March 23, 1943 - February 28, 2011

Life Legacy--

Richard "Dick" Grassel, 67, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away at home on February 28, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his loving wife, Diana, and family.

Richard was born March 23, 1943 in Grand Forks, North Dakota the son of Victor and Helen (Lowe) Grassel. Richard was a life long resident of East Grand Forks and member of Sacred Heart Church. Richard attended school in East Grand Forks and graduated from East Grand Forks Central High School in 1961.

Richard was united in marriage to Diana Mellum on May 6, 1967 at Sacred Heart Church in East Grand Forks.

Richard worked at Nagle's Studio, Prudential Insurance, UPS, and retired from Minnkota Power after thirty years in 2004. Richard had the honor to serve on the East Grand Forks City Council starting on March 16, 1989. Richard served as the Council President from January 3, 2006 until his death. He has served on numerous boards and commissions some of which include: Economic Development and Housing Authority, Planning and Zoning Commission, MPO Executive Board, Parks and Recreation Committee, and Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities. Richard was a member of the Jaycees, Blue Line Club, and served as the Blue Line Club President in the late 80's and early 90's. He also served as a Union Stewart for the Local IBEW 1426.

Richard enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, working in his yard, watching his Grandchildren's activities, and talking with people.

He is survived by his wife Diana, two sons Chad (Kelly) Grassel East Grand Forks, Minnesota and Corey (Penny) Grassel Boscobel, WI, five grandchildren whom he adored: Cody, Chelsey, Olivia, Ava, and Gretta, brother William (Colleen) Grassel, Grand Forks, North Dakota, sister Marlys Hollywood, Laguna Niguel, CA and sister Mary (William) Baxter, Albuquerque, New Mexico, father and mother-in-law Arnold and Genevieve Mellum, East Grand Forks, Minnesota, brother-in-law Thomas Mellum, East Grand Forks, Minnesota, brother-in-law Terry (Juanita) Mellum, Bemidji, Minnesota, brother-in-law Brad (Wendy) Mellum, Bemidji, Minnesota, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Thomas Grassel.

Richard was well known, respected, and loved by many. He will be dearly missed.

In Lieu of Flowers, memorials are requested to Altru Cancer Center, Altru Hospice or Sacred Heart Church.

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Facts--

Born: March 23, 1943
Place of Birth: Grand Forks, North Dakota

Death: February 28, 2011
Place of Death: East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Survivors:

• Diana, Spouse
• Chad (Kelly), Son
• Corey (Penny), Son

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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August 14, 1938 - April 27, 2013

Biography--

Joseph Gladue Sr. age 74 of East Grand Forks, Minnesota passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Joseph Arthur Gladue Sr. was born on August 14, 1938 in Neche, North Dakota the son of Joseph and Faye (Leech) Gladue. Joseph grew up in Neche and also attended Neche High School. He attended the East Grand Forks Area Vocational Technical Institute graduating from the Auto Mechanic's Program. On June 7, 1968 he was united in marriage to Sharol Gravelle in Crookston, Minnesota. Joseph drove truck and managed motels in Moorhead, Minnesota and Oakes, North Dakota. He managed the Lucky Inn in Grand Forks along with driving Taxi Cab in Moorhead and Grand Forks.

Family members who survive Joseph include his wife Sharol Gladue of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; children, Kathy Robbins of Park River, North Dakota, JoAnn (Rob) McCall of Seattle, WA, Brian Robbins of Noblesville, IN, Carmen Stevens of Andover, KS, Joey (Janice) Gladue and Dale (Cheryl Parker) Gladue both of Grand Forks; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Other surviving family members include his siblings, David (Marsha) Gladue and Richard (Teresa) Gladue, RosAnn (Bob) Anderson all of Fargo, North Dakota, Martin Gladue of Merced, CA, Donald Gladue, Billy (Rita) Gladue, Dianne (Les) Hegeson both of Fargo, North Dakota and Leona Day of Merced, CA.

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

To my family and friends, thank-you. Believe in the Lord take his hand and he will walk with you.

Funeral Service:
Friday May 3, 2013, 10:30 AM at Dahl Funeral Home

Visitation:
Friday May 3, 2013, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM at Dahl Funeral Home

Interment:
Friday May 3, 2013 at Calvary Cemetery, Grand Forks

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Facts--

Born: August 14, 1938
Place of Birth: Neche, North Dakota

Death: April 27, 2013
Place of Death: Grand Forks, North Dakota

Survived by:

• Sharol (Gravelle) Gladue, Spouse
• Kathy Robbins, Daughter
• JoAnn (Rob) McCall, Daughter
• Brian Robbins, Son
• Carmen Stevens, Daughter
• Joey (Janice) Gladue, Son
• Dale (Cheryl Parker) Gladue, Son
• 10 Grandchildren
• 10 Great-grandchildren
• David (Marsha) Gladue, Brother
• Richard (Teresa) Gladue, Brother
• RosAnn (Bob) Anderson, Sister
• Martin Gladue, Brother
• Donald Gladue, Brother
• Billy (Rita) Gladue, Brother
• Dianne (Les) Gegeson, Sister
• Leona Day, Sister

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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April 18, 1924 - January 3, 2013

Biography--

June L. Gaddie age 88 of East Grand Forks, Minnesota passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2013 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

June L. Gaddie was born on April 18, 1924 in Neche, North Dakota, the daughter of George and Mary Cook. On May 2nd, 1946 she was united in marriage to Leroy W. "Skeets" Gaddie in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Together they raised seven children and lived and worked in East Grand Forks all of their lives.

June is survived by her six children, sons, David (Barb) of Duluth, Minnesota, Kevin (Joan) of Fergus Falls, Minnesota; daughters, Gail (Don) Riley of Sun City West, AZ, Holly (David) Smith of Virginia Beach, VA, Georgia (Kent) Gregoire of Moorhead, Minnesota and Jennifer (Larry) Olson, of Arvilla, North Dakota; son-in-law, Jeff Jones of Riverton, NJ; 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

June is preceded in death by her parents; daughter: Marijo Jones on June 9, 2000; and her husband Leroy "Skeets" on September 1, 2009.

In lieu of flowers the family respectively asks that Memorials be given to Sacred Heart Development Fund

Memorial Service:
Tuesday January 8, 2013, 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Visitation:
Tuesday January 8, 2013, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Inurnment:
Tuesday January 8, 2013, 1:30 PM at Resurrection Cemetery

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Facts--

Born: April 18, 1924
Place of Birth: Neche, North Dakota

Death: January 3, 2013
Place of Death: Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Survived By

• David (Barb) Gaddie, Son
• Kevin (Joan) Gaddie, Son
• Gail (Don) Riley, Daughter
• Holly (David) Smith, Daughter
• Georgia (Kent) Gregoire, Daughter
• Jennifer (Larry) Olson, Daughter
• Jeff Jones, Son-In-Law

Preceded in Death By

• George Cook, Father
• Mary Cook, Mother
• Marijo Jones, Daughter
• LeRoy "Skeets" Gaddie, Spouse

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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June 5, 1936 - July 15, 2011

Biography--

Norbert, R. Gust, 75, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota died Friday, July 15, 2011 at his home. Norbert Gust was born June 5, 1936 in Sullivan Township, Polk County, Minnesota the son of Charles J. and Mary A. (Kotrba) Gust. He grew up in the Tabor, Minnesota area and attended rural Tabors School. He worked for Frank Mack Farms, for a number of years and then farmed with his brother Donald. He also worked at American Crystal Sugar Company during campaign time for a number of years, retiring at the age of 62 years.

He is survived by his sister Martha (Merle) Carter and brother David Gust both of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Helen Bruley, Mary Vanyo; and a brother, Donald Gust.

Memorial Service:
Friday July 22, 2011, 1:00 PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Visitation:
Friday July 22, 2011, Noon - 1:00 PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Burial:
Friday July 22, 2011 at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery

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Facts--

Born: June 5, 1936
Place of Birth: Sullivan Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Death: July 15, 2011
Place of Death: East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Survived By:

• Martha (Merle) Carter, Sister
• David Gust, Brother

Preceded in Death By:

• Charles J. Gust, Father
• Mary A. (Kotrba) Gust, Mother
• Helen Bruley, Sister
• Mary Vanyo, Sister
• Donald Gust, Brother

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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October 28, 1932 - May 16, 2010

Biography--

Ethel Gregoire, 77 of East Grand Forks, Minnesota passed away on Sunday, May 16th, 2010 at her home with her family at her side.

Ethel Mae Jeffrey was born on October 28, 1932 in Rural East Grand Forks, Minnesota the daughter of John and Alice (Gauthier) Jeffrey. Ethel grew up and attended school in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. On November 14, 1951 she was united in marriage to Lloyd Gregoire at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. They made their home in East Grand Forks, Maple Lake, and in Arizona. Ethel was a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother and great-grandmother. Ethel loved to play cards and enjoyed spending time with her whole family. Ethel's strong faith helped carry her through the battle with leukemia 8 years ago and more recently gall bladder cancer.

Family members who survive Ethel include her husband Lloyd of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, children: Terri Kay Hlavac, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Joy (Jay) Ewing of Moorhead, Minnesota, Renee (Karl) Kringlen of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Todd Gregoire of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Danny (Stacie) Gregoire of Moorhead, Minnesota, Karen (Duane) Walden of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Wayne (Marsha) Gregoire of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Kent (Georgia) Gregoire of Moorhead, Minnesota, Scott (Sandy) of Grand Forks, North Dakota; 29 Grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, Duane (Anna Mae) Jeffrey, Donald Jeffrey, 4 sisters, Rosalie Peterson, Veronica Bulger, Betty Hecht and Jean (Bill) Bagley.

