Born: October 20, 1942
Died: December 31, 2010

An angel has gone to heaven - its not good-bye, its see you later. Linda Lou Petersen passed away on Friday, December 31, 2010 at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine, Minnesota.

She had a bachelor's degree in History and for most of her life was an Insurance Sales person. She loved living in Erskine. Linda battled 4th stage Ovarian Cancer and beat it, but it was too much for her sweet body to handle, God wanted her. She will be missed. We love you.

She is survived by daughter, Dianne Cormican, and her husband Steve Cormican, son Scott Petersen, grandson Tim Petersen, granddaughter Elizabeth Lacy; and her fiance Brandon Bendickson, great-grandchildren, Paige, Jade, Ian, Ivory, and all of her Brothers and Sisters, nieces, and nephews. The Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Erskine assisted with arrangements.

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Born: October 14, 1940
Died: June 05, 2008

U.S. Veteran

DeWayne "Punky" Ostenaa

DeWayne "Punky" Ostenaa, age 67, of McIntosh, Minnesota passed away on Thursday, June 5th at Clearwater County Memorial Hospital in Bagley, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 9th at 2:00 PM at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in McIntosh with Rev. Aage Carlsen officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour before the funeral at the church. Interment will be at Our Savior's Lutheran Cemetery in McIntosh and the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home serving McIntosh is in charge of the arrangements.

DeWayne Curtis Ostenaa was born on October 14, 1940 to parents Sidney and Olga (Svien) Ostenaa in Fosston, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior's Lutheran Church and attended school in McIntosh, Minnesota.

DeWayne served his country in the United States Air National Guard from 1963 to 1969.

He was united in marriage to Lois Andress on July 9, 1966 and they made their home at McIntosh where DeWayne farmed all his life in partnership with his father.

He enjoyed the outdoors, being with his friends, having coffee, and talking farming, hunting and fishing. He was a lifelong member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church.

On Thursday, June 5, 2008, DeWayne "Punky" Ostenaa passed away at Clearwater County Memorial Hospital in Bagley, Minnesota at the age of 67 years.

Survivors include his wife, Lois of McIntosh; his parents, Sidney and Olga of McIntosh; uncle and aunt, Joe and Bess Svien of Glasgow, MT, aunt, Lillian Enevold of Kalispell, MT, aunt, Ida Ytzen of St. Paul, Minnesota; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Olaus and Sarah Ostenaa and Oscar and Selma Svien.

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Born: April 18, 1950
Died: April 24, 2013

Jeff Ostgarden, age 63, of Fosston, Minnesota passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday (April 24th) at Essentia Hospital in Fosston. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday (April 30th) at Kingo Lutheran Church in Fosston with the Rev. John Dalen officiating. Interment will be in Kingo Lutheran Cemetery, Fosston. Visitation will be held from noon until the time of service on Tuesday at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston and messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com.

Jeffrey Lee Ostgarden was born on April 18, 1950 in Fosston, Minnesota to parents Clarence and Lois (Juvrud) Ostgarden. He was baptized and confirmed at Kingo Lutheran Church. He grew up in Fosston and attended Fosston Schools, graduating in 1968.

Jeff loved to spend time with his family, especially for birthday get-togethers. He loved to play bingo and cards with friends. Also, Jeff enjoyed shooting pool and snooker with friends on a pool league for a few years.

He was also an avid sports fan, never missing a Twins game or Vikings game on tv and knew all the names of the players. Aaron took him to the Dome for a Twins game and for his 60th birthday, Carol, Jill and Ryan took him to the new Target Field. It was a fun and special trip for him.

Jeff lived most of his life in Fosston and was currently residing at Cornerstone Residence in Fosston where he has lived the past few years.

Survivors include his parents, Clarence and Lois Ostgarden of Fosston; two sisters, Gail (Glenn) Holweger of Grand Forks, North Dakota, and Carol (Larry) Lenes of Fosston; nephews, Ryan (Spring) Holweger of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Justin (Twyla) Holweger of Grand Forks, North Dakota, and Aaron (Holly) Lenes of Fosston, Christopher Smith of California; one niece, Jill Halvorson of Rogers, Minnesota; grand nieces and nephews, Jordan, Allan, and Ethan Holland, Ava Llewellyn, Sofia Halvorson, and Clayton and Stella Lenes.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; and one sister, Joanne Smith.

Pallbearers will be: Glenn Holweger, Ryan Holweger, Justin Holweger, Larry Lenes, Aaron Lenes, and Jon Saari.

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Born: December 30, 1916
Died: May 25, 2011

Oliver Ostenaa, age 94, of McIntosh, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday (May 25th) at McIntosh Senior Living. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday (June 12th) at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in McIntosh with Pastor Ryan Rasmussen officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, rural McIntosh. Family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service on Sunday at the church. Military honors will be provided by the McIntosh VFW Post #6891. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home, serving McIntosh and messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com.

Oliver was born on December 30, 1916 in McIntosh, Minnesota, to parents, Ole Pederson and Karen (Skara) Ostenaa. He attended a rural country school "Iverson" #122 school in King Township and graduated from McIntosh High School in 1935 where he was known as "Sliver." After graduation he worked around the community for local farmers and especially Max Bartz and later Haagenson Construction. In January of 1942 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was stationed in San Diego, the Ryukyu Islands in the South Pacific, Okinawa, and later China until his discharge in January of 1946 earning a good conduct medal. He later was called back into service as a Wire Chief through the reserves from April of 1951 until April of 1952. Between his years in the service, Oliver the Academy of Accounting in St. Paul, Minnesota, while living with his sister, "Della" Enerson and her family.

In addition to attending school, he worked in a variety of jobs including the St. Paul Ford Plant. In Minneapolis he began working for Northwest Fire and Marine Insurance Company and after moving to Denver, Colorado, in 1955 he began working for Daily Insurance Agency as an Insurance Adjuster. After several mergers he ultimately retired to McIntosh, Minnesota on a farm next to his home farm in 1981.

Around May of 1947 he met Eileen May Sloane of Clearwater, Manitoba Canada, at a Minneapolis dance. He later married Eileen on April 15, and they enjoyed dancing and gardening together for more than 50 years.

Oliver passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at the Mac Manor Nursing Home at the age of 94 years, 4 months, and 24 days after a lengthy struggle with alzheimer's.

He is survived by his wife, Eileen, of 62 years, one month, and ten days, one daughter, Diane Joyce (Grundyson), one son-in-law, Steven "Bruce" Grundyson, and their two daughters, Gwen Eileen (Rue) and her husband Kristopher Bryan Rue of Maple Grove, Minnesota, and Carla May Grundyson of St. Michael, Minnesota. Oliver is also survived by a sister-in-law, Ardelle Jore (Ostenaa), two nieces, three nephews, and several grand nieces and nephews. He was waiting to meet his new great grand child this summer.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Karen & Ole Pederson Ostenaa: one brother, Peter Herman, two sisters, Karella Enerson, her husband Einar Enerson, Adelia Belinda "Della" Enerson, her husband Adolph Enerson, and a niece, Carol Ann Enerson.

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Born: March 07, 1932
Died: July 20, 2012

U.S. Veteran

Roy Parsley, age 80 of Bemidji, Minnesota and formerly from Oklee, Minnesota passed away on Friday, July 20th at the Neilson Place in Bemidji. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 24th at 1:00 PM at the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Fosston, Minnesota with Rev. Margaret Jacobus officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour before the funeral at the funeral home, and interment will be in Dodge Cemetery in Pinewood, Minnesota. The Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston is in charge of the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Roy Rudolph Parsley, the third child born to James and Inga (Johnson) Parsley, on March 7, 1932 in Brooks, Minnesota. In 1953, Roy joined the Army, where he was a corporal and served in the Korean War until he was discharged in 1954.

On October 13, 1956, in Crookston, Minnesota Roy married Shirley Iverson. They moved to Racine, Wisconsin where he worked at the Peter Cooper factory until they moved to Lengby, Minnesota in 1978. While living in Lengby, Roy worked many jobs, including delivering papers, working on farms, fixing up vehicles, hunting, and trapping. In 2001, Roy and Shirley moved to Oklee, Minnesota where he completely retired.

On Friday, July 20, 2012, Roy passed away at the Neilson Place in Bemidji, Minnesota at the age of 80 years.

He is survived by his sons, Steve (Sandra) of Audubon, Minnesota, LeRoy (Cynthia) of Racine, Wisconsin, and daughter Michelle (Angela) Parsley of Bemidji, Minnesota; five sisters, Virginia, Arlene, Ruth, Judy and Marina; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Milo, one sister Daisy, wife Shirley, and one son, Robert.

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Born: September 22, 1918
Died: March 10, 2009

Celina Paulson, age 90, of McIntosh and formerly from Fosston, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, March 10th at First Care Nursing Home in Fosston.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 16th at 11:00 AM at Hope Lutheran Church in Fosston with Rev. Paul Magelssen officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Fosston, and there will also be reviewal for one hour before the funeral at the church. Interment will be at Poplar River Cemetery, rural Fosston and the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston is in charge of the arrangements. Sympathy messages may be sent to www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Celina Mae Lester was born on September 22, 1918 to parents Ervin and Mathilda Ella (Colburn) Lester in Daleview, Montana. She came to Minnesota at the age of 11 and stayed with her sister Velda. Celina was baptized in Daleview and confirmed at Union Lake Church and attended Union Lake School, rural Erskine, Minnesota. She worked in Fargo and Grand Forks, ND.

