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All Obituaries

Victor Joseph Kern, 88 years young, was born in Wadena, MN on November 13, 1932 to Anton and Mathilda (Vorderbruggen) Kern and went to be with Jesus on March 01, 2021. Victor was united in marriage to Joan Katherine (Marden) Kern on June 26, 1954 in Staples, MN. He was a dedicated husband and father, mentor and teacher to his 14 children. Victor was energetic and life loving as a man half his age. He was our leader, our rock, and our compass. Victor's family and friends will remember...

Victor Joseph Kern, 88 years young, was born in Wadena, MN on November 13, 1932 to Anton and Mathilda (Vorderbruggen) Kern and went to be with Jesus on March 01, 2021. Victor was united in...

Donald "Don" Matti Buffalo, MN

Donald Clayton Matti was born on August 8, 1937 in Newton Township, rural New York Mills, Minnesota. His parents were the late Everett and Minnie (Isaacson) Matti. Don was baptized on November 11, 1937 and confirmed July 20, 1952 at the Apostolic Lutheran Church in New York Mills. He graduated from New York Mills High School with the Class of 1955. Don proudly served in the United States Army from March 18, 1959 to November 27, 1959. When he returned, he was employed at the...

Donald Clayton Matti was born on August 8, 1937 in Newton Township, rural New York Mills, Minnesota. His parents were the late Everett and Minnie (Isaacson) Matti. Don was baptized on November 11,...

Roger Holman Sr. Motley, MN

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Loraine Honer Perham, MN

Loraine Margaret Vandenberghe was born on October 8, 1929 in Butler, Minnesota to the late Austin and Mary (Jacques) Vandenberghe. She grew up on the family farm near Bear Lake, rural Butler and later in Hillview, the oldest of eight children. After graduating from the 8th grade, she worked as a domestic helper and then at Banquet Bakery in Wadena. Loraine stayed with her cousins in Oregon for a summer where she worked for a cannery picking berries and green beans. In the mid 1950’s...

Loraine Margaret Vandenberghe was born on October 8, 1929 in Butler, Minnesota to the late Austin and Mary (Jacques) Vandenberghe. She grew up on the family farm near Bear Lake, rural Butler and...

Jeannette Dickey Wadena, MN

Jeannette Marie Dickey was born on March 23, 1930 to Anton Kern Jr. and Mathilda (Vorderbruggen) Kern at home in Bluegrass, Minnesota. She attended country school District #14 near Bluegrass. Jeannette worked at Skye's drug store in Wadena, Munsingwear in Little Falls, and Northwestern National Life in Minneapolis, as a young girl. On June 4 1955, she was united in marriage to Eugene W. Dickey at St. Ann's Catholic church in Wadena. They were married 24 years and had 10...

Jeannette Marie Dickey was born on March 23, 1930 to Anton Kern Jr. and Mathilda (Vorderbruggen) Kern at home in Bluegrass, Minnesota. She attended country school District #14 near...

Randolph "Randy" Jenkins Motley, MN

Randy W. Jenkins passed away peacefully at his home in Motley on February 9, 2021, two days before his 72nd birthday. Randy was united in marriage to Sandra Hanson on December 17, 1966. Their marriage was blessed with 2 children: Randy (Karla) and Deanne (Troy). They made their home in Motley, Minnesota where Randy was a truck driver until his retirement in 2017 due to health reasons. He will be dearly missed by family and friends. Preceding Randy in death are his parents LaVern and Hulda...

Randy W. Jenkins passed away peacefully at his home in Motley on February 9, 2021, two days before his 72nd birthday. Randy was united in marriage to Sandra Hanson on December 17, 1966. Their...

Joyce Heino New York Mills, MN

Joyce Marie Ollie was born in New York Mills, Minnesota on March 23, 1929 to Arthur and Selma Ollie. She grew up on the family farm north of New York Mills. Joyce graduated from the New York Mills Public School and attended the Stockman Beauty School in Minneapolis, MN. After graduating from beauty college, Joyce returned to New York Mills where she was united in marriage to Jorma “Mickey” Heino on November 5, 1952 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. After marriage, Joyce and...

Joyce Marie Ollie was born in New York Mills, Minnesota on March 23, 1929 to Arthur and Selma Ollie. She grew up on the family farm north of New York Mills. Joyce graduated from the New York Mills...

Richard "Dick" Brogard Henning, MN

Richard “Dick” Emmett Brogard was born on May 11, 1933 in Vining, Minnesota. His parents were the late Emmett and Pauline (Walseth) Brogard. The Brogard’s made their home in Henning and even at the age of 6, Dick would ride the Spruce Goose train back and forth to Vining and help his grandpa on the farm. Dick graduated from the Henning High School with the class of 1952. After graduation, he was employed with F.R. Stuart as an...

Richard “Dick” Emmett Brogard was born on May 11, 1933 in Vining, Minnesota. His parents were the late Emmett and Pauline (Walseth) Brogard. The Brogard’s...

Gary Wanner New York Mills, MN

Gary Alvin Wanner was born on October 4, 1954 in LaMoure, North Dakota. His parents were the late Alvin and Gladys (Hanson) Wanner. Gary grew up in Deer Creek, Minnesota. He graduated from Deer Creek High School with the class of 1973. Gary continued his education at the Wadena Vocational Technical College in Wadena where he received an automotive technician degree. Gary was employed in New York Mills as a mechanic from 1975 to 1995. On July 29, 1987 Gary was united in marriage...

Gary Alvin Wanner was born on October 4, 1954 in LaMoure, North Dakota. His parents were the late Alvin and Gladys (Hanson) Wanner. Gary grew up in Deer Creek, Minnesota. He graduated from...

LaVilla Marketon Robbinsdale, MN

LaVilla Mae Marketon was born on May 7, 1941 at home in Henning, Minnesota. Her parents were the late Joseph and Gertrude (Husfeldt) Marketon. She attended Henning High School, graduating with the class of 1959. LaVilla made her home in Minneapolis where she was employed at Woolworths for 35 years. She worked at the Metrodome and the Xcel Center with the vendors for ten years. LaVilla retired in November of 2015. On February 5, 2021, LaVilla passed away at Copperfield Assisted Living...

LaVilla Mae Marketon was born on May 7, 1941 at home in Henning, Minnesota. Her parents were the late Joseph and Gertrude (Husfeldt) Marketon. She attended Henning High School, graduating with the...

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