Michael F. Jungers - - 1950 - 2001
Michael F. Jungers, 51, 209 Hwy 52 E, Velva, died Wednesday, November 14, 2001 in New Town, ND, on his way to a hunting trip.
Michael was born January 21, 1950, in Watertown, SD, the son of Francis and Irma (Walklin) Jungers. He was raised on a farm south of Watertown. He graduated in 1968 from Watertown High School. After high school, he farmed with his family. On March 22, 1968, he married Rose Troelsen in Watertown. They continued farming on their own until 1978. They moved to Drake, ND, and operated Mike's Bou-Matic for several years. They purchased the Balfour schoolhouse, and moved his business to Balfour. He renamed the business as Mike's Refrigeration, Inc. In January of 1999, they moved their residence to Velva, where he has since lived. Mike enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, bowling and golfing.
He was a member of St. Cecelia's Catholic Church, Velva and a former member of St. Margaret-Mary Catholic Church, Drake. He volunteered for the Velva Ambulance. He was a past officer for the Drake golf course and the Drake economic development committee. He served on the advisory board for United Community Bank in Drake, and was a member of the Anamoose Wildlife Club.
Survivors: wife, Rose Jungers, Velva; son, Michael F. Jungers, Jr. and Charlene Verbitsky, Minot; daughter, Tammy Schiele and husband Kermit, Minot; brothers, David and wife Theresa, Watertown, Paul and wife Peggy, Kranzburg, SD, Tom and wife Sandy, Watertown, and Tony and wife Deb, Ft. Leonard Wood, MO; sisters, Judy Byer and husband Joe, Peoria, IL, Barb Bembers and husband Marty, Goldsboro, NC, Sharon Tschetter and husband Larry, Hitchcock, SD, Carol Robinson and husband Dick, Buffalo, MN, and Patty Livingston and husband Wade, Riverton, WY; brother-in-law, Ralph Troelsen and wife Linda, Lennox, SD; sister-in-law, Deb Temple and husband Robert, Watertown; three grandchildren, Hannah Marie Schiele, Samantha Rose Schiele, and Jacob Todd Schiele; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant son, Todd, and sister, Mary Fieroh.
Funeral: Saturday, November 17, 2001 at 1:30 pm at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church, Velva.
Visitation: Friday, November 16, 2001 from noon until 5:00 pm at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Velva.
Rosary: Friday at 7:30 pm at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church, Velva.
Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Velva
Officiant: Rev. Dan Mrnarevic
Music: Processional "Amazing Grace"
Offertory "How Great Thou Art"
Communion "On Eagle's Wings"
Recessional "I Was There To Hear Your Borning Cry"
Marilyn Anderson, organist, Hannah Schlag, song leader
Active Bearers: Tim Budeau, LeRoy Zuther, Larry Sollid, Daryl Leier, Walt Racine, Leonard Gange Robert Temple
Evelyn J. Karna - - 1910 - 2001
Evelyn J. Karna, 91, formerly from rural Ryder, died Wednesday, December 5, 2001, in a Minot medical center.
She was born October 31, 1910, in Torning Township, Ward County, rural Ryder, ND. She was the daughter of Ingeborg Olena Olson and Peter Mandius Peterson. She attended Torning Township School for eight years. She married Leo Karna in rural Ryder on October 7, 1933. Evelyn and her husband grain farmed and raised beef cattle their entire married life. She also found time to raise a garden, flowers, and do some crocheting in her spare time. Her husband, Leo, died on November 29, 1981. Evelyn remained on the farm until 1982. She moved into the city of Ryder and maintained her residence until January, 2000. She moved to ManorCare Health Services, in Minot, and lived there until the time of her death.
She was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church, Ryder. She was active in the Torning Township Church Ladies Aid and the Stitch and Chatter Club, rural Ryder.
Survivors: two sons, Dene Karna and his wife Pearl, Makoti, ND, and Darrell (Bud) Karna and his wife Faye, Ryder; one daughter, Wanda Bjordahl and her husband Roy, Minot; six grandchildren, Darlah Rensch and husband Michael, Michael Karna and wife Mary, Byron Bjordahl and wife Tamae, LeAnn Hanson and husband Evan, Kellie Erhardt and husband Tom, and Kyann Karna and fiancé Shawn McLaughlin; eight great-grandchildren, Brandi Rensch, Nathan Rencsh, Chase Karna, Cameron Karna, Caleb Karna, Cade Karna, Chandler Karna, and Keaton Erhardt; sister, Mildred O. Peterson, Great Falls, MT. Several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many, many friends also survive.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Karna, her parents, three brothers, Chester, Peter, and Edward Peterson, and three sisters, Clara Finney, Lenora Styke, and Alice Hansen.
Funeral: Monday, December 10, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Presbyterian Church, Ryder, ND,
Visitation: Sunday, December 9, 2001, from noon to 5:00 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND
Burial: Ryder Community Cemetery, Ryder, ND
Officiant: Rev. Jonathan Starks
Music: Processional "Softly and Tenderly" #347
"When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder" #514
Recessional "In The Sweet, Bye And Bye" #518
Brent Johnson, accompanist
Active Bearers: Kermit Hansen, Roger Haugen, Homer Nesson, Roger Otteson, Robert Haugen Richard Hagen
Honorary Bearers: Evelyn's family and friends in the Ryder community
Jeanette Kerchenko - - 1932 - 2001
Jeanette Cordillia Angela Marie Kerchenko, 69, 1104 7th St. SW, Minot, ND, died Tuesday, November 6, 2001, in a Minot medical center.
