. Organist was David Gaeth and soloist was David Coward. Pallbearers were Dan Laakso, Tim Dubois, Lloyd Link, Jim Nelson, Richard Evans, Bruce Freiberg.

Memorials preferred to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Heart Association.

[Wright County Journal-Press (Buffalo, MN) 21 May 2005]

William "Bill" J. Walter

William "Bill" J. Walter, 76, of Grand Rapids died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999, in Itasca Medical Center in Grand Rapids.

He was born March 30 1922, in Grand Rapids and grew up and attended schools in Grand Rapids. Bill served as a flight instructor in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was married to Billie L. Lano in August 1967. He worked many years as a building contractor in the Grand Rapids area building and remodeling homes.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Clare (Brennan) Walter; his first wife, Thaylia Jean (Wilcox) Walter; a daughter Billie Jean Walter; and sisters Arta Dougherty and Floy Ann Walter.

Survivors include his wife, Billie; daughters Lynn Ann Ollman of Browerville, Minn., Mary Lee Carlson and Kathy Hoolihan, both of Grand Rapids; a step-daughter, Mary Mulvehill of Miami,; stepsons Mike Lano of Kearney, Neb., and Tom Lano of Fosston, Minn.; a sister Mary Sullivan of Grand Rapids; 19 grandchildren; and three great-granddaughters.

Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. today with a wake prayer service at 6 p.m. in Rowe Funeral Home, Grand Rapids. Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Grand Rapids, the Rev. Fr. Thomas Radaich officiating.

News Tribune (Duluth, MN) Thursday, 21 Jan 1999 p. 5B

Connie Glover

WOOD RIVER

November 17, 2008 - 5:27 PM

Connie C. Glover, 73, died at 6:36 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital.

She was born June 24, 1935, in Walthill, Neb., to the late Leo and Frances (Wittmer) Wedner.

She married William F. Glover Sr. on Nov. 14, 1959, in Wood River. He survives.

She retired from First National Bank in Wood River, where she was a teller for several years.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son and his wife, William F. and Tami Glover of Roxana; two grandchildren, Brent Michael and Tanner Lee Glover; and a sister, Kay Morgan of Wood River.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Brad Glover.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Marks Mortuary in Wood River, where services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20. Pastor Phil Schneider will officiate.

Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

[The Telegraph (Alton, IL) 18 Nov 2008]

Catherine Korf

Forreston - Catherine F. Korf, 76, of Forreston died Tuesday, Jan. 7, at University Hospital, Madison, Wis. after an extended illness.

She was a retired Structo Manufacturing Co. employee and member of First United Methodist Church, Forreston, and the Friendship Club.

The daughter of William and Minnie (Frey) Weegens, she was born Nov. 11, 1910, in Forreston. On Aug 11, 1936, she married Lewis F. Korf in Forreston.

Surviving are her husband; a son, Leo L. of Baileyville; a daughter Karen Glasser of Polo; a brother, Justus Weegens; and a sister, Minnie (Mrs. Edwin) Kilker, both of Forreston; and three grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a brother.

Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Robert Watson, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home, Forreston.

A memorial fund has been established for the church.

PFEIFER, DOLORES W., beloved wife of Averill B.; mother of John A. and James L.; daughter of Mrs. J. M. Warner. Friends may call at the B. F. Casey Funeral Home, 14508 Madison Ave., where services will be held Sunday, Oct. 2 at 4:30 p. m.

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MRS. JESSE E. HIBBARD

Mrs. Jesse E. Hibbard (Edna) route one, St. Cloud, died at her farm home Saturday at the age of 63. She was born May 16, 1896, in St. Paul.

Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Vern Erickson (Sylvia) Minneapolis; Mrs. M. F. Volkenant (Patricia) Buffalo and a son, Edmund, St. Cloud.

There are 12 grandchildren.

Two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Monihan, Oakland, Calif.; Mrs. Florence Hauskey, St. Louis Park and a brother, Arthur Westfall, Los Angeles, Calif., also survive.

Mrs. Hibbard was a member of the past presidents club of the American Legion auxiliary, Flower and Garden club, Friendly circle of Haven and Women's Association of the First Presbyterian church.

The family prefers memorials to the cancer fund.

Friends may call at the Daniel funeral home after 7 tonight and until the time of the funeral, Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian church. Rev. H. S. Dodgson will officiate.

Burial will be made in Calvary cemetery.

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EDWARD OTTO WESTPHAL

Edward Otto was born in Germany, January 5, 1859, and arrived with his parents in the United States, a few years later they settled in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and later moved to the neighborhood of Greenwod, Minnesota. He married Fredrika Lange in 1881. Ten children were born to this union, but five of them passed away to eternity before their parents. On April 10, on his way home from Minneapolis, Minnesota near Robbinsdale, Minnesota he was run over by an automobile and was critically injured. In the beginning everyone had the best of hopes for his recovery, but after a few weeks his internal injuries proved too severe and he died in his home on June 1 1920. With a childlike belief he followed God's son and was convinced that he belonged to the chosen people, he leaves besides his mourning wife, 1 son, 4 daughters, and 3 grandchildren, 5 sisters, 3 brothers [5 brothers, 3 sisters] and other realatives also a large groop of friends mourn his death. One son gave his life on the battlefields of France and they named an American Legion hall for him in Minneapolis. On account of the absence of the preacher the Rev.H. Pelks sermon was built around John 6:47. Rev A. W. Krienke also participated at the funeral services.

GOTTLIEB L. WESTPHAL

Gottlieb L. Westphal was born in Leonardsville, Traverse County, Minnesota, December 7th, 1891, and was at the time of his death twenty-seven years of age and possessed of a common school education spending his boyhood and early manhood working on his father's farm. In the year 1915, owing to the advanced years and impaired health of his parents, he, together with his brother, Fred, took over the interest of his parents in the Westphal farm near Robbinsdale, Minnesota; and under written contract agreed to provide jointly with his brother for his aged parents. This duty he fulfilled to the letter until called by his country. He entered the United States Military Service February 26th, 1918. Shortly after his induction into the service he was assigned to Company D, 327th Infantry, United States National Army, which reached the battle front in France in June, 1918. From which time until the date of his death, he was engaged in active trench fighting. At the date of his death he was serving as one of the battalion scouts from his company.

He was killed in action on the evening of October 16th, 1918, on the Sommerance-St. Juvin Road. He was struck by a bullet in his left side, death resulting shortly after and was buried in the Argonne American Cemetery near the scene of his death. His remains were forwarded to his family by the War Department arriving early in September, 1921, and given a military funeral under the auspices of the Westphal American Legion Post No. 251, Robbinsdale, Minnesota, assisted by a detachment from Fort Snelling who escorted his remains to the German Methodist Cemetery in the Township of Greenwood, Hennepin County, Minnesota where they were interned in the family lot. He was unmarried and left him surviving his father Edward O. Westphal; his mother, Mrs. Edward O. Westphal; his brother, Fred W. Westphal, and four sisters, Mrs. Caroline Dunning, Mrs. Vernie Bauer, Emma Westphal, and Evelyn Westphal, besides uncles, aunts and cousins.

