September 30, 1945 - March 15, 2016

Patricia A. King, age 70, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Patti was born on September 30, 1945, in Crookston, Minnesota, to the late Sheldon and Lucille (Valley) Ahles. She graduated from Shanley High School in Fargo, North Dakota and afterwards attended St. Josef's School of Hair Design in Fargo. She worked as a hair dresser in Crookston, Minnesota up until her marriage to Patrick King on August 31, 1968 and the family then made their home in East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

She enjoyed many crafts including counted cross stitch, knitting, beading, and holiday crafts, including her snowmen and lighted baskets. She loved making crafts for and with her grandchildren and she never left home without ongoing projects. Although due to her declining health, Patti was unable to attend mass as regularly as she would have liked; however, she had a deep faith in our Lord and was ready to be with him.

Patti is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Patrick King of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; daughters, Jenny (Steve) Hovde of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; and Janelle (Brian) Cheney of Moorhead, Minnesota; grandchildren, Nick, Alyssa, and Caitlin Hovde and Dylan, Brynn, and Jadyn Cheney; sisters, Naom (Arly) Schlenker of Fargo, North Dakota; Nancy (Bill) Michalski of Oslo, Minnesota; brother in laws, James King of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; and John (Dawn) King of East Grand Forks; sister in law, Ruth McMahon of East Grand Forks; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sheldon and Lucille Ahles; in laws, Charles E. (Barney) and Mary King; brother, Robert Ahles; brother in law, Thomas McMahon; sister in laws, Harriet Ahles, Susie King, Rita King; and nephew, Thomas King.

The family would like to give a special thank you to all of the Altru Staff and especially to those who spent Tuesdays and Thursdays with Patti at Altru Pulmonary Rehab.

Memorial Service: Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Interment: Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Source: Dandahlfuneralhome.com website

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Born: July 23, 1919
Died: March 03, 2016

Marie Lindberg, age 96, of New Hope, Minnesota and formerly of Fosston, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, March 3rd, at St. Theresa Care Center in New Hope. A memorial Mass will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 12th, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fosston with Father JohnMelkies Suvakeen presiding. Interment will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Fosston. Family will greet friends from noon until 2:00 on Saturday afternoon at the church.

A family visitation will also be held on Sunday, March 6th, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the New Hope Golf Course, 8130 Bass Lake Road, New Hope.

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

Marie G. Eaton Lindberg was born July 23, 1919 to William and Mabel Eaton in Fosston, Minnesota. She attended Fosston High School, graduating in 1940. On July 21, 1943, she married Alfred (Al) Lindberg, also from Fosston and they were married for 42 years until Al's death in 1985. Al and Marie had three children: Michael, Stephen and Pamela Rae. Marie remained in Fosston for 10 more years after Al's passing before moving to the Twin Cities to be closer to her daughter, Pam.

Marie fell in love with Al, while attending Hope Lutheran Church one Sunday when Al was singing a solo – The Lord's Prayer. They married during WW II and were sent to Del Rio and San Antonio, TX. They returned to Minnesota as soon as possible. Together, they were integral voices in the community, their church and especially the church choir. Marie was the second child of Bill and Mabel Eaton and they preceded her in death, along with her brother, Clem and her sisters, Florence Taylor and Pat Sheldon.

Marie is a past president and lifetime member of the Tangen-Wahlstrom American Legion in Fosston, Minnesota. She was an Athena Club member for several years and sang both in her church choir (along with Al) and in the McDowell Music Club, serving as president of both the Athena Club and the McDowell Club. Marie was very active in her church in Fosston, St. Mary's, serving as church council member, a soprano in the choir, president of the Ladies Aid and lending her leadership and hard work toward dozens of church bazaars. When her children were young, she was a Cub Scout leader and a Girl Scout leader and an avid sports, music and drama fan for all the activities her kids were involved in.

Through the years, sports played an important role in her life, both as a participant and spectator. Marie was a successful bowler and along with her dear friend and golfing partner, Carmen Reierson, the two reserved the 9:00 a.m. tee time Monday – Friday, for years, at the Fosston Golf Course. Marie was blessed with many opportunities to travel throughout the years, with a trip to the Holy Land, a fall trip to New England, multiple trips to the South to visit her sons and their families and the road (Highway 2) was well traveled between Fosston and Glasgow, MT, where her parents lived and she visited them annually (oh, those MEA weekends).

Marie is survived by her loving children: Mike, (Nona) of Stockbridge, Georgia, Steve (Mary) of Elk River, Minnesota; and Pam (Brenda) of New Hope, Minnesota. She is also blessed with nine wonderful grandchildren: Matt, Nate, Andy, Josh, Gabe, Abe, Chelsea, Brian and Kristi; and 14 great-grandchildren: Ronan, Croi, Connor, Joelly, Noah, Avery, Sadie Rae, Summer, Kylie, Bayleigh, Zoey, Laney, Eathan and Jackson.

May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face. May the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, May the Lord hold you in the palm of His hand.

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home website

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Born: October 29, 1927
Died: February 15, 2016

Agnes Rolf, age 88, of rural McIntosh, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, February 15th, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 22nd, 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 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a 4:00 p.m. prayer service on Sunday, February 21st, and for one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church. All visitation will be held at Trinity Free Lutheran Church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home, serving McIntosh and messages of condolence may be shared at www.carlinhoialmen.com.

Agnes Charlotte Overlid was born on October 29, 1927 in Oslo, Minnesota to parents Knute and Olga Tonderum Overlid. She grew up in Oslo and graduated from Oslo High School in 1944. In 1948 she graduated from Lutheran Bible School in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. She attended LPN school in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, and graduated in 1949. She then went on to receive special surgical training and worked at St. Luke's Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.

Agnes was united in marriage to Truman Rolf on April 6, 1957 at Big Woods Lutheran Church near Oslo. After their marriage, they raised their children and farmed in Lessor Township north of McIntosh, Minnesota. Truman passed away on December 27, 1994. Agnes was an active part of the farm until just recently when her health began to fail.

She was a devoted member of Trinity Free Lutheran Church and belonged to the Christian Women's group. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, canning, and time on the farm, especially seeing the animals grow up. She valued time with her family and especially if a picnic was involved.

Agnes went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 15, 2016 at her home in Lessor Township at the age of 88 years.

Survivors include her four children, Twila Rolf of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, Timothy (Kay) Rolf, David (Veronica) Rolf, and Charlotte Rolf, all of McIntosh, Minnesota; three grandchildren, Derek Rolf, Ashley Rolf, and Brittany Rolf; sister-in-law, Jeanette Overlid of Maple Plain, Minnesota; and brothers-in-law, Kenneth (Harriet) Rolf of Erskine, Minnesota, and Wallace (Lillian) Rolf of Havre, MT. Many nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Truman; her parents; siblings, Arnold, Bjarne, Myrtle (Marvin) Tungseth, Ruth (Lloyd) Helland, Bertha (Benneth) Mathsen, Orpha Overlid; and sister-in-law, Delores (Wayne) Struble.

Most important to Agnes was her personal relationship with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home website

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April 27, 1937 - March 24, 2016

Marion (Martin) Larson, age 78, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Edgewood Vista in East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Marion was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on April 27, 1937, to the late M. Vaughn and Margaret (Bateman) Martin. She was raised in East Grand Forks, Minnesota and graduated from Central High School. On July 22, 1960 she was married to Kent Larson in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. She worked all her life, retiring from Border States Electric in 2009. Marion was a dedicated member and active volunteer at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Marion is survived by her children, Brian (Sue) Larson of East Grand Forks; Lynn (Steve) Sand of Peoria, AZ; Darin (Nan) Larson of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; and Kim (Paul) Filson of Grand Forks, North Dakota; 11 grandchildren, Alex Larson; Ashley Senger; Ben, Anna and Sara Hulteng; Cortney and Zachary Sand; Tyler and Gina Larson; and Matthew and Brianna Filson; siblings, Bev Bredemeier of Grand Forks, North Dakota; Donald Martin of Grand Forks, North Dakota; David (Loann) Martin of Grand Forks, North Dakota; and sister in law, Marilyn Martin of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Vaughn and Margaret Martin; brother, Phillip Martin; and Kent Larson.

Funeral Service: Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church 1515 5th Ave NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Interment: Resurrection Cemetery -- East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Source: Dandahlfuneralhome.com website

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Obituary

God called Bernadette J. Blokzyl, age 91, of Crookston, Minnesota. to her Heavenly home, March 29th, 2016 at Villa St Vincent, Crookston, surrounded by her loving family.

Bernadette was born in Gentilly, Minnesota. the daughter of Stanislaus & Albina Fortier, youngest of six children. She was baptized and confirmed at St Peter's Church in Gentilly. She attended a two room school house in Gentilly, Minnesota. After grade school she attended St Joseph's Academy in Crookston, Minnesota and graduated 1942. She and her sister Loretta were the only ones in the Fortier family to attend high school. At the age of 18 she worked at The Barrel, she later moved to Minneapolis where she worked as a secretary for 3M.

She married Bernard (Bud) Blokzyl January 28th, 1946, at St Peter's Catholic Church in Gentilly. She and Bud then moved into an apartment in Crookston and started their family. Over the years their marriage was blessed by the births of 10 children.

