Charlotte Wicke
Feb 7, 2012
Charlotte Marie Melin Wicke was born on the family farm near Chokio on September 21, 1920, to parents Fred and Elzada (Schaefer) Howard. She was baptized in 1927 at Big Stone Lake. Charlotte attended country school at Artichoke Lake and graduated from Appleton High School in 1938.In October of 1939 she was married to Walter Melina at Reque Lutheran Church...
Evelyn Schmidt
Feb 4, 2012
Evelyn Marie Schmidt was born October 22, 1916, in Shible Township, Swift County to Gustav and Sophie (Rheingans) Semler. Evelyn was baptized and confirmed at the EUB Church in Correll. She graduated from Correll High School and attended McPhale School of Music in Minneapolis where she was awarded a vocal scholarship.Evelyn was united in marriage to Alvin Schmidt on September...
Jim Edman
Jan 31, 2012
James Lynn Edman was born February 8, 1924 in Alvarado, Minnesota, the son of Gustave and Marie (Sylvander) Edman. He grew up on a farm near Alvarado and graduated from Alvarado High School. Jim went on to graduate from the University of Minnesota in 1951. On June 18, 1949, Jim was united in marriage to Norma Ruth Fering in Alvarado...
Madge Osterbauer
Jan 30, 2012
Madge Emma Osterbauer was born in Flanders, South Dakota, to David and Mary Collins on June 5, 1914. She was baptized in Flanders and confirmed at the Catholic Church in Willmar. She grew up in Raymond and Murdock. Madge married James Commerford on January 23, 1935. They were blessed with two children. Jim passed away in 1984. She married Rudy...
Violet Tjosaas
Jan 29, 2012
Violet Mathilda Tjosaas was born January 12, 1915, in New Folden, Minnesota, the daughter of Matthias H. and Johanna (Erickson) Matson. She was baptized and confirmed in New Folden. She grew up in New Folden and after high school graduation, attended the U of M at Morris. In November of 1936, Violet was united in marriage to Hans Tjosaas, a...
Labonna Payne
Jan 29, 2012
LaBonna "Bonnie" May Payne was born April 7, 1931 in Big Bend, Minnesota, the daughter of Lawrence Peter and Eunice Laura (Golden) Jacobs. She was baptized as an infant and confirmed into the Christian faith at Big Bend Lutheran Church in Big Bend by Rev. C.T. Jenson. She attended country school at District #17 in Big Bend Township of Chippewa...
Clifford Schafer
Jan 29, 2012
Clifford J. Shafer was born August 12, 1924 in Renville, Minnesota, the son of Robert J. and Anna (Ashton) Schafer. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Redeemer's Catholic Church in Renville. He grew up on a farm near Renville and attended high school through the eighth grade. On August 26, 1944, Clifford was united in marriage to Doris M....
Arlene Suckow
Jan 29, 2012
Arlene Fern Suckow was born on December 31, 1937, in Emmetsburg, IA, to Byron and Minnie (Griese) Tirevold. Arlene graduated from Chokio High School on June 3, 1955. She married Waldemar "Wally" Suckow on October 22, 1957. During her years of marriage to Wally, she worked alongside him on the farm. They lived on two farms near Holloway prior to...
Kim Lancaster Harrell
Jan 26, 2012
Kim Lancaster Harrell, 46, of Apollo Beach passed away January 26, 2012. She is survived by her parents, Robert and Linda lancaster; son, Richard Harrell Jr.; daughters, Susan Harrell and Maria Lopez; grandchildren, Halley, Richard III, Robert, Lucas and Noel Harrell; sisters, Tammy Carry and Missie Lancaster and brother Robert. A visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31,...
Wesley Wayne Mobley
Jan 26, 2012
Wesley "Wayne" Mobley was born May 4, 1942 in Tampa and went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2012 at age 69. he was a lifelong resident of Hillsborough County, raised in this area and lived in Apollo Beach, on the water. He served three years in the U.S. Army and made a career with Hillsborough County Road...
