Lawrence A. Abel - - 1916 - 2001
Lawrence A. Abel, 84, 921 2nd Ave. SE, Minot, died Monday, March 12, 2001, in his home of natural causes.
He was born on September 24, 1916, in Balta, ND, the son of Lawrence N. and Theresa (Zacher) Abel. He was raised and attended school in Balta. He worked as a mechanic in Balta for a time. He married Margaret Hoffart in Esmond, ND, on October 9, 1939. They moved to Minot in 1943. He worked as a machinist at Motor Service during World War II, because his two brothers were already serving their country. He remained there until the war was over. He worked in construction for several contractors in Minot. He later worked as a mechanic for Hancock Motors, which became St. Croix Motors in Minot. He maintained his mechanic's position through the early 1980's. He was semi-retired, but remained active fixing and remodeling different projects. He loved to tinker in his shop in the backyard. He was an avid reader, and enjoyed woodworking, birdwatching, and small appliance repair.
He was a member of St. Leo's Catholic Church, Minot.
Survivors: Wife, Margaret; two sons, Larry Abel and wife Susan, Auburndale, FL, and Jim Abel and wife Goldie, Minot; three daughters, Yvonne Abel, Cleveland, OH, Karen Borstad and husband Barry, Bismarck, ND, and Jane Abel, Burlington, ND; ten grandchildren, Lisa Miller and husband DeLaine, Josh, Brett, and Biana Borstad, Brandon Abel, Ed Danison, Nick Danison and wife Barb, Bill Danison, Chris Danison and wife Jeanie, and Jeff Danison and wife Kathy; five great-grandchildren, Meagan and Brynn Danison, and Allison,, Ian, and Ben Danison; two stepgreat-grandchildren, Crystal and Zachary Danison; two sisters, Carline Young, Rugby, ND, and Mary Cornett, Waterford, MI. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. His parents, grandson, Michael Abel, and three brothers, John, Ted, and Fred Abel, preceded him in death.
Funeral Service: Friday, March 16, 2001, 11:00 a.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Minot, ND
Rosary Recitation: Thursday, March 15, 2001, 7:00 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home Chapel, Minot
Visitation: Thursday, from Noon to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND
Celebrant of the Liturgies: Rev. Chris Walter
Music: Processional "Be Not Afraid"
Offertory "Hail Mary, Gentle Woman"
"The Lord's Prayer"
Recessional "Amazing Grace"
Music performed by the Our Lady of Grace 10:30 Mass Folk Choir
Active Bearers: Jim Abel, Larry Abel, Brandon Abel, Jane Abel, Barry Borstad, Josh Borstad, Biana Borstad and Brett Borstad
Norman Abelseth - - 1927 - 2000
Norman Abelseth, 73, 3100 11th Ave. SE, Lot B18, Minot, ND, died Thursday, December 7, 2000 in a Minot Medical Center after a long illness due to Multiple Sclerosis.
He was born on January 3, 1927, in Ralph, South Dakota, the son of Hans and Sally (Larson) Abelseth. He was reared and educated in Hettinger, ND and graduated from Hettinger High School. He attended and graduated from the Milwaukee School of Fashion Design with a degree in Fashion Design. He lived in various areas before moving to Minot where he worked for Dan Geiger Construction as a concrete layer. He also served in the US Army, and was stationed in the United States. He was forced to retire from working when he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis while he was in is 40's. He married Elizabeth Johnson in Minot in 1976.
He was a member of the American Legion Post of Minot. He loved to fish and was an accomplished painter.
Survivors: wife, Betty Abelseth, Minot; three stepchildren, Charles Johnson, Debbora Pflepsen and Penny Beeter, all of Minot. Four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren; mother, Sally Werlinger, Rapid City, SD; brothers, Fred Abelseth, Minot and Harold of Rapid City, SD; sisters, Gudren Romness, Hettinger, Alta Swanson, Wichita, Kansas and Arlene Silliman , Kenewick, Washington.
Memorial Service: Saturday, December 9, 2000, at 10 a.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND
Burial: Private
Visitation: There will be no reviewal, but friends may sign a register book on Friday, Today, from 9 a.m. until 8: 30 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND.
Memorial Service: Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, Saturday, December 9, 2000, 10 a.m.
Officiant: Rev. Donald Andrews, chaplain, Trinity Medical Center
Music: "How Great Thou Art" Performed by Comfort Music
"Go Rest High On That Mountain" by Vince Gill
Joseph Aberle - - 1910 - 2001
Joseph Aberle, 91, 1808 10th St. SW, Minot, died Saturday, April 21, 2001 in his home.
Joseph was born on March 5, 1910, in rural Karlsruhe, ND, the son of Martin and Regina (Wald) Aberle, shortly after his parents arrived from Odessa, Russia. He lived with his parents on a farm north of Karlsruhe for about six years. They moved to Orrin, ND, and lived there until 1922, then returning to Karlsruhe. He attended country school and helped on the family farm with his parents. He married Catherine Schan on October 10, 1932, in Karlsruhe. They lived south of Surrey, ND, from 1932 through 1943. They moved to a farm north of Verendrye, ND, along the Mouse River, where they farmed and raised their family until 1966. Joseph and Catherine moved to Minot, and he worked for the North Dakota Highway Department for two years. He worked for one year at the Minot Moose Lodge, and part time for the Knights of Columbus in Minot. He retired in the early 1970's, and continued to take an active interest in the farm. He was very proud of his garden, yard, and apple trees, which he spent countless hours maintaining. Joseph and Catherine cared for small children in their home for several years. He also enjoyed fishing and bowling in his spare time. Catherine died on January 14, 1992. He remained living in his home, and had recently celebrated his 91st birthday.
Joseph was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Minot, and a former member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Karlsruhe. He was a director for Land O' Lakes District #18 for six years. He served on the Falsen Township Board for 12 years and on the Oak Valley country school board for eight years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Moose Lodge, and the Eagles Aerie, all of Minot, and was recently honored by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department for having an official bird-watching yard.
Joseph's most cherished accomplishment was his family. His children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were the main focus of his life. Just remembering every one of his 61 great-grandchildren's names was a major task in itself. All the time he spent teaching them how to play games on his computer, his surprise gifts of homemade buns, jams, and jelly. His enjoyment in watching his great-grandchildren try to reach the best apples at the top of the trees in his front yard. These were the most important things in Grandpa's life.
