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Children of Herman and Cora (Christopherson) Mankell

1. Orlynn (1928-1999) m. Vivian Jordin (1931-1994); 3 children
2. Marjorie m. Bill Larimer: 3 children
3. Sherman m. Bette Mattson; 3 children
4. Mary Ann (1937-2004) m. James Petteway (1926-1984); 2 children
5. Douglas m. DeAnn Olson; 2 children
6. Dale (1945-1946)
7. Marlys (1947-2001) m. Gerald Schilz (1926-2002); 3 children

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Orlynn Mankell (1928-1999)

There is a separate web page for Orlynn and Vivian Mankell.

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Marjorie Mankell Larimer

Marjorie was a graduate of St. Cloud State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. She taught in the public schools. Bill was a graduate of the University of Minnesota and worked as a data processor; his last position was with Mayo Clinic in Rochester. They have lived in St. Paul MN, Wahpeton SD, Fargo ND and Rochester MN. They have three children and 4 grandchildren.

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Sherman Mankell

Sherman and Bette live and farm on what was the Alvin and Edna Halvorson farm, just 1/5 miles east of the Mankell homestead. Bette is a nurse and works part-time as a home health nurse. For several years Bette owned and operated the Kids Korner day care in New London. They have 3 children and 9 grandchildren (soon to be 10).

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Mary Ann Mankell Petteway (1937-2004)

Mary Ann received a Bachelor's degree in liberal arts with an emphasis in writing from the University of Minnesota and worked for many years as a medical technician in San Diego. Jim graduated from the University of Washington and was an architect. They lived in San Diego in a home designed by Jim. After their divorce Mary Ann continued to live in the home until she retired and moved to Seattle WA in 2003 to be near her 2 children and 4 grandchildren.

Mary Ann was a nature lover and a member of the Sierra Club. She loved the arts, especially theater and opera. An avid reader, Mary Ann participated in a book club for more than 30 years. Mary Ann was also involved with her church, Grace Lutheran, in San Diego.

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Douglas Mankell

Doug graduated from Bethel College in St. Paul MN. He attended seminary at Fuller Theological Seminary (Pasedena CA) and North Park Theological Seminary (Chicago IL). He was ordained a pastor in the Covenant Church and served congregations in Illinois and Nebraska. Later he became a pastor of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and served a congregation in St. Louis MO. He currently is senior pastor at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Logansport IN.

DeAnn is from Salina Kansas. A nurse, DeAnn is an inspector of nursing homes in the northwest area of Indiana. Doug and DeAnn have 2 daughters and 3 grandchildren.

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Dale Mankell (1945-1946)

Dale was born with health problems and lived only 15 months.

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Marlys Mankell Schilz (1947-2001)

Marlys excelled at sports, especially softball. One can only imagine what she could have done if Title IX had existed when she was in high school and college. She could throw the softball so high in the air it was the tiniest dot in the sky for someone (sometimes me!) to catch in its descent . She could hit the ball over the farm's out buildings.

An occupational therapist, Marlys graduated from Bethel College in St. Paul. In 1977 she married Gerald Schilz in Las Vegas NV. Jerry was a deputy sheriff of Hennepin County and later a realtor for the Bloomington MN area. They lived on Lindale Avenue in Minneapolis and later in Bloomington MN. They had 3 children.

Marlys suffered from a lengthly illness which began in about 1993. As she faced her illness which left her increasingly immobile, she grew in her spirituality. She wrote a journal about her spiritual journey and acceptance of her illness. And she wrote stories about her life growing up on the farm.

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