Gottlieb L. Westphal was of a modest, retiring and lovable disposition; conscientious, loyal to his comrades and faithful in the performance of his duties. He neither drank intoxicating liquors nor used tobacco in any form. In private life he exhibited none of the traits that would betray the spirit of the soldier. How well he discharged his duties as a soldier when called upon and the courage and the fortitude with which he met and discharged his duties in actual service the following extracts from his letters and the letters of his associates and officers will better set forth than an extended recitation or eulogy could possible do.

From the date of his induction into the service until the fateful night of October 16, 1918, when he made the supreme sacrifice, he was so occupied with his duties as a soldier that he had neither the time nor the opportunity to have a picture taken of himself in the uniform of United States soldier.

While others were cited and decorated for acts of heroism on the battlefield he was content to render service to his country well worthy commendation and emulation.

Jeffery Westphal 1970-1970

Funeral services for Jeffrey Jon Westphal, three day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Westphal of Bemidji, were held at the Cease Funeral Home in Bagley, Monday afternoon. Edgar Kircher was the officiating minister with burial in the Bagley City Cemetery.

The baby was born at the Bemidji Hospital on March 11 and died March 14. Surviving besides his parents are his grandparents, Tom Hardley and Mr. and Mrs. Ellery Westphal of Bagley.

L. A. Westphal 1871-1955

L. A. Westphal, a resident in the Alida community since 1946, was found dead in his yard on Monday of this week. Cause of death is not known but, according to E. F. Cease, county coroner, Mr. Westphal had been dead a couple of days before it was discovered. He was found by Al Palm of the same community, who became alarmed when he had noticed that Mr. Westphal had not picked up his mail and made the trip to the Westphal home to find our the reason. He found the frozen body in the yard not far from the house.

L. A. Westphal was born in Hennepin county, Minnesota, January 15, 1871, and was 84 years old at the time of his death. His parents names were August and Emelie Westphal.

The family moved to Leonardsville township, Traverse county later and, in 1877, Mr. Westphal married Miss Clara Miller. Nine children were born to them.

They moved to Red Lake county in 1902 where Mr. Westphal was engaged in the real estate business until after the first World War. His wife died in 1922, and in 1946 he came to Clearwater county.

Survivors include all of his children, two sisters, 19 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

The children are Mrs. J. M. Pilley, Madison, Wisconsin; Jennings, Auburn, Washington; Ellery and Calvin of Bagley; Mrs. Charles Bailey (Adeline) Seattle, Washington; Miss Laurier Westphal of Minneapolis; Bryan of Washington, D.C.; Mrs. C. Noble (Virginia) of Enumcaw, Washington; and Wesley of Miami, Florida. His two sisters live at Spokane, Washington and are Mrs. Lydia Green and Martha Mueller.

Last rites will be held in the Cease Funeral Home at Bagley Friday, February 11, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Spencer Bower officiating. Burial will be made in the Bagley cemetery.

Raymond Westphal 1931-1957

A Bagley truck driver was killed shortly before noon on October 25, when a eastbound Great Northern train struck his sugar beet laden vehicle on a crossing near East Grand Forks. The man was identified as Raymond C. Westphal of Rt. 1. He died instantly as he was pinned inside the wrecked cab of his truck.

Military rites were held yesterday in the St. Jospeh Catholic Church in Bagley with Father Doherty officiating. Burial was made in the St. Joseph's Cemetery at Bagley under the direction of the Cease Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Alvin and Vernon Theis, Bud Olson, Melvin Johnson, Fred Klie and Raymond Colligan.

Raymond Calvin Westphal was born on July 29, 1931, at Mahnomen, Minnesota of parents Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Westphal. He attended school there until 1942 when he came to Bagley and graduated in 1949. Entering the Air Force on December 29, 1951, Westphal served at Lowery AFB in Denver, Randolph AFB in San Antonio, Forbes AFB, Kansas, Okinawa, Newfoundland, and Korea. He was discharged December 15, 1955. Westphal married Miss Bonnie Lynne Klie June 9, 1956, at Fort Collins, Colorado. Except for three months at Marshall, Minnesota they had been living in Bagley. His application to start college in Bemidji in December of 1957 was just accepted this last week. He had not received the news yet.

He leaves his wife, Bonnie, and seven month old daughter, Lynne Marie, living in Popple Township. Mrs. Westphal is a physical education instructor in the Bagley High School. He also leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cal Westphal and sisters, Sharon and Jean Ann who are living in Anchorage, Alaska; a brother, Stanley of Bagley; and a sister, Mrs. Donna Witte living in Seattle, Washington. His grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sal Hamlin of Mahnomen, also survive him. A brother, John and a sister Darlene preceded him in death.

Seiler (Westphal)

Ruth E., age 64, 2373 NE Marshall. Survived by husband, Victor A.; son, Victor P.; daughter, Mrs. James (Jeanne) McCarthy; 6 grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Eugene (Virginia) Maier, River Falls, WI; brother, William P Westphal, McLean, VA. Services Thur. 9:15 am from Malone Funeral Home, Fremont at Lowry Av. N. 10 am Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of St. Boniface. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery. Vigil Prayers 8 pm Wed. Reviewal 3:30-9 pm Wed. Memorials preferred to the Kidney Foundation or donor's choice in lieu of flowers.

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Westphal, William P., Jr. "Paul" age 56, of Eagan, MN, passed unexpectedly on 5/18/06. 1967 graduate of Mpls West High. B.A. and Masters at U of M. 30-year career with MN State Judiciary, including Office for CLE for Court Personnel, and Tenth Judicial District Court Administrator. Pilot, boating enthusiast, motorcyclist and tennis player. Preceded in death by father, William Sr. "Bill". Survived by sons, William III "Will" and Christopher; mother, Kathryn; sisters, Stephanie (Tom Hutson) and Julie; brothers, Peter (Heidi) and James; nieces, Heather and Genny; nephews, Tommy and August. Memorial Service 7 PM Wed., 5/24 at Cremation Society of MN, 4343 Nicollet Ave S., Mpls, 612-825-2431. Visitation 1 hour prior to service.

