Obituaries

Joseph Garrett

Joseph Garrett

Jun 15, 2009

Joseph Richard Garrett was born January 25, 1925 in Mishawaka, IN, the son of Noble and Hope (Roose) Garrett. He was raised in Mishawaka where he attended school. After graduating high school Joe joined the United States Army. Joe served in the European Theater and the Pacific Theatre of operations. While serving Joe worked as a supply truck driver and...

Wayne Weatherford

Wayne Weatherford

Jun 14, 2009

Wayne Bryan Weatherford was born on March 2, 1934, in Moorhead, Minnesota the son of Vern and Selma (Muhle) Weatherford. He graduated from Glyndon High School and furthered his education graduating from North Dakota State University. On September 30, 1954, Wayne was united in marriage to Bonnie Boeddeker at St. Joseph?s Catholic Church in Moorhead. In 1957, the couple moved...

Louise Gaugert

Louise Gaugert

Jun 13, 2009

LOUISE MARIE GAUGERT Louise Marie (Auberg) Gaugert was born on December 20, 1917, in Hospers, Iowa, the daughter of Henry G. and Anna (Tott) Auberg. She attended and graduated from Boyden High School. Louise was united in marriage to Lester H. Gaugert on May 31, 1941 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bartlett Township, MN. Louise and her family lived in...

JoAnn Schauer

JoAnn Schauer

May 29, 2009

In Loving Memory of JoAnn Schauer, age 63, of Alexandria, formerly of Glencoe, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2009, after a courageous two-year battle of lung cancer surrounded by her family at her home on Lake Ida. JoAnn is survived by her loving husband of almost 46 years, Chet; daughter, Penny (Ricky) Gish of Alexandria; son, Chris Schauer (Fiancee,...

Wallace Hoefer

Wallace Hoefer

May 28, 2009

Wallace Leon Hoefer was born on November 29, 1926 on the family farm in Todd County, MN, the son of Frank and Maude (Van Eaton) Hoefer. He graduated from Morris Ag School and then worked on the family farm with his father. He married Audrey Feda on June 17, 1951 in Alexandria. Together they moved to Billings, Montana, where Wally...

Dennis Dumm

Dennis Dumm

May 20, 2009

DENNIS B. DUMM Dennis Brett Dumm was born in Alexandria on December 21, 1977, the son of Brad and Sue (Carlson) Dumm. He attended District #206 and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1996. Dennis was a member of the swim team, where he competed in the breaststroke. He also played the alto sax in high school and had a...

Donald Kortie

Donald Kortie

May 19, 2009

Donald JoSal Kortie Sr. was born on November 12, 1929 in Verma, North Dakota to Fred and Julia (JoSal) Kortie. He attended country school through the eighth grade. Donald joined the Army and served during the Korean War. Donald married Margaret Bisson on January 27, 1953. The couple moved to Minneapolis where he worked at the Post Office. They later...

Hortulana Goering

Hortulana Goering

May 18, 2009

Hortulana Mary Kracher was born on April 5, 1901 in Farming, Stearns County, Minnesota, the daughter of Michael and Mary (Klostermann) Kracher. Hortulana was an only child and her mother died when she was only two and one-half years old. Hortulana lived with her grandparents until she was seven years old and her father married Eleanor Wambach. She spent her...

Roy Pipo

Roy Pipo

May 18, 2009

Roy F. Pipo Roy Ferdinand Pipo, age 85, of Kensington, MN passed away on Monday, May 18, 2009. Roy was born to Carl and Anna (Olson) Pipo on February 28, 1924 in Moe Township. He went to District 5 School through the eighth grade. He farmed with his brother and father until he went into the United States Air Force....

Arthur Reed

Arthur Reed

May 11, 2009

Arthur was born on November 23, 1923, in Donnelly, Minnesota the son of Earl and Lily (Loveland) Reed. He attended country school through the 8th grade and then stayed at home to help his family on the farm. On February 16, 1951, Arthur was united in marriage to Eldonna Ahrendt in Sioux City, Iowa. The couple resided in Iowa for...

