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Thomas Case
Thomas Case, the son of Jean and US Navy Chief Petty Officer George Case, was born in New Jersey on Oct. 30, 1946. Tom had received his bachelor’s degree in theatre arts and had worked on his master’s degree at the University of Michigan.
Tom lived in Houston, Texas, for 22 years. He had worked as a civil clerk at the Harris County Courthouse in Houston and retired in January of 2002. Tom was very active in the Gay Men’s Chorus of Houston, both as a bass singer and as a performance director. He was also a fine pianist, and an actor and dancer, appearing in musical productions such as “Hello Dolly!”
In August of 2002, Tom moved to Fargo. He enjoyed social entertaining and was an excellent gourmet cook. He also donated many wonderful meals to local charities. He recently became a resident of Elim Care Center, Fargo, where he died on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004, at the age of 57.
Tom is survived by his mother, Jean Case, of Toms River, NJ, and a close friend, Lt. Col. Robert Poster (retired, US Army) of Fargo.
Memorial service: Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004, at 3 PM, Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead, MN.
Genevieve Burnett
Genevieve Burnett, 91, Moorhead, MN, died Thursday, April 15, 2004, in MeritCare Medical Center, Fargo, ND.
Genevieve Elizabeth Nordstrom was born November 19, 1912, to Gustave and Augusta (Erickson) Nordstrom, in Moorhead, where she grew up and attended school. After graduating from high school, she attended Moorhead State College for one year. Genevieve was working as a teller for Dakota National Bank, Fargo, when she met her future husband, John Burnett. On August 9, 1942, they married in Moorhead, where they made their home. In 1969, they moved to Rochester, MN, where John worked as the business manager for the Minnesota Bible College. After his retirement, they moved back to Moorhead.
Genevieve dabbled in many other job experiences, such as real estate and sales, always trying to make a little extra money to help the family. She loved spending time at their lake home on Lake Sally and you would often find her riding her moped around the lake. She also enjoyed watching the Vikings and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had a lot of spirit and energy and was known for jumping on beds.
She is survived by her husband, John, Moorhead; two daughters, Judy Lord, Moorhead, and Joyce (Gerald) Albert, Kimball, MN; a son, John (Gina), Littleton, CO; seven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren with number eleven due in April.
She was preceded in death by her parents and five brothers.
Visitation: Sunday, April 18, 2004, 5- 8 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM, Valley Christian Church Moorhead,
Funeral Service: Monday, April 19, 2004 - 2:30 PM, Valley Christian Church, Moorhead
Interment: Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Moorhead
Arthur Brown
Arthur Robert Brown was born March 21, 1922, in Wenatchee, WA, to Arthur Rudolph Brown and Elsie (Mead) Brown. In school, he ran track and was involved in caddying for his father. He joined the Army shortly after Pearl Harbor and missed graduating from high school by five months. He was wounded while serving with the 90th Infantry in Czechoslovakia. He met Lucille Augusta Zentgraf at Baxter General Hospital in Spokane, WA, where she was a ward administration clerk. They married three weeks later on August 20, 1945, in the hospital chapel.
Art worked for one and a half years in Seattle, WA, at a general store and then moved the family back to Moorhead, MN, where he worked for the United States Postal Service until his retirement in 1971. He established and operated Brown’s Lapidary and Jewelry Store in the basement of their home. He also made and sold crafts and woodworking items in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Arizona, where they wintered for about fifteen years. Traveling, camping, fishing, boating, and square dancing were things they enjoyed. They were charter members of the Circle 8 Square Dance Club in Moorhead. Art, Lucille, and family were members of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Moorhead. Art was also a member of the Postal Union, the Moorhead American Legion, and a lifetime member of the VFW of Moorhead. Art died on May 2, 2004, at the Good Samaritan Center, Albert Lea, MN, at the age of eighty-two.
