Obituaries

Sep 18, 2006

Minnie B. Klinker was born on May 3, 1910 in Trosky, MN the daughter of Hans Emma (Arp) Klinker. She grew up and attended school in Ivanhoe and Verdi, MN. After her schooling she moved with her family to Sleepy Eye. Minnie married Bernard A. Ben Riebel on October 8, 1932 in Sleepy Eye. The couple made their home...

Sep 17, 2006

She was born October 6, 1959 in Stillwater, MN to Kenneth and Phyllis (Foley) Maitrejean. Debra graduated from Stillwater High School, Class of 1977. She was employed by Kraft Foods in New Ulm, MN. Debbie was Past President of V.F.W. Auxiliary #800 and Past President of B.A. Remmele American Legion in Sleepy Eye. Preceded in death by father Kenneth...

Sep 16, 2006

Dale Francis Broich was born on December 6, 1951 in Sleepy Eye, MN, the son of Francis Lorraine (Schneider) Broich. He lived in Manteca, CA and worked for TUV America. Dale Francis Broich, age 54, of Manteca, CA formerly of Sleepy Eye, MN died on Saturday, September 16, 2006 in Manteca, CA. He is survived by his wife, Valerie...

Sep 15, 2006

Ruben Swenson, age 81 of Lamberton, died Friday, September 15, 2006, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne, MN. Arrangements are pending with Sturm Funeral Home in Lamberton.

Sep 14, 2006

Herman Vanderwerf was born August 18, 1916, in Leavenworth Township, Brown County, the son of Peter W. and Anna (Hayenga) Vanderwerf. Herman was raised on a farm and worked on a farm for many years. He then worked for Sanborn Manufacturing Company for 20 years. Herman was a lifetime member of the Springfield United Methodist Church and a former...

Sep 13, 2006

Leander G. Sellner was born on January 14, 1931 in Leavenworth Township, the son of Albert Sophie (Mathiowetz) Sellner. He grew up on a farm near Leavenworth. He graduated from St. Mary's High School. He attended two years of seminary in Nazareth Hall at St. Paul, then enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during the Korean Conflict. Leander...

Sep 10, 2006

Mildred Margaret Widmer was born October 13, 1925, in Redwood County, the daughter of Frank and Sophie (Welch) Suess. She grew up in the Lucan area and attended Wabasso Public Schools. On February 10, 1944, Milly was united in marriage to Wilfred (Wimpy) Widmer in Lucan. The couple moved to Springfield where Milly worked as a housekeeper for some...

Sep 8, 2006

Hazel B. Fredine was born March 2, 1920 in Stately Township, Brown County, the daughter of Perry and Cora (Maccabee) Peterson. She attended and graduated from Comfrey Public High School. On February 3, 1942 she married Lavis Fredine in New Ulm. Hazel was a lifelong member of the First United Church of Christ in Comfrey, participated in U.C.C. Woman's...

Sep 2, 2006

Mildred Anna Eykyn was born June 13, 1912, in Lewisville, MN, the daughter of Theodore and Anna (Block) Schwanke. She moved with her family to a farm near Sanborn and attended Sanborn Public Schools. Mildred then attended and graduated from Mankato Beauty College. She worked at Haberman's Beauty and Barber Shop in Lamberton for 2 1/2 years before purchasing...

Sep 1, 2006

Olive Virginia Roadfeldt was born October 15, 1921, in Chippewa Falls, WI, the daughter of Fredrick and Doris (Dodge) Sawvell. She attended Stillson country school and helped her mother selling and dressing many, many chickens. Olive was united in marriage to Elmer Roadfeldt on April 12, 1941, in Chippewa Falls. In 1945, the couple purchased a hardware store in...

Sep 1, 2006

Irene Kathryn Schneider was born November 4, 1918, in Springfield, MN, the daughter of Joseph and Katherine (Rummel) Schneider. She attended St. Raphael's School and then worked at Pietrus Drying Plant, Olson's Grocery Store and Ben Franklin in Sleepy Eye. Irene was a lifetime resident of Springfield and a lifetime member of St. Raphael's Catholic Church. She was a...

Aug 31, 2006

Vivian Duretta Clark, the daughter of Fred and Anna (Olson) Clark was born on February 5, 1906, in Lamberton, Minnesota. She received her early education in Lamberton, and she attended high school in Mankato, Minnesota, where she and her family moved in 1920. Vivian received an elementary education degree from Mankato State Teachers College. Vivian moved to Lake Bluff,...

Aug 30, 2006

Abram P. Baerg, the son of Peter G. and Anna (Olfert) Baerg was born on May 2, 1915, in Carson Township, Cottonwood County, near Delft, MN. He received his education at District #16 North country school and the Mountain Lake German School. In 1935, Abram was baptized upon confession of his faith. On September 7, 1939, he was united...

Aug 27, 2006

Loren had numerous passions in his life, foremost, his family, his church and his community. An avid golfer, bridge player and traveler, Loren served as a China Marine, city council member, and mayor of St. James along with other community service organizations, including the Jaycees and Knights of Columbus of which he was a 4th Degree Knight. He retired...

Aug 22, 2006

Orpha Louise Piper, daughter of Charles and Addie (Ray) Piper, was born September 29, 1916, in Walnut Grove. Orpha attended Walnut Grove and Tracy Public Schools. After school she worked at Northwestern Bell telephone company as an operator in Tracy until her marriage to Wilbert Rogotzke on November 24, 1939. The couple lived and farmed in Germantown Township south...

Aug 15, 2006

Naida was born October 16, 1932 in Madelia, MN to George and Alberta (Traver) Burk. Naida married Henry Curry June 1, 1950, at St. James Assembly of God Church. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of St. James Assembly of God Church. She held numerous church positions: a Sunday School Superintendent, a Sunday School...

Aug 15, 2006

Kenneth passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at his home in Ormsby, at the age of 72 years.

Kenneth Melvin Christman was born July 19, 1943, in Comfrey, MN to parents Melvin and Esther (Zettler) Christman. He grew up and

graduated from high school in Comfrey. On October 23, 1954, Kenneth was ...

Aug 15, 2006

Patricia Patty Lois Roth was born on September 3, 1918 to Louis and Lola (Terry) Wilt in New Ulm, MN. She was baptized, confirmed and married in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lamberton. She graduated from Lamberton High School in 1936 and continued her education at the Minneapolis Business College. For over forty years Patricia was a bookkeeper. She...

Aug 3, 2006

Glenn Gordon Bittner was born April 26, 1941 in Redwood County, the son of Gordon and Agatha (Dallman) Bittner. He attended school in Wanda until the 8th grade. Glenn then attended and graduated from Lamberton High School in 1959. He farmed with his father from 1959 until he entered the US Army in 1963. Glenn was honorably discharged in...

Jul 31, 2006

Following her wished her body has been cremated, no services are planned, burial of her cremated remains will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery at a later date. Zora Dettwiler was born in 1904 to Floyd and Flossie (Crowley) Hall in St. James. Her mother was lost in a tragic fire when she was only 10 months old. Several years...