She was married to Harold Paulson on June 9, 1938. Celina lived at Erskine until 1980 when she moved to Fosston, Minnesota where she worked various jobs.

In 2004, Celina moved to the Poplar Meadows Apartments in McIntosh, Minnesota. There she enjoyed playing cards, playing bingo, and watching movies with her neighbors. She also enjoyed sewing, crafting and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

On Tuesday, March 10, 2009 Celina Paulson passed away at First Care Nursing Home in Fosston at the age of 90 years.

Survivors include two daughters, Phyllis Larson of Fosston and Bonita (David) Salveson of Erskine; six grandchildren, Tami (Earl) Skelly, Brian (Melinda) Larson, Darin (Cyndi) Larson, Wayne (Johanna) Larson, Jill (Gary) Sonstelie and Jennifer (Rick) Besser; 23 great grandchildren; one great great grandson; as well as nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one great granddaughter, Amanda Skelly; son-in-law, David Larson; and eleven siblings, Elva, Thelma, Harry, Arthur, Delmar, Thora, Lora, Wilber, Clarence, Alfred and Velda.

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Born: June 24, 1938
Died: May 23, 2012

Shirley Ann Parsley, 73 of Bemidji, Minnesota and formerly from Oklee, Minnesota passed away on Wednesday, May 23rd at the Neilson Place in Bemidji. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 25th at 2:00 PM at the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Fosston, Minnesota with Rev. Margaret Jacobus officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour before the funeral at the funeral home, and interment will be in Dodge Cemetery in Pinewood, Minnesota. The Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston is in charge of the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Shirley Ann Parsley, the youngest of four daughters of Edwin and Justine (Messelt) Iverson was born June 24, 1938 in Bagley, Minnesota. Shirley attended school while living with her sister in California and graduated from high school in McIntosh, Minnesota.

On October 13, 1956, in Crookston, Minnesota Shirley was married to Roy Parsley. They moved to Racine, Wisconsin where she worked for Hamilton Beach and Northwest Barrel Company. In 1978, they moved to Lengby, Minnesota, where she worked at the Bluegill Cafe and MDV in Fosston, Minnesota until she retired in 1999. In 2001, they moved to Oklee, Minnesota where she spent her time going to rummage sales, doing puzzle books, canning, cooking and visiting with friends and family.

On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Shirley passed away at the Neilson Place in Bemidji, Minnesota at the age of 73 years.

She is survived by her husband, Roy, of Bemidji, sons, Steve (Sandra) of Audubon, Minnesota, LeRoy (Cynthia) of Racine, Wisconsin, and daughter Michelle (Angela) Parsley of Bemidji, Minnesota; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Robert and three sisters, Myrtle, Eleanor and Marilyn.

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Born: March 20, 1941

Died: April 27, 2008

Violet Pazdernik, age 67, of Erskine, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday (April 27th) at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday (May 1st) at Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine with the Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. Interment will be in Sorum Cemetery, rural Erskine. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Wednesday (April 30th) at the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Erskine. There will also be reviewal for one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Erskine and sympathy messages may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Our beloved Violet was born Violet Leona Amberson at her parents home near Mentor, Minnesota on March 20, 1941, to proud parents Peder and Palma (Kind) Amberson. Although she moved several times throughout her growing years, she remained in the Mentor area. She mentioned highly and spoke often of her good friends Diane, Vivian, "Smack," and so on. She later enjoyed working as a babysitter and also at the local restaurant in Mentor in her teen years.

She very much enjoyed listening to her mother play the piano while her father played on the violin, and often her brother, Arnold, would join in. She loved to visit with her brothers, sister, nieces and nephew...and did so often...most times claiming the girls as her "sisters", as there was a very short age span between them.

Violet met her soon to be husband, Milton, at a dance hall in Mentor in 1960. The two danced their way into the future, married on February 27, 1962, and had three children, Julie, Rosie, and Milton, Jr.. Together, they enjoyed dancing, fishing, field work, working on cars (while mom watched) and making their home(s) together, first in Mahnomen, Minnesota, moving to Oklee, Minnesota (where her sister, Marie, lived at the time), and making their last move to Erskine where she and Milton would meet very special friends Carol & Gerry Swanson and their two boys, Greg and Steve. The two families became very fast and close friends and much time has been spent together ever since, including many music (jam sessions) where many meals and special times were shared.

In the 1990s, Milton and Violet rented a restaurant in West Fargo, and traveling became the norm, as Violet was the head chef in the cafe, where she met another dear friend, Rose Duescher. Violet became Rose's "Minnesota Mom" and many special memories were made and fond times were spent together with the family. Violet later owned a cafe in Newfolden, Minnesota, with Milton. She later became employed at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen as a dishwasher, where many water fights happened with her daughter, Julie, with most of them started by Violet, and many new friends were made. Much time was spent with Milton, Rosie, and Milton, Jr. where fishing was much enjoyed.

Later in life, a granddaughter, HaileeBeth Violet, came into her life and many happy times began. Violet treasured spending as much time with her granddaughter as she could, where laughter filled the room. That's grandma's baby's baby.

Violet entered the Pioneer Memorial Care Center in mid October and sadly, on April 5th (Milton, Sr.'s birthday), Julie, Rosie, and Milton, Jr. learned that Violet had cancer. She lost her battle to cancer on Sunday, April 27, 2008.

She sadly leaves behind her two daughters, Julie (James) Gevik of Fertile, Minnesota, Rosie Pazdernik (future son-in-law, Jeramiah Keller) of Erskine, Minnesota; and son, Milton Pazdernik, Jr. (fiance, Shelley Rowley and her two sons, Mike and Cody) and one granddaughter, HaileeBeth Violet of Euclid, Minnesota; two brothers, Palmer Amberson of Solway, Minnesota and Alvin (Ella) Amberson of Bemidji, Minnesota; special friends, "The Swansons", Paul Warmsbecker and family, Rose Duescher, Jyll Gudvangen and Mariah Gudvangen and Joann King and many nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.

She once again dances with and happily joins her husband, Milton, Sr. in the red dress he made for her; one unborn infant son, David; her parents; sisters, Marie, Juliea, and Cecilia; and brothers, Morris, Arnold, and Walter; several friends; a niece, Irene (and husband, Ordean) Larson, and nephew-in-law, Harold Keeler.

If we have left anyone or anything out, please forgive us during this difficult time.

Violet Leona Pazdernik, we love you and miss you very much: "Mom," "Ma," "Vi," "Viley," "Mamason," grandma, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt, and friend until we see you next time when we are also called home.

We thank each and every one of you for the support, love, and kindness shown toward all of us during this very hard time in our life.

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Born: December 10, 1949
Died: July 03, 2011

Victoria Paulson, age 61, of McIntosh, Minnesota passed away on Sunday, July 3rd at McIntosh Senior Living. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday (July 15th) at Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine with the Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home serving McIntosh.

Victoria Mae Paulson was born in Spokane, Washington, on December 10, 1949 to proud parents Leota (Melinda) and William Bethke. They resided in Missoula, MT where Vicki started and finished school as well as college. She then went on to work at the courthouse in Helena, MT. In December of 1974 she gave birth to her first daughter, Dawnyel. She was married in August of 1978, and in May of 1979 her second daughter, Coriann was born. This is where her life changed as she became a homemaker as well as a waitress and stay-at-home mom as often as possible. She was extremely hard working as well as driven with the passion of life.

In 1989 Vicki and her two girls were in a head-on motor vehicle accident that left them with more life changing events to come. Vicki was hospitalized and endured thirteen surgeries throughout the year, as well as both girls who suffered substantial injuries.

In September of 1990 they moved to Fosston, Minnesota. They lived south of Fosston for eight years. During these eight years Vicki and her family started a dairy farm, then a logging business, and from there Vicki waitressed at Manecke's restaurant for a period of time. In her spare time Vicki enjoyed gardening, spending time with her family, fishing, and horseback riding. Vicki had a strong love for animals as well as her children.

In 2001 Vicki became ill and found herself fighting for her life. Her youngest daughter Coriann and her family became a big part of her everyday life and took pleasure in assisting Vicki throughout the years until her passing day. On July 3, 2011 Vicki passed away at McIntosh Senior Living in McIntosh, Minnesota at the age of 61 years.

Vicki always said that she was blessed, and when her youngest daughter blessed her with three beautiful grandchildren she said, "I know God works in mysterious ways but I have been blessed with the most beautiful angels only God could imagine!". Vicki was extremely proud of being "The Grandma" and she was so proud to show it. There was never a day in her life that Vicki ever let slip by without letting everyone she loved and appreciated know it!

In loving memory of Vicki Paulson, she is survived by her parents Leota Joyce and William Bethke of Clinton, MT; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; her daughters Dawnyel (Scott) Scheff of Mahnomen, Minnesota and Coriann (Kelly) Lindseth of McIntosh, Mn; and last but not least her angels Tyler Lindseth, Cassandra Lindseth, and Miley Lindseth of McIntosh, Minnesota.

