Born: May 24, 1916
Died: November 03, 2009

Marian Enerson, age 93, of Menahga, Minnesota and formerly of Fosston, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday (November 3rd) at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday (November 9th) at Kingo Lutheran Church in Fosston with the Rev. John Dalen officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Sunday (November 8th) at the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Fosston. There will also be reviewal for one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston. An online guestbook is available at carlinhoialmen.com.

Marian Evelyn Kathryn Reichenbach was born on May 24, 1916 in Welcome, Minnesota to parents Christian J. and Mary (Yost) Reichenbach. The family moved to a farm in Heier Township, Mahnomen County, Minnesota. She was baptized on July 22, 1917 in Handville Church and confirmed on June 29, 1929 in Kingo Lutheran Church in Fosston by Rev. Mortenson.

Marian was united in marriage to Marvin Clifford Enerson on October 19, 1940 in Lengby, Minnesota at the parsonage by Rev. G.W. Sanstead. They bought a farm in Brandsvold Township in 1944 and raised four strong boys and a beautiful little girl! Marian was the best mom any child could want.

She was a member of the Asphult Lutheran Church in Hill River Township until its closing in 1964 and then became a member of Kingo Lutheran Church in Fosston.

Marian passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, Minnesota at the age of 93 years and 162 days.

Survivors include her four sons, Edward (Tiina) of Kimball, Minnesota, Marvel (Gaile) of Elbert, CO, Lowell (Paulette) of Osceola, WI, and Gaylen (Dianne) of Roberts, WI; and daughter, Joyce Enerson Burns of Erskine, Minnesota.

She is also survived by grandchildren, Michele, Kevin, Chad, Marty, Joelle, Heidi, Shane, Sheila, Keli, Karlene, Kristina and Chandler; step grandchildren, Sarah, Shelly, Erik and Tyler; great grandchildren, Ashley, Jesse, Patrick, LeaRae, James, Kayla, Karlene, Parker, Paige, Bailey, Paige, Piper, and Colin; step great grandchildren, Jocelyn, Wyatt, Taylor, Lily, Blake, Olivia, Mac, Isabella, Jamie and Ashley; great great grandchildren, Nevaeh and Ronny; one sister, Phyllis Jordet of McIntosh, Minnesota; and sister-in-law, Gladyce Josephson of Fosston; and many nieces and nephews and many kids she considered grandchildren!

She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin in 1995; her parents, Christian and Mary; sisters, Gertrude Torske and Christina Kruger; brothers, Ted and Robert Reichenbach; grandson Jamie Jolly; son-in-law, Jon Burns; and daughter-in-law, LaVonne Enerson.

Honorary Pallbearers will be all family and friends.

Active Pallbearers will be Chad Enerson, Kevin Enerson, Chandler Burns, Shane Enerson, Lester Reichenbach, and Terry Strom.

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Born: September 07, 1911
Died: March 23, 2007

Josephine (Covlin) Engesether, age 95, of Bradenton, Florida, and formerly from Portland, Oregon, and McIntosh, Minnesota passed away on Friday, March 23rd at her daughter’s home in Bradenton.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday (March 31st) at Trinity Free Lutheran Church of rural McIntosh with the Rev. Dale Mellgren officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a 8:00 p.m. prayer service on Friday (March 30th) at the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Fosston. There will also be reviewal for one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home, serving McIntosh. Sympathy messages may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Josephine Lily Covlin Engesether was born September 7, 1911 to Anton and Fanny Covlin. She was the youngest and last surviving member of the family of six children. "Jo" taught school most of her adult life and retired in 1977 at the age of 66. Jo started her teaching career with a two year degree from Duluth and earned her Bachelor's Degree in 1965 from Bemidji State University.

Jo was a remarkable woman of many talents. She loved to travel, read, garden, write, swim, walk, draw and paint. She wrote her biography after retiring and her book The Tagalong and A Loner But Never Alone was published in 1989. The first book depicts settlement life in the North Dakota prairies in the early 20th Century. Jo also had some of her poems published and they can be found on the internet!

In 1934 Jo married Samuel Engesether who passed away in October 2000. She is survived by four children, Ronald (Marty) Engesether of Portland, OR, Synneva (Richard) Sutton of St. Petersburg, FL, Bonnie Stone of Bradenton, FL and her youngest, Mary (Jim) Landes of Bemidji, Minnesota. She leaves behind 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. Jo was an excellent role model and inspiration to many. We will all miss her greatly.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and five siblings, George, Frank, Julia Ritoch, John, and Flora Gibson.

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Born: January 29, 1924
Died: August 08, 2011

Gladys English, age 87, of Mentor, Minnesota, passed away on Monday (August 8th) at her home. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday (August 11th) at Faith Lutheran Church in Mentor with Pastor Bill Reck officiating. Family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Erskine and messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com.

Gladys Mary Utley was born on January 29, 1924 to John and Vivian (Guptil) Utley in Bemidji, Minnesota where she grew up and graduated high school.

She was united in marriage to Donald English on January 8, 1946 in Bemidji. They lived in many communities over the years while Don worked in school administration. They retired in Mentor. Don passed away in 1997.

Gladys enjoyed playing cards with her friends, volunteering her time with Tri-Valley, and carpentry work. She loved animals, especially her dogs Oscar and Comet. Gladys had a wonderful sense of humor and she will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Gladys passed away on Monday, August 8, 2011 at her home in Mentor at the age of 87 years.

She is survived by two daughters, Dawn Mary (Dan) Koning of Hastings, MI, and Becky (Dan) Rantanen of Middle River, Minnesota; two sons, Paul (Karen Cole) English of Greenbush, Minnesota, and Pat (Mary Jo Olson) English of Mentor, Minnesota; several grandchildren and great grandchildren and other relatives, friends, and her dog Oscar.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Don.

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Born: September 09, 1919
Died: September 26, 2008

Andrea Eraker, 89, formerly of Winger and Fosston, Minnesota passed away Friday, September 26, at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine, Minnesota, where she had been a resident since January of 2006.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 30, at 11:00 AM at Calvary Lutheran Church in Winger with Rev. Aage Carlsen and Rev. Nathan Baker-Trinity officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at Calvary Lutheran Church in Winger, and there will also be reviewal for one hour before the funeral at the church. Interment will be at Calvary Lutheran Cemetery at Winger. Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston is in charge of the arrangements. Sympathy messages may be sent to www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Andrea Sophie Moland was born Sept. 9, 1919, to parents Carl and Ida (Herseth) Moland, rural Fertile, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed at the Maple Bay Lutheran Church and attended Roadside School and Fertile High School, graduating in 1936. Following her high school graduation, she attended normal training in Thief River Falls and taught in rural schools for several years, beginning her first teaching job a few days before her 18th birthday.

When she came to teach at Wooded Park School in Winger Township, she met Clarence Eraker. They were married Nov. 25, 1943, at the Dovre parsonage in Winger, Minnesota. They made their home on the Eraker farm southwest of Winger until moving to Fosston, Minnesota in 2001.

In 1953, Andrea began substitute teaching in the Winger School. She later worked as a tutor and as a teacher’s aide, in both the Winger and McIntosh, Minnesota schools, retiring in 1984.

She was a longtime member of the Calvary Lutheran Church in Winger, where she taught Sunday school and was active in the women’s group.

Survivors include three daughters, Kay (Aage) Carlsen of Fosston, Donna (Calvin) Skeie of McIntosh, and Darlene (Rodney)Gunderson of Duluth; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Irene Solie of Minot, North Dakota; and a brother-in-law, Raymond Eraker of Casselton, North Dakota, as well as a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence, who died in 2006, two brothers, Harold and Reuben Moland, and two sisters, Julia Petterson and Leana Nordahl.

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Born: April 11, 1924
Died: July 17, 2007

U.S. Veteran

Allen Erickson, age 83, of McIntosh and formerly from Gully, Minnesota passed away on Tuesday, July 17th at First Care Hospital in Fosston, Minnesota. Memorial services for Allen will be held at a later date, and the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home serving McIntosh is in charge of the arrangements.

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Born: August 25, 1962
Died: March 22, 2012

Daryl Evje, age 49, of Lithia Springs, Georgia, and formerly of Gully, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday (March 22nd) in Georgia. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday (April 21st) at Sand Valley Lutheran Church in Trail with the Dawn Hanson officiating. Interment will be in Sand Valley Lutheran Cemetery, Trail. Family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. The Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston assisted the family with arrangements and messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com.

Daryl Jon Evje was born on August 25, 1962 in Fosston, Minnesota to parents Doris (Moy) Evje and the late Lester Evje.

