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July 2002

Monday, July 29, 2002
Hanson, Jerald Owen

Sunday, July 28, 2002
Prischmann, Helen

Friday, July 26, 2002
Godwin, Gerald D.

Wednesday, July 24, 2002
Brumbly, Lillian P.

Monday, July 22, 2002
Baumer, Robert

Friday, July 19, 2002
Maguire, Anna

Thursday, July 18, 2002
Selander, William E.

Sunday, July 14, 2002
Lother, Frieda

Sunday, July 14, 2002
Splittstoesser, Edgar

Frieda Lother

Frieda Lother, age 94, of Fergus Falls died Sunday, July 14, 2002 at the Broen Memorial Home.

She was born January 26, 1908 in rural Berlin, WI, the daughter of Hermann and Louisa (Hill) Boeder. The family moved to Minnesota in March of 1916 settling in the Dalton area, and later moving to the Long Lake area. She attended school in Wisconsin, Dalton, and Long Lake School in Elizabeth Township. She was confirmed in 1924 at the Evangelical and Reformed Church (now the First United Church of Christ) in Fergus Falls.

On November 10, 1925 she was united in marriage to Roy Lother. They farmed near Elizabeth and northeast of Fergus Falls before moving into Fergus Falls in 1948. After moving into Fergus Falls, she worked at the Eat Mor Café and at the Viking Café.

She enjoyed gardening and growing many flowers in her yard. She also learned to crochet and made many doilies and some large tableclothes.

She is survived by two daughters, Leola Lother and Janice Wold both of Fergus Falls; one grandson, Steven Wold of Fergus Falls; one sister, Elsie Stroschein of Fergus Falls; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Roy inJuly of 1964; three sisters, Lena Rocholl, Mary Wahl and Bertha Luebke; brother August Boeder, and three brothers who died in infancy.

Visitation: Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls

Service: Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at First United Church of Christ, Fergus Falls

Clergy: Rev. Tom Gard

Burial: Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Fergus Falls

Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Fergus Falls
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Edgar Splittstoesser

Edgar Splittstoesser, age 86, of Fergus Falls died Sunday, July 14, 2002 at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls.

He was born on May 15, 1916 in Waubun, MN to Albert and Mabel (Birkholtz) Splittstoesser. He was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Correll, MN and graduated from Correll High School.

In 1942, he married Sophie Brue. She preceded him in death in 1969. They lived several places during their marriage. He worked as a ship fitter for Consolidated Steel in Orange, TX, in heating and sheet metal work in Spokane, WA and Watertown, SD. Together with his wife, Sophie and brother, Lloyd they bought South Turtle Lake Resort in Underwood in 1960.

He joined the United States Army in February of 1943 and received his boot training at Camp Wallace, TX. He made Corporal and Cadre to train other troops. He was transferred to Fort Ord for advanced training and all Cadre were shipped out of San Francisco, CA, to New Caladonia. He joined the 205th Anti-Aircraft Division in the Fiji Islands. He was then shipped to New Guinea, the Phillipine Islands and Luza. When the war ended, he was shipped back to the United States and was discharged in January of 1946.

In October of 1972, he married Gladys Roehl Kraushaar. They continued working the summers at South Turtle Lake and becoming Snow Birds, living at Winter Green Estates, Mission, TX for the past 30 years. He retired from the resort in 1980, eventually moving to Fergus Falls in 1992.

He enjoyed golf, playing pool, fishing and creating things with his hands.

He is survived by his second wife, Gladys; one daughter, Gloria (Gary) Davisson of Lee Summit, MO; one grandson, Greg Davisson of Kansas City, MO; three great-granddaughters, Haley Jo, Sophie Lynn and Lucy Margaret; one sister-in-law, Vericonia Splittstoesser of Fergus Falls; two nieces, Barbara Barr of Edina and Michelle Splittstoesser of St.Paul; one nephew, Bruce Splittstoesser of St. Paul; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Sophie; two brothers, Harold and Lloyd; one sister, Helen Barr; and one nephew, Duncan Barr.

A Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
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William E. Selander

William E. Selander, age 94, of Lund Township, rural Melby died Thursday, July 18, 2002 at Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria.

He was born October 3, 1907 to John and Christina (Borg) Selander in rural Melby where he lived all of his life. He was baptized at Mission Church and confirmed at Christina Lake Lutheran Church.

On August 23, 1943 he married Bernice Dybdal in Elbow Lake. After marriage they dairy farmed on their farm in Lund Township. After dairy farming, he continued raising crops.

He was a member of Christina Lake Lutheran Church, served on the Melby and Evansville School Boards, was secretary of the Lund Fire Insurance Company for 35 years, and also served as treasurer of the Lund Townboard.

He enjoyed feeding and caring for their cats, the outdoors and fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Bernice; two daughters, Jane (Louis) Grudt of St. Louis Park and Sylvia (Tim) Lund of Richfield; three grandchildren, Paul Grudt and Brian and Heather Lund; and one brother, Clifford Selander of Evansville. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Mildred Larson and Hildur Nelson.

Visitation: Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Nilson Funeral Home, Evansville and one hour prior to the service at the Church

Service: Monday at 2 p.m. at Christina Lake Lutheran Church, rural Evansville

Clergy: Rev. Duane Tollefson

Burial: Christina Lake Cemetery, rural Evansville

Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Evansville
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Anna Maguire

Anna Maguire, age 96, of Fergus Falls died July 19, 2002 at the Broen Memorial Home in Fergus Falls.

She was born on October 19, 1905 in Grafton, Iowa the daughter of Carl and Emilie (Glassel) Winkelman. She was confirmed in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton and in 1920 moved with her family to Minnesota, settling in the Battle Lake area. Anna graduated from the Fergus Falls High School and the Normal School.

She taught country school for several years in Otter Tail County, lived in Minneapolis for three years before moving to Washington, D.C. where she was employed with the U.S. Government, Dept. of Agriculture.

Anna and Alton L. Maguire were married on October 1, 1937 in Washington,D.C. Her husband retired in 1945, when she resigned from her position and they together toured the western United States and British Columbia. They then lived a short time in Colorado Springs, Colo., then San Antonio, Texas before settling in Orlando, Florida. Alton passed away in February of 1961 and after his death she spent the summers in the Battle Lake area and wintered in Orlando until 1989 when she moved to Fergus Falls.

She was a member of the Federated Church. She enjoyed traveling and went on several European trips, Carribean cruises and numerous vacations around the United States and had been in every state but one. She also enjoyed helping other people, especially politicians and various charities.

She is survived by one sister, Edna Winkelman of Fergus Falls; one brother, Harvey (Leona) Winkelman of Wadena; one niece, Marlene (Don) Pixler of Durango, Colo.; two nephews, Myron (Karen) Winkelman of Wadena and Gary Winkelman of Blue Earth; and one great-niece, Jennifer (David) Adams of Minneapolis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton; parents, Carl and Emilie; one sister, Wilma; and one brother, Lloyd.

Visitation: One hour prior to the service

Funeral Service: Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Light & Life Auditorium at the Broen Memorial Home, Fergus Falls

Clergy: Reverend Myles Alexander

Burial: Silent Vale Cemetery, Maine Township, rural Undwerwood

Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Fergus Falls
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Robert Baumer

Robert Baumer, 81, of Battle Lake died Monday, July 22, 2002 at his home.

He was born June 21, 1921 in Breckenridge to William and Anna (Meyer) Baumer. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Catholic Church in Wahpeton, ND and attended St. John’s Catholic School also in Wahpeton.

On November 2, 1946 he married Bess Bechtell in Breckenridge. They were married 52 years. Following their marriage they lived in Wahpeton, ND where he farmed west of Wahpeton for 12 years and also had a roofing business. They moved to St. Paul and lived for 22 years while he was employed in the grocery wholesale business and later for Interior Wood. He retired in 1982 and they moved to Amor Township, rural Richville. Mrs. Baumer died February 25, 1999. In 2000 he moved into his present home in Battle Lake.

