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John Paul Mitchell Born: January 23, 1945 Died: November 18, 1988 Heaven – “No Tears Past the Gate” John Paul Mitchell was born in Olmsted County, MN, to parents Lowell H. and Lottie (Beebe) Mitchell on January 23, 1945. He married Judith M. They had two sons: Bobby, James and two daughters Sandy and Tammy. James died in Polk County, MN, on November 18, 1988.

Alice Bertina (Bakke) Dekko Born: May 22, 1901 Died: July 6, 1986 Alice Bertina Bakke was born in Twin Valley, MN, on May 22, 1901, to parents Louis and Helen (Johnson) Bakke. Alice married Bennie Leonard Dekko on August 30, 1925. She was a cafeteria manager and cooked in the Gary Public School for seventeen years. Bennie and Alice had one daughter, Zelda Mae (Spencer) Skretvedt and they raised a niece, Janice Mae Marie Bakke (Clinton) Bendickson. Alice was a charter member of the Gary American Legion Auxiliary. Alice had the following siblings: Carol Loy— Louise “Lula” (Shorty) Dekko---Gladys (Kenneth) Edberg--- Irene (Harold) Thordal—Kenneth— Reuben --Garfield—Russell and Stuart (Vangie Halstensgaard) Bakke. Alice died on July 6, 1986.


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Bennie Leonard Dekko Born: April 25, 1886 Died: February 1, 1981 Bennie Leonard Dekko was born in Gary, MN, on April 25, 1886, to parents Engebert Knudson and Augusta Skinderviken(Vick)Dekko. Bennie served his country as a Private in the United States Army in World War I. Bennie Leonard married Alice Bertina Bakke. To this union one daughter was born, Zelda Mae (Spencer) Skretvedt. They raised a niece, Janice Mae Marie Bakke (Clinton) Bendickson . Bennie had the following siblings: Ed Adolph—Ole—Henry Martin—Melvin (Lula Bakke)—Louis—Belle (George) Olson. Half brothers Knute and Severt and half sisters, Bertha—Caroline—Maria –Christine . Bennie died on February 1, 1981.

Melvin Engebret “Shorty” Dekko Born: November 22, 1891 Died: October 21, 1979 Melvin Engebret “Shorty” Dekko was born in Strand Township, Norman County, MN, on November 22, 1891, to parents Engebret Knudson and Augusta (Skindervicken) Vick Dekko. Melvin Engebret “Shorty” Dekko married “Lula” Louisa Henrietta (Bakke) on March 25, 1925 in Gary, MN. Shorty was a barber and baseball manager for most of his life in Gary, MN. Shorty and Lula had four sons namely: Loren “Toby” Monell (Marilyn) –Thomas “Bunny” Dottie –Gary Melvin (Sonia Veker)—Keith Scott Dekko. Melvin E. (Shorty) Dekko was inducted into the Minnesota Amateur Baseball Hall of fame in 1963. Shorty had the following siblings: Ed Adolph—Ole—Henry Martin—Bennie (Alice Bakke)—Louis—Belle (George) Olson. Half brothers Knute and Severt and half sisters, Bertha—Caroline—Maria—and Christine. Shorty died on October 21, 1979. Louise “Lula” Henrietta (Bakke) Dekko Born: September 3, 1903 Died: March 31, 1994 Lousie “Lula” Henriette Bakke was born on her Grandpa Johnson’s farm near Twin Valley, MN, on September 3, 1903, to parents Louis and Helen (Johnson) Bakke. Louisa “Lula” married Melvin E. “Shorty” Dekko on March 3, 1925. To this union four sons were born namely: Loren “Toby” (Marilyn)—Thomas “Bunny” (Dottie)—Gary Melvin (Sonia Veker) and Keith Scott Dekko. Lula owned and operated the Coffee Spot for many years and also cooked at the Gary Public School. Lula had the following siblings: Carol Loy—Alice (Bennie) Dekko—Reuben—Gladys (Kenneth) Edberg—Irene (Harold) Thordal—Kenneth—Garfield—Russell and Stuart (Vangie Halstensgaard) Bakke. Louise “Lula” died at the age of 90 on March 31, 1994.


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Oscar Bernard Hemmingson Born: December 23, 1927 Died: June 19, 1977 Oscar Bernard Hemmingson was born in Dahlen, North Dakota, on December 23, 1927, to parent Alfred L. and Bertha Marie (Benson) Hemmingson. Oscar Bernard married Margie Evangeline Ueland. They had the following children: Bruce (Kathy Erickson)(Elva)—Wayne—Muriel (James) Bateson—Stuart. Oscar was a Butter maker—American Crystal Sugar worker and Farmer. Oscar Bernard served his country as a Seaman First Class in the United States Navy. Oscar had one brother, Alfred Junior. Oscar died on June 19, 1977.

Bertha Muriel (Benson) Hemmingson Hanson Born: September 8, 1908 Died: December 1, 1975 Bertha Muriel Benson was born in Dahlen, North Dakota, on September 8, 1908, to parents,Ben P. and Evelina (Carlson) Benson. Bertha married Alfred Hemmingson. They had two sons namely: Oscar and Alfred Jr. Bertha was a housewife and Health Care worker. She married Hans Ole Hanson. Bertha had the following siblings: Roy—Alvin—Lilly—May—Stella—Evelyn and Ester. Bertha died in Cass County, ND, on December 1, 1975. Hans Ole Hanson Born: April 24, 1914 Died: April 4, 1987 Hans Ole Hanson was born in near Gary, Sundal Township, Minnesota, on April 24, 1914, to parents Carl F. and Helga (Erickson) Hanson. Hans was a farmer and worked in Home Construction. Hans Ole Hanson married Bertha Muriel (Benson) Hemmingson. Hans had the following siblings: Richard (Pam)—Harold (Pearl)—Milo—Ashbjorn-- Marie (Lloyd) Norby—Alma (Tom)Tollefson and Asta Erstad. Hans died on April 4, 1987.


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Odella “Della” Myrtle (Bjorge) Gunnufson Born: November 15, 1908 Died: March 11, 1999 Odella “Della” Myrtle Bjorge was born on November 15, 1908, in Gary, MN, to parents Mathias and Olena (Olson) Bjorge who were early pioneers of Waukon Township. Odella was married to Elwin Walter Gunnufson. Odella was known as Della. She was very active in the ladies groups of Gary Lutheran Church. Elwin and Della had one daughter, Sonia Julene (Clinton) Sorenson. Della had the following brothers & sisters: Edwin—George—Wilbert—Frank—Elvira (Arthur) Stephenson—–LeRoy—Amy and Elmer Bjorge. Della died March 11, 1999, in Hawley, MN.

Elwin Walter Gunnufson Born: May 28, 1899 Died: November 17, 1975 Elwin Walter Gunnufson was born in Rochester, Olmsted County, MN, on May 28, 1899, to parents Julius and Thea (Nereson) Gunnufson. Elwin married Odella Myrtle Bjorge. To this union one daughter was born, Sonia Julene (Clinton) Sorenson. They lived in Gary, MN, all their life. Elwin was a co-owner of Gunnufson/Bjorge Construction Company. Elwin drove school bus for the Gary Public School for many years and was a Norman County Commissioner. He had the following siblings: Arnold (Palma Thronson)—John (Lillie Thronson)—Ellert—Halvor (Clara Bjorge)—Sidney (Norma Flaten)—Albert and Carl. Elwin died November 17, 1975.


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Arthur Stephenson Born April 12, 1891 Died: January 17, 1969 Arthur Stephenson was born on April 12, 1891, in MN to parents Erick and Augusta (Groberg) Stephenson. His parents were from Sweden. Arthur married Elvira Minnie Bjorge on May 19, 1915.They had one son, Maurice (Marlys Kindseth) and two daughters, Verna Johnson and Arcella (Elmer) Huseby. Arthur worked for the Norman County Highway Department. Arthur had the following brothers and sisters: Louis (Josephine)---Elsie (Clarence) Johnson and Hazel (Reuben) Halvorson. Arthur died in Gary, MN, on January 17, 1969, at the age of 77. Elvira Minnie (Bjorge) Stephenson Born: March 24, 1893 Died: March 3, 1982 Elvira Minnie Bjorge was born March 24, 1893, in Strand Township, Norman County, MN, to parents, Mathias E. and Olena (Olson) Bjorge. Elvira Minnie Bjorge married Arthur Stephenson on May 19, 1915. To this union three children were born namely: Maurice (Marlys Kindseth)—Verna Johnson and Arcella (Elmer) Huseby. Elvira had the following siblings: Edwin—George—Wibert—Frank—LeRoy—Amy—Odella( Elwin) Gunnufson and Elmer Bjorge. Elvira died in Twin Valley, MN, on March 3, 1982.

Karen Leigh Ramstad Born: December 26, 1956 Died: December 14, 1967 Karen Leigh Ramstad was born on December 26, 1956, in Crookston, Polk County, MN, to parents Robert George and Gloria D. (Sunderland) Ramstad. Karen attended the Gary Public School and belonged to the Gary Lutheran Church. Karen had the following brothers and sisters; Darlene (Doug ) Sandstrom —Ann Marie( Bruce) Kindseth—Laurie (Jon) Stein—Robert (Cindy)—James. Karen died in Cass County, ND, on December 14, 1967, of spinal meningitis.


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Mary (Nygaard) Weberg Born: December 1, 1894 Died: April 1, 1971 Mary Nygaard was born in Strand Township, Norman County, MN, on December 1, 1894, to parents Rasmus and Birget (Yeldager) Nygaard. She married Knute Weberg on November 3, 1920, in Gary, MN. To this union one daughter was born namely, Margaret Catherine (she died in infancy). She had two step-sons, Clarence Marvin (died in infancy) and Morris Kenneth Weberg (died on January 10, 1937). Mary had the following siblings: Ole—Bella (Lars) Stundahl—Oscar—Andrias (died in infancy)—Robert—Theodore—Inga Berthe--- Pernilla—Anna (Guy) Patterson and Andrew. Mary died in Clay County ND, on April, 1971. Knute Weberg Born: May 14, 1888 Died: April 4, 1969 Knute Weberg was born in Flaa,Hallingdal, Norway, on May 14, 1888. Knute and his first wife (Sigrid Reiersgaard) came to America in 1914. They had two sons: Clarence Marvin (died in infancy) and Morris Kenneth Weberg (died on January 10, 1937).Sirgid died on November 8, 1918, and is buried in Ness Cemetery, Waukon Township, rural Gary, MN. Knute was a painter all his life. He was specially trained from his native country, Norway, to be able to paint wood to look like marble and could also paint ordinary wood without “grain” to look as if it

had a beautiful grain. Examples of his work are still evident in local churches. On November 20, 1920, Knute married Mary Nygaard in Gary, MN, to this union one daughter was born, Margaret Catherine Weberg (died in infancy). Knute Weberg died April 4, 1969.