He was baptized and confirmed at Sand Valley Lutheran Church in Trail, Minnesota, attended grade school in Gully and graduated from Fosston High School in 1980.

Daryl then attended the A.V.T.I. in Thief River Falls, Minnesota in the auto mechanics program. After graduation, his first job was at Dean’s Service in Gonvick, Minnesota.

In 1986 he left for Georgia where he was employed at Ronco, owned by Ron Steile of the Gully-Trail area. After several years he began working at different heating and air conditioning companies until he joined Estes Company where he was currently employed.

In 1992 he was married to Melissa Ganeus, and to this union on daughter, Caitlin was born.

Daryl enjoyed playing sports as a young man, playing with the Trail softball team. He also started playing golf and while at the Estes Company he would attend their golfing vacations in Florida every year. During one event, he won a set of golf clubs which he donated to the Fosston High School Golf Program.

Daryl passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 after suffering a massive heart attack at the age of 49 years.

He is survived by his daughter, Caitlin of Lithia Springs, GA; his mother, Doris Evje of Gully, Minnesota; one sister, Dianne (Bob) Danielson of Bagley, Minnesota; three brothers, Dean of Fosston, and David and Darren of Gully. Also surviving are two nieces, Kara (Jason) Perry and their daughter, Lexi of Deer River, Minnesota and Megan (Steve) Clark and their daughters, Madison and Abigail of Stanley, North Dakota; one aunt, Dolores Bertram of Ashby, Minnesota; and one uncle Donavon Moy of Gully; and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lester Evje; one brother, Doug; his grandparents, John and Alma (Brenna) Evje and John and Hazel (Anderson) Moy; four uncles John Evje, Jr., Russell Evje, and Ordell and Gary Moy; four cousins Judy and Janice Evje, Ron Bertram and Vicki Nakamurra.

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Born: December 11, 1921
Died: May 16, 2014

Doris Erickson, age 92, of Fosston, Minnesota, passed away on Friday (May 16th) at the Minnesota Veteran's Home in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday (May 23rd) at Calvary Free Lutheran Church in Fosston with the Rev. Alan Arneson and Rev. Jim Johnson officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Thursday (May 22nd) at the Glende-Nilson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls. There will also be reviewal for one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church in Fosston. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston and the Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Fergus Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Calvary Free Lutheran Church of Fosston.

Doris Lillian Erickson was born on December 11, l921, at Fosston, Minnesota, to parents David and Laura (Swenson) Wiberg. She attended country school through the 8th grade and then graduated from Fosston High School. Doris married Jessen Cudrio June 19, 1941. Jessen passed away in June 1945. She married Oscar Erickson on October 6, 1947. Oscar passed away in January 1986.

Doris was employed as a cook at the Fosston hospital for several years and then she and Oscar owned and operated the Biwabik Motel in Biwabik, Minnesota. She was an excellent cook and loved to prepare feasts for family gatherings. In her later years she lived for eight years with her daughter Luanne in Crookston, Minnesota. She moved to the Minnesota Veterans Home in August of 2011 where she had resided for the past 34 months. She died there with family at her side, in Fergus Falls.

Doris is survived by her sister, Arlene Watland; son, Gary (Cynthia) Erickson of Dalton, Minnesota and three daughters, Lylas (Ken) Nelson of Westminster, CO., Lynda (John) Loiland of Fosston, Minnesota and Luanne (Lenny) Devos of Crookston, Minnesota; eight grandchildren, Wendy Stephens, Randy (Denise) Erickson, Rebecca (Steve) Lacey, Meredith (Todd) Griffith, Diana (Johnny) Adams, Gary (Kelly) Loiland, Shannon Loiland, Lindsey Devos; and thirteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; siblings; Idella Bright and Gerald Wiberg; grandson-in-law Steve Stephens; and great-grandson Luke Stephens.

Doris Lillian Erickson went home to glory on May 16, 2014. Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandma Doris will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Blessed be her memory.

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Born: December 22, 1965
Died: July 13, 2013

Leif "Eric" Erickson, age 47, of Erskine, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, July 13th as the result of a motorcycle accident near Lengby, Minnesota. Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 19th at 11:00 AM at Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine with Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. A private family prayer service will be held on Thursday at 5:30 PM at the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Erskine followed by a public visitation from 6:00 to 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine. Interment of cremains will be at Gosen Lutheran Cemetery at a later date, and the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Erskine is in charge of the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent to www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Leif Eric Erickson was born on December 22, 1965 in Fosston, Minnesota, to parents Alton and Patricia (Varty) Erickson. Eric was a member of Grace Lutheran Church where he was baptized and confirmed and attended Erskine High School where he graduated in 1984.

Eric was passionate about the outdoors and was an avid hunter. He loved spending time with his nieces and nephews and had a special nickname for each of them, and they gave him the nickname "Uncie." He especially enjoyed his hunting trips to Montana with his friends. Eric was always there when someone needed him.

Eric passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at the age of 47 years as the result of a motorcycle accident.

Eric is survived by his parents, and eight sisters: Paula (James) Caldwell of New Hope, Minnesota, Eldora (Bryan) Paradis of Erskine, Minnesota, Karlene (Larry) Lightfoot of Rich Hill, MO, Lesly (Lee) Tradewell of Erskine, Minnesota, Ardis (Tal) Lucken of Bemidji, Minnesota, Melisa (Erik) Nymann of Plummer, Minnesota, Barb (Torrey) Erickson of Bemidji, Minnesota, and Wendy (Joe) Smeby of Erskine, Minnesota. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and many aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Stephen and Sam; his grandparents, Albert and Alma Erickson and Leslie and Eldora Varty; and one brother-in-law, Milton (Pete) Kolden.

Eric will be remembered for his loving heart, contagious smile, sense of humor, and compassion for his family and many friends.

God Bless the memory of Eric Erickson

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Born: February 27, 1954
Died: August 20, 2014

Richard A. Erickson, age 60 of Grand Forks, North Dakota and formerly from Salol and Erskine, Minnesota passed away on Wednesday, August 20th at his home in Grand Forks. A memorial graveside service will be held on Monday, August 25th at 2:00 PM at Broderheim Cemetery, rural Erskine with Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. The Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Erskine assisted the family with the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent to www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Richard Andrew Erickson, the son of Edwin and Alice (Ruth) Erickson, was born on February 27, 1954, and was raised near Erskine, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed at Rodnes Lutheran Church and graduated from Erskine High School in 1972.

Richard worked for Arctic Cat of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, and Fertile Flow of Crookston, Minnesota, for several years. In 1987, he and his family moved to Salol, Minnesota, and worked for Marvin Windows and Doors for 22 years. Due to health issues in 2009, he was unable to continue working. In 2011, he moved to Grand Forks, North Dakota, to be closer to his children.

Richard enjoyed mechanical work and was an avid inventor. He had a talent for turning many miscellaneous parts into usable machines. He had many various interests which ranged from learning about topics in Science to working on cars. In his last few years, even though he was in terrible pain, he still was able to maintain a great sense of humor and loved visiting with his friends and family. Richard also enjoyed many simple things such as sitting around the campfire and talking with friends, watching the Twins play baseball, and rooting for his favorite NASCAR driver, Jeff Gordon.

On Wednesday, August 20, 2014 Richard passed away at his home in Grand Forks at the age of 60 years.

He is survived by his son Andy and daughter Marcy, both of Grand Forks, North Dakota; his brother Robert of Moorhead, Minnesota; his sisters Donna Boehm (Al) of Pick City, North Dakota, and Elaine Paulson of rural Erskine, Minnesota; grandchildren Anthony, Alexys, and Jayden; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, and brothers Harold and Clayton Erickson.

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Born: December 03, 1944
Died: February 27, 2011

Eileen Erlandson, age 66, of Gully, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday (February 27th) at the Neilson Place in Bemidji, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday (March 4th) at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Oklee, Minnesota with Father John Kleinwachter presiding. Interment will be in Bethany Lutheran Cemetery, rural Gully. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Thursday (March 3rd) and for one hour prior to the service on Friday, all at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston and messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com.

Eileen Florence Bayerl was born on December 3, 1944 at St. Anthonys Hospital in Minneapolis to parents Edward and Mildred (Littfin) Bayerl. She grew up with her parents on a farm north of Winsted, Minnesota. She was confirmed at Holy Trinity Catholic Church and graduated from Holy Trinity Catholic School in Winsted in 1962.

After her graduation, Eileen worked at a canning factory in Winsted. She later went to work at JC Penney in Minneapolis and lived with her aunt Lucille Klobe in Hopkins.