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Westphal, William P. Sr. "Bill", age 77, of Minneapolis. Retired U.S. Trustee and trial attorney. Attended Roosevelt High School ('39), and the University of Minnesota, graduating from its Law School in 1947. During WWII he served in the First Marine Division, Engineers, in the Pacific and China. Survived by wife of 52 years. Kathryn (Kay); two daughters, Stephanie Hutson of Woodward, OK, and Julie Westphal of Minneapolis; three sons, Wm. Paul Westphal Jr. of Eagan, Peter of St. Paul and James, of Minneapolis; six grandchildren (Heather, Tommy, Will, Christopher, Genevieve and August); and two great-grandchildren (Dillon and Mason). Predeceased by his parents, G.A. and Erna Westphal, and by sisters Ruth Seiler and Virginia Belfiori Maier. Funeral service 12 noon Monday at the Ft. Snelling Memorial Chapel, located at the intersection of Hwy 5 & 55, just west of the Mendota Bridge (follow Historic Ft. Snelling signs). Visitation one hour before service at the chapel, and 4-6:30 pm Sunday, with 6 pm prayers at the Washburn-McReavy Southeast Chapel. 2nd & Central Ave SE. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the National World War II Memorial Fund.

Washburn-McReavy Southeast Chapel 612-379-2368

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William Westphal, 77, counsel to ’74 Senate committee dies

By Neal St. Anthony

Star Tribune Staff Writer

William P. Westphal of Minneapolis, who as a counsel to the Senate Judiciary Committee in 1974 researched and proposed the rules of impeachment that would have been used against President Richard Nixon, died Wednesday at age 77 after a short illness.

"It was because of that work that he found Bill Clinton's impeachment so fascinating," said his son William Paul Westphal Jr. of Eagan. "He spent a lot of time watching C-SPAN in his last few years. He was extremely dedicated to his profession and public service."

The senior Westphal graduated from Roosevelt High School in south Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota, before serving as a lieutenant with the First Marine Division during World War II in the Pacific and China.

He graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1947 and worked as a trial attorney for the former Great Northern Railroad for 8 1/2 years. He then practiced law with the firm of Ryan Kain Mangan Westphal & Kressel for a decade.

In 1966, Westphal joined the offices of the Minnesota Supreme Court as the state court administrator. He left for Washington, D.C., in 1971 to serve as chief counsel for the Senate Judiciary subcommittee and drafted legislation that increased the number of federal judges and increased the powers of U.S. magistrates within the federal judiciary. He later served as a staff attorney for the Senate Judiciary Committee.

The impeachment rules that he proposed were never put into practice; Nixon resigned before the Senate held a trial.

In 1979, Westphal was appointed U.S. trustee for Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota. Under the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978, he was charged with supervising a network of private trustees that he appointed in those states. He retired in 1987.

Westphal is survived by his wife of 52 years, Kathryn; daughters Stephanie Hutson of Woodward, Okla., and Julie Westphal of Minneapolis; sons William Paul Jr., Peter of St. Paul and James of Minneapolis; six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at noon Monday at the Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be held there at 11 a.m. Monday and from 4 to 6:30 p.m. today at the Washburn-McReavy Southeast Chapel, 200 Central Av. SR., Minneapolis.

[Pioneer Press (St. Paul, MN) 23 May 1999, ObitWestphalWilliamPaulSr1999V2.jpg]

Cecilia Mary Wilcox

Funeral services for Cecilia Mary Wilcox, 95, Grand Rapids, were today, Aug. 30, 1995, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The Rev. Thomas Radaich officiated. Burial was in Itasca-Calvary Cemetery.

She died Sunday, Aug. 27, 1995, at Itasca Medical Center.

Born June 9, 1900, in Floodwood, she moved at an early age to Warba where she grew up. She and her husband, Claude C. Wilcox, moved their bank, the Warba Sate Bank, to Grand Rapids and established the Grand Rapids State Bank in 1936. Claude Wilcox died in 1950. She was active in and served as vice president of the bank until retiring in 1991.

She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, was a Gold Star mother, and worked as a gray lady for the Red Cross for many years. She was a member and past president of the Grand Rapids Business and Professional Women and was a 50 year member of the Minnesota Bankers Association/Pioneer Club. She also served as a member of the Itasca Medical Center Foundation, was a volunteer with the hospital auxiliary, and was a member of the Grand Rapids Garden Club.

Preceded in death by husband Claude, in 1950, her parents, Ernest and Evangeline Westurn, a son, Monroe, was killed in action during World War II, and a daughter, Thaylie Jean Walter; she is survived by a son, Clair, Grand Rapids; two sisters, Frances Fogarty, Chewela, Wash.; and Geraldine Waitt, Valley, Wash.; seven grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.

Memorials are preferred to Itasca Medical Center Foundation or St. Joseph's School Endowment.

Arrangements were by Libbey Funeral Home in Grand Rapids.

[Grand Rapids Herald Review (Grand Rapids, MN) Wednesday Aug 30, 1995, p. 6 ObitWesturnCeciliaMary(Wilcox)1995V2.jpg]

Cecilia Wilcox, founded Grand Rapids bank

Cecilia Mary Wilcox, 95, Grand Rapids, died Sunday, Aug. 27, 1995, in the Itasca Medical Center in Grand Rapids.

She was born in Floodwood and moved at an early age to Warba, where she was raised. She and her husband, Claude C. Wilcox, moved their bank, the Warba Sate Bank, to Grand Rapids and established the Grand Rapids State Bank in 1936. Claude Wilcox died in 1950. She was active in and served as vice president of the bank until retiring in 1991.

She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, was a Gold Star mother, and worked as a gray lady for the Red Cross for many years. She was a member and past president of the Grand Rapids Business and Professional Women and was a 50 year member of the Minnesota Bankers Association/Pioneer Club. She also served as a member of the Itasca Medical Center Foundation, was a volunteer with the hospital auxiliary, and was a member of the Grand Rapids Garden Club.

Her parents were Ernest and Evangeline Westurn. A son, Monroe, was killed in action during World War II, and a daughter, Thaylie Jean Walter, died previously. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Clair and Ginny of Grand Rapids; two sisters, Frances Fogarty of Chewela, Wash.; and Geraldine Waitt of Valley, Wash.; seven grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday with a 6:30 p.m. rosary service in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Grand Rapids. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Itasca-Calvary Cemetery in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are by Libbey Funeral Home in Grand Rapids.

[Duluth News Tribune (Duluth, MN) 28 Aug 1995 p. C5, ObitWesturnCeciliaMary(Wilcox)1995V1.jpg]

GORDON E.WESTURN

Gordon E. Westurn, 74, Hibbing, died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 1990, while vacationing in Las Vegas, Nev. He was born Sept. 17;

1915, to Warba, Minn., and moved to Hibbing in l926.

He retired from U.S. Steel as a foreman in 1977 after 43 years of service.

He was a member of the United Steelworkers 1663 and the Blessed Sacrament Church.

He is survived by a son, David (Veronica), Elizabeth Bay, Australia; and three sisters, Cecilia Wilcox, Grand Rapids; Frances Fogerty, Chuela, Wash., and Geraldine Waitt, Seattle, Wash.

Mass of Christian burial will be at l:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Blessed Sacrament Church with Rev. John O'Donnell officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m; Tuesday in the Dougherty Funeral Home with parish wake prayers at 6:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery.