Baby Boy Hanson Born: August 15, 1969 Died: August 15, 1969 Baby Boy Hanson was born August 15, 1969, the son of Everett Hanson and Joyce Hanson Simonson. Baby Boy Hanson had two sisters, Tanya Billberg and Crystal (Heath) Stene. Baby Boy Hanson died August 15, 1969.


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Esther R. (Masche) Hanson Born: December 24, 1905 Died: June 7, 2005 Esther R. Masche was born on December 24, 1905, to parents Carl and Nettie (Balfany) Masche in Lamberton, MN. In 1917 Esther and her family came to Bear Park, MN, where she was raised. Esther R. Masche married Henry O. Hanson in 1929. They farmed in Green Meadow Township, Norman County, MN. Esther and Henry had two daughters, Eveline (Vernon) Anderson (Lloyd Halland ) and Corrine (Herbert) Griewe; two sons, Floyd (Myrtle Pederson) and Everett “Micky” (Laurie) Hanson. Esther died on June 7, 2005.

Virgil L. Anderson Born: May 3, 1961 Died: March 25, 1999 Virgil L Anderson was born in Ada, MN, on May 3, 1961, to parents Vernon and Eveline (Hanson) Anderson. He grew up on a farm near Gary, MN, where he attended School and graduated with the class of 1979. Virgil married Denise Sirjord on July 28, 1979, at the Ness Lutheran Church Gary, MN. They had one daughter Rachel Anderson. Virgil farmed and worked at Gary Ag and Circle C. Virgil had the following siblings: Jill (Mike) Nelson and Cari (Barry) Halland. Virgil was uncle to the following: Ryan—Ross—Amy—April Halland and Ashley—Kyle—Brock Nelson. Virgil L. Anderson died in Gary, MN, on March 25, 1999.


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Lloyd Harold Halland Born: February 22, 1932 Died: November 25, 2005 Lloyd Harold Halland was born on February 22, 1932, near Gary, MN, to Adolph and Gina (Ramberg) Halland. He entered the United States Army on June 16, 1954, and served his country as a truck driver in Korea until his discharge May 16, 1956. Lloyd worked on the farm with his father and brothers. Lloyd had a special affection and relationship with children through his life. He was a member of the Ness Lutheran Church and the Gary Post #505 of the American Legion. Lloyd’s special friend was Eveline Anderson. He had the following siblings: Phillip (Gloria)--- Ardelle (Burton) Thronson—Lester (Darlene)---Stanley (Jeanette )----Millard (Jean)---Dennis (Diane)---Bernice (Harold) McCollum and Doris (Al) Jaeger. Lloyd died in Fargo, ND on Friday, November 25, 2005.

Dorothy Lucille (Eichler) Coplin Born: August 16, 1924 Died: March 4, 2007 Dorothy Lucille Eichler was born August 16, 1924, the daughter of Otto and Mathilda (Larson) Eichler. She was baptized and confirmed in Gary Lutheran church where she was a life-long member. Dorothy graduated from Gary High School in 1942. She attended Concordia College and graduated from UND with a Masters Degree in Marketing. In 1945, Dorothy was united in marriage to Frank Michael Coplin. He was a bush pilot in Alaska. They had a baby girl, Gail Linda (Jay) Coplin while living in Nome, Alaska. She taught at Hitterdal for a short time and she taught business at Pacific High School in San Bernardino, CA. She then became a real estate broker in San Bernardino, CA. Her star in the sky was her grandson, Jordan Jay Coplin. She had an incredible capacity for joy and friendship. Dorothy had one sister Marguerite Olive (Melvin) Servine. Dorothy died on March 4, 2007, in Gary, MN.


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Harvey Verdell Werpy Born: October 23, 1941 Died: 1968 Lowell Verdell Werpy was born on October 23, 1941, in Crookston, Polk County, MN,to parents Guy Arthur and Vera M. (Sannes) Werpy. He attended the Gary Public School, Gary, MN. Harvey had the following siblings: Shirley (Boyd Underdahl) Kappes—Joan Lucille Georgeson---Lowell (Bea) and Gene (Bonnie Griewe) Werpy. Harvey was killed in a hunting accident in Montana in 1968.

Guy Arthur Werpy Born: November 1, 1907 Died: March 9, 1983 Guy Arthur Werpy was born in Lyon County, MN, on November 1, 1907, to parents Albert H. and Louise E. (Loken) Werpy. Guy Arthur married Vera Sannes on February 28, 1938. To this union five children were born, three sons and two daughters: Shirley (Boyd Underdahl) (Kenneth) Kappes—Joan Lucille (Ed) Georgeson—Harvey—Lowell (Bea) and Gene (Bonnie Griewe) Werpy . Guy had the following siblings: Caroline (Clarence) Hanson—Hamlet—Blanche Aitkins—Stanley—Percy (Mildred Engen)—Alma (Harry) Sannes and Quentin (Ada)( Hannah) Werpy. Guy died on March 9, 1983, in Norman County, MN. Vera M. (Sannes) Werpy Born: July 5, 1916 Died: December 31, 2006 Vera M. Sannes was born on a farm north of Gary, MN, the daughter of Ludvig and Sophie (Peterson) Sannes on July 5, 1916. She had a twin brother, Harry. Vera M. married Guy Arthur Werpy on February 28, 1938. They had the following children: Shirley (Boyd Underdahl) (Kenneth) Kappes—Joan Lucille(Ed) Georgeson—Harvey—Lowell (Bea) and Gene (Bonnie Griewe) Werpy.Vera worked at the Gary Public School for 17 years. Vera was a great baker. Vera had the following siblings: Dora (Loren) Olson—Ray (Bernice)-- Kenneth (Shirley) ---Harry(Alma)---Norman (Joyce)—Cyrus (Alida)—Lawrence—Arthur (Norma)—Charlotte Lewis and Garnet (Clarence) Kappes. Vera died on December 31, 2006, in the Bridges Hospital Ada, MN.


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Gilman Hartvik Gilbertson Born: September 30, 1904 Died: January 7, 1972 Gilman Hartvik Gilbertson was born the son of Ole and Kari (Helgeson- Reiersgaard) Gilbertson on September 30, 1904, in Gary, Norman County, MN. He was baptized, attended Sunday School and was confirmed in Gary Lutheran church where he was a life-long member. Gilman served his country as a Minnesota Private in the United States Army in World War II. On November 3, 1948, Gilman married Gladyce ( Mjelde—Veker ) in Janesville, Wisconsin. Gilman worked at the Gary Public School for nineteen years as custodian. On January 25, 1950, they had a son David (Deannie ) Gilbertson. Gladyce had two daughters, Sonia (Gary)Dekko and Audrey (Berdean) Felske. Gilman had the following siblings: Gina (James) Lison—Olga (Glen) Sweet—Myrtle (Ray “Sam”) Hamre—Nora McSpadden—Agnes (Walter) Yahn—Thea (Sidney) Anderson—Clara (Walter) Richter—Esther (Jesse) Mead and Otto Gilbertson. Gilman died in Gary, MN, while burning trash outside at the Gary School of a heart attack on January 7, 1972.

Gladyce Adeline (Mjelde) Veker Gilbertson Born: January 19, 1912 Died: October 31, 2005 Gladyce Adeline Mjelde was born in Grygla, MN, on January 19, 1912, the daughter of Andrew & Ella (Christianson) Mjelde. In 1932, Gladyce married Melvin Clifford Veker. To this union two daughters were born namely: Sonia Marilyn (Gary Melvin) Dekko and Audrey Karen (Berdean Raymond) Felske. Melvin died in 1943. In 1944 Gladyce moved to Portland, Oregon, where she was employed as a welder during World War II. Gladyce married Gilman Gilbertson on November 3, 1948, and in 1950 they had a son David (Deannie) Gilbertson. Gladyce cooked at the Gary Public School for twenty-five years. Gladyce was a member of the Gary Lutheran Church and the American Legion Auxiliary #505. Gladyce had on sister Alda (Orin) Refling. Gladyce died in Twin Valley, MN, on October 31, 2005.


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Frank Leonard Miller Born: February 13, 1918 Died: February 7, 1981 Frank Leonard Miller was born in Spencer, Boyd County, Nebraska, the son of Joseph W. and Edith H. Miller on February 13, 1918. Frank Leonard married Ella Elizabeth Tow on September 28, 1940. They had the following children: Clark—Errol “Buz” (Deb)---Diana (Winfred “Punk”) Bauer. Frank was a farmer and drove School bus for the Gary Public School for many years. Frank and Ella owned and operated a Hartz grocery store (Millers Market) in Gary, MN. He had the following siblings: John—Warren W.—Mae M. Keller—Helen B. and Theodore. Frank died in Norman County, MN, on February 7, 1981.

Ella Elizabeth (Tow) Miller Born: December 17, 1920 Died: October 18, 2006 Ella Elizabeth Tow was born the daughter of Andrew and Ethel (Kuderling) Tow in Woodworth, ND, on December 17, 1920. She attended Gary High School and graduated with the class of 1939, while living with her aunt and uncle, Irv and Gena Kuderling. Ella Elizabeth and Frank Leonard Miller were married on September 28, 1940. They had three children; Clark--- Diana (Winfred “Punk”) Bauer---Errol “Buz” (Deb) Miller. Frank and Ella farmed and owned and operating a Hartz grocery store (Miller’s Market) in Gary, MN. Ella was a member of the Gary Lutheran Church. Ella had one brother Lawrence. Ella enjoyed life. She died in Ada, MN, on October 18, 2006.


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Rueben Albert Airhart Born: March 25, 1901 Died: September 24, 1987 Rueben Albert Airhart was born in Marcus, Iowa, on March 25, 1901, to Albert Elmer and Katie Airhart. Rueben Albert married Anna Louisa Taallerud on February 25, 1925, in Crookston, MN. They had one son, John (Janice). They farmed in the Gary and Fertile area for many years and he also drove school bus for the Gary Public School. Rueben bought the International Harvester Implement dealer and operated that for a few years. He was a member of the Gary Lutheran church. He had one brother, Lewis (Dorothy Rinerson) and one sister Luella (George) Lundy. Rueben died on September 24, 1987, in Sioux Falls, SD.