Eileen was united in marriage to Robert Erlandson on November 19, 1966 at Eileens home parish in Winsted. After their marriage, they lived in Fridley, Minnesota until 1971 when they moved to their farm in Johnson Township north of Gully. Eileen worked at Tri-Valley for many years and served as manager of the Oklee Senior Site from 1991 until failing health forced her to retire in 1997.

Eileen was diagnosed with renal failure requiring her to start kidney dialysis on October 29, 1997. She continued her dialysis treatments traveling to Bemidji three times a week for 13 years.

Eileen was an active member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, the Gully American Legion Auxiliary Unit #603 and the Catholic Aid Association. She enjoyed her cats and always had a large garden. Most of all, she enjoyed when the grandchildren came to visit her on the farm.

Eileen passed away early Sunday morning, February 27, 2011 at the Neilson Place in Bemidji at the age of 66 years, two months and 24 days.

She is survived by her husband, Robert of Gully; three children, Thomas Erlandson of Gully, John (Lisa) Erlandson of Oklee, Minnesota, and Mary Beth (Gerald) Gonsorowski of Thief River Falls, Minnesota; four grandchildren, Ethan Klasen, Austin Erlandson, and Geran and Jazlyn Gonsorowski; her aunt, Lucille Klobe of St. Paul, Minnesota; and sister-in-law, Rosemary Wolf of McAllen, TX. Other relatives also survive.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her mother and father-in-law, Lawrence and Betsey Erlandson; and one granddaughter, Brianna Erlandson.

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Born: May 10, 1951
Died: June 23, 2010

U.S. Veteran

Craig Eskeli, age 59, of Fosston, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, June 23rd, at his home in Fosston. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 28th, at 11:00 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Plummer, Minnesota with Rev. Jonathan Dodson officiating. Interment will be in the Finnish Cemetery, rural Plummer. There will be reviewal for one hour prior to the funeral at the church in Plummer. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to The American Lung Association. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston, and messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com.

Craig William Eskeli was born May 10, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, to parents Martin and Fern (Huff) Eskeli, where he grew up and graduated from high school in 1969. He attended Washburn Trade School in Chicago, training to be a painter, until he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Craig served from 1970 to 1974 on the U.S.S. Seattle as a Boiler Tech Operator. After his service, he returned to Chicago and went to work at Great Lakes Naval Base, North Chicago, Illinois where he worked for 38 years as a Stationary Engineer. He retired June 1, 2006 and moved to Fosston, Minnesota.

He was united in marriage to Darlynne Hyerczyk on December 3, 1985 in Waukegan, Illinois.

Craig loved deer hunting rifle and muzzle loader and working with wood. He enjoyed driving his ATV, sitting in his garage or basement and listening to music, working word puzzles, and spending time with his wife, Darlynne. He was a member of the Plummer American Legion Post #623, and was a very proud American who loved his country.

Craig Eskeli passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at his home in Fosston, at the age of 59 years.

He is survived by his wife Darlynne of Fosston; one step-daughter, Susan (Paul) Pellico, and her son Robby of Schaumburg, Illinois; one step-son, John (Pam) Niziolek, and his son Stefan of Walkersville, Maryland; his mother, Fern Eskeli, of Plummer, Minnesota; one brother, Randy (Diana) Eskeli of Elk Grove Village, Illinois; one niece; one nephew; and two uncles, Edward Eskeli and Melvin Eskeli, both of Plummer; as well as many cousins and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Martin Eskeli; his grandparents; and several aunts and uncles.

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Born: September 04, 1922
Died: July 30, 2008

Joseph "Joe" Espeseth, age 85, from Erskine, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, July 30th at North Country Health Services-Senior Behavioral Health Unit in Bemidji, Minnesota. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, August 9th at 11:00 AM at Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine with Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour before the service at the church and interment of cremains will be at Fairview Cemetery, rural Erskine. Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Erskine is in charge of the arrangements. Sympathy messages may be sent to www. carlinhoialmen.com.

Joe was born September 4, 1922 in Roseau, Minnesota, to parents Knute and Alma (Engeberg) Espeseth. He grew up in Roseau, attended country school, and worked on the family farm where he developed his lifelong passion for horses.

On June 5, 1946 he was united in marriage to Evangeline "Vannie" Howe of Erskine, Minnesota. The couple moved to Erskine where they resided for 62 years.

He worked as a carpenter and built many houses throughout the area. In 1961 he was employed as a custodian by the Erskine Public School where he ended his working career after 31 years of dedicated service. Joe was a diligent, responsible worker and was highly regarded by his co-workers and the community. It was well known, "You can always count on Joe!" whether it was keeping the boilers running on a long cold winter's night, retrieving a forgotten book after hours for an absent minded student, or opening up the school for a teacher who misplaced their keys.

Joe will always be remembered for his warm kind smile, his great love of horses, having coffee and shaking dice with his buddies at the local cafes, and his love and dedication for his family.

Joe was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine.

On Wednesday, July 30, 2008 Joe Espeseth passed away at North Country Health Services-Senior Behavioral Health Unit in Bemidji, Minnesota after having been a resident of Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine from November of 2007 to July 26, 2008, at the age of 85 years.

He is survived by his wife, Vannie of Erskine; children, Sandy (AL) Kauppi of Circle Pines, Minnesota, Dave (Kang) Espeseth of Crestview, Florida, Diane Espeseth of Circle Pines, Minnesota, Jim (Deb) Espeseth of Bagley, Minnesota, and Shari (Lee) Jarka of Coon Rapids, Minnesota; grandchildren, Terri, Mike, Brandy, Jeremy, Jamie, and Shayley; great-grandchildren, Brady and Tiffany; sisters, Agnes Carlson of Erskine and Irene Storey of Apple Valley, Minnesota; brothers, Clarence Espeseth of Pine City, Minnesota and Clifford (Dottie) Espeseth of Island Pond, VT; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, JoAnne McWilliam; former son-in-law, Jan McWilliam; brother, Kenny; sister Ruthie Hagen; an infant sister, Alice, and stillborn twin sisters; brothers-in-law, Stanley Storey, John Carlson, and Roy Hagen; and sister-in-law, Kay Espeseth.

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Born: November 11, 1927
Died: May 07, 2010

Vannie Espeseth, age 82, of Erskine, Minnesota, passed away on Friday (May 7th) at the Anoka Care Center in Anoka, Minnesota. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday (May 15th) at Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine with the Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, rural Erskine. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Erskine and messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com.

Vannie was born November 11, 1927, in Erskine, Minnesota, to parents Maynard and Emma (Strom) Howe. She grew up in Erskine and graduated with the high school class of 1945.

On June 5, 1946 she was united in marriage to Joe Espeseth of Roseau, Minnesota. The couple made their home in Erskine where they resided for 62 years.

Early in her marriage she worked as a waitress at several local restaurants. She was later employed, for many years, as a noon playground supervisor at the Erskine Elementary School where she enjoyed being with the students and developing many special relationships. For several years she wrote a weekly column entitled “Vannie’s Viewpoints” for the Erskine Echo and McIntosh Times.

Vannie will be fondly remembered for her quick wit and humor, love of reading and crossword puzzles, delicious cooking and baking (She could make leftovers taste like a gourmet meal and she DID have the best buns in town!), and for always having a huge bowl of popcorn kept warm on the stove and a fresh pot of coffee. She loved to shop, especially for groceries—she never wanted an empty space in her cupboard. She enjoyed her acting days in community plays and being the “bag lady” at local events. Most of all she loved her family and showing her love for them.

Vannie was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine where she was baptized and confirmed.

On Friday, May 7, 2010 Vannie Espeseth passed away at Anoka Care Center in Anoka, Minnesota at the age of 82 years, 5 months, and 26 days. She had been a resident there since December of 2008.

She is survived by her children, Sandy (Al) Kauppi of Circle Pines, Minnesota, Dave (Kang) Espeseth of Crestview, FL, Diane Espeseth of Circle Pines, Minnesota, Jim (Deb) Espeseth of Bagley, Minnesota, and Shari (Lee) Jarka of Coon Rapids, Minnesota; grandchildren, Terri, Mike (Angelica), Brandy (Ben), Jeremy, Jamie, and Shayley; great grandchildren, Brady, Tiffany, Oliver, and Addler; sister, Dolores Santelli of Encinitas, CA; brother, Ron (Renee) Howe of Erskine, Minnesota; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, JoAnne McWilliam; and former son-in-law, Jan McWilliam.

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Born: October 30, 1921
Died: January 23, 2012

Helen Evans, age 90, of Fosston, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, January 23rd, surround by friends and family who loved her, at First Care Living Center in Fosston. Memorial services will be held on Friday, January 27th at 2:00 PM at New Journey Church in Fosston with Pastor Mark Erickson officiating. Family and friends will gather for one hour before the service at the church, and interment will be at Rosehill Cemetery, Fosston. The Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston is in charge of the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com.