She was born February 5, 1932, in Belcourt, ND, the daughter of Frank and Eliza (Vallie) Decoteau. At the age of five she attended school in South Dakota, and later graduated from Wahpeton High School.
She married Eugene "Gene" Kerchenko on February 11, 1954, at Towner, ND. After their marriage the couple moved to Pontiac, Michigan. In 1958, they returned to Minot, and Jeanette went to work at St. Joseph's Hospital and later the Americana Nursing Home. Gene died on September 6, 1990, in Rochester, MN. She remained in Minot until her death.
One of Jeanette's great passions was working out doors.
Survivors: sons, Terence Lee Kerchenko, Grand Forks, ND, Curtis Allen Kerchenko, Drake, ND, and Dale William Kerchenko and his wife Dorothy, Melbourne, FL; daughters, Mrs. Debra Jean Berdahl and her husband Gordon, Mrs. Kathy Marie Ohlsen and her husband Ronald, all of Melbourne, FL, and Mrs. Tammy Jo Delzer and her husband Loren, Max, ND; 16 grandchildren; sister, Deloris Dickinson, WA, brother, Sylvestor DeCoteau, Brooksville, FL; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins survive. She was preceded in death by her husband Gene, one grandson Tony Ohlsen, her parents, and nine brothers and sisters.
Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, November 10, 2001, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Minot.
Rosary Recitation and Prayer Service: Friday, November 9, 2001, at 7p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Visitation: Friday, November 9, 2001, from Noon until 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.
Officiant: Father Gene Lindemann
Music: Marie Hagen-Bourquin, vocalist
"Amazing Grace" "How Great Thou Art" "Wind Beneath My Wings" special CD selection
Debbie McNamee, organist
Honorary Bearers: Jeanette's family and friends
Active Bearers: Mike Gillis, Mark Rasmuson, Jack Gunsch, Eugene Delorme, James Berdahl, Dean DeCoteau
Ramona Kitzman - - 1930 - 2001
Ramona Kitzman, 71, 7918 7th Ave North, Upham, ND, died Friday, November 23, 2001, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
She was born July 19, 1930, Minot, ND, the daughter of Elmer and Gunberg (Swanson) Lundervold. She was reared and educated in Upham and graduated from high school in 1948. After high school Ramona worked with her father at the Sweet Shop in Upham.
She married Harvey Kitzman on December 3, 1950, at Bloomfield Lutheran Church in Upham. They couple farmed in the rural Upham area for over 51 yrs. For the past 27 years Ramona and Harvey have wintered first in Arizona and most recently in Las Vegas, NV.
Ramona enjoyed cooking, music, especially Harvey's playing, and spending as much time with her two grandchildren as possible.
Survivors: husband, Harvey, Upham; daughter, Teresa (Dale) Olson, Minot; grandchildren, Alicia (Chris) Clemenson, West Fargo, ND and Mark Olson, Grand Forks, ND; brother, Allan (Barbara) Lundervold, Woodbury, MN; sisters, Roberta Odegard, Bullhead City, AZ and Lillian (John) Steckman, Las Vegas, NV; aunt, Lily Lee, Towner, ND numerous nieces, nephews and cousins survive. Her parents preceded her in death.
Funeral Service: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. at New Hope Lutheran Church, Upham.
Visitation: Tuesday, November 27, 2001, from Noon until 7 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Burial: Little Deep Cemetery, Upham.
Officiant: Rev. Charles Johnson
Music
Zion Lutheran Church Choir, taped selection, "Winter Rose"
Dennis Lunde, vocalist
"How Great Thou Art"
"On Eagles Wings"
Congregational Hymns
Processional, "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" #439
Recessional, "Amazing Grace" #448
Mandy Hall, organist
Honorary Bearers: Ramona's family and friends
Active Bearers:Mark Redfern, Kirk Redfern, Alan Walter, Larry Walter, Ron Walter, Mike Pankow, Eddie Bergeron, Leslie Kitzman, Richard Kitzman, Jay Kitzman, Steve Kurston, Dean Blada, Jack Long, Dale Braband, Mark Braband, Kenny Moen, Dennis Lunde,Wilard Wahl, Lee Amon, Ryan Lundervold, Joel Metz, Bob Campos
Philip A. Koch - - 1945 - 2001
Philip A. Koch, 56, 1500 46th St. SE, Minot, died Tuesday, October 30, 2001, at his residence of natural causes.
He was born February 13, 1945, in Piqua, Ohio, and was adopted on February 17, 1945, by Leslie and Virginia Koch. Virginia passed away when Philip was three years old. Leslie later married Dorothy Schierholt. Phil was raised by Leslie and Dorothy in Wapakoneta, OH.
He entered the United States Air Force on June 19, 1964, and was stationed at the Minot Air Force Base following basic training. While he was stationed in Minot, Phil met and on October 21, 1967, married Diane Haider. After their marriage they moved to Ohio, where he was stationed at the Lockbourne Air Force Base. While in Lockbourne he attended a fourteen week Office of Special Investigation Course in Washington, D.C. After his training he was transferred to Anderson Air Force Base in Guam, where he worked as an undercover drug enforcement officer in addition to his other duties. After his tour of Guam, they were transferred to Castle Air Force Base, CA, where again Phil worked as an undercover drug enforcement officer in association with the Drug Enforcement Agency.
Phil transferred back to the Minot Air Force Base where he was Chief of Law Enforcement Investigations until his retirement in July of 1984. After his retirement he went to work for the North Dakota Security Services as a private investigator. In April of 1987, he bought the business and renamed it INTEC. Phil was very successful with INTEC, a company that did private investigating and provided private security for local businesses and events in Minot. In 1999, Phil was forced to sell his business due to ill health. He was a very loving husband and father and he will be dearly missed.
