Born: October 02, 1942
Died: February 03, 2010

Donna Froirak, age 67, from McIntosh, Minnesota passed away on Wednesday, February 3rd at Thief River Falls Care Center in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Her peace has finally come after a six year battle with cancer. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, February 11th at 2:00 PM at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in McIntosh with Pastor Ryan Rasmussen officiating. Family and friends may gather at the church for one hour before the service, and interment of cremains will be at St. Johns Cemetery, rural McIntosh at a later date. The Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home serving McIntosh is in charge of the arrangements. Sympathy messages may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

LaDonna M. Sip was born on October 2, 1942 in Ada, Minnesota to Louis and Minnie Sip. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith and grew up in Ada where her parents had a farm.

After school in 1961, she married Duane Froirak on June, 24th. They resided in McIntosh, Minnesota and in 1963, had a daughter, Debra. Donna and her family were members of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in McIntosh. Donna was a stay at home Mom until her daughter went to college in 1982, then she began working as a dietary aide at nursing homes in the Fosston and Erskine, Minnesota areas. She enjoyed helping others and missed her work very much when her illness worsened.

She loved being outdoors and working in her garden, and of course, spending time with her family. Her greatest joy was her grandsons. Donna was a wonderful person with a strength that was amazing to all. Her endurance, her will to live and the love she had for her family is a true testament to the human spirit. Her family has some comfort that her pain is over and she is reunited with her husband who passed away in April of 2009.

She is survived by her mother, Minnie Sip of Ada; daughter Deb (Joe) Icenogle and grandsons, Drew and Reese all of Denver, CO; brother, Loyal (Karen) Sip of Ada; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane; her father, Louis; and a baby sister, Lois.

Honorary pallbearers are all her nieces and nephews.

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Born: November 22, 1920
Died: September 22, 2008

U.S. Veteran

Kenneth Forsberg, age 87, of Gully, Minnesota, passed away on Monday (September 22nd) at First Care Hospital in Fosston, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday (September 26th) at Lund Lutheran Church in Gully with Michael Sletto officiating. Interment will be in Lund Lutheran Cemetery, 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 (September 25th) at the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Fosston. There will also be reviewal for one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church. Military honors will be provided by the Gully American Legion Post #603 and arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston. Messages of condolence may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Kenneth Odell Forsberg was born on November 22, 1920 to Carl J. and Tillie (Tharaldson) Forsberg in Gully, Minnesota. Kenneth was born and raised in Gully. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and graduated from Fosston High School in 1940.

Kenneth served in the United States Navy from October 20, 1942 to October 15, 1945. He was a Motor Machinist Mate First Class on the USS Polaris. The naval refrigerated supply ship was one of the first ships to enter Naples, Italy during the invasion. Kenneth sailed through the Panama Canal and was in the Pacific Ocean when the hydrogen bomb was dropped on Japan.

On July 17, 1943 he was united in marriage to Alice Bergman in Norfolk, Virginia. After his discharge from the Navy, Kenneth and Alice made their home in Gully, Minnesota. Kenneth farmed and did carpentry work. In 1956 they moved to Minneapolis. Kenneth continued to work in the construction industry. In 1976 they moved back to Gully and he built their retirement home. Kenneth worked for the Inter County Community Council of Oklee, Minnesota for 10 years as a carpenter.

He enjoyed raising Belgian horses and his craftsmanship was apparent in the show wagons and sleighs that he built. Kenneth's woodworking skills often incorporated his father, Carl's, blacksmithing tools. Kenneth enjoyed his work shop and spent many hours creating treasured wood products.

He was a member of Lund Lutheran Church of Gully, the Gully American Legion Post #603 and an honorary member of the McIntosh V.F.W. Post #6891.

Kenneth passed away on Monday, September 22, 2008 at First Care Hospital in Fosston at the age of 87 years.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Alice of Gully; sons, Frank (Sara) Forsberg of Park Rapids, Minnesota and Bradley (Julie) Forsberg of Crystal, Minnesota and daughter, Donna (Alan) Miller of Buffalo, Minnesota; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Wanda (Rueben) Rydeen of Clearbrook, Minnesota. He is mourned by numerous nieces, nephews, friends and other family members.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his son, Gerald Forsberg; his parents; half brother Orin Strande and half sister Esther (Strande) Rutkowski.

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Born: April 26, 1944
Died: July 23, 2012

Ruth Freyholtz, age 68, of Bejou, Minnesota, passed away on Monday (July 23rd) at Essentia Hospital in Fosston. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday (July 28th) at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bejou with the Rev. Aage Carlsen officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday (July 27th) and for one hour prior to the service on Saturday morning. All visitation will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bejou. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston and messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com.

Ruth Ann (Warner) Freyholtz, the daughter of Walter and Mabel (Marshall) was born on April 26, 1944 at home in Redwood County, Minnesota.

Ruth was the youngest of four children, as a young adult her primary goal was to take care of her mother after her fathers death. She had many odd jobs working as a waitress and detasseling corn until she was united in marriage to Gene Freyholtz on November 21st, 1964 in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. To this union two daughters were born. Ruth then started working on the factory line at Control Data in southern Minnesota until moving to the Freyholtz farm in rural Bejou in 1978.

Ruth worked side by side with her husband Gene on the farm and also worked part time as a cook at the Bejou Cafe until the late 80's when they decided to stop farming, at that time she went to work at Marvin Windows in Warroad, Minnesota. In the early 90's Ruth started working at the Shooting Star Casino and was still currently working there till the time of her death.

Ruth loved spending time with her friends and co-workers that she had made over the many years working at the Shooting Star Casino. She spent most of her free time going out for supper and to all the entertainment shows the casino offered. There wasn't anything more dear to her than the friends she had made over the years.

Ruth is survived by 2 daughters Teri Freyholtz of Bejou, Minnesota, and Lori Lindseth of Albuquerque, NM; Grandchildren Tyler of Grand Forks, ND, Jenna & Shanna of Bejou and Nikita of Albuquerque, NM, Two brothers Robert (Karne) Warner of Pullman, WA and Art (Delores) Warner of Redwood Falls, Minnesota and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents and one brother Kenny

Honorary Pallbearers: Friends and Co-workers at Shooting Star Casino Active Pallbearers: Scott Warner, Brian Warner, David Lhotka, Scott Balstad, Terry McCollum and Dennis Killian

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Born: June 12, 1931
Died: September 16, 2013

U.S. Veteran

Verner Fredericks, age 82, of Fertile, Minnesota, and formerly of Mentor, Minnesota and Crookston, Minnesota, passed away on Monday (September 16th) at Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday (September 20th) at Faith Lutheran Church in Mentor 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 Thursday (September 19th) at the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Erskine. There will also be reviewal for one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church. Military honors will be provided by the National Guard Honors Team and arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Erskine. Messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com.

Verner L. Fredericks was born on June 12, 1931 in Donnelly Township, Marshall County, Minnesota to parents Lawrence and Borghild (Laudal) Fredericks. He grew up in Donnelly Township and attended country school at the Donnelly School.

Verner entered the United States Army in November of 1948, serving during the Korean War, until his honorable discharge in October of 1951. Verner then returned home to northern Minnesota and began work at the local hardware store in Stephen, Minnesota.

He was united in marriage to Jeane Faye Nelson on April 2, 1955 in Stephen. After their marriage, they lived and raised their four children in the Crookston and Mentor areas. Verner worked for Solar Gas when they moved to Crookston and then for Iron Workers Local 793 until his retirement. Jeane passed away on December 4, 2011.

He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Mentor, the Red Lake Falls American Legion Post #22 and while living in Crookston, he was an active member of the Agassiz Riders horse club. He liked fishing, deer hunting, and camping and Verner and Jeane regularly attended and enjoyed the Winter Shows in Crookston for many years.

Verner passed away on Monday, September 16, 2013 at Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile, Minnesota at the age of 82 years, three months and four days.

Survivors include three children, Donavan (Shelley) Fredericks of Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, James (Melissa) Fredericks of Mentor, Minnesota, and Jolene McCollum (fiance, Scott Baril) of Fertile, Minnesota; son-in-law, Ron Gagner of Mentor, Minnesota; 14 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; two brothers, Raymond (Cindy) Frederick of Albertville, Minnesota and Donald Fredericks (Special Friend, Janis Betts) of Keaau, HI; and one sister, Ardyce Hart of Grand Forks, ND. Nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Jeane; daughter, Denise Gagner; and his parents.

Honorary Pallbearers: All of Verner's grandchildren and great grandchildren

Active Pallbearers: Adam Fredericks, Lee Fredericks, Daniel Gagner, Jestin Gagner, Shane Fredericks, and Austin McCollum.

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Died: December 11, 2008

Vi Frethem, age 77, of Fosston, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday (December 11th) at Innovis Hospital in Fargo, ND. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday (December 16th) at St. Marys Catholic Church in Fosston with Father Dave Super and Father Rick Lambert concelebrating. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Free Lutheran Cemetery, McIntosh, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Monday (December 15th) and for one hour prior to the service, all at St. Marys Catholic Church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston and messages of condolence may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Violet Katherine Shea was born on June 10, 1931 in Fosston, Minnesota to parents Dennis and Margaret (Luecken) Shea. She was baptized, received her first communion and was confirmed at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Beaulieu, Minnesota. She started school in Mahnomen, Minnesota, attending school through the eighth grade at St. Michaels Catholic School. She then moved with her family to Beltrami, Minnesota and she attended Fertile High School in Fertile, Minnesota. Following her schooling, Vi moved to Fosston.

