Mrs. Lena Folkerts 105th birthday An open house was held Friday afternoon, July 26, 2002, at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home to celebrate the 105th birthday of Lena Folkerts who is a resident there. Mrs. Folkerts was joined by her children Virgil and Eldon Folkerts, Marie Oltman, all of Minonk, and Ronald Folkerts of Washington. A daughter, Lorene Johnson, is deceased. Mrs. Folkerts, dressed in a pale blue dress adorned with a corsage of white rose buds and baby's breath, seemed a little overwhelmed with the occasion. She said, "I feel like crying." When this reporter introduced himself to Mrs. Folkerts, she said. "So you're David Uphoff. Your father and I were second cousins." Her mental alertness and physical agility was remarkable. She was able to walk to the party room by herself with the aid of a walker. Cake and ice-cream along with punch was served to guests who dropped in to wish her a happy birthday. Pictures from different periods in her life were on display for the guests.

Mrs. Folkerts children joined her for her birthday. From left is Virgil Folkerts, Eldon Folkerts, Marie Oltman, all of Minonk, and Ronald Folkerts of Washington.

John and Lena Folkerts were married on September 29, 1917.

Lena and John Folkerts celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1967. He died in 1970. Click here for more pictures

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