He was a former member of the Military Affairs Committee, Minot Rotary Club and the North Dakota Optimist Club. In 1990 and 1994, former Governors, George Sinner and Ed Shaefer appointed Phil to the North Dakota Private Investigative and Security Board. While serving his second term from 1994 to 1998, he was appointed Chairman of the Board of the North Dakota Private Investigators and Securities Board.
Survivors: wife, Diane, Minot; son, Patrick Koch, Minot; brothers, Lee and his wife Julie and Lynn Koch all of Wapakoneta, OH. His parents preceded him in death.
Funeral Service: Tuesday, November, 6, 2001, at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Minot.
Visitation: Monday, November 5, 2001, from Noon until 7 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Officiant: Rev. John Streccius
Music: Hardy Lieberg, vocalist; Processional hymn "How Great Thou Art"
"Amazing Grace"
Recessional hymn "Battle Hymn Of The Republic" Dr. Mark Dimond, organist
Honorary Bearers: Kenneth Jensen, Paul Haider, Robert Sam, Lee Koch
Active Bearers: Minot Air Force Base Honor Guard
Corwin A. Kressin - - 1920 - 2001
Corwin A. Kressin, 81, 3214 4th St. SW, Apt. #3, died Thursday, November 1, 2001 in Trinity Homes.
Corwin (Corky) Kressin was born September 22, 1920, in Wahpeton, ND, to Arthur and Mathilda (Radig) Kressin. He grew up on a farm near Barney, ND, and attended school in that area. He served in the United States Navy in World War II from 1943 to 1945. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Wahpeton, where he lived and worked for Holthuser Implement, and later for Gaglin Welding, both of Wahpeton. Corwin married Violet (Vi) Malling in Wahpeton in 1947. Two sons were born to them, Stanley and Douglas Kressin. Corwin then went to work for the Burlington Northern Railroad as a conductor from 1951 through 1984. After his retirement, they lived in Minot, and in March of 1994, moved into Trinity Homes.
Corwin was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Minot, where he served as an elder of the church and was president of the "Saints Alive" retirement fellowship. He was a member of the United Transportation Union, life-member of the VFW Post #4324, Wahpeton, and the American Legion Post #0200, Wahpeton. He was a charter member of the Minot Railroad Museum, and a former member of the Golden Kiwanis, Minot. He also served as a volunteer for Hospice.
Survivors: wife, Violet, Minot; son, Stanley and wife Maria, Colorado Springs, CO; three grandsons, Cory, Andrew, and Daniel; three step-grandchildren, Christopher, Ashley, and Tommy; sisters, Louise Roche, Mesa, AZ, Lucille Ward, Longmont, CO, Gertrude Nelson, Alexandria, MN, Alberta Tollefson, Mesa, AZ, Doris Olson, Dilworth, MN, Charlotte James, Northglenn, CO, Sylvia Kelly, Paso Robles, CA, and Emily Hayes, Prospect, Ky. He was preceded in dearth by his son, Douglas, two brothers Kenneth and Franklin Kressin, and one sister Marjorie Dye.
Funeral: Monday, November 5, 2001, 2:00 p.m. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Minot, ND
Visitation: Saturday, November 3, and Sunday, November 4, from Noon to 5:00 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND
Officiant: Rev. Carlyle Roth
Music: Congregational Hymns
Processional, "How Great Thou Art" "Beautiful Savior" Recessional, "Amazing Grace"
Vocalist, Geneal Roth will offer,"Nearer My God To Thee"
Organist, Sue Bethke
Active Bearers: Brian Beck, Ray Bibow, Allan Endersbe, Lester Johnson, Jim Kaufer, Marvin Guenthner
Honorary Bearers: All of Corwin's family and friends
Charles Edward LaLond - - 1897 - 2001
Charles Edward LaLond, 104, 517 6 St NE, Minot, died Wednesday, November 14, 2001, in a Minot Medical Center.
Charles was born April 26, 1897, at Correll, MN, the son of James J. and Emma (Mews) LaLond. He was raised and educated in Correll and worked for various farmers in Minnesota and North Dakota. He entered the Army on August 26, 1918 and served during World War I. He was honorably discharged on May 30, 1919. Charles was the last of the few surviving World War I Veterans in the state of North Dakota. Following discharge from the Army he moved to North Dakota to return to farming. On February 28, 1923, he married Emmy Boltz, in Minot. He farmed from 1919 until selling out in 1947. He then went to work for John Deere Implement in 1948 as a foreman. He retired in 1959. Charles enjoyed fishing and hunting in the company of his many friends.
His wife, Emmy died on July 6, 1999.
Charles was a member of Vincent United Methodist Church, Minot, and the American Legion Post 195, Clarence McCormack of Donnybrook for over 70 years. He also served on the Township board for 10 years.
To know Charlie was to love him. What a walth of information he gave us in history and in how to live. He spent his 104 years being industrious, cheerful, patriotic, caring and interesting.
As a young man he ansered his country's call and served in World War I. Later he was blessed with a marriage to Emmy of 76 years. They lived through the hard years of the depression and made do. He was always kind, considerate and helpful to her. A part of him died two years ago with Emmy.
He was ever cheerful and did not feel sorry for himself. He liked his independence but was gracious, appreciative and thankful for visits and whatever small favors folks did for him. He enjoyed visiting and with his sharp mind he was a blessing to all of us fortunate enough to be a part of his life. The loves of his life were Emmy, a caring and helpful newpew, Bob, the American Legion, The Republican Party and apple pie.
Survivors: sisters, Myrtle Bunting, Millbank, SD, and Gladys Marino, New York, NY; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Emmy, four sisters and two brothers.