Anna Louisa (Taallerud) Airhart Born: May 27, 1898 Died: March 13, 1993 Anna Louisa Taallerud was born on May 27, 1898, in Liberty Township, rural Fertile, MN, to Peder and Louisa Marie (Anderson) Taallerud. She attended high school in Fertile, MN. Anna Louisa and Rueben Albert Airhart were married on February 25, 1925, in Crookston MN. To this union one son was born namely, John (Janice). They farmed in the Fertile and Gary, MN, area for many years. Anna was a member of the Gary Lutheran Church and Ladies Aid. She also belonged to the Gary American Legion Auxiliary #505. Anna had the following siblings: Henry---Edan—Paul— Burt--Marius (Hulda Saker) and one sister, Clara Mitchell. Anna died in Mitchell, SD, on March 13, 1993, at age ninety- four.


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Marcus Gunderson Born: April 17, 1897 Died: April 29, 1987 Marcus Gunderson, the son of Ole H. and Olivia Maria (Slettebak) Gunderson was born on April 17, 1897, in Strand Township, Norman County, MN. Marcus married Bertha Hansine Vettleson on January 10, 1924, in Norman County, MN. They had three daughters: Donna Marie (died in infancy)—Bernadean Olivia Ursin and Mavis Benneta Garret. Marcus farmed in Strand Township, Norman County, MN. Marcus had the following siblings: Mathea Marie (Gilbert) Lee—Adolpha Larson—Alma—Clara—Henry—Annie (Hans) Flom and Agnes (Francis) Peterson. Marcus died in Twin Valley, MN, on April 29, 1987, at the age of ninety. Bertha Hansine (Vettleson) Gunderson Born: November 30, 1901 Died: May 6, 1990 Bertha Hansine was born in Red Lake County, MN, on November 30, 1901, to Halvor and Bergit (Larson) Vettleson. Bertha Hansine married Marcus Gunderson on January 10, 1924, in Norman County, MN. They had the following children; Donna Marie (died in infancy)—Bernadine Olivia (Ursin) and Mavis Bennetta (Garret). She had two sisters, Laura Schart and Elvira. Bertha Hansine died in Moorhead, Clay County, MN, on May 6, 1990.

Henry Gunderson Born: April 21, 1893 Died: July 31, 1982 Henry Gunderson, son of Ole H. and Olivia Maria (Slettebak) Gunderson was born April 21, 1893, in Strand Township, Norman County, MN. Henry was a farmer and junk parts dealer in Strand Township, Gary, MN. He was a life-long member of Gary Lutheran Church. Henry had the following siblings: Annie (Hans) Flom—Mathea Marie (Gilbert) Lee—Adolpha Larson—Marcus (Bertha)—Alma—Clara and Agnes (Francis) Peterson. Henry died on July 31, 1982.


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John Andrew Smit Born: October 28, 1921 Died: April 14, 1986 John Andrew Smit was born in South Dakota on October 28, 1921, to Pete O. (Peter was born in Holland) and Tillie Smit. John married Lorene Josephine Bergerson on September 21, 1947, in Kingsbury, South Dakota. He served his country as a Corporal in the United States Army during World War II. John and Lorene had three sons namely: Larry (Jan Gerding)—Jerry and Jim. John had one sister, Bertha Krumm. John Andrew Smit died on April 14, 1986, in Cass County, ND.

Lorene Josephine (Bergerson) Smit Born: April, 9, 1923 Died: February 5, 1994

Lorene Josephine also known as “Smitty” Bergerson was born April 9, 1923, near Arlington, South Dakota, the daughter of Peter and Emma (Paulson) Bergerson. On September 21, 1947, she was united in marriage to John Smit at Arlington, SD. They moved to Gary, MN, in 1972 where they operated the Gary Cashway Lumber Company. Lorene also worked at the Lutheran Memorial Nursing Home. Lorene was a member of the Gary Lutheran Church and the Gary American Legion Auxiliary # 505. They had three sons, Larry (Jan Gerding)—Jerry and Jim. Lorene had a brother, Willard Bergerson. She died February 5, 1994, at Twin Valley, MN.

Willard A. Bergerson Born: November 8, 1918 Died: October 2, 2000 Willard A. Bergerson , the son of Peter and Emma (Paulson) Bergerson ,was born on November 8, 1918, in Arlington, South Dakota. Willard never married. He came to Gary, MN, in 1972 with his sister, Lorene (John) Smit. He worked at the Gary Cashway Lumber Company. Willard was a sextant for the Gary Lutheran Cemetery for ten years and served as church custodian. He had three nephews, Larry (Jan Gerding)—Jerry and Jim Smit. Willard died on October 2, 2000.


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Larry Smit Born: August 16, 1952 Died: November 23, 2010 Larry Smit was born to John A. and Lorene (Bergerson) Smit . Larry attended and graduated from Gary High School. He was an over- the- road truck driver. Larry was married to Jan Gerding. Larry had two brothers, Jerry and Jim Smit. Larry died on November 23, 2010, in Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND, at the age of fifty-eight.

Roy Albin Forsell Born: September 4, 1911 Died September 20, 1998 Roy Albin Forsell son of Paul and Jennie Forsell was born on September 4, 1911, in Russell, North Dakota. Roy married Alice Marie Kvamme on November 5, 1938. To this union one daughter was born, Renee Ann (Larry) Wheeler. Roy and Alice owned and operated a Roy’s Service Station on the corner of State Highway 200 and 32. Roy also drove school bus for the Gary Public School and worked on Construction. Roy had the following siblings: Irene Rose (Robert) Pederson—Evelyn Mae (N.K.) Christensen—Albert (Opal)—Edward (Bernice Stundahl)—Fred –Palmer and Lloyd. Roy died on September 20, 1998, in Colorado. Alice Marie (Kvamme) Forsell Born: May 21, 1916 Died: January 12, 1987 Died: January 12, 1987 Alice Marie Kvamme was born on May 21, 1916, to Adolph C. and Bessie (Leding) Kvamme in Twin Valley, MN. Alice Marie and Roy Albin Forsell were married on November 5, 1938, in Gary, MN. Roy and Alice had one daughter, Renee Ann (Larry) Wheeler. Alice was a housewife and helped Roy in the Gas Station. Alice was a member of the Gary Lutheran Church, Ladies Aid and served as a Sunday school teacher for many years. She made all the baptismal towels for the Church for many years. Alice had the following siblings: Beatrice (Robert) Wilkenson—Ione (Sanford) Jacobson—Bert—Richard and Allen. Alice died on January 12, 1987.


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Marie Josephine (Hanson) Norby Born: March 8, 1916 Died: December 30, 2007 Marie Josephine Hanson, daughter of Carl and Helga (Erickson) Hanson, was born March 8, 1916, near Gary, MN, in Sundal Township. Marie Josephine and Lloyd E. Norby were married at Fertile, MN, on March 27, 1943. They had one son, Marvin (Gayle Nystad). They had two granddaughters, Rhonda and April. They made their home and farmed in the Strand Township. Marie was a member of the Gary Lutheran Church.Marie had the following brothers and sisters: Richard (Pam)—Hans (Bertha)—Harold (Pearl)—Milo—Ashbjorn—Alma (Tom) Tollefson and Asta Erstad. She died at the Twin Valley Living Center on December 30, 2007. Lloyd Ernest Norby Born: February 11, 1911 Died: March 8, 1992 Lloyd Ernest Norby was born near Gary, MN, on February 11, 1911, to Louis and Marie (Sather) Norby. Lloyd Norby married Marie Hanson on March 27, 1943, at Fertlie, MN. They had one son, Marvin (Gayle Nystad) and two granddaughters, Rhonda and April. Lloyd and Marie lived and farmed near Gary, MN, Strand Towship all their lives. They were members of the Gary Lutheran Church.

Lloyd had 6 brothers and sisters: Clara (William) Spenningsby—Mabel (Marvin) Thompson---Myrtle (Robert) LaClair—Peter (Bertha Neilson)---Ole (Ida Hermanson) and Melvin (Evelyn Larson). Lloyd died March 31, 1992, in Strand Township, Norman County, MN.

Milo Hanson Born: March 11, 1908 Died: January 5, 2002 Milo Hanson was born March 11, 1908, the son of Fredrick and Helga (Erickson) Hanson in Sundal Township, near Gary, Minnesota. Milo resided in Fairbault State Institute where he worked in the Institute’s Dairy Building. Milo had natural talent for music and played many musical instruments noteably the concertina. Milo had the following siblings: Richard (Pam)—Hans (Bertha)—Harold (Pearl)—Ashbjorn—Alma (Tom) Tollefson ----Marie (Lloyd) Norby and Asta Erstad. Milo died on January 5, 2002.


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Debora Ann Haberstroh Born: January 31, 1959 Died: February 25, 2011 Debora Ann Haberstroh, the daughter of Carl and Doris (Guedesse) Haberstroh, was born on January 31, 1959, in Rolla, ND. She spent her childhood in Rock Lake, ND, and graduated as an Honor Student from Rock Lake School in 1977. She was employed by Tri-Line performing dispatch and bookkeeping duties. While there she met Darrin Pinske and they shared their life together for 16 years. She loved gardening. Debora had two sister Rose (Darrel) Manning and Brenda (Darrel) Siewert and one brother Richard (Kay) Haberstoch. Debora died on February 25, 2011, at the age of fifty-two.

Myrtle Leona (Pederson) Hanson Born: January 21, 1941 Died: October 19, 2004 Myrtle Leona Pederson was born on January 21, 1941, to Bennie and Fern (Hoffman) Pederson in Mahnomen, MN. Myrtle graduated from Mahnomen High School and Bemidji State University with a Elementary Teaching Degree. She taught at Mahnomen for a time. Myrtle Leona Pederson married Floyd Hanson on June 27, 1964. They were blessed with two sons, Corey (Julie) and Craig (Jodi) Hanson. Myrtle taught second Grade at the Gary/Norman County East School for 40 years. They had two grandchildren, Katie and Cole. She had the following siblings: Loren (Carole)---Dave (Avonne)and Marlene (Bill) Lewis. Myrtle died October 19, 2004, after a brief struggle with lung cancer.


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Brittany Ann Bennefeld Born: May 15, 1986 Died: May 15, 1986 Brittany Ann Bennefeld was born on May 15, 1986, to Roger and Rhonda (Stene)Bennefeld in MN. Brittany had the following siblings: Whitney (Jeff) Roske---Taylor—Tyler—Bethany—Richard—Daniel—Shana—Izaah and Kobe. Brittany (Our Beloved Daughter) died May 15, 1986.

