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Agnes T. (Opedahl) Holtan

Agnes T. (Opedahl) Holtan

Apr 18, 1981

Agnes Opedahl was born December 26, 1910, in Madison, Minnesota, to parents Theodore and Anna (Bjornlie) Opedahl. She taught rural school in the Louisburg, Minnesota area before her marriage. She was united in marriage June 23, 1932, to Stanley W. Holtan. To this union were born two daughters: Marilyn (Mrs. Roland Johnson) of Willmar, Minnesota, and Marlene (Mrs. Byron...

Esther Ellenora (Olson) Anderson

Esther Ellenora (Olson) Anderson

Mar 27, 1981

Esther Ellenora Olson Anderson was born April 6, 1905, to Olaf and Hannah (Nelson) Olson at Dawson, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith. On February 14, 1925, she was united in marriage to Gifford Anderson. To this union one daughter, Phyllis (Mrs. Maurice Oakland) was born. After the death of her husband in February, 1973,...

Alma (Rowberg) Hegg

Alma (Rowberg) Hegg

Mar 26, 1981

IN MEMORY OF ALMA HEGG Born July 9, 1888 at Hanley Falls, Minnesota, to parents Even K. and Anne (Bjornsdatten Aasen) Rowberg Passed away March 26, 1981, at Hopkins Nursing Home, Hopkins, Minnesota Preceded in death by husband Harold E. Hegg Survivors include son, Lowell Hegg, St. Louis Park, Minnesota Graveside Services March 30, 1981, 11:30 a.m. West Yellow...

August O. Tongen

August O. Tongen

Mar 25, 1981

IN MEMORY OF AUGUST O. TONGEN Born November 10, 1896, at Hazel Run, Minnesota, to parents Olaus and Aslaug (Jenson) Tongen Passed Away March 25, 1981, at the Hutchinson Hospital, Hutchinson, Minnesota Survivors include his wife, Cyantha (Isaacs) Tongen; sons: LaVern and Curtis; daughters: Vernice and Sandy Preceded in death by daughter Norma Funeral Services Monday, March 30, 1981,...

Andrew Vien

Andrew Vien

Mar 25, 1981

Andrew Vien passed away at his home in Clarkfield, Minnesota, Wednesday, March 25, 1981. He was born June 1, 1898, to Martinus and Eline (Jolstad) Vien of Normania Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed and a lifetime member of St. Lucas Lutheran Church of Normania Township. He farmed his parents farm for several years until...

Melvin Bernard Stensrud

Melvin Bernard Stensrud

Mar 24, 1981

Melvin Bernard Stensrud, 62, passed away March 24, 1981, at Fairview-Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota, after having been hospitalized for six weeks. He had been in declining health following a stroke in 1970. He was born April 20, 1918, in Lyon County, Minnesota, to parents, Anton and Ida (Kompelien) Stensrud. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith....

Mary Christine (Amundson) Cornelius

Mary Christine (Amundson) Cornelius

Mar 12, 1981

Mary Christine Cornelius was born November 30, 1890, in Clarkfield, Minnesota, daughter of Olai and Anna (Hanson) Amundson. She married John Cornelius June 18, 1912. To this union eight children were born. She died Thursday, March 12, 1981, at the Granite Falls Manor, Granite Falls, Minnesota, at the age of 90 years. Mary is survived by son, Chester of...

Stanley W. Holtan

Stanley W. Holtan

Feb 18, 1981

IN MEMORY OF STANLEY W. HOLTAN Born June 23, 1903, at Dawson, Minnesota, to parents Alfred and Ida (Boraas) Holtan Passed Away February 18, 1981, at his Granite Falls, Minnesota residence United in marriage June 23, 1932, to Agnes Opedahl Preceded in death by wife, Agnes Survivors include two daughters: Marilyn (Mrs. Roland Johnson) of Willmar, Minnesota, and Marlene...

Julian F. Fagerlie

Julian F. Fagerlie

Feb 13, 1981

Julian Fagerlie was born August 6, 1911, to I.F. and Annie (Afdem) Fagerlie at Clarkfield, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed at Clarkfield Lutheran Church. He graduated from the Clarkfield High School. Julian, a bachelor, lived the last few years at Valhalla Apartments in Clarkfield. He is survived by sisters: Anna Fagerlie, Macomb, Illinois, Mrs. Dorothy Hopper, Rockford, Illinois,...

Ida K. (Lund) Melbostad

Ida K. (Lund) Melbostad

Jan 25, 1981

IN MEMORY OF IDA K. MELBOSTAD Born August 31, 1888, in Lisbon Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, to parents Iver and Kjistine (Melkeberg) Lund Passed Away January 25, 1981, at the Chippewa County Montevideo Hospital, Montevideo, Minnesota Preceded in death by husbands: Richard Indergard and Oscar Melbostad Survivors include son, Richard Indergard Funeral Services Thursday, January 29, 1981, 2:00...

Susana "Susie" (Oraas) Dotseth

Susana "Susie" (Oraas) Dotseth

Jan 25, 1981

IN MEMORY OF SUSIE DOTSETH Born January 31, 1883, at Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, to parents Ole and Ingeborg (Pederson) Oraas Passed Away January 25, 1981, at the Clarkfield Hospital, Clarkfield, Minnesota Preceded in death by her husband, Oscar N. Dotseth and son Raymond Survived by daughters: Evalyn (Mrs. Murl) Isaacs, Irma (Mrs. Larry) Dotseth, Ester (Mrs. Roy) Barrett,...

Marie (Anderson) Gordon

Marie (Anderson) Gordon

Jan 15, 1981

IN MEMORY OF MARIE GORDON Born August 23, 1884, in Wang Township, Renville County, Minnesota, to parents Nels and Martha (Bredeson) Anderson Passed Away January 15, 1981, at the Clarkfield Care Center, Clarkfield, Minnesota Preceded in death by husband, John Gordon Survivors include nieces, Cora (Mrs. Victor) Bierbaum, Willmar, Minnesota, and Thea (Mrs. Glenn) Dahlager, Granite Falls, Minnesota Funeral...

Dorothy Anne Phalen

Dorothy Anne Phalen

Jan 13, 1981

Mrs. Dorothy Phalen was born in Clarkfield, Minnesota, on November 28, 1921, to William and Mary Madge Tricker. She attended school and graduated from Clarkfield High School. She continued her education at Mankato State Teachers College. Upon completing this she taught school at Mankato, Minnesota for two years; then she became a civilian instructor for radio in the Army/Air...

Sophia Marie (Lee) Long

Sophia Marie (Lee) Long

Jan 11, 1981

IN MEMORY OF MRS. SOPHIA M. LONG Born March 29, 1901, at Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, to parents Mathias and Jerthina (Jacobson) Lee Passed Away January 11, 1981, at Community Memorial Hospital, Clarkfield, Minnesota Preceded in death by husband, Melville Long Survivors include daughters Hazel (Mrs. Giles Kisse) of Madison, Minnesota, and Inez (Mrs. Elsworth Anderson) of Clarkfield, Minnesota...

Gina E. (Livgard) Horgen

Gina E. (Livgard) Horgen

Jan 5, 1981

IN MEMORY OF GINA E. HORGEN Born February 13, 1894, in Minnesota to parents Arne B. and Karen (Gilbertson) Livgard Passed Away January 5, 1981, at Community Memorial Hospital, Clarkfield, Minnesota Preceded in death by husband Albert Horgen in 1975 Survivors include daughter Karen Horgan Funeral Services Friday, January 9, 1981, 11:00 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, Boyd, Minnesota Officiating,...

Lena Johnson

Lena Johnson

Jan 1, 1981

Lena Johnson was born at Lisbon, Illinois, to Lars and Ingeborg (Sand) Nelson on October 16, 1884. She was orphaned at the age of six and lived with with various families for some years. She was later adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dahl of Peoria, Illinois, who had no family. On March 18, 1908, she was united in...

Irene C. Rekkedahl

Irene C. Rekkedahl

Dec 31, 1980

IN MEMORY OF MRS. HARVEY (IRENE) REKKEDAHL Born November 10, 1912, at Stevens County, Minnesota, to parents Max and Elvira (Horstad) Dornquast Passed Away December 31, 1980, at the Granite Falls Hospital, Granite Falls, Minnesota Irene married Harvey Rekkedahl on September 15, 1936. To this union, one daughter, Ann, joined the family. Irene and Harvey lived in the Minneota,...

Henry E. Appelseth

Henry E. Appelseth

Dec 26, 1980

IN MEMORY OF HENRY E. APPELSETH Born January 29, 1891, in Minnesota to parents John and Hannah (Skarsten) Apalset Passed Away December 26, 1980, Community Memorial Hospital, Clarkfield, Minnesota Survivors include his wife, Faye (Beightol) Appelseth; daughters: Verna Stone of Stillwater, Minnesota, Inez Carlson and husband Howard of Clarkfield, Elsie Carlson and husband Stanley of Clarkfield, JoAnne Weathers and...

Laurine (Johnson) Fagerlie

Laurine (Johnson) Fagerlie

Dec 24, 1980

Laurine Fagerlie was born June 13, 1917, to Julius and Mandy (Severson) Johnson of Swede Prairie Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed in the Israel Lutheran Church. She worked for a few years at the Clarkfield Hospital. On December 6, 1942, she was united in marriage to Conrad Fagerlie and lived her entire life in...

Lyla Josephine Lund

Lyla Josephine Lund

Dec 20, 1980

Lyla Josephine Mork Lund was born November 10, 1909, to Edward and Evelyn (Ronneberg) Mork at Dawson, Minnesota. She passed away at Methodist Hospital at 10:30 a.m. December 20, 1980, in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. She was united in marriage to Earl Lund on June 16, 1938. They lived in Madison, Minnesota, for six years where three children were...

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