She said the best time of her life was when her children were small, she loved playing and watching them grow. She and Bud enjoyed camping, bowling, fishing, playing cards with close friends especially Howard and Evelyn Hanson. They enjoyed traveling with Prudential and spending time at the lake with their children. Later they enjoyed traveling to visit their children. Most important to her and Bud was their deep faith in God. They knew all they had come from Him.

She was a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Catholic Daughters, and St Francis of Assisi Circle. She was active with the Campfire girls, when her daughters were young. She was a talented seamstress, and took joy in making clothing for her family, including her daughters' wedding gowns and the leisure suits Bud loved to wear.

Bernadette is survived by her children: Glenn (Carol), St. Paul, Minnesota, Joyce (George) Montrose, Co, Bill (Martha) Athens Ga., Loanne (Michael) Marthaler, Englewood, Co, Karen (Duane) Hanson Crookston, Minnesota, Mary (Kevin) Grenier Elizabeth, Co. Connie Harris, Denver, Co, Suzanne (Larry) Franz, Colorado Springs, Co. Laure (Gary) Williamson, Crookston, Minnesota, Denise (Steve, "Skippy") Hutchinson, Thief River Falls, Minnesota, 24 grandchildren, 25 Great Grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson, and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Sadly, Bud passed away April 10th, 1997.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanislaus and Albina; sisters, Cecilia and Loretta; brothers: Adrian, Paul and Maurice.

The Visitation for Bernadette will be held on Sunday April 3rd at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception from 5-7pm with a prayer service at 7pm. The Rosary will be prayed after the service.

Visitation will continue 1 hour prior to the funeral Mass at 2pm Monday, April 4th at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Crookston, Minnesota.

Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Crookston. Arrangements made by Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Cathedral, or St Peters Catholic Church, Gentilly.

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

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Obituary

Nona Rose Kaiser, 81, of Crookston, Minnesota, died at the Villa St. Vincent nursing home with her loving family by her side on Sunday, March 20, 2016 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Visitation will be Monday, March 28 at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston from 5-7 pm with a prayer service at 7 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, March 29 at 2 pm at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Interment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery.

Nona (Nonie) was born on September 3, 1934, the daughter of Fred and Emily (Fiedler) Montreuil. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Crookston, Minnesota. She graduated from Crookston Central High School in 1952.

Nona was united in marriage to Duaine Kaiser on May 31, 1952. To their union were born five sons: Duane Jr., Mark, Timothy, Ronald, and Randy. Nonie wanted her "boys" to be happy, so much so that she worried herself sick at the holidays trying to make the celebrations special.

She had an impeccable work ethic. For 42 years she served the residents of the Villa St. Vincent nursing home as a Certified Nursing Assistant and later as a Med Aide. In 1992, she was the recipient of the Minnesota Nursing Aide of the Year Award. Nonie had many simple pleasures that she enjoyed, including spending time with her sisters, gardening, and knitting-baby sweaters and slippers were her favorite. She loved canning the fruits of her labor, especially tomatoes, which were the main ingredient in her special chili. Nothing gave her more happiness than her family.

Special times included traveling to faraway places with her husband in their retirement, watching her boys spending time together, and attending her grandchildren's many activities. Nonie's family will always think of her when they see a beautiful rose, feel the warm sun on their faces, or eat a delicious slice of apple pie.

Nona was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Carol Johnson; and brother, Ernest Montreuil.

She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Duaine; sons, Duane Jr. (Vivian) of Bemidji, Minnesota; Mark (Denise) of Climax, Minnesota; Tim of Crookston, Minnesota; Ron (special friend, Marva Bakken) of Crookston, Minnesota; and Randy (special friend, Jeanne Mazzarella) of Rosemount, Minnesota; nine grandchildren, Taunya (Brian) Thoeny, Dustin (Sarah) Kaiser, Blake (Lois) Kaiser; Sara Rose Kaiser, Bethany (Josh) Moe, Sam (Kamil) Kaiser; Alex (special friend, Larissa) Kaiser, Ramona Kaiser; and Chelsea Kaiser; six great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Chuck (Marilyn), Alan, and Ralph Montreuil, Mary Grove and Jean Lunos; loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, and dear friends and special neighbors.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home for their kind and compassionate care. Additionally, the family is so grateful to a very special granddaughter, Ramona, who provided Grandma weekly cares during the last year of her life, and daily in the last month of her life, when no one else could or had the courage to do so.

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

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Born: June 08, 1916
Died: February 11, 2016

Agnes Carlson, age 99, from Erskine, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, February 11th at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine. A funeral service to celebrate her life, will be held on Saturday, February 20th at 2:00 PM at Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine with Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour before the funeral at the church on Saturday afternoon. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery near Erskine at a later date, and the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Erskine is in charge of the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent to carlinhoialmen.com.

Agnes Carlson was born on June 8, 1916 in Roseau, Minnesota to parents Knute and Alma (Engeberg) Espeseth. She grew up in Roseau where she attended school and continued to help out on the family farm. On April 5, 1952 she was united in marriage to John Carlson, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. They began farming in Litchville, North Dakota where they farmed for 22 years.

After retiring, they moved to the city of Erskine, Minnesota in 1973. There they became members of Grace Lutheran Church where she was involved with the Ladies Mission Circle group and also the GLC Ladies Aid. Agnes loved to cook, bake, sew quilts, and meticulously tend to her lawn and vegetable & flower gardens. She always lived her life according to her father's advice, "Stay close to the Lord!"

In 1985 her husband John passed away and Agnes continued to live in their home until 2009, when she moved to Country Place Apartments near Erskine. In 2011, she became a resident of the Pioneer Memorial Care Center where she resided until her death. Agnes passed away there on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at the age of 99 years, 8 months and 3 days.

She is survived by her brother Cliff (Dotty) Espeseth of North Eastham, MA and sister Irene Storey of Apple Valley, Minnesota; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, parents, brothers Clarence, Joe, and Ken Espeseth, and sister Ruth Hagen.

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home website

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April 19, 1946 - March 22, 2016

Biography--

Lana Kay Smith, age 69, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at her home in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Lana was born on April 19, 1946 in Fargo, North Dakota, to the late Knute and Agnes (Nelson) Lageson. She grew up in East Grand Forks and attended Central High School. She moved to California and moved back to East Grand Forks in 1991 and then to Grand Forks in 1993. She married Richard "Dick" Smith on June 4, 1988 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. During her life she worked for Amazon, Lowes, Hugo's, and Target.

Lana is survived by her daughters, JoAnn (Robert) Denning of Grand Forks, North Dakota, and Donna (Chris) Heck of Bemidji, Minnesota; grandchildren, Nicholas (Jamie) Denning and Madison Heck; and great-grandchildren, Kyleigh and Jaxson Denning.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dick Smith, and parents, Knute and Agnes Lageson.

Funeral Service: Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Dahl Funeral Home, 2029 Central Ave NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Source: Dandahlfuneralhome.com website

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October 30, 1957 - March 8, 2016

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary

Ellen Mary Beggs, 58, of Crookston, Minnesota died Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in the comfort of her home after a short, but courageous battle with ovarian cancer.

She was born at Herts and Essex General Hospital in Bishops Stortford England, on October 30, 1957, to Richard and Pamela (Lee) White. Ellen lived in several countries and states as her father was in the Air Force. She graduated High School in Rantoul Illinois in 1975, and attended UMC in Crookston, Minnesota. Ellen was blessed with three daughters, Rachel, Dana and Krystal with her first husband David Wilkens. On September 6, 1986 she was united in marriage to Randy Beggs.

Ellen was a beloved daycare provider for 19 years in Crookston, her daycare kids knew her as 'the good cooker'. She worked briefly at Dahlgrens then for 18 years at New Flyer of America. Ellen was a dedicated member of the Crookston Eagles #873, serving as madam president from 2008-2009. She was also a member of the Presbyterian Church of Crookston. Ellen had many hobbies throughout the years including softball, darts and bowling. She enjoyed spending time with her many grandchildren, at the lake with her family and friends, and long motorcycle rides with her husband.

Ellen is preceded in death by her infant son, her mother-in-law Mary Beggs and her best friend Betty Boyd. She is survived by Randy, her husband of 29 years, daughters Rachel (Chuck) Davis of Savannah GA, Dana (Zebadiah) of Fargo North Dakota, and Krystal (Jonathan) Noyes of Erskine Minnesota. She is also survived by ten grandchildren - Dante, Jabree, Isabella, Caleb, Owen, Felix, Jacob, Axel, Elvis and Abel. Other survivors include her parents Richard and Pamela White, four sisters – Ruth, Amy, Bertha and Colleen, brother Nelson and many, many, friends and relatives.

Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2016 at the First Presbyterian Church, Crookston. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the memorial service in the church.

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

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December 5, 1918 - March 3, 2016
Resided in Erskine, Minnesota

Obituary--

Betty Jean (Bohlig) Janecky, 97 years old, was born December 5, 1918, to Mabel (Wrabek) and George Bohlig in St. Paul, Minnesota. She graduated from St. Paul Central in 1937. She attended the University of Minnesota where she pledged Kappa Alpha Theta. In 1940 she married Dr. Frank (Stoney) Janecky, an optometrist, on Aug. 3rd at the House of Hope Presbyterian Church in St. Paul.