[Duluth Tribune (Duluth, MN) 27 Feb 1990 p. D2, ObitWesturnGordonErnest1990.jpg]

HIRAM WESTURN DEAD

Passed Away Very Suddenly Afternoon at His Home in this City

The death of Hiram Westurn, an old gentleman who has been making his home with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Work for the past few years, occurred almost without notice yesterday afternoon. The old gentleman has been a sufferer from asthma for years, and while he has been in poor health for the past ten years, up until soon of the day of his death seemed no worse than usual. About one o'clock he set down to dinner and seemed to be in the best of spirits. He was taken sick almost immediately on leaving the table, and was dead within an half hour. He is a brother to Mrs. James Payden, of this city, and has two brothers in New York, of which state he is native. He was a very pleasant gentleman, and was 63 years old at the time of this death. The funeral services will take place tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from the house 907 Second avenue north. The interment will be at Sauk Rapids.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) 24 Oct 1898 ObitWesturnHiramRowley1898.jpg]

SUDDEN DEATH

Hiram Weston [Westurn] Dies Suddenly of Asthma at Home in This City.

Hiram Weston [Westurn], an old man residing with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Work [Wood?] at 907 Second avenue north, died suddenly early Sunday afternoon of asthma. The funeral was held at 10 o'clock Tuesday and the interment was at Sauk Rapids. Mr. Weston was a widower, 63 years old, and was born in New York where he has a two sisters living. Another sister, Mrs. James Payden, is a resident of this city.

[St. Cloud Journal Press (St. Cloud, MN) 26? Oct 1898, p.1?, ObitWesturnHiramRowley1898.jpg]

Floyd (Pete) (Victoria) Westurn, 69, Hibbing, died Saturday in the Hibbing hospital. He was a retired shovel operator for U.S. Steel. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Richard, Albert Lea; a daughter, Joann (Howard) Yahrmatter, Pleasanton, Calif.; a brother Gordon, Hibbing; three sisters, Cecelia (Claude) Wilcox, Grand Rapids; Frances (James) Fogarty, Chewelah, Wash., and Geraldine (Robert) Waitt, Seattle, and six grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Hibbing. Arrangements are by the Dougherty Funeral Home, Hibbing.

[Duluth News Tribune (Duluth, MN) 16 May 1977 p. 5A, ObitWesturnJosephFloyd(Pete)1977.jpg]

The Times has just learned that Joseph Westurn died May 5. Westurn was a member of the J. M. McKelvy Post until he removed to Duluth a number of years ago. While here he lived in lower town where he now has a house and a few lots. While in the service he was in the 16th New York Cavalry, and was badly wounded in the hip which made him a cripple for life. He was in poor health on account of his wound, and getting worse, two years ago he moved with his family to Floodwood, Minn., but the change did him no good and he died, as stated.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 18 May 1897, p. 2, ObitWesturnJosephWarren1897.jpg]

Mrs. Mildred Turja, 60, died Monday at her home in Virginia. She had also lived in Floodwood, Warba, Hibbing and Biwabik. Surviving are four sons, Thomas, Gilbert; Robert, Mountain Iron; James, Nashota, Wis., and Gene, Esko; two brothers, Gordon and Floyd Westurn, Hibbing; three sisters, Mrs. Cecelia Wilcox, Grand Rapids; Mrs. James Fogarty, Valley, Wash., and Mrs. Robert Waitt, Seattle, Wash., and 11 grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, East Arrangements are by the Range Funeral Home.

[Duluth News-Tribune (Duluth, MN) 20 May 1970 p.13c1, ObitWesturnMildredLucille(Turja)1970.jpg]

JANE PAYDEN, 85, RESIDENT HERE 48 YEARS, DIES

Prominent Southside Woman Is Dead From Stroke Suffered Saturday.

Mrs. Jane Cerena Payden, who was to have been 86 years of age August 12 died Saturday evening at 10:15 o'clock at her home, 903 Seventh avenue south, as the result of a paralytic stroke, the second she suffered within the past five years. Mrs. Payden had not been seriously ill previous to her death.

The remains will be held at the family home until the time of the funeral, which will take place at the residence at 9:30 Tuesday morning, and burial will be made in the family lot in North Star cemetery.

Mrs. Payden will be greately [sic] missed from the circle of her friends and neighbors. For the past 48 years she lived in the Payden residence near the Washington school. Friends said she was a devoted wife and mother and a good neighbor.

Mrs. Payden was affiliated with the Universalist church during her entire lifetime. She was born at Stockholm, N.Y., August 12, 1843, and as Jane Cerena Westrun [Westurn], was married to James Curry Payden, October 20, 1866, at Potsdam. N.Y. To this union were born 11 children. Mr. Payden died 23 years ago. The survivors are Joseph Freeman Payden, and Samuel Payden, St. Cloud; Mrs. Nellie Payden Tage [Hage], Warren, Minn., Rasmus Hage, a son-in-law, Warren, Minn.; and a grand-daughter, Jo Jane Hage, also of Warren; and Miss Myra Harington, a niece, of St. Cloud.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 8 Jul 1929, p. 3, ObitWesturnSerenaJane(Payden)1929Pt1.jpg]

Celia Lane, 95, Milaca

Celia M. Lane, 95, died Friday at the Elim Home, Milaca.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Milaca. The Rev. Richard John will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home, Milaca. Prayer service will be 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Celia Lane was born Feb. 9, 1900, south of Monticello to Frank and Gertrude Whiteley. They moved to Sauk Rapids. She married Henry Drury May 22, 1919, in Sauk Rapids and they were later divorced. She moved to Oregon, where she lived for about 40 years and worked for Weyerhauser's Timber Co. She married Ben Lane Sept. 16, 1946, and he died in 1974. She moved to Milaca. She moved to the Elim Home, Milaca, in October of 1988. She moved to Key Row Apartments in December of 1990 and returned to Elim Home in June of 1994. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Milaca.

Survivors include her son, Bill Drury, Exeter, Calif.; daughter Lois Storlie, Michigan; foster daughter, Colleen, Portland, Ore.; five grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, infant son, Beryle; foster daughter Carmen, and brother, William.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) 19 Nov 1995, p. 4A, ObitWhitelyCeliaMary(Drury-Delong-Lane)1995Pt1.jpg]

Frank E. Whitely

Sauk Rapids - Frank E. Whitely, formerly of Sauk Rapids, living with a grandson, William Drury, in Milaca, died Monday. He was born Oct. 24, 1877, in Warren county, Pa., and homesteaded with his family in Wright county. May 22, 1899, he married Gertrude King at Ostego and moved to a farm north of Sauk Rapids in 1900. She preceded him in death in 1925.

June 11, 1941, he married Marie Peterson of Foley, who also preceded him in death, Sept. 9, 1959. Mr. Whitely worked for 47 years at the paper mill, until his retirement in 1946.