Funeral: Saturday, November 17, 2001, at 11 a.m., at Vincent United Methodist Church, Minot.
Visitation: Friday, November 16, 2001 from noon until 7:00 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot
Officiant: Rev. Bill Bates
Music: Congregational Hymns
"America" and "The Old Rugged Cross"
Vocal Selection
"On Eagles Wings"
Ken and DeVera Bowles, vocalists
Lou Whitmer, organist
Honorary Bearers: All of his family and friends
Active Bearers: The Clarence McCormack American Legion Post 195 of Donnybrook
Military Honors: The Clarence McCormack American Legion Post 195, of Donnybrook
Alma E. Lillemon - - 1921 - 2002
Alma E. Lillemon, 80, Minot, died January 3, 2002 at the Minot hospital.
Mrs. Lillemon was born March 6, 1921, in Bergen, ND, a daughter
of Olaus and Emily Johnson. She was raised and educated in the Bergen/Velva area.
She lived in Washington state while working as a welder in the shipyards during WWII.
On June 16, 1951, she married Jone H. Lillemon, in Lakota, ND.
They have lived in the Minot area where they worked and raised
two daughters.
Mrs. Lillemon was appreciated for her great love and devotion to family and home, along with her sense of humor and "feisty" spirit.
She enjoyed gardening and took pride in the vegetables and flowers she grew.
Survivors include her husband, Jone H. Lillemon, Minot; two daughters and sons-in-law, Debra Wilhelmi and Daniel, Hillsboro, OR; and JoAnna Wayt and Alex, Portland, OR; and four grandchildren, Lori Dow, Redmond, WA; Danny Wilhelmi and Joni Wilhelmi, both of Hillsboro, OR; and Candice Wayt, Beaverton, OR; and three great-grandchildren, Morgan and Gavin Wilhelmi, and Martin Davidson, all of Hillsboro, OR.
Also surviving are five sisters, Florence Grilley, Gladys Haga, Evelyn Dalen, and Margie Dalen, all of Minot; and Lillian Holte, Eugene, OR;
in addition to several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Wendy Kay.
There will be no reviewal or funeral service in the Minot area.
Thompson Larson Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. A private memorial service will be held in Portland, Oregon at a later date.
Roger Lee Logan - - 1950 - 2001
Roger Lee Logan, 51, Minot, died Monday, October 15, 2001, at a Bismarck hospital.
He was born September 22, 1950, in Minot ND the son of Kenneth and Ilean (Schouten) Logan. He was reared and educated in Minot and graduated from Minot High School. After graduation he attended Minot State University for one year. He worked for the Ward County Coroner's office and Greenberg Roofing before he entered the Army.
On April 2, 1971, Roger entered the United States Army and was stationed in Germany and in Colorado Springs, CO. Roger was honorably discharged on April 1, 1974. Due to ill health he returned to Minot and remained here for the rest of his life.
Survivors: mother, Ilean, Minot; brothers, Ron Logan and his wife Debbie, Bismarck, and Robert Logan, Helena, MT; sister, GeNell Williams and her husband Randy, Minot. His father, Kenneth, and one nephew, Devin Devine, preceded him in death.
Funeral Service: Thursday, October 18, 2001, at 2 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Visitation: Wednesday, October 17, 2001, from Noon until 5 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot
Burial: Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Officiant: Rev. Darrel G. Lindensmith, Seventh Day Adventist, Mandan
Music: "Amazing Grace" "How Great Thou Art" Debbie Logan, organist
Honorary Bearers: Roger's family and friends
Chester Michaelson - - 1928 - 2002
Chester Michaelson, 73, Velva, died Saturday at home in Velva.
He was born March 27, 1928, in Velva, ND, to Benjamin and Lillian (Feige) Michaelson. He was reared and educated in Voltaire, ND. In 1945, he went to Oregon and on March 28, 1946, where he entered the United States Army and served until September 2, 1947. He attended mechanics school in Spokane, WA. He re-enlisted in the Army on October 20, 1950 and spent time in Korea. He was injured while serving active duty on November 19, 1951 and also on March 2, 1952. He was honorably discharged on October 23, 1953 and received two Purple Hearts. He worked at several different jobs in the Minot and Velva areas. In 1957, he started farming with his brother, Rudy Michaelson. He married Eunice Miller on December 15, 1957, in Velva. He farmed and raised his family in the Velva. He retired from farming in 1991, and continued to live in Velva for the remainder of his life.
He was member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Velva and was active in the Men's Club there. He was a member of the American Legion Joseph I. Weller Post #39,Velva, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Karlsruhe, ND. He served on the Voltaire Elevator Board, the Holy Cross Cemetery Board, Velva, and the Brown Township Board for a time. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, playing cards, and shooting pool. He took great pleasure and honor in attending sporting and school events that his children and grandchildren participated in.