Betty and her husband resided in Crookston for 42 years. Betty was a former member and president of Agassiz Study Club and Matrons. Betty loved dancing, thus the membership in Latin America and Town and Country Dance clubs, playing tennis, rooting for the Vikings, sewing (most of her daughter's childhood clothes), knitting, entertaining, giving financial and stock market advice, traveling and cruising to exotic places, and feeding the birds in the winter. She would sit in her favorite bedroom chair until late at night and read wildlife magazines, financial reports, the Bible at least twice, and cookbooks. She was a strong, wise woman. She loved a glass of wine, telling hilarious jokes, cooking new delicious dishes for family and friends (e.g. Good to the Last Lick and Rum Cake), but most of all she enjoyed Duplicate Bridge with her bridge club.

In 1942, a daughter, Jill Louise, was born. In 1944, a son, John Franklin, was born. In 1958, a daughter, Julie Ann, was born. Sadly a drunk driver in Mesa, Arizona, killed Julie at the age of 26.

In 1950, the Janecky's built a summer home on Union Lake. In 1981, after Dr. Janecky retired, they spent winters in Sun City West, AZ, where they maintained a home. Summers were still spent at Union Lake, Minnesota. In 1999, they sold their Arizona home and lived permanently at the lake.

Betty is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jill and Mario Schisano of Crookston; son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Barbara Janecky of Mobile, AL; grandsons (sons of Julie), Justin Pries, Jamie (Chelsea) Pries in AZ; grandchildren, Marco (Nina) Schisano of Minnesota, Caryn Janecky; Susan (Justin) Taylor, and John Janecky (Sara Katherine) of Alabama, Maria (Matt) Studen of Colorado. She has 9 and a half great-grandchildren, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Betty was the longest living member of her Janecky and Bohlig families.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Julie Janecky Pries; her mother and father, Mabel and George Bohlig; 2 brothers, George and Jack Bohlig; and one sister, Clara Lee.

A memorial service will be held at the Presbyterian Church Friday, March 18th at 4:00 p.m. Betty's ashes will be placed in the columbarium at the Presbyterian Church in Crookston, of which Betty was a member and former Deacon.

Memorials may be given to the First Presbyterian Church. Please send them to Jill Schisano at 1006 Groveland Ave. Crookston, Minnesota, 56716. Thank you so very much!

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

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March 11, 1927 - March 17, 2016

Elizabeth "Betty" Hecht, 89, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota died peacefully Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Valley 4000, Grand Forks, North Dakota surrounded by family and loved ones.

Elizabeth "Betty" Hecht was born on March 11, 1927 in East Grand Forks, Minnesota the daughter of Alice (Gauthier) and John Jeffrey. She attended a country school in East Grand Forks and high school in Crookston, Minnesota. She built her life around caring for others. Her mother passed away quite early and Betty took over the care of her little sisters and a brother.

She then married Vernon Hecht also of East Grand Forks on January 8, 1946, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Together they raised 11 children. Vernon and Betty were married for 62 years before Vernon passed away in 2008. After most of their children were grown, she worked at Polly's Pizza, Sacred Heart School kitchen, East Grand Forks Senior High and at the Grand Forks Air Force Base for HH & K Builders. She also volunteered her services scheduling jobs for Forks Chem-Dry. They retired to their lake home on Maple Lake in 1989, where they lived for 15 years before Vernon's health brought them back to live at the Town Square in East Grand Forks.

Betty loved to travel and had taken several trips to New York, Washington, Florida and Alaska to visit her children. Betty remained active and played in the Smear Tournaments at the Eagles Club on Wednesday nights!! Cards were a passion for her and you could often find her at the end of the hall or in the coffee shop with her family or friends having a friendly game of Smear, Pinochle, or Gin Rummy. Monday nights you could find her playing Bingo or visiting with her children. She is proud of her 32 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren; all of which she used to remember by sending them cards on their birthdays!! Her favorite music was Danny O'Donnell, Lawrence Welk, Glenn Miller, and Hank Williams. It was not unusual to see her with a book in her hands as she would read Danielle Steele, Nora Roberts, or Harlequin Romance.

Betty had a sense of humor and encouraged all to share a good joke with her and often pulled one on you too!! If you would ever want to learn a new card game, Betty was ready and willing to teach you.

Betty is survived by eleven children: Diane Vonasek, Terry (Kathy) Hecht, "Jack" (Sandy) Hecht, Donald (Roxy) Hecht, Michael (Patti) Hecht, Anita (Brent) Kemnitz, Mary Overvold, Brenda (Mark) Moore, Bruce (Marci) Hecht, Alyce (Eric) Lord, Gail Flom (Darin Wald); 32 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren along with siblings, Duane (Anna Mae) Jeffrey of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; sisters, Rosalie Peterson of Crookston, Minnesota, Jean (Bill) Bagley of Las Vegas, Nevada; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Alice Jeffrey; one son, Patrick; her husband, Vernon Hecht; brothers, Vincent, Ardell, and Donald Jeffrey; and sisters, LaVern and Linda Jeffrey, Ethel Gregoire, and Veronica Boulger and her beloved dog, Fluffy.

In Lieu of flowers, the memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 AM on Monday, March 28, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 200 3rd St. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Burial: Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Source: Dandahlfuneralhome.com website

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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, Arizona, 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
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September 5, 1928 - April 5, 2016

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary

Kenneth "Kenny" Lehman, age 87, of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at his home in Crookston.

Kenneth Edward Lehman was born September 5th 1928 in Crookston Minnesota, to Edward and Elsie (Von Holdt) Lehman. He was Baptized in the Lutheran faith. He lived on the family farm where he drove pickups, tractors and combines; he talked a lot about picking rocks. In 1971 the family moved to a house in Fertile Minnesota. In 1980 Kenny and his sister Bernice moved in with Raymond and Alice Dale of Crookston, Minnesota, (Harold Station) where he lived for 30 years. In 2010 he moved into REM housing in Crookston where he lived until his death.

In 1972 Kenny enrolled in the DAC in Crookston, he went there 5 days a week and would do crafts work out in the community like cleaning rooms at the hotel. The DAC brought him to camp in the summer where he loved to fish.

Kenny love doing puzzles, building with his Legos, doing latch hook and painting pictures with oil paints. Kenny was a very loving person who always had a smile on his face and he loved to give bear hugs! He loved to be outside in the summer mowing the yard and making snowman in the winter. He loved going to the museum in Crookston with Alice and Ray.

He is preceded in death by his parents Edward and Elsie , Alice and Raymond Dale and Mark Dale.

He is survived by his sister Bernice, Alice's children Sue (Dennis) Larson, Ray (Sharon) Dale, Mary (Clayton) Briggs, Greg (Edna) Dale, Pam Dale, Richard (Brenda) Dale, Ronald Dale, David (Brenda) Dale and their families, REM families and many other relatives.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2016 in Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Crookston. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Church.

Source: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home website
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Born: October 03, 1936
Died: April 05, 2016

Ardis Elaine Carlstrom, 79, Crookston, Minnesoa, died Tuesday, April 5, 2016, with her loving family at her side, at Villa St. Vincent, Crookston, Minnesoa.

Ardis was born on October 3, 1936, to Oscar and Marion (Hill) Juvrud at Fosston, Minnesota. She attended Moen Country School and the Fosston High School, graduating in 1954. Ardis’ desire to be a nurse brought her to Deaconess Hospital Nursing Program in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She graduated in 1957 and began a long career as a nurse.

On May 10, 1958, Ardis was united in marriage to Robert Carlstrom at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Crookston. Ardis began working at Bethesda Hospital, at Crookston, in 1957 (currently Riverview Hospital). The majority of her career was in the OB department and later she served as a Nursing Manager for the hospital. Ardis retired in 2001. Ardis and Robert resided in Crookston their whole married life and she moved to Summit Apartments in 2015.

As a fan of the Minnesota Twins, Ardis watched and listened to many games. Camping with family and friends in the summers developed great memories for all. She enjoyed playing card games, reading and caring for her roses. Ardis' sensitive spirit, nurturing heart and genuine love for others, especially her family, was seen in throughout her life.

Ardis is survived by her husband, Robert, Crookston, Minnesota; children: Laurie (Gary) Coauette, Crookston, Minnesota, Leslie Strem, Rochester, Indiana, Duane (Jodie), Moorhead, Minnesota, Darin (Christy), East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and Brad (Jenny), Crookston, Minnesota; 11 grandchildren: Jordan Coauette (Justin Edstrom), Grant (Amber) Coauette, Jaron Strem, Logan Strem, Katie Carlstrom, Kaelin Carlstrom, Aubrie Carlstrom, Haylie Carlstrom, Natalie Carlstrom, Peyton Carlstrom, and Teagen Carlstrom; one great grandson, Anders Coauette; one brother, John "Jack" (Carol) Juvrud, Crookston, Minnesoa; sister-in-law, Marilyn Juvrud, Crookston, Minnesoa; brother-in-law, Neil Wogsland, Menahga, Minnesoa; and several cousins, nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law, Jan Strem, brother, Donald Juvrud, and sister-in-law, Kathy Wogsland.

