Obituaries
Paul Penkaty, Sr.
Jun 20, 2010
Paul Penkaty was born on December 27, 1953 in Cleveland, OH to Adrian and Lucille (Asbury) Penkaty. He attended school at Chardon High School in Chardon, OH. He entered the US Army and was medically discharged shortly after. On March 16, 1974 Paul was united in marriage to Beverly Scherick in Chardon, OH. Paul was a truck driver and worked...
Florence Clara Wels
Jun 9, 2010
Florence Clara Wels was born in Fairmont, MN to August and Emily (Fritch) Nelson on July 5, 1917. She attended country school near Fairmont. On March 7, 1943 Florence was united in marriage to William Wels at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Fairmont. They lived in rural Lewisville until William's death in 1992. Florence moved into the Southwest Apartments in...
Elsie Karine Schultz
Jun 9, 2010
Elsie Karine Gasman was born on May 22, 1912 in rural Watonwan County, MN to Otto and Hansine (Froslan) Gasman. She attended country school at District 81 in rural Martin County, MN. On February 19, 1930 Elsie was united in marriage to Walter "Pete? Miller. They farmed in Watonwan County. Walter died on March 31, 1976. On January 5, 1979...
Cody James Dollen
May 25, 2010
A swaggering cowboy with a pink purse?Cody James Dollen wasn't afraid to be different, and that included carrying his mom's pink purse around Five Lakes Centre. His smile and outgoing nature, along with his belt buckle and cowboy hat, were some of the things you noticed as Cody walked in a room. Cody was always trying to fix things?from helping...
Patricia Ann Metz
May 22, 2010
Patricia Ann Beach was born on April 2, 1936 to Clifford and Elizabeth (Ruppert) Beach in Slayton, MN. She attended Lake Beauty School District #88 through the eighth grade. Pat graduated from Slayton High School in 1954. On May 18, 1955 Patricia was united in marriage to Joseph Metz at St. Ann Catholic Church in Slayton, MN. Pat was an...
Shane Clifford Terry
May 22, 2010
Shane Clifford Terry was born on November 9, 1993 in Mason City, IA to Erika Johnson and Joseph Terry. Shane attended schools in Truman, Wells, Fridley, Bloomington, Eagan, Lakeville and back to Truman. Shane enjoyed sports and was currently on the track team and football team. He enjoyed singing and acting was his passion. He collected matchbox cars, enjoyed fishing...
Joanne Mae Weihe
May 5, 2010
Joanne Mae Moeller was born on September 27, 1938 in Fraser Township, Martin County, MN to Alfred Henry and Mary Margaret (Roehler) Moeller. Joanne was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in 1938 and confirmed on June 1, 1952. She attended parochial school at Zion Lutheran Church, Fraser Township. Joanne graduated from Fairmont High School in May of 1956. On March...
Darrell Lee Urban
May 1, 2010
Darrell Lee Urban was born on October 13, 1952 in Madelia, MN to Reinhard and Jean (Anderson) Urban. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church-Antrim. Darrell attended country school in Antrim Township through the eighth grade and graduated from Truman High School in 1970. In 1971 Darrell was in the US Navy stationed on the USS Alamo....
Stella Margaret Richter
Apr 23, 2010
Stella Margaret Scott, the daughter of George and Esther (Seller) Scott was born on January 30, 1917 in Lewisville, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at the Zion Lutheran Church. On September 4, 1940 she was united in marriage to Gerhard Richter at the Zion Lutheran parsonage. Stella worked at the turkey plant in Madelia and at the Truman Nursing...
Azelene Jaskulke
Apr 8, 2010
Azelene K. Dundas was born on October 26, 1903 in rural Emmet County, IA to Frank and Mary (Matthews) Dundas. Azelene grew up in the Armstrong, IA area and in 1922 she graduated from Armstrong High School. Azelene taught rural school in Kossuth County, IA. On December 28, 1926 Azelene was united in marriage to Herman Jaskulke in St. John's...
