Sarah Fuchs - - 1930 - 2000
Sarah Jeanne "Sally" (O'Brien) Fuchs, 69, 1243 34th Ave. SW, Minot, died Monday, November 6, 2000, in a Minot medical center.
Sarah was born December 29, 1930, in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Charles LeRoy and Virginia (LaPorte) O'Brien. She attended St. Joseph's Academy and graduated with a degree in Social Science from St. Catherine's College, St. Paul, MN, in 1952.
Sarah "Sally" moved to Minot in 1952 and worked for the Social Security Administration where she met her future husband, Eugene J. Fuchs. They were married June 26, 1954 in St. Paul. She later obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Library Science from Minot State University. She then volunteered at Central Campus Library for several years.
She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Social Sorority. In her later years, Sally traveled to Ireland to research her genealogical heritage.
Survivors: Husband, Gene, Minot; daughter, Virginia "Ginger" M. Blowers, Minot; sons, John Fuchs, Williston, David Fuchs, Grand Forks, and Steve Fuchs, Fargo; two granddaughters, Megan Rising, Rhododendron, OR, and Emily Blowers, Minot; one great-grandson, Elias Rising, Rhododendron, OR; sisters, Sr. Mary O'Brien, Olympia, WA, and Julie Phillips, Renton, WA; one niece and one nephew. Sarah's parents preceded her in death.
Memorial Mass: Thursday, November 9, 2000, at 10:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Minot, ND.
Visitation: There will be no reviewal, cremation has taken place, but friends may sign the register Wednesday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND.
Donations in her name may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Celebrant of the Liturgy: Father Gene Lindemann
Music: Kathy Henjum, vocalist and Anita Mattson, pianist
Honorary Bearers: John Fuchs , David Fuchs, Steve Fuchs, Kenneth Hanson, Lloyd Sawyer
Kenneth Louis Gagne - - 1945 - 2000
Kenneth Louis Gagne, 55, 212 25th St. NW, Minot, died Tuesday, January 02, 2001, in a Minot medical center.
Kenneth was born July 15, 1945 on the family farm near Drake, ND, the son of Louis and Regina (Vogel) Gagne. He attended country school in the Drake area and later graduated from Notre Dame High School in Willow City. He worked construction for a time on missile silos in North Dakota.
He entered the United States Army and went through boot camp in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and was later stationed in Washington state. Following his honorable discharge he moved to Minot and attended Minot State College. Kenneth was the business agent for the Minot Labor Union and the Labor Temple for several years. He then was employed as a sheet metal worker for the Coal Gasification Plant in Beulah. Ken has worked with the Civil Engineering Squadron at the Minot Air Force Base for numerous years and was employed there at the time of his death. He married Arlene Schmitz in October of 1969 in Minot.
He was a member of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Minot. Ken liked walking, hunting and fishing.
Survivors: Wife, Arlene, Minot; son, Kevin Gagne, Fargo; daughter, Denette Gagne, Fargo; brothers, Jerome Gagne, Dillon, MT, Thomas Gagne and wife Nancy, and Timothy Gagne and wife Donna, all Minot; sisters, Sr. Mary Joyce Gagne, Grand Forks, Viola Keck and husband David, Texarkana, TX, Stella Havens, Virginia Beach, VA and Leona Hoaglund and husband Edward, Minot; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Rita Gagne and brother, Mike Gagne.
Funeral: Friday, January 5, 2001, at 11:30 a.m., at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Minot.
Visitation and Rosary recitation: Visitation will be Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., with rosary recitation Thursday at 7:00 p.m., and Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot. There will be no reviewal at the church the day of the service.
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND.
Celebrant of the Liturgies: Father Henry Schneider
Mass Server: Nick Schmitz
Reader: Tracey Schmitz
Gift Bearers: Lisa Moore and Josh Gagne
Music: Marie Hagen-Bourquin, vocalist, to sing
"Amazing Grace" and "On Eagle's Wings"
Nadine Holmly, accompanist
CD selection, "Go Rest High On That Mountain" by Vince Gill
Honorary Bearers: Members of the Heavy Equipment Section of the Civil Engineering Squadron
at the Minot Air Force Base
Active Bearers: Edward Hoaglund,Leonard Gange , Dale Mosser, Richard Mathson , Henry Lemar , and Zane Gagne
Paul John Gagne - - 1910 - 2001
Paul John Gagne, 91, St. Cloud, MN, formerly of Karlsruhe, died Sunday, April 15, 2001, in the St. Cloud VA Hospital.
Paul was born January 13, 1910, in Towner, ND, the son of John and Theresa (Eheresmann) Gagne. He was raised at Balfour, ND and attended Sunny Side School.
He entered the United States Army and served during World War II. He was honorably discharged because of ill health and laid in a hospital for three months. He returned to the United States and spent a year with his parents until he fully recovered.
Paul worked at the P.K. Ranch at Glencross, S.D. for four years, then moved to Minot where he worked at a bank for two years. Paul lived his entire life in the Karlsruhe area where he did some farming, mechanic work and several different jobs. He retired at the age of 65. Due to ill health he has resided at the VA Hospital at St. Cloud, MN. Paul never married.
Survivors: brother, Frank M. Gagne, Troy, MI; sisters, Minnie Reichert, Prescott, WI, and Ann Marie Tvedt, Danvers, MN; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John, George and Edward Gagne; sisters, Mary Weninger, Kathryn Klein and Rosie Gagne.
Funeral: Saturday, April 21, 2001, at 1:00 p.m., at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Karlsruhe, ND.
Visitation and vigil prayer service: Visitation will be Friday, from noon to 8:30 p.m. with the vigil prayer service Friday at 7:00 p.m., at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND.
