Obituaries
Evelyn Kunze
Jun 21, 2007
Evelyn Margaret Adelia (Lindquist) Kunze was born October 12, 1916 in Minneapolis to August and Emma (Wicklund) Lindquist. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in North Minneapolis. Evelyn graduated from Minneapolis North High School in 1934, with a business concentration. Following graduation she worked briefly for the Strutware Manufacturing Company, and later as a secretary in...
Josephine Penner
Jun 18, 2007
Josephine Irene Strenge, the daughter of Eilert and Gerdena (Siefkes) Strenge, was born on December 4, 1920, at Jeffers, MN. She was baptized on April 10, 1921 at the Christian Reformed Church, and in 1942, she joined Bethel Mennonite Church in Mountain Lake, MN. Jo received her education at a country school near her home, and in 1984, she...
Arline Radunz
Jun 15, 2007
Arline P. Radunz was born May 8, 1921 to Henry and Hattie (Krueger) Schmitt in Comfrey, MN. She received her first communion from St. Paul Catholic Church and graduated from Comfrey High School in 1940. After graduation she worked in St. James. Arline married Henry Radunz in Sherburn, MN on December 23, 1942. They lived in St. James, Marshall,...
Helen Schmid
Jun 12, 2007
Helen Kathryn Schmid was born December 5, 1906, in Springfield, MN, the daughter of Mark and Catherine (Schumacher) Callanan. A lifetime resident of Springfield, Helen graduated from St. Raphael's High School in 1922. She attended Mankato Technical College and was employed at the Springfield Community Hospital for 21 years. Helen was united in marriage to Clement J. Schmid on...
Lucille Braun
Jun 6, 2007
Lucille J. Braun was born on May 17, 1921 in Elgin, Nebraska, the daughter of Edward Frances (Winter) Beachler. She moved with her family to Sleepy Eye where she attended St. Mary's School. Lucille married Norman Braun on May 30, 1945 in Fairfax, MN. The couple lived in Fairfax and Stewart before moving to Sleepy Eye where they made...
Elsie Hageman
Jun 5, 2007
Elsie grew up near Lake Wilson. She survived two serious illnesses as a young person. She moved to Minneapolis, attended school at Asbury/Methodist Hospital, and became a Registered Nurse. She married John in Minneapolis on June 15, 1948. They raised their family first in Morgan and then in St. James. Elsie was a pillar of her church, United Methodist...
Amos Decker
Jun 3, 2007
Amos Decker Sr. was born on May 15, 1931, at Barrickman Colony, Manitoba, Canada. Throughout the years, Grandpa lived at different Colonies: 1941 - Tschetter Colony, SD; 1963 - Wolfcreek Colony, SD; 1978 - Springlake Colony, SD; 1993 - Oakwood Colony, MN; and 1994 - Neuhof Colony, Mountain Lake, MN. Amos was the loving husband of Dora Decker who...
Grace Jensen
May 30, 2007
Grace was born on July 13, 1905 in Brown County, MN, the daughter of John Minnie Blanche (Pickle) Garrioch. She grew up and attended school in Sleepy Eye. After graduating from high school she attended normal training for one year. Grace taught country school for a short time. She married Leonard A. Jensen on February 20, 1928 at the...
Mathias Trost
May 30, 2007
He was born November 14, 1920 in Sleepy Eye to Carl Johanna (Hirsch) Trost. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye. On November 27, 1942, Mathias was united in marriage to Lenore Kittelson at St. Mathias Catholic Church in Wanda, MN. Matt worked for the Farmers Elevator in Sleepy Eye for several years....
John Wiens
May 29, 2007
John C. Wiens, the son of Claus C. and Sara (Hooge) Wiens was born on February 17, 1913 in Carson Township, Cottonwood County, MN. He received his education at District #16 Central Country School near his home and at the Mountain Lake Preparation School. On June 24, 1930, John accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior, and on August 15,...
