Last Edited | 16 April 2023 |
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Birth | 10 January 1921 | Birth: Luverne Fredrick Sondergard was born on 10 January 1921 in Albert Lea, Freeborn, Minnesota, United StatesB.1,2 |
Marriage | Marriage: Luverne Fredrick Sondergard and Bobbie Jean McNamara were married.1 | |
Death | 23 April 1974 | Death: Luverne Fredrick Sondergard died on 23 April 1974 at age 53.2,3 |
Burial | 26 April 1974 | Burial: Luverne Fredrick Sondergard was buried on 26 April 1974 at Fort Snelling National CemeteryB in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesB.3,4 |
Military | between 8 December 1941 and 1945 | Military: Luverne Fredrick Sondergard served in the US Marines during World War II between 8 December 1941 and 1945. He served as a sergeant in the US Marine Corps, seeing all of his duty in the South Pacific, from 1942 to 1945. He was in the first battle of Guadal Canal.5 |
Last Edited | 16 April 2023 |
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Birth | 15 January 1922 | Birth: Bernard Victor Sondergard was born on 15 January 1922 in Albert Lea, Freeborn, Minnesota, United StatesB.1,2 |
Death | 26 July 2002 | Death: Bernard Victor Sondergard died on 26 July 2002 at age 80 in Waconia, Carver, Minnesota, United StatesB.2 |
Military | between 8 December 1941 and 1945 | Military: Bernard Victor Sondergard served in the US Marines during World War II between 8 December 1941 and 1945. He served as a sergeant in the US Marine Corps, seeing all of his duty in the South Pacific, from 1942 to 1945. He was in the first battle of Guadal Canal.3 |
Obituary | 5 December 2003 | Obituary: The obituary for Bernard was recorded on 5 December 2003. [from Lake Waverly Herald, 5 Dec 2003] Bernie Victor Sondergard Bernie Victor Sondergard, age 80, of Watertown and formerly of New Germany, died Friday, July 26, 2002, at the Ridgeview Medical Center, Waconia. He was born January 15, 1922 to Nels and Alma (Fiene) Sondergard in Freeborn County, Minn. Bernie attended Freeborn High School, and graduated in 1939. He and his brother enlisted in the service the day after Pearl Harbor was attacked. He served as a sergeant in the US Marine Corps, seeing all of his duty in the South Pacific, from 1942 to 1945. He was in the first battle of Guadal Canal. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. Bernie was a very active man, and owned and operated Frontier Electric, was a charter member of the Carver County Mounted Posse, was a charter member of the Tri-County Riders of Watertown, served as head of Carver County 4-H horse program, and was on the Carver County Fair Board. In addition, he was a 20-year active member of the Western Saddle Club Association, serving as judge and past president. Bernie placed third in the American Quarter Horse Reining competition in 1983 at the Quarter Horse Congress. Bernie saw a need for equestrian training for children, and formed a 4-H saddle club to fill that need. He was a dealer of Jackson Horse Trailers, donating both his time and two trailers to the Minnesota High School Rodeo Association. Horses were a big part of Bernie's life, and he and one of his sons participated in a mock robbery on horseback of the Winsted Bank, which was part of the Winsted Centennial. Bernie was preceded in death by his parents, Nels and Alma Sondergard, and one brother. He is survived by five sons, Michael and Susan, Jerry and Peggy, Jack and Lisa, Scott and Deb, and Steve and Ann; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Marilyn and Fred Phillips and Wilma Zoller. Memorial services were Tuesday, July 30, at the Iten Funeral Home in Delano. Gathering time took place prior to the service, with the Rev. James Beard officiating. Music was provided by Karen Otto as organist. Arrangements were made by the Iten Funeral Home in Delano.3 |
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Birth | 2 September 1923 | Birth: Marilyn Janice Sondergard was born on 2 September 1923 in Albert Lea, Freeborn, Minnesota, United StatesB.1 |
Marriage | 16 September 1945 | Marriage: Ferdinand (Fred) Theodore Phillips and Marilyn Janice Sondergard were married on 16 September 1945 at All Saints Catholic ChurchB in New Richland, Waseca, Minnesota, United StatesB.1 |
Death | 6 July 2008 | Death: Marilyn Janice Sondergard died on 6 July 2008 at age 84 at St Marys HospitalB in Rochester, Olmsted, Minnesota, United StatesB.2,3 |
Burial | 9 July 2008 | Burial: Marilyn Janice Sondergard was buried on 9 July 2008 at Calvary CemeteryB in New Richland, Waseca, Minnesota, United StatesB.3 |
Name | 16 September 1945 | As of 16 September 1945, Marilyn Janice Sondergard was also known as Marilyn Janice Phillips.1 |
Obituary | 8 July 2008 | Obituary: The obituary for Marilyn was recorded on 8 July 2008. [from Albert Lea Tribune, 8 Jul 2008] Funeral services for Marilyn J. Phillips of New Richland will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Rev. Philip Lewison will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 until 8 p.m. at Friedrich Funeral Home, New Richland, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, New Richland. Mrs. Phillips died Sunday morning at St Marys Hospital in Rochester. She was 84 years old. Marilyn was born Sept. 2, 1923, in Freeborn County, the daughter of Nels and Alma (Finie) Sondergard. She graduated from Freeborn high school in 1941 and received normal teachers training in Wells. Marilyn taught public school in Freeborn County for 10 years. On Sept. 16, 1945, she was united in marriage to Fred Phillips at All Saints Catholic Church in New Richland. She lived much of her life in Hartland and the past 18 years in New Richland. Marilyn was a member of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, the American Legion Auxiliary for 52 years, president of the Hartland Auxiliary for 21 years, and 1st District president from 1986 to 1987. She was a very dedicated and enthusiastic promoter of Girls State. In her free time, Marilyn enjoyed crafts but her real love was her grandchildren. She could always be found at their activities including sports and dance. Marilyn is survived by her husband, Fred, of New Richland; children: Dale and his wife Valerie of Hartland, Neil and his wife Julie of Hartland, Lori and her husband Michael Frafjord of Rosemont and Dann and his wife Joanne of Hartland. Grandchildren include: Amy (Chris) Beausoleil, Aaron (Jeanette) Phillips, Anne Phillips, Dr. Alison (Chris) Sorensen, Matthew Phillips, Lucas, Thomas and Peter Frafjord, Abby and Kacie Phillips. Great -grandchildren are: Madeline, Morgan and Andrew Phillips, Alex and Emma Beausoleil. One sister, Wilma Zoller of Albert Lea, survives. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Bernard and Luverne Sondergard; and one granddaughter, Catherine Frafjord. She will be greatly missed by her loving family and many friends.3 |
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Birth | 3 March 1928 | Birth: Wilma LaRue Sondergard was born on 3 March 1928 in Albert Lea, Freeborn, Minnesota, United StatesB.1 |
Marriage | 14 July 1946 | Marriage: Wilbur Hugo Zoller and Wilma LaRue Sondergard were married on 14 July 1946 in Bricelyn, Faribault, Minnesota, United StatesB.1 |
Divorce | 31 May 1973 | Divorce: Wilbur Hugo Zoller and Wilma LaRue Sondergard were divorced on 31 May 1973 in Freeborn, Minnesota, United StatesB.1,2 |
Name | Wilma LaRue Sondergard was also known as Wilma LaRue Zoller.1 |
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Birth | Birth: Bobbie Jean McNamara was born in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.1 | |
Marriage | Marriage: Luverne Fredrick Sondergard and Bobbie Jean McNamara were married.1 |
Name | Bobbie Jean McNamara was also known as Bobbie Jean Sondergard.1 |