Ruth M. Seibel, 85 Dec 4, 2008
Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5 at Grace Lutheran Church, Breckenridge, with the Rev. Burt Benson officiating ... On May 27, 1944, Ruth was joined in marriage to Frederick Seibel at Breckenridge Lutheran Church ... Ruth was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and Breckenridge Senior Citizens, and a former member of the Shirley Addition Homemakers Club. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Nordick, Lian// Dec 4, 2008
A Dec. 13, 2008, wedding is planned at Hope Lutheran Church, North Fargo. Copyright. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Marjorie Tucker, 84 Dec 4, 2008
She was baptized Feb. 17, 1924, at Gol Lutheran Church, Kindred, N.D. As a young child, she moved to live on the Tiedeman family farm in Kindred and always shared stories with her family about her happy childhood memories and being spoiled by her many aunts and uncles. Marge was confirmed on July 3, 1938, in the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kindred, and in 1942 she graduated from Kindred High School and was salutatorian of her class. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Tribute to Peter Press: 'He was part of all of us' Dec 4, 2008
His funeral is at 1 p.m. today at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2611 Lucas St.. The Presses have four children, Katherine Voss of Augusta, Ga. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Hobart H. Schroeder Dec 4, 2008
The Rev. Chad Whaley, interim pastor of Salem Lutheran Church, Spragueville, will officiate ... He married Joan A. Gool May 2, 1948, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton ... Hobart was a longtime member of the Salem Lutheran Church, Spragueville, where he was active on the church council. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Ladies night set for this week Dec 4, 2008
Trinity Lutheran Church of Frelsburg youth members will present a live nativity scene from 6-7 p.m. across from the Stafford Opera House on the courthouse square Thursday night. This will be the first year for the attraction. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
North Iowa native dies in California road rage attack Dec 4, 2008
A memorial service for Osnes will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church. His father, who owned a Forest City television and repair shop for more than 30 years, said he is trying to remember his son s life, not his death. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Franklin Chorale to present holiday concert on Sunday Dec 4, 2008
Part two of the program features Brad Van Horn, music director and organist at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City, with Christmas selections on both piano and organ. The Chorale will open the second half of the concert with the unique arrangement based on Tchaikovsky s Nutcracker Suite entitled Nutcracker Jingles. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Couple's renovated home is deck out and ready for Holmen holiday home tour Dec 4, 2008
What: Holiday home tour in Holmen, sponsored by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church and Holmen Lutheran Church ... Tickets: 10 in advance, available at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, (608) 526-4424, or the day of the tour at Holmen Lutheran Church ... Cookie walk: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m at Holmen Lutheran Church, 228 Morris St. Cookies 6 per pound. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Winona’s window treatment guy’ retires Dec 4, 2008
A short time later, he drove to St. Martin s Lutheran Church to begin making breakfast, a solitary ritual he has performed every Wednesday for the past 18 years for the men s group that meets for Bible study and breakfast. His culinary skills were put to the test just after 7 a.m. when more than 15 men showed up for the meal, a larger-than-normal crowd. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Forest County community reaches out to those in need Dec 4, 2008
Free Thanksgiving dinners were provided at churches throughout the county, including Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Crandon (sponsored by Crandon Area Churches) and Arbutus Lutheran Church in Pearson, just to name a few. According to Rev. Sheldon Kerstner who assisted with the community Thanksgving dinner at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Crandon, fellowship and food were served in generous proportions on Thanksgiving Day to approximately 100 people from the Crandon area. (Forest Republican, WI)
News veteran Long will be missed Dec 4, 2008
Services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday at Fresno's Hope Lutheran Church, 364 E. Barstow Ave.Long, who retired from KSEE (Channel 24) in 2002, was best known for his "On the Map" series. The news vignettes were a look at locations around the central San Joaquin Valley, put together with his longtime cameraman, Earl Bradley. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Parade set for Saturday. Dec 4, 2008