He was a member of the Grace Evangelical United Brethren church.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Ben Lane (Cecelia May), Klamath Falls, Ore., two grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Friends may call the Ross-Veeser Funeral home after 7 p.m. Wednesday and until noon Thursday, when the body will be taken to the church to lie in state.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday from the Grace EUB church. Interment will be in the Sauk Rapids cemetery.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 27 Feb 1962 p.9, ObitWhitelyFrankEarl1962.jpg]

Funeral Rites Held For Claude Wilcox

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday from St. Joseph's Catholic church for Claude C. Wilcox, 57, with full military honors.

Mr. Wilcox, the president of the Grand Rapids State Bank, died January 19 at Deer Lodge, Mont. Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox had arrived at Deer Lodge the preceding Saturday when a heart attack hospitalized him. Mrs. Wilcox and their son Clair were with Mr. Wilcox at the time of his death.

Rev. Thomas Hennebry officiated at the burial rites and interment was in Calvary cemetery. Members of Rotary, one of the clubs in which Mr. Wilcox held membership, served as honorary pallbearers.

Claude Wilcox was born in Hastings, Mich., 57 years ago. He became associated with the Warba State bank in 1923. When the bank moved to Grand Rapids in 1936, Mr. Wilcox was appointed cashier. He became president of the bank in 1943.

Active in civic affairs, Mr. Wilcox was a member of the Rotary, Veterans of Foreign Wars and a charter member of Disabled Veterans of America.

Survivors are Mrs. Wilcox, a son Clair, a daughter, Mrs. William Walter, Grand Rapids; his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Wilcox, and a brother Kirk, Caledonia, Mich; a sister Mrs. Frank Hoonan, Hastings, Mich; and three grandchildren. A son, Monroe, was killed in action in Europe during World War II.

[Grand Rapids Herald Review (Grand Rapids, MN) Thursday 26 Jan 1950, p. 1, ObitWilcoxClaudeClifton1950.jpg]

Killed in Action

Definite information that his son had been killed in action in Germany on November 22 came last Wednesday to C. C. Wilcox of the Grand Rapids State Bank. The son was Pfc. Monroe Wilcox, 21 years of age. No additional details were included in the message.

Pfc. Wilcox was born at Warba on Feb 12, 1923. He was graduated from the Grand Rapids high school with the class of 1941. For several months after he entered the army, Pfc. Wilcox took training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, and at Columbus University in Ohio for nine months. He was then transferred to the infantry from the armored division and given additional training in Texas and in New Jersey before being shipped overseas in October.

Mrs. Wilcox was in Minneapolis when the message was received, bidding farewell to another son, MM 1/c [hard to read] Claire Wilcox, who was leaving after a short while at home. He got an extension of his leave and returned to Grand Rapids to be with his parents for a few days more.

Memorial services and mass were conducted Tuesday morning at St. Joseph's church for this young soldier.

[Grand Rapids Herald Review (Grand Rapids, MN) 13 Dec 1944 p. 1, ObitWilcoxMonroeAdelbert1944.jpg]

Funeral services for Thaylia Walter

Thaylia Jean Walter, Grand Rapids, died Wed., June 27, 1973 at St. Mary's hospital, Duluth, at the age of 54.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 30, at St. Joseph's Catholic church, at 10 a.m. Msgr. Michael J. Hogan will preside.

Interment will be at Calvary cemetery, Grand Rapids. Visitation will be at the Rowe Funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday. A prayer service will be held at Rowe's at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

She was born March 21, 1919 in Warba where she attended elementary school. Mrs. Walter came with her family to Grand Rapids in 1936. She was graduated from Grand Rapids high school and also attended the Villa of St. Scholastica at Duluth.

Her family as [sic, has] been in the banking profession many years and operate the Grand Rapids State bank where she presently served as an assistant cashier.

She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. John (Lynn Ann) Ollman, Browerville, Minn., Mrs. Randy (Mary Lee) MacDonell, and Miss Kathy Jo Walter, Grand Rapids.

She is also survived by her mother, Mrs. Claude C. Wilcox, Grand Rapids; one brother, Clair Wilcox; and three grandchildren.

[Grand Rapids Herald Review (Grand Rapids, MN) - Thursday, 28 Jun 1973, p. 5, ObitWilcoxThayliaJeane(Walter)1977.jpg]

Claude Willemssen, 75

Funeral services for Claude Willemssen, 75, of Terril were held on Friday, Dec. 14, 1984, at the Leyson Funeral Home in Milford, with Fr. James Fandel officiating the service.

Theresa Feldhacker provided organ music while Herman Richter sang "How Great Thou Art" and "Just As I Am."

Pallbearers were the Rev. Lloyd Fitch, Donald Krieger, Tom Mart, Roman Nece, the Rev. Norman Wenger and Roy Wintz. Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery at Terril, with graveside rites by the Estherville V.F.W. and American Legion.

Claude Willemssen was born to Chris and Hattie (Kruger) Willemssen at Sibley on Jan. 13, 1909. He attended school at Sibley.

He was united in marriage to LaVonne Kathman at Spirit Lake, on Feb. 18, 1941, and two children graced the marriage.

He farmed for many years and worked at various jobs in the Terril area. He was in the United States Army from May of 1942 through October of 1945, and was a member of the Estherville V.F.W.

Claude passed away on Dec. 11, 1984, at the Dickinson County Memorial Hospital in Spirit Lake.

He is survived by his wife, LaVonne Willemssen; children, Linda Dingel of Terril and Dennis Willemssen of Charles City; live granddaughters, Darci Dingel, Dari Dingel, Nancy Willemssen, Judith Willemssen, Susan Willemssen; daughter-in-law, Linda Willemssen; son-in-law David Dingel; one brother Philip Willemssen of Sibley; three sisters, Marie Funk of Sibley, Henrietta Wagner of Loleta, Calif., and Bernice Frame of South Bend, Ind.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

The Leyson Funeral Home in Milford was in charge of arrangements.

[Milford Mail and Terril Record (Milford, IA), Thursday, 20 Dec 1984, ObitWillemssenClaude1984.jpg]

Mesdames John Lytle and John Eikamp arrived from South Dakota Monday evening to visit their mother, Mrs. Richard Beving who was seriously ill.

The community was sadden to hear of the death of Mrs. Richard Beving who died Thursday afternoon after a week's sickness of pneumonia.

Besides her husband she leaves to mourn her death, twelve children, Mrs. Jake Smith, Mrs. John Lytle, John Beving, Mrs. John Eikamp, Mrs. Chas. Seba, Mrs. Jackson Smith, Mrs. George Johnson, Mrs. Chris Othoff [Olthoff], Henry Beving, Mrs. John McDougall, Minnie Beving, Bertha Beving. Maneka [Mareka] Willemssen Beving was born near Forreston, Ill., on the 7th day of June, 1855, and was married to Richard C. Beving Nov. 6th, 1875. Funeral services were held from the English Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon. Age at death was 65 years and 10 months.