Helen Veryl Nealis was born in Thornton, Iowa on October 30, 1921 to Arthur L. and Gladys (Anderson) Nealis. She was baptized in the Church of Christ in Mason City, Iowa. In adulthood, she became a faithful attendee of Fosston Baptist Church in Fosston, Minnesota.

She attended St. Josephs Mercy College of Nursing in Sioux City, Iowa and graduated in 1943. Helen was proud to be a nurse with 50 years of service at the time of her retirement. A lifelong learner, she returned to academia after her retirement to pursue studies in History. She graduated from Bemidji State University in 1989 with a B.A. in Humanities, Magna Cum Laude.

On October 15, 1943 she was married to Clifford S. Evans and remained his devoted wife until her death. Together they raised two children, Vicki and James. Helen lived a full life, replete with friends, family and interesting pastimes. She took immense pleasure in music and would often sing and play the piano. She was an exuberant traveler whose feet touched nearly every state in America, pieces of Canada and Mexico, as well as several European countries. She would take her grandchildren, niece and nephew on long summer vacations that would include historic sites, national and state parks, myriad museums and any KOA Campground that had a pool. At home she enjoyed reading, sewing, gardening and baking. She counted as friends, humans and animals alike. Helen had a special fondness for frogs; some would say she never met one she didn't like.

On Monday, January 23, 2012 Helen passed away, surrounded by friends and family who loved her, at First Care Living Center in Fosston at the age of 90 years.

Helen Evans will be remembered for her strength, intelligence, spirit of adventure and integrity.

She is survived by her son James (Debbie) Evans; daughter Vicki Underdahl; granddaughter Cristina Caravaca and family; grandson Michael Underdahl and family; niece Rosanne (Mark) Erickson and family; and nephew Steven Nesvold.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Clifford S. Evans, an infant daughter Cherie Lee, her sister Marjorie Nesvold and her son-in-law Gary Underdahl.

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Born: December 22, 1950
Died: June 11, 2008

U.S. Veteran

Doug Evje, age 57, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday (June 11th) at the Cornerstone Nursing Home in Bagley, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday (June 17th) at Sand Valley Lutheran Church in Trail, Minnesota with Michael Sletto officiating. Interment will be in Sand Valley Lutheran Cemetery, Trail. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church. Military honors will be provided by the Trail V.F.W. Post #6426. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston and sympathy messages may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Douglas Mark Evje was born December 22, 1950, in Fosston, Minnesota to Doris Moy Evje and the late Lester Evje.

He was baptized and confirmed at Sand Valley Church in Trail. He attended grade school in Gully and graduated from Gonvick High School in 1968.

Following graduation he was employed at the Fosston Potato Plant.

In 1970 he enlisted in the Navy and went to boot camp in San Diego, California where he graduated from radar school. From there he was stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii where he joined the crew of the destroyer USS Epperson.

The Epperson was a part of the USS Enterprise Battle Group which covered much of the Pacific and Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged in 1974.

When he came home he moved to Thief River Falls, Minnesota and took a job at Hydra-Mac. He worked for many years there before accepting a position at Digi-Key, where he worked until he retired in November of 2007 due to illness.

Doug passed away at the Cornerstone Nursing Home in Bagley on June 11, 2008 at the age of 57 years under the care of Hospice.

He enjoyed reading and listening to music as well as working crossword puzzles. He played softball with the Trail Team from 1977 to 1989 but his real passion in life was for the game of golf. He would play from the day the courses opened until they closed in the fall.

He had a special place in his heart for his youngest brother Darren and his nieces Kara, Megan and Caitlin.

He is survived by his mother Doris of Gully; a sister Dianne (Bob) Danielson of Bagley; four brothers Dean of Fosston, David of Union City, GA, Daryl of Douglasville, GA and Darren of Gully.

One aunt Delores (Cliff) Bertram of Ashby, Minnesota; two uncles Gary Moy of Las Vegas, NV and Donovan Moy of Gully. Also surviving are nieces Kara (Jake) Perry of Kila, MT, Megan (Steve) Clark of Marion, MT and Caitlin Evje of Douglasville, GA

Great nieces Madison and Abigail Clark and Lexi Perry. Many cousins also survive.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lester; grandparents John and Alma Evje and John and Hazel Moy; three uncles John Evje, Jr., Russell Evje and Ordell Moy.

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Born: November 27, 1949
Died: August 27, 2007

Cathi Evenson, age 57, of McIntosh, Minnesota, passed away on Monday (August 27th) at her home. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday (August 31st) at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in McIntosh with the Rev. Aage Carlsen officiating. Interment will be in Our Saviors Lutheran Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Thursday (August 30th) at Our Saviors Lutheran Church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home, serving McIntosh and an online guestbook is available at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Kathleen Sybil Noyes was born on November 27, 1949. She was the pride and joy of Ursula and Clifford Noyes. She lived on their farm in rural Brooks with her big brother Jim and her younger sister, Carolyn. The farm is where she learned to love gardening, crafting, and most importantly, the Lord.

In 1968 she married the love of her life, Michael Ray Evenson. The two were married for 39 years and loved each other in a way in which everyone admired. Together, Mic and Cathi raised two daughters, Kristi and Kara. Cathi’s girls were her world. She was fully devoted to them and assured them of this with every word and deed. She left them knowing that they were adored by her and the Lord above.

Cathi's love for others permeated her family and friends but also extended to her community and all those she met. She was a beloved teacher for more than 32 years. She cared for each child as if he was her own, knowing each by name. She had a silly song for everything and her enthusiasm for life was contagious. Cathi’s smile will forever be imprinted on the hearts of each person who knew her.

Cathi is remembered and adored by her husband, Mic, her daughters, Kristi (Jerry) Sanders and Kara (Jared) Voorhees; her grandson, Harrison Sanders; brother, Jim (Nona) Noyes; sister, Carolyn Toupin; sisters-in-law, Debbie (Dick) Paquin, Dawn (Mark) Austin, Becky Evenson, Shelly (Danny) Dale; brothers-in-law, Steve (Linda) Evenson, Mark Evenson, and Jeff Evenson; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, aunts and uncles. Cathi had many devoted friends.

On August 27, 2007, Cathi Evenson left this world a better place. She died at age 57, too soon for those of us who love her here, not soon enough for those who were waiting for her in heaven, her mother and father Ursula and Cliff Noyes and her mother and father-in-law, Maude and Bob Evenson.

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Born: February 12, 1944
Died: November 23, 2010

Karen Evenson, age 66, from Fosston, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, November 23rd at her home in Fosston. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 1st at 1:30 PM at Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Fosston with Rev. Paul Magelssen officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour before the funeral at the funeral home, and interment will be at Froen Cemetery, rural Fosston at a later date. The Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston is in charge of the arrangements. Sympathy messages may be sent to www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Karen Marie Berg was born on February 12, 1944 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota to parents Emil and Mabel (Dyrdahl) Berg. She grew up on a farm outside of Fosston with her six brothers and sisters. She attended school in Fosston, Minnesota and graduated from Fosston High School.

Karen married Paul Evenson of Fosston in December, 1965 at Froen Church near Fosston. After marriage, they moved to Missoula, Montana. They had two boys, Dale and Darin Evenson.

Karen worked as a bank teller in Missoula, Montana for many years until retiring and returning to Fosston in 2006.

Karen loved being with family, listening to musical programs, and playing bridge. She enjoyed traveling to see her family and visited them wherever they moved. Her greatest joy was her children and her grandchildren.

On Tuesday, November 23, 2010 Karen Evenson passed away at her home in Fosston at the age of 66 years.

Survivors include her sons, Dale Evenson of Gold Bar, Washington, and his wife Kelley and their daughter Annika ; Darin Evenson of Falls Church, Virginia and his wife Laura and their son Finn and daughter Chloe; her brothers Jerald (Darlene) Berg of Fosston, Minnesota, Dean (Bev) Berg of Duluth, Minnesota, sisters Brenda (Wayne) Ringstad of Duluth, Minnesota, Jennifer (Terry) Sylvester of Inola, OK, and Karla (Ordell) Curfman of Fosston, Minnesota. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and younger sister Kathryn.

Karen will be missed and fondly remembered as a loving mother by all who knew her. We honor and treasure her memory now and always.

