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Elmer Willie Gustafson

Elmer Willie Gustafson

Jun 2, 1929

Elmer Willie Gustafson, the son of John and Johanna (Pederson) Gustafson was born March 21, 1899, at Hanley Falls, Minnesota. He was baptized at the Yellow Medicine Lutheran Church at Hanley Falls by Rev. Ole Lokensgaard and confirmed in the same church in 1913. Following his graduation from the University Farm School, he lived at Mora, Minnesota, where he...

Luella May Johnson

Luella May Johnson

May 9, 1929

Luella May Johnson was born in Trego, Wisconsin, on May 9, 1929, to parents Lillian (Rice) and Hollister Pease. She spent most of her childhood in Dexter, Minnesota and graduated from high school in Austin, Minnesota. She attended nurse's training at St. John's in Red Wing, Minnesota. After graduation she came to Clarkfield and worked at the hospital from...

Gladys (Isaacs) Dotseth

Gladys (Isaacs) Dotseth

Jan 22, 1929

Gladys Isaacs Dotseth was born August 22, 1907, in Normania Township of Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, to Peter and Annie (Stevens) Isaacs. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She was a member of Spring Creek Lutheran Church and most recently a member of Augustana Lutheran Church. Gladys was united in marriage to E. Raymond Dotseth on...

John Dahly

John Dahly

Jan 2, 1929

John Dahly, the son of Ole and Thone (Trydahl) Dahly, was born in Sandnes Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, July 30, 1880. He was baptized and confirmed in the Yellow Medicine Lutheran Church of Hanley Falls. On March 3, 1928, he was united in marriage to Miss Tillie Kise of Hanley Falls. His wife passed away on January 2,...

Dewayne R Simpson

Dewayne R Simpson

Jul 19, 1928

Dewayne R. Simpson was born on July 19, 1928, in Grant County, South Dakota, to parents Raymond and Agnetta (Lindberg) Simpson. He was baptized and confirmed at Tabor Lutheran Church in Strandburg, South Dakota. He graduated in 1947 from the Vocational High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After graduation, he attended Dunwoody Institute and was then drafted into the United...

Albin William "Gussie" Anderson

Albin William "Gussie" Anderson

Aug 4, 1927

Albin William Anderson was born December 28, 1896, at Clarkfield, Minnesota, to August and Mathilda (Erickson) Anderson. He was baptized by Rev. Farseth and confirmed in 1911 by Pastor Larson. He was a lifelong member of Augustana Lutheran Church. On August 4, 1927, he was united in marriage to Ruth Severson. To this union, six children were born: Dale...

Minnie Pauline (Cornelius) Thompson

Minnie Pauline (Cornelius) Thompson

Jul 16, 1927

Minnie Pauline Thompson was born September 21, 1902 (rural Clarkfield) to parents Peder and Maren (Opsahl) Cornelius. Minnie was a graduate of Windom College at Montevideo, MN. Minnie married Clarence T. Thompson, of Milan, on July 16, 1927. They lived in Belfield, ND where they owned and operated a Hardware Store. Clarence passed away in 1953 and in 1958...

Arthur Richard Benson

Arthur Richard Benson

Jun 21, 1927

Arthur R. Benson was born March 21, 1899, near Echo, in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, the son of Knute and Johanna (Saure) Benson. He was the youngest of seven children and was baptized by Rev. Erick Erickson. In 1904, his family moved to a farm five miles south and six and a quarter west of Clarkfield where he has...

Clara Rosetter Jacobson

Clara Rosetter Jacobson

Jan 22, 1927

Clara Palma Rosetter Jacobson was born August 10, 1903, in Stony Run Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, the daughter of Lewis C. and Bertina (Hagen) Rosetter. She was baptized and confirmed at the Bergen Lutheran Church where she was still a member. On January 22, 1927, she was united in marriage to Arne E. Jacobson and the couple lived...

Agnes Merl (Swanson) Saunders

Agnes Merl (Swanson) Saunders

Jan 5, 1927

Agnes Merl Swanson was born May 20, 1908, in Swede Prairie Township of Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, the first child of August and Annie (Anderson) Swanson. She came to know Christ as her personal Savior at the age of 11 years. Agnes attended the country school through the 8th grade and then attended Minneota High School, Minneota, Minnesota, for...

