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Rev. Gary E. Clark
Fargo, ND
The Rev. Gary E. Clark passed away in his home on Wednesday, October 31, 2012, from pancreatic cancer. He was 81.
Gary was born on July 11, 1931 in Watertown, SD, to Lloyd and Erma Clark. After high school he enrolled in the U.S. Navy and served for four years, followed by a Bachelor’s degree received at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD, in 1959. During his sophomore year he met the love of his life, a junior named Myrtis Larson – they were married in 1957 in Aberdeen, SD. He attended Luther Theological Seminary in St. Paul, MN, obtaining a Bachelor of Divinity and was ordained as a minister of The American Lutheran Church in Watertown, SD, in 1963.
Gary was a lifelong server of Christ. He tried to retire many times but his passion for his work and love of people and God endured his 48 year career as a minister. His first call was in Joplin, MT where he served for approximately three years. His next call brought him to Forman, ND in 1966 where he served for four years, helping plan and build the new church. In the Spring of 1970, The District President of the Eastern ND Synod called him to help organize the building of a new mission congregation in Fargo, Atonement Lutheran. He served Atonement for six years and then moved on to First and Fillmore Lutheran Churches in Enderlin, ND, where he served for 17 years.
The first retirement was in 1994 and a move back to Fargo. A month later Good News Lutheran called to bring him out of retirement where he served for five years. After Good News, The Bishop of the Eastern ND Synod, Rick Foss asked him to be the Pastor/Director of The Native American Christian Ministry in Fargo. He served the Native American church for two and half years. Soon afterwards he served as the Assistant Chaplin at Eventide Nursing Home in Moorhead, MN for two and half years. But his service didn’t end there…he then became the Assistant Chaplin at Innovis Hospital for eight months. His final calling was at Hope Lutheran Church, South Campus, in Fargo where he served as a part-time Visitation Pastor for six and a half years.
He is survived by his wife, Myrtis Clark of 55 years; daughters, Nancy Nixon (Terrance), Minneapolis, MN; JoEllen Clark, Washington, DC; sons, Peter Clark, Las Vegas, NV; Eric Clark, Minneapolis, MN; grandchildren: Katrina, Allison and Mallory Kumm; his brother, Dr. Carroll Galvin, Waseca, MN; along with several brothers and sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Erma Galvin and Lloyd Clark and Stepfather Robert Galvin and his brother Hallie Clark.
The funeral was held on Monday, November 5th at Hope Lutheran Church, Fargo, ND. The burial will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Fargo, ND.
Amy L. Musser
Marshall, MN
Funeral services for Amy L. Musser, 44, of Marshall, MN, were held on Sunday, August 1, 2004 at Trinity Lutheran Church of Enderlin with Rev. Leon Zavadil officiating. Amy died at her home on July 28, 2004. Burial was at the Enderlin Cemetery and pallbearers were Randy Haskins, Rusty Haskins, Rick Haskins, Scott Groth, Rob Kerian, David Spiekermeier, Bradley Vaagene and Dan Lund. Joan Schlecht was organist and Frank Egan soloist.
Amy was born on April 8, 1960 in Lisbon, ND, the daughter of Herbert A. and Joyce Haskins Groth. She attended UND and MSU, graduating from Moorhead with an Early Childhood Special Education degree. She lived and worked in various cities in North Dakota and Minnesota. She married Steven Musser on August 31, 1985 in Enderlin. Amy was devoted to all children.
Amy is survived by her mother, Joyce, Enderlin, ND; her former husband, Steven, Marshall, MN; a son, Matthew, and a daughter, Bethany, both at home; three sisters, Kristi (Rob) Kerian, Dallas, TX, Pauline (David) Spiekermeier, Hiawatha, IA, Sara (Bradley) Vaagene, Mayville; one brother, Jason (Candice), Shakopee, MN.
Stanley G. “Buddy” Hennum
Enderlin, ND
Funeral services for Stanley G. “Buddy” Hennum, 70, were held on Monday, August 2, 2004 at First Lutheran Church of Enderlin with Rev. Leon Zavadil officiating. Stanley died at his home on July 26, 2004. Shirley Hanson was organist and Owen Trangsrud and Paul Billing sang. Pallbearers were Jason Gudmestad, Darrell Graf, Gary Grundstrom, Chris Heinz, Gary Gorvin and Todd Hennum. Burial was at Hillcrest Cemetery in Donaldson, MN.