Survivors: wife, Eunice Michaelson, Velva; sons, Curtis (Mary) Michaelson, Beulah, ND, David (Shelly) Michaelson, Dickinson, ND, Tim (Kari) Michaelson, Enderlin, ND, and Charles (Dana) Michaelson, Williston, ND; daughters, Barbara (Greg) Bickler, Minot, Teresa (Perry)Barone, Mandan, ND, Patricia Michaelson, Fargo, ND, Michele (Steve Arnold) Michaelson, Bismarck, ND, Karla Michaelson, Carrington, ND, Monica (Alan) Effertz, Velva, and Diane Michaelson, Minot; grandsons, Shawn (Dawn) Bickler, Cape Girardeau, MO, Jared Bickler, Cleveland, OH, Isaac Michaelson, Beulah, Matthew and Marc Michaelson, both of Dickinson, Zachary and Josh Michaelson, both of Enderlin, Lucas and Paul Michaelson, both of Williston and Jacob and Nicholas Effertz, both of Velva; granddaughters, Jen (Chad) Maurer, Cleveland OH, Emily and Mallory Michaelson, both of Beulah, Mandy and Megan Michaelson, both of Dickinson, Shanna and Gwen Barone, both of Mandan, Brooke Michaelson, Enderlin, Brianna Michaelson, Williston, Morgan Effertz, Velva, Lara Hubsky, Minot; brother, Rudolph Michaelson, Velva; sisters, Grace (Fay) Durgin, Reedsport, OR, and Hazel (Eugene) Gackle, Velva. Several nieces and nephews also survive. His parents, son Paul Michaelson, and grandson, Benjamin Michaelson, preceded him in death.
Funeral: Tuesday, January 22, 2002, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Velva, ND
Rosary Recitation: Monday, January 21, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. at the church
Visitation: Monday, January 21, 2002 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Velva, ND
Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Velva, ND.
Celebrant Of The Liturgies: Father Dan Mrnarevic
Readers: Curt and Tim Michaelson
Eulogist: Dave Michaelson
Gift Bearers: Chester's grandchildren
Music
"How Great Thou Art" congregational hymn
"Go Rest High On The Mountain" Curt Kittelson
"Grandpa" The Judds
"Love Without End, Amen" George Strait
"Ave Maria" Mallory Michaelson
"Amazing Grace" Barbara Bickler
Donna Holte, organist
Active Bearers: Curt Michaelson, Dave Michaelson, Tim Michaelson, Chuck Michaelson Greg Bickler, Perry Barone, Alan Effertz and Steve Arnold
Honorary Bearers: Chester's family and friends
Irene Margaret Mutzenberger - - 1918 - 2002
Irene Margaret Mutzenberger, 84, Minot, died Friday, January 11, 2002, in a Minot nursing home.
Irene was born January 7, 1918, in Oliver County, 13 miles south of Hazen, ND, the daughter of Henry and Dorothea (Schneider) Auwinger. She was raised in that area and completed her schooling at Otter Creek Township School. As a young person she worked at IGA Grocery Store in Hazen and other area grocery stores.
On March 28, 1937 she married Arthur Koehler in Hazen. He died of leukemia in 1941. She married Benjamin Mutzenberger on April 22, 1943. The couple moved to Minot in 1959, where she was employed at F.W. Woolworth's and later J.C. Penny Department Store. She retired in 1974. During retirement, she traveled with her husband, who was a district manager with Curtis Mathis. Benjamin died in September of 1982. She continued to live in Minot and moved to Trinity Homes on April 4, 1999, where she since had lived.
She was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, the Women of the Moose and the Eagles Auxiliary, all Minot. She was a former member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church and the ladies aid, both Hazen. Irene was active and energetic in all of her endeavors. Her organization and efficiency was a positive trademark for her children and grandchildren to follow.
Survivors: Sons, Alois "Al" Koehler, Minot, and Mervin (Caroline) Koehler, Turtle Lake, ND; daughter, Myra (Jack) Schobinger, Virginia Beach, VA; seven grandchildren, Gina (Robert) Jans, Tiffany (Robert) Gaydos, Tara (Spencer) Johansen, Jay (Sandra) Schobinger, Senator Randall Schobinger, Patrick (Teri) Schobinger, Nancy (Delvin) Klatt; 11 great-grandchildren, Carrie and Shannon Jans, Brady, Bailey, Gabrielle and Parker Johansen, Madison and Zane Schobinger, Jack and Nicholas Schobinger and Tallon Klatt; brother, Ervin (Marjorie) Auwinger, Mesa, AZ; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives also survive. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Arthur Koehler and Benjamin Mutzenberger; her parents, brother, Matthew Auwinger; sisters, Lydia Wohlfeil and Melita Hildebrand.
Funeral: Tuesday, January 15, 2002, at 1:00 p.m., at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Minot, ND.
Visitation: Monday, noon to 7:00 p.m., at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, and Tuesday prior to the service at the church.
Burial: Tuesday at 4:00 p.m., at St. Matthew's Cemetery, north of Hazen, ND
Officiant: Rev. Carlyle Roth
Music: Congregational Hymns: "How Great Thou Art" and "Amazing Grace"
Geneal Roth, vocalist, to sing "I Am But A Stranger Here" and "Peace In The Valley"
Sue Bethke, organist
Active Bearers: Jay Schobinger, Patrick Schobinger, Robert Jans, Randall Schobinger Robert Gaydos, Spencer Johansen, Delvin Klatt
Lawrence J. Neigel - - 1934 - 2002
Lawrence J. Neigel, 67, Minot, died Tuesday, January 15, 2002, in a Minot hospital.
He was born 24 September, 1934, to Sebastian and Margaret Neigel and was raised on their homestead at Orrin, McHenry County, ND. He attended Rosebush Elementary School in McHenry County. As a child he helped with the family farm, working cattle and trapping small game for pelts. He then attended St. Leo's School in Minot and worked for room and board at St. Joseph's Hospital.
In October 1952, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and received basic infantry training. After advanced training in demolitions and bridge building, he was assigned to cook school. He volunteered to serve in Korea and was assigned to the 1st Infantry Division Headquarters, Wurzburg, Germany, where he met and later married his wife, Heidi on December 3, 1955 in Erlangen, Germany.
