Obituaries
Esther Emma Vogt
May 21, 2011
Esther Emma Schwanz was born Oct. 27, 1916, in Alma City, Minn., to Herman and Anna (Klinger) Schwanz. Esther was baptized on Nov. 19, 1916. She moved with her parents to South Branch Township, Watonwan County, Minn., as a small child. Esther was confirmed on June 1, 1930, at St. John's Lutheran Church-South Branch. On Feb. 12, 1939, Esther was...
Dorothy Eleanor Riewe
May 19, 2011
Dorothy Eleanor Werdin was born on November 30, 1925 in Mankato, MN to Henry and Irene (Mueller) Werdin. She was baptized at home and attended Trinity Lutheran School for eight years. She was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Janesville, MN. Dorothy graduated from Janesville High School. She attended Concordia College in Seward, NE and achieved a teaching certificate. Dorothy...
Olga Sophia Adelina Steinberg
May 10, 2011
Olga Sophia Adelina Wolf was born on May 15, 1924 in Rolling Green Township, Martin County, MN to Dietrich "Dick? and Marie "Mary? Diekman Wolf. Olga attended rural schools in Martin County, MN. Olga was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod). On April 12, 1942 she married Walter Sager at Russell, MN. After their marriage, Olga lived...
Tory Lee Weihe
May 5, 2011
Tory Lee Weihe was born on September 10, 1965 in Fairmont, MN to Henry and Joanne (Moeller) Weihe. Tory was baptized on September 19, 1965 at Zion Lutheran Church-Fraser Township, rural Northrop, MN. He was confirmed on April 27, 1980 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Truman. Tory attended St. Paul's Lutheran Parochial School in Truman and graduated from Truman...
Roma Jean Culbertson
Apr 30, 2011
Roma Jean Heine was born on April 17, 1934 in South Branch Township, Watonwan County, MN to Ernest and Reneatha (Tetzloff) Heine. She attended parochial school at St. John's Lutheran School-South Branch. On May 10, 1954, Roma was united in marriage to Robert L. Culbertson at Zion Lutheran Church in Lewisville. She worked at the Luther Memorial Home in Madelia,...
Donna Reinke
Apr 29, 2011
Donna was born on November 3rd, 1941 in rural Truman, MN to Donald and Ione (Kahler) Gray. In 1959 Donna graduated from Truman High School. Soon after, she was married to Jerry Reinke, her high school sweetheart. The couple moved several times while Jerry served in the Army. In 1962 they settled in Rochester, MN and later in Sioux Falls,...
Donna Marie Najt
Apr 28, 2011
Donna Marie Anderson was born on August 25, 1934 in rural Martin County, MN to Howard and Grace (Chance) Anderson. She attended country school in rural Fairmont and graduated from Fairmont High School. Donna was married and was the proud mother of three children. Over the past 30 years, Donna lived in Truman where she operated her antique shop. She...
Irene Augusta Niss
Apr 26, 2011
Irene Augusta Weihe was born on March 22, 1928 in Fraser Township, Martin County, MN to Julius and Mary (Schultze) Weihe. She attended parochial school at St. James Lutheran, Northrop, MN. Irene worked at a "hired girl? for area families. On February 19, 1950, Irene was united in marriage to Harold "Steen? Niss at Zion Lutheran Church-Fraser Township. They farmed...
Evelyn Louise Dunn
Apr 24, 2011
Evelyn Louise Robinson was born on November 9, 1930 in Kingsley, IA to James E. and Alma C. (Fahrenkrug) Robinson. She attended country school near Kingsley and later went to the public school in Kingsley. In 1948, Evelyn was united in marriage to James Delaney. They later divorced. In 1966, Evelyn was united in marriage to Keith Dunn. He died...
Richard Clarence Fischer
Apr 21, 2011
Richard Clarence Fischer was born on October 27, 1950 in St. James, MN to Clarence and Dorothy (Frentz) Fischer. Richard was baptized on his birthday, October 27, 1950 and confirmed on May 2, 1965. He attended school at St. John's Lutheran School, South Branch and St. James High School. Richard farmed with his father on the family farm and later...
