Obituaries
Gretchen Karen Hartman
Nov 15, 2010
Gretchen Karen Putz was born on May 26, 1944 in Minnesota Lake, MN to Martin and Carmen (Jordahl) Putz. She was baptized at Manchester Lutheran Church, Manchester, MN and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church, Danville, MN. Gretchen attended school in Minnesota Lake, MN. She graduated from University of Minnesota-Morris with a BA in elementary education. Gretchen taught for four...
Roger Lee Sorum
Oct 13, 2010
Roger Lee Sorum, 69, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia died on Wednesday, October 13, 2010. Mr. Sorum was born in Fairmont, Minnesota to the late Howard and Elda Niss Sorum. He lived in several states across the country before retiring to Georgia. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Marjorie...
Leland Walter Kietzer
Sep 24, 2010
Leland Walter Kietzer was born on September 25, 1928 on the family farm in rural Vernon Center, MN to Walter and Amanda Ida (Kopischke) Kietzer. He attended parochial school at St. John's Lutheran Church School-Willow Creek. Leland worked for his sister, Ortrude Karau and brother-in-law near Truman. In 1950, Leland served his country in the US Army during the Korean...
Norman John Dorow
Sep 7, 2010
Norman John Dorow was born on August 4, 1917 near Falkirk, North Dakota to John and Alvinia (Schweim) Dorow. The family moved to Springfield, MN where he grew up. On March 4, 1946 Norman was united in marriage to Anna Mae Willemssen at the Zion Lutheran Church, Springfield, MN. In 1968 they moved to Truman. Norman worked at the Truman...
Delbert Wilbert Black
Aug 28, 2010
Delbert Wilbert Black was born on October 22, 1931 in Pleasant Mound Township to Wilbert and Cora (Stolzman) Black. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church-Willow Creek. Delbert attended parochial school at St. John's Lutheran Church-Willow Creek. He was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church and held numerous offices throughout the years. He served in...
Elda Jennie Sorum
Aug 24, 2010
Elda Jennie Niss was born on December 8, 1910 in Waverly Township, Martin County, MN to John and Lena "Lennie? Reinke Niss. She was baptized at the North Star Church in 1911 in Waverly Township and confirmed at St. John's UCC. Elda attended school at Dist. 124 in Rutland Township. On June 28, 1933 Elda was united in marriage to...
Walter Fred Kasten
Aug 11, 2010
Walter Fred Kasten was born on September 3, 1914 in Waverly Township, Martin County, MN to Robert and Bertha (Wessel) Kasten. Walter was baptized and confirmed at the North Star Evangelical Church. He attended country school in Waverly Township. Walter farmed his entire life in Waverly Township. In 1942, Walter joined the US Army serving on the island of Guam....
Lois Katherine Emma Kietzer
Aug 9, 2010
Lois Katherine Emma Schramm was born on August 24, 1921 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada to Rev. William and Dora (Boettcher) Schramm. On September 11, 1921 Lois was baptized and on February 17, 1935 she was confirmed by Rev. Schramm in Willow Creek. She attended school in Belvedere, MN and at St. John's Lutheran School-Willow Creek and graduated from Amboy High...
Ruth Clara Anna Breitbarth
Aug 8, 2010
Ruth Clara Anna Eineke was born on November 3, 1921 in South Branch Township, Watonwan County, MN to Albert and Emma (Bahr) Eineke. Ruth was baptized on November 13, 1921 at St. John's Lutheran Church-South Branch and confirmed there on April 5, 1936. She attended school at St. John's Lutheran Parochial School in South Branch. On December 30, 1943 Ruth...
Grace Stewart
Jul 6, 2010
Grace Farstad was born in Watauga, SD to Helge and Lena (Moe) Farstad. She attended Watauga Elementary School and McIntosh High School graduating in 1934. Grace continued her education at Northern State College in Aberdeen, SD earning a teacher's certificate. She taught in rural schools in Corson County, SD. In 1938 Grace was united in marriage to Melvin Stewart of...