In June of 1961, they were stationed in Fort Riley, Kansas and lived in Junction City, Kansas. On October 13, 1962, after years of waiting, he was blessed with the arrival of a daughter, Rene Dianne. During his twenty-year military career, he served at several bases in the US and Germany. He earned the rank of Sergeant First Class. . Among his proudest memories was that during his military combat service, his unit didn't lose a single man during their 13-month stay in Tay Ninh, Vietnam. He was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service and the Army Commendation Medal. After another stint in Frankfurt, Germany, he finished his military career with an ROTC detachment in Pittsburgh, PA. In 1973 he retired from the U.S. Army and moved to Minot.
He enjoyed a sales career with Prudential Insurance until a series of heart attacks forced his civilian retirement. He very much enjoyed woodworking and fishing during the twilight of his life, especially when it involved teaching others how to hook a crafty walleye. Among his most frequent angling students were his brothers, nephews, a few close friends and his three grandsons (and occasionally, even his wife). Whether fishing in his boat or on the ice, he was a prominent figure on North Dakota's lakes.
Lawrence was blessed with three grandchildren, Eric, who was born in 1985, Collin who was born in 1988 and Marc who was born in 1991. Larry made swingsets for the grandchildren after each of their many moves. He spent vacations with his grandsons fishing and providing the opportunity to water ski and innertube.
Lawrence was a member and Eucharistic Minister of Little Flower Catholic Church and had served on its parish council. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, BPOE Elks, Moose Lodge and Eagles Aerie in Minot.
Survivors: wife, Heidi; daughter and son-in-law, Rene and Brad Wolfer, NY; three grandsons, Eric, Collin and Marc; seven brothers, Jack and his wife, Jan, Fergus Falls, MN, David and his wife, Joyce, New Castle, WA, Daniel, Pacific, WA, Frank and his wife, Mary Anne, North Stonington, CT, Richard and his wife, Deb, Old Lyme, CT, Joseph, and his wife, Garnett, Sumner, WA, and Edwin, Graham, WA; five sisters, Lugardia Schwan, Minot, Marcie Thiel and her husband, Pete, Sun City, AZ, Elaine Bachmeier, Minot, ND, Jane Heintz, Fergus Falls, MN, and Elva Daley and her husband, Ed, Northport, FL. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Peter, Paul, George, Alex and Anton, a sister, Mary Anderson, and his parents.
Vigil Prayer service: Friday, Jan. 18 at 7PM, Little Flower Catholic Church, Minot.
Funeral: Saturday, Jan. 19 at 10:30AM, Little Flower Church. All Mass servers whom Larry coached are encouraged to participate in the Mass.
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot
Visitation: Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot. Visitation will continue at the church starting at 6 p.m. on Friday.
Memorials are preferred to Little Flower Catholic Church, Minot.
Celebrant: Father Paul Cervinski
Music Ministers: Jeanne Artz and The Little Flower Choir
Honorary Bearers: Larry's family, friends and all the Mass servers he trained
Active Bearers: Members of the Minot Air Force Base Honor Team
Barbara Owens - - 1912 - 2002
Barbara Owens, 89, 833 University Avenue West, Minot, died Tuesday, January 1, 2002, at her home after an extended illness.
She was born April 26, 1912, in Russia, the daughter of Philip and Veronika Stark. She came to Estevan, Saskatchewan when she was 11 months old with her parents and six siblings as German immigrants from Russia. After two years they crossed into the USA and lived on a farm near Ambrose, ND. They later moved near Columbus, ND, where she was raised and educated. In the late 1930's the family moved to Bismarck, ND, after purchasing a farm.
Barbara married George James Owens, a soldier from Missouri serving in the Army at Fort Lincoln, ND, in 1934. They had four daughters, Donna, Rochelle, Geraldine, and Karen. The family then moved to Minot, where George worked as a construction contractor and Barbara went to work at Montgomery Wards. She worked there for over 25 years, until the store closed and then she worked for Ellison's Department Store. In her spare time Barbara volunteered at Trinity Health.
She was a member of St. Leo's Catholic Church and most recently Little Flower Catholic Church, both of Minot.
Barbara had a strong faith in the Lord. She enjoyed working in her yard and especially enjoyed tending to her flowers and plants. She was blessed with good health most of her life and lived life to the fullest.
Survivors: daughters, Rochelle Grant, Lakewood, CO, Geraldine Ellis and husband Bill, Gilbert, AZ, and Karen Kurry-Swartwout and husband Jim, Surrey, ND; grandchildren, James and Troy Griffin, Dierdre Reishus- Louderbough, Charlene Crawford, Lori Elstoen, Sue Schlag, Sherri Pellett, Lonny, Lee, and Toby Kurry, Jayline Hiatt, Russell Ellis, and Serena and Shawn Swartwout; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and brother, Frank Stark, Bismarck;. She was preceded in death by her, husband, George, and daughter, Donna Boley, parents, and several brothers and sisters,
Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, January 5, 2002, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Minot.
Visitation: Friday, January 4, 2002, from Noon until 7 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot
Rosary recitation: Friday, January 4, 2002, at 7 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home Chapel, Minot
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot
Celebrant of the Liturgies: Father Chris Walter
Music: "Ave Maria" "Be Not Afraid" "Let There Be Peace On Earth""On Eagles Wings" "On This Day" "Song Of Farewell"
John and Marcy Witteman
Active Bearers: Jim Swartwout, Roger Elstoen, Jeff Schlag, Larry Crawford, Randy Mertz James Boley
Edith M. Payne - - 1922 - 2002
Edith M. Payne, 79, Minot, died Friday, January 11, 2002, at Trinity Homes in Minot.