After the parade, St. Peters Lutheran Church will perform a live nativity in Veterans Memorial Park. From now until just before Christmas, everyone will have the opportunity to visit one of the local tree farms, select and cut down a family Christmas tree. (Elgin Courier, TX)
More of this story Dec 4, 2008
A funeral service is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. A complete obituary will appear in next week's issue. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Parades, tree lightings, a cookie walk and more events, its time for a Country Christmas Dec 4, 2008
Also on Sunday in Burlington, Our Savior Lutheran Church, 417 S. Kane St., will offer its eight annual Festival of Sacred Music at 4 p.m. Carol of the Birds will be presented by Our Savior s choir and refreshments will be served afterwards ... Tours will start at St. Peter s Lutheran church (Sixth and Main streets), where elf-escorted busses will depart every 15 minutes for the approximately two-hour event. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Feelin' crafty: The Journal Times 2008 Craft Fair Roundup Dec 4, 2008
Oct. 11 Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 2417 Drexel Ave., Racine, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Homemade and handcrafted items for sale, silent auction, demonstrations and performances also viewing of collections ... Oct. 18 Faith Lutheran Church Christian Service League, 8500 Durand Ave., Sturtevant ... Profits to go missions of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Melvin 'Mick' Pappa Dec 4, 2008
Funeral: American Lutheran Church, Stanley, on Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, at 11 a.m.. Visitation: Thursday from 9 a.m. 6 Springan Funeral Home, Stanley. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Mandy Nelson Dec 4, 2008
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Crosby, with the Rev. Ron Dahle officiating ... She was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Chorus to feature Haydn mass Dec 4, 2008
The Lebanon Community Chorus, directed by Kevin Wong, practices at Our Saviour s Lutheran Church on Nov. 20 for the upcoming holiday concert at 7 p.m. on Dec. 9 at the church ... The Lebanon Community Chorus will perform a classical winter concert featuring Joseph Haydn's Missa Tempore Belli at 7 p.m. on on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church on South Main Road in Lebanon. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Muhlenberg family left a lasting impression on Colonial America Dec 3, 2008
Few people touched more lives than the father, who is justifiably considered the founder of the Lutheran Church in America ... Under his leadership, the New Providence congregation finally built a church, Augustus Lutheran Church, which still stands as a testament to the devotion and determination of Muhlenberg. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Hamilton leaving a legacy of giving Dec 3, 2008
Pastor Greg Olson asked this of his people the other Sunday at Southwood Lutheran Church ... His youngest son attends Southwood Lutheran Church ... He will bring them to Our Savior s Lutheran Church for the men who come every Sunday from the local mental hospital, to worship and to eat. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Area News Briefs Dec 3, 2008
The youth concert will be hosted by the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thorndale from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All youth are welcome and encouraged to join the worship and fun of a youth night. Annual MARC RUN Set April 12. (Thorndale Champion, TX)
Holiday Concerts Dec 3, 2008
Quota and Jill Miller, vocalist, holiday music, 7 p.m., Morningside Lutheran Church, 700 S. Martha St. ... North High School Madrigal at Augustana Lutheran Church, 600 Court St., 7 p.m. ... North High School Madrigal at Augustana Lutheran Church, 600 Court St., 7 p.m.. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Local choices for the holidays Dec 3, 2008
In case of rain, the event will be moved to the Bethany Lutheran Church, 135 South E St.. Hospital Home Tour. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Lynn Jon Fedie Dec 3, 2008
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 4 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls with the Rev. Mike Wollman of Central Lutheran Church, Chippewa Falls, officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery, Chippewa Falls. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Holiday tea, home tour planned Dec. 6 Dec 3, 2008
English Lutheran Church of Bateman will be hosting their 37th annual Holiday Tea and Home Tour on Saturday, Dec. 6 ... The event is sponsored by the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and co-sponsored by Thrivent ... English Lutheran Church s holiday tea and home tour is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Death Notices for Monday, Dec. 1 Dec 3, 2008
Funeral Services for Harold Walkenhorst Will Be Thursday Funeral services for Harold O. Walkenhorst, 94, New Haven, will be held Thursday, Dec. 4, at 11 a.m. at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Port Hudson ... Memorials to Ebenezer Lutheran Church in care of Toedtmann-Grosse Funeral Home are preferred. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Irwin H. Brune Dec 3, 2008
Mr. Brune was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Washington ... Memorials to Immanuel Lutheran Church are preferred. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Churches address the needs Dec 3, 2008
SUMMIT PHOTO BY ANDY BUFFINGTON The praise band at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City draws people in, lifts them up and reassures them God is the answer to all their needs ... This is our opportunity to understand what community means, said Pastor Barb Spaulding at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, whose attendance is also up. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Religion calendar for the week of Nov. 28v Dec 3, 2008
Messiah singalong ---- St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church is hosting a singalong of Handel's Messiah, with more than 110 singers, including the St. Bartholomew's Coventry Choir and choirs from San Rafael Catholic Church, Rancho Bernardo Baptist Church, the Lutheran Church of the Incarnation and more; 4 p.m. Dec. 7; 16275 Pomerado Road, Poway; 10, includes post-performance reception; (858) 487-2159 or ... "Angels Rejoice" ---- Bethlehem Lutheran Church is presenting a Christmas program of carols... (North County Times)
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008 (52) Dec 3, 2008
NEW HAMPTON Carl Judd Krueger Jr., 78, of New Hampton, died Saturday, Nov. 29; services 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hampton, and burial in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, rural Tripoli, with military rites; visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, New Hampton, (641) 394-4334, and for an hour before services Thursday at the church. OSAGE Lester Selvig, 93, of Osage, died Sunday, Nov. 30, at Faith Lutheran Home, Osage; services 10:30 a.m. Friday at... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Other Christmas shows in the area Dec 3, 2008
Christmas handbell concerts, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at Faith Lutheran Church in North Bend. Lee Littlefield and the Christmas Brass Ensemble s holiday organ concert, at noon on Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Egyptian Theatre. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Doyle Eugene Johnson Dec 3, 2008
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Sweet Home at Fir Lawn Lutheran Church. Remembrances can be directed to Fir Lawn to be used in providing clean drinking water around the world. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Laurie Denise Asselmeier Dec 3, 2008
A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, in Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Happy Valley for Gary E. Brandel, who died Dec. 1 at age 60 ... A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, in Trinity Lutheran Church in Oregon City for Ruby Tressa Plawman, who died Dec. 1 at age 93. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Local briefs Dec 3, 2008
Education secretary to read at Fresno churchA faith-based organization that serves about 1,000 children a day is being recognized by Assistant U.S. Education Secretary Kerri Briggs, who will attend a reception today at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fresno. The organization, Reading and Beyond, offers tutoring, adult literacy and parent education at 16 locations. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Cub Scout receives Heroism Award Dec 3, 2008
Dylan Pearson received the Heroism Award during a special ceremony Monday evening at Breckenridge Lutheran Church. The 8-year-old saved his cousins life at a swimming pool party in February. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Peter L. Press Dec 3, 2008
Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2611 Lucas St. Visitation: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday at the church. MUSCATINE, Iowa Peter L. Press, 52, of Muscatine, passed away Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Ladies night set for this week Dec 3, 2008
Trinity Lutheran Church of Frelsburg youth members will present a live nativity scene from 6-7 p.m. across from the Stafford Opera House on the courthouse square Thursday night. This will be the first year for the attraction. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
Cheer Fund now totals $23,000 Dec 3, 2008
