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Susan Dougherty Verndale, MN
I was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Steve and I met in Minneapolis and we were married on April 5th, 1969. We lived there about a year, then moved into the town of Verndale. In 1976 we moved to the country and have resided there to this day. We raised two sons: Daniel and Dana, and we have three granddaughters: Miranda, Megan and Makala and one great-grandson: Luke. Our winter sport for us all was snowmobiling. I always enjoyed being outside, especially in the summer and I...
I was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Steve and I met in Minneapolis and we were married on April 5th, 1969. We lived there about a year, then moved into the town of Verndale. In 1976...
Masen Knight Henning, MN
Masen Jolby Knight was born June 22, 2005 to Crickette Knight at the Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood, Minnesota. He was a student at Henning and Deer Creek Public Schools.
Music was Masen’s passion. He loved singing and listening to many types of music with his favorite being LOUD music that often shook the house. He was intelligent and enjoyed challenging Pastor Randy on biblical topics. Another interest of Masen’s was cooking, with chicken...
Masen Jolby Knight was born June 22, 2005 to Crickette Knight at the Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood, Minnesota. He was a student at Henning and Deer Creek Public...
Judy Paurus Wolf Lake, MN
Judy Lynn (Miller) Paurus was born on April 14, 1956 in Park Rapids, Minnesota. Her parents were the late Art and Esther (Schave) Miller. Judy was baptized and confirmed at the First English Lutheran Church in Menahga, Minnesota. Judy attended school in Menahga, graduating from Menahga High School with the Class of 1974.
On August 24, 1974 Judy was united in marriage to Terry Paurus at the First English Lutheran Church. Together they built their home in Wolf Lake, Minnesota. ...
Judy Lynn (Miller) Paurus was born on April 14, 1956 in Park Rapids, Minnesota. Her parents were the late Art and Esther (Schave) Miller. Judy was baptized and confirmed at the First English...
Duane Moench Wadena, MN
On August 11, 1934, Duane Moench was born to Fred and Jennie (Berry) Moench in New York Mills, Minnesota. He attended school in Battle Lake, MN and later enlisted in the U.S. Army. Duane was united in marriage to Gisela Mülhaupt on December 31, 1960. Their marriage was blessed with five children.
Duane and Gisela raised their family in Wadena. He was one of first Master Plumbers in the area. He owned and operated his own heating and plumbing business before he adventured into a career...
On August 11, 1934, Duane Moench was born to Fred and Jennie (Berry) Moench in New York Mills, Minnesota. He attended school in Battle Lake, MN and later enlisted in the U.S. Army. Duane was...
LaVey Thalmann Ottertail, MN
LaVey Phyllis Helmrichs was born on March 25, 1933 in Deer Creek Township, rural Deer Creek, Minnesota. Her parents were the late Alva and Elvira (Macklanburg) Helmrichs. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Deer Creek and graduated from the Deer Creek High School with the Class of 1951. After graduation she was employed as a service representative with Northwest Bell in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
On October 29, 1954 LaVey was united in marriage to Roland Thalmann...
LaVey Phyllis Helmrichs was born on March 25, 1933 in Deer Creek Township, rural Deer Creek, Minnesota. Her parents were the late Alva and Elvira (Macklanburg) Helmrichs. She was baptized...
Ruth Hemphill Wadena, MN
Ruth Ann Hemphill was born on October 18, 1949 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Her parents are Margaret (Hodena) Hemphill and the late Robert Hemphill. Growing up Ruth’s hair was very blonde as she was known as “Swede”. She attended school in Buffalo, Minnesota and graduated from Escondido Union High School in San Diego, California with the class of 1970. Living in California, Ruth enjoyed trips to Tijuana, Mexico.
In 1971 the Hemphill family made...
Ruth Ann Hemphill was born on October 18, 1949 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Her parents are Margaret (Hodena) Hemphill and the late Robert Hemphill. Growing up Ruth’s hair was...
Micky DeFries Battle Lake, MN
Micky Ray DeFries was born on October 22, 1958 in Wahpeton, North Dakota. His parents are Earllet Pearl (Lueck) Johnson and the late Dick DeFries. Mick grew up in Breckinridge and attended the Breckenridge High School where he was a competitive and successful athlete.
Mick enjoyed spending time at the cabin on Eagle Lake, where he enjoyed fishing and waterskiing. He loved spending time in the last two years with his daughter and grandsons, Mason and his “best buddy”,...
Micky Ray DeFries was born on October 22, 1958 in Wahpeton, North Dakota. His parents are Earllet Pearl (Lueck) Johnson and the late Dick DeFries. Mick grew up in Breckinridge and...
Daniel Hagen Henning, MN
Daniel Kyle Hagen was born on January 1, 1954 in Wadena, Minnesota. His parents were the late Oliver and Ina (Curtis) Hagen. Dan grew up in Henning, Minnesota. He graduated with the Class of 1972 from Henning High School.
On January 19, 1980 Dan was united in marriage to Patricia Joanne Shafer in Rapid City, South Dakota. Their marriage was blessed with three children: Kristie, Andrew and Elizabeth.
Daniel has resided in Henning, Columbia...
Daniel Kyle Hagen was born on January 1, 1954 in Wadena, Minnesota. His parents were the late Oliver and Ina (Curtis) Hagen. Dan grew up in Henning, Minnesota. He...
Calvin Janke Battle Lake, MN
Calvin Howard Janke was born on December 25, 1947 in Perham, Minnesota. His parents were the late Howard and Anna (Ecklund) Janke. He was baptized in Evergreen, Minnesota. He attended Frazee High School and graduated with the Class of 1965. Calvin was united in marriage to Faye Frank on September 1, 1967 in Hopkins, MN. Their marriage was blessed with two children: Corrie and Heidi. He served in the United States Army from February 1968 to October 1969. They resided in Minnetonka...
Calvin Howard Janke was born on December 25, 1947 in Perham, Minnesota. His parents were the late Howard and Anna (Ecklund) Janke. He was baptized in Evergreen, Minnesota. He attended...
Vernon Pedersen Deer Creek, MN
Vernon Elroy Pedersen was born December 19, 1932 in Underwood, Minnesota. His parents were the late Eddie and Ida (Berg) Pedersen. Vern grew up and attended school in Underwood. He honorably served in the United States Army from April 1953 – April 1955. Upon discharge, he was employed as a truck driver at Mark’s Sand and Gravel before starting his career in carpentry, specializing in finishing work. Vernon was married to Delores Selleck and was blessed with five...
Vernon Elroy Pedersen was born December 19, 1932 in Underwood, Minnesota. His parents were the late Eddie and Ida (Berg) Pedersen. Vern grew up and attended school in Underwood. He...
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