A tribute to Vicki from your loving daughter Coriann: I am so amazed by you for all the love, courage, dignity, and strength that you have shown throughout all of the struggles that life brought our way. You have made me what I am today! Thank you from the bottom of my heart, I love you! We will love and miss you until the day we meet again.

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Born: October 24, 1923
Died: February 04, 2008

Edna Pearson, age 84, of McIntosh, Minnesota passed away on Monday (February 4th) at her home in McIntosh. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday (February 11th) at Salem Lutheran Church in McIntosh with the Rev. Aage Carlsen officiating. Interment will be in Asphult Lutheran Cemetery, rural McIntosh in the spring. Friends may call for one hour prior to the service on at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home, serving McIntosh and condolences may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Edna Mae Dulmage was born on October 4, 1923 in Leeds, North Dakota, to parents William and Edna (Alexander) Dulmage. She moved with her family from North Dakota to the Poplar Lake are near Fosston, Minnesota. Edna attended rural school, graduated from Fosston High School and later Bemidji State Teachers College in Bemidji, Minnesota. Following her education, she taught at many schools throughout the area.

She was united in marriage to Reuben Pearson in 1946 at Hope Lutheran Church in Fosston. After her marriage, Edna taught school in Brady, Montana. She returned to Minnesota due to Reuben's ill health and he passed away in 1960. Edna remained in McIntosh where she was a teacher, librarian and elementary school Principal. Edna retired in the early 1980's from the McIntosh-Winger School District.

After her retirement, Edna enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and enjoyed playing cards, bingo and traveling. She was a past member of Hope Lutheran Church in Fosston and a long-time member of Salem Lutheran Church in McIntosh.

Edna passed away on Monday, February 4, 2008 at her home in McIntosh at the age of 84 years and four months.

Survivors include two sisters, Florence (David) Klinger of McIntosh, and Jean Williams of Seattle, WA; and three brothers, James Dulmage of Seattle, WA, John (Pat) Dulmage of Champlin, Minnesota and William Dulmage; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.

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Born: September 22, 1911
Died: December 06, 2009

Minnie Paulson, age 98, of Fertile, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, December 6th at Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 12th at 11:00 AM at Maple Lake Lutheran Church, rural Fertile with Rev. Gretchen Anderson officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour before the funeral at the church, and interment will be at the church cemetery.

The Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston, Minnesota is in charge of the arrangements.

Minnie Gladys Underdahl was born to Julius and Anna (Thompson) Underdahl on September 22, 1911 in rural Fertile, Norman County, Minnesota. Later the family moved to Woodside Township, rural Erskine, Minnesota where she attended country school.

In 1936, Minnie married Alfred Paulson and they bought a farm northeast of Fertile. They moved into Fertile in 1984. In 2000, Minnie moved into the Sunshine Court Apartments, and in July of 2007, she moved to the Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile.

Minnie worked for the Polk County Nursing Service for 10 years traveling to homes in the Fosston and McIntosh, Minnesota area to care for clients in their homes. For many years she wrote the Woodside News for the Fertile Journal Newspaper.

Minnie was an active lifelong member of Maple Lake Lutheran Church and loved planning and working for many weddings. She also sang in a trio for many years. She loved having a garden and many beautiful flowers, and loved to visit and cook and entertain family and friends.

On Sunday, December 6, 2009 Minnie passed away at Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile at the age of 98 years.

Minnie is survived by one daughter, Doreen (Fritz) Leiran of Grand Forks, North Dakota; three grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Alfred in 1987; three brothers, Alfred, Merle and Clarence Underdahl; and one sister, Dora Bjelland.

She will be greatly missed by family and friends.

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Born: March 18, 1925
Died: December 05, 2011

U.S. Veteran

Orville Pederson, age 86, from Fosston, Minnesota passed away on Monday, December 5th at Essentia Hospital in Fosston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 10th at 11:00 AM at St. Marys Catholic Church in Fosston with Father Dave Super presiding. Visitation will be held on Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at St. Mary's Catholic Church, and there will also be reviewal for one hour before the funeral. Interment will be at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Fosston, and the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston is in charge of arrangements.

Orville Ray Pederson was born on March 18, 1925 in Greenbush, Minnesota to parents Ole and Alvina (Thompson) Pederson. He grew up in Greenbush and attended country school.

Orville served in the United States Army during World War II from December 31, 1943 to April 30, 1946 when he received his Honorable Discharge.

Orville was united in marriage to Kathleen "Kay" Peterson on November 16, 1948 in Greenbush. They lived in Greenbush where Orville was a bricklayer for many years until moving to Fosston, Minnesota, where they owned and operated Hillview Homes until retiring in 1995. Kay passed away on April 27, 2000.

Orville loved golfing, fishing, and playing cards. He was a past Commander of the Greenbush American Legion, and a member of the Knights of Columbus for 50 years.

On Monday, December 5, 2011 Orville passed away at Essentia Hospital in Fosston at the age of 86 years.

He is survived by two daughters, Lynn Jackson of Fosston, and Carol (Rodney) Sikorski of Greenbush; six grandchildren, Debbie (Tim) Slough, Pat (Amy) Jackson, Jamie (Anna) Sikorski, Jason Sikorski, Rachel (Neil) Lund, and Nathan (Jessie) Pederson; ten great grandchildren, Mackinzie Slough, Jacob Slough, Katelyn Jackson, Anna Jackson, Ronnie Jackson, Owen Lund, Brock Sikorski, Dominic Sikorski, Kyla Pederson, and Aiden Pederson; one brother, Arnie (Shirley) Pederson of Greenbush; one sister, Marian (Kenny) Larson of Fosston; as well as several other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Kay; his son, Ray Pederson; son-in-law, Ron Jackson; two brothers, Walter Pederson, and Earl Pederson; and two sisters, Doris Omdahl, and Mavis Stokke.

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Born: January 27, 1924
Died: February 04, 2013

Margaret Pearson, age 89, of McIntosh, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday (February 3rd) at McIntosh Senior Living in McIntosh. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday (February 13th) at Salem Lutheran Church in McIntosh with the Rev. Aage Carlsen officiating. Interment will be in the Baptist Cemetery, rural McIntosh at a later date. Family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church.

The Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home, serving McIntosh, assisted with the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com.

Margaret Marie Abeldgaard was born on January 27, 1924, at her grandparents home in Sletten Township, Minnesota, to parents Peter and Kate (Schacher) Abeldgaard. She moved with her parents to western North Dakota. At the age of thirteen, she returned to Minnesota spending her teenage years working between McIntosh and Grand Forks.

She was united in marriage to Ray Pearson on November 21, 1945 at the Salem parsonage. Ray and Margaret together ran Pearson's Variety Store until 1977.

"Grandma Maggie" was known for her wonderful cooking and baking. Her apple pie was the best ever! She loved her grandchildren and the Lee children, feeding and teaching them at the same time. Knitting, sewing and playing piano (by ear) were also special gifts she had and shared with many others. She was a member of Salem Church all of her married life.

She is survived by one son, Roger (Karen) Pearson of Mandan, North Dakota; daughter, Myrna (Blace) Schmidt of Cotton Lake, Minnesota; grandchildren, Heidi (Bryon) Horner, Roberta (Chris) Hambrick, Emily (Ryan) Schafer, Pamela (Shayne) Davidson and Paul (Nicole) Schmidt. She was also blessed with eight great grandchildren.

Also surviving is one sister, Edna (Ole) Arneberg; four brothers, Harold Abeldgaard, Clarence (Geraldine) Abeldgaard, Peter (Marilyn) Abeldgaard, and Lloyd (Della) Abeldgaard; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ray; sisters, Lettie Kisner, Doris Christianson, and Betty Larson.

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Born: May 14, 1929
Died: December 14, 2012

U.S. Veteran

Donald Paulson, age 83, of Fosston, Minnesota, passed away on Friday (December 14th) at Essentia Hospital in Fosston.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday (December 21st) at the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Fosston with the Rev. Paul Magelssen officiating. Interment will be in Kingo Lutheran Cemetery, Fosston. Family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home. Military honors will be provided by the National Guard and arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston. Messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com.

Donald Kenneth Paulson was born on May 14, 1929 in Fosston, the son of Peter S. and Anna Thorp Paulson. He grew up on the family farm in Heier Township and attended the Steinbrenner School. He was baptized and confirmed at Kingo Lutheran Church in Fosston. He worked for Kolstad Ranch in Montana and entered the US Army on January 25, 1952. Don proudly served his country in the Korean War and was honorably discharged in October 1953.

Don was married to Vivian Brenna and to this union two children were born, Peggy and Keith.

During his working career, Don was a finish blade operator and worked for numerous construction companies, retiring at the age of 74. He took great pride in his work and was sought by many contractors. He was the first blade operator to lay foam asphalt and was featured in a national publication for doing so. Don also enjoyed country music, and played in The Country Troubadours band for many years.

On April 23, 1977 Don was married to Joyce Bratvold in Moorhead and welcomed her daughters Renae and Randi. Joyce passed away on October 15, 2006 and Don continued to live in Moorhead until March 2012, moving to Fosston.

His favorite pastimes included hunting and fishing with his family and friends and loved playing pinochle with his children and grandchildren. He was a good carpenter and mechanic, and enjoyed doing projects for his family. Don always had a wonderful sense of humor and a good joke to tell -- even when his health was failing.

