February 8, 1941 - January 3, 2016

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary--

Pauline "Polly" Shafer, age 74, of Crookston died Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Funeral Mass will be said at 2 p.m. Friday, January 8, 2016 in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Crookston. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral and Cremation Service in Crookston with a prayer service beginning at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the Mass in the Church. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Crookston, Minnesota.

Polly was born to James and Helen (Witzman) Walsh on February 8, 1941 in Roseau County, Minnesota. She grew up on the family farm in Badger, Minnesota, and was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary's Catholic Church. She attended country school until 8th grade and then St. Joseph's Academy in Crookston, graduating in 1959.

She met and married Allan Douglas Shafer from Greenbush on July 9, 1960 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Badger. After marriage they moved to Crookston where they raised their family.

Polly loved kids which led her to doing daycare out of her home for 14 years. Polly had various jobs in Crookston where recently she enjoyed very much being a foster grandparent at Washington School.

Polly was active in the church and strong in her faith which she learned from her mother.

Polly was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Allan in 1991; three brothers, Jim, George, and Charles Walsh; two sisters, Mary Monsrud and Sarah Johnson; and two brothers-in-law, Ray Johnson and Roy Hlucny.

Polly is survived by her children, Vern (Lori) Shafer of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Monica (Greg) Riley of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, Lorri (Steve) Wochnick of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Kent (Nancy) Shafer, and Ray Shafer all of Crookston, Minnesota, and Joel Shafer (Kristin Hoyt) of Tower City, North Dakota; 17 grandchildren, Adam Wochnick, Dustin Wochnick, Alex Sandoe, Matthew Wochnick, Elaina Rivard, Abbe Dale, Jared Shafer, Derek Wochnick, Samantha Shafer, Philip Shafer, Christina Shafer, Sam Shafer, Randy Shafer, Andy Shafer, Lydia Shafer, Aaron Riley, and Mara Riley; five great-grandchildren, Eli Paulhe, Ivan Rivard, Tanner, Mason and Annora Wochnick; three sisters, Sister Luella Walsh of Rio Grande, Texas, Jeanette (Richard) Ecklund of Alexandria, Minnesota, and Helen Hlucny of Greenbush, Minnesota; brothers, Allan Walsh of Badger, Minnesota, Leonard Walsh of Oregon; sister-in-law Phyllis Walsh from Badger, Minnesota; brother-in-law Howard Monsrud, in theTwin Cities; brother and sister-in-law Dean and Diane Shafer; sisters-in-law Cheryl Kvien, Mary (Karl) Kjersten and Nancy (Duke) Reed; as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Source: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home website
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March 25, 1938 - January 1, 2016

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary--

Sandra Margo Kraft, age 77, passed away on January 1, 2016, with her family by her side. Sandra Funeral Mass will be said at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Crookston with Fr. Vincent Miller the celebrant. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Crookston. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the church.

She was born to Ernest and Helen (Jensen) Gunstinson on March 25, 1938, in Fisher Minnesota. She attended and graduated from Fisher High Schools. Sandra was united in marriage to John Michael Kraft on December 27, 1957 in Fisher. The couple lived in Barnsville, Minnesota, Richland Center, Wisconsin, Crookston, Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and returned to Crookston in 2002.

Sandra spent many years bookkeeping for several companies. She enjoyed playing piano, baking, cooking, and taking in homeless animals. She will be forever remembered for her caring, kindheartedness, her love for nature and most important her love for her family. She was a devoted wife and mother; she loved her grandchildren and enjoyed family events.

She was preceded in death by her parents; spouse; sons, Michael and Robert; daughter, Mary; brother, Vernon Gunstinson; mother and father-in-law Joe and Elizabeth Kraft.

Sandra leaves behind two sons, Craig (Cheryl) Kraft from Seffner, Florida, and Tom (Brenda) Kraft from Crookston, Minnesota; grandchildren, Matt (Ashley Wateland) Kraft, Mary (Dave Bertheaume) Kraft, and Nicole Kraft; great-grandchildren, Landon, Saul, and Azariah; a brother, Jerry (Pat) Gunstinson from California; three sisters, Pat (Bill) Roy from California, Jennifer (Ron) Haggerty from East Grand Forks, Minnesota and Stephanie (Paul) Egeland from Fisher, Minnesota; and several nieces, nephews, and in-laws.

Source: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home website
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May 15, 1942 - January 5, 2016

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary

Patricia Irene Koza, age 73, of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, January 05, 2016 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Memorial services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, January 9, 2016 in the First Presbyterian Church, Crookston, Minnesota with visitation beginning at 1 p.m.

Patricia O'Boyle was born May 15, 1942 in Pasadena, CA. She was the daughter of Kenneth "Bud" and Gladys Muriel (Benson) O'Boyle. She graduated from the Crookston High School and Crookston School of Practical Nursing. Pat started her career at Bethesda and worked at various locations throughout her life including hospitals, clinics and home health. She married Henry "Hank" Koza on December 26, 2000 in the First Presbyterian Church, Crookston, Minnesota. Pat finished her career in nursing at Glenmore in River View Hospital.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Crookston where she was an Elder and member of the Session. "Grandma Casey" enjoyed camping, playing cribbage, baking and gardening. She loved the forty shades of green she experienced in Ireland, was humble and a best friend to all.

Pat was survived by her husband, Hank of Crookston; her sister, Mary (Al) Amiot of Bloomington, Minnesota; a son, Kevin (Carrie) Larson of Crookston, Minnesota; daughters, Colleen (Gary) Hall of Hibbing, Minnesota and Heather (Shane) Snesrud of Elysian, Minnesota; a step daughter, Karla (Bob) Dahms of Mora, Minnesota; niece, Nicole (Jon) Erickson of Burnsville, Minnesota; nephew, Tony Amiot of Bloomington, Minnesota; 14 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Michael Larson and an aunt, Irene (Burt) Butler

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that memorial donations in the name of Pat be sent to American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.

Source: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home website
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March 16, 1975 - January 7, 2016

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary--

Services will be Monday, January 11, 2016 at 10:30, with visitation and viewing 1 hour prior to service at Trinity Lutheran Church, Crookston, Minnesota for Darren Wade Goodyke.

Darren, age 40, of Crookston, Minnesota passed away Thursday, January 7th, 2016 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota after a battle with pneumonia. Darren was born to Kathy (Bassen) and Richard Goodyke at Riverview Hospital, Crookston, Minnesota. He graduated from Crookston High School in 1993 and attended several agricultural related courses at the University of Minnesota Crookston in 1993 and 1994.

Darren grew up in his father's footsteps enjoying the farm from the time he was five by working alongside him. He started out by lawn mowing and taking his sisters for rides on the mower. Then he graduated into driving the John Deere 4010 from the field to the yard. He was only nine years old when he started driving the semi-tractor. He was an excellent welder and proud of his farm accomplishments. He enjoyed his friends and just hanging out. Darren had enjoyed snowmobiling, water sports and had a couple antique cars he had wanted to restore. In July 1993, he obtained a traumatic brain injury in a car accident. He was treated for brain tumors in 1995 and 2006, after which, Darren continued to come to the farm to help as he was able, enjoying driving the semi-tractors and combines.

Darren is survived by his parents Richard and Kathy Goodyke, sisters Kelly (James) Mitchell of Hankinson, North Dakota and Jaime (Russell) Delzer of Climax, Minnesota . Nieces and nephews, Erica and Ian Plummer, Shae, Nonie, Karina and Damien Mitchell, and Katelyn and Aiden Delzer. Grandmother Shirley Bassen of Lamoure, North Dakota. Great Aunt June Goodyke of Crookston, Minnesota. Uncle and aunts, Dennis Goodyke of Crookston and Aunt Nancie Goodyke of Brighton, CO, Darrell and Linda Bassen of LaMoure, North Dakota, Connie and Keith Bertram, Fargo, North Dakota, and Sharon and Larry Jordan, Rugby, North Dakota. Many cousins and extended family.

Darren was preceded in death by Grandparents Mayme and Henry Goodyke, Grandfather Kenneth Bassen, and Great Uncle John Goodyke.

Source: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home website
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February 1, 1949 - January 18, 2016

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary--

Diane Mary (Sirek) Hoiseth, age 66, of Crookston, Minnesota, died January 18, 2016 at Riverview Health in Crookston Minnesota after a short battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Crookston on February 1, 1949, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Drumheller) Sirek. She grew up in rural Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, attended country school in rural Dorothy, Minnesota, and graduated from Crookston Central High School in 1967.

After graduation, Diane worked at St. Frances Hospital, and the kitchen of Robert's Restaurant. Then on April 20, 1968 she was united in marriage to Jerry Hoiseth, her high school sweetheart, at Dorothy's Catholic Church in Dorothy, Minnesota.

She and Jerry went to Fort Knox, KY, for six months so that Jerry could finish his military service. Upon returning to Crookston, Diane was employed as a Switchboard Telephone Operator for "Ma Bell". After the closing of the phone company, she was employed as the morning cook at the Villa St. Vincent, all the while she was raising their three children.

In 1983 she started her own day care business and for 11 years cared for many children as her own. In 1996 she continued to care for others while working with the elderly and disabled through the Tri-Valley Opportunity Council.

Diane was a wonderful cook; everyone loved her fried chicken and potato salad. She enjoyed traveling with Jerry, especially out to California to visit her son Travis and his family. A great joy of hers was teaching Sunday School for over 30 years. Her faith was very important to her. She loved nothing better than to study the Word of God and to fellowship with her family and close friends over a cup of coffee. Diane was the rock and strength of her family. She was a source of wisdom and guidance for not only her family but friends as well. She will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Dorothy, an infant sister, Jeanette; her husband, Jerry; a granddaughter Allison Diane Burns; her parents–in-law, Lloyd and Hazel Hoiseth.

She is survived by her three children, Traci (Todd) Burns of Auburn, North Dakota, Travis (Beth) Hoiseth of Gold River, California, and Jenifer (Mark) Huffman of Crookston, Minnesota; seven grandchildren, Zach, Shane and Savannah Burns, Christopher, Caitlyn, and Coltan Huffman, and Logan Hoiseth; and one great-grandson, Caleb Burns; also four siblings, Carol (Glen) Devold, Susan (Richard) Diaz, Cindy (Darrell)Payment, and Robert (fiancee, Tammy Petruska) Sirek, Jr and her good friend, Boyd Goosen.

Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Friday, January 22, 2016 in the Bible Baptist Church, Crookston. Visitation will begin 2 hours prior to the service in the church.

Source: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home website
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June 20, 1928 - January 15, 2016

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary--

William "Duke" Youngquist, age 87, of Crookston, Minnesota passed away Friday, January 15, 2016 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota surrounded by his loving family. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 23, 2016 in the Trinity Lutheran Church, Crookston, Minnesota.

Bill Youngquist was born June 20, 1928 in Crookston, Minnesota the son of Lawrence and Alice (Sylvester) Youngquist. He graduated from the Crookston Central High School in 1947. Bill married Shirley Thompson in 1950. Duke enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in December of 1950 serving in the Korean War. He carried out the Armistice Papers from the war and was honorably discharged in December of 1953.

Duke attended UNorth Dakota beginning in 1954 where he graduated with a Masters' Degree in Industrial Technologies then taught in California, Northern Minnesota then began teaching for the public school system in Grand Forks, North Dakota in 1961. Bill retired from teaching in 1990 then worked as a crop adjustor in his semi-retirement. Shirley passed away in 2002. Bill later married JoAnn (Rice) Bakken-Elleson November of 2008 and the couple made their home in Crookston, Minnesota.

Bill loved working with wood, tinkering and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the local VFW and American Legion.

He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Youngquist of Crookston, Minnesota; sons, Tim (special friend, Stacey) Youngquist of Grand Forks, North Dakota and Tom (Bev) Youngquist of St. Petersburg, FL; step-children, Dennis (Elaine) Bakken of Seligma, Missouri, Mark (Judy) Bakken of Appleton, Wisconsin, Ronald (Eileen) Bakken of Moorhead, Minnesota and John (Bridget) Bakken of Appleton, Wisconsin; 34 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren and his brother, Don Youngquist of Crookston, Minnesota.

Bill always considered JoAnn's step-children a part of his family and there is a number of the Elleson family who also survive as well as Dave, Leddy and Sara Hernandez who have always been special to him.

Duke was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Shirley;a son, Todd; and his sister, Darlene Brule.

Source: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home website
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August 18, 1952 - January 18, 2016

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary--

Dale George Martinson, 63, died peacefully Sunday, January 17, at Sanford Vibra Hospital in Fargo, N.D. after a courageous four and a half month battle with brain cancer.

He was born Aug. 18, 1952, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, to parents William and Ovidia Martinson. After high school in Detroit Lakes, Dale served in the US Air Force from 1972 to 1976, with several years in Turkey. He worked for the Sisters of Mt. St. Benedict from 1976 to 2006. While working there, Dale met and married the love of his life, Laura Martinson. The Sisters of Mt. St. Benedict were like family to Dale and Laura, helping raise their children. Dale worked full time at UMC Security Services from 2006 to September, 2015. He was deeply grateful for and loved his UMC family.

Dale served in the Crookston Police Reserve for many years. He loved serving his community, and helping others. He will be dearly remembered as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather; his greatest joy was spending time with his family. He leaves a legacy of kind generosity, rooted in his strong faith and love of God.

Dale is survived by his wife, Laura; son, Paul of Moorhead, Minnesota; daughters, Yvonne (Jeffrey) Martinson Almhjeld of Thief River Falls, Minnesota and Jannae (Jonathan) Junglas of Fargo, North Dakota; four grandchildren, Aryelle Beam, Kolton and Aibrey Almhjeld, and Jericho Junglas; brothers David and Dean Martinson of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota; sisters, Arlene Meyers of Park Rapids, Minnesota, Helen Seidell of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, Carol Mott of St. Hilaire, Minnesota, Judy Nelson of Osage, Minnesota, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Esther Jorgenson and Marilyn Honer; brothers, Douglas and Bobby, all of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

A memorial service will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church on Saturday, January 23rd at 2 pm in Crookston to celebrate Dale's spiritual journey on this earth.

Source: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home website
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August 16, 1951 - January 26, 2016

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary--

Larry Duane Hennager, age 64, of Crookston, Minnesota, died peacefully in his home with his family by his side in the early morning hours Tuesday, January 26, 2016 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 29, 2016 in the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral and Cremation Service, Crookston. Family will be greeting friends beginning at 10 a.m.

Larry was born on August 16, 1951, to Roy and Edna (Hennager) Briggs. The oldest of five children, he was raised and went to school in Crookston. On June 22, 1968, he married Carol Hudson in Sisseton, SD. The couple settled in Crookston after a couple of brief moves to the Twin Cities and Hillsboro, North Dakota, where they raised their three children.

Larry had several jobs over the years including Culligan Water, Simplot, and American Crystal Sugar. But his true passion was his carpentry business. He enjoyed roofing and painting in the summer and drywall and interior work in the winter.

His hobbies included riding motorcycles, snowmobiling, bow hunting, fishing, wood work, traveling and spending time with family.

Larry is survived by his mother, Edna Klema; his three children: Linda (Phil) Walters of Cass Lake, Minnesota, Duane (Tammy) Hennager of Crookston and Lisa Hennager of Crookston; six grandchildren: Kenny, Monica, Alexander, Samuel, Brittny and Amanda; four great-grandchildren: Coal, Wyatt, Jayden, and Kayden; sisters, Susan (Jack) Clark of Seabrook, Texas, and Linda Jensen of Crookston; a brother, Donald (Debbie) Briggs of Crookston and many more family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, his father, wife, Carol and a brother, Dale Briggs.

Source: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home website
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February 4, 1952 - January 23, 2016

Resided in Gooding, Idaho

Obituary--

Albert Gilbert Strande, 63, a resident of Gooding, Idaho, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016, peacefully in his home with his loving wife by his side.

Al was born February 4, 1952 in Fosston, Minnesota to Gilbert and Dolores Strande. He attended Fosston High School and then joined the Marine Corps.

He married Kathleen Barens and they had 3 children.

He later married Arlene Yarussi, of Gooding, Idaho on August 9, 2003, where he spent the last 13 years.

His heart was always with his children and grandchildren, but his love was on the road as a professional truck driver of 30 years.

He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, riding horses and was a member of the Lutheran Church.

He is preceded in death by one son, Keith Strande; his parents and two nephews, JR Simmons, and Michael Johnson.

Al is survived by his loving wife, Arlene, of Gooding, Idaho; two children, James (Kira) Strande, of Anaconda, Montana, and Michelle (Craig) Allers, of Farmington, Minnesota; four grandchildren, Kloey Strande, Brock Strande, Alexis Strande, and Abigail Allers; and siblings, Patty (Tom) Brenk, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, Peggy (Darrell) Johnson, of Crookston, Minnesota, Jewel Strande, of Crookston, Minnesota, Pam (Buck) Simmons, of Mahnomen, Minnesota, and Vi (Wally) Abel, of Andover, Minnesota. Al is also survived by his mother-in-law, Shirley Yarussi; and his sister-in-law Diane (Jack) Houser, and their children and grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston, Minnesota, with visitation at the church beginning at 10:00 am. Committal will follow at Elm Cemetery in Winger, Minnesota. Following the committal service, there will be a celebration of life with reception and light lunch at 102 State St. in Crookston.

Source: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home website
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September 17, 1946 - February 4, 2016

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary--

Martha Naomi Valley, 69, passed away February 4, 2016, peacefully in her home, with her loving husband by her side. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 13, 2016 in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston, Minnesota with Pastor Greg Isaacson officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7p.m. Friday evening in the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral and Cremation Service, Crookston, Minnesota. with a prayer service beginning at 7 p.m. Burial will be in the Oakdale Cemetery in Crookston.

Martha was born September 17, 1946 to Norman and Martha (Nelson) Erickson in Roseau, Minnesota. She was baptized on October 20, 1946 at the Klondike Church in Strathcona, Minnesota; and confirmed June 17, 1962, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Crookston, Minnesota.