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Born: November 28, 1923
Died: April 25, 2012

Doris Evje, age 88, of Gully, Minnesota passed away on Wednesday, April 25th at Essentia Hospital in Fosston, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 30th at 2:00 PM at Sand Valley Lutheran Church in Trail, Minnesota with Lay Minister Dawn Hanson officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 29th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Fosston, and there will also be reviewal for one hour before the funeral at the church. Interment will be at Sand Valley Lutheran Cemetery, Trail, and the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston is in charge of the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Doris Auretta Moy was born on November 28, 1923 in Trail, Minnesota to parents John and Hazel (Anderson) Moy. She was baptized and confirmed at Sand Valley Lutheran Church in Trail. She attended grade school in Trail and graduated from Gonvick High School in 1941.

Doris married Lester Evje on November 6, 1947 and together they raised six children. Doris and Lester farmed in Eden Township until Lester's death on June 18, 1995. Doris remained on the farm until her death. Doris was an active member in her community -- as David said "you name it -- she was in it!" She was devoted to her church in Trail, the Trail VFW Auxiliary, she wrote the Trail News for many years, served as treasurer of Eden Township for 42 years, and she was an active member of the Trail Community Club and Sons of Norway. She had many interests; baseball (The Trail Turtles and the Twins), dancing, crossword puzzles, traveling, and placing a name in the family tree whether it was her tree or someone else's tree. Let’s not forget her interest in Lester; she always thought he was so cute. They were good friends. You could always count on her for a friendly greeting and her attendance at any function, family or friends.

On Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Doris passed away at Essentia Hospital in Fosston, Minnesota at the age of 88 years.

Doris is survived by her daughter, Dianne (Robert) Danielson of Bagley, Minnesota, her sons Dean of Fosston, Minnesota, David and Darren of Gully, Minnesota, her grandchildren, Kara (Jake) Perry of Deer River, Minnesota, Megan (Steve) Clark of Stanley, North Dakota, Caitlin Evje of Lithia Springs, GA, four great grandchildren, Madison and Abigail Clark; and Devin and Lexi Perry, brother, Donavon Moy of Gully, Minnesota, sisters-in-law, Delores Bertram of Ashby, Minnesota, Lorraine Foster of Cameron Park, CA and Donna Moy of Fosston, Minnesota. Many friends and other relatives also survive.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester, sons, Douglas and Daryl, parents, John and Hazel Moy, and brothers, Ordell and Gary Moy.

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Born: October 13, 1925
Died: May 17, 2007

Alvina Faldet, age 81, of Erskine and formerly from McIntosh, Minnesota passed away on Thursday, May 17th at First Care Hospital in Fosston, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 22nd at 11:00 AM at Trinity Free Lutheran Church, rural McIntosh with Rev. Dale Mellgren officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at the McIntosh Community Center, and for one hour before the funeral at the church. Interment will be at the church cemetery, and the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home serving McIntosh is in charge of the arrangements.

Alvina Sophie Lorraine Johnson was born on October 13, 1925 in rural Clearbrook, Minnesota to parents Henry and Marie (Vinge) Johnson. She grew up on a farm west of Clearbrook, attended country school, and graduated from Clearbrook High School. She attended the Lutheran Bible Institute in Minneapolis.

Alvina was united in marriage to Anton Faldet on November 10, 1949 at Samhold Lutheran Church in Gonvick, Minnesota. They farmed in Lessor Township north of McIntosh, Minnesota for many years. She moved to the Country Place in Erskine, Minnesota in December of 2000.

Alvina loved her Lord, and family. She enjoyed raising flowers, feeding the birds, and having friends over for coffee, and a "little lunch."

On Thursday, May 17, 2007 Alvina Sophie Lorraine Faldet passed away at First Care Hospital in Fosston, Minnesota at the age of 81 years, seven months, and four days.

Survivors include three sons, Thomas (Cathy) of Kerrville, Texas, David (Diane) of McIntosh, and Steve (Barbara) of McIntosh; one daughter, Susan (Tim) Johnson of Mentor, Minnesota; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Vernon (Kitty) Johnson of Clearbrook, and Robert Johnson of Clearbrook; sister-in-law, Bunny Johnson of Clearbrook; five nieces; and five nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Anton in 2001; and one brother, Juane Johnson.

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Born: December 19, 1938
Died: October 09, 2009

George Farrell, age 70, of Erskine, Minnesota, passed away on Friday (October 9th) at Riverview Hospital in Crookston, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday (October 14th) at Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine with the Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. Interment will be in Rosehill Cemetery, Mentor, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. prayer service on Tuesday (October 13th) at the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Erskine. There will also be reviewal for one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Erskine and messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com.

George Rolland Farrell, Jr. was born on December 19, 1938 in Badger Township, rural Erskine, Minnesota to parents George Sr. and Sadie (Dukek) Farrell. He grew up on the family farm in Badger Township and attended rural school in that area. George worked on various farms in the area including near Roseau and Crookston. He then began work in road construction.

George was united in marriage to Virginia "Ginnie" Moen on March 10, 1962 in Erskine. Following their marriage, they lived in Crookston for a brief time before returning to Erskine. George worked for many road construction companies and on numerous projects throughout the area. He retired in 2003 after 40 plus years in road construction. Following his retirement, he worked part time at Bauer Farm.

He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine and served as a volunteer firefighter in Erskine for 20 plus years. George always made time to mow in the summer and snowplow in the winter for his neighbors. He loved gardening, mowing, picking up leaves, John Deere and his dogs and horses. Most of all he enjoyed time spent with his grandchildren.

George passed away on Friday, October 9, 2009 at Riverview Hospital in Crookston at the age of 70 years.

Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years, Virginia “Ginnie” of Erskine; four children, Brenda (Larry) Larson of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Joe (Carol) Farrell of Big Lake, Minnesota, Wade (Tina) Farrell of Erskine, and Jon (Jill) Farrell of Hutchinson, Minnesota; grandchildren, Joshua, Zachary, Michael, Amanda, Brittany, Tiffany, Hailey, and Colton; and great grandchildren, Alexys and Jordyn; brothers-in-law, Al Moen of Maple Grove, Minnesota and Francis Abrams of Yakima, WA; sisters-in-law, Linda (Tom) Siebenlar of Shakopee, Minnesota and Pat (Gary) Berget of Bemidji, Minnesota; and several nieces and nephews; Also surviving is his beloved dog, Shiloh (his nurse).

He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Leona Barrow, Delma Abrams and Muriel Berglund.

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Born: September 09, 1943
Died: September 28, 2010

Gary Faldet, age 67, from rural Erskine, Minnesota passed away on Tuesday, September 28th at his home due to injuries sustained in an accident at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday (October 2nd) at Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine with the Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, rural Erskine. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Friday (October 1st) and for one hour prior to the service on Saturday, all at Grace Lutheran Church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Erskine.

Gary John Faldet was born on September 9, 1943 in Gonvick, Minnesota, to parents John and Judith (Bruhjell) Faldet. Gary graduated from Gonvick High School in 1962 and started his career in the lumber business that would last his lifetime.

On August 10, 1963, Gary was united in marriage to JeNelle Thronson at Sand Valley Lutheran Church in Trail, Minnesota. To this union two children were born, Dawn in 1964 and Darrin in 1967.

During his life he made his home in Gonvick, Fertile and Erskine. Over his lifetime, he started several successful businesses that earned him a respected reputation in the building industry.

Gary was an active member of the communities he lived in, serving on the Fire Department, Church Board, and other community groups.

Gary was an avid sportsman. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, especially spending time at the hunting shack near Clearbrook, Minnesota.

Gary also enjoyed watching all kinds of sporting events. He was a devoted grandpa in every way. He truly cherished the time that he spent with his grandchildren.

He enjoyed traveling with his family and was always up for an adventure. He will be remembered by those who loved him as an extremely generous man who gave of himself freely. He loved a good story or joke and was quick to laugh even if it was at his own expense.

Gary passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 from injuries he sustained in an accident at his home in rural Erskine at the age of 67 years and 19 days.

Gary is survived by his wife, JeNelle of Erskine; two children, Dawn (Steve) Jacobson and Darrin (Krissy) Faldet of Erskine; brother, Jim (Virginia) Faldet of Gonvick, Minnesota; and sister, Jeanette Hetland of Gonvick, Minnesota; and his grandchildren, Dustin, Devin, Kinlee, and Alex.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jon; and sister, Carolyn Erickson.

Gary meant so much to all of us and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. We also want to express our sincere appreciation for the many thoughts, prayers and kindnesses shown to our family during this difficult time.

