Cemetery Stories 2020
Guy ‘Barney’ Wells
Guy Wells served in World War I before becoming a Northfield police officer. His years as an officer were marked by difficult and sometimes tragic circumstances.
Performed by Jeff Sauve
The Life of Guy Wells
https://www.northfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Guy-Wells-1.mp4
Esther Wood
Esther Wood traveled to Minnesota in 1856. She braved the journey from Pennsylvania, met Wahpakute (Dakota) Indians, and kept the homestead going while her husband went to fight in the Civil War.
Performed by Emily Hazlett
The Life of Esther Wood
https://www.northfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Esther-Wood.mp4
Leonard Burr
Leonard Burr enlisted in the National Guard unit in Northfield before serving in World War I. He was newly married just before he shipped out to serve in the infantry.
Performed by Rob Schanilec
The Life of Leonard Burr
https://www.northfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Leonard-Burr.mp4
Deryl ‘Skip’ Boyum
Skip Boyum was involved with Northfield High School sports for a combined 86 seasons. He coached swimming, baseball, and golf. He was known for his trademark cheer on the sidelines of games.
Performed by Earl Weinmann
The Life of Skip Boyum
https://www.northfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Skip-Boyum.mp4
Milton Herkenratt
Milton Herkenratt was a World War I veteran that managed the Sumner Drake Farm. His wife, Ila, was a cook, and together they became popular hosts in Northfield for college parties and outings.
Performed by Travis Farrington
The Life of Milton Herkenratt
https://www.northfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Milton-Herkenratt.mp4
Maggie Lee
Maggie Lee worked her way up the ladder in the Northfield News office to become the first female editor of the newspaper. She worked there for 68 years and was a common figure around town dressed head-to-toe in purple and carrying a notebook.
Performed by Marie Gery
The Life of Maggie Lee
https://www.northfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Maggie-Lee.mp4