Vi was united in marriage to Stanley Frethem on April 7, 1951 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Fosston. She worked as a nurse's aide at the Fosston Hospital and at Midway Care Center in Fosston for many years. She also worked at the Pine to Prairie cafe in Fosston.

In her later years, Vi worked and volunteered with the Senior Meals Program in Fosston. Stanley passed away on April 17, 2004. She continued to live in Fosston until moving to the Poplar Meadow senior living apartments in McIntosh in March of 2008.

Vi was a member of St. Marys Catholic Church where she taught Friday school for many years. She was also a long-time member of the Tangen-Walstrom American Legion Auxiliary Post #114 of Fosston.

She enjoyed flowers, listening to the radio and her dog, Molly. Vi especially enjoyed the time that she spent with her family.

Vi passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at Innovis Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota with her family by her side at the age of 77 years, six months and one day.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary (Dan) Salvhus of McIntosh; three granddaughters, Leah (Jay) Mahlen of Erskine, Jill Salvhus of Grand Forks, ND, and Amie Salvhus of Grand Forks, ND; special godchild, Jerry Trautner of Mahnomen, Minnesota; sister-in-law, Alice Emmons of Fosston; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Fritz and Helen Mae Frethem of Fosston; four nephew, four nieces and many cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; one sister, Delores and her husband, Larry Trautner; brother-in-law, Gene Emmons and Glen Frethem and his wife, Gladys.

Honorary Pallbearers will be all of Vi's family and friends. Active Pallbearers will be Jim Trautner, Mark Trautner, Scott Salvhus, Jerry Trautner, Ken Winkler, Bill Bingham, Bob Olson, Jamie Trautner, and Dustin Trautner.

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Born: January 11, 1935
Died: April 15, 2009

Duane "Dewey" Froirak, age 74, of McIntosh, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday (April 15th) at Merit Care Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday (April 24th) at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in McIntosh with Pastor Ryan Rasmussen officiating. Interment will be in St. Johns Cemetery, rural McIntosh at a later date. Friends may greet the family for one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home, serving McIntosh and messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com.

Duane Oren Froirak was born on January 11, 1935 at home in McIntosh, to parents Sam and Clara (Oppegaard) Froirak. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith, attended McIntosh High School and graduated in 1952.

After graduation he worked in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In a short time, he returned home to McIntosh to care for his parents and work the family farm.

In 1961 he married LaDonna Sip. In 1963 they had one daughter, Debra, and resided in McIntosh.

He worked at the McIntosh Creamery before he worked for Land O'Lakes in Fosston where he retired in 1992.

Duane has been a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church and an active member in the community, always willing to help a friend in need. He greatly enjoyed his family and friends. He was a loving husband who diligently cared for his wife during her own struggles with cancer. He was a great dad, wonderful grandpa, father-in-law, brother, uncle and friend.

Duane especially enjoyed traveling to visit his daughter, son-in-law and his biggest joy, his grandsons.

Duane Froirak passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at Merit Care Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota at the age of 74 years.

He is survived by his wife, Donna of McIntosh; daughter, Deb (Joe) Icenogle and grandsons, Drew and Reese of Denver, CO; sister, Avis Tufte of Ada, Minnesota, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; nephew, Brian Tufte; brother-in-law, Davis Tufte; and nephew-in-law, Darrell Miller.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Marvin Wikstrand, Bill Bingham, Gordy Omodt, Melford Grundyson, Glen Brua, and Lawrence Torske.

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Died: March 05, 2008

June LaVonne Frette, age 87, of Bloomingdale, Illinois, and formerly of Atwater, Minnesota and Erskine, passed away on Wednesday (March 5th) at Alden Valley Nursing Home in Bloomingdale. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday (March 9th) at Saron Lutheran Church, rural Erskine with the Rev. Alan Arneson officiating. Interment will be in Saron Lutheran Cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service on Sunday at the church. Local arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Erskine.

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Born: October 21, 1941
Died: September 25, 2011

Eugene "Gene" Freyholtz, age 69 of Bejou, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, September 25th at Essentia Hospital in Fosston, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 30th at 2:00 PM at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bejou with Rev. Aage Carlsen officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour before the funeral at the church, and the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston is in charge of the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Eugene "Gene" Raymond Freyholtz, the son of Raymond and Ethel (Bleick) Freyholtz was born on October 21, 1941 in Fairfax, Minnesota.

As a youngster, he attended school in Fairfax, until his family moved to rural Bejou, Minnesota in the mid 50's. He worked on the family farm until the early 60's when he moved back to southern, Minnesota to work for Anderson Farms.

Gene was united in marriage to Ruth Warner on November 21, 1964 in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. To this union two daughters were born. Gene worked for Dekalb Seeds and Phillips Farms before moving his family to the Freyholtz family farm in rural Bejou in 1978. He farmed on the family farm until he started working for Balstad Farms in 1993, he continued to work for Balstad Farms until his health prevented him to work any longer.

Gene loved to farm, deer hunt and fix cars, there wasn't anything he wouldn't try to fix. Gene had the pleasure of showing his grandchildren the tricks of the trade over the years. He loved to tease everyone he came in contact with and will truly be missed by all.

On Sunday, September 25, 2011 Gene passed away at Essentia Hospital in Fosston, Minnesota at the age of 69 years.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Ruth Freyholtz of Bejou; daughter, Teri Freyholtz of Bejou, daughter, Lori Lindseth of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Tyler of Grand Forks, ND, Jenna & Shanna of Bejou, and Nikita of Albuquerque, NM; two brothers, Ronald Freyholtz of Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, and Marlin (Traci) Freyholtz of Chetek, WI; two sisters, Lila (Samuel) Lang of Danube, Minnesota, and Darlene (Arthur) Ferguson of Winger, Minnesota; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Bobby, Ervin and Maynard.

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Born: March 08, 1917
Died: February 22, 2009

U.S. Veteran

Walfred Frisk, age 91, of McIntosh, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday (February 22nd) at First Care Nursing Home in Fosston, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday (February 26th) at Salem Lutheran Church in McIntosh with the Rev. Aage Carlsen officiating. Interment will be in Salem Lutheran Cemetery, McIntosh. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church. Military honors will be provided by the McIntosh V.F..W. Post #6891. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston and messages of condolence may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Walfred Leonard Frisk was born March 8th, 1917 in Lessor Township, near McIntosh, Minnesota, the son of Aron and Lydia (Carlson) Frisk. He was baptized and confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church and attended rural school near his home in Lessor Township. Walfred enjoyed music and played guitar with his brothers at many area barn dances.

Walfred was employed on several farms near East Grand Forks, Minnesota before entering military service during World War II. He served with the 195th field artillery battalion for the US Army from 1941 until 1945. Walfred was a gunner in England, France and Germany. He was united in marriage to Wenonah Catherine DeFrang July 9th 1942 in Fort Ord, California. They had one daughter, Candace Cae. After the war he farmed and made his home with his brother, Alf, south of McIntosh until his retirement. Walfred served on the Salem church board and the McIntosh creamery board for many years. After living on the farm for over 60 years, Walfred and Wenonah moved into Poplar Meadows in McIntosh, and the last few years lived in First Care Nursing Home in Fosston. In his retirement he enjoyed woodworking, attending all the extra-curricular activities for his grandchildren Tiffany and Jeff, and in later years spending time with his great grandchildren Parker and Mya.

Walfred is survived by his daughter Candace and her husband Steve Haaven of McIntosh, Minnesota, grandchildren Tiffany Haaven and her fiance Chris Wirth of Fargo, ND, Jeff and his wife Heidi Haaven of Fargo, ND, and great grandchildren Parker and Mya.

He is preceded in death by his wife Wenonah, parents Aaron and Lydia, brothers Arthur, Ernest, Carl, Alf, Alvin and Dean, sisters Esther Erickson and Edith Hegland, and several nieces and nephews. Blessed be his memory.

Pallbearers will be Jeff Haaven, Chris Wirth, Robert Hegland, Gary Frisk, Dean Frisk and Brian Anderson.

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Wenonah Frisk

Born: April 02, 1923
Died: September 29, 2007

Wenonah Frisk, age 84, of McIntosh, Minnesota passed away on Saturday, September 29th at First Care Hospital in Fosston, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 3rd at 10:00 AM at Salem Lutheran Church in McIntosh with Rev. Aage Carlsen officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour before the funeral at the church, and interment will be at Salem Lutheran Cemetery in McIntosh. Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home serving McIntosh is in charge of the arrangements. Sympathy messages may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Wenonah Catherine DeFrang was born east of McIntosh, Minnesota on April 2, 1923, the daughter of John and Lillian (Halvorson) DeFrang. Wenonah attended Fairview Rural School District #282 and graduated from McIntosh High School, Class of 1941. Education was very important to Wenonah, and upon graduating from high school she enrolled at Bemidji State College. Wenonah was also offered a fully paid 4-year college program at UCLA in California by her mothers' cousin. Unfortunately, World War II was starting and other plans had to be made.

Wenonah and her sister Winnie, worked as "number please" telephone operators for two years in the McIntosh, Erskine, Fosston, and Clearbrook offices. In 1942, as the war progressed, Wenonah and Winnie went to California and worked for Eitel-McCullough Inc. making radio tubes for the United States Navy. While in California, Wenonah and Walfred Frisk were united in marriage on July 9, 1942 in the chapel on the army base at Fort Ord. Walfred was stationed at Fort Ord at the time. She returned to McIntosh in 1944 and worked at the Felix Cafe until Walfred returned in 1945. At that time they purchased their farm south of McIntosh. Wenonah went to work as a postal clerk in the McIntosh Post Office and worked there for 35 years until her retirement.

