Local obituaries for Wing-Bain Funeral Home
Elisabeth Christianson
Aug 13, 2011
Elisabeth Christianson was born to Maria Eich on October 10, 1919 in Ruebenach, Germany. She passed away August 3, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Battle Lake, Minnesota.When her mother married Jakob Klein, he adopted Elisabeth. After Maria and Jakob died, Elisabeth grew up in an orphanage along with her siblings in Germany.On February 13, 1954, Elisabeth was united...
Duane Mahoney
Aug 11, 2011
Duane Mahoney was born October 5, 1932, the son of Francis & Mary Mahoney in Swift County, Fairfield Township. He attended country school in Swift County. Duane was united in marriage to LaDonna Pieske and to this union five children were born. Duane farmed in Swift County, on the family century farm, his entire life until retiring. He moved to...
Kailey Olson
Aug 8, 2011
Kailey Elizabeth Olson was born in Willmar, MN, on Feb. 21, 1993 to the parents of Debra and Butch Olson.Kailey had a passion for the music world, whether it was playing her piano, singing, or listening. She loved the movies and the sounds of opera. Kailey's vast knowledge of the movies was something no one would challenge when it came...
Elizabeth Maus
Aug 4, 2011
Grandma Betty's death shocked me, because I never thought of my Grandma Betty as an old lady. Actually, I considered her to be quite spry.I'm sitting in her dining room. On the wall in front of me is a portrait photograph of the complete Maus family'Betty, Wendy, Bill, John, Bob, Jim, Jeff, and Greg. My eyes are drawn to my...
Jane Mckeown
Aug 2, 2011
She was born January 28, 1926 to Verdi and Alice Anderson of Milan, Minnesota. She was baptized and nurtured in the Christian faith at Kviteseid Lutheran Church in Milan. After graduating from Milan High School she attended the University of Minnesota where she studied journalism. She married James Byron McKeown at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Montevideo on July 17,...
Richard Winters
Jul 29, 2011
Richard Eugene Winters was born July 13, 1934 in Montevideo, the son of William & Esther Winters. He attended Montevideo Public Schools until the eighth grade. On January 16, 1951, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, reaching the rank of Private First Class, he was discharged on December 17, 1952. Soon after his discharge from the Army, he enlisted in...
Irene Howell
Jul 24, 2011
Irene Beatrice Ironheart-Howell (Oye Wasté Win ? Her Path is Good) was born November 24, 1931 in Minnesota Falls Township to Herbert and Bessie Ironheart. She grew up in the Granite Falls area and graduated from the Granite Falls High School in 1951. During her senior year of High School she lived and worked at the TB Sanitarium near Granite...
Renetta Friberg
Jul 18, 2011
Renetta Helen Friberg was born to William John and Linda (Ott) Mattke on August 4th, 1920 in Morgan, Minnesota. She was baptized at Evangelical Lutheran Church of New Ulm on August 22, 1920 and later confirmed her faith at that same altar. Her formal education was received in Morton. On May 6th, 1948, Rene was joined in marriage with Chester...
Juliet Mortenson
Jul 12, 2011
Juliet LaVon Mortenson was born April 24, 1928, the daughter of Reuben & Esther Berg, in Granite Falls, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed at the Granite Falls Lutheran Church. Juliet graduated from the Granite Falls High School in 1946. Juliet was united in marriage with Thurman Mortenson on May 16, 1948, at the Granite Falls Lutheran Church. She was...
Belva Tjosvold
Jul 9, 2011
Belva Joann Tjosvold was born November 5, 1932 to Harward and Evelyn Sederstrom. She was baptized and confirmed at Saron Lutheran Church in Maynard, MN. She graduated from Granite Falls High School and Concordia in Moorhead, MN with a degree in education.On June 11, 1955, Belva was united in marriage to Roger Tjosvold at Saron Lutheran Church. They had 3...
Idell Meints
Jun 22, 2011
Idell Lyona Meints was born August 7, 1934, the daughter of Harm & Lucille DeGrote in Crate Township, Chippewa County. She was baptized on August 26, 1934 and confirmed on May 22, 1948, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Clara City. Idell attended District 42 Country School and then graduated from the Clara City High School. Idell was united in marriage...
Agnes Dannen
Jun 22, 2011
Agnes Margaret Dannen was born February 11, 1932, the daughter of Harry & Blanche Schoen, in Clara City. She attended St. Clara Parochial School and graduated from the Clara City High School. Agnes was united in marriage to Lowell Dannen August 31, 1953, in Watertown, South Dakota. She enjoyed flowers, fishing, taking trips, driving around Lac qui Parle, crocheting, sewing...
Patricia Toov
Jun 21, 2011
Patricia Jean Toov was born on August 20, 1936 in Porter, MN, the daughter of Bernard and Alvina Olson. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and grew up in the Porter area. She attended high school in Porter, MN and on February 8, 1958, was united in marriage to Clifford Toov in Porter, MN. Pat worked at...
Colson Dack
Jun 21, 2011
Colson is survived by his parents Josh and Beth Dack of Montevideo; his big brothers Cooper and Brody Dack; grandparents Dan and Deb Dack, and Neil and Deb Larson of Montevideo; great grandparents Roger and Betty Starkey of Jamestown, North Dakota; Darlene Dack, and Ray and Carrol Evenson of Montevideo; aunts: Leesa Larson of Montevideo; Kristi and Corey Stanley of...
Sophie Golden
Jun 20, 2011
Sophie Dahl Golden was born in Appleton, Minnesota to John and Anna Dahl on August 8th, 1920. She grew up in Appleton where she was confirmed at Minnesota Valley Lutheran Church and graduated with the High School Class of 1938.On August 4, 1943, Sophie was united in marriage to Thomas LeRoy Golden in Minneapolis. The young couple made their home...
Celestine Ley
Jun 16, 2011
Celestine (Klimek) Ley was born in Millerville, Minnesota on August 8, 1925 the daughter of Anton and Caroline Klimek. Sally was raised in the community of Long Prairie where she received her education. On September 24, 1946, she married Servulus Henry Ley at the St. Mary of Mount Carmel Church in Long Prairie. Their union was blessed with four children....