Burial: Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Karlsruhe, ND.
Celebrant of the Liturgies: Father Dan Mrnarevic
Music: Church Choir to sing, "Oh Lord, I Am Not Worthy" "Now Thank We All Our God" "Amazing Grace" and "Alleluia! The Strife Is O'er" Teresa Boehm, organist.
Honorary Bearers: Nurses on the First Floor, Building #50, in the VA Hospital, St. Cloud, MN.
Active Bearers: Paul's nephews, Jerome Peerboom, Joseph Weninger, Don Weninger, Don Boyle, Osten Tvedt and Bernard Tvedt.
Flag presentation by the VFW Post #9316, Karlsruhe, ND
Freida Marie Geyer - - 1917 - 2000
Freida Marie Geyer, 83, 305 8th Ave. NE, Minot, died Friday, October 20, 2000, in a Minot nursing home.
Freida was born April 19, 1917, in Dunseith, ND, the daughter of Lawrence and Veronica (LaRoque) King. The family moved to Minot, where she was raised and attended Minot High School.
In February of 1936 she married Rudolph E. "Rudy" Geyer. The couple lived in Minot where Freida worked at Minot Laundry for numerous years and later managed the laundry exchange at the Minot Air Force Base for many years. Rudy died on August 16, 1980. Freida continued to live in Minot and entered Trinity Nursing Home in 1992, where she lived until the time of her death.
She was a member of St. Leo's Catholic Church, Minot. She especially enjoyed weekends at Lake Metigoshe fishing with her children and grandchildren.
Survivors: Sons, Bill Geyer and wife Peggy, Williston; Gary Geyer, Salida, CO; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sisters, Iris Rogers, Miles City, MT, and Theresa Hunter, Minot; several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph E. Geyer; parents, Lawrence and Veronica King; and one brother, Lawrence King, Jr.
Funeral: Tuesday, October 24, 2000, at 2:00 p.m., at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND.
Rosary recitation: Tuesday, October 24, 2000, at 1:30 p.m., at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND.
Visitation: Monday, October 23, 2000, from 2:00 to 8:30 p.m., and Tuesday, from 9:00 a.m. to service time at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND.
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND.
Liturgy of the Word: Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND on Tuesday, October 24, 2000, 2:00 p.m.
Celebrant of the Liturgy: Father Keith Streifel
Music: CD selections
"Amazing Grace," "What A Friend We Have In Jesus"
and "Just A Closer Walk With Thee"
Honorary Bearers: Freida's relatives and friends
Frans Gissel - - 1899 - 2000
Frans Gissel, 101, 317 1st Ave. NW, Kenmare, ND, died Friday, October 27, 2000, at a Kenmare care center.
He was born July 24, 1899, in Spencer, Iowa the son of Rasmus and Anna (Hagadorn) Gissel. His parents relocated to Kenmare when Frans was two years old. He was reared and educated in Kenmare and attended Fargo Tractor School, Fargo, ND.
In the early 1930's he purchased his own farm and on June 13, 1933, he married Hilda (Skjepstad) in Rolette, ND. Frans and his wife entered the Baptist Assisted Living Center in 1990. Hilda died in 1995 in Kenmare, ND. In June of 1999, he entered the Kenmare Nursing Home.
He was a past board chairman of the Kenmare School Board, Farmers Union Oil Company, the Farmers Union Lumber Company and the Red Poll Cattle Association. He assisted with the Kenmare elections by working the polls and was also a charter member of Nazareth Lutheran Church, Kenmare.
Survivors: son, Roger Gissel and his wife Marijean, Pullman, WA; daaughter, Nona Adams and her husband Wade, Lake Mary, FL; 4 grandchildren, Kari Gissel, Jonathan Gissel, Russell Adams, Jennifer Adams; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Alice Rundstrom, Olympia, WA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda, parents, brothers, Harold, Lewis and Clarence Gissel; sisters, Minnie Hansen and Serina Gissel
Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, November 1, 2000, at 2 p.m. at Nazareth Lutheran Church, Kenmare.
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 31, 2000, from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Kenmare
Burial: Lakeview Cemetery, Kenmare
Officiant: Rev. Dick Owens
Music: Robert Gilje, vocalist, Joan Larson, organist
Honorary Bearers: Frans's family and friends
Active Bearers: Russell Rytter, Curtis Gissel, Darrin Gissel, LeRoy Gravensen, Arlen Gartner Steve Norrie
Peter A. Goldade - - 1915 - 2001
Peter A. Goldade, 85, Vancouver, WA, formerly of Minot, died Sunday, February 18, 2001 in a Vancouver nursing home.
He was born July 26, 1915 in Orrin, ND, the son of Anton and Rose Goldade. He was reared near Orrin and helped on the family farm. On November 12, 1935, he married Anna "Anastasia" Keller in Selz, ND. They lived in Selz where Peter worked for the Great Northern Railroad for 30 years. Following his retirement, they moved to Minot. Anna died on July 24, 1994. Peter continued to live in Minot for a time before moving to Harvey, where he lived for a short time. In 1997 he moved to Vancouver, WA where he lived until the time of his death.
He was a member of St. Leo's Catholic Church and the Eagles Club, both of Minot.
Survivors: Son, Alfred Goldade and wife Donna, Vancouver, WA; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Don Goldade, Bismarck and Valentine Goldade, Harvey; sisters, Rose Keller, Wellsburg, ND, Agnes Wagner, Manfred, ND, Johanna Gagne, Minot and Christina Feldman, Sidney, MT. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna; parents, Anton and Rose Goldade; six brothers and one sister.