Thomas J. Townsend
Jan 22, 2012
Thomas J. Townsend, 74, died January 22, 2012 at his home in Wimauma, Fla. He passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family and friends. Mr. Townsend was born March 11, 1937 in Ft. Green, Fla. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1955. On October 29, 1960, Mr. Townsend married Martha Drury. The couple moved to Kansas for a...
Ann Velde
Jan 21, 2012
Ann Marie Evjen was born on June 25, 1937, to Alfred and Dagney (Pederson) Evjen in Langhei Township, Pope County. She was baptized and confirmed at East Zion Lutheran Church. Ann graduated from Starbuck High School in 1955 and then attended Humboldt Business School in Minneapolis.On September 8, 1956, she was united in marriage to George Velde, Jr. Ann and...
Margaret Gjerdingen
Jan 20, 2012
Grace Margaret Josephine Dokken Gjerdingen was born January 6, 1920, at her parents' home in Barsness Township, of rural Pope County, Minnesota. Her parents were Emil and Enger (Landmark) Dokken. She was baptized at home by Reverend Belgum from the Barsness church and confirmed in Norwegian by Rev. Palmer at East Zion Lutheran Church, a country church in Pope County....
Daniel Wayne Drymon
Jan 14, 2012
Daniel W. Drymon (Danny) went to his final rest on January 14, 2012. Danny was born in Sarasota, Florida on June 23,1941 and lived his lifetime in Ruskin, Florida Where he's fondly remembered as the mayor of Doodle Hill. Danny (Boone) was preceded in death by his son David Wayne and is survived by his wife Kay, his son Jason,...
Alton Jorgenson
Jan 11, 2012
Alton 'Roger' Jorgenson was born March 30, 1925 in Montevideo, Minnesota, the son of Engebret and Elise (Erlandson) Jorgenson. He was baptized and confirmed by Rev. Martin Lien at St. Petri Lutheran Church in Camp Release Township of Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota. He grew up in rural Montevideo, attended grade school at District #21, and graduated from Montevideo High...
Carl Martin Hirneisen
Jan 7, 2012
Carl Hirneisen beloved husband of Verla for 55 years went to be with the lord on January 7, 2012. He was in his 78th year. Carl served 4 years in the U S Air Force. He worked at Schick Electric and Yellow Freight Systems in Lancaster, PA. He moved to Sun City Center, FL in 2001. He is survived by...
Janice Haugen
Jan 3, 2012
Janice Mae (Arndt) Haugen was born on May 29, 1937, in Appleton, the daughter of John and Alvina (Schwartz) Arndt. She was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Shible Township, by Pastor Gierke on June 22, 1937, and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Immanuel Lutheran, by Pastor Walter on April 1, 1951. Janice was a 1955 graduate of Appleton High...
James Albert Davis
Jan 1, 2012
Mr. James Albert Davis, 94, passed away January 1, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Davis was born April 23, 1917 in Anderson County SC to Miles and Pauline Davis. He attended Faith Community Baptist Church in East Bend. In addition to his parents, Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Mae Johnson Davis; and a grandson,...
Linda Hilleren
Dec 29, 2011
Linda Mae Hilleren was born August 31, 1950 in Willmar, Minnesota, the daughter of LeRoy Bernnard and Marjorie Velora (Campbell) Johnson. She was baptized in August of 2011 by Pastor Amy Juel-Palmer. She grew up in Raymond and graduated from Raymond High School with the Class of 1968. On December 5, 1981, Linda was united in marriage to Gary Arthur...
Anthony Dittes
Dec 29, 2011
Anthony (Tony) John Dittes was born on January 23, 1992, at Willmar, Minnesota to parents Timothy and Jodi Dittes. Anthony was baptized as an infant at St. John's Catholic Church in Appleton. Anthony attended the Appleton -Milan Elementary School and Lac qui Parle Valley High School.Tony lived in Appleton and has worked at Don's Food Pride since age 15. He...