Sylvester George Lang
Apr 2, 2010
Sylvester George Lang was born on September 25, 1927 in Starkweather, ND to Paul and Mary (Herlitz) Lang. He attended country school near Starkweather. Sylvester worked for various farmers before joining the US Army Air Corp at age 18. He was stationed in Iceland and Goose Bay, Labrador, Canada. He was honorably discharged in 1947. When Sylvester returned home, he...
Roger Dwaine Hansen
Mar 28, 2010
Roger Dwaine Hansen was born on February 20, 1928 in rural Albert Lea, MN to Elmer and Naomi (Jensen) Hansen. He attended school in Freeborn County. Roger farmed with his father. Roger was united in marriage to Violet Carlson on August 8, 1948 at the Truman Church of Christ in Truman, MN. After marriage, they lived on the Carlson family...
Billye Darlene Osland
Mar 7, 2010
Billye Darlene Jennings was born on March 14, 1924 in Princeton, IA to Milton "Red? and Ethyl (Metcalf) Jennings. At age 14, she was baptized into Christ at the Truman Church of Christ. She attended school in Truman and graduated from Truman High School in 1942. Billye attended DeLyle's Academy of Beauty Culture in Fairmont, graduating in 1943. She was...
Richard Lee Sanders
Feb 28, 2010
Richard Lee Sanders was born in a log cabin on the family farm in Long Lake Township, Watonwan County, MN to Edward A. and Hulda (Pierson) Sanders on November 29, 1929. He was baptized at the parsonage in St. James, MN on June 12, 1930. Richard attended school through the third grade in rural Butterfield. They moved to Lewisville and...
Linda Myers
Feb 24, 2010
Linda was born on September 12, 1950 in Windom, MN to Elmer and Doris (Hill) Gosen. Linda died on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at her home in Fairmont. Linda is survived by her husband, Jerry Myers, Fairmont; three daughters, Kim Rose and her husband Dustin, Fairmont, Robin Groskreutz and her husband Wade of Truman, Amber Koenigs and her husband Joe...
Madge Helen Boesch
Feb 20, 2010
Madge Helen Pries was born on August 10, 1910 in Peotone, Ill to August and Inga (Gullickson) Pries. She was baptized on November 27, 1910 in Peotone, Ill. She was confirmed August 17, 1930 in Good Thunder, MN. Madge graduated from Good Thunder High School on June 3, 1927. She attended Mankato Teachers College and taught eight years in Blue...
Gordon John Wolle
Feb 17, 2010
Gordon John Wolle was born on March 18, 1921 in Madelia, MN to John and Margarethe (Karau) Wolle. Gordon was baptized on April 3, 1921 at his home and confirmed on April 13, 1935 at Zion Lutheran Church in Lewisville. He attended school at District 38 and graduated in 1939 from St. James High School. On Sept. 3, 1944 he...
Hertha Caroline Becker
Jan 24, 2010
Hertha Caroline Kaiser was born on December 2, 1922 on the family farm in Antrim Township, Watonwan County, MN to Herman L. and Ida (Ziegenhagen) Kaiser. She was baptized at home by Rev. Wrede on December 23, 1922. In 1929, she moved across the road into Martin County with her parents. She was confirmed May 10, 1936 at St. Paul's...
Chester Michael Gronewold
Jan 17, 2010
Chester Michael Gronewold was born on October 19, 1950 in Madelia, MN to Phillip and Amelia (Eads) Gronewold. He was baptized on Nov. 12, 1950 and confirmed on May 15, 1964, both at Zion Lutheran Church in Lewisville. Chet attended school in Truman, graduating in 1968. After high school he attended Jackson Vocational for HVAC. Chet was a third generation...
Ashley Ann Sullivan
Jan 17, 2010
Ashley Ann Sullivan was born on August 14, 1984 in Mankato, MN to Kenneth and Anna (Hendricks) Sullivan. She was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lake Crystal, MN. Ashley attended school in Lake Crystal. She worked at Lemay's in Lake Crystal as a bar manager. Ashley also worked at the Americana Café in Lewisville. For the past four years,...