Martha grew up in the Greenbush, Minnesota area with her family until moving to Crookston, Minnesota in 1952. There she attended Crookston Central High School and where she met her future husband. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Richard and Martha were married on June 17, 1965. The Army brought them to Anchorage, Alaska, where they were blessed to have their children, Paul and Lisa. In 1969 they returned to Crookston where they remodeled a home, and later moved to rural Crookston where together they built a house, of which she was very proud to have had a hand in. She worked for five years in the lab at American Crystal Sugar Company and then at St. Vincent as a Med Aide.

She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren when she wasn't working. She loved reading to her grandchildren, but most of all she had the honor of seeing her second grandchild being born.

She enjoyed dancing with her husband, and sold crafts that they made. She did hand paintings on wood crafts that were sold all over the world. She loved sewing quilts, pillows, and just about anything, and was thrilled to sew up any of the grandchildren's blankets that had a little rip in them. She loved refinishing furniture, being out of doors, and having family and friends over for the holidays.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents; her parents; siblings, Donald Erickson, Darlene Peterson, Ione Hylland, and Norton Erickson; a daughter-in-law Elizabeth (Gordon) Valley; and her father and mother-in-law, Paul and Emily Valley.

Martha leaves behind her husband, Richard; a son, Paul Valley of Soldotna, Alaska; a daughter, Lisa (Jon) Ross of Fisher, Minnesota; and three grandchildren, Jessica, Benjamin, and Aimee Ross; brother, Ronald Erickson of Crookston, Minnesota; and two sisters, Kathlein Price, of Bloomington, Minnesota, and, Katherin (Larry) Nelson of Drayton, North Dakota.

Source: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home website
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November 29, 1922 - February 7, 2016

Resided in Erskine, Minnesota

Mary Woods, age 93 of Erskine, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016, at the Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine, Minnesota. Private services will be held at a later date.

Source: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home website
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June 21, 1921 - February 15, 2016

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary--

Luisa Yanez, age 94, of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away on February 15, 2016.

Luisa was born on June 21, 1921 in Olivia, Texas, to Eligio and Teofla Rodriguez. She was raised in Palacios, Texas, where she attended school.

Luisa married Fabian M. Yanez on August 9, 1941, and to this union there were six children. They raised their family in Corpus Christi, Texas, and then moved to Nielsville, Minnesota in 1959, where Fabian worked for a farmer for a number of years. In 1965 they purchased the Eidsmoe Cafe, which became Fabian's Cafe. They ran the restaurant together until Fabian's retirement in 1991. Luisa enjoyed working with her flowers outside and spending time with her grandchildren.

Luisa is preceded in death by her husband, Fabian; sons, Jesse and Robert; and daughter, Hope DeLa Garza.

She is survived by daughters, Anita Gayton of Crookston, Minnesota and Dora Yanez of Tacoma, Washington; son, Fabian (Sandra) Yanez of Campbell, Minnesota; and many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at Saturday, February 20, 2016, in the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral & Cremation Service, Crookston. Visitation will begin an hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Crookston.

Source: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home website
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March 3, 1941 - February 15, 2016

Resided in Fisher, Minnesota

Obituary--

Yvonne Anderson passed away on February 15, 2016 in Crookston, Minnesota.

Yvonne grew up in Gentilly, where she attended Country School and later at the Cathedral, where she graduated from high school. She worked in Minneapolis for some time before returning to Crookston where she worked for several years at Jiffy Fry in town.

Yvonne married Peter Anderson on December 29, 1972, and the couple lived and farmed near Fisher until retiring in 1985. Yvonne enjoyed fishing, gardening, and playing cards.

Yvonne is preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Alice Dufault; her two brothers, Lloyd and Donald; and her sister, Bernadette.

She is survived by her husband, Peter; and four sisters: Kathleen Amiot, Pauline (Louis) Roy, Rosemary (Jerry) Levdale, and Harriot Underdaol.

Source: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home website
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March 31, 1938 - February 16, 2016

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary--

Carol Hanson, 77, formerly of Crookston, Minnesota passed away on February 16, 2016, at Pioneer Memorial Care in Erskine, Minnesota. She was born March 31, 1938 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to Albin and Bertha (Morin) Hanson. She attended St. Joseph Academy in Crookston and graduated in 1956.

Carol loved her two cats; they were like her children. She enjoyed life in her apartment, loved knitting, and made many afghans, scarfs, and mittens.

When her health forced her to give up her apartment, she moved into the Riverview Nursing Home in Crookston, where she absolutely LOVED living! From there she moved to Erskine and was a resident of the Pioneer Memorial Care Center. Preceding her in death were her parents.

Carol is survived by her aunt Orella Nelson, Breckenridge, Minnesota; and many, many, cousins.

Source: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home website
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July 20, 1921 - February 22, 2016

Resided in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Obituary--

Lillian (Brandwick) Brolsma, age 94, passed away at Woodside Village, Grand Forks, North Dakota on February 22, 2016.

Lillian was born July 20, 1921, to Norwegian immigrants, Herman & Mathilda Brandwick, in Crookston Minnesota. She attended school in Crookston.

Lillian was united in marriage to Herman Brolsma on April 28, 1947, in Bemidji, Minnesota. They lived in Bemidji for one year and they returned to Crookston where Herman worked for the Charles Perry and then the Charles Kiewel farms. In 1966 they moved into Crookston and she started working at Al's Pizza Plaza. She worked there for many years and then worked for Coast to Coast for over 20 years.

Lillian was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church for many years and after retirement she joined St Paul's Lutheran Church, where she was active in Bible study and the quilting group.

Lillian loved her family and devoted her time to taking care of them. She loved spending time with the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They always brought a sparkle to her eyes when she saw them. She was a wonderful seamstress, and she enjoyed music, reading, embroidery and cross-stitch, word search, canning and baking for her family. She was a loving mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who will be dearly missed.

Lillian was preceded in death by her husband Herman and by her brothers Adolph (Beatrice) and Stanley (Verna) Brandwick and special niece Kathy Anderson. In laws; George and Jessie Brolsma, Allen and Leah Brolsma, Clarence Terpstra, John Cowell, Sheldon Johnstone, and Ben Newell.

She is survived by three daughters, Claire (Chuck) Lyche, Fargo North Dakota, Sharon (Bob) Edmunds, Lakeville Minnesota & Sun Lakes AZ, Pam (John) Schulz, East Grand Forks Minnesota; seven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; Brother in Law: John (Margaret) Brolsma, Bloomington, Minnesota; Sister in Laws: Charlene Terpstra, Agnes Johnstone, Crookston, Minnesota, and Sady Newell, Fergus Falls, Minnesota; and also many nieces, nephews and family friends.

Thank you to the staff at Tufte Manor and Woodside Village for your wonderful care and support during the past four years.

Source: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home website
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March 28, 1943 - February 22, 2016

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary--

Leo Dayton "Lee" Hannesson, age 72, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2016, at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota. He had been diagnosed with lung cancer on January 6, 2016.

Lee was born on March 28, 1943, the fourth son of 100 percent Icelandic parents, Freeman and Marie (Hillman) Hannesson. He grew up in Bottineau, North Dakota, where he attended elementary school and graduated from Bottineau High School in 1961.

He began his post-secondary studies at Mayville State College but later transferred to Minot State University majoring in business.

He married Judy Nelson at the Vincent United Methodist Church in Minot, North Dakota, on June 30, 1964. They became the parents of a daughter, Pamela Lee, and a son, Bradley Dayton.

While attending college, Lee had spent his summers working for the railroad in Minneapolis. He later returned to railroad employment with Burlington Northern in 1977. He earned his conductor's certification on his birthday in 1979, working in both freight and passenger services until 1986.

After suffering a back injury, he left the railroad and went to work for the Hausman Company headquartered out of Chicago to do territory sales in the motor coach industry.

Active in business throughout his entire adult life, Lee traveled many states as a territorial and factory representative. For a time, he was a partner in a multi-lot mobile home sales company in Bismarck-Mandan.

Lee was a veteran of the U.S. Naval Reserve, serving his country during the Viet Nam War. He was stationed in San Diego and Long Beach, California, and served aboard the USS Francis Hammond with the Western Pacific Deployment. He received the rank of lieutenant on December 16, 1974.

On December 11, 1999, he married Connie Kurpius-Miller at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Crookston, Minnesota. One of the added blessings of this union was becoming stepfather to Connie's four children, Wendy, Darby, Jeanna, and Andrew. Lee always said he had been enriched by their presence in his life.

He officially retired in 2002. Lee spent his retirement years enjoying the noon card games and camaraderie at the American Legion Club in Crookston, doing the daily newspaper crossword puzzles, and traveling with Connie. The couple took many interesting trips, but after a cruise to Panama he was able to check off his number one travel wish -- to experience passage through the locks of the Panama Canal.

In the summer Lee enjoyed spending time at the couple's cabin on Maple Lake where he delighted in feeding the birds and squirrels. He thoroughly enjoyed cards, cars, and canines of all sizes and breeds.

Lee was a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, the Disabled American Veterans, and prior to his declining health he belonged to the Crookston Shrine Club of which he was a past president, the Kem Shrine of which he served as past president of the Uniformed Units Counsel, and the Kem Drum and Bugle Corps.

He enjoyed his quiet times with his faithful canine companions, Chewy and Tasha, and cherished the fun, chaotic visits from the 12 grandchildren and their parents, his beloved children and stepchildren.

Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Connie; his two children, Pamela Albright and Bradley Hannesson, both of Minot, North Dakota; his four stepchildren, Wendy (Scott) Berge of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Darby (Beka) Miller of Waubun, Minnesota, Jeanna Miller (Steve Meysembourg) of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Andrew (Tami) Miller of Moorhead, Minnesota; his grandchildren, Alexandra and Juliah Roll, Abby and Noah Hannesson, and Chelsy Graves, all of Minot; Alexia, Thomas, and Brenna Berge of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Riley, Jacob, and Cole Miller of Waubun, Minnesota, and Brianna Miller of Moorhead, Minnesota. Lee was also blessed with the births of three great-granddaughters, Isabella Roll and Ryleigh and Reese Hess, all of Minot.

Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Freeman and Marie; his brothers, Gordon, Bradley, and Forrest; granddaughter, Veronique Roll; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edward and Marjorie Kurpius.

Funeral services will be held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Crookston at 11:00 on Saturday, February 27. Visitation and prayer vigil will be at the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home on Friday, February 26, from 5:00-7:00 P.M. with a prayer service beginning at 7:00.

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

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September 13, 1926 - February 26, 2016

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary--

Gerald Lee "Jerry" Burke, age 89, of Crookston Minnesota passed away at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks North Dakota on February 26, 2016.

He was born on September 3, 1926 in Crookston Minnesota to Henry and Mamie (Lien) Burke. As Gerald's mother passed away when he was only 11 months, he was raised by his sister Doris and her husband Veral Gibbons. He attended the Northwest School of Agriculture and graduated in 1944.He was united in marriage to Alice Acker on January 25, 1948, in Crookston. To this union four children were born. After 42 years, sadly, Alice passed away.

Gerald was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Crookston where he was baptized, confirmed, married, and served as the Sunday School Superintendent. He taught Sunday school, was on the Church Board of Directors several times serving as the Chairman in 1986 & 1987. He was also a member of the Lutheran Layman's League. He was a former member of the Men's Club in which he held office, and he was one of the founders of the Mid-West Winter Shows where held the chairmanship for 2 years, along with serving as president of the Crookston Conservation Club, and a member of the Crookston Car Club.

Gerald's true love was farming and farmed in Andover Township until 1968 when he retired from farming because of health issues. He then became consignee for Mobil Oil Bulk Plant in Crookston and later managing Mobil Oil until he retired.

Gerald married Doreen Sewill in 1992 and was able to spend many winters in the south until her death.

Preceding Gerald in death were his parents; his wives, Alice and Doreen; sister and brother-in-law, Doris and Veral Gibbons; brother and sister-in-law, James and Iris Burke; and infant twin brothers.

Loving survivors include his children, Linda (Dave) Goosen, Crookston, Minnesota, Keith (Anne) Burke, Climax, Minnesota, Marcia (Larry) Bombardier, Crookston, Minnesota, and Leann (Terry) Clemenson, Denver, Colorado; grandchildren, Michelle (Eric) Hofmeisler, Bryant Gramer, Tracy (Alex )Welk, Alyssa Burke(Pat Crawford), Chris Burke, Misty Lemke, Justin Bombardier, Eric Clemenson (Shelly Bugay), Cameron (Amber) Clemenson, Kaitlyn (Eric) Clemenson; 18 great- grandchildren; nieces, Colene (Francis) DeBoer, Susan Gibbons, Eilene Burke; and special friend Clara Johnson. Gerald will be missed by all his family and many close friends especially at Nimen's Espegaard.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Crookston. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service in the church Tuesday. Burial will be in the Oakdale Cemetery, Crookston, Minnesota.

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

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April 2, 1926 - March 2, 2016

Resided in Gentilly, Minnesota

Obituary--

Florence Mary Jane Benoit, age eighty-something, of Gentilly, Minnesota, died peacefully at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston Minnesota on Wednesday March 2, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was T-I-R-E-D. Visitation will be Friday, March 4 at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at11:00 on Saturday, March 5 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Gentilly, with visitation an hour before the funeral. Burial will be in the Gentilly cemetery.

Florence "Flossie" was born April 2, 1926 in Breckenridge, Minnesota, to John and Marie (Staples) Friederichs. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Breckenridge, graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1944. She then joined the United States Cadet Nursing Corps at St. Michael's School of Nursing in Grand Forks and became an RN. She was united in marriage to Raymond Benoit at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Foxhome, Minnesota on June 21, 1950. They lived in Gentilly until moving into Crookston in 2015.

Florence was organist and choir director at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Gentilly for over 50 years. She was a member of Catholic Daughters, St. Anne's Sodality, and served on the Diocesan Liturgical Commission. She sang for many years in the Crookston Oratorio, also organized and accompanied a women's singing group that entertained many in the area. She was very active and loved mowing her own lawn into her eighties. A challenging crossword puzzle was her favorite thing, cooking was not!

Grateful to have shared in Florence's life are her 8 children, 27 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren: Diane (Paul) Gratton of Fargo; Jill, Carly. Kathy (Gary) Shulstad of Halstad; Gerry, Meg, Nick, Andy, Will. Nancy (Greg) Searle of Eagan: Jennifer, Michael. Jane (Ervin) Vigness of Nielsville; Rachel, Marie, Pete, Aaron, Rose, Jacob, Elisabeth. Brian (Laurie) Benoit of Crookston; Cheriese, Travis, Henry. Greg (Joyce) Benoit of Crookston; Jason, Lisa, Jeff. Neal (Beth) Benoit of Crookston; Katie, Jenna. Brenda (Mario) Ruberto of St. Michael; Britta, Dane, Seth. Florence leaves three sisters, Marguerite Petersen, Mary (Vernon) Spartz, Theresa Rick four brothers, Lyle (Sarah) Nelson, Paul (Mary) Friederichs, Mike Friederichs, Tom (Judy) Friederichs. She also leaves her sisters-in-law Darlene Benoit, Elaine Friederichs, June Nelson, Rosie Laughlin, and brother-in-law Ray Hiedeman.

Preceding her in death are her parents, her husband Ray in October 2015, one sister Julia Hiedeman and five brothers, Wallace, Bill, Pete, and Gilbert Friederichs, and Dale Nelson, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Dona Friederichs, Jo Nelson, Dale Petersen, Carl Klein and Cy Benoit.

In lieu of flowers, gifts of remembrance may be given to the St. Peter's Catholic Church Restoration Fund.

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

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May 7, 1937 - March 4, 2016

Resided in Grand Forks, North Dakota

OBITUARY FOR RON PETERSON

Ronald Clair Peterson, 78, of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Friday, March 4, 2016 at Valley Memorial Home Valley Transitions in Grand Forks. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 10 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm with a 7:00 pm prayer service at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral and Cremation Service in Crookston Minnesota. Visitation will continue on Friday, March 11 at 9:00 am followed by funeral services at 10:00 am at Fisher Lutheran Church, Fisher, Minnesota with Pastor Karen Young-Trenne officiating. Burial will follow at Fisher Lutheran Cemetery.

Born in Grand Forks, North Dakota on May 7, 1937 to Vincent and Gladys (Strande) Peterson, Ron was baptized at Bygland Lutheran Church and raised on the family's farm in Fisher Township. He graduated from Fisher High School in 1955 and attended North Dakota State University. On August 27, 1960 he was united in marriage to Jean Amiot of Crookston, Minnesota. They raised four daughters, living their first nine years in Rome Township and returning to the Peterson family farm in 1969. Ron retired in 2005 from his life-long vocation as a farmer. He and Jean moved to Grand Forks in 2009.

Ron was a life-long member of Fisher Lutheran Church and was confirmed there in 1952. He served as a Sunday School teacher, choir member, church council president, and building finance committee member. He served on the board of directors for Pathways Bible Camps and as a voting delegate for Concordia College - Moorhead and Valley Memorial Home.

With dedication to his vocation in agriculture, Ron served on the board of directors of Crookston Grain Company (1976-1985) and as secretary for the West Polk County Farm Bureau (1964-1968). He was honored in 1976 as West Polk County's King Agassiz (Red River Valley Emerging Leadership Program). In 1985, he was recognized by the North Dakota State University Alumni Association for his contributions to agriculture in West Polk County. He and Jean were honored together by West Polk County as Farm Family of the Year (1991) sponsored by University of Minnesota Extension Services. In 1998, they were honored as West Polk County Valley Farmer and Homemaker. Ron participated in the Lake Agassiz Vocational Center Adult Farm Management Program throughout his entire farming career.

With gratitude for community and country, he served in the Air National Guard (1958 -1964) and on the Fisher School Board (1970 -- 1978). Ron was especially grateful for a close relationship with his grandchildren, attending and photographing their many musical and sporting events. He also enjoyed computers, photography, singing with the Crookston Area Mens Chorus, and wintering in Gold Canyon, AZ, where he was an associate member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church.

Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Gladys Peterson, and an infant sister. He is survived by Jean, his wife of 55 years, daughters Brenda (Scott) Moore of Carver Minnesota, Carol (Lauris) Svendson of East Grand Forks Minnesota, Annette (Rick) Thompson of Crookston Minnesota and Mary Jacobson of Perham Minnesota. He is also survived by ten grandchildren and step grandchildren - Christina and Lillian Moore, Rachel and Katie Svendson, Abby and Emma Wilder, Alex and Jake Thompson, and Austin and Andrew Jacobson. Other survivors include his brother Verle (Sandra) Peterson of Crookston Minnesota, his brother-in-law Don (Jo) Amiot of Stillwater Minnesota, nephews, a niece and many beloved cousins.

Ron and his family encourage that memorial gifts be directed to the ministry or charity of the donor's choice.

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

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November 28, 1938 - March 3, 2016

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary--

Constance (Connie) Johnson, 77, of Crookston, died Thursday, March 3, 2016, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Connie was born November 28, 1938, in Fargo, North Dakota, to Alton and Lucille Thorson. She grew up in the Hillsboro, North Dakota, area and graduated from Crookston Central High School in 1956.

She was united in marriage to Marlan Johnson at the Presbyterian Church in Crookston, Minnesota, on September 22, 1956. They made their home in Crookston, but have spent the last 15 years at their home on Union Lake.

Connie worked at ASCS and Thorp Loan until 1969 when she started working at the University of Minnesota, Crookston, where she retired in September, 2000.

Connie enjoyed collecting Cherished Teddies and Sudoku/Crossword puzzles, but what she enjoyed the most was spending time at their lake home on Union Lake with her husband and family.

She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Marlan; her children, Sheree (Dean) Krogstad, Wadena; Tammy (Kim) Brandner, Bentonville, AR; Robin (Lyle) Holte, Northwood, North Dakota and Scott Johnson, Crookston, Minnesota; along with seven grandchildren, Heidi (Darren Anderson) Krogstad, Stacey (Greg) Paintner, Jay (fiance Misty Melton) Krogstad, Katie (Zac) McCormick, Ashley (Doug) Vergeer, Jenny (Terry) Jones and Hailey Johnson; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Gayle (James) Bengson and Freddie (Alan) Mix; in-laws Mary Thorson, MaE Huber, Howard Johnson, Stan (Betty) Johnson and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death are her parents, a brother, Robert Thorson; mother-in-law, Elsie Johnson and sisters-in-law, Mildred Edmunds and Verna Johnson.

Visitation will be from 5-7 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM on Sunday, March 6, at the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston, Minnesota.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM on Monday, March 7, 2016, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Crookston, Minnesota. Burial will be in the Oakdale Cemetery, Crookston, Minnesota.

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

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Born: September 21, 1923
Died: March 31, 2016

Kenneth Rolf, age 92, of Erskine, Minnesota, and formerly McIntosh, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, March 31st at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 9th, at Trinity Free Lutheran Church, rural McIntosh with the Rev. Karl Anderson officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Friday, April 8th, at the McIntosh Community Center in McIntosh. There will also be reviewal 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 sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Kenneth Walter Rolf was born at home in Lessor Township, McIntosh, Minnesota on September 21, 1923 to parents Walter and Thea Jore Rolf. His grandmother Anna Jore served as midwife as she did for all his siblings. He was baptized at home on September 30, 1923 by Rev. P.J. Seltz from Zion Lutheran Church and confirmed on June 19, 1938 at Trinity Lutheran Church by Rev. C.M. Westermoe, both located in Lessor Township.

In the fall of 1930, Kenneth began school with his brother Truman, attending District #162, sometimes called the Voxland school. He finished 8th grade in 1938. Taking Truman with him, Kenneth drove himself to Crookston on graduation day to get their 8th grade diplomas.

Following graduation, Kenneth and Truman stayed home and began farming. He began seeding grain in 1939 with four horses and continued to seed with horses until 1947 when he switched to using a C Allis Chalmers.

In 1942 his father Walter left home and took jobs in different states looking for a better climate for his asthma. This left Kenneth and Truman to do all the farm work. In January 1941 and 1942 Kenneth attended the Lutheran Bible Institute in Minneapolis for 10 weeks and attended Prayer and Praise week at LBI in 1943, 1944 and 1945. While he was there in 1945 he met Harriet Nelson and they were married on April 26, 1946 at First Lutheran Church in Madison, Minnesota. They resided on their farm in Lessor Township primarily milking cows for a living. He was one of the first in Polk County to install a milking parlor in the early 1950's and added a bulk tank in 1957. In 2013 they moved to Greenleaf in Thief River Falls and in 2014 to the Country Place in Erskine, Minnesota. Death came to Kenneth Rolf on March 31, 2016 at the Grand Forks, North Dakota hospital.

Throughout his life Kenneth was very active in Trinity Lutheran Church, and served many years on the church council and 40 years as a Sunday School teacher. He also served 14 years on the AFLC Schools Board of Trustees. Other boards he served on: Redby Mission, Northern Lutheran Mission, Dairy Herd Improvement Association, and McIntosh Co-op. He was a member of the Gideons, which included a jail ministry in Crookston. Kenneth loved to carry a New Testament and tracts in his shirt pocket, and to talk with others about trusting in Jesus Christ as Savior.

Kenneth is survived by Harriet, his wife of 69 years, 11 months, and six children, James (Mary) Rolf of Moorhead, Minnesota; Mary (Rev. Lyle) Aadahl of Hayfield, Minnesota; John Rolf of Fosston, Minnesota, Naomi (Wayne) Peterson of Thief River Falls, Minnesota; Rev. Joel (Mary-Ann) Rolf of Plymouth, Minnesota; and Paul (Darlene) Rolf of McIntosh, Minnesota.

Also surviving are twelve grandchildren, Walter (Ann) Rolf of Lisbon, North Dakota; Audrey (Shawn) Adrian of Binford, North Dakota; Peder (Alison) Aadahl of Sioux Falls, SD; Steven Peterson of Fosston, Minnesota; Ruth Peterson of Thief River Falls, Minnesota; John Peterson of Thief River Falls, Minnesota; Sarah (Rev. Jeremy) Vance of Coon Rapids, Minnesota; Christina (Jake) Hill of Alleman, Iowa; Josiah (Courtney) Rolf of Big Lake, Minnesota; Daniel (Kayla) Rolf of Bagley, Minnesota; Joshua Rolf of Bagley, Minnesota; and Hannah Rolf of McIntosh, Minnesota; 13 great grandchildren, Jakob & Gracia Rolf, James, Alette and Thea Adrian, Brady & Noelle Aadahl, Grace, Christian & Annamarie Vance, Evan & Brielle Hill, and Dagne Rolf. Also surviving is his brother, Wallace (Lillian) Rolf of Havre, MT.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Thea Rolf, brother and sister-in-law Truman (Agnes) Rolf and sister and brother-in-law Delores (Wayne) Struble.

Funeral Service:
Saturday, April 09, 2016
Trinity Free Lutheran Church
27262 315th St. SE
McIntosh, Minnesota

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home website

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May 22, 1938 - April 1, 2016

Jacklyn J. Hanson, 77, passed away on April 1, 2016, at her family home in East Grand Forks, Minnesota surrounded by loved ones.

Jacklyn Jean "Jackie" (Jeffrey) Hanson was born on May 22, 1938, in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Francis "Frank" and Armilda "Millie" (Purpur) Jeffrey and grew up in the family home near Stauss Park in East Grand Forks (EGF).

She was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in East Grand Forks, where she remained an active member until her death. She graduated from East Grand Forks Central High School in 1956. She and her classmate, Paul J. Hanson, Sr. were voted "Most Athletic" in their graduating class. On April 17, 1957 she was united in marriage to Paul J. Hanson, Sr. in the "Little Brown Church In The Valley" in North Hollywood, California. They began raising their family in Los Angeles, California and Paul, Idaho before moving back to East Grand Forks in 1974.

Jackie worked as a cook at the East Grand Forks Technical College for a number of years. She and Paul were among a group of people in East Grand Forks to start the Community Education Youth Basketball Program and Boosters Club. She also worked beside her husband doing antique and wood restoration projects including St. Mary's Catholic Church in Grand Forks, North Dakota and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Reynolds, North Dakota as well as two historic homes on Reeves Drive in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Jackie lived her life striving to be a reflection of God's love and grace. Her life was a daily expression of the hands and feet of the body of Christ in action, ministering to the many lives she touched. Jackie loved her church and was dedicated throughout her life to teaching Sunday School, Confirmation Classes, leading the Youth Group and volunteering with her dear sisters-in-Christ with the LWML ladies group. Jackie enjoyed working on her sewing and craft projects. She was an excellent cook and housekeeper. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her loved ones, attending her grandchildren's athletic and school events. She was affectionately known as "Gramma Jackie" or "Aunt Jackie" to many beyond her immediate family.