Survivors: sons, Edward and his wife Beatrice, Norwich, ND, Leo and his wife Gloria, Minot, Richard and his wife Rose, Minot, Joseph, Jr. and his wife Dorothy, Surrey, ND, Ralph and his wife Mary Ann, Minot, Karl, Karlsruhe, John and his wife Patti, Topeka, KS, and Clem, Brainerd, MN; daughters, Rosella Klassen and husband Joe, Minot, and Rita Blowers, Mohall, ND; 48 grandchildren and 61 great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. His wife, Catherine, daughter, Kathryn, parents, brother, Tony, and two sisters, Eva Risling and Johanna Lauinger, preceded him in death.
Funeral Service: Wednesday, April 25, 2001, 10:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Minot, ND
Vigil Service and Rosary Recitation; Tuesday, April 24, 2001, 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Minot
Visitation: Tuesday, April 24, 2001 from noon to 5:30 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND, and continuing at the church prior to the rosary recitation.
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND.
Celebrants of the Liturgies: Rev. Gene Lindemann
Rev. Joseph Senger
Rev. Henry Schneider
Rev. Chris Walter
Mass Servers: Justin Aberle and Taylor Rovig
Readers: Ronald Aberle, Jackie Aberle, and Stacey Ringoen
Offertory Gift Bearers:Great-grandchildren
Music: Processional "Be Not Afraid"
Offertory "How Great Thou Art"
Communion "Peace Is Flowing Like A River"
Commendation "Song of Farewell"
Recessional "On Eagle's Wings"
Debbie Boppre, soloist
Jeanne Artz, accompanist
Honorary Bearers: Joseph's grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Active Pallbearers: James Aberle, Wayne Aberle, Felicia Smith, Lynette Keller, Ranae Sanders,
Christopher Aberle, Shelley Flom, Brent Blowers, Rodney Arnold, Gene Smith, Chad Aberle, Todd Aberle, Gary Aberle, Scott Aberle
Jean E. Ackerman - - 1930 - 2001
Jean E. Ackerman, 70, 225 55th St. SE, Minot, died Monday, February 12, 2001, in a Minot medical center.
She was born on November 1, 1930, in Noonan, ND, the daughter of Oscar and Evelyn (Ogarden) Marquardt. She was raised and educated in Noonan and Crosby, and graduated from Crosby High School in 1948. She married Robert Ackerman in Kenmare, ND, on December 20, 1949. They lived in Kenmare for a time. In 1952, they moved to Minot. She began working at Trinity Hospital, and received her dietician certificate. She continued to work at the hospital for nearly 30 years. She retired in the late 1970's, and lived in Minot until the time of her death. Her husband died on June 30, 1989.
She was member of St. Leo's Catholic Church, Minot. In her younger years, she and her husband enjoyed fishing. She also enjoyed crocheting and bingo.
Survivors: seven brothers, Gary, Clayton, and Thomas Marquardt, all of Yakima, WA, Max Marquardt, Puyallup, WA, Daniel Marquardt, Butte, MT, Francis and Duane Marquardt, both of Coeur D"Alene, ID; two sisters, Nona Marquardt, Yakima, WA, and Carol May, Butte, MT. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Her husband, parents, and two brothers, Ronald and Gordon, preceded her in death.
Funeral: Friday, February 16, 2001, 2:00 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home Chapel, Minot, ND
Visitation: Friday from 9:00 a.m. to service time at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND
Officiant: Rev. Chris B. Walter
Music: "Precious Lord Take My Hand" "Just As I Am" and "This Is The Day"
Steve Hall, soloist
Honorary Bearers: Jean's relatives and friends in the community
Austin Jeffrey Anderson - - 2001 - 2001
Austin Jeffrey Anderson, 4 month old son of Jeffrey and Lynette (Lunde) Anderson, 20375 72nd St. SW, Douglas, died Tuesday, November 27, 2001, of natural causes.
He was born on July 12, 2001, in Minot, ND. He was loved and cherished by his parents and family.
Austin's family is members of Christ Lutheran Church, Minot, ND.
Austin's relatives include his parents; maternal grandparents, Harlen and Jeannie Lunde, Plano, TX, paternal grandparents, James and Carol Anderson, Minot, ND; great-grandparents, Tillie Miller, Halstad, MN, Lester and Borgel Anderson, Minot, and Francis Bradley, also of Minot. Several aunts, uncles, and cousins, also survive.
A private family service was held in Austin's memory at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home. His final resting-place is at Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND.
Officiant: Rev. Darrel Saathoff, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church, Minot, ND
Music: Special CD Selections
"The Dance" by Garth Brooks, "Jesus Loves Me", "One More Day" by Diamond Rio
Active Bearers: Austin's godparents
Brad Carlson, Rachel Carlson, Greg Bachmeier, Melissa Anderson
Honorary Bearers: Austin's family and relatives
Charles "Chuck" Anderson - - 1921 - 2001
Charles "Chuck" Anderson, 80, 1930 East Capital Ave. #316, Bismarck, formerly of Bergen, died Friday, September 21, 2001, in a Bismarck Hospital
He was born July 4, 1921, in Cornith, ND, the son of Alfred and Ingeborg (Sateren) Anderson. He attended grade school at Liberty Consolidated Grade School in Divide County and in 1940, graduated from high school in Alamo, ND.
Chuck entered the United States Army in October of 1942. He was stationed in the South Pacific and served with the medical corps. He was honorably discharged in January of 1946. On June 20, 1948, he married Mavis Torgrimson at Oak Valley Lutheran Church in Velva.
In 1949, he earned his bachelor of science degree from Minot State University and later received a masters degree in administration and physical education from Northern Colorado College. Chuck taught school in Coteau, Alamo and Noonan. In 1956, the couple moved to the Torgrimson family homestead south of Bergen where Chuck farmed. He also taught in Velva, Bergen, Butte and Balfour. He retired from teaching in 1972, but continued to farm until 1984.
In January of 2001, Chuck and Mavis moved to Bismarck and in May he entered the Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center in Bismarck.
He was a member of Oak Valley Lutheran Church and the American Legion, both of Velva, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Karlsruhe. He served three terms 1981, 1983 and 1985 in the North Dakota House of Representatives as a Republican from District 7. He was past president of the North Dakota Pork Producers and was active with various civic and fraternal organizations throughout the years. He was also very proud of the many years he coached high school basketball.
Chuck loved woodworking, carving, hunting and fishing. For his grandchildren, Grandpa always had a package of bubble gum.
Survivors: wife, Mavis; daughters, Zana Jo McKelvey and her husband Wayne, Fargo, ND, and Kim Motis and her husband Chuck, Bismarck; son, Cary Anderson and his wife Jayne Hardy, Bismarck; grandchildren, Aaste Campbell, Megan Vanyo, Kari and Zach Motis and Eryn and Richard Charles Hardy Anderson; great-grandchildren, Morgan and Ethan Campbell; sister, Ardelle Overland and her husband Gordon, Alamo, ND; several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Elmer Anderson.
Memorial Service: Tuesday, September 25, 2001, at 2:30 p.m. at Oak Valley Lutheran Church, Velva.
Visitation: Monday, September 24, 2001, from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Velva.
Burial: A private family burial will take place at the Velva Community Cemetery, Velva.
Officiant: Rev. Mary A. Schave
Closing Prayer: Richard Larsen
Music: Michael Dale, vocalist "Evening Prayer" "The Old Rugged Cross"
Marcia Dale, organist
Active Bearers: Dennis Anderson, Kevin Overland, Keith Overland, Bob Gibson, Tom Torgrimson Jim Sogard, David Sogard,Carl Lindlauf
Daisy Anderson - - 1909 - 2000
Daisy Anderson, born February 8, 1909, Fairbanks Township, ND-died, December 23, 2000, Minot, ND
Funeral Service: Thursday, December 28, 2000, 10 a.m., Trinity Homes Chapel, Minot
Officiant: Chaplain Luther Hanson
Music: Marie Hagen-Bourquin, vocalist
"Nearer My God To Thee"
"What A Friend We Have In Jesus"
"Amazing Grace"
Pat Strohm, organist
Honorary Bearers: Daisy's family and friends
She was born February 8, 1909, in Fairbanks Township, Renville County, the daughter of Paul and Marie (Petersen) Petersen. She was reared and educated in Renville County. She married Elmer Anderson on October 1, 1938. The couple was married on the Petersen family farmstead. After their marriage couple moved to Wallis, Idaho and in the early 60's moved back to North Dakota to make their home in Kenmare. Elmer died in the late 60's. Shortly after Elmer's death Daisy moved into Kenmare where she remained until the spring of 1994, when she entered Trinity Homes in Minot. Daisy loved knitting and spent many hour crocheting.
Those Most Honored To Share In Her Life: Nephews; Donovan Petersen and his wife Gloria, Jim Petersen and his wife Lorraine, and John Petersen; niece Meriam Grumstrup and her husband Dan. Her husband, parents, brothers, William and Carl Petersen and sister Hannah Peterson preceded her in death.
Following the service at the chapel everyone is invited to join at the back of the chapel for fellowship and refreshment.
Melvina Anderson - - 1913 - 2001
Melvina Pearl Anderson, 87, La Habra, CA, formerly of Lostwood, ND, died Thursday, February 8, 2001, in a La Habra Convalescent Center.
She was born May 20, 1913, in Kandiyohi Township, Burke County the daughter of Rasmus and Pauline (Tenderholt) Westby. She was reared and educated in the Lostwood, ND area and raised on the family farmstead. She enjoyed, home Bible study, church services, Christian music, cooking, baking, traveling, and family gatherings.
She married Adolph Anderson in 1935. They lived and farmed near Lostwood, ND, until retiring to Kenmare. They were married for more than 42 years then Adolph died in 1977. In 1985, she moved to Corona, CA. In 1994, she moved in with her son Vernon. She entered the La Habra Convalescent Center in 1999, where she lived until her death.
Survivors: sons, Vernon Anderson and his wife Christine, La Habra, Ca, Richard Anderson, Cookson, Ok; daughters, Darlene Cookson and her husband Jeff, Cookson, Ok, and Arlys Rogers and her husband Chuck, Vacaville, Ca; six grandsons, and five granddaughters; nine great-grandsons, eight great-granddaughters; brother, Rueben Westby, Kalispel, Mt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adolph, parents, one brother and two sisters.
Funeral Service: Friday, February 16, 2001, at 1 p.m. at the Nazareth Lutheran Church, Kenmare.
Visitation: Thursday, February 15, 2001, from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Kenmare.
Burial: Lakeview Cemetery, Kenmare, ND. Burial will take place in the spring of 2001.
Officiant: Pastor Gary Cole
Music: Pastor Gary Cole, vocalist, "Where The Roses Never Fade"
Congregational hymns: "Amazing Grace" "What A Friend We Have In Jesus"
Wanda Rodin, pianist
Honorary Bearers: Melvina family and friends
Clarence E. Anhorn - - 1921 - 2001
Clarence E. Anhorn, 80, 302 South Main, Velva, died Tuesday at a Velva Care Center.
He was born October 14, 1921, near Max, North Dakota to Fred and Lilly Anhorn. He attended school in Canada and North Dakota. In 1941, he entered the United States Army and served during World War II. He married Delores Wood on July 10, 1948 in Bristol, IL. They made their home in Greely Township, Ward county. He farmed and ranched south of Sawyer for 53 years. He was also employed by Consol Coal Company of Velva, from which he retired.
Clarence loved his ranch and farm life, but due to health problems, in May of 2001, he and Delores moved to Valley View Manor in Velva, where they have since resided.
Survivors: wife, Delores, Velva; son, Don Anhorn and wife Barb, Fargo; daughters, Carol Kramer and husband Mark, Granville, and Rita Striha and husband Michael, Kief; 9 grandchildren, Dawn Grossman, Amy Bakken, Michael Anhorn, Nicole Williams, Rustin Kramer, Joel Striha, Jon Striha, Jenny Striha and Naomi Anhorn; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Charles Anhorn, Clovis, CA and Alvin Anhorn, White Sulfur Springs, MT; half brother, Bill Anhorn, Lodi, CA; sisters, Eleanor Kloehn, Laporte, MN, Dorette Martogilo, Doreen Frolin, Blanche Pennoyer and Marcella Lee, all of Ronan, MT and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Ray Alan Anhorn; daughter, Donna Jean Anhorn; and several brothers and sisters.
Funeral: Saturday, 1:00 p.m. at Oak Valley Lutheran Church, Velva.
Visitation: Friday, from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Velva.
Burial: Hope Lutheran Cemetery, rural Sawyer, at 3:30 p.m.
