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Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 51
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise.
By Tim Talley , May 21, 2013
Dennis Lamarr Dagen
Dennis Lamarr Dagen of Warroad, MN passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the age of 86. Dennis was born April 29, 1927 to Erwin and Helen Dagen on a farm in Kittson County, MN. He attended a one room country school until high school. He enlisted in the U. S. Navy at age 17 on August 15, 1944. He served in World War II on the USS Curtis and USS Norton Sound in Shanghai, China and in Okinawa in 1945 when the atomic bombs were dropped on Japan. Dennis was baptized by a U. S. Navy Chaplain while on ship. He was honorably discharged on June 19, 1946. He returned to his home town of Karlstad, MN and attended high school. He enlisted in the U. S. Army Air Forces on March 13, 1948 and was attached to the 1503rd Military Air Transport Service. He served in Tokyo, Japan and when he returned home on leave, married Joan May Carlson on April 12, 1949. While stationed in Tokyo, the Korean War began. His assignment included off loading wounded soldiers for transport to the hospital. When not on duty, he boxed and was 1949 heavyweight champion for pacific services. He also coached boxing and basketball teams and enjoyed being a referee. Dennis was assigned to serve in South Korea, Guam, the Philippines, and Thailand and returned to Okinawa for his final years in the Air Force. He was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant on September 1, 1966. During his military service, Dennis received the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, and National Defense Service Medal with 1 Bronze Star, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal (Japan). In February 1967, Dennis joined the Roseau County Sheriff’s Department as Deputy in Warroad, MN. Many people in the community can attest that he fairly and efficiently enforced the law. Also, he became an avid golfer and enjoyed his time on the course with his sons and the “Rat Pack”. He retired as Deputy in February 1984.
May 21, 2013
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Arnold Walter Juenke
Arnold Walter Juenke, age 79 of Crystal, ND, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. Arnold was born December 25, 1933 in Grafton, ND to Walter and Meta (Schmidt) Juenke. He grew up and attended schools in the Crystal area where he graduated from high school. He then attended NDSU for a short time before returning home to farm with his father and uncle. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957 until 1959. Following his discharge, he returned home and was united in marriage to Betty Vatnsdal on October 26, 1963 in Grafton. The couple lived and farmed west of Crystal for many years before retiring.
May 21, 2013
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Helen Jean Johnson
Helen Jean Johnson, 70, of Grand Forks died suddenly on May 19 at Altru Hospital. Helen was born on June 12, 1942 to Frank and Helen Lizakowski in Minto, ND.
May 21, 2013
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Anna M. Loe
Anna M. Loe, 85, of Manvel, ND passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013 at her home. Anna Mae Mangan was born July 4, 1927 at the family farm near Lamoure, ND the daughter of William Edward and Mabel Theresa (Peterson) Mangan. She attended high school in LaMoure and Valley City State College. Anna married Amber Kjell Loe on July 19, 1946 in LaMoure. They lived in Tolna, ND, Michigan, ND, Grand Forks, ND and finally Manvel, ND. She was a American Legion Auxiliary member for 36 consecutive years, a Homemaker member and a 4-H leader for many years. Anna was employed with Century 21 Realty, H &R Block and was a bookkeeper for Farmers Union Oil Company in both Michigan and Grand Forks. She and Amber traveled and spent time with their children and grandchildren scattered across the country. Anna enjoyed bowling, golfing, gardening, hunting, playing Bridge, and Pinochle. Amber preceded her in death on August 27, 2007.
May 21, 2013
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