Reuben Gerhard Vik

Reuben Gerhard Vik

Feb 4, 1926

What we have once loved, we can never lose. Reuben Gerhard Vik, son of Mons and Katherine (Hanson) Vik, was born September 19, 1903, at Clarkfield, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. He was baptized by Pastor O. Farseth and confirmed in 1917 by Pastor O.T. Storaasli. He was a lifelong member of the Clarkfield Lutheran Church. On February 4, 1926,...

Irl G. Baker

Irl G. Baker

Aug 18, 1925

Irl G. Baker was born August 12, 1895, at Alta, Iowa. At the age of seven he moved with his family to Slayton, Minnesota, where he lived to manhood. On August 18, 1925, he was united in marriage to Clara Quinn at Aberdeen, South Dakota. To this union seven children were born, two of whom preceded him in death....

Mavis Eileen Kuehl

Mavis Eileen Kuehl

Aug 14, 1925

Mavis Eileen Diedrich was born at home near Bolan, Iowa, on August 14, 1925, to Arthur W. Diedrich and Mabel (Kenison) Diedrich. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She lived in Northwood, Iowa, until age four, when the family moved to Albert Lea, Minnesota. She attended Albert Lea Schools and graduated in 1943. After graduation she...

Magnus Martin Haga

Magnus Martin Haga

Feb 21, 1925

Magnus Martin Haga was born in Sandnes, Norway, February 3, 1907, to Martin and Maria (Velde) Haga. He was baptized and confirmed at the Hoyland Lutheran Church in Norway. Magnus left Norway at the age of 17 and arrived in America on February 21, 1925. He became a U.S. citizen on June 17, 1930. He worked for Uncle Ole...

Elton James Gniffke

Elton James Gniffke

Jul 14, 1924

Elton James Gniffke was born on July 14, 1924, in Cottonwood, Minnesota, to parents Gustave and Marion (Fier) Gniffke. Marion passed away in 1925. Gus later married Pearl Drinkall, who became his mother for her remaining years on earth. Elton grew up in Cottonwood and graduated from Cottonwood High School. Elton was united in marriage to Margaret Henrietta Evers...

Bernice Evangeline Lehmann

Bernice Evangeline Lehmann

May 18, 1924

Bernice Evangeline Fritz was born to parents Edmund and Clara (Heutter) Fritz on May 18, 1924, on the Heutter farm of Omro Township, Minnesota. She was baptized by Rev. Bernhardt Luttman on May 26, 1924, at Zion Lutheran Church of Tyro Township. Bernice attended Parochial School at Wellington, Fairfax, Minnesota. She was confirmed by Rev. E.G. Fritz in May...

Anna O. (Sampson) Olson

Anna O. (Sampson) Olson

Mar 13, 1924

Anna O. Olson was born August 15, 1868, in Fillmore County, Minnesota, the daughter of Ole and Anna Sampson. She married Aanon Olson of Hanley Falls, Minnesota. Mr. Olson died March 13, 1924. Mrs. Olson died June 22, 1950, in Hanley Falls, at the age of 80 years. Survivors include two sons: Henry and Clarence. Funeral Services from the...

Edwin Oliver Afdem

Edwin Oliver Afdem

Feb 1, 1924

Edwin Oliver Afdem was born in Clarkfield, Minnesota, the son of John E. and Belle (Brekke) Afdem on April 5, 1888. He passed away at the Clarkfield Memorial Hospital on Tuesday evening, October 6, 1959, at the age of 71 years, six months and one day, after an illness of nearly four weeks. The deceased was baptized by Rev....

Lillian Ruth (Germolus) Schulz

Lillian Ruth (Germolus) Schulz

Jul 28, 1923

Lillian Ruth Schulz was born on July 28, 1923, in Minnesota to parents August and Amelia (Kurpjuweit) Germolus. She was baptized on July 28, 1923, and later confirmed, both at Borup, Minnesota. Lillian graduated from Borup High School. On September 18, 1960, Lillian married Clarence Schulz in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 1973 they returned to the Boyd area. Lillian managed...

Ruth E. (Fjerkenstad) Hanson

Ruth E. (Fjerkenstad) Hanson

Apr 21, 1923

Ruth E. (Fjerkenstad) Hanson was born on April 21, 1923, in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, to parents John and Olga (Grefsrud) Fjerkenstad. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church of Boyd, Minnesota. Ruth married Arvin O. Hanson at Boyd, Minnesota, on April 21, 1943. They were the parents of a daughter, Darlene. The Hansons made their...

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