Altar Guild Trinity Lutheran Church $50. Gary and Sharon Lindgren $100. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Couple's renovated home is deck out and ready for Holmen holiday home tour Dec 3, 2008
What: Holiday home tour in Holmen, sponsored by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church and Holmen Lutheran Church ... Tickets: 10 in advance, available at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, (608) 526-4424, or the day of the tour at Holmen Lutheran Church ... Cookie walk: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m at Holmen Lutheran Church, 228 Morris St. Cookies 6 per pound. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Richard Hoekstra, 71 Dec 3, 2008
He was an EMT for 15 years and was a member of the park board, Ocheyedan Housing board and Lutheran church board. He was a member of the Town and Country Club and mixed doubles bowling league for 33 years. (Ocheyedan Press Melvin News, IA)
Winona’s window treatment guy’ retires Dec 3, 2008
A short time later, he drove to St. Martin s Lutheran Church to begin making breakfast, a solitary ritual he has performed every Wednesday for the past 18 years for the men s group that meets for Bible study and breakfast. His culinary skills were put to the test just after 7 a.m. when more than 15 men showed up for the meal, a larger-than-normal crowd. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Obituaries (11.26.2008) Dec 3, 2008
Funeral services will be Monday, Dec. 1 at 11 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church at 19800 80th St. in Bristol and on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. with visitation beginning at 9 a.m. at the Union Protestant Church in Goodman. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery in Goodman. (Forest Republican, WI)
Wedding Announcement Dec 3, 2008
Denise Schulz and Robert Hoffman were united in marriage on Nov. 8 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Merrill. Pastor David Klemm officiated at the small private ceremony. (Forest Republican, WI)
Sheriff concerned about jail needs and deputies pay Dec 3, 2008
Besides recreational time, Rev. Dan Schoeshaw of the local Lutheran Church serves as the jails chaplain. The sheriff says the freedom to practice their own religion helps keeps inmates calm, as does the time they are allowed to spend watching movies and listening to guest speakers inside the jails entertainment room. (Navasota Examiner, TX)
Leila F. Hill Dec 3, 2008
The funeral was held Saturday, Nov. 29 at 10:30 a.m. at Salem Lutheran Church of Freeman with Rev. Mike Klenner officiating. Kathie Klenner was organist with Patty Anderson as soloist. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Clara Caroline Larsen Dec 3, 2008
She was a member of Salem Free Lutheran Church, rural Freeman, where she was active in Ladies Aide and taught Sunday school ... The funeral was held Friday, Nov. 28 at 10:30 a.m. at Salem Free Lutheran Church, rural Freeman, with Rev. Mike Klenner officiating and Arlene Klaudt as organist. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Area News Briefs Dec 2, 2008
The youth concert will be hosted by the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thorndale from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All youth are welcome and encouraged to join the worship and fun of a youth night. Annual MARC RUN Set April 12. (Thorndale Champion, TX)
Holiday Concerts Dec 2, 2008
Quota and Jill Miller, vocalist, holiday music, 7 p.m., Morningside Lutheran Church, 700 S. Martha St. ... North High School Madrigal at Augustana Lutheran Church, 600 Court St., 7 p.m. ... North High School Madrigal at Augustana Lutheran Church, 600 Court St., 7 p.m.. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Local choices for the holidays Dec 2, 2008
In case of rain, the event will be moved to the Bethany Lutheran Church, 135 South E St.. Hospital Home Tour. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Air Force men, women honor friend Dec 2, 2008
As the dozen Air Force men and women stepped off a bus in front of Our Saviour s Lutheran Church Wednesday morning, they tried to hold back their tears. They had traveled hundreds of miles from Little Rock, Ark. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Holiday tea, home tour planned Dec. 6 Dec 2, 2008
English Lutheran Church of Bateman will be hosting their 37th annual Holiday Tea and Home Tour on Saturday, Dec. 6 ... The event is sponsored by the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and co-sponsored by Thrivent ... English Lutheran Church s holiday tea and home tour is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Jeanette Elaine Jetley Dec 2, 2008
A memorial service in her honor will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008 at Hope Lutheran Church, 600 N. 2nd St., Montrose. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 1804, Montrose, CO 81402; or Hope Lutheran Building Fund. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Religion calendar for the week of Nov. 28v Dec 2, 2008