Funeral: Saturday, April 9, 2016, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Crookston.

Burial: Oakdale Cemetery, Crookston.

Source: Fredrikson Funeral Home website

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Born: January 21, 1940
Died: April 03, 2016

Don Boll, age 76, of Trail, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, April 3rd, at Essentia Health Hospital in Fosston, Minnesota. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 7th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Fosston. Burial services will be on Friday, April 8th at 11:30 a.m. at Sand Valley Lutheran Cemetery, rural Trail, Minnesota with an open house to follow at the Gully Cafe. Dawn Hanson, LLM will officiate the services. The Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston is in charge of the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent to carlinhoialmen.com.

Donald Edward Boll was born January 21, 1940 to John Boll Sr and Dorothy (Wilson) Boll in Fort Meade, South Dakota. As a young boy he lived in South Dakota, Fort Knox, Kentucky, and Japan, settling in Hampshire, Illinois in 1952. He learned many trades as a young man from driving truck and farming with his Grandpa Wilkerson at 12 years old.

In 1956 he met his best friend and soul mate Janice VanVleet in high school and they married in 1960. They have three of the greatest daughters, Jodi, Tia, and Tracy (Murph). He was jack-of-all-trades, but farming was his passion. In 1972 together with Jan, the three girls, their dog "Boots" and their cattle, they moved to a farm north of Gully, Minnesota, and pursued their farming dream. For Don it was a good life, he loved his cattle, the farm and worked at many jobs over the years to support his farm and family. He instilled in his daughters a great work ethic that carries through them all today. He loved people and made so many friends all through the years and you always knew where you stood with him. He made sure that with all the hard work of farming there was always family play time too, racing at Bemidji on Sunday nights, fishing, snowmobiling and travel to see friends and relatives.

He leaves behind his best friend Jan of 55 years, his daughters, Jodi Bartz of Fosston, Minnesota, Tia Sundquist and her husband Kevin of Hampshire Illinois, and Tracy (Murph) MacNab and her husband Roger of Cadiz, Kentucky. His grandchildren are also so important to him and he loved them so much. Scott Sundquist, his wife Sarah and his great-granddaughters Elsie and Kloe, Dustin Sundquist and Melisa all from Illinois. Shelby Ray and her husband Daniel from Georgetown, Kentucky, and Jake MacNab from Cadiz, Kentucky and they call him "Grandpa 'Sota." Josh Bartz from McIntosh, Minnesota, and Bobbi Jo Bartz from Fosston, Minnesota, call him "Grandpa Gully." Shelby and Daniel will bless him with another great-grandchild in September. He was very proud of his grandchildren and what they have accomplished in their young adult lives. He had many extended families and friends in Minnesota -- too long to list but he knows you knew it.

Don Boll passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016 from complications of his stroke in 2013, at the age of 76 years.

He leaves his mother-in-law Cleo VanVleet, sister-in-law Judy and husband Hank in Illinois, his brother-in-law Dick and wife Vivian in Texas, brother-in-law Kenny and wife Karen in Wisconsin, sister-in-law Kathy and her husband Terry in Wisconsin, and all his nieces and nephews he loved with all his heart. Also surviving are several cousins and their families.

Preceding him in death are his dad John, mother Dorothy and brother John Jr., his grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Honorary Pallbearers: The Sheriff of Terrebonne, Quicksdraw, Coffee Thief, his other Mom Clee, his grandchildren and great grandchildren and his nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers: Bing Watne, Porky Watne, Boo Watne, Jeff Wagner, Mark Manecke and Nick Ostenaa.

His smile and love will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Source: Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home website

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November 15, 2002 - April 4, 2016

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary

Shannon Alysabeth "Shiny" Sanchez was born on November 15, 2002, and passed away in her home on April 4, 2016. Shannon was very known and sassy. She had many friends but her best friends were her siblings. Her favorite color was PURPLE, and if it was up to her, everyone would be wearing purple. Her place was Texas, even though she complained that it was too hot. Even though her heart was not well, and on most days the heart disease called Hypo-Plastic Left Heart Syndrome, that she was born with, stopped her from playing sports, she would enjoy playing volleyball and basketball, and said she wanted to be #15 and walking long distance.

Shannon still had that big smile on her perfect face and her laugh that we are all going to miss dearly, her heart did not stop her from fixing her or her sisters different hair styles, painting everyone's fingernails, most of all enjoying her life, and she loved her time outside when the weather was nice. Shannon talked about going to Art or Beauty school because that is what she liked to do. She was taken from us too soon and she will be greatly missed.

Those special memories of you will always bring a smile. If only I could have you back for just a little while, then we could sit and talk again, just like we used to do. You always meant so very much and you always will. The fact that you are no longer here will always cause me pain, but you are forever in my heart, until we meet again….

Shannon is survived by her parents, Tim and Belinda; brothers, Jacob, Josh, T.J., and Dominic; sisters, Aliana and Pauline; grandparents, Santos and Stella Sanchez of Kyle, Texas, Antonia Espinoza of San Marcus, Texas, and Terri Zepeda of Crookston, Minnesota; uncles, Rick (Heather) Martinez, Omar (Jessica) Sanchez, Frank (Abbey) Martinez, Freddie Martinez, Jesse (Liana) Brooks, Leonard Sanchez, Mark (Pauline) Gunderson, Albert (Maria) Martinez, and other relatives.

Shannon is also survived by a second family; the Aguilar family, the Ness family, and the Johnsons.

Source: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home website
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Born: October 08, 1922
Died: April 06, 2016

Tone P. Schmit, age 93, from Trail, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, April 6th at Essentia Health First Care Living Center in Fosston, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 11th at 2:00 PM at Samhold Lutheran Church in Gonvick, Minnesota with Rev. Kris Snyder officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour before the funeral at the church on Monday afternoon. Interment will be at St. Charles Catholic Cemetery, rural Trail, Minnesota, and the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston is in charge of the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent to carlinhoialmen.com.

Tone Pencella Godtland was born October 8, 1922 on a farm south of Gonvick, Minnesota to parents Peter and Nora (Herberg) Godtland. Tone was baptized at Samhold Lutheran Church on December 3, 1923. At age 12, the family moved to a farm north of Fosston, Minnesota. She was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church of rural Fosston on November 8, 1936. She continued her schooling at the Willow Side School southwest in Eden Township and graduated from Fosston High School in 1940. Her schooling continued at Aaker's Business College in Grand Forks, North Dakota, for one year of training, graduating in 1943. This resulted in a job at the Congress Candy Company as a bookkeeper working for a number of years.

Tone met Leonard Schmit on a Sunday in May 1946 at a fish supper. Their engagement was announced on July 13th 1947 with marriage to follow on November 25th 1947, the same date her sisters, Esther and Magel, were married only in different years. They resided on the Schmit home farm near Trail, Minnesota until 1993 when they moved into Gully, Minnesota. She eventually moved into an apartment at the Gully Mall and to First Care Nursing Home in Fosston in November of 2009.

Tone enjoyed visits, embroidery, cross stitch, sewing clothes and gardening in the early years, and her meals at the Gully Mall Cafe.

She was a long standing member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Gonvick, the Trail VFW Auxiliary and the Community Club in Trail.

Tone passed away April 6, 2016 at First Care Nursing Home with her family beside her at the age of 93.

She is survived by three sons, Roger, Jerome (Nancy) of Trail, Lowell (Tonya) of Texas; three daughters, Karen (Ordell) Langseth of Gully, Penny (Kent) Smith of Warroad, Minnesota and Patsy (Alfred) Broten of Park Rapids, Minnesota; brother Dean (Diane) Godtland of Gonvick; grandchildren, Chad, Ryan, Kyle, Amanda, Tonya, Casey, Ryley, Joseph, John, and Shawna; great-grandchildren, Tone, Mary, Joe, Evan, Lillian, Matthew, Sam, Ben, Alex, Savannah, Peyton, Zach, Gabby, Kimberly, Elijah; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard in 1998, their sons Larry 1966, Milo 1973; and grandson Clinton; her parents; brothers Carl, Roy, Edwin, James, Arne, Irvin, Vernon, and one infant brother; and two sisters Magel Jorgenson and Esther Pletschett.

Blessed be her memory

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 (Leah), 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 was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Millie Jeffrey, husband Paul Hanson Sr., 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.

Interment: Resurrection Cemetery -- East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Source: Dandahlfuneralhome.com website

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June 7, 1923 - April 10, 2016

Elaine June Olson began her heavenly life on April 10, 2016 at her daughter Mary Barnes's home in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota under care from her loving family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Elaine June Lee was born June 7, 1923 at home in Mallory, Minnesota, to Mary (Hannah) and Thomas Lee. She graduated from Central High School, East Grand Forks, Minnesota in 1941. Elaine then went on to study at Normal Teachers Training and started her career as a teacher in Mallory at the one room school.

She married Kenneth "Kenny" Olson on December 25, 1943 and they made their home in East Grand Forks. Elaine's later career was in the potato industry, working at Ryan Potato, Vasek & Kovar, Old Dutch and finally the Potato Inspection Office with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, from which she retired. Elaine was exceptionally active throughout the community and touched the lives of many through her lifelong services to the Mendenhall Presbyterian Church where she was an ordained elder and a member of the Presbyterian Women's association. She was also active in the Order of the Eastern Star, serving as Worthy Matron countless times.

Many people will fondly remember seeing Elaine at Heritage Days events in her old fashioned dress giving tours of the log cabin. She loved sharing stories that helped bring the history to life. Other activities Elaine enjoyed included quilting with the Presbyterian Women, learning how to play bridge in her late 80s, and experiencing the modern joys of the iPad in her 90s. Elaine was always ready for a board game or card game of any type (Uno with her grandchildren was a hot favorite and Yahtzee, scoring over 400 just two weeks ago). She also loved dancing of any style from swing to square dancing especially with her husband Kenny.

Elaine is survived by sons Kenneth Olson (Linda Pinta) of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Richard Olson (Carol) of Bemidji, Minnesota, daughters Mary Barnes of Red Lake Falls, Minnesota and JoAnn Zutz (Marvin) of Red Lake Falls, Minnesota; grandchildren Steve Olson (Rhonda); Ashley Miln (Brad); Kim Olson; Al Zutz (Alanna); Steve Zutz; Lee Zutz; great-grand-children Karissa Lenhas (Bruno); Matt Olson and Jake Olson; Mara Zutz and Camila Zutz; and great-great-grandchild Luca Lenhas.

Elaine was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth and grandchildren Jesse Olson, Lindsay Barnes and Brian Olson. In lieu of flowers, suggested memorials can be sent to Mendenhall Presbyterian Church, Nisbet Cemetery, Heritage Days, or Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Funeral Service: 2:00 pm -- Thursday, April 14, 2015 at Mendenhall Presbyterian Church, 528 10th St NW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721

Interment: Nisbet Cemetery -- Rural East Grand Forks

Source: Dandahlfuneralhome.com website

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April 3, 1925 - April 20, 2016

Born: April 3, 1925
Place of Birth: Soldiers Grove, WI

Death: April 20, 2016
Place of Death: East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Biography--

James Gander of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at the age of 91.

James was born April 3, 1925, to Frank and Ethel (Hoffman) Gander, deep in the spring green hills near Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin. The youngest of five brothers, Jim attended the North Clayton Methodist Church, a one-room school and worked the family dairy farm until he was a teen, when he began working part-time as a mechanic.

At seventeen, Jim joined the Navy where he served from 1942-1946. He was a member of a naval flight crew where he was navigator, photographer, and tail gunner in the South Pacific during WWII off the aircraft carrier USS Fanshaw Bay. Later, he taught aviation mechanics in Chicago, IL.

On June 16, 1946 he married Phyllis Windahl in Viking, Minnesota. They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this summer.

The couple started their family while living near Madison, WI where Jim worked as an automotive mechanic. They later moved to Fargo-Moorhead and finally East Grand Forks in 1958, where Phyllis and Jim completed their family of seven children and Jim worked in auto sales and repair. Finally, Jim and Roger Nienas opened Champion Tune-up and Auto Repair on North 3rd Street in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Their business has thrived for years and continues on under ownership by their longtime associate Jim Johnson.

Jim's many late nights working on cars and snowmobiles forged lifelong friendships and resulted in record runs at the Bonneville Salt Flats and the International 500 Winnipeg to St. Paul snowmobile race with the Simonson family. Jim was also active in racing at the Grand Forks Speedway, building engines and working in the pits for Gordy Hanson, Don Mack’s family and several other local racers for many years.

Jim served as Alderman on the East Grand Forks City Council for twenty-two years, serving as its President the majority of those years.

His garden was his pride and joy, producing enough to feed his family and anyone who dropped by. Together, he and Phyllis grew and put up the best food to last through the winter.

As an avid outdoorsman, Jim loved to hunt and fish. With the Ristaus, Linds, Sorensons, and the whole gang, he participated in every Newfolden deer hunt and Lake of the Woods fishing opener of the last 50+ years including 2015. And he loved going to the farm near Newfolden to “work” or to do whatever else needed to be done.

Upon his retirement from Champion Tune-up, Jim grew restless, being used to hard work as his way of life. He went on to work for his son, Dr. Steve Gander at Opticare where he performed eyeglass lens finishing. He said it was a lot like grinding valves. He was their all-around fix-it guy and resident jokester.

Jim was also a great story-teller and could recall tales from the war, his childhood and converse on most any subject. We never figured out how he knew so much.

Jim’s devotion to his wife, Phyllis, was evident to all who knew them as a couple. From the affectionate cuddling of their younger years, to the love and respect we witnessed in their later years, they were role models for us all. In some of his candid moments, Dad was known to admit that he was lonely when Mom went to visit her sisters. Through everything, Jim always kept his wry sense of humor, as well as his curiosity and quiet love of life. He has earned our greatest respect and we will miss him terribly.

Jim is survived by his loving wife Phyllis (Windahl) Gander, East Grand Forks; Larry (Schela) Gander, Portland, North Dakota; Patricia (Terry) Rich, Boise, ID; Bruce Gander, Apple Valley; Cindi (Jeff) Olson, Blaine, Minnesota; Becky (Bassam) Banat, Lakeville, Minnesota; Diana (Jay) Ostrander, Andover, Minnesota; and Steve (Ros) Gander, East Grand Forks, Minnesota. He is also survived by eighteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and by his brothers Winston, Milton, Arthur and Melvern Gander.

Pallbearers for his funeral are his 10 grandsons. Honorary pallbearers are all of his hunting and fishing buddies.

Memorials can be sent to Christ the King Lutheran Church, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Funeral Service: 10:30 AM on Saturday, April 23, 2016 in Christ the King Free Lutheran Church, 1913 3rd Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Interment: Bethesda Cemetery -- Newfolden, Minnesota

Graveside Service: 1:30 PM on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Bethesda Cemetery, Newfolden, Minnesota.

Source: Dandahlfuneralhome.com website

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Born: September 17, 1931
Died: April 21, 2016

U.S. Veteran

Clayton Elwood Engelstad, 84, Mentor, Minnesota, died Thursday, April 21, 2016, at Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile, Minnesota.

Clayton was born September 17, 1931, at Crookston, Minnesota, the son of Clarence and Olga (Stephenson) Engelstad. He was baptized and confirmed at Varnes Lutheran Church near the family farm, rural Fertile. Clayton attended country school before enrolling in the North West School of Agriculture, in Crookston. After he graduated from the “AC” he worked for Peterson Implement in Fertile.

Clayton enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean War stationed on Johnston Island in the Pacific and Cambria, CA. After his discharge, he returned to Minnesota to start farming. He was named Polk County Outstanding Farmer of the Year in 1965.

On June 18, 1956 Clayton was united in marriage to Carole Berg at Trinity Lutheran Church, Moorhead, Minnesota. They lived and farmed northwest of Fertile. Over the years, Clayton was busy with many community and church activities; Fertile-Beltrami School Board, Lion’s Club member and officer, Gideon’s, Red River Valley Development Board and many others. He was a member of Little Norway Church and served in many offices and positions over the years.

In the early 1980’s, Clayton and Carole assisted with the Teens Encounter Christ movement in our region as well as in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana. Clayton also served on the Global Health Ministries Board of Directors and was very active in helping to provide medical supplies all over the world. He believed in helping others and was always trying to make someone’s life better.

Clayton was known to have incredible mechanical skills and would repurpose many pieces of equipment and build special tools. He was a life-long reader and always enjoyed learning. His hands were always busy. Clayton was either carving, restoring cars, rebuilding tractors or serving the community and his church.

Clayton is survived by his children: Craig (Cindy), Fertile, Minnesota; Marie (David) Johnstad, Erskine, Minnesota; Jean (Scott) Tollefson, Fertile, Minnesota; Paul (Machelle), Fertile, Minnesota; and Eric (Tracee), Fertile, Minnesota; 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren; his brothers, Maurice (Lillian), Bloomington, Minnesota, Myles (Ruth), Coon Rapids, Minnesota, sisters-in-law, Marlys Engelstad, Florence, AL, Hazel Berg, West Fargo, North Dakota, Hazel Berg, Walnut Creek, CA, Bette Berg, Starkweather, North Dakota, Lois (David) Anderson, Mayville, North Dakota, and Ann (Ed) Ellenson, Henning, Minnesota; and several nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Carole, her parents, Christ and Marie Berg and family members: Orvis Engelstad, Mary Ann and David Huebener, Bjarne Berg, Monrad Berg, Haldor Berg, Clarence “Chris” Berg and Les and Norma Vanderpan.

May God bless the memory of Clayton Engelstad.

Funeral: 11:00AM Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, Minnesota.

Visitation: Monday from 4:00PM to 7:00PM with a prayer service at 7:00PM at Little Norway Lutheran Church, rural Fertile, Minnesota.

Burial: Little Norway Lutheran Cemetery, rural Fertile, Minnesota.

