May 19, 1927 - May 8, 2015

Resided in East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Obituary--

David McCleary, 87, of East Grand Forks, formerly of Fisher, Minnesota, died Friday, May 8, 2015, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks.

David Elliot McCleary was born near Fisher, Minnesota, on May 19, 1927, the son of Elliot and Ellen (Merrill) McCleary. He was confirmed in the Lutheran faith and attended Fisher High School, graduating in 1945. In the middle of his senior year, Dave enlisted in the Navy, leaving for the Great Lakes Naval Station at the age of 17. His parents received his diploma in his absence.

While in the Navy, Dave graduated from radio school at the University of Wisconsin. After his honorable discharge in 1946, he returned and attended the University of North Dakota.

He was united in marriage to Arlyne Sawyer in Crookston. They lived in Fisher, where they raised their four children.

Dave was a life member and past commander of the Fisher American Legion and was a member of the Fisher Lutheran Church. He managed Fisher Municipal for two years and was manager of the Farmers Oil Company in their first year of operation. David was employed at Northern Plumbing Supply of Grand Forks for over thirty years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and card playing.

He will lovingly be remembered by his wife of 65 years, Arlyne of East Grand Forks; four children, Vicki (Steve) Klaers of White Bear Lake Twp., Minnesota, Lee (Kathy) McCleary of Moorhead, Dean (Natalie) McCleary of Moorhead, and Linda (Randy) Steinwand of Farmington; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Bill McCleary; sister-in-law, Jeanne Sawyer; brother-in-law, Lloyd Sawyer; and many special cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Courtland and John; sisters-in-law, Marge McCleary, Doris McCleary, and Loy Sawyer; and brother-in-law, Bob Sawyer.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2015, at Fisher Lutheran Church with the Rev. Karen Young Trenne officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 - 7 PM Thursday, with a 6:30 PM Prayer Service, at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston. Military Honors will be provided by the Fisher American Legion. Inurnment will take place in Greenwood Cemetery, Fisher.

Source: Stenshoel Houske Funeral Home website,
www.StenshoelHouske.com

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June 15, 1940 - April 24, 2015

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Wanda Ann Puppe, 74, of Crookston, Minnesota, died peacefully Friday, April 24, 2015, at the Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine, Minnesota. She had been a resident of Pioneer since January of 2014.

Wanda was born at Minot, North Dakota, on June 15, 1940, one of four children of the union of Melvin and Agnes (Olson) Armstrong. She grew up on a farm by Douglas, North Dakota, and spent the early years of her education at a nearby country school. The family moved to Minot in 1948 where she attended Minot Elementary and High Schools.

Wanda was united in marriage to Vernon Manor Puppe at the Zion Lutheran Church in Minot in September of 1959. The couple made their home in Minot until moving to Grand Forks, North Dakota, in 1963. Together, Wanda and Vernon raised two daughters, Debbie and Candace. Sadly, their son, Vernon Jr., died shortly after his birth. Wanda was employed at Sears in Grand Forks for ten years. Vernon passed away on April 26, 1989. Wanda later worked at the RoadKing Inn for a few years, and then in 1997 moved to Crookston to make her home. She was employed at the cafeteria of RiverView Hospital for three years until her retirement in 2002.

Wanda was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Crookston. She enjoyed reading, and was an avid UND and Minnesota Wild hockey fan. She liked listening to late night radio talk shows, going to garage sales, and visiting second-hand stores. Her love of horses was a lifelong passion. Wanda's family and many friends knew her as a very intelligent lady, and a great conversationalist.

She was well-versed on a variety of subjects and enjoyed sharing her opinions and listening to those of others. Wanda was very loving and caring, and possessed a remarkable sense of humor. One of her favorite pastimes was sitting outside on the steps, weather permitting, with a cup of coffee. Best of all was the time spent with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and she loved them all dearly. Wanda will be greatly missed.

Grateful to have been a part of her life are her two daughters, Debbie Puppe (Greg Koehnen) of Grand Forks, North Dakota, and Candace (Mike) Brouse of Mentor, Minnesota; two grandchildren, Andrew Brouse (Caillie Boucher) and Tessa Brouse (Dalton Newquist), all of Crookston, Minnesota; four great-grandchildren: Hannah Brouse, and Jaden, Cecilia, and Emma Newquist; two siblings, Glenda (Myron) Schroeder of Minot, North Dakota, and Mike (Patty) Armstrong of Tolleson, Arizona; nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

In addition to Vernon, her beloved husband of 29 years, and son, Vernon Jr., Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Agnes Armstrong; and a brother, sister-in-law, and nephew: Gary, Nancy, and Mark Armstrong.

A memorial service celebrating the life of Wanda Ann Puppe will be held at 10:30am, Friday, May 1, 2015, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Crookston with The Rev. Bill Reck, officiating. Visitation with the family will be for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Memorial Park South Cemetery in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Source: www.stenshoelhouske.com

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Katherine "Kathy" Olson

Born: April 25, 1947
Died: May 06, 2015

Katherine "Kathy" Olson, age 68, of rural Fosston, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 6th, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12th, at Hope Lutheran Church in Fosston with the Rev. Paul Magelssen officiating. Interment will be in Froen Cemetery, rural Fosston. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with a 6:30 p.m. prayer service on Monday, May 11th, and for one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. All visitation will be held at Hope Lutheran Church in Fosston. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston and messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com.

Katherine Ellen Griffiths Olson was born on April 25, 1947 in Hibbing, Minnesota the daughter of John and Gladys Scofield Griffiths. She grew up in Hibbing and graduated from Hibbing High School.

Katherine and David Olson were married on September 21, 1968 at First Lutheran Church in Hibbing. They resided in Plymouth, Minnesota before moving to Fosston in 1971.

Kathy worked for Koehler Floral, MTL, and the Fosston School District. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday school and volunteered in many ways. She was the Brandsvold Township clerk for 27 years. She and David traveled a lot and Europe was her favorite spot.

She loved the farm, flowers and family. Her biggest blessing were her two sons, daughters-in-law and five grandchildren. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren at their sporting events and spending time together at their family lake cabin.

She is survived by her mother, Gladys Griffiths of Hibbing, Minnesota; her husband, David Olson of Fosston; two sons, Harlan (Sheila) Olson of Fosston, and Wayne (Michelle) Olson of Fosston; five grandchildren, Reid, Maria, Markus, Abby, and Emma.

Also surviving are six siblings, Barb (Van) Bautch, Mary (Duane) Maki, Mike (Patty) Griffiths, Ellen Skahl, Robert (Sherrie) Griffiths, and Steve (Maureen) Griffiths; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, John Griffiths; and brother-in-law, Art Skahl.

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home, 16 MAY 2015

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Born: August 30, 1930
Died: April 28, 2015

Patricia "Patty" Erickson, age 84 of Erskine, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, April 28th at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine. Memorial services will be held on Monday, May 4th at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine with Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. A time of gathering for family and friends will be held for one hour before the memorial service at the church on Monday morning. The Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Erskine is in charge of the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent to www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Patricia Jeul Erickson was born on August 30, 1930 in Mahnomen, Minnesota to parents Leslie and Eldora (Chilton) Varty. Patty grew up in Mahnomen, was baptized and confirmed in St. Michaels Catholic Church, and graduated from Mahnomen High School in 1948.

She was united in marriage to Alton Erickson on December 4, 1950 in Erskine, Minnesota. They made their home on the family farm on Bradley Lake in Knute Township, and have remained on the farm for 64 years.

Patty and Alton raised ten children together. Patty was a homemaker, but also helped in the fields during harvest and planting season. Once the children were grown she decided to take a job at Pioneer Memorial Care Center as a nursing assistant and worked there for 17 years.

Patty was passionate about her children and grandchildren, and she enjoyed visiting with friends and neighbors. If you needed help Patty was always there. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and honorary member of Ladies Aide.

On Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Patty passed away at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine at the age of 84 years.

Survivors include her husband Alton of 64 years; eight daughters, Paula (Jim) Caldwell, Eldora (Bryan) Paradis, Karlene (Larry) Lightfoot, Lesly (Lee) Tradewell, Ardis (Tal) Lucken, Melisa (Erik) Nymann, Barb (Torrey) Erickson and Wendy Smeby. She is also survived by nineteen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren; sisters, Tela Bemis and Lois Otto; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three sons, Stephen, Sam and Eric; and two brothers and two sisters.

Patty will be remembered by her love and compassion for her family, her giving heart, and love for her friends and neighbors.

May God Bless the memory of Patricia "Patty" Erickson

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home

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July 24, 1942 - April 25, 2015

Roseanne A. Kulp, age 72 of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Roseanne Anita Kulp was born on July 24, 1942 in Montclair, New Jersey, the daughter of Sebastian and Rose (Intile) Calandra. Roseanne grew up and attended school where she graduated from high school in Montclair. In May of 1961 she was united in marriage to Donald Kulp in Montclair. Roseanne spent the rest of her entire life in the East Grand Forks and Grand Forks area.

