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Parthena Mae Sidlo was born Feb. 25, 1941, to Ora and Alwilda Baldwin Ross at the family homestead four miles south of Montrose. Parthena was the only child born to Ora and Alwilda. Growing up, she liked being active on the farm especially with the care of the animals.

When Parthena started first grade, she went to school in Burr Oak, continuing there through sixth grade. She then attended seventh thru twelfth grades in Guide Rock, graduating with the Class of 1959.

Parthena was married to Duaine Sidlo on Oct. 1, 1961, at the Inavale, Methodist Church. One daughter, Robyn Leigh, was born to th...