Robert A. Wilkinson Born: November 7, 1921 Died: July 14, 1993 Robert A Wilkinson was born to parents Frank and Pearl Wilkinson in Downer, MN, on November 7, 1921. Robert served his country in the United States Army in World War II. Robert worked for Red River Excavating. Robert A. Wilkinson married Beatrice A. Kvamme Forsell on October 17, 1953, at Gary, MN. They were blessed with one son, Terrance (Terry). He had one sister, Frances Roesch and one brother, Duane Wilkinson. Robert died in Fargo, ND, on July 14, 1993. Beatrice Alvena (Kvamme ) Forsell-Wilkinson Born: February 4, 1921 Died: August 5, 2011 Beatrice Alvena Kvamme was born on February 4, 1921, in Gary, MN, to Adolph and Bessie (Noss) Kvamme. She was baptized and confirmed from the Gary (Synod) Lutheran Church. Beatrice attended the Gary Public School and graduated with the class of 1939. She married Lloyd Forsell. In 1953 she married Robert Wilkinson making their home in Moorhead, MN. They had one son Terrance (Terry). Beatrice had three brothers, Richard, Bert and Allen Kvamme and two sisters, Alice (Roy) Forsell and Ione (Sanford) Jacobson. Beatrice (Bea) died on August 5, 2011, in Sanford Health Systems Palliative Care, Fargo, ND.


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Inez Luverne (Flaa) Thordal Born: November 13, 1918 Died: February 18, 2007 Inez Luverne Flaa was born November 13, 1918, the daughter of Paul and Pauline (Lystne) Flaa in Gary, MN. Inez was baptized and confirmed in the St. Pauli Lutheran Church and attended Gary Public School graduating from Crookston Agricultural College. Inez was a beautician. She married Mandez B. Thordal on July 1, 1939, in Gary, MN. They had four children; Bruce (Wil Akana)-- Linda (Kenneth) Mogen--—Lynn (Diane Stuhaug)----Brian (Anne)Thordal. Inez was a lifetime member of the Gary Lutheran Church. Inez had many talents, cooking, baking and hardanger. She had the following siblings: Francis (Jeanine Anderson)—Vernice Danielson—Louise (Lloyd) Nereson and Gladvyn Luella (died in infancy). Inez died on Sunday, February 18, 2007, in the Mahnomen Health Center, Mahnomen, MN.

Mandez Bertram Thordal Born: May 19, 1916 Died: July 27, 2009 Mandez Bertram Thordal was born May 19, 1916, the son of Oscar and Thea (Thronson) Thordal at Gary, MN. He was baptized and confirmed from the Gary (Synod) Lutheran Church in Gary, MN. On July 1, 1939, Mandez was united in marriage to Inez Flaa at Gary, MN. They made their home in Gary, MN, where they raised their four children. Bruce (Wil Akana)—Linda (Kenneth) Mogen— Lynn (Diane Stuhaug) and Brian (Anne) Thordal,. Mandez played semi- pro baseball for many years. Mandez operated Thordal’s Garage, did road construction and was a rural mail carrier many years. Mandez was an active member of the Gary Lutheran church, Gary Public School Board and served on the Gary Fire Department for 53 years. He had the following siblings: Harold (Irene Bakke)—Thelma (Leonard) Knutson—Doris (Willard) Erickson--- Inez (Milo) Olson and Fern (Loel) Knutson. Mandez died on July 27, 2009, in Bridges Care Community, Ada, MN.


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Gordon LeRoy Nelson Born: January 26, 1935 Died: January 12, 2010 Gordon LeRoy Nelson was born January 26, 1935, the son of Nels and Josie (Amundson) Nelson in Sundal Township, near Gary, MN. He attended country school and graduated from Fertile High School. Gordon enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country during the Korean Conflict. On September 27, 1958, Gordon was united in marriage to Maureen Anderson in Mentor, MN. To this union 6 children were born, 2 sons, Michael (Jill Anderson) ---Paul -----4 daughters, Pam (Brian) Matzke—Laurie (Mike) Sather—Jana (Earl) Pederson and Darci Nelson. He was a charter member of the Gary Lions Club and a member of the Gary Lutheran Church. He was president and CEO of the Gary State Bank. Gordon had the following siblings: Russell— Bernice Horn---Lyle (Yvonne)—Lawrence (Amanda Jacobson) Leonard (Judy Jacobson) and Adele (Sammy) Noss--.Gordon died January 12, 2010, in his home in Gary, MN.

Frank Theodore Sperling Born: March 12, 1895 Died: March 16, 1977 Frank Theodore Sperling was born March 12, 1895, at Gretna, Manitoba, Canada. He was the son of Franz and Mathilda (Lick) Sperling. They were among the earliest settlers in the Dresden, Cavalier County, ND, vicinity. Frank Sperling married Amelia Kuball on February 10, 1917, at Dresden, ND. They had two daughters namely: Bernice Francis (Donald) Carlson and Virginia Sylvia (Gerald) Ambuehl. They moved to Strand Township, Norman County, Gary, MN, in 1955. Frank was a member of the Gary Lutheran Church. Frank had the following siblings, Reinhold—Henry—Helda—Bertha and Lydia. Their grandson, David Ambuehl lived with them for a few years while attending High School in Gary, MN. Frank died unexpectedly on March 16, 1977, in Crookston, MN.


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Amelia (Kuball) Sperling Born: September 29, 1896 Died: May 31, 1980 Amelia Kuball was born on September 29, 1896, the daughter of Christian Edward and Eva Rosine (Jopps) Kuball in Gretna ,Manitoba, Canada. On February 10, 1917, she married Frank Theodore Sperling in Dresden, Cavalier County, ND. Frank and Amelia had two daughters, Virginia Sylvia (Gerald) Ambuehl and Bernice Francis (Donald) Carlson. They moved to the Gary, MN, area in 1955. She was a member of the Gary Lutheran Church. Amelia had the following siblings: Pat—Henry—Ewald—Albert—Gotfred –Hilda (Fred) Romberg—Mathilda (Henry) Sperling ---Elsie and Emma (E.L.) Burke. Amelia died in the Pioneer Nursing Home in Erskine, Polk County, MN, on May 31, 1980.

Steven Donald Carlson Born: July 18, 1950 Died: June 15, 2012 Stephen Donald Carlson was born on July 18, 1950, in Ada, MN, son of Donald Randolph and Bernice (Sperling) Carlson. Steve was raised, educated and graduated with the Class of 1968 in Crookston, MN. He had a career in Hotel Food & Beverage Management in various cities. Steve never married. Steve had the following siblings, one brother Jack and one sister Cammy Sue (Neil) Oakland. Steve passed away on Friday, June 15, 2012, at the Regency Hospital in Golden Valley, MN.

Lillian Kathryn (Lee) Skretvedt Born: November 20, 1896 Died: May 5, 1983 Lillian Kathryn Lee was born the daughter of Otto and Carrie (Swanson) Lee on November 20, 1896, in Grygla, MN. Lillian Lee married Thomas Skretvedt on June 1, 1919, in Grygla, MN. To this union the following children were born: Vernon Monroe (Charlotte Sondrol)---Gordon Ordean (Janet Lee)---Spencer Luverne (Zelda Mae Dekko)---Arlene (Robert) Volker and Merlin D. (Daphne E. Monplaisir). Thom and Lillian farmed in Wild Rice Township, Norman County, MN. Lillian had the following siblings: Palmer Arthur—Henry (Maire)—Eleanor (John) Stewart—Cora Annette (Wilfred) Unger—Olga Marie –Eddie Milton (Midred) and Melvin Clifford (Meg) Lee. Lillian died May 5, 1983.


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Thomas (Thom) Skretvedt Born: February 28, 1896 Died: July 24, 1973 Thomas Skretvedt was born the son of Gunder and Ingeborg (Halvorson Haugen) Skretvedt on February 28, 1896, in Climax, MN. Thom Skretvedt married Lillian Katherine Lee on June 1, 1919. Thom served his country as a Minnesota Sergeant in the United States Army in World War 1. Thom farmed in various places. Tom and Lillian had the following children: Vernon (Charlotte Sondrol)—Gordon Ordean (Janet Lee)—Spencer LaVerne (Zelda Mae Dekko)—Merlin (Daphne E. Montplaisir) and Arlene (Robert) Volker. Thomas had the following siblings: Hans—Ole—Halvor—Sena Waale—Andrea Nystul and Hilda Nesseth. Thom died on July 24, 1973, in Cass County, ND.

Cora Annette (Lee) Unger Born January 25, 1900 Died: April 15, 1986 Cora Annette Lee was born the daughter of Otto and Carrie ((Swanson) Lee on January, 25, 1900, in Grygla, MN. Cora Annette married Wilfred Unger on June 30, 1925. They had three daughters namely: Marilyn (Traverse) Tommervik—Eulalie (Edsel) Wicklund and Cheryl (Jere) Cooper. Wilfred was a farmer. Cora and Wilfred owned and operated a restaurant. Cora had the following brothers and sisters: Palmer Arthur—Henry (Maire)—Lillian Kathryn (Thom) Skretvedt—Eleanor (John) Stewart—Olga Marie—Eddie Milton (Midred) and Melvin Clifford (Meg). Cora died April 15, 1986.


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Wilfred Unger Born: August 6, 1898 Died: April 30, 1973 Wilfred Unger was born the son of Jacob (born in Russia) and Anna M. (Bjergo) Unger on August 6, 1898, in Revere, MN. Wilfred married Cora Annette (Lee) Unger on June 30, 1925, in Red Lake Falls, MN. Cora and Wilfred had 3 daughters, Marilyn (Traverse) Tommervik—Eulalie (Edsel) Wicklund and Cheryl (Jere) Cooper. Wilfred farmed and Cora & Wilfred owned and operated a restaurant. Wilfred had one brother, John K. Unger and one sister, Lida V. (George) Ganz. Wilfred died in Polk County, MN, on April 30, 1973.

Carl S. Jacobson Born: September 21, 1921 Died: July 17, 1972 Carl S. Jacobson was born on September 21, 1921, in Fargo, ND, to parents Jacob and Sophie (Hafstad)Jacobson. Carl married Mabel Gullingsrud on October 21, 1944, in Fertile, MN. Carl was a heavy equipment operator. Mabel and Carl owned and operated a gravel business. They had five children namely, Richard –Curtis—James—Marion (Keith) Larson and Juanita (John Allen) Sundet. Carl had four half brothers and one half sister, Anna (Julius) Brekke ---Ted—Jacob—Jurgen and Andrew. He also had brothers, Arnold—Norman and Sanford (Ione Kvamme) Jacobson and sisters, Judith (Leonard) Nelson—Amanda (Lawrence) Nelson—Lorraine (Selmer) Aune and Bertha (Ray) Claybakken. Carl died on July 17, 1972.