Edith Marjorie Campbell was born August 2, 1922, in Mitchell, Nebraska, the daughter of Orville and Lila (Case) Campbell. She was born in her grandmother's home without the assistance of a doctor, and has been very independent ever since. She spent most of her years in the Omaha, NE area, however, she and her brother along with their parents traveled extensively in search of work during the Great Depression. Edith enjoyed sharing memories of her family's experiences in such places as the South Dakota Black Hills and various schools during their travels.
She was once married to Quentin Monroe Kreps. In 1958, she married Russell Francis Payne, in Papillion, NE. Over the years Edith worked at Brown Café and F.W. Woolworths as a waitress in Omaha, NE and as a laborer at Crown Rubber Company in Ralston, NE. Russell died in 1995, and in 1996 she moved to Minot.
Edith was a member of River of Life Assembly of God Church, Minot, where she accepted Christ as her personal Savior at age 75 and was baptized by immersion. She loved the fellowship of the friends in her church, and especially the Women's Ministry group.
Survivors: Sons, Dwight (Judy) Kreps, Omaha, NE, and Charles (Vicki) Kreps, Minot, ; stepdaughter, Delores Hanika, Lorton, NE; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Russell F. Payne; her parents, Orville and Lila Campbell, and her brother that died during World War II.
Funeral: Saturday, January 19, 2002 at 11:00 a.m., at River of Life Assembly of God Church, Minot, ND.
Visitation: Friday, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., at River of Life Assembly of God Church, Minot, ND.
Officiant: Rev. Konrad Ziesing, Senior Pastor
Worship Leader: Don Fred
Music: Ron Parker, Associate Pastor
Order of Service
Welcome and Opening Prayer
Service of Praise and Worship
Scripture Reading
Reading of the Obituary
Memories from Family and Friends
Message of Hope by Pastor Ziesing
Closing Blessing and Prayer
Closing Song
Active Bearers: Nathan Kreps, Justin Kreps, Christopher Kreps, Bill Tryba
Ida Reiger - - 1931 - 2002
Ida Reiger, 70, 706 16th Ave. SW, Minot, died Thursday, January 24, 2002, in a Minot medical center.
She was born November 5, 1931, in Orrin, ND, to Nick and Anna (Bachmeier) Linghor. She was reared and educated in the Orrin area. She was once married to Louie Reiger, with whom she had six children. In 1961 they moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. Ida was a homemaker, waitress and a seamstress. She was known by her grandchildren as a "Candy Grandma." She moved back to Minot within the last couple of years and has been residing at Edgewood Vista, Minot.
She loved to play cards, work with flowers, sew and cook, she especially loved to make noodles. She loved her grandchildren and often took in many of their activities.
Survivors: children, Carla and Doug Rudolph, Sally Cavanaugh, Bob Reiger, all of Las Vegas, Renee and Roger Coleman, Minot, Colleen and Mike Haefner and Mark Reiger, all of Las Vegas; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Lena Kleppen, Watford City, Mike Linghor, Williston, Mary Eva Zettler, North Glen, CO, Gemma Reiger, Las Vegas, Esther Miller and Bertha Bachmeier, both of Great Falls, MT and Pat Miller, Tacoma WA and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Jim.
Funeral: Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady Of Grace Catholic Church.
Rosary: Tuesday 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady Of Grace Catholic Church, Minot.
Visitation: Monday from noon until 7:00 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot
Reader: Tim Linghor
Music: "Ave Maria", "The Lord's Prayer" "Gentle Woman" "Amazing Grace"
Anita Mattson, vocalist
Debbie McNamee, organist
Active Bearers: Roger Coleman Jr., Roger Coleman III, Wade Linghor, Jeff Linghor
Mike Haefner, Michael Haefner
Honorary Bearers: Ida's family and friends
Viola Reiswig - - 1936 - 2002
Viola Reiswig, 65, 1325-27th St. SE, Minot, ND, died Tuesday, January 22, 2002 in her home.
Viola was born on December 21, 1936 in Turtle Lake, ND, the daughter of August and Sophie (Fandrich) Walcker. She attended Turtle Lake High School and graduated from there in 1955. She married Elroy Ben Reiswig on July 31, 1955 in Turtle Lake. That same year they moved to New Orleans where their first son was born, the first of six children. Two more sons and three daughters were also born. They then moved to McClusky to farm for two years. They also lived in Bismarck, ND and Lincoln, Nebraska for a short time before moving to Minot in 1960. She was employed at Target for several years while managing Jefferson Trailer Park.
Being an avid sports fan, one of her favorite pastimes was bowling. She was city bowling secretary for 14 years and was inducted in the hall of fame for bowling. Another hobby she enjoyed immensely was fishing.
Viola is survived by her husband, Elroy Reiswig, Minot; sons, Rick and his wife, Judy and their two children, Leslie and Krista all of Omaha, Neb., Mark Reiswig, Minot and Jody and his wife, Pam and their two children, Heather and Shannon and his wife, Mandy and their newborn, Alaijah, all of Minot; daughters, Paula Reiswig, Penny Reiswig and her three children, FaLynn, Shane and Shaylee, and Cindee Hutchins and her husband, Mike and their son, Brandon all of Minot; brothers, Richard Walcker and his wife, Joyce, Waldport, Oregon, Allan Walcker and his wife, Peggy, Cheyenne, WY and Gerald Walcker and his wife, Leona, West Bend, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her parents, August and Sophie Walcker and a brother, Victor Walcker.
The family wishes to thank the hospice nurses for the great care and support they provided during this trying time.
Funeral: Friday, January 25, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church, Minot, ND
Burial: Private
Visitation: Thursday, January 24, 2002, from noon until 7 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND.