Wenonah enjoyed flowers, especially irises, and had beautiful flower gardens at her farm home. She also liked to read, spending many hours with her nose in a book. Wenonah was also an excellent cook and did much baking in her later years. In 2001, Tiffany gave her a computer for Christmas and she became the "email queen" with Tiffany & Jeff. They corresponded many times a day.

Walfred & Wenonah enjoyed traveling with Wenonah's sister Winnie & Sydney. They took many trips together. The love of Wenonah's life was her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. She and Walfred never missed one concert, volleyball, basketball, or football game that Tiffany & Jeff participated in. She thought the world of them.

Wenonah Catherine Frisk passed away early Saturday morning on September 29, 2007 at First Care Hospital in Fosston, Minnesota at the age of 84 years, 5 months and 27 days.

Survivors include her husband of 65 years Walfred; her daughter Candace and her husband Steven of McIntosh; one granddaughter Tiffany, Chris & Parker of Fargo, ND; one grandson Jeff and his wife Heidi, great granddaughter Mya Catherine of Mapleton, ND; one sister Patsy Garvel and her husband Frank of Uvalde, TX; one brother Derry and his wife Shirley of McIntosh; 7 nieces and nephews and many great nieces and great nephews.

Wenonah is preceded in death by her parents; sister Winnie Klemmetson and brother-in-law Sydney Klemmetson; and one nephew.

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Born: August 30, 1915
Died: June 26, 2008

Ruby Gardner, age 92, of Fosston, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday (June 26th) at First Care Hospital in Fosston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday (July 2nd) at St. Marys Catholic Church in Fosston with Father Dave Super presiding. Interment will be in St. Josephs Catholic Cemetery in Bagley, Minnesota. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston and sympathy messages may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Ruby Elvina Bardwell was born on August 30, 1915 in Sinclair Township, rural Clearwater County, Minnesota to parents Arthur and Minnie (Christianson) Bardwell. She attended rural school and moved to Bagley where she graduated from high school in 1931.

She was united in marriage to Joseph Gardner on August 23, 1935 in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. After their marriage, they lived in Bagley until 1944 when they relocated to Crookston, Minnesota. Ruby worked at the Bethesda Nursing Home in Crookston for several years. In 1973, Joseph retired and they made their home at Maple Lake near Mentor, Minnesota. Joseph passed away on April 19, 1989.

Ruby lived at the lake until moving to Fosston on March 1, 1994. She has lived at the Evergreen Apartments in Fosston since that time.

She was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Mentor, was a member of the National Catholic Society of Foresters and a regular attendee at senior meals at the Embassy Center in Fosston for several years. She liked to embroider, quilt, garden, and do crossword puzzles. She also loved to read, spending many hours at the Fosston Library. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and keeping in touch with her grandchildren.

Ruby passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at First Care Hospital in Fosston at the age of 92 years.

Survivors include her four children, Linda Lunow of Half Moon Bay, CA, Joseph (Becky) Gardner of Naples, FL, Diane (Craig) Steele of Denver, CO, and Kathleen (Raymond) Thode of Mentor, Minnesota; grandchildren, Craig Lunow, Kurt Lunow, John Gardner, James Gardner, Ria (David) Fewox, David Pickworth, Beth Pickworth, Jason (Linda) Gardner, Jeffrey (Kellie) Gardner, Jennifer Gardner, Sarah (Helmer Nyland) Thode, Julie (Scott) Eia, and Anna (Jeremiah) Gudvangen; great granddaughters, Hannah, Isabel, Kelsie, Sydney, Samantha, and Audrey; great grandsons, Matthew, Zachary, Alistair, Jordan, Matthew, Cole, and Tristan.

Also surviving is one brother, Wayne (Helen) Bardwell of Show-Low, AZ; and one sister, Alice Berens of Fosston; daughter-in-law, Coral Gardner Hume of Limington, ME; brothers-in-law, Donald Mitchell of Fair Oaks, IN and Bill Torgerson of Gonvick, Minnesota; sisters-in-law, Betty Bardwell of Bagley, Minnesota, Ruth Bardwell of Grandview, WA, and Agnes Qualley of Park Rapids, Minnesota. Many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

She was preceded in death by her husband; son, Leslie; infant son, James; brothers, Floyd, Ernest, Clifford, Jesse, and Lyle; sisters, Gladys Tibbetts, Vivian Hofferber, Grace Mitchell, and Dorothy Torgerson; an infant brother; and son-in-law, Herman Lunow.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Ruby's grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Active Pallbearers will be Glen Bardwell, James Bardwell, Darrell Finseth, and Doug Kramer

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Born: December 14, 1920
Died: July 07, 2008

James V. Geisen, 87, of Mentor and Fosston, Minnesota, and formerly of Thief River Falls, Minnesota passed away at his home on July 7, 2008, surrounded by the love of his family. Memorial mass will be held on Saturday, August 9 at 11:00 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fosston with Father David Super officiating. Interment will be at the Greenwood Cemetery in Fisher, Minnesota.

James was born to Valentine Geisen and Anna (Klier) Geisen in Bisbee, North Dakota, on December 14, 1920. James grew up and attended school in Bisbee.

As a teenager, he often worked with his father in their family business, a soda fountain/pool hall in Bisbee ND.

James attended Aakers Business College in Grand Forks ND, where he met Leola Wallnofer. On May 7, 1941 they were united in marriage and at the time of James death, he and Leola had celebrated 67 years of marriage.

After Aakers, James was employed in the banking business in Fordville, North Dakota. In 1942 during WW II, James was drafted into the Army and trained as a cryptographer. For the next three years he was stationed in France and England. He was honorably discharged after an accident that severely broke his leg.

James became partners in the Grand Forks Credit and Collection Bureau. In 1947, James and Leola purchased their first home in Fisher MN, they later bought a home in East Grand Forks and in about 1952, the family moved to a farm in Mentor MN. For the next 50 years, this property served as the special family gathering place for all the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. It was at "the farm" that all the generations formed lasting memories of everyone being together.

In 1954 James purchased the Thief River Falls Credit Bureau and remained there until his retirement in 1967. Then Jim and Leola moved to Loveland, Colorado where Jim came out of retirement to manage the Loveland Hospital Collection Department for several years. About 1974, James and Leola moved back to Minnesota and for the next 34 years spent their winters in Apache Junction Arizona.

James is survived by his wife Leola (Wallnofer) Geisen, one sister Ramona Severaid of Billings MO, four children, Kris (Sharon) Geisen of Bemidji MN, Rebecca Geisen Larson of Menahga MN, Debora (Don) Ley of Canon City CO, and Jill (Jesse) Geisen Clack of Park Rapids MN. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren (Andy and Adam Ramberg, Jacent, Jeremy and Samantha Ley, Shannon and Brandon Geisen and Kristin, Brett and Jed Larson) and 11 great grandchildren. James was preceded in death by his mother and father and one sister, Lois Novotny.

James took special delight in his grandchildren and will always have a special place in their hearts. He showed great patience with them as they followed him around fixing machines, building things, and sharing his love of the outdoors with them. Being an avid hunter, he served as mentor, partner and outfitter for the entire family. Inspired by his creativity, James made beautiful leather work using the hand made tools he had designed while he was rehabilitating his broken leg in the veterans hospital. Later he became a rock hound and tumbled, cut, polished and then set them in silver, turning his collection of special stones into beautiful, unique jewelry. Jim had a strong work ethic mixed with a spirit of fun and adventure. He enjoyed traveling, collecting antique items, playing golf and pool, planting huge gardens, and engaging his family in lively debates. James Geisen was a loving father, a man of great integrity, wit and intelligence, a man devoted to his wife and family. He will be greatly missed by all.

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Born: November 11, 1962
Died: November 15, 2010

James Gevik, age 48, of Fertile, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Monday (November 15th) at St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday (November 21st) at Sundal Lutheran Church, rural Fertile with the Rev. Kelly Ahola officiating. Interment will be in Sorum Cemetery, rural Erskine, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a 4:30 p.m. prayer service on Saturday (November 20th) at the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Fosston. There will also be reviewal for one hour prior to the service on Sunday at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston and messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com.

Our wonderful and well loved Jim was born James Dean Gevik to Rev. John Dean and Melba (Johnson) Gevik on November 11, 1962 in Bethesda Lutheran Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was cheerfully joined by his two sisters, Teri and Linda.

His first blessing came by being baptized by his father at Incarnation Lutheran Church in Shoreview, Minnesota. He later was confirmed by his father in Braham Lutheran Church. He attended and graduated from Braham High School in 1981. He attended the University of Minnesota for several years. He worked at UPS near the cities and at Lloyd's Meats, and also at several other mom and pop businesses. Several years later he moved to Twin Valley, Minnesota and started a 16-plus year career at Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minnesota where he was currently employed.

While there he met many friends that became family, including his wife, Julie, whom he met in the buffet dishroom. They later married in the Sundal Lutheran Church on October 11, 1997 by Pastor Bill Beyer and Rev. J. Dean Gevik where Jim and Julie had become members. His love of fishing started at four years old when his grandfather taught him to fish and Jim became an avid fisherman enjoying many outings with his dad, family members, and many friends from grade school on up to the present. He duck hunted many times with his dad, family members, and friends. He also played much golf as a young adult.

Jim passed away suddenly and unexpectedly only four days after his birthday on Monday, November 15, 2010 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota at the age of 48, surrounded by his family.