Surviving family members include children: Paul (Pam) Hanson Jr. of EGF, Wayde (Alice) Hanson of Sparks, NV, Kevin (Cheryl) Hanson of EGF, Judith "Dolly" Hanson, and Shawn (Sandy) Hanson of Grand Forks (GF). Grandchildren: Daniel, Jeffrey, Scott, Tanner, Jason, Mark, Tasha (Garrett Lind), Emily, Luke and Sarah Hanson and Kyler (Stephanie Wager), Hannah, Sheena, and Zachary Hellekson. Great grandchildren: Alexis "Lexi", Cameron and Quinn Hanson and Ashlyn and Kinlyn Hellekson. Siblings: Ron "Jeff" Jeffrey of GF, Judith "Dolly" (Lyle) Smith of EGF, William "Bill" (Betty) Jeffrey of Fosston, Minnesota, Peggy Donica (Rob Czapiewski) of EGF. Her in-laws Ronalee Hanson, Corona, CA, George (Judy) Hanson and Fordyce "Punky" (LuAnn) Hanson of GF, Alfred "Osky" (Mary) Hanson Jr. of Fosston, Minnesota along with her nieces, nephews, cousins and many of her dear friends.

Jacklyn is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Millie Jeffrey, sisters Vonnie Fingarson, Lois Corbid and her foster sisters Bonnie Burt Lettow and Claire Burt Courser.

The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. James Brosseau and nurse Jill, Dr. Chebaclo, Dr. Hanna, The Altru Cancer Center and Altru Hospice for your compassion and excellent care for Jackie.

Funeral Service: 10:30 AM on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at First Lutheran Church, 203 5th St. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 with a 6:30 PM Prayer Service Wednesday, April 6, 2016, Dahl Funeral Home, 2029 Central Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Interment: Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Source: Dandahlfuneralhome.com website

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Born: March 15, 1930
Died: March 25, 2016

Philip Grothe, age 86, from Wisconsin, and formerly from Thief River Falls, Minnesota peacefully went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 25, 2016 at Heartland House in Wautoma, Wisconsin. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 2nd at 1:00 PM at Trinity Free Lutheran Church, rural McIntosh, Minnesota with Rev. Karl Anderson officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour before the funeral at the church on Saturday afternoon. Interment will be at the church cemetery. The Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home serving McIntosh is in charge of the local arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent to carlinhoialmen.com.

Philip Julian Grothe was born March 15, 1930 to Charles and Agnes Grothe of Hendrum, Minnesota, one of six children. At age 17, he was born again, receiving the Lord Jesus as his Savior during a week of special meetings in Hendrum, Minnesota.

Following high school, he attended the Lutheran Bible Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota for two years. He then attended Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota and graduated with a degree in social work.

On December 27, 1953, he was united in marriage to Delores Moan of McIntosh, Minnesota. To this union were born Diane, David, Donald, and Darlene.

The couple made their home in Crookston, Minnesota for one year and then moved to Thief River Falls, Minnesota where he lived until 2005. He worked as a social worker for Marshall County for 20 years. Philip always loved carpentry work, and in 1976 retired from Marshall County and started Grothe Construction, building and remodeling residential homes for the next 10 years. He also owned and operated rental housing.

He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, served on the Redby Indian Mission Board, the Association Free Lutheran Congregation's Coordinating Committee, and a member of the Gideon's. He was a faithful man of God, loved reading and memorizing the Bible, discussing the prophecies concerning Christ's second coming, and building things for his children and grandchildren. Following the death of his loving wife Delores in 1996, his days revolved around his children and grandchildren. In 2005 he moved to Preston Place and then to Heartland House in 2013, both located in Waushara County, Wisconsin.

Philip is preceded in death by his wife Delores, his parents, Charles and Agnes, two sisters, Helen and Corrine, and one brother, Roger.

He is survived by his four children, Diane (Terry) Holte of Oslo, Minnesota, David (Eunice) Grothe of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, Donald (Andrea) Grothe of Hancock, Wisconsin, and Darlene (Fred) Swanson of Duluth, Minnesota, 16 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, one brother, Raymond, and one sister Renee (Ralph) Pedersen.

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home website

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Born: June 12, 1924
Died: February 14, 2016

Elaine Olson, age 91, of Fosston, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, February 14th, at Essentia First Care Living Center in Fosston. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 19th, at Hope Lutheran Church in Fosston with the Rev. Paul Magelssen officiating. Interment will be in Poplar Lake Lutheran Cemetery, rural Fosston. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the funeral on Friday at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston and messages of condolence may be shared at www.carlinhoialmen.com. Memorials may be sent to the World Hunger Appeal at www.elca.org/hunger.

Elaine was born on June 12, 1924, to Ted and Selma Olson in King Township in McIntosh. She attended the Oakland country school and Asphalt country church. Elaine graduated from Fosston High School in 1942.

Elaine married Chester Olson in 1945, and they embarked on the life-time work of farming and raising their family of seven children. Their farm was in Columbia Township.

Any one that knew Elaine knew that she was the wearer of many hats both literally and figuratively. She always wore a hat to shield herself from the sun after her diagnosis with Melanoma. The many hats in her life included being a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, quilter, seamstress, gardener, cake decorator, motion choir director, church secretary, church flower arranger, neighborhood welcome lady, and Head Start volunteer "grandma". She was employed as a waitress, clothing store saleswoman, Nurse's Aide, and as an Accredited Record Technician for 24 years at Fosston Hospital. She also was a 1990 U.S Census Bureau worker and worked at the Fosston DAC and Fosston Group Home.

Elaine June Olson entered the glory of her eternal home on "Sweethearts Day" at the age of 91, February 14, 2016. Elaine had been a resident of the First Care Living Center, in Fosston, since March 2015.

She is survived by six children: Bruce (Diana) Olson, Rebecca (James) Flaherty, Craig (Jen) Olson, Cynthia (Darel) Gustafson, Lorrie (Pat) Harris, and Lois (Bob) Storey. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Olson, and her son, David Olson.

Elaine was a role model in so many ways, she lived life abundantly, with every ounce of her being, always using her gifts and talents to enhance life, and teaching others along the way, (including Polka dancing and nickel digging). She had a simple but solid unshakable faith and could be feisty when she needed to be. She was a family treasure and leaves behind a legacy, not easily forgotten.

Psalm 119:105 - "Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path."

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home website

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October 29, 1920 - March 31, 2016

Biography-

Sylvia May Srnsky was born on October 29, 1920, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the daughter of Rudolph and Anna (Machal) Srnsky. She attended country school through the 8th grade. On October 24, 1948 she was united in marriage to Raymond Marek at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Tabor, Minnesota. They made their home in rural Angus on the Marek homestead of which they farmed. Sadly on September 12, 2002, Raymond passed away.

Sylvia continued living on the farm where she took much pride in her vegetable garden and sharing her bounty with friends and neighbors. She also loved baking, sewing and crocheting, until the loss of her vision. Sylvia was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Tabor, Minnesota, and a dedicated member of the church Ladies Aid. She was a former member of the Minnesota Farmers Union and of the Tabor Farmers Union Local Action Team. Sylvia also volunteered in the Activities Department at the Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Warren, Minnesota.

Sylvia is survived by her daughter, Lavonn Marek of Angus, Minnesota and Lavonn's longtime friend David Schroeder of Grand Forks, North Dakota; Sylvia's kitty cat, Kittska who never left her bedside during her illness; sister-in-law, Elsie Marek of East Grand Forks, Minnesota along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother Walter Srnsky; husband, Raymond Marek; brothers and sisters-in-law, Lawrence and Elsie Marek, Stanley and Angela Stengl, and Melvin Marek.

A special thank you to the Warren, Minnesota, branch of Hospice for their kindness and care shown to Sylvia and to all who kept her in their prayers.

Funeral Service: 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Tabor, Minnesota.

Interment:
Tuesday April 5, 2016 at Czech National Cemetery, Tabor, Polk, Minnesota

Source: Dandahlfuneralhome.com website

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Born: July 29, 1927
Died: February 14, 2016

Grace Kintner, age 88, of Fosston, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, February 14th at Essentia Health First Care Living Center in Fosston. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 20th at 10:00 AM at Hope Lutheran Church in Fosston with Rev. Paul Magelssen officiating. Visitation will be on Friday, February 19th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Fosston. Interment will be in Wabanica Lutheran Cemetery at Baudette, Minnesota, and the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston is in charge of the arrangements. Messages of Condolence may be sent to carlinhoialmen.com.

Grace Florence Carlstedt was born on July 29, 1927 in Warren, Minnesota to parents Peter and Florence (Berg) Carlstedt. She was the sixth of ten children. Her father was a Lutheran minister who had several parishes. They moved to different towns and states with his ministry including Sandstone, Detroit Lakes and Kennedy, Minnesota and Vilas, Kansas.

Grace graduated high school and went on to earn her BSN and worked as a nurse for many years, mainly at the VA in Des Moines, Iowa.

She married Richard Kintner in 1954 and were married until death separated them in 2000. They adopted a daughter Karen Sue and she currently resides in Fosston, Minnesota.

On Sunday, February 14, 2016 Grace went home to Heaven peacefully at Essentia Health First Care Living Center in Fosston at the age of 88 years.

Grace is survived by her daughter, Karen and her husband Mike Norland, and grandson, Zachary all of Fosston; her brother, Jim Carlstedt of California; her sister, Rhoda Carlstedt of Florida; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard; and brothers and sisters.

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home website

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January 10, 1926 - March 30, 2016

Elaine (Hayes) Blackmun, age 90, died at her home in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, on Wednesday, March 30, 2016.