MEMORIALS ARE PREFERRED TO THE AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION OR SOURIS VALLEY CARE CENTER, VELVA.
Officiants: Rev. Mary A. Schave, pastor of Oak Valley Lutheran and Rev. Adine Harsch
Music: Congregational Hymns, "Old Rugged Cross" and "Amazing Grace"
Verl Bakken, vocalist
"Beyond The Sunset" "Daddy's Hands"
Marilyn Anderson, organist
Active Bearers: Donald Schmidt, Troy Aannerud, Rodney Wojohn, Curtis Mertz, Curtis Birst, Wayne Marshall
Honorary Bearers: Clarence's co-workers at Consol Coal and all his friends
Final Resting Place: Hope Lutheran Cemetery, rural Sawyer, North Dakota
Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 3:30 p.m. There will be no formal procession.
Flag presentation by the Joseph I. Weller American Legion Post, Velva
Lt. Col. Leonard F. Axtman, Retired - - 1924 - 2000
Lt. Col. Leonard F. Axtman, Retired, 76, #2 Oak Dr., Minot, died Wednesday, May 17, 2000, in a Minot hospital.
Leonard was born February 29, 1924, in Selz, ND, the son of August and Barbara (Leboldus) Axtman. He was raised in Selz and attended Harvey High School. While in high school Leonard was the welterweight runnerup in the Northwest Golden Gloves Championships.
He entered the United States Army in May, 1943. He served with the 517th Parachute Infantry and with the 82nd Airborne Division in Europe during World War II.
He married LuVerne Muscha in 1946, in Fargo, ND. He re-enlisted in the Army and served in the capacities of First Sergeant, Operations Sergeant and Sergeant Major in the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat team in Korea and Japan from 1952 to 1955. He then served as Sergeant Major of the 101st Airborne Division Artillery from 1955 until he received a direct commission in the Chemical Corps in June 1957. He spent the next four years , between the grades of second lieutenant and captain, in command of chemical units including the 21st and 111th Chemical Companies and the 36th Chemical Detachment. Following graduation from Chemical Officers Advance Course and Nuclear Weapons Employment Course in 1961, he was reassigned to the 101st Airborne Division as a Plans and Operations Officer in the division training and operations section until 1963. He later moved on to Germany and border duty as Assistant Training and Operations Officer with the 14th Armored Cavalry. Starting in 1966 he was a Nuclear Weapons Instructor at the U. S. Quartermaster School, Fort Lee, Virginia. There he was recognized for his service and ability as an instructor, receiving the Quartermaster School's "Distinguished Instructor Award." He volunteered and served in Vietnam.
He retired from the Army Chemical Corps. in 1972 as Lieutenant Colonel after 30 years of service. Leonard obtained every rank from Private to Lieutenant Colonel while in the Army and was very proud of his service. In 1969 he graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Leonard was a member of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Minot, where he was an usher and mass server for over 25 years. He was past president of Lincoln Elementary School Parent Teacher Association. He was also a past member of the Elks Club, past Treasurer of the Eagles Aerie, a member of the Veteran's of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, all Minot.
Survivors: Wife, LuVerne, Minot; sons, Tim Axtman and his wife Kaye, Sioux Falls, SD, and Jon Axtman and his wife Kim, Moorhead, MN; daughters, Sylvia Caron and her husband Paul, Colorado Springs, CO, Thena Yarbrough and her husband Dan, Sierra Vista, AZ, Lucia Jones and her husband Bob, Camp Hill, PA, Christine Reichenberger and her husband Randall, Minot, and Amy Axtman, Atlanta, GA; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Andy Axtman, Harvey, ND, James Axtman, Fairmount, ND, August Axtman, Maddock, ND, Chuck Axtman, Jamestown, ND, and Wayne Axtman, Everett, WA; sisters, Lillian Keller and Barbara Stredwick, both Minot, ND, and Kathleen Westbrook, Moffit, ND, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, August E. and Barbara Axtman; sisters, Christine Thomas and Mary Ann Carrejo.
Funeral: Saturday, May 20, 2000, at 1:00 p.m., at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Minot, ND.
Visitation and rosary recitation: Visitation will be Friday, May 19, 2000, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, with rosary recitation Friday at 7:00 p.m., at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Minot.
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND
Celebrant of the Liturgies: Father Henry Schneider
Music: Processional, "Canon in D" organ instrumental
Offertory congregational hymn, "Amazing Grace"
Communion hymn, "On Eagles Wings" DeVera Bowles
Recessional, "Going Home" organ instrumental
Ethel Lehner, organist
Honorary Bearers: Leonard's relatives, friends and neighbors
Active Bearers: Minot Air Force Base Color Guard
MEMORIALS MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL, 2300 CLARENDON BLVD. SUITE 501, ARLINGTON, VA 22201.
LaDonna Bachmeier - - 1962 - 2002
LaDonna Bachmeier, 39, 1405 32nd Ave. SW, Minot, died Tuesday, January 22, 2002, in a Minot medical center.
LaDonna was born on June 8, 1962, in Cour D'Alene, ID, the daughter of Christian and Brigitha (Ziegler)Bachmeier. She was raised and lived in Velva and attended special education classes at Sawyer High School and Ramstad Junior High School in Minot. She moved to a REM group home in Minot, in 1988, where she had since lived. While living in Minot, she worked at the Minot Vocational Workshop.
Donna loved to do word search puzzles, color pictures, and make cards for her friends and family. The walls of her room were decorated with framed puzzles and art works she created. Donna also had a way with animals. She loved to play with her sister's dog, Brandi, which she claimed as her own. Donna loved birthdays and holidays, especially Christmas. She would rub her hands together in anticipation of passing out the presents. Donna's warm hugs and jolly laughter filled a room with love.
Those Who Shared In Her Life: Her late mother, Brigitha Bachmeier; father, Christian Bachmeier and his wife Mary, Karlsruhe, ND; sister, Mary Lou Bachmeier and her friend Larry Brodehl, Minot; brothers, Carl Bachmeier and wife Rita, Maple Grove, MN, Allen Bachmeier and wife Deb, and Melvin Bachmeier and wife Judi, all of Velva; nieces, Leah and Kimberly Bachmeier, Kelly (Darren) Jackson, and Kerri Bachmeier; grandmother, Elizabeth Ziegler, Cour D'Alene; nephews, Isaac, Tate, Robert (Erica) Bachmeier, and Richard "Ricky" Bachmeier; one grand-nephew, Austin Jackson; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. She was preceded in death by her mother, Brigitha, her maternal grandfather, Phillip Ziegler, and her paternal grandparents, Peter and Christine Bachmeier.