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Born: July 30, 1938
Died: January 29, 2008

Junel "Jan" Fasteen, age 69, of Fosston and formerly from Lengby and Roy Lake, Minnesota passed away on Tuesday, January 29th at First Care Nursing Home in Fosston. A private memorial gathering will be held by the family at a later date. The Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston assisted the family with arrangements. Sympathy messages may be sent to www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Junel "Jan" Carol Fjield was born on July 30, 1938, to parents Alfred and Hattie (Nelson) Fjield in Mahnomen, Minnesota where she grew up and graduated from high school.

She was married to John "Jack" Fasteen and they lived in the Faribault/Morristown, Minnesota area.

Jan returned to the Mahnomen area with her friend Dan Kokoschke and operated the Roy Lake Store.

Jan was active in the Legion, Eagles and VFW organizations. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards and was also an avid snowmobiler and member of the Night Riders Club.

On Tuesday, January 29, 2008 Junel "Jan" Fasteen passed away from a lengthy illness at First Care Nursing Home in Fosston, Minnesota at the age of 69 years.

Survivors include her children, David (Leslie) Fasteen of Spring Lake Park, Minnesota, Douglas (Christie) Fasteen of Minneapolis and Diane (Mark) Kvittem of Rochester, Minnesota; grandchildren, Luke and Spencer, and Cameron and Cooper; siblings, Pamela (Leroy) LaFrienere of Mahnomen, John (Toshi) Fjield of Lubbock, Texas, and Curtis Fjield and his friend Beverly of Washington; and Dan Kokoschke of Lengby.

She was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter, Debra; grandson, Kyle Kvittem; and five brothers and sisters.

The family would like to acknowledge the First Care Nursing Home in Fosston with a special "thank you."

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Born: September 19, 1926
Died: April 21, 2010

Marian Finkle, age 83, of McIntosh, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday (April 21st) at McIntosh Senior Living in McIntosh. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday (April 26th) at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in McIntosh with Pastor Ryan Rasmussen officiating. Interment will be in St. Lukes Cemetery, McIntosh. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home, serving McIntosh and messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com.

Marian Ruth Vaatveit was born on September 19, 1926 in McIntosh, Minnesota to parents Engvald and Clara (Aaseng) Vaatveit. She grew up in McIntosh and graduated from McIntosh High School in 1944. Following school, Marian moved to Waukegan, Illinois. It was here that she met her future husband, William Finkle, and they were married on May 6, 1946. Bill, Marian and their children resided in several places, including Illinois, Iowa, and Minneapolis before settling in McIntosh in 1968. Bill passed away on December 22, 1997. Marian continued to live in McIntosh, living most recently at Poplar Meadows in McIntosh.

Marian was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in McIntosh and the McIntosh V.F.W. Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing cards and visiting with friends. In her later years, Marian found great enjoyment following the lives of her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Marian passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at McIntosh Senior Living at the age of 83 years.

Survivors include her children, Cindy (Al) Johnson of Longmont, CO, Sandie (Lloyd) Hoff of Bemidji, Minnesota, William, Jr. (Sue) of Rawlins, WY, Robert of Fargo, ND, and Linda (Paul) Kiecker of McIntosh. 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; as well as nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband; one son, Michael; her parents; three brothers, Gene, Micky, and Bob; and infant sister, Evelyn.

Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the McIntosh VFW Auxiliary.

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Born: August 18, 1946
Died: September 02, 2010

U.S. Veteran

Cecilia Finseth age 64, from Fosston, Minnesota passed away on Thursday, September 2nd at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine, Minnesota. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, September 7th at 11:00 AM at St. Marys Catholic Church in Fosston with Father Dave Super presiding. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 6th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at St. Marys Catholic Church. Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston is in charge of the arrangements, and sympathy messages may be sent to www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Cecilia Lorraine Evelyn Asselin was born on August 18, 1946 to parents Homer and Clarice (Deschene) Asselin in Crookston, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Oklee, Minnesota, and graduated from Oklee High School.

In the fall of 1966, Cecilia entered the Womens Army Corp. She had her basic training in Alabama and medical training in Texas. The remaining time was spent as a Medical Corpsmen in Ft. Meyer, Virginia completing a four year enlistment.

After her discharge from the service Cecilia worked for Oklee Manufacturing, Arctic Cat, 17 years at McIntosh Manor Nursing Home in McIntosh, Minnesota, and the last eight years at Palubicki’s Foods & Deli in Fosston, Minnesota.

Cecilia was married to Darell Finseth in 1977. Their son Christopher David Finseth was born in 1981.

She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fosston for 27 years.

On Thursday, September 2, 2010 Cecilia passed away at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine, Minnesota at the age of 64 years.

Left to mourn her passing is her son, Chris Finseth of Crookston, Minnesota; four sisters, Stella (Dwight) Howard of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, Rosella Pietruszewski of Argyle, Minnesota, Phyllis Sulerud of Crookston, and Bernadette Hagle of Thief River Falls, Minnesota; one brother, Duane (Pat)Asselin of Oklee; two sisters-in-law, Nancy Asselin of Warroad, Minnesota, and Pam Asselin of Oklee; special friend, Sharon Garceau of Crookston; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Roland Asselin and Bernard Asselin.

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Born: November 18, 1921
Died: December 29, 2009

Eunice "Tootsie" Fish, age 88, of Fosston, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday (December 29th) at First Care Hospital in Fosston.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday (January 2nd) at the United Methodist Church in Fosston with the Rev. Sarah Lawton officiating. Interment will be in Rosehill Cemetery, Fosston, at a later date. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Friday (January 1st) at the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Fosston. There will also be reviewal for one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston and messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the United Methodist Church of Fosston.

Eunice D. Hole was born on November 18, 1921 in Erskine, Minnesota to parents C.P. and Edna Hole. She grew up in Erskine and graduated from Erskine High School.

She was united in marriage to Herbert Fish on May 30, 1942 at the United Methodist Church parsonage in Fosston. Tootsie has lived in Fosston her entire adult life. Herb passed away on May 28, 1968. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Fosston. She will be dearly missed by her family, her church family and her many friends.

Tootsie passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at First Care Hospital in Fosston at the age of 88 years.

Survivors include her daughter, Marilyn Raye Smith and her husband, Francis “Frank”, of Bemidji, Minnesota; granddaughter, Kimberlie Dawn Sorenson and her husband, Oscar, of Las Vegas, NV; grandson, John Herbert Smith and his wife, Jody, of Ogilvie, Minnesota; and two great granddaughters, Adrianna Danielson and Melissa Raye Smith.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and nine siblings.

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Born: April 05, 1928
Died: May 31, 2008

Shirley Fitzhugh, age 80, of Mentor, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday (May 31st) at the Halstad Living Center in Halstad, Minnesota. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday (June 7th) at Rodnes Lutheran Church, rural Erskine with the Rev. Peter Satren officiating. Interment will be in Rodnes Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call for one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Erskine and there is an online guestbook available at carlinhoialmen.com.

Shirley was born on April 5, 1928 to Torkel and Julia (Tvedt) Saga in the Erskine, Minnesota area of Polk County. She was confirmed in the faith at Rodness Lutheran Church. In 1946 she graduated from Mentor Public School.

Shirley married John William Fitzhugh at her parent's home in 1954. They had one daughter Jacquelyn Ann. Shirley was a waitress at Leon & Eddy's cafe in Erskine. Years later she moved to Montana to live with her daughter. Being a colorful woman and strong in her beliefs she enjoyed traveling and seeing the many wonders of our great land. Eventually settling in Phoenix, Arizona she shared many years with the love of her life Emilio Garcia. While living in Arizona she enjoyed working at a hospital daycare. After Emilio's death she lived with her daughter in Montana until she returned home to Mentor where she enjoyed her apartment and the company of many family members and friends.

Shirley left behind a brother, Leland H. Saga, Mentor and a sister, Minerva Schantzen. Warren. Her daughter Jacquelyn, grandchildren, Samuel Kulchar and Allysia (Randy) Appleby, great grandchildren, Kasper & Colin all of Billings, MT and many nieces and nephews.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers Rayheart and Meredith and Herbert Saga.

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Born: March 16, 1917
Died: December 24, 2008

Leada Fjeld, age 91, of Fosston, Minnesota passed away on Wednesday, December 24th at First Care Nursing Home in Fosston. Memorial services will be held on Monday, December 29th at 2:00 PM at the First English Lutheran Church in Fosston with Rev. Dean Bell officiating. A time of visitation will be held for one hour before the memorial service at the church, and the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston is in charge of arrangements. Sympathy messages may be sent to www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Leada Alvina Larson was born March 16, 1917 in Ottertail County, Minnesota to Carl and Martha (Boeder) Larson. She married Gilman Nyhus August 24, 1940. Leada and Gil were blessed with three children Carol (Harlin), Darlene (Algaard), and Vicki (Nyhus-Bresin). Leada, Gil and family made their home in Fosston, Minnesota. In 1969 Gil Nyhus passed away after a long battle with cancer.

Leada loved to work and for thirteen years she worked at the Fosston potato plant. She then worked as a cook for thirty years at the Johnson Rest Home in Fosston until it closed.

On December 27, 1975 Leada married Clifford Fjeld.

Leada loved her family and enjoyed traveling, dancing, going to the Shooting Star Casino, and shopping in Bemidji.

She is survived by her daughters Carol Harlin of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Darlene Algaard of Moorhead, Minnesota, and Vicki (Keith) Nyhus-Bresin of Fargo, North Dakota, eight grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, one great-grand child, and brother Kenneth Larson of Fosston.

Leada was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Martha Larson, her husband Gil Nyhus, her brothers Clarence Larson, Leonard Larson, and Richard Larson, her husband Clifford Fjeld, her sister Gladys Folstrom, and sons-in-law Richard Harlin and David Algaard.

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Born: June 30, 1945
Died: September 12, 2011

Russel Fjerstad, age 66, from Fosston, Minnesota passed away on Monday, September 12th at Essentia Hospital in Fosston. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 17th at 2:00 PM at Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Fosston with Rev. Paul Magelssen officiating. Family and friends will gather for one hour before the memorial service at the funeral home, and interment of cremains will be at Brandsvold Cemetery, rural Fosston. Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston is in charge of the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com.

Russel Curtis Fjerstad was born on June 30, 1945 in Fosston, Minnesota to parents Lloyd and Sadie (Carver) Fjerstad. He grew up in Fosston and graduated from Fosston High School in 1963.

He was married to Karen Gjersdahl in 1964 in Montana where he worked in the oil fields. They were later divorced.

Russel worked various jobs in Mineapolis for a few years before moving to Duluth where he worked one season on an iron ore boat, then worked in construction as a heavy equipment operator. His favorite job was running a crane.

Russ also loved to tease and wrestle with his nieces and nephews.

He was married to Barbara Orlowski, then was married to Verna Livingood. These marriages ended in divorce.

Russel loved fishing, riding horse, and playing cards and cribbage.

On Monday, September 12, 2011 Russel passed away at Essentia Hospital in Fosston at the age of 66 years.

Survivors include his sisters and brother, Mavis LaVoi of St. Cloud, Minnesota, Robert Fjerstad of Carlton, Minnesota, Janis (Richard) Aos of Gonvick, Minnesota, and Vicki (Wayne) Strom of McIntosh, Minnesota; step children, Todd Bergren of Minneapolis, and Renae Bergren of Duluth; five step grandchildren; six step great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Winton Knudson; brother-in-law, William LaVoi; sister-in-law, Marie Fjerstad; niece, Pamela Aos; and nephew, Kent Fjerstad.

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Born: January 19, 1926
Died: December 30, 2008

U.S. Veteran

Alvin Fladhammer, age 82, of Fosston, and formerly from Winger, Minnesota passed away on Tuesday (December 30th) at First Care Hospital in Fosston. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday (January 3rd) at Calvary Lutheran Church in Winger with the Rev. John Ahola and Rev. Kelly Ahola officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Lutheran Cemetery, Winger in the spring. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church and arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston. Messages of condolence may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Alvin Maynard Fladhammer was born on January 19, 1926 in Leonard, North Dakota, the son of Christ and Anna (Versdahl) Fladhammer. The family moved to the Winger area where Alvin attended school through the eighth grade. He entered the United States Navy in 1944 during World War II.

He was united in marriage to Gladys Nelson on April 11, 1949 in Winger, Minnesota. The couple farmed near Winger where Alvin also worked at Espeseth Implement until 1968, when he built and operated his own mechanic shop. He also drove school bus for the Win-E-Mac school district for nearly 30 years.

Alvin was happiest when spending time with his grandchildren.

Alvin passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at First Care Hospital in Fosston at the age of 82 years.

He is survived by his wife, Gladys of Fosston; two sons, Duane Fladhammer of St. Cloud, Minnesota and Daryl (Stephanie) Fladhammer of Wabasso, Minnesota; grandchildren, Shane, Elizabeth, and Ally; great grandchildren, Saddie, Brooke, and Miley.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Kenneth and Harold; and sister, Myra Gulsvig.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Art Lee, Gordon Johnson, Adolph Nelson, Vincent Raaen, Delmar Espeseth, and Kenny Nelson.

Active Pallbearers will be Dennis Lee, David Fladhammer, Larry Fladhammer, Mike Skiple, Kevin Fladhammer, and Wayne Johnson.

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Born: August 30, 1956
Died: January 16, 2009

Amy Wiemer Flotow, age 52, of Clearwater, Florida, passed away on Friday (January 16th) in Clearwater. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday (February 7th) at the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Fosston. Interment will be in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Lengby, Minnesota in the spring. Friends may call for one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston and messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the American Heart Association.

Amy Lou Wiemer was born on August 30, 1956 in Mahnomen, Minnesota, to parents Leonard and Georgia (Roy) Wiemer. She grew up in Lengby, Minnesota and graduated from Fosston High School in 1973. Amy was married to Jeff Robb in September of 1973. After their marriage they lived in Lengby, Minneapolis, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota and Fargo, North Dakota. Amy attended college in Minneapolis and she continued her education at Moorhead State University in Moorhead, Minnesota. While attending Moorhead State, Amy worked at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fargo.

She was united in marriage to Thomas Reierson in 1984. Together they made their home in Fargo and Amy worked at St. Lukes Hospital as a dietician, as a community health educator at Dakota Hospital in Fargo, and for the American Heart Association. They relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina in 1993 and in 1995 they moved to Lynchburg, Virginia. Tom passed away in January of 2000. After Tom's death, Amy lived in Lynchburg and then Newport News, Virginia before settling in Clearwater, Florida.

Amy was married to David Flotow on November 30, 2002. They were residents of Clearwater at the time of her passing.

Amy enjoyed times with her friends and weekends at the lake and was an active volunteer everywhere that she lived, especially in hospitals. Her best memories came from the times that she spent with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, David Flotow of Clearwater, FL; one daughter, Heather Robb Novak and her husband Bob of Paradise Valley, AZ; and one son, Aaron Robb and his wife Kelley of Grand Forks, ND; three grandchildren, Charisma, Payton, and Sam; two brothers, Kevin Wiemer of Rice, Minnesota, and David Wiemer and his wife Mary of Bejou, Minnesota; and one sister, Patty Wiemer of Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Tom.

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Born: September 26, 1935
Died: January 18, 2014

Donna Fonder, age 78 of Erskine, Minnesota passed away on Saturday, January 18th at her home in Erskine. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, January 30th at 2:00 PM at Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Fosston, Minnesota with Rev. Paul Magelssen officiating. Family and friends will gather for one hour before the memorial service at the funeral home in Fosston. The Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston is in charge of the arrangements.

Donna Ruth Gilman was born at Pine Ridge, South Dakota, to Malcolm D. and Agnes J. (Gifford) Gilman on September 26, 1935. Her father taught school to the native children at Pine Ridge and cooked. Her mother worked as a professional seamstress there; in downtown Fargo and for special orders.

Donna also grew up in Montana and Alaska; graduated high school in Fargo and taught Sunday School at the United Methodist Church in Fargo.

She met and married Darrel Fremont Fonder in the month of March and they had five children together. Darrel worked and retired from Northwestern Bell Telephone and worked at Ace Hardware in Detroit Lakes after retirement.

Donna excelled as a waitress and homemaker. She enjoyed travel; lived in Nevada, Florida, Alaska, Hawaii and the past 15 years back in Fargo and Erskine, Minnesota. She loved life and the presence of beauty. She also enjoyed reading, movies and baking.

She was loved very much by her family and many friends.

On Saturday, January 18, 2014 Donna passed away at her home in Erskine at the age of 78 years.

She is survived by a brother and family in Fargo, four sisters, four children, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and one son.

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Born: October 08, 1922
Died: November 15, 2010

Luverne Fore, age 88, of Gully, Minnesota, passed away on Monday (November 15th) at the Neilson Place in Bemidji, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday (November 20th) at Lund Lutheran Church in Gully with Pastor Michael Sletto officiating. Interment will be in Lund Lutheran Cemetery, rural Gully. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Friday (November 19th) at the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Fosston. There will also be reviewal for one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston and message of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com.