Funeral: Thursday, February 22, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Minot.
Visitation: One hour prior to the service at the church.
Rosary: Thursday, February 22, 2001, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Minot.
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND.
Celebrant of the Liturgy: Father Chris Walter
Music: Marie Hagen-Bourquin, vocalist "Amazing Grace" "On Eagles Wings" "Ave Maria"
"Precious Lord Take My Hand" "Song Of Farewell"
Pat Strohm, organist
Honorary Bearers: Peter's family and friends
Arthur Greaves - - 1920 - 2001
Arthur Greaves, 80, Arthur, ND, formerly of Minot, died Saturday, January 13, 2001 in an Arthur nursing home.
He was born August 23, 1920, in Williston, ND to Arthur Sr. and Lydia (Pippenger) Greaves. He attended school in Williston until 1935 when he went to the Developmental Center in Grafton. He lived there until 1973. While living there he participated in vocational training in the areas of gardening, farming, yard crew and greenhouse. In 1972, he moved to Minot and worked as a janitor at a Minot meat packing plant for over five years until he retired. He continued to live in Minot and entered Trinity Nursing Home in March of 1990. Later that year he moved to the Baptist Home in Kenmare and then to Fraser, Ltd in Fargo where he resided until May of 1999. Arthur was currently residing at the Good Samaritan Home, Arthur, ND.
Arthur enjoyed collecting cans and bowling. He also liked going on picnics and to the circus and zoo.
Survivors: brother, Lloyd Greaves and sister, Grace Northrop, both of Kalispel, MT. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Armond and Clayton.
Funeral: Wednesday, January 17, 2001, at 10:00 a.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND.
Visitation: Tuesday, January 16, 2001, from 9 am until 5 pm at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home.
Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Williston, ND.
Officiant: Deacon Chuck Kramer
Music:"Amazing Grace" "Jesus Loves Me" "In The Garden"
Honorary Bearers: All of Art's friends
Oscar C. Grindberg - - 1917 - 2000
Oscar C. Grindberg, 83, 4969 Hwy 41, Velva, died Monday, December 11, 2000 in a Minot Medical Center.
He was born March 4, 1917, at Simcoe, ND, the son of Ole and Marit (Hammer) Grindberg. He started school in Velva when his parents lived on a farm north of Velva. Later, he moved with his parents the Hammer homestead in North Prairie Township, McHenry County . He attended North Prairie School #4 and finished the eighth grade. He was confirmed in Oak Valley Lutheran Church, Velva. As a confirmation present, he received a violin from his parents, which he kept throughout his life. In 1933, he moved with his parents to the Hammer farm near the Mouse River. He worked on several farms in the 1930's, and in 1938, he went to Montana where he picked potatoes, topped sugar beets, and worked on a cattle ranch. He returned to Velva in 1939. In 1940, he worked for Clarence Miller for one year. He entered the US Army on May 28, 1941. He served during World War II, and was stationed at Fort Benning GA, and assigned to the 2nd Armored Division. He was also stationed at Fort Bragg, NC, and Fort Hamilton, NY. He was sent to Africa in 1942, and made the landing at Safi, North Africa. In July 1943, he took part in the invasion of Sicily, and in the fall of 1943, was sent to England to train for D-Day. When he landed in France, he took part in the Battle of St. Lo, the Black Forest and the Battle of the Bulge. When the Armored Division reached the Elbe River, he was sent home on 45-day temporary duty. On June 3, 1945, he married Ellen Hystad in Oak Valley Lutheran Church, Velva. He was discharged from the Army on July 2, 1945. In 1946, he and Ellen started a lifelong career in farming, which they continued until their retirement. His wife, Ellen died on April 14, 1990. He remained living on the farm until the time of his death.
He was a member of North Prairie Lutheran Church, the Farmers Union Elevator Board, Simcoe, the North Prairie Township and School boards. He was a member and past commander of the Velva American Legion, William G. Weller, Post # 39, the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge, and the Selective Service Board. He was active in the Velva Senior Citizens, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Moose Lodge, both of Minot, and the Sons of Norway, Simcoe. He played the accordion and violin for many wedding and hall dances in the Velva area, and enjoyed bowling.
Survivors: Son, Marlo Grindberg and wife Donna, Hazen, ND; daughter, Darlene Hofmeister, Minot; two grandchildren, Amy Stenman and husband Jason, and Carl Hofmeister; four stepgrandchildren, Deanna Wiedrich and husband Cledus, Sherri Block and husband Jim, Rob Burkardsmeier and friend Dorrie Bergstrom, and Tracy Thiel and husband David; one great-grandchild, Joshua Stenman; eight stepgreat-grandchildren, Cassandra, Dustin, and Cody Wiedrich, Ryan, Talya, and Brady Block, and Robert and Nathaniel Burkardsmeier; two sisters, Irene Krumwiede and husband Delbert, Velva, ND, and Esther Hage and husband Thorman, Longview, WA. Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. His wife, parents, one sister, Clara Jensen, and two brothers, Victor and Melvin Grindberg preceded him in death.
Funeral: Friday, December 15, 2000, at 10:30 am at Oak Valley Lutheran Church, Velva.
Visitation: Thursday December 14, 2000, from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Velva.
Burial: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot, on Friday at 2:00 pm.
Officiant: Pastor Rollin Rogness
Music: Congregational Hymns
"In the Garden" and "How great Thou Art"
Iona Loken and Thelma Lysne, soloists to sing
"I Know Who Holds Tomorrow" and "On Eagles Wings"
Marilyn Anderson, accompanist
Honorary Bearers: All of Oscar's relatives and friends in the Velva community
Active Bearers: Tom Krumwiede, Barry Grindberg, Terry Krumwiede, Ossie Vinesett, Danny Krumwiede, and David Thom
Heidi Grondahl - - 1975 - 2001
Heidi Lynn Grondahl, 25, 1020 72 St. SE, Minot, died Friday, March 9, 2001, in a Minot medical center.