Funeral: Saturday, January 26, 2002, at 11:00 am at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Karlsruhe, ND
Rosary and Prayer Service: Friday, January, 25, 2002, at 7:00 pm at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Velva, ND
Visitation: Friday from Noon to 5:00 pm at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Burial: Saturday at 2:00 p.m., at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Velva, ND
Celebrant of the Liturgies: Father Dan Mrnarevic
Music: Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Choir
Processional, "The Strife Is O'er, The Battle Done"
Communion, "Peace Is Flowing Like A River"
Recessional, "Amazing Grace"
Teresa Mosser Boehm, organist
Offertory, CD selection, "Ave Maria"
Honorary Bearers: LaDonna's friends at the REM home and at the Minot Vocational Workshop
Active Bearers: Leah Bachmeier, Isaac Bachmeier, Tate Bachmeier, Dale Bachmeier, Larry Bachmeier, Duane Bachmeier, Chuck Schmaltz, Wayne Schmaltz, Jerry Clark
Richard "Dick" Backes - - 1925 - 2000
Richard Backes, 74, who spent virtually all of his adult life in service to North Dakota, died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2000, in a Minot nursing home. He had been in failing health for the last several years, and was a lifelong resident and third generation farmer at Glenburn.
A Democrat, he served in the State Legislature for 24 years, from 1961 to 1985. From 1989 until 1992, he was North Dakota's highway commissioner, appointed by Governor George Sinner. At one time, he considered a run for the governor's office and also for the post of state agriculture commissioner, but backed way from those commitments. He once sought his party's endorsement for lieutenant governor, losing to Ruth Meiers, the first woman in North Dakota to earn that endorsement and, subsequently, the election.
His years in the Legislature as a representative from the Third District might well have been among his finest hours. His work there earned him accolades from both sides of the political aisle. For six sessions, he was floor leader for the Democratic-Nonpartisan League Party, and served as majority floor leader in 1983. The latter was one of the longest and most contentious in the history of that state body. He had anticipated that, in seeking the majority leader's position, and afterward, told his colleagues, "It (was) one of the greatest honors of my life to have been the majority leader of the House of Representatives."
That story and others carried in The Minot Daily News during his long legislative career contain frequent references to his leadership skills and his ability in the art of compromise, the trademark of a good politician. He was regarded as a moderate Democrat. He called himself "progressive, but fiscally responsible. I'm not a liberal in the sense that at any price we can buy prosperity." At the end of his career after the 1983 session, he received a number of commendations. Earl Strinden, a Republican legislator from Grand Forks and the Republican leader in that session, described him as "a legislator's legislator ... he's brought credit, honor and respect to this assembly."
Mr. Backes was part of a group of young Democrats who surged to power in the State Legislature in the early 1960s, wresting control of the state body after years of Republican dominance. At times, his name and his activities were attached to a group of Democrats from the Minot area who became known as "The Minot Mafia," and who had grown a little heady with their newly-won power and prominence. That same group retained strong influence statewide long after they left office, often traveling to Washington, D.C., where they met and were photographed with the President, their picture appearing in the pages of The News, Mr. Backes standing with them.
He traveled frequently to Washington, always in the interests of his fellow farmers, and notably in the struggle over an acceptable solution to Souris River Valley flooding. He was a leader in Citizens United to Save the Valley whose members opposed construction of a dam at Burlington. He was the author of a resolution adopted as an agreement with members of Four Dam Limited to find a solution to the problem without that dam.
Later recalling for The News the long and often painful negotiations that ensued in the struggle to solve the flooding problem, Mr. Backes observed that "the issue cut across many lines, pitting farmer against city dweller, rural landowner interests against urban flood protection policies," and in his case, brother against brother.
His brother Orlin, a Minot lawyer and later mayor of Minot, headed the pro-Burlington Dam group, Four Dam Ltd. Finally, the pair reached a peace pact not to talk about it. Eventually, the two groups signed a truce agreement that helped lead to the flood control project now in place: a raised Lake Darling Dam and the Alameda and Rafferty dams on the Souris River in Canada.
Water issues were among many that were of major importance to Mr. Backes. He was a member of the Legislature's Garrison Diversion Overview Committee whose members worked for compromise on the irrigation project. He was one of the moderates on the committee who suggested supporters of the project "shouldn't be so bullheaded," that they ought to sit down at a table across from the opponents and take another look at it.
He became a member of the Souris River Joint Board, the spearheading organization for better flood protection, and was a member of the North Dakota Water Commission from 1984 through 1991. He also served on the North Dakota-Saskatchewan Boundary Advisory Committee in the 1980s.
Periodically during his years in the Legislature, he considered retiring. "The session cuts into your business, vacations, family life. Sometimes you start thinking, is it worth it?" But he kept returning, observing that the one overriding lesson about the Legislature that he learned was: it takes a long time to get most things of any importance accomplished.
Away from the fray of politics, he always returned to Glenburn and his farm - 3,000 acres of wheat, barley and sunflowers. For 20 years, he owned and operated an agricultural implement business at Glenburn, specializing in pneumatic grain conveyance machines. He sold that business in 1976.
He was born on the family farm at Glenburn Oct. 27, 1925, a son of Leonard P. Backes, whose family settled in Glenburn in 1900, and Irene (Keller) Backes. He was raised and educated at Glenburn and at St. Agnes Catholic School in Kenmare, graduating from Glenburn High School. He worked on the family farm, and after service with the Army in Europe in 1945-46 at the close of World War II, he returned to continue farming at Glenburn. He married Jeannette Oss April 20, 1949, at Glenburn. They make their home on the farm until health problems resulted in their becoming residents of Trinity Homes, Minot.
Before his election to the Legislature, he was active in civic and governmental affairs in his community, serving on the Ensign Township Board in Renville County for six years and as a Glenburn School Board member for six years. He was a member of the American Legion and St. Philomena's Catholic Church, both Glenburn. Long active in the cooperative movement, both on the local and national levels, he was a member and chairman of the Verendrye Electric Cooperative Board at Velva, member and vice chairman of the Central Power Electric Cooperative Board. He also was on the board of Mid-West Electric Consumers Association Inc., a regional service organization of rural electric cooperatives and publicly owned electric systems that served the nine states that comprise the Missouri River Basin. He was a former member of the Renville County Soil Conservation Board and the Minot Farmers Union Oil Board.