He is survived by his wife, Lucille, Oak Park Place, Albert Lea; four children, Linda (Wayne) Applegate, Albert Lea, Larry (JoAnn) Brown, Lakeville, MN, Bonnie (Lynn) Grieger, Willmar, MN, and Ken (Lynn) Brown, Moorhead; nine grandchildren, Stephanie (John) Schneider, Ryan Applegate, Daniel (Esther) Applegate, Stacy Brown, Eric Brown, Christopher Grieger, Troy Grieger, Shawn (Sarah) Brown, and Shelly Brown; and two great-grandchildren, Zachery and Maddie Schneider.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Peggy Edmund; a nephew, Robert Edmund; a brother-in-law, Alex Edmund; and a great-grandson, Tyran Brown.
Memorials may be designated to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Moorhead.
Visitation: Thursday, May 6, 2004 6 to 8 PM, Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead
Prayer Service: Thursday, 6 PM, Korsmo Funeral Chapel
Funeral Service: Friday, May 7, 2004 10:00 AM Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Moorhead
Sharon "Bom-Mom" Bowlus
On January 20, 2004, Sharon L. Bowlus, 60, Dilworth, MN, returned to the care of her Heavenly family.
Shari was born March 2, 1943, in Moorhead, MN, to Edward F. and Edna (Melsness) McGough. She graduated from Moorhead High School in 1961. After graduation, she moved to St. Paul, MN, where she was employed by Piggly Wiggly. In 1963 she moved to Los Angeles, CA, where she worked for First Security National Bank.
On September 5, 1964, she married Byron Carl Bowlus, in Inglewood, CA. That same year they moved to Minnesota where they made their home in Dilworth.
In 1967 Shari worked at the Clay County State Bank in Dilworth. She retired from the bank in 1977 and began working out of her home doing bookwork and taxes for family and small businesses.
In 1998 she began working as an accountant at Bargains Galore, Dilworth, where she continued to work until the time of her illness.
Shari is survived by her son, Troy (Rhonda), Moorhead; two granddaughters, Tara and Brittiany, Dilworth, who were the light, the breath and the joy of her life. She is also survived by three sisters, Dorothy Lemke, Carol (Robert) Swenson, both of Moorhead, Susan Hanson, Dilworth; two brothers, Richard (Jane) McGough, Downer, MN, and James McGough, Detroit Lakes, MN; and many nieces and nephews whom she loved with all of her heart. Her love was not limited to family. She was grateful for the love of her many friends.
Shari was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three sisters, two brothers and an infant daughter. Shari had a strong sense of family, tradition and creating memories. Every gift she gave you was well thought out. It has a special meaning or it was meant to create a memory that would be handed down for generations. Her every thought and every action came directly from the heart. She looked for only the good in everyone and she always found it.
For the last three months, Shari was surrounded by family and friends who witnessed her valiant fight to overcome pneumonia. For one so small in stature, she fought aggressively, but that was no surprise to all who knew her because she was "The Rock" and was always strong in spirit and faith. It is that faith and our love that will light her path back to you, Lord. It is with heavy hearts but with great pride that we return her to Your care. Hug her tightly and let her know that it was a job well done.
Visitation for Shari will be Friday, January 23, 2004, from 5-8 PM, with a prayer service at 7 PM in St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Moorhead. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, January 24, 2004, at 11 AM in the church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Moorhead.
Glo Berg
Glo Ardelle Grosfield, daughter of Joseph and Gladys (Birkland) Grosfield, was born May 17, 1926, in Shelly, MN, where she grew up and received her early education. She later graduated from Climax (MN) High School in 1944.
Glo was united in marriage to Alvin H. Berg in Shelly, on June 16, 1945. They made their home in several different locations before settling in Fargo in 1950. Glo worked for several years as manager of the Starlight Drive In Theater, Fargo, and later at Shakey’s Pizza, also Fargo, where she retired in 1976. Glo’s husband Alvin died in 1999.