She was born November 10, 1975, in Minot, to Eugene "Bud" and Joann (Johnson) Grondahl. She was reared and educated in the Bottineau area. She attended one year of school at Eric Ramstad and graduated in 1997. She wintered with her parents in Donna, TX for two years and attended school there. On April 6, 1998, she moved to a REM Home in Minot, where she has lived since. Heidi worked various jobs at the Vocational Workshop. She would start out her day by greeting everyone and then doing any jobs she was capable of.
Heidi participated in many activities, including Special Olympics, swimming, dancing, bowling and most of all loved to shop.
Survivors: Father and step-mother, Bud and Sharon Grondahl, Minot; brothers, Kevin and wife Debbie, Berthold, Tim, Shane and wife Leanne and Wade and wife Shari, all of Minot; sister, Corrine Grondahl, Minot; step-brother, Kevin Miller and wife Kristie, Welch, MN; step-sisters, Tammy Adams and husband Clint, Angier, NC, Julie Hall and husband Barry, Newburg, Lori LaHaise and husband Greg, Grand Forks and Susan Millang and husband Kip, Auburn, WA; seven nieces and nephews; one great niece and 11 step nieces and nephews.
Funeral: Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, Minot, ND.
Visitation: Monday, March 12, 2001, from 1:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Burial: Bloomfield Cemetery, Upham, ND in the spring of 2001.
Officiant: Rev. Janet Hernes-Mathistad
Music: Congregational Hymns
"What A Friend We Have In Jesus"
"Jesus Loves Me"
"How Great Thou Art"
"Here I Am Lord"
Pat Strohm, organist
Active Bearers: Darin Grondahl, Jerome Grondahl, Myron Grondahl, Kirk Welstad, Marlin Welstad Brian Osvold
Myrna R. Grover - - 1927 - 2001
Myrna R. Grover, 74, 2613 4th St. NW, Minot, died Friday, April 20, 2001, in her home.
Myrna was born June 12, 1927, in Pokegama Township, Pine County, MN, to James Horace and Rosie Magdelena Holland. She was reared and educated in Pine City, MN and graduated from high school there. On November 20, 1946, she married John Frederick Orrin Grover, in Pine City, MN. They lived in Pine City until 1957 when they moved to Minot. She worked at Wylie Piano for five years and later at Motor Service for ten years, both of Minot. Throughout the years, she also worked part-time for the Minot Public Schools. Her husband died on October 16, 1992.
She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary, both of Minot. She was active in bowling and dart leagues. An avid golfer, she was also a member of the Souris Women's Golf Association. When thinking of Myrna, her wonderful sense of humor is the first thing that comes to mind. Her family was very important to her, and she especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors: Son, Bruce Grover and wife Nola, Minot; daughter, Vicki Dubisar, Vancouver, WA; son, Brian Grover and wife Corliss, Pleasant Valley, CA; five grandchildren, Sabrina Held, Andrew Grover, Brice and Derek Anderson, and Vrndavani Grover; three step-grandchildren, Narayana, Prema and Keli; three great grandchildren, Carson and Riley Held and Ethan Anderson. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents and 11 brothers and sisters.
Funeral: Tuesday, at 10:00 a.m., at Faith United Methodist Church, Minot.
Visitation: Monday, from noon until 8:30 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND
Officiant: Rev. Randy Phillips
Music: Congregational Hymns,"Old Rugged Cross" #228 and "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" #261
Marie Hagen-Bourquin, vocalist: "How Great Thou Art" and "In The Garden", Barb Hultberg, organist
Honorary Bearers: American Legion Dart League, Tuesday Dakota Coffee Bowling League, Souris Women's Golf Association
Active Bearers: Noel Grover, Arnie Metzger, Art Anderson, Maurice Grover, Jerry Connors Jerry Sorenson
Patricia Hadreas - - 1923 - 2000
Patricia "Patty" Hadreas, 76, Minot, died Tuesday, August 8, 2000, in a Minot medical center.
She was born September 1, 1923, in Minneapolis, MN, to Julia and Raymond Rooney. She was reared and educated in Minnesota and graduated from Robbinsdale High School. Following graduation she resided and worked in Minneapolis. On August 24, 1964, she married Michael Hadreas in McIntosh, SD. They lived in Minot, where they were both employed at the Clarence Parker Hotel. In later years she worked at the Holiday Inn until she retired due to ill health. Her husband died on June 21, 1997.
She was a member of St. Peter's Orthodox Church, Minot, ND. Patty's strength and love will live forever in our hearts. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Survivors: sons, Jim Borka, Minneapolis, MN and Greg Borka, Hatliozo, Pennsylvania; daughter, Jacqueline Ihde, Minneapolis; brothers, Norman Rooney and Donald Rooney, both Minneapolis; sister, Bea Olmstead, Napa Valley, MN and 11 grandchildren, Trina Rogers, Thomas Borka, Sean Ihde, Susan, Kristen, Christopher, Andrew, Kevin, Timothy and Patrick Borka, and Regan Hadreas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael and her parents, Julia and Raymond Rooney.
Funeral Service: Thursday, August 10, 2000, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Orthodox Church, Minot, North Dakota.
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, North Dakota.