Survivors: wife; two sons, Rick and his wife Melanie, Minot, Scott and his wife Brenda, Glenburn; a daughter, Jackie Emerson, Bellevue, WA; five grandchildren, Sean Emerson, Erica Backes, Ashley Backes, Brandon Backes and Alyssa Backes; brothers, Orlin and Roger, both Minot; sister, Estelle Hohman, Yucca Valley, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Harold and Bud.
Funeral: Saturday, 10 a.m., St. Philomena Catholic Church, Glenburn
Burial: Church Cemetery.
Rosary Recitation: Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, with visitation there Friday from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. There will be no reviewal.
Memorials are preferred to St. Philomena Catholic Church, Glenburn.
Celebrant of the Liturgies: Father Jacob Konath
Eulogist and Reader: Therman Kalhdahl
Music
Processional, "Morning Has Broken"
Offeratory "Be Not Afraid",
Communion, "On Eagles Wings"
Song after Eulogy, "Amazing Grace"
Recessional, "Seek Ye First"
John and Marcy Witteman, Pat and Colleen Schwan
Honorary Bearers: All of Richard's family, friends and colleagues in state government
Active Bearers: Gary Williamson, Larry Erickson, Mark Purdy, Myles Lee, Earling "Pete" Solbakken and Wally Beyer
Helen L. Balfour - - 1913 - 2000
Helen L. Balfour, 86, Bismarck, formerly of Minot, died Tuesday, December 5, 2000 in a Bismarck medical center.
She was born December 13, 1913, in rural Minot, ND, the daughter of Otto and Caroline (Susak) Bondly. She attended country school in rural Minot, and later finished her education at Minot High School. She married Robert H. Balfour on October 7, 1933, in Minot. She lived with her family in Minot, working as a waitress and hostess at area restaurants and hotels. She later moved to Boise, ID, where they lived for a time. They moved to Seattle, WA, where she worked the major part of her career in the service business. Her husband died on June 19, 1990. Later that year, she moved to Bismarck to be closer to her family, and resided there until the time of her death.
She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Bismarck, and a former member of St. Leo's Catholic Church, Minot.
Survivors: son, Robert L Balfour and wife Ione, Bismarck, ND; four grandchildren, Robert A. Balfour and wife Darlene, Denver, CO, Connie McCutchen and husband Allen, Springfield, MO, Carla Balfour and special friend Brad Jenner, Anchorage, AK, and Bradley Balfour, Fargo, ND; four great-grandchildren, Patrick, Nathan, and Brandon Balfour, Briana Kitchen; one great-great-grandson, Kaelan Balfour; two sisters, Phyllis Abrahamson and husband Melvin, Minot, and Donna Lee and husband Bob, Manhattan Beach, CA; one brother, Lester Bondly, Minot. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Her husband, parents, two sisters, Alice Handy and Lorraine Kozy, four brothers, Conrad, Otto, Kenny, and Arthur Bondly, preceded her in death.
Memorials are preferred to the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Funeral: Saturday, December 9, 2000, 12:30 p.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Minot, ND.
Rosary Recitation: Friday, December 8, 2000, at 7:30 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND.
Visitation: Friday, December 8, 2000, from noon to 7:00 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND.
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND.
Celebrant of the Liturgies: Rev. Chris B. Walter
Music: Processional "Amazing Grace"
Offertory "On The Wings Of A Dove"
Communion "Ave Maria"
Recessional "The Old Rugged Cross"
Wayne Jundt, soloist
Pat Strohm, organist
Active Bearers: Randy Abrahamson, Robert Harrington, Joseph Pitner, Ronnie Abrahamson, Brandon Balfour and Danny Pitner
Honorary Bearers: Robert A. Balfour, Bradley A. Balfour, Patrick Balfour,Nathan Balfour
Elsie Barden - - 1912 - 2001
Elsie Barden, 89, 305 8th Ave. NE. SE, Minot, died Wednesday at a Minot medical center.
Elsie Viola Barden was born February 3, 1912, at Tacoma, WA, to Algot and Hulda (Lantz) Olson. They moved to Hackas, Sweden when she was a small child, returning to the United States in 1918, where they settled at McGregor, North Dakota. She grew up there, graduating from McGregor High School in 1930. She married Vernon Barden at Estevan, Saskatchewan, on April 3, 1931. They moved to Noonan, where they raised their five children.
As a young homemaker and mother she took an active role in the PTA, serving as president at Noonan, as a member of the State Board and she attended many conventions. She was an active member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church at Noonan, where she was a Sunday School teacher, Bible School teacher and also served as an officer in the women's group.
Elsie worked for several years for the Divide County Journal, and in 1963 she began a 14 year position as Postmaster at Noonan. She retired in 1977. She also enjoyed the Postmaster conventions and made many special friends through this association.
She moved to Minot in 1977 where she enjoyed a very active life, with special interest in the Floral Rebekah Lodge No. 14, in bowling leagues and in her membership in Bethany Lutheran Church and it's WELCA group. She loved to travel and got a special pleasure out of being able to make six trips to her beloved Sweden, where she maintained a close contact with many cousins. She also enjoyed being able to help others with translations of letters and documents from Sweden, and found pleasure in her membership in the Swedish Heritage Society. Elsie moved in to Edgewood Vista in December of 1999 and into Trinity Nursing Home in August, 2001.
Elsie was always very proud of her children and grandchildren, and stayed interested and involved in their lives.
She is survived by her daughter, Janice (Erwin) Hanson, McGregor, ND; sons, Lowell (Joy), Milwaukee, WI and Lance (Helen), Fargo; son-in-law, Guy Feland, Minot; grandchildren, Barbara Aschenbrenner, Ken Barden, Darla Fandrich, David Feland, Michael Feland, Holly Ambuehl, Amy Anderson, Susan Plutowski and Kent Hanson; fifteen great-grandchildren; sister, Amy Holte, Tioga; sister-in-law, Penna Barden, Minot and many nieces and nephews who were also very special in her life. Preceding her in death were her husband, Larry, who died in 1971, parents, son, Larry, daughter, Marilyn Feland, infant sister, Elisabet and brother, Clarence.
Funeral: Saturday, November 24, 2001, 10:00 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, Minot.
Visitation: One hour prior to the service at the church.
