Dorothy Smith
Jun 27, 2010
Dorothy Alice Smith was born on December 19, 1922 in Benson, Minnesota, the daughter of Ernest and Ada (Puckett) Smith. She grew up on the family farm near Montevideo, Minnesota. On June 17, 1940 Dorothy was united in marriage to Lester Smith at the Pilgrim Congregational Church of Christ in Benson. Together they were able to share nearly 70 years...
Eleanor Ingvaldson
Jun 27, 2010
Eleanor Kristine Ingvaldson was born October 7, 1918 in Hoff Township, Pope County, Minnesota, the daughter of Gunder Hansen and Clara Johanna (Dahl) Negaard. She was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith at West Zion Lutheran Church. She grew up in Hoff Township and attended country school through the eighth grade. Eleanor was united in marriage to Emil Ingvaldson...
Larry Ziegler
Jun 27, 2010
Larry Dean Ziegler was born April 1, 1942 in Minneapolis, MN, the son of John and Loretta (Johnson) Ziegler. He grew up in Hopkins, MN and attended grade school at St. Joseph's, and graduated from Hopkins High School with the Class of 1960. Larry served his country in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1966 on the USS Blue...
George Landmark
Jun 25, 2010
George Owen Landmark was born January 8, 1946, in Benson, Minnesota, the son of Milo Ernest and Doris Olene (Vollen) Landmark. He grew up in Benson and attended school there. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1966. George worked at Jerry's Auto Salvage in Big Lake, Minnesota, White Corporation in...
Patricia D. Earles
Jun 25, 2010
Patricia D. Earles, 80 of Titusville, Florida passed away peacefully on June 25th, in Riverview, Florida after a brief battle with cancer. Born on November 24,1929 in Dayton, Ohio she is survived by her four children Jeff, Linda, Brian and Craig Earles, daughter-in-law Donna Earles and brother Vince DeVanney. A memorial service for family and friends will be held at...
Tonya Renee Brown
Jun 25, 2010
Tonya Renee Brown, 52, of Ruskin, Florida, passed away June 25, 2010 from a diabetic episode resulting in a fatal car accident. Tonya was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and the daughter of Richard W. Jones and Cora F. Forte and step daughter of Willie J. Forte . Born August 27, 1957, Tonya graduated from Withrow High School in 1975. Later...
Fern Rode
Jun 24, 2010
Fern Margaret Rode was born July 24, 1939 in rural Milan, Minnesota, the daughter of Fritz and Marie (Carlson) Engebretson. She was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith at Kviteseid Lutheran Church in rural Milan. She graduated from Milan High School with the Class of 1957. On December 10, 1960, Fern was united in marriage to Clifford Thomas Rode...
Charles Heinrich
Jun 23, 2010
Charles I. Heinrich, 90, formerly of Morris, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010 in Sheridan, Wyo. Funeral services are pending with Zniewski Funeral Home Vaala Chapel and the First Lutheran Church of Morris. Charles I. Heinrich was born Aug. 25, 1919 on a farm near Donnelly. He attended country school until the 8th grade and then continued to help his...
Harry Wollschlager
Jun 22, 2010
Harry Harold Wollschlager was born July 16, 1926 in Benson, Minnesota, the son of Max and Olga (Jaeger) Wollschlager. He was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith at St. John's Lutheran Church in Grace Township, Chippewa County. Harry grew up in Cashel Township in Swift County and completed school through the eighth grade. He lived and farmed with his...
Maynard Shelstad
Jun 19, 2010
Maynard J. Shelstad was born on May 04, 1923, in Synnes Township, Stevens County, to parents Martin and Inga Kleppe Shelstad. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. He grew up in the Drywood area and attended country school there. Maynard served his country in both WWII and the Korean War. On July...
