Obituaries
Lillie Clarice DeBoer
Jul 1, 2012
Lillie Clarice Phelan was born on April 2, 1927 to Thomas Levi and Rebecca Louise Jane "Kate? (Mensch) Phelan in Cincinnati, Arkansas. She attended school in Cincinnati. She grew up in Arkansas and New Mexico. On August 31, 1944 Lillie was united in marriage to Warren DeBoer in Fayetteville, AR. They moved to the Fairmont, MN shortly after their marriage...
Muriel Helen Barfknecht
Jun 24, 2012
Muriel Helen (Rettmann) Barfknecht was born on November 22, 1934 to Walter and Helen (Stark) Rettmann. She attended country school, and graduated High School from Gibbon, Minnesota. She was united in marriage to Donald Barfknecht on September 30, 1953. They made their homes in Gaylord and Winthrop, MN before residing in Truman since 1959. Muriel enjoyed listening and dancing to...
Edward Nicholas Zaharia
Jun 16, 2012
Edward Nicholas Zaharia was born on July 15, 1953 to Nick and Rita (Carignan) Zaharia at Grafton, ND. He attended school and graduated from Pembina High School. Following high school, he attended North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton, ND. On June 15, 1972, he married Kellene Hiller and they had two children together, John and Lisa. They farmed...
Lyle Albert Greiner
Jun 15, 2012
Lyle Albert Greiner was born on March 23, 1930, on the family farm near Truman, son of Walter and Hattie (Becker) Greiner. He graduated from Truman High School on May 31, 1949. He was married to Laura L.G. Miller at Zion Lutheran Church in Lewisville on October 24, 1953. After their marriage they continued to live on the family farm...
Willard Christian Fredrich Kettner
Jun 9, 2012
Willard Christian Fredrich Kettner was born on January 20, 1921 on the family farm in Westford Township, Martin County, MN to Ernest and Ella (Petersen) Kettner. He was baptized on February 6, 1921 and confirmed on April 14, 1935 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Truman, MN by Rev. Heinaman. Willard attended Truman Public School. On October 9, 1946 Willard was...
Florence Mae Heckman
May 1, 2012
Florence Mae Burk, the daughter of George and Eldora (Way) Burk, was born on November 30, 1916 on a small ranch near Buena Vista, CO. In March of 1921 the family moved to and farmed near Lewisville, MN. Florence attended country school and graduated from Truman High School. On April 3, 1934 Florence was united in marriage to Henry "Hank?...
Curtis L. Adams
Apr 29, 2012
Curtis Lee Adams was born on December 31, 1986 in Blue Earth, MN to Robert and Emma Jannelle Adams. Curtis attended school in East Chain and graduated from Blue Earth Area High School. He moved to Vancouver, BC and worked various jobs until moving back to his home area in December of 2008. Curtis worked for Family Fun Circus and...
Deborah Louise Hollowell
Mar 29, 2012
Deborah Louise Sparks was born the daughter of Alice and Carl Sparks on December 21, 1960. She was passionate about the outdoors and a wonderful mother. She was a member of National Avenue Baptist Church and worked as a bookkeeper prior to her illness. Debbie passed away March 29, 2012 at her home in Atoka. She is survived by Edward...
Rick Joel Greiner
Mar 12, 2012
Ricky Joel Greiner was born May 21, 1952 to Ray and Doris (Benzel) Greiner in Fairmont, MN. He was baptized June 8, 1952 and confirmed May 22, 1966 at Zion Lutheran Church, Lewisville, MN. He attended Truman Public School, graduating in 1970. He attended Southwest State in Marshall, MN. He served in the Army National Guard. He was an FFA...
Burnetta Minnie Reckard
Feb 3, 2012
Burnetta Minnie Miller was born on January 11, 1920 in Waverly Township, Martin County, MN to Charles and Meta (Klinger) Miller. She was baptized on February 29, 1920 at Waverly Lutheran Church, rural Trimont, MN and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church on April 15, 1934. Burnetta graduated from Truman High School in 1937. On February 29, 1940 Burnetta was...
Virginia Lee Murphey
Feb 2, 2012
Virginia Lee Redder was born on January 13, 1957 in Fairmont, MN to Norbert and Mildred (Breitbarth) Redder. She graduated from Truman High School in 1975. Ginger was married to Michael Murphey and lived in Texas and Wyoming. They later divorced. Ginger moved back to Truman in 1993. She had various jobs in the area and was currently working at...
Erna Ottilia Borkenhagen
Jan 19, 2012
Erna Ottilia Wiederhoeft was born on May 2, 1918 in Antrim Township, Watonwan County, MN to August P. and Anna (Krenz) Wiederhoeft. She was baptized on May 18, 1918 and confirmed on March 20, 1932 at St. John's Lutheran Church-Antrim Township. Erna attended parochial school at St. John's Lutheran Church-Antrim. On May 7, 1939 Erna was united in marriage to...
Florence Hilda Manzke
Dec 20, 2011
Florence Hilda Hartmann was born on July 2, 1914 in Rutland Township, Martin County, MN to Friedrich and Bertha (Fiedler) Hartmann. Florence went to school at East Rutland Township, and Truman Public School. December 26th, 1938 Florence was united in marriage to George Manzke at St. James Lutheran Church, Northrop. They farmed south of Fairmont for many years. Florence also...
Sadie M. VanBrunt Wolfe
Dec 13, 2011
Sadie was born on Friday, Sept. 13, 1916. She was the only child of Floyd and Laura Barnett Wilkinson. She graduated from Truman High School. She lived most of her life in and around the Truman area, except for several years in the Estherville, IA, and Mankato, MN areas. She worked for Buttreys in Fairmont, and owned VanDar's Bridal and...
Donald Lynn Dodge
Dec 4, 2011
Donald Lynn Dodge was born on the family farm in rural Truman, MN to Stanley E. and Agnes (Helvig) Dodge on August 27, 1924. Donald attended and graduated from Truman High School in 1942. In 1943 he was drafted into the US Army where he served as a medic in the Philippines on Leyte Island. Donald was honorably discharged and...
Gloria M. Van Heumen
Oct 18, 2011
Gloria Johns was born on November 19, 1940 in Fairmont, MN to Oliver and Mildred (Carlson) Johnson. Gloria worked in a Fairmont nursing home. Gloria died on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at Mayo Health Systems - Mankato. Gloria is survived by her husband, Ronald, of Ceylon; one daughter, Zola Van Heumen of Ceylon; two brothers, Vern Johnson of Omaha, NE,...
Lyle Almer Larsen
Sep 17, 2011
Memorial services for Lyle Larsen, 75, Lyle Almer Larsen was born on May 31, 1936 in Roseau County, MN to Henry and Helen (Rasmussen) Larsen. He attended school at Wannaska, MN. As a young man, he entered the US Army. After his honorable discharge, he worked as an auto mechanic. Lyle went to work running road patrol for W. H....
Arnold Erbert Block
Sep 7, 2011
Arnold Erbert Block was born on June 15, 1940 in Mankato, MN to Erbert and Louise (Riewe) Block. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church-Willow Creek. Arnold attended parochial school at St. John's Lutheran Church-Willow Creek and graduated from Truman High School. Arnold farmed for a while before going to work for Stokley Van Camp in Winnebago...
Mervin William Nibbe
Sep 7, 2011
Mervin William Nibbe was born on July 29, 1940 in Madelia, MN to William "Bill? and Mabel (Kopischke) Nibbe. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church-Willow Creek. Mervin attended parochial school in Willow Creek and high school at Wellcome Memorial High School in Garden City, MN. Mervin was united in marriage to Karen Hengel on April 5,...