Virginia Jean Bissonette
Jul 4, 2010
Virginia Jean Dibble was born on February 11, 1927 in Fairmont, MN to Henry and Elizabeth (Miller) Dibble. She attended school in Fairmont. On December 28, 1944 Virginia was united in marriage to Harold Nelson Bissonette in Fairmont. They made their home in Granada until Harold's death in 1988. In 2006, Virginia entered the Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center in...
Elmer Graplar Christ
Jun 26, 2010
Elmer Christ Graplar was born on December 18, 1913 in Rutland Township, Martin County, MN to Lorance and Anna Graplar. Elmer served in the US Army as a heavy machine gunner in WWII until 1945. He was a lifelong member of St. James Lutheran Church in Northrop. He held different positions in the Church Council and was a member of...
Paul Penkaty, Sr.
Jun 20, 2010
Paul Penkaty was born on December 27, 1953 in Cleveland, OH to Adrian and Lucille (Asbury) Penkaty. He attended school at Chardon High School in Chardon, OH. He entered the US Army and was medically discharged shortly after. On March 16, 1974 Paul was united in marriage to Beverly Scherick in Chardon, OH. Paul was a truck driver and worked...
Florence Clara Wels
Jun 9, 2010
Florence Clara Wels was born in Fairmont, MN to August and Emily (Fritch) Nelson on July 5, 1917. She attended country school near Fairmont. On March 7, 1943 Florence was united in marriage to William Wels at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Fairmont. They lived in rural Lewisville until William's death in 1992. Florence moved into the Southwest Apartments in...
Elsie Karine Schultz
Jun 9, 2010
Elsie Karine Gasman was born on May 22, 1912 in rural Watonwan County, MN to Otto and Hansine (Froslan) Gasman. She attended country school at District 81 in rural Martin County, MN. On February 19, 1930 Elsie was united in marriage to Walter "Pete? Miller. They farmed in Watonwan County. Walter died on March 31, 1976. On January 5, 1979...
Cody James Dollen
May 25, 2010
A swaggering cowboy with a pink purse?Cody James Dollen wasn't afraid to be different, and that included carrying his mom's pink purse around Five Lakes Centre. His smile and outgoing nature, along with his belt buckle and cowboy hat, were some of the things you noticed as Cody walked in a room. Cody was always trying to fix things?from helping...
Patricia Ann Metz
May 22, 2010
Patricia Ann Beach was born on April 2, 1936 to Clifford and Elizabeth (Ruppert) Beach in Slayton, MN. She attended Lake Beauty School District #88 through the eighth grade. Pat graduated from Slayton High School in 1954. On May 18, 1955 Patricia was united in marriage to Joseph Metz at St. Ann Catholic Church in Slayton, MN. Pat was an...
Shane Clifford Terry
May 22, 2010
Shane Clifford Terry was born on November 9, 1993 in Mason City, IA to Erika Johnson and Joseph Terry. Shane attended schools in Truman, Wells, Fridley, Bloomington, Eagan, Lakeville and back to Truman. Shane enjoyed sports and was currently on the track team and football team. He enjoyed singing and acting was his passion. He collected matchbox cars, enjoyed fishing...
Joanne Mae Weihe
May 5, 2010
Joanne Mae Moeller was born on September 27, 1938 in Fraser Township, Martin County, MN to Alfred Henry and Mary Margaret (Roehler) Moeller. Joanne was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in 1938 and confirmed on June 1, 1952. She attended parochial school at Zion Lutheran Church, Fraser Township. Joanne graduated from Fairmont High School in May of 1956. On March...
Darrell Lee Urban
May 1, 2010
Darrell Lee Urban was born on October 13, 1952 in Madelia, MN to Reinhard and Jean (Anderson) Urban. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church-Antrim. Darrell attended country school in Antrim Township through the eighth grade and graduated from Truman High School in 1970. In 1971 Darrell was in the US Navy stationed on the USS Alamo....