Burial: Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Noonan, North Dakota at 2:30 p.m.
Officiant: Rev. Timothy Solberg
Music: Marie Hagen-Bourquin, vocalist Kari Dahl-Files, organist
Honorary Bearers: The members of the Floral Rebekah Lodge No. 14
Active Bearers: David Feland, Kent Hanson, Kermit Holte, Duane Barden, Dwight Barden Byron Barden
Jackie Carol Barnett - - 1948 - 2001
Jackie Carol Barnett: November 9, 1948, Devils Lake, ND- September 13, 2001, Minot, ND
Memorial Service: Vincent United Methodist Church, Minot, ND; Monday, September 17, 2001, 2:00 p.m.
Officiant: Rev. Don Andrews
Music: Mona Bolinske, vocalist; "Amazing Grace" and "Just A Closer Walk With Thee"
Processional congregational hymn, "Hymn of Promise"
Lou Whitmer, accompanist
Recessional CD selection
"Someday I Will Lead The Parade" by Patty Loveless
Honorary Bearers: Jackie's nieces and nephews
Jackie was born November 9, 1948, in Devils Lake, ND, the daughter of Virgil Emil and Marian Hazel (Hannaford) Bolinske. She was raised and attended schools in Oberon, Minot and Rugby, graduating from Rugby High School.
She was once married to Jack Barnett. Jackie worked for Job Service in Minot for a time and later the Ward County Sheriff's Department. She worked at the Trading Post until 1982. She attended Minot State College and in 1981 graduated with a bachelor of science degree in business administration. She continued her education graduating in 1982 with an associates degree in criminal justice/arts.
She began her career at Coldwell Banker in Minot in 1982. She later was employed at Signal Realty where she worked until the time of her death.
Jackie was a member the Minot Board of Realtors, and had received several awards as a Realtor. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society, and in 1980 and 1981 was nominated to Who's Who in American Colleges.
Those Who Shared In Her Life: Daughter, Jody DeeAnn Barnett and fiancé, Mark Mindt, Minot; brothers, Robert Bolinske, Bismarck, Rick (Mona) Bolinske, Clitherall, MN, David "Bo" (Theresa) Bolinske, Minot, and Jim (Sue) Bolinske, Fargo; sisters, Cheryl (Wendell) Ihmels, Edmonds, WA, Roxanne Bolinske, St. Paul, MN and Bonnie (Steve) Beaudoin, Minot; nieces and nephews, Robert, Chad, Casey, Cody, Alexandra, Danielle, Benjamin, Michelle, Jo, Doug, Tanya, Dustin, Mike, Kylee, Joshua, and Samuel; great nephews, Wyatt and Dyllan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Marian, and brother, Ronald Bolinske.
Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND
Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to drive with both headlights and hazard lights ON, and drive as close to the car in front as safety permits. Use caution when crossing intersections. At the cemetery double park, then follow the family graveside for the committal service.
Following the graveside service everyone is invited to join the family for lunch and fellowship in the church fellowship hall.
Theodore "Ted' Bartsch - - 1911 - 2001
Theodore "Ted" Bartsch, 90, 900 33rd Ave. SW, Minot, died Monday, December 03, 2001, in a Minot medical center.
Theodore was born on July 18, 1911, in Orrin, ND, the son of Anton and Regarda (Volk) Bartsch. He grew up on a farm near Karlsruhe, ND, and attended school in Karlsruhe. After leaving the farm, he worked for area farmers as a hired hand. He later took a job with the Great Northern Railroad. He moved to Detroit, MI, in 1929, where he worked for the Kelsey Wheel Company. He returned to North Dakota and began farming on his own. He married Mary Kuntz on October 24, 1933, in Blumenfeld Church, near Orrin. They farmed near Balfour, ND, and later moved to Bergen, ND, where they farmed for 32 years. He retired from farming in 1964. Ted and Mary moved to Minot, and continued to help on the family farm for several years. They lived in Minot for the remainder of their 68 years of marriage. Ted celebrated his 90th birthday with his entire family this past summer.
He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Minot, where he served as usher for many years. He was a former member and trustee of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, in Balfour. He was a member of the 3rd and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Minot. Ted had several hobbies, with fishing and card playing among his favorites. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, his 41 grandchildren and 57 great-grandchildren.
Survivors: Wife, Mary; three sons, Anton (Jeanie) Bartsch, Minot, Charles (Mildred) Bartsch, Bergen, and Dennis (Mary) Bartsch, Bismarck, ND; five daughters, Loretta (Charles) Jobin, Cortland, IL, Bertha (Don) Wald, Minot, Evelyn (Matt) Burgard, Jamestown, ND, Barbara Schuette, Williston, ND, and Diane (Harvey) Wittmayer, Minot; one daughter-in-law, Violet Bartsch, Minot; 41 grandchildren and 57 great-grandchildren; sister, Margaret Schatz, Harvey, ND; half brother, Edward Heit, Karlsruhe; half sisters, Catherine Schatz, Bergen, and Tillie Bender, Sacramento, CA; stepsister, Rose Gervias, Yakima, WA; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Richard Bartsch; grandson, Kelly Bartsch; granddaughter, Rebecca Wald; brother, Frank Bartsch; half brothers, Adam, Pete, Michael and George Heit; stepbrothers, Joseph and Jack Heit; stepsisters, Lena Schaan and Theresa Heit.
Funeral: Friday, December 7, 2001, 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Minot.
Rosary Recitation and Prayer Service: Thursday, December 6, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Minot
Visitation: Thursday, December 6, 2001, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND, then continuing at the church on Thursday evening.
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND
Memorials are preferred to Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Minot.
Celebrant of the Liturgies: Rev. Gene Lindemann
Altar Servers: Ted's grandchildren
Music: "Amazing Grace," "How Great Thou Art," "Be Not Afraid" and "On Eagles Wings"
Debbie McNamee, organist, Anita Mattson, vocalist
Readers: Ted's granddaughters will read the scriptures
Offertory Gift Bearers: Ted's great-grandchildren will present the gifts
Active Pallbearers: Ted's grandsons will serve as pallbearers
Honorary Pallbearers: Honor Guard of 3rd and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus
Rose Elizabeth Bartsch - - 1936 - 2001
Rose Elizabeth Bartsch, 91, 1000 34th Ave. SW, Minot, died Sunday, April 8, 2001 in a Minot Medical Center.