Celebrant: Very Reverend Father Anastassy
Honorary Bearers: Patty's family and friends
Elizabeth "Betty" McCue Haga - - 1905 - 2001
Elizabeth "Betty" McCue Haga, 95, 800 16th Ave. SE, Minot, died Friday, April 6, 2001, at a Minot Hospital.
She was born in Birmingham, England on October 10, 1905, the daughter of Felix and Mary (McDondald ) McCue. She was reared and educated in England.
She married Walter Schoenwald on October 30, 1930, in Michigan. The couple made there home in Minot. Walter and Elizabeth were later divorced.
She married Glen L Haga in 1948, in Minot. She resided in Minot for the past 70 years. She was employed by Trinity Hospital for more than 20 years. After Glen's death she remained in Minot and later resided at Edgewood Vista assisted living center.
She was a member of the Railroad Auxiliary and the Elks Auxiliary. She also was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church.
Survivors: sons, Walter L. Schoenwald, Calabasas, CA, Donald R. Schoenwald, Savannah, GA, and Dennis Haga, North Mankato, MN; ten grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen.
Funeral Service: Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at 11 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, Minot.
Visitation: Tuesday, April 10, 2001 from Noon until 8:30 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Burial: Hope Lutheran Cemetery, rural Sawyer, ND. Burial will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Memorials preferred to the Dakota Boys Ranch, 1206 South Bdwy. Minot, ND 58701.
Officiant: Rev. Timothy Solberg
Music: Processional hymn, "Great Is Thy Thankfulness"
Marie Hagen-Bourquin, vocalist
"Lords Prayer" "Amazing Grace"
Recessional hymn "Softly and Tenderly"
Pat Strohm, organist
Honorary Bearers Elizabeth's grandsons
Kurt Schoenwald, Mike Haga, Mark Schoenwald, Alan Haga and Paul Haga
Alice Halverson - - 1898 - 2000
Alice Halverson: September 27, 1909, Dale Township, Burke County-June 9, 2000, Kenmare, ND
Funeral Service: Wednesday, June 14, 2000, at 2 p.m. United Lutheran Church, Flaxton, ND
Officiant: Pastor Diane Krumm
Music: Ron Nelson, vocalist
"Softly and Tenderly" "Just As I Am"
Congregational hymn,
"Till We Meet Again"
Arva Walters, organist
Honorary Bearers: Alice's family, friends and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Active Bearers: Kenny Peterson, LaVern Elkke, Merwyn Larson,Wally Iverson, Dick Hinds Richard Swennes, Etlar Jacobsen
Those Most Honored To Share In Her Life: Son, Floyd L. Halverson and his wife Berniece, Missoula, MT; grandson Terry Halverson, Warroad, MN; three sisters, Violette Staph and her husband Fred, and Alta Krum, all of Port Townsend, WA, and Betty Truax and her husband Norman, Lola, MT; sisters-in-law, Laura Nelson, Pensacola, FL, Inez Nelson, Ramona, CA, and Yvonne Hansen, Spokane, WA; numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd, parents, five sisters, Ethel, Gladys, Mildred, Thelma and Hazel; and five brothers, Nels, Herman, Vernon, Lyle and Emil Nelson.
Final Resting Place: Flaxton Cemetery, Flaxton
Elmer C. "Joe" Hansen - - 1927 - 2001
Elmer C. "Joe" Hansen, 73, ,Apache Junction, AZ, longtime Minot businessman, died Tuesday, December 19, 2000, in a Mesa medical center.
He was born February 12, 1927, near Ryder, ND in Cameron Township, the son of Elmer and Florinda (Bowen) Hansen. He was raised in Cameron Township and attended Ryder High School.
He entered the United States Navy in November of 1946, and served aboard the USS Guadalupe A0-32 as a quartermaster during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged in November of 1951.
He married Joyce Evanchenko on August 20, 1952, in Minot, ND. He owned and operated Hansen's Drive Inn and the A&W Drive Inn in Minot for 38 years. Joe also sold real estate for Century 21 in Minot until he retired in 1996.
He attended First Assembly of God, Minot. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War Post # 753, Minot. In 1955, he became an active member of the VFW color guard and later was inducted as a lifetime member. He served as past president of the North Dakota Restaurant Association, Northwest Association of A&W's, the NoDak Racing Club and on Governor Olson's task force for DUI's, (Driving Under the Influence). He initiated the first post graduation party in the Minot area and now it extends to various other communities in North Dakota.
Survivors, wife, Joyce; sons, Joel Hansen and his wife Kathleen, Minot and Monte Hansen and his wife Joan, Velva; daughter, Pamela Tangney and her husband Dennis, Suisun, CA; grandchildren, Matthew, Meagan and Erin Hansen; sisters, Faith Petersen and her husband Harry, South Praire, ND, Francis Franklin and her husband Larry, Ryder, ND, Marge Dockter and her husband Rueben, Minot and Marilyn Beaton and her husband Lyle, Rapid City, SD. He was preceded in death by his son, Todd Hansen, parents and sister, Arlene Morlang.
Joe was an avid big game hunter and later in life he enjoyed golfing.
Funeral Service: Wednesday, December 27, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. at First Assembly of God Church, Minot.
Visitation: Tuesday, December 26, 2000, from Noon until 8:30 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Burial: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot. Burial will take place on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
Officiant:Pastor Nathan Johnson
Music: Roger and Sharon Weishaar and Vernetta Brandt, vocalist
Congregational hymns,
"Amazing Grace" and 'How Great Thou Art"
special music by the Prairie Gospel Quartet
Debra Olson, pianist
Virginia Dohms, organist
Honorary Bearers: Joe's family and friends
Active Bearers: Dave Halstead, Jerry Petersen, Chip Morlang, Jerry Ulberg, Bruce Petersen, Dennis Tangney
Lester D. Hansen - - 1910 - 2000
Lester D. Hansen, 90, 7192 21st Avenue N. Deering, ND, died Sunday at his home.
He was born June 4, 1910, in Deering, ND, the son of Detlef and Lydia (Stenning) Hansen. He was reared and educated in Deering.
He married Eva Hance on October 15, 1942, in Dickinson, ND. After their marriage they purchased a farmstead north of Deering where they farmed and raised polled herefords cattle. Lester lived there until his death.
He was a member of the North Dakota Stockmen's Association and served on the Deering Township Board.
Survivors: Wife, Eva, Deering; daughters; Florence Hillman, Cortland, OH, Muriel Stach and her husband Greg, Yankton, SD, Carolyn Raymond, Bismarck, ND; son, Bill Hansen and his wife Marla, Deering, ND; eight grandchildren, Alisha Lorang, Nick Stach, Tony Stach, Michael Hillman, Jennifer Raymond and Shane, Dustin and Sara Hansen; one great-grandchild, Alexandria Lorang; sisters, Agnes Schmid, Velva, ND, Iris Thomson, Missoula, MT, and Opal Converse,Hardin,MT; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clarence, Emery, Merle, Oliver and Haven Hansen; sisters, Gladys Swartwout and Fern Palen; one infant grandchild, Chadwick Raymond; two infant great-grandchildren, Jarett and Nathaniel Lorang.
Funeral: Wednesday, June 28, 2000, at 2 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, Minot.
Visitation: Tuesday, June 27, 2000, from Noon until 8:30 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Burial: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot.
Officiant: Rev. Timothy Solberg
Music: Michelle Zurcher, vocalist
"On Eagles Wings" "How Great Thou Art"
Congregational Hymn
"Old Rugged Cross" printed on insert
Special Selection
"Go Rest High On That Mountain" by Vince Gill
Kari Dahl-Files, organist
Honorary Bearers: Lester's family and friends
Active Bearers: Carl Swartwout, Marlin Hansen, Jerry Hansen, Russell Hansen, Lavern Swartwout and Gary Nerem
Delores Aaenson Hanson - - 1931 - 2000
Delores Aaenson Hanson, 69, Minot, ND, died Wednesday, October 25, 2000, at her residence of natural causes after a long battle with cancer.
She was born September 19, 1931, at Granville, ND, the daughter of Elmer Aaenson and Selma Martenson. She grew up in Granville and attended Whiterock and Indiana Country Schools. Her parents Elmer and Selma moved the family to Minot in 1945. Her first city job was working at the Woolworths soda fountain.
On June 25, 1949, she married the love of her life, Clifford A. Hanson of Burlington, ND. Delores, being of pioneer spirit (as Uncle Ed described her) devoted herself to helping Cliff fulfill many dreams. She didn't have to pack up the covered wagon but during her 46 years of marriage the family relocated nine or more times tp numerous states. Even with three small children she worked as an ATP grocery checker in Seattle. In Bothell, WA she was a school bus driver for Northshore School district and had a perfect driving record.
In 1969, came the big move when she left her household belongings behind and traveled with her family up the Alaskan Highway in search of that Last Frontier. Delores loved Cliff, her family and the great outdoors. After twenty-five years living in Anchorage and Palmer, AK, Delores retired in 1982 from the Anchorage School District as a Teamster Bus Driver. She earned several outstanding driving awards and trophies throughout her career. The same year Cliff and Delores retired they moved to Twisp, WA, where they enjoyed the next 12 years. In 1994, North Dakota was calling them back home so they relocated to Berthold rejoining many relatives and friends who reside here. Clifford was laid to rest on October 3, 1995, and Delores filled her life by enjoying relatives and friends.
She continued on with her pioneer spirit, not letting Metastatic Breast Cancer keep her down. She even finally made it to the Price Is Right show with her grandson and daughter, and took in what she called a rock concert starring Cher with her daughter and granddaughter. Her past couple of years were highlighted with many more adventures from traveling to see her granddaughter play at her regional Soccer Tournament in California to attending a first granddaughters wedding and camping with son and her nephews family. She was excited to see her fourth grandchild head off to college and was able to spend time with her first great grandson.
Delores felt very blessed for all the joy she's experienced throughout her life, but knowing she was joining Cliff to be laid by his side at Rosehill gave her the greatest joy of all.
Her blessed journey has now begun.
Survivors: son, Darwin Duane Hanson and his wife Nadine, Chugiak, AK; daughters, Dianna Lynn Gerondale and her husband Robert, Murrieta, CA and Cheryl Ann Herter and her husband Patrick, Anchorage, AK; six grandchildren, Heath Gerundale, Hilary Lockart and her husband Zack, Erica and Kevin Hanson, Heidi and Rachel Herter; one great-grandson, Bryce (Gerondale) Croff; two step-grandchildren, Vanessa and Stacey Richards; brothers, Nels Aaenson and his wife Arlene, Winthrop, WA, Norman Aaenson, Phoenix, AZ and Edward Aaenson and his wife Dori, Minot, ND; sister, Annie Kingsley, Minot, ND and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford, parents, brothers, Marvin, Arnie, and Harry Aaenson, sisters, Sena Sartwell, Millie Bergstad, Carol Hendrix, neices, Pam and Delrae, and nephew, myron.
Funeral Service: Monday, October 30, 2000, at 1:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Minot.