He was a member of the West Fargo VFW, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49, and Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Moorhead.

Don passed away on December 14, 2012 at Essentia Health in Fosston at the age of 83 years and 7 months.

He is survived by his son Keith (Lisa) Paulson of Gully, daughters, Peggy (Milo)Ystenes of Winger, Renae (Steve) May of Becida, Randi (Henry) Jangula of Williston, North Dakota; grandsons Daniel (Elizabeth), Ben (Juliette), and Cory (Gina) Ystenes; Tyler and Logan Jangula; Jared (Kirsten) May; granddaughters Lindsey (Chris) Dougherty; Rheanda Jangula and Ashley May; great-grandchildren Olivia, Julian and Layne Ystenes, Braeden and Miley Dougherty and Peyton May. Also surviving is a sister-in-law Annette Paulson of Daytona Beach, FL., and brother and sister-in-laws Francis and Yvonne Dahl; Gloria Storrusten, and Ray and Carole Tharaldson, numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce, parents, brothers Helmer, Bennie and Glenn Paulson, sister Kathryn Olson and granddaughter Emily Ystenes.

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Born: February 29, 1972

Died: March 12, 2008

Nathan Perreault, age 36, of Fosston, Minnesota, and formerly from Fort Frances, Ontario, passed away on Wednesday (March 12th) at his home in Fosston. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday (March 29th) at Fridhem Lutheran Church in Lengby with Scott Morey officiating. Interment will be in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery at Couchiching First Nation at a later date. Online condolences may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com or www.mem.com.

It is with deep sadness we announce the unexpected passing of our loving husband, father, son, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin, and great friend, Nathan Ian James Perreault, on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 in Fosston, Minnesota. Nathan was born Feb. 29, 1972. Nathan met the love of his life, Lonnie Kay Sultvedt, at the Red Dog Inn and proceeded to marry her on Aug. 21, 1999. Nathan is survived by his loving wife, Lonnie, and his three beautiful children, Mason Gregory Donald, Alexus Mary, and Timothy Soren George Perreault; his parents, Greg and Pauline Perreault; father- and mother-in-law, Don and Joyce Sultvedt; and paternal grandmother, Theresa Perreault.

Also surviving are his auntie and uncle, Sharon and Murray Strachan; his godfather, Glenn Jourdain and his auntie, Genny; his godmother, Juanita (Tina) Wilson (special friend Mike Roy) and Russell (Alice) Bruyere, Mary-Lou (Terry) Parks, Laura (David) Bruyere, Delray (Cindy) Bruyere, Carolyn Sinclair (Bruyere), Kevin Bruyere, Holly (Vernon) Cogger, Guy Bruyere, Cory Fedun, Dennis (Judy) Perreault, Ann (Russell) Jourdain, Linda (Keith) Poissant, Jim (Mona) Zwilling, Jerry (Betty) Sultvedt, Judy (Curt) Bartz and Russell Sultvedt; and numerous special cousins.

He also leaves behind his sister-in-law, Julie Sultvedt; and his special friends, Ron Haukass, Jason Hill, Michael Parks, Adam and Tiffany Sterry, Krissy and Ryan Norberg, John and Lori Hand, and Sonja Briggs.

Nathan was predeceased by his brother, Timothy Roy Perreault, in 2005; maternal grandparents, Amelia and Clifford Bruyere; paternal grandfather, George Perreault; uncles, Leslie Bruyere in 2004, Keith Bruyere in 1972, Glen Bruyere in 1985, and Douglas Perreault in 1951; and his cousins, Robert Craig Strachan in 1973 and Logan Strachan in 2002.

Nathan served 12 years on the Couchiching First Nation Volunteer Fire Department and was the deputy fire chief for more than three years.

Nathan was born in Fort Frances, Ont. but moved to Hinton, Alta. When he was five years old. He attended Crescent Valley Elementary School and Gerald Redmond Roman Catholic School until Grade 8, when his family moved back to Fort Frances. He graduated from Fort Frances High School and was a graduate of the Ontario Fire College in 1993.

Nathan's favorite pastimes included fishing, billiards, and playing softball. Nathan enjoyed improving his family's home and watching his children grow.

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Born: August 16, 1915
Died: August 31, 2014

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 6th at 2:00 PM at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour before the funeral at the church on Saturday, and interment will be at Fairview Cemetery, rural Erskine. The Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Erskine is in charge of the arrangements. Messages of Condolence may be sent to www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Alma Rubelyn Peterson, age 99, was born August 16, 1915, in Havre, Montana to Joseph and Nellie (Hagen) Shellum and died August 31, 2014, at Pioneer Memorial Care Center, Erskine, Minnesota. Alma was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church and was a long-time member of Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine.

Alma's family moved from Montana to Fergus Falls, Minnesota, when she was four years old. She graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1934. She later moved to Clearwater County and held various jobs to help her family during the Depression, including waitressing at Burt's Cafe in Bagley, working two summers at Itasca State Park as a maid at Douglas Lodge, and working as a telephone operator in Bagley.

On June 1, 1940, Alma married Harold W. Peterson, of Erskine. They lived in Bagley and Red Lake Falls before settling in Erskine, where Harold worked for Garden Valley Telephone Company. The two enjoyed a full life together, camping and fishing when their children were young and eventually buying a small cabin where they enjoyed summer weekends. Harold passed away in 1983 and had worked for Garden Valley for 49 years.

In the years after Harold's death, Alma traveled often, visiting family in other states and taking two trips to Norway, which she spoke of frequently. She was still traveling in her 90s when she took the train to Chicago to see her great-granddaughter dance in a recital. In Erskine, Alma stayed busy playing cards with friends, fishing with her grandchildren, shopping with her daughter and nieces, and occasionally visiting the casino with nickel rolls weighing down her purse.

Alma was an avid gardener and was known for her beautiful flowers. She especially loved roses. Sewing was also a hobby, and she made many mission quilts at church. Although she was known for excellent jams and preserves, one of her best dishes was her apple pie; she could often be found in her later years surrounded by apples she was paring while watching television.

In 2012 Alma moved to the Country Place assisted living apartments in Erskine, a transition made more comfortable by the frequent visits of her sons and extended family, and the loving attention of her daughter Karen. She spent her last years visiting with her friends, playing Bingo and staying fit by walking the halls to lunch, dinner and afternoon movies.

A kind, generous and faithful woman throughout her long life, Alma died peacefully August 31 after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harold, four sisters: Alice, Mildred, Esther and Edith; and a brother, Kenneth. She is survived by three children: Harold R. Peterson, Jr. (Sharon), of Corpus Christi, Texas; Karen Gahlon (John), of Bagley, Minnesota., and Bruce Peterson (Amy Lindgren), of St. Paul, Minnesota. Also surviving are two brothers: Harold Shellum, of California, and Robert Shellum (Margaret), of Shevlin, Minnesota; four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Born: November 23, 1921
Died: February 21, 2007

Carl Peterson, age 85, of Erskine, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday (February 21st) from injuries he received in an automobile accident near Erskine. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 2:00 pm at Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine. Pastor Timothy Lundeen will officiate and Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Erskine is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be held Monday, February 26 from 5:00 pm til 7:00 pm with a 7:00 pm prayer service at the funeral home in Erskine, and for one hour before the service at the church. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, rural Erskine.

Carl Johan Peterson was born November 23, 1921 in Knute Township, rural Erskine, Minnesota, to parents Nils and Theoline Bohn Peterson. He was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine, and was a lifelong member. He attended school in rural Erskine.

Carl began farming the family homestead, rural Erskine in the mid 1930s. Carl was united in marriage to Fay Broin in 1949 and they had two sons, Dale and Jackie.

Carl farmed, worked with Emil Broin building Berger Homes, at the Erskine Creamery , and at Steenerson Lumber and Lakeside Building Center all in Erskine.

Fishing with Sonny in Canada, trapping, land management, and traveling were among Carl's favorite things. He was an outdoorsman and a family man.

Carl Passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2007 near Erskine as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident at the age of 85.

Survivors include, two sons; Dale (Linda Ramberg) Peterson of Bemidji and Jackie (Linda) Holmes Peterson of Erskine; grandchildren, Chris (Linda) Beech-Peterson of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, John Peterson and Jennifer of Maple Valley, WA, Sarah (Lan) Brown of Bemidji, Minnesota, David Peterson of Bemidji, Shannon (Ali) Holmes of Los Angeles, CA, Amanda Holmes of Charlotte, N.C., Jessica Holmes of Erskine, and Cameron (Katrina) Broderick-Holmes of Erskine; eleven great-grandchildren and two sisters, Anna Peterson of Erskine and Cora Davis of San Leandro, CA.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Fay Broin Peterson; sister, Esther Peterson; brother, Albert (Alice) Peterson ; half sister and brothers, Alma (Kristian) Ramberg, Ernest (Lillian) Peterson, Oscar (Letha) Peterson and Edgar Peterson; brother-in-law, Ray Davis; sister-in-law, Lois (George) Joseph, many nieces and nephews, and one great niece.

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Born: October 08, 1968
Died: October 05, 2012

U.S. Veteran

Scott Petersen, age 43, of Erskine, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Friday (October 5th) at his home in Erskine. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Erskine and messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com.

