Swanson Family Features Two Granddaughters in Graettinger
Mr and Mrs Elden Swanson bring attention to Lisa Wheeler four and Laura Wheeler fifteen months from Graettinger Parents are Jerry Wheeler and relatives include Thad Wheeler of Emmetsburg and Mrs John Froh of Mallard Lisa's father works at Shaver Manufacturing The Swansons have three other grandchildren. Wayne Anderson and Lois Studer are grandparents of a 7 lb 7 oz baby Brent David born June 13 to Brent and Brad Wheeler ages 23. Great grandmother Anna Krug of West Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisa
Laura Wheeler
Graettinger
Jerry Wheeler
Thad Wheeler
Emmetsburg
John Froh
Mallard
Laura
Shaver Manufacturing
Swansons
Wayne Anderson
Brent David
Brad
Wesley
Irene Anderson
Wallingford
John
Lois Studer
Be Not Slow to Visit the Sick Ecclesiasticus Vil
A religious maxim from Ecclesiasticus Vil urges prompt care for the ill, emphasizing compassion and service. The maxim reflects the period’s exhortation to mercy and charitable acts toward those suffering.
Birthday Gatherings For Mrs Norris Honored on June 20
Mrs Martin Norris was honored on her birthday June 20 with attendees including Mr and Mrs Arnalda Jorth Milford Mr and Mrs Merle Suss Ruthven Mr and Mrs Bob Lundgren Graettinger Mrs Jim Park and family Mrs Keith Norris and family Mrs Edwin Zitterich Pastor and Mrs Merlin Norris and family A pork chop barbecue supper followed on Sunday at the Keith Norris Home with Mr and Mrs Martin Norris Mr and Mrs Merle Suss and Pastor and Mrs Merlin Norris Barb Rodney and Bill in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Norris
Arnalda Jorth
Milford
Merle Suss
Ruthven
Bob Lundgren
Graettinger
Jim Park
Keith Norris
Edwin Zitterich
Merlin Norris
Barb
Rodney
Bill
Obituary of Jess Byron Ellis of Emmetsburg
Jess Byron Ellis of Emmetsburg died June 15 at Itasca Memorial Hospital in Grand Rapids Minnesota. He was 90. Funeral services were held June 19 at the United Methodist Church Emmetsburg with Rev. Chester Waterman officiating. Burial followed in Graettinger Cemetery with Martin-Balls Funeral Home in charge. Born June 21 1885 on a Marathon area farm he was the son of Frank and Elisabeth Ellis. He married Minnie Weigman January 22 1908 at Graettinger. she died April 26 1969. He lived in Graettinger and then Emmetsburg, worked as a city employee and taxi operator, retiring 25 years ago. Survivors include five children Frank Casper Hollywood California Mrs Ellis Ruthven Mrs Dorthy Winan La Mirada California and Mrs Mable Wikert Santa Ana California. 13 grandchildren 28 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers Calvin Grand Rapids Minnesota and Lavernse Packwood Washington. one sister Mrs Dan Marie Scott Emmetsburg. Pallbearers were Tom Miles Dayton Allen Marlin Johnson Martin Miller and Jack Phillips. Mrs Bessie Howard Graettinger was his sister-in-law. Mr and Mrs K L Carter and Chad of Minneapolis visited the Carter home the past weekend joining Mr and Mrs Charles Care. Instructions on flame resistant textiles should be followed strictly because improper care may make the fabric highly flammable with soap and hard water mineral deposits counteracting flame retardant finishes. Ear rt
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Jess Byron Ellis
Emmetsburg
Itaska Memorial Hospital
Grand Rapids
Minn
Jess Ellis
United Methodist Church
Chester Waterman
Graettinger
Martin-Balls
Elisabeth Ellis
Minnie Weigman
Ellis
Frank
Casper
Wyoming
Hollywood
Calif
Maple
Ruthven
Dorthy Winan
Nicol Graduates With 3.7 Grades
Randy Nicol son of Mr and Mrs Orville Nicol was among sixty five Ellsworth College graduates honored for high scholastic achievement He earned a 370 GPA at Ellsworth Community College and was named outstanding student of the retail marketing division Graduation exercises were held May 22 Nicol now works as assistant manager at the Goodyear Tire Store in Cedar Falls Also noted Holy Family Hospital admit and discharge listings for Saturday including Timothy Black Burn Wallingford Mary Gilbaugh Graettinger
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randy Nicol
Orville Nicol
Ellsworth College
Randy
Graettinger High School
Ellsworth Community College
Nicol
Goodyear Tire
Ceder Falls
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Elden Swanson
Mrs. Norris
Washington
Dan
Marie) Scott
Tom Miles
Dayton Allen
Marlin Johnson
Martin Miller
Jack Phillips
Bessie Howard
Graett~inger
K.L. Carter
Chad
Minneapolis Minn
C.V. Carter
Charles
Cheez Whiz
Sonal
Carter
Crystal
Denyse
Spencer
Richard Grahm
Michelle
Ricky
C. V. Carter
Ear
Iona
Hormel Wranglers
É Hormels
Lizziers
Gal
Dairyland Uy “Lee
Clover Farm
Clover Farm Bread
Omar
Catal
Booyang
Larsen
Tammy Murray
Lloyd A. Petersen
Charlotte Algers
Betty Crocker
R.T.S
Dr. Pepper
R.C. Cola
Sunshine
J Clover Farm
Graettinger State Bank
Kems Advertising Company
Sioux City
State Bank
Hospital News
Holy Family Hospital
Timothy Black
Graettinger & Wallingford
Senior Citizen Center
Sheri Westergard
Bethel Lutheran Church
Brighton
Evergreen Park
Jane Kempf
New
BBC
G.K. Edge
Hillcrest Country Club
Fuhrmans
Funeral Home
Estherville
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