Darlien Zibell

Darlien Zibell

May 10, 2009

Obituary Darlien Ann Klock was born May 30, 1942 to William and Frieda (Zochert) Klock. She grew up in the Wheaton area graduating from Wheaton High School in 1960. On September 2, 1961, she was united in marriage to Gordon Zibell. For many years, Darlien worked as the Traverse County Deputy Clerk of Court and was the owner of Special...

Wendell Gravlun

Wendell Gravlun

May 8, 2009

Gene Gravlun Wendell ?Gene? Gravlun was born on March 8, 1932 in Benson, MN to Alfred and Avis (Sandstrom) Gravlun. As a young man Gene worked for the Great Northern Railroad and also on his uncle?s farm. Gene graduated from Benson High School and attended Dunwoody Institute for woodworking. Gene served in the U.S. Army from 1952 ? 1954. On...

Donald Aga

Donald Aga

May 4, 2009

Donald ?Bud? Aga 92 died May 4, 2009 in Pensacola, FL Bud was born February 26, 1917, in Ridgeway, WI to Arthur & Edna Drew. Bud, not only survived weighing less than 2 pounds at birth and having polio but, that he did it during the time of the worst flu pandemic ever. He lived for a time in Minneapolis,...

Allen Klongerbo

Allen Klongerbo

May 1, 2009

Allen Ordean Klongerbo was born on April 20, 1932 in Leonard, MN, the son of Ole and Eleanor (Blix) Klongerbo. He graduated from Clearbrook High School and attended Bemidji College for a year where he met June Gryte and, after he joined the Air Force, they were married on April 18, 1953 in Grand Forks, ND. He spent 4 years...

Ray Doebber

Ray Doebber

Apr 30, 2009

RAY JOSEPH DOEBBER Raymond Joseph Doebber was born on August 23, 1948 in Alexandria, MN, the son of George and Esther (Middlestead) Doebber. Ray was the eldest of five children and gained much responsibility at a young age when his mother passed away. Ray worked hard on the family farm and developed a strong work ethic. Ray graduated from Jefferson...

Raymond Henriksen

Raymond Henriksen

Apr 29, 2009

Raymond Bennet Henriksen was born on July 21, 1924 in Alexandria, Minnesota to David and Caroline (Hall) Henriksen. He attended the Alexandria Public Schools through the eighth grade. On July 14, 1946 Raymond was united in marriage to Helen Barros at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria. To this union they were blessed with three boys. Raymond worked for Land O?...

Frank Harder

Frank Harder

Apr 22, 2009

Frank J. Harder was born on May 18, 1913 in Butterfield, MN to John and Anna (Heppner) Harder. He attended country school in rural Butterfield through the eighth grade. Frank farmed with his brother, Ed until he got married. On August 25, 1943, Frank was united in marriage to Elva Mohlenbrock in Mountain Lake, MN. To this union they where...

Florence Rueter

Florence Rueter

Apr 21, 2009

FLORENCE M. RUETER Florence was born in Dalbo Township, Minnesota on September 24, 1927, the daughter of Victor and Signe (Sundberg) Peterson. Later, Florence and her family moved to a farm near Malmo, MN. She graduated from Aitkin High School and then moved to Minneapolis, MN where she worked as an AT&T telephone operator. While living in Minneapolis, Florence met...

Lorraine Meissner

Lorraine Meissner

Apr 18, 2009

Lorraine Luella (Klein) Meissner was born at home August 6, 1927 in Millerville Township, Douglas County to Rudolph and Lily (Huwe) Klein. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Millerville Township. She attended country school in District 56 and Brandon High School. On June 5, 1946, Lorraine was united in marriage to Harlen Meissner at Trinity Lutheran...

Karolyn Nord

Karolyn Nord

Apr 18, 2009

Karolyn Louise (Stender) Nord was born on May 3, 1937 in Dent, Minnesota to Charles and Matilda (Trick) Stender. She attended school in Elizabeth through the eighth grade. Karolyn then moved to Minneapolis with her sister, Charlotte and worked at a boarding house. A few years later she moved back to Elizabeth to help her parents farm. Karolyn was united...