Scott Edward Petersen was born on October 8, 1968, in South Gate, California to parents Frank and Linda (Ruff) Peterson. Scott served in the United States Navy and was trained as a diver. He was also a body builder for many years.

Survivors include his sister, Dianne (Steve) Cormican of Fosston; nephew, Tim Petersen of St. Cloud, Minnesota; niece, Elizabeth Lacy and her fiance Brandon Bendickson of Bejou, Minnesota; grand nieces and nephew, Jade and Paige Bendickson and Ivory Patterson and Ian McRunnel; and step-mother, Ann Elliott Petersen.

He was preceded in death by his mother on December 31, 2010.

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Born: February 11, 1941
Died: April 29, 2013

Martin "Bunny" Peterson, age 72 of Fosston, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, April 29th at Essentia Health Living Center in Fosston. A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 11th at 2:00 PM at Rosehill Cemetery, near Mentor, Minnesota with Rev. Aage Carlsen officiating. After the graveside service, lunch will follow at Faith Lutheran Church in Mentor. The Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston assisted the family with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent to carlinhoialmen.com.

Martin Duane Peterson was born to Marvin and Edith (Berge) Peterson on February 11, 1941 in Lengby, Minnesota.

He attended Mentor Public School grades 1-12 in Mentor, Minnesota and worked in the cleaning industry. Bunny had a lot of friends, a good sense of humor, and was kind hearted.

On April 29, 2013 Martin "Bunny" Peterson passed away at Essentia Health Living Center in Fosston, Minnesota at the age of 72 years

He is survived by a brother Gerald (Geri) Peterson of Dandridge, TN; three sisters, Genevie Aslakson, Carol (Irvin) Morberg, and Julie Jeuch all of Mentor; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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Born: February 26, 1942
Died: August 23, 2007

Judith Bartz Peterson, age 65, passed away on Thursday (August 23rd) in Crystal, Minnesota. Memorial services will be held on Monday evening (August 27th) at 7:00 p.m. at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Plymouth, Minnesota with Pastor Tom Stoebig and Pastor David Kruger officiating.

Graveside services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday (August 29th) at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in McIntosh, Minnesota, with the Rev. Dean Bell officiating. All friends and relatives in the area are invited to attend. A reception will be held at Immanuel Church following the service.

Local arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home, serving McIntosh.

Judith Louise Bartz Peterson was born in Fosston, Minnesota, on February 26, 1942 to Henry and Orvilla Bartz. Judy was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in McIntosh. Judy started school in the old country school in Sletten Township and then continued her education at McIntosh Public Schools. She graduated high school as salutatorian in May of 1960. She continued her education and received her Bachelors Degree from Bemidji State College in 1964. After graduation Judy taught school in Faribault, Minnesota and Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. After working a year at Pillsbury Corp she began an over 40-year career in the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota. Judy is remembered fondly by the many students, exchange students, professors and staff with whom she worked.

Judy joined Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in 1974. She served for over 30 years as Wedding Coordinator. She knew so many stories about the interesting aspect of weddings that she could have written a book. She was a faithful member and always attended the 11:00 service sitting in the same pew.

Surviving Judy is her daughter Merrit and son-in-law Bill Nelson of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her sister, Amy (Max) Schaefer of Tigard, OR; her brother Harris (Debbie) Bartz of Buffalo, NY. Nieces Rebecca Kurtz; Kattie Marie Blum; nephews, Chris Schaefer, Ted Schaefer, Charles Bartz and Jason Bartz and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Judy is preceded in death by an infant sister in 1945, her mother in 1996 and her father on July 26, 2007.

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Born: April 26, 1919
Died: November 07, 2007

Gertrude Peterson, age 88, from Erskine, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, November 7th at Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Memorial services will be held on Monday, November 12th at 11:00 AM at Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine with Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be on Sunday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Erskine. Interment of cremains will be at Grace West Cemetery at Belgrade, Minnesota at a later date and the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Erskine is in charge of the arrangements. Sympathy messages may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Gertrude Adelia Nohre was born on April 26, 1919 at Holt, Minnesota, to Oliver and Nellie (Ellestad) Nohre. She attended school at Holt and graduated from Thief River Falls High School in 1937.

On June 15, 1941 she was united in marriage to Glenn T. Peterson. To this union four children were born. They lived in Holt, Erskine and Belgrade, Minnesota. Glenn died on December 29, 1977 and Gertrude moved to Redwood Falls, Minnesota, to be near her sister. In 1985, she moved back to Erskine and has resided there since.

On Wednesday, November 7, 2007 Gertrude passed away at Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, Minnesota at the age of 88 years.

She is survived by four children, Sandy (Al) Nordheim of Erskine, Keith of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Shirley (Henry) Jensen of Paynesville, Minnesota and Sheila (Chet) Etzler of Staples, Minnesota; nine grandchildren; five step grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 14 step great grandchildren; one sister, Ethel (Robert) Starr of Redwood Falls; one brother, Harold Nohre of Clarissa, Minnesota; and nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband Glenn; her parents; one granddaughter, Heidi Clementson; one great grandson, Jacob Larson; and one step great grandson, Aaron Theis.

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Born: June 02, 1927
Died: April 08, 2009

U.S. Veteran

Gordon Peterson, age 81, from Mentor, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, April 8th at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 14th at 11:00 AM at Faith Lutheran Church in Mentor with Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at Faith Lutheran Church, and there will also be reviewal for one hour before the funeral. All services are at the church. Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, and the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Erskine, Minnesota is in charge of the arrangements. Sympathy messages may be sent to www.carlinhoialmen.com. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorials to be directed to the Aurora Dialysis Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Gordon Lloyd Peterson was born on June 2, 1927 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the son of David and Hulda (Enquist) Peterson. He was baptized and confirmed at Augustana Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls. Gordon attended school in Fergus Falls and graduated from Fergus Falls High School.

He served in United States Marine Corps and returned to the Fergus Falls area. Gordon met Ruth Rostad and they were married on December 10, 1949. They had three sons, Gerald, Tom and Steve, and one daughter, Diane. Ruth passed away in November of 1990.

Gordon was married to LaVone Mogen on May 9, 1992 and they made their home at Mentor, Minnesota. This marriage added three step-daughters, Lyn, Judy and Cathie.

Gordon worked for the Minnesota Department of Conservation as a refuge patrolman near Mille Lacs Lake. He later became a game warden (Conservation Officer) and served in Onamia before moving to Wheaton, Minnesota. He retired in 1983 after nearly 30 years of employment with the Department of Natural Resources. He had a love for the outdoors and enjoyed many years of hunting and fishing with friends and family. He enjoyed gardening, yard work and working in his wood shop and he spent many winters with his friends at Four Seasons RV Park in Brownsville, TX.

On Wednesday, April 8, 2009 Gordon passed away at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota at the age of 81 years.

Survivors include his wife, LaVone of Mentor; three sons, Gerald (Dorothy) of Brainerd, Minnesota, Tom (Margaret) of Apple Valley, Minnesota and Steve (Shari) of Brainerd; one daughter, Diane (Paul) Lande of Wheaton; two step-daughters, Lyn Sebenaler of Thief River Falls, Minnesota and Cathie (Scott) Gagner of Thief River Falls; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Ruth; one step-daughter, Judy Wilkins; one grandchild; and three brothers, Marvin, Al and Byron.

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Born: September 20, 1947
Died: December 04, 2013

Mary Peterson, age 66, of Fosston, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday (December 4th) at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday (December 10th) at New Journey Church in Fosston with Pastor Mark Erickson officiating. Interment will be in Cross Lake Cemetery, rural Fosston. 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 9th) 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 carlinhoialmen.com.

Mary Elizabeth Ihrke was born on September 20, 1947, in Harvard, Illinois to parents Charles and Elizabeth (Waling) Ihrke. She was born on her grandpa Ralph's birthday, the first Ihrke grandchild. In the summer of 1949, Mary moved with her family to a farm south of Lengby. She attended country school and graduated from Mahnomen High School in 1965 as Valedictorian of her class. Following high school, she attended and graduated from Bemidji State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology. Her first job was at St. Lukes Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota. After a year, she started work at the Fosston Municipal Hospital managing the lab.

Mary was united in marriage to Marvin Peterson on June 9, 1973 at Kingo Lutheran Church in Fosston. After their marriage, they lived and raised their daughter, Elizabeth, in Fosston.

Mary served as the director of the lab for many years and dedicated 40 years of service to First Care Medical Services until her last day of work on May 13, 2010. During those 40 years, she also served as the secretary of the original foundation board as well as director of the Capital Campaign to build the surgery center. As written in the 13 Towns after her retirement, "quiet, gentle Mary has left an indelible footprint on health care services in Fosston." At that time, there was also an official proclamation by the Mayor of Fosston, proclaiming May 19, 2010 Mary Peterson day.

In addition to her dedication to her work, she was equally devoted to her church. She was an active lifetime member of the Lengby Baptist Church where she serviced for many years as Treasurer and also taught Sunday School. She will be dearly missed by her church family.

She was also active in the community by serving for five years as a member of the Athenian Club; two years as vice president and two as president. Mary received the "Fosston Service Award" given by the Fosston Community Club for her lifetime of service to the community. She also spent many hours on sewing projects including quits, blankets, caps and sweaters for those in need. She quietly used her time, talents and resources to be of service to others.

