Lucile (Ferguson) Craig
Jul 18, 1974
Lucile (Ferguson) Craig was born in Indiana, February 14, 1900, to William and Minnie (Garrison) Ferguson. When Lucile was 14 the family moved to Minnesota. In 1927 she was married to Benjamin F. Craig and to this union four children were born: Tharon (Mrs. Clifford Livdroth) of Pine City, Minnesota, Leslie of New Port, Minnesota, Larry and Carol (Mrs....
Reuben A. Fadness
Jul 16, 1974
Reuben A. Fadness was born June 12, 1914, at Rio, Wisconsin, to Olai and Olga (Hyne) Fadness. His mother died when Reuben was 15 months old. His aunt Alma and Clarence Wilson took him into their home and raised him as a member of their own family. He was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith and was a...
Donald Claire Wilson
Jul 12, 1974
Donald Claire Wilson was born at Hazel Run on August 4, 1920, to Herbert and Maye O. (Brekke) Wilson. He was baptized at Bergen Lutheran Church. Don started school in Hazel Run and was confirmed at Hazel Run Lutheran as a young man. He graduated from Clarkfield High School. C. Lorraine Olson and Don were married on December 11,...
Lorraine C. (Olson) Wilson
Jul 12, 1974
Funeral services were held Monday, July 15, 1974, at Hazel Run Lutheran Church for Lorraine Wilson who passed away July 12, 1974, at the Clarkfield Hospital after a lingering illness. Pastor Fyrand officiated at the 10:30 a.m. service. Mrs. Duane Jacobson was at the organ and Duane Jacobson and Walter Wilson sang. Casket Bearers were nephews: Larry Aamot, Gary...
Arnt Melbostad
Jul 7, 1974
Funeral services for Arnt Melbostad were held Wednesday, July 10, 1974, at Bergen Lutheran Church, Rev. E.T. Fyrand officiating. Organist was Mrs. Howard Patrick and vocal music was by Mrs. Gilmore Larson and Mrs. Duane McCoy. Casket Bearers were Allen Cornelius, Donald Cornelius, Gaylen Cornelius, Giff Grinager, Gilmore Larson and Percy Larson. Burial was in Bergen Lutheran Cemetery, Stony...
Alvina Vien
Jun 27, 1974
Funeral services for Alvina Vien were held Monday, July 1, 1974, from St. Lucas Lutheran Church in Normania Township with Pastor Dean Fodness in charge of the service. Special music consisted of a duet, "Come Holy Spirit" and "Amazing Grace" sung by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Pehrson, accompanied by the organist Mrs. Larry Stensrud. The hymn "What a...
Arthur S. Forbord
Jun 25, 1974
Funeral services were held Friday, June 28, 1974, at Clarkfield Lutheran Church for Arthur S. Forbord who passed away June 25, 1974, while on a business trip in the Cities. Rev. Gordon Trelstad officiated at the 10:30 a.m. services. Mary Smith was at the organ and Loren Norgaard was soloist. Casket Bearers were Russ Anderson, William Bruflat, Leo Flattum,...
Elsa Nelson
Jun 21, 1974
Mrs. Elsa (Pipke) Nelson was born April 29, 1892, In South Dakota, to parents August and Wilhelmenia (Nehring) Ziesemer. She passed away June 21, 1974, at her Clarkfield home. Funeral services were held Monday, June 24, 1974, at St. John's Lutheran Church at Omro Township of Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, Rev. Paul Werner officiating. Mrs. James Mamer was at...
Erick P. Plaman
Jun 20, 1974
Monday, June 24, 1974, funeral rites were held for Erick P. Plaman who passed away June 20, 1974. He was born October 8, 1887. Rev. Duane Larson officiated at the services which were held from Trinity Lutheran Church of Boyd, Minnesota. Organist was Miss Helen Krogstad and soloist Mrs. Beryl Keffer. Casket Bearers were Alfred Eckhardt, T.W. Hartfiel, George...
Clinton Russell Chase
Jun 17, 1974
Funeral services for Clinton Russell Chase, 24, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, have been set for Thursday, June 20, 1974, 2:00 p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church of Boyd, Minnesota. Rev. Duane Larson will officiate and interment will be in Trinity Cemetery. Mr. Chase, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Gelhar, died Monday as a result of a motorcycle accident. Survivors include...