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Thomas Milton Anderson Born: June 17, 1909 Died: October 9, 1970 Thomas Milton Anderson was born the son of Albert Ingevald and Mathilda (Trehus) Anderson on June 17, 1909, at Wild Rice, Cass County, ND. Thomas Anderson married Grace Francis Brumwell on July 13, 1928, in Fargo, ND. Tommy and Grace had two daughters, Jeannie (Francis) Flaa and Joy (Philip) Thompson. Tommy and Grace moved to Gary, MN, where they owned a grocery store (Tommy’s Fairway) for many years. Tommy had the following siblings: Melvin C.—Alice (Walter) Reuteler—Arthur N.—Bennie C.—Ruth (Arthur) Hegle –Edwin C.and Grant W. Anderson. Tommy was very active in the Gary Lutheran Church, Gary Fire Department and Gary Community Club. Tommy died at the age 61 on October 9, 1970. Grace Francis (Brumwell) Anderson Born: September 7, 1907 Died: November 23, 2002 Grace Francis was born the daughter of William Henry and Catherine (Dobie) Brumwell on September 7, 1907, in Raymond, Pacific County, Washington. Grace Francis married Thomas

Milton Anderson on July 13, 1928, in Fargo, ND. They had two daughters, Jeannie (Francis) Flaa and Joy (Philip) Thompson. Grace worked at Tommy’s Fairway alongside her husband, Tommy. Grace was very active in the Ladies groups of the Gary Lutheran Church. Grace had two sisters, Isabel Nelson and Floy Higgens. Grace died in Grand Forks, ND, on November 23, 2002.

Ronald Duane Askelson Born October 31, 1946 Died: March 19, 1971 Ronald Duane Askelson was born the son of Junior and Ovedia Gladys (Skeim) Askelson in Twin Valley, MN, on October 31, 1946. He attended and graduated from Gary Public School with the Class of 1965. Ronald served his country in the United States Army USAR Control Group, November 20, 1967 ---November 19, 1969. He was a Vietnam Veteran. Ronald was an Auto mechanic. Ronald had one brother, Curtis (Beverly)—2 sisters, DeVaughn (Rodney) Hanson and Joyce (LeRoy) Bestul. Ronald Duane died in a car accident in Moorhead, MN, on March 19, 1971.


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Ovedia Gladys (Skeim) Askelson Born: May 11, 1917 Died: May 30, 1995 Ovedia Gladys Skeim was born May 11, 1917, to Martin and Theoline (Berg) Skeim at Ulen, MN, where she grew up. On May 19, 1940, Ovedia and Junior Askelson were married at Hitterdal, MN. To this union four children were born, Curtis (Beverly)—DeVaughn (Rodney) Hanson—Joyce (LeRoy) Bestul and Ronald Duane Askelson. They came to Gary, MN, in 1956. She was a member of the Gary Lutheran church and American Legion Auxiliary. Ovedia had one brother, Arnold Skeim. Ovedia died on May 30, 1995, at the United Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Junior Askelson Born: January 26, 1921 Died: June 30, 1998 Junior Askelson was born to parents Austin Thor and Nina Christine (Larson) Askelson on January 26, 1921, at Felton, Clay County, MN. Junior married Ovedia Gladys Skeim on May 19, 1940, in Hitterdal, Clay County, MN. They had the following children: Curtis (Beverly)—DeVaughn (Rodney) Hanson—Joyce (LeRoy) Bestul and Ronald Askelson. Junior worked at the Gary Elevator Company. Junior had the following siblings: Norma (Johnny) Bergerson—Selma Bueng and Leonard Askelson. Junior died on June 30, 1998.

Arthur Molto Born: September 20, 1903 Died: October 12, 1972 Arthur Molto was born the son of Rasmus Andreas Johannes and Berte Pauline (Clemetsdatter) Molto on September 20, 1903, in Strand Township, Norman County, MN. Arthur married Hilma Christine Dahl. Arthur farmed southwest of Gary, MN. He had the following brothers and sisters: Mattie Henrietta—Klara Amalia (died in infancy)—Clara Amalia—Ragna Benete—Gena Elisa (John) Nelson—Martin Peter (Hulda Diegel and Esther Agnes Molto. Arthur Molto died on October 12, 1972. Hilda Christine (Dahl) Molto Born: October 5, 1901 Died: September 26, 1971 Hilda Christine Dahl was born the daughter of Rudolph and Julia Dahl on October 5, 1901, in Fossum Township, Norman County, MN. Hilda Christine married Arthur Molto. She was a housewife and Assistant school teacher. Hilda had the following siblings: Earland—Abel (Joyce)—William (Fern)—Emma (Silas) Sannan and Regina (Leonard) Revine. Hilda died on September 26, 1971.


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Martin Peter Molto Born: March 4, 1901 Died: December 28, 1980 Martin Peter Molto was born on March 4, 1901, in Strand Township, Norman County, MN, to parents, Rasmus Andreas Johannes and Berte Pauline (Clemetsdatter) Molto. Martin married Hulda Diegel on June 30, 1944, in Moorhead, MN. Martin Peter and Hulda had one daughter, Mavis Bertha Molto. Martin was a farmer and cement layer. They lived in Gary, TwinValley and Moorhead, MN. Martin had the following brothers and sisters: Mattie Henrietta—Klara Amalia (died in infancy)—Clara Amalia—Ragna Benete—Gena Elsia (John) Nelson—Arthur (Hilda Dahl) and Esther Agnes Molto. Martin Peter Molto died December 28, 1980.

Theodore M. Lee Born: August 18, 1906 Died: August 31, 1972 Theodore M. Lee was born on August 18, 1906, in Norman County, MN, to parents Gilbert Gulbrand and Karen N. (Torgerson) Lee. Theodore Lee married Dora Andring (Boe) on December 31, 1935, in Ada, MN. They had one son, Dean (Violet), grandchildren; Roger (Dawn Hagy---Angis (Mark) Dueck---Brenda (Kevin) Rude and Robert Lee. Ted and Dora farmed in Norman County, MN. Theodore had the following siblings: Nels—Ralph—Olaf—George—Alfred—William—Severvin—Otto—Harley—Alma and Nora (Berhard) Hage. Theodore died on August 31, 1972.

Dora Andring (Boe) Lee Born: May 16, 1918 Died: March 3, 1992 Dora Andring Boe was born the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (Sterton) Boe on May 16, 1918, at Hendrum, Norman County, MN. Dora Andring Boe married Theodore M. Lee on December 31, 1935, in Ada, MN. Dora worked for many farmers. They had one son, Dean (Violet), grandchildren; Roger (Dawn)—Angie (Mark) Dueck—Brenda (Kevin) Rude and Robert Lee. Dora had the following brothers and sisters, Russel—Norman—Lloyd—George—Earl--- Ida (Berdien) Thompson--- Ruby (Otto) Lee and Esther Soper. Dora died on March 3, 1992.


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Otto Ingvald Lee Born: October 20, 1896 Died: September 6, 1975 Otto Ingvald Lee was born on October 20, 1896, in Norman County, MN, to Gilbert Gulbrand and Karen N. (Torgerson) Lee. Otto Ingvald Lee married Ruby Evelyn Boe on March 19, 1935, in Ada, MN. To this union three sons were born, Kenneth Dawain (Ellen Maltrud)—Ronald (Toni) and Steven Lee. Otto farmed in Green Meadow Township, Norman County, MN. Otto had the following siblings: Nels F.—Ralph—Olaf—George—Alfred—William—Severin—Harley N.-- Alma S-- Nora C. (Bernard) Hage and Theodore (Dora Boe). Otto died on September 6, 1975, in Norman County, MN, at the age of 78.

Ruby Evelyn (Boe) Lee Born: January 18, 1916 Died: January 4, 1993 Ruby Evelyn Boe was born the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (Sterton) Boe at Hendrum, MN. Ruby Evelyn Boe marred Otto Ingvald Lee on March 19, 1935, at Ada, MN. They had three sons namely: Kenneth Dawain (Ellen Maltrud) —Ronald (Toni) and Steven Lee. Ruby had the following siblings: Esther Soper----Ida (Berdien) Thompson—Dora (Ted) Lee—Earl—Norman—Lloyd—Russell and George. Ruby died January 4, 1993.


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Anton Merriem Larson Born: March 29, 1897 Died: February 12, 1973 Anton Merriem Larson was born on March 29, 1897, at Argyle, Marshall County, MN. Anton M. Larson married Clara Soderlund on February 17, 1930, at Clearbrook, MN. They had four children, two sons, Jack (Beverly) and Mervyn (Betty Nohr) Larson and two daughters, Rebecca (Alvin) Crane and Juleann (George) Ward. Anton had the following siblings: Theodora Olivia “ Doris” (Elmer) Kleven – Leona Christine “Lena” (Elmer) Krech ---Mary Larson and Lewis Larsen---Bertha Mina Jorgenson---Amelic Soffie Jorgenson---Carl Gibhard (George) Larson—Josie Olivia Larson---Agnes Jorgina Dyer and Julia Andrec Manley. Anton died in 1973 in Norman County, MN.

Clara Dorthea (Soderlund) Larson Hedahl Born: September 21, 1910 Died: December 4, 2001 Clara Dorthea Soderlund was born in Gonvik, Polk County, MN, on September 21, 1910. Clara Soderlund married Anton Larson on February 17, 1930, to this union two sons, Jack (Beverly) and Mervyn (Elizbeth Nohr) Larson and two daughters, Rebecca (Alvin) Crane and Juleann (George)Ward. Clara married Almer Hedahl on August 31, 1974. She was a member of the Gary Lutheran Church and the Ladies organizations of the Church. Clara died December 4, 2001.


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Fred Nohr Born: April 6, 1910 Died: September 26, 1985 Fred Nohr was born the son of Jens and Caroline Nohr on April 6, 1910, at Blaisdell, ND. Fred Nohr married Lillian Stanhope on April 16, 1935. Fred and Lillian had three sons, Robert—Gerald and Douglas and seven daughters namely, Elizabeth “Betty” (Mervyn) Larson—Laura (Merlin) Christensen—Maxine (Dale) Cariveau--- Bonnie (Rolland) Johnson (Robert) Awender—Karen (Derald) Horn—Diane (Robert) Strommen and Gail (Selmer) Aanenson Nephew. Fred and Lillian farmed in Strand Township, Norman County, MN for many years. Fred had the following siblings; Albert---Carrie Johnson---Christian Nohr---Herbert Nohr---Harold Nohr—Gertie (Charles) Measor and Viola (Harry) McDanough. Fred died September 26, 1985.