Stanley (Buddy) was born on July 28, 1933 at Donaldson, MN, the son of Morris and Emma Gorvin Hennum. He attended school in Donaldson, MN. Buddy farmed near Donaldson, MN and in 1964 he moved to Manson, IA. Buddy married Lorraine Hins on July 26, 1964 at Manson, IA. He worked construction for one summer and worked for S & D Chevy Garage for one and one-half years. He then worked as a truck driver. They moved to Gowrie, IA where he operated a Truck and Trailer Hospital. They moved to Boxhome, IA where he worked on a farm. In 1973 they moved to Medina, ND where he drove a milk truck for seven and one-half years, before working for the city of Medina. They moved to Enderlin in 1992.
Stanley is survived by his wife, Lorraine, Enderlin, ND; two sons, Winston, Aberdeen, SD and Russell (Rhonda), Harpor’s Ferry, IA; and three step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Merle Hennum and Pete Gorvin.
Kenneth Clauson
The funeral service for Kenneth Clauson, 66, Kathryn, ND was held at 11:00 AM, Monday, August 19, 2013 at Waldheim Lutheran Church, Kathryn. Rev. Bradley Edin officiated and burial was held in the Waldheim Cemetery. He died at his home on August 15, 2013 while surrounded by his family and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Visitation was from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM on Sunday at the Oliver-Nathan Funeral Chapel, Valley City, ND and continued an hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.
Kenneth Elmer Clauson was born September 27, 1946 to Elmer and Myrtis (Mikkelson) Clauson. He was baptized and confirmed at Waldheim Lutheran Church of rural Kathryn, ND. He attended a one-room school, The Lindvold School, the first 5 grades and graduated in 1964 from Kathryn High School. Ken joined the Air Force in October 1964. He was stationed in Texas and Mississippi and then sent to Pakistan in 1966, Okinawa in 1967, and Viet Nam in 1968. While in Viet Nam, he was an intercept radio operator on a C-47 and flew 169 missions. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Force Commendation Medals. In 1966, he spent his leave touring Europe and especially visiting relatives in Sweden. It had been 60 years since his grandparents, Charley and Emily Clauson, had left their home land and come to the United States. Ken was the first relative from America to visit there.
On May 17, 1969, Ken married Sharon Hermanson from Litchville, ND. They made their home in Fargo, ND for the next several years. While there they were blessed with their children, Carla, Matthew and Kevin. Ken worked for Dakota Brick for two years before he started working for Eicholtz Masonry and formed lasting friendships with his co-workers. Also in 1969, he bought his first quarter of land and started farming. They bought a farm and moved to the Kathryn area in 1981. It was at this time that Ken decided he had to have a few cows. He dearly loved his animals and it was a sad day when he got sick and had to sell most of the herd.
Ken was proud to be Commander of the Nome Legion Post 83 for several years. He was also proud of the many men who marched with him every Memorial Day. He was a member of the VFW Post 2764 of Valley City, ND, the Kathryn Farmers Mutual Elevator where he served as president, vice president, and secretary, Barnes County Farmers Union where he served as president for 5 years, Plains Grain and Agronomy, and Waldheim Church where he served as president, vice president, trustee and sexton of the cemetery.
Ken was a loving, caring husband, father, grandfather and son. He was proud of his family and loved it when all could be together. He was proud of Carla and Darin and the life they had made for themselves and the kids. He was proud that Matt and Kim are the 4th and Weston the 5th generation Clauson farmers to live on his Grandpa Charley’s farm. And he was proud that Kevin decided to follow in his footsteps and join the military. Austin, Anna and Weston were the light of his life. He enjoyed teaching Austin and Anna about farming and how to drive. He loved it when Weston called and said, “Hi Grandma, I want to talk to Grandpa,” and they would talk about John Deere machinery. Ken enjoyed a good game of pinochle with very special friends, whist tournaments at Hermanson gatherings, and shaking dice and playing cards with his mother and Aunt Deloris. Visiting about farming or church related business with Pastor Brad and going for coffee with Warren were great days.
Ken and Sharon took many trips in the last few years and enjoyed all the visits with family and friends. The “bucket list” trips to the Englestad Arena, Grand Marais, and the Alaskan Cruise were more than we imagined.
