Obituaries
George Poulson
Oct 21, 2012
George Poulson was born on March 31, 1936 in Granada, MN to Floyd and Sylvia (Dorothy) Poulson. George died on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at his home in Fairmont. George is survived by his fiancé, Trudy Poulson, Fairmont; six daughters, Pam McGillen, Kilkenny, MN, Janet Young, Monrovia, CA, Marcia Poulson, St. James, MN, NanNette Petersen, Fairmont, MN, Kija Poulson, Sherburn,...
Delores Wolle
Oct 20, 2012
Delores Ann Wiese was born on December 28, 1935, in Fairmont, Minn., to John ""Jack"" Henry and Mabel Mae (Eckmann) Wiese. She was baptized December 29, 1935, and confirmed April 10, 1949. Delores graduated from Truman High School in 1953. On April 25, 1954, Delores was united in marriage to Wilbur Lange at Zion Lutheran Church in Lewisville. Wilbur died...
Donald Anthony Arnold Kietzer
Sep 16, 2012
Donald Anthony Arnold Kietzer, 89, rural Vernon Center, MN died on Sunday, September 16, 2012 on his farm place. Donald was born on January 19, 1923 on the family farm to Louie and Minnie (Urban) Kietzer. He attended parochial school at St. John's Lutheran School-Willow Creek. Donald farmed with his dad and brother and raised sheep and other livestock. Donald...
Phyllis Kay Fisher
Aug 3, 2012
Phyllis Kay Haynes was born on July 28, 1939 in Springfield, MN to Jean H. and Nina (Gronewald) Haynes. She attended country school in South Branch Township and graduated from St. James High School in 1957. Phyl attended Mankato State College graduating in 1961. On June 9, 1962 Phyllis was united in marriage to Dick Fisher at the St. James...
Robert G. Shoen
Jul 24, 2012
Robert G. ""Bob"" Shoen was born Aug. 27, 1935, in Truman, the son of Cecil F. and Joy M. (Follet) Shoen. He was raised in rural Truman and was a 1953 graduate of Truman High School. Following service in the U.S. Army, he returned to rural Truman, where he farmed. He was married to Irene D. Sorlie on Dec. 1,...
Terry Lee Tetzloff
Jul 14, 2012
Terry Lee Tetzloff was born on November 12, 1958 in Madelia, MN to Willard and Barbara (Klutz) Tetzloff. He was baptized on November 30, 1958 at St. John's Lutheran Church-Antrim. On May 6, 1973 Terry was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Lewisville. Terry attended Truman Public School and graduated in May, 1977. He attended Mankato Vocational Technical Institute for...
Harold Henry Voelker
Jul 12, 2012
Harold Henry Voelker was born on May 29, 1926 in rural Martin County to Herman and Lena (Saxen) Voelker. He was baptized on June 6, 1926 and confirmed on May 5, 1940 both at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Truman. Archie attended parochial school at St. Paul's Lutheran School in Truman. Archie served his country during the Korean Conflict and...
Arlene Augusta Schaefer
Jul 9, 2012
Arlene Augusta Becker was born on August 30, 1923 in Northrop, MN to August and Augusta (Lueth) Becker. On September 23, 1923 Arlene was baptized at St. James Lutheran Church in Northrop. She was confirmed on March 21, 1937 at St. James Lutheran Church. She attended St. James Lutheran School in Northrop and graduated from Fairmont High School. On January...
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...
