Bernice "Bea" Alfrieda Forsberg (February 6, 1917 ~ July 17, 2011) Bernice Alfrieda (Stehn) Forsberg was born February 6, 1917, to parents Otto and Edna (Whitaker) Stehn at Danvers, Minnesota. She grew up on the family farm with her sister Ruth and attended School District 55 in Swift County. She graduated from Holloway High School and the Teacher Training Department in Appleton, Minnesota. Bea taught school at District 55 for one year. In 1935 she married Harold "Swede" Forsberg of Appleton. To this union four children were born. Harold operated Forsbergs Leader Department Store with his father, A.T. Forsberg, until WWII. During the war, Harold served at the Bremerton, Washington Naval Shipyard and later served with the Army Air Corps over seas. At the end of the war they returned to Appleton until the death of Harold's father in 1959. Harold and Bernice owned a business in Grand Forks, North Dakota, until 1963. They then settled in Clarkfield, Minnesota, where they owned and operated Forsbergs Market until their retirement in 1980. Harold passed away in 1983. In 2004, Bernice moved to Valhalla Apartments where she received lots of "TLC." Bernice was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of United Methodist Church and served as a Sunday School teacher, organist and member of UMW. She enjoyed playing piano for residents of the Clarkfield Care Center and Valhalla Apartments. She especially enjoyed visiting with family and friends. Bea passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2011, at the age of 94 years, 5 months and 11 days. She is survived by three children: Alan (Kathy) Forsberg of Mankato, Janice (Bob) Hansen of Hazel Run and Ann (Lyn) Hanson of Hazel Run. Also surviving include grandchildren: Andrew (Anna) Forsberg, Paul (Alexis) Forsberg, Michelle Forsberg, Jane (Jeff) Miller, David (Janet) Hansen, Patty (Chuck) Savoie, Richard (Lynn) Hansen, Layla Granberg, Kjersti Granberg and Brooks Hanson; nine great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; two step grandchildren: John (Piper) Hanson and Noelle (Ahmad) Ziada; five step great grandchildren; and extended family. She was preceded in death by her husband, son David, her parents, and sister Ruth. In Loving Memory of BERNICE A. FORSBERG Visitation Thursday, July 21, 2011 ~ 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. United Methodist Church, Montevideo, Minnesota Funeral Service Thursday, July 21, 2011 ~ 11:00 a.m. United Methodist Church, Montevideo, Minnesota Clergy Officiating, Pastor Gwen Bohlke Organist, Barb Morseth Congregational Hymn "Softly and Tenderly" Special Music Ross Riecke (accomp. By KayAnn Riecke) "Because He Lives" "How Great Thou Art!" Casket Bearers (grandchildren) Andrew Forsberg ~ Paul Forsberg ~ Michelle Forsberg Jane Miller ~ David Hansen Patty Savoie ~ Richard Hansen Layla Granberg ~ Kjersti Granberg ~ Brooks Hanson Final Resting Place Appleton City Cemetery Appleton, Minnesota Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota