Members of the Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Charles Leuthard Post 5039 will be visiting business places with Buddy Poppies the week of May 2-7. We will be in Willie’s SuperValu Thursday thru Saturday. VFW by-laws require that the proceeds from donations for Buddy Poppies must be used to benefit dis-abled and needy veterans and the widows and orphans of … [Read more...] about LETTER: Poppy Sales Help Our Veterans
Gallery: Some Enchanted Evening at Morris Area Prom
Allene Handorff
Allene Goll was born in 1936 on the family farm located in Hancock, Minnesota. This is where she grew up and attended Hancock School where she graduated. Upon graduation she attended Moorhead State for a short period of time and then entered the world of working for Ottertail Power Company in Crookston, Minnesota. She did so well there that they had her transfer to Fergus Falls … [Read more...] about Allene Handorff
Linden Dale Churchill
March 18, 1935 – April 22, 2022 Linden Dale Churchill, age 87, of Fargo, North Dakota went to his heavenly home on April 22, 2022. He passed away peacefully at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo alongside his family and pastor. The family sent him to heaven singing Amazing Grace. Linden was born on March 18, 1935, in Traverse County, Minnesota to … [Read more...] about Linden Dale Churchill
Mariam “Mimi” Frenier
Mass of Christian Burial for Mariam “Mimi” Frenier of Morris, Minnesota, will be held Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Assumption Catholic Church in Morris, with Father Todd Schneider serving as celebrant. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris and for one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday. Mariam … [Read more...] about Mariam “Mimi” Frenier
Hanson claims medalist in WCC opener
Freshman Charlie Hanson claimed medalist honors after shooting 41 overall in the West Central Conference opener Friday, April 22, at Olivia Golf Club. The Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta Tiger boys golf team finished fifth overall as did the girls team. Hanson’s 41 was good for a one-shot victory over Minnewaska’s Zach Guggisberg. Hanson opened the nine-hole outing with a … [Read more...] about Hanson claims medalist in WCC opener
Kenneth Raymond Oksendahl
Kenneth Raymond Oksendahl, Richmond, MN, 71, died unexpectedly at this winter home in Mesa, AZ March 5, 2022. He was born Nov. 29, 1950 to Bradley D. and Lois E. (Dokken) Oksendahl in Morris, MN. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN and graduated from Hancock High School in 1968. He enjoyed working on a farm in … [Read more...] about Kenneth Raymond Oksendahl
Murray Cole; a mira-cle
Written by Shannon Foss Murray Cole Foss was born on January 5, 2022 to Derrick and Shannon Foss of Hancock. When Murray was born, Derrick's brother Brendon thought his name sounded like "Miracle." That seems to be exactly what was intended for this little man’s life. Murray has a brother, Trace, age 4 and a sister, Saylor, age 2. In Murray’s first two months of his life he … [Read more...] about Murray Cole; a mira-cle
Irene Henjum
Memorial services for Irene Henjum will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Morris. Reverend Dan Belgum will be officiating. A visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be at Lands Cemetery in Hoffman. Irene Lois Shelstad, the daughter of Edward Peter and Myrtle Mary (Kerch) … [Read more...] about Irene Henjum
Marie Olson
Memorial Services for Marie Olson will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at the Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris, MN. A visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be held at a later date at Nidaros Lutheran Cemetery in Hammer, South Dakota. Marie Emily Ann Farinella was born January 28, 1938, in St. Paul, MN to Erfanny and … [Read more...] about Marie Olson