Ethel is preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

Funeral Service: 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 200 3rd ST. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Visitation: Tuesday May 18, 2010, 5:00 to 7:00 with a 6:30 PM Prayer Service at Sacred Hearth Catholic Church

Interment: Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Funeral Service:
Wednesday May 19, 2010, 11:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Visitation:
Tuesday May 18, 2010, From 5 to 7 PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
With a Prayer Service at 6:30 P.M.

Burial:
Wednesday May 19, 2010 at Resurrection Cemetery

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Facts--

Born: October 28, 1932
Place of Birth: Rural East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Death: May 16, 2010
Place of Death: East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Survived By

• Lloyd, Spouse
• Terri, Daughter
• Joy, Daughter
• Renee, Daughter
• Todd, Son
• Danny, Son
• Karen, Daughter
• Wayne, Son
• Kent, Son
• Scott, Son

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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January 30, 1940 - November 18, 2009

Guadalupe (Rios) Gamboa was born in Weslaco, Texas, on January 30, 1940, to Manuel Sr. and Clara (Guajardo) Rios. She was the first child out of six that this union would produce. Her parents, brother Ramiro Sr., and father & mother in laws Louis and Guadalupe (Rivera) Gamboa preceded her in death.

Guadalupe was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church since 1972. She attended school as a youth in Weslaco, Texas. On May 8, 1958, Guadalupe married her devoted husband Armando in Edinburgh, Texas. To this union they were blessed with nine loving children Joe, Rolando, Diana (Mike) Baird, Elizabeth (Brain) Lipsh, Robert, Edward, Michael, Samantha and Brice, along with six extended children Lisa Henson, Mark Brown, Greg Lind, Marie Jorgenson, Darla Larson and Paula Haugen.

In 1958, the Gamboa family moved to Oslo, Minnesota to pursue Armando's interest in farming. Fourteen years later, in 1972 the family moved to East Grand Forks, Minnesota where Guadalupe's husband pursued employment in the East Grand Forks Community. Guadalupe was also a very active community member and excellent friend and supporter to the Hispanic community at UND.

Guadalupe worked at Good Samaritan Nursing Center and J.R. Simplot as she was always full of energy and enthusiasm. . Everyone she encountered enjoyed her company and instantly fell in love with her warm smile. Lupe as her late husband Mondo affectionately and fondly called her was always optimistic and friendly. She will always be unforgettable. She would always leave a positive and memorable impression on everyone she met and touched.

Guadalupe was a loving wife, mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. She will be missed for her home cooked meals, amazing presence, intelligence, wonderful smile, bingo playing, adventurous nature and willingness to reach out to others. Her home was always open to many of her children friends and family. Guadalupe opened her heart and home while sharing what she had with anyone who needed and desired her help. Lupe loved life and enjoyed it to the fullest.

On Tuesday November 18, 2009 at 6:30 pm at Altru Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones, the sunset on Guadalupe Gamboa. She returned home to our lord and savior after suffering from diabetes. Lupe fought a good fight before the effects of diabetes overcame her.

Guadalupe will be remembered and cherished forever by her loving family; Daughters, Sons, extended Children and Brothers: Manuel Jr., Ruben, and Ramiro Jr.; Sisters: Elva Flores and Delores Escochea, Twenty-two grandchildren: Desiree, Dustin, Savannah, Vance, Christian, Rainy, Angel, Stormy, Breeze, Sunny, Winter, Ryan, Thomas, Brook, Alyssa, Devon, Brandi, Bailee, Josh, Audra, Mathew, Trisha and Jessica; Great Grandchildren: Kiana, Alicia and Jiselle;, and Spiritual Brother, Dr. Matsimela Changa (MC) Diop; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Celebration of Life: 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 200 3rd St. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 PM with a 6:30 PM Prayer Service on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at Stennes Funeral Home, 2029 Central Ave. NW East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Interment: Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Funeral Service:
Wednesday November 25, 2009, 11:00 A.M.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Visitation:
Tuesday November 24, 2009, 5-7 6:30 Prayer
Stennes Funeral Home

Burial:
Wednesday November 25, 2009, 12:00 PM
Resurrection Cemetery

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Facts--

Born: January 30, 1940
Place of Birth: Weslaco. TX

Death: November 18, 2009
Place of Death: Grand Forks, North Dakota

Survived By:

• Joe Gamboa, Son
• Rolando Gamboa, Son
• Diana Baird, Daughter
• Elizabeth Lipsh, Daughter
• Robert Gamboa, Son
• Edward Gamboa, Son
• Samantha Gamboa, Daughter
• Brice Gamboa, Son
• Ruben Rios, Brother
• Manuel Rios Jr, Brother
• Ramiro Rios Jr, Brother
• Elva Flores, Sister
• Delores Escochea, Sister
• Michael Gamboa, Son

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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April 9, 1939 - December 29, 2008

Biography--

Beverly S. Gust, 69, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2008 at her home in East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Beverly S. Granger was born April 9, 1939, in rural East Grand Forks, Minnesota the daughter of Marshall and Francis (Enright) Granger. Beverly's mother died when she was five years old and she was placed in the care of her foster mother, Elba Hova, in Mentor, Minnesota. She graduated from Mentor High School in 1957 and continued her education in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

She returned to Grand Forks, North Dakota and was employed by St. Michaels Hospital. She was united in marriage to Donald Gust on February 25, 1965, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Grand Forks. The couple moved to Sherack, Minnesota where they raised their five children. Bev was an active member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Tabor, Minnesota where she served on the parish council and the Altar Society. She also taught CCD classes for 12 years.

Her husband, Don, preceded her in death on December 17, 1986. She moved to East Grand Forks where she was employed at Home of Economy in Grand Forks, North Dakota until her retirement in 1999. She also volunteered at the Campbell Library in East Grand Forks and since worked at Head Start in East Grand Forks. Beverly was a wonderful mother, loving grandma, and a great friend to all that knew her. She will be deeply missed by all.

Family members who survive Beverly include her five children: Randy (Kelly) Gust of River Falls, WI, Kathy (Joe) Vasek of Moorhead, Minnesota, Mark (Martha) Gust of Sherack, Minnesota, Steven Gust (Anita) of Mitchell, SD and Misty Moon (Billy) of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; one sister, Kay Foley, of Reynolds, North Dakota; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Beverly is preceded in death by her parents; husband: Donald Gust; three brothers: James Granger, Michael Lowe, Jerome Lowe and her foster family.

In Lieu of flowers memorials are preferred

Funeral Service:
Saturday January 3, 2009, 11:00 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church

Visitation:
Friday January 2, 2009, 5:00 ~ 7:00 - 6:30 Prayers at Stennes Funeral Home

Burial:
Saturday January 3, 2009 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Cemetery

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Facts--

Born: April 9, 1939
Place of Birth: East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Death: December 29, 2008
Place of Death: East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Organizations: Holy Trinity Catholic Church

Survived By

• Randy (Kelly) Gust, Son
• Kathy (Joe) Vasek, Daughter
• Mark (Martha) Gust, Son
• Steven Gust (Anita), Son
• Misty Moon (Billy), Daughter

Preceded in Death By

• Marshall Granger, Father
• Francis (Enright) Granger, Mother
• Donald Gust, Spouse
• James Granger, Brother
• Michael Lowe, Brother
• Jerome Lowe, Brother

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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July 20, 1925 - July 10, 2008

Biography--

Thomas T. Gardner, 82, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, formerly of Albany, OR, died on July 10 at the Battle Lake Golden Living Center, where he had resided for the past six days.

Beloved son of Ernest and Emma (Leskinen) Gardner, Tom was born on July 20, 1925, in Ironwood, Michigan. He attended local schools and was the senior class president at Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. Tom was proud and honored to serve our great nation during World War II, joining the Army Air Corps at the age of 18. He flew many missions as an Eighth Air Force Combat Airman out of Ipswich, England, over Germany as a bombardier and waist gunner. On his 21st mission, his B-17 Flying Fortress was hit by enemy fire and he was forced to parachute out. Tom was captured by the Germans and spent six days as a prisoner of war when the war ended and he and others were picked up by General Patton's 5th Armored Division. He was awarded the Purple Heart, the Air Medal, and three Clusters before being honorably discharged in September of 1945.

Tom married Verena Armenia Mazzon in Hurley, Wisconsin, on September 6, 1946. They moved to St. Paul, Minnesota, where Tom attended Hamline University and played collegiate football. In 1950 Tom began a 22-year career with Cities Service/Gulf Oil Co. in the credit and sales departments. The family also lived in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and East Grand Forks. In 1972 they moved to Lodi, California, where Tom worked at Goehring Meat Company until retiring in 1987 to Albany, OR. Tom loved the outdoors, camping, playing cards, and watching football. He especially cherished time spent with his three daughters and their families.

He is survived by his three adoring daughters, Carole (Jerry) of Albany, OR, Linda (Tim) of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and Patti (John) Martens of Lockeford, CA, nine grandchildren, sister Marcella Schultze of Sacramento, CA, nine great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Edgewood Vista for their compassionate care during the last four years of Tom's life.

His parents preceded Tom in death, and his beloved wife of 48 years died in 1994.

The family prefers memorials to support the Alzheimer's Association.

Memorial Service: 6:00 PM on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 in Stennes Funeral Home, 2029 Central Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Visitation: 5:00 to 6:00 on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at Stennes Funeral Home

Burial: Albany, OR at a later date

Memorial Service:
Tuesday July 15, 2008, 6:00 PM at Stennes Funeral Home

Visitation:
Tuesday July 15, 2008, From 5 to 6 PM at Stennes Funeral Home

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Facts--

Born: July 20, 1925
Place of Birth: Ironwood, MI

Death: July 10, 2008
Place of Death: Battle Lake, Minnesota

Survived by:

• Carole (Jerry), Daughter
• Linda (Tim), Daughter
• Patti (John), Daughter

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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July 28, 1931 - May 22, 2012

Life Legacy--

Theresa "Terry" Gust, age 80, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at her daughters home in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Terry Gust was born July 28, 1931, in Brazil, Indiana, to Walter and Catherine (Placek) Brunett. She grew up in Terre Haute, Indiana and relocated to Reynolds North Dakota when her mother married Nick Von Ruden. She attended nursing college in Williston, North Dakota, and earned her LPN license.