Source: Fredrikson Funeral Home website

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Born: September 23, 1931
Died: April 01, 2016

Romona "Mona" Dorys Bartz, 84, Moorhead, Minnesota, formerly Ada, Minnesota, died Friday, April 1, 2016 at the Benedictine Care Community, Ada, Minnesota.

Mona was born on September 23, 1931, in Mentor, Minnesota, the daughter of Pete and Ruth (Ohm) Madsen. She grew up on the family farm and attended Mentor High School. While working at the phone company in Crookston, Minnesota, as an operator, she met and married Clifford Ellingson with whom she was married for twenty years. They had four children and resided primarily in West Fargo, North Dakota.

Mona had a career as a bartender and bar manager at a number of supper clubs in the area including the M&J Steakhouse and the Hi 10.

In 1972, Mona moved to Ada, Minnesota, where she worked as the bar manager at the Red Carpet Supper Club. She met and married James Bartz and they lived and worked on a farm north of Ada for many years. In 1992, they moved to a home in Ada and Jim continued to help the farmers who rented his land. Jim passed away in October of 2003. In 2007, she moved to Moorhead and purchased a home. She resided there until her recent stay at the Benedictine Care Community.

Mona loved to sew and often sewed her own clothes and was well known for her Halloween costumes. She also enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She knitted many afghans and crocheted tablecloths and doilies which she lovingly gave to her family members. Most recently, she made hundreds of hats as a member of the ladies VFW Auxiliary for donations to hospital cancer patients. Mona was a member at Zion Lutheran Church and the Ada VFW Auxiliary. Mona was diagnosed with cancer in January of 2015 and stated that she wanted to live past her 84th birthday!

Mona is survived by her children: Craig (Carolyn) Ellingson, Winfield, KS; Jeffery (Debbie) Ellingson, Kerville, Texas; Jacalyn (Rick) Deaner, Freedom, PA. Also surviving to honor her memory are 11 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren, three siblings: Eula Faye Zerull of West Fargo, North Dakota, Thane "Tyke" Neff of Mayville, North Dakota, and Wesley Madsen of Regent, North Dakota.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband James Bartz, daughter Cynthia Mattson, and a sister, Lola Worm.

Funeral: Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at Zion Lutheran Church, Ada.

Visitation: Tuesday at Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Home, Ada.

Burial: Pleasant View Cemetery, Lockhart, Minnesota.

Source: Fredrikson Funeral Home website

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May 7, 1939 - April 14, 2016

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary

Benjamin "Lee" Gustafson was born on May 7, 1939 to Ben and Mary Eva (Kennedy) Gustafson at home in Kerkhoven, Minnesota. He and his family lived in Murdock, Minnesota until 1951 when they moved to Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Lee attended school at Murdock Public School, St. Bernard's School in Thief River Falls, and graduated from Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls in 1957.

Lee joined the National Guard in October of 1956, during his senior year of high school. In 1981, he retired from the National Guard with the rank of 1st Sargent. Lee spent 25 years working for the National Guard, 15 years as a dispatcher for Polk County, and 14 years at Crookston Implement (John Deere). Lee retired in 2014 at the age of 75 years old. Lee was a Past Exalted Ruler of the Crookston Elks in 1975 and a two-year Commander of American Legion Post 20 in Crookston. Lee enjoyed collecting John Deere and Nascar trucks and tractors, golfing, and having coffee/meals with his many friends at RBJ's restaurant. He especially loved spending time with his family and considered all his nieces and nephews and their families his "kids." We will all miss him dearly.

Lee is survived by brothers, Tom Gustafson of Thief River Falls, Gary (Marlys) Gustafson of Roseau; 11 nieces and nephews, Marci (Tom Gallus) Lull, Vicki (David) Gustafson-DeKoeyer, Kathi (Scott) Sorter, Cory (Dawn) Gustafson, Steven (Anne) Fisher, Molly (Blaine) Dahlin, Patrick Fisher, Michael (Leslie) Fisher, Jeanie (Darrell) Thomas, Nathan (Heidi Thole) Gustafson, and Nikki Gustafson; 21 great-nieces and nephews; and 7 great-great-nieces and nephews; and many cousins and friends.

Lee passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016; at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota, with his brother, Tom, by his side and knowing he had the love of his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Gustafson, Mary Eva (Kennedy) Gustafson; sister, Beverly Fisher; brother, John (Jack) Gustafson; sisters-in-law, Beverly Gustafson and Mary Gustafson; and brother-in-law, Jim Fisher.

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

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September 16, 1961 - April 14, 2016

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Brigitte Renae (Landry) Haevers, age 54, passed away in her home on April 14, 2016 with family by her side.

She was born at Rollette, North Dakota. She attended school in Rolla, and after moved to Salem, Oregon. There she met and married Mark Haevers. She worked at the local McDonalds, and later as the manager. She moved to Crookston and held several positions as a server. Country Kitchen, McDonald's, to name a few.

She was united in marriage to Mike Seaward in the early 2000s. They made their home east of Crookston.

Brigitte was very much a people person. She had a quick wit and a quick smile. She loved to talk, laugh, and joke. Brigitte also loved to travel and sight-see, especially on the motorcycle with her husband, Mike. Brigitte loved animals, and especially her dog, Lilly.

She was preceded in death by her father, Francis. She is survived by her mother, Janice Hulst, and a half-sister, Pam. And several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

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

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May 1, 1954 - April 11, 2016

Resided in Laurel, Missouri

Obituary

Diane Ode Olson, age 61, of south of Laurel died peacefully Monday, April 11, 2016, at her home with her husband Roger by her side.

She was born May 1, 1954 at Crookston, Minnesota, the daughter of Vernon and Delphine (Rice) Ode. She was raised in Crookston and graduated from Crookston Central High in 1972.

Diane moved to Billings, Montana, and worked for TrueNorth Steel, formerly Roscoe Steel, for 28 years as Human Resource Manager.

Diane married Roger Olson, the love of her life of 22 years, in Laurel, Montana.

Diane was the woman of many talents. She loved to bake, made desserts for all occasions, and was famous for her lefse. She had a passion for camping, fishing, boating and spending time with her family and friends. She was very active in Walleyes Unlimited, especially the Kids and Cowboys for children with cancer. She enjoyed being with family.

Diane is survived by her husband Roger; daughter Christy (Olson) Weiland and her husband Mark of Grand Forks, North Dakota; grandchildren Ashley, Madison and Trevor; mother Delphine Ode, Crookston, Minnesota; brothers Wayne and Roger Ode of Crookston, Minnesota and Roger's son Eli Ode. Also, surviving are loving family, Grandma Birdie Jensen, Sandy, Sherry, Kathy, Rose, Mary, Carol and Larry. She was preceded in death by her father Vernon and brother Howard.

The family would like to give a special thanks to June Anderson for being by her side always.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 16 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 707 West 3rd Street in Laurel, MT. A reception will follow the service at the church. An additional memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 23 at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston. A reception will follow the service at the church. Interment will be in Crookston, Minnesota at a time to be announced.

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

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September 20, 1926 - April 22, 2016

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary

Lorraine D. Regan, age 89, of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at the Villa St. Vincent on April 22, 2016, after an extended illness.

Lorraine was born on September 20, 1926 to Henry and Lucille Snyder in Crookston, Minnesota. She went to school at Dougdale, and later at Mount St. Benedict. Lorraine married Gale Regan on August 23, 1945. They lived in Kansas City, Kansas, before moving back to Crookston to take care of her siblings.

She worked at J.C. Penny Co., Polk County Nursing Service, and volunteered in the office at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception. She belonged to many memberships and organizations; including the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in Crookston, Catholic Daughters, St. Francis Auxiliary, St. Anthony Circle, Cathedral Funeral Guild #9, Cathedral Garden Club, Villa St. Vincent Auxiliary, and she was a charter member of the Eagles Auxiliary and the Lady Foresters.

She loved her family and extended family. She loved gardening, crocheting, embroidery, crossword and Sudoku puzzles. She was a wonderful baker and cook. She also loved spending time at the lake with her family.

Lorraine is preceded in death by her husband, Gale Regan; her parents; Gale's parents; brothers, Donald (Blanche) Snyder and Joseph Snyder; sister, Annabelle Ayotte; sister-in-law, Mary Adele and brother-in-law, Thomas Amiot.

She is survived by her children, Patricia (Pete) Ramstad of Crookston, Larry Regan of Crookston, Jerry (JoAnne Arezzo) Regan of Duluth, Janie Regan of Crookston, John (Shawn) Regan of Crookston, and Dennis (Debbie) Regan of Crookston; grandchildren, Christopher Regan, Becky Damon, Joeseph Mazzitelli-Regan, Christina (Brandon Frantz) Ramstad, Michelle (Adam) Beeghly, Patrick (Kari Jensen) Regan, Nathan (Whitney) Regan, Elizabeth (Tony) Dyrdal, Matthew Regan, Curtis (Kelsey Kaml) Regan, Paul Damon; great-grandchildren, Owen Damon, Chloe Dyrdal, Emmagail Frantz, Alison Beeghly; and a new great-granddaughter due in August; sisters, Ruth Thompson of Pennsylvania and Emily Stainbrook of Crookston; numerous nieces and nephews; special friend; Eric Tongen, and his kitty.