Hildegard Callanan
May 28, 2007
Hildegard 'Hildie' Veronica Callanan was born July 9, 1922, in Sleepy Eye, MN, the daughter of Henry and Frances (Rieder) Krzmarzick. She was united in marriage to Edward Callanan on July 25, 1942, in Rolla, MO. Following marriage the couple lived in North Mankato, then moved to Springfield. Hildie was a member of St. Raphael's Catholic Church and the...
Elvira Berberich
May 27, 2007
Elvira Mary Berberich, daughter of Louis Katherine (Rothmeier) Neidecker, was born December 20, 1934 at home in Sigel Township, MN. Elvira went to school in District 10 in Sigel Township, then to Holy Trinity Catholic School in New Ulm and District 75 in Lake Hanska Township. Elvira married Leo Berberich at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in New Ulm on...
Isabel Huiras
May 25, 2007
Isabel Mary Huiras was born on June 18th, 1922 in Leavenworth Township, Brown County, MN the daughter of Edwin Mary (Ludewig) Berberich. She grew up and attended country school near Leavenworth. Isabel married Everett Huiras on September 30th, 1941 at the Church of the Japanese Martyrs in Leavenworth. They farmed and raised a family of eleven children. Isabel Everett...
Leroy Bock
May 24, 2007
LeRoy Arthur Bock was born January 11, 1928 in Vail Township, Redwood County, the son of Richard C. Alma L. (Weber) Bock. He attended country school District # 76 and Wabasso High School. He was baptized at the Evangelical Parsonage on July 22, 1928 by George Kirgiss and later confirmed in the Evangelical faith. He entered the U.S. Army...
Warren Fuller
May 24, 2007
Warren Dale Fuller, the son of Orlando and Kathryn Alice (Klaassen) Fuller was born near Mountain Lake, MN on July 1, 1927. Warren was baptized upon confession of his faith at the Bethel Mennonite Church in Mountain Lake. He graduated from the Mountain Lake High School in 1945, and continued his education at Worthington Junior College. Warren served in...
Peter Fast
May 24, 2007
Peter Fast, the son of John J. and Agnes (Vogt) Fast was born on June 23, 1914, on the family farm near Bingham Lake, MN. He received his education in Cottonwood County District #16 Country School. Peter was baptized upon confession of his faith at the Bergfelder Church at Mountain Lake, MN. He was a charter member of the...
Elaine Reiner
May 19, 2007
Elaine Kathryn Reiner was born May 26, 1929, to John and Rose (Hillesheim) Prokosch at their home in Stark Township in Brown County. She attended Iberia School District. On April 8, 1947, Elaine married Albert Reiner at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye, MN. They farmed north of Sanborn for many years. Elaine enjoyed cooking, sewing, tending to...
Lorraine Potter
May 19, 2007
Lorraine Vera Potter was born to Arthur and Marietta Jensen on September 21, 1930 on their farm near Evan, MN. She attended a one room country school and then Morgan High School. After graduation she attended beauty school in Minneapolis. Lorraine married Robert Potter on February 9, 1951 at St. Mathews Church in Evan. Lorraine and Robert lived and...
Alyce Lamfers
May 18, 2007
Alyce Marie Lamfers was born December 16, 1924, in Madelia, MN, the daughter of Joseph and Theresa (Lenertz) Gisch. She was united in marriage to Daniel Lamfers on February 26, 1946, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Comfrey. The couple lived in Selma Township from 1947 until Daniel's death in 2003. Alyce then moved to Hanska to be closer...
Jacob Derksen
May 18, 2007
Jacob Walter Derksen, the son of Jacob J. and Anna (Steinle) Derksen was born in Watonwan County, near Butterfield, MN on April 18, 1921. He recieved his education at District #53 Country School near his home. On June 1, 1941, Jacob was baptized upon confession of his faith at the First Mennonite Church in Mountain Lake, MN. From September...
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