He was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Maine Township. He liked farming, gardening and the outdoors.

He is survived by two sons, Gerald (Janis) Baumer of Stigler, OK and Robert (Barbara) Baumer of St. Paul; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Donald (Linnea) Brewster of Minneapolis; a sister, Leona Berndt of Wahpeton, ND; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bess; a daughter, Charity Brewster; a son, Gordon Baumer; a daughter-in-law, Gail Baumer; and three brothers, Irvin, Clifford and Gilbert Baumer.

Visitation: Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. with Parish Prayers at 7 p.m. at the Nilson Funeral Home in Battle Lake and will resume one hour prior to the service at the church

Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. James Catholic Church, Maine Township

Clergy: Father Paul Folsom

Burial: Church Cemetery

Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Battle Lake
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Lillian P. Brumbly

Lillian P. Brumbly, age 93, of Fergus Falls died Wednesday, July 24, 2002 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls.

She was born August 19, 1908 in Foxhome to George Franklin and Mary Mae (Hromatko) Heidlebaugh. She was baptized on June 13, 1915 by Rev. P.A St. John. at Foxhome Methodist Episcopal Church. She was confirmed and received into membership of this church on September 26, 1920 by Rev. Dirke and was active in Sunday School and Epworth League. She attended grade school in Foxhome and graduated from Breckenridge High School with the class of 1926. She then attended and graduated from Park Region Luther College in Fergus Falls.

She worked for Wheelocks Weekly Newspaper in Fergus Falls as a reporter and bookkeeper until Mr. Wheelock retired. She then went to Detroit Lakes where she worked at the Detroit Lake Tribune for several years as Society reporter.

At Detroit Lakes she was active in the Business and Professional Women’s Club and served for a time as its president. In an annual press conference she won first place in the Women’s Department for Minnesota Weekly Newspaper, the Detroit Lakes Tribune.

She enlisted in the W.A.A.C. (Woman’s Army Auxiliary Corp Air Force) in 1942 and served throughout WWII. She took her six week basic training at Des Moines and then helped open up a seasonal W.A.C. training center at Daytona Beach, FA. She was then sent to the No.1 Airfield at Waco, TX for the remainder of the war. She was a Master Sergeant and was the first woman to enlist in Becker County. After the war she returned to Detroit Lakes and worked at the Tribune for a few years.

She married Charles Arthur Brumbly in Compton, California on September 7, 1952. They later moved to Baker, Nevada where she operated a café until she retired and came to Foxhome to make her home with her sister, Ruth.

She is survived by three nieces, Marjorie Anderson of Fergus Falls, Elaine Andrews of Foxhome, and Kay Andrews of Phoenix, AZ; seven grandnieces and nephews; twelve great-grandnieces and nephews; and five great-great-grandnieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, on March 29, 1962; her parents; three sisters, Lorraine Scott, Ruth Salmon and Ruby Andrews;and one niece, Shirley Carlson.

Visitation: Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls

Service: Saturday at 1 p.m. at Foxhome United Methodist Church, Foxhome

Clergy: Rev. Terry Tilton

Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls

Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Fergus Falls
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Gerald D. Godwin

Gerald D. Godwin, 87, of Evansville died Friday, July 26, 2002 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home in Evansville where he had been a resident since 1996.

He was born September 22, 1914 in Bagley, IA, the son of Fred and Pearl (Martin) Godwin.

On March 16, 1935 he married Elnora Hayenga. They lived most of their married life in Minneapolis where he owned and operated his own company called Karpak Co. He designed and patented the first automobile car top carrier along with several other items. After selling his business, he moved to Alexandria, MN and the couple bought Cottage Grove Resort on Lake Andrew which they operated for many years. They spent the winter months in Kerville, TX which became their second home.