Lillian (Stanhope) Nohr Born: December 5, 1911 Died: November 8, 1984 Lillian Stanhope was born on December 5, 1911, at Turton, SD. Lillian Stanhope married Fred Nohr on April 6, 1935, at Fargo, ND. To this union three sons, Robert—Gerald and Douglas and 7 daughters, Elizabeth “Betty” (Mervyn) Larson—Laura (Merlin) Christensen—Maxine (Dale) Cariveau—Bonnie (Rolland) Johnson (Robert) Awender ---Karen ( Derald) Horn—Diane (Robert) Strommen and Gail (Selmer) Aanenson Nephew. Fred and Lillian farmed in Strand Township, Norman County, MN, for many years. Lillian had the following siblings; Vern William Stanhope, Ernest Henry Stanhope and Ruth Viola (Ray) Hovelson. Lillian died in Norman County, MN, on November 8, 1984.


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Albert Merrill Lisburg Born: June 6, 1931 Died: September 19, 1993 Albert Merril Lisburg was born the son of Albert and Mary (Viaene) Lisburg near West Fargo, ND, on June 6, 1931. Albert Merrill Lisburg married Judith Larson on October 10, 1964. They had one son, Robert (Monica Chisholm) and three daughters, Susan (Mark) Hanson---Diane (Tim) Jagol and a daughter that died in infancy. Albert and Judy farmed in Strand Township, Norman County, MN. He had the following siblings; Paul—Richard---Louis (Clarice) --- Henry ---Marion---Margaret Kuehn---Mathilda Sande and Rose (John) Clark. Albert Merrill died in Cass County, ND, on September 19, 1993.

Alice Mary (Turner) Schenkey Born: August 31, 1919 Died: June 16, 2012 Alice Mary Turner was born August 31, 1919, to Harry and Elsie (Thiel) Turner in Ada, MN. She attended country school and graduated from Ada High School. Alice married Lloyd Larson in 1941.They had one daughter Judy. Alice was a teacher for a time, both in country school and at the Gary Public School. She became a certified nurse’s assistant and worked in Fergus Fall and the Ada Nursing Home. Alice Mary married George Schenkey in 1975 and they lived in Beltrami, MN. Alice had the following siblings: Ray Turner and two brothers that preceded her in death and one sister, Erna Langseth. Alice Mary Schenkey died on June 16, 2012, at the age of 92.


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Myrtle Esther (Huseby) Hellerud Born: May 19, 1914 Died: July 14, 2006 Myrtle Esther Huseby was born to George and Minnie (Ness) Huseby on the family farm, rural Perley, MN, on May 19, 1914. In 1932 Myrtle was united in marriage to Henry Hellerud. They were blessed with one daughter, Doris. In 1950 Myrtle was joined in marriage to Clarence Trimborn and to this union two daughters were born: Joyce (Lyle) Simonson and Linda (Terry) Haaven . Myrtle worked as a nurse’s aide for many years. Myrtle entered the Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile MN, in 2004. She had the following siblings: three sisters namely; Judith (Dale) Wood ---Helen Anderson and Lily Strum and three brothers, Fred—Glenn and Leland Huseby. Myrtle died in Fertile, MN, on Friday, July 14, 2006.

Shelly Ann (Engen) Olson Born: August 25, 1973 Died: December 16, 2000 Shelly Ann Engen was born the daughter of Leonard Oscar and Linda Kay (Aanenson) Engen in Ada, MN, on August 25, 1973. Shelly attended and graduated from the Gary High School, Gary, MN, with the Class of 1992. Shelly Ann Engen married Kevin Robert Olson at Gary, MN. They were blessed with two sons; Tanner Kevin and Carter Leonard Olson. Shelly was a cosmetologist in Ada, MN. Shelly Ann had the following siblings: Kim (Roger) Knutson---Stacy (Ray) Gunderson and Kelly (Kristi Larson) Engen. Shelly died in Fargo, Cass County, ND, on December 16, 2000, from a blood clot after childbirth.


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Norman Clifford Jacobson Born: November 23, 1910 Died: September 5, 1986 Norman Clifford Jacobson was born in Hendrum, MN, to Christian and Gustava Jacobson on November 23, 1910. Norman attended country school in the Gary area. Norman Jacobson married Mildred Sivertson on November 13, 1954, at the Gary parsonage. To this union two sons were born, baby boy (died in infancy) and Byron Jacobson. Norman worked at the Hadler Elevator and Gary Elevator for many years. Norman was a World War II veteran of the United States Army. He was in the Battle of the Bulge and decorated four times with medals of Honor for bravery in service to his country. Norman had the following siblings; Gilman---Cyrus ---Cora (Ellert) Welley and Agnes (David) Stene. Norman died on September 5, 1986, in Crookston, Polk County, MN.

Mildred “Milly” Regina (Sivertson) Jacobson Born: February 14, 1913 Died: November 19, 2009 Mildred “Millie”Regina Sivertson, the daughter Ben and Cora (Natwick) Sivertson, was born February 14, 1913, in Bemidji, MN. They moved to Leonard, ND, where she attended school. On November 13, 1954, she was united in marriage to Norman Clifford Jacobson at the Gary Lutheran parsonage. To this union two sons were born; baby boy Jacobson (died in infancy) and Byron Jacobson. Millie cooked at the Gary school for many years. Millie was very active in the Gary Lutheran Church women’s groups. She was a proud member of the Gary Legion Auxiliary. Mildred had one brother and two sisters, Doris (Arnfred) Gronbeck . Millie died in the Twin Valley Living Center on November 19, 2009, at the age of ninety-six.


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Robert Allan Lee Born: November 9, 1978 Died: January 20, 2000 Robert Allan Lee, the son of Dean and Violet (Tunks) Lee, was born on November 9, 1978, at Ada, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at Gary Lutheran Church in Gary,MN, where he grew up and attended school. Rob graduated as an honor student from Norman County East High School in Twin Valley, MN in 1997. He was on the Norman county East football and basketball squads. He was attending the University of Minnesota at the time of his death. Rob had the following siblings; Roger (Dawn Hagy)---- Brenda (Kevin) Rude and Angie (Mark) Dueck. Robert died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Barnesville, MN, on January 20, 2000.

Delna (Thompson) Tuven Born: June 23, 1905 Died: January 25, 2000 Delna Thompson was born on June 23, 1905, at Dalton, MN, to parents, Tostem and Jessie (Sand) Thompson. She was raised in the Dalton and St. Olaf communities. On October 19, 1929, she was united in marriage to Arne Tuven at Dalton, MN. In 1956 they moved to a farm in Strand Township, Norman County, Gary, MN. To this union two sons were born namely, Dale (Luvina Crane Narum) and Norman. Delna had the following siblings: Myrtle---Gladys and Guy. She moved into the Lutheran Memorial Retirement Center, Twin Valley, MN, in 1996 where she died on January 25, 2000 Arne Tuven Born: June 11, 1901 Died: August 9, 1983 Arne Tuven was born in Vefsen, Nordlund County, Norway on June 11, 1901, to parents Divin Olsen and Mosjean Tuven. He came to the United States of America on May 2, 1921, at the age of 19 on the ship, Bergensfjord, departing in Kristiania, Oslo, Norway. On October 19, 1929, he married Delna Thompson in Dalton, MN. They farmed in Strand Township, Norman County, Gary, MN until 1983. Arne and Delna had two sons, Dale (Lavina Crane Narum) and Norman Tuven. Arne had three brothers; Oddmud—Pete and Tom and three sisters, Malfrid Borfbik and two sisters preceded Arne in death. Arne died in Twin Valley, MN, on August 9, 1983, at the age of eighty-two.


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Hilda Marie Narum Born: February 7, 1891 Died: December 6, 1980 Hilda Marie was born the daughter of Hans and Mary Bertha (Peterson) Narum on February 7, 1891’ in Green Meadow Township, Norman County, MN. She attended Parker Country School. Hilda was a seamstress and housekeeper. She never married. Hilda had two brothers, Henry and one brother (died in infancy) and Clara Gjerstad. She had two nieces, Charlotte (Gjerstad) Holmlund and Carol (Gjerstad) Kabanuk. Hilda died on December 6, 1980.

Henry H. Narum Born: August 10, 1887 Died: July 4, 1979 Henry H. Narum was born on August 10, 1887, in Green Meadow Township, Norman County, MN, to parents, Hans and Mary Bertha (Peterson) Narum. On November 8, 1939, Henry married Luvina A. Crane in Twin Valley, MN. They farmed in Norman County, MN. Henry and Luvina had five sons, David Arnold (Carol Anderson)-----Harold LeRoy ( Margaret Sumpter)---Larry (Marion Larson)—Milford Lyle (Diane Lee)—Alden Vernon ( Joann Rasmussen) Narum. Henry had one brother that died in infancy and two sisters namely, Clara Gjerstad and Hilda Narum. Henry died on July 4, 1979, at the age of ninety-one years. Luvina Alice (Crane) Narum Tuven Born: November 13, 1918 Died: October 23, 1993 Luvina Alice Crane was born in Borup, MN, on November 13, 1918, to parents Austin George and Lillie (Askelson) Crane. She attended the Crocus Hill country school located in Norman County, MN. Luvina Alice Crane married Henry H. Narum on November 8, 1939, in Twin Valley, MN.They had 5 sons: Harold LeRoy (Margaret Sumpter)----David Arnold (Carol Anderson)---Melford Lyle (Diane Lee)---Alden Vernon (Joann Rasmussen) and Larry (Marian Larson). Luvina married Dale Arne Tuven on November 19, 1981. Luvina Alice had the following siblings: Andy (June Babbit) –Alvin (Becky Larson)—Lawrence (Elizabeth “Betty” Lundon)---Tilford ---Audrey (Joe) Ose and Josie (Lloyd) Thompson. Luvina died on October 23, 1993, at Ada, MN, at the age of seventy -four.


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Jennet (Johnson) Usgaard Born: March 6, 1913 Died: October 15, 2005 Jennet Johnson was born the daughter of Oliver and Julia (Arlien) Johnson on March 6, 1913, in McHenry, ND. Jennet married Henry E. Usgaard on May 27, 1933. To this union four sons were born namely, Lyle O.(Jan)---Jerome Keith---Gerald H. (Barb) and Dennis Allan Usgaard. Jennet was a very good cook. She had the following siblings: 4 brothers, Martin---Ole---Alvin and Gadre and three sisters, Luella---Inga Bolken and Edna Odegard. Jennet died at the age of 92 in Twin Valley, MN, on October 15, 2005.

