(October 12, 1918 - June 11, 2014)

Arnold LeRoy Larson, 95, a lifelong resident of Fertile, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile.

Arnold was born October 12, 1918, the youngest child of Ludvig and Emma (Juelson) Larson. He was baptized and confirmed at Little Norway Lutheran Church. He attended Lakeview School then graduated from Fertile High School in 1936. Arnold was engaged in farming most of his adult life, having been deferred from World War II to raise crops for the country.

On December 15, 1946 he married Audrey Dagmar Smith of Nielsville, Minnesota, and they settled on the home farm. To this union six children were born. Along with fulltime farming, Arnold also sold insurance for a number of years. From 1957-1958, he sold insurance in Bakersfield, California, and returned to Fertile. In the early 70's, he began selling Nachurs Fertilizer and rose to District Manager. He continued both farming and fertilizer sales until his retirement. Arnold was a lifelong member of Little Norway Lutheran Church and was active in various capacities throughout the years.

Arnold and Dagmar loved to travel and traveled extensively through the lower 48, Mexico and Canada with tours through Alaska and Norway. His desire to travel, meet new people and learn new things was passed on to his children. He had a curiosity about the unknown and always kept up with the local, national and international issues by reading newspapers, magazines and following news programs. He enjoyed a good discussion on just about any issue.

In retirement Arnold and Dagmar moved first to Fertile in 2002, then to Summerfield Place in 2010. Arnold entered Fair Meadow Nursing Home in March of this year.

Arnold is survived by Dagmar, his wife of 67 years; six children, Anita Larson Andres, Omaha, NE, Vickie (Mark) DeSchane, Park Rapids, Minnesota, Jeffrey (Lynn) Larson, Fertile, Minnesota, Rosalyn (Dave) Larson-McCord, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, James (Jennifer) Larson, Donald Larson all of Fertile, Minnesota; eleven grandchildren, Dan (Cami) DeSchane, Rachel Andres, Joe (Naomi) DeSchane, Matthew Larson, Michael (Kris) Larson, Scott McCord, Elizabeth Andres, Tim (Heather) McCord, Samuel Larson, Soren Larson, Kate Larson; seven Great-grandchildren, Kylie, Tahlen, Angel, Jacob, Orion, Zander and Robert, many nieces and nephews.

Arnold was preceded in death by his parents, two infant brothers, siblings/spouses, Bertha (Leo) Laurin, Helen (Gustav) Gunderson, Lloyd (Alma) Larson, Joseph (Josephine) (Letah) Larson, Hazel (Martin) Throne, Mabel (Elmer) Hanson and granddaughter, Mary Larson.

Memorial Service is on Saturday, June 21, 2014, at Little Norway Lutheran Church, Fertile, Minnesota.

Visitation will be from on Friday, June 20, 2014, in the Erikson-Vik Funeral Home, Fertile, Minnesota.

Burial will be in the Little Norway Lutheran Cemetery, Fertile, Minnesota.

Source: http://www.fredriksonfh.com/

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(August 15, 1917 - February 2, 2013)

Opal Viola Hegre, 95, of Fertile, Minnesota, died on Saturday, February 02, 2013, at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile, Minnesota.

She was born on August 15, 1917, to Peter and Stina (Erickson) Flaten in Garfield Township, rural Fertile. Opal was baptized and confirmed at Little Norway Lutheran Church, rural Fertile. Opal attended country school near her home. On December 3, 1936, Opal was united in marriage to Tilman Hegre in Fertile. Opal was a homemaker until her children were grown. In the 1960's, Opal began working in the kitchen as a cook for the Fertile-Beltrami School.

She worked at the school until retiring in 1982. In 1976, her husband, Tilman, died. Opal continued to live in her own home until 2009, when she entered the Fair Meadow Nursing Home. Opal's smile and joyful spirit lifted the spirits of all who knew her. Her gifts of hospitality enable her to host family and friends for gatherings year around. Opal's church circle members were dear to her heart, as was "touring" in community with her sisters and friends. Embroidery and playing cards occupied some of her free time, but she really enjoyed making food for others to enjoy.

Opal is survived by her daughters: Chloe Leiting, Fertile; Pat (Bob) Fredrickson, Fargo, North Dakota; and Jennifer Urbanski, St. Paul, Minnesota; 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; several nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband: Tilman, five sisters: Selma Peterson, Myrtle Rothleitner, Cora Billadeau, Florence Helmbrecht, baby sister that died at birth, and two sons-in-law: Ivo Leiting and Ron Urbanski.

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Funeral services will be on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at 11 am in the Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, Minnesota, Pastor Phil Larsen officiating.

Burial will be in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Fertile, Minnesota.

Pallbearers: Joe Leiting, Rick Schmidt, Steve Domm, Scott Fredrickson, Matt Fredrickson, and Pete Urbanski.

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(October 28, 1916 - August 28, 2014)

Mildred "Millie" Fisher, 97, of Fertile, Minnesota, died on Thursday, August 28, 2014, at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile, Minnesota.

Mildred Caroline Carlson was born on October 28, 1916, to Ernest and Clara (Peterson) Carlson. As a child she moved with her family to a farm near Beltrami where she grew up and attended Tupper Country School in rural Beltrami.

On November 21, 1953, Millie was united in marriage to Earl Fisher at the Concordia Lutheran Church parsonage in Fertile. They resided at a farm near Lockhart, Minnesota, until Earl's passing on April 15, 1997, at which time she moved to Fertile to care for her sister, Gladys Nelson. Millie was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Beltrami, and active in circle and homemakers.

Millie is survived by her nephew, Danny Nelson (Belle), Warroad, Minnesota; and several nieces and nephews; as well as great, great-great and great-great-great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Earl, and two sisters: Gladys and Jean.

Funeral services will be in the Trinity Lutheran Church, Beltrami, Minnesota, at 2 PM on Thursday, September 4, 2014.

Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Beltrami, Minnesota.

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(May 9, 1921 - September 8, 2013)

Vernice Geddes, 92, Ada, Minnesota, died Sunday, September, 8, 2013 at Essentia Health, Ada, Minnesota.

Vernice May Heitman was born to William and Clara (Letness) Heitman in Crookston, Minnesota, on May 9, 1921. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith in the now no longer existing Pleasant View Church. On July 22, 1941, on her parents' wedding anniversary, Vernice and Ordean (Bud) Geddes were married. They then became members of First Lutheran Church of Ada, which later became Grace Lutheran. Bud and Vernice farmed for several years. Bud started up a machinery selling business, Geddes Equipment, and then their son, Rodger, and son-in-law Harlan Hoff took over the farm operations.

After selling that last venture, Bud and Vernice spent twelve winters in Florida, and did some traveling. They visited Hawaii a couple times, went with a church group to Israel, visited a few other countries, and saw much of our own country. A favorite trip was to England in 1973 to meet a granddaughter who was born there three months earlier. Bud had his first stroke in 1995, and, except to visit children and grandchildren, traveling was then curtailed. Bud passed away February 18, 2008.

Throughout her life, Vernice lived her life to the fullest. She loved her Lord and read the bible daily. She enjoyed spending time with her cat, Moses, and friends, and family. She always had a "delicious cup of coffee" ready for whoever might want to join her and loved to play Scrabble and card games. She had a sharp wit and worked hard to keep up with modern technology. She kept her out-of-town family and friends close with e-mail, Facebook, and internet word games.

Vernice is survived by five children and their spouses: Jerry and Linda Geddes of Little Rock, Arkansas; Rodger and Rhonda Geddes of Elbow Lake, Minnesota; Rita and Harlan Hoff of White Earth Lake, Minnesota; Ginger and Peter Rasmussen of Fort Myers, Florida; and Merry (Cookie) and Steven Luchau of Alexandria, Minnesota. Vernice is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Howard and Dottie Heitman, Bud's two sisters: Eleanor Cirks of Nevis, Minnesota, and Shirley Foldoe of Anoka, Minnesota. She has twelve grandchildren, seventeen and a half great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

"Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Matthew 28:20.

Funeral Service: Friday, September 13, 2013, at Grace Lutheran Church, Ada.

Burial: Ada Municipal Cemetery, Ada, Minnesota.

Source: www.fredriksonfh.com/

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(November 9, 1927 - September 26, 2013)

U.S. Veteran

Vernon Floan, 85, of Fertile, Minnesota, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at the home of his sister, Lorraine "Laurie" Pederson.

Vernon was born on the farm near Fertile, on November 9, 1927, to Lawrence and Emma (Mehle) Floan. He was baptized and confirmed at Varnes Lutheran Church in rural Fertile, Minnesota. He attended country school, District 10, and graduated from Fertile High School in 1945. He joined the United States Army serving for 2 years in occupied Japan from 1946-1948. After being honorably discharged he returned to farm with his parents. Vernon was a lifelong farmer of the land homesteaded by his grandfather and a lifelong member of Varnes Lutheran Church. In recent years he took pride in working with the wild prairie grasses and flowers on his native prairie land. Vernon served on the Varnes Cemetery Board for many years and also as clerk for 35 years on the Onstad Township Board.

Vernon is survived by his sister, Lorraine "Laurie" (Verdie) Pederson, East Grand Forks, Minnesota, a sister-in-law, Betty Floan, East Grand Forks, Minnesota, nieces and nephews, Linda (Steve) DeVries, Sherrie (Gary) Sanders, Mark (Claudia) Floan, Beth Nelson, Brian Pederson, and many great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Donald Floan, and Beth's husband, Bradley Nelson.

Memorials may be given to the American Bible Society, PO Box 1825, Merrifield, VA 22116; Northlands Rescue Mission, 420 Division Ave., Grand Forks, NorthDakota, 58201 or ELCA World Hunger, 8765 West Higgens Rd, Chicago, IL 60631.

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Memorial Service: 11:00 AM, Tuesday, October 1, 2013, Varnes Lutheran Church, at Fertile Fairgrounds, Fertile, Minnesota.

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(December 26, 1924 - January 6, 2014)

K. Raymond Grunhovd passed away January 6, 2014, at the Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine Minnesota, at the age of 89.

Kenneth Raymond was born December 16, 1924, on the home farm, Bear Park Township, rural Gary, Minnesota, to Henry and Oline (Rice) Grunhovd. Raymond was baptized and confirmed, as well as an active member serving in many capacities, including President, at Norman Lutheran Church, Bear Park. Ray attended the "round school" house named, Pleasant View Country School District #60, a one room school house, before transferring to Fertile High School, where he graduated in 1943.

Ray enlisted in the Navy near the end of World War II, receiving orders to the USS Typhon (ARL-28), which was stationed in Shanghai, China. He was a Motor Machinists Mate, responsible for the ship's engines, pumps, and mechanical systems. He returned with the ship and oversaw its decommissioning in San Diego after the war.

On June 25, 1949, Raymond was united in marriage to Marion Rustad at Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile. They had two children, Dan and Rae Ann. Ray was a third generation, lifelong dairy farmer on the homestead in Bear Park Township, milking 30 head of cows until 1979, when the dairy operation transitioned to his son, Dan. He continued milking, raising beef cattle, and enjoyed working in the fields for many years after. Over the years, Ray and Marion shared their home with several "summer sons and daughters" and foster children through Norman County Social Services. Ray also served on the Rindal Creamery Board for several years. Raymond's life was devoted to farming and family. He worked on the farm with his grandfather, dad, son and grandchildren raising livestock and planting crops. Maintaining and repairing machinery was a large part of the work Ray did on the farm. He had a gentle and unassuming spirit that put others at ease. For many years, Ray sang in the Norman Male Quartet.

He will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, a good neighbor and friend to many. May God bless the memory of Raymond Grunhovd.

He is survived by Dan (Nancy), rural Gary, Minnesota, daughter Rae Ann (Don) Hovda, Cedar Rapids, IA; six grandchildren: Alan (Brenda) Grunhovd, rural Gary, Brian (April) Grunhovd, Fertile, Minnesota, Brad (Kaydi) Grunhovd, Euclid, Minnesota, Sarah (Seth) Hoffman, Mary (Austin) Davis, Mark Hovda, all of Cedar Rapids, IA, and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Marion, May 22, 1995; and by sisters, Edith Hanson, a toddler, Deloris, and an infant, Virgine.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Faaberg Lutheran Church, Rindal, Minnesota

Visitation will be Friday, from 5:00-7:00pm with a Prayer Service at 7:00pm at the Erikson-Vik Funeral Home, Fertile, Minnesota.

Burial will be at the Norman Lutheran Cemetery, rural Gary, Minnesota.

Source: www.fredriksonfh.com/

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(February 27, 1955 - August 21, 2014)

Donavon "Don" Johnson, 59, Fertile, Minnesota, formerly Denver, CO, died Thursday, August, 21, 2014, in Fertile, Minnesota.

Donavon Roy Johnson was born February 27, 1955, to Edsel and Iris (Stine) Johnson in Crookston, Minnesota. He attended school in Beltrami and Gary, Minnesota, before graduating from the Fertile-Beltrami High School in 1972. After meeting Vicky Nixon, they married in 1975 at Minneapolis, Minnesota. They moved to Mandan, North Dakota, where Don began working at the Tesoro Oil Refinery, in 1977. He moved to Denver, CO, in 1989, living there until July of 2014. While in Denver, Don worked for John Craighead Company, a manufacture of various leather products. Don was responsible for the maintenance and repair of the machinery and sewing machines. Don worked for this company for 23 years, when it closed.

He is survived by his mother, Iris Moen (and special friend Ken Oien), Fertile, Minnesota; son, Andrew Johnson, England; siblings, Deborah (John) Nixon, Bismarck, North Dakota; Edsel (Jackie) Johnson, Red Lake Falls, Minnesota; Joette (Bob) Greiner, South Sioux City, NB; Dana Johnson, St. Cloud, Minnesota, several aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents.

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Memorial Service: Wednesday, August 27, 2014, Maple Bay Free Lutheran Church, Maple Bay, Minnesota.

Burial: Maple Bay Free Cemetery, Maple Bay, Minnesota.

Source: www.fredriksonfh.com/

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(June 13, 1920 - May 17, 2010)

Fay Lucille Gullickson, 89, of rural Fertile, Minnesota, died on Monday, May 17, 2010, at the Riverview Hospital, Crookston, Minnesota.

Fay was born on June 13, 1920, to Otto and Helen (Lenz) Gast at home near Beltrami, Minnesota. Fay attended rural school near her home and graduated from Beltrami High School in 1938. She graduated from Moorhead State Teacher's College, Moorhead, Minnesota, and later taught in rural schools and at Ada Elementary School, Ada.

On June 17, 1943, Fay was united in marriage to Russell Gullickson at her parent's farm. They purchased a farm from Roy Jacobson in Garfield Twp, rural Fertile, where they have lived since. Over the years, Fay stayed busy raising their boys, assisting on the farm, Homemakers Club and leading 4-H Club. She was an active member of Little Norway Lutheran Church and its ladies groups; she especially enjoyed her Esther Circle. Fay held various offices in the ELCW at Little Norway. Fay was a complex and fascinating woman.

She could be very proper and absurdly humorous. Laughing during games and giggling uncontrollably with grandchildren was a common occurrence. She was a wonderful hostess, being creative and organized. Fay had a marvelous way of showing appreciation by writing notes and sending cards. She loved watching the Twins and attending sporting and other events her grandchildren were involved with. Fay appreciated fine quality and would finish various wood items to perfection. Cooking, baking and serving meals to family and friends brought Fay a lot of satisfaction. Family times, especially with the grandchildren and when everyone was together, were treasured experiences. She deeply loved her family, especially her husband, Russell.

Fay is survived by her husband, Russell, Fertile; two sons, Steve (Georgia), Bejou, Minnesota, and Mark (Lynne), rural Fertile, Minnesota; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Stella Gast, Ada, Minnesota; and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Warren, Loyal, and Harold; and four sisters, infant Gladys, Edith Balstad, Irene Swanson, and Florence Roragen.

Funeral services will be on Saturday, May 22, 2010, at 10:30 am in the Little Norway Lutheran Church, rural Fertile, Minnesota. Visitation will be on Friday May 21, 2010, from 5-7 pm with a prayer service at 7 pm in the Erikson-Vik Funeral Home, Fertile, Minnesota.

Burial will be in the Little Norway Lutheran Cemetery, Fertile, Minnesota. Erikson-Vik Funeral Home, Fertile, Minnesota, www.eriksonvikfh.com

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(February 3, 1932 - March 17, 2012)

Adeline Louise (Michaels) Gudvangen, 80, died Saturday, March 17, 2012, at her home in Fertile, Minnesota, after a battle with cancer.

Adeline Louise Gudvangen was born February 3, 1932, in Fisher, Minnesota, to Rudolph and Esther (Ingebrigtson) Michaels. The family moved to rural Fertile where Adeline attended and graduated from Fertile High School in 1949.

After High School, Adeline started waitressing at the Sweet Shop Cafe in Crookston. There she dated LeRoy Gilmore Gudvangen. They were later married on December 22, 1953, at the Hitterdahl Lutheran Parsonage in Maple Bay. LeRoy and Adeline initially lived in Crookston before moving to Fertile in 1957. Adeline was employed as a cook at the Top Notch Steak House in Fertile. In 1972, she was employed by Fertile-Beltrami Public School as a cook. She resigned her position as a cook after several years to join the janitorial staff. She retired in 1997.

Adeline (Addie) was very unassuming, with her children as the center point of her life. She encouraged them with expressions like, "I could never do that" when shown finger paintings, penmanship papers and science projects.

The doors to Addie's home were always open to whoever might decide to drop in. Sunday afternoons would find brother and sisters and their children arriving for a potluck meal and a game of softball in the alfalfa field.

One of Addie's greatest joys was when her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren came home for a visit. There were many days during the Christmas Season when her kitchen floor would be covered with suitcases, blow up beds and pillows as families arrived to spend Christmas with her. She would always say, "Just make yourself at home. I don't wait on anyone," and that is what each person did.

Adeline may have been NorthWest Minnesota's greatest Minnesota, Twins fan. It was best not to interrupt the Twins game. Meeting and having a photo taken with a couple Twins players caused endless smiles. Quilting, plastic canvassing, playing various card games and farkel were a major pastime.

She is survived by her children, two sons: Richard (Sheryl) Gudvangen, Brookings, SD, and Todd Gudvangen, Mentor, Minnesota; three daughters: Cynthia (Dennis) Strobush, Winona, Minnesota, Kim (Bruce) Larson, Nielsville, Minnesota, and Tammie Radermacher, Erskine, Minnesota, 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, a sister, Muriel Briggs, Thief River Falls, Minnesota, three brothers, Walter (LuAnn) Michaels, Farmington, Minnesota, Roger Michaels, Fertile, Minnesota, August (Nancy) Michaels, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, LeRoy, two sisters, Carolyn Christianson, and Agusta Gudvangen, two brothers, Edmund Michaels, and Arthur Michaels, a grandson, Joel Strobush, a great grandson, Caleb Strobush, and a son-in-law Rick Radermacher.

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Funeral service: 10:30AM Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, Minnesota.

Visitation: Wednesday from 5-7 with a 6:00 Prayer Service at the church.

Burial: Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, Fertile, Minnesota.

Source: www.fredriksonfh.com/

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(May 19, 1920 - April 23, 2011)

Helma Hanson, 90, of Fargo, North Dakota, formerly of Nielsville, Minnesota, died Saturday, April 23, 2011, at Manor Care in Fargo, North Dakota.

Helma Christine was born May 19, 1920 in Grygla, Minnesota, the daughter of Peter and Hannah (Rue) Holte. She attended country school near Grygla. On June 16, 1945, Helma was united in marriage to Harry Hanson in Nielsville, Minnesota, where they farmed. Helma loved being a farm wife, with all its responsibilities and duties. She also worked at the Jiffy Fry in Crookston, Minnesota, and later Helma worked at the Halstad Lutheran Memorial Home in housekeeping. After Harry died in 1990, Helma lived with her son, Richard, in Edina and Fargo. Helma entered ManorCare in January 2010.

Helma enjoyed riding her motorcycle to work in Halstad. She had a great sense of humor and liked telling jokes. She was a hard worker, helping her husband on the farm. Helma was devoted to her family and enjoyed time spent with them.

Helma is survived by her son, Richard, Fargo, North Dakota, son-in-law, Jim Dibble, Bloomington, Minnesota, a brother, Palmer (Geordes) Holte, Grygla, Minnesota, a sister, Mable Spicer, CO; and nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one daughter, Marlene Dibble, one brother, Alvin and two sisters, Myrtle Hanson and Hazel Holte.

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Memorial Service: 10:30 am on Saturday, April 30, 2011, St. Petri Lutheran Church, Nielsville, Minnesota.

Visitation: Friday from 5pm-7pm with a Prayer Service at 6:30 pm at the Fredrikson Valley Funeral Home, Halstad, Minnesota.

Source: www.fredriksonfh.com/

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(October 31, 1924 - October 14, 2014)

Jerome Burton Hamre, 89, of Fertile, Minnesota, passed away on October 14, 2014.

Jerome was born on October 31, 1924, to Benjamin and Josephine Hamre on a farm near Beltrami, Minnesota. He was the fourth of nine children and was baptized and confirmed in Scandia Lutheran Church. He attended grades 1st through 8th at a country schoolhouse near Beltrami, and also grades 9th -- 12th at the Beltrami High School, graduating in 1942. Jerome then attended the NW School of Agriculture in Crookston, Minnesota, and in 1945, enlisted in the U.S. Army in Alaska where he served until discharged in 1947.

After the Army, he came back home to Beltrami to start his farming career. On June 10, 1950, Jerome was united in marriage to Shirley Wegge from Buxton, North Dakota, at Salem Lutheran Church. Together they raised five talented sons: Larry, Essex CT; Brent (Jenny) Erskine, Minnesota; Randy (Julie), Fergus Falls, Minnesota; Kevin (Gail) Cloquet, Minnesota; and Blake, Southbridge, MA.

In the 1960's, Jerome enjoyed listening to his sons (The Hamre Brothers) perform at numerous churches, fairs, talent shows, and concert halls throughout the years, and in 1966 while performing at the Minnesota, State Fair, along with numerous other contestants, the Hamre Brothers won the trip of going to New York City to audition for the Ted Mack Amateur Hour. Jerome also sang in various choirs throughout the community, but his all-time favorite hobby was listening to Shirley play the piano, and keeping his yard and fields in "perfect shape." Jerome was a charter member of the Beltrami Legion 626 and had been a member for 63 years; served on the School Board for several years; served on the church board council; was on the Board of Directors at the Shelly Farmers Coop for several years; was Scandia Township assessor for 12 years; and was a census taker in the year 1970.

In 1986, Jerome semi-retired, and Shirley and he moved to Fertile, Minnesota, where they continued to be active members in the community. They also spent the winters in their Arizona home from 1980 -- 2013 where, again, they both were involved in numerous choirs, either singing or directing at the Fountain of the Sun and/or at various churches.

Jerome was proud of his grandchildren (Brandon, Heidi, Jerrel, Dominic and Sara), and also his great grandchildren (Connor, Bryn, Jace, Kinsley, Nora, Harper, Charlotte, and Avery).

He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Josephine Hamre; and his siblings, Marian Haugen, Rolland Hamre, Adelle Haas and Margaret Webster.

Survivors include his wife Shirley; five sons and spouses; grandchildren; great grandchildren; his siblings, Delores Grant, Phillip Hamre, Barbara Oistad, and Dean Hamre; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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MEMORIAL SERVICE: Friday, October 17, 2014, 10:30 a.m. in Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, Minnesota, with visitation one hour before the service. There will be a luncheon following the service in the church.

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(February 22, 1942 - July 22, 2012)

Conrad Eugene Hassel, 70, Winger, Minnesota, died on Sunday, July 22, 2012, at the First Care Medical Center in Fosston, Minnesota.

He was born on February 22, 1942, to Sigvard and Selma (Prestegord) Hassel in Fertile, Minnesota. Conrad graduated from Fertile-Beltrami High School in 1960. Eleven years later he was united in marriage to Donna Pulver in Winger.

Conrad enjoyed working with his father and brothers, Bobby and Larry, in their family painting business for most of his life. When they were together there was always wit and humor. Conrad had a boisterous laugh that matched his off collar humor. Fitting his Norwegian heritage, Conrad was set in his ways, determined, and a hard worker. His pride and greatest joy was his grandchildren.

Conrad was survived by his children: Chad, Gary, Minnesota; Kim Hassel, Crookston, Minnesota; Darin (Danielle), Bismarck, North Dakota; Cory (Jody), Prior Lake, Minnesota; Kristin Hassel, Gary, Minnesota; and Daniel (Brooke), Crookston, Minnesota; Damian and Dalton (Chad); Dillion, Navalyn, Journey (Darin and Danielle); Xander (Cory and Jody); and Trevor (Daniel and Brook); brothers and sisters: Darlene (Truman) Johnson, Dilworth, Minnesota; Sylvia (Boyd) Bratager, Erskine, Minnesota; Larry, Fertile, Minnesota; Judy (Terry) Brevik, Winger, Minnesota; and several nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Donald and Bobby, and sister-in-law: Judy Hassel.

Funeral services will be on Friday, July 27, 2012, at 10:30 am in the Erikson-Vik Funeral Home, Fertile, Minnesota.

Visitation will be on Thursday, July 26, 2012, from 5-7 PM in the Erikson-Vik Funeral Home, Fertile, Minnesota.

Burial will be in the Wild Rice Lutheran Cemetery, Twin Valley, Minnesota.

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(July 30, 1943 - October 22, 2014)

Karen Andrea Helgaas, 71, of Fertile, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. She passed suddenly after suffering a severe stroke.

Karen was born on July 30, 1943 to Miron and Laura (Treichel) Widrig in Fertile. She grew up and attended the Fertile Public School, graduating May 1961.

On September 9, 1961, Karen married Harvey Helgaas at the Varnes Lutheran Church, Fertile. They made their home on a farm east of Fertile, where they raised three children. Karen helped out with the farming and their taxidermy business. In addition to that, she worked as a waitress at the Town & Country Restaurant and was a housekeeper at the Fair Meadow Nursing home for a number of years. Then Karen worked side by side with her mother at the Fertile Rec, as she learned her mother's technique for creating remarkable baked goods, especially donuts. Once her mother retired, she took her baking skills to Mac's Cafe in Fertile. After her children left home, Karen embarked on a new career she loved with all of her heart. She became a Certified Nurse Assistant, working in both the Fair Meadow Nursing home as well at the Twin Valley Living Center.

During the time she was not working, Karen enjoyed playing cards with family and friends, watching TV, putting together puzzles and crocheting. More than anything else, Karen was a devoted, loving, daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. She was very kind and tender-hearted towards everyone she knew.

Karen is survived by her daughters: Christine Stene, Shelly, Minnesota; Marcy (Craig) Ketelsen, Edmore, North Dakota; grandchildren Kyle Stene, Ryan Stene, Paige Stene all of Shelly; Emily, Johnathan, Erika Ketelsen, all of Edmore, North Dakota; three sisters Gloria (Marlen) Peterson, Ada, Minnesota; Marlys Visser, Gary, Minnesota; RoseMary (Lew) Modahl, Moorhead, Minnesota; one brother Mike (Linda) Widrig, Fertile; special family friends Elvin "Bucky" and Joyce Wright, Fertile; several nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. She is preceded in death by her husband in 2002; her son Matthew John in June 1996; her son-in-law Richard Stene in January 2004; her father, Miron in July 2008; her mother, Laura on March 26, 2014.

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Funeral: Monday, October 27, 2014, Faaberg Lutheran Church, Rindal, Minnesota.

Visitation: Sunday from 5-7PM with a 6:30PM prayer service at Erikson-Vik Funeral Home, Fertile, and one hour before the funeral at the church.

Burial: Faaberg Lutheran Cemetery.

Source: www.fredriksonfh.com/

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(February 21, 1919 - September 22, 2010)

Arleene Hovde, 91, Fertile, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at the Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home, Crookston, Minnesota. Heaven was full of laughter and smiles as it welcomed Arleene Hovde home. Always the jokester, Arleene made people happy even on the gloomiest day. Her family, friends, and caregivers never knew what was in store for them with Arleene's antics, but they always knew there would be good-hearted laughter and great fun involved. Arleene was blind the last two years of her life, but that didn't stop her from throwing on an old hat and crazy pair of eyeglasses claiming they, "helped her see better." Of course the unsuspecting never realized she was, "blind as a bat, but sharp as a tack," and that was just how she liked it. Arleene was 91 years young when she passed away on September 22 at Villa St. Vincent, in Crookston, Minnesota, where she had taken up residency for two years.

Arleene often employed her tablemates, Sister Regina, Agnes, and Leah, to be her partners in crime and was always dreaming up some scheme to make them, the other residents, and staff smile. She died doing what she liked best, joking with two of her favorite nurses: Heidi and Denise. Of course all her other caregivers were very special to her and she could tell each one by their voice. She made it a point to know each name and something about each person. She truly enjoyed her "new home" at the Villa and the wonderful care she received there.

Arleene was born to Lillie and Ole Larson on February 21, 1919. She was raised in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, where she met a handsome man who came right from Norway, Ole Hovde. They were married on July 7, 1937 and moved to Fertile, Minnesota, in 1948 where they made their home until their deaths. Arleene spent 34 years helping others keep their house in tip-top shape by cleaning, organizing, and helping locate their lost items or treasures. Many times she would get a call asking, "Arleene, do you remember where I put my ???" Within seconds the caller was directed to the exact spot to retrieve the elusive item. She "retired" in 1997, at the age of 78, from Polk Country Nursing where she worked for 26 years as a home health aide. Arleene didn't just assist her friends (every person she helped always was more of a friend in need, not a client), she became the person's sounding board, caterer, and spirit lifter with her quick wit and humor. Arleene's flower gardens were a source of pride and joy.

She was forever trying a new flower or plant to add to her landscape. Her only nemesis were pesky gophers that she tried everything from traps to bubble gum to keep at bay. Many grandchildren became spotters for those nasty critters home so the great gopher catcher, their Grandma, could invade the gophers premises and do away with the trouble makers, often by unconventional means. A wonderful seamstress, Arleene aided many with clothes repair. She also was excellent at crocheting, knitting, and in her blind years "read" every book on tape available. Her homemade baked goods were a treat for everyone she knew. It was not uncommon for Arleene to get up at 4:00 a.m. to get dough rising for homemade buns, caramel rolls, or other pastries which she would give away to her family and friends.

It always brought a smile to her face when she tapped at someone's door with a pan of fresh, warm, caramel rolls for their breakfast. She never asked for anything in return, she just enjoyed giving what she could to brighten someone's day. Many stories will flow as her family and friends share memories of Arleene at the service Sunday, September 26 at the Erikson-Vik Funeral Home, Fertile, Minnesota, 2-4 p.m, prayer service 3:30 pm. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 27, at 11 a.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church in Fertile.

Arleene is survived by her youngest sister, Aldyene (Ted) Gullikson, of Colorado. Also surviving are five incredible children (we all know she would say that): Barb (Cliff) Renna, Minneapolis; Karen (Alden) Webster, Osseo; Cathy (Keith) Bolstad, Fertile; Jonny (Darlene) Hovde, Fertile; and Lana Christensen, Fergus Falls. Fourteen fantastic grandchildren, twenty-five super great grandchildren, and two wonderful great-great grandchildren also survive this dynamic lady.

She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter, her parents, two brothers and one sister.

Please remember Arleene by carrying a happy song in your heart and a smile on your face and the world will be a better place. Arleene Hovde, 91, Fertile, Mn, died on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at the Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home, Crookston, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be on Monday, September 27, 2010, at 11 am in the Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, Minnesota.

Visitation will be on Sunday, September 26, 2010, from 2-4 pm with a prayer service at 3:30 pm in the Erikson-Vik funeral home, Fertile, Minnesota.

Burial will be in the Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, Fertile, Minnesota.

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(January 3, 1958 - September 30, 2010)

Geralyn "Gerri" Marie Jacobson, age 52, of Fertile, Minnesota, peacefully took the Lord's hand on Thursday morning, September 30, 2010, at her soon to be son-in-laws home with her daughter by her side. She had been battling emphysema as well as many other health issues.

Gerri was born on January 3, 1958, in Drayton, North Dakota, to Henry and Valeria (Smith) Jacobson. She grew up in and out of hospitals having numerous surgeries on her leg and hip. She attended St. Rose Lima Elementary School in Argyle, Minnesota, and her teenage years at Mt. St. Benedict in Crookston where she graduated in 1976. Gerri became a mother at an early age of 17. At the age of 23, she married Larry Radke and they had Hope and Eli. The mostly lived in the Crookston area. In 1986, Gerri and her three children moved to Beltami, Minnesota, where she bought a house.

She met and married Roman VonRuden in 1989, they lived in Orofino, Idaho, and had Anthony and Christian, but her heart was back at her home in Beltrami so they returned. She married Richard Brekke in early 2000 and moved to Fertile in the Northwest Apartments due to her health. Gerri was a strong willed woman who put up a good fight. She loved nature, most outside activities and spending time with her children, grandchildren and her friends. She was known for the roles in her life of mother, wife, grandmother, construction worker, cook at the Beltrami Cafe, the "Skating Rink Lady" in Fertile, an awesome wrestling mom, and an all around hard working homemaker.

She was also known to bring some of the local children fishing or ice skating for their first time. Gerri absolutely loved nature. Her favorite spot was the Texas crossing in Beltrami where she would watch the sunset, target practice, fishing or just listening to the sounds of nature. She also loved to dance and reading her Bible. As her illness progressed she was not able to spend as much time with her children and grandchildren but the mention of their names brought a bright twinkle to her eyes, and a far off glance remembering some special times and fun activities she had done with them, or accomplishments they had achieved. Gerri was so proud of each one of her children her heart swelled with pride. Gerri will always be loved and remembered for her lasting impressions. She would want all of us to take comfort in knowing she is with the God she loves and is finally pain free.

Gerri is survived by her children Melissa (fiancee, Tim Koelling), Fertile; Hope Green, Williamsport, IN; Eli Radke, Chicago, IL; Anthony VonRuden, Missoula, MT; and Christian VonRuden, Fargo, North Dakota; five grandchildren: Grayson Green, Williamsport, IN, Damian, Halley, Alexander, and Destiny Haugen Austin, TX; mother, Valeria Jacobson, Argyle, Minnesota; James (Christine) Jacobson, St. Louis, MI, and Darrell (Kelly) Jacobson, Argyle, Minnesota; and nephews, nieces and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father, Henry, and brother, Galen.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am on Thursday, October 7, 2010, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fertile, Minnesota.

Inurnment will be at the Fairview Cemetery, Beltrami, Minnesota.

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(December 16, 1913 - February 12, 2014)

Agnes Eleanor Halstensgaard, 100, of Fertile, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile.

She was born on December 16, 1913, to Simon and Ella (Erickson) Johnson at McIntosh, Minnesota. The family moved to Winger, Minnesota, where she graduated from eighth grade; her freshman year was attended at Mahnomen High School, Mahnomen, Minnesota. Agnes was confirmed by Rev. Korshavn at Winger Lutheran Church, Winger. In 1928, the family moved to Fertile, where Agnes graduated from the Fertile High School in 1931. Agnes attended "Teachers Training" in 1932. She taught rural school for seven years before attending Moorhead State University, where she earned her teaching degree. Agnes taught in Climax, Minnesota, Gary, Minnesota, and in rural schools.

On September 13, 1947, Agnes was united in marriage to Joe Halstensgaard at Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Agnes worked for Norman Bakken as a secretary for three businesses—Valley Industries Laundry, Fertile Laundry and Cleaners and the Top Notch Steak House. She also worked for Burslie Tax Services for four years. For many years, Agnes was Joe's bookkeeper for the family business, retiring in 1970. They lived in Fertile and joined Concordia Lutheran Church. Agnes entered the Fair Meadow Nursing Home on December 11, 2013.

Agnes was a long time member of Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, serving as CLCW Treasurer, Bible School Teacher, and Sunday School Teacher, and. Agnes also belonged to the Fair Meadow Guild, Community Study Club and served as a Girl Scout Leader.

Agnes is survived by her one daughter, Diane and her husband, Gary Spink, Columbus, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a still born son, Allan Dennis and infant daughter, Elenor, and one brother, Clarence Johnson.

Funeral services will be on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at 11 AM in the Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, Minnesota.

Burial will be in the Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, Fertile, Minnesota, in the spring

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(March 18, 1926 - February 9, 2014)

Eileen Hanson 87, Ada, Minnesota, died Sunday, February 9, 2014, at Benedictine Care Community, Ada, Minnesota.

Eileen was born on March 18, 1926, at home at rural Minot, North Dakota, the daughter of Alfred and Helen (Brue) Trontvedt. She moved with her family to rural Fertile, Minnesota, in 1934, where she attended school. Eileen was a graduate of Fertile High School. She was united in marriage to Charles Hanson on July 6, 1943, in San Louis Obispo, CA.

During the time Charles served in the United States Army, Eileen lived in Fertile with her parents until he was discharged in 1945.

They moved to Mason City, Iowa for a short time and then returned to the Fertile area to farm. In 1950, they moved to a farm near Gary, Minnesota, and continued to farm until 1986. Eileen worked at the Wimmer Memorial Home in Ada for many years. They moved to Ada in 1986.

Eileen was known for her kindness, gentleness, and quick smile. She always had the coffee on and cookies ready to go. Cooking and baking for her family brought great happiness to her, and she knew everyone's favorites and made sure they were ready when they came to visit. Her family especially cherished the fudge and brownies she made. Charles and his brothers, Lloyd, Arnold, and Glen spent many mornings sitting around her kitchen table drinking coffee and enjoying her goodies and good company. For many years, she was hostess to the Hanson family reunions at the farm. Eileen's life was centered around being a homemaker, and she loved it. She thought raising her family on the farm was the best. She also enjoyed her years working as a nurses aid, and a activities coordinator at the nursing home in Ada. She made many life-long friends during her time there.

Eileen cherished her grandchildren. Her joy at hearing about the arrival of a new grandchild, or great-grandchild was something that couldn't be captured in words. She welcomed each one into the world with much love, and a quilt, so they could always be wrapped in her love. She has made special quilts for future great grandchildren so they can feel her love in years to come. Her favorite family activity, was the annual camping trip where everyone would gather at a lake for a few days of being together. She planned the trips early, to make sure everyone could be there. Having the annual family photo taken and was very important to her. Her grandchildren remember being rewarded with a dollar each after the successful photo session.

Eileen's church family was very important to her. She loved quilting Wednesday's out at St. John's where she and her friends would gather to create quilts for people all over the world. She enjoyed serving coffee hours, and other church events all of her life. For many years, she made special quilts for each child baptized at St. Johns, giving her a connection and place in the hearts of many. The last of the quilts she made for St. John's babies was presented this year. She lived a God centered life. Eileen had a wonderful relationship with her brother and sisters. "Isn't that Ervin really something?" was a phrase heard often by her children. "I don't know what I'd do without Vi's letters! We keep each other going!" was the next statement. Her relationship with her siblings was an inspiration to her children. When her parents were living, she never missed visiting them during the week, or on Sunday afternoon.

Her time at Bridges Care Community made her last years enjoyable. She felt like family there, and loved and appreciated the caregivers immensely. She wrote about how much she enjoyed being there, and felt so well cared for and loved. While there, she sometimes felt that she had to stay up until all her "guests" in her living room had gone home before she could go off to bed. Her morning coffee with Roger, and frequent visits from her family were cherished.

Eileen is survived by her children, Gene (Julie) Park Rapids, Minnesota, Cheryl (Bob) Drevlow, Washburn, WI, Kay (Bob) Pederson, Brainerd, Minnesota, Roger (special friend, Vicki Wambach) Ada, Minnesota, and daughter in law, Tamara Hanson, Blaine, Minnesota, 12 grandchildren: Scott (Jenny) Pederson, Chris Pederson, Ryan Pederson , Michael (Kelly) Drevlow, Benjamin (Christina) Drevlow, Nick (Kara) Hanson, Rosemarie (Joshua) Barta, Emily (Adam)Franklin, Paul Hanson, Emily Hanson, Amber (Zack) Hanson, Jeramie Hanson, and Anthony Hanson, 8 great grandchildren, Austin and Ethan Drevlow, Elijah and Abraham Hanson, Azariah, Evalyn, and William Barta, and Elsie Franklin. She is also survived by one brother, Ervin Trontvedt, Fertile, Minnesota, one sister, Vi Hemming, Peqout Lakes, Minnesota, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded by her parents, husband Charles, her son Wayne, grandson, Jonathan Drevlow, infant brother Telford Trontvedt, sister Gladys Troite, and step sister Evelyn Slocum.

Funeral: Thursday, February 13, 2014, at St. John's Lutheran Church, rural Ada, Minnesota.

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Church directions from Ada: On State Hwy 200 - three miles east to County #24 - four miles north and ˝ mile west.

Visitation: One hour before the service at the church.

Burial: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, rural Ada, Minnesota.

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(April 21, 1923 - October 26, 2011)

Anton Hermon "Tony" Jagol, 88, Fertile, Minnesota, died Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at his residence.

Tony was born on April 21, 1923, at Grassy Butte, North Dakota, the son of Carl and Thelma (Kostenko) Jagol. He attended school at Little Knife country school, near Grassy Butte. When the drought hit western North Dakota, he moved with his family to Wylie, Minnesota, in the 1930's and attended Black River School. The family moved to Dorothy, Minnesota, and Tony stayed on the farm until tragedy struck the family in 1944. That fall the family moved to a farm in Northeast of Fertile, and in the fall of 1945, they purchased the Lundby farm Northwest of Fertile. Tony has lived there since. Over the years, Tony farmed and raised cattle. Fishing in Alaska for salmon and halibut with his brother, Don, and friends was looked forward to for many years.

People could count on seeing Tony at Mac's Cafe on Monday nights to play whist with friends. Family gatherings at his home were a highlight for all, especially the card games Tony would organize. He hunted deer in the fall with family and friends and trapped, as well as ice fished on Lake of the Woods. He was a great cook, canner and gardener. May he be remember fondly by all.

Tony is survived by two brothers, Donald Jagol, Crookston, Minnesota, and Matt (Inez) Jagol, Fertile, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded by his parents, five brothers, Alec, Steve, John, Peter, and George, four sisters, Rose Gaber, Amy Andersen, Mary Haugen, and Nellie Biesot, four sisters-in-law, and Anna, Madeline, Betty, and Evelyn, five brothers-in-law, John Lakedon, Adam Gaber, Norman Andersen, Bennie Haugen, and Harry Biesiot.

Funeral service held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 4, 2011 Erikson-Vik Chapel Fertile, Minnesota

Pallbearers: Eddie Jagol, Joe Jagol, Doug Jagol, Larry Jagol, Brad Jagol, Tim Jagol, Hank Biesiot, Steve Biesiot and Danny Biesiot

Interment Our Savior's Lutheran Cemetery Rural Fertile, Minnesota,

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(October 27, 1990 - February 24, 2011)

James Duane Halstensgard, 20, died on Thursday, February 24, 2011, at his parent's home in Fertile, Minnesota.

James was born on October 27, 1990, to Luther and Marilyn (Payment) Halstensgard in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He grew up in Mentor, where he was baptized on July 4, 1992, at Polk County Roadside Park. He went to elementary school in Mentor until 3rd grade, when he began attending Fertile-Beltrami Public School. He met Kyle Jadeke on the bus and became lifelong friends. In elementary school, James was a member of Cub Scouts. While in 6th grade, James began Tae Kwon Do lessons, working his way through the belts and earning black belt as a junior in high school. He sang in the choir his senior year, and participated in drama while in high school, as well as being a web designer. He also worked for a time at Al & Laura's Grocery. James graduated from Fertile-Beltrami High in 2009.

After graduation he attended UND until health complications brought him back to Fertile. Over the past couple of years, James has dealt with several medical concerns. As a typical teenager, James loved video games, television, and movies. Connecting with friends on the internet and email was a constant pass time. Two youngsters, which made his smile shine bright, were his nephew Milo James Korpi and Vincent James Lansrud, Kyle's nephew. Their names may have had something to do with the smile. As a teen, James got involved with Beltrami Youth Group.

As his understanding of spiritual ideas developed so did his ability to decide what was right for him. James spoke his mind, thought about deep things, and took relationships seriously. By growing a relationship with Jesus, James developed the ability to deal with his cancer and the uncertainty of life. As his physical condition declined, his spiritual maturity deepened his dependence on God's strengthen. In the last year, James yearned to tell others of his deep love and certainty of faith he experienced.

James is survived by his parents: Luther and Marilyn, Fertile, Minnesota; three sisters: Amanda Korpi, Duluth, Minnesota; Chistine Halstensgard, Fertile, Minnesota; and Elizabeth Halstensgard, Fertile; Brother -in Law Taavi Korpi, Duluth, Minnesota: nephews and nieces: Milo and Maija Korpi, and Aiden Pope and Amelia Halstensgard. grandparents: James Payment, Mentor, Minnesota, Duane and Estelle Halstensgard, Fertile, Minnesota; several uncles, aunts, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by grandmother Bertha (Berdie) Payment, 1991, and an aunt, Kathy Cherf.

Funeral services will be on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at 11 am in the Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, Minnesota. Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, from 5-8 PM with a prayer service at 8 PM in the Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, Minnesota. Burial will be in the Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, Fertile, Minnesota

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(March 22, 1929 - January 4, 2014)

U.S. Veteran

Matt Melvin Jagol, 84, passed away on January 4, 2014, at Riverview Health Care Center, Crookston, Minnesota.

Matt was born on March 22, 1929, at Killdeer, North Dakota to parents, Carl and Thelma (Kostenko) Jagol. He attended Knife Country School near Grassy Butte, North Dakota. In the early 1930's, he moved with his family to Wylie, Minnesota, and later to Dorothy, Minnesota, where Matt attended Black River School. At the age of 15, he moved to Fertile with his family and they bought a farm Northwest of town. Matt worked for area farmers until he was inducted into the Marine Corps.

He entered the Marine Corp on September 18, 1951, and spent a year in Korea until he separated on September 17, 1953, with a honorable discharge. He earned the National Defense Medal, Korean Service Medal with three stars and the UN Service Medal. Matt was baptized as an adult into the Lutheran Faith. Following his military service, he worked as a Merchant Marine on the Great Lakes for a couple of years. On December 14, 1957, Matt was united in marriage to Inez Gudmundson at McIntosh, Minnesota. To this marriage was blessed four sons—Douglas, Larry, Brad and Tim. In 1960, Matt began working for the Northern Pacific Railroad. He worked as a laborer, machine operator and a foreman until retiring from Burlington Northern in 1992. From 1989 to 2003, Matt also was a Hobbyist Bee Keeper.

During their retirement years, Matt and Inez travel throughout the United States. Being in the outdoors, fishing in a boat or sitting on the ice, hunting deer with family and friends or working around the farm, is what Matt enjoyed. He was a pleasure to visit with as he was full of stories and had a subtle sense of humor. As a common, hard working man, Matt had integrity, honor and wisdom that grew out of a lifetime of experience. His wife of 56 years, and family, will always treasure their memories of Matt in their hearts.

Matt is survived by his wife, Inez; four sons: Douglas (Laura), Larry (Stella), Brad, and Tim (Diane) all of Fertile, Minnesota; ten grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; one brother, Donald, Crookston, Minnesota; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Alec, John, Steve, George, Peter, Anton, and sisters: Mary Lakedon, Nellie Biesiot, Rose Gaber, Amy Andersen, and an infant sister; brothers-in-law: John Lakedon, Ben Haugen, Harry Biesiot, Adam Gaber, Norman Anderson and sisters-in-law: Anna, Evelyn, Madeline and Betty.

Funeral services will be 2:00pm on Thursday, January 9, 2014, at Erikson-Vik Funeral Home, Fertile, Minnesota.

Burial will be at the Our Savior's Lutheran Cemetery, rural Fertile, Minnesota.

Erikson-Vik Funeral Home Fertile, Minnesota, www.eriksonvikfh.com

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(July 28, 1988 - July 3, 2013)

Aaron Horton, 25, of Fertile, Minnesota, died Wednesday July 3, 2013, in Gary, Minnesota.

Aaron Stephen Horton was born on June 28, 1988, to Stephen and Debra (Heyen) Horton in Springfield, MO. At the age of one year he would walk over to Grandma's house on his own. The family moved to Fargo, North Dakota, where Aaron went to head start. They moved to Fertile, Minnesota, and Aaron started school there. He enjoyed school and made many friends. He graduated from Fertile-Beltrami High School in 2006. After graduation Aaron moved to Grand Forks, North Dakota and worked at various restaurants. He moved back to Fertile in 2013 and worked in Mentor, Minnesota, sorting potatoes. Aaron liked working on cars and going swimming and tubing. He enjoyed playing X-Box Live with his friends. Aaron was a happy person who took things to heart. He was a kind hearted person who tried to help anyone in need.

Aaron is survived by his mother, Debra, step father, Steven Kennedy, Fertile, Minnesota; one sister: Kisha (Zack) Pederson, Fertile; three brothers: Chad (Janice) Horton; Jason (Samantha) Horton; Brandon Horton, all of Fertile; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Stephen Horton, 1991, grandparents and a nephew, Isaac Horton.

Funeral Service Hope Evangelical Free Church Fertile, Minnesota, Tuesday, July 9, 2013; Pastor Dennis Wadsworth, Officiating

Pallbearers: Chad Horton, Jason Horton, Brandon Horton, Zach Pederson, William Feltus, and Jamie McGill.

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(February 11, 1924 - October 27, 2010)

U.S. Veteran

Harvey M. Jensrud, 86, died on Wednesday, October 27, 2010, at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile, Minnesota.

He was born in Crookston, Minnesota, to Gilbert and Eva (Chapman) Jensrud on February 11, 1924. Harvey attended rural school near his home and farmed with his father until the age of 17. He worked for the Great Northern Railroad. On November 15, 1943, Harvey entered the United States Army, attaining the rank of Sergeant before, being honorably discharged on April 25, 1946.

On October 31, 1945, Harvey was united in marriage to Donna Solie in Crookston, Minnesota. They were blessed with 10 children. Harvey was quite an active business man. Harvey owned and operated Uptown Service Station for 25 years. He also drove school bus for 37 years, getting to know many young people as they grew older. He and Donna owned and operated the Top Notch Motel in Fertile for 15 years. He retired in 1992 and they moved into town. Donna passed away on December 29, 1998. Harvey continued to be active in the community and with his family and friends.

He entered the Fair Meadow Nursing Home on January 21, 2010. Harvey was married to his sweetheart, Donna, for 53 years. As they raised their family, added in-laws, and added grandchildren and great-grandchildren, a bond of love, understanding, patience, and diversity grew. Family life was the heart of Harvey's life. He was also committed to the community of Fertile. Harvey was a member of the American Legion, Lions, Sandhill Snowcruisers, Boy Scout leader, Fertile Volunteer Fire Department and honorably named "1975 Man of the Year". He was a longtime member of Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile. Harvey enjoyed snowmobiling (especially the Winnipeg to St. Paul race), and being at area sporting events. He had a distinct sense of humor that lasted until the day he died.

Harvey is survived by his children: Diane Severson, Oceanport, NJ; Kathryn (Roger) Haugen, Dilworth, Minnesota; Patricia (Tom) Mjelde, Newfolden, Minnesota, Marlen (Sherry), Mark (Arla), Myles (Barbara) all of Fertile; Joan (Dennis) Johnson, Crookston, Minnesota; Connie (Gary) Lee, Mankato, Minnesota; Pamela (Dan) Solberg, Fosston, Minnesota; and Sherri (Clark) Erickson, West Fargo, North Dakota; 25 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren; three brothers: Ervin (Margaret) Jensrud, Litchfield, Minnesota, Jack (Sue) Jensrud, Ada, Minnesota; and Don Jensrud, Crookston, Minnesota; sisters: Agnes Demarais, Monticello, Minnesota; Shirley (George) Johnsen, White Bear Lake, Minnesota; Vi (Ralph) Kaus, Bemidji, Minnesota; and Charlotte Smith, Isanti, Minnesota; and several nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna, son-in-law, Karle Severson, grandson, Jeremy Mjelde, great grandchildren Jess Beecher and Emma Bayne, brothers-Orville, Duane, and Marvin.

Funeral services will be on Saturday, October 30, 2010, at 10:30 am in the Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, Minnesota. Visitation will be on Friday, October 29, 2010, from 5-7 pm with a prayer services at 6:30 pm in the Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, Minnesota. Burial will be in the Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, Fertile, Minnesota.

Erikson-Vik Funeral Home, Fertile, Minnesota.

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(May 30, 1913 - October 1, 2010)

Margaret E. Golberg, 97, Fertile, Mn, died on Friday, October 1, 2010, at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile, Minnesota.

Margaret was born on May 30, 1913, to Oscar and Maren (Iverson) Elo in Groton, South Dakota. She was baptized in Groton and confirmed her faith at Bethel Lutheran Church in Wahpeton, North Dakota. Margaret attended school in Wahpeton, finishing her education at the Wahpeton State School of Science. During her high school years, she clerked at Montgomery Wards. In the early 1930's, Margaret worked in sales at a ladies ready to wear shop.

She was united in marriage to Thorvald Golberg on December 3, 1934, in Wahpeton. She worked as a clerk in various Richland County offices before moving with her husband to Lisbon, North Dakota, in the late 1930's. Margaret worked with her husband, who was a farm mortgage consultant, doing clerical duties until 1942. In the late 1940's, they moved to Fargo, North Dakota. In 1956, Margaret began doing clerical work for Lyons and Lyons Accounting. After Thorvald died in 1965, Margaret continued to work until she retired in 1984 and moved to Fertile.

During Margaret's younger years she enjoyed roller skating and bowling and golf. However, music was her number one pastime. She was in choirs, small groups and sang solos and sang in many competitions. As she grew older her interests changed to reading, playing games, and watching sports. Margaret always held to a strong Christian faith, being active in choir, Ladies Aid, Bible study and Circle.

Margaret is survived by two daughters: Karen Owens, and her husband, David, Bloomington, Minnesota; and Donna McClelland, and her husband, H. Thomas, Everett, WA; one son-in-law, David Swenson, Fertile, Minnesota; seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thorvald, October 11, 1965, daughters, Patricia Golberg, June 7, 1945, and Mary Swenson, December 7, 2009, one sister, Marion Elo, December 30, 1926, and one brother, Maurice.

Funeral services will be on Friday, October 8, 2010, at 2 PM in the Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile, Mn.

Interment of ashes will be at the Walcott Cemetery, Walcott, North Dakota.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made to the Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile, Minnesota.

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(February 24, 1927 - January 12, 2011)

Orvis Raymond Hovland, 83, died on Wednesday, January 12, 2011, at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile, Minnesota.

He was born on January 24, 1927, to Peder and Emma (Bakken) Hovland in on the home farm in rural Fertile. Orvis attended Roadside Country School and graduated from the Fertile-Beltrami High School in 1944, Fertile. He continued his education at the Lutheran Bible Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Orvis returned home where he farmed, did carpentry work, and drove school bus.

On August 29, 1953, Orvis was united in marriage to Deloris Omundson in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, moving to Fertile and living on the farm. Deloris died on February 20, 1965. He later married Sylvia Pederson, Beltrami, Minnesota. Orvis moved to Crookston, Minnesota, in 1956, returning to the home farm in 1967.

On February 14, 1976, he married Ruth Ramsey at Audubon, Minnesota. He continued to live on the home farm until moving to Fair Meadow Nursing Home on December 1, 2010. Living on the family farm brought Orvis a deep sense of satisfaction. He was an avid reader, enjoying being informed on many subjects, especially Biblical Archeology. Building and forming wood into usable and beautiful items was a joy to Orvis. He had a deep and sincere Christian Faith that guided him through many difficult times in his life.

Orvis is survived by his wife, Ruth, Fertile; two sons: Carsten (Lori), Fertile, and Marlon (Denise), Duncanville, TX; three daughters Jennifer (Henry "Hank") Hauge, Dilworth, Minnesota, Jeannie Erickson, Fertile, and Laurel Hovland, Fertile; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one sister, Marjorie (John) Gjevre, Moorhead, Minnesota; and several nephews, nieces and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Deloris, one brother, Ronald, and one sister, Lorraine Schaffer.

Funeral services will be on Monday, January 17, 2011 at 11 am at Hope Evangelical Free Church, Fertile, Minnesota.

Burial will be in the Maple Lake Lutheran Cemetery, rural Fertile, Minnesota.

Source: www.fredriksonfh.com/

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(August 28, 1933 - March 4, 2012)

Donna JoAnn Hegre, 78, of Moorhead, Minnesota, formerly of Fertile, Minnesota, died on Sunday, March 4, 2012, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, North Dakota.

She was born in Twin Valley, Minnesota, to Julian and Esther (Dullum) Thompson. As a child her family moved to Fertile. Donna graduated from the Fertile-Beltrami High School in 1952, and continued her education at Interstate Business College in Fargo. Following her schooling she worked in Fargo doing office work.

On April 24, 1953, Donna was united in marriage to Paul Hegre in Fertile. They lived in Georgia for one year, while Paul was in the military, before settling in Fertile. They raised two daughters and four sons. Paul died on October 15, 2000. In 2008, Donna moved to Moorhead. To meet Donna, one might think she was quiet and reserved, but at home and with those she knew, Donna was open and talkative.

She and Paul took pride in keeping the yard looking nice, and Donna's favorite flowers were Pink Lady Slippers and Daisies. Being a great cook, family and friends fondly remember her donuts and potato dumplings. When winter came Donna enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and needle work. Donna was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Donna is survived by six children: Julie (Kent) Mason, Williams, Minnesota; Jon (Cindy), Brainerd, Minnesota; Jim, Brainerd, Minnesota; Paul (DeLynn), Eagen, Minnesota; Jerry, Fertile and Jodi (Scott) Burtsfield, Moorhead; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Donald and Dean Thompson, sister, Shirlee Youngquist.

Funeral services will be on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 2 PM in the Erikson-Vik Funeral Home, Fertile, Minnesota. Visitation will be one hour before the services. Burial will be in the Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, Fertile, Minnesota.

Source: www.fredriksonfh.com/

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(July 27, 1929 - January 10, 2012)

Ardith Jean Holen, 82, of Baudette, Minnesota, formerly of Fertile, Crookston and Bemidji, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at the Lakewood Health Center, Baudette.

She was born on July 27, 1929, on the home farm in Garfield Twp, rural Fertile to Robert and Olida (Kvitne) Gullickson. Ardith was baptized and confirmed at Little Norway Lutheran Church, rural Fertile. She began her schooling at Lakeview Rural School and graduated from the Fertile-Beltrami High School. On October 22, 1949, Ardith was united in marriage to James Holen at the Fertile parsonage by Rev. Gabrielson. They farmed in the rural Fertile area, prior to moving to Crookston, Minnesota, in 1957.

They moved back to Fertile in 1987, and from 1990 until 1996, they spent winters in Apache Junction, AZ, and summers in Baudette. On August 13, 1996, James died suddenly. Ardith moved to Bemidji and, later, to Baudette. She entered the Lakewood Health Center on October 27, 2011. Ardith was a former member of Varnes Lutheran Church, rural Fertile. Being fussed over made Ardith uncomfortable; she would rather be the one who took care of others. When she was younger, Ardith enjoyed playing piano and organ. Her creative abilities were seen in her embroidery work. Ardith was loving and kind to all and felt most comfortable being with her family. May God bless her memory.

Ardith is survived by three sons: Rodney (Cathe), Bemidji; Dan (Kathy), Baudette; and Kevin (Orpha), Williams, Minnesota; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; several nephews, nieces, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three sisters, Opal Waslien, Charlotte Swanson, and Verna Nolte, and two brothers, Harold and Reuben.

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Funeral services will be at 2 PM, Friday, January 13, 2012, in the Erikson-Vik Funeral Home, Fertile, Minnesota. Visitation will be one hour the service in the Erikson-Vik Funeral Home, Fertile, Minnesota. Burial will be in the Varnes Lutheran Cemetery, rural Fertile, Minnesota.

Pallbearers: All of Ardith's grandchildren

Source: www.fredriksonfh.com/

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(December 18, 1938 - January 11, 2015)

Frances "Franny" Victoria Gudvangen, 76, Fertile, Minnesota, died on Sunday, January 11, 2015, surrounded by her family at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile, Minnesota.

She was born on December 18, 1938, to Amund and Dora (Johnson) Larson at home in Garden Twp., rural Fertile. Franny attended Willow Creek Rural School and graduated from the Fertile High School in 1957.

On June 16, 1957, Frances was united in marriage to Wilbur Gudvangen at Faaberg Lutheran Church Rindal, Minnesota. Franny was a busy mother for many years, caring for their seven children. In 1974, she began working at Lee's Nursery seasonally; and in the mid 1990's, Franny became a fulltime employee. She went back to seasonal work in the mid 2000's and retired in 2009. Franny was a longtime and faithful member of Maple Lake Lutheran Church, where she was involved with Ladies Aid and circles. Her children have fond memories of the wonderful baking Franny created: breads, donuts, sugar cookies, rolls, cakes and pies, as well as homemade vegetable soup and potato dumplings.

Her easy going and adventurous spirit allowed her to enjoy many kinds of activities: camping with the family at Norway Beach Camp Ground, large family meals, and daily journaling. Franny loved her grandchildren and cared for them often. She sacrificially gave of herself to her family and friends creating a wonderful example for all who knew her.

Franny is survived by her husband, Wilbur, Fertile, Minnesota; six children: Melinda "Lindy" (Donald) Fuglseth, Fertile, Minnesota; Dean (Diana), Fertile; Diane (Kevin) Bjorneby, Warroad, Minnesota; Sheila (Larry) Bouffleur, Mentor, Minnesota; Karen (Kevin) Jadeke, Mentor, Minnesota; and Jody (Denise), Fertile, Minnesota; one son-in-law: Emil (Kelly) Belen, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota; 19 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; one brother, Maynard (Elaine) Larson, Fertile, Minnesota; brother-in-law: Maynard (Adrienne) Gudvangen, FL; and sister-in-law, Doris Michaels, Fertile; several nephews, nieces and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Gail Belen, three brothers: Arthur, Harley, and Armen, and two sisters: Stella Berhow and Norma Monson.

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Funeral services will be on Friday, January 16, 2015, at 10:30 AM in the Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, Minnesota.

Visitation will be on Thursday, January 15, 2015, from 5-7 PM at the Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, Minnesota.

Burial will be in the Our Saviors Lutheran Cemetery, rural Fertile, Minnesota.

Source: www.fredriksonfh.com/

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Frances Victoria "Franny" Gudvangen, 76, Fertile, Minnesota, died on Sunday, January 11, 2015, at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be on Friday, January 16, 2015, at 10:30 AM in the Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, Minnesota. Visitation will be on Thursday, January 15, 2015, from 5-7 PM at the Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, Minnesota. Burial will be in the Our Saviors Lutheran Cemetery, rural Fertile, Minnesota.

Source: kroxam.com/Obituaries.htm

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Frances Gudvangen

(December 18, 1938 - January 11, 2015)

Frances Gudvangen, 77, Fertile, Minnesota, died on Sunday, January 12, 2015, at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile, Minnesota.

Services are pending.

Source: fredriksonfh.com, 12 JAN 2015

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Barbra C. Hassel, 74, Twin Valley, Minnesota, died peacefully with her family at her side, on Friday, December 19, 2014, at Halstad Living Center, Halstad, Minnesota.

She was born on February 4, 1940, to Lloyd and Bertha (Flaw) Ystenes in Mahnomen, Minnesota. Barbra was a baptized and later confirmed at Faaberg Lutheran Church, Rindal. She attended Oak Grove Country School near her home until 1951, when she continued her education and graduated from the Fertile-Beltrami High School in 1958. On July 5, 1958, Barbra was united in marriage to Lloyd Hassel at Faaberg Lutheran Church, Rindal, Minnesota. They moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1962. Barbra cared for her children, while working at various part time jobs. In 1963, she graduated from the Minneapolis Business College. Barbra began a long career, about 25 years, working at the Federal Reserve Bank in Minneapolis.

In 1981, her husband, Lloyd, died. Barbra moved to North Hollywood, CA, for three years before returning to Minneapolis in 1989. She was employed by the Federal Reserve Bank and retired in 1995. Barbra moved to a home she bought near Twin Valley, Minnesota. In 2004, Barbra earned her Licensed Practical Nursing degree and worked in area nursing homes. Being in the outdoors always brought life to Barbra. She loved her gardens of vegetables and flowers. Caring for her lawn and trees gave her a sense of accomplishment. Dogs were a big part of Barbra's life and she loved each of them. In the early mornings, she would sit on her back porch as the sun rose over the horizon and watch the deer graze. Her greatest love in life has been her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Barbra is survived by two sons: Lynn, Minneapolis, Minnesota and Bryan (Shirley), Bejou, Minnesota; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; her longtime companion, Joe Walker, Twin Valley; three sisters: Lenora Hanson, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota; Linda (Roger) Hagen, West Fargo, North Dakota; and Charlotte (Raymond) Kraft, Gary, Minnesota; and several nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two infants: baby girl Hassel (1962) and baby boy Hassel (1965) and one brother, Lloyd Ystenes Jr.

Funeral: 11:00 Saturday, December 27, 2014, Faaberg Lutheran Church, Rindal, Minnesota.

Visitation: Friday from 5-7 p.m. at Erikson-Vik Funeral Home, Fertile, and one hour before the funeral at the church.

Burial: Norman Lutheran Cemetery, rural Fertile, Minnesota

Source: kroxam.com/Obituaries.htm

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(February 4, 1940 - December 19, 2014)

Barbra Caroline Hassel, 74, Twin Valley, Minnesota, died peacefully with her family at her side, on Friday, December 19, 2014, at Halstad Living Center, Halstad, Minnesota.

She was born on February 4, 1940, to Lloyd and Bertha (Flaw) Ystenes in Mahnomen, Minnesota. Barbra was a baptized and later confirmed at Faaberg Lutheran Church, Rindal. She attended Oak Grove Country School near her home until 1951, when she continued her education and graduated from the Fertile-Beltrami High School in 1958.

On July 5, 1958, Barbra was united in marriage to Lloyd Hassel at Faaberg Lutheran Church, Rindal, Minnesota. They moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1962. Barbra cared for her children, while working at various part time jobs. In 1963, she graduated from the Minneapolis Business College. Barbra began a long career, about 25 years, working at the Federal Reserve Bank in Minneapolis. In 1981, her husband, Lloyd, died.

Barbra moved to North Hollywood, CA, for three years before returning to Minneapolis in 1989. She was employed by the Federal Reserve Bank and retired in 1995. Barbra moved to a home she bought near Twin Valley, Minnesota. In 2004, Barbra earned her Licensed Practical Nursing degree and worked in area nursing homes. Being in the outdoors always brought life to Barbra. She loved her gardens of vegetables and flowers. Caring for her lawn and trees gave her a sense of accomplishment. Dogs were a big part of Barbra's life and she loved each of them. In the early mornings, she would sit on her back porch as the sun rose over the horizon and watch the deer graze. Her greatest love in life has been her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Barbra is survived by two sons: Lynn, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Bryan (Shirley), Bejou, Minnesota; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; her longtime companion, Joe Walker, Twin Valley; three sisters: Lenora Hanson, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota; Linda (Roger) Hagen, West Fargo, North Dakota; and Charlotte (Raymond) Kraft, Gary, Minnesota; and several nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two infants: baby girl Hassel (1962) and baby boy Hassel (1965) and one brother, Lloyd Ystenes Jr.

Funeral: Saturday, December 27, 2014, Faaberg Lutheran Church, Rindal, Minnesota.

Visitation: Friday from 5-7PM at Erikson-Vik Funeral Home, Fertile, and one hour before the funeral at the church.

Source: www.fredriksonfh.com/

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(September 14, 1941 - August 27, 2011)

Alan David Ness died at Pioneer Memorial Care Center, Erskine, Minnesota. on August 27, 2011.

He was born to Aaron and Marian Ness at home in Maple Bay, Minnesota, on September 14, 1941. He went to Pleasantview School #97 in Garden Township through 5th grade and then moved to Fertile Public School, graduating in 1960. Following high school, Alan worked for his uncle, Wallace Ness, at Ness Repair in Fertile where he learned blacksmithing. He went to welding school in Moorhead. Alan joined his parent's farm operation where his excellent welding skills came in very handy.

Alan proudly served in the National Guard for 6 years. He farmed with his parents until 1976 at which time his younger brother Steve came home and joined the farm operation. Then he and Steve farmed together until 2005, when Alan left the business end of farming but continued with the day to day work of farming which he enjoyed immensely. Alan's home was on his maternal grandparent's (Osmon and Mary Osmondson) farm site, located in a stand of oaks by a small lake (locally known as Buttermilk Lake) in Garden Township. In 1986 Alan took a trip to Norway to visit many relatives who in turn have visited him here in Minnesota.

Alan was a member of Maple Bay Free Lutheran Church, the American Legion Post # 238 and had been a Garden Township supervisor. Alan enjoyed and appreciated his life! Among his many pleasures were telling a good joke, the camaraderie of the Anderson/Christianson deer hunting party, visiting over coffee in the shop, taking friends and family on pontoon rides on his lake, picking on his niece and nephews, shaking for dinner at Ness Cafe and keeping his home and yard by the lake looking as beautiful as a park.

Alan is survived by his mother, Marian Ness, Fertile, Minnesota; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ness and Jerry Hengel, Avon, Minnesota; brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Betty Ness, Erskine, Minnesota; nephews and niece, Matthew Nesshengel and his partner, Jennifer Tahtinen, Superior, WI, Marleny Nesshengel, Florence, AZ; Isaac Ness, Fertile, Minnesota; and Aaron J. Ness, Moorhead, Minnesota.

Alan was preceded in death by his, father, Aaron R. Ness (1977), and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2011, at 2 PM in the Maple Bay Free Lutheran Church, Maple Bay, Minnesota.

Visitation will be from 5-7 PM with a prayer service at 7 PM on Wednesday, August 31, 2011, at the Erikson-Vik Funeral Home, Fertile, Minnesota.

Burial will be in the Maple Bay Free Lutheran Cemetery, Maple Bay, Minnesota.

Erikson-Vik Funeral Home Fertile, Minnesota, www.eriksonvikfh.com

Source: http://www.fredriksonfh.com/

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(October 14, 1958 - October 28, 2010)

Kathryn (Kathy) Ann Morvig, 52, of Fertile, Minnesota, died on October 28, 2010, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

She was born October 14, 1958, in Crookston, Minnesota, to Arthur and Dorothy (Neuman) Schuschke. Kathy was baptized, confirmed and married in Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile. She graduated from Fertile-Beltrami High School in 1977. Kathy attended Moorhead Technical School and graduated with an associate degree in Legal Office Management from University of Minnesota, Crookston. On July 8, 1978, Kathy married Alton Morvig and became a member of Little Norway Lutheran Church, Fertile.

She worked at Fair Meadow Nursing Home, John Winters Law Office, Fosston Hospital, Diocese of Crookston in the Office of Christian Service, and was a private day-care provider when her boys were young. Even with her fragile health she continued to work until 2009, when she was no longer able to continue.

In her younger years, Kathy played flute in band, sang in choir and was a cheerleader. As she grew older, she developed a deep love for cross-stitching, winning Blue and Grand Championship ribbons at the Polk County Fair. In the last several years, Kathy was a Chemo Angel—using her computer to encourage people dealing with cancer. For many years, she touched many people encouraging them onward with the knowledge that someone cared. Mostly, though, Kathy was a mom. She loved to cook and bake for her family, as well as doing all the unnoticed, yet deeply appreciated, tasks of mothering.

Kathy is survived by her beloved family: husband, Alton, Fertile, Minnesota; two sons, Bryan (Kim),and grandchildren, Katarina and Brayden, of Albertville, Minnesota, and Jeff of Fertile; parents, Arthur and Dorothy Schuschke of Fertile; brother, Dale (Leslie) Schuschke, and her nephews: Joshua and Erik, and niece, Kelly of Louisville, KY, her mother-in-law, Elaine Morvig, and in-laws-- Eileen (Dennis) Martin, Ottertail, Minnesota, Mark (Susan) Morvig, Winger, Minnesota, and DeAnn (Todd) Bruggeman, Crookston, Minnesota; and aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, and father-in-law, LeRoy Morvig, August 25, 2010.

Funeral services will be on Thursday, November 4, 2010, at 11 am in the Little Norway Lutheran Church, rural Fertile, Mn.

Visitation will be Wednesday, November 3, 2010, from 5-8 p, with a prayer service at 7:30 pm in the Erikson-Vik Funeral Home, Fertile, Minnesota.

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Burial will be in the Little Norway Lutheran Cemetery, Fertile, Minnesota,

Pastor Bob Sorenson, Officiating Lucille Fuglseth, Organist

Pallbearers: Mark Schuschke, Donn Schuschke, Scott Neuman, Mark Morvig, Todd Bergeman, Dennis Martin, and Paul Schuschke

Erikson-Vik Funeral Home Fertile, Minnesota.

Source: http://www.fredriksonfh.com/

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(June 17, 1952 - June 17, 2010)

Wesley Ronald Michaels, 58, Mentor, Minnesota, passed away June 17, 2010 as a result of injuries sustained in a tornado while heroically saving the life of his daughter Heidi.

Wesley was born June 17, 1952, to Edmund and Doris (Gudvangen) Michaels at St. Francis Hospital, Crookston. Wesley was baptized at Our Saviors Church, Fertile. He was confirmed in his faith at Maple Lake Church, rural Fertile. Wesley graduated from Fertile High School in 1970. During high school Wes worked part time at Lee Nursery. Wes attended U.M.C. Crookston. Wes worked for Elmer Hanson doing carpentry work and for Gus Haugen Construction.

Wes married Kathy Boman of Twin Valley Nov. 15, 1974. They made their home in Fertile. In 1976, Wes was employed by Lee Nursery where he worked as foreman until 2009. Wes served as Trustee and Deacon at Hitterdahl and Maple Lake Churches for many years. He also served as a supervisor of Godfrey Township for several years until Wes and Kathy moved to Maple Lake in 2001. In August 2006, Wes and Kathy purchased the Mentor Convenience Store where Wes enjoyed visiting with the customers while working. Wes enjoyed camping when his daughters were young. Many weekends were spent camping at the lake at Bagley. Wes enjoyed raising beef cattle for a number of years. Attending high school basketball games was a favorite family activity. The grandkids love spending time at the lake with "Lake Grandpa". Wes would build campfires and they would make smores.

Wes always made time to attend his grandkids activities. One of Wes' passions was woodworking. Many hours were spent working on crafts and attending craft shows. Wes had a knack for being able to fix almost anything and especially liked being able to help out his daughters. Wes recently restored an old fashioned juke box which was his pride and joy.

Wes is survived by his wife Kathy, daughters Amy (Chris) Motteberg, Fertile, Kari (Josh) Bolstad, Fertile, and Heidi Michaels, Climax; grandchildren: Emily and Tessa Motteberg and Tucker and Ella Bolstad all of Fertile; mother Doris Michaels, Fertile; sister Sharon Michaels, and nephew Tharone Kramer both of Grand Forks; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his dad Edmund, and several uncles and aunts. He will be greatly missed as a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, friend, and hero.

Funeral Service: Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, Minnesota.

Visitation: Tuesday with a 7 p.m. prayer service at the church.

Burial: Maple Lake Lutheran Cemetery, rural Mentor, Minnesota. Arrangements with Erikson-Vik Funeral Home Fertile, Minnesota, (218-945-6141)

Source: http://www.fredriksonfh.com/

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(February 15, 1933 - March 28, 2014)

Thelma H. Lindberg, 81, Fertile, Minnesota, died Friday, March 28, 2014, at Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile.

Thelma Helene Lindberg was born February 15, 1933, in Bear Park, Minnesota, to Harold and Thora Sirjord. She was baptized and confirmed at Faaberg Lutheran Church. She graduated from Gary High School in 1949, when she was 16. In 1973, she received her LPN degree from Agassiz Valley School of Practical Nursing, Crookston, Minnesota.

On June 3, 1950, Thelma married Leo Lindberg at the Faaberg Church parsonage in Rindahl, Minnesota. They spent their married life on a farm near Fertile where they raised 6 children. Thelma created a loving home where her children, their spouses, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren learned about living with faith, grace, dignity, wisdom, and good humor. Thelma generously served her church and community. A member of Varnes and Concordia Lutheran Churches, she taught Sunday school and was active in the Ladies' Aid. Thelma was President of WELCA, participated in Christian Women's Club, T.E.C, and Birthday Club. She worked as a Charge Nurse at Fair Meadow Nursing Home from 1973 to 1995.

In retirement, she volunteered at Fair Meadow, participated in Red Hat Ladies and kept up with her lifelong hobbies of traveling, baking, quilting, gardening, knitting, and reading poetry and historical fiction. Throughout her life, Thelma was a steadfast friend to many. Thelma's great joy in life was seeing her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren enjoying themselves at her Cable Lake cabin and attending their activities.

Thelma is survived by her children: Lee Lindberg, Fertile, Minnesota; Mark (Sue) Lindberg, Fertile; Jeff (Randi) Lindberg, Baxter, Minnesota; Kevin (Peggy) Lindberg, Fargo, North Dakota; Brian (Kathi) Lindberg, Mentor, Minnesota; Teresa (Mark) Aakhus, Roosevelt, NJ; 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one brother, Hiram (Harriet) Sirjord, Moorhead, Minnesota, three sisters, Altha Spaeth and Sonja Nelson, both of Mahnomen, Minnesota, and Vivian Johnson, Paynesville, Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo; mother, Thora; father, Harold; and stepmother, Elaine.

Funeral: 11:00AM Friday, April, 4, 2014, at Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile.

Visitation: 5-7PM Thursday with a 7PM prayer service at the church.

Burial: Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, Fertile, Minnesota.

Source: http://www.fredriksonfh.com/

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(January 5, 1930 - January 19, 2013)

Ardis Sylvia Mahlum, 83, of Fertile, Minnesota, and, wintering in Mesa, Arizona, died at the Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday, January 19, 2013.

Ardis was born January 5, 1930, in Section 3 of Flom Township, Norman County, to Oscar and Rocelia (Lien) Stene. She received her elementary education at Plentywood country school, in District 12, 4 miles north of Flom, Minnesota, and graduated from Twin Valley High School. Ardis attended Fargo Business College after which she worked as a bookkeeper and secretary for Myhra Equipment Company in Fargo, North Dakota, until she got married.

On June 26, 1949, Ardis was united in marriage with Royal Mahlum at Wild Rice Lutheran Church east of Twin Valley, Minnesota. Ardis and Royal farmed with her brother-in-law Werner Mahlum for 30 years before retiring in 1976. She enjoyed her winters in Mesa, AZ for the last 33 years and while there attended St. Peter's church. Ardis was a member of Sundal Lutheran Church, Gary, Minnesota, where she held many offices through the years and was currently serving as President of the Ladies Aid. She and Royal enjoyed flying in their plane and traveling to all 50 states along with traveling overseas to France, Switzerland, and Norway. She enjoyed keeping in touch via phone, mail and email and was well known for taking pictures and sharing them with her family and friends.

Ardis is survived by her three daughters: Kleone (Arden) Wangen, Albert Lea, Minnesota; Janelle (Grant) Carroll, China Spring, TX; Crystal (Arvid) Broden, Gary, Minnesota; a sister: Olive Axdahl, Frazee, Minnesota; a brother: Harvey (Corrine) Stene, Fertile, Minnesota; eight grandchildren: Jeremy Carroll, Pierre, SD; Jerad (Jessica) Carroll, Aberdeen, SD; Justin (Rebecca) Carroll, Waco, TX; Lindsey Abel, China Spring, TX; Courtney Wangen, Mankato, Minnesota; Ryan Wangen, Albert Lea, Minnesota; Austin (Marjorie) Broden, Fertile, Minnesota; Kelsey (Barent) Thronson, Ada, Minnesota; sister-in-law: Darlene Mahlum, Mesa, AZ; ten great grandchildren: Makenzie, Mariah and Miranda Carroll; Chelsea Carroll; Logan and Tyler Carroll; Presley Abel; Kaylie, Emily and Mason Broden.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Royal Mahlum (2008); her mother, Rocelia (1995), her father, Oscar Stene (1989); her brother-in-law and sister-in-laws: Donald Axdahl; Werner Mahlum; Walter and Emerald Nolte; Emery and Bernice Johnson; Pierre Haumont; Arlys Stene; grandson-in-law: Scott Abel.

Funeral services will be on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 11 am, at the Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, Minnesota.

Burial will be in the Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, Fertile, Minnesota.

Source: http://www.fredriksonfh.com/

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(March 20, 1964 - March 24, 2013)

Wanda Jean Leiser, 49, Fertile, Minnesota, died on Sunday, March 24, 2013, in rural Erskine, Minnesota. She was born on March 20, 1964, at Crookston, Minnesota, to Robert and Sylvia (Cuttler) Rolland. She lived and attended school in Bega, Texas, Fertile, Winger and Waupon, Wisconsin. Following her high school years, Wanda earned her GED and attended Vet Tech in Columbus, OH.

On May 4, 1984, Wanda married Randy Berhow at Varnes Lutheran Church, rural Fertile, Minnesota. In 1989, they moved to Ely, Minnesota, where Randy went to school, returning to Erskine in 1991. In 1995, Wanda was married to Ken Leiser at Varnes Lutheran Church. They lived in rural Fertile. Over the years Wanda worked in the area as a Bar Tender, a med certified care taker, and most recently working as a CNA for the Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile. She lived in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, with her longtime friend, Von Hutchinson. Having a loving and generous heart, Wanda care for many people, always putting their needs ahead of hers. She loved all animals and cared deeply for her rescued dog named, Echo. Wanda was spontaneous. Many times, while listening to music, she would stop the car and dance. Her home was immaculately cared for and she enjoyed decorating her home. Painting was a fun pastime and her children will always remember the "Wake Up Song" she would sing to them every morning. Above all things, Wanda was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister.

Wanda is survived by her children: Alicia Berhow (Mike Elbinger), Crookston, Minnesota; Travis Berhow (Mariah Lunak), Fertile; Tracey Berhow (Art Rocha), Crookston, Minnesota; Lacey Berhow, Crookston; Max Leiser, Fertile; grandchildren: Austin O'Neill, Mason Elbinger, and Courtney Corrine; father, Bob (Carolyn), Fertile, siblings: Deb Rolland, Fertile, Rob (Barb), Crookston, and Brenda (Matt) Hulst, St. Cloud, Minnesota; former husbands, Randy Berhow and Ken Leiser, both of Fertile; and several nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sylvia, uncle, Raymond Rolland, aunt, Jean Rolland, and nephew, Cody Hulst.

Memorial services will be on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at the Rodnes Lutheran Church, rural Erskine, Minnesota.

Burial will be in the Rodnes Lutheran Cemetery, rural Erskine, Minnesota,

Source: http://www.fredriksonfh.com/

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(June 4, 1922 - September 8, 2013)

Lorraine Helen Malme, 91, passed away on September 8, 2013 at Halstad Living Center, Halstad, Minnesota.

She was born on June 4, 1922 to Henry & Leafie Megrund. Lorraine Helen (Megrund) was born in Shelly, Minnesota, and graduated from Climax High School. She and her husband, LeRoy, were married on June 25, 1943, and celebrated 53 years of marriage until his death on January 25, 1996. Lorraine can best be remembered as the smiling face behind the counter as the Assistant Postmaster in Shelly for 33 years. She also supported her husband, LeRoy, in his farming and was an active member of the Shelly Lutheran Church. They enjoyed spending their winters in Mesa, Arizona. Lorraine and LeRoy spent their free time during the summer at a much loved cabin on Lake Eunice, surrounded by a circle of close friends and family. Many a night was spent playing cards and socializing. Lorraine is survived by her son Ross and wife Jeanne (Craft) residing in Atlanta, Georgia and her daughter Connie Lanaro and husband Silvio residing in Monroe, NY; two grandchildren Michon and Matthew (wife Andrea) and four great grandchildren: Daniel, Joseph, Katie, and Emma. She is also survived by her sister, Lucille Boyum, Kasson, Minnesota; and numerous nieces and nephews. Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy, and three brothers: Adrian, Wesley, and Harris. May God richly bless the memory of Lorraine Malme.

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Funeral services will be on Friday, September 13, 2013, in the Shelly-Marsh River Lutheran Church, Shelly, Minnesota.

Burial will be at the Shelly Lutheran Cemetery, Shelly, Minnesota.

Fredrikson Valley Funeral Home, Halstad, Minnesota,

Source: http://www.fredriksonfh.com/

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