Minnesota Military Order of the Purple Heart, America's Combat Wounded Veterans
The Purple Heart is the only decoration that attests, without question, to the bearer having been in combat. It is one for which an individual cannot be recommended, it can only be earned.
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Earl Edwin Ames Jr. July 9, 1924 — November 17, 2016 Earl Edwin Ames, Jr., 92, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, November 17, 2016, at Park Gardens in Fergus Falls. Earl was born on July 9, 1924, to Earl Edwin, Sr. and Myrtle (Borne) Ames in St. Louis Park, MN….
Darwin “Doc” Babst May 7, 1923 — December 22, 2018 Darwin “Doc” A. Babst, a very kind man, age 95.5, died Saturday, December 22, 2018, at the Minnesota Veterans Home Fergus Falls. Darwin Alden Babst, a lifelong resident of Minnesota, was born May 7, 1923 near Rosholt, SD to Alex…
Orlin Merle Jenson, left this world in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on July 9, 2022. Orlin Merle Jenson was born on August 24, 1941, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and he was the first of two sons of Orvin “Obe” and Mabel (Anderson) Jenson. Later in life Orlin was nick-named…
Orville C. Johnson age 91 of Detroit Lakes, MN died September 30, 2017 at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN. Orville Clair Johnson was born November 11, 1925 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Andrew and Emma Okeson Johnson. He attended Country School in rural Detroit Lakes…
Roy Jorgenson, Fergus Falls, MN, formerly Thief River Falls, MN, 99, passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 17, 2020 at MN Veterans Home, Fergus Falls, MN. Military Honors and flag presentation will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 2:15 PM on the East side of Trinity Lutheran Church…
James Netland James H. Netland, 90, of Fergus Falls died Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm. Sunday, May 29, 2022, at East Norway Lake Lutheran Church near New London with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will…
George Peters April 17, 1934 — July 2, 2023 Detroit Lakes George L. Peters age 89 of Savage, MN, formerly of Detroit Lakes, MN died July 2, 2023 at Rivers of Life Assisted Living in Savage, MN. George Leslie Peters was born on April 17, 1934 in Boston, MA to…
Steven “Steve” Lee Jensen, age 74, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held Wednesday, November 15, 2023, from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. There will be a DAV Prayer Service at 7:00 P.M.
WILLIAM “BILLY” RODGERS Billy passed away on August 1 at the age of 93. Billy is survived by his wife of 68 years Jean Ann (Lorenz), and his five children: Linda/Tom (Clark), Karen/George (Bertodatto), Bill/Sally, Bob/Kris, and Lori/Robyn (D’Reaux-Rodgers). He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren….
Laird “Larry” Matti, age 76, of Rochester passed away peacefully August 6, 2023, at Fairview Care Center surrounded by his family.
The Military Order of the Purple Heart Department of Minnesota is the proud recipient of grants through the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs.