Throughout Ken’s battle with multiple myeloma his faith has been strong. He never lost his sense of humor or wit. He had wonderful care from the staff at Essentia Cancer Center and Essentia Hospital. Once he got home, the Hospice of the Red River Valley staff were a great comfort to us all, as well as the help and support from family, friends, and neighbors and especially Sheryl Hanson and Wayne and Isabell Elwell. Ken always said right here in this small community was the best place to live. He will be missed, but his memory will live on in all of us.
Ken is survived by his wife, Sharon; daughter, Carla (Darin) Jensen of Prior Lake, MN; sons, Matthew (Kim) of Kathryn and Kevin of El Paso, TX; grandchildren, Austin, Anna, and Weston; his mother, Myrtis Clauson of Kathryn; sisters, Janette (Harlan) Hanson and Joyce (Mark) Ertelt both of Kathryn; brother-in-law, James Cunningham of Thompson, ND; aunts, Deloris Ross of Kathryn, Rita Mikkelson of Mandan, ND and Jean Lenox of Seattle, WA; many nieces and nephews; a special great niece, Oaklyn Rae; several cousins; his mother-in-law, Christine Hermanson of Valley City; and his Godchildren, Ryan Hanson, Lisa Lautt, Tammi Fauld, and Kirsten Just.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charley and Emily Clauson and Severin and Turina Mikkelson; father, Elmer; sister, Marjean Cunningham, brothers, Myron and Donald; and his father-in-law, Arthur Hermanson.
In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorials be given to the Waldheim Building Fund or Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Oliver-Nathan Funeral Chapel, Valley City, ND.
Doris Edith Lillian Lindemann Utke
Enderlin, North Dakota
Funeral services for Doris Edith Lillian Lindemann Utke, 90, were held Wednesday, July 14, 2004, at the Leonard Lutheran Church in Leonard, ND. Doris died on July 9, 2004, at MeritCare Hospital, Fargo. Rev. Bob Worner officiated at the service. A graveside service was also held at 5:00 p.m. at Pontiac Cemetery, rural Enderlin, with Donald Geske of Verona presiding.
Doris Edith Lillian Lindemann was born April 2, 1914, one of 11 children born to Robert and Alvina Lindemann of rural Enderlin. She attended the rural Pontiac School, graduating from Enderlin High School in 1931. Doris often spoke about what a magical childhood she had at the “big house”, and of her great love for her parents and 10 brothers and sisters. On October 18, 1936, she married Erwin Utke, after which they began farming in the Lucca and Enderlin areas. Eleven children were born to this union.
A creative and gifted woman, Doris was an accomplished artist who received numerous awards for her art, specializing in nature and landscape oil paintings. She was a founding member and past president of the Sheyenne Valley Arts and Crafts Association (SVACA) in Fort Ransom, North Dakota. An excellent cook, Doris could often be found paging through her extensive cookbook collection in search of a new, innovative recipe that might be just right for supper. Doris was also a gifted writer, as was known by anyone who received one of her humorous letters. She believed that letter writing was an art form that should be preserved, and in the spirit of keeping that art form alive, she wrote frequently to her friends, children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters, as well as nieces and nephews.
Doris was an enthusiastic gardner, with a passion for plants and a gift for landscaping. During her lifetime, she planted many hundreds of trees and maintained a large flower and vegetable garden. Doris also loved to travel, and had the opportunity to tour Europe on five occasions. She traveled throughout the US and Canada, always in search of the next great place to visit.
Doris had a terrific love of music and loved nothing better than a good dance band and a chance to kick up her heels. She was also known for her collection of hats, and was rarely seen without a sassy hat on. A recent favorite was her white beret with green birds pinned on it.
A member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Enderlin, Doris is survived by her children Daniel (Yvonne) Utke, David (Carolyn) Utke, Alanna (Jim) Woell, Michael (Donna) Utke, Maria Utke, Robin (Al) Roder, Suzann (Erik) Heinila, and one brother, Willis (Peggy) Lindemann of San Jose, California. She has 18 grandchildren, 16 great- grandchildren, and 6 step- grandchildren. Doris was preceded in death by her husband Erwin, two daughters Roberta and Evelyn, and two sons, Jonathon and Brian.
She will dance in our hearts forever.
Lynelle McGregor
Riverdale, North Dakota
Lynelle McGregor, age 52 of Riverdale, ND went home to be with God on Sunday, July 11, 2004 from injuries sustained in an accident near Pick City, ND.
