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...
Richard Vierkandt
May 24, 2010
Richard Arlen Andrew Vierkandt was born November 11, 1957, in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Richard Sr. and Helen (Emerfoll) Vierkandt. He grew up and graduated from High School in St. Paul. He lived and worked in St. Paul and Benson. Among the things he enjoyed were fishing, woodworking, beading, golfing, making dream catchers, and helping others. He especially...
Ramon Millett
May 20, 2010
Ramon D. Millett (Ray) passed away May 20, 2010 at his home in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas at the age of 64. Ray was born on January, 31, 1946 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Robert and Eleanore (Wagner) Millett. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Ray attended grade school and high school in Missouri Valley, Iowa, graduating...
Phyllis Mellgren
May 19, 2010
Phyllis June Mellgren was born February 9, 1925 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Olger and Cora (Aaberg) Hoium. Phyllis grew up and attended school in the Starbuck and Benson areas. Phyllis was united in marriage to Roy Berkley. On November 15, 1950, she was married to Alfred Mellgren. This union was blessed with three daughters and nearly 48 years...
Shirley W. Mccarty
May 18, 2010
Shirley W. McCarty, 76 of Sun City Center, succumbed to illness on May 18, 2010 in Sun City Center. Mrs. McCarty was born in Danbury Ct. on January 21, 1934 of parents Mabelle and Paul Weeks and has been a resident of Sun City for nearly 20 years. She is survived by her two sons; Scott and Kevin, three grandchildren;...
Vivian Keller
May 17, 2010
Vivian Helen Keller was born August 15, 1929, at Walls Township, Traverse County to Harvey and Pearl (Hermann) Smith. She was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church in Wheaton. Vivian attended school at Wheaton and Graceville.She worked at a variety of restaurants in the area. She worked at Southside Café in Appleton where she met her future husband, LeRoy Keller....
Randy Michael Ewing
May 15, 2010
On May 15, 2010, the world lost an amazing man to cancer at only 48 years of age. Randy Michael Ewing, was born in Gallopis, Ohio, December 30, 1961. He was affectionately known as "Shorty." He enjoyed spending time with his family and working on cars. He was never known to turn away someone in need if he could help....
Delta Johnson Overfield Goad
May 12, 2010
DELTA GOAD May 13, 1919 - May 12, 2010 Thank you for all the support, cards, and prayers. It is with a heavy heart I write this, the afternoon of May 12th 2010 my mother(Delta) found peace after a long painful decline. She was a wonderful mother and a loyal friend. She is reunited with her husband and granddaughter. She...
Ruth J. Savich
May 8, 2010
SAVICH, Ruth J., 83, of Ruskin passed away May 8, 2010. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Messick of Tampa; son, Richard Savich of Denver, Colorado.