Mary was an excellent seamstress sewing many articles of clothing including wedding and bridesmaid dresses. She also enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading, gardening, and flowers. Her favorite past times included enjoying a good cup of coffee with friends and nature in her back yard. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. Her granddaughter, Caroline Elizabeth, was the sunshine of her life.

Mary passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 following a courageous battle with cancer at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks with her family at her side at the age of 66 years.

Survivors include her daughter, Elizabeth (Matthew) Zasoski of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota; her granddaughter, Caroline Zasoski; one sister, Charlene Ihrke of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; one brother, Frederic Ihrke of Winona, Minnesota; sister-in-law, Alice (David) Peterson of McGregor, Minnesota; one niece, Marcia (Darren) Lemmerman of Stacy, Minnesota; and two nephews, Bryan (Kara) Ihrke of Gilbert, AZ; Craig (Jill) Peterson of East Bethel, Minnesota and best friend Gloria Illies of Fosston, Minnesota. Numerous cousins and other relatives also survive.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin on July 20, 2000; her parents and nephew, Steve Peterson.

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Born: June 06, 1949
Died: October 21, 2014

U.S. Veteran

Jerold W. Ostenaa, age 65, of the McIntosh, the Twin Cities and Citrus Heights, CA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his daughters on Tuesday (October 21st) at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday (October 29th) at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in McIntosh with the Rev. Scott Morey officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Tuesday (October 28th) at the McIntosh Community Center. Family will also greet friends for a half hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church. Flag presentation will be provided by the McIntosh V.F.W. Post #6891 and the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home, serving McIntosh, assisted with the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com.

Jerold Wayne Ostenaa was born on June 6, 1949 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to parents Peter and Ardelle (Jore) Ostenaa. He grew up in McIntosh and graduated from McIntosh High School in 1967. After high school, he attended a bible college in California for one year.

Jerry entered the United States Navy and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. After receiving his honorable discharge, he returned home to McIntosh. He spent time in McIntosh, North Dakota and then settled in Blaine, Minnesota where he raised his family. He was a skilled Millwright, working for Ralston-Purina in Minneapolis for 14 years. In 1990, he moved to Citrus Heights, California near his mother and sister.

Jerry was a jack-of-all-trades. He loved the outdoors, camping and his dogs.

Jerry passed away peacefully surrounded by his daughters on October 21, 2014 at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis at the age of 65 years.

He is survived by daughters. Sarah (Brian) Gilbertson of Elk River, MN, Ingrid Ostenaa (John Farrell) of Maplewood, Minnesota, and Alyson (Daniel) Gilbert of Richfield, Minnesota; grandchildren, Quinton & Grace Gilbertson, Caden, Brennan & Estyn Gilbert; sister, Janna (Mark) Mikkelson of Citrus Heights, Calif.; nephews, cousins, family and friends also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Ardelle.

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Born: June 04, 1921
Died: November 10, 2009

June Quant, age 88, from Fertile and formerly from Mentor, MN, passed away on Tuesday, November 10th at Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 13th at 10:30 AM at Faith Lutheran Church in Mentor with Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Erskine, MN, and there will also be reviewal for one hour before the funeral at the church. Interment will be at Concordia Lutheran Cemetery in Fertile, and the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Erskine is in charge of the arrangements. Sympathy messages can be sent to carlinhoialmen.com.

June Evelyn Nelson was born on June 4, 1921 to parents Nels and Josie (Amundson) Nelson at Gary, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at Sundal Lutheran Church, rural Gary. June attended District 27 East Country School, rural Gary through the 8th grade and graduated from Fertile High School. She also completed one year of business college.

June was united in marriage to John Jacob Quant on April 26, 1941 in Fertile, MN. They lived in the Fertile area for many years. John passed away on June 4, 1964. In 1966, June moved to Mentor, MN and lived there until she moved to the Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile in April of 2008.

June was a homemaker, a caring angel to the Boyd and Sally Gilbert family, and she worked and traveled with the OOf-da Taco Stand for 25 years. She enjoyed Garden Club, Royal Neighbors of America, ELCW, and teaching Sunday School. June loved her family and loved to cook for them, especially making "turnovers". Her family was the "light of her life".

On Tuesday, November 10, 2009 June passed away at Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile at the age of 88 years.

Survivors include three daughters, Sharon (Don) Ramberg of Mentor, Eileen Heinrich of Jefferson City, MO and Val (Gary) Kolstad of Mentor; four grandchildren, Tammy, Angie, Sheila and Kylie; eight great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; three brothers, Gordon (Maureen) Nelson of Gary, Lyle (Yvonne) Nelson of Grand Forks, ND and Russell Nelson of Fertile; one sister, Adelle Noss of Crookston, MN; sister-in-law, Amanda Nelson of Gary; as well as many other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; four brothers, Art, Lawrence, Clifford and Leonard; and one sister, Bernice Horn.

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Born: December 16, 1926
Died: September 06, 2008

Virgil Quick, age 81, of Fosston, MN, passed away on Saturday (September 6th) at First Care Hospital in Fosston. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday (September 12th) at the United Methodist Church in Fosston with the Rev. Lois Ball officiating. Interment will be in Rosehill Cemetery, Fosston. 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 11th) at the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Fosston. Friends may also call for one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston and messages of condolence may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Virgil Lorne Quick was born on December 16, 1926 in Dazey, North Dakota, to parents Philip and Lulu (Knapp) Quick. He moved to Minnesota at age nine and attended the Steinbrenner school in Heier Township through the eighth grade. He graduated from Fosston High School in 1944. After high school, he moved to Minneapolis where he worked as a baggage handler for a major airline.

On June 7, 1952 he married Joyce Elaine Hillstad. They moved back to Fosston to farm his parents home place after Virgil's father suffered a heart attack.

In 1956 they purchased their own farm east of Fosston. They moved in to Fosston in 1960 and Virgil began working road construction/pipeline running heavy equipment.

He retired in 1988 and spent many years traveling and touring the United States and abroad. Virgil enjoyed flying his own airplane, gardening, woodworking, fishing, hunting, restoring old tractors, playing pinochle, and watching the Twins. He was also caretaker of Rosehill Cemetery in Fosston for many years. Virgil will be remembered for his many stories.

Virgil passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at First Care Hospital in Fosston at the age of 81 years, eight months and 21 days.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce of Fosston; son, Dan (Deb) Quick of Flandreau, SD; daughter, Desiree (Todd) Jevning of East Grand Forks, MN; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; sisters, Mamora Hoover of Kansas City, MO and Helen (John) Mielke of Woodville, WI; one brother, Dean (Doris) Quick of Bristow, VA; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; twin sister, Yvonne Bakke; and two brothers-in-law, Conrad Bakke and Maurice Hoover.

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Born: October 18, 1938
Died: December 15, 2008

Rev. Robert Rains, age 70, of rural Fosston, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, December 15th at his home. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, December 20th at 2:00 PM at Kingo Lutheran Church in Fosston with Rev. John Dalen officiating assisted by Rev. Jill Steichen and Rev. Aage Carlsen. A visitation time will be held for one hour before the service at the church. The Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston is in charge of the arrangements. Sympathy messages may be sent to www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Robert Lee Rains was born on October 18, 1938 in Trenton, Missouri to parents Richard and Pauline Rains. His parents moved to LaGrande, Oregon when his father entered the Navy during World War II. He attended schools in Portland and Roseburg, Oregon. After graduating from Roseburg High School he attended Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree and met Jeanne Sawyer. They married September 5, 1959 and raised three children Debra, John and Cynthia.

After working for the Oregon State Social Service Department for four years, Robert heard his call to serve God. He attended Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkley, California, where he received his Master of Divinity degree. While completing his seminary education he served as assistant to the pastor of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Walnut Creek, California. Robert was ordained in June of 1968 at Faith Lutheran Church in Salem, Oregon. Robert served four years in Goldendale, Washington at Christ the King Lutheran Church. In 1972, he was called to serve at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church on Rocky Boy's Reservation at Rocky Boy's, Montana where he served until 1983. Robert then accepted a call to serve in Minnesota at Salem Lutheran, McIntosh, Poplar Lake Lutheran, Fosston, and Fridhem Lutheran, Lengby. He served Poplar Lake Lutheran until 1986 and Salem and Fridhem Churches until 1998. In 1998, Robert officiated and celebrated in the ordination of Paul Bly at Salem Lutheran Church in McIntosh. Robert accepted a call to Gully/Trail three point Parish, Lund, Bethany and Sand Valley Churches. Robert retired in May of 2003. After retirement, he continued to serve as congregations requested. He served as interim pastor at Grace Lutheran at Erskine, Samhold/United Lutheran, Gonvick, Minnesota and also part-time interim pastor at Trinity Lutheran, Waubun, Minnesota.

Robert passed away on Monday, December 15, 2008 at his home in rural Fosston at the age of 70 years.

Robert is survived by his wife of 49 years Jeanne of Fosston, Minnesota, daughter Debra (Gary) Friesen, grandchildren Paula, Joshua, and Nicole of Sunburst, MT. Son John (Tami) Rains, grandchildren Warren (Randi) great-granddaughter Avery Jeanne of Great Falls, MT, granddaughters Jessie (Shay) Rains of Belleview, WA, and Morgan who is serving in the Army in Iraq and her fiance Joe who is serving in the Army in Germany. Daughter Cynthia (Nick) Non, grandchildren Janet, Abby, Chris, and Jennifer of Fosston, Minnesota. Sister-in-law Karen Rains of Plymouth, Minnesota and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Robert Rains, Pauline Alberta (Lee) Rains, infant sisters Vesta Lucille, Sherrille Ann, and brother Larry Dean Rains.