Officiant: Rev. Joseph Huse
Music: "Amazing Grace" "I Must Tell Jesus" and "He Giveth More Grace"
LuAnn Hoffer and Pat Holmen, duet
Processional Hymn, "In The Garden"
Recessional Hymn, "How Great Thou Art"
Elizabeth Roberts, organist
Honorary Bearers: All of Viola's family, friends and neighbors
Marlin E. Sather - - 1933 - 2000
Marlin E. Sather, 67, 8010 County Road 15 West, Minot, ND, died Saturday, October 21, 2000, in his home.
Marlin was born February 8, 1933, in North Prairie Township, McHenry County, near Velva, ND, the son of Martin and Eleanor (Pretzer) Sather. He was raised in that area and attended school in Velva.
He entered the United States Army on March 4, 1953, and served in the 18th Infantry Regiment, A Company, during the Korean Conflict. While in the service, he earned his GED, and was honorably discharged on February 28, 1955. Following his discharge he returned to North Dakota. On July 14, 1957, he married Carole Elliott in Tuttle, ND. He worked for Struksnes Construction Company. Marlin was then employed as manager of the Farmers Union Elevator in Velva and Willow City, ND. He worked at the Vix and Truax Coal Mines, near Velva. He also worked for Watne Farms as a farm laborer. Marlin worked for Bechtold Excavating and Lindemann Construction for many years building roads. He had recently been employed by Municipal Services, Inc., of Sawyer, and was working there until the time of his illness.
Marlin was a member of Oak Valley Lutheran Church, Velva, and the American Legion, Joseph I. Weller Post #39, Velva, ND. He was once a member of the Eagles Aerie, Minot, ND.
Survivors: Wife, Carole Sather, Minot; sons, Jeffrey Sather and wife, Shelley, Minot, and Lonnie Sather and wife, Rhonda, Velva; daughter, Tammie Mack and husband Bruce, Surrey; 12 grandchildren, Carmen, Kristi, Carly, Taryn and Tyler Sather, Amber, Taylor, and Jonathon Sather, and Tiffany, Brady, Tory and Tawny Mack; mother, Eleanor Sather, Velva; brother, Alan Sather, Velva. His father, Martin Sather, preceded him in death.
Funeral Service: Wednesday, October 25, 2000, 10:30 a.m. at Oak Valley Lutheran Church, Velva, ND
Visitation: Monday, October 23, 2000, from 2:00 to 8:30 p.m., at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, and Tuesday, October 24, 2000 from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Velva, ND
Burial: Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot, ND,
Officiants: Rev. Mary A. Schave and Rev. Mike Pretzer
Music: Iona Loken, soloist
"Precious Memories" and "In the Garden"
Congregational Hymns
"Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art"
Marilyn Anderson, organist
Honorary Bearers: Marlin's relatives and friends
Active Bearers: Gene Watne, Lynn Watne, Richard Peterson, Robert Hazel, Leonard Topp, Marvin Jensen
George Van Eckhout - - 1912 - 2002
George Van Eckhout, 89, 419 7th St. NW, Minot, ND, died Wednesday, January 23, 2002.
He was born July 18, 1912, in Guthrie, ND, the son of Louis and Anna (Rutten) Van Eckhout. In the spring of 1913, he moved with his family to the homestead near Wabek, ND, on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation. He was raised and educated at the Wabek Consolidated School, Plaza High School, Plaza, ND, and St. Mary's High School, Bismarck, ND. Following his graduation from high school, he worked for the Wabek Farmers Elevator. In February of 1934, he worked for the Federal Emergency Relief Administration serving Mountrail County, located in Stanley, ND. In 1938, he transferred to the Farm Security Administration in Stanley, and then moved to Minot in January of 1940, where he continued his work as assistant county supervisor for Farm Security Administration for Ward County. His work with Farm Security took him to many counties including Divide, Renville, Bottineau, McLean, Morton, Williams and Burleigh.
He joined the Waterman Implement Company, Minot, ND, in 1945 and in 1948 he purchased the Massey Harris, New Holland, New Idea and Grahm- Homme contracts from W. C. Waterman and operated the company as Van Eckhout Farm Equipment Company until January of 1957. He was engaged in farming activities at Wabek, which he operated until his retirement in 1985.
He was a member of St. Leo's and Little Flower Catholic Churches, in Minot, and had served on the planning and building committees during the fundraising and building periods for St. Leo's Rectory and Little Flower School, as well as the fund raising committee for Bishop Ryan High School and St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a life member of the Minot Elks Lodge and was a member of the Eagles Aerie and the Knights of Columbus, both of Minot.
He married Della M. Lowe, July 2, 1943 and they are lifelong residents of Minot.
Survivors: Wife, Della Mae Van Eckhout, Minot; sons, John P. Van Eeckhout and his wife, Carol Kemper, Kansas City, MO and James L. Van Eckhout, Minot; daughter, Margaret J. Van Eeckhout, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN; brothers, Charles "Bud" Van Eeckhout and his wife, Hope, Minot, Joe Van Eeckhout and his wife, Mary, Makoti, ND; sisters, Marie Jacobson, Crosby, ND and Lorry Kramer and her husband, Daryl, Minot. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Robert Van Eeckhout and sister, Felica Legg.
Funeral: Saturday, January 26, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Little Flower Roman Catholic Church, Minot, ND
Vigil Prayer Service: Friday, January 25, 2002, at 6:30 p.m. at Little Flower Roman Catholic Church, Minot
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND
Visitation: Friday, January 25, 2002, from 9:00 am to 4:00 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND
Celebrant of the Liturgies: Father Paul Cervinski
Music Ministers: Jeanne Artz
