All Obituaries

In Loving Memory Of Jerome “Jerry” Joseph Halbur Jerry Halbur was born on March 19, 1937 in Iona, Minnesota, to Frank and Thecla Nytes Halbur. He grew up on the family farm south of Iona with his eight brothers and sisters.  Jerry graduated from St. Columba Catholic High School in Iona in 1955.  In 1958 Jerry married Jeanette Vercruysse of Marshall, MN and settled down in the town of Slayton, MN. They had one son James, in 1962.  Jerry began his career at...

Sharon McDonald 80 of Iona, MN passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.  A private graveside service was held at Slayton Memorial Gardens in Slayton on Thursday, May 21, 2020. 

In Loving Memory Of   Marcella Helen Fury   Marcella Fury, the daughter of George and Mary (Ebbers) Ackerman, was born on December 11, 1921 near Iona, MN. She grew up near Iona and and attended country school and graduated from St. Columba Catholic High School in 1939. Marcella was united in marriage to Phillip Fury on June 3, 1941 in Iona. After their marriage they lived on several farms in the Kinbrae and Brewster area. In 1965 they moved into Fulda and she remained there...

Louis Ripperger, 91, of Parkers Prairie, MN formerly of Fulda, MN passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at the St. Williams Living Center in Parkers Prairie. A private graveside service at St. Gabriel's Catholic Cemetery in Fulda will take place at a later date. The Totzke Funeral Home in Fulda is assisting the family with arrangements.

In Loving Memory Of   Wallace “Wally” Dean Johlfs   Wallace “Wally” Johlfs, the son of Clarence A. and Frances (Geertsema) Johlfs, was born on July 12, 1935 in Fulda, MN. He grew up in Fulda and attended Fulda Public Schools, graduating in 1954. In that same year, Wally entered the U.S. Navy and served with the Sea Bees traveling abroad to the Marshall Islands until 1956. Wally was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, MaryLynn...

In Loving Memory Of Warren Clarence Suckow Warren Suckow was born on April 22, 1939 on the family farm near Holloway, Minnesota to Gerhardt and Mildred Mesenbrink Suckow.  He grew up on the farm and graduated from Benson High School in 1957.  Following high school Warren remained in Holloway.  Warren was member of the Minnesota Army National Guard from November 1956 to January 1965.  On November 1, 1974 he and Bonita “Bonnie” McCartney were married in...

In Loving Memory Of   Bernice Helen Kirchner   Bernice Kirchner, the daughter of Wenzel and Barbara (Zangel) Sellner, was born on October 5, 1928 in Sleepy Eye, MN. She grew up in Sleepy Eye and attended St. Mary’s Catholic School, graduating in 1946. Bernice was united in marriage to Lawrence Kirchner on November 22, 1948 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye. After their marriage they lived on a farm northeast of Fulda, MN, where they lived for 53 years. In...

In Loving Memory Of Moriah “Mo” Mary Knaeble Moriah Knaeble was born on March 9, 1991 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Becky Gaul and Tim Knaeble.  She grew up in Big Lake, MN and graduated from Big Lake High School in 2009.  Following high school, Mo made her home in Sarasota, FL working in various restaurants.  Mo passed away unexpectedly at Doctors Hospital in Sarasota, FL on March 14, 2020 at the age of 29.  She loved the simple things in life-- especially...

In Loving Memory Of   Jerome “Joe” John Hammerschmidt   Jerome “Joe” Hammerschmidt was born on March 20, 1928 in Minneapolis, MN. He grew up near Wabasso, MN and attended St. Ann’s School. In November of 1950 he entered the U.S. Army and served until his Honorable Discharge in August of 1952. When he returned he lived in Lamberton, MN. Joe was united in marriage to Darlene Larrabee on September 17, 1955 in Sleepy Eye, MN. After their marriage they...

In Loving Memory Of   Mauretta “Skip” Sophie Chepa   Mauretta “Skip” Chepa, the daughter of Warren and Sophie (Nicholson) Sydow, was born on November 25, 1929 in Sioux Falls, SD. She lived in Hartford, SD, Sioux Falls, SD, rural Dundee, MN, Lakefield, MN and Round Lake, MN. Skip graduated from Round Lake High School in 1947. Skip was united in marriage to Robert Chepa on July 29, 1949 at the First Presbyterian Church in Fulda, MN. After their marriage...