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Mrs. Lena Folkerts 105th birthday

Lena Folkerts at the age of 16.

Mrs. Folkerts was born Lena Gastmann on a farm near Benson. Her husband John lived four miles away on a farm.

Lena Folkerts at the age of 20.



The Folkerts lived on this farm near Benson from 1921-1938.






The Folkerts lived on this farm near Rutland from 1938-1954.

In 1954 the Folkerts moved to Minonk and resided on West Fourth Street.

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