Luverne Marion Brovold was born on October 8, 1922 in Johnson Township, near Gully, Minnesota to parents Jacob and Thora Brovold. She was baptized and confirmed in Bethany Lutheran Church, rural Gully. She grew up in this rural setting attending Wildwood Country School, Fosston High School and graduated from Oklee High School in 1940. Luverne continued her education at the Teachers Training Department in Thief River Falls and later earned her degree at Bemidji State College.

She taught in rural schools for four years before her marriage to Arlie Fore on June 15, 1945. They moved to Gully where Arlie was employed and Luverne did bookwork at the Gully elevator for one year. She later returned to teaching in the Gully, Trail and Gonvick areas, where she taught until her retirement in 1986. She thought it was a privilege to have taught three generations of several local families.

Luverne was a member of the Lund Lutheran Church, the Lund WELCA and the Gully American Legion Auxiliary. She served as church treasurer and WELCA secretary for many years. She belonged to the Lund Ladies quilting group and also quilted at home making quilts for her grandchildren.

She enjoyed sports and followed the local games. She and her husband Arlie attended as many local sports activities as they could. She watched the Vikings, Twins and Timberwolves when they were televised.

Family was important to her and she looked forward to being together for holidays and special occasions, with lots of good food. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren looked forward to her chocolate chip cookies, brownies, and the special birthday cakes she made for all family gatherings.

Luverne is survived by her daughters, Lauren (Steven) Hughes of Gonvick, and Renae Clemenson of Bemidji; son, Todd (Mary) Fore of Gully; son-in-law Dennis Clemenson of Bemidji; seven grandchildren, Shannon (Dan) Alto of Bemidji, Kerry (John) Olson of St. Michael, Ben Hughes of Bemidji, Heather (Brent) Guyan of Litchfield, Matthew Clemenson of Bemidji, Michael (Darcy) Fore of Otsego, and Elizabeth Fore of Bismarck; five great grandchildren, Zachary and Nicholas Olson, Katie and Nathan Alto, and Samuel Guyan; two sisters, Audrey Siverson and Esther Rindahl, both of Fosston; and sister-in-law, Dorothy Fore of East Grand Forks; as well as many other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arlie in 2006; her parents Jacob and Thora Brovold; brothers, Arnold, Elmer, Lloyd and Walter Brovold; sisters, Mildred Bergh, Doris Rindahl, Verna Gore; and several aunts and uncles, nephews and cousins.

Pallbearers will be Dan Alto, John Olson, Brent Guyan, Matt Clemenson, Michael Fore, and Benjamin Hughes.

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Born: October 01, 1928
Died: March 25, 2014

Beverly Forsberg, age 85 of Fosston, Minnesota passed away on Tuesday, March 25th at Essentia Health Living Center in Fosston. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 31st at 2:00 PM at Hope Lutheran Church in Fosston with Rev. Paul Magelssen officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour before the funeral at the church on Monday, and interment will be at Queen Cemetery, rural Fosston. The Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston is in charge of the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent to www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Beverly Ann Torblaa was born in Crookston, Minnesota, on October 1, 1928 to parents Lloyd Elliot Torblaa and Ann Mary (Pavek) Torblaa. She was the first of two daughters born to the Torblaas. Her younger sister is Dorothy (Torblaa) Hanson. Beverly attended a one-room Country Schoolhouse prior to attending and graduating from Fosston High in 1947.

Beverly lived and worked on the Torblaa family farm until, at the age of 19, she married Lawrence Calmer Forsberg (a WWII Navy Veteran). Lawrence's family owned a farm near Trail, Minnesota. They were married in Minneapolis on May 15, 1948. The young couple were one of many looking for jobs and apartments in the "big city" after WWII and settled into a two-room apartment to start their family. Their first son (David Lloyd) was born in February of 1950 followed by a second son (Steven Larry) in December of 1951.

They then moved to another two-room apartment near downtown Minneapolis where they added two more sons, (Jeffrey Lee) in March of 1954 and (LaMonte Jay) in 1962. In the late 1950's the family moved into the "more spacious" three-room apartment on the first floor. At this time, Beverly and Larry also housed and took care of a nephew (Roger) and a niece (Cynthia).

Beverly always thought of herself as common. She was far above common - Everyone should be so lucky to have such a "common" Mother. Through every trial she made her children feel Loved. The children were always fed. Their clothes were clean (though the boys came in covered in dirt every day). She nursed all of the children through numerous illnesses (Mumps, Measles, Chicken Pox). She dressed the children in their best for church each Sunday. And she allowed the children to make mistakes so they could learn from them. She always put the family ahead of herself - her prayers were always for the children. When the children were all in school, Beverly went to work as a waitress to help pay for the purchase of the Forsberg Family Farm. Later she went to work at Augustana Home as a Nursing Assistant and stayed there for 20 years. She was very much appreciated and loved there also.

A Wonderful Mother and an even more Loving Grandmother/Nana. From her first grandchild to her last great-grandchild, each child had a special relationship with her. They knew she loved them, and because of her they knew they were Special.

When Larry retired from his job at the Twin Cities Transit Company, Beverly and Larry moved back to Fosston and bought a home just outside the town limits of Fosston.

On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 Beverly passed away at Essentia Health Living Center in Fosston, Minnesota at the age of 85 years.

She was preceded in death by husband Lawrence Forsberg.

She is survived by sister Dorothy (Torblaa) Hanson; sons David, Steven (Kathryne), Jeffrey (Jill) and LaMonte (Mary); six grandchildren Sara, John, Katie, Kristina, Stacy and Jared; and nine great grandchildren Marina, Lena, Isabelle, Natalie, Hunter, Forrest, Brooke, Alexander and Olivia.

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Born: May 09, 1935
Died: December 04, 2011

Jeane Fredericks, age 76, of Fertile, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday (December 4th) at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile with her family by her side.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday (December 8th) at Faith Lutheran Church in Mentor, Minnesota with the Rev. Michael Sletto officiating. Interment will be in Faith Lutheran Cemetery, Mentor. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Wednesday (December 7th) at the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Erskine, Minnesota. There will also be reviewal for one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Erskine and messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com

Jeane Faye Nelson was born to Herman and Mildred (Brekke) Nelson on May 9, 1935 in Strandquist, Minnesota. She attended and graduated school from Strandquist High School.

Jeane Nelson and Verner Fredericks were united in marriage on April 2, 1955. Jeane worked various part-time jobs including Red River Valley Winter Shows and the Mentor Public School. Most importantly, Jeane was a Homemaker and raised four children with Verner.

Verner and Jeane spent most of their married life in the Crookston/Mentor area, recently moving to Fertile in 2010. Jeane enjoyed camping, fishing, a good card game as well as going for evening drives and visiting with her Children and Grandchild as well as the new Generation of Great-Grandchildren.

Jeane Faye Fredericks passed away with family by her side on Sunday, December 4, 2011 at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile at the age of 76 years.

Jeane is survived by her husband of 55 years, Verner Fredericks, Fertile, Minnesota; children, Donavan (Shelley) Fredericks, Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, James (Melissa) Fredericks, Mentor, Minnesota, and Jolene McCollum, Fertile, Minnesota; son-in-law, Ron Gagner of Mentor, Minnesota; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, Merlyn Nelson and Gayhard (Irene) Nelson of Strandquist, Minnesota; sisters, Lila Grandstrand, and Dorothy Borowicz of Stephen, Minnesota and Ina Lou (William) Baumgartner of Roseau, Minnesota.

Joining her in Heaven is her daughter, Denise Gagner; parents, Herman and Mildred Nelson; and sister, Eulalie Stallock.

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Born: July 16, 1920
Died: May 21, 2008

Emma Freeman, age 87, of Fosston and formerly from McIntosh, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, May 21st at First Care Hospital in Fosston. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, May 27th at 1:00 PM at First Care Nursing Home in Fosston with Joyce Brinkman officiating. Interment of cremains will be at the Bagley City Cemetery in Bagley, Minnesota and the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston is in charge of the arrangements.

Emma Lucille Freeman was born on July 16, 1920 to parents Charles and Kallie (Mullins) Freeman in Traverse City, Michigan. She grew up in Lansing, Michigan.

When her parents divorced, Emma and her mother moved to Pound, Virginia where Emma worked in a canning factory. After her mother’s death, she moved to Bagley, Minnesota and then to McIntosh. She lived at Mac Manor and Riverside Board and Lodge until she made her final home at First Care Nursing home in Fosston, Minnesota.

Emma's hobbies included cooking, quilting, crocheting, and doing fancy embroidery work.

On Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Emma passed away at First Care Hospital in Fosston at the age of 87 years.

She is survived by her son, Alvin Freeman Holmes and her many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Evelyn [Theodore] Mobley and Sylvia [Ernest] Baker.

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