Robert had the privilege of confirming and marrying all three of his children and marrying one of his grandchildren. He had the joy of baptizing and blessing his grandchildren and great-grandchild and confirmed two of his grandchildren.

Robert has dedicated his life to God and sharing the gospel. When he came into the church community he had one thing in mind, "To love, accept, and to serve." He served all people especially in time of need.

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Born: May 23, 1908
Died: June 16, 2010

Arthur Ramse, age 102, of McIntosh, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday (June 16th) at First Care Hospital in Fosston, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday (June 22nd) at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in McIntosh with Pastor Ryan Rasmussen officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, rural McIntosh. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Monday (June 21st) at the McIntosh Community Center. 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, serving McIntosh and messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com.

Arthur Martin Ramse was born on May 23, 1908 in Knute Township, rural Erskine, Minnesota to parents Ole and Sigrid (Ostenaa) Ramse. At an early age, he moved with his family to a farm in Lessor Township, north of McIntosh, Minnesota. With his brothers and sisters and three foster siblings, Art attended the Ramse School #189 near their farm. He graduated from the Crookston Agricultural College in Crookston, Minnesota in 1926. Following school, he had the opportunity to be a milk tester but chose to work with his dad on the farm.

During this time, Art spent his winters in Minneapolis attending the Lutheran Bible Institute. It was here where he met the love of his life, Elmyra Petersen. They were united in marriage on September 6, 1941 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Stone Bank, Wisconsin. Following their marriage, they returned to the home farm. In June of 1956, they received a call to the Tokio Indian Mission in Tokio, North Dakota providing ministry to minorities. In the fall of 1978, they returned to McIntosh where they spent many happy years.

Art was one of the youngest members of the Red River Inner Mission Society—lay people visiting and preaching in many area churches. He was in a gospel singing quartet and sang in many churches and special events throughout the years. He was lay pastor at Vernes Lutheran Church north of McIntosh in the early 1950's and during the 1980's and early 1990's, he served Saron Lutheran Church of rural Erskine and the Pioneer Memorial Care Center. Elmyra passed away on December 10, 2008 after 67 years of marriage.

He was currently a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in McIntosh. In his younger years, Art was instrumental in starting Sunday school activities at Trinity Lutheran Church near McIntosh. He made wood turning lathes for many years and enjoyed reading. He also loved spending time with family and friends. Art's life was dedicated to service and spreading the gospel message of Jesus Christ. His last statement from this earth was "I have to go and see Jesus. It's all bought and paid for."

Art went home to join his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at First Care Hospital in Fosston at the age of 102 years. Survivors include three sons, Ben of McIntosh, Paul (Shirley) of Watertown, SD, and David (Miriam) of Arusha, Tanzania and McIntosh; six grandchildren, Karen, Nathan, Daniel, Joshua, Kayla, and Jonathan.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elmyra; parents; brothers, Ole, John, and infant brother, George; and sisters, Thora and Christine.

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Born: March 09, 1923
Died: October 04, 2008

Peggy Randall, age 85, of Crookston, Minnesota and formerly of McIntosh, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday (October 4th) at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday (October 10th) at Salem Lutheran Church in McIntosh with the Rev. Aage Carlsen officiating. Interment will be in Salem Lutheran Cemetery, McIntosh. Friends may call 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 www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Peggy Diane Lindblad was born on March 9, 1923 in McIntosh, Minnesota to parents Harold and Elizabeth (O'Brien) Lindblad. She grew up in McIntosh and graduated from McIntosh High School.

She married John Widseth on October 20, 1945 in Duluth, Minnesota. Peggy was a homemaker until she started work at the McIntosh Bakery in 1964, working there until 1973. At that time, she began work at the Hartz Store in McIntosh. John passed away on July 17, 1980. She continued her employment at Hartz until her retirement in 1983.

She was married to Charley Randall on July 23, 1983 and they lived in McIntosh. Charley passed away on July 16, 1999. Peggy lived in McIntosh all her life until she moved to Crookston in April of 2006.

She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in McIntosh. She enjoyed tending to her home and yard, music, friends, and the Minnesota Twins. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Peggy passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota at the age of 85 years.

Survivors include her daughter, Jane (Mike) Aakhus of McIntosh; son, David (Mary) Widseth of Renton, WA; and stepson, Jack (Kathy) Randall of Cameron, MO; grandchildren, Heather (Hart) Wilson and Elizabeth (Dennis) Yarnell, both of Renton, WA, Mike (Angela) Lindseth of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Jonathan (Britt Ingunn) Randall of Bergen, Norway, Jennifer (Christopher) Kern of New Brighton, Minnesota and Chase Gordon of Renton, WA; great grandchildren, Trevor Yarnell, and Steven and Christian Widman.

Also surviving is her sister, Dorothy Dockter of Crookston, Minnesota; brothers-in-law, Wayne Downing of Crookston, Minnesota, Arnie Plese of Victorville, CA; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, John Widseth and Charley Randall; and sisters, Madonna Downing and Kathryn Plese.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles Svalen, John Bachand, John Helgaas, Tom Vesledahl, Todd Tranby, and Jim Eide.

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Born: October 14, 1910
Died: December 10, 2008

Elmyra Ramse, age 98, of McIntosh, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday (December 10th) at the Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday (December 15th) at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in McIntosh with the Rev. Ryan Rasmussen officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, rural McIntosh. Visitation will be held from noon until 2:00 p.m. on Monday at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home, serving McIntosh and messages of condolence may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Elmyra Harriet Petersen was born on October 14, 1910 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, the daughter of Christian and Ida (Jacobson) Petersen.

She was baptized and confirmed in St. John's Lutheran Church in Stone Bank, Wisconsin. She attended grade school in Mapleton, Wisconsin and high school in Scandinavia, Wisconsin, graduating in 1930.

Elmyra attended the Lutheran Bible Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota where she met Art Ramse. They were married September 6, 1941. In 1956, they received a call to Tokio Indian Mission in Tokio, North Dakota Ministry to Minorities. They returned in 1978 and moved to the farm where they spent many happy years. She loved Jesus and wanted to live for Him.

Elmyra passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at the Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine at the age of 98 years, one month and 26 days.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Art of McIntosh; three sons, Ben of McIntosh, Paul (Shirley) of Watertown, SD, and David (Miriam) of Arusha, Tanzania; six grandchildren, Karen, Nathan, Daniel, Joshua, Kayla, and Jonathan.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Alma Olson and Edna Petersen; and twin brother Ellsworth.

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Born: July 30, 1919
Died: September 29, 2009

Viola Rasmusson, age 90, of Fosston, Minnesota passed away on Tuesday, September 29th at First Care Nursing Home in Fosston. A private graveside burial service, celebrating her life, attended by her loving family and close friends will be held on Tuesday, October 6th at 1:30 PM at East Lake Lillian Baptist Cemetery at Lake Lillian, Minnesota. Following the burial service, a lunch will be served at the community center in Lake Lillian. The Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the East Lake Lillian Baptist Cemetery or the First Care Nursing Home Residence Council.

Viola Rose Brede was born on July 30, 1919 in Cosmos Township in Meeker County, Minnesota to parents Fred and Ida (Reukert) Brede. She attended school in District 53 near Cosmos, Minnesota. She was confirmed at the Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos at the age of 14. Viola was a member of the Lake Lillian Baptist Church.

She married Harlan Rasmusson on May 3, 1939 and they made their home in rural Lake Lillian, Minnesota until 1975 when they moved to the Lengby/Fosston, Minnesota area.

On Tuesday, September, 29, 2009 Viola Rasmusson, beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully at First Care Nursing in Fosston at the age of 90 years.

Her legacy will be carried on endlessly. Her family is grateful for the love, faith and family that she molded in them. Her family will miss her and they are celebrating her freedom in Heaven. She will be laid to rest beside her husband of 67 years.

She is survived by her children, Dallas and Marlene Rasmusson of Gully, Minnesota, Darlene and Bob Hanson of Little Falls, Minnesota, Sharolyn Goodsen and Ken Lawlor of Duluth, Minnesota, and Steven and Deb Rasmusson of Lengby, Minnesota; nine grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; three brothers, Orville and Elaine Brede of Hastings, Minnesota, Earl and Verle Brede of Lake Lillian, Minnesota, and LaVerne and Ella Brede of Hutchinson, Minnesota; one sister, Grace Schuman of Dassel, Minnesota; and one sister-in-law, Ethelyde Rasmusson of Lake Lillian.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harlan; infant daughter, Marjean; and grandson, Jeffrey Hanson.

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Born: September 17, 1933
Died: August 14, 2010

U.S. Veteran

George "Buck" Reeder, Jr., age 76, of Lengby, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday (August 14th) at his home after a battle with cancer. A celebration of Buck's life will be held for friends and family at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday (August 21st) at Buck and Barb's home at 45034 387th Ave. SE in Lengby. Military honors will be conducted by the Lengby V.F.W. Post #2759 of Lengby. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston.