Malina (Teig) Shefveland
Jun 6, 1974
Mrs. Malina Shefveland was born at Radcliff, Iowa, on August 21, 1888, to parents Ole and Serine (Johnson) Teig. She passed away June 6, 1974, at the age of 85 years. Malina was united in marriage to Oscar Shefveland on October 7, 1908. This union was blessed with five children, two daughters: Ruby and Eunice; and three sons: Orrin,...
Michael "Mike" Lundin
Jun 4, 1974
Mike Lundin was born on June 4, 1974, at Meeker Co. Hospital in Litchfield, MN. He was baptized at Peace Lutheran Church, Cosmos, MN and confirmed on November 23, 1986 at Israel Lutheran Church, rural Clarkfield. With his mom at age 5, he married into the Schweer family, who welcomed him with open arms. As he grew, he developed...
Peter M. Haakenson
May 29, 1974
Funeral services for Peter M. Haakenson were held at Trinity Lutheran Church at Boyd, Minnesota, on Wednesday, May 29, 1974, at the age of 88 years. Vernon Stevens was soloist with Helen Krogstad at the organ. Honorary Casket Bearers were George Gilbertson, Melvin Gudahl, William Hartfiel, Albert Horgen, Helmer Hveem, and Daniel Korstad. Active Casket Bearers were James Bach,...
Alfred B. Johnson
May 21, 1974
Alfred B. Johnson died Tuesday morning May 21, 1974, at the Montevideo Hospital in Montevideo, Minnesota, at the age of 81 years. He was born in Lincoln County, Minnesota, June 18, 1892, to parents Berger and Carrie (Rowberg) Johnson. He was baptized at Hemnes Lutheran Church near Minneota, Minnesota, by Pastor Hoel, and confirmed at the Hope Lutheran Church...
Martin Anderson
May 16, 1974
Funeral services for Martin Anderson were held on Saturday, May 18, 1974, at 2:00 p.m. from Lynner Funeral Home Chapel, Clarkfield, Minnesota. Rev. Gordon Trelstad officiated. Organist was Kathy Koepp and vocal music was furnished by Mrs. Myron Friberg and Mrs. Johnie Sturgeon. Virgil Anderson, Jewell Anderson, Duane Martinson, Harlen Martinson, Marvin Hegna and Maurice Oakland were the Casket...
Emma Knutson Larson
May 14, 1974
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Larson, who passed away at the Clarkfield Hospital, May 14, 1974, at the age of 95 years, were held Friday, May 17, 1974, at the Israel Lutheran Church with Pastor Dean Fodness officiating. Rev. Gordon Trelstad of Clarkfield Lutheran Church was guest speaker. David Werner served as organist with special music by Loren Norgaard...
Stella Marie Severts
Apr 28, 1974
Stella Marie Severts passed away early Sunday morning, April 28, 1974, at the age of 74 years. Funeral services were held at Clarkfield Lutheran Church on Wednesday, May 1, 1974, Rev. Gordon Trelstad officiating. Mrs. Ron Donner was organist and Greg Swanson soloist. Casket Bearers were Harold Berg, Herbert Christensen, Dennis Jorgenson, Glen Jorgenson, Laurence Orres and Donald Quesnell....
Herman Otterholt
Apr 25, 1974
Herman Otterholt passed away at the age of 87 on Thursday, April 25, 1974, at the Clarkfield Hospital. He was born February 24, 1887, in Minnesota, to parents Nels and Marie (Westermae) Otterholt. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at Clarkfield Lutheran Church and were conducted by Pastor Gordon Trelstad. Organist, Mrs. Ronald Donner Soloist, Greg Swanson Casket Bearers...
Debra Rae Lohn
Apr 15, 1974
Debra Rae Lohn of Mankato, Minnesota, was born March 16, 1966, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to parents Ronald and Catherine (Olson) Lohn. She and her sister Patricia Ann, passed away Monday, April 15, 1974, in Mankato as a result of drowning. Debra was a student at Franklin Grade School of Mankato. She was eight years old. Survivors include her parents;...
Patricia Ann Lohn
Apr 15, 1974
Patricia Ann Lohn of Mankato, Minnesota, was born January 28, 1970, in Shakopee, Minnesota, to parents Ronald and Catherine (Olson) Lohn. She and her sister Debra Rae, passed away Monday, April 15, 1974, in Mankato as a result of drowning. Patricia was four years old. Survivors include her parents; one sister Michelle 6; grandmother, Mrs. Mildred Olson of Granite...
