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Eulalia W. Urbach
Funeral services for Eulalia W. Urbach, 90, Lisbon, were held on Monday, Dec. 18, 2006 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Englevale. Rev. David Isaacson officiated. Mrs. Urbach died Wednesday, Dec. 13 at Parkside Lutheran Home, Lisbon.
Eulalia W. Martinson, daughter of Nels and Signa (Carlson) Martinson, was born December 16, 1915 at rural Lisbon. She attended school at Lisbon, and graduated from Lisbon High School.
On December 5, 1934, she married
Leslie H. Urbach at Britton, SD. They farmed near Englevale. In 1985 they moved into Lisbon. She worked at the Lisbon hospital for a few years. Leslie died January 1, 1997.
Eulalia attended Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Englevale.
She is survived by two sons, Kenneth (Sharon), Bismarck, and Bruce (Kristie), Englevale; two daughters, Marilyn (Bob) McDaniel, Englevale, and Louise (Kenneth) Pfau, Sierra Vista, AZ; 12 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie.
Pallbearers for the funeral were her grandchildren.
Music was provided by organist Marlene Dahl and soloist Charlene Rondestvedt.
Interment at Oakwood Cemetery, Lisbon.
Armstrong Funeral Home, Lisbon, was in charge of arrangements.
Magnus N. Ekstrom
Funeral services for Magnus “Mag” Nathaniel Ekstrom, 82, Forman, ND, were held on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Forman. Rev. Chris Gaule officiated. Mr. Ekstrom died Saturday, Dec. 9 at MeritCare Hospital, Fargo.
Magnus Nathaniel Ekstrom, son of Rudolph and Edith (Bjork) Ekstrom, was born on December 13, 1923 in the rural Forman area. His mother passed away when he was four years old, and the family moved to the Harvey, ND area. While Magnus was growing up, he worked at several jobs until he went out on his own in his early teens. In the late 1930s, he returned to the Sargent County area, where he worked various jobs.
On July 2, 1946 he married
Arlane Hanson at Wyndmere, ND. That same year, he began his business in Forman, which continues to operate under his youngest son, Todd. Arlane passed away on December 31, 1998.
He is survived by one daughter, Debbie (Large) Johnson, Gwinner, ND; two sons, Scott (Peggy) and Todd (Jackie), all of Forman; one sister, Adeline Porter, Buna Park, CA; 10 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlane; one son, Jerry; his parents, and one grandson.
Interment at Forman Cemetery.
Dahlstrom Funeral Home, Forman, was in charge of arrangements.
Melvin F. Wherley
Funeral services for Melvin F. Wherley, 83, Lisbon, formerly of Tolley, ND, were held on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006 at the North Dakota Veterans Home, Lisbon. Rev. John Anderson officiated. Mr. Wherley died Friday, Dec. 8, at the Veterans Home.
Melvin F. Wherley, son of John and Mary (Brecker) Wherley, was born March 19, 1923 at Tolley. He attended school at rural Tolley. During World War II he served in the U.S. Navy on the aircraft carrier Bunker Hill.
In 1946 he married
Helen Ostlund. During his life, Melvin worked for the Soo Line Railroad.
He is survived by one son, David, Anchorage, AK; three daughters, Jeanne (David) Wilson, Anchorage, Kathy Kvelstad, Minot, ND, and Lori Carson, Anchorage; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Floyd (Ethel), Albuquerque, NM, and one sister, Patricia (Art) Neubauer, Seattle, WA.
He was preceded in death by one son, Kevin; two brothers, James and Andrew, and three sisters, Berniece Myers, Leona Slaughter, and Mildred Wherley.
Music was provided by organist Borge Bohlken and soloist Pat Olson.
Armstrong Funeral Home, Lisbon, was in charge of arrangements.
Ronald D. Torbenson
Funeral services for Ronald D. Torbenson, 67, Enderlin, were held on Friday, Dec. 15, 2006 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Enderlin. Rev. Leon Zavadil officiated. Mr. Torbenson died Monday, Dec. 11 at Lisbon Area Health Services, Lisbon.
Ronald D. Torbenson, son of Richard E. and Viola M. (Johnson) Torbenson, was born on November 14, 1939 at rural Enderlin. He attended school at rural Enderlin, graduating from Enderlin High School in 1957. He took two years of short courses in agriculture at North Dakota State University.
On August 14, 1960 he married
Katherine Daub at Nome, ND. They made their home on a farm one mile from Ron’s childhood home. Ron and his father had a dairy farm from 1957-1966. He and his brother, Maynard, farmed together until 1999. He served on the Enderlin Farmers Elevator board for 17 years, was a charter member of the Enderlin Lions Club, and served as a Ransom County commissioner since 1990. He attended Fillmore Lutheran Church, rural Enderlin.
He is survived by his wife, Katherine, Enderlin; four daughters, Lori (Dale) Kaber, Enderlin, Donna (Douglas) Dick, Mayville, ND, Julie Stolz, Fargo, and Sirena (Robbie) Jankowski, Enderlin; six grandchildren; two brothers, Robert (Debby), Denver, CO, and Maynard (Paulette), Enderlin; mother-in-law, Margaret Daub, Enderlin; brother-in-law, Mike McDonald, and sister-in-law, Judy Daub.
He was preceded in death by son-in-law, Barry Stolz.
Pallbearers for the funeral were Arlyn Strand, Jerry Hanson, Roger Maras, Jim Kurtz, Steve Dick, and Bob Knecht.
Music was provided by organist Shirley Hanson and soloist Willard Lee.
Interment at Fillmore Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Enderlin.
Armstrong Funeral Home, Enderlin, was in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy Maurer
Funeral services for Dorothy Maurer, 88, Lisbon, formerly of Gwinner, were held Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006 at Zion Lutheran Church, Gwinner. Rev. Kirk Douglas officiated. Mrs. Maurer died Sunday, Dec. 3 at Lisbon Area Health Services.
Dorothy Claus, daughter of Arthur and Wilhelmina (Steege) Claus, was born April 25, 1918 in rural Lisbon, and later attended school there.
On September 24, 1937, she married
Leon W. Maurer in rural Lisbon. They farmed near Stirum and Lisbon for nine years. In 1946 they moved to Gwinner. Dorothy worked at the grocery store in Gwinner for several years.
She is survived by one daughter, Judith (Dennis) Hopkins-Illies, Gwinner; two sons, John (Sharon) Maurer, Fargo, and James (Judith) Maurer, Mandan; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Dennis (Lynn), Fargo, and sister, Ruth Hock, Valley City.
She was preceded in death by husband, Arthur; brother, Daroll, and sister, Mildred Boyum.
Pallbearers for the funeral were her grandchildren.
Music was provided by organist LaVonne Nelson.
Interment at Zion Cemetery, Gwinner.
Armstrong Funeral Home, Lisbon, was in charge of arrangements.
Ervin M. Opskar
Ervin Morris Opskar, the son of Knute and Johanna Opskar, was born on October 28, 1908, at Crookston, MN. He grew up on the family farm east of Shelly and received his education. Shortly after birth, he was born into the Lord’s kingdom through the sacrament of baptism. Sixteen years later he became a member of Shelly Lutheran Church through the rite of confirmation. Ervin was educated through the sixth grade, as his father would take him out of school to help with the farming.
He met the love of his life, Lucille Kunkel, through his sister Rose, as they were good friends. They enjoyed many years of dancing together through life. Ervin was married
to Lucille C. Kunkel on January 1, 1939, at Nielsville, MN. After their marriage, they lived in Nielsville for a short period of time before moving to Moorhead, MN. They lived in several places in Moorhead and finally made their home at 312 15th St. S.
Ervin worked for Armor’s and Red Owl doing maintenance. He was then the custodian for the Moorhead Public Library, and fired the boiler for the Plains Art Museum. He had many part-time jobs as well: delivering the Sunday Fargo Forum, custodian at Diemert’s Liquor Store, and carpentry jobs.