Visitation will be held at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 from 5-7pm, with a prayer service and a rosary (led by the Catholic Daughters and the Knights of Columbus) following at 7pm. Funeral Mass will also be held at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 2pm, with a visitation one hour prior to service. Stenshoel-Houske Funeral & Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.

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

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July 23, 1911 - April 23, 2016

Florence Lois Soule, age 104, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away on April 23, 2016 at Valley Eldercare in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Florence was born in Crookston, Minnesota, on July 23, 1911 to the late George and Minnie (Sawyer) Soule. She grew up in Fargo and later graduated from East Grand Forks Central High School in 1928. She worked for a local dentist for a number of years and then East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Public Schools for 48 years, retiring in 1977. She was inducted into the Green Wave Hall of Fame and loved to travel the world.

Florence is survived by her three cousins, Arlyne McCleary and Jeanne Sawyer of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and Lloyd Sawyer of Ankeny, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Byron Soule.

Funeral Service: Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Mendenhall Presbyterian Church in East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

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

Source: Dandahlfuneralhome.com website

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Born: December 24, 1931
Death: April 23, 2016

Memorial Service: 11:00 AM on Monday, May 2, 2016 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 200 3rd St. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Visitation: One Hour Prior Memorial Service on Monday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Inurnment: Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Source: Dandahlfuneralhome.com website

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Facts:
Born: November 3, 1953
Place of Birth: Bemidji, Minnesota

Death: April 22, 2016
Place of Death: East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Occupation: Americian Crystal Sugar Co. & Altru Health Systems

Survived By:
Michael (Nancy) Ellis, Son
Terri Ellis, Daughter
Jason (Sarah) Ellis, Son
five grandchildren
Richard Wittner, Father
Arvilla Wittner, Mother
Diane Wippler, Sister
Nancy (Roy) Heuss, Sister
Margie (Mark) Hanson, Sister
Connie (Gary) Smith, Sister
Rick (Sharon) Wittner, Brother
Kenny (Renee) Wittner, Brother

Funeral Service:
Thursday April 28, 2016, 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Visitation:
Wednesday April 27, 2016, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Dahl Funeral Home

Prayer Service:
Wednesday April 27, 2016, 7:00 PM at Dahl Funeral Home

Interment:
Thursday April 28, 2016 at Farris Cemetery

Source: Dandahlfuneralhome.com website

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Born: March 21, 1918
Died: April 22, 2016

U.S. Veteran

Chester Arvid Morvig, 98, Fertile, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile, Minnesota, on Friday afternoon, April 22, 2016, with his family by his side.

Chester was born on March 21, 1918, to Alfred and Mabel (Johnson) Morvig in Crookston, Minnesota. He grew up on the family's rural Fertile, Minnesota, farm and was baptized at Little Norway and confirmed at Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, Minnesota. He attended country school and passed the eighth grade State Geography Exam while he was still in the sixth grade. When he reached the eighth grade, he had to quit school to help support his family on the farm. According to him, this sparked disagreement among the football team since he "was a nasty guy to hold back."

For the next ten years he worked for others as a hired man for thirty dollars a month. At the age of 24 he enlisted in the US Navy and was a Baker Third Class in the Navy aboard the USS Lyon (AP 71) during World War II, 1942 to 1945. His assigned battle station aboard ship was to tend the lines for the small boats that took the troops into the beach. He loved to tell about all the countries he traveled to: North Africa, (Sicily) Italy, France, Scotland, British Isles, Okinawa, Philippines and Australia. Some stories would make people laugh, some cry, but never let you forget the endearing personality of Chester Morvig.

On October 5, 1946, Chester was united in marriage to Betty Lou Avelsgaard by Pastor G.W. Tolo in Fertile, Minnesota. They were blessed with five children. He retired from farming in 1981, raising small grains, hay, corn, dairy cattle, hogs, and chickens. He was a hard worker dedicated to supporting his family. In addition to farming, he often drove truck, operated construction equipment, and worked other odd jobs.

Chester was devoted to God and his family. He was a great handyman; always willing and ready to lend a helping hand if any family member asked. Among his favorite hymns were "Saved by Grace," "Living for Jesus," and "Old Rugged Cross." In his later years, as Alzheimer's took its toll, he often entertained everyone with his own rendition of "Good Ship Lollipop," and "Show Me the Way to Go Home."

Chester is survived by his wife, Betty, Fertile, Minnesota; children, Sandra (Donald) Andersen, Fargo, North Dakota; David (Sherry) Morvig, Mentor, Minnesota; LaVonne (Michael) Dale, Buxton, North Dakota; Donald (Kari) Morvig, Fertile, Minnesota; and Sylvia (Raymond) Nelson, Fertile, Minnesota; and 11 grandchildren – Jeffrey Andersen, Lisa (Chris Tadych) Morvig, Sarah Ranz, Michelle Dale, Melissa (Jesse) Bohara, Jennifer Dale, Stacey (Trent) Oftedahl, Travis Morvig, Kiah Morvig, Jessica (Ryan) Eberhardt and Ryan Nelson, and nine great-grandchildren – Brandon Tadych, Samantha Tadych, Isaac Ranz, Abigail Ranz, Jevan Dale, AJ Johnson, Levi Oftedahl, Logan Eberhardt and Zachary Eberhardt; plus many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Chester is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Mabel Morvig; brother, Obert Morvig; and niece, LouAnn Skrei.

Visitation will be Wednesday, April 27, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. followed by a 7:00 p.m. prayer service at Erikson-Vik-Ganje Funeral Home, Fertile, Minnesota.

A memorial service celebrating the life of Chester Arvid Morvig will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 28, 2016, at Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, Minnesota, with visitation one hour prior to the memorial service on Thursday.

Burial will be at a later date in the Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, Fertile, Minnesota. Military Honors will also be provided.

Source: Fredrikson Funeral Home website

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November 28, 2016 - April 24, 2016

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary

Gladys Snyder, (Mrs. Donald Snyder) passed away on April 24, 2016, in Crookston, Minnesota. Gladys was born to Sam and Annie (Peterson) Gunderson in Oklee, Minnesota.

She was a graduate of Oklee High School. While going to school she worked at the Green Lantern Restaurant in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. She was a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Crookston, Minnesota.

When her children were younger, Gladys was a stay at home mom who made homemade buns, cookies, caramel rolls, pickles, baked goods, and was an excellent cook. She loved to sew beautiful clothes for herself and her daughter.

When her children were older, she worked as a waitress at Roberts Restaurant, and as a clerk at Mercil's Jewelry Store, and Widman's Candy Store in Crookston.

Gladys loved to volunteer, serving a multitude of funeral lunches and was always helping others whenever she could. She was humble and private, and always put other's needs first; a prayerful, loving servant of God with a beautiful smile, and a friend to many. She and Don attended every benefit and event in town. She loved to play with her children and sit with the neighborhood friends and children who never wanted to go home.

Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Alvin; two brother-in-laws; one sister-in-law; her nephew; other relatives and many, many, friends.

She is survived by her husband Donald; a daughter, Bev of Grand Forks, North Dakota; a son, Duane (Rose) Snyder of Grand Forks, North Dakota; sisters, Millie Howard of Staples, Minnesota and Lydia Skastad of St. Paul, Minnesota. Special cousins, Darlene (Bud) Blackstad, Eddie (Ione) Olson, and Mylan Olson all of Thief River Falls, Minnesota; and many nieces, nephews, and special friends.

A memorial Mass will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2016 in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Crookston, Minnesota. The family will greet friends the hour prior to the Mass.

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

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Larry Joseph Kovar, age 80, of East and Forks, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, with his family by his side.

Larry Joseph Kovar was born on September 18, 1935, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to the late Joseph and Anna (Arnold) Kovar. Larry was baptized and confirmed at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Tabor, Minnesota. Larry grew up in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and attended Sunnyside School District #46.

On June 16, 1955, Larry was united in marriage to Donna Louise Wesolowski in Ardoch, North Dakota. Together, Larry and Donna raised six children.

Larry was a caring husband and father, a beloved brother, and a proud grandpa and great-grandpa. He was hard working and could fix anything. We loved to listen to his stories. Oh how he loved to visit with anyone.

Larry was employed early in his life starting on the family farm and then at City Service, White Seal Sales,

Johnson Iron and Machine, Deep Rock-Pulkrabek, East Side Dairy Queen, Polly's Pizza, Farmsco Café, Vern Hagen Farms, the South Forks Dairy Queen, and in 1978 built, owned, and operated the Roseau Dairy Queen until retirement.

Larry is survived by sons: Stuart (Roberta) Kovar of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; Keith (Lori) Kovar of East Grand Forks; Minnesota, Kevin (June) Kovar of Frazee, Minnesota; daughters: Doreen (Sherman) Stortroen of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; Jodie (Harry) Fite of Lexington, Kentucky; and Karlyne Kovar of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and sister, Jeanne (Dennis) Braaten; as well as many more nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Donna Kovar; and brothers, Roger and Ralph Kovar.