[Gazette Telegram (Breckenridge, MN) 13 Apr 1921, p. 5 under Doran news, ObitWillemssenMareka(Beving)1921.jpg]

S. T. Willemssen dies at Fargo

S. Thomas Willemssen, 72, Foxhome, died Wednesday at St. Luke's Hospital, Fargo. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Foxhome Lutheran Church with Rev. Lowell Berg officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Campbell.

Mr. Willemssen was born Aug. 27, 1973 [1903, sic], a son of S. J. and Charlotte Willemssen at Campbell. He grew up and attended school at Doran, marrying Florence Nadeau on Oct. 16, 1926. His wife died in 1953.

On Sept. 16, 1955, he married Alice Houghtaling, and they resided at Foxhome where he farmed.

Survivors include his wife; two sons and one daughter, Donald, Thaine, and Mrs. Hubert (Flo-Ellen) Henderson, all are of Foxhome; nine grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Christensen, Breckenridge.

Visitation at the Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge, Friday afternoon and evening, and one hour prior to the service at the church. A prayer service will be held Friday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

[Daily Journal (Fergus Falls, MN) Thursday 10 Jun 1976, WillemssenSiboThomasObit.jpg]

Thaine "Doc" Willemssen, 77, of Breckenridge, formerly of Foxhome, died Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at St. Catherine's Living Center in Wahpeton, N.D.

Thaine "Doc" Willemssen was born on July 4, 1930, to S. Thomas and Florence (Nadeau) Willemssen in Wahpeton, N.D. He grew up and attended country school near Foxhome. He then attended Morris Ag School for three years and graduated from there in 1948. He worked for three generations of the Kruse farming operation east of Breckenridge, MN.

On July 16, 1951 Thaine married Donna Lee at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Foxhome. Following their marriage they moved to Breckenridge and later they moved to California. In 1961 they returned to Foxhome.

Doc was a member of the Foxhome Fire Department, Police Department, and the Foxhome City Council.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, square dancing, playing cribbage, reading Reader's Digest, and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by, his parents, S. Thomas and Florence Willemssen; his stepmother, Alice Willemssen; sons, Donald and Gary Willemssen; his brother, Donald Willemssen; and a sister, Flo Ellen Henderson.

Thaine is survived by, his wife, Donna Willemssen, Breckenridge; his children, Rodney Willemssen, Wahpeton, Leslie (Patsy) Willemssen, Wahpeton, Thomas (Kim) Willemssen, Breckenridge, Karleen (Bruce) Krause, Fairmount, N.D.; eight grandchildren, Darcie and Derek Willemssen, Adam Willemssen, Alysha (Tanner) Oliphant and Zacharia Willemssen, Meghan, Chelsea, and Jade Krause; one great-grandchild, Lawson Oliphant; and a daughter-in-law, Shelly Willemssen, Breckenridge.

Visitation: Monday from 3 to 7 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m., at the funeral home, and one hour prior to the service at the church

Service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, at United Methodist Church, Breckenridge

Clergy: Rev. Terry Tilton officiating.

Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Breckenridge

Funeral Home: Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge

Condolences may be sent online at www.josephvertinandsons.com

[Daily Journal (Fergus Falls, MN) 4 Jul 2008]

W. J. Willemssen Dies Suddenly

William J. Willemssen passed away very suddenly on the afternoon of August 2, 1951, at 4:15 o'clock at his home here in Kanawha. Mr. Willemssen was born February 27, 1872 at Wellsburg, Iowa, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Willemssen.

In 1895 he was united in marriage with Abbie Johnson who was the mother of his three children, one preceding him in death and the toher two, Wiert Willemssen and Mrs. Roy McNeish, now living in Kanawha.

In March 1908 his wife passed away and in March 1914 he married Maria Benning of Ackley, Iowa. There were no children from this union and she survives his death.

Mr. Willemssen served as Elder in the Christian Reformed Church for many years. He took a very active part in church work all his life and until his death he was yet a faithful member of Sunday School. He served as custodian of the church for many years. Declining health forced his retirement last fall.

For the past several years Mr. Willemssen lived in Kanawha. Prior to this he farmed south of town.

Surviving are his wife, two children Wiert Willemssen and Mrs. Roy McNeish of Kanawha; two full brothers living in Wisconsin and Sam, living in Minnesota, two half brothers, Bert Brouwer of Kanawha and Henry of Ackley.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, one daughter and one grandchild and by three sisters, one brother and one half-sister.

Funeral services were held in the Kanawha Lutheran church on Monday afternoon, the Rev. L. A. Bazuin of the Christian Reformed Church officiating. Burial was made in the Kanawha cemetery.

Pall bearers were Edd Luppen, Peter Luppen, Ed Assina, Kurt Digger, Ubbe Smidt and Bert Schreur.

[Wright County Monitor (Clarion, IA) Thursday, August 16, 1951 ObitWillemssenWilliamJ(Will)1951Pt1.jpg]

Noma M. Handel, 85, West Marble Street, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1993, in Chris Jensen Nursing Home. She was born in Floodwood where she lived most of her life and moved to Duluth five years ago. She was a member of Cloquet Chapter No. 30 of the Order of Eastern Star for 65 years. Her husband, Clarence, died in 1989. Survivors include a son, Ronald of Duluth; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Johnson Mortuary Chapel Burial will be in Park Hill Cemetery.

[Duluth News-Tribune (Duluth, MN) 18 Oct 1993, p. D2 ObitWilsonNomaMay(Handel)1993.jpg]

NEARLY A CENTENARIAN

Mrs. Sophia Marquit of Sauk Rapids Died Wednesday Noon - Aged Ninety Years.

Mrs. Sophia Marquit, one of the oldest and most respected residents of Sauk Rapids, died Wednesday noon at the home of her son, Harmon Marquit at the advanced age of 90 years and one month. The deceased was born in Germany and came to the United States in 1852, when she located with her husband in Wisconsin, where the latter died in 1856. The deceased did not re-marry. Three daughters preceded her in death and the only near surviving relative is her son, Harmon Marquit with whom she had lived ever since the death of her husband. Mr. Marquit is one of the early settlers of this part of the state, first coming to the Town of Haven, Sherburne county in 1867. Subsequently he moved to Sauk Rapids, where he has since made his home. He is a well known veteran and a member of Jas. M. McKelvy Post of this city.

The funeral will take place at 1O o'clock tomorrow morning from the home in Sauk Rapid and the body will be interred in the village cemetery.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 2 Feb 1905 p. 3, ObitWishmannSophia(Marquit)1905.jpg]

Florence Hamilton

Florence C. Hamilton, 82, of East Alton, died at 2:55 a.m., Wednesday, May 13, 1987, at Saint Anthony's Hospital in Anton, after a lengthy illness.

She was born in Lake Benton, Minn., daughter of the late John and Helen (Busselman) Wittmer.

She married Frank W. Hamilton on June 14, 1929, and he preceded her in death Nov. 3, 1985.