He came home one day and told Lucille that he had bought lake property on Pelican Lake, which his wife, Lucille, was not happy about. This cabin became the focal point for many family occasions, and continues today. He especially loved sitting on the glider in front of the cabin, which went through many changes over the years. He loved just watching the lake and the wonder of what the Lord had made. Ervin loved to work with his hands, and made many grandfather clocks, a roll top desk, show cases for Trinity Lutheran Church and the Moorhead Public Library, and a china hutch for his wife. Ervin was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Moorhead, the Eagles, and regularly attended worship at First Baptist Church, Lisbon. In June of 1999, Ervin and Lucille moved to Lisbon. In March of 2002, Lucille died at the age of 82, after 63 years of marriage with Ervin. Ervin became a resident of MaryHill Manor in May of 2005. Ervin died there on November 29, 2006, at the age of 98.
He is survived by a daughter, Emmy Dotzenrod-Strander, Lisbon; two sons, Erling (Betty) Opskar, Pelican Rapids, MN, and Dennis (Susan) Opskar, Derby, KS; a sister, Rose Holty, Albert Lea, MN; seven grandchildren, Allen and Rudy Dotzenrod, and Christopher (Rebecca), John, Kaylie, Kyle and Stephen Opskar; one granddaughter-in-law, Leandra Opskar, and one great-grandson, Ryder James Opskar.
Ervin was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lucille; brother, Kenneth; half-brother, Henry; sisters, Alma, Helen, and Hazel “Dolly”; half-sister, Clara; two sons, Leonard and Paul, and grandson, Bryan.
Funeral services for Ervin were held on Monday, Dec. 4, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Moorhead. Visitation was held on Sunday, Dec. 3 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Korsmo Funeral Home, Moorhead. A memorial service was held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at MaryHill Manor, Enderlin. Interment
at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Moorhead.
Korsmo Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Francis A. Reinowski
A Funeral Mass for Francis A. Reinowski, 79, rural Anamoose, ND, was celebrated on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006 at St. Francis-Xavier Catholic Church, Anamoose. Mr. Reinowski died Saturday, Dec. 2 at St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck.
Francis A. Reinowski, son of Frank and Lydia (Rudnick) Reinowski, was born February 28, 1927 at Anamoose. He grew up on the family farm north of Anamoose, and received his education at the Anamoose Public School. In 1945, he graduated from high school there. As a young man, he farmed with his father and brother, Lawrence.
On December 29, 1958, he married
Veronica Volk at Orrin, ND. They made their home on the Reinowski family farm, where he continued to farm and make their home. Veronica died on October 1, 1994. On January 9, 1999, he married
Fern Schmaltz in Fargo.
Francis was an active member of St. Francis-Xavier Catholic Church, where he served as trustee and usher. He represented McHenry County on the North Dakota Barley Council since 1983, and served on the North Dakota Grain Growers Board of Directors for two years. He was actively involved with the Farm Service Agency for more than 40 years, and served as county committeeman for McHenry County for 14 years. Francis was a life member of the North Dakota Crop Improvement Association. In 1980, he received the North Dakota Agricultural Award at the NDSU Harvest Bowl. He also received a National Barn Again Award in 1997, and the South McHenry Soil Conservation Award in 2000. He served as Schiller Township supervisor for 34 years, and was a director of the Anamoose Fire District for 15 years. He was also a life member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 5856, Drake, ND, and the Harvey Eagles Club.
Francis is survived by his wife, Fern; two daughters, Carla Reinowski, Hutchinson, MN, and Janis (Dan) Moylan, Bismarck; two sons, Kevin (Debbie) Reinowski, and Keith Reinowski, both of Anamoose; two stepdaughters, Geralyn Schmaltz, Bismarck, and Susan (John) Schnase, Fargo; one stepson, David (Xann) Schmaltz, Gwinner; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; one brother, Lawrence (Tillie) Reinowski, Anamoose, and one sister, Gertrude (Melvin) Miller, Belen, NM.
Francis was preceded in death by his wife, Veronica; his parents, and one brother, Jim.
Interment at St. Francis-Xavier Catholic Church Cemetery, Anamoose.
Bethke-Nelson Funeral Home, Drake, was in charge of arrangements.