Lynelle Kay McGregor was born February 2, 1952 in Fargo, ND, the daughter of Walter and Frances (Gillund) Janz. She spent her childhood years living on her parents’ farm near Enderlin, ND where she enjoyed playing with kittens and her brother, Lyle. She attended school in Enderlin and graduated from Enderlin High School. She married her soul-mate, best friend, and love of her life, Kim McGregor on April 11, 1970 in Enderlin. the couple made their home in Valley city, ND where their son, Trevor, was born. They moved to Hancock,MN for a short time before making Riverdale, ND their permanent home in 1974. In 1978, they completed their family with the birth of their daughters,Tasha and Taryn. Lynelle lived for spending time with her husband, family, an friends.She enjoyed vacationing, time at the lake, hunting, skiing, volleyball, hiking, gardening, singing, and church activities. She lived with no regrets, cherishing each day and taking advantage of all that life had to offer. She loved with reckless aban
Lynelle is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Kim McGregor of Riverdale, ND; a son and daughter-in-law, Trevor and Sue McGregor of Bigfork, MT; two daughters and son-sin-law, Tash and Tim Twardowski of Long Prairie, MN, Taryn and Krist Kielstrup of Underwood, ND; mother Frances Janz of Enderlin, ND; a sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Harvey Grinager of Wahpeton, ND; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Erling Janz of Enderlin, ND and Lyle and Claudia Janz of Enderlin, ND; her extended family and community.
Lynelle was preceded in death by her father,Walter Janz.
Funeral service was July 20, 2004 at 1pm in Riverdale School Gymnasium, Riverdale, ND with Rev. John Nilsen and Rev. Dan Mauer officiating. Interment was at Coleharbor Cemetery.
Carl “Marty” Bjugstad
Carl Martin Bjugstad was born in Fargo, ND to Carl and Anna (Schultz) Bjugstad of Sheldon, ND on December 9, 1948. He died on August 14 near Litchville, ND at the age of 64 in the course of performing his professional calling.
Carl, better known as Marty, resided in Sheldon ND all of his life. He graduated from Sheldon High School. He also spent time in the US Navy stationed aboard the USS Tulare. Following his discharge he worked for Jalbert Oil. He later purchased and operated the company as Marty’s Bulk Service. Starting in 1994 he traveled extensively as a professional driver employed by E. W. Wylie Corporation of Fargo, ND. He won many safety awards, travelling 2,000,000 miles accident free since 1994. He competed in the ND Motor Carrier Association’s Professional Driving Competitions, winning many trophies including 1st place and grand champion in 2010. He traveled to Columbus OH to compete in the National Competition that same year. Driving truck was a passion for him.
As a member of the Sheldon Community he was active in the Enderlin/Sheldon Rural Fire Department. He also participated in the Sheldon Lions Club, American Legion, and spent many years as a member of the Sheldon City Council as councilman and Mayor.
He married Carole Koppinger in 1973 and they had three sons: Chris (Heidi) of Maple Grove MN, Brian (fiancée Erin Huus and her daughter Sydney) of Fargo ND and Eric (Casey) of West Fargo. He also had four grandchildren: Braeden, Mya, Wyatt and Sawyer.
He is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren, brother, Charles (Arla) of Lisbon ND, Sisters Josie Corn of Page AZ, Arlene Froemke of Lisbon ND, Herma Redetzke of Edgemont, SD, Mother in Law, Sylvia Koppinger, Brothers in Law Jerry (LaVerne) Koppinger of Dickinson ND, Dan Koppinger of San Diego CA, Al Koppinger(Cindy) of Dickinson ND, Howard Koppinger of Sidney MT, Tim (Janet) Koppinger of Fargo ND, Sisters – in – Law Kathy Koppinger of Union City NJ, Barb (AJ) Olson of Monticello MN, Jeanette Bjugstad of Rapid City, SD and Laura Koppinger of Chandler AZ.
Chad Lee Pribbenow
Lisbon, North Dakota
Funeral services for Chad Lee Pribbenow, 22, of Lisbon, ND, were held on Tuesday, July 20 at the First United Methodist Church in Enderlin with Rev. Duane Ferrie officiating. Chad died from injuries from an auto accident near rural Hankinson, ND on Saturday, July 17, 2004.
Paul Billing was soloist at the service and Verna Armstrong organist. Burial was at the Enderlin Cemetery. Pallbearers were Owen Trangsrud, Collin Trangsrud, Keith Pribbenow, Warren Pribbenow, Al Hall and Naomi Hall.