Jim leaves behind his wife Julie of Fertile, Minnesota; his mother, Melba Gevik of Baxter, Minnesota; sisters Teri Garin of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, Linda and her husband, Jim Bowman, and their daughter, Heather, of Baxter, Minnesota; sister-in-law, Rosie and her husband (Jim's brother-in-law, best friend, and "adopt-a-son"), Jeremiah Keller of Erskine, Minnesota; brother-in-law Milton Pazdernik, Jr. and his fiance Shelley Rowley, their daughter HaileeBeth, and Shelley's sons Cody and Michael of Euclid, Minnesota, several aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends from both past and present. And also his very special friends and who became cherished family to him, AlRoy, Rita, Ryan, Roy, Ray and Samantha Aune; and dear friends ma and pa Swanson and family; very dear friends who became family, the Gilbertson family, and many others who he loved dearly.

He joins his dad Dean Gevik (77); niece Rachel Garin (26); several aunts, uncles and cousins; Julie's parents Milton and Violet Pazdernik; Julie's uncle Albert Pazdernik (whom Jim greeted only 12 hours later), and several additional family and friends.

Jim will be missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. Blessed be his memory now and always.

We wish to extend our most grateful thank you to everyone who is helping us to get through this very hard time shown by prayers, cards, phone calls, texts, etc. Please forgive us if we have forgotten anyone or anything. May God bless each of you.

Honorary Pallbearers: Everyone who knew and loved him. Active Pallbearers: Dave Downing, Greg Hunt, Bill Court, Dan Babcock, Tim Bowman, Jeremiah Keller, Milton Pazdernik, Jr., and Dennis Pazdernik.

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Born: January 15, 1935
Died: September 15, 2013

John "Jack" Gellert, age 78, of Fosston, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday (September 15th) at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston.

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Born: November 06, 1920
Died: October 09, 2007

U.S. Veteran

James Godtland, age 86, from Lengby, Minnesota passed away on Tuesday (October 9th) at his home in Lengby. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday (October 13th) at Fridhem Lutheran Church in Lengby with Scott Morey officiating. Interment will be in Fridhem Lutheran Cemetery, rural Lengby. 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 12th) 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. Military honors will be provided by the Spring Lake V.F.W. Post #2759 of Lengby and the Gonvick American Legion Post #304 of Gonvick, Minnesota. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston and an online guestbook is available at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

James Adolph Godtland was born on November 6, 1920 in Gonvick, Minnesota to parents Peter and Nora (Herberg) Godtland. He was baptized at Samhold Lutheran Church in Gonvick on February 13, 1921. He attended Gonvick Public School through the eighth grade. He was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church of rural Fosston on November 8, 1936.

James was a member of the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) from 1939 to 1940. In July of 1942 he entered the United States Army Air Force and served in the Pacific Theatre. He received his honorable discharge on December 31, 1945.

On March 3, 1947 he was united in marriage to Mavis Milsten at East Grand Forks, Minnesota. They farmed for several years and James worked on road construction, retiring from the Cement Mason's Union in the fall of 1984.

Jim enjoyed visiting -- always ready for conversation, teasing, and card playing. Each Sunday he looked forward to a visit from his great grandchildren. He was a member of the Fridhem Lutheran Church in Lengby and a long-standing member of the American Legion and the V.F.W.

James passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at his home at the age of 86 years, 11 months and 3 days.

He is survived by three sons, Gary (Wendy) of Fosston, Minnesota, Pete (Bonny) of Woodbury, Minnesota, and Lloyd (Linda) of Gully, Minnesota; one daughter, Sandy (Rick) Steile of Silver Lake, Minnesota; grandchildren, Gary Jr., Staci, Abbie, Suzanne, Samantha, Michael, Matthew, Paul, Jim, Michelle, Kristopher, Tiana, Nicholle, Melissa and Jennifer; 18 great-grandchildren; one brother, Dean (Diane) Godtland of Gonvick, Minnesota; one sister, Tone Schmit of Gully, Minnesota; two brothers-in-law, Bob (Mary) Milsten of Fridley, Minnesota and Don Milsten of Littleton, CO; one sister-in-law, Lucille Godtland of Gully, Minnesota. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mavis in 1998; his parents; brothers, Carl, Roy, Edwin, Arne, Irvin, Vernon, and one infant brother; two sisters, Magel and Esther; and grandson, Jon.

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Died: March 3, 2010

Charles E. "Charlie" Goldsmith, age 83, from Fosston, Minnesota passed away on Wednesday, March 3rd at his home in Fosston. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 6th, at the United Methodist Church in Fosston with the Rev. Sarah Lawton officiating. Family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church.

Charles Edward Goldsmith was born on March 5, 1926 in Joliette, North Dakota to parents Charles and Lulu Mae (Nelson) Goldsmith. He moved with his family to Fosston where he grew up and attended school. He joined the United States Navy in 1941. After the service, he traveled around the country working as a wrestler. He was married to Betty Dunning and they had two daughters, Linda and Sandra and to another marriage a son, Charles, was born.

He was married to Virginia Gerhartz in 1959. They lived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin before moving to Minneapolis in 1961. In 1965, they returned to Milwaukee. Charlie worked construction and also owned his own roofing business. In 1986, Charlie retired and moved to Lengby, Minnesota. He moved to Fosston in 2007.

Charlie enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, playing cards at the V.F.W. in Lengby on Wednesday evenings, and helping people. He watched over the Lengby Lake Park and managed the Fosston skating rink.

Charlie passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at his home in Fosston at the age of 83 years, 11 months and 26 days.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia of Milwaukee and their five children, Dawn Goldsmith of Milwaukee, Cynthia (Jim) Greer of Milwaukee, Clifford Goldsmith of Milwaukee, Charles, Jr. (Mona) Goldsmith of Fosston and Lyle Goldsmith of Milwaukee; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Ethel Naastad of Lengby; sister-in-law, Sharon Goldsmith of Lengby; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert and Gordon; sisters, Muriel, Beverly, and Pearl; and nephew, Dean Goldsmith.

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Born: March 02, 1929
Died: August 07, 2014

Emily Rose Goulet, age 85 from Erskine, Minnesota passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at her home in Erskine. A private family memorial gathering in celebration of Emily's life will be held at a later time. The Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Erskine assisted the family with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent to www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Emily was born in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, March 2, 1929, one of three children born to Francis and Rose Callery. Emily attended the St. Joseph's Academy in Crookston and after high school trained as a concert pianist at St. Catherine's University in St Paul, Minnesota.

She was united in marriage to Lawrence Goulet on April 25, 1950 at St. Dorothy's Church in Dorothy, Minnesota and together, Emily and Lawrence raised six children. They made their home in Huot, Minnesota all their married lives. After her husband's death Emily moved to Auburn, WA where she resided with her eldest daughter until they moved to Erskine in recent years.

Emily is preceded in death by her parents Francis and Rose Callery, her husband Lawrence Goulet, son Joseph Goulet, brothers, James and Leo Callery and sister Norean Callery.

Emily is survived by her five daughters: Colleen Goulet of Erskine, Minnesota, Norean (James) Gagner, Renton, WA, Annette Erickson (Jack) of Erskine, Minnesota, Rosann (Gregory) Derosier of Eldersburg, MD, and Mary Champagne (Gale Evenson) of Lakeville, Minnesota; seven grandchildren; and four (soon to be five) great-grandchildren.

The family of Emily wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all the Doctors and Nurses at Altru of Grand Forks who took care of our mother, and Hospice of the Red River Valley who assisted our family during this difficult time.

Condolence cards can be sent to The Family of Emily Goulet: 501 4th St, Erskine, Minnesota 56535.

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Died: September 06, 2009

David Graff, age 67, of Gully, Minnesota passed away on Sunday (September 6th) at Innovis Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota after a long battle with diabetes. Family and friends are invited to gather in David's memory beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday (September 10th) at his home in Gully. Inurnment will be held at a later date in California. The Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston assisted the family with arrangements and messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com.

David Earl Graff was born on July 22, 1942 to John David Graff and Rose Mary (Pat) Shane Hay in Sacramento, California. Dave is the third of four children, Marvin, Verna (Joe) Puglisi and Frank. Dave attended school in Sacramento and graduated from Wheatland High School. Dave entered the United States Air Force in 1959 and was honorably discharged in 1963. He worked civil service jobs until he became employed with McClellan Air Force Base and stayed there until he retired after 25 years.

On June 5, 1965, Dave and Sandie were married in Sacramento. They had two girls, Angela (Dave) Vize and Shanie Graff. They also have two grandchildren, Laura Alaine (9) and John David Vize (7). Both daughters and family live in the Sacramento area.

Dave and Sandie lived in Plymouth, Minnesota until she retired. They moved to Gully on October 25, 1997. Dave sat on the City Council and was mayor for a couple of terms.

Dave was a beloved member of his family, a good friend to many and a great neighbor to all. He never met a stranger that did not leave as his friend. He could be anywhere at anytime and see someone he knew and knew him. He will be greatly missed by all including his dog, Jilly.

Dave is preceded in death by his father, brother (Marvin Graff), mother, step father (Robert Hay), and niece (Valerie Kneeland).

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Born: January 29, 1910
Died: January 26, 2007

Gladys Anderson Gran, age 96, longtime resident of Erskine, Minnesota, passed away on Friday (January 26th) at Rosewood on Broadway in Fargo, North Dakota. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday (February 2nd) at Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine with the Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. Interment will be in Dovre Lutheran Cemetery, rural Winger, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Thursday (February 1st) at the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Erskine. There will also be reviewal for one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home Erskine. Sympathy messages may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorials be sent to Grace Lutheran Church, Dovre Cemetery, the Salvation Army or a charity of your choice.

