Virginia Schei
Dec 9, 2016
VIRGINIA VIOLET SCHEI was born on July 20, 1919 to Henry and Mary (Campbell) Vogt in rural Nobles County, Minnesota. She spent her childhood on the family farm near Magnolia. In her younger years, she especially enjoyed getting together with the neighbor girls and playing softball. She graduated from Magnolia High School in 1937. She then attended Paul’s Beauty School...
Jane Rita Reinke
Dec 6, 2016
Jane Rita Reinke was born June 9, 1947 to Layton and Audrey (Johnson) Ausen in Marshall, Minnesota. She grew up in Marshall and graduated from Marshall High School in 1965. On March 30, 1968 Jane married Ronald Reinke. Their union was blessed with two daughters—Darla and Jessie—and 48 years of life together. The couple ran a dairy farm and raised...
Bernice Ortman
Dec 6, 2016
BERNICE BECKER ORTMAN was born on July 3, 1933 to Joel and Wadia (Ratzloff) Becker in Marion, SD. She went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 in Pipestone at the age of 83 years, five months, and three days. Bernice grew up on the farm and attended country school. Bernice married Edward Ortman on June 20, 1954....
Dennis Charles George
Dec 6, 2016
Dennis Charles George… was born to Dennis and Barbara (Meehan) George on July 18, 1977 in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. He moved with his family to Lakeville, Minnesota where he was raised and attended school. In 1995, he graduated from Rosemont High School. Following his education, he entered the U. S. Marines where he served until 2000 when he was...
Nellie Van Santen
Dec 6, 2016
NELLIE VAN SANTEN was born to Arend and Maria (de Waard) Van Hemert on July 24, 1927 in the Netherlands. She was baptized in August of 1927 at the Maasland Christian Reformed Church in the Netherlands. She attended eight years of grade school in Maasland. After that she went to vocational school, followed by tailor school so she could assist...
Orlen Raschke
Dec 3, 2016
Orlen Louis Raschke was born to Louis and Eleanora (Conrad) Raschke on April 13, 1921 on a farm near Jasper, MN. In 1925, he moved with his parents to a farm near Holland, MN where he was raised and attended school. On April 2, 1943, he was united in marriage to Esther Smidt at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Edgerton,...
Jennie Nieuwboer
Dec 3, 2016
JENNIE NIEUWBOER was born on July 2, 1922 to Sabo and Tillie (Broesder) Veld. She was born on the family farm and grew up in the Chandler and Edgerton, Minnesota area where she attended country school. She was united in marriage to Henry Nieuwboer on June 10, 1944 in Fort Polk, Louisiana while Henry was serving in the military and...
Agnes Oye
Dec 3, 2016
Agnes Frances Oye was born to James and Marie (Kunst) Novak on November 10, 1928 in Flandreau, South Dakota. She was baptized in the Catholic Church in Flandreau. In 1935, she moved with her parents to a farm east of Pipestone, Minnesota where she was confirmed at St. Leo Catholic Church. After she graduated from Pipestone High School in 1947,...
Boyd Landsman
Dec 2, 2016
Boyd Francis Landsman was born on October 31, 1931 in Flandreau, South Dakota to Ralph and Lillian (Erickson) Landsman. He moved to Centerville, South Dakota in 1936 with his parents. Boyd graduated from Centerville High School in 1949 and then attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls for two and a half years. He joined the United States Naval Cadets in...
Dr. Brian Williamson
Dec 2, 2016
Brian Erby Williamson was born September 25, 1936 to Raymond Erby and Naomi Jean (Bjork) Williamson in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from Washburn High School in 1954. He then entered the United States Navy and was stationed in Bremerhaven, Germany for two years. He returned to Minneapolis in 1957 and began college at Northwestern College...
Lewis Rave
Dec 2, 2016
Lewis Arthur Rave was born on November 20, 1943 to Alfred and Frieda (Veen) Rave in Chester, South Dakota. He was raised on the family farm east of Dell Rapids, South Dakota. He attended country school and in 1961, graduated from high school in Trent, South Dakota. Following his education, Lewis enlisted into the United States Navy. He honorable served...
Ronald Steele
Dec 1, 2016
RONALD EUGENE STEELE was born on October 16, 1940 to William and Margaret (Spoelstra) Steele in Pipestone, MN. The family lived in Pipestone and Ronald attended grade school and high school there. After completing his education, Ron moved around and lived in many different places. He helped his dad with the trucking company, worked with his brother Roger at Mankato...
Tammi Vannoort
Dec 1, 2016
TAMMI ROSE VANNOORT was born to Thomas and Nina (Lofton) Heit on March 18, 1971 in Brighton, Colorado. She was raised in the Denver Colorado area and moved to Iowa in 1992 at the age of 21. She became employed at Coil Craft, Inc. in Hawarden and was in charge of quality control. On April 10, 1997, she was united...
David Loose
Nov 30, 2016
DAVID LEONARD LOOSE was born on June 20, 1935 in Pipestone, MN to Delbert and Lucille (Quinn) Loose. He graduated from Pipestone High School and attended St. Thomas College in St. Paul, MN. He married Rosemarie Dietrich on January 20, 1954 at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Luverne, MN and they lived in Pipestone. Dave worked for Northern States Power...
Geraldine Brune
Nov 30, 2016
Geraldine Bolivia Brune was born January 24, 1921 to Martinus and Myrtle (Abraham) Christensen in Arco, Minnesota. She was baptized February 27, 1921. She attended Arco Consolidated School Distrist #10 and graduated from Arco High School in 1939 with the honor and distinction of valedictorian. On October 5, 1940 Geraldine married Melvin Brune in the rectory of St. Peter and...
John W. Mouw
Nov 29, 2016
JOHN WILLIAM MOUW was born on October 11, 1930 to William and Margaret (DeBoer) Mouw on the farm place between Leota and Chandler, Minnesota. He was raised on the farm and attended country school. At age 16, the family moved into Leota. John graduated from Edgerton Public High School in 1949. At the age of 19 years, John decided he...
Dennis James Gyberg
Nov 26, 2016
DENNIS JAMES GYBERG, age 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Sanford Luverne Hospice. Dennis was born on August 14, 1952, in Luverne, Minnesota; he was the third son of Knute and Mabel Gyberg. Dennis attended Luverne High School and graduated in 1970. He went on to attend Jackson Vocational School in Jackson, Minnesota....
June Sandberg
Nov 25, 2016
Caroline June Sandberg… was born to William and Emma (Dahms) McKown on June 27, 1922 in Pipestone, Minnesota where she was raised and received her education. On April 3, 1941, she was united in marriage to Willard Sandberg in Pipestone, Minnesota. Following their marriage, they made their home in Pipestone. In 1954, they purchased their acreage northwest of Pipestone. Willard...
Darlene Marie Taubert
Nov 20, 2016
Darlene Marie Taubert… was born to Milton and Lucille (Appeldorn) Edgecomb on January 19, 1932 in Pipestone, Minnesota. She was raised and received her education in Pipestone. While in high school, she was employed at the movie theater. After her graduation from Pipestone High School in 1949, she continued working at the movie theater. On August 27, 1950, she was...
Norma Jean Slegers
Nov 16, 2016
Norma Jean Slegers… was born on July 14, 1930 to Charles and Nettie (Lockhorst) Miersma in Fountain Prairie Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. She was baptized that same year at Holland Christian Reformed Church in Holland, Minnesota and later made her profession of faith there as well. She lived near the Ruthton, Minnesota area for twenty years. On March 7, 1951,...
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