Surviving are two granddaughters, Val Yvette Flippo of Godfrey and Toni R. Palmer of Kansas City, Mo.; nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Gray Funeral Home in Wood River, where services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Arnold Brown officiating.

Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.

Alton Telegraph, Thursday, May 14, 1987, Alton, Illinois, p. A11

Frances Wedner

WOOD RIVER - Frances Ella Wedner, 97, died at 10:52 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2000, at her home.

A daughter of the late John and Helene (Busselman) Wittmer, she was born Aug. 2, 1902, in Lake Benton, Minn.

She married Leo M. Wedner June 27, 1925, in Rosalie, Neb. He died May 1, 1984.

Surviving are two daughters, Kay Morgan of East Alton and Connie and her husband, William, Glover of Wood River; two grandchildren, Bill and his wife, Kim, Glover Jr. of Alton and Bradley Glover of Wood River; and a great grandson, Brent Glover of Alton.

A sister, Florence Hamilton, preceded her in death.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Marks Mortuary in Wood River.

Funeral services will he conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens Chapel, followed by burial in Rose Lawn Memory Gardens.

Memorials may be given the First Assembly of God in Wood River, where she was a member.

[Alton Telegraph (Alton, IL) 21 Apr 2000 p. 5, ObitWittmerFrancesElla(Wedner)2000.jpg]

Local friends will learn with regret of the passing of a former Lake Benton resident and business man, Henry Wittmer, who died quite suddenly the forepart of March at his home in Anaheim, California. Funeral rites were conducted at Anaheim and the remains were interred there beside those of his brother, Jake, who passed away some years ago. Mr. Wittmer is survived by his daughter, Faith, and two sons, Stanley and Calvin.

[Lake Benton Valley News (Lake Benton, MN) 2 Apr 1942 p. 3, ObitWittmerHeinrickClarence(Henry)1942.png]

MRS. ELLA WESTPHAL

Mrs. Ella Westphal, 92, died Thursday night. She was born March 4, 1863 [1862?], in Germany. After coming to this country she lived in this vicinity.

She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Jessie Hibbard, St. Cloud; Mrs. Gladys Moynihan, Mayward Park, Calif.; Mrs. Florence Houskey [Hauskey], Minneapolis and Arthur Westphal of Los Angeles, Calif.

There are six grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Arrangements are being made through Colbert's Funeral house. The body is being taken to Minneapolis today. Services are scheduled for Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Welander-Quist south chapel at 1825 Chicago avenue, Minneapolis. Burial will be made in Hillside cemetery, Minneapolis.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) 28 Aug 1954, p.5, ObitWittmerMagdalena(Ella)(Westphal)1954.jpg]

Mrs. Anna Goodale, 91, Dies Thursday

FERTILE -- Mrs. Anna Goodale, 91, died at the Lutheran Memorial Home in Twin Valley on Thursday, with funeral services being held Saturday in the Erikson-Vik Funeral Chapel with the Rev. David S. Halbakken and the Rev. Alfred Gunderson of Twin Valley officiating.

Mrs. Goodale was born Feb. 9, 1875, near LeSueur, Minn. After her marriage to Clark Goodale, they farmed near Fertile. She had been a resident of the Lutheran Memorial Home for the past six years.

Among the survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Bessie) Krun [Krum], Yakima, Wash., Mrs. George (Eva) Smith of Mahnomen, Mrs. Orval (Ella) Cunnigham of Faller, Nev., Mrs. Truman (Mae) Gibson of California, and one son, Clarence, of Sacramento, Calif.

Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Mary Goodale of Sauk Rapids and Mrs. Eda Olson of Twin Valley. Mrs. Goodale is also survived by 31 grandchildren, 68 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

The Erickson-Vik Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

[Crookston Daily Times (Crookston, MN) 10 Jan 1966 p. 2, ObitWittyAnnaChristine(Goodale)1966.jpg]

Nicollet County Sheriff Witty Passed Away

Clifford H. (Tip) Witty, Nicollet County Sheriff for 18 years, died Saturday at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. He had been in critical condition since undergoing heart surgery Wednesday.

Witty is survived by his wife Hazel; five sons and two daughters, George, Robert, Richard, and Thomas of St. Peter; James of Plainview, Mrs. Gordon (Darlyne) Hart of Minneapolis, and Mrs. Kenneth (Sandra) Krenik of St. Peter. Two brothers, Earl of St. Peter and William of California, also survive.

Born in St. Peter July 25 1902, Witty served as St. Peter Chief of Police 20 years before taking office as Nicollet County Sheriff in January 1951.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in St. Peter, at First Lutheran, 2 p.m. with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

[Lafayette Ledger (Lafayette, MN), 30 May 1968, p. 1 ObitWittyClifford(Tip)Henry1968.jpg]

Dorothy Brusven, 92, died at home in Bozeman in the early afternoon of Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007.

Dorothy was born at her parents' home in rural Larson, N.D., on March 2, 1915, the daughter of Frank and Tillie (Kleinschmidt) Witty. She attended country school and so loved those years of early learning that she counted it her loss when she was promoted directly from fourth to sixth grade.

Dorothy Witty and John Brusven were united in marriage on June 11, 1936, at the parsonage of the Rev. Aarthun in Lignite, N.D. Their first home was the Brusven farm.

In the seasonal employ of Roy Bonsness and with two sons, the scale house of the Domrese coal mine served as a temporary winter home.

The family rented and moved onto the Jake Schouten farm, in the neighborhood of their own, in 1942. To be closer to school, they bought the Clarence Grindy place and settled on the outskirts of Columbus. There they built a new home in 1954 which remained Dorothy's official residence up to the present.

In 1990 and out of concern for John's health, Dorothy and "Johnny" moved in with their son, Lavern, in Bozeman. With John's death on Oct. 27, 1990, Dorothy's 'temporary' move to Bozeman became more permanent.

She remained a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus. She was active in the congregational life of sister churches in Bozeman, as well as a treasured person at the Bozeman Senior Center.

She was a regular in the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), and she was a valued supporter and "guest worker" for local Sons of Norway events and activities, from baking lefse and Norse pastries and learning the folk stitching and art forms of Hardanger and Rosmaling.

Because she cared and always conveyed genuine interest and concern, she made friends easily and had a knack for finding North Dakota connections when meeting new people.

Dorothy was a faithful, loving wife, mother and caregiver to an extended family and friends.

She is survived by her three children: Merlyn (Glenna) of Genesee, Idaho, Lavern of Bozeman and Luanna Peters of Sausalito, Calif.; three grandchildren: Laura (Terry) Helms of Pitkin, Colo., Marcie (Gary) Gonser of Castle Rock, Wash., and Paul (Annette) Brusven of Moscow, Idaho; eight great-grandchildren: Hayden, Cheyanne, Zachary and Jamie Van Dyke, Nathan and Erica Gonser and Tessa and Cole Brusven.

