Probituaries
Probituary: A notice of life! Sigrid Peterson
Sigrid Peterson, 95 – birthday March 11 Interviewed by granddaughters Thea Satrom & Tatum Schilling Our grandmother is the most loving and kind woman, and…
Probituaries
When Inspire(d) founder Aryn Henning Nichols worked at a newspaper editing obituaries, she always wished she could have asked more questions of the folks memorialized in those columns. So when Inspire(d) launched in 2007, she immediately knew a feature that had to be included each issue: the Probituary: A Notice of Life! We feature local grandparents, elderly neighbors, long-standing community leaders, and more. Generally, these Q&A interviews are conducted by someone who knows the interviewee – we like to think of the questions as catalysts for conversation! We’ve received invaluable wisdom from the folks highlighted over the years. But don’t take our word for it – see for yourself! (Sidenote: If you’d like to interview someone you know for a future probituary, get in touch!)
Probituaries
Probituary – A Notice of Life: Marvin Wicks
Interviewed by friend Becky Olafsen • Originally published in the Fall 2015 Inspire(d) Becky and her husband, Peter, frequently share the pew with Marvin Wicks…
Probituaries
Norma Wangsness
Norma Wangsness (center) lives a life of love and art and a little red lipstick Interviewed by daughter Le Bahr Norma Wangsness was born in…
Probituaries
Charlotte (Christopherson) Strinmoen
Interview and photo by Ketel Paulsen Charlotte (Christopherson) Strinmoen is as delightful a woman as they come. She met her first husband, American Carmen Christopherson,…
Probituaries
Probituary: A Notice of Life – Stephen Lensing
Intro and interview by granddaughter, Lisa Tupy Originally published in the July/August 2008 Inspire(d) The first memory I have of my grandpa is me sitting…
Probituaries
Probituary: A Notice of Life! Paul Hexom
Paul Hexom lives a life of service, laughter, and passion. Interview and foreword by Sondra Carver I’ve lived in Decorah long enough to know that…
Probituaries
Probituary: Bev (Halverson) Christen
Interview by friend Elly Lensch There are a few special people in the world who light up any room or hall they enter with rays…
Probituaries
Probituary: Marv Klocke
Marv Klocke shares business and desert island sense Interviewed by Marla Klocke • Originally published in the Winter 2012-13 Inspire(d) Marv Klocke shares his memories…
Probituaries
Genevieve Marcella Landsom Holty
Interviewed by granddaughter Janelle (Holty) Halverson • Originally published in the Spring 2014 Inspire(d) This type of interview captures remarkable things about the subject but…
Probituaries
Probituary: Donald and Ilene Moore
Intro and interview by grandson Hans Aschim • Photo by David Moore • Originally published in the Fall 2011 Inspire(d) My grandparents, Donald and Ilene Moore,…
Probituaries
Probituary: Grace Torresdal
Originally published in the November 2007 issue of Inspire(d), we offer our condolences to the family and friends of Grace Torresdal. She passed away May 6,…
Probituaries
Probituary: John F. Hassebroek
Interviewed by Amalia Vagts, granddaughter (left) • Originally published in the Summer 2014 Inspire(d) My grandfather, John F. Hassebroek, can have a conversation with anyone,…
Load More
