Robert Jefferson Whitmire
Nov 6, 2011
WHITMIRE,Robert Jefferson (Whit), 79, of Ruskin, FL, died Nov. 6, 2011. Whit was the only child of Claude and Signa Lavender Whitmire. He was born two days before Thanksgiving on November 24, 1931, in Washington, D.C. He would have celebrated his 80th birthday on Thanksgiving Day. He was a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, popularly known as...
Mildred Vanwinkle
Nov 1, 2011
Mildred Alina VanWinkle was born February 22, 1913, in Hegbert Township, Swift County, to Michael and Minda (Stenstuen) Larson. She was baptized in 1913 and was confirmed June 12, 1927, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Artichoke Township. She attended school at District 65 at rural Correll.On November 21, 1932, she was married to Howard M. VanWinkle at Drywood Lutheran Church....
Mary Verpecinskas
Oct 31, 2011
Our loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother Mary Verpecinskas. 68 born in Philadelphia has passed away on Oct. 31, 2011. She is survived by sons, Michael Verpecinskas of Florida, Peter Tesno of Philadelphia, and Henry Tesno of Florida; daughters, Dawnmarie (Absher) Melfe of Florida, Mary Glassie of Philadelphia and Stephanie Tesno of Philadelphia. her, brother Anthony Myklich of New Jersey...
Thomas "Jim" James Crossley Sr.
Oct 30, 2011
Thomas James "Jim" Crossley Sr, 83, of Sun City Center, died Sunday October 30 at Lifepath Hospice. He was born to the late Maurice and May Crossley, on May 10, 1928 in Oshawa, Ontario Canada. Jim graduated from the University of Detroit in Chemical Engineering and received his MBA from the University of South Carolina. He lived many places in...
Evelyn Ellingson
Oct 28, 2011
Ruth Evelyn (Dokken) Ellingson, was born on November 19, 1918, in Langhei Township, Pope County, the daughter of Bennie and Marie (Lien) Dokken. She was baptized on December 15, 1918, by Rev. Christ Pederson at East Zion Lutheran Church and confirmed by Rev. K.R. Palmer in 1933 at East Zion Lutheran Church. She attended school at District #83 and graduated...
Judith Henriksen
Oct 25, 2011
Judith Lynne Henriksen was born on April 27, 1947, in Benson, the daughter of Robert D. "Andy" and Mae Staton. She was baptized at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Benson. She grew up in Benson and graduated from Benson High School. She attended Willmar Vocational and Technical College and earned a degree in Machine Tool. On June 15, 1965, Judith...
Tammy Lenet Mcelwain
Oct 24, 2011
Tammy Lenet McElwain, 50, went Home to be with her Maker on October 24, 2011. Born September 17, 1961 in Tampa, to Bernard and Judith McElwain, she attended East Bay Senior High School and graduated from Tampa College, having earned an Associate's Degree. Tammy will be especially remembered for her giving nature, endless love and unbreakable spirit. She was a...
Richard "Chumley" Denney
Oct 24, 2011
Richard "Chumbley" Denney, 50, of Ruskin passed away Oct. 24, 2011. He is survived by his Loving Wife, Tina; Loving family and friends. A celebration of life will take place 6-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28, 2011 at Zipperer's Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 at Zipperer's Funeral Home interment will follow at Fellowship...
Randall Bakeberg
Oct 23, 2011
Randall Lee Bakeberg was born September 17, 1950, in Ortonville to Norman and Marion (Winger) Bakeberg. He was baptized on October 15, 1950 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Odessa and confirmed at Berea Lutheran Church in Richfield on May 23, 1965. Randall attended school in Correll and graduated from Lincoln High School in Bloomington in 1969. He then attended Canby Vocational...
Harry F.
Oct 21, 2011
Harry Franklin Lee was born August 25, 1951 in Benson, Minnesota, the son of Harry Maurice and Elaine (Alm) Lee. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church in Benson. Harry graduated from Benson High School. On October 13, 1973, he was united in marriage to Darlene Ranae O'Malley at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson. They were...
Avis Block
Oct 19, 2011
Avis Rose Block was born October 12, 1914, in rural Swift County to DCarr and Rosebud (Morris) LaGrange. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Avis grew up on her parents' farm west of Appleton. She attended country school for six years, before going to school in town. She graduated from Appleton High School in 1932, and continued...
Kenneth Brown
Oct 19, 2011
Kenneth Gilbert Brown was born October 9, 1919 in Sansarc, South Dakota, the son of Gilbert and Grace (Gensler) Brown. At age 5, the family moved to Benson, Minnesota, where he attended rural elementary school and graduated from Benson High School. In September 1941 he enrolled in the United States Maritime Service and was sent to Hoffman Island, NY, for...
Alice Cain
Oct 19, 2011
Alice Marie Cain was born September 2, 1919 in Montevideo, Minnesota, the daughter of Theodore and Hendrika (Laurant) DeVaan. She was baptized and confirmed into the Catholic faith. She grew up in De Graff. On April 28, 1937, Alice was united in marriage to Vince Cain at St. Bridgets Catholic Church in DeGraff. They were blessed with eight children and...
Sigvald Hanson
Oct 16, 2011
Sigvald Marvin Hanson was born June 30, 1930, in Hegbert Township, Swift County, to parents Matt and Signe (Johnson) Hanson. He was baptized and confirmed at Long Lake Lutheran Church. Sig attended rural schools and graduated from Appleton High School. Sig served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict from1952 until his honorable discharge in 1954. On February 20,...
John J. Norman
Oct 14, 2011
Norman, John J., 90, of Sun City Center, passed away Friday, October 14, 2011, after a courageous battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease. He was born in Brighton, Mass. In 1921. He was a decorated veteran of World War II having fought in 5 battles and participated in 2 invasions with the 3rd Infantry Division. He graduated from Boston College Law...
Bernita Jorgenson
Oct 13, 2011
Bernita Joan Jorgenson was born October 21, 1929, in Montevideo, Minnesota, the daughter of Oscar and Ella (Mork) Heieren. She was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith at Our Savior's Lutheran Church of Baxter. She grew up on a farm in Baxter Township of Lac Qui Parle County. She attended school at District #8, a one-room schoolhouse in Baxter...
Alice Klucas
Oct 13, 2011
Alice Joyce Klucas was born June 15, 1921 in Holloway, Minnesota, the daughter of William Richard and Lauretta (Heldt) Giese. She was baptized on August 7, 1921 and confirmed into the Christian faith at Immanuel Lutheran in Holloway. While in high school, Alice was a member of the cheerleading and tumbling teams. She graduated from Holloway High School with the...
Mary L. Mulligan
Oct 10, 2011
MULLIGAN, Mary L., 79, of Apollo Beach passed away Oct. 10, 2011. She is survived by her loving family and friends.
Maggy Voll
Oct 10, 2011
Maggy was born in Indonesia on February 02, 1924. She was the second oldest of four sisters. After World War II, Maggy moved to the Netherlands where she started her career in nursing. In 1965, she was ready to leave Holland where she worked as an RN at the Naval Hospital in Haarlem. After immigrating to the California she continued...
