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.