Gladys was born on January 29, 1910 to parents Nels and Emma (Overland) Anderson in Sletten Township. She was baptized at the Gosen congregation and confirmed at Calvary Church in Winger, Minnesota.

She graduated McIntosh High School and after Normal training in McIntosh, began her teaching career at the Foot Lake School, where two of her pupils were Vivian Benson Hanson and Chester Benson. She taught in various rural schools prior to her marriage.

She married Emil Leonard Gran on June 20, 1937.

She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, its Ladies Aid and Mission Circle. She also taught Sunday School classes and mid-week classes at Grace.

During World War II, she resumed teaching as a substitute to aid in keeping rural schools open during the war period of severe shortage.

In 1954, she returned to education classes at Bemidji State College and completed her degree. She resumed full time teaching at Plummer, Minnesota for 18 years.

Gladys H. Anderson Gran, passed away peacefully on the evening of January 26th, three days before her 97th birthday, at Rosewood on Broadway nursing home in Fargo, North Dakota.

She is survived by her son Dr. Gary (Arlene) Gran of Fargo, North Dakota, two grandchildren, Michelle (Corrie) Haux of Moorhead, Minnesota and Christopher Gran of Deephaven, Minnesota., great grandchildren, Alayna and Gregory Kohler of Moorhead, and sister Eleanore Olson of Erskine, as well as 4 nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and brothers Albert and Helmer Anderson.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Dennis Berger, Leon Trandem, Stanley Strand, Keith Gunderson, Alvin Brovold, and Gale Larson. Active Pallbearers will be Douglas Hole, Joe Sandberg, Ron Howe, Neal Olson, Christopher Gran and Corrie Haux.

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Born: January 24, 1951
Died: September 05, 2012

U.S. Veteran

Daniel Grandbois, age 61, of Fosston, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday (September 5th) at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday (September 10th) at St. Marys Catholic Church in Fosston with Father Dave Super presiding. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Sunday (September 9th) and for one hour prior to the service on Monday. All visitation will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fosston. Military honors will be provided by the Tangen-Walstom American Legion Post #114 of Fosston. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston and messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com.

Daniel Peter Grandbois was born on January 24, 1951 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota to parents James and Doris (Abeldgaard) Grandbois. He lived in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota until the age of 12 when he moved with his family to Fosston. He graduated from Fosston High School in 1969.

In July of 1969, he entered the United States Marine Corps, serving his country during the Vietnam War. During his time in the service, Dan received the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Rifle Expert Badge. He received his honorable discharge in April of 1971 and returned briefly to Fosston before moving to Alaska. There he worked on the Trans Alaskan Pipeline. He also spent time in Seattle, Washington and on the Hawaiian Islands working construction prior to his returning to Fosston in the late 1980s. Since that time, he has worked various construction jobs in Fosston and the surrounding area.

Dan liked playing golf and spending time with friends and family. He will be dearly missed.

Dan passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at his home near Fosston at the age of 61 years, seven months and 12 days.

He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Tom Grandbois of Fosston, Marcia Dearman of Spokane, WA, Charlotte (Steve) Olson of Chaska, Minnesota, Kathleen (Bob) Drellack of Fosston, Ivy Burggraf of Nashwauk, Minnesota, Gemma (Larry) Scott of Fosston, Theresa (Willis) Ihrke of Lengby, Minnesota, Mike (Kathy) Grandbois of Fosston, and Debbie (Michael) Balluff of Ramsey, Minnesota; brother-in-law, Bruce Haugen of Fosston. Aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Also surviving is his faithful dog, Cooper.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Doris Grandbois Christianson; step father, Christy Christianson; brother, Terry Christianson; sister, Susan Haugen; nephew, Jeremy Ihrke; and great nephew, Brian Drellack.

Honorary Pallbearers: All of Danny's family and friends. Active Pallbearers: Tim Earls, Bobby Drellack, Christy Ihrke, Jason Haugen, Sean Burggraf, and Pat Jackson.

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Born: August 28, 1944
Died: June 25, 2008

Gary Greendahl, age 63, of Erskine, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday (June 25th) at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday (June 30th) at Rodnes Lutheran Church, rural Erskine with the Rev. Peter Satren officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston and sympathy messages may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

The Lord took Gary home the morning of June 25, 2008. He was born August 28, 1944 to parents, Arthur and Gladys Greendahl and grew up in Mentor, Minnesota. He married his high school sweetheart, Darlene Morberg, on August 4, 1962. Together they were blessed with five children. Mark Anthony, Brian Arthur, Robert Marshall, Paul David, and Cori Ann Cristy. Gary drove bus for Regional Transit in Sacramento, California for 18 years. After a medical retirement, he took the position of caretaker for a Little League, Babe Ruth Baseball complex in Carson City, Nevada for 5 years.

Upon returning to Minnesota, he worked for the City of Erskine, L.S.S. delivering Senior Meals and was currently driving for R&L Ride Service. Gary could not seem to retire. He enjoyed life and loved his family deeply. He especially enjoyed being Grampa to eleven grandchildren and Great Grampa to his little buddy Kaleb. He loved football and basketball, music, history and the daily crosswords. He loved Rodnes Lutheran Church and all his friends and especially how Pastor Peter made the Gospel come alive for him. We will miss his tender heart, his sense of humor and all of his little idiosyncrasies which made him so special. We will miss his love but will cherish the memories.

God loved him and we do too -- until we meet again.

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Born: November 23, 1914
Died: July 04, 2008

LaVern Grimm, age 93, from Brooks, Minnesota passed away on Friday, July 4th at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 10th at 10:30 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church in McIntosh, Minnesota with Rev. Dean Bell officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at the McIntosh Community Center and there will also be reviewal for one hour before the funeral at the church on Thursday. Interment will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in McIntosh and the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home serving McIntosh is in charge of the arrangements.

LaVern Albert Grimm was born on November 23, 1914 near Brooks, Minnesota to parents William and Annie (Duesing) Grimm. He grew up and attended rural school near Brooks, was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was a longtime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in McIntosh, Minnesota.

LaVern was united in marriage to Nora Irene Nelson on October 10, 1936 in McIntosh by Rev. C.F. Knauft. Following their marriage, they made their home and raised their family on a farm near Brooks. During his working years, LaVern farmed, had dairy cattle, worked at American Crystal Sugar Co. in East Grand Forks and mowed the roadsides of Highway 2 for the State of Minnesota for many years.

After his wife, Nora passed away on April 9, 1995, LaVern continued to live on the farm until December 2005 when he moved to Cornerstone Residence in Fosston, Minnesota. On March 17, 2008 he moved to Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine, Minnesota.

LaVern enjoyed farming, his horses, camping and fishing. Most of all, he enjoyed the time that he spent with his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great grandchildren. He celebrated every year with his great-grandchild, Rachael, the birth date that they shared, November 23rd.

On Friday, July 4, 2008 LaVern Grimm passed away at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine at the age of 93 years, 7 months and 11 days.

Survivors include one daughter, Beverley (Melvin) Johnson of Brooks; one son, Larry (Erlyss) Grimm of Cannon Falls, Minnesota; one granddaughter, Vickie Mandt and fiance, Dallas Humphrey of East Gull Lake, Minnesota; three grandsons, Jeffrey (Kathrine) Johnson of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, William (Carmen) Grimm of Wanamingo, Minnesota and Corey (Stephanie) Grimm of Elk River, Minnesota; eight great-grandchildren, Rachael (Rod) Olson of Mentor, Minnesota, Leigh (Tisha) Mandt of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, Arik and Andrew Johnson, Cora Grimm, and Ava, Wyatt and Weston Grimm; two great-great-grandchildren, Brianna Sandeen and Emily Olson; two sisters, Doris Nelson of Oklee, Minnesota and Violet Ferden of McIntosh; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Nora; brother, Orville; sister, Evelyn Nelson; and great grandson, Lucas Mandt.

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Born: March 02, 1938
Died: April 17, 2011

Janis Grinolds, age 73, of Erskine, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, April 17th, at home with family, after a long illness. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday (May 21st) at Faith Lutheran Church in Palermo, North Dakota with the Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery following the service. The Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Erskine assisted the family with arrangements and messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com.

Janis was born March 2, 1938 to John and Jeanette (Lunden) McNalley of Stanley, North Dakota. Janis attended and graduated from Stanley Public School in 1956. In high school she was active in band and choir. She also was an avid horse rider riding in local parades.

She was united in marriage to Donald E. Grinolds on June 2, 1957 at the Presbyterian Church of Stanley. Donald and Janis lived in many towns in three states during their marriage and had five sons.

Janis was active in the church in each community often serving as soloist for weddings and funerals. She was well known for her beautiful soprano voice. Janis was also known as a great cook and seamstress often sewing clothes for herself and children.

Being the mother of five boys she was called upon to be a Den mother in Cub Scouts more than once and in more than one town. Janis ran a day care in Grand Forks, North Dakota and worked as a TMA at the Johnson Rest Home of Erskine, Minnesota.

Janis was preceded in death by her parents John and Jeanette; her brothers Delvin, Dean and John Arlin and her husband Donald.