Visitation: Saturday and Sunday from Noon until 5 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot
Officiant: Rev. Donald Andrews, chaplain, Trinity Health
Music: Processional hymn, "Amazing Grace"
Recessional hymn, "How Great Thou Art"
Marie Hagen Bourquin, vocalist
"On The Wings of a Snow White Dove," "In The Garden"
"Green Green Grass of Home"
Dr. Mark Dimond, organist
Honorary Bearers: Delores's brothers and sisters
Active Bearers: Heath Gerondale, Kevin Hanson, Roger Aaenson, Harry Bergstad,Red Olson Kevin Kingsley
Vernell Mae Hanson - - 1948 - 2000
Vernell Mae Hanson, May 15, 1948, Kenmare, ND - December 12, 2000, Minot, ND
Vernell was born May 15, 1948, in Kenmare, ND, the daughter of Oren and Phyllis (French) Hanson. She was raised in the Palermo area and began her education in a country school in Crowfoot Township. She graduated from Palermo High School in 1966 and attended Minot State College. She worked at the State Bank and Trust of Kenmare for 33 years. She began work as a teller and later became bank cashier and officer. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid, rural Coulee. She was a member and officer of the Lakeview Art Club, Kenmare. She was a talented artist and taught beginners' classes for the Lakeview Art Club. She was also a member of the Mahlum Dozens of Cousins and helped organize many family reunions. She enjoyed researching family history and visiting and meeting relatives, old and new. Vernell had a cabin at Clear Lake where she spent many happy times with friends and family.
Funeral Service: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, rural Coulee, ND, Saturday, December 16, 2000, 2:00 p.m.
Officiant: Rev. Pete Weist
Music: Vernell's uncle, Hiro French, will sing, "The Brush"
Mert Coughlin, soloist, to sing
"Abide With Me" "How Great Thou Art" and "Beyond The Sunset"
Recessional Congregational Hymn
"Silent Night"
Ilene Mickelsen, organist
Honorary Bearers: The Jorgensons and fellow employees from the State Bank and Trust of Kenmare, the Lakeview Art Club and all of Vernell's friends
Active Bearers: Ross Johnson, Arvid Mugaas, Dan Anderson, Oley Larsen, Harvey Johnson, Jr. Steven Gleave
Those Most Honored To Share In Her Life: Parents, Oren and Phyllis Hanson, Palermo; brothers, Adrian Hanson and wife, Linda, Kenmare, and Gary Hanson and wife Faye, Mandan; sister, DeVonne Hanson, Lignite; nephews, Byron, Palermo, Trent, Mandan, Travis, Madison, WI, Chris, Pierre, SD; nieces, Tammy Feil and husband Steven, Fortuna, Tabatha, Minneapolis, MN; great-nephews, Joshua, Ethan and Jaden Feil, Fortuna; dear friends, Connie Livingston, Kenmare, Sheila Mugaas, Sherwood, Marcia Walhaug and Jean Schwartz, both Williston, Joleen Zeller, Minneapolis, MN; aunts, uncles, dozens of cousins and many friends also survive.
Final Resting Place: Coulee Cemetery, Coulee, ND
Dorothy Harms - - 1916 - 2000
Dorothy Johanna (Gagnum) Harms, 84, 305 8th Ave. NE, Minot, longtime Burke and Ward Counties resident, died Tuesday, November 07, 2000, in a Minot nursing home.
Dorothy was born on June 16, 1916, to Jacob and Dora (Burud) Gagnum on the family farm near Northgate, ND. Both of her parents came to this country from Norway and homesteaded in North Star Township, Burke County. She attended grade school only a mile from home. She was a graduate of Bowbells High School and the Chicago Hairdressers Academy in Fargo. She owned and operated Dorothy's Beauty Shop in Bowbells for several years. On January 1, 1939, she married Adolph Harms of Bowbells where they made their home. They were engaged in farming in Burke County and Saskatchewan, Canada. They had two children, Richard and Mary. Adolph and Dorothy did extensive traveling particularly, to the west coast and Canada.
The family were members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Bowbells where she taught Sunday School and Bible School, served on the church council. She was active in the women's organization for 4-H and Cub Scouts, was a member of the Centennial Study Club, a homemakers group and was on a bowling league.
Adolph and Dorothy moved to Kenmare, ND in 1967. Dorothy was active in Nazareth Lutheran Church, Kenmare Flower Club and completed 50 years in Homemakers.
Mr. Harms died in 1977. Dorothy continued to make her home in Kenmare for 17 years. She beautifully tended her flower gardens, continued enjoying homemakers and church activities, Kenmare Flower Club and traveled extensively on tours throughout the U.S., England, Australia, New Zealand, and the Orient. She also visited Norway with her daughter, Mary, and met many of her relatives and visited her parents' homelands. Dorothy moved to Trinity Nursing Home in 1993 and had resided there since.
Survivors: son, Richard Harms and his wife Marlene, Bottineau, ND; daughter, Mary Swafford and her husband Bill, Minot; granddaughters, Cara and Jennifer Harms, Bottineau. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adolph; sister, Marion Rohn and brothers, Gunnar, Thorston, and Jul Gagnum.
Funeral Services: Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Homes Chapel, Minot.
Visitation: Visitation will be Friday, November 10, 2000, from Noon until 8:30 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Burial: Bowbells Cemetery, ND. Burial will take place at 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Memorials are preferred to the Alzheimer's Unit, Trinity Nursing Home, Minot.
Officiants: Rev. Luther Hanson, and Rev. Diane Krumm, will perform committal service
Music: Mary Mulhbradt, vocalist to offer "Abide With Me" and "Den Stoke Hvida Flok"
Congregational hymns, "Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art"
No active Pallbearers!!!
Hilda Hatley - - 1916 - 2001
Hilda Hatley, 84, Deering, ND, died Sunday, February 25, 2001, in a Minot medical center.