Most of all Larry loved and cherished his family. Blessed be the memory of Larry Joseph Kovar.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 am on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Tabor, Minnesota.

Visitation: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a Prayer Service at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Dahl Funeral Home, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Interment: Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery, Tabor, Minnesota.

Source: Dandahlfuneralhome.com website

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January 28, 1914 - April 26, 2016

Corrine E. Boushey, age 102 of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at her home.

Corrine Evelyn Boushey was born on January 28, 1914, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the daughter of Knute and Bella (Sollom) Lageson. On October 25, 1932 , she was united in marriage to Lawrence J. Boushey in Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Grand Forks.

Corrine loved to pray, read, bake and visit friends. She found great joy in having fun with all the kids. Her greatest gift was her love for people. She was a great mom and grandma. Into God’s hands we commend her! She was a member of the Catholic Daughters, Sacred Heart Guild and Sacred Heart Church.

Family members of Corrine include her children, LaVonne Metcalf of Sauk Centre, Minnesota, Lotus (Charles) Scheving of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Marlyce Dahlquist of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Roger (Rita) Boushey of San Jose, Calif., and Gary (Linda) Boushey of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Dianne (Larry) McMenamy of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Dan (Debi) Boushey of Berkeley, Calif., and Sister Nancy Boushey of Rio Grande City, TX; 27 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren and 29 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Glenna Miller of East Grand Forks, Minnesota and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Lawrence on June 21, 1963; infant son, Delyle Lawrence Boushey; brothers, Knute, Olger and Orven Lageson; sisters, Anne Nelson and Norma Lageson; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

The family requests memorials be given to Sacred Heart Development, Altru Hospice or to the Benedictine Sisters of the Good Shepherd, 705 Monastery Ln, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582

Funeral Service: 10:30 AM, Friday, April 29, 2016 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 200 3rd St. NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 with at 6:30 PM Prayer Service on Thursday, April 28, 2016, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church and also one hour prior Funeral Service on Friday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Source: Dandahlfuneralhome.com website

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Born: August 05, 1915
Died: April 24, 2016

Harold Stanley Larson, Sr., 100, of Fertile, Minnesota, died on Sunday, April 24, 2016, at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile, Minnesota.

Harold was born on August 5, 1915, the first born, to Herbert Hagebarth and Matilda (Tilly) (Hoglund) Larson on the family farm 3 1/2 miles east of Fertile. He attended country school near his home. Following his schooling, Harold worked with his family on the farm. He was able to attend Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to learn welding. This trade was useful as farming switched from horses to tractors.

On April 5, 1942, Easter Sunday, Harold was united in marriage to Ruth Ofstedal at the Faaberg Lutheran Church parsonage at Rindal, Minnesota. They were married for 74 years. Harold enjoyed the rhythm of farm life—milking cows and planting and harvesting crops. He retired at the end of 1980. Harold continued to assist his son-in-law, David Black, with farming into the 1990's.

Harold and Ruth enjoyed travelling in the States via car or RV trips. His first and only plane ride was a trip he and Ruth made to the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Hawaii to visit their daughter and son-in-law, Ginny and Deane. For several years, Harold and Ruth spent winters in Texas and San Diego, CA. They were faithful and active members of Little Norway Lutheran Church, Fertile, International Organization of Good Templars and the Famers Union. Lake Sarah Campground gave them the opportunity to volunteer at Campground. They were also members of the Sand Hill Twirlers, a local square dancing club.

Growing up with horses and wagons gave Harold a deep appreciation for the conveniences of automobiles. Fishing with family and friends, especially Kenneth Bolstad and Edsel Johnson, was a lifelong love. He enjoyed reading, especially World War II and Native American stories, his whole life. When he was younger, Harold was quite athletic, playing IOGT softball and running to where he had to go. Old Time music, played by the Johnson Brothers, was an inspiration and joy to Harold. The family will always remember spending family time together, especially on the North Shore.

Harold is survived by Ruth, his wife of 74 years, Fertile; daughters: Virginia Radke (Deane), Fertile, Linda Black (David) Fertile, and Jeanette Larson, St. Paul, Minnesota; daughter-in-law, Sherry (Mosher) Larson, Sioux Falls, SD; grandchildren Andrew Black (Kim), Lisa Lorz (Chad), Mark Radke, Craig Radke (Deanna), Jennifer Larson, Mitchell Larson; six great grandchildren; one brother, Milton K. Larson, Wadena, Minnesota, and sister, Clarice Larson Pitch, Los Altos, CA, and several nephews and nieces.

Harold was preceded in death by a daughter, Regina A. Larson, son, Harold S. Larson, Jr., son-in-law, Terry Haltiner, sisters: Edythe Larson and Diane Burlingame, and a brother, Earl Larson.

Funeral service will be on Friday, April 29, 2016, at 3 PM in the Little Norway Lutheran Church, Fertile, Minnesota.

Visitation will be on Thursday, April 28, 2016, from 5-7 PM with a prayer service at 6:30 PM, in the Erikson-Vik-Ganje Funeral Home, Fertile, Minnesota.

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

Source: Fredrikson Funeral Home website

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June 27, 1924 - April 26, 2016

Resided in Crookston, Minnesota

Obituary

Sister Cornelia Gust, 91, died at Villa Saint Vincent, Crookston, Minnesota, Tuesday, April 26, 2016.

Sister Cornelia (Margaret) Gust was born June 27, 1924 on her grandfather's farm near Tabor, Minnesota. She was the oldest of the eight children of George and Julia Gust: Joseph, Sister Mary Jean, Betty Ann, Gerard, Robert, Timothy and Philip. She and her siblings enjoyed their childhood on their parents' farm. They all graduated from Sacred Heart High School in East Grand Forks and went on to higher education. After graduating from high school Margaret enrolled in the Normal Training Class in Central High School, East Grand Forks. After that, she taught in schools in rural Polk County.

Margaret and Mary Jean both entered Mount Saint Benedict in June, 1946. Since Margaret had taught before she entered she was given the task of substituting in schools for sisters who became ill.

When Margaret became a novice and was invested in the Benedictine habit she received the name Sister Cornelia. Mary Jean became known as Sister Ameliana. Sister Cornelia and Sister Mary Jean made final monastic profession on July 11, 1951.

Sister Cornelia was asked to teach at the Cathedral School where she taught third and sixth grades. She was appointed the prefect of freshmen and sophomore girls at Mount Saint Benedict Academy and was like a "housemother" to them. Her next assignment was to Lefor, North Dakota. Because the sisters were teaching in a public school, they had to wear secular clothing. Their living arrangements were also interesting. They lived in the belfry of the church with each sister having one level in the belfry as her bedroom. After teaching in Barnesville, Minnesota she finished a Bachelor of Arts degree from Clarke College in Dubuque, Iowa. Her next assignment was as assistant principal at Mount Saint Benedict Academy. This was followed by seven years of working with young sisters in temporary profession. While Sister Cornelia was teaching at Sacred Heart High School she had a ministry to the elderly at a local nursing home.

On December 31, 1976, the Sisters of Saint Benedict elected Sister Cornelia as their sixth prioress, and in 1981, they re-elected her to a second term. During Sister Cornelia's time as prioress, the Benedictine world celebrated 1500 years since the birth of Saint Benedict of Norcia, founder of the Benedictine Order. The Sisters of Saint Benedict celebrated this anniversary with a "Life Chapter" during which they reaffirmed their commitment to Benedictine values.

Sister Cornelia served on the Juridic Committee of the Federation of Saint Gertrude, an organization of Benedictine communities who offer support to each other. This committee was responsible for developing the revised constitutions of the Federation which had to be approved by the Apostolic See in Rome. During Sister Cornelia's term, some very difficult decisions were made by the sisters. Since the beginning of the community, the Benedictine Sisters were involved in teaching and healing ministries, so it was difficult to close some hospitals and especially Mount Saint Benedict Academy.

After completing her term as prioress, Sister Cornelia took a sabbatical at Holy Names College in Oakland, CA. Following her sabbatical, she accepted a position at the retreat center at Our Lady of Grace Monastery in Beech Grove, IN, which included coordination of the lay ministry program, spiritual direction and retreat work. After four years, she returned to Mount Saint Benedict where she worked in the Mount Center, giving retreats and spiritual direction. Meanwhile Sister Cornelia was elected to the Council of the Federation of Saint Gertrude. This position often took her to other Benedictine communities throughout the country.

Due to health issues Sister Cornelia entered the assisted living section of the monastery, Good Shepherd Hall. Eventually, she was admitted to Villa Saint Vincent, a skilled nursing facility.

Sister Cornelia was preceded in death by her parents Julia and George Gust and by brothers Joseph, Robert and Gerard. She is survived by sisters Sister Mary Jean of Mount Saint Benedict and Betty Ann (Burnell) Skelton of LaMesa, CA and by brothers Timothy (Alice) of Los Angeles and Philip (Zeny) of San Diego, her Benedictine Sisters and many nieces and nephews.

Reception of the body of Sister Cornelia will be on Monday, May 2 at 4:30, p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 3. All services will be at Mount Saint Benedict Monastery, 620 Summit Ave., Crookston, Minnesota, phone 218-281-3441.

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

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