Elaine was born on January 10, 1926, to John Lawrence and Alice (Savage) Hayes at their farm near Mountain Lake, Minnesota. She grew up on her parent's farm near Comfrey, Minnesota. After graduation from Comfrey high school she married her high school sweetheart, Douglas Blackmun, on November 17, 1945. They began raising their family in southern Minnesota, where they ventured into the restaurant business while Doug pursued his career as a professional musician.

They moved north to Grand Forks in 1956. Doug entertained nightly at the Dakota Hotel while Elaine continued working in the hospitality industry at several local establishments. In 1964 they purchased the original Grand Forks Country Club property in East Grand Forks and opened the River Bend Supper Club. They operated the River Bend for 41 years. Doug and his house band entertained. Elaine managed the food and beverage operation. Together they made many friends and fond memories until closing in 2005. Elaine was proud of her work ethic. She was happy to go to work every day until she retired at 87 years old when she permanently hung up her car keys.

Surviving family members include her children, Michael (Kim) Blackmun and Dennis (Nancy) Blackmun both of Grand Forks, Maureen Campbell of Bluffton, SC, Sheila (Bruce Watkins) Blackmun of Jefferson SD and Carol (Dan) Lawrence of Bloomington, Minnesota, sister Lois (Robert) Kovacovich of Danville CA, seventeen grandchildren and twenty one great grandchildren;

Elaine is preceded in death by her parents; husband Douglas; grandson Scott Blackmun, granddaughter Andrea Blackmun, daughter in law Jo Marie Blackmun; son in law David Nevin Campbell; Brothers Joseph (Buck) Hayes, James (Ronnie) Hayes, and Richard Hayes; Sisters Alice (Lavita) Popken, Marcella White, Louella Roddy, Lauretta Skelly, and Joan Raverty;

The family asks that memorials be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Memorial Service: Monday, April 4, 2016, in Sacred Heart Catholic, 200 3rd St. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Source: Dandahlfuneralhome.com website

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Born: August 23, 1950
Died: March 18, 2016

U.S. Veteran

Delton Anderson, age 65, of rural Erskine, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, March 18th, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 22nd, at Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine with the Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. Interment will be in Rodnes Lutheran Cemetery, rural Erskine.

Military honors will be provided by the Vanderwaal-Lusty American Legion Post #421 of Mentor, Minnesota, Bailey-Throne American Legion Post #596 of Erskine and the National Guard Honors Team. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Erskine and messages of condolence may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Delton William Anderson was born on August 23, 1950 in Crookston, Minnesota to parents William and Doris Strand Anderson. At the age of five, he moved with his family to the farm in Woodside Township, rural Erskine, Minnesota. He graduated from Erskine High School in 1969.

Following high school, Delton entered the United States Army and was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War. He received his honorable discharge on May 1, 1976 and returned home where he farmed and did some carpentry work.

Delton was united in marriage to Carole Fuglseth on April 4, 1981. They lived in Mentor, Minnesota before moving back to the home farm in 1998. He worked for D & B Construction, continued his carpentry work and most recently at Saga Well Drilling until he retired due to health reasons. He was also a dedicated member of the Mentor Fire and Rescue Department for 23 years.

Delton loved his farm; hunting, fishing, riding four-wheeler at the farm and being outdoors. Most of all, he loved the time that he spent with his family and friends.

Delton passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016 at his home in Woodside Township with his family at his side at the age of 65 years.

Survivors include his wife, Carole of Erskine; one sister, Terry (Dale) Hickman of Erskine; five children, Shanel (Bryan) Benson of Mentor, Kimberly Clancy of Red Wing, Minnesota, Darcee Deiss of Glenwood City, Wisconsin, Jay (Kylie) Anderson of Mentor, and Matthew Anderson of Erskine; grandchildren, Brittany (Jason), Brandon, Bailey, Bryce, Emily, Ella, Tyler, Haylee, Aliya, and Gracie; two great grandchildren, Lexi and Kyler. Nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and nephew, Joshua Delton Hickman.

Honorary Pallbearers: grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Active Pallbearers: Bruce Roed, Steve Evenson, Don Simonson, Jr., Dale Peterson, Milford Gustafson, Jesse Hickman, Tyler Erickson, and Eric Roed.

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home website

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Born: November 11, 1955
Died: March 18, 2016

Steven Gaalswyk, age 60, of Erskine, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, March 18th, at his home in Erskine. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 21st, at Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine with the Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. Interment will be in Sorum Cemetery, rural Erskine. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Erskine and messages of condolence may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Steven Mark Gaalswyk was born on November 11, 1955 in Fairmont, Minnesota to parents Jacob & Mary Jane (Johnson) Gaalswyk. His family lived in Welcome, Minnesota until 1966 when they moved to a farm north of Erskine in Badger Township. He was baptized on January 22, 1956 at Long Lake LDR between Ormsby and Oden, Minnesota. He graduated from Erskine High School in 1974. He immediately went to work hauling grain with his father back and forth to Duluth. For the next 30 plus years, he worked for various long-haul trucking companies. A proud accomplishment for Steve was when he received the "One Million Mile Safe Driving" award.

Steve married Barbara Enerson (Hoaas) on June 3, 1978. He lovingly accepted the responsibility of helping to raise four children: Danette, Darryl, Angela, and Aaron. This union was soon blessed with the addition of Alyssa. They continued to live in Erskine and were members of Grace Lutheran Church. Steve and Barb enjoyed taking trips together; often times in the semi-truck, but a highlight of their travels included a trip to Switzerland. Steve was diagnosed with AL Amyloidosis in January of 2015 and was forced to retire from the "Big Rig."

Steve was a very loving man that was known for his big, burly hugs. He was an avid conversationalist and loved to strike up a conversation with anyone and everyone. His loud, booming voice and boisterous laugh will never be forgotten. He was also known for his incorrect clichés and misnomers, such as "nip it in the butt." Spending time with his family, especially his grandkids, was very important to him and he always had a special quarter in his pocket for each one of them. Reading has always been his favorite pastime. In recent years, his "Nook" has been his constant companion. He also loved to golf, go 4-Wheeling, and spend time at the camper in the summer. Steve enjoyed hunting, fishing and sporting clays with the guys.

Steve took his final journey on the eternal highway to heaven on March 18, 2016.

Loving family members left behind include: his wife, Barbara Gaalswyk; children: daughter Danette (Scott) Burlet of Becker, Minnesota, son Darryl (Terry) Enerson of Battle Lake, Minnesota, daughter Angela (Gary) Walker of Erskine, Minnesota, son Aaron Enerson of Erskine, Minnesota, and daughter Alyssa (Jesse) Hickman of Erskine, Minnesota; grandchildren: Jerrel (Danielle) Enerson-Matthews of Eagan, Minnesota, Megan (Taylor) Hochstein of Cromwell, Minnesota, Chelsey Enerson of Duluth, Minnesota, Connor Burlet of Becker, Minnesota, Gavin Walker of Erskine, Minnesota, Anton, Adylaide, and Ainsley Hickman of Erskine, Minnesota; mother, Mary Jane Gaalswyk of Erskine, Minnesota; siblings: Susan (Dennis) Rabehl of Rochester, Minnesota, Quentin (Deaneen) Gaalswyk of Rochester, Minnesota, Jason (Jan) Gaalswyk of Farmington, Minnesota, Fern (Kent) Johnson of Crookston, Minnesota.

Meeting him at the Pearly Gates are Jacob Gaalswyk (father), Roger Lent (brother-in-law), Corey Rogalla (nephew), Roberta & Clifford Anderson (mother-in-law and father-in-law).

Pallbearers are Bob Vesledahl, Gary Kolstad, Fran Pries, Kevin Juve, Randy Lee, and Terry Cook.

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home website

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July 25, 1930 - March 28, 2016

Orlean Sherman "Corky" Bangen, age 85, passed away Monday, March 28, 2016, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota, with his family by his side.

Corky was born on July 25, 1930, in Climax, Minnesota, to the late Helmer and Hannah (Berg) Bangen. He was raised in Climax and enlisted in the US Army from 1947 – 1949 and then traveled and worked around the US until he was drafted from 1952 – 1954 during the Korean War. After his service, he returned home and farmed for the rest of his life in Climax, Minnesota. On February 8, 1964, he was united in marriage with Shirley Hanson in Webster, South Dakota. Due to his lifelong love of the land and farming even after his retirement he tended an expansive garden until he was too sick to do so.

Corky is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Shirley Bangen, of Climax, Minnesota; a son, Timothy Bangen of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; seven daughters: Terrie (Gerald) Johnson of Fosston, Minnesota; Trudy Hofer of Crookston, Minnesota; Tammy (Kelly) Erwin of Solway, Minnesota; Torrey (Kraig) Ostgaard of Fisher, Minnesota; Tonya Delaney of Park Rapids, Minnesota; Tracey (Scott) Schmitz of Fisher, Minnesota; and Tiffany Bangen of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, Rodger (Marlys) Bangen of Eau Claire, Wisconsin; and Irwin (Beverley) Bangen of Hot Springs, MT; and sister, Arlone Wolkasch of Lakewood, CA; as well as many more nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Helmer and Hannah Bangen; brother, Harold Bangen; sisters, Ruby Broden, Fylies Roadhouse, and Mildred Gilstad; and son-in-laws, Harold Hofer, Mark Volker, and Bert Floan.

As per Corky's request the services will be private.

Source: Dandahlfuneralhome.com website

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Obituary

Harriet Mary Bennen, 91, passed away from natural causes at Riverview Hospital in Crookston, Minnesota on March 08, 2016 with her son and daughter by her side.

Harriet was born on December 2, 1924, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to William Herr and Mary (Kluckas) Herr. She grew up and attended school in Bemidji, Minnesota. Harriet married Casper Urdahl on July 03, 1945. They made their home in Crookston, Minnesota. Casper passed away in May 1975. She worked at various business's in Crookston including Planetarium Cleaners, Dahlgren Sunflower Co., and Devon's clothing store. She married Edward Bennen on June19, 1976 and they made their home in Crookston. Edward died September 04, 1992. Harriet was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Crookston.

Harriet enjoyed being around her grandchildren. She loved being around children and became a Foster Grand Parent for many years. She looked forward to going to the schools and helping the teachers and the young students. They looked for her to enter the classroom each day and were happy when she walk through the door. She enjoyed going to the lake cabin at Lake of the Woods and spending the week-ends there. She also enjoyed traveling to visit relatives and seeing new sites.

Harriet is survived by her son, James Urdahl and daughter, Valerie Hulst, both of Beltrami, Minnesota; four grandchildren, Chad (Barbara) Hulst of Crookston, Minnesota, Dustin Hulst of Beltrami, Minnesota, Stacy Urdahl, and Christina (John) Barrera; nine great-grandchildren, Madison Hulst, Catlin Hulst, Justin Hulst, Cameron Hulst, Ashley Bergeron, Cory Chapman, Devin Lanctot, John Barrera Jr., Scott Urdahl, and Miss Ronnie Urdahl; her brother Elmer (Jane) Herr of Anoka, Minnesota; brother in law, John Beumer of St. Cloud, Minnesota; sister in law, Marion Herr of Bemidji, Minnesota and by many nieces and nephews, and her special little buddy 'Tippy.'

Harriet was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary Herr; husbands, Casper Urdahl, Edward Bennen; four brothers, Herman Herr, Henry Herr, James Herr, and Arthur Herr; two sisters, Dorothy (John) Beumer and Helen Siemers; one infant sister, Ceclia Herr; three sisters in law, Doris (Henry) Herr, Helen (Herman) Herr, and Beverley (Arthur) Herr; her grandson, Michael Hulst and three step sons, Reed Bennen, Laine Bennen, and Kurt Bennen.

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday evening, March 14, 2016, in the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral and Cremation Service, Crookston with visitation beginning at 5 p.m. Interment will be at Oakdale Cemetery in Crookston in the spring.

Pastor Steve Bohler will officiate and honorary pallbearers are David Carlson, Justin Hulst, Raymond Thode, Duane Hulst, Dustin Hulst, and Chad Hulst.

Source: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home website
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Born: April 03, 1960
Died: March 28, 2016

William Roger "Billy" Lee, Jr., age 55, of Fertile, Minnesota, died on Monday, March 28, 2016, at his residence. Billy was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Bill and Jennie (Lind) Lee. He moved with his parents to Fertile, Minnesota, in the mid 1970's, graduating from the Fertile-Beltrami High School in 1978. Billy attended Omaha Bible School in Omaha, NE, before moving to Minneapolis.

While living in the Twin Cities, Billy was a manager at Kmart in South Minneapolis. He moved on to be a district manager for several Casey's Convenient Stores. He moved to St. Cloud, Minnesota where he worked for Speedy Delivery, prior to returning to Fertile in the early 2000's. Billy worked for the Shooting Star Casino at Mahnomen, until his health failed.

Family, friends, and faith sum up Billy's life. He kept in touch with his sisters and their families, as well as caring for his parents. Billy was loyal to his friends and would do what he could for them. And, his faith encompassed all of what Billy thought and did. Most of Billy's free time was used to read and study scripture. Social issues and theological concerns were thoroughly researched from a Biblical perspective and shared with all who would listen. May God bless Billy's memory.

Billy is survived by his canine son, Max, sisters, Sandra Olson, Otsego, Minnesota, Lynette Hussman, and Tanya Lee, both of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, nine nephews and nieces, 13 great nephews and nieces, two special cousins, Chris TerWisscha, Fertile, Minnesota, and Barbara Briggs, Coon Rapids, Minnesota, and uncles, aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, and an infant brother, Danny.

Funeral: Monday, April 4, 2016, at 2:00PM at Dovre Free Lutheran Church, Winger, Minnesota.

Visitation: one hour before the service at the church.

Burial: Lima Cemetery, rural Winger, Minnesota.

Source: Fredrikson Funeral Home website

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May 16, 1932 - March 7, 2016

Eunice M. "Tupy" Gilleland, age 83, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, March 7th, 2016 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Eunice M. Gilleland was born on May 16, 1932 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the daughter of Albert and Marie (Christianson) Bach. She was raised and attended school in Grand Forks. On November 7, 1952 she was united in marriage to Robert Gilleland in Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Following their marriage they moved to East Grand Forks and were longtime members of Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Tupy was a wonderful wife, mother and also loved her Dachshund dogs. She enjoyed watching TV and was the best grandma of all. Most of all she loved her family.

Family members of Tupy that survive, include her husband Robert of 63 years; children, Tim (Cathy) Gilleland of Crookston, Minnesota, David (Sandy) Gilleland of East Grand Forks, Minnesota and Roberta (Greg) Waller of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota; grandchildren, Brandi (Jesus) Narvaez of Crookston, Minnesota, Eric Gilleland of Crookston, Minnesota, Sadie (Ryan) Steenerson of East Grand Forks, Minnesota along with Kalley and Caleb Waller both of Detroit Lake, Minnesota; great-grandchildren, Brent, Jade, Tate, Damian, Sean and Kaylee; also surviving is a brother-in-law, Joseph LaCasse of Heraldsburg, CA and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Mardelle Warding, Barbara Larson, and Jackie Stallmo.

Memorial Service: 10:30 AM on Friday, March 11, 2016 in Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1515 5th Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Interment: Memorial Park Cemetery, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Source: Dandahlfuneralhome.com website

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Obituary

Annie Olson, age 98, died March 28, 2016 at Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile, Minnesota.

Annie Cerkowniak was born April 21, 1917, at Caribou, Minnesota. to parents William and Lena (Domenko) Cerkowniak. Her parents had emigrated from Ukraine in the early 1900's. She attended school at Caribou and then worked as a domestic on the Axel Norland farm. On October 17, 1936 she was united in marriage to Nels Olson of Wampum Mb, Canada. While living there, they did logging and farming. In 1944 they moved to a farm by Wannaska, Minnesota. and in 1948 they purchased a farm by Newfolden, Minn.

In 1954, Annie was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses and was active in Congregations in Gatzke, Karlstad and Thief River Falls. In 1972 they retired and moved to Thief River Falls. While there Annie did house cleaning for several parties. Nels died in 1984. In 2005 Annie suffered a stroke and became a resident of Fair Meadow Nursing Home at Fertile.

Annie is survived by two sons, Glen and wife Jackie of Deltona, Florida, Vernon and wife, Marsha of Fertile, Minnesota; four grandchildren, Rose and Michael Olson, Larissa Borchert, and Mark Olson and three great-grandchildren, Hannah, Victoria and Makenna. Also surviving are sisters: Mary Warniuk, Sadie Kushinski, Helen Keunzi, and Jennie Kowaliuk; and sisters-in-law, Marilyn Cerkowniak, Marion Cerkowniak, Rose Cerkowniak and Mary Olson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, four brothers, three sisters, and a infant grandson.

Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral and Cremation Service, Crookston, Minnesota. The family will be greeting friends one hour prior to the memorial service.

Source: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home website
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September 29, 1947 - March 10, 2016

Marsha L. Nerby, age 68 of East Grand Forks, Minnesota passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota surrounded by her family.

Marsha Lynn Nerby was born on September 29, 1947 in Crookston, Minnesota the daughter of Melfred and Martha (Hill) Forseth. The family moved to East Grand Forks in 1961. She attended School at East Grand Forks Central High School, graduating with the class of 1965. On July 17, 1970 she was united in marriage to Clifton Nerby in South Dakota. Marsha worked for the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in East Grand Forks and also worked at the Rehab Center in Grand Forks. Marsha then began employment at the Hatton Nursing Home in Hatton, North Dakota before retiring in the mid 1990's.

Loving family members of Marsha include her husband Clifton of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; children, Kenneth Nerby of East Grand Forks, Timothy (Shari) Nerby of Portland, North Dakota and Tammy (Bradley) Nickelson of Grand Forks, North Dakota and five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Karolyn and her parents.

Memorial Service: Thursday, March 24th, 2016 in Mendenhall Presbyterian Church, 528 10th St. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Visitation: One Hour Prior Memorial Service on Thursday in Mendenhall Presbyterian Church

Interment: Sand Hill Lutheran Cemetery, Climax, Minnesota

Source: Dandahlfuneralhome.com website

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