Henry Hanson
May 9, 1981
Henry Hanson was born in Normania Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, July 4, 1897, to Hans and Eline (Hollo) Hanson. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Lucas Lutheran Church and has been a life time member there. On January 27, 1934, Henry was married to Elmira Virginia Vien at Granite Falls, Minnesota, by Rev. J.O. Wrolstad. To this...
Bernetta June Jessen
May 7, 1981
Bernetta June Fenske Jessen was born to Ernest and Celia (Timm) Fenske on June 17, 1934. She was baptized into the Christian Church, Omro Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. She renewed her baptismal vows through confirmation on May 9, 1948, by Reverend A.W. Fuerstenau. Bernetta graduated from Dawson High School, Dawson, Minnesota, in 1952. She was employed as secretary...
Ella H. (Hanson) Anderson
May 1, 1981
IN MEMORY OF MRS. P. T. (ELLA) ANDERSON Born August 25, 1900, in Minnesota to parents Peter and Lorena (Briggs) Hanson Passed Away May 1, 1981, at Granite Falls Hospital, Granite Falls, Minnesota Preceded in death by husband, Philemon Anderson Survivors include son, Verdell; daughter Leola Emery; sister Elva Hoiland Tuesday, May 5, 1981, 11:00 a.m. Hazel Run Lutheran...
Ramon Duane Olson
Apr 28, 1981
Ramon Duane Olson was born September 8, 1931, in Minnesota to parents Roy and Helma (Oftedahl) Olson. He was baptized and confirmed at the Yellow Medicine Lutheran Church, Hanley Falls, Minnesota, of which he was a lifelong member. Ramon attended Hanley Falls public schools and served two years in the U.S. Army, stationed at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington...
Alvin B. Sorum
Apr 27, 1981
IN MEMORY OF ALVIN B. SORUM Born October 4, 1901, in Minnesota to parents Iver A. and Kjersti (Molstad) Sorum Passed Away April 27, 1981, at Chippewa County Montevideo Hospital, Montevideo, Minnesota Survivors include wife Clara (Anderson) Sorum, Clarkfield, Minnesota; his children: Curtis (Rosie) Sorum of Marshall, Minnesota, Roger (Karol) Sorum of Clarkfield, Roland (Carol) Sorum of Walker, Minnesota,...
Carrie (Ningen) Fenske
Apr 23, 1981
IN MEMORY OF CARRIE FENSKE Born August 23, 1910, in Minnesota, to parents Willliam and Mary (Belschner) Ningen Passed Away April 23, 1981, at Weiner Memorial Hospital, Marshall, Minnesota Preceded in death by husband Ed Fenske Funeral Services Monday, April 27, 1981, 1:00 p.m. St. John's Lutheran Church Omro Township Yellow Medicine County Minnesota Officiating, Pastor Melvin Schwark Organist,...
Harold J. Harris
Apr 21, 1981
IN MEMORY OF HAROLD J. HARRIS Born November 8, 1913, at Hanley Falls, Minnesota, to parents Julian S. and Hilda (Joel) Harris Passed Away April 21, 1981, at the Granite Falls Hospital, Granite Falls, Minnesota Preceded in death by wife, Sylvia (Marriott) Harris Survivors include daughters Angie Harris and Chris O'Sullivan, sisters Ada Lee and Ruth Harris Funeral Services...
Evelyn Ellen (Brower) Harris
Apr 19, 1981
IN MEMORY OF EVELYN HARRIS Born December 25, 1887, in Iowa to parents Obidiah and Nancy Elizabeth (Dutcher) Brower Passed Away April 19, 1981, at Chippewa County Montevideo Hospital, Montevideo, Minnesota Preceded in death by husband, Walter H. Harris Survivors include son, Levi and daughters Marjorie Kriesel and Vivian and Marion Harris of Boyd, Minnesota, and Virginia Fierstine of...
Agnes T. (Opedahl) Holtan
Apr 18, 1981
Agnes Opedahl was born December 26, 1910, in Madison, Minnesota, to parents Theodore and Anna (Bjornlie) Opedahl. She taught rural school in the Louisburg, Minnesota area before her marriage. She was united in marriage June 23, 1932, to Stanley W. Holtan. To this union were born two daughters: Marilyn (Mrs. Roland Johnson) of Willmar, Minnesota, and Marlene (Mrs. Byron...
Esther Ellenora (Olson) Anderson
Mar 27, 1981
Esther Ellenora Olson Anderson was born April 6, 1905, to Olaf and Hannah (Nelson) Olson at Dawson, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith. On February 14, 1925, she was united in marriage to Gifford Anderson. To this union one daughter, Phyllis (Mrs. Maurice Oakland) was born. After the death of her husband in February, 1973,...
Alma (Rowberg) Hegg
Mar 26, 1981
IN MEMORY OF ALMA HEGG Born July 9, 1888 at Hanley Falls, Minnesota, to parents Even K. and Anne (Bjornsdatten Aasen) Rowberg Passed away March 26, 1981, at Hopkins Nursing Home, Hopkins, Minnesota Preceded in death by husband Harold E. Hegg Survivors include son, Lowell Hegg, St. Louis Park, Minnesota Graveside Services March 30, 1981, 11:30 a.m. West Yellow...
August O. Tongen
Mar 25, 1981
IN MEMORY OF AUGUST O. TONGEN Born November 10, 1896, at Hazel Run, Minnesota, to parents Olaus and Aslaug (Jenson) Tongen Passed Away March 25, 1981, at the Hutchinson Hospital, Hutchinson, Minnesota Survivors include his wife, Cyantha (Isaacs) Tongen; sons: LaVern and Curtis; daughters: Vernice and Sandy Preceded in death by daughter Norma Funeral Services Monday, March 30, 1981,...
Andrew Vien
Mar 25, 1981
Andrew Vien passed away at his home in Clarkfield, Minnesota, Wednesday, March 25, 1981. He was born June 1, 1898, to Martinus and Eline (Jolstad) Vien of Normania Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed and a lifetime member of St. Lucas Lutheran Church of Normania Township. He farmed his parents farm for several years until...
Melvin Bernard Stensrud
Mar 24, 1981
Melvin Bernard Stensrud, 62, passed away March 24, 1981, at Fairview-Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota, after having been hospitalized for six weeks. He had been in declining health following a stroke in 1970. He was born April 20, 1918, in Lyon County, Minnesota, to parents, Anton and Ida (Kompelien) Stensrud. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith....
Mary Christine (Amundson) Cornelius
Mar 12, 1981
Mary Christine Cornelius was born November 30, 1890, in Clarkfield, Minnesota, daughter of Olai and Anna (Hanson) Amundson. She married John Cornelius June 18, 1912. To this union eight children were born. She died Thursday, March 12, 1981, at the Granite Falls Manor, Granite Falls, Minnesota, at the age of 90 years. Mary is survived by son, Chester of...
Stanley W. Holtan
Feb 18, 1981
IN MEMORY OF STANLEY W. HOLTAN Born June 23, 1903, at Dawson, Minnesota, to parents Alfred and Ida (Boraas) Holtan Passed Away February 18, 1981, at his Granite Falls, Minnesota residence United in marriage June 23, 1932, to Agnes Opedahl Preceded in death by wife, Agnes Survivors include two daughters: Marilyn (Mrs. Roland Johnson) of Willmar, Minnesota, and Marlene...
Julian F. Fagerlie
Feb 13, 1981
Julian Fagerlie was born August 6, 1911, to I.F. and Annie (Afdem) Fagerlie at Clarkfield, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed at Clarkfield Lutheran Church. He graduated from the Clarkfield High School. Julian, a bachelor, lived the last few years at Valhalla Apartments in Clarkfield. He is survived by sisters: Anna Fagerlie, Macomb, Illinois, Mrs. Dorothy Hopper, Rockford, Illinois,...
Ida K. (Lund) Melbostad
Jan 25, 1981
IN MEMORY OF IDA K. MELBOSTAD Born August 31, 1888, in Lisbon Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, to parents Iver and Kjistine (Melkeberg) Lund Passed Away January 25, 1981, at the Chippewa County Montevideo Hospital, Montevideo, Minnesota Preceded in death by husbands: Richard Indergard and Oscar Melbostad Survivors include son, Richard Indergard Funeral Services Thursday, January 29, 1981, 2:00...
Susana "Susie" (Oraas) Dotseth
Jan 25, 1981
IN MEMORY OF SUSIE DOTSETH Born January 31, 1883, at Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, to parents Ole and Ingeborg (Pederson) Oraas Passed Away January 25, 1981, at the Clarkfield Hospital, Clarkfield, Minnesota Preceded in death by her husband, Oscar N. Dotseth and son Raymond Survived by daughters: Evalyn (Mrs. Murl) Isaacs, Irma (Mrs. Larry) Dotseth, Ester (Mrs. Roy) Barrett,...
Marie (Anderson) Gordon
Jan 15, 1981
IN MEMORY OF MARIE GORDON Born August 23, 1884, in Wang Township, Renville County, Minnesota, to parents Nels and Martha (Bredeson) Anderson Passed Away January 15, 1981, at the Clarkfield Care Center, Clarkfield, Minnesota Preceded in death by husband, John Gordon Survivors include nieces, Cora (Mrs. Victor) Bierbaum, Willmar, Minnesota, and Thea (Mrs. Glenn) Dahlager, Granite Falls, Minnesota Funeral...
