Local obituaries for Wing-Bain Funeral Home
Agnes Kattevold
Sep 22, 2009
Agnes Kattevold was born on March 13, 1930 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to John and Anna Brill. She was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic Church in Ashford. Agnes attended school at Ashford through the 8th grade. She received her GED in her later years after her children graduated from high school.Agnes enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and...
Samuel Knutson
Sep 13, 2009
Samuel Lincoln Â?SamÂ? Knutson was born on March 14, 1953 in St. Paul, MN, the son of Harold L. and Elenora Knutson. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Granite Falls Lutheran Church and attended public school in Granite Falls. Sam was united in marriage to Lori Thielen on Feb. 28, 1984 in Watertown, SD. They made...
Evelyn Schwinghammer
Sep 1, 2009
Evelyn Marie Schwinghammer, 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on August 26, 2009 at Willow Point Assisted Living in North Mankato, Minnesota.She was born January 1, 1919 to Raymond and Antoinette Borgerding and was baptized and confirmed into the Catholic faith at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany, Minnesota where she also received her formal education.Evelyn was united...
Dorothy Aalfs
Aug 31, 2009
Dorothy Aalfs was born November 14, 1924, in Clara City, the daughter of Kone U. & Elizabeth Brouwer. She was baptized at the Bunde Christian Reformed Church. Dorothy attended country school in Rheiderland Township. Dorothy was united in marriage to Harold Aalfs on December 5, 1945, at the Bunde Christian Reformed Church. She was employed at the VSC Store in...
Harold Dammermann
Aug 29, 2009
Harold Henry "Curly" Dammermann was born on July 13, 1932 in Hardwick, MN, the son of Henry and Frieda Dammermann. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and attended public school in Maynard, MN. On Feb. 16, 1957, Curly was united in marriage to Ann Hubel at St. Clara Catholic Church in Clara City. He farmed near Maynard...
Rudolph Gilbertson
Aug 24, 2009
Rudy was born August 8, 1906, the son of Abraham and Laura Gilbertson. He was baptized in August of 1906 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church and confirmed on October 17, 1920, at Jevnaker Lutheran Church. Rudy attended country school in Chippewa County. As a young man he loved adventure and traveled and worked at various occupations. Rudy was a shipyard crane...
Mildred Washburn
Jul 31, 2009
Mildred was born on Dec. 8, 1925, in Sacred Heart, MN, the daughter of Rudolph and Laura Skjefte. She was baptized on Jan. 1, 1926 in Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Sacred Heart, MN and confirmed in the Lutheran faith on Oct. 17, 1948 in Granite Falls Lutheran Church. Mildred attended and graduated from high school in Granite Falls, MN...
Eleanor Beninga
Jul 30, 2009
Eleanor Beninga was born March 22, 1927 in Omro Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota the daughter of Eli and Hattie (Bohn) Walter. She passed away Thursday July 30, 2009 at the Granite Falls Manor. She attained the age of 82 years. Eleanor grew up in the Boyd area and for a short time lived in Nebraska. She worked as a...
Scott Arends
Jul 29, 2009
Scott David Arends was born on May 10, 1972 in Montevideo, MN the son of Dennis and Gloria (Winters) Arends. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Montevideo and attended Montevideo Public Schools. Scott was employed for 13 years as a mechanic with Steve's Equipment in Montevideo and for the past 8...
Glen Haroldson
Jul 24, 2009
Glen W. Haroldson was born July 6, 1930, on the family farm in Minnesota Falls Township, where he resided as a farmer all his life. Bringing in the crop was the highlight of every year. His parents were John H. and Belle Haraldson. He was baptized and confirmed in his faith at the Yellow Medicine Lutheran Church in Hanley Falls,...
Verlyn Anspach
Jul 16, 2009
Verlyn C. Anspach was born March 1, 1943, the son of Clifford and Anna Anspach. He was baptized at Our Savior's Lutheran Church and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church. Verlyn attended Montevideo Public Schools. Verlyn was united in marriage to Nancy Day on December 26, 1964. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for the 49er Operators. For twenty plus...
James Abner
Jul 14, 2009
James E. Abner was born on March 12, 1950, in Glasgow, KY, the son of William F. and Frankie J. Abner. He was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith and attended grade school in Glasgow. James served his country in the united States Army and following his honorable discharge, was united in marriage to Judy Kae Hokins on July...
Gerald Schrupp
Jul 3, 2009
Gerald C. Schrupp was born April 22, 1928, the son of Nicholas and Ruby (Alshire) Schrupp in Bruce Township; Long Prairie, Minnesota. He attended school in Bruce Township. Gerald later served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged in 1953.He was united in marriage to Dorothy Schlenner on January 24, 1954, to which five...
Dale Spray
Jul 2, 2009
Dale Beckman Spray was born in Montevideo, MN on September 20, 1948 to Edward and Bertha Spray. He was baptized and confirmed at Big Bend Lutheran Church. Dale received his education in the Milan Public Schools, graduating in 1966. He attended Willmar Community College for two years and graduated from Southwest State University in 1972 with a degree in physical...
Lillie Fagen
Jul 1, 2009
Lillie Evelyn Fagen was born March 25, 1913, the daughter of Ole & Christine (Hedin) Haugen in Renville County, Wang Township. She was baptized and confirmed at Wang Lutheran Church. She went to country school District 141 and graduated from the Madison Normal School in 1932. Lillie was united in marriage to Holmes Fagen on July 3, 1935, at Wang...
Joyce Nerison
Jun 28, 2009
Joyce June Nerison was born June 7, 1928 in Cottonwood, Minnesota the daughter of Leonard and Bernice Laroen. She passed away Sunday June 28, 2009 at the Granite Falls Municipal Hospital. She grew up with her family in the Cottonwood area and attended school in Clarkfield, Hanley Falls, and Wood Lake. Joyce was united in marriage to Norman Nerison on...
Orpha Thews
Jun 16, 2009
Born on March 7th, 1923, in Roseau, Minnesota, Orpha Gertrude Bjorkman was the eldest of five children born to Mollie and Albin Bjorkman. Her sisters Eleanore and Marilyn and her brothers Mylo and Jim were, in addition to being family, also among her best friends. Throughout her childhood, Orpha was nurtured and shaped by her family who provided her with...
Gladys Vetter
Jun 8, 2009
Gladys Viola Vetter was born August 31, 1919 in Chippewa County rural Montevideo, Minnesota, the daughter of Paul and Christine Vetter. She passed away Monday June 8, 2009 at Luther Haven Nursing Home in Montevideo, Minnesota. She attained the age of 89 years.Gladys was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith at St. John's Lutheran Church in Chippewa County. She...
Doris Olson
Jun 8, 2009
Doris Verneda Olson was born on Oct. 29, 1935 in Sioux Agency Township, rural Granite Falls, MN, the daughter of Owen Morrill and Leona Elsie Olson. She was baptized in the Lutheran faith and confirmed in Faribault, MN. As a young girl, Doris was very brave and independent. On her own, she attended the Faribault School for the Deaf and...