She was born April 20, 1916 on the family farm south of Velva, in Brillian Township, Ward County, the daughter of Julius and Caroline (Grunseth) Wojahn. She graduated from Velva High School and attended Minot State Teachers College where she earned her teaching certificate. She taught school in the Deering and Norwich areas. On December 12, 1936, she married Leonard Hatley in Minot. They made their home and farmed in the Deering area. Her husband died on October 5, 1988. She continued to live in Deering until the time of her death.
She was a member of Deering Lutheran Church, Deering, where she served as treasurer and also was a member of the Women's Circle. She was also a member of the Deering Senior Citizens.
Survivors: son, Darwin Hatley and wife Mary Beth, Deering; daughters, Vivian Billing and husband Carl and Gloria Kallias and husband Richard, all of Minot; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Marie Saastad and husband Walter, Sawyer and Freida Sandberg, Velva and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leonard; two brother, Hugo and Paul Wojahn and one sister, Lila Olson.
Funeral: Wednesday, at 11:00 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, Minot, ND.
Visitation: Tuesday, from noon until 8:30 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Burial: Deering Cemetery, Deering, ND in the spring of 2001.
Officiant: Rev. Janet Hernes-Mathistad
Music: Congregational Hymns: "On Eagles Wings" and "How Great Thou Art"
C.J. Andrist, soloist offered "In The Garden"
Pat Srohm, organist
Active Bearers: Ardien Tandberg, Ray Miller, Marlin Hansen, Jerry Hansen, Elliot Hansen Phil Thorpe, Harley Johnson, Curt Hansen
Honorary Bearers: Hilda's family and friends
Edwin "Gene" Heacox- - 1921 - 2000
Edwin "Gene" Heacox, 78, Granville, died Sunday, February 27, 2000 in a Minot nursing home.
Edwin was born July 8, 1921, in Minot, ND, the son of Edwin and Jessie (Stansburg) Heacox. He attended school in Minot for a time and moved with his family to Granville and graduated from Granville High School. From 1940 to 1941 he worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps.
He moved to San Francisco, CA, where he worked in the shipyards for several years. He returned to the Granville area and worked for Lloyd McClusky on the farm for a number of years and also helped on the Donald Rollman farm. He worked for several other Granville area farmers. He worked for a time for Jeff Pennington at the gas station in Granville. He was a custodian at the Granville Senior Citizens for several years until he was forced to retire because of ill health six months ago. He entered Trinity Homes, in Minot on February 3, 2000, where he lived until his death.
Gene was a member of Hope Congregational Church and the Senior Citizens, both Granville. He loved sports of all kinds and bowled on the team "Gene's Gang" in the Granville league and also in tournaments in Minot and Velva. He volunteered mowing the grass at the Granville Senior Citizens for a number of years.
Survivors: Cousin, Grant Langseth and his wife Inez, Gilbert, AZ; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bill, and sister, Ernestine.
Funeral: Thursday, March 2, 2000, at 1:00 p.m., at Hope Congregational Church, Granville.
Visitation: Wednesday, from noon to 8:30 p.m., at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND.
Burial: Granville Community Cemetery, Granville, ND
Officiant: Rev. Keith Mills
Music: Melode Roberts, soloist, to offer, "When the Role Is Called Up Yonder" and "Gathering Flowers For The Master's Bouquet" Congregational hymn, "The Old Rugged Cross" Judy Bacon, organist.
Active Bearers: Gordon Rollman, Harry Rollman, Donald Rollman, Robert Rollman, Richard Rollman and Kenneth Rollman
Honorary Bearers: Gene's friends in the community
Wanda Vivian Headrick - - 1919 - 2000
Wanda Vivian Headrick, 81, died Monday, November 6, 2000, at a Bismarck hospital.
She was born July 20, 1919, in Kenmare, ND, the daughter of Henry and Estelle McDiarmid. She was reared in the Kenmare area and graduated from Bowbells High School.
She married Wilson Headrick on May 23, 1942, at Merced, CA, where he was stationed with the U.S. Army during World War II. During the years of the war Wanda lived in Everett, WA, and worked for the Boeing Aircraft Company.
After Wilson's discharge form the Army, they moved back to the Mohall area where they farmed for several years. The couple moved several times due to Wilson's employment. During those years, she was a busy wife and homemaker raising their three sons. In 1967, they moved to Towner where they operated a business until 1974, when they moved to Minot. Wilson died in August of 1984. Wanda lived in Minot until she moved to a nursing home in Bismarck in August due to declining health.
She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Minot.
Wanda was a very loving mother and grandmother who would do anything for her family. We will all miss her very much.
Survivors: sons, Wilson Headrick and his wife Kathy, Minot, ND, Loren Headrick and his wife Peggy, Minot, ND, Patrick Headrick and his wife Barbara, Bismarck, ND; five grandsons, Brendan, Thomas, Jesse, Michael, and Joseph Headrick; two great-grandchildren, Ashley and Ethan Headrick; two step-grandchildren, Erica and Isaac Larson, sister, Gloria McDiarmid, Minot. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson.
Funeral Services: Thursday, November 9, 2000, at 10:30 a.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home Chapel, Minot.
Visitation: Wednesday, November 8, 2000, from Noon until 8:30 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.
Officiant: Rev. Donald Andrews, chaplain at Trinity Health
Music: Pat Strohm, organist
Marie Hagen-Bourquin, vocalist, "Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art"
Pallbearers: grandsons: Brendan, Thomas, Jesse, Michael and Joseph Headrick. Sons: Wilson Headrick and Loren Headrick.