She is survived by her children, Barbara (Daniel) Leahy of Green Lake, Wisconsin, and Mark Kulp of Seattle, Washington; two granddaughters, Amy Hartung and Valerie (Joshua) Leuttgen; three great-grandchildren, Kyle, Marissa and Brandon; sister-in-law, Marilyn Calandra of Budd Lake, New Jersey.

She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Tom and Joseph Calandra.

Memorial Service: 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April, 28, 2015 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 200 3rd St. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com

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May 19, 1942 - May 1, 2015

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary

Gladys Mary Thorp, 72, of Crookston, Minnesota, died at her home Friday afternoon in the arms of her loving husband, Bill. She had been fearlessly battling cancer for more than a decade.

Born May 19, 1942 in Ada, Minnesota to Albert and Josephine (Boutain) Brantl, Gladys graduated from Ada High School in 1960 and then attended St.Francis School of Nursing in Crookston. Upon earning her LPN degree, she was employed as a nurse at St.Francis Hospital. On June 28, 1963, she was united in marriage to William "Bill" Thorp at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ada. She continued to work at St.Francis until her children were born, and then joined Northern Paving/J & S Gravel (later becoming Anderson Paving) as the office manager, a position she held for more than 30 years.

Following retirement, she volunteered her time to the American Legion Auxiliary (past president), Crookston Library Board and as a local election judge.

Gladys could be summed up in one word: selfless. This shone through in her long battle with cancer. Though her illness was serious and often trying, she never once complained about her plight, yet was always concerned about the well-being of others. She loved life and all living things, particularly enjoying gardening, bird watching, planting trees and rescuing the occasional stray cat. Other passions included cooking, reading, knitting, crocheting, watching old movies and discussing politics. She was happiest seated in her three-season room with a crossword puzzle in hand, surrounded by family and the sights and sounds of nature.

Gladys is survived by her husband, Bill; their two sons, David (Sheila) Thorp of Parker, Colorado, and Jonathan (Jennifer) Thorp of Fargo, North Dakota; four grandchildren: Zachary, Alex, Cecelia and Milo; sisters Alice Wagner of Ada and Rose (Jim) Bredman of Crookston; brothers Mike Brantl of Minneapolis, Minnesota and John (Brenda) Brantl of Palm Desert, California; sisters-in-law: Victoria Thorp of Crookston, Theresa Brantl of Breckenridge, Minnesota and Sharon (Bill) Ofstedahl of Walker, Minnesota; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Josephine Brantl; brothers, Norman and Paul Brantl; brother-in-law, Richard Wagner; parents-in-law, Harry and Lucille (Lalonde) Thorp; sister-in-law, Marlys (Thorp) Beauchamp; and brother-in-law, John Beauchamp.

A memorial service celebrating the life of Gladys Thorp will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2015, at the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston with The Rev. Jo Gast, presiding, and The American Legion Auxiliary, participating. Visitation with the family will be for one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be given in Gladys' name to the Crookston Altru Clinic Infusion Center.

Source: www.stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home
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February 25, 1945 -- May 14, 2015

Darrell Novacek, 70, of Angus, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015, in Valley Eldercare, Grand Forks, North Dakota, surrounded by his family.

Darrell Andrew Novacek was born on February 25, 1945, to Harry and Regina (Diedrich) Novacek, in Warren, Minnesota. He grew up in Angus and attended Warren Public Schools until 10th grade, when he transferred to Crookston Agricultural College, where he graduated in 1963. He joined the North Dakota National Guard in 1966, and served until 1972. On February 18, 1978, Darrell was married to Darlene Smith in Grace Free Lutheran Church, Bagley, Minnesota. The couple made their home in Angus where Darrell farmed, and would continue to farm, until the end of his life.

He was a proud member of the Warren American Legion and the National Rife Association.

Darrell is survived by his daughter, Stacy (fiance, Scott Anderson) Novacek of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; son, Bradley (Cera) Novacek of Kasson, Minnesota; former spouse, Darlene Novacek; and two grandchildren, Tabitha Anderson and Madison Novacek

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Linda Opferkew.

Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at 10:30 AM, in St. Mary Catholic Church, Euclid, Minnesota.

Interment: Prairie View Cemetery, Euclid.

Source: DuBore Funeral Home website

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January 10, 1929 - May 4, 2015

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Sister Rita Marie Bonneprise, CSJ, passed away quietly at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, Minnesota on Monday, May 4, 2015.

Sister Rita Marie was born January 10, 1929 to Joseph and Matilda (Kromrey) Bonneprise in Osceola, Wisconsin. Her early formative years were spent in Osceola with her sister Joan and brothers, John and Ben. Her parents enrolled her at St. Joseph's Academy in Crookston, where she graduated in May of 1946.

Having great admiration for the sisters who taught her, Rita Marie entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph on July 22, 1946. She received the religious name of Sister Mary Michael; in 1948 she pronounced her First Vows and made her Final Profession in 1951.

Teaching and administering schools were great loves of Sister Mary Michael. Between 1949 and 2000, she ministered at St. Rose School, Argyle, Minnesota; St. Joseph's Academy, Crookston, Minnesota; St. Peter's School, Park Rapids, Minnesota; St. Anne's School, Somerset, Wisconsin; St. Joseph's School, West St. Paul, Minnesota; St. Joan of Arc School, Minneapolis, Minnesota; and St. Richard's School, Richfield, Minnesota.

When new fields of ministry became an option for sisters, Sister Mary Michael's pioneering and adventurous spirit became apparent. Returning to her baptismal name and after further training, she branched out as a religious educator in Strandquist, Minnesota, and Fargo, North Dakota; she served as a family therapist at Glenmore Recovery Center in Crookston, Minnesota. Later, she served the Hmong Community in St. Paul, Minnesota, as a pastoral minister. In Brooklyn, New York, Sister Rita Marie befriended women who had formerly been incarcerated, and at Marian Care Center in St. Paul, she helped the elderly. Her personal experiences and encounters with people with various ages and cultures and the charism of the Congregation of St. Joseph have been the inspiration of her work, relationships and energies.

While recuperating from a heart attack, Sister Rita Marie lived at Marywood, where she began writing a book of poems. "New Horizons" was published in 2011 after her move to the Summit Apartments.

Sister Rita Marie is survived by the Sisters of St. Joseph; her sister, Joan (Jerry) Felling of Osceola, Wisconsin; brothers, John Bonneprise of Osceola and Ben (Evelyn) Bonneprise of Tucson, Arizona; niece, Rita McKee of Rochester, Minnesota; as well as other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Sister Rita Marie's parents preceded her in death.

Services for Sister Rita Marie Bonneprise will be held on Monday, May 11, 2015, at the Villa St. Vincent Chapel in Crookston, Minnesota. A Wake Service will be held at 3:00 PM, and the Mass of Resurrection celebrated at 4:00 PM.

On Wednesday, May 20, 2015, an 11:00 AM Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at Assumption Church in Farmington, WI. Interment will be in the family plot in St. Mary's Cemetery, Farmington.

Memorials preferred to the Congregation of St. Joseph, Mission Advancement Office, 3134 Hundred Oaks Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-1541.

Source: Stenshoel Houske Funeral Home website
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April 11, 1920 - May 31, 2015

Julia V. Wood, age 95, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Valley Eldercare in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Julia was born on April 11, 1920 in Fosston, Minnesota, to the late Magness and Guru Bertina (Smette) Gunderson. She grew up and attended school in Fosston, Minnesota. She was married to Ole C. Gunderson on March 9, 1940 in Cummings, North Dakota. They lived and farmed in the Cummings area until Ole's death on August 29, 1957. Julia and her children moved to Grand Forks in 1959. She worked for many years at Grossman's Cleaners as a presser. She was then married to Olaf Wood on July 29, 1961. They lived in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and most recently Tufte Manor, Grand Forks, North Dakota. Julia enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, making lefsa, sewing and dancing.

Julia is survived by one son Omer (Adeline) Gunderson of Cummings, North Dakota; stepson, Richard Wood of Grand Forks, North Dakota, four grandchildren; Jon Gunderson, Jason Gunderson, Kevin Ayotte and Susan (Michael) Hendrickson, great-grandchildren, Brandon and Dylon Gunderson, Ashley and Zachery Ayotte and Mason and Carson Hendrickson, sister, Thelma (Archie) Rinkenberger of Fosston, Minnesota, son-in-law Francis Ayotte, of East Grand Forks and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ole Gunderson and Olaf Wood; her parents; her daughter Betty Ayotte; three brothers: Clarence, George and Melfred "Fred" Gunderson; and three sisters: Myrtle Finneseth, Gladys Melby and Martha Tharaldson.

Funeral Service: 2:00 PM Friday, June 3, 2015 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Visitation: 1 hour before services at the church.

Interment: 10:30 Saturday, June 4, 2015 at the Highland Lutheran Cemetery, Cummings, North Dakota.

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/ 4/23/2015

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November 29, 1931 - April 30, 2015

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Nadine L. Miller, 83, of Crookston, Minnesota, died Thursday afternoon, April 30, 2015, at the RiverView Care Center in Crookston with her family at her side.

The funeral service for Nadine will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 4, 2015, at the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 5th, at the Devils Lake Cemetery in Devils Lake, North Dakota. Refreshments will follow at the Fireside Inn, Devils Lake.

Nadine Lola Miller was born on November 29, 1931 in Churchs Ferry, North Dakota, the daughter of Ewald and Martha (Schach) Henke. Nadine was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Penn, North Dakota. She attended country school near her home, and later attended school in Penn, North Dakota through the eighth grade.

On March 4, 1952, Nadine married Earl W. Miller in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota.

Nadine and Earl lived in Churchs Ferry during their first few years of marriage while Earl was in the Air Force, and later in Devils Lake, where they were members of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. In 1957, the family moved to the rural St. Michael area, where they raised cattle and sheep, until their oldest daughter graduated in 1970. From 1970 – 1974, the family lived in New Rockford, North Dakota, where Nadine worked at the airport upholstering aircraft seats and also stitched and covered airplane wings. Nadine and Earl were members of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. From 1974 -- 1980, Nadine assisted Earl with duties at Fertile Aviation in Mentor, Minnesota.

In 1980, Nadine and Earl moved to Crookston, Minnesota, where she and Earl ran Crookston Aviation, living in the house on the grounds of the airport. She was known for making a big lunch for her husband and workers every day and they came into the house to eat. In her spare time, Nadine enjoyed gardening and sewing. A caregiver at heart, Nadine took care of her wheelchair bound mother the last five years of her life and cared for Earl when he was dying of cancer.

Survivors include her daughters, Patty (T.J.) Sabie, Embarrass, Minnesota and Peggy (Jeff) Evenson, Mentor, Minnesota; daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Miller, Mentor, Minnesota; grandsons, Lowell Miller and his son, Michael, Crookston, Minnesota; Wesley (Whitney) Miller, Fertile, Minnesota; Justin Jetty, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; granddaughter, Ariel Jetty, Des Moines, Iowa; and a sister, Dorothy Kannas, Devils Lake, North Dakota.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl in 1991; son, Mike in 1992; and brother, Art in 1992; brothers-in-law, Lynn Nass, Carl Kannas, Gayl Miller and Kenny Miller; sister-in-law, Geri Nixon; and nephew/godchild, Jerry Nass in 2014.

Source: www.stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home
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Born: March 22, 1931
Died: May 06, 2015

U.S. Veteran

John "Jack" M. Dahl, age 84 of Fosston, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, May 6th surrounded by his family at his home in Fosston, under the care of Hospice. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, May 12th at 2:00 PM at Kingo Lutheran Church in Fosston with Rev. Aage Carlsen and Rev. Dan Cole officiating.

Visitation will be on Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Fosston and visitation will continue for one hour before the memorial service at the church on Tuesday afternoon. Interment of cremains will be in Ringsaker Cemetery at Pelican Rapids at a later date. The Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston is in charge of the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent to carlinhoialmen.com.

John “Jack” Martin Dahl was born to parents John and Emma (Scheerer) Dahl in Westwood, California on March 22, 1931. Jack graduated from Fosston High School with the Class of 1950 in Fosston, Minnesota. He served in the United States Army from June 19, 1952 until receiving his Honorable Discharge on May 24, 1954.

Jack and Ardi were united in marriage on April 23, 1960 at Congregational Church in Duluth, Minnesota. They lived in Fosston, where he worked in the family bakery and later was a self employed carpenter. He enjoyed hunting, camping, baking, reading, and telling jokes. He especially liked walking his dog Pepper and spending time with family. He was a xmember of Kingo Lutheran Church and the American Legion. Jack loved to volunteer his time at the Fosston Embassy, receiving a certificate of recognition from the mayor. His favorite (famous) saying was “It’ll cost ya a quarter”.

On Wednesday, May 6, 2015 Jack passed away surrounded by his family at his home in Fosston, and under the care of Hospice at the age of 84 years.

Jack is survived by his wife, Ardi; a brother, Danny; daughters, Leslie (Gary) of Mayville, North Dakota and Laura (Tim) of Crookston, Minnesota; grandchildren, Kelly (Shawn), Beka, Amy (Pat), Mark (Amber) and Holly; and great grandchildren, Andrea (Craig), Marlene, Peyton, Gradie and “little” Jack, named after grandpa Jack.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.

Jack will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home

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Paul C. Anderson

(February 25, 1930 - April 30, 2015)

U.S. Veteran

Paul C. Anderson, 85, Fertile, Minnesota, passed away Thursday April 30th, 2015 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota, after a brief illness.

Paul was born February 25, 1930, at Crookston, Minnesota. His parents were M.O. "Oscar" and Selma (Johnson) Anderson. He grew up on a farm and attended school in Fertile and later attained his GED. He also attended technical school before serving in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was stationed in Japan for part of his service. He was honorably discharged and returned home.

Paul married Beatrice Locken on December 15, 1963, and they resided on a farm near Fertile where they raised their three children. He farmed for many years and also worked in construction. Paul was known to be mechanically talented and innovative. Among other things, he built a boat and camper trailer. Paul was a long time member of Faaberg Lutheran Church. He was a quiet, intelligent person, who also participated in some friendly teasing. He enjoyed many years of hunting and fishing, especially in the later years when his grandchildren would join him. Paul always looked forward to spending time with his grandchildren and enjoyed their company.

Paul is survived by his wife, Beatrice, one son, Eric (Lisa) St. Hilaire, Minnesota; two daughters, Beth (Mike) Gray, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and Sharon (Paul) Powers, Winter Park, Florida; his nine grandchildren, Josh, Gianna, Christa, Kiara, Josiah, Olivia, Mariah, Colin, and Christian; one sister, Joyce Tessman, McIntosh, Minnesota, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Merten and Carsten; and two sisters, Irene Anderson and Margaret Thornton.

Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday May 6, 2015, at Faaberg Lutheran Church, Rindal, Minnesota.

Visitation: Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. with a 6:30 p.m. prayer service at the church.

Burial: Faaberg Lutheran Cemetery, Rindal, Minnesota.

Source: Fredrikson Funeral Home website

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September 23, 1908 - May 7, 2015

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Delia Lanctot, 106, of Crookston, formerly of Gentilly, died Thursday, May 7, 2015, at Villa St. Vincent.

Delia Rose Marie Brule was born on September 23, 1908 in Gentilly Township, Minnesota, the daughter of Philias and Caroline (Dufault) Brule. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Gentilly. Delia attended Kripple Kreek country school near Gentilly, through the eighth grade.

On May 21, 1929, Delia married Eddie Lanctot at St. Peter's Catholic Church.

Delia and Eddie lived on a farm in Crookston Township before moving to Gentilly in October of 1937 with their three children. There, they owned and operated a Hartz store for 12 years. During that time, Eddie also managed the Gentilly Dairy Association and Delia assisted him with the bookkeeping.

After Eddie's sudden death in 1951, and the death of her father in 1953, Delia asked her mother to live with her. During this time, Delia took part in an adult education typing class at Central High School, obtained a certificate in filing, bookkeeping and accounting, by correspondence from Seattle, and learned how to drive. Delia took care of her mother for 24 years, before Caroline moved to the Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home in 1977. After living in Gentilly for 64 years, Delia moved to the Villa Summit Apartments on July 2, 2001, and in 2005, to Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home, where she has since resided.

Delia enjoyed gardening, canning vegetables, baking, flowers, crocheting, and listening to music. Most of all, she enjoyed the company of family and friends, and playing cards with them. She served two terms as president of St. Anne's Sodality, was a member of the National Catholic Society since 1940, and also belonged to the Gentilly Senior Citizens Club. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

She is survived by her daughter, Sister Joan (Madeline) Lanctot, CSJ of Crookston; two sons, Vernon (Hazel) Lanctot of San Antonio, Texas, and Edwin (Linda) Lanctot of Payson, Arizona; eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; a sister, Evelyn Audette of Crookston; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

In addition to her parents, Delia was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie; three brothers, Aime, Noel, and Adrian Brule; sisters-in-law, Lucille Brule and Helen Brule; and great-granddaughter, Acacia Joy Lanctot.

Funeral Mass for Delia will be 10:30 AM Thursday, May 14, 2015, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Gentilly, with Father Vincent Miller and Deacon Dennis Bivens officiating.

Visitation will be from 5 – 7 PM, with a 7 PM Prayer Service, Wednesday, at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston, and one hour prior to mass at the church.

