December 17, 1934 - January 12, 2011

Rodger Miller, 76, of rural East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his daughters on Wednesday, January 12, 2011.

Rodger was born December 17, 1934 on the family farm in rural East Grand Forks to John and Gladys (Larson) Miller. He was baptized and confirmed at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Tabor, Minnesota. He attended country school at the Wayside School District #196 and graduated from Alvarado High School. Rodger married the love of his life Nina Jane Sersland on September 29, 1957 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, East Grand Forks, Minnesota. Together they raised four daughters in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Rodger and Nina spent their last years together enjoying the country life on their farmstead in rural East Grand Forks.

A special blessing to all of the medical staff who cared for Rodger during his hospital stays after his numerous surgeries but didn't have the opportunity to really know him. I am Rodger Miller. I am a Father of four wonderful daughters. I am their only parent left as their Mother passed away 6 years ago. I am a proud veteran. I served my country with pride. I continue to support my country and all of the veterans. I am proud to be an American. I have worked my entire life in farming and production management. I am a grandfather to 8 grandchildren. I am a son, a brother, a husband and a father. I am a child of God and he loves me unconditionally, as He does all of you.

God has promised me eternal life in his Kingdom. I trust and believe Him. When you came into my room you saw another patient to care for in your already busy schedule. All I wanted to do was go home, to my home on Miller's Corner. Because of the loving care of my daughters, I was able to. And now, by the Grace of God, I am finally in my eternal home.

Rodger will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his four daughters, Tammy (Randy) Kovarik, of Roosevelt, Minnesota, Brenda Miller, Julie (David) Molstad and Terri (Charles) Yaeger all of Grand Forks, eight grandchildren, Angie, Kimberly and Ashley Kovarik, Jamie Miller, Joshua Nelson, Alexander and Jennifer Molstad and Matthew Yaeger, his mother Gladys Useldinger of Grand Forks, sisters, Joyce Johnson, of Seattle, WA, Donna (Robert) Pape, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Lois Eid of San Jose, CA, brothers, Raymond Miller of Seattle, WA, James (Judy) Miller of Yellville, AR and Duane (Bonnie) Miller of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, and devoted pet Molly May. He is preceded in death by his Loving wife Nina, his father, infant twin sons, who were born and died on his birthday and 1 sister Carol Faye.

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Born: December 17, 1934
Place of Birth: Rural East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Death: January 12, 2011
Place of Death: Rural East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Funeral Service:
Monday January 17, 2011, 2:30 PM at Stennes Funeral Home

Interment: Oak Lawn Cemetery, Alvarado, Minnesota,

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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December 19, 1941 - April 29, 2012

Sharon Gaye Lund, age 70, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, died Sunday, April 29, 2012 at the Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Sharon was born in Grand Forks, December 19, 1941, to Stanley and Norma (Torgerson) Cariveau. She grew up and attended school in Bygland, Minnesota, and graduated in 1959 from Central High School in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. She worked seasonally for Wy's Garden Center until 1981 when she retired.

She married Robert (Hub) Vervalen on June 25, 1960, in Bygland Church in East Grand Forks. She married Felix (Bud) Ziegler July 1, 1971 in Sisston, SD. Felix died on October 22, 1980. She married Julius Lund on July 1, 1983 in Grand Forks. Julius died February 6, 1988.

She loved being with her family and friends, and sitting around campfires at the lake, gambling, bingo, and feeding the chipmunks.

Sharon is survived by her sons: Robert (Azeneth) Vervalen, Climax, Minnesota; Joe (Melissa) Ziegler, East Grand Forks; Terry (Misty) Ziegler, Fisher, Minnesota; daughter Sue (Lonny) Taylor, East Grand Forks; 13 grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Georgia Ostund.

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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June 20, 1947 - November 18, 2009

Judy Rae McMenamy, 62 of Monticello, Minnesota, formerly of Grand Forks, ND passed away on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at her sister-in-laws home after a long courageous battle with Huntington's disease surrounded by family and friends.

Judy Rae Fore was born on June 20, 1947 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the daughter of Orville and Dorothy (Krueger) Fore. Judy grew up and attended school in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, graduating with the Class of 1965 from East Grand Forks Senior High School. Judy went on and attended Aakers Business College graduating with a degree in accounting. On March 30, 1968 she was united in marriage to David McMenamy in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. She worked at the Grand Forks Clinic the University of North Dakota, and the North Dakota, Eye Clinic. Judy was also the Wedding Coordinator at Calvary Lutheran Church in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Judy retired from the University of North Dakota, in 2000 and then they moved to Monticello, Minnesota, to be closer and spend more time with their grandchildren.

Loving family members include her husband David of Monticello, Minnesota; daughter: Brenda (Tom) McDonald of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; her mother: Dorothy Fore of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; three grandchildren: Brady, Blake and Ellie Rae McDonald and one honorary granddaughter: Alexis Noreen; brother Rick (Becky) Fore of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; sisters-in-law: Terry Fore of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Betty (Gerald) Schmidt of Grand Forks, North Dakota; brothers-in-law: Jim (Connie) McMenamy of Lake Havasu, AZ, Ron (Geri) McMenamy of Surprise, AZ and Neil (Pam) McMenamy of Ramsey, Minnesota, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Judy is preceded in death by her father Orville Fore and a brother Darrell Fore whom both had passed away from Huntington's Disease.

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Funeral Service: 1:30 PM on Saturday, November 21, 2009 in Calvary Lutheran Church, 1405 So. 9th St., Grand Forks, North Dakota

Visitation: 4:00 to 6:00 with a 6:00 PM Prayer Service on Friday, November 20, 2009 at Calvary Lutheran Church Fellowship Room, 1405 So. 9th St., Grand Forks, North Dakota, and 1 hour before Funeral Service on Saturday in the church.

Funeral Service:
Saturday November 21, 2009, 1:30 P.M. at Calvary Lutheran Church

Inurnment/Burial:
Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota,

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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July 24, 1920 - September 27, 2007

Marion Keller, 87, of Climax, Minnesota, died Thursday, September 27, 2007 at the Unity Hospital, Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

Marion Junice Keller was born on July 24, 1920, the daughter of John and Minnie (Florhaug) Gjelton. Marion grew up and attended Climax High School, graduating from Climax High School. She married George Keller in Climax, Minnesota on May 30, 1941. Marion worked as a Farm Laborer and cooked at the Climax School and area restaurants. Marion owned and operated "Marion's Beauty Nook" in Climax. They lived their entire life in Climax.

She is survived by 1 daughter Marsha Loing of Andover, Minnesota, son George "Bill" and his wife Diane Keller of Paynesville, Minnesota, 3 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 1 sister, Adeline Johnston of Long Prairie, Minnesota.

Preceding Marion in death is her parents, husband George on September 30, 2002, sister, Norma Gerdee, brother, Vance Gjelton, and a son-in-law Pat Loing,

In Lieu of Flowers, memorials are preferred to Climax Lutheran Church, Climax, Minnesota.

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Funeral services: Monday, October 1, 2007 at the Climax Lutheran Church, Climax, Minnesota.

Interment: North Ringsaker Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Buxton, North Dakota.
Monday October 1, 2007

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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November 29, 1919 - July 6, 2007

Elmer Larson, 87 of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away on Friday July 6, 2007 at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Elmer Julian Larson was born on November 29, 1919, in Esther Township of Polk County, Minnesota, the son of John and Emma (Johnson) Larson.

Elmer grew up and attended rural school north of East Grand Forks, Minnesota. On February 3, 1946 he was united in marriage to Ann Musil in the Grand Marais Church of rural East Grand Forks, Minnesota. Elmer farmed his entire life in the East Grand Forks area retiring in 1984. Elmer and Ann moved into East Grand Forks on May 24, 2007.

Family members who survive Elmer are his wife Ann of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, 1 son, Donald (Delora) Larson of Huntsville, AL, 1 sister; Gladys Useldinger of Grand Forks, North Dakota, 1 brother; Kenneth (Eileen) Larson of East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Preceding Elmer in death are his parents, two sisters, Myrtle Kagg and Arlette Hudgel.

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Funeral Service:
Tuesday July 10, 2007, 11:00 AM at Bethany Lutheran Church

Burial:
Tuesday July 10, 2007, Noon at Bethany Lutheran Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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In Memoriam of Ronald Morris

Born: October 26, 1935
Place of Birth: Cando, North Dakota

Death: February 5, 2008
Place of Death: East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Occupation: Railroad union forman

October 26, 1935 - February 5, 2008

Ronald Morris, 72, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 5th, 2008.

Ronald Billy Morris was born on October 26th, 1935 in Cando, North Dakota, the son of Roy and Bernice (Rardon) Morris. Ronald grew up in the Cando, North Dakota, area and after the family farm burned down, the family moved to Grand Forks, North Dakota, where he attended South School. Ronald worked for local potato companies and then in 1952 went to work for the Great Northern Railroad/Burlington Northern Railroad where he worked as a machine operator, then Forman, until 1979 when he became Vice General Chairman of the Brotherhood of Maintenance Way Employees Union until his retirement in 1989.

Family members who survive Ronald include his wife Ellen of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, children; Larry Morris of Fargo, North Dakota, Janice Morris of Fargo, North Dakota, Julie (Bruce) Dale of Lincoln, NE, Ronald A. Morris Jr. of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, 1 very special granddaughter; Amanda, who helped care for him, 2 sisters; Lorna Braaten of Mekinock, North Dakota, and Darlene Morris of Grand Forks, North Dakota, 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Ronald is preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Donald Ray Morris, and an infant brother, sisters; Vianna Cariveau, Geraldine Daucsavage, Nelva Haugland, and 2 half sisters; Gladys and Jean and 1 daughter-in-law; Cheryl Morris.

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Mass of Christian Burial:
Saturday, February 9, 2008 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 200 3rd St. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Interment:
Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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February 27, 1929 - July 21, 2007

Elroy "Roy" Metzger, 78 of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, died Saturday, July 21, 2007 at his home.

Roy was born February 27, 1929 in Gackle, North Dakota, the son of Adam and Sophie (Bitz) Metzger. He grew up in Jamestown, North Dakota, where he graduated from Jamestown High School. Elroy enlisted in the National Guard of North Dakota, Battery C, 188th Field Artillery Battalion, Camp Rucker, Alabama. He served from 1948-1952. He married Clare Blondeau of Estevan, Sask, June 1, 1951. They moved to Grand Forks where he worked as a salesman for Nash Finch and Grand Forks Grocery. He worked for Lystads for 10 years. In 1961 he started working for Dacotah Paper Company as a sales rep until his retirement in 1990. Roy loved sports and was a devoted Chicago White Sox, Fighting Sioux and Vikings fan. Special thanks to the Red River Valley Hospice.

He is survived by his wife Clare of East Grand Forks, children Michelle Rude of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Gary (Sherry) Metzger of East Grand Forks, Rick (Marcia) Metzger of East Grand Forks, Jacqueline Greenwood of Grand Forks, Carol (Wynn) Grothem of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Ginny (Keith) Millette of Fisher, Minnesota, 10 grandchildren, sisters Loverna (Fred) Hofmann of Medina, North Dakota, and Darlene (Elroy) Enzminger of Bismarck, North Dakota. He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and 1 sister.

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Memorial Services: 2:00 PM Thursday, July 26, 2007 at the Stennes Funeral Home, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Burial: Thursday July 26, 2007 at Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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In Memoriam of Benita Mitzel

Born: March 13, 1916
Place of Birth: Strausburg, North Dakota

Death: December 31, 2007
Place of Death: Crookston, Minnesota

March 13, 1916 - December 31, 2007

Benita (Kuhn) Mitzel, 91, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, joined our Lord in eternity on December 31, 2007 at Riverview Hospital, Crookston, Minnesota.

She was born the daughter of Daniel and Frances (Stroh) Kuhn on March 13, 1916 in Strausburg, North Dakota. She was raised with seven sisters and three brothers in a close German family. Singing and music were always a joyfull part of the Kuhn family upbringing.

She married her devoted husband, Joseph Mitzel, on November 26, 1942 in Napoleon, N.D. and together they raised their eleven children. A dedicated wife and mother, she instilled strong Catholic faith and values in her family. She enjoyed reading, singing in the Sacred Heart Choir, cooking delicious meals for her children and grandchildren, and oh, how she loved to dance the polka with Dad.

She will always be loved and remembered by her family. Children: Joe & Elaine Mitzel (Beulah, North Dakota); Jerry Mitzel & partner John Gurule' (Espanola, NM); Dean & Nancy Mitzel (Surprise, AZ); Allen & Jill Mitzel (Westminster, CO); Dora Mae Mitzel (Fargo, North Dakota); Bonnie Mitzel (Moorhead, Minnesota); Fran & Garrett Shirek (Littleton, CO); Jim & Vicki Mitzel; Mark & Becky Mitzel; David & Cheryl Mitzel; Dan & Cristie Mitzel (East Grand Forks, Minnesota). Siblings: Sister Mary Ann Welder (Bismarck, North Dakota);Sister Daniella Kuhn (Mankato, Minnesota); Sister Alene Kuhn (Mankato, Minnesota); Gabriel Kuhn (Minneapolis area); Al Kuhn (Alamogordo, NM).

Benita's life will continue to be celebrated by her twenty-one grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Benita will be united in heaven with her husband, parents, five siblings, and grandson.

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Services: Friday, January 4, 2008 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Visitation: Thursday, January 3, 2008 from 5 to 7 PM with a prayer service at 6:30 PM at Stennes Funeral Home, East Grand Forks, Minnesota. and one hour before the funeral at the church.

Burial: Friday January 4, 2008, Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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October 31, 1948 - November 19, 2009

Diane J. Moreau, 61 of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, went to be with her mother on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Merit Care Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.

Diane Jean Smith was born on October 31, 1948 in Breckenridge, Minnesota, the daughter of Lester and Grace (White) Smith. Diane grew up and attended Mooreton School #1 and also Center School #5, graduating from Wahpeton High School with the Class of 1966. Diane attended Wahpeton State School of Science and then moved to East Grand Forks, Minnesota, where she raised her three sons. On June 17, 1994 she was united in marriage to William "Bill" Moreau in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. Bill and Diane owned and operated S & S Quality Cleaning in East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Loving family members include her husband Bill of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, sons: Mike (Tammy) Olson of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Todd (Denine) Olson of Shoreview, Minnesota, Rob (Missy) Olson of Hugo, Minnesota; 3 grandchildren: Kayle, Tyler and Breanna; step-son: Mark (Jess) Moreau; step-daughter: Jenny Moreau; father: Lester Smith of Wahpeton, North Dakota; sisters: Linda (Bryce) Rosene of Moorhead, Minnesota, Kay (Dean) Lee of Garrison, North Dakota; one brother: LeRoy (Norma) Smith of Wahpeton, North Dakota, and many nieces and nephews, and faithful companions: Breezy and Penny.

In Lieu of Flowers, memorials are preferred.

Diane is preceded in death by her mother Grace, brother: David; brother-in-law Dean Kallberg and a niece Juliet Kallberg.

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Funeral Service: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 in Our Saviors Lutheran Chruch, 1515 5th Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Burial:
Tuesday November 24, 2009, at Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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September 30, 1929 - September 2, 2010

Howard Metcalf age 80 of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, September 02, 2010 at the Northwood Deaconess Health Care Center in Northwood, North Dakota.

Howard James Metcalf son of Frederick Howard Metcalf and Mabel (Meyers) Metcalf, was born in his home in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, on Sept. 30, 1929. Howard Graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1949. He entered the Navy 1951 and was discharged in 1953. He served in the Korean War conflict. He was a life member of the American Legion Post 157 and also life time member of VFW Post 3817. Howie was employed by the East Grand Forks Police Department from 1957 to 1959 and also worked for Boeing Co., TriValley, and several construction jobs at the Grand Forks Air Force Base through the 1970's. He worked in the gambling Department for the VFW from 1955 to 2010. He was united in marriage to Delores Mykleby May 25, 1961

Howie was Post Commander at the VFW from 1961 to 1962. He served on VFW Honor Guard for 55 yrs. He was Santa Clause every Christmas for 45 years for the children at the VFW. Other commitments for the VFW included Quarter Master, Judge Advocate, and Chaplain.

Howie is survived by his wife, Delores, East Grand Forks, Minnesota; sons: Scott (Janet) Brown, Crookston, Minnesota, Edward Lars (Linda) Brown, Springlake Park, Minnesota, Frederick Metcalf, East Grand Forks, Minnesota, James Metcalf, East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and Christopher Metcalf, Everett, WA; daughters: Laurie (Curt) Moen, Janine (Douglas) Mondor, Tina Metcalf and Betty Lou Metcalf all of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; 27 grandchildren and many great grandchildren; two brothers: Bob (Dainne), Hastings, Minnesota, and Terry, East Grand Forks, Minnesota; four sisters: Rosemarie O'leary, East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Maureen Schreder, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, Catherine Anderson, Forest Lake, Minnesota, and Patty Kramchuck, Grand Forks, North Dakota. Preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Irene Sullivan and Margaret Lewis; four brothers Jack, Fritz, Bill and Joey.

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Funeral Service:
Friday September 10, 2010, 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Interment:
Friday September 10, 2010 at Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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October 30, 1934 - July 10, 2013

Catherine Merrill, 78, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, died Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at the Valley Eldercare, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Cathy Merrill was born October 30, 1934 in Washington, DC the daughter of John "Dennis" and Catherine (Smith) Baker. She grew up in Manassas, VA. She married Harold Merrill on December 22, 1955 in Manassas, VA and moved to their farm in Fisher, Minnesota. They traveled extensively and enjoyed time at Maple Lake, Minnesota, and Marco Island, FL with friends and family.

She is survived by her husband Harold of Grand Forks, North Dakota, 4 children, Allen (Jane) Merrill of Grand Forks, Gem Christianson, of Missoula, Montana, Aaron (Barbe) Merrill of Fisher, Minnesota, and Kim Merrill of Grand Forks, 11 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, half-sister Gem (Joe) Johnson, of Manassas, VA, and sister in law Elaine Prestemon of Bagley, Minnesota.

In lieu of Flowers, memorials can be sent to Altru Cancer Center, Grand Forks.

Memorial Service: 11:00 A.M., Monday, July 15, 2013 at the Dahl Funeral Home, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

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Inurnment: Fisher Lutheran Cemetery, Fisher, Minnesota.

Online Guestbook: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com

Arrangements by: Dahl Funeral Home, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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June 26, 1929 - July 15, 2014

Dorine Josephine (Colligan) Mattson, 85, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away on July 15, 2014 at Valley Elder care in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Dorine was born on June 26, 1929 to the late Raymond and Doris (Stavig) Colligan in Bagley, Minnesota. She grew up in Ebro, Minnesota, and graduated from Bagley High School. She then worked at Itasca Park before attending Teacher Training School in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, in 1947. She then taught at Banner School #51 in Esther Township for 2 years. On June 25, 1950 she was married to Delmore Mattson in rural East Grand Forks, Minnesota. Afterwards she worked for Norby's in Grand Forks, North Dakota, for a year and later part time for the Good Samaritan Center.

Dorine is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Delmore Mattson of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; children, Donald Mattson of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, Dianne (Dan) Melcher of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Denise Austin of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Kari Artzer, Rachel Austin, Laura Melcher, and Maggie Melcher; brother, Michael Colligan of Playa del Ray, CA; and brother-in-law Wendell (Dale) Mattson of Medford, OR.

Dorine was predeceased by her parents, brother, Raymond Colligan, Jr., and son Duane Mattson.

In Lieu of Flowers, Memorials are preferred.

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Funeral Service:
Monday, July 21, 2014 at Bethany Lutheran Church 10321 State Highway 220 SW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota, 56721

Interment:
Monday July 21, 2014 at North Bethany Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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September 11, 1926 - July 19, 2010

Albert F. Machal, 83, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, died Monday, July 19, 2010 at the Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota. Albert Machal was born September 11, 1926 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the son of Frank and Emma (Bednar) Machal. He grew up in Tabor, attended country school near Tabor, Minnesota. He then attended and graduated from the Northwest School of Agriculture in Crookston, Minnesota. He then started his own repair shop on the family farm. He married Loretta Aas on November 3, 1948 in Bigwoods Lutheran Church, Oslo, Minnesota. They made their home on the farm in rural Tabor, Minnesota. Al farmed with his father for many years. He worked for Minnkota Power for more than 20 years. They enjoyed going to threshing shows, camping and going to the cabin near Mentor, Minnesota.

He is survived by his wife Loretta of East Grand Forks, children Bruce (Judy) of Prior Lake, Minnesota, Loree (Deacon John) Bruggeman, of Erskine, Minnesota, and Larry (Gloria) of Broken Arrow, OK, grandchildren, Brenda (Jim) Hagen, Joe (Tori Jeanetta) Machal, Katina (Andrew Floerke) Bruggeman, Kristina (Lonnie Maag) Bruggeman-Maag, and Stephanie Barrett, and great grandchildren, Brianna Machal, Matthew and McKenna Hagen, Damian and Simon Floerke, Phynix Bruggeman, and Mesa and Sedona Maag. He is preceded in death by his parents.

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Funeral Service:
Saturday July 24, 2010, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church

Interment:
Saturday July 24, 2010 at Czech National Cemetery, Tabor, Minnesota

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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August 6, 1965 - January 4, 2009

Ann Driscoll Mondt, 43, of Clearbrook, Minnesota, formerly of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, died unexpectedly Sunday, January 4, 2009 at her home.

Ann Driscoll was born August 6, 1965, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the daughter of Keith and Maxine (Sheppard) Driscoll. She graduated from Sacred Heart School in 1984. She attended University of Minnesota Crookston. Ann worked at Parkwood Place. Ann married Steve Nelson on June 27, 1992 in East Grand Forks. They lived in Port Charlotte, Florida from 1997 to 2006. They moved back to East Grand Forks where Ann worked at Lowe's in Grand Forks. Steve died on August 29, 2006.

She married Wayne Mondt on January 19, 2007 in Clearbrook, Minnesota. They lived in Clearbrook, Minnesota.

She is survived by her husband Wayne, of Clearbrook, Minnesota, baby daughter, Catharyn Anne of Clearbrook, Minnesota; Parents Keith and Maxine of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, step children: Carlene (Chris) Holmvick their daughter, Starr of Winger, Minnesota, Douglas Mondt, his son, Hunter of Clearbrook, Minnesota, and Dustin (Megan) Mondt their daughter, Iris of Bemidji, Minnesota; siblings: Linda Mahoney of Burnsville, Minnesota, Dianne (Pat) Phaneuf of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Rebecca (Steve) Yanisch, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nancy Driscoll, of Delafield, Wisconsin, Jeffrey (Robin) Driscoll of Tuscan, AZ, Gregory (Barb) Driscoll of East Grand Forks, Margi (John) Zavoral, of East Grand Forks, and Donovan (Kathleen) Driscoll, of Moorpark, CA; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and grand nephews.

She is preceded in death by a sister, Marilyn; one brother, Brian; and grandparents: Harry and Annabel Sheppard and Leonard and Gert Driscoll.

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Funeral Service:
Friday January 9, 2009, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Burial: Nisbet Cemetery

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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September 19, 1929 - May 3, 2009

Francis A. "Frenchie" Mireault, 79, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed on the 3rd Day of May, 2009 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Frenchie grew up and attended school in Dorothy, Minnesota. He graduated from High School at the Crookston AC. In 1951 he joined the United States Army and proudly served our country until 1952. Frenchie was an amateur boxer for the University of North Dakota, and the Army and captured the Golden Glove championship title prior to turning Pro. On March 31, 1951 he was united in marriage to Donna Fontaine at Camp Rucker, AL. They moved to EGF, Minnesota, in 1957 where he continued to sell Rena-ware Cookware. In 1960 he established Frenchie's Jewelers in EGF, Minnesota, which was in operation until 1997. Frenchie's Clock Repair kept him busy until 2003.

He was very active in the community. He was a member of the EGF Chamber of Commerce, member of the Jaycees, board member of the Lions Club, and a member of the American Legion and Eagles Club.

Favorite pastimes were fishing, playing pool and spending time at the hunting shack with many friends and family.

Frenchie is survived by a loving family, his children; Cathie Mireault of West Fargo, North Dakota; Debbie (Jack) Dekker of GF, North Dakota; Penny (Jim) Hiebert of GF, North Dakota; Steve (Joyce) Mireault of Duluth, Minnesota; one sister: Dorothy (Willie) Roi of Granite Falls, Minnesota; Three brothers: James (Rose) Mireault of Fosston, Minnesota; Gerald (Joan) Mireault of Crookston, Minnesota; Dick (Donna) Mireault of Hugo, Minnesota; Six Grandchildren, Five Great-Grandchildren, Many nieces & nephews, and a special friend Betty.

He was preceded in death by his wife Donna on October 4, 1999, his parents and brother Gerard Mireault.

Memorial Service: Saturday, May 9, 2009, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 200 3rd St NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

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Burial:
Saturday May 9, 2009, Resurrection Cemetery, in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, with military services.

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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August 13, 1916 - March 21, 2010

Margaret Moe age 93 of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at her home at the Good Samaritan Heritage Village, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Margaret Elinor Gilbertson was born on August 13, 1916 in Mentor, Minnesota, the daughter of Anton and Anna (Johnson) Gilbertson. Margaret grew up in the Mentor area and graduated from Mentor High School. She was baptized and confirmed at Rodnes Lutheran Church in rural Erskine, Minnesota. On November 5, 1940 she was united in marriage to Thorvald Moe in Fisher, Minnesota. Margaret and Thorvald farmed and raised cattle near Bygland, Minnesota. Margaret was an active member of the Bygland Lutheran Church and community. In 1979 they moved to Fisher, Minnesota, and in 2000 moved to the Good Samaritan Heritage Village in East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Family members of Margaret include her sons; Allan (Barb) Moe of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Duane Moe of Boerne, TX, John (Shirley) Moe of El Paso, TX, Roger (Becky) Moe, Randy (Sue) Moe both of Bygland, Minnesota; 14 grandchildren: Jami Moe-Hartman, Todd Moe, Scott Moe, Amy Moe-Blake, Nathan Moe, Kelly Moe-Litke, Keri Moe, Tim Moe, Heather Moe, Steve Moe, Julie Moe, Chris Egeland, Rachel Traub and Melissa Starkey; 7 great grandchildren: Shelby Adams, Sidney Litke, Elena Hartman, Liam Hartman, Aidan Moe, Waylon Starkey and Avery Traub; 1 sister: Dagney Tweten of Grand Forks, North Dakota, and 1 sister-in-law Marguerite Moe of Laguna Woods, CA along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Margaret is preceded in death by her parents, husband: Thorvald on January 1, 2006; daughter; Carol Moe-Egeland; 1 sister Judith Lind and 2 brothers: Norman Gilbertson and Harold Gilbertson

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Funeral Service:
Friday March 26, 2010, at Bygland Lutheran Church

Interment:
Bygland Lutheran Cemetery

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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November 1, 1919 - May 1, 2010

Elmer Frank Miska, 90, formerly of Tabor, Minnesota, died Saturday, May 1, 2010 at his home in Grand Forks, North Dakota, due to natural causes.

Elmer Miska was born November 1, 1919 in Warren, Minnesota, the son of Frank Joseph and Mary (Marie) Anne Dusek Miska. He grew up in Tabor, Minnesota, attended elementary school in the Tabor one-room schoolhouse and graduated from Warren High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Junice Olive Paulson, of Nielsville and Warren Minnesota, on December 24, 1942 in Lafayette, Indiana.

He entered the US Navy April 1942 and retired as a Senior Chief in 1964. He service in WW2 and the Korean War. At the time of his retirement, he was an instructor of Navy Helicopter Electronics. He was stationed at Lafayette, Indiana; Norway, Scotland, England; Hawaii; Banana River, FL; Norfolk, VA; Panama; Bermuda; Norman, OK; Memphis, TN; and Imperial Beach, CA. He worked for the Civil Service at the Grand Forks Air Force Base for many years retiring in 1982. He was a full time care giver for his wife, Junice, until her death on July 4, 1994. He moved to Grand Forks in 2007 following a devastating house fire that destroyed the home built by his homesteading parents.

Continuing education was essential to Elmer as he was always reading to learn new skills and current events. Physical fitness, including long distance running was important and he continued to use his Air-Dyne bicycle up to his death. He enjoyed lifelong playing of the harmonica (self taught) and the violin which he learned as a boy, and was taught by a Tabor Priest.

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Funeral Service:
Friday May 7, 2010, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church

Interment:
Friday May 7, 2010 at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery, Tabor, Minnesota

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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April 25, 1931 - July 18, 2010

Robert (Bob) Mankie, 79, Watertown, South Dakota, formerly of Grand Forks, North Dakota, died July 18, 2010 in Jenkins Living Center, Watertown, South Dakota.

Robert Lloyd Mankie was born April 25, 1931 in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, the son of Henry and Jenny (Stadstad) Mankie. Robert grew up and attended school on the point and worked for Thoms Floral for many years as a young man before enlisting in the US Navy (Seebees) in 1952 and was honorably discharged in 1956. He was stationed in Korea and Japan during this time upon returning home. While back home he worked on the building of the Grand Forks Air Base. Bob was an engineer putting in the missiles in North Dakota. He was an engineer for Richmond Engineering where he worked on the building of roads, water plant, Point Bridge.

For many years he owned and operated his own construction company in the Grand Forks area. He married Darla Ann Hearn on January 21, 1966 in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. They resided in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and raised three children.

Survivors include his wife Darla Mankie, Watertown, South Dakota, daughter Tammy Mankie, Highland Ranch, CO, Todd (Wendy) Mankie, Grand Forks, North Dakota, Troy (Jody) Mankie, Watertown, South Dakota. Grandchildren Ashley, Kaitlin, Jenny, Nathan, Jakob Mankie. One sister Gloria Anderson, Mesa, AZ. Both parents preceded him in death along with one sister Jean(Louis)Murray.

He loved fishing, planting flowers, gardening and building things.

Cards and memorials may be sent to Darla Mankie 220 S Maple #403 Watertown, South Dakota 57201

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Services:
Thursday, July 22, 2010 at Stennes Funeral Home Chapel, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Burial:
Memorial Park South Cemetery, Grand Forks, North Dakota, Thursday July 22, 2010

Military Honors:
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3817 and American Legion Post #157

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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Born: October 20, 1929
Place of Birth: Staples, Minnesota

Death: September 27, 2010
Place of Death: Renton, WA

October 20, 1929 - September 27, 2010

Donna Jean Maloney, 80, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, died Monday, September 27, 2010 while visiting family in Renton, Washington.

Donna Maloney was born October 20, 1929, in Staples, Minnesota, the daughter of George and Anna (Eastman) Young Sr. As an infant she and her family moved to Grand Forks, North Dakota, and then to East Grand Forks, Minnesota. She graduated from East Grand Forks Central High School in 1947. She worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone. She married Alfred E. Maloney Jr. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, East Grand Forks, Minnesota, on November 22, 1947. Al Maloney died September 25, 2006.

While in high school Donna Jean became a well-known singer around EGF/GF, singing duets with Don Danielson in music festivals, The EGF Central High Sextet and The Triple Trio with high school classmates. She was a charter member of the Euterpe Club which raised money to send high school students to music camps; she was also a member of the ladies auxiliary of BLF&E (Brotherhood of the Local Firemen and Engineers). Mom loved family get-togethers, especially with the great grandchildren. She enjoyed crocheting afghans for all of her children and their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Donna Jean is survived by her nine children, John (JoAnn) of Bismarck, North Dakota, Patrick of Fargo, North Dakota, Kathleen (Pat) Bushy, Anna (Curt) Hearn, Alan (Jodi), Judy Ebertowski, all of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Matthew Grand Forks, North Dakota, Christopher, El Paso, TX, Shevaun (Jim) Rottinger of Apple Valley, Minnesota, 26 Grandchildren, 22 Great Grandchildren, and 1 sister Shirley (George) Larson of Kent, Washington.

Donna Jean is preceded in death by her parents, husband Alfred, son Michael, granddaughter Josie Marie Hearn, 2 brothers, George Young Jr., Robert Young, and sister Mary Jane Call.

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Mass of Christian Burial:
Wednesday October 6, 2010, Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Interment:
Wednesday October 6, 2010, Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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June 18, 1958 - December 21, 2011

With an old style and a smile, Larry J. Mesheski age 53 of East Grand Forks, departed this life on December 21st, 2011.

Larry Joseph Mesheski was born on June 18, 1958 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the son of Daniel and Mary Lou (Aamodt) Mesheski. Larry grew up in East Grand Forks and attended East Grand Forks Senior High School. On October 21, 1978 he married Catherine Ingerson in Kenmare, North Dakota. Larry worked for Greenberg Roofing and Riske Roofing along with being employed with the American Crystal Sugar Company in East Grand Forks.

Family members who survive Larry include his children, Ashley Mesheski, Travis (Ashleigh) Mesheski and Tyler (Mandy) Mesheski all of Twin Falls, ID; his father, Daniel Mesheski of Grand Forks, North Dakota, and 3 grandchildren, Carlie, Amber and Abby Mesheski; 2 sisters, Sandy (Cam) Saure of Reynolds, North Dakota, JoAnn Stillman of Grand Forks, North Dakota, and 1 brother Jon of Fargo, North Dakota, along with several nieces and nephews.

Larry is preceded in death by his mother Mary Lou ,1 sister, Kathy and step mother Betty Mesheski.

Memorial Service: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 in Stennes Dahl Funeral Home, 2029 Central Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

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Burial:
Tuesday December 27, 2011 at Rest Haven Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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June 15, 1925 - October 31, 2012

Biography--

Vera Moe, 87, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Valley Eldercare in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Vera Eleanor Gatheridge was born to Elvira (Grahnquist) and William Henry Gatheridge on June 15, 1925 and lived with her family in Humboldt, Minnesota. She graduated from high school in Hallock, Minnesota, in 1943. Vera worked in secretarial positions for several businesses in Hallock, the last employment being at the Hallock High School for 10 years.

Vera married Donald Laude in 1944 in Hallock, and they had a son, Terry, in 1947. Donald died in a tragic accident in 1950. Vera married Elmer Moe in Hallock on September 30, 1952 and their son, Robert, was born in 1954. Vera, Elmer, Terry, and Robert lived on and farmed the original "Moe Farmstead" in Thompson Township in Kittson County, Minnesota. Vera and Elmer spent many winters at Desert Shadows, AZ, where Vera directed the choir and wrote the newsletter. They moved to an apartment in Grand Forks, North Dakota, in 1996. Following Elmer's death in 2008, Vera moved to Good Samaritan Heritage Grove in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. For the last few weeks, Vera lived at Valley Eldercare in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Surviving Vera are her sons, Terry (Suzanne) Moe of East Grand Forks, and Robert (Susan) Moe of Fargo, North Dakota. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and sister-in-law Katherine Foss of Park Rapids, Minnesota.

Vera was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, sisters and their spouses Ruby and Henry Dykhuis and Julia and Gordon Hjalmervik, brothers and their spouses William and Irene Gatheridge and Carl and Lois Gatheridge, and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law John and Margaret Karol, Marlowe and Kay Moe, and Ellsworth Foss.

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Funeral Service:
Monday November 5, 2012, at Bethany Lutheran Church

Prayer Service:
Sunday November 4, 2012, at Dahl Funeral Home

Interment:
Monday November 5, 2012 at Bethany South Cemetery

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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June 2, 1923 - December 31, 2012

Doris Mae (Hannah) McCleary, 89, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, died Monday, December 31, 2012 surrounded by her family.

Doris McCleary was born June 2, 1923, in Section 28, Nesbit Township, Polk County, Minnesota, the daughter of Alfred and Zella (White) Hannah. She graduated from Fisher High School and attended the University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus. She worked in St. Paul for a short period of time. She married Billy V. McCleary in Mallory, Minnesota, on May 19, 1946. They lived in Bemidji, and Bagley, Minnesota, moving to East Grand Forks in 1962. Doris Mae was a devoted member of Mendenhall Presbyterian Church for 50 years, where among other contributions; she joyfully shared her love of music as a talented vocalist.

She is survived by her husband Billy of East Grand Forks, children, Barbara Callahan of Plymouth, Minnesota, Curtis (Vikki) McCleary of Thompson, North Dakota, Pamela Ness of Pullman, WA and Connie (Scott) Love of Fisher, Minnesota, 7 grandchildren, Michele Pannell, Nicole (Scott) Nicholson, Shawn Callahan, Jenifer and Billy Ness, Holly and Jeremy Love, 5 great grandchildren, Joshua and Cody Pannell, Michael and Cortland Callahan and Sienna Mae Nicholson, 1 brother Richard (Harriet) Hannah of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and 1 sister-in-law Elayne Hannah. She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Douglas (Doris) Hannah, Leslie Hannah, and 1 grandson Anthony Ness.

Her greatest loves in life were the Lord and her family and she had tremendous faith in both.

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Memorial services:
Friday, January 4, 2013 at the Mendenhall Presbyterian Church, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Inurnment:
Nisbet Cemetery, rural East Grand Forks, Minnesota, in the spring.

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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July 23, 1922 - October 12, 2013

Biography--

Doris L. Matt, age 91, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and formerly of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis.

Doris Lorraine Matt was born on July 23, 1922 in Winona, Minnesota, the daughter of August Heinrich and Rose Anne (Mueller) Luehmann.

Doris grew up in Lewiston, Minnesota, from 1922 to 1942, where she attended school and graduated with the class of 1940 as a Salutatorian. She then moved to St. Paul, Minnesota. She worked as a secretary at the Minneapolis VA and Bureau of Mines from 1942-51 until moving to East Grand Forks, Minnesota, in 1951. On November 18, 1949 she was united in marriage to Robert A. Matt in Lewiston, Minnesota. Doris worked as a legal Secretary with her husband Robert who was an Attorney at Law from 1951 until 1984.

Doris was a wonderful homemaker and was very much loved by her husband Robert of 37 years along with her children and grandchildren. Doris was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Lewiston, Minnesota, Mendenhall Presbyterian Church of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and also Christ the King Lutheran Church of East Grand Forks.

Memorials may be designated to Ministering Angels Closet c/o First Lutheran Church, 463 Maria Ave, St Paul, Minnesota, 55106.

Family members that survive Doris include her children, Jeffrey Matt of New Brighton, Minnesota, and Julie (Chuck) Coleman of Glendale, AZ; 5 grandchildren, Andrew Matt, Christopher Coleman, Jason Matt, Timothy Coleman, Kimberly Coleman and Lianna Matt and one brother James Luehmann of Lewiston, Minnesota

Doris is preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert on April 5,1987 and siblings, Elvira Baab, LaVerne Luechmann, Norman Luehmann, Ruth Milsten and Grace Hunter.

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Graveside Service: 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Graveside Service:
Saturday October 19, 2013, 11:00 AM at Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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March 24, 1939 - September 1, 2014

Life Legacy--

Roger Henry Mackowick, age 75, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away on September 1, 2014 at his home.

Roger was born on March 24, 1939 in Crookston, Minnesota, to the late Adolph and Dorothy (Pinnewski) Mackowick. He was raised in the Crookston/Fertile area area and graduated from Fertile High School in 1958. On May 29, 1959 he was married to Janet Shawstad at Concordia Church in Fertile, Minnesota.

Roger was a truck driver his whole life, starting as a teenager in high school. During his career he worked at Northland Chemical, Old Dutch Foods, and owned his own trucking company from 1984 to 2000. An avid outdoorsman the only time he took off was for the annual family fishing trip in the summer and for hunting in the fall and winter.

Roger is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janet of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; children, David (Carolyn) Mackowick of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Laurie (Bill) Chase of Grand Forks, North Dakota, and James Mackowick of Stacy, Minnesota; grandchildren, Bradley (Liz) Mackowick of West Fargo, North Dakota, Amanda (Randy) Fugere of Arlington, TN, and Ashlyn and Daniel Mackowick of Stacy, Minnesota; and great-grandchildren, Alyssa Mackowick and Logan Fugere. He was predeceased by his parents and son John Andrew Mackowick.

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Funeral Service:
Friday September 5, 2014 at Dahl Funeral Home, 2029 Central Ave NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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October 15, 1956 - September 12, 2014

Biography--

Lu Ann Mahrer-Dudgeon was born October 15, 1956 in Park River, North Dakota, the daughter of Lorenz and Verna (Martinson) Mahrer. She grew up in Park River and graduated from Park River, North Dakota, high school. She graduated from UND in 1979 majoring in Home Economics. She married Mark Dudgeon in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, on October 27, 1980. She worked as a manager of Claire's Boutique in Grand Forks and at the UND Copy Shop, retiring 1994 due to ill health. She spent time at the cabin at White Earth Lake, moving to Maple Lake in 2007. They moved to Petersburg, North Dakota, in 2013.

She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Mark of Petersburg, North Dakota, 2 sons, Ross (Chelsey) Dudgeon of East Grand Forks and Luke Dudgeon of Grand Forks, 2 step sons, Paul (Shelly) Dudgeon of Stillwater, Minnesota, David (Jacque) Dudgeon of Glyndon, Minnesota, 5 grandchildren, siblings, Nancy (Orv) Espelien of Albuquerque, NM, David (Marybeth) Mahrer of Lexington, SC, Alan (Nancy) Mahrer, of Camdenton, MO and Mike (Ginny) Mahrer of Rochester, Minnesota. She is preceded in death by her parents.

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Memorial Service:
Tuesday September 16, 2014, at Dahl Funeral Home

Inurnment:
Tuesday September 16, 2014, at Calvary Cemetery, Grand Forks

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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October 4, 1932 - September 19, 2014

Life Legacy--

Bernard M. Miller, 81, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota died Friday, September 19, 2014 at the Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota due to lengthy battle with diabetes.

Ben was born October 4, 1932 in New Leipzig, North Dakota the son of Joseph and Susan (Phillips) Miller. He moved to Grand Forks in 1941 graduating from St. James High School in 1950. He entered the US Army in 1952, and served his county for 13 months in Korea. He married Geraldine (Gerrie) Pechette in a double wedding ceremony on June 13, 1956. He attended the University of North Dakota earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1958.

He began his career with the US Army Corps of Engineers working on the second phase of construction of the Garrison Dam in Riverdale, North Dakota. He later moved to Omaha, and worked for the Iowa Power and Light Company. His career next took him to Kansas City and then to the Minot AFB and Grand Forks AFB in 1964 where he continued school to become Professional Engineer, where he was Chief of Engineer for the rest of his career. He also owned and operated the Miller True Value Stores and the Hanky Panky Gift Shoppe in Grand Forks. Ben enjoyed spending time with his family at their cabin at Maple Lake and did a lot of traveling in the winter.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Gerrie of East Grand Forks, daughter Joanne of Grand Forks, son John of East Grand Forks, grandchildren, Taylor, Ashley, Josh, Alex and Benny, and 2 brothers, Frank (Phylis) Miller of Grand Forks and Jim Miller of Fargo, North Dakota, and also his canine companion Kaylee. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Don, Bill, and twin brother Leonard, and sisters Margaret, Bernice and Irene.

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Memorial Service:
Friday, September 26, 2014 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church 200 3rd St NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota 56721

Inurnment: Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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October 28, 1920 - September 12, 2007

Joel Monson, 86 of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at the Valley Eldercare Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Joel Clinton Monson was born on October 28, 1920 in Kandiyohi County, Sunburg, Minnesota, the son of Knute and Mabel (Finstad) Monson. Joel grew up and attended country school in the Sunburg area. In his youth, he worked on the family farm and for the Civilian Conservation Corp. Joel entered the United States Navy in August of 1942, where he earned a Purple Heart, and was discharged on December 5, 1945. Following his discharge from the Navy, Joel worked for the Great Northern Railroad in Fargo, North Dakota. In 1946 he moved to Grand Forks, North Dakota, where Joel worked as a Locomotive Engineer. On September 25, 1948 he was united in marriage to Lenore Swenson in Murdock, Minnesota. Joel retired in December of 1980.

Family members who survive Joel is his wife Lenore, son; Dale (Mary Ann) Monson, daughter; Mary Jo (Robert) Bydal all of East Grand Forks, Minnesota. 4 sisters; Margaret Smith of Murdock, Minnesota, Irene McClaflin of Las Vegas, NV, Mavis (Harland) Anderson of Fairmont, Minnesota, and Darlene Holien of Grand Forks, North Dakota, and 4 grandchildren, Emily and Nick Bydal and Dustin and Charlie Monson. Proceeding Joel in death is his parents, brothers; Emanuel, Arold, Donald and Harold.

Joel lived a life full of love for his family and friends. Cooking, woodworking, crafts, camping, fishing and helping others were his passion. He will be dearly missed.

In Lieu of Flowers, memorials are preferred.

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Funeral Service:
Saturday September 15, 2007, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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September 30, 1919 - March 19, 2008

Elmer Moe, 88, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, formerly of Lancaster, Minnesota, died Monday, March 19, 2008 at the Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Elmer P. Moe was born on September 30, 1919 in Lancaster, Minnesota, the son of John and Helen (Anonby) Moe. He attended rural grade school and graduated from the Northwest School of Agriculture in Crookston, Minnesota. Elmer farmed on the original "Moe Farmstead" in Thompson Township, Kittson County, Minnesota. Elmer's ill health and his wife Vera's ill health, forced them to sell the homestead and move into an apartment in Grand Forks, North Dakota, in 1996

Elmer served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II. After completing his basic Air Force Training, he was stationed in England. He entered the military in October of 1942 and on March 8, 1944 his plane was shot down during a raid over Berlin, Germany. He was one of five surviving crew members who were then taken Prisoners of War for 14 months. Elmer earned the status of Tech Sergeant and was flight engineer and top turret gunner on B-24 airplanes. He earned the European Theater of War Recognition and the Purple Heart.

Elmer returned to farming following his return from Europe. He served on several community boards throughout his farming years and also served on the church councils of Two River Lutheran Church and Grace Lutheran Church. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans Association, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Red River Chapter of the American Ex Prisoners of War, and the Dakota Plains Chapter of the Ex Prisoners of War. Elmer married Vera Gatheridge Laude on September 30, 1952. Vera had been left with a young son, Terry Donald Laude, after the death of her former husband. Terry was adopted by Elmer in October of 1952. A son, Robert Elmer, was born in 1954.

Elmer leaves a loving family including his wife, Vera of Grand Forks, North Dakota, and 2 sons; Terry (Suzanne) Moe of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and Robert (Susan) Moe of Fargo, North Dakota, as well as 6 grandchildren, 12 great- grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving is his brother Marlowe (Katherine) of Hallock, Minnesota, and a sister, Katherine Foss of Park Rapids, Minnesota.

Elmer was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Josephine (Emory) Cameron and Margaret (John Karol of Hallock, Minnesota, and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, John Karol, Emory Cameron, Ellsworth Foss, Carl and Lois Gatheridge, Henry Dykhuis, Julia and Gordon Hjalmervik, and William and Irene Gathridge.

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Funeral Service: Monday, March 24, 2008 at Bethany Lutheran Church, Rural East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Burial: Monday March 24, 2008 at South Bethany Cemetery, Rural East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

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Bergit Moe, 92, formerly of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, died peacefully on May 15, 2009, at Valley Eldercare Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

She was born on January 12, 1917, to Olaf and Gertie (Thorson) Rysstad, and grew up in Bygland Township. She graduated from Central High School in East Grand Forks, and also attended Moorhead Teachers College. Bergit married the love of her life, Col Arnold J Moe, also of Bygland, on July 20, 1946. They made their home on the Moe homestead where they farmed, and were blessed with the birth of their son, Arnold Jr, in 1953.

Bergit had a wonderful gift of talent with all types of handwork and, over the years, made countless beautiful doilies, quilts, afghans, and washcloths that she lovingly shared with her friends and family. She also enjoyed a special love of music, and many agreed that her homemade treats were the best! Over the years she also enjoyed the time spent with neighbors and friends in "Homemakers Club". Bergit had a strong faith and love of God, and was a lifetime member of Bygland Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday school classes, was very active in "Ladies Aid" and "Circle", played the piano and the organ, and served as secretary treasurer for several years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Arnold in 1994, brother Helmer Rysstad in 1994, sisters Thelma (Rysstad) Sorenson in 1983, and Alice (Rysstad) Anderson in 2006, and good friend and brother-in-law Harold Sorenson in 2008.

Bergit is survived by her loving son and daughter-in-law, Arnie and Julie, of Spokane, WA, her very special sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Eldon Kratzke of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, her dear friend and sister-in-law Clara (Moe) Charron of Wishek, North Dakota, and her dear and very special nieces and nephews, Orville (Karen) Anderson of Sugar Land, TX, Mark (Carol) Kratzke of Max, North Dakota, Peggy (Mark) Harstad and Carol (Joel) Petersen, both of Mankato, Minnesota, Julie (Dan) Faugstad of Bellview, Minnesota, and Jodi (Dan) Schmidt and Paul Sorenson, both of Fisher, Minnesota. There are also several great nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Bygland Lutheran Church or Valley Eldercare Center, Grand Forks, North Dakota. "Go now in peace Mom, and we'll see you on the other side. Love you much!" Arnie and Julie.

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Funeral Service: Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Bygland Lutheran Church

Burial: Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Bygland Lutheran Church Cemetery South

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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November 4, 1903 - July 4, 2010

Biography--

Mathilda Mattson, 106, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, died Sunday, July 4, 2010 at the Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home, Crookston, Minnesota.

Mathilda Mattson was born November 4, 1903 in Badger, Minnesota, the daughter of Andrew and Christina Erickson. She grew up in Badger, Minnesota.

She married Adolph H. Mattson on June 19, 1929 in Roseau, Minnesota. They moved to rural East Grand Forks where they farmed. Adolph died November 7, 1937. She worked at the Muehlebach Hotel in Kansas City, KS for 21 years retiring in 1975 when she returned to East Grand Forks.

She is survived by 1 daughter Adeline Teigland, of East Grand Forks, 1 son Eugene "Jeep" (Mary Ann) Mattson of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, 2 sisters, Hilda Johnson of Crookston, Minnesota, and Minnie Larson of Skobey, MT. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 3 brothers; Erick, Clarence and Ernest, 1 sister Edith, 2 brothers-in-law; Elmer Johnson and Winslow Larson, grand son-in-law Mac McDowell Jr., and son-in-law Douglas Teigland.

The family would like to thank and recognize the Administration and staff at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, Minnesota, for the wonderful care they've given Mathilda over the last four and one-half years. We'd also like to thank the staff at Parkwood Place for the care they provided her prior to moving to Crookston.

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Funeral Service:
Thursday July 8, 2010, at Bethany Lutheran Church

Interment:
Thursday July 8, 2010 at Bethany North Lutheran Cemetery

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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December 13, 1934 - August 12, 2011

Delores M. "Lollie" Metcalf, age 76, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2011 at her home in East Grand Forks surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Delores May Mykleby was born on December 13, 1934 in Sandsville Township of Marshall County, Minnesota, the daughter of Edwin and Alice (Holter) Mykleby. Delores grew up and attended school in Warren, Minnesota. She moved to San Jose, CA. She married John Brown in Wichita Falls, TX on May 27th, 1953. She moved to Pennsylvania then to Warren, Minnesota, and then in 1957 moved to East Grand Forks, Minnesota. She was united in marriage Howard Metcalf on May 25, 1961. In 1959 she began employment at Whitey's Cafe in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and worked there until her retirement in 2004.

Delores is survived by her sons, Scott (Janet) Brown, Crookston, Minnesota, Edward Lars (Linda) Brown, Springlake Park, Minnesota, Frederick Metcalf, James Metcalf and Christopher Metcalf all of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; daughters: Laurie (Curt) Moen, Janine (Douglas) Mondor both of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Tina Metcalf, Grand Forks, North Dakota, and Betty Lou Metcalf, East Grand Forks, Minnesota; 27 grandchildren and many great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Shirley (Lowell) Hamrick of Warren, Minnesota, and Carol (Ed) Jacobson of Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Delores is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Howard on September 2, 2010; step-father, Carl Grimm; sisters, Darlene, Betty and Donna along with 1 brother Edwin.

Funeral Service: 10:30 Am on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 in Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1515 5th Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

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Funeral Service:
Tuesday August 16, 2011, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church

Interment:
Tuesday August 16, 2011, Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

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July 8, 1945 - April 30, 2014

Biography--

William "Bill" P. Moreau, age 68, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 peacefully at his home.

William Paul Moreau was born on July 8, 1945 in LaPorte, IN the son of Louis and Alice (Spurks) Moreau. William grew up and attended high school in Springfield, IL. In the mid 1960's he moved to Plumber, Minnesota. He coached baseball in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. William met his future wife when she was attending her son's games in East Grand Forks. On June 17, 1994 he was united in marriage to Diane Smith Olson in East Grand Forks. Bill and Diane owned and operated S & S Quality Cleaning in East Grand Forks.

William volunteered at Altru Health Systems in his later years and also was an avid outdoorsman who liked to fish and hunt. William was also a member of the Sons of The American Legion in East Grand Forks.

Family members who survive William include his children, Mark (Jess) Moreau of Fargo, North Dakota, daughter: Jenny Moreau of St. Cloud, Minnesota; stepchildren, Mike (Tammy) Olson of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Todd (Denine) Olson of Shoreview, Minnesota, Rob (Missy) Olson of Hugo, Minnesota; eight grandchildren; siblings, Patricia (Jerry) Potter of Highlands Ranch, CO, Louise (Roger) Ballington of Poulsbo, WA and Richard Moreau of Cape Coral, FL along with many nieces and nephews, and friends.

William is preceded in death by his parents and wife Diane Moreau on November 19, 2009.

In Lieu of flowers, the family respectfully prefers memorials.

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Memorial Service: 4:00 PM on Monday, May 5, 2014 in Dahl Funeral Home, 2029 Central Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Inurnment:
Monday May 5, 2014 at Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota,

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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August 18, 1953 - May 1, 2009

Biography--

Terry Myers, 55, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2009 at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Terry Myers was born on August 18, 1953 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the son of Frank James and Joyce Lorraine (Roisum) Myers. Terry grew up and attended school in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, graduating from the East Grand Forks Senior High School with the class of 1971. He married Joni Zimmerman. Terry worked at Northern Improvement Construction Co. out of Fargo, North Dakota. On May 4, 1984 he was united in marriage to Melanee Ristau at Our Savior's Lutheran Church of East Grand Forks, Minnesota. Terry started his own Painting Business. Terry and Melanee enjoyed going to the lake. Terry enjoyed Golfing, Hunting, Reading and spending quality time with his family.

Family members who survive Terry include his wife Melanee of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; children: Lisa McGraw of Seattle, WA, Amanda (Chris) Bohlman of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Beau Myers of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; grandchildren: Hannah, Taylor, Izzy Bohlman and soon to be Baby Jackson; one brother Rick (Janet) Myers of Thief River Falls, Minnesota; one sister: Jeri (Bill) Bouvette of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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Funeral Service:
Tuesday May 5, 2009, 10:30 AM at Our Savior's Lutheran Church

Burial:
Tuesday May 5, 2009 at Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota,

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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