Services Held Wednesday for Mary J. Goodale

Funeral services for Mary J. Goodale of Sauk Rapids were held Wednesday, March 2, at Dare's Funeral Home in Elk River, officiated by the Rev. Clarion Olsen. Interment was in the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Mrs. Goodale died Monday. February 28, at the Good Shepherd Home in Sauk Rapids, at the age of 96.

Survivors include five sons. August of Lake Eimo, Bert of Maple Plain, Fred and Sidney of St. Paul, and Ray of Nisswa; one daughter, Mrs. Harry (Lillie) Dahl of Clear Lake; 24 grand-children, 35 great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild; and one sister, Mrs. Eda Olson of Twin Valley. Her husband, Sidney, two daughters and one son preceded her in death.

She was born at LeSueur, Minn., April 1, 1869, and was married to Sidney Goodale at Fertile, Minn. December 5, 1893.

Pallbearers at the funeral were Rommie, Bob, Kenneth, Richard, Lee and Ronald Goodale. Soloist was Mrs. Clarion Olsen, and organist was Donald Ellingson.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN) 1 Mar 1966 p. 7, ObitWittyMaryJohanna(Goodale)1966.jpg]

ROBERT LELAND WOLFE

MADERIA BEACH, FLA. - Robert Leland Wolfe, age 53, of Maderia Beach, Fla., died May 23 at Maderia. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Church of Christ in Sheldon with the Rev. Ken Peterson officiating. Interment was at East Lawn Cemetery under the direction of the Andringa Funeral Home of Sheldon.

Robert Wolfe was born May 27, 1927, at Enid, Okla., the son of Ralph and Mathilda Wolfe. He attended Sheldon schools and the Sheldon Junior College. He was a public accountant for many years.

Survivors include his mother, Mathilda Wolfe of Sheldon; two sons, David of Knoxville, Tenn., and Dale of Anchorage, Alaska; two daughters, Dee Ann (Mrs. Edward) Symington of Dayton, Tex., and Donna (Mrs. Peter) Torne of Duncansville, Tex.; and six grandchildren.

[The Sheldon Mail (Sheldon, IA), 27 May 1981, ObitWolfeRobertLeland1981.jpg]

Harry E. Wood

Harry E. Wood of Sauk Rapids died suddenly at 6 oclock Sunday night, death caused by a heart attack.

Mr. Wood was born in Clearwater on August 24, 1868.

Mrs. Wood survives with two sons and four daughters - Ernest and Roy Wood in Sauk Rapids, Mrs. Dora Beauretard, Ashland, Wis; Beulah Wood of Sauk Rapids, and Mae Wood and Mrs. Frank Weikert of Los Angeles. Henry Drury of Clearwater is a stepson; Mrs. Floyd Hyde of Seattle a sister and Ward and Miles Wood of Alexandria are brothers. There are 10 grandchildren.

The funeral will be held at 3 oclock Wednesday afternoon at the Ross Funeral Home and burial be made in the Sauk Rapids cemetery.

[St. Cloud Daily Times (St. Cloud, MN), 1 Apr 1940 p.5, ObitWoodHarryE1940.jpg]

Madeline Worley Dannen

Sept. 21, 1921 - Nov. 8, 2009

Madeline Worley Dannen of Corvallis died Sunday at Corvallis Manor after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 88.

Madeline was born in Waukomis, Okla., to Lloyd and Ann Scott Worley. Her father was a rural mail carrier for the postal service. The family moved to Pixley, Calif., in 1935, when her father traded routes with another carrier. Her mother soon opened the Pixley Hotel.

After graduating from Tulare Union High School in 1939, Madeline attended Woodbury Business College on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles, Calif.

In 1940, she met Eugene Dannen, a surveyor for the U.S. Soil Conservation Service, when he stayed at her mother's hotel. They married later that year. They made their first home in Santa Rosa, Calif.

During World War II, while her husband served as a U.S. Marine officer, Madeline helped the war effort by working for Concrete Ship Constructors in National City, Calif. She also continued her college studies.

In 1946, Eugene was hired as an assistant professor of soils at Oregon State College (now Oregon State University), and they moved to Corvallis.

Madeline tried to have children for many years, and she was thrilled when her two sons were born.

She returned to college as her sons grew. She graduated from OSU in 1965 with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education, and began teaching in the Corvallis schools. She taught third grade at Wilson Elementary School from 1965 to 1973, and at several other schools thereafter. She was a reading specialist, and enjoyed reading to children.

She earned a master's degree in education at OSU in 1970. She divorced that same year.

In 1978, she earned a real estate license, and changed careers. She worked for several Realtors, including Don Fisher and Company, and Jordan's Real Estate West.

Madeline especially enjoyed gardens and flower gardening, and was a member of the American Rhododendron Society. She was a private and shy person. She was not, she often said, "a joiner." She did, however, enjoy dancing, and square-danced with Spinning Antlers, and Levis and Lace.

She was on the boards of the Senior Citizen Foundation of Benton County, and the local chapter of the Oregon Retired Educators Association.

As her memories slipped away, she was cared for at home by her son Gene.

The happiest time of her life was when her children were young.

She is survived by her sons Gene and Scott of Corvallis. She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert.

At her request, no memorial service is planned. In lieu of flowers, please share a memory.

[Gazette-Times (Corvallis, OR) 11 Nov 2009]

Joan A. Knudtson--SIDNEY

Funeral services for Joan A. Knudtson, 76, Sidney, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 1999, at the Fulkerson Memorial Chapel. Cremation will follow services with interment at a later date at Big Lake Cemetery, Homestead, under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney.

Joan was born Sept. 27, 1922, in Froid, the daughter of John and Esther (Strandlund) Wulf. She grew up and attended schools in Froid and nursing school in Billings. She was united in marriage to Roscoe Knudtson on Oct. 22, 1943, in Froid. They made their home in Tacoma, Wash., where Roscoe was stationed until 1946. Then they made their home in Homestead until 1971 when they moved to Sidney. Her husband, Roscoe, died in October of 1985, and Joan has remained in Sidney.

Joan was a member of the Pella Lutheran Church in Sidney and the American Legion Auxiliary in Homestead. She enjoyed reading, garden, doing crossword puzzles, and playing scrabble.

Joan died at her home, Wednesday, July 28, 1999.

Surviving her are: two daughters, Deborah and husband, Ray Miles of Montrose, Colo., and Mary Beth Quam of Rapid City, S.D.; three brothers, Homer Wulf of Columbia Falls, Farrell Wulf of St. Paul, Minn., and Gordon Wulf of Red Bluff, Calif.; four sisters, Winifred James of Miles City, Beverly Knick of Plentywood, Roma Porta of Froid, and Meredith Holgersen of Roanoke, Texas; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe; her parents; an infant sister, Priscilla; and a sister, Marlys White.

Memorials may be sent to American Diabetes Association, Montana Affiliate, P.O. Box 2411, Great Falls, MT 59403.