Interment will be in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery.

Source: Stenshoel Houske Funeral Home website,
www.stenshoelhouske.com

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July 22, 1924 - May 6, 2015

Lenore A. Monson, age 90 of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 in the Transitional Care Unit of Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Lenore Arline Monson was born on July 22, 1924 in Kerkoven Township, Minnesota, the daughter of Carl and Alma (Grunseth) Swenson. Lenore grew up on the family farm and graduated from high school in Benson, Minnesota. Following her high school graduation, she worked in an airplane plant in Minneapolis, Minnesota, supporting the war effort during World War II.

On September 25, 1948 she was united in marriage to Joel C. Monson. They moved to East Grand Forks where they raised their family. After the children got older, Lenore worked part time for the East Grand Forks School District. After they retired, they traveled extensively in their Winnebago Motorhome until the first grandchild was born in 1981.

Lenore is a very special mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who thought the world of her family. She was extremely kind-hearted, loving, faithful, witty and very generous. She spent a lot of time in kitchens such as the American Legion and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in East Grand Forks, serving many warm, delicious meals. She will be dearly missed.

Family members of Lenore include her children, Mary Jo (Robert) Bydal and Dale (MaryAnn) Monson both of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; grandchildren, Emily (Joshua) Ruemmele of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Dustin (Ann Klinkenberg) Monson of West St. Paul, Minnesota, Nicholas Bydal of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Daniel C. (Kelsey) Monson of Cavalier, North Dakota; great-grandchildren: Daryl Monson, Daphnie Monson and Jack Ruemmele along with many nieces, nephew and cousins.

Lenore was preceded in death by her parents; husband Joel and five brothers and sisters.

Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 in Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1515 5th Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 with a 6:30 p.m. Prayer Service on Monday, May 11, 2015, in Dahl Funeral Home of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and also one hour prior Funeral Service on Tuesday in Our Saviors Lutheran Church.

Interment: Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/ 4/23/2015

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Born: September 02, 1919
Died: May 09, 2015

Norma Kathleen (McFarland) Smeby, 95, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, died Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Hidden Creek Assisted Living.

Norma was born September 2, 1919, the daughter of Hazel (Nielsen) and Elmer McFarland near Mentor, Minnesota. On December 22, 1940, she was united in marriage to George Norman Smeby at the First United Methodist Church in Austin. George and Norma had four children. They farmed together 40 years before retiring and moving to Austin.

Norma was an elementary school teacher at various country schools and the Albert Lea Public School system. She completed her Master’s Degree in Education. Her passions were reading, traveling, crafts, and spending time with family. She was an active member of Moscow Lutheran Church, participating in quilting, altar guild, Faith Circle, Bible Study, Ladies Aid and church suppers. She and George had a strong faith, which they passed along to their children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.

Norma is survived by her four children: Kathleen (Virgil) Asbury of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Kent (Betty) Smeby of Austin, Minnesota; Kraig (Doris) Smeby of Rockford, Minnesota; and Keith (Connie) Smeby of St. Paul, Minnesota; grandchildren: Teri Asbury, Jeffrey (Sandra) Asbury and Jay Asbury, Kimberly (Steven) Zenk, Kristene (William) Wilkie, Kurt (Cynthia) Smeby, Timothy (Debra) Smeby, Jane (Kean) Corkery, Jennifer Nixon, Jackie (Dwane) Veney, Joel (Jenni) Smeby, Jarrett (Beth) Smeby, and Jonathan Troy Smeby; great-grandchildren: Lindsey & Tyler Asbury, Timothy (Katrina) Zenk, Katherine (Christopher) Hebblewhite, Jillian (Brent) Tweed, Adam Wilkie, Kevin, Kendra and Kallie Smeby, Alexa & Raquel Smeby, McKone, Seamus, & Flannagan Corkery, Joseph & Andrew Nixon, Deontae & Jayden Veney; great-great-grandchildren: Addison, Steven, Isaac, Amelia, Clara & Henry Zenk, and Kari Hebblewhite; sister, Joan (Stanley) Stanek; sisters-in-law, Mary Ellen McFarland and Janet Bothun; and by many nieces & nephews.

Norma was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her grandchildren Jonathan Lee Smeby, Tanya Asbury, and Trevor Smeby, her sister Marna Nelson, and her brother Dr. Keith McFarland.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 13th at Moscow Lutheran Church, rural Austin with the Reverend Matthew Williams officiating. Interment will be at Moscow Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Clasen- Jordan Mortuary in Austin, and at the church on Wednesday for one hour prior to the service.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website,

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Died: May 19, 2015

Biography

Viola L. Rud, age 86, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at the Valley Elder Care Transitional Unit in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Viola Lucille (Williamson) Rud was born on March 7, 1929 near Baker, Montana, the daughter of Presley and Elnora (Noftsker) Williamson. The family moved to Minnesota Lake, Minnesota, in 1933 and then Frost, Minnesota, in 1944 where she graduated high school.

Viola attended the Swedish Hospital School of Nursing where she earned her degree as a Registered Nurse. She then attended the University of Minnesota School Of Public Health and earned her certificate in Public Health Nursing (1950). She worked as a Pediatric Staff Nurse at the University of Minnesota.

In 1951, Viola was hired as the County Nurse in Marshall County, Minnesota. On June 28, 1952 she was united in marriage to Arthur D. Rud. Viola then worked as a nurse in various settings as Art completed service in the Air Force. Viola and Art returned to Warren in 1956, moved to the Rud family farm in 1957, and built a new home in Newfolden, Minnesota, in 1962. While caring for her family, Viola worked as County Nurse for Marshall County (1960-1967), and as the Public Health Nurse for Northwest Community Action, Badger, Minnesota (1971-1972).

From 1972 to 1981 she was the Director for the Marshall County Nursing Service. In 1978, Viola became the first director of Quin County Health Services (Kittson, Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake and Roseau Counties, now known as Quin Community Health Services); in 1987, she received an Award of Recognition from the State Community Health Services (CHS) Advisory Committee. Viola served on various community health boards and groups. On November 23, 1990, after 25 years as a Public Health Nurse, including 13 years as a CHS Administrator, Viola retired.

Viola was very active throughout her life. She was a devoted wife and mother, gardener, Sunday School Teacher, Church Council Member, ALCW Leader, and Girl Scout Leader. She enjoyed reading, arts and crafts, fishing, camping, and her grandchildren!

Viola and Art enjoyed winters in Arizona until 2011. Since 2006, Viola and Art have lived in East Grand Forks where they were members of Our Saviors Lutheran Church. Viola was devoted to God, Family, Friends, Church, and Community. She will be deeply missed.

Family members of Viola include her children, Renee Mabey of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Keith (Marty) Rud of Newfolden, Minnesota, and Brian Rud of Mankato, Minnesota; grandchildren, Steven (Liz) Rud of Casper, Wyoming, Melinda (Kurt) Larson of Moorhead, Minnesota, Janna (Dane) Crossley of Corinth, Texas, Sarah Mabey of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and JonathanLi Rud of Mankato, Minnesota; great-grandson, Radin Rud; siblings, Helen Routier of International Falls, Minnesota, Walter Williamson of Cypress, Texas and David Williamson of Belton, Texas, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Arthur Rud on July 5, 2014, and an infant son Steven Craig Rud.

Funeral Service: 10:30 AM on Monday, May 25, 2015 in Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 1515 5th Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Visitation: 4:00 to 6:00 with a 5:30 PM Prayer Service on Sunday, May 24, 2015 in Dahl Funeral Home, 2029 Central Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and one hour prior Funeral Service on Monday in Our Saviors Lutheran Church.

Burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Newfolden, Marshall county, Minnesota.

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/

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Born: August 28, 1926
Died: May 17, 2015

U.S. Veteran

Clarence Ostgarden, age 88, of Fosston, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, May 17th, at Essentia Health Hospital in Fosston. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 22nd, at Kingo Lutheran Church in Fosston with the Rev. Dan Cole and Rev. Aage Carlsen officiating. Interment will be in Kingo Lutheran Cemetery, Fosston.

Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church. Military honors will be conducted by the National Guard Honors Team and arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston. Messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com.

Clarence Melvin Ostgarden was born on August 28, 1926 in McIntosh, Minnesota to parents Herman and Betsy Tuft Ostgarden. He attended school in McIntosh and later moved to Fosston.

He entered the United States Army in 1945 and attended parachute training. He married Lois Juvrud on April 16, 1949 and they had four children. They had just celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary.

Clarence was a member of Kingo Lutheran Church, the Tangen-Walstrom American Legion Post #114 and the McIntosh V.F.W. Post #6891. He also served as a volunteer fireman for 25 years and a bus driver for Fosston Schools for many years. Clarence was employed at the creamery in Fosston and later at Land O’ Lakes for 30 years, retiring in 1988.

In his retirement he enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandkids and great grandkids, gardening and canning.

Clarence passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015 after a brief illness at the age of 88 years.

He is survived by his wife, Lois of Fosston; daughters, Gail (Glenn) Holweger of Grand Forks, North Dakota and Carol (Larry) Lenes of Fosston. Grandchildren, Jill Halvorson of Rogers, Minnesota, Christopher Smith of San Francisco, CA, Ryan Holweger of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Justin (Twyla) Holweger of Grand Forks, North Dakota, and Aaron (Holly) Lenes of Fosston. Great grandchildren, Sofia Halvorson, Clayton, Stella and Amelia Lenes and Ava and Annie Holweger. Nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Joanne Smith (2002); son, Jeff Ostgarden (2013); brothers, Alvin and Ernie; and sisters, Henrietta Svedahl, Mabel Nelson, Irene Rud and Hazel St. Germain.

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home

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DEATH NOTICE--

Born: March 24, 1957
Died: May 17, 2015

Billy Erno, age 58, of rural Fosston, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, May 17th, at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston.

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home

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Billy Erno

OBITUARY--

Born: March 24, 1957
Died: May 17, 2015

Billy Erno, age 58, of rural Fosston, Minnesota, and formerly of Park Rapids, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, May 17th, at his home. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30th, at Hope Lutheran Church in Fosston with the Rev. Paul Magelssen officiating. Interment will be held at a later date near Walker, Minnesota. Family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston and messages of condolence may be sent at carlinhoialmen.com.

Billy Jo Erno was born on March 24, 1957 in Park Rapids, Minnesota to parents Harold and Elzora “Ellie” Carter Erno. He grew up in the Walker, Minnesota, lived for several years in the Park Rapids area and was currently living near Fosston. Throughout his life, Billy had various jobs including farm work, truck driving and in North Dakota as a mill right. He has also done carpentry work in the area which was something he really enjoyed.

Billy passed away unexpectedly at his home near Fosston on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at the age of 58 years.

Survivors include his mother, Ellie Rose and his step father, Charles Rose of Fosston; two sons, Sonny (Bonnie) of South Dakota and Dusty (Annetta) who is in the U.S. Navy; daughter, Nicci Carter of Newport, Arkansas; and three grandchildren, Levi Erno and Dallian and Dayton Carter. Also surviving are three brothers, Roy Lee Erno of Iowa, Tom D. Erno of Akeley, Minnesota, and Harold Ray Erno of Red Lake Falls, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his father; and two brothers, Robert and James Erno.

SERVICES--
      Memorial Service
      May 30, 2015
      Hope Lutheran Church
      508 N. Foss Avenue
      Fosston, Minnesota

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home

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August 7, 1930 - May 18, 2015

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary

Etta Borkenhagen, 84, of Crookston, Minnesota, and formerly of Argyle, Minnesota, died Monday, May 18, 2015, at Villa St. Vincent.

Etta Mary Jane Nelson was born on August 7, 1930, in Argyle, Minnesota, the daughter of Olaf and Elsa (Mattson) Nelson. She attended school in Argyle, graduating from Argyle High School on May 27, 1948. Etta furthered her education by attending Bethesda School of Nursing and received her LPN license. She went on to work for Bethesda, and later Riverview Hospital.

In January of 1950, Etta married William H. Thompson, and they were blessed with two children. On June 3, 1968, Etta married Darrell Richard Borkenhagen in Crookston.

Etta enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting and sewing.

Etta is survived by her two children, Eugene Thompson of Crookston and Debra Myatt of Illinois; two grandsons, Nathan and Bryan Hoffman; and two great-grandchildren, Jennifer and Nash Hoffman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell; her siblings; and a grandson, Andrew Hoffman.

Funeral Services for Etta will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home, Crookston, with visitation from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, with the Rev. Tim Bhajjan officiating. Interment will be in Oakdale Cemetery, Crookston.

Source: Stenshoel Houske Funeral Home website
www.StenshoelHouske.com

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April 4, 1931 - May 18, 2015

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary

Lois K. Noah, 84, of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away at her home Monday, May 18, 2015.

Lois was born on April 4, 1931 at Bismarck, North Dakota, the only child of Arnold and Helen (Eggert) Klick. She grew up at Hebron, North Dakota, and graduated from Hebron High School in 1949. She was a proud graduate of the University of North Dakota earning a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. Lois was a member of the Tri Delta Sorority and played trombone in the marching band.

After graduation she moved to Crookston. Lois worked for Polk County as a social worker for several years. Lois met the love of her life at Maple Lake on Memorial Day, 1956. On September 8 of that year she was united in marriage to Thomas James "Jim" Noah at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Crookston. Over ten years their marriage would be blessed by the births of seven children. Together, Lois and Jim raised them in the Catholic faith and supported their many activities. Lois was a lifelong "Fighting Sioux" hockey fan.

Sadly Jim passed away on April 22, 1994. Lois remained comfortably settled in her home where she loved and spoiled her two cats, solved the Sunday crossword puzzles, and was an avid reader. She became very adept at keeping up with family and friends through Facebook. Lois was a loving and wise Grandma, who was her grandchildren's biggest fan. Her sense of humor was laugh out loud funny.

Loving family members include her seven children: Kathy and Marty Duchscher of Silver Bay, Minnesota, Tom and Terri Noah and Bill and Diane Noah of Crookston, Dan and Janet Noah of Riverview, Florida, Karen and Jim Broekemeier of Crookston, Susan Noah and Erik Harms of Bloomington, Minnesota, and Jim and Shannon Noah of Crookston; 12 grandchildren: Kimberly and Kyle Duchscher, Joe and Nick Noah, Jacqueline (Chris) Cournia, Joshua Noah, Christine (Eric) Johnson, Tayler, Jessica, and Nicholai Broekemeier, and Luke and Gabriel Noah; four great-grandchildren: Parker Noah, and Caitlyn, Johnnie, and Ian Cournia, Lindsay (Brett) Anderson, and their children; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jon and Carolyn Noah of Amery, Wisconsin; a sister-in-law, Carol McKibben of Altoona, Iowa; and several nieces, nephews, and other extended family.

Lois was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 37 years, Jim; and her parents, Arnold and Helen Klick. Blessed be the memory of Lois Noah.

Mass of Christian Burial for Lois K. Noah will be held at 2:00pm, Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Crookston with The Rev. Vincent Miller, presiding. Visitation with the family will be from 1-2:00pm. Inurnment will follow at the Calvary Cemetery in Crookston. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given in Lois' name to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or the Humane Society of Polk County in Crookston.

Source: Stenshoel Houske Funeral Home website
www.StenshoelHouske.com

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November 10, 1930 - May 16, 2015

Resided in Aitkin, Minnesota

Obituary--

Adeline Fontaine, 84, of Aitkin, formerly of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away on May 16, 2015 at her home.

Adeline was born to Andrew and Marie (Oistad) Melhouse on November 10, 1930 at her parents' home near Trail, Minnesota. She was raised in the Crookston area, graduating from Crookston High School in 1948. She worked in the Polk County Treasurer's Office for a short time.

Shortly thereafter, she met the love of her life, Lawrence (Larry) Fontaine. They were married on January 21, 1950 in Crookston. Eleven children were born to Larry and Adeline. She spent her life being a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker in Crookston. Larry passed away in July of 1986.

In 2009, she moved to Moorhead, Minnesota, and in 2012, she made her home in Aitkin, Minnesota.

Adeline enjoyed traveling, keeping up with current events, completing crossword puzzles, listening to NPR, and taking long drives with her children. Her greatest pleasure came in spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her children: Paul (Becky), Elmira, Oregon; Cheryl Schreck, Gentilly, Minnesota; Lynn (Don) Gardner, Rochester, Minnesota; Larry (Heather), Aitkin, Minnesota; Susan (John) Klopstein, Middleton, Wisconsin; Bonnie (Mark) Sperling, Wadena, Minnesota; Laurie, Fargo, North Dakota; Amy, Robbinsdale, Minnesota; and Carrie (Henning) Petersen, Glyndon, Minnesota. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Martin and George; sisters, Mabel, Frances, and Emerald; her husband; two sons, Mark and Steven; one grandson, Nevin; and son-in-law, Greg Schreck.

Mass of Christian Burial: 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 20, 2015, in Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Crookston, with visitation from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM at the church.

Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Crookston

Source: Stenshoel Houske Funeral Home website

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DEATH NOTICE--

(March 28, 1983 - May 19, 2015)

Tharone Kramer, 32, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, died on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at his residence.

Funeral Service: 10:30AM Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Maple Lake Lutheran Church, rural Fertile, Minnesota.

Visitation: one hour before service at Maple Lake Lutheran Church, rural Fertile, Minnesota.

Burial: Our Savior Lutheran Cemetery, rural Fertile, Minnesota.

Source: Fredrickson Funeral Home website

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OBITUARY--

Tharone Andrew Kramer

(March 28, 1983 - May 19, 2015)

Tharone Kramer, 32, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, died on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at his residence.

He was born on March 28, 1983, to Sharon Michaels at Crookston, Minnesota. He was baptized at the Hitterdal Lutheran Church, Maple Bay, Minnesota. His mother married Kenneth Kramer who adopted Tharone. Tharone attended Maranatha Christian Academy, until the 7th grade, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 1998, he moved with his mother to Beltrami, Minnesota, attending the Fertile-Beltrami School. He also attended Fisher-Climax Schools, before moving to Grand Forks. In the early 2000's, Tharone earned his GED. His mother, Sharon died on October 4, 2014. While living in Grand Forks, he worked several restaurant jobs.

As an eleven year old, Tharone went on a Mission trip to Mexico. Tharone faced many challenges, while growing up with diabetes. From the age of 2, he had to learn what was good for him and what would cause him problems. These difficult years taught Tharone to trust God for life and health, become sensitive to others who needed help and appreciate the small things in life.

Tharone is survived by his grandmother, Doris Michaels, Fertile, Minnesota; aunt, Kathy Michaels, Mentor, Minnesota; cousins, Amy (Chris) Motteberg, Fertile, Kari (Josh) Bolstad, Fertile, and Heidi Michaels, Climax, Minnesota; and other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Michaels, October 4, 2014; grandfather, Edmund Michaels; uncle, Wesley Michaels (2010).

Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Maple Lake Lutheran Church, rural Fertile, Minnesota.

Visitation: one hour before service at Maple Lake Lutheran Church, rural Fertile, Minnesota.

Burial: Our Savior Lutheran Cemetery, rural Fertile, Minnesota.

Source: Fredrickson Funeral Home website

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August 31, 1944 - May 26, 2015

Gregory L. Weiland, age 70, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015.

Gregory L. Weiland was born on August 31, 1944 in Crookston, Minnesota, the son of Gregory and Helen (Sirek) Weiland. Gregory grew up in the Euclid, Minnesota, area and graduated from the Northwest School of Agriculture in Crookston, Minnesota, in 1964. On May 1, 1965 he was united in marriage to Doris Jerik in Warren, Minnesota. They farmed in the Thief River Falls area for many years where farming was his passion. He then moved to Grand Forks where he worked for Strata for a brief period of time before working for Walmart for 23 years. Sadly on April 10, 2013 Doris passed away. On August 29, 2014 he married Reta Riely in Grand Forks at St. Michaels Catholic Church where he was a very active member.

Loving family members of Gregory include his wife Reta of Grand Forks, North Dakota; children, Mark (Christy) Weiland of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Dan (Crystal) Weiland of Eau Clair, Wisconsin, and Paul (Jolie) Weiland of Richfield, Minnesota; eight grandchildren; siblings, Doloris (Charles) Zammert of Euclid, Minnesota, Henry (Marilyn) Weiland of Euclid, Minnesota, Edward (Michel) Weiland of Euclid, Minnesota, Jeanette (Floyd) Kliner of Euclid, Minnesota, and Jeanne (Sylvester) Novak of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; sister-in-law, Rovella Weiland along with many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his wife Doris, Charlotte and Joseph; brother, John Weiland and parents, Gregory and Helen Weiland.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Funeral Service: 10:30 AM on Saturday, May 30, 2015 in St. Michaels Catholic Church in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 with a 7:00 PM Prayer Service on Friday, May 29, 2015 in St. Michaels Catholic and also one hour prior Funeral Service on Saturday at the church.

Interment: St. Bernards Catholic Cemetery, Thief River Falls, Minnesota.

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/ 4/23/2015

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Born: June 06, 1932
Died: May 26, 2015

Norma Emerson, age 82 of Weme, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, May 26th at Essentia Health Hospital in Fosston, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 30th at 10:30 AM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Clearbrook, Minnesota, with Pastor Bob Kirchman officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Saturday morning. Interment will be at Oak Park Cemetery in Weme following the funeral ceremony. The Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston is in charge of the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent to carlinhoialmen.com.

Norma Celestian (nee Berg) Emerson was born on June 6, 1932, in Bagley, Minnesota. She attended high school in Clearbrook, Minnesota, and graduated in 1949. Norma married Russell Evje in 1949 and together they had a daughter, Vicki. Russell passed away in 1955.

In 1956, Norma married Larry Emerson of Trail, Minnesota, and moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where they worked and lived for 31 years. In addition to Vicki, they had three children - Lori, Michael and Stacey.

Norma worked for many years in the grocery business, managing the delicatessen at a Sentry Foods store. She and Larry retired in 1987, moving back to her childhood farm in Weme.

Norma was an avid puzzler, mastering the daily crossword of several newspapers. Her home was always open and frequently full of guests, enjoying her hospitality and warm company.

On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 Norma passed away at Essentia Health Hospital in Fosston, Minnesota at the age of 82 years.

Norma was preceded in death by her parents, Erick and Alma Berg, her daughter Vicki Nakamura and sibling Armand Berg.

She is survived by her husband Larry and children Lori (Kenneth) Becker of Mequon, Wisconsin; Michael (Jan) Emerson of Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Stacey (Steven) Grey of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Her grandchildren are Ryan (Shea) Schneider of Alt, Colorado; James (Brandi) Becker of Grafton, Wisconsin; Megan (Cody) Kloeckner of Madison, Wisconsin; Adam Becker of Mequon, Wisconsin; Lauren Emerson of Vienna, Austria; Elliot Emerson of Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Kaitlin, Alex and Erik Grey of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Great grandchildren include Sabina Schneider of Salt Lake City, Utah; Gavin Schneider of Alt, Colorado; and Aybree and Easton Becker of Grafton, Wisconsin. Surviving siblings include Sybil Bergman of Clearbrook, Minnesota; Franklin Berg of Pinckney, Michigan; and Yvonne Enerson of Little Falls, Minnesota.

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home, 27 MAY 2015

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DEATH NOTICE:

Died: May 27, 2015

Merle Nelson, age 68, from rural, Bagley, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, May 27th at The Country Place at Erskine, Minnesota.

Funeral arrangements are pending at this time with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston, Minnesota.

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home, 27 MAY 2015

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OBITUARY--

Merle Nelson

Born: January 02, 1947
Died: May 27, 2015

Merle Nelson, age 68, from rural, Bagley, Minnesota passed away on Wednesday, May 27th at The Country Place at Erskine, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 1st at 2:00 PM at Fridhem Lutheran Church in Lengby, Minnesota, with Rev. Aage Carlsen and Rev. Dan Cole officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday, May 31st from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Fosston, Minnesota, and there will also be reviewal for one hour before the funeral at the church on Monday afternoon. Interment will be at St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, in Columbia Township, rural Bagley.

The Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston is in charge of the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent to carlinhoialmen.com.

Merle Robert Nelson was born January 2, 1947 in Fosston, Minnesota to parents Nels and Emily Nelson (Lorentson). He attended country school and graduated from Fosston High School in 1964. Following graduation, he worked in various construction and truck driving jobs.

On August 3, 1968, Merle was united in marriage to Janet Halvorson. Following their marriage, they moved to the farm in Columbia Township. Merle continued driving milk truck until the fall of 1973 when he started farming.

Merle became ill in 2011 and spent the past four years receiving nursing care, most recently at The Country Place Assisted Living at Erskine, where he was able to resume some of his favorite activities including fishing, hunting, and visiting his old neighbors in Columbia Township.

He served on the Fridhem Lutheran Church council for many years, the St. Peter Cemetery Association Board, and twenty-five years on the Columbia Township Board. Merle enjoyed hunting, fishing, telling stories, and seeing the grandkids. He really enjoyed time spent hunting and fishing with his friends and family.

On Wednesday, May 27, 2015, Merle Nelson passed away at The Country Place Assisted Living at the age of 68.

He is survived by his wife Janet of rural Bagley; and son Paul (Liza) Nelson, daughter Jolene Nelson, and daughter Lori (Jon) Hand, all of Fosston. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Gunnar Nelson, Warren Nelson, Parker Nelson, Kendall Hand, Morgan Hand, and Harper Hand; one brother, Chester (Deb) Nelson; one sister, Joan (Donnie) Nelson; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by parents Nels and Emily Nelson (Lorentson); stepfather Norman Lorentson, and sister, Jeanne Gillen.

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home

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Phyllis C. Brickson, age 85, of Fisher, Minnesota, died Thursday, May 28, 2015 at the Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, North Dakota.

Phyllis Claire Logan was born on April 27, 1930. Phyllis grew up and attended school in Fisher, Minnesota and graduated from Sacred Heart High School in East Grand Forks with the Class of 1948.

She married Kermit "Kurt" Brickson in Fisher, Minnesota on June 8, 1948, where they were life long, very active residents of the community.

Phyllis was a very involved member of St. Francis Catholic Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed daily gatherings with the "Fisher Coffee Ladies" and their monthly Sewing Club. Her absolute favorite times were those spent dancing with Kurt and being surrounded by her family. Her radiant smile will be missed by everyone who knew her.

Phyllis is survived by children Mark (Kathy) Brickson of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; Deborah (Dale) Jendro of Fargo, North Dakota; and Patrick (Laura) Brickson of Thief River Falls, Minnesota; nine grandchildren, Ben Brickson (Kayla Parker), Molly (John) Williams, Zachary (Trish Fleming), Nicholas (Janella Stiyer) and Joseph Jendro and Andrea Anderson, Hannah, Grace and Eleanor Brickson; nine great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Vivian Brickson and Arthrelda Brickson both of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota and along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her husband Kurt of 66 years on January 20th, 2014 and many Logan family members.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 AM Monday, June 1, 2015 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 200 3rd St. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 with a 6:30 PM Prayer Service on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and also one hour prior Funeral Service on Monday.

Interment: Greenwood Cemetery, Fisher, Minnesota

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/ 4/23/2015

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Biography:

Viola L. Rud, age 86 of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at the Valley Elder Care Transitional Unit in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Viola Lucille (Williamson) Rud was born on March 7, 1929 near Baker, Montana, the daughter of Presley and Elnora (Noftsker) Williamson. The family moved to Minnesota Lake, Minnesota in 1933 and then Frost, Minnesota in 1944 where she graduated high school.

Viola attended the Swedish Hospital School of Nursing where she earned her degree as a Registered Nurse. She then attended the University of Minnesota School of Public Health and earned her certificate in Public Health Nursing (1950). She worked as a Pediatric Staff Nurse at the University of Minnesota. In 1951, Viola was hired as the County Nurse in Marshall County, Minnesota. On June 28, 1952 she was united in marriage to Arthur D. Rud. Viola then worked as a nurse in various settings as Art completed service in the Air Force. Viola and Art returned to Warren in 1956, moved to the Rud family farm in 1957, and built a new home in Newfolden, Minnesota, in 1962. While caring for her family, Viola worked as County Nurse for Marshall County (1960-1967), and as the Public Health Nurse for Northwest Community Action, Badger, Minnesota (1971-1972).

From 1972 to 1981 she was the Director for the Marshall County Nursing Service. In 1978, Viola became the first director of Quin County Health Services (Kittson, Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake and Roseau Counties, now known as Quin Community Health Services); in 1987, she received an Award of Recognition from the State Community Health Services (CHS) Advisory Committee. Viola served on various community health boards and groups. On November 23, 1990, after 25 years as a Public Health Nurse, including 13 years as a CHS Administrator, Viola retired.

Viola was very active throughout her life. She was a devoted wife and mother, gardener, Sunday School Teacher, Church Council Member, ALCW Leader, and Girl Scout Leader. She enjoyed reading, arts and crafts, fishing, camping, and her grandchildren!

Viola and Art enjoyed winters in Arizona until 2011. Since 2006, Viola and Art have lived in East Grand Forks where they were members of Our Saviors Lutheran Church. Viola was devoted to God, Family, Friends, Church, and Community. She will be deeply missed.

Family members of Viola include her children, Renee Mabey of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Keith (Marty) Rud of Newfolden, Minnesota, and Brian Rud of Mankato, Minnesota; grandchildren, Steven (Liz) Rud of Casper, Wyoming, Melinda (Kurt) Larson of Moorhead, Minnesota, Janna (Dane) Crossley of Corinth, Texas, Sarah Mabey of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and JonathanLi Rud of Mankato, Minnesota; great-grandson, Radin Rud; siblings, Helen Routier of International Falls, Minnesota, Walter Williamson of Cypress, Texas, and David Williamson of Belton, Texas, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Arthur Rud on July 5, 2014, and an infant son Steven Craig Rud.

Funeral Service: 10:30 AM on Monday, May 25, 2015 in Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 1515 5th Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Visitation: 4:00 to 6:00 with a 5:30 PM Prayer Service on Sunday, May 24, 2015 in Dahl Funeral Home, 2029 Central Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and one hour prior Funeral Service on Monday in Our Saviors Lutheran Church

Inurnment: Oak Grove Cemetery

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/ 4/23/2015

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November 13, 1927 - May 26, 2015

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

It is with deep and heavy sadness that we announce the death of John Eugene "Buddy" Schraeder, who passed away on May 26, 2015 at The Villa in Crookston with loving family members by his side. Buddy was born in Crookston Minnesota on November 13, 1927 where he lived his entire life. When not plotting his next successful business deal, Bud also spent much of his free time escaping to the Lake of the Woods in search of the elusive walleye, striving to make that perfect golf shot down the fairway or cheering on his favorite sports teams. He was active all his life and always radiated a wonderful sense of humor and laughter that was contagious to anyone who knew him.

Buddy played football and hockey for Cathedral High School, and graduated in 1947. He joined the US Army where he served as an Technician Fourth Grade stationed in Japan. Upon his return, he worked with his father and brother at JE Schraeder Auto Part store and later became co-owner of the auto part store as well as The Viking Bar and Lounge. Buddy continued to run both the auto part business and The Viking until they were sold to new owners in late 1990 and early 2000. John was also co-owner of Northern Paving and J&S Gravel as well as North Acres which resulted in key business developments in Crookston including the construction of Walmart.

On January 14, 1950 Bud was united in marriage to Marlys Paulson at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Crookston, Minnesota. They settled into their home in Crookston and later welcomed son Ted and daughters, Linda, Jennifer and Marcia into their lives. Bud and Marlys enjoyed spending time at their Maple Lake home, near Mentor, Minnesota, as well as their Bellaire home in Clearwater, FL and always looked forward to entertaining family and friends.

Bud will long be remembered for his witty sense of humor, his unique way with words and generosity to his family, friends and community.

Buddy is survived by the love of his life, Marlys. Also surviving are son Ted Schraeder and wife Sue of Gentilly, Minnesota and grandchildren Jason and Erin; daughter Linda Dickson and husband Dennis of Minnetonka, Minnesota and grandchildren Katie and Lauren; daughter Jennifer Nelson and husband Todd of Land O' Lakes, FL and grandchildren Jake and Derek; and daughter Marcia Hoistad and husband Ron of Edina, Minnesota and grandchildren Sarah and Tom. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Thelma Schraeder; two brothers: Gordy (Delores) Schraeder and Donald (Shirley) Schraeder.

A Memorial Mass will be held at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 30, 2015, with visitation from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. The Rev. Vincent Miller will preside. Military Honors will be provided by the Crookston Veterans Council. Inurnment will take place at the Calvary Cemetery, Crookston.

Source: Stenshoel Houske Funeral Home website
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Born: February 4, 1936
Died: February 24, 2015

Janice Matthews (Danielson), age 79, of Hudson, Ohio, passed away on February 24, 2015 at Hospice Care Center in Copley, Ohio. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Hope Lutheran Cemetery in Fosston with Rev. Paul Magelssen officiating. Lunch will be served at Hope Lutheran Church immediately following the service.

Janice Danielson was born February 4, 1936, in Fosston, Minnesota to Leslie and Helen Danielson. She attended Fosston Grade School and High School, graduating in 1954. She enjoyed band, choir, and baking. She married Richard Schuchardt and lived in the St. Louis, Missouri area, as well as Hudson, Ohio.

Janice Matthews passed away on Monday, February 24, 2015 in Copley, Ohio at the age of 79 years.

She was preceded in death by her father, Leslie Danielson. Her mother, Helen Danielson, recently passed away on May 25, 2015.

Survivors are a brother, John Danielson; a son, David Schuchardt of Seattle, Washington; and a daughter, Karen Schuchardt of St Louis, Missouri. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, cousins, nephews, and nieces.

Blessed be her memory

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home, 16 MAY 2015

See obit for her mother, Helen Danielson, below.

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Born: October 13, 1913
Died: May 25, 2015

Helen Danielson, age 101, of Fosston, Minnesota passed away on Monday, May 25th at Essentia Health First Care Living Center in Fosston. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 9th at 2:00 PM at Hope Lutheran Cemetery in Fosston, with Rev. Paul Magelssen officiating. There will be lunch following the service at Hope Lutheran Church.

Helen (Nelson) Danielson was born, October 13, 1913, in Eden Township, rural Fosston, Minnesota to Hartvig and Augusta (Wick) Nelson. She attended Willowside Rural School and graduated from Fosston High School in 1932. She was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church, and was a member of Hope Lutheran Church where she was active in Ladies' Aide, circles, and quilting groups. She enjoyed reading, sewing, cooking, and baking. Helen was married to Leslie Danielson on December 11, 1932. Leslie passed away in 1968.

On Monday, May 25, 2015 Helen Danielson passed away at Essential Health First Care Living Center at the age of 101 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one sister; two brothers; and a daughter, Janice (Robert) Matthews.

Survivors include a son, John; four grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren, nephews, and nieces.

Blessed be her memory

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home, 16 MAY 2015

See obituary for her daughter, Janice Matthews, above.

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Mildred Stroble, 97, of Warren, Minnesota, formerly of Angus, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Center in Warren with her family by her side.

Mildred Ardell Jorgenson was born on October 4, 1917, in Fisher, Minnesota, to Isaac and Isabelle (Anderson) Jorgenson. She graduated from Fisher High School and attended Moorhead Teacher’s College. She taught in rural schools before graduating from the University of North Dakota in 1967. Mildred then taught in Warren public Schools for many years. Mildred was united in marriage to Merrill Stroble on December 29, 1942. The couple made their home on their farm in Angus, where they raised four children. Merrill died on April 13, 2002, and she moved to Warren in 2004. Mildred was a devoted wife and mother, and later, grandmother.

She was a longtime member of Angus-Tabor Presbyterian Church, and was actively involved in United Presbyterian Women, the Royal Neighbors of America, the Homemakers Club, and TOPS. Mildred loved to quilt, toll paint, cross-stitch, crochet, sew, and fish.

Mildred is survived by her children, Robert (Joan) Stroble of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, Carole (Wayne) Edgar of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Patricia (Jim) Emerson of Prior Lake, Minnesota, and Arlyn (Marilyn) Stroble of Angus; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother-in-law, Marvin Reitmeier; sisters-in-law, Clorise Jorgenson, Ardella Jorgenson, and Inez Love.

In addition to her husband, Mildred was preceded in death by her great-granddaughter, Briana Hanson; brothers, Raymond, Robert, Wallace, and Sheldon; sister, Aldores; infant sister, Isabelle; and her parents.

FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:30 AM on Monday, June 8, 2015 at Angus-Tabor Presbyterian Church in Angus, Minnesota.

VISITATION: After 5:00 PM, with a prayer service at 6:30 PM, on Sunday, June 7 at the Church and one hour before services at the church on Monday.

INTERMENT: Greenwood Cemetery, Warren, Minnesota.

Source: DuBore Funeral Home website

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May 16, 1920 - May 30, 2015

Edward "Eddie" Charles Burke, age 95, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Valley Eldercare Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Eddie Burke was born on May 16, 1920 in Drayton, North Dakota, to Edward C. and Arthemise (Fortier) Burke.

During his youth, he worked at various area farms and acquired a talent for machines and repairing them. When he enlisted in the Army during World War II, his penchant for cars and motors found him in the motor pool. He was stationed in North Africa and France during the war and had many stories to share about his times overseas. After his discharge, he returned to the area and worked at Valley Motors. He married Stephanie Benton. Eddie opened Eddies Auto Sales in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, where he was known as "The best friend of the walking man"...for many years. He married Fern Thornton in 1972 and they had a son, Philip.

Eddie and Fern worked together at Eddie's Auto Sales and Service until they sold the business and retired. They operated at another location for a short time before and during the flood of 1997. They loved spending time at their cabin on Maple Lake. Ed was proud to be part of the Honor Flight in 2009, which took him to the World War II memorial in Washington, DC. His unit continued to meet yearly for camaraderie in locations throughout the Midwest for many years following their service.

Eddie is survived by son, Philip (Anita) Burke of Minneapolis, Minnesota; daughter Jeannie Dibbern of Arizona; step children, Nancy Willson of Moorhead, Minnesota, Dan Sorvig of Chicago, Illinois; daughter-in-law, Wanda Burke of Bemidji, Minnesota; grandchildren: Riley, Spencer, Tyler, Kristi, Darci, Andy, Alex, Greg, Katie, Stacy, Michelle and Christopher, and several great-grandchildren; brothers, Kenny and Tommy Burke both of Seattle, Wash.

Eddie is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Fern on July 17, 2005; stepsons, Tommy and Michael; son, Timothy Burke and grandson Scott Dunn; brothers, Jack, Leo, Dean, Howard and Lawrence; sisters, Marie and Ellen.

Funeral Service: 10:30 AM Thursday, June 4, 2015 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 200 3rd St. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Visitation: One hour prior Funeral Service on Thursday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Interment: Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Source: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/ 4/23/2015

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November 23, 1955 - June 1, 2015

Resided in Euclid, Minnesota

Obituary

Neil Walter Parkin (Bubba), age 59, of Euclid, Minnesota, passed away at his home June 1, 2015.

Neil was born November 23, 1955 in Crookston, Minnesota, the son of Loren and Gertrude (Mahla) Parkin. He was baptized and confirmed at Euclid's Presbyterian Church. He grew up in Euclid and attended school in Crookston, graduating from Crookston Central High School with the class of 1974.

Neil married Carol Frances Pahlen at First Presbyterian Church on July 30, 1977.

He worked at Wallace Farms, then Polk County Highway Department.

Neil enjoyed golfing, Nascar, camping and time spent with friends, family and grandchildren.

Cherished family members of Neil include his loving wife Carol of 37 years; two sons, Brent (Erica) Parkin of Pine River, Michael (Melissa) Parkin of Crookston; grandchildren, Lydia, Gage, Leia, Korte and Mya; siblings, Robert Parkin of Utah, Howard (Sherrie) Parkin of CA, Curt (Tammi) Parkin of Crookston, Marilyn (Henry) Weiland of Euclid, Keith (Kim) Parkin of Crookston; sister-in-law, Maureen Parkin of East Grand Forks; in-laws, Les Pahlen of ND, Billy (Lois) Pahlen of Euclid, Joyce (Walt) Christiansen of Crookston, Kathy (Skip) Cormican of Wash., Lois (Jim) Chandler of Crookston, Danny (Judy) Pahlen of Warren, Margaret (Chuck) Huston of Crookston, Jerry (Julie) Pahlen of Roseau, Mary Kay (Chris) Plante of Crookston and Mark (Maria) Pahlen of Roseau, Minnesota.

Neil is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Russell and Wayne Parkin; in-laws, Mary and Jake Pahlen; brother-in-law, Kenny Pahlen.

Funeral Services will be 10:30am Friday June 5, 2015 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Euclid, Minnesota. Visitation will be held 4pm-7pm Thursday June 4, at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home of Crookston, with visitation one hour prior to service at the church.

Source: Stenshoel Houske Funeral Home website
www.stenshoelhouske.com

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July 4, 1928 - May 31, 2015

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary

Doris Polley (Brule), passed away May 31, 2015 at home with family by her side.

Doris was born on July 4, 1928 in Stephen, Minnesota to Isaac and Margaret Trudeau. She was united in marriage to Harvey Brule, and from that union came eight children. Sadly, Harvey passed away in 1995. She spent her life being a devoted wife, mother and homemaker in Crookston. In 1989 Doris was united in marriage to John Polley.

They enjoyed many trips together visiting relatives, friends, and former students of Johns. Doris enjoyed and shared her skills of sewing, canning, crocheting, gardening and cooking amazing meals and playing cards. She was known for her famous pickles, her beautiful dish towels and afghans, her molasses cookies and fresh baked caramel rolls. Her greatest love and pride came from being with her children and grandchildren.

Loving family members include her husband of 25 years, John; children, Bonnie Brule of Mentor, Wayne Brule of Crookston, Marlin (Stacy) Brule of Jordan, Randy (Tammy) Brule of Mentor, Lynette (Jeff) Haugen of Coon Rapids, and Laurie (Tim) Wavra of Crookston, son-in-laws; Chuck (Diana) Marshall of FL, John Stueber of Crookston; step sons, John (Karen) Polley of Grand Rapids, Mark (Pat) Polley of Winger; 29 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; Siblings, Cecilia Roth of WA, Alice Ann Normandin of Detroit Lakes, James (Marlene) Trudeau of St. Paul, Julian (Ann) Trudeau of Mentor, John (Vernae) Trudeau of OK, and Allan Trudeau of Gentilly; sister-in-law, Verna Trudeau of St. Paul, Lorraine Amoit and Dorothy Brule of Crookston, Dorine Trudeau of Red Lake Falls, Mary Lou Polley and Bonny Polley; many nieces, nephews and other cherished relatives.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac and Margaret; brothers, Willard and Laurence; sister-in-law, Marge Polley Holmstrom, Diane Trudeau and Darlene Brule; brother-in-laws, Maurice Normandin, Andrew, Maurice and Robert Brule, Maurice Amiot, Emery Delorme, George Sauve, Wesley and Roger Polley; daughters, Linda (Brule) Marshall and Terrie (Brule) Stueber.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place 1pm Saturday, June 6 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Crookston, with a visitation 5-7pm Friday, June 5 at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral home of Crookston and resuming one hour prior to service.

Interment will be at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Source: Stenshoel Houske Funeral Home website - www.stenshoelhouske.com

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