His interests included golfing, fishing, hunting, traveling, reading and spending time with his family. He also trained his dogs to hunt and to run in field trials.

He was preceded in death by his oldest son, Robert; his parents; four sisters and two brothers. He is survived by his wife, Elnora; sons, Douglas (Judith) Godwin of Dalton and Howard (Bonnie) Godwin of Quinton, VA; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Godwin of Onalaska, WI; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Visitation: Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Nilson Funeral Home in Ashby and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Peace Lutheran Church in Ashby

Clergy: Rev. Carol Olson

Burial: Pelican Lake Cemetery, Ashby

Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Ashby
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Helen E. Prischmann

Helen E. Prischmann, age 83, of Fergus Falls died Sunday, July 28, 2002 at the Broen Memorial Home in Fergus Falls.

She was born July 26, 1919 in Venus, NE to Walter and Bertha (Gentzeler) Darr. She was raised in northeastern Nebraska and graduated from Creighton High School.

She was united in marriage to Carl G. Prischmann on April 5, 1942. They farmed in Nebraska until 1956, and then moved to Minnesota and continued to farm near Elizabeth until her husband’s death.

After her children were in school, she worked at Lake Region Hospital in Admissions for many years. She also taught for many years and was deeply involved with volunteer work in her community at various places, such as the Food Shelf and Agape, and also with her church. She was widely known and respected in that role. Her love of the Lord was expressed to her family and all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl G. Prischmann in 1979; three brothers, Howard, Neal, and David Darr; and one sister, Doris Volk. She is survived by her four children, Carl (Diane) Prischmann of Fergus Falls, Thomas (Karen) Prischmann of Bismark, ND, Nancy (Arvid) Morken of Mandan, ND, and Daniel (JoAnn) Prischmann of Fergus Falls; seventeen grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation: Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls and one hour prior to the service at the Church

Service: Thursday at 11 a.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church, Fergus Falls

Clergy: Rev. David Veum, Rev. Ed Monson, and Rev. Harland Helland

Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls

Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Fergus Falls
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Jerald Owen Hanson

Jerald Owen Hanson, age 56, of Minnetonka, formerly of Evansville, died July 29, 2002 at his residence.

He was born March 26, 1946 in Fergus Falls to James and Violet (Ellingson) Hanson. He was baptized and confirmed at Erdahl Lutheran Church and graduated from Evansville High School in 1964, and then served with the US Navy.

He married Patricia Osborn and they together had one daughter, Tamara. He later married Donna Novak and they together lived in the Minneapolis and Minnetonka area. He had one stepdaughter, Shannon Novak, and two grandchildren, Cameron and Raena Beth Pelkey.

He attended the Fergus Falls Community College and then the Control Data Schooling and became a computer programmer. He had twenty-five years of service with the American Hardware Mutual Insurance Company and had spent the last five years employed with Metris in Minnetonka.

He enjoyed visiting with old friends and relatives, bowling, golfing, traveling, playing chess and cards, and also his Gopher season tickets.

He was a member of the Eagles and the American Legion Post 234 in Minneapolis.

He is survived by his wife Donna; daughters Tamara Hanson and Shannon Novak both of Minneapolis; two grandchildren, Cameron and Raena Beth Pelkey; parents, James and Violet Hanson of Evansville; one sister, Joyce Hanson of Evansville; and five brothers, Neil (Elaine Mortenson) Hanson of Sauk Rapids, Gene (Darla) Hanson and Don (Charlotte) Hanson both of Elbow Lake, Bob Hanson of Elida, Ohio, and Daryl (Pam) Hanson of Fergus Falls; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry and Nellie Hanson and George and Clara Ellingson; one infant sister, Joan Carolyn Hanson; and one nephew, Dallas Hanson.

Visitation: Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at the Nilson Funeral Home, Evansville

Service: Friday at 11 a.m. at Erdahl Lutheran Church, Erdahl

Clergy: Rev. Carol Olson

Burial: Erdahl Cemetery

Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Evansville