Janis will be greatly missed by her family. Janis is survived by her sons Del (Nancy) Grinolds of Erskine, Minnesota, Donald (Hana) Grinolds of Tacoma, WA, Shawn (Sindhuja) Grinolds of Bismarck, North Dakota, Kriss Grinolds of Bismarck, North Dakota, and Erik Grinolds of Thief River Falls, Minnesota. She is also survived by grandchildren Justin, Christina, Donald, Tyler, Erin and Arlin Grinolds; sister Staniz Perry of Lantzville, BC; sisters-in-law Amy and Eileen McNalley of Mandan and Bismarck, North Dakota; brother-in-law Douglas (Vivian) Grinolds of Craig, CO; sisters-in-law Gladys Grinolds of Palermo, North Dakota and Hazel Grinolds of Roseville, CA; and many nieces and nephews

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Born: October 10, 1920
Died: December 11, 2009

Bernice Grundyson, age 89, of McIntosh, Minnesota passed away on Friday, December 11th at First Care Hospital in Fosston, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 16th at 11:00 AM at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in McIntosh with Pastor Ryan Rasmussen officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at the McIntosh Community Center in McIntosh, and there will also be reviewal for one hour before the funeral at the church. Interment will be at Our Saviors Lutheran Cemetery in McIntosh, and the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home serving McIntosh is in charge of the arrangements. Sympathy messages may be sent to carlinhoialmen.com.

Bernice Marie Haugen was born October 10, 1920 in rural Makoti, North Dakota to John T. and Christine (Peterson) Haugen. She attended her first eight years of school in a one room country school one mile from her home. Bernice moved to Winger, Minnesota in 1936 and graduated from McIntosh High School in 1939. At this time she lived with her sister Borgie and Ben Geldaker. She worked on area farms babysitting and doing farm chores, and at the Winger Telephone Office where she worked the switchboards. She also worked at the Farmer State Bank of Winger.

On June 24, 1945 she was united in marriage to Kermit T. Grundyson at the Knute Grundyson farm. To their union two daughters were born, Rebecca Louise and Linda Marie. They made their home in McIntosh, Winger and rural McIntosh, Minnesota. Kermit worked for Haagenson-Tranby Construction. Bernice and the girls would spend summers on the road at camp. Sadly Kermit passed away February 28, 1983.

Bernice worked in McIntosh at the Soil Conservation Office and retired from the ASCS Office January 3, 1986. Bernice enjoyed volunteering at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in McIntosh making quilts for World Relief, and also at McIntosh Manor Nursing Home helping with bingo.

Bernice was seldom found at home. Her family often referred to her as their "social butterfly." Bernice enjoyed any social event involving her friends and family. Bernice especially enjoyed her time spent with her family at Becky and Steve's on Union Lake and winters in El Paso, Texas, with Linda and Rick. Bernice enjoyed her many travels to Norway, Spain, Canada, and her bus trips with Veronica Knudson.

On Friday, December 11, 2009 Bernice passed away at First Care Hospital in Fosston, Minnesota at the age of 89 years.

Bernice is survived by two daughters, Rebecca "Becky" (Steve) Vesledahl of Erskine, Minnesota and Linda (Rick) Smith of Fargo, North Dakota; five grandchildren, Kim (Shane) Renner of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, Chris Smith of Racine, WI, Mike Vesledahl of Erskine, Shelly (Shannon) Burcham of Winger, and Dan (Stacey) Vesledahl of Winger; nine great grandchildren, Heidi and Linsay Bellanger, Jordyn Smith, Abby, Sammi and Bailee Burcham, Mikayla, Katelyn and Gunnar Vesledahl; one sister, Doris Schlecht of Seattle, WA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband Kermit; her parents; four brothers, Trygve, Harold, Chet and Clifford; and five sisters, Borgie Geldaker, Olga Haugland, Lilly Severson, Esther Morgan and Jenny Shelly.

Blessed be the Memory of Bernice Grundyson.

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Born: June 09, 1938
Died: August 23, 2014

Marvin Gubrud, age 76 of Fosston, Minnesota passed away on Saturday, August 23rd at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, August 27th at 11:00 AM at Kingo Lutheran Church in Fosston with Pastor Ken Nyhusmoen officiating. A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 26th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at Fridhem Lutheran Church in Lengby, Minnesota. Family and friends will also gather for one hour before the memorial service on Wednesday. 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. Messages of condolence may be sent to www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Marvin Gene Gubrud was born on June 9, 1938, in Bagley, Minnesota, to parents Carl and Aletta (Enstad) Gubrud, the middle child of nine. He was raised in the Bagley area and attended Bagley schools. On January 2, 1960, Marvin was joined in marriage to Lorraine Olson of the Minerva area. They lived in Wayzata, Minnesota where Marvin worked for the first Target store as a mechanic. In 1965, they moved to a farm near Fosston and this "city boy" began raising turkeys with "farm girl" Lorraine and their three small sons. After a few years, Marvin began working construction, as their family had expanded to include two daughters.

When Marvin neared retirement age, he changed careers and purchased logging equipment. He shared this vocation at times with his son-in-law Harlan, grandsons Philip and Jacob, and his sons got in on the fun once in a while, too. When Marvin retired, he kept busy making wood crafts, cutting wood, and helping Lorraine occasionally to haul ladders and set-up scaffolding for her painting business. On a good day, she would let him paint in the closets. Through the years, Marvin also raised pigs, cattle, and emus, and had llamas, cats, horses, goats, and chickens as pets, as well as several faithful dogs. The cats usually wandered off, and he was still battling snakes until a couple of weeks ago.

Marvin was baptized in the Lutheran faith and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bagley, which his dad helped to build. He was an active member of Fridhem Lutheran church of Lengby, Minnesota where he served on the church council and volunteered in many capacities, including painting the church with Lorraine.

Marvin lived a full life, as Lorraine led him on many adventures, near and far. Close to home, there were trips to Itasca, berry picking jaunts, and too many family picnics to count. They also went on vacations to Oregon, Texas, California, Branson, Arizona, Washington D.C., and Sweden and Norway to see the original Gubberud homestead. Marvin cherished the annual deer hunting season, and fishing for "big wally" with his sons and grandchildren. Providing for his family and spending time together was Marvin's top priority. Marvin, along with Lorraine, never missed his grandkids' school functions. Marvin was an avid sports fan as well and seldom missed an opportunity to be disappointed in the Minnesota Vikings or Twins. He enjoyed helping Lorraine prepare holiday dinners for the whole family. The coffee pot was always on for visitors, too. Marvin was a good man, and will always be missed and remembered by those of us who knew and loved him.

On Saturday, August 23, 2014 Marvin passed away at home, surrounded by the love of his family at the age of 76.

Marvin is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lorraine; sons: Randy (Wanda) and their children Ashley (Jake) Reinier, and Ben Gubrud; Greg (Christina) and their children, Emily (Jeremy) and their sons Lukas and Jack Marvin Friesen, Jacob Gubrud, Annie Gubrud, and Justin; Marty (Kelly) and their sons, Tyler, Joey, and Jack Gubrud; daughters: Laurie (Calvin) Larsen and their children, Kayla (Jorge) Heller and their daughters Alivia, Emma, Liliana and Lila, Philip (Emily) Larsen, and Lisa Larsen; and Sheila (Harlan) Olson and their children, Reid Marvin, Maria, and Markus Olson. Marvin is also survived by his twin sister, Marilyn Olson, sister, Aldora Anderson, and brother, Leroy Gubrud. Several nieces and nephews also survive him.

Marvin was preceeded in death by parents, Carl and Aletta Gubrud; sisters, Elaine Kundtz and Vivian Grendahl; and brothers, Warren, Gordon, and Orville Gubrud.

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Born: December 19, 1912
Died: September 04, 2008

Ida Grundyson, age 95, of McIntosh, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday (September 4th) at the Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday (September 8th) at Calvary Lutheran Church in Winger, Minnesota with the Rev. Nathan Baker-Trinity officiating. Interment will be in Sand Hill Cemetery, rural Winger. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston and sympathy messages may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Ida Marie Grundyson was born December 19, 1912 to parents Torger and Anne Neset in Sletten Township. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church.

Ida graduated High School in McIntosh in 1931 and then completed her Normal School teacher training. She taught at the Wardeberg and Lone Tree schools and is still fondly remembered by her students. Ida married Oswald Grundyson on November 18, 1936 and they farmed in Sletten Township.

Ida was active in her church, had a servant's heart, and was a genuine example and display of the Christian "fruits of the Spirit" in Galatians 5 and the "Love" definition in 1 Corinthians 13. Ida had a wonderful sense of humor and she was surrounded by laughter all her days. She had the gift of seeing humor in the everyday happenings of life.

Oswald died in 1987 and Ida left her farm home of nearly 60 years in 1999 and lived in McIntosh. She moved to Pioneer Memorial Care Center in 2004 where she was cared for, loved, and cherished by the wonderful PMCC staff.

Ida passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2008 at the Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine at the age of 95 years, 8 months and 16 days.

She is survived by her three children; Lavonne (Tim) Moon of Flemington, NJ; Karsten (Joey) Grundyson of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota; and David (Janet) Grundyson of Park Rapids, Minnesota; 16 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 3 nieces, and 1 nephew.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Oswald and brothers Ted and Albert Neset.

Honorary Pallbearers will be all of Ida's family and friends.

Active Pallbearers will be Ross Grundyson, Kye Grundyson, Matt Erickson, Bob Higdem, Nick Grundyson, and Matt Grundyson.

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Born: November 22, 1923
Died: April 08, 2014

Helen Guldberg, age 90 of Fosston, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, April 8th at Essentia Health Hospital in Fosston. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 16th at 2:00 PM at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Ebro Corner, Hwy 2, rural Bagley, Minnesota with Rev. Mark Faugstad officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour before the funeral at the church on Wednesday, and interment will be at Cross Lake Lutheran Cemetery, Queen Township, 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.

