Nellie Massacci passed away. This is the full obituary where you can share condolences and memories. Published in the Times West Virginian on 2024-01-25.
The sun has set on a beautiful life. Verna Mathilda (Nelson) Kraft, 96, passed away on January 2 in Rochester, Minnesota at Cottagewood Memory Care. She was born September 1, 1927 in her sister’s home in Austin Minnesota. Verna lived in numerous SE MN communities, moving as her father’s blacksmith’s business necessitated. After attending 8 different schools, she spent her high school years in Austin. She married Lawrence Kraft March 21, 1944 in San Diego, CA at the Naval Hospital. Soon after, their first child Judy was born. After he returned from the war, they made their way back to Minnesota and moved to a farm in Dexter. During that time, a daughter, Debi and a son, Larry, were born. In 1957 the family relocated to a farm near Spring Valley. During that time, Verna contended with no indoor bathroom or running water, she did a large amount of baking and field work. She raised ducks, chickens, and had a substantial garden and orchard. In the early 60’s she took a job as a wait
Clayton Hutchinson passed away. This is the full obituary where you can share condolences and memories. Published in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph on 2023-11-27.