Mark Steffen
Jun 13, 2010
Mark E. Steffen was born September 11, 1952 in Willmar, Minnesota, the son of Kenneth Cecil and Lenore Alvinia (DuHoux) Steffen. He was baptized and confirmed at the Methodist Church in Raymond. He grew up in Raymond and graduated from Raymond High School with the Class of 1970. He went on to attend Willmar Jr. College for two years. Mark...
Nellie Branch
Jun 13, 2010
Nellie Josephine Branch was born October 12, 1913 in Woonsocket, South Dakota, the daughter of Edward John and Henrietta Josephine (Yanisch) Berens. She was baptized in Woonsocket and confirmed in Harrold, South Dakota. Nellie's family moved from South Dakota to the towns of Spicer, Lake Lillian, Montevideo, Benson and Starbuck in Minnesota, and she attended country school in South Dakota...
James R. Killian
Jun 9, 2010
Killian, James (Rich) 84 of Sun City Center, formally of Clearwater passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2010. He is survived by his wife; Jane. Brother; Thomas and Sister; Louise. Several Nephews and one Niece. He was a life member of American Legion. He will be loved and missed by them all. Zipperer's Funeral Home
Alice Hagen
Jun 8, 2010
Alice Edith Hagen was born June 1, 1916, in Benson, Minnesota, the daughter of Commodore and Edith (Cooley) Smith. Alice grew up on the family farm in Six-Mile Grove Township and graduated from Benson High School with the Class of 1934. On August 28, 1938, Alice was united in marriage to Oren Gustafson in Benson. On June 12, 1971, Alice...
John Buyck
Jun 7, 2010
John Robert Buyck was born October 18, 1917, in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, the son of Ernest F. and Angeline (Van de Voorde) Buyck. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Catholic Church in Walnut Grove. He attended grade school at District #62 in Johnsonville Township, and completed high school in Walnut Grove. On April 10, 1944, John was united...
Karen Adele Steen Stensrud
Jun 6, 2010
Karen Fae Adele Steen Stensrud was born August 23, 1932, near Pocket Lake in Douglas County, Minnesota, the daughter of Herman Claes and Mabel Myrtle Victoria (Wesen) Steen. She was baptized and confirmed at Swift Falls Lutheran Church in Swift Falls, MN. She grew up in Swift Falls and attended grade school there. Karen graduated from Benson High School with...
Chris Rodriguez
Jun 2, 2010
Rodriguez, Chris, 46 of Ruskin passed away on June 2, 2010.He was born in Austin, TX. July 19, 1963. He is survived by his Wife Rosita and 6 children, Anita (Juan Carlos), Quickers Jr. (Liliana), Fabian, Michael, Amanda and Marcos, and 5 grandchildren. Juan Jr., Abigail, Haley, Jamie, and Fabian Jr. He has 3 brothers, Ricky (Gracie), Phillip, Sedonio, and...
Melanie Mills
May 30, 2010
Melanie G. Mills, was born on December 11, 1966, in Paynesville, Minnesota, the daughter of Lester and Bernice Theis Mills. Melanie graduated from Eden Valley High School. She lived in Eden Valley, St. Paul, Paynesville, and Benson. Melanie's strong faith in God was a witness to all who knew her. She loved her family, music, nature, cats, fireflies, her fur...
Marguerite Rodahl
May 29, 2010
Marguerite Josephine (Peterson) Rodahl was born September 12, 1921 to Peter and Gunda (Dahl) Peterson, at their family home in rural Pope County. The youngest of eight children, Marguerite was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith at Rolling Forks Lutheran Church. She often spoke of having her confirmation lessons in both Norwegian and English. As a young girl, she...
Boyd Wheeler
May 27, 2010
Boyd Wheeler, 83, of Sun City Center, FL. Died May 27, 2010 at his home. Born in Carroll Co. he was the son of Fred H. and Agatha (Landis) Wheeler. He graduated Flora H.S. in 1945 and served in the US Army during WWII. He married Martha Flora who preceded him. He is survived by one son, Fred and his...