Terry was united in marriage to Thomas "Tom" C. Gust on July 21, 1954 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Reynolds, North Dakota. After their marriage, they made their home and raised their family in Grand Forks, North Dakota. After Tom passed away in 1978, Terry worked at Valley Memorial Home in Grand Forks as a nurse's aide.

Throughout her life, Terry was very active in her faith. She loved traveling, camping, and fishing. She also enjoyed her pets, especially her dog Kathy. After her retirement, Terry was very involved with her family (parents, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren). Also, she greatly enjoyed attending functions at the Grand Forks and East Grand Forks Senior Centers, playing cards and dancing, and was also a lifelong member of the VFW auxiliary. She lived with her daughter Cindy and family for five years as she struggled with dementia and then lived with her daughter Kathy and family in her final year of life.

Terry is survived by three children, Kathy (Tony) Rodriguez of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Cindy (Greg) Wentz of Nevis, Minnesota and Scott (Shelly) Gust of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, a sister Marci (Jim) Mesnard of Lucerne Valley, CA, 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom, on June 1978; parents; sister, Dorothy Brunett and son, Tom T. Gust.

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Facts--

Born: July 28, 1931
Place of Birth: Brazil, IN

Death: May 22, 2012
Place of Death: Grand Forks, North Dakota

Survived by:

• Kathy (Tony) Rodriguez, Daughter
• Cindy (Greg) Wentz, Daughter
• Scott (Shelly) Gust, Son
• Marci (Jim) Mesnard, Sister
• 10 Grandchildren
• 8 Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in Death by:

• Walter Brunett, Father
• Catherine (Placek) Brunett, Mother
• Tom Gust, Spouse
• Dorothy Brunett, Sister
• Tom T. Gust, Son

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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November 11, 1925 - September 27, 2012

Life Legacy

Ward D. "Doc" Gilbertson, age 86, passed away peacefully at Edgewood Vista in East Grand Forks, Minnesota on Thursday, September 27, 2012, surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Ward D. Gilbertson was born November 11, 1925 in his rural home near Maddock, North Dakota.

He was the son of Henry and Anna (Brandrud) Gilbertson. He graduated from Benson County Agricultural and Training School in Maddock in 1944. He received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Dakota in 1950, and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from the University of Minnesota in 1955. On July 16, 1955 he married Carolyn Schultz in Montevideo, Minnesota.

Ward started out practicing large animal medicine in Leeds, Maddock and then New Rockford, North Dakota. He was also with the U.S.D.A. for 2 years in Devils Lake, North Dakota. Then he switched to small animal medicine in Annandale and then East Grand Forks, Minnesota. In 1969 he bought out the Animal Hospital in East Grand Forks and practiced there until 1999 when he retired.

Ward is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carolyn; 3 adopted children, Gail Gilbertson of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Jane (David) Symington of Neche, North Dakota and Paul (Paula) Gilbertson of Reynolds, North Dakota; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister Eva; and one infant brother.

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Facts--

Born: November 11, 1925
Place of Birth: Maddock, North Dakota

Death: September 27, 2012
Place of Death: East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Survived by:

• Carolyn Gilbertson, Spouse
• Gail Gilbertson, Daughter
• Jane (David) Symington, Daughter
• Paul (Paula) Gilbertson, Son
• 5 Grandchildren
• 3 Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in Death by:

• Henry Gilbertson, Father
• Anna (Brandrud) Gilbertson, Mother
• Eva, Sister
• 1 Infant Brother

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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October 1, 1913 - March 23, 2012

Biography--

Susan Greenwood Tweeten Sirek, age 98, of Fertile, Minnesota, and formerly of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2012, at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home where she was a residence since February of 2009.

As of this year Susan has six children, 22 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren and many many great-great-grandchildren. Throughout Susan's life, she has been known to love biking, walking, gardening, cooking and of course, puzzles. Although Susan "aka" Grandma Sue is not a Fertile native, she enjoyed her time living close to family and the community of Fair Meadow Nursing Home. Susan Vandeventer was born on October 1, 1913 in Nebraska. Her parents and six other siblings moved to East Grand Forks, Minnesota when Susan was a young child.

On April 8, 1931 at the age of 17, Susan married Dalton (Sonny) Greenwood at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Grand Forks. With Dalton, she raised six children, kept busy with farming and developed a passion for gardening. She would spend her spare time wearing her big bonnet out in the garden and always had baked goods for the neighbors who frequently stopped by. Sadly at the age of 45 years old, Sonny passed away as a result of a heart attack. Susan was left to run the farm with her son James who was then 18.

Cherished family members of Susan include her children, Delores (Robert) Dircks, of Upland, CA, Janice (Donald) Mack of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Mary Ann "Sissy" (Mark) Weber of Mentor, Minnesota and Marlys Kotrba, of Everett, WA; sisters, Joyce Bellamy of OR and Tudy Krostue of East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Susan is predeceased in death by her parents; son, James Greenwood; daughter, JoRae Benson; husbands, Sonny Greenwood, Alvin Tweeten and James Sirek; brothers, Bud, Bill and Buzz Vandeventer along with one sister Zora Sorenson.

Funeral Service:
Wednesday March 28, 2012, 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Visitation:
Wednesday March 28, 2012, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Interment:
Wednesday March 28, 2012 at Calvary Cemetery, Grand Forks

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Facts--

Born: October 1, 1913
Place of Birth: NE

Death: March 23, 2012
Place of Death: Fertile, Minnesota

Survived By:

• Delores (Robert) Dircks, Daughter
• Janice (Donald) Mack, Daughter
• Mary Ann "Sissy" (Mark) Weber, Daughter
• Marlys Kotrba, Daughter
• Joyce Bellamy, Sister
• Tootie Krostue, Sister

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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March 24, 2009 - February 15, 2011

Aubrey Sky Gjerswold, 1 year and 11 months old, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota passed away at her home due to complications of Epilepsy on Tuesday, February 15, 2011.

Aubrey was born on March 24, 2009 in Grand Forks, North Dakota the daughter of Amanda Knecht and Ryan Gjerswold. At 6 months old, Aubrey, was diagnosed with Epilepsy. She faced many battles throughout her short life but always had a smile on her face through them. Aubrey was just starting to walk on her own and loved the new freedoms.

Aubrey loved anything Lady Bugs and when she was happy she would squeal in delight. She was a real snuggler, loved to laugh at people when they wiggled their eye brows and loved people whether she knew them or not. Aubrey was an inspiration to everyone who had ever met her.

Family members who survive our angel include her parents, Ryan & Amanda and a sister Mackenzie Gjerswold all of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, grandparents, Tammi (Fiance Duane) Hofland of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Peggy (Fiance Ken) Knecht of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Mark (Fiance Tina) Gjerswold of Vancouver, WA, Tom (Dorene) Knecht of La Center, WA, Great-Grandmothers, Carol Gjerswold of Grand Forks, North Dakota and Marilyn Leazenby of Fort Benton, MT; uncles, Arron (Cheri) Gjerswold of Alvarado, Minnesota and Mack (Missy) Knecht and Aunt, Onie (Chris) Knecht all of Choteau, MT; and many more extended family and friends.

Aubrey is preceded in death by her great-grandfathers, Ralph Eugene Leazenby, Lowell Gjerswold, great-grandparents, Stan and Lucille Hofland, Lois and Edwin Knecht and an aunt, Mary Lu Gjerswold.

Blessed be the memory of Aubrey Sky Gjerswold

Funeral Service: 11:00 AM on Friday, February 18, 2011 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 200 3rd St. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Visitation: 1 Hour before Funeral Service in Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Interment: Resurrection Cemetery ~ East Grand Forks, Minnesota

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Facts--

Born: March 24, 2009
Place of Birth: Grand Forks, North Dakota

Death: February 15, 2011
Place of Death: East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Survivors:

• Amanda Knecht, Mother
• Ryan Gjerswold, Father
• Mackenzie Gjerswold, Sister

Funeral Service:
Friday February 18, 2011, 11:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Visitation:
Friday February 18, 2011, 10 -11 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Burial: Friday February 18, 2011, 12 noon at Resurrection Cemetery

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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November 30, 1942 - May 18, 2010

Biography--

Robert "Bob" Grabanski, 67 of East Grand Forks, Minnesota passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at his home with his family at his side.

Robert "Bob" John Grabanski was born on November 30, 1942 in Crookston, Minnesota the son of Joe and Sylvia (Tinnes) Grabanski. Bob grew up in the Crookston, Minnesota area and attended the Northwest School of Agriculture graduating in 1960. Bob farmed for many years in the Dorothy, Minnesota area and also worked Campaigns for American Crystal Sugar Company.

On February 24, 1962 he was united in marriage to Joyce Wald at St. Dorothy's Catholic Church in Dorothy, Minnesota. From 1965 to 1967 he drove for Twin City Bus Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota. From 1968 to 1976 he drove semi for UPS out of Thief River Falls, Minnesota. In 1976 he began working for Marvin Windows out of Warroad, Minnesota and continued his employment there until 1979. In 1979 he began working for the State of Minnesota in the Highway Maintenance Department and continued working there until his retirement in 2006. Bob loved hunting, fishing and just being outdoors.

Family members who survive Bob include his wife Joyce of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, children, Joy (Chad) Filipski, Cathy (Randy) Galstad of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Cheri (Kim) Kiefer of Bismarck, North Dakota, 4 grandchildren, Jackson Galstad, Jacob, Sydney and Kaitlynn Kiefer, 5 siblings, James Grabanski of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Joan (Gerald) Mireault of Crookston, Minnesota, Roy (Marge) Grabanski of Litchfield, Minnesota, Dan (Lynn) Grabanski of Fairbault, Minnesota, Rykk (Melanie) Grabanski of Watkins, CO, his mother Sylvia Grabanski of Crookston, Minnesota, sister-in-law, Marilyn Nelson of Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Bob is preceded in death by his father Joe Grabanski.

Memorials may be directed to Altru Hospice, or the St, Anne's Perpetual Adoration of Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Funeral Services: 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 22, 2010 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 200 3rd St. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Visitation: 4:30 to 6:30 with a 6:30 PM Rosary Service on Friday May 21, 2010 in Sacred Heart Catholic.

Interment: St. Dorothy's Cemetery, Dorothy, Minnesota

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Facts--

Born: November 30, 1942
Place of Birth: Crookston, Minnesota

Death: May 18, 2010
Place of Death: East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Survivors:

• Joyce, Spouse
• Joy Filipski, Daughter
• Cathy Galstad, Daughter
• Cheri Kiefer, Daughter
• Sylvia Grabanski, Mother

Funeral Service:
Saturday May 22, 2010, 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Visitation:
Friday May 21, 2010, 4:30 - 6:30 - 6:30 Rosery at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Burial:
Saturday May 22, 2010 at St. Dorothy's Catholic Cemetery

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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June 7, 1937 - March 31, 2009

Biography--

Lowell Gjerswold, 71 of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away on Tuesday, March 31st, 2009 at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Lowell Gjerswold was born on June 7, 1937 in Grafton, North Dakota, the son of Harvey and Mary (McEwen) Gjerswold. Lowell grew up and attended school graduating with the Class of 1955 in Grafton, North Dakota. On October 30, 1960 he was united in marriage to Carol Jorgenson in Grafton Lutheran Church in Grafton, North Dakota. In 1962 he began employment with the Oxy Chemical Company in Grand Forks, North Dakota. In 1979 he began work at the Simplot Soil Builders in East Grand Forks, Minnesota as a Chemical Sales Representative retiring in 1999. Lowell truly enjoyed being an avid car fan.

Loving family members include his wife Carol of Grand Forks, North Dakota; children; Mark Gjerswold of Vancouver, WA, Gregg (Barb) of Camas, WA; mother: Mary Gjerswold of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota; grandchildren: Arron, Ryan, Ashley and Trever Gjerswold and 4 great-grandchildren; one sister: LeOtta (Charles) Glennen of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota; two brothers: Keith (Dorothy) Gjerswold of Grand Forks, North Dakota and Garry Gjerswold of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

Preceding Lowell in death is his father: Harvey and a granddaughter Mary Lu.

Blessed be the memory of Lowell Gjerswold

Memorial Service:
Monday April 6, 2009, 2:00 PM at University Lutheran Church

Visitation:
Monday April 6, 2009, 1:00 - 2:00 at University Lutheran Church

Burial:
Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

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Facts--

Born: June 7, 1937
Place of Birth: Grafton, North Dakota

Death: March 31, 2009
Place of Death: Grand Forks, North Dakota

Occupation: Chemical Sales Representative
Hobbies: Lowell was an Avid Car Fan

Survived by:

• Carol Gjerswold, Spouse
• Mark Gjerswold, Son
• Gregg (Barb) Gjerswold, Son
• Mary Gjerswold, Mother
• Arron Gjerswold, Grandson
• Ryan Gjerswold, Grandson
• Ashley Gjerswold, Grandaughter
• Trever Gjerswold, Grandson
• LeOtta (Charles) Glennen, Sister
• Keith (Dorothy) Gjerswold, Brother
• Garry Gjerswold, Brother

Preceded in Death by:

• Harvey Gjerswold, Father
• Mary Lu, Granddaughter

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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May 30, 1937 - July 6, 2008

James M. Granger, 71, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota died Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at the Merit Care Hospital, Fargo, North Dakota. James Granger was born June 15, 1937 in East Grand Forks, Minnesota the son of Marshall and Francis (Enright) Granger. He married Lillian Becker in 1963. He was foreman of Ryan Potato for many years. In 1973 he married Janet Schmisek in South Dakota. They relocated to Orlando Florida where James worked for the Shaw Carpet Company. Due to ill health, he moved back to East Grand Forks, Minnesota and lived with his sister.

He is survived by his son Roger and two grandchildren Zach and Brooke, of Grand Forks, 2 sisters, Beverly Gust of East Grand Forks, Minnesota and Kay Foley of Reynolds, North Dakota, special friends, Sharon Tinkler and former wife Janet. He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 half brothers, Michael and Jerome Lowe, and 2 brothers in law Don Gust and Michael Foley.

Services: 10:00 A.M., Saturday, July 19, 2008 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Visitation: 1 hour before services at the church.

Burial: Vang Cemetery, rural Adams, North Dakota.

Funeral Service:
Saturday July 19, 2008, 10:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Burial:
Saturday July 19, 2008 at Vang Cemetery

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Facts--

Born: May 30, 1937
Place of Birth: East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Death: July 6, 2008
Place of Death: Fargo, North Dakota

Survived By:

• Roger, Son
• Beverly Gust, Sister
• Kay Foley, Sister

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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January 19, 1952 - February 14, 2008

Biography--

Michael Gust 56, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away on Thursday ~ February 14, 2008 at his home.

Michael Wayne Gust was born on January 19th, 1952 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the son of Rudy and Eleanore (Kasprick) Gust. Michael grew up in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, where he attended Sacred Heart School. He served his country in the United States Army, where he was a reconnaissance ranger with the 1st Cavalry, receiving a Bronze and Silver Star. On July 11, 1980, he was united in marriage to Pam Ellefson in Crookston, Minnesota. He worked construction in the area for G & G Construction Company, Agassiz Construction and East Grand Forks Pamida.

Family members who survive Michael include his daughter; Brook Gust of Grand Forks, North Dakota; 3 grandchildren, Jasmine, Reuben III and Liyah Lopez of Grand Forks; 3 brothers; Larry (Tammy Griggs) Gust of Grand Forks, North Dakota; Timothy (Jeanne) Gust of Grand Forks, North Dakota, and Mark Gust of Grand Forks, North Dakota; 3 sisters; Jeanine (Brian) Purcell of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Debby (Warren) Lykken of Grand Forks, North Dakota, and Candace of Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Michael is preceded in death by his father; Rudy Gust.

Military Honors will be conducted by the East Grand Forks American Legion #157 and VFW #3817

Memorial Service:
Monday February 18, 2008, 2:30 P.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Visitation:
Monday February 18, 2008, 1:30 - 2:30 P.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Burial:
Resurrection Cemetery

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Facts--

Born: January 19, 1952
Place of Birth: Grand Forks, North Dakota

Death: February 14, 2008
Place of Death: Grand Forks, North Dakota

Survived by:

• Brook Gust, Daughter
• Larry Gust, Brother
• Timothy Gust, Brother
• Mark Gust, Brother
• Jeanine Purcell, Sister
• Debby Lykken, Sister
• Candace Gust, Sister

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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June 21, 1921 - June 25, 2010

Biography--

Aldoris M. Gunstenson, 89, of Fisher, Minnesota died Friday, June 25, 2010 at the Pioneer Memorial Center, Erskine, Minnesota.

Aldoris Gunstenson was born June 21, 1921 in Fisher, Minnesota the daughter of Alfred and Margaret (Jorgenson) Gunstenson. She was a member of the Fisher, Lutheran Church where she was baptized and confirmed. She graduated from Fisher High School and went on to attend beauty school. She then operated a beauty shop in her home for many years. She was the treasurer of the evening bible study for 13 years and enjoyed working on her picture albums and treasured every picture she received from family and friends. She moved to Parkwood Place, Grand Forks in 1989. In 2004 she moved to 4000 Valley Square, Grand Forks and then to Pioneer Memorial Home, Erskine, Minnesota in March of 2010.

She is survived by a sister, Erlice of Erskine, Minnesota, and special friends, Larry and Gloria Haug and Bruce and Tami Newhouse and their families as well as cousins Norman Scobey, Muriel Kildahl and Mary Ruth Steger.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral Service: 2:00 PM on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at Pioneer Memorial Center, Erskine, Minnesota

Visitation: 1 hour before Funeral Service at Pioneer Memorial Center on Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Interment: Fisher Lutheran Cemetery, Fisher, Minnesota

Funeral Service:
Tuesday June 29, 2010, 2:00 P.M. at Pioneer Memorial Home

Visitation:
Tuesday June 29, 2010, 1-2 PM at Pioneer Memorial Home

Burial:
Tuesday June 29, 2010, 4:00 PM at Fisher Lutheran Cemetery

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Facts--

Born: June 21, 1921
Place of Birth: Fisher, Minnesota

Death: June 25, 2010
Place of Death: Erskine, Minnesota

Survived By:

Erlice Gunstenson, Sister

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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May 27, 1951 - December 1, 2010

Biography--

Juan DeDios Gomez, Sr, 59 of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, formerly of Laredo, TX died Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at his home in East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Juan Gomez Sr. was born May 27, 1951 in Laredo, TX the son of Rosalio and SanJuana (Espinoza) Gomez. HE grew up and attended school in Laredo, TX. He married Guadalupe Moreno in Laredo, TX on May 18, 1970. He was a self employed carpenter in the Laredo, TX area, a migrant worker and preached the work of God in Laredo, TX. They moved to East Grand Forks in 2003.

He is survived by his wife of East Grand Forks; two sons, Juan (Hanna) Gomez Jr, of Grand Forks and Gerardo (Francica) Gomez of East Grand Forks; one granddaughter, Sonia Carolina Esquivel, which they raised; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild; brothers and sisters, Roselia Jaime of Minnesota, Marta (Joe) Vicencio of Minnesota, Ricardo (Juanie) Gomez, of Texas, Raul (Marie) Gomez of Minnesota, Graciela (Leo) Serrato of Texas, Jose Gomez of Texas, Jesus (Aurora) Gomez of North Dakota, Maria Gomez of Minnesota, Marco (Eva) Gomez of Texas, and Juan A. Gomez of North Dakota.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one daughter Sonia Gomez.

Funeral Service:
Tuesday December 7, 2010, 11:00 AM at Faith Community Church

Visitation:
Tuesday December 7, 2010, 10:00 - 11:00 at Faith Community Church

Interment:
Resurrection Cemetery

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Facts--

Born: May 27, 1951
Place of Birth: Larado, TX

Death: December 1, 2010
Place of Death: East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Survived By:

• Guadalupe (Moreno) Gomez, Spouse
• Juan (Hanna) Gomez Jr., Son
• Gerardo (Francica) Gomez, Son
• Rosalia Jaime, Sister
• Marta (Joe) Vicencio, Sister
• Ricardo (Juanie) Gomez, Brother
• Raul (Marie) Gomez, Brother
• Graciela (Leo) Serrato, Sister
• Jose L. Gomez, Brother
• Jesus (Aurora) Gomez, Brother
• Maria E. Gomez, Sister
• Marco (Eva) Gomez, Brother
• Juan A. Gomez, Brother

Preceded in Death By:

• Rosalio Gomez, Father
• SanJuana (Espinoza) Gomez, Mother
• Sonia Gomez, Daughter

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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September 11, 1950 - September 13, 2010

Biography--

Thomas L. Gunstinson, 60, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, died Monday, September 13, 2010 at the Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Tom Gunstinson was born September 11, 1950 in Crookston, Minnesota, the son of Ervin and Marian (Rutherford) Gunstinson. Tom was baptized at home and was confirmed in the Fisher Lutheran Church. Tom grew up and attended school in Fisher, Minnesota, graduating from Fisher High School with the Class of 1968.

Tom spent three years in the United States Army during the Viet Nam war as a Crew Chief on a CH47 helicopter. He attended Moorhead Technical College and Northland Community College in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. He drove semi for Pam Oil Company and Paul Koemstadt. Tom was currently employed by Paul Aslakson Trucking and had been there for 23 years. He married Nyla Spencer on December 10, 1982. Nyla passed away from cancer in 2002.

Tom was a member of the Fisher American Legion Post #0242.

He is survived by his mother Marian of Fisher, Minnesota, 2 sisters, Laurel (Lynn) Haake and Paula (Duane) Isaacson, both of Fisher, Minnesota, 1 brother James (A. Mary) Gunstinson, of El Cajon, CA, uncle and aunt Edmun and Dona Rae Rutherford of Naples, FL and Aunt Julia Rutherford of Fisher, Minnesota and many nieces and nephews.

Tom is preceded in death by his wife Nyla on October 14, 2002, his father Ervin Gunstinson on December 1, 1997, his grandparents William & Mae Rutherford and G. O. (Ole) & Mary Gunstinson.

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Facts--

Born: September 11, 1950
Place of Birth: Crookston, Minnesota

Death: September 13, 2010
Place of Death: Grand Forks, North Dakota

Survivors:

• Marian, Mother
• laurel Haake, Sister
• Paula Isaacson, Sister
• James, Brother

Preceded in Death By:

• Nyla, Spouse

Funeral Service:
Friday September 17, 2010, 3:00 PM at Fisher Lutheran Church

Visitation:
Thursday September 16, 2010, From 5-7 PM at Stennes Funeral Home
With a Prayer Service at 7:00 PM

Burial:
Friday September 17, 2010 at Fisher Lutheran Cemetery

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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September 21, 1923 - May 31, 2012

Biography--

Margaret Genereau, 88, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota died Thursday, May 31, 2012 at the Riverview Nursing Center, Crookston, Minnesota.

Margaret Genereau was born September 21, 1923, in Grand Forks Township, Polk County, Minnesota the daughter of Lenard and Matilda (Parent) Porteous. She graduated from East Grand Forks Central High School. She married Linus J. Genereau in San Diego, CA on December 28, 1942. She worked for Old Dutch Potato Chip Company and Valley Bag in East Grand Forks for many years. In her later years she worked for area thrift stores. Linus Genereau died June 9, 1999.

She is survived by children, Sherryl Ann (Roger) Espeseth of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, Brad Genereau of East Grand Forks, Minnesota and Sandra Kautz of Rochester, WA; 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; 1 sister Joann (John) Eggebraaten of East Grand Forks, Minnesota and one brother Leonard Porteous of Crescent City, CA.

She was preceded in death by her husband Linus; 1 sister Marion Hanson, 1 brother Hiriam Porteous and son in law Robert Kautz.

Funeral Service: 2:00 PM on Friday, June 8, 2012 in Dahl Funeral Home, 2029 Central Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Visitation: Noon til 2:00 before Funeral Service on Friday in Dahl Funeral Home.

Burial Friday June 8, 2012, 3:00 at Resurrection Cemetery

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Facts--

Born: September 21, 1923
Place of Birth: Polk County, Minnesota

Death: May 31, 2012
Place of Death: Crookston, Minnesota

Survived by:

• Sherryl Espeseth, Daughter
• Sandra Kautz, Daughter
• Brad Genereau, Son
• Joann Eggebraaten, Sister

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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February 19, 1933 - June 28, 2013

Biography--

Dorothy "Dot" L. Glaser, 80, of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Friday, June 28, 2013 at the Valley Elder Care Center, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Dorothy Glaser was born February 19, 1933, in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, the daughter of Louis and Marie Edna (Tebo) Mathues. She grew up in East Grand Forks and attended East Grand Forks schools.

She married Leo Glaser in East Grand Forks on February 17, 1956. They moved to Grand Forks in 1962. She worked for Giese Hardware, the Army Surplus Store in Grand Forks and Home Health Care for a number of years. She also helped her nephews Fred Barrett and Sons in the potato warehouse during potato season.

She is survived by 3 step children, Gary (Susan) Glaser and Melodey (Kermit) Cariveau, both of Grand Forks and Leon (Flo) Glaser of Fountain Hills, AZ, 3 granddaughter, 3 great grandchildren, siblings, Tom Mathues of Grand Forks, Charles (Susan) Mathues, Marie "Toots" Barrett, Shirley (William) Grassel, Elsie Yanish and Loretta (Don) Coulter, all of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, son in law Rick Bachellor of Glyndon, Minnesota and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband;, one daughter Gail Bachellor, and three brothers, James, Louis and Clifford.

Memorial Service
Tuesday July 2, 2013, 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Visitation:
Tuesday July 2, 2013, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Inurnment
Tuesday July 2, 2013 at Resurrection Cemetery

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Facts--

Born: February 19, 1933
Place of Birth: East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Death: June 28, 2013
Place of Death: Grand Forks, North Dakota

Survived By:

• Gary (Susan) Glaser, Step-Son
• Melodey (Kermit) Cariveau, Step-daughter
• Leon (Flo) Glaser, Step-Son
• 3 Grandchildren
• 3 Great-grandchildren
• Tom Mathues, Brother
• Charles (Susan) Mathues, Brother
• Marie "Toots" Barrett, Sister
• Shirley (William) Grassel, Sister
• Elsie Yanish, Sister
• Loretta (Don) Coulter, Sister
• Rick Bachellor, Son-In-Law

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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February 8, 1932 - May 7, 2010

Biography--

Walter J. Gregoire, 78, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota died Friday, May 7, 2010 at the Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Walter Joseph Gregoire was born on February 8, 1932 in Thompson, North Dakota the son of Emile and Edna (Green) Gregoire. Walter grew up in Thompson, North Dakota area and in 1940 he moved to East Grand Forks, Minnesota where he attended school. He moved to Oklahoma where he worked for a wrecker company from 1950 to 1952. He then moved back to East Grand Forks, Minnesota and worked for Eddies Bakery and Blacks Bakery.

Walter is survived by sons, Steven (Linda) Gregoire of Caldwell, ID, Mitchell Gregoire of East Grand Forks, Minnesota and Danny Gregoire of Grand Forks, North Dakota, five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, sister, Donna Graham of Englewood, CO, brothers, Ron (Sue) Gregoire of St. George, UT, Paul Gregoire of Anaheim, CA and Phil (Linda) Gregoire of Whitefish, MT.

Walter is preceded in death by his parents and sister LaVern Gregoire.

Memorial Services: 2:30 P.M., Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at the Stennes Funeral Home, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Visitation: 1 hour before services at the Chapel.

Inurnment: Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Memorial Service:
Tuesday May 11, 2010, 2:30 P.M. at Stennes Funeral Home

Visitation:
Tuesday May 11, 2010, 1-2:30 P.M. at Stennes Funeral Home

Burial:
Tuesday May 11, 2010, 3:00 P.M. at Resurrection Cemetery

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Facts--

Born: February 8, 1932
Place of Birth: Thompson, North Dakota

Death: May 7, 2010
Place of Death: Grand Forks, North Dakota

Survived By

• Stephen (Linda) Gregoire, Son
• Mitchell Gregoire, Son
• Danny Gregoire, Son
• Ron (Sue) Gregoire, Brother
• Paul Gregoire, Brother
• Phil (Linda) Gregoire, Brother
• Donna Graham, Sister

Preceded in Death By

• LaVern Gregoire, Sister

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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October 11, 1921 - April 1, 2009

Biography--

Mildred Joyce Gunderson, 87, of rural Climax, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at the Villa St. Vincent nursing home in Crookston, Minnesota. Mildred was born in Sheridan County, Montana on October 11, 1921, the oldest child of Frank and Annie (Berland) Walker. In 1922, her family moved to Blake township in the Lakehead district, near Fort William, Ontario, Canada. She attended grade school in Blake township. In 1939, she came back to the United States and lived with the Valor family in rural Climax, graduating from high school there in 1942.

She worked for various area farmers, and then moved to the Berland Brothers farm in Bygland township and worked as a cook for the entire farm crew for several years. She married George E. Gunderson on July 18, 1954, in Bygland township, Minnesota. They made their home in rural Climax, Minnesota, farming small grains, and raising chickens and pigs. George died February 25, 1975.

Mildred was a quiet, gentle woman and a kind and caring mother, always giving of time and talent where needed, helping with homework, mending clothes, cooking, chauffeuring, and helping with grandkids. She had an intense love for cats, flowers, and gardening, and enjoyed collecting recipes and postage stamps. She could often be found harvesting her homegrown fruits and vegetables, including apples, plums, grapes, strawberries, raspberries, juneberries, chokecherries, gooseberries, rhubarb and asparagus. Her flowers kept her busy in the summer, and her vegetable garden kept her busy canning and freezing in the fall. She always had cookies or cake and iced tea or coffee to offer her guests, and a very large meal was not far behind.

In addition to being a wonderful Mother, homemaker, and cook, Mildred worked fulltime as a talented and professional seamstress for over 25 years including 13 years at Norby's department store, and then at Silverman's, Crookston Town & Country, and Kristen's Bridal.

She was a member of the Bygland Lutheran Church and Bygland birthday club, served as a Sunday School teacher and 4-H Leader, served several years on the church altar committee, and was a past member of the Mission Belles.

In August, 2004 Mildred moved to the Wheatland Terrace assisted living apartments in Grand Forks, and in January, 2007, moved to the Villa St Vincent nursing home in Crookston.

She is survived by three children: Donna (Gerry) Abrahamson, Bismarck, North Dakota; David G. Gunderson, rural Fisher, Minnesota; and Shirley (Terry) Vonasek, rural East Grand Forks, Minnesota; two grandsons Tyler and Kyle Vonasek; a granddaughter Dawn Williams, Hoople, North Dakota; and a great-granddaughter Emily Steinman. She is also survived by four siblings: Frances Walker, Grand Forks, Eleanor Reid, George (Phyllis) Walker, and David (Nancy) Walker, all of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant son, and brother Alfred.

Special thanks to the Villa St Vincent for their loving care these past two years.

Funeral Service:
Tuesday April 7, 2009, 10:30 at Bygland Lutheran Church

Visitation:
Monday April 6, 2009, From 5 to 7 PM at Stennes Funeral Home
With a Prayer Service at 6:30 PM and one hour before the funeral at the church

Burial:
Tuesday April 7, 2009 at Bygland Lutheran Cemetery

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Facts--

Born: October 11, 1921
Place of Birth: Sheridan County, MT

Death: April 1, 2009
Place of Death: Crookston, Minnesota

Survived by:

• Donna (Gerry) Abrahamson, Daughter
• David Gunderson, Son
• Shirley (Terry) Vonasek, Daughter

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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March 5, 1931 - July 7, 2008

June Gilleland, 77, of Staples, Minnesota, formerly of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, died suddenly Monday, July 7, 2008 at the St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, Minnesota.

June Violet Boushee was born on March 5th, 1931, the daughter of Ralph and Delphine (Dumond) Boushee in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She grew up in East Grand Forks, Minnesota and Emerado, North Dakota and attended Sacred Heart and Emerado schools. On June 8, 1948 she married Charles Gilleland in Grand Forks. They made their home in East Grand Forks until 1988 when they moved to St. Cloud, Minnesota and in 1992 moved to Staples, Minnesota.

June is survived by her husband: Charles, Staples, Minnesota; children: Charles "Chuck" (Jane), Fargo, North Dakota, Duane (Karen), St. Cloud, Minnesota, Mary (Frank) Ringstad, East Grand Forks, Minnesota and Lois (Don) Robinson, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota; sisters: Helen Goetz, Arvilla, North Dakota and Doris "Dot" (John) Benson, East Grand Forks, Minnesota; brother: Ralph Boushee Jr., East Grand Forks, Minnesota; ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; beloved son: Larry Gilleland; and brothers: Robert, Edward, Keith, Kenneth, Tim and Doug.

Services: 10:30 A.M. Friday, July 11, 2008 at Sacred Hearth Catholic Church, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Visitation: Thursday, July 10, 2008 from 5 to 7 P.M. with a prayer service at 6:30 P.M. at Stennes Funeral Home, East Grand Forks, Minnesota and one hour before the funeral at the church.

Burial: Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Funeral Service:
Friday July 11, 2008, 10:30 A.M.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Visitation:
Thursday July 10, 2008, From 5 to 7 P.M.
Stennes Funeral Home

Burial:
Friday July 11, 2008
Resurrection Cemetery

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Facts--

Born: March 5, 1931
Place of Birth: Grand Forks, North Dakota

Death: July 7, 2008
Place of Death: St. Cloud, Minnesota

Survived By:

• Charles Gilleland, Spouse
• Chuck (Jane) Gilleland, Son
• Duane (Karen) Gilleland, Son
• Mary (Frank) Ringstad, Daughter
• Lois (Don) Robinson, Daughter
• Helen Goetz, Sister
• Dot (John) Benson, Sister
• Ralph Boushee Jr., Brother

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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December 25, 1956 - August 22, 2007

Cyndi Gaddie, 50, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota died Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at her home.

Cynthia "Cyndi" Laidley was born December 25, 1956 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the daughter of Maynard and Beatrice (Helmowski) Laidley. She grew up and attended school in East Grand Forks and graduated in 1975 from Senior High. Cyndi married Dennis Gaddie on August 2, 1974 in Crookston, Minnesota. They made their home in East Grand Forks. Cyndi worked for Hugo's from 1993 to 1998. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

She is survived by her husband, Dennis of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; 3 sons, Brent (Gail) of South St. Paul, Minnesota, Corey (Erin) of Grand Forks, North Dakota and Travis of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; 2 grandchildren, Emily and Zachary; 1 brother, Troy (Cindy) Laidley of Grand Forks, North Dakota; Grandmother, Sophia Laidley of Newfolden, Minnesota and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial Services: 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Visitation: Monday, August 27, 2007 from 5 to 7 P.M. with a prayer service at 6:30 P.M. at Stennes Funeral Home, East Grand Forks, Minnesota and one hour before the service at the church.

Visitation:
Monday August 27, 2007, 5-7 with a 6:30
Stennes Funeral Home

Memorial Service:
Tuesday August 28, 2007, 11:00 A.M.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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Facts--

Born: December 25, 1956
Place of Birth: Grand Forks, North Dakota

Death: August 22, 2007
Place of Death: East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Occupation: homemaker

Survived by:

• Dennis, Husband
• Brent, Son
• Corey, Son
• Travis, Son
• Troy, Brother

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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May 5, 1947 - November 1, 2010

Richard "Rick" Geres age 63 of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2010 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Richard James Geres was born on May 5, 1947 in Grafton, North Dakota, the son of Bernard and Margaret (Menke) Geres. Rick was raised in Neche, North Dakota, and then moved to East Grand Forks, Minnesota and attended school at the East Grand Forks Senior High School graduating with the Class of 1965.

Rick then went on and attended Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 1966 he began employment with Blacks Bakery in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. He married Christy North in East Grand Forks, MN, in 1967 and to this union they had three children. Rick worked in McAllen TX for 5 years and then moved his family back to Minnesota in 1972. He worked for Piggly Wiggly and Hugo's Grocery in East Grand Forks, Minnesota doing what he loved to do best and that was baking. Rick always had a smile for his customers and a free cookie for the kids. He was always there when someone needed a pie or a cake for an event. Rick was a Volunteer Fireman for the East Grand Forks Fire Department for 24 years. On February 9, 2004 he was united in marriage to Jody Clark in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

He went to work for the University of North Dakota where he was the director at the Terrace Dining Center. Rick retired in 2008.

Rick loved to hunt, fish, spend time on the computer, and most of all spending time with his grandkids and in his free time did "Pig Roasts" for many events.

Rick is survived by his wife Jody of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, daughter, Kellie of Potomac, MD, sons, Kurtis Geres of Mitchell, SD, Todd Geres (Tavia Howe) of Fargo, North Dakota, step son Nathan Webb of Minneapolis, Minnesota, sister Sandra (Gary) Gaskins of Richmond, VA, grandchildren, Ian Geres, Collin Geres, Paige, Dylan and Mallory Howe and one niece, Evin Gaskins.

Rick is preceded in death by his parents Bernard and Margaret Geres.

Memorial Service:
Friday November 5, 2010, 2:30 PM at Our Savior's Lutheran Church

Visitation:
Friday November 5, 2010, From 1:30 to 2:3 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church

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Facts--

Born: May 5, 1947
Place of Birth: Grafton, North Dakota

Death: November 1, 2010
Place of Death: Grand Forks, North Dakota

Survived By:

• Jody Clark, Spouse
• Kellie Geres, Daughter
• Kurtis Geres, Son
• Todd Geres, Son
• Nathan Webb, Step son

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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July 8, 1922 - April 27, 2010

Biography--

Martha E. Gonsorowski, 87 of Grand Forks, North Dakota passed away on Tuesday, April 27th, 2010 at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Martha Elizabeth Knapper was born on July 8, 1922 in Grand Forks, North Dakota the daughter of George and Annie (Miller) Knapper. Martha grew up in East Grand Forks, Minnesota where she attended school graduating from Sacred Heart Catholic School. She attended Beauty School in Grand Forks, North Dakota and worked as a Beautician for a number of years.

On January 22, 1945 she was united in marriage to Florian Gonsorowski in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. Following their marriage they lived in St. Paul, Minnesota for awhile. In 1953 they moved back to the Grand Forks area where she was Secretary/Bookkeeper for Florian's Sewer Service, now known as Florian and Sons Excavating. Martha worked at the Eagles Club #350 of East Grand Forks, Minnesota for over 50 years and also at the Home Place Thrift Store of Grand Forks part time.

Martha was a member of the Catholic Daughters and held many offices in the Eagles Club, VFW and American Legion Club Auxiliaries.

Martha is survived by sons, Glen Gonsorowski of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Dale (Duanna) Gonsorowski of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Allen (Amparo) Gonsorowski of Round Rock, TX and daughter Marlene (John) Flenner of Breckenridge, Minnesota along with 5 grandchildren.

Preceding Martha in death is her parents, husband, Florian on June 19, 1993 and one brother, Joe Knapper.

Funeral Service:
Monday May 3, 2010, 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Visitation:
Sunday May 2, 2010, 4:00 ~ 6:00 - 6:00 Prayers at Stennes Funeral Home

Interment:
Monday May 3, 2010 at Resurrection Cemetery

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Facts--

Born: July 8, 1922
Place of Birth: Grand Forks, North Dakota

Death: April 27, 2010
Place of Death: Grand Forks, North Dakota

Survived By:

• Glen Gonsorowski, Son
• Dale (Duanna) Gonsorowski, Son
• Allen (Amparo) Gonsorowski, Son
• Marlene (John) Flenner, Daughter

Preceded in Death By:

• Florian Gonsorowski, Spouse
• Joe Knapper, Brother

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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December 30, 1938 - October 23, 2008

Armando Gamboa was born in Weslaco, Texas, on December 30, 1938, to Louis and Guadalupe (Rivera) Gamboa. He was the second child out of three that this union would produce. His parents Louis and Guadalupe Gamboa, sister Louisa (Gamboa) Martinez, and father & mother in laws Manuel and Clara Rios preceded him in death.

Armando was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church since 1972. He attended school as a youth in Weslaco, Texas. On May 8, 1958, Armando married his devoted wife, Guadalupe (Rios) Gamboa in Edinburgh, Texas. To this union they were blessed with nine loving children Joe, Rolando, Diana, Elizabeth (Lipsh), Robert, Edward, Michael, Samantha and Brice, along with four extended children: Lisa Henson, Mark Brown, Mike Baird, Greg Lind and Paula Haugen.

In 1958, the Gamboa family moved to Oslo, Minnesota to pursue Armando's interest in farming. Fourteen years later, in 1972 Armando moved his family to East Grand Forks, Minnesota where he worked with Driscoll farms and the county park district. He was also a very active community member and excellent neighbor.

Armando was always full of energy and enthusiasm about anything he decided to do. Everyone he came into contact with loved Mondo, as his family and extended family and friends fondly called him to. Everyone one he encountered found him to be optimistic, friendly, and unforgettable. He always left a positive and memorable impression on those whom he touched.

Armando was a loving husband, father, son and friend. He will be missed for his towering presence, intelligence, cowboy hat wearing, bingo playing, quick wit and positive smile. His home was always an open door to many who had no place to go. Armando opened his heart and shared what he had with anyone who needed and desired his help. Armando loved life and lived it to the fullest.

On Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 10:10 am at his home, surrounded by his loved ones, the sunset on Armando Gamboa as he returned home to our lord and savior. Armando suffered from chest cancer with only a 10% chance of survival. Armando refuse to succumb to this distasting disease and fought a good fight before the effects of cancer overcame him.

Armando will be remembered and cherished forever by his loving wife and companion, Guadalupe Gamboa; Daughters, Diana, Elizabeth (Brian Lipsh) and Samantha; Sons, Joe, Rolando, Robert, Edward, Michael and Brice; Extended Children, Greg Lind, Lisa Henson, Mark Brown, Mike Baird and Paula Haugen; Twenty-two grandchildren, Desiree, Dustin, Savannah, Vance, Christian, Rainy, Angel, Stormy, Breeze, Sunny, Ryan, Thomas, Brook, Alyssa, Devon, Brandi, Bailee, Josh, Audra, Mathew, Trisha and Jessica; Great Grandchildren, Kiana, Alicia and Jiselle; Twin Brother, Fernando; Spiritual Brother, MC Diop; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Facts--

Born: December 30, 1938
Place of Birth: Weslaco, Texas

Death: October 23, 2008
Place of Death: East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Survivors

• Guadalupe Gamboa, Spouse
• Diana, Daughter
• Elizabeth (Brian) Lipsh, Daughter
• Samantha, Daughter
• Joe Gamboa, Son
• Rolando Gamboa, Son
• Robert Gamboa, Son
• Edward Gamboa, Son
• Michael Gamboa, Son
• Brice Gamboa, Son

Funeral Service:
Wednesday October 29, 2008, 3:00 PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Visitation:
Tuesday October 28, 2008, 5:00 ~ 7:00 - 7:00 Prayers at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Burial:
Wednesday October 29, 2008 at Resurrection Cemetery

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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December 29, 1922 - February 22, 2013

Mary A. Grundahl was born in rural Mallory, Minnesota, on December 29, 1922, and celebrated over 90 years of life. Her parents were Joseph and Lillian (Zhorela) Barzcak.

Mary was married to Delbert Grundahl on June 16th, 1948 in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. They established their home and together they raised a family there. Mary loved gardening, and always planted large gardens filled with vegetables, fruits and flowers. Good home (from scratch) cooking was always prepared, as was another specialty of hers. Her fresh (from scratch) baked goods, which was always available for family and friends alike, especially over a cup of coffee.

She is survived by her daughter Linda (David) Mozinski; daughter-in-law Leeann Grundahl; both of Grand Forks, North Dakota, grandchildren Christine (Dan) Litzinger, Jennifer (Dean) Kuhns, Jason and Eric Grundahl; and 4 great grandchildren, Bradley, Dillan, Joshua, and James.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Delbert, and her son David. The family would like to thank the staff of Valley Eldercare and the Hospice Unit for their kind compassion and care on mom's final days.

Memorial Service: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Visitation: 1 hour before services at the church.

Inurnment: Spring of 2013 at the Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks.

Memorial Service:
Tuesday February 26, 2013, 11:00 AM
Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Visitation:
Tuesday February 26, 2013, 10-11 AM
Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Burial:
Resurrection Cemetery

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Facts--

Born: December 29, 1922
Death: February 22, 2013

Survived by:

• Linda Mozinski, Daughter

Preceded in Death by:

• Delbert Grundahl, Spouse
• David Grundahl, Son
• Helen Bubb, Sister

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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September 28, 1934 - September 28, 2011

James J. Gowan, 77, of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Oslo, Minnesota, died Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at the Mount Vista Medical Center, Mesa, Arizona.

James Jay Gowan was born on September 28, 1934 in Oslo, Minnesota the son of Roy and Lily (Clausen) Gowan. James grew up and attended country school and then graduated from Oslo High School with the Class of 1952. Following his graduation from Oslo High School he attended Wahpeton College. On February 16, 1957 he was united in marriage to Marjorie Pape in Bethesda Lutheran Church of rural East Grand Forks, Minnesota. James farmed his entire life in the Oslo, Minnesota area. They moved to Mesa, AZ in 1998 where he worked for Salt River Sand & Rock Co. in Mesa and also worked for Otto Trucking in Mesa. James was a Golden Gloves Boxer.

Family members who survive James include his wife Marjorie of Mesa, Arizona; children, James Lee (Karen) Gowan of San Tan Valley, Arizona, Jerry (Lori) Gowan of Oslo, Minnesota, Jeffrey (Roxanne) Gowan of Grand Forks, North Dakota and Julie (Paul) Schneibel of Manvel, North Dakota; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; siblings, Robert (Betty) Gowan of Minot, North Dakota, Gary (Patsy) Gowan of Oslo, North Dakota, Lila (Orville) Farder of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Elaine Farder of Grand Forks, North Dakota and Lily Gulas of Grand Forks, North Dakota.

James is preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Joshua; four brothers: Willis, Frank, Roy and Chuck; along with two sisters, Delores and Lois.

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Facts--

Born: September 28, 1934
Place of Birth: Oslo, Minnesota

Death: September 28, 2011
Place of Death: Mesa, AZ

Occupation: Farmer

Survivors:

• Marjorie Gowan, Spouse
• James Lee (Karen) Gowan, Son
• Jerry (Lori) Gowan, Son
• Jeffrey (Roxanne) Gowan, Son
• Julie (Paul) Schneibel, Daughter
• 14 Grandchildren
• 8 Great-Grandchildren
• Robert (Betty) Gowan, Brother
• Gary (Patsy) Gowan, Brother
• Lila (Orville) Farder, Sister
• Elaine Farder, Sister
• Lily Gulas, Sister

Preceded in Death by:

• Roy Gowan, Father
• Lily (Clausen) Gowan, Mother
• Joshua Gowan, Grandson
• Willis , Brother
• Frank, Brother
• Roy, Brother
• Chuck, Brother
• Delores, Sister
• Lois, Sister

Funeral Service:
Tuesday October 4, 2011, 11:00 AM at Bethany Lutheran Church

Visitation:
Monday October 3, 2011, 5:00 - 7:00 at Stennes Dahl Funeral Home

Prayer Service:
Monday October 3, 2011, 7:00 PM at Stennes Dahl Funeral Home

Interment:
Tuesday October 4, 2011 at Bethany Lutheran Cemetery

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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July 14, 1917 - February 16, 2011

Biography--

Erlice G. Gunstenson, 93, of Fisher, Minnesota died Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at the Pioneer Memorial Center, Erskine, Minnesota.

Erlice Gunstenson was born July 14, 1917 in Fisher, Minnesota, the daughter of Alfred and Margaret (Jorgenson) Gunstenson. She was a member of the Fisher, Lutheran Church where she was baptized and confirmed. She graduated from Fisher High School in 1935. She attended Aakers Business College in Grand Forks, North Dakota and worked for 29 years for Implement Dealer Mutual Insurance Company in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She moved to Parkwood Place, in Grand Forks in 1989. In 2004 she moved to 4000 Valley Square, Grand Forks and then to Pioneer Memorial Home, Erskine, Minnesota in March of 2010. She enjoyed the company of many friends each Sunday afternoon at the Coffee Shop

She is survived by special friends, Bruce and Tami Newhouse, Larry and Gloria Haug and their families as well as cousins Norman Scobey, Muriel Kildahl and Mary Ruth Steger. Erlice is preceded in death by her parents, and 1 sister Aldoris.

Funeral Service:
Monday February 28, 2011, 10:30 AM at Stennes Funeral Home

Visitation:
Monday February 28, 2011, 1 hour before se at Stennes Funeral Home

Interment:
Fisher Lutheran Cemetery

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Facts--

Born: July 14, 1917
Place of Birth: Fisher, Minnesota

Death: February 16, 2011
Place of Death: Erskine, Minnesota

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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February 29, 1920 - September 1, 2009

Biography--

Leroy W. "Skeets" Gaddie, 89, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota died Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at the Valley Eldercare, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Leroy was born February 29, 1920 in East Grand Forks, Minnesota to Walter and Josephine (Driscoll) Gaddie. He was the oldest of their seven children. He grew up in rural East Grand Forks and attended school at Sacred Heart in East Grand Forks.

Before enlisting in the Navy he worked construction with his father. In April of 1942 Leroy entered the Navy and served on the USS Boise in the Pacific and European theater. He was honorably discharged on the 10th of November 1945.

After leaving the service, Leroy met June L. Cook and they were married on May 2nd, 1946. Together they raised seven children and lived and worked in East Grand Forks all of their lives.

Leroy is survived by his wife, June; sons: David (Barb), Duluth, Minnesota, Kevin (Joan), Fergus Falls, Minnesota; daughters: Gail (Don) Riley, Minot, North Dakota, Holly (David) Smith, Virginia Beach, VA, Georgia (Kent) Gregoire, Pelican Rapids, Minnesota and Jennifer (Larry) Olson, of Arvilla, North Dakota; 16 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; brother: John (Ann) Gaddie, East Grand Forks, Minnesota; sisters-in-law: Lucille Gaddie, East Grand Forks, Minnesota and Edna Mae Gaddie, Santa Rose, CA; and numerous nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by his daughter: Marijo Jones; parents; brothers: Robert and Michael; and sisters: Dorothy, Madonna "Donna" and Lenore.

Funeral Service:
Friday September 4, 2009, 1:00 PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery

Visitation:
Thursday September 3, 2009, From 5 to 7 PM at Stennes Funeral Home
With a prayer service at 6:30 P.M.

Burial:
Friday September 4, 2009 at Resurrection Cemetery

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Facts--

Born: February 29, 1920

Death: September 1, 2009

Survived By:

• June Gaddie, Spouse
• David (Barb), Son
• Kevin (Joan), Son
• Gail (Don) Riley, Daughter
• Holly (David) Smith, Daughter
• Georgia (Kent) Gregoire, Daughter
• Jennifer (Larry) Olson, Daughter
• John (Ann), Brother

Preceded in Death By:

• Marijo Jones, Daughter

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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June 2, 1943 - May 26, 2008

Biography--

DeEtta Gunderson 64, Climax, Minnesota passed away Monday, May 26, 2008, at her home under the care of Hospice.

DeEtta Fae Hoberg was born on June 2, 1943 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, the daughter of Harvey and Bernice (Johnson) Hoberg. DeEtta grew up and attended school in Newfolden, Minnesota and graduated from Newfolden High School in Newfolden, Minnesota. Following her schooling DeEtta worked at the Marshall County Extension Office in Warren, Minnesota, and then worked at the Bethesda Hospital in Crookston, Minnesota.

On October 28, 1967 she was united in marriage to Lawrence Gunderson in Newfolden, Minnesota. In 1979 the couple moved to Climax, Minnesota where she worked at the Climax Grocery Store and for Larson Farms grading potatoes. DeEtta was very active in the Climax Lutheran Church parish for many years.

Cherished family members include three sons; Chad (Shannon Hall) Gunderson and Dean Gunderson, both of Climax, Minnesota and Scott Gunderson of Hampton, VA, two grandchildren Taylor and Morgan Gunderson.

DeEtta was preceded in death by her parents and husband Lawrence on March 17, 2005

Funeral Service: 9:30 AM ~ Saturday ~ May 31, 2008 in Climax Lutheran Church, Climax, Minnesota

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 PM with a 6:00 PM Prayer Service on Friday ~ May 30, 2008 in Climax Lutheran Church and for 1 hour prior funeral in the church.

Interment: Highland Lutheran Cemetery ~ Buxton, North Dakota

Burial:
Saturday May 31, 2008, 11:00 A.M. at Highland Cemetery

Funeral Service:
Saturday May 31, 2008, 11:00 AM at Climax Lutheran Church

Visitation:
Friday May 30, 2008, 5-7 PM with a 6: at Climax Lutheran Church

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Facts--

Born: June 2, 1943
Place of Birth: Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Death: May 26, 2008
Place of Death: Climax, Minnesota

Survived By

• Chad, Son
• Dean, Son
• Scott, Son

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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September 21, 1921 - July 15, 2007

Biography--

Wayne Garr, 85, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday July 15, 2007 at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Wayne Garr was born September 21, 1921 in Wadena, Minnesota, the son of Floyd and Estelle (Buck) Garr. He grew up in Wadena and graduated from Wadena High School. He entered the US Army Air Corps. He attended a business college in Madison, Wisconsin. He returned to Wadena where he began his sales career. He married Margaret Lerud in Twin Valley, Minnesota on April 18, 1949. In 1963 They moved to East Grand Forks where he worked for DESCO (Dakota Electrical Supply Company). In 1976 they moved to Fargo where he worked in the home office of DESCO, moving to Grand Forks in 1980 where he managed the DESCO office until his retirement in 1983.

He is survived by his wife Margaret of Grand Forks, one son Neil (Sherry) Garr of Mandan, North Dakota, 1 daughter Debbie Russell of Bismarck, North Dakota, former son-in-law Steve Russell and family of Mandan, North Dakota, 1 granddaughter Tricia Wagley from California, 1 grandson Dwayne "Dewey" Russell of Mandan and Fargo, North Dakota, 5 sister-in-laws, 1 brother-in-law and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Services: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, July 19, 2007 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Visitation: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 from 5-7 PM with a 7:00 P.M. prayer service at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Burial: 1:00 P.M., Friday, July 20, 2007 at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Twin Valley, Minnesota.

Arrangements by Stennes Funeral Home, East Grand Forks, Minnesota. www.stennesfuneralhome.com

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Facts--

Born: September 21, 1921
Place of Birth: Wadena, Minnesota

Death: July 15, 2007
Place of Death: Grand Forks, North Dakota

Occupation: Managed DESCO

Survivors:

• Margaret Garr, Wife
• Neil Garr, Son
• Debbie Russell, Daughter

Funeral Service:
Thursday July 19, 2007, 11:00 AM at Our Savior's Lutheran Church

Visitation:
Wednesday July 18, 2007, From 5 to 7 PM - With a prayer se at Our Savior's Lutheran Church

Burial:
Friday July 20, 2007, 1:00 PM at Zion Lutheran Cemetery

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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May 11, 1924 - May 12, 2013

Life Legacy--

Marian J. Gunstinson, 89, of Fisher, Minnesota passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Riverview Health in Crookston, Minnesota. She was currently residing at Hillcrest Senior Living Center in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota

Marian was born May 11, 1924, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to William and Mae (Gunness) Rutherford. She grew up in Key West, Minnesota and graduated as salutatorian in 1942 from Fisher High School. Marian attended Normal Teacher Training in East Grand Forks, Minnesota before teaching school in Bygland, Minnesota. She also substitute taught in Fisher.

Marian was united in marriage to Ervin Gunstinson on August 18, 1946 in Crookston. Sadly he passed away on December 1, 1997. She worked for many years at Beiswenger's Jack & Jill grocery store in Fisher. Marian belonged to the Fisher American Legion Auxiliary #242, the Sons of Norway, St. Andrew's Society of Fargo, North Dakota, and she was a member of Fisher Lutheran Church and served as Treasurer for many years.

She is survived by her children: James (Mary) Gunstinson, El Cajon, CA; Laurel (Lynn) Haake, Fisher; Paula (Duane) Isaacson, Fisher; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren; one brother Edmun (Dona Rae) Rutherford, East Grand Forks.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Ervin (Nig), son Thomas, and brothers: Ronald, Donald, and Herbert Rutherford.

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Facts--

Born: May 11, 1924
Place of Birth: Key West, Minnesota

Death: May 12, 2013
Place of Death: Crookston, Minnesota

Survived by:

• James (Mary) Gunstinson, Son
• Laurel (Lynn) Haake, Daughter
• Paula (Duane) Isaacson, Daughter
• 7 Grandchildren
• 10 Great-Grandchildren
• 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren
• Edmun (Dona Rae) Rutherford, Brother

Preceded in death by:

• William Rutherford, Father
• Mae (Gunness) Rutherford, Mother
• Ervin (Nig) Gunstinson, Spouse
• Thomas Gunstinson, Son
• Ronald Rutherford, Brother
• Donald Rutherford, Brother
• Herbert Rutherford, Brother

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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