Chad was born on October 22, 1981 at Breckenridge, MN. His parents are Duane and Florence Coon Pribbenow, Enderlin. Chad attended Enderlin School. He participated in the MS Bike Tour for five years and enjoyed fishing and camping.
Chad is survived by his parents; three sisters, DuAnne Stockert, Detroit Lakes, MN, Buffy (Adrian) Kemnitz, Rosholt, SD, and Roxanne (Mark) Cox, Berlin, ND.
Mildred “Millie” Selma Storhoff
formerly of Nome, ND
Mildred “Millie” Selma Storhoff was born May 21, 1918 to Peter and Caroline Swenson of Nome, ND. She was the third of three daughters and had a younger brother whom she was very fond of. Millie was raised in Nome and graduated from Nome High School in 1936. She attended college in Jamestown, ND majoring in Business.
She worked as a medical receptionist after college. Later she lived in Portland, OR and worked in the ship building industry during the early years of WWII.
Mildred and Edwin “Harry” Storhoff were married October 15, 1944 at Zion Lutheran Church in Nome, ND. To this union three sons were born. Eddie and Millie lived in Duluth, MN, for 11 years before moving back to the Storhoff family farm in North Dakota. They farmed in the Nome area for 23 years. Millie was the church secretary for several years at St. Petri Lutheran Church, rural Nome, where they were members as well as a mother and homemaker. Eddie and Millie retired to Valley City, ND, in 1978 and sold their farm to North Dakota Wetlands. They traveled extensively during their retirement. After Edwin’s death, Mildred wintered in Texas with her son, Steve. Millie moved to Mount Ayr, IA in September 2008, and entered Clearview Nursing Home in 2010. Millie passed away peacefully on December 19, 2012.
Millie is survived by sons, Steven of Weslaco, TX, and Gregory (Crystal) of Mount Ayr, IA; and daughter-in-law, Linda (Gary) of Danbury, CT. Grand children are Danielle of Danbury, Wesley (Teresa) of White Plains, NY, Vanessa (Bradley) Smith of Kellerton, IA, Timothy of Kansas City, MO, and Garrett (Jamie) of Beaufort, SC. Great grandchildren include Byanca, Angelina, and Shaylinn Smith of Kellerton.
Mildred was preceded in death by her parents and husband. She was also preceded by brothers Melvin and Palmer; and sisters, Mabel (Leroy) Rude, Gladys (MF) Peterson, and Claudine (Harold) Larvick and son, Gary.
A memorial service will be at North Dakota at a later date.
Paulette L. Berntson
Nome, North Dakota
The funeral service for Paulette L. Berntson, 45, Nome, North Dakota, was held Thursday, July 1, 2004, at Grace Free Lutheran Church, Valley City, North Dakota. Rev. Joel Rolf officiated and burial was in Zion Free Cemetery, rural Valley City. She died Sunday, June 27, 2004, at Mercy Hospital, Valley City, North Dakota.
Paulette LaVonne Fraase was born August 11, 1958 in Moorhead, Minnesota, the daughter of Elmer and Annette (Job) Fraase. She grew up and attended school in Sheldon, North Dakota where she graduated from high school in 1976.
On September 18, 1976 she was united in marriage to Denton Berntson in Valley City, North Dakota at Grace Free Lutheran Church. They made their home in Enderlin, North Dakota for 6 months before moving to rural Sheldon. In 1980 they made their home on a farm north of Nome, North Dakota.
In 1984 they purchased Denton’s Amoco Service and renamed it Denton’s Amoco. While they were running the bulk business, they also farmed and raised mustang horses. They sold their business in March of 2004.
She was a member of Zion Free Church, rural Valley City where she was baptized.
Paulette is survived by her husband, Denton, Nome, North Dakota; two brothers, Marlin (Irene) Buchholz, Medford, Oregon and Bernhart (Jan) Buchholz, Mesa, Arizona; five sisters, Eileen Whitinger, Elvina Sletton, both Mesa, Arizona, DeLoris (Don) Klinger, Dorothy (Leonard) Renfer, both Phoenix, Oregon, Dolly (Harlin) Fraedrich, Enderlin, North Dakota; a sister-in-law, Mavis Buchholz, Susanville, California; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Marvin Buchholz.