Rose was born January 30, 1910, at Cheboygan, MI, the daughter of Archie and Arthemuse DeMara. She was raised and educated in Cheboygan. On September 13, 1930, she married Frank Bartsch. They made their home in Detroit, MI until 1940 when they moved to North Dakota and lived in the Balfour and Drake areas where they farmed for many years. Frank died on October 2, 1980. Rose moved to Minot in 1987 and lived on her own until the past two years when she resided at the foster home of Darlene Heingst.
She was a member of St. Margaret's Catholic Church and Confraternity of Drake and Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church of Minot.
Survivors: daughters, Betty Nissen and her husband Myron, Minot, Gloria Goodman and her husband Gene, Lynchburg, VA, Regarda Bertsch and her husband Jim, Minot, and Kathy Blankenship and her husband Wendell, Roanoke, VA; sons, Francis Bartsch and his wife Carolle, Minot, Theodore Bartsch, Glendive, MT, Melvin Bartsch, Minot, Robert Bartsch and his wife Linda, Minot, and James Bartsch and his wife Celine, Minot; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, parents,
three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, five brothers and four sisters.
Funeral: Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 2:30 pm at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Minot.
Visitation: Tuesday, April 11, 2001 from noon until 8:30 pm at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot and on Wednesday one hour prior to the service at the church.
Rosary and Prayer Service: Tuesday, April 11, 2001 at 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.
Celebrant of the Liturgies: Father Gene Lindemann
Readers: Troy Bartsch, Karen Bartsch and Shila Bartsch
Gift Bearers: Miranda Westmeyer, Angela Nissen, Heather Johnson, Amanda Kranz and Danielle Kranz.
Music: "Ave Maria,""Amazing Grace,""On Eagles Wings," "Go Rest High On The Mountain"
Anita Mattson, vocalist Debbie McNamee, organist
Honorary Bearers: Rose's family and friends
Active Bearers: Troy Bartsch, Dean Bartsch, Ron Nissen, Kevin Nissen, Tim Bartsch, Rick Bartsch, Larry Bartsch, Keith Long
Marvin Baumgartner - - 1941 - 2001
Marvin John Baumgartner, 60, 1320 5th Ave. SE, Minot, died Thursday, April 26, 2001, at his residence.
He was born February, 1, 1941, Minot, ND, the son Steve and Hazel (Ness) Baumgartner. He was reared and educated in Ryder and attended one year of high School in Douglas.
He worked construction for Miller Concrete in Minot. He entered the United States Army on September 16, 1966, serving during Vietnam. He was honorably discharged on August 25, 1968. After his discharge he went to work at various construction jobs as a heavy equipment operator in North Dakota and Montana. In 1969, he married Venita Carlton. The couple made their home in Harden, MT. They lived in Harden for a number of years and were later divorced.
Marvin returned to Minot and continued as a construction worker. In 1989, he retired due to ill health. His mother cared for him up to the time of his death at her residence.
Survivors: son, Darrel Baumgartner and his daughter, Keesha; daughter, Tracy Makinen and her husband Brad and there children Sabrina and Gage, all of Billings, MT; brothers, Ronald Baumgartner and his wife Laurella, Ryder, ND, Duane Baumgartner and his wife Jolene, Minot, and Arlyn Baumgartner and his wife Dawn, Columbia Falls, MT; sister, Beverly Marum, Minot. He was preceded in death by his father, Steve.
Funeral Service; Saturday, April 28, 2001, at 10 a.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot
Visitation: Friday, April 27, 2001 from Noon until 8:30 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.
Officiant: Virgil Ness
Music: Garth Brooks, "The Dance"
"Amazing Grace"
Vince Gill, "Go Rest High On That Mountain"
Honorary Bearers: Marvin's family and friends
Active Bearers: Justin Baumgartner, Allyn Marum, Tanner Baumgartner, Richard Smith, Dennis Heath and Tom Gruber
Jean B. Bellman - - 1931 - 2000
Jean B. Bellman, 69, 1917-8th St. NW, Minot, died Friday, November 17, 2000, in her home.
She was born April 4, 1931, to Hugh and Francis (Bennett) Ball in Miami, Florida. She was raised and educated in Miami, and graduated from Miami Edison Senior High School. She attended Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, Massachusetts for one year.
On February 4, 1961, she married Charles O. Bellman, in Miami, Florida. While he was in the US Air Force, they lived in various locations in the United States, including Calumet, MI, and Eglin AFB, Ft. Walton Beach, FL. After his retirement from the United States Air Force, they moved to Minot, where they have since lived.
Jean worked at Minot Air Force Base for Non Appropriated Funds (NAF) as an accounts payable supervisor from 1972 through 1993. She earned several awards for the Quarters ending August 1991, Year Ending 1992, and semi-annual for January 1993 and August 1993. She retired from the NAF in 1993.
She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Minot. She enjoyed church activities, traveling, and aquasize at the YMCA.
Memorials are preferred to the charity of the donor's choice.
Survivors: husband, Charles O. Bellman, Sr., Minot; sons, Charles O. Bellman, Jr. Honolulu, Hawaii, and Wesley H. Bellman, Minneapolis, MN; daughters, Janice E. Reusch and her husband, Steven, Baltimore, MD, and Becky L. Bissett and her husband, Jason, Minot, ND; five granddaughters, Angela Apple and her husband, Shawn, Heidi, Sarah, and Rachel Reusch, and Karley Bissett; one great grandson, Tyler Apple; sisters, Carolyn Hermance, Coconut Creek, FL, and Jeri Laule and her husband, Jack, Melbourne, FL. Her parents, Hugh and Francis Ball, and one sister, Nancy Clouse, preceded her in death.
Funeral: Wednesday, November 22, 2000 at 10 a.m. at First Church of the Nazarene, Minot, ND
Visitation: Tuesday, November 21, 2000 from Noon to 8:30 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND
Burial: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot, ND
Officiant: Rev. Phillip Bedwell, pastor of the church
Reader: Rev. Steven Reusch
Music: Processional "In The Garden"
Recessional "He Touched Me"
Kathy McDaniel, accompanist
"The Holy City," flute solo, performed by Janice Reusch
"The Lighthouse," saxophone solo, performed by Dale Kephart
"There Is A River," performed by Dennis Redding
Active Bearers: Charlie Bellman, Steven Reusch, Jim Mayfield, Wesley Bellman, Jason Bissett Shawn Apple