Glo was a very active member of her church, including her participation in the quilters group. She loved going for drives, developing her family’s genealogy, trivia, bingo, and visiting shut - in church members. Glo particularly loved her grandchildren. Glo Ardelle Berg died Monday, February 2, 2004, at MeritCare Hospital, Fargo.
She is survived by two daughters; Ruth (David) Stensland and Anne (David) Snyder, both Fargo; two sons, Alvin (Sharon) and Richard, also of Fargo; eight grandchildren; three sisters, Margaret Davis, Olympia, WA, Dorothy Mjelde, Beltrami, MN, and Elizabeth Muhonen, Shelly; and one brother, William Grosfield, Milaca, MN. Glo was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and one brother, Arnold Clayton Grosfield.
Visitation: Wednesday, February 4, 2004, from 3 - 8 PM. Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead.
Prayer Service: Wednesday, February 4, 2004, at 7 PM, in Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead.
Funeral Service: Thursday, February 5, 2004, at 2 PM, in Pontoppidan Lutheran Church, Fargo.
Interment: Sand Hill Cemetery, Climax, MN.
Malcolm Askegaard
Malcolm Junius Askegaard was born May 26, 1917, on the family farm near Comstock, MN, to John V. and Minnie (Hendrickson) Askegaard. Malcolm graduated from Comstock High School in 1934 and continued to farm with his family.
Malcolm entered the US Army Air Forces in January of 1942 and served in the South Pacific. After his discharge in October of 1945, he returned to the Comstock area. Malcolm owned and operated A & B Motors in Barnesville, MN, from 1952 until 1956, while continuing to farm near Comstock. Malcolm was united in marriage to Rolaine Lemke, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Barnesville, MN, on March 24, 1956, and they made their home on the farm near Comstock.
Malcolm died Wednesday, April 7, 2004, in Innovis Health, Fargo, ND, at eighty-six years of age.
Malcolm is survived by his wife, Rolaine, Comstock; a daughter, Marianne (John) Wygant, White Bear Lake, MN; a son, Mark (Barb) Askegaard, Fargo; three granddaughters, Melissa Wygant, and Claire and Beth Askegaard; and one sister, Irene (Hugh) Everett, Apple Valley, CA. Malcolm was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Grace Mohn, Ethel Shellito, and Ruth Berg; and one brother, Harry Askegaard.
Visitation for Malcolm will be Friday, April 9, 2004, from 3 - 5 PM, in Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead, MN.
His funeral will be Saturday, April 10, 2004, at 2 PM in Comstock Lutheran Church, Comstock. Burial, with military honors, will be in Hoff Lutheran Cemetery, rural Comstock.
Memorials designated to Comstock Lutheran Church Handicapped Accessibility Fund.
Mary P. Altobell
Mary Patricia Oliver, the daughter of Frank A. and Domenica (Perzichilli) Oliver was born on Jan. 6, 1912, at Cumberland, WI. The family moved to Dilworth, MN, when Mary was 5 years old, and she grew up and received her education in Dilworth.
On Oct. 31, 1937, Mary was united in marriage to Joseph D. Altobell, at Dilworth. They made their home in Dilworth. Mary worked as a beautician in the FM area, as a hostess at local nightclubs and cafes and at Tempo, a Moorhead retail store.
Mary received great joy from her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved gardening and flowers, and had many beautiful flower gardens at their lake home on Floyd Lake. Mary and Joe loved to play golf and to dance. They went dancing at least twice a week until they were in their eighties. Mary felt good about being dressed up, and always wore lovely hats, to church and elsewhere. She was affectionately known as the “hat lady” to many fellow parishioners.
Her husband, Joseph, died on May 26, 2001. After his death, Mary continued to live in Dilworth.
Mary P. Altobell died on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004, at MeritCare Hospital, South University Drive campus, in Fargo, ND, at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Mary is survived by two sons, Anthony (Kathryn) Altobelli, Dilworth, and Rocco (Dianne) Altobelli, Eagan, MN; sisters, Anna Zeuli, Anaheim, CA, and Rachel (Duane) Campbell, Fargo; