June 6, 1923 - August 26, 2015

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary--

June Fortier was born June 29, 1923, daughter of the late Earl and Adrianna Chambers, in Roome Township. She was raised in Crookston and graduated from Crookston Central High School in 1941.

On May 17, 1941 June was united in marriage to Andrew Fortier at St. Anne's Church in Crookston, Minnesota.

The couple lived in Bremerton, Washington, from 1942 to 1945. They returned to Crookston for a short time, and then lived in Fertile from 1947 to 1949 before returning once again to Crookston.

June worked at Highway Lunch as a waitress and cook for several years, then worked and trained under Dr. C.D. Mitchell starting in 1959. Upon Dr. Mitchell's retirement, she returned to school and received her Dental Assistant License in 1973. She then worked for Dr. G. E. Thomas at the Red River Valley Dental Building for 12 years until she retired in 1985.

She enjoyed retirement by traveling to England, Ireland, other European countries, Hong Kong and many U.S. states including Alaska.

June was a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception St. Joseph's Club, volunteered for Meals on Wheels, the Cathedral church office and also worked as a City of Crookston Election Judge.

June is survived by her loving children James (Elaine) of Pittsburgh, PA, Eileen Bushie of Crookston, Minnesota and Marilyn (Eric) Houston of Shiloh, GA and brother, Dale Chambers of Rochester, Minnesota.

She loved and enjoyed her family which included nine grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

June was preceded in death by her husband Andrew, brothers Floyd and William and sisters Lola and Irene.

Source: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home website
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Born: February 29, 1920
Died: August 28, 2015

Dorothy Gustafson Dockter, age 95, of McIntosh, Minnesota and Crookston, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, August 28th, at the Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home in Crookston, Minnesota.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 5th, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in McIntosh with the Rev. Bill Reck officiating. Interment will be in Our Savior's Lutheran Cemetery, McIntosh. Family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church.

Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home, serving McIntosh and messages of condolence may be shared at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home website

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Dorothy Gustafson Dockter

Born: February 29, 1920
Died: August 28, 2015

Dorothy Gustafson Dockter, age 95, of McIntosh, Minnesota, and Crookston, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, August 28th, at the Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home in Crookston, Minnesota.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 5th, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in McIntosh with the Rev. Bill Reck officiating. Interment will be in Our Savior's Lutheran Cemetery, McIntosh. Family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home, serving McIntosh and messages of condolence may be shared at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Dorothy Mayme Lindblad was born on February 29, 1920 to Harold and Elizabeth (O'Brien) Lindblad in McIntosh, Minnesota. She was baptized in Fosston and confirmed by Rev. Megorden at Hope Lutheran Church in Fosston. She grew up and attended school in McIntosh, graduating in 1938.

She was united in marriage to Harvey E. Gustafson on September 7, 1940 by Rev. Megorden in Fosston. They lived one and a half years in Fosston and one year in Mentor before returning to McIntosh in 1943 where they made their home.

They had four children: Harold "Mokey," Paul, Deborah and Michael. She was employed at the Gambles Store, and in 1963 she began working for the McIntosh Times and as a secretary for F.C.I.C. She retired in December of 1980.

On October 11, 1980 she was united in marriage to Albert Dockter at Our Savior's Lutheran Church.

They lived in McIntosh in the summer and in Donna, Texas in the winter months. They both loved to travel and visited all parts of the United States plus covering a good part of Europe.

The last eight years of her life were spent in Crookston at the Summerfield Apartments and Summit Assisted Living.

Her addictions were gardening, and making scrapbooks and photo albums - of which she had plenty.

She is survived by her four children, Harold "Mokey" (Ione) of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Paul (Julie) of Remsen, Iowa, Deborah (John) Perrone of Schertz, Texas, and Michael of Frankfort, Kentucky; one stepson, Alan (Veronica) of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota; five grandchildren, Paula (Larry) Larsen, Shane (Kim) Gustafson, Dominic (Carissa) Perrone, Michael Perrone and Katie Gustafson; three step grandsons, Todd (Bev), Bradley (Sharon), and Jon (Cathy); four great grandchildren, Andrew, Jonathan, Nicholas, and Audrina; and six step great grandchildren, Jeffrey, John, Kayla, Luke, Cole, and Kate; special friend, Dave Bennett and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harvey (1976); her second husband, Albert (2001); her parents; three sisters, MaDonna "Marlys" Downing, Kathryn "Kitty" Plese and Peggy Randall; and brothers-in-law.

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home website

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Born: November 27, 1928
Died: August 30, 2015

Lloyd Dufault, age 86, of Fosston, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, August 30th, at First Care Living Center in Fosston.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 4th, at St. Marys Catholic Church in Fosston with Father John Melkies Suvakeen officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3rd, at St. Marys Catholic Church. The Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. followed by a 7:00 p.m. Wake Service. There will also be reviewal for one hour prior to the service on Friday morning at the church.

Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston and messages of condolence may be shared at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home website, 8/30/2015

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Lloyd Dufault

Born: November 27, 1928
Died: August 30, 2015

Lloyd Dufault, age 86, of Fosston, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, August 30th, at First Care Living Center in Fosston.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 4th, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fosston with Father John Melkies Suvakeen officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3rd, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. The Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. followed by a 7:00 p.m. Wake Service. There will also be visitation held for one hour prior to the service on Friday morning at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston and messages of condolence may be shared at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Lloyd Louis Dufault was born on November 27, 1928 in rural Gentilly, Minnesota to parents Daniel and Alice (Regeimbal) Dufault. Lloyd and his twin brother, Donald, were the older brothers to six sisters. He attended rural grade school, high school at the Agriculture College (A.C.) in Crookston, and Aakers Business College in Grand Forks.

His first job was at the ASC office in Crookston. In 1951 he went to work at Crookston Implement. It was during this time he met Lucille Roy and they were married on June 22, 1957 at St. Joseph's Church in Red Lake Falls. In 1969, he purchased Fosston Implement and moved to Fosston.

Church and community were very important to Lloyd. He was on St. Marys finance committee, and was a trustee, usher, and greeter for over 30 years. In the community, he was involved in the City Utility Commission, Community Club and Fair Board. For leisure, he bowled on a league in Bagley and played whist with the card club. He also enjoyed attending his grandchildren's activities. He looked forward to "coffee time" with his friends. He liked to read local newspapers, farm publications and listen to the Greyhounds with Tom Lano announcing over the radio.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Lucille; three children, Roy (Joan) Dufault of Fosston, Warren Dufault of Grand Forks, North Dakota, and Melanie (Roger) Bachmeier of Long Prairie, Minnesota; eight grandchildren, Kimberly (Joe) Gudvangen, Adam Bachmeier, Jonathan Dufault, Suzanne Dufault, Rachel Bachmeier, David Bachmeier, Noelle Dufault and Daniel Bachmeier; five sisters, Kathleen Amiot of Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, Pauline (Louis) Roy of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Rosemary (Gerald) Livdahl of Lake Park, Minnesota, Yvonne (Peter) Anderson of Fisher, Minnesota, and Harriet Underdahl of Moorhead, Minnesota. Nieces, Nephews and cousins also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brother, Donald; and sister, Bernadette Adams.

Honorary Pallbearers: Good friends Gene Manecke, Jim Mireault, John Blaser and Fred Grant; and all former staff of Fosston Implement.

Active Pallbearers: Lloyd's eight grandchildren

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home website

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August 3, 1938 - August 27, 2015

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Bonnie-Lee died on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at Riverview Hospital in Crookston, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2015 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Crookston. Visitation one hour prior to services with burial at the Oakdale Cemetery, Crookston, Minnesota.

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

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Bonnie-Lee Johnson

August 3, 1938 - August 27, 2015

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary--

Bonnie-Lee Johnson age 77 of Crookston died Thursday, August 27, 2015, in the Crookston Riverview Care Center. Visitation will be from 1-2 pm on August 31, preceding the funeral at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Crookston, Minnesota. Interment will be held at Oakdale Cemetery in Crookston, immediately following the funeral.

Bonnie-Lee Johnson was born on August 3, 1938, in Long Prairie Minnesota, the daughter of Marion and Cecile (DuFrene) Hipple, where she attended school until she met and married Andrew Fellman in the summer of 1954.

Bonnie-Lee was blessed with several talents and greatly enjoyed writing poetry, cooking, sewing and engaging in artwork.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Sherman and Neven, and her son Daniel.

She is survived by her brothers Marion Hipple of Lake Tahoe, Minnesota, Ralph Cowdery of Rapid City, South Dakota, Mike Cowdery of Osakis, Minnesota, and Brian Cowdery of Hot springs, Colorado; her children Theresa Fellman of Crookston, Minnesota, Nonna Fitch of Worthington, Minnesota, Julie Weems of Clearbrooks, Minnesota, John (JD) Fellman of Montgomery, Minnesota, Lisa Bodnar of Langdon, North Dakota, Andrea Bendickson of Bejou, Minnesota, and many grand-children and great-grandchildren.

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

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Born: May 26, 1938
Died: September 01, 2015

Rayome Koehler, age 77, of Erskine, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, September 1st, at McIntosh Senior Living in McIntosh, Minnesoa.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston and messages of condolence may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home website

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Rayome Clark Koehler

Born: May 26, 1938
Died: September 01, 2015

Rayome Koehler, age 77, of Erskine, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, September 1st, at McIntosh Senior Living in McIntosh, Minnesota. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston and messages of condolence may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Rayome Clark Koehler was no ordinary person. Born in Crookston, Minnesota, on May 26, 1938, he demonstrated exceptional musical talent while attending high school in Erskine, earning superior ratings for his vocal performances repeatedly at both district and state competitions. As a unique distinction, Rayome was selected from hundreds of vocal and instrumental soloists to perform at an evening concert as a culmination of the district-level music festival at Fosston. He sang "O Sole Mio" in Italian.

Rayome decided to pursue teaching as a career and attended teacher training school in Thief River Falls, after which he began teaching at Sunnyside School in rural Fosston. He graduated from Bemidji State College and began teaching elementary school in Fosston for almost two decades. In keeping with his artistic talent and keen business acumen, he opened Koehler Floral in Fosston and eventually opened branches in both Mahnomen and Fertile.

A passionately community service-oriented person, Rayome founded the Embassy Community Center in the 1980s (located in the old Baptist church) and served as both director and board president. The Center became a hub of activity over the years -- the site of senior meals, the Fosston Community Theater, the Singles' Christian Fellowship, area musical concerts, and meals for the homeless. "I want to make sure that people in the community aren't lonely," Rayome said. He also founded the Fosston Garden Club and was an active participant in the Sons of Norway.

Rayome turned to the local press to disseminate information and give readers a sense of community. He contributed inspirational columns and area news to the Erskine Echo, Thirteen Towns, McIntosh Times, and the Fertile Journal for years, always with a goal of keeping people connected.

Music pervaded his entire life. During his early years in Fosston, Rayome produced "Moments of Melody," a weekly gospel music broadcast via KROX in Crookston. Later he brought teens and seniors together to create a multigenerational choir that rehearsed at the Embassy and performed frequently throughout the years. He also sang at countless weddings, funerals, and other events in Fosston and the surrounding area.

After retiring from Koehler Floral, Rayome spent his senior years at his parents' home near Maple Lake and remained characteristically active at Rodnes Lutheran Church, serving as a music coordinator, performer, congregational vice-president, and Sunday School superintendent and teacher.

Rayome received several major awards during his career. He was named Fosston's "Citizen of the Year" in 1983. Then, in a Minneapolis ceremony in 2004 entitled "Far From Ordinary," he was the recipient of the prestigious McKnight Foundation award for human service. Later, he was recognized as "Polk County Outstanding Senior Citizen of the Year," and honored at the Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul.

Rayome passed away at McIntosh Senior Living Center on September 1, 2015.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Beatrice Koehler, and is survived by his brother Boyd (Imogene) of Minneapolis.

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home website

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February 5, 1927 - September 2, 2015

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota.

Obituary--

Sister Germana (Teresa) Marthaler, 88, died Monday, August 31, 2015, at Mount Saint Benedict Monastery, Crookston, Minnesota.

Teresa was the sixth of eleven children of German-American parents, Albert and Nettie Marthaler on February 5, 1927 in Todd County, Minnesota. She was raised on a farm. She knew how to help with milking the dairy herd, running the milk separator, shocking grain, and driving the tractor.

She graduated from Cathedral High School in Saint Cloud, and in 1949 she entered Mount Saint Benedict Monastery as a postulant. She was invested in the Benedictine habit in 1950 when she received the name of Sister Germana. She made final monastic profession on July 11, 1955.

Sister Germana taught in elementary parochial schools in Barnesville, Mahnomen, Bemidji, Moorhead, East Grand Forks and Thief River Falls. She also was skilled as a secretary and bookkeeper, and she worked in this field in Crookston, Detroit Lakes, East Grand Forks and Grand Forks, North Dakota, where she worked for 15 years at United Hospital (now Altru). Sister Germana was gifted in many ways.

She was mechanical and could fix lots of small things: rewire lamps, clean corrosion off battery operated things, check tires, fix door knobs and figure out how to run the newer battery operated clocks, radios, TVs. If one ever wanted a tool -- hammer, pliers. screwdriver, etc. -- she had it. Her family attests to the fact that she was a good baker and made cakes and boiled frosting. All this was before the box cakes and ready-made frosting. She was good at making bread.

Sister Germana was a great lover of dogs, and she grieved at the death of her dog, Dancer.

Her father died in 1955 and after that, during her summer vacations, she would drive her mother to see all the people and places she wanted to visit. After her mother died in 1985, she and Sister Andre, her Benedictine sister, spent their vacations at her sister's guest cabin on the Mississippi River near Saint Cloud. She enjoyed boating and just sitting on the shaded dock reading and napping. She was clever at doing crossword puzzles and Suduko. She loved to read and could devour a book in a day or two.

Sister Germana was an avid and knowledgeable sports fan. The Sacred Heart Eagles teams were the best. While at Sacred Heart in East Grand Forks, she attended any sporting event possible. Also at the top of her list of favorites was UND hockey. She attended quite a few games with her brother-in-law, Jack. Watching the the Minnesota Twins and Vikings games was an absolute must for her.

Sister Germana lived for many years in Sacred Heart Convent, East Grand Forks, and she became attached to the people of Sacred Heart Parish. She considered it to be her home parish.

Without seeming overly pious, she was very prayerful and reverent.

Sister Germana is survived by three sisters, Sister Mary Peter, OSC, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, Imelda also known as Jackie (Jack) McCann of Sartell, Minnesota, and Joan (Charles) Pfannenstein of Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, and one brother, Rev Andrew Marthaler of Sauk Center, Minnesota, many nieces and nephews and the members of her monastic community of Mount Saint Benedict Monastery, Crookston, Minnesota.

She is preceded in death by her parents Albert and Nettie Marthaler, brothers Paul, Anthony Lawrence and Albert and sisters Annella Hougnon and Sister Andre Marthaler, OSB.

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

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Born: May 11, 1930
Died: September 03, 2015

Karen Engelsgaard, age 85 of Fosston, Minnesota passed away on Thursday, September 3rd at Essentia Health First Care Living Center in Fosston. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 9th at Kingo Lutheran Church in Fosston with Rev. Dan Cole officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 8th with a prayer service at the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Fosston, and there will also be reviewal for one hour before the funeral at the church on Wednesday afternoon. Interment will be at Landsverk Cemetery, rural Fosston.

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

Karen Jeanine Welte was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 11, 1930 to Clare and Marie (Comstock) Welte. The family moved to Lengby, Minnesota when she was three years old, and resided there until moving back to Detroit for three years during World War II. Karen attended school in Detroit, Lengby, and graduated from Fosston High School in 1947.

She married Ordell Engelsgaard on June 15, 1952 at Fridhem Lutheran Church in Lengby. They made their home in Fosston where they worked, raised their family, and were active in their church and community. Karen was employed at the Sather Clinic for many years and also at the Fosston Chiropractic Clinic until she retired. After retirement, both Karen and Ordell made trips to Norway twice, as well as the Ivory Coast in West Africa, and to a number of places in the U.S. Karen liked to travel but always said she liked her own pillow best.

Karen was a member of Kingo Lutheran Church where she served as secretary of the congregation, Sunday School teacher, and choir member. She was also active in a number of community organizations including Meals On Wheels, the American Legion Auxillary, and most recently Prayer Partners.

Karen had many great stories about her life, about the harshness of the Depression years, the antics of her beloved brother George and her best friend Frannie, and how her father made the best winter toboggan slide on Lengby hill. Her humble and loving upbringing, and her faith and love in the Lord were foundations that provided her with the tenacity to face the eventual physical challenges she had. She maintained her sense of humor until the end. Her children and her grandchildren were her greatest joy.

Karen Engelsgaard passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at First Care Living Center in Fosston at the age of 85 years.

Karen is survived by her three children: Joan (Knut) Opsal of Arlington, VA, David (Beth) Engelsgaard of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Beth (Kevin) Wroolie of Brainerd, Minnesota; seven grandchildren: Siri Opsal of Tromso, Norway, Greta Opsal of Arlington, Virginia, Ellen Opsal of Moss, Norway, Tim and Michael Engelsgaard of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Brett and Megan Wroolie of Brainerd, Minnesota; sister-in-law Paula Welte of Bemidji, Minnesota; special niece Teri (Zach) Savoie; several other nieces and nephews; god-daughters Barbara Nord Bergquist and Nancy LePier Winkler; and many wonderful friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ordell; her parents; brother George Welte; and half-brothers Fred and Earl Graessle.

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home website

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(January 30, 1931 - September 8, 2015)

Lavon Rice, 84, of Fertile, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile, Minnesota. She was born on January 30, 1931, to Even and Ragna (Noto) Lee at Gary, Minnesota. Lavon was baptized and confirmed at the Gary Lutheran Church, Gary, Minnesota. She attended school at the Gary School District.

On June 19, 1948, Lavon was united in marriage to Arlin Rice at her home in Gary, Minnesota. They lived in Fertile, where they raised their family. Over the years, Lavon worked for Fairway Foods Store, Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Dr. Sjulson DDS, with her husband at the Fertilizer plant, and as a caretaker for Summer Field Apartments.

She lived at SunShine Court before moving to the nursing home. Lavon was a member Concordia Lutheran Church and was active in the alter Guild, the church's circles and WELCA. She was a member of the Concordia's Library Committee and a homemaker's club. As a youngster, she was a "Tomboy" preferring to be outside rather than inside. Lavon was a great cook who enjoyed watching others appreciate her food. Together, Lavon and Arlin would travel, listen to the Minnesota Twins, and watch Lawrence Welk. She liked to read and take walks. In her later years, Lavon appreciated dinner on Sunday's at Lakeview Restaurant. Lavon and Arlin made a great team as they raised their children. Lavon loved her family and was especially proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Lavon is survived by her six children: Cindy (Eddie) Leiser, Fertile; Kerry (Nancy), Buxton, North Dakota; Renee (Keith) Schendel, San Diego, CA; Tom (Debbie), Hampton, Minnesota; Kevin (Shelley), Fertile; and Monica (Bill) Bandy, Waterloo, IL; 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Janet Skretvedt, Ada, Minnesota.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Arlin, March 28, 1993, one great-grandson, Levi, siblings: Alice Tarvestad, Ervin, Orlin, and Viola Sollie.

Funeral services will be on Saturday, September 12, 2015, 11 AM in the Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, Minnesota.

Visitation will be on Friday, September 11, 2015, at the Erikson-Vik-Ganje Funeral Home, Fertile, Minnesota, from 5-7 PM with a prayer service at 6:30 PM.

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

Source: Fredrikson Funeral Home website
http://www.fredriksonfh.com/

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Born: May 31, 1932
Died: September 10, 2015

Harold Ferguson, age 83, resident of McIntosh Senior Living, passed away on Thursday, September 10th. No services will be held at this time.

Messages of sympathy may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home website

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Born: January 17, 1920
Died: September 11, 2015

Chester "Chet" Benson, age 95, of Erskine, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, September 11th, at McIntosh Senior Living in McIntosh, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 18th, at Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine with the Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, rural Erskine. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Erskine and messages of condolence may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Chester Myles Benson was born January 17, 1920 to parents Andy "Louis" and Mabel (Kraft) Benson in Fosston, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church by Rev. A.N. Skogerboe. He attended all eight grades at the Foot Lake Country School. At an early age, he began farming his parent's farm south of Erskine until 1970 at which time he started working for Simplot in Crookston, Minnesota.

He was united in marriage to Clarice (Sandberg) Helgaas on May 12, 1971. Together, Chet and Clarice lived in Crookston until Chet's retirement in 1996 when they settles in Erskine, Minnesota. Clarice Benson passed away on October 17, 2007. Chester moved to the McIntosh Senior Living in July of 2010 where he received excellent care and enjoyed teaching some of the staff how to speak "Norwegian!" He had a wonderful sense of humor and when asked what his secret to living a long life was, he would reply, "I quit smoking years ago and I don't worry about anything!"

In his earlier years, he enjoyed hunting and even tried his hand at raising mink for a few years. He was a gifted mechanic who kept things running smoothly. He also had a passion for classic cars (especially a good Dodge or Oldsmobile) and he loved his coffee & CHOCOLATE!!! He was a kind and easy going man who enjoyed visiting with family and friends wherever he was! This included his past attendance at Senior Meals in Erskine (thanks Laura for your years of kindness to Chet) and Grace Ladies Aid Suppers when his "cousins" would be there and of course all the friends he made during his five year stay at the McIntosh Senior Living Center.

Chet was a past member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston, Minnesota and a current member of Grace Lutheran Church of Erskine.

Chester passed away on Friday, September 11, 2015 at the McIntosh Senior Living Center at the age of 95 years, seven months and 23 days.

Survivors include his two sisters, Vivian Hanson of Erskine, Minnesota, and LaVerne Benson of McIntosh, Minnesota, two step-daughters, Phyllis (Butch) Sturre of Great Falls, Montana, and Judith McGavock of Grand Forks, North Dakota, one step-son, John (Sherri) Helgaas of Crookston, Minnesota, two step-grandchildren, Kimberly Sturre of Missoula, Montana, Carrie (Carl) Stalnaker of Hamburg, Minnesota, and one brother-in-law, Joe (Dorothy) Sandberg of Erskine, Minnesota. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Andy "Louis" and Mabel Benson and his wife, Clarice Benson.

Honorary Pallbearers: McIntosh Senior Living Staff & Residents

Active Pallbearers: Scott Hanson, Darryn Hanson, Dwayne Benson, Lee Hoaas, Jim Espeseth, and Jim Wahl.

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home website

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May 2, 1930 - September 10, 2015

Maynard Ruben Larson, 85, of Fertile, Minnesota, died on Thursday, September 10, 2015, at the Twin Valley Living Center, Twin Valley, Minnesota.

He was born on May 2, 1930, to Amund and Dora (Johnson) Larson at home in Garden Twp, rural Fertile, Minnesota. Maynard was baptized and confirmed at the Faaberg Lutheran Church, Rindal, Minnesota. He attended Willow Creek Rural School near his home. Following his schooling, Maynard farmed with his family. He entered the United States Army, serving in Korea, on November 29, 1951, and was honorably discharged on August 28, 1953.

On May 8, 1954, Maynard was united in marriage to Elaine Monson at Faaberg Lutheran Church, Rindal. They raised their family on a farm near Rindal, where they milked dairy cows, raised crops and hay. Throughout the 1990's, Maynard worked with Lyle Fuchs as farm labor. Maynard retired in 1998, and they moved to Fertile in early 2000. He entered the Twin Valley Living Center on October 10, 2013. Maynard was a lifelong member of Faaberg Lutheran Church, Rindal.

He also was a member of the American Legion Post #505 at Gary, Minnesota, and the V.F.W at Bejou, Minnesota. He and Elaine were longtime members of Rollag Steam Threshers Reunion. Maynard enjoyed ice fishing, camping with the family, and attending his children and grandchildren's activities. Gardening and deer hunting were seasonal activities for Maynard. He enjoyed having coffee with friends. Maynard was an excellent wood worker and appreciated making toys and furniture for his family. His tender spirit and gentle manners, as well as his subtle humor, made Maynard a joy to be with.

Maynard is survived by his wife, Elaine, Fertile; two sons, Danny (Debbie), and Darrell (Julie), one daughter, Nancy (Jim) Wagner, all of Fertile; seven grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and five step great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Wilbur Gudvangen, Fertile; many nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Arthur, Harley, and Armen, and three sisters: Stella Berhow, Norma Monson and Frances Gudvangen.

Funeral services will be on Monday, September 14, 2015, at 11 a.m. in the Faaberg Lutheran Church, Rindal, Minnesota.

Visitation will be on Sunday, September 13, 2015, from 5-7 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. at Faaberg Lutheran Church, Rindal, Minnesota.

Burial will be in the Faaberg Lutheran Cemetery, Rindal, Minnesota.

Source: Fredrikson Funeral Home website
http://www.fredriksonfh.com/

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Bodhi Oliver Billing, of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his parents' arms on August 27, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, after a courageous battle with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Bodhi was born on March 30, 2015 in Rochester, Minnesota, to Jeremy Billing and Bianca D'Amato.

Bodhi, our little turtle, was such a beautiful baby boy with a heart of gold. He had a head full of blonde hair, big blue eyes, and his daddy's looks. He loved listening to sounds of the outdoors on his sound machine, gripping onto his daddy's finger, watching Disney movies with his siblings, and snuggle time with his mommy.

He is survived by his parents, Jeremy and Bianca; siblings, Maya, Peyton, Rafe, and Wyatt; Maternal grandparents, Joan Tronson, of Crookston, Minnesota, and Miguel (Chayito) Porraz, of Spring, Texas; Paternal grandmother, Teresa Billing of Beltrami, Minnesota; Great-grandmothers, Isabel Tronson, of Crookston, Minnesota, and Deloris Stauning, of Beltrami, Minnesota; Uncles, Marco Porraz, of Nome, Texas, Justin Billing, of Beltrami, Minnesota, Ryan Billing, of Fargo, North Dakota, and Jason (Mandy) Cassavant, of Grand Forks, North Dakota; Aunts, Ava Lopez, of Crookston, Minnesota, Paola Porraz, of Spring, Texas, and Tracy Hoffman, of Grand Forks, North Dakota; Cousins, Eli and Annalise Porraz, Nolan and Christian Cassavant, and Ashton Hoffman.

Bodhi was preceded in death by his grandfather, Sherman Billing and his great-grandfather, Walter Tronson.

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

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January 19, 1949 - September 13, 2015

Resided in Saint Hilaire, Minnesota

Obituary--

John Charles Zak, 66, of Saint Hilaire, Minnesota passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2015, in the Villa St. Vincent, Crookston, with his wife, Deborah, at his side.

John was born on January 19, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan, where he lived until moving with his parents to Little Falls in 1961. Following graduation from Little Falls High School, John enlisted in the US Army where he served with the 101st Airborne Division that included a tour of duty in Vietnam.

John graduated from Bemidji State University with an undergraduate degree in Mass Communication and a master's degree in Education.

John was a media producer in University Relations at the University of Minnesota Crookston from 1976 until his retirement in July, 2015.

On September 15, 1984, John and Deborah Matero were united in marriage at Crookston Cathedral. They made their home in rural Saint Hilaire.

John was known as an outdoor sports enthusiast who loved cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dogsledding and anything else that could be enjoyed during Minnesota's long winters.

John is survived by his wife, Deborah, mother-in-law Alice Matero, sister-in-law Eileen (Randy) Johnson, niece Hannah (Bobby) Pridgen and nephew Duncan Johnson and by several uncles, aunts and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Florence and Sylvester Zak, and father-in-law Arvid Matero.

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

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March 2, 1928 - September 14, 2015

Biography--

Mae L. Newell age 87, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2015 at her home in East Grand Forks.

Mae Lorraine Newell was born on March 2, 1928 in Kennedy, Minnesota, the daughter of Lars and Mary (Hedlund) Kleven. Mae was raised on a farm in rural Alvarado, Minnesota, and attended school in Alvarado where she graduated from Alvarado High School.

On April 16, 1949 she was united in marriage to Donald Newell in East Grand Forks. Following her marriage to Donald, they moved to East Grand Forks where she worked at United Hospital (Now Altru) for twenty-two years. After retirement she enjoyed spending time at the lake with family and friends.

Family members who survive Mae include her two sons, Steven and Dennis Newell both of East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by ten brothers, Arvid, Calvin, David, Earl, Ernest, Leonard, Miles, Milton, Verner and William Kleven; two sisters, Fern Kopecky and Hulda Ferencik.

Funeral Service: Friday, September 18, 2015 in Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1515 5th Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Visitation: with a Prayer Service on Thursday, September 17, 2015 in Dahl Funeral Home, 2029 Central Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and also one hour prior Funeral Service on Friday in Our Savior's Lutheran Church.

Interment: Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Source: Dandahlfuneralhome.com

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(October 11, 1933 - September 17, 2015)

Stanley Roningen, 81, Nielsville, Minnesota, died Thursday, September 17, 2015, at Sanford Health, Fargo, North Dakota.

Funeral services will be on Thursday, September 24, 2015, at 2 PM in the St Petri Lutheran Church, Nielsville, Minnesota.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, from 5-7 PM, with a prayer service at 7 PM, in the Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Home, Ada, Minnesota.

Burial will be in the St. Petri Lutheran Cemetery, Nielsville, Minnesota.

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Stanley Roningen

(October 11, 1933 - September 17, 2015)

U.S. Veteran--

Stanley Delmer Roningen, 81, Nielsville, Minnesota, died Thursday, September 17, 2015, at Sanford Health, Fargo, .

He was born on October 11, 1933, to Alfred and Esther (Carlson) Roningen in Crookston, Minnesota. Stanley was baptized and confirmed at St. Petri Lutheran Church, Nielsville, where he continued to be an active member. He attended country school near his home and graduated from Climax High School in 1951. Shortly thereafter, he entered the United States Army, serving as a Military Policeman in Japan. Following his honorable discharge, Stanley returned to Nielsville to farm with his family.

Stanley's passion for farming brought him to NDSU to study Soil Science and Agronomy, graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1960. He worked for the U.S. Soil Conservation Services in South Dakota before returning to Nielsville to begin a life-long career in farming.

On August 20, 1966, Stanley was united in marriage to Karen Ode at First Lutheran Church, Audubon, Minnesota. They were blessed with one daughter, Patricia. Stanley continued to research, study, and practice farming until he became ill in 2011. He remained involved in farming until late summer of 2015. For many years, Stanley also worked part-time for the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service and as a Township Assessor in Polk County. He served as Chairman of the Hubbard Township Board, as a Trustee of St. Petri Lutheran Church and was also a member of the Hubbard American Legion Post #336 and V.F.W.

Although Stanley was passionate about farming, his heart was with his family. His wife, Karen, and his daughter, Tricia, were the pride of his life. He enjoyed coffee time with friends and driving in the country observing fields. Stanley's life could be summed up with these words: Family, friends, and farming.

Stanley is survived by his wife, Karen, Nielsville, Minnesota; daughter, Patricia Roningen, Nielsville, Minnesota; one brother, Morris (Loretta) Roningen, Bismarck, North Dakota; and nephews, nieces, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Glenn Roningen; and one sister, Adelaide Roningen.

Funeral services will be on Thursday, September 24, 2015, at 2 PM in the St Petri Lutheran Church, Nielsville, Minnesota.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, from 5-7 PM, with a prayer service at 7 PM, in the Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Home Ada, Minnesota.

Burial will be in the St. Petri Lutheran Cemetery, Nielsville, Minnesota.

Source: Fredrikson Funeral Home website
http://www.fredriksonfh.com/

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August 4, 1917 - September 18, 2015

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary

Evelyn Rose Wagner, age 98, of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away Friday, September 18, 2015 at Villa St. Vincent Home in Crookston.

Evelyn Rose Weiss was born August 4, 1917, in Browns Creek Township, near Wylie, Minnesota, the daughter of Fred and Mary (Hilse) Weiss. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Immanuel Lutheran Church by Pastor Walter Amend and confirmed by Paul H. Burgdorf. She was very active in her church, taught Sunday School, was a member of the Young Peoples Society, and the Lutheran Women's Missionary League Society and sang in the choir. Later the church merged to St. John's Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, where she was a member.

In her early years, she did housework for her family, many relatives and friends. On January 19, 1954, Evelyn was united in marriage to Harvey C. Wagner the love of her life of Fisher Minnesota. They farmed in Nesbit Township until 1986 when they retired and sold the farm. She loved the farm and always had a hand of help when needed.

After their retirement, they purchased a townhome in Crookston and lived there sixteen years. Evy was a very good cook and made bars, fancy cookies, strawberries, oranges and mints to fit the occasions for her family, relatives and friends whom she enjoyed entertaining. Together they loved to travel, went on tours by bus, enjoyed six cruises three of which to Hawaii, two to Alaska and one to Mexico and drove to Medora many times. The highlight was going to the Holy Land.

Very sadly, Harvey passed away Februaary 2, 2003. Evy then moved to the Summit for assisted living. She loved to share. Evy was a cheerful giver and will be sadly missed but always remembered by all who shared their life with her.

She is survived by her sister, Marie Casavan of Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, and by several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death, by her parents; husband, Harvey and four sisters.

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

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August 9, 1929 - September 17, 2015

Biography--

Margaret A. Pietruszewski, age 86, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2015, in Valley Eldercare Center of Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Margaret A. Pietruszewski was born on August 9, 1929, in Argyle, Minnesota, the daughter of Joe and Maggie (Pavloski) Rapacz. She grew up and attended school in Marshall County, Minnesota. She moved to Tabor, Minnesota, in 1945. On June 2, 1947, she was united in marriage to Dan Novacek. Following their marriage, they moved to Crookston, Minnesota. Dan passed away unexpectedly in 1980. Margaret moved to Grand Forks, North Dakota, in 1987 and married John Pietruszewski on May 1, 1992. Sadly, in 2006, John passed away. Margaret retired from Grand Forks Glass and Paint as an Interior Decorator. Margaret enjoyed gardening, caring for her flowers and crocheting. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and volunteered at the East Grand Forks Food Shelf.

Loving family members of Margaret include her daughter, Cindy Brunelle (Dan Horski) of Grand Forks, North Dakota; grandchildren, Nikkie (Jeremy) Yanez of Fort Worth, Texas; Tasha (Ryan) Jundt of Grand Forks, North Dakota; three step-children, Craig (Jackie Gaddie) Pietruszewski of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; Wayne (Stacy Loeslie) Pietruszewski of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; and Kathleen (Patrick) Maloney of Erie, Penna.; eight step-grandchildren, Adam, Mia, Michael, Ashley, Grace, Markson, Bailey and Quinn; five great grandchildren; one brother, Fran (Emily) Rapacz of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and many nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

She was preceded in death by an infant son Gregory; husbands, Dan and John; sisters, Loucille, Adele and Bernice; brothers, Anton, Donald, Joe, Floyd and Adolph.

Funeral Service: on Monday, September 21, 2015 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 200 3rd St. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Visitation: Sunday, September 20, 2015 in Dahl Funeral Home, 2029 Central Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and also one hour prior Funeral Service on Monday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Interment: Calvary Cemetery; Crookston, Minnesota.
Monday, September 21, 2015.

Source: Dandahlfuneralhome.com

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September 19, 1924 - September 16, 2015

Vernon M. "Skip" Peterson, age 90, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at the Sanford Health Care Center in Hillsboro, North Dakota.

Vernon Monroe Peterson was born on September 19, 1924 in Twin Valley, Minnesota, the son of Delly and Hannah (Hellem) Peterson. Skip grew up and attended school in Twin Valley, graduating from Twin Valley High School. He played Amateur Baseball while in high school as a pitcher. Following his high school graduation, he joined the United States Army where he proudly served in Patton's 3rd Army 4th Armored Division as a Radio Operator. He received a Bronze Star Medal during a 1944 battle in France.

Skip and Lois Cresien met in high school and got engaged during World War II. Ten days after the war ended, they were united in marriage in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on November 3, 1945. Following their marriage, they settled and raised their family in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. Skip worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad for over twenty years. In 1963 he began employment at the North Dakota State Mill and Elevator in Grand Forks and retired as a regional sales manager in 1987.

After retirement, Lois and Skip traveled around the Southwest and enjoyed visiting family and friends. Skip was a passionate and avid golfer along with being a Minnesota Vikings and Twins fan, and above all he loved his wife and family.

Cherished family members of Skip include his loving wife Lois of 69 years; children, Nancy (Norman) Swenson of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Laurie Peterson of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Marc Peterson of Hillsboro, North Dakota; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; eight brothers and sisters.

Skip's family would like to extend a special thank you to his longtime Altru physician, Dr. Casey Ryan & his staff and also to the staff of the Hillsboro Sanford Health Care Center for the wonderful care he received the last five months.

Memorial Service: Monday, September 21, 2015 in Dahl Funeral Home, 2029 Central Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Inurnment: Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Source: Dandahlfuneralhome.com

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November 4, 1934 - September 19, 2015

Life Legacy

Peter J. Wald, 80 of East Grand Forks, Minnesota went into the loving arms of God Saturday, September 19th, 2015 in his home after a courageous 33 year battle with heart disease.

Peter James Wald was born November 4, 1934 in Michigan, North Dakota, to Michael and Christine (Leier) Wald. Pete was the second oldest of seven children. His family moved many times while growing up. At age 3 he moved with his family to Leeds, North Dakota. then to East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and attended Sacred Heart School followed by a move to Grand Forks, North Dakota, where he attended St. Michael's School. At age 11, he moved to a farm near Euclid, Minnesota and attended a rural school. At 15, he moved to work with his Uncle Joe and Aunt Chris Wald on a farm near Crookston and attended High School at the Northwest School of Agriculture.

Pete met the love of his life, Marilyn C. Bushee in her family's potato field in 1952 and they were married June 28, 1955 in Sacred Heart Church, East Grand Forks, Minnesota. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this past June.

Pete entered the Air Force January 3, 1953. While in the Air Force he was an Aircraft and Engine Mechanic and Flight Engineer. He was stationed at Randolph Air Force Base in Texas and they lived in Seguin Texas until his honorable discharge December 5th, 1956 as a staff sergeant. They returned to East Grand Forks to make their home and have lived there throughout their marriage.

He spent his career in the automobile industry starting at Rydell Chevrolet in 1956 as a mechanic and then opened his own business of Wald Auto and Tractor repair. He was recruited by Kielty Motors as Service Manager to run their service department. He also worked over the years as a Service Manager for Grand Forks Chrysler Center and Eide Motors until having to retire for health reasons in 1987.

He was an extraordinary man and extremely talented. In addition to his passion for his family, he had a passion for working with wood and could build or carve anything. If there was something that needed to be fixed; he could do it.

He was a man of deep faith and was involved throughout the Sacred Heart Parish as a school board President for 9 years, 35 years singing with the choir, reading and building tabernacles, an altar, kneelers, and a chair for the altar. He also carved a crucifix for Mount St. Benedicts, Crookston, Minnesota. In addition he started the Busy Beaver Carving Club and was a member of the American Legion, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

He will be deeply missed but we know he is singing in heaven with God's choir and working on a project already. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, sons Mark (Debbie) of Eagle, Idaho; Tim (Denise) of Scottsdale, Arizona, and daughters Cindy (Scott) Schalkle of Cave Creek, Arizona; Julie (John) West of Fargo, North Dakota, and Lori (Bob) Zeman of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sisters Marlene Majeres and Joyce Grabanski and brother Victor Wald.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Richard and Allan and sister Elizabeth Nettum.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Sacred Heart Development Fund and Altru Hospice.

Funeral Service: 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 24, 2015 in 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 Wednesday, September 23, 2015 in Dahl Funeral Home, 2029 Central Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota and also one hour prior Funeral Service on Thursday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Interment: Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Source: Dandahlfuneralhome.com

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October 9, 1930 - September 20, 2015

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary--

Delores LaPlante, age 84, of Crookston, died on Sunday, September 20, 2015.

Delores Cecilia Gruhot was born on October 9, 1930, in Stephen, Minnesota, to Stanley and Lucille (Kasprowicz) Gruhot. She attended rural school at Argyle, Minnesota, the Northwest School of Agriculture in Crookston, and graduated from Argyle High School.

On October 9, 1950, Delores was united in marriage to Willis G. LaPlante at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Argyle. Along with raising her family, Delores assisted Willis in the farming operation. Willis died on May 7, 2000.

Delores was a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception parish, St. Ann's Sodality, National Catholic Order of Foresters, Sacred Heart Circle Funeral Guild, Eagles Auxiliary, Golden Link Center, and was also a former Crookston Community Hospice Volunteer.

Family members include her two sons, Michael LaPlante and Thomas (Rachael) LaPlante, both of Crookston; five grandchildren: Rachel (Tony) Rick, TJ (Erin) LaPlante, and Chad LaPlante, all of Crookston, Eric LaPlante, of Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, & Wade LaPlante, of Plummer, Minnesota; nine great-grandchildren: Mason, Killian, Xander, Mya, Emma, Aleah, Hudson, Chase, and Elizabeth; her sister, Irene Burke of Crookston, her brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth (Darlene) Gruhot of Argyle, Minnesota, and her sisters-in-law, Delores Gruhot of Crookston and Helen Gruhot of Argyle, Minnesota.

Delores was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Willis; her brothers, David Gruhot and Clarence Gruhot; her sister, Theresa Gruhot; and her brother-in-law, John Burke.

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

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Born: February 10, 1951
Died: September 22, 2015

Joyce Brinkman, age 64, of McIntosh, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, September 22nd, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 28th, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in McIntosh with the Rev. Gordon Syverson and Rev. Ernest Christiansen officiating. Interment will be in Asphult Cemetery, rural McIntosh. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Sunday, September 27th, and for one hour prior to the service on Monday. All visitation will be held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in McIntosh. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home, serving McIntosh, and messages of condolence may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Pink It Forward at www.pinkitforward.net.

Joyce Eileen Ramberg was born on February 10, 1951 in Crookston, Minnesota to parents Eimer and Wilma Skog Ramberg. She was baptized and confirmed at Rodnes Lutheran Church near Erskine. She grew up in Woodside Township, attended school in Mentor, and then graduated from Erskine High School.

Joyce was united in marriage to James Brinkman on August 15, 1970, at Rodnes Lutheran Church. Joyce and Jim lived and raised their family in McIntosh. Joyce worked for many years as a nursing assistant and in medical records at McIntosh Manor Nursing Home and at the nursing home in Fosston. For the past five years, Joyce has been a nursing assistant in Cardiac Rehab at Essentia Health in Fosston.

She was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in McIntosh. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, and loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.

Joyce passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 64 years.

Survivors include three children, Jeannette (Greg) White of Jordan, Minnesota, Jesse (Melanie) Brinkman of Rochester, Minnesota, and John (Jessi) Brinkman of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota; six grandchildren, Natasha and Sophie White, Sydney Brinkman, and Josiah, Daviannah and Karis Brinkman. Several cousins also survive.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim, on November 7, 2011; and her parents.

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home website

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Born: August 12, 1944
Died: September 24, 2015

Charles "Chuck" Stuhaug, age 71, of Erskine, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, September 24th, at the Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine after a long battle with cancer. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 1st, at Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine with the Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, rural Erskine, at a later date. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Wednesday, September 30th, and for one hour prior to the service on Thursday, all at Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Erskine and messages of condolence may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Charles Sidney Stuhaug was born on August 12, 1944 in Ada, Minnesota to parents Sidney and Elisabeth Vilmo Stuhaug. The family lived in Glyndon, Minnesota until moving to Erskine, Minnesota where he graduated from high school in 1963.

Chuck married his high school sweetheart, Juanita Lecy, on April 17, 1965. They had three children, Lisa, Kristina, and Tony. Chuck attended Moorhead State College in Moorhead, Minnesota and graduated with a degree in education in 1967. He then taught and coached in Welcome, Minnesota for two years. He later earned his Master's Degree from Bemidji State University.

The balance of his more than 30 year career was teaching business and physical education in Bagley, Minnesota. He coached several sports, but coaching football was his passion.

Chuck was very entrepreneurial and used that spirit to inspire many accomplishments in business. He had a painting business with his friend, Ralph Sollom, in the summers, was a real estate broker for more than 20 years, he owned The Coaches Corner restaurant in Bagley with Bill and Barb Bohn, was a business partner with his brother, Ken, in a basement water control business and a fishing launch rental on Lake of the Woods. He was also a referee in the region for many years. Chuck worked up to just recently at the Shooting Star Casino as a trainer where he made many friendships.

Chuck will be fondly remembered as a coach, teacher, trainer, mentor and a great friend to many. It wasn’t odd to be traveling with Chuck anywhere in the United States where he might run into someone he knew. His family was very important to him and loved to brag about his grandkids.

Chuck passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015 following a courageous battle with cancer with his family at his side at the age of 71 years.

Survivors include his three children, Lisa (Larry) Bellefy of Bagley, Minnesota, Kristina (Darrin) Faldet of Erskine, and Tony (Heidi) Stuhaug of Erskine, his mother, Elisabeth Stuhaug of Erskine; 10 grandchildren, Shane (Kristen), Austin, and Paige Bellefy, Dustin, Devin, and Kinlee Faldet, Peyton, Madison, Kolton, and Clare Stuhaug; and two great-grandchildren, Brylee and Ariella; sister, Janelle (Eugene) Klinke of Erskine; two brothers, Keith (Linda) Stuhaug of Erskine, and Ken (Ann) Stuhaug of Corpus Christi, TX; sisters-in-law, Karen Schimanski of Fosston, Minnesota, and Avonne Trelstad of Moorhead, Minnesota; brother-in-law, Tim (Karen) Lecy of Erskine. Many nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Juanita, on November 22, 2014; his father, Sidney; niece, Mary; four brothers-in-law; and one sister-in-law.

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home website

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December 7, 1916 - September 27, 2015

Frieda Koolstra, 98, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, died Sunday, September 27, 2015 at the Riverview Hospital, Crookston, Minnesota.

Frieda Koolstra was born December 7, 1916 near Bejou, Minnesota, the daughter of John and Kate (Konken) Santjer. She was 1 of 8 children. She attended a country elementary school near her home. Frieda helped her dad in farming making hay and doing grain and corn stalking, plowing and cultivating fields. She was active in her church. On November 22, 1938, she married Miner Koolstra. They moved to Keywest, Minnesota where she partnered with her husband farming. In 1944, they moved near Fisher, Minnesota where they continued to farm. They shared 34 years together.

Throughout her life, Frieda has been tremendously supportive of her husband's farming business acting as the domestic support person for the employees, cooking thousands of meals, preparing lunches, laundering and caring for their clothing and cleaning the home. Shortly after her husband's death in 1972, Frieda moved to East Grand Forks. From 1973 to 1993 she prepared and served food and helped with cleanup at the Grand Forks Mission. She spent countless hours and days volunteering at her church, preparing meals, cleaning, painting, serving as the church treasurer for an extended period of time as well as supporting the church in numerous ways. Frieda also tirelessly helped her parents and Miner's parents until their death.

She is survived by sister Sena and her husband (Lawrence) Santjer Knowles, of Mahnomen, Minnesota, daughter Katherine Koolstra, grandchildren, Jonathan Gruneich and his wife Mariana and sons, Issac and Brendan, of Prescott, Arizona, and Jeffrey Gruneich and his wife Xiaoyan Qin and sons Jacob and Benjamin of Wellesley, Mass.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her daughter Angeline Gruneich Holdaway, her parents, siblings, Hilko, John, Sophie (Henry) Sweep, Ben, and twins, Jenny and Fred Santjer, who died in infancy.

Funeral Service: 1:00 pm, Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Dahl Funeral Home, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Visitation: 1 hour before services at the Funeral Home.

Interment: Oakdale Cemetery, Crookston, Minnesota.

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Facts:

Born: December 7, 1916
Place of Birth: Bejou, Minnesota

Death: September 27, 2015
Place of Death: Crookston, Minnesota

Preceded in Death By:
John Santjer, Father
Kate Santjer, Mother
Miner Koolstra, Spouse
Angeline Holdaway, Daughter
Katherine Koolstra, Daughter

Source: Dandahlfuneralhome.com website

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July 31, 1953 - September 27, 2015

Cheryl (Winger) Restemayer, 62, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Valley Eldercare in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Cheryl was born on July 31, 1953, the daughter of the late Hyman and Bernice (Austin) Winger. She grew up in East Grand Forks, Minnesota and graduated from East Grand Forks Central High School in 1971. Cheryl has lived at Valley Eldercare since 2006 and enjoyed knitting, beading, watching TV, playing Bingo, and celebrating her birthday with friends.

Cheryl is survived by brothers, Steve (Annella) Winger of Grand Forks, North Dakota, and Terry Winger of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; her son Ira Hughes and his family; nieces, Amy (Brent) Lahr and their children and Sarah (Josh) Anderson and their children; special friend, Lynn Woinarowicz; and all her friends at Valley Eldercare.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

The family would like to thank the staff at Valley Eldercare for the compassionate care they gave Cheryl during the years she resided there and to the staff of the Altru Hospice program who cared for her in her final days.

Memorial Service: 2:30 pm -- Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Valley Eldercare in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Inurnment: Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Source: Dandahlfuneralhome.com website

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James "Jim" Enger, 70, of Crookston, Minnesota, and formerly of Grand Forks, North Dakota, died Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Valley Eldercare, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Jim was born on July 4, 1945 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the son of Henry and Marcella (Mayer) Enger. He attended school in New Liepzig, North Dakota. He entered the U.S. Army in 1962. He was united in marriage to Karen Torgerson in Hibbing, Minnesota in 1966. He worked for Hannah Mining Co. in Hibbing, Minnesota and Ford Taconite in Forbes, Minnesota. He married Debra Skari in 1980. He worked for many years at Schumacher Tire and Wonzak Construction in Grand Forks.

He is survived by his mother Marcella Frandsen of Grand Forks; children, Julie Enger of Hibbing, Minnesota, Jennifer (Hamad) Almarri of Qatar, Jeremy (Helen Cleveland) Enger of Grand Forks and Gina (Nick) Gaines-Olmande of Oxnard, CA; 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; special friend Mary Solberg of Crookston, Minnesota; siblings, Alice Lund of Grand Forks, Joe (Wanda) Enger of Helena, Montana, Duane (Joan) of Ft. Shaw, Montana, Allan (Connie Halverson) Enger of Roseau, Minnesota, step-sister Helen (Melvin Casteel) Enger of Columbia, Missouri and numerous nieces and n ephews.

He was preceded in death by his father; brother, Dick; and nephew, Jason Enger.

Memorial Service: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at the Dahl Funeral Home, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Source: Dandahlfuneralhome.com website

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December 23, 1936 - September 25, 2015
Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary

RaeDell Kaiser, 78, of Crookston passed away on September 25, 2015, at Villa Saint Vincent Nursing Home in Crookston Minnesota.

RaeDell was born on December 23, 1936, in Crookston Minnesota to Leon "Pike" and Hazel (Haroldson) Dargan. She was united in marriage to James Merrill Kaiser on May 3, 1958 in Fertile, Minnesota. The couple made their home in Crookston, where she spent her whole life.

RaeDell began working at Northwestern Bell Telephone Company as a switchboard operator at the age of 16, and continued her employment with Ma Bell for 27 years, retiring shortly after direct dialing was implemented. During this time she worked with her mother.

She loved attending her grandchildren's sporting events, never missing their hockey games. She spent many summers in their camper at the lake. She especially enjoyed fishing for bass and muskies with Jimmy and spending time with all their family and friends at the lake.

She loved art, and did lots of drawings and paintings. Only once did she enter a contest and that year she entered a picture of a Union Lake horizon and placed first at the Red River Valley Winter Shows. She enjoyed photography and video graphing the family including the grandchildren's sporting events.

RaeDell is survived by her husband, James; her sons, Mickey (Brenda) Kaiser and Gary Kaiser; along with her grandchildren Derek, Shannon, and Chris (Angie Walsh, fiance) Kaiser.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers Dale and Dennis Dargan.

Source: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home website

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May 25, 1963 - October 1, 2015
Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary--

Reed Orville Ortloff, age 52, of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Services will be 3 p.m. Sunday, October 4, 2015 at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Stenshole-Houske Funeral Home of Crookston is in charge of the arrangements.

Reed Ortloff was born May 25, 1963, in Crookston, Minnesota the son of Orville and Arlene (Johnson) Ortloff. He grew up in Crookston where he graduated high school in 1981. Reed attended the University of Minnesota Crookston where he studied Natural Resources. He lived in Crookston his entire life where he had worked for Simplot until its closing and later for Phoenix Industries.

Reed enjoyed hunting, fishing, Star Trek, Planet of the Apes and all things science fiction and mathematical. He was a wonderful uncle that never missed a single birthday when it came to family.

He was a member of the Crookston Gun Club and was very active with the assisted living community, always participating in the pot luck dinners.

Reed is survived by his mother, Arlene of Crookston; a sister, Lisa (Willard, Jr) Meine of Crookston; nieces, Angelica (Jed) Shanley of Crookston and Katrina Meine of International Falls, Minnesota; nephews, David and Dominic Meine both of Crookston.

He was preceded in death by his father, Orville and a brother in infancy.

Source: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home website

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May 16, 1972 - September 26, 2015
Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary--

Wendy Shereck-Reitmeier, age 43 of Crookston, Minnesota passed away Saturday, September 26, 2015 near Crookston. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, October 3, 2015 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday evening at the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston with a prayer service beginning at 7 p.m. Burial will be in the Oakdale Cemetery, Crookston. Stenshole-Houske Funeral Home of Crookston is in charge of the arrangements.

Wendy Shereck was born May 16, 1972 in Grand Forks, North Dakota the daughter of Ronald and Elsie (Pfannsmith) Shereck. She grew up and graduate high school in Warren, Minnesota in 1989. Wendy received her Associate of Arts Degree in Animal Sciences from the University of Minnesota, Crookston in 1992. She married Corey Reitmeier July 18th of that same year in Crookston.

Wendy worked for Perry Farms, Phoenix Industries, the Polk County Sheriff's office and most recently for Riverview Clinic. Wendy was Miss Warren in 1990 and the reserve Champion at the Minnesota State Fair with her girl pig "Becky". Wendy had a beautiful smile and plenty of spunk. She dearly loved her family and always showed an interest in others. She enjoyed dancing and teaching others the steps, including mom and dad. Wendy loved music of all kinds and especially loved playing old time music with her dad's band. Wendy loved her animals, particularly her pigs whom together they won many awards. Wendy enjoyed dart, bowling and spending time with her family and many friends.

Wendy is survived by her husband, Corey of Crookston; her son Dylan of Grand Forks and Crookston; parents, Ronald and Elsie Shereck of Tabor, Minnesota; mother and father in-law, Howard and Barb Reitmeier of Lewiston, Idaho; paternal grandfather, Lloyd Reitmeier; a sister, Melissa (Terry) Knutson of Killdeer, North Dakota; two brothers in law, Chad Reitmeier and Ryan (fiance Stacy Scholin) Reitmeier; nieces, Kaysie Mekellti, Reily and Layney Reitmeier, Rebecca (Dusty) Everding and Brandi (Blaine) Rau; nephew, Christopher Knutson ; and by special friends, Lia Hernandez of Costa Rica and Roman Vales of Czechoslovakian Republic.

She was preceded in death by her brother Kevin Shereck; brother in law, Eric Reitmeier; paternal grandparents, Leonard and Marcella Shereck; maternal grandparents, Edgar and Martha Pfannsmith; and by her grandparents in law, Audrey Reitmeier and Gordon and Betty Mjoen.

Source: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home website

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January 18, 1981 - September 20, 2015

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary--

Rory Lee Delage, age 34, of Crookston, Minnesota passed away early Sunday morning September 20, 2015 unexpectedly at home. A memorial visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Monday, September 28, 2015 at the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston with a prayer service beginning at 7.

Rory was born in Crookston on January 18, 1981 the son of Roger Delage and Dana Stromberg. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith and attended school at the Crookston Central High School where he graduated. He had various welding jobs at DEE Inc, Arctic Cat and American Crystal Sugar. His most recent job was for D & B Construction and Landscaping in Mentor, Minnesota.

Rory enjoyed spending time with his two children Zachary and Kylie. He also enjoyed racing snowmobiles and going four wheeling, motorcycles and fishing. Rory will be missed dearly by his family members and friends.

Survivors include his children, Zachary and Kylie of Crookston; his father, Roger and step-mother, Deloris of Crookston; brothers, Donny Dyrdahl of Ada, Minnesota and Donovan Hoffman of Crookston; sisters, Amber Dyrdahl of Fargo and Dawn Goulet of Crookston; grandmother, Linda Stromberg of Black Duck, Minnesota; and by Jere Trudeau a special friend and mother of his children.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Dana Stromberg; grandparents, Clarence and Doritta Delage and Merril Stromberg; three uncles, David and Kevin Delage and Brandon Stromberg.

Source: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home website

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Born: June 27, 1931
Died: October 02, 2015

Grace Johnson, age 84 of Fosston, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, October 2nd at the Stadter Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 7th at 2:00 PM at Kingo Lutheran Church in Fosston with Rev. John Ragan officiating.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 6th with a prayer service, at the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Fosston, and there will also be reviewal for one hour before the funeral at the church on Wednesday afternoon. Interment will be at Kingo Lutheran Cemetery in Fosston. The Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston is in charge of the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent to carlinhoialmen.com.

Grace Wilma Benson was born to William R and Gunda (Bergeth) Benson in Rugby, North Dakota on June 27, 1931. Grace was born seventh of 12 children, spending her early years in Devils Lake, North Dakota. Grace's father was a foreman for Siouxline Railroad and moved his family to Clearbrook, Minnesota for Grace's last couple years of high school. She graduated high school there. While attending school in Clearbrook she met her future husband, Jerome "Bud" Johnson of Fosston, Minnesota, while she was working as a ticket taker at Pinelake Pavillion. They were married July 16, 1949, at Kingo Lutheran Church, Fosston, Minnesota. They honeymooned in Duluth, Minnesota for only three days because Bud's father said the barley was ready to harvest.

They made their home for the first 20 years in Fosston, moving to East Grand Forks, Minnesota, where Bud moved his business, and then returned to Fosston in 1991 after Bud retired. While living in Fosston, Bud and Grace were blessed with five children: Steven, Michael, Deborah, Timothy and Mark.

She worked at the Fosston Jewelry Store, Norby’s Department Store, Davis Jewelry and Poppler’s Music in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Grace was a woman of faith, and she and Bud raised their family accordingly, keeping the family active in Kingo Lutheran Church. Music was one love. She had a beautiful voice and would always be singing at home, intentionally embarrassing her children when they had friends over. Grace combined her love of singing with her faith, singing in Kingo choir and also singing solos and in small women's groups at her Kingo church and at local weddings and funerals. She made sure her kids sang in Kingo choir also.

Her gifts were singing, making lefse, potato salad, "glorified rice" salad, baking buns and cinnamon rolls, and loving her family. Grace was also fond of arts and crafts, and her many creations decorated her home. She also liked watching golf on TV and the Vikings.

On Friday, October 2, 2015 Grace passed away at the Stadter Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota, at the age of 84 years.

Grace was a very loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was very proud of each of them. She is survived by grandchildren Tracy Johnson Lee Hendrickson (Greg) of Fosston, Minnesota; Travis Johnson (Sarah), St. Cloud, Minnesota; Tyler Johnson, Fosston, Minnesota; Tannar Johnson, Brookings, SD; Chantal Engel (Dustin), Watertown, SD; Taylor Tesch (Rebecca), Sabin, Minnesota; Charity Mealman (Ken), Buffalo, Minnesota, and Destiny Johnson, Buffalo, Minnesota.

Grace is also survived by husband Jerome "Bud" Johnson, Fosston; son, Dr. Michael (Gaynell) Johnson, Watertown, South Dakota; daughters in law Kathy Johnson, Fosston, Minnesota and Karen Johnson, Grand Forks, North Dakota; sisters Yvonne Woody, Gilbert, AZ, and Sharon Henke, Devils Lake, North Dakota; brother Richard Benson, Cutbank, Montana; and her former daughter-in-law and dear friend, Karen Srur, Fargo, North Dakota.

Grace was preceded in death by her parents, nine brothers and sisters, sons Steven, Timothy, and Mark, her daughter Deborah, and a great-granddaughter, Miranda.

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home website

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Life Legacy

Duaine Olaf Ertsgard, age 87, of Hillsboro, North Dakota, formerly of Buxton, North Dakota, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Sanford Health Center in Fargo, North Dakota.

Duaine was born on November 10, 1927 in Buxton, North Dakota to the late Olaf and Anna (Freiholtz) Ertsgard. He grew up in rural Buxton, graduating from Buxton High School before enlisting in the US Army during the Korean War. Afterwards, he attended college graduating with a degree in agriculture. He then returned to the Buxton area where he farmed his entire life until his retirement in 1991 where he moved into the town of Buxton.

Duiane is survived by his nieces and nephews, Kelsey, Pam, Kerry, Greg, John, and Peggy.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Shirley Baughman and Margaret Malcolm; brother, Harold Ertsgard; and nephew, Gary Malcolm.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the Hillsboro Nursing Home.

Funeral Service: Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Grue Lutheran in Rural Buxton, North Dakota.

Visitation: Friday, October 9, 2015 at Grue Lutheran in Rural Buxton, North Dakota with a prayer service at 6:30 pm.

Interment: North Ringsaker Cemetery, Rural Climax, Minnesota.

Source: Dandahlfuneralhome.com website

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April 7, 1921 - October 2, 2015

Obituary--

Gladys E. Worman passed away peacefully on October 2, 2015 at the age of 94 while residing at Birchwood Senior Care Center in Forest Lake, Minnesota. Her lively spirit and generous heart will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Gladys was born April 7th, 1921 near Crookston, Minnesota, to Anna and Clarence Worman. She attended Northwest School in Crookston and then teacher's training in East Grand Forks. Gladys taught in several local schools before obtaining her bachelor's degree at Moorhead State and moving to California to teach elementary education. She taught in San Diego schools until retirement, but also traveled extensively. During 1956-1957 she had a teaching opportunity in Germany and traveled to 21 countries during her summer and school vacations days. Gladys loved teaching and was still in contact with some of her former students.

While in San Diego, Gladys always drove to Crookston for the summers to spend time with her family and friends. She saw much of the United States as she also drove from Crookston to Tennessee and Florida to visit her brother and sister. Gladys loved to explore new places and see as many things as she could, so her driving included many side trips. After retirement, she spent time in Crookston, Tennessee and San Diego and included a few more road trips to places like the East Coast!

Gladys was called upon many times as family caregiver, which she did with great willingness and love. Her family has been truly blessed All who knew her appreciated her wonderful and genuine smile.

Gladys Worman is preceded in death by her parents Anna and Clarence Worman, two sisters Dorothy Schenkey and Esther Hall, a brother Edward Worman and one niece Helen Fant.

She is survived by niece Pamela Clark, nephew Dean Schenkey; great-nieces and nephews Jessie Duffy, Lauren Fant, Terry Schenkey, Gary Clark and James Fant; one great-great-nephew and four great-great-nieces.

Memorial services will be held at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Crookston, Minnesota, on Thursday, October 15, 2015.

Source: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home website

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