Messiah singalong ---- St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church is hosting a singalong of Handel's Messiah, with more than 110 singers, including the St. Bartholomew's Coventry Choir and choirs from San Rafael Catholic Church, Rancho Bernardo Baptist Church, the Lutheran Church of the Incarnation and more; 4 p.m. Dec. 7; 16275 Pomerado Road, Poway; 10, includes post-performance reception; (858) 487-2159 or ... "Angels Rejoice" ---- Bethlehem Lutheran Church is presenting a Christmas program of carols... (North County Times)
Monday, Dec. 1, 2008 (31) Dec 2, 2008
WAVERLY Fred D. Infelt, 91, of Waverly, died Friday, Nov. 28, at the Waverly Health Center following a brief illness; services 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul s Lutheran Church, with burial in Harlington Cemetery, both in Waverly; visitation 4 to 7 p.m. today at Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, Waverly, 352-1187, and an hour before services Tuesday at the church; memorials to Wartburg Community Symphony or Holy Family Ministries. WAVERLY Harold Lee Bowen, 82, of Waverly, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Other Christmas shows in the area Dec 2, 2008
Christmas handbell concerts, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at Faith Lutheran Church in North Bend. Lee Littlefield and the Christmas Brass Ensemble s holiday organ concert, at noon on Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Egyptian Theatre. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Classroom volunteers allow more one-on-one time Dec 2, 2008
She also taught in the First Lutheran Church preschool for a while in Ellensburg before she and Paul moved to Coulee City where he was a bank manager. When I was a teacher I highly valued my volunteers, Charlton said. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Olaf Jr. Olson, 82 Dec 2, 2008
He served on the Rothsay Elevator Board for seven years, and was a member of the Hamar Lutheran Church and served on the church council. He also was a member of the Elizabeth Sportsman s Club, VFW and a lifetime member of the American Legion. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Marjorie Tucker, 84 Dec 2, 2008
She was baptized Feb. 17, 1924, at Gol Lutheran Church, Kindred, N.D. As a young child, she moved to live on the Tiedeman family farm in Kindred and always shared stories with her family about her happy childhood memories and being spoiled by her many aunts and uncles. Marge was confirmed on July 3, 1938, in the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kindred, and in 1942 she graduated from Kindred High School and was salutatorian of her class. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Nordick, Lian// Dec 2, 2008
A Dec. 13, 2008, wedding is planned at Hope Lutheran Church, North Fargo. Copyright. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Study may help Pinal's 7,600 patients with Alzheimer's Dec 2, 2008
-- Arizona City - Thursday, Dec. 11, from 1:30 to 3 p.m., Central Lutheran Church, 12921 S. Sunland Gin Road ... -- Arizona City - Thursday, Dec. 11, from 1:30 to 3 p.m., Central Lutheran Church, 12921 S. Sunland Gin Road. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Richard Weiss Dec 2, 2008
He was a member of Shepherd of the Cross Lutheran Church in Muscatine. He enjoyed raising roses and was a member of the American Rose Society. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Couple's renovated home is deck out and ready for Holmen holiday home tour Dec 2, 2008
What: Holiday home tour in Holmen, sponsored by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church and Holmen Lutheran Church ... Tickets: 10 in advance, available at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, (608) 526-4424, or the day of the tour at Holmen Lutheran Church ... Cookie walk: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m at Holmen Lutheran Church, 228 Morris St. Cookies 6 per pound. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Winona’s window treatment guy’ retires Dec 2, 2008
A short time later, he drove to St. Martin s Lutheran Church to begin making breakfast, a solitary ritual he has performed every Wednesday for the past 18 years for the men s group that meets for Bible study and breakfast. His culinary skills were put to the test just after 7 a.m. when more than 15 men showed up for the meal, a larger-than-normal crowd. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Obituaries (11.26.2008) Dec 2, 2008
Funeral services will be Monday, Dec. 1 at 11 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church at 19800 80th St. in Bristol and on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. with visitation beginning at 9 a.m. at the Union Protestant Church in Goodman. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery in Goodman. (Forest Republican, WI)