Helen Louise Larson was born on November 22, 1923 in Fosston, Minnesota, to parents Adolph and Inga (Ingeberg) Larson. She attended the Maple Hill School, graduated from Fosston High School in 1942, and went on to Beauty School in Fargo.

Helen was married to Clarence Brustad on December 19, 1945 in Fosston. They worked at Yellowstone National Park where Helen was supervisor for laundry during the day and ran a beauty shop in the evenings at the Yellowstone Hotel. They moved to Crookston, Minnesota and Helen worked 28 years at the Sekula Beauty Shop, which later became the Merle Norman Cosmetic, Beauty & Gift Shoppe. She owned and operated the business for 20 of those years. Clarence passed away in 1986.

Helen was married to Reverend G.F. Guldberg on September 2, 1990. Helen and Slug lived in Mankato. They both enjoyed traveling and especially their trip to Norway. Slug passed away in 1994.

She was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church and held offices in the Ladies Aide and was very active in the Alter Guild.

On Tuesday, April 8, 2014 Helen passed away at Essentia Health Hospital in Fosston at the age of 90 years.

She is survived by her brother, Rudolph Larson of Fosston; nephews and nieces, Randy Larson of Fosston, Mike (Jeannie) Larson of Elko, Minnesota, Lorri Ann (Dean) Hartel of Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, Scott (Patti) Larson of Lakeville, Minnesota, Elaine Hicks of California, and Janice (Floyd) Wilson of Mississippi; step-children, John (Kathy) Guldberg of Minneapolis, Ruth (Mark) Boche of St. Francis, WI, and Judy (Bud) Krause of Winona, Minnesota; and seven step-grandchildren; as well as many other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Clarence and Slug; brother, Lawrence Larson; sister, Bertha Kittelson; nephew, Larry Kittelson; niece, Irene Combs; and step-son, David Guldberg.

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Born: July 31, 1940
Died: May 03, 2010

Delores Grundyson, age 69, of McIntosh, Minnesota, passed away on Monday (May 3rd) at the Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine, Minnesota. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday (May 22nd) at Mount Carmel Free Lutheran Church in McIntosh with the Rev. Dale Mellgren officiating. Interment will be in Sand Hill Cemetery, rural Winger, Minnesota. Family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home, serving McIntosh and messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com.

Delores Audrey Rud was born on July 31, 1940 in Fosston, Minnesota to Edwin and Rebecca (Sovick) Rud. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith. She attended the Hillside Country School in Clearwater County through the eighth grade. She then attended two years of school in Bagley, Minnesota and finished her schooling and graduated from Fosston High School in 1958. After graduation, Delores worked at various jobs, including being a nurses aide, waitress, and cook. She also worked at the Fosston Potato Plant.

Delores was united in marriage to Melford Grundyson on December 2, 1961 in the parsonage of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in McIntosh. After their marriage they remained in McIntosh. Delores continued to work at the Potato Plant for a short time. She later worked part-time as a bookkeeper for the Creamery and the Co-op Oil Station in McIntosh. She was also a substitute bus driver for the Mac-Winger School.

Delores was very talented. She loved music, playing the piano and singing. Her and Melford loved to sing together and sang at various events throughout the years. She also loved to draw and paint and many of her paintings decorated the walls of their home. Knitting and crocheting were also a favorite hobby. She was also a wonderful cook and made the best BBQ ribs!

Delores was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1992. She continued living at her home in McIntosh until August of 2006, being lovingly cared for by Melford and her son, Perry. She then entered the Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine. Over the following years, everyone at PMCC became her extended family and she came to love them all. Delores enjoyed being on the computer, sending and receiving emails and in recent months had a lot of fun being on Facebook.

Delores passed away on May 3, 2010 from complications associated with M.S. at the age of 69.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Melford, of McIntosh; daughter, Melanie (Mark) Olinger, of Lansford, North Dakota; son, Perry, of McIntosh; one granddaughter, Melissa Olinger, Lansford, North Dakota; mother Rebecca Rud and brother Erwin, both of Fosston; several cousins, one niece and one nephew.

She was preceded in death by her father, Edwin and several aunts and uncles.

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Died: December 20, 2006

Alice Gunderson, age 89, of Lengby, Minnesota passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at her home near Lengby. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday (December 26th) at Fridhem Lutheran Church in Lengby with Scott Morey officiating. Interment will be in Fridhem Lutheran Cemetery, rural Lengby. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston. Online register book is available at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Alice Clarabelle Fischer was born on September 1, 1917 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to parents Oliver and Hilda (Bahr) Fischer. She completed school only to the eighth grade, yet she had dreams of one day being a teacher.

Alice was united in marriage to Grant Gunderson in 1947. After their marriage, they moved to Minnesota where they raised three children, Earl, Elwood and Inez. She worked in the Post Office in Lengby. She raised sheep and chickens and she loved her chickens dearly. They were her pets.

She was a member of Fridhem Lutheran Church in Lengby and taught Sunday school for many years. She loved quilting and her family members all received one from grandma for Christmas this year.

Alice had many hobbies, including crocheting, braiding rugs, making greeting cards, baking wedding cakes and cookies, and playing cards. She was president of the Lengby Homemaker's Club for 50 years until this last year as she saw it was time to slow down.

Alice passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at her home near Lengby at the age of 89 years, three months and 19 days.

She is survived by her three children, Earl of Rushford, Minnesota, Elwood (Diane) of Lengby, and Inez (Donn) Haugen of Hinckley, Minnesota; three grandchildren, Chris Harmon, Mariah Haugen and Jesse Haugen; two great grandchildren, Rachel and Zach Pratt.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Grant; her parents; brother, Ervin Fischer, an infant brother and one great grandson, Alex Pratt.

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Born: September 24, 1927
Died: July 04, 2013

Keith Gunderson, age 85, of Erskine, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday (July 4th) at his home. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday (July 10th) at Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine with the Rev. Timothy Lundeen and Rev. Dr. Gerald White officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, rural Erskine. A time of gathering in remembrance of Keith will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday (July 9th) at Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Erskine and messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com.

Keith W. Gunderson was born on September 24, 1927 in Erskine, Minnesota to parents Oscar and Laura (Larson) Gunderson. He grew up in Erskine and graduated from Erskine High School in 1945.

Following high school, he received advanced accounting studies through LaSalle University and was a Certified Public Accountant. Keith was employed by the Erskine Manufacturing Company and the Erskine Sales Corporation from 1950 to 1955. From 1956 to 1961, he was employed by Holcomb Accounting, CPAs in Crookston. In 1963, he opened a Public Accounting and Insurance office in Erskine until 1976. He then went into the Erskine Agency, Inc., located in the American State Bank in Erskine. He retired in 1982.

Keith was a member of Grace Lutheran Church where he served as Trustee for several years and also as Treasurer. He was a Charter Member of the Erskine Lions Club, was a member of the Erskine Commercial Club, served on the Board of the Erskine Community Housing, Inc., and was a Charter Member of the Bemidji State University Legacy Society. Keith was also the City Clerk in Erskine for eight years.

Keith passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 4, 2013 at his home in Erskine at the age of 85 years.

Survivors include a niece and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Gerald "Toppy" Gunderson.

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Born: December 22, 1959
Died: October 10, 2010

LeRoy "Teddy" Gustafson, Jr., age 50, of Mentor, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday (October 10th) at his home in Mentor. No services will be held. Arrangements handled by the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston and messages of condolence may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

LeRoy Vernon "Teddy" Gustafson, Jr. was born on December 22, 1959 in Chisholm, Minnesota to parents LeRoy, Sr. and Violet (Larson) Gustafson. He grew up on the Iron Range and in Mentor, graduating from Red Lake Falls High School in 1978. Following school, Teddy worked at American Crystal Sugar in Crookston. He was currently residing in Mentor.

Teddy passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 10, 2010 at his home in Mentor at the age of 50 years.

Survivors include two sons, Nick and Joseph, both of Mentor; siblings, Allen (Jan) Gustafson of Fosston, Minnesota, Wayne Gustafson of Crookston, Minnesota, Vern Gustafson of Mentor, Lisa Wilhelmy of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, and Harvey Hagl, Jr. of Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. Nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, David.

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Born: April 27, 1930
Died: December 09, 2009

Arles Ihrke, age 79, of Fosston, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday (December 9th) at First Care Hospital in Fosston following a short illness. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday (December 14th) at the Fosston Baptist Church in Fosston with Pastor Skip Hansen officiating. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 PM with a 5:00 PM prayer service on Sunday (December 13th) 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 and messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com.

Arles Ralph Ihrke was born April 27, 1930 at Bristol, South Dakota to parents Ralph and Gladys (Bury) Ihrke. The family moved to rural Lengby, Minnesota later that year where Arles lived for most of his life. He attended school at several country schools, graduating from high school in Mahnomen where he was an outstanding football player. He earned a scholarship to UND, which he declined to help his family due to his father's failing health.

On June 5th, 1950 he married his high school sweetheart, Margaret Huber and together they raised seven children.

Arles was employed in various aspects of farming including raising registered Guernsey dairy cows and making maple syrup on the family farm, Maple Shadows Guernsey Farm. In his retirement he worked at several part time jobs and still worked summers maintaining the rest stop at Lengby.

Arles loved spending time with his family drinking coffee, playing cribbage, hunting, fishing and going to the Dairy Queen. He was active at Fosston Baptist Church; volunteered with Relay for Life and the Library Arts Center as well as calling Bingo at Midway. He and Margaret were honored to be chosen as a Heritage Couple. No summer visit to their home was complete without a tour of his large garden, raspberries and flowers. He was a master at the lost art of visiting. Deer hunting and sausage making was a highlight of the year and he went from his deer stand to the hospital in mid November to be diagnosed with cancer.

