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June 2002
Sunday, June 16, 2002
Braaten, Kasper
Friday, June 14, 2002
Haagenson, Emily
Wednesday, June 12, 2002
Larson, Harold
Saturday, June 8, 2002
Anderson, Frances
Friday, June 7, 2002
Albertson, Miles
Gordon
Sunday, June 2, 2002
Swenson, George L.
George L. Swenson
George
L. Swenson, 74, of Fergus Falls died Sunday, June 2, 2002
at Lake Region Hospital.
He was
born January 9, 1928 in Fergus Falls, MN the youngest son
of V.O.K. and Nellie (Hatch) Swenson. He attended school in
Fergus Falls. He graduated from the Wahpeton State School
of Science at Wahpeton, ND and also graduated from the University
of North Dakota at Grand Forks, ND. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran
of World War II and also the Korean War.
On January
6, 1959 he married Luella "Susie" Marie Norgren
at the Little Brown Church in the Vale at Nashua, Iowa. He
was employed as a Territory Manager for Amoco Oil for 27 years.
He began his training in Fargo, ND, then was transferred to
several North Dakota cities and then to Bloomington, MN for
16 years. He retired from Amoco in 1984. In 1994 he and his
wife moved back to Fergus Falls.
He will
be remembered for his quick wit and sense of humor and his
generosity. He believed in the work ethic - he was always
busy doing something. He was devoted to his parents and helped
them with any physical work they needed to have done. He was
also a helpmate for his sister-in-law, Sister Mildred Norgren
and he helped her in many ways.
He was
preceded in death by his parents, V.O.K. and Nellie Swenson;
two brothers, Weldon and Ralph Swenson and one sister and
brother-in-law, Adeline (Rev. Paul) Lemke. He is survived
by his devoted wife, Luella "Susie" of Fergus Falls;
one sister, Ethel Mitchell of St. Paul and one brother, Gale
Swenson of LaCrescent, MN; one sister-in-law, Margaret Swenson
of Albuquerque, NM; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial
are preferred to the Billy Graham Crusade or donor's choice.
Visitation:
Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour
prior to the service
Service:
2 p.m. Friday at the Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls
Clergy:
Revs. William Malam
Burial:
Oak Grove Cemetery
Funeral
Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Fergus Falls
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Miles Gordon Albertson
Miles
Gordon Albertson, 94, of Fergus Falls died Friday, June 7,
2002 at the Pioneer Retirement Community.
He was
born October 7, 1907 to Alfred "Benny" and Elsie
(Dahl) Albertson. They lived in the Doran area where they
farmed and he attended School District 32 in Bradford Township.
In 1921 the family moved to a farm south of Foxhome. He attended
the Riverside School District 54 for his last school year.
He worked at various jobs and as a farm hand near Jasper,
SD. He later moved to Milwaukee, WI where he worked at the
Shovel Company and as a blockman for the Portland Cement Company.
In August
of 1929 he married Irene Rislov in Milwaukee. Later they moved
to Foxhome where they farmed and he did many other jobs such
as repair work on farm machines and automobiles. During the
Depression he worked for the WPA. He did furnace and aluminum
work in Fergus Falls. In Wahpeton, ND he worked at the Lillegard
Garage. At age 62 he retired from farming and began over the
road trucking until age 78.
In 1979
they moved to Dalton where they were members of Our Savior’s
Ten Mile Lake Lutheran Church. They enjoyed activities with
the Senior Citizen’s Group and many years of fishing and hunting.
He also enjoyed family and friends. He was a "people
person". Irene passed away in 1992.
Later
He and Genevieve spent several years in Dalton before moving
to the Page House in Fergus Falls. They later moved to Riverview
Heights. Genevieve passed away in 2001. He then resided at
the Ottertail Nursing Home until the fall of 2001 when he
moved to the Pioneer Retirement Community. He will be missed!
He is
survived by seven children, Phyllis (Richard) Tweeton of Moorhead,
Virgil (Mary) Albertson of Fergus Falls, Donna Mae (Arthur)
Dahlen of LuVerne, Merlyn (Ruth) Albertson of Park Rapids,
Janice Dold and Chester Baker of Elko, Darrell (Patty) Albertson
of Fergus Falls and Rhonda (Mark) Gasiorowski of Lakeville;
23 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren;
two sisters, Alice Olson of Barrett and Ella "Mickey"
Hoobler of Richland, WA., and a special friend, Florence Bilden.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene; parents and three
brothers, Rudolph, Norris and Kenneth.
Visitation:
Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at
the funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the
church
Service:
2 p.m. Wednesday at Our Savior’s Ten Mile Lake Lutheran Church
in Dalton
Clergy:
Revs. Randy Young and Wes Moir
Burial:
Oak Grove Cemetery
Funeral
Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Fergus Falls
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Frances Anderson
Frances
Anderson, 92, of Fergus Falls died Saturday, June 8, 2002
at the Minnesota Veteran’s Home.
She was
born February 1, 1910 in Breckenridge to Frederick W. and
Agnes (Maher) Johnson She was baptized at St. Mary’s Catholic
Church in Breckenridge by Father Gumper and was later confirmed
there. She attended Breckenridge Public School graduating
in 1928 as Valedictorian of her class. She then attended Moorhead
State College for two years and received her teaching certificate.
She taught at Hallock and coached the high school girl’s basketball
team for five years. In 1937 she began teaching in Fairbault
at the Braille and Sight Saving School for the next six years.