Darlene Edna Schmitz
Apr 20, 2011
Darlene Edna McColley was born on August 9, 1935 in Jackson County, MN to Peter and Anna (Mikulina) McColley. She attended school in Jackson, MN. On February 9, 1952 Darlene was united in marriage to Gene Schmitz in Jackson, MN in the Pastor's Parlor. They lived in Butterfield for five years before moving to Lewisville in 1957. Darlene worked for...
Marcella Joan Moore
Apr 15, 2011
Marcella Joan Zwiefel was born Feb. 22, 1932, in Fenton, Iowa, to Virgil and Leona (Schmidt) Zwiefel. She attended school in Dolliver, Iowa, and graduated from Dolliver High School in 1949. On Feb. 26, 1950. Marcella was united in marriage to Clair Hubert Moore at the Gruver Presbyterian Church in Gruver, Iowa. They lived for 53 years on the same...
Betty Elaine Norman
Apr 14, 2011
Betty Elaine Arndt was born on December 29, 1936 in Pleasant Mound Township, Blue Earth County, MN to Carl and Minnie (Klatt) Arndt. She graduated from Winnebago High School in 1954. On June 12, 1954 Betty was united in marriage to Edwin "Bud? Norman. She was an assistant office manager for Stokely Van Kamp (United Foods) for 32 years. Betty...
James Theodore Schwieger
Apr 9, 2011
James Theodore Schwieger was born on November 7, 1934 in Frasier Township, rural Martin County, MN to Theodore and Lena (Roth) Schwieger. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Fairmont. Jim attended parochial school at Immanuel Lutheran Church School and graduated from Fairmont High School. In 1955, Jim entered to US Army and was honorably discharged in 1957....
Marvella Wilhelmina Amelia Reckard
Mar 30, 2011
Marvella Wilhelmina Amelia Sieg was born on September 28, 1921 in South Branch Township, Watonwan County, MN to Ewald and Cecelia (Sodeman) Sieg. She was baptized on October 6, 1921 and confirmed on April 14, 1935 at St. John's Lutheran Church-South Branch. Marvella attended country school at Dist. 26 in Watonwan County and St. John's Lutheran School-South Branch. On October...
James LeRoy Cairns
Mar 17, 2011
James LeRoy Cairns was born on October 7, 1941 in Springfield, MN to Dr. Robert J. and Florence Cairns. Jim had a lifelong passion for Golden Gopher Football, both as a player and a fan. He was also an avid outdoorsman and golfer. Jim died on March 17, 2011. Jim is survived by his children, Meggin (Cairns) Kitterman, Patrick Cairns...
Susan Jean Scherick
Mar 17, 2011
Susan Jean Albrecht was born on April 20, 1959 in Chesterland, OH to Lloyd and Bettie Jean (Hall) Albrecht. She attended and graduated from West Geauga High School in Ohio. Susan met and married Charles Scherick in Ohio. In 1982, they moved to Truman and later moved to Lewisville where they raised their four children. Susan worked at Tony Downs...
Marvin Fredrick William Voelker
Mar 17, 2011
Marvin Fredrick William Voelker was born April 28, 1915 in Nashville Township, Martin County, MN to Herman and Lena (Saxen) Voelker. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Truman. Marvin attended school at Dist. 19, Nashville Township and St. Paul's Lutheran Parochial School. He lived in Nashville Township until 1935 when they moved to a farm...
Berniece Marie Oberdieck
Mar 15, 2011
Berniece Marie Bremer was born in Tennhassen Township, rural Martin County, MN on August 18, 1931 to August and Esther (Thiesse) Bremer. She was baptized on August 23, 1931 and confirmed on March 25, 1940. Berniece attended parochial school at St. Paul's Lutheran School, Wilbert, MN. After her education, Berniece helped farm families and watched children. On October 26, 1951,...
Rondy Lou Sorgatz
Feb 22, 2011
Carl and Rondy were longtime residents of Truman and both worked at the Truman nursing home. Carl and Rondy relocated to Truman after he served 22 years in the Marine Corps and US Army. Carl and Rondy died on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at their home in Truman. Carl and Rondy are survived by four children, Alan (Penny) Vogt, St....