On Wednesday, December 9, 2009 Arles passed away at First Care Hospital in Fosston, Minnesota following a short illness at the age of 79 years.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Margaret of Fosston; Children, Willis (Theresa) of Lengby, Minnesota; Barbara Ihrke of Marion, IN; Bennett (Jan) of Blair, Nebraska; Diane Ihrke of Fergus Falls, Minnesota; Alan (Jan) of Duluth, Minnesota; Joyce (Peter) Rairdon of Cass Lake, Minnesota; 17 grandchildren and 6 great grand children. Arles was preceded in death by his parents, his brother and three sisters; his son Robert and his grandson Jeremy.

Arles and his coffee will be greatly missed.

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Born: June 07, 1921
Died: October 02, 2008

Elizabeth "Betty" Ihrke, age 87, of Fosston, Minnesota, and formerly of Lengby, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday (October 2nd) at First Care Nursing Home in Fosston. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday (October 7th) at the Fosston Baptist Church with Pastor David Smith officiating. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery, rural Lengby, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Monday (October 6th) at the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Fosston. There will also be reviewal for one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston and messages of condolence may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Elizabeth Waling Ihrke was born on June 7, 1921 in Newton County, Indiana to parents Lester and Vera (Standish) Waling. Growing up, she lived various places in Indiana and Minnesota with her family. She graduated from high school in Brook, Indiana. She then moved to Chicago with her sister, June, where they attended Moody Bible Institute.

In 1943, she traveled by train to Bemidji, Minnesota to attend college. She received her teaching certificate in 1945. Betty began her teaching career at Antell School in rural Lengby, Minnesota. She taught in various country schools in Minnesota and Illinois and taught at Naytauwaush School for 38 years, retiring in 1981.

She was married to Charles Ihrke on April 26, 1946 at his parents home in rural Lengby. In 1949 they settled on a farmstead in rural Lengby where they farmed until Charles died on January 5, 1987. Elizabeth remained on the farm raising flowers and sharing them with everyone in the area.

She was active in many area clubs and organizations, including the Embassy Community Center, Singles Christian Fellowship, Senior Meals, was President of the Fosston Garden Club for many years and was Fosston's Person of the Year in 1994. She was a long time member of the Lengby Baptist Church. She became a member in 1950. Her faith was very important to her and she practiced it every day. Betty touched many peoples' lives.

She went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 2, 2008 at First Care Nursing Home in Fosston at the age of 87 years.

Left to mourn her passing are her children, Mary Peterson of Fosston, Frederic (Lynn) Ihrke of Winona, Minnesota, and Charlene Ihrke of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; two grandchildren, Elizabeth (Matt) Zasoski of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, and Bryan (Kara) Ihrke of Gilbert, AZ; two step granddaughters, Molly and Sara Smith of Winona, Minnesota; and 10 great grandchildren.

Also surviving are her siblings, June (Harold) Myers of Alden, IL, Arlene Wiersma of Harvard, IL, Marilynn Blank of Harvard, IL and Lester "Tommy" (Evelyn) Waling of Grygla, Minnesota; and brothers-in-law, Arles (Margaret) Ihrke of Fosston, August Gitz of Shevlin, Minnesota and Clifford Van der Linden of Idaho; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; two brothers, John and Morris; four sisters-in-law, Lillian Gitz, LaVella Choc, Phyllis Van der Linden, and Evelyn Waling; son-in-law, Marvin Peterson; and an infant granddaughter, Grace Elisa Ihrke.

Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Lengby Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be Willis Ihrke, Edward Gitz, James Choc, Tim Balstad, Gary Bakken, and David Gitz.

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Born: October 13, 1942
Died: February 24, 2008

Barbara Ingman, age 65, of McIntosh, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday (February 24th) at her home in McIntosh following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday (March 1st) at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in McIntosh with the Rev. Aage Carlsen, Rev. Timothy Lundeen and Rev. Steve Trandem officiating. Interment will be in Vernes Lutheran Cemetery, rural McIntosh 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 (February 29th) at the McIntosh Community Center. 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 and messages of condolence may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Barbara Anne (Moen) Ingman was born on October 13th, 1942 in Halstad, Minnesota to parents Alice (Haugen) and Hans Moen who owned a dairy farm east of Nielsville, Minnesota. She was an active member of St. Petri Lutheran Church in Nielsville and an involved member of the local Community Workers 4-H Club for 10 years. She attended elementary school at Nielsville and High School at Halstad MN.

Barbara was a teacher of many things. After graduating in 1964 from Concordia College in Moorhead with a Bachelors degree in English and Spanish, she went on to inspire many students with her gifts teaching these subjects in many schools throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, and Montana during her more than 25-year career as a teacher. She taught in Braham, Minnesota, Malta, Montana, Circle Pines, Minnesota, Westby, Montana, Fairview ND, Oklee-Plummer Minnesota, and most recently teaching at Win-E-Mac High School in McIntosh, Minnesota, with her valued colleagues, all the while enjoying the challenge of educating countless students. She also shared her teaching gifts abroad with students in Haining, China as a teacher for the Global Language Villages program of Concordia College.

Barbara took great pride in her Norwegian heritage and enjoyed sharing her knowledge of the language and culture with others, often by translating letters and recipes from the Old Country for friends and family, and passing this pride and knowledge on to her children.

On May 31, 1964 she was united in marriage to Milan Ingman of Belfield, North Dakota. Together they served church parishes of the American Lutheran Church (ALC) in Westby, Montana, Sidney Montana, Oklee, Minnesota, and McIntosh, Minnesota. Barbara actively participated by teaching Sunday school, leading Bible studies, and as church organist, accompanist and vocalist.

Her husband Pastor Milan Ingman passed away on January 28, 1994. She continued serving the Lord with her love of music, through her involvement in the many church organizations at Immanuel, Grace, Our Saviors and Vernes Lutheran Churches. She enjoyed singing, playing organ and piano, organizing and participating in a great many recitals, concerts, and Easter Cantatas. She shared her love of music with everyone she met including teaching piano lessons for more than 30 years.

She was gifted at sewing, needlework, and knitting and enjoyed creating tailor-made clothing, beautiful dresses and quilts, as well as mending nearly anything.

Her leadership serving her community as an active member on the McIntosh City Council, Booster Club, and the McIntosh Economic Development Authority made long-lasting contributions to the community. She served on the board of Pioneer Memorial Home for 9 years, and has been involved with the McIntosh Booster Club since 1987.

She left this world to be with Jesus Our Savior after an extended and valiant battle with cancer on Sunday, February 24, 2008 at her home in McIntosh at the age of 65 years. Her battle began in 1992 and her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, support and prayers of family and friends, and tenacity allowed her to prevail against all odds to remain in this world as a warrior in the service of God's Army for the benefit of all who knew her and for as long as was gifted by God before calling his angel back to His service.

Her unwavering faith in God was an example for all of us.

She is survived by four sons; Bradley, Stuart, Alan, Jonathan and his wife, Kristin. Other survivors include her sister Karen (Kermit) Stahn, Morris MN; brother-in-law, Harlan (Patti) Ingman, Killdeer, North Dakota; and sister-in-law, Karen (Gene) Bucholtz, Seattle, WA, eight nieces and nephews and other family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Pastor Milan Ingman.

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Born: June 30, 1925
Died: November 02, 2007

Florence Jackson, age 82, of Fosston, Minnesota, passed away on Friday (November 2nd) at First Care Hospital in Fosston. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday (November 8th) at the United Methodist Church in Fosston with the Rev. Lois Ball officiating. Interment will be in Rosehill Cemetery, Fosston at a later date. Friends may call for one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston. Online guestbook is available at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Florence Evelyn Leeseberg was born on June 30, 1925 in Richville, Ottertail County, Minnesota to parents Ernest and Edith (LaBarge) Leeseberg.

Florence grew up in the Henning, Minnesota area and attended school there. She was the first 9th grader to ever be a varsity cheerleader in Henning. Florence also tap danced and won many honors for that in school.

She was united in marriage to George Frank Jackson on September 6, 1942 in Henning. They moved to Lockhart and operated a café there for two years before moving to the Lengby area and finally to Fosston in 1955. Florence was a wife and mother and loved to cook, garden, quilt, raise orchids and have all her kids home. Florence enjoyed life and laughter. She was a housewife and worked at the Fosston Bowling Alley and Johnson Clothing for a few years.

Florence was a member of the United Methodist Church of Fosston and active with the United Methodist Women.

Florence passed away on Friday, November 2, 2007 at First Care Hospital in Fosston at the age of 82 years, four months and three days.

She is survived by six children: Bruce (Diane) Jackson of Bagley, Minnesota; Sharon (Lloyd) Wagner of Middle River, Minnesota; Marleen (Darrel) Quick of Shevlin, Minnesota; Jay (Barb) Jackson of Warroad, Minnesota; Tamara (Curtis) Parkin of Crookston, Minnesota; Ross (Ann) Jackson of Anchorage, AK seven grandchildren, Patty, Shawn, Darren, Michelle, Heather, Pam and Rebecca. eight step-grandchildren, Eric, Rachael, Michael, Samantha, Adam, Mitch, Jason and Rebecca; 15 great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Lawrence Leeseberg of Alexandria, Minnesota and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Florence was preceded in death by her husband, George in 1997; her parents; and siblings, Herbert Leeseberg, Hazel Bohne, Pearl Schultz, Harley Leeseberg, Floyd Leeseberg and Blanche Roberts.

Honorary Pallbearers will be all of Florence's grandchildren.

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