On August
15, 1942 she married Kenneth Anderson in Minneapolis. While
he was serving overseas in the military during WWII she moved
back to Breckenridge to live with her father. After her father
died in 1953 she and Kenneth moved to East Grand Forks, MN
where he worked as a telegrapher. In 1956 they moved to Fergus
Falls where they have lived since.
She is
survived by her husband, Kenneth; two sons, William (Rosalea)
Anderson of Garfield and Edward Anderson of Minneapolis; a
daughter, Mary (Richard) Lindgren of Barnum; 10 grandchildren,
Kristine, Janet, Wendy, Cary, Taylor, Louise, Elizabeth, Valerie,
Nicholas and Erica; four great-grandchildren, Ashley, Josh,
Jonathan and Justin. She was preceded in death by her parents;
a sister, Lucille and two brothers, Bernard and Joseph.
Visitation:
One hour prior to the service at the church
Service:
10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church
Clergy:
Father Robert Kieffer
Burial:
St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Breckenridge
Funeral
Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Fergus Falls
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Harold Larson
Harold
"Hyde" Larson, 65, of Evansville died Wednesday,
June 12, 2002 at the St. Cloud Hospital.
He was born September 9, 1936 in Evansville
Township to Carl and Lillian (Sauers) Larson. He was baptized
and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Evansville
and attended school in Evansville. Following school he began
working on the farm with his dad.
On November 28, 1953 he married Beverly Dahlen.
They lived in Evansville Township where he farmed. During
his farming career he also worked construction for Cliff Strom
Construction in Brandon where he operated heavy equipment.
He raised Polled Herfords for many years.
He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in
Evansville. He enjoyed flowers, feeding and watching birds,
dancing and especially enjoyed listening to Gloria play the
piano. He was an honorable, modest man who loved and cared
for his family and grandchildren deeply.
He is survived by his special friend, Gloria
Koplin of Evansville; two sons, Jeffrey (Karen) Larson of
Evansville and Bradley (Mary) Larson of Eagen; two daughters,
Joni (Dewey) Marusak and Judy (Tim) Kalina both of Alexandria;
11 grandchildren, Chad, Erin and Travis Larson, Derek and
Jenna Larson, Heidi, Justin and Brett Marusak, Kristen, Gretchen
and Carly Kalina; sisters, Lorraine Stuart of Muskegon, MI,
Janice Johnson of Frazee and Wanda (Marvin) Rosten of Fort
Morgan, CO and brothers, Ronald (Lois) Larson of Evansville
and Dennis (Judy) Larson of Minneapolis. He was preceded in
death by his parents.
Visitation: Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the
Nilson Funeral Home in Evansville
Service: 1 p.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran
Church in Evansville
Clergy: Rev. Irving Arnquist
Burial: Mound Grove Cemetery
Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of
Evansville
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Emily Haagenson
Emily
Haagenson, 91, of Battle Lake died Friday, June 14, 2002 at
the Pioneer Retirement Community in Fergus Falls.
She was
born March 9, 1911 in Eagle Lake Township, rural Battle Lake,
to Ole and Gjertrud (Nelson) Juvland. She attended rural School
District #6 in Eagle Lake Township and graduated from the
Ashby High School in 1928. She took teachers training at the
Fergus Normal School and then attended Moorhead State University.
She taught in country schools throughout Otter Tail County,
Vining and Deer Creek.
On June
20, 1948 she married Helmer Haagenson at Bethel Lutheran Church
in St. Olaf Township. After their marriage they farmed in
Leaf Mountain Township and she was a homemaker in the home.
After retiring they moved to their home in Battle Lake. Mr.
Haagenson died April 18, 1984. On August 28, 1993 she moved
to her niece, Olga O’Donnell’s home by Stalker Lake.
She was
a member of Leaf Mountain Lutheran Church where she taught
Sunday School, served as Sunday School Superintendent and
was active in Ladies Aid. She enjoyed quilting and made quilts
for many people. She also wrote poems for numerous occasions.
She is
survived by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Helmer; five sisters, Julia
Tollefson, Mary Hoff, Olive Knutson, Gunda Juvland, Ella Juvland
and an infant sister, Othelia Juvland and a brother, Olaf
Juvland.
Visitation:
Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at
the Nilson Funeral Home in Battle Lake
Service:
Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Leaf Mountain Lutheran Church, rural
Clitherall
Clergy:
Rev. Mark Tiede
Burial:
Church Cemetery
Funeral
Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Battle Lake
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Kasper Braaten
Kasper
Braaten, 79, of Fergus Falls died Sunday at the Battle Lake
Good Samaritan Center in Battle Lake.
He was
born December 8, 1922 to Andrew and Oline (Aas) Braaten in
Aurdal Township where he grew up and attended school.
On August
29, 1953, he married Jordis Kvaal in Underwood. Together they
made their home in Aurdal Township. He farmed, worked for
Medallion Kitchens, and Vernon Jensen Construction. Jordis
passed away on October 20, 1988 and he continued to live in
their home in Aurdal Township until entering the Battle Lake
Good Samaritan Center in 1998.
He was
a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. He enjoyed wood working.
He is
survived by his step-son, Larnie Danielson of Daytona Beach,
FA; nephew, Richard Berge; and one niece, Kathryn Ebert. He
was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; three sisters,
Grace Olson, Amy Berge, and Geneva; and infant brothers.
Visitation:
1 hour prior to the Service at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home,
Fergus Falls
Service:
Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Fergus
Falls
Clergy:
Rev. Stanley Larson
Burial:
Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Fergus Falls
Funeral
Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Fergus Falls
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