Henry Emil Usgaard Born: April 19, 1896 Died: February 14, 1975 Henry Emil Usgaard was born the son of Lars Peterson and Carrie (Anderson) Usgaard on April 19, 1896, in Hesper, Winneshiek County, IA.Henry served his country in the U.S. Navy as seamen two, November 1917---March 1919. Henry Emil Usgaard married Jennet Johnson on May 27, 1933, in New Rockford, ND. They had four sons Lyle O. (Jan)---Dennis Allan (Claudia)—and Gerald H. (Barb) and Jerome Keith Usgaard. They farmed in Strand Township, Norman County, and Gary, MN. Henry had two brothers, Peter and Ole and three sisters, Anna—Ida J. and Louise C. Henry Emil Usgaard died on February 14, 1975, at the age of seventy-eight.


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Dennis Allan Usgaard Born: February 9, 1941 Died: March 31, 2002 Dennis Allan Usgaard was born on February 9, 1941, to Henry Emil and Jennet (Johnson) Usgaard. He attended the Gary Public School and graduated with the Class of 1959. Dennis Allen married Claudia J. Kvidt on June 17, 1961, in Mahnomen, MN. They had two sons and one daughter. Dennis had three brothers, Lyle O (Jan)---Gerald H. (Barb) and Jerome Keith. Dennis died on March 31, 2002, in Moorhead, MN.

Jerome Keith Usgaard Born: December 17, 1934 Died: June 13, 1977 Jerome Keith Usgaard was born in Nelson County, Pekin, ND, on December 17, 1934, to Henry Emil and Jennet (Johnson) Usgaard. Jerome served his country in United States Army as a private from 1957---1959. Jerome was a trucker. He never married. He had three brothers namely; Lyle O. (Jan) -----Dennis Allan (Claudia)and Gerald H (Barb). Jerome died in Cass County ND on June 13, 1977 at the age of 42 years.


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Marvin F. Ward Born: January 22, 1909 Died: July 19, 1987 Marvin F. Ward was born the son of Charles W. and Eleanor Ward on January 22, 1909, in Cogswell, ND. Marvin grew up and attended school in Soldiers Grove, WI. Marvin married Lillian Elizabeth (Stenson) Schilling on September 23, 1983; they lived in Moorhead, MN. Marvin was a musician and Interior Decorator. Marvin had the following siblings, Charles—Elbert—George and Gordon. Marvin died on July 13, 1987, in Clay County, MN, at the age of seventy-eight.

Lilliann Elizabeth (Stenson) Schilling Ward Born: September 23, 1912 Died: January 27, 2007 Lillian Elizabeth Stenson was born the daughter Olai N. and Anna (Heimark) Stenson on September 23, 1912, in the farmhouse, Strand Township, rural Gary, Norman County,MN. she was baptized and confirmed in the Gary Lutheran Church. Lillian graduated from The Concordia College Consevatory of Music in Fargo, ND, in 1934 with a Bachelor of Music degree majors in Voice and Piano and minors in Organ and Conducting. Lillian was a private piano, organ and voice teacher. Lillian Elizabeth

was married to Robert R. Schilling in California. Lillian was organist and Choir Director at the Gary Lutheran Church from 1953-1964. On September 23, 1983, Lillian married Marvin F. Ward. They lived in Moorhead, MN. She had the following siblings: Minnie (M.F.) Hanson—John Stenson—Edward Stenson (Esther Halvorson)—Sara (William Theodore) Wendt —Margaret Hanson and Sheridan Stenson (died in infancy).Lillian died January 27, 2007, at the age of ninety-four.

Sara “Sally” A. (Stenson) Mott Wendt Born: June 15, 1903 Died: January 13, 1999 Sara “Sally” A. Stenson was born the daughter of Olai N. and Anna (Heimark) Stenson on June 15, 1903, near Montevideo, MN. Sally was a home economics teacher. She also worked for the California Agricultural Extension Service. She married Lloyd Mott in 1935. Lloyd was a doctor. Sara (Stenson) Mott married William Theodore Wendt in 1947. Sally had the following siblings; Minnie (M.F.) Hanson---John—Edward (Esther Halvorson)—Margaret Hanson- --Lillian Elizabeth (Robert) Schilling (Marvin F.) Ward and Sheridan (died in infancy). Sara Wendt died on January 13, 1999, in the Moorhead Health Center at the age of 95.


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William Theodore Wendt Born: September 22, 1893 Died: March 22, 1980 William Theodore Wendt was born in Wisconsin on September 22, 1893. William married Sara “Sally” Stenson Mott. William was a stock broker. He died in San Bernardino, CA, on March 22, 1980.

John Stenson Born: December 30, 1897 Died: March 18, 1978 John Stenson was born the son of Olai N. and Anna (Heimark) Stenson on December 30, 1897, in Yellow Medicine County, rural Montevideo, MN. John farmed in Strand Township, east of Gary, MN. He never married. John was a member of the Gary Lutheran Church and Church choir. He had a really good bass voice and was a fine musician, playing string bass. John had the following siblings: 2 brothers, Edward (Esther Halvorson) and Sheridan (died in infancy) and 4 sisters, Minnie (M.F.) Hanson, Sara (William) Wendt, Margaret Hanson and Lilliann (Robert) Schilling (Marvin) Ward. John died on March 18, 1978.

Robert R. Schilling Born: February 16, 1908 Died: November 6, 1982 Robert R Schilling was born on February 16, 1908, in Indiana. His father’s name was Hermann Schilling. Robert R. Schilling married Lillian Elizabeth Stenson. Robert was a Nursery farmer. He was a tenor in the Gary Lutheran Church Choir and served the church in various capacities and as Cemetery Sextant. He died on November 6, 1982.


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The Lord Almighty grant us a quiet night and peace at the last. It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praise to your name, O Most High. To herald your love in the, morning, your truth at the close of the day. Amen

Alfield Dagmar (Saker) Lawrence Anderson Born: June 2, 1907 Died: January 23, 1986 Dagmar Alfied Saker was born the daughter of August “Gust” and Mathilda Kristina (Andersson) Saker on June 2, 1907, in the Railroad Section house, Gary, Strand Township, Norman County, MN. She was baptized at St. Pauli Lutheran Church, Gary, MN, and confirmed in 1921 at Gary (Synod) Lutheran

Church. She attended school in Gary district 59 until 1926. Dagmar moved to Fargo, ND, where she was a St. Luke’s Hospital Diet Kitchen Worker. Dagmar married Sidney A. Lawrence. They had one daughter Carol Joy (Roger) Andersen and one son Donald August (Violet Myers)Lawrence. She married Alvin Arthur Anderson in 1942. They had one son Alden Alvin Anderson. She was a talented fudge maker and baker. She was the news correspondent for the Norman County Index. Dagmar had three brothers, Joseph Leander (Lettie Richmond)----Richard William (Lily Flaaten) and Arthur Cornelius Saker (died in infancy) and one sister Hulda Mathilda (Marius) Taallerud. She died on January 23, 1986 in the Lutheran Memorial Nursing Home, Twin Valley, Wild Rice Township, Norman County, MN.

Alvin Arthur Anderson Born: July 30, 1901 Died: March 25, 1977 Alvin Arthur Anderson was born the son of Albert Gunerius and Mary Maren (Brastad) Anderson on July 30, 1901, in the farmhouse, Aurdal Township, Ottertail County, MN. Alvin attended school in Aurdal Township, Ottertail County, MN and Pine River High School until 1918. He was baptized from Vang Lutheran church in Aurdal Township and confirmed in 1915 from First Lutheran Church in Pine River,


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Cass County, MN. In 1930 he moved with his family to a farm NW of rural Gary, MN, in Section 8 of Strand Township. In 1935 Alvin and brother Sophus formed a farming partnership. He was a member of Gary Lutheran church where he served in various capacities and served as sextant/treasurer of the Gary Lutheran Cemetery. Alvin Arthur married Alfield Dagmar (Saker) Lawrence. They had one son Alden Alvin Anderson. In 1969 Alvin and Dagmar moved to Gary and Alvin worked for the City of Gary as a handiman. Dagmar had two children; Carol Joy (Roger) Andersen and Donald August (Violet Myers) Lawrence. Alvin was a farmer and Employee of Gunnufson and Bjorge Excavation. He had one brother Sophus George Anderson. Alvin Arthur Anderson died at the St. Luke’s Hospital, Cass County, ND, on March 25, 1977.

Charlotte (Gjerstad) Holmlund Born: October 26, 1934 Died: July 9, 1983 Charlotte Gjerstad was born to Clara (Narum) Gjerstad on October 26, 1934, in Erskine, MN. Charlotte Gjerstad married Rev. Ralph Holmlund on June 7, 1958, at Winger, MN. They had one son, Randy and one daughter Karen. Charlotte died July 9, 1983, in Wilmot SD.


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Andy Lorance Crane Born: July 10, 1921 Died: June 21, 1997 Andy Lorance Crane was born the son of Austin George and Lillie (Askelson) Crane in July 10, 1921, in Rockwell Township Norman County, MN. Andy served his country in the United States Army in World War 11 with the 444 Anti-Aircraft, Artillery-Automatic Weapons Division in the European Campaign from August 1942—January 1946. Andy Lorance Crane married June Clair Babbitt on February 24, 1946, in Boonton, NJ. Andy was a farmer and carpenter in Norman County, MN. Andy and June had three daughters: Linda (Marvin) Erlandson---Roberta (James) Duckstad and Nancy (Paul) Hegreberg. Andy had the following siblings: Luvina (Henry) Narum (Dale) Tuven ----Alvin (Becky Larson)---Lawrence (Elizabeth “Betty” Lundon)---Tilford Crane--- Audrey (Joe ) Ose and Josie(Lloyd)Thompson. Andy died in Halstad, MN, on June 21, 1997.

June Clair (Babbitt) Crane Born: June 13, 1924 Died: December 30, 2001 June Clair Babbitt was born the daughter of Robert R. and Elsie (Cook) Babbitt on June 13, 1924, in Boonton, NJ. June Clair Babbitt married Andy Lorance Crane on February 24, 1946, in Boonton, NJ. To this union three daughters were born: Linda (Marvin) Erlandson –Roberta (James) Duckstad and Nancy (Paul) Hegreberg. June had two sisters, Betty Snyder and Edith Rowe and four brothers, Robert—Howard—Paul and David Babbitt. June died in Halstad, MN, on December 30, 2001.


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David William Meyer Born: January 13, 1965 Died: July 5, 1978 David William Meyer was born the son of Merlyn and Gwen (Holte) Meyer on January 13, 1965. David attended the Gary Public School. David was a member of Rollag Stream Threshers Reunion. David had one brother, Roger (Karen Engen) and one sister Rebbeca. David died in the Tornado that hit Gary, MN, on July 5, 1978.

Lavonne Gail Sannes Born: March 26, 1946 Died: May 24, 2007 Lavonne Gail Sannes was born on March 26, 1946, to parents Harry Leroy and Alma (Werpy) Sannes at Ada, MN. LaVonne attended Gary and Fertile-Beltrami MN schools. She worked at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Grand Forks, ND. In 1978, Lavonne met Eugene “Bim” Hegg and formed a longtime relationship with him. Lavonne had the following siblings: Virginia (Philip)Leines—Orlando and Arla (Victor) Stende. She had one nephew, Daren Leines and one niece, Darla O’Connor. Lavonne died at the Riverview Hospital, Crookston, MN, on May 24, 2007.


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Alma Louise (Werpy) Sannes Born: February 22, 1917 Died: July 15, 1987 Alma Louise Werpy was born to parents Albert H. and Louise Eisa Karen Arnesdatter (Loken) Werpy on February 22, 1917, in Manning, N.D. She worked for Esten Everson as a hired girl. Alma Louise Werpy married Harry LeRoy Sannes in Fertile, MN, on June 14, 1941. To this union four children were born, one son Orlando and three daughters Virginia (Philip) Leines---LaVonne Sannes and Arla (Victor) Stende. Alma had the following siblings; Caroline (Clarence) Hanson---Hamlet—Guy (Vera Werpy)----Blanche Atkins---Percy (Mildred Engen)---Stanley and Quentin (Ada)(Hannah)Werpy. Alma died on July 15, 1987.

Harry LeRoy Sannes Born: July 5, 1916 Died: July 13, 1996 Harry LeRoy Sannes was born the son of Ludvig and Sophie (Peterson) Sannes in rural Gary, MN. Harry LeRoy married Alma Werpy on June 14, 1942, in Fertile, MN. Following their marriage, he continued to farm near Gary until moving to Spokane, WA, in 1966. Harry loved baseball and he played amateur baseball in the Norman and Polk County Leagues. Harry and Alma had one son, Orlando and three daughters, Virginia (Plilip) Leines—Lavonne and Arla (Victor) Stende. Harry had the following siblings: Ray (Bernice)---Norman (Joyce)--- Kenneth (Shirley )—Lawrence---Arthur (Norma)--- Cyrus (Alida Grevig) ---Vera (Guy) Werpy—Charlotte Lewis—Garnet(Clarence) Kappes and Dora (Loren) Olson. Harry died at the Lutheran Memorial Home, Twin Valley, MN, on Sunday, July 13, 1996.


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Gordon Melvin Albert Dobberstein Born: November 28, 1927 Died: October 4, 1996

Gordon Melvin Albert Dobberstein was born the son of August and Ella (Jarcho) Dobberstein on November 28, 1927, in Boon Lake Township, Renville County, MN. He graduated from Stewart, MN, High School in 1945. Gordon served his country in the United States Army spending one year in Korea. Gordon Dobberstein married June Proehl on June 15, 1951, in Stewart, MN. They have five children namely, Kay June (Jeff) Dahlberg---Mary Jo (Tom) Messelt---Nancy Lynn (Doug) Rensvold—Susan Marie (Tom) Muehlberger and Scott Gordon (Insaf Barkatallah) Dobberstein. Gordon taught and was Principal and School Superindent in the Gary Public School for 44 years. He was a member of the Gary Lutheran Church (held various offices)—Lions Club ----Gary American Legion #505 and executive secretary of the MN State High School League’s Region Eight. Gordon had the following siblings; Herbert—Lida (Martin) Prieve-----Wallace and Jeanette Roberts. Gordon suffered a heart attack October 1 and subsequently died October 4, 1996, at Merit Care Hospital in Fargo, ND.


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Donald Randolph Carlson Born: March 17, 1920 Died: July 13, 2003 Donald Randolph Carlson was born on March 17, 1920, to parents Andrew Alfred and Elle (Nordine) Carlson in Kennedy, MN. He attended the Northwest School of Agriculture in Crookston, MN, and graduated in 1939. Donald Randolph Carlson married Bernice Francis Sperling on May 5, 1946, in Warren, MN. Don worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad for 37 years. Donald and Bernice had three children, two sons, Jack, Stephen D. Carlson and one daughter, Cammy Sue (Neil) Oakland. He joined the Zion Lutheran Church in Glendive, MT. Donald had Parkinson’s disease and arthritis. He had the following siblings: Clarence (Velma) – Clifford (Lek)—Franklin (Marlys)----Helaine Ingman---Phyllis and Barbara Carlson. Donald passed away on July 13, 2003, at the Glendive Medical Center in Glendive,MT.

Bernice (Sperling) Carlson Born: March 28, 1919 Died: August 26, 1991 Bernice Sperling was born the daughter of Frank and Amelia (Kuball) Sperling on March 28, 1919, in Dresden, ND. She attended public school in Dresden and Inskter, ND, before graduating from Langdon High School. Bernice taught in various communities in MN and ND. Bernice Sperling married Donald Randolph Carlson at Warren, MN, on May 5, 1946. Bernice was a bookkeeper at McGarry’s Printing and Crookston Recap. She also worked many years for the Polk County Bookmobile. Donald and Bernice had three children, Jack—Stephen and Cammy (Neil) Oakland. Bernice had one sister, Virginia Sylvia (Gerald) Ambuehl. Bernice died on August 26, 1991, at her home in Crookston, MN, at the age of seventy-two years.


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Joseph Ose Born: July 3, 1924 Died: June 18, 2000 Joseph Ose was born the son of Andrew and Margarethe “Maggie” (Lee) Ose on July 3, 1924, near Gary, MN, where he attended school and worked for several farmers. Joe married Audrey Lillian Crane on September 11, 1964, at Gary, MN. They lived in Bejou, MN. He had the following siblings: Baby girl (Died in infancy)--- Arnold—Elmer—Willard---Alfred--- Roy---and Larry (Clarice Dahl). He entered the nursing home in Red Lake Falls, MN, in 1994. Joseph passed away on June 18, 2000, in Red Lake Falls, MN. Audrey (Crane) Ose Born: September 25, 1926 Died: September 4, 1994 Audrey Crane was born on September 25, 1926, in Borup, MN, to parents Austin George and Lillie (Askelson) Crane. Audrey attended the Crocus School near Twin Valley, MN. Audrey Crane married Joseph Ose on September 11, 1964, at Gary, MN. Audrey worked various jobs. She had the following siblings; Andy (June Babbit)---Alvin (Rebecca Larson)---Lawrence (Elizabeth “Betty” Lundon)—Tilford—Josie (Lloyd)Thompson and Luvina (Henry Narum) (Dale)Tuven. Audrey died in Fargo, ND, on September 4, 1994.

Robert Gillespie Born: October 27, 1941 Died: August 26, 2006 Robert “Bob” Gillsepie was born October 27, 1941, in Chicago, Illinios, the son of Joseph and Mary (Cahill) Gillespie. He was raised and attended school in the southern suburbs of Chicago by his mother and stepfather Frank E. Jobin. He was employed by T.W.A. Airlines as a ground mechanic. Over the years at T.W.A. he worked in Chicago O’Hare and also Saudi Arabia. In December 1967, he married Harvena (Sue) Davis in Chicago and made their home in Waucanda, Illinios, before moving to Saudi Arabia in 1974. They had two daughters Vicky (Kevin) Reynolds and Rebecca (James) Farrar. He had one stepdaughter, Trudy (Lyle) Beardmore and one stepson Timothy McCann. He was a history buff. He was a member of the Gary Lions Club. Robert had one sister Joan Rispoli and one brother. Robert passed away on August 26, 2006, in the Merit Care Palliative Care Unit, Fargo, ND.


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George James Boe Born: June 6, 1962 Died: September 2, 2010 George James Boe was born in Ada, MN, on June 6, 1962, the son of Harold A. and Beverly (Mortenson) Boe. He attended the Gary MN, Public School graduating with the Class of 1981.He was employed with Meineke-Johnson Construction Co. for several years. He owned and operated GB Construction Co. for 15 years. George had three sons: Brian Olson-Boe---Nicholas (Heather) Olson-Boe and Nathan Boe. George had the following siblings: Joe (Cherie Dahl) -----Jim (Carol) (Nikee) ---Penny (Jeff) Halstad and Terry Baumgartner. George died on September 2, 2010, at the St. Francis Medical Center, Breckenridge, MN, at the age of forty eight.

Harold A. Boe Born: June 8, 1934 Died: January 27, 1995 Harold A. Boe was born the son of George and Hazel (Aanenson) Boe in Ada, MN, on June 8, 1934. He grew up and attended school in Ada, MN. Harold A married Beverly Mortenson in East Grand Forks, MN. Harold farmed in Wild Rice Township, Norman County, MN, and worked construction in Fargo, ND. Harold and Beverly had the following children, sons, Joe (Cherie Dahl)—Jim (Carol) (Nikee) and George and daughters, Terry (Bill) Baumgartner and Penny (Jeff) Halstad. Harold had the following siblings: Louie Sr. (Eleanor)---- Raymond ----Grace Bishop and Pat (Raymond) Larson. Harold died on January 27, 1995, in the McAllen Medical Center in McAllen, Texas, at the age of sixty.


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Joanne “Joey” Marcia (LaFriniere) Simonson Born: April 19, 1945 Died: April 12, 2012 Joanne “Joey” Marcia LaFriniere, daughter of Theodore and Lillian (Enmerk) LaFriniere, was born on April 19, 1945, in Mahnomen, MN. She grew up and attended school in Mahnomen, MN. On November 20, 1992, Joey was united in marriage to Larry Simonson. Joey worked at various places the last being Pinehurst Resort, near Naytahwaush, MN until her cancer diagnosis prevented her from working. Joey had six step children namely: Terry---David—Kerry Ann Kenny—Karen Fladung---Nicole and Wanda Leinen. She had the following siblings: Muriel (Virgil) Mercil---Lois Larson---Audrey (Dick) LaVoy—Sharon (Sydney) Bonaime and Jim and Michael and Phyllis. Joey died at the age of 66 on April 12, 2012, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND

Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Clark Born: December 5, 1965 Died: June 13, 2007 Deborah Lynn Clark was born the daughter of Wayne and Ida (Johnson) Clark in Pasco, WA, on December 5, 1965. Debbie attended school in Mabton and Bickleton, WA. Debbie worked for Dahlgren Seed Co. Crookston, MN. She loved to ride horses. Her longtime companion was Carl Turner. Debbie had four sons, Patrick Scott--- Brandon (died in infancy)----Sam Scott and Wayne Turner. Deborah had three brothers and one sister: Duane (Cris)---Duffy (Robin)---Don (Alina) and Dana (Ron) Weber all of Goldendale, WA. Debbie died as a result of an automobile accident, rural Erskine, MN, on June 13, 2007.

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