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Glen W. “Bud” Brandt
March 21, 1931-Oct. 5, 2006
Glen W. “Bud” Brandt, 75, Ryder, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006, in a Minot hospital.
Glen was born on March 21, 1931, the son of Albert and Minnie (Lewis) Brandt, in Ryder. He was born and raised on the family farm and attended the Centerville Country School through the eighth grade, then attended high school in Ryder, where he graduated in 1949.
He was united in marriage to Claudette Nelson on June 19, 1955, in Ryder. They had six children. Glen farmed with his father and later took over the operation of the family farm. He spent his entire life devoted to his family and farming. He also drove semi-truck for many years during the winter months, in addition to farming, during which time his CB handle was “Candyman” because he always kept a good supply of candy with him all the time.
Glen was a creative handyman who was very easygoing, patient and loved a good joke. He served on the church board at St. Johnís Lutheran and as a township clerk for Ryder Township for many years. He continued to help farm with his son Dwayne, who carries on the tradition for the third generation.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Claudette, Ryder; daughter, Jill Brandt, Burlington; son, Dwayne (Lynda) Brandt, Ryder; son, Dean (Debbie) Brandt, Enid, Okla.; daughter, Jan (Tim) Stordahl, Arlington, Minn.; son, Daryl (Doreen) Brandt, Kindred; six grandchildren, JoLae, Emily, Kati, Amy, Dylan and Dallas; sisters, Arlene Goodman, Minot, and Edith (Larry) Cvancara, Minot; two nieces, Gayle (Russell) Semmen, Ryder, Melanie (Mark) Schaper, Halliday; two nephews, Gary Sorenson, Fargo, and Jesse (Cheryl) McCormack, Wilton; and sister-in-law, Penny (Steven) McCormack, Des Lacs.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Joel; parents, Albert and Minnie; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Melvin and Myrtle Nelson.
Visitation: Monday, Oct. 9, 2006, from noon until 7 p.m., at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Funeral service: Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006, at 11 a.m. at St. Johnís Lutheran Church, Ryder.
Burial: Rosehill Cemetery, Ryder.
Patricia (Majeres) Kranz
Nov. 28, 1952-Nov. 2, 2016
Patricia (Majeres) Kranz, longtime resident of Underwood, exhaled earth and inhaled heaven at 10:45 Wednesday morning, November 2, 2016, at Sanford off Collins in Mandan, ND. All three of her children had seen her in the previous days, shared their love for her and kissed her good-bye. She was born in Garrison, ND to Donald and Sadie (Severence) Majeres. She was raised on the family farm near Garrison, one of four children. She loved working alongside her dad, and would tell an amazing story how on December 7, 1941, the Majeres family was moving a large two-story house from the small town of Douglas, ND to the farm. She said, “with the stress of the day, our family retired early, unaware our country was at war.” “It wasn’t until the evening of December 8th, that my parents learned of the war on the radio.”
She met Curtis Kranz at 4-H camp in Washburn.
On November 28, 1952, they were married. They resided most of their years in Underwood where Curt farmed and Pat taught school. Together they had three children.
Pat had a teaching degree in Elementary Education, teaching for 32 years and subbing for over ten years after retirement.
Communities of her North Dakota teaching career included: Garrison, Coleharbor, Minot Air Force Base, Turtle Lake, and Underwood. In “A Salute to Educators” article written in a local newspaper, Pat was quoted as saying, “This is my thing,” and first grade “is my grade.” “Every child is special.”
She took great satisfaction in teaching children to read. In addition to her love for teaching, she also volunteered countless hours serving at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center in Washburn.
Pat’s favorite time of year was the fall, and her favorite holiday was Thanksgiving.
Every year, she would dress in Pilgrim attire for a demonstration lesson on America’s founders.
Her first grade class studied Colonial times and each year she devoted a day before Thanksgiving to this special lesson.
Her first graders took turns with an old fashioned butter churn, helped to make corn bread, and were given other imaginative demonstrations to understand what life was like in the 1600’s.
A collector, Pat had many antiques to show them.
Her greatest joy was her family and taking care of them.
Pat was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She was a steady and stable force as she raised and nurtured her three children.
She was an excellent example of sacrificial love.
She was a gracious hostess, always considering her guests above herself.
Pat was a great cook and baker who will be remembered for her platters of sweet treats and family-famous overnight buns!
One could always count on a fresh cup of coffee and homemade goodies from Pat’s kitchen, where no one went home hungry.
Pat was a gardener, growing vegetables for freezing and canning: pickles, beets, peas, and chokecherry jelly.
Pat grew flowers the size of bushes.
Her German Ivy was famous, and she shared many bucketsful with anyone who expressed an interest in having some.
Never one to sit idle, she spent many hours sewing baby blankets, bibs & woogies, napkins & table runners, and seasonal pillowcases.
Everything she did was done out of love, compassion, and care for others.
Having walked this journey called dementia, which is not for the faint-of-heart, her family has been among the lucky ones.
Dementia never stole her ability to recognize those that were closest to her, nor did it take away her gentle and content spirit. She expressed gratitude to the very end. She will be missed!
Pat is survived by her children, Kim (Pat) Gores of Fargo, ND, Clark (Krisie) Kranz of Bismarck, ND and Chuck Kranz of Minot, ND; her grandchildren, Chelsea (Peter) Fan-
chi, Patrick Gores, Alexander (Tara) Kranz, Zachary (Haley) Kranz, Michael (Naomi) Kranz, McKenzie Kranz, and Madison Kranz; her great-grandchildren, Peter Fanchi, Maria Fanchi, Vinny Fanchi, Gianna Fanchi, Weston Kranz, Taylor Kranz, Charlotte Kranz, and Eleanor Kranz.
She is also survived by her siblings, Dolores Hanson of Plymouth, MN, Mary Miller of Brooklyn Park, MN, and Gary (Linda) Majeres of Garrison, ND.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Donald and Sadie (Severence) Majeres; and a great- grandson, Heavy Fanchi.
Funeral services for Pat will be held on Monday, November 7th, at 3:00 p.m. at Faith Evangelical Church in Underwood, ND, with Pastor Jeff Higbie officiating.
There will be visitation one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be at the Underwood Cemetery
following the service.
Memorials will be divided among: Underwood Public School, Turtle Lake Public School, Faith Evangelical Church, and the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center.
Josephine Stevens
Jan. 12, 1912-Oct. 5, 2006
Josephine Stevens, 94, Minot, formerly of Glenburn, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006, in her daughterís home in Minot.
Josephine was born Jan. 12, 1912, in Sykesville, Md., to Frank and Mary (McKenzie) Clarke. She was reared at Dorsey Crossroads and attended a one-room schoolhouse, Frog Pond, and graduated from high school in Sykesville. She then attended Georgetown University and Temple Business School in Washington, D.C. Josephine worked for the U.S. Census Office in Washington, D.C., from 1941 to 1948.
On Aug. 12, 1948, Josephine married
Howard Stevens in Fredrick, Md. In 1951 they purchased a farm in Prescott Township, Renville County, near Glenburn, where they farmed and raised their family. They lived on the farm until 1980, when Howard retired. Following retirement they moved into Glenburn and later into Minot.
Howard died Feb. 12, 1996. Josephine continued to live in Minot, and for the last five years lived with her daughter and family.
Josephine was a clerk of the Glenburn Public School for many years and was a bookkeeper at Stevens Welding in Glenburn from 1961 to 1986. She was also the bookkeeper at Artmain in Minot from 1981 to 2001.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Glenburn and active in the ladies aid. She taught Sunday school in Glenburn for many years. Josephine was a member of Al-Anon. In her younger years she was active with the Daughters of America in Washington, D.C., and was also involved in the Boys Scouts of America.
She loved gardening and flowers and enjoyed reading. She was an avid fan of the Senators and Twins. She also enjoyed accounting and keeping books. Her greatest enjoyment was raising her family and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had a special affection for her nieces and nephews.
Survivors: daughter, Beth (Keith) Kjelson, Minot; son, March (Marla) Stevens, Glenburn; daughter-in-law, Susan Grigsby Stringer, in Texas; 10 grandchildren, Sheldon (Nancy) Grigsby, Guy (Kelly) Grigsby, Matthew (Shar) Grigsby, LeAnn Grigsby Souser, Clarke (Lora) Stevens, Mitchell Stevens, Tyler Stevens, Kimberly Stevens, Elijah Kjelson, William “Billy” Kjelson; 11 great-grandchildren, Alexys Lewis, Stormie Bledsoe, Spencer, Jade, Mataya and Samiah Grigsby, Laken, Colter and Siara Souser, Blaine and Valerie Stevens; two great-great-grandchildren, Malaki Lewis and Bella Joy Bledsoe; sister-in-law, Grayson Clarke, Sykesville, Md.; and brothers-in-law, Gorton (Marion) Stevens, Lignite, and Donald (Eloy) Stevens, Westby, Mont.; and several nieces and nephews.
Josephine was preceded in death by her husband, Howard C. Stevens; son Robert Grigsby; infant daughter Mary Stevens; sister Julia Davis and brother Frank Clarke.
Funeral: Monday, Oct. 9, 2006, at 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Glenburn.
Visitation: Today from noon to 5 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Glenburn.