George Elwood Reeder, Jr. was born in Wilmington, Delaware to Rosalie (Todd) and George E. Reeder on September 17, 1933.

Even as a child he lived an eventful life, but always stood up for the underdog. He became known in the neighborhood as the go-to kid if you needed a small appliance repaired.

Never one to be held back by an adverse life, Buck graduated among the top 10 out of a class of 700 students. He began a course of mechanical engineering at the University of Delaware which was interrupted by a recession forcing him to join the Army. A member of the Army Ground Corps he took part in the development of radar-controlled gunnery systems for their tanks. He was deployed to North Korea as a member of a mop-up operation during peace talks.

After mustering out of the Army, Buck returned to college, met and married Bernadette Denbeck, and began life as a working man with S.I. DuPont in Delaware in their Mechanical Development Laboratory. Over the next several years he alternated employment between DuPont and Beloit Eastern Corp always with an increase in responsibility and salary.

In 1965 the family moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota where Buck began work for Central Machine, Inc. as their chief engineer. After about 11 years he divorced and began life as a contract engineer. Among some of the projects Buck worked on over the next several years involved the Patriot Missile Guidance system for the Army, the Navy's submarine computer system, one of the space ships for NASA and as head engineer for Raytheon in Bloomington, Minnesota on the B-2 Bomber aeronautic system.

Between engineering projects Buck and his second wife (Brenda) led many adventures: long distance hiking, bicycling across country, canoe trips, sailing up and down the East Coast and even a horseback trip from Montana to the Mexico border and back. After too many narrow escapes Brenda decided she wanted to live and they became divorced.

Buck met Barb Thom of Lengby, Minnesota in Kalispell, Montana in 1992. They continued the life of traveling until settling down in Lengby where they remodeled and created their home.

Buck is survived by his life partner, Barb Thom of Lengby; son Clifton (Nancy) Reeder, daughters Christina Reeder and CarolLee (Kid) Reeder, all of the Twin Cities area; one sister Rosalie (Joe) Manzi of Geneva, OH and a special cousin Phyllis (Joe) Carr of Wilmington, DE. Survivors also include step-children Jody (Terry) Peterson, Jerry Thom of Lengby, Jamie (Cherie) Thom of Moorhead, Minnesota; 11 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons George Reeder (Bucko) and Brian Reeder; and one granddaughter Laura Reeder.

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Born: April 08, 1947
Died: August 27, 2011

Jack Reierson, age 64, of Fosston, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday (August 27th) at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday (August 31st) at Kingo Lutheran Church in Fosston with the Rev. John Dalen officiating. Interment will be in Kingo Lutheran Cemetery, Fosston. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Tuesday (August 30th) and for one hour prior to the service on Wednesday, all at Kingo Lutheran Church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston.

Jack Lynn Reierson was born on April 8, 1947 in Crookston, Minnesota to Andrew "Clayton" & Ida (Wang) Reierson. He was baptized and confirmed at Kingo Lutheran Church in Fosston, Minnesota. He graduated from Fosston High School in 1966. Jack worked for a few years in Minneapolis and studied Mechanics at Dunwoody Institute. He later moved back to Fosston to begin farming with his father and uncles, and also worked in Fargo during the winter months.

Jack was united in marriage to Ilene Kiecker on April 10, 1976 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in McIntosh, Minnesota. They resided near Fosston and farmed in partnership with his uncle Don Reierson, until Don's retirement, after which he purchased and operated the farm for himself.

Jack was actively involved in the local community -- meeting his friends around town for morning coffee, participating in the Jaycees and Lions Club. He also served on the church council in various roles at Kingo Lutheran Church, was a clerk for Sletten Township and the Rosebud Cooperative Board.

Jack enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and loved to make everyone laugh. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, wood-working (often making toys for his grandchildren), making Santas and traveling with his wife, family, and friends in the US, Mexico, and Brazil.

He is survived by his wife Ilene of Fosston, Minnesota; son Mitchell Reierson of Minneapolis, Minnesota; daughter Jamie (Daren) Muscha of Grand Forks, North Dakota; daughter Kimberly Reierson of St. Paul, Minnesota; grandchildren Brooke, Dalton & Colt Muscha; brother Bob Reierson, brother Steve Reierson, sister Deb (Dave) Illies of Fosston, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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Born: May 10, 1949
Died: January 10, 2011

Gary Orville Reiten, 61, of Hackensack, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 10, 2011 on a nature trail at Deep Portage Conservation Reserve near Hackensack.

Gary was born May 10, 1949 in Fosston, Minnesota to Orville Glen and Clara Henrietta (Rud) Reiten. Gary graduated from Fosston High School in 1967. He then attended Moorhead State until joining the U.S. Army in 1969. His duties took him to various stations including one year in Vietnam. On July 31, 1971 he married Lynn LaVoi in Fosston and they moved to the twin cities where Gary completed his military duties. They then moved to Bemidji, Minnesota and Gary finished his degree at Bemidji State, graduating Cum Laude. In 1974 they moved to Portage Lake and he began teaching Junior High Science, and coached wrestling at Walker. After 5 years of teaching Gary decided to pursue his Masters Degree in Geology which prompted a move to Duluth where he attended UMD. After completing his degree they moved back to their home on Portage Lake and he continued teaching part time.

He also worked at Reeds Sporting Goods in Walker, in the shipping department, a job he held until June of 2003. Since then Gary has become the "neighborhood handyman", and was quick to tell everyone that he "worked for Lynn". He enjoyed spending time in the woods, and anything outdoors, especially fly fishing, hunting, and camping. Woodworking or working on his "latest project" in his heated shop was also a favorite way he spent his time. Gary loved helping people and will be remembered for his dry sense of humor, and his predictability. Without fail he went on a daily walk at 8:45 in the evening in spite of any weather.

He was generous with his time in helping others, but was always frugal with his resources. He valued time that he could spend teaching kids and was a firearm safety instructor and a counselor at Camp Fish. Gary's family was very important to him, especially sitting around the campfire and spending time with his grandchildren. He lived his life with a quiet faith, and has left a legacy of memories for his family, and community.

Gary was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, the Fosston American Legion, a lifetime member of the Northstar Sportsmans Club, and president of the Portage Lake Association.

Gary is survived by his wife Lynn of Hackensack, son Brian Orville (Lynda) Reiten and their children, Morgyn, Brenna, Samuel Orville and Gunnar of Brainerd, Minnesota, daughter; Sarah (Neil) Kotzer and their children Hayli and Kael of St. Cloud, Minnesota, sister, Amy (Paul) Bugge of Duluth, Minnesota., brother-in-law, Steve (Cara) LaVoi of Fosston, Minnesota, two nephews; Matt and Nate LaVoi , aunts, uncles, many cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Memorial service will be held Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Hope Lutheran Church in Walker with Pastor Mark Olson officiating. Military Honors following the service will be provided by the Minnesota Army National Guard Funeral Honors Team. A gathering for family and friends will be one hour prior to the service, and also Friday evening, January 14 from 5-7 P.M., at Hope Lutheran. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Deep Portage, the Northstar Sportsmans Club and Hope Lutheran Church. The Dennis Funeral Home of Walker assisted the family in making service arrangements. Share on-line condolences at www.dennisfuneralhome.com

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Born: November 09, 1915
Died: December 30, 2008

U.S. Veteran

Adolph Retzer, age 93, of Fosston, Minnesota passed away on Tuesday, December 30th at First Care Nursing Home in Fosston. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 5th at 1:00 PM at Kingo Lutheran Church in Fosston with Rev. Aage Carlsen officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour before the funeral at the church, and interment will be at Kingo Lutheran Cemetery in Fosston. Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston is in charge of the arrangements. Sympathy messages may be sent to www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Adolph Retzer was born November 9, 1915 in Macintosh County near Ashley, N.D. to Ludwig and Katherina (Wolf) Retzer. He was raised on the family farm and was baptized and confirmed in a country church near Ashley.

Adolph served in the CCCs from 1934 to1939 and served in the U.S. Army from November 1939 to October 1943.

He married Martha Bertsch on December 13, 1942. They farmed at Eureka, S.D. and East of Ashley, N.D. from 1944 to 1951. Then they moved to Minnesota and purchased a farm East of Bejou, Minnesota which they farmed until 1956. In 1956 Adolph and Martha purchased the Green Lantern Cafe in Fosston, Minnesota and ran it for one year. Adolph joined the Fosston Police Force in February 1957 and continued working in law enforcement until his retirement in December 1980. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

On Tuesday, December 30, 2008 Adolph Retzer passed away at First Care Nursing Home in Fosston at the age of 93 years.

He is survived by four children, Duane (Arlene) Retzer of Fridley, Minnesota, Kenneth (Barbara) Retzer of Belle Plaine, Minnesota, Geraldine (Larry) Boerner of Centerville, Minnesota and Susan McGrath of Ely, Minnesota; 9 Grandchildren; 14 Great Grandchildren; one brother, Reinhold Retzer of Ashley, North Dakota and one sister, Hulda Opp of Eureka, SD.

He was preceded in death by his wife Martha; sisters, Tillie Maier, Katherine Gustafson, Lydia Spitzer, Rose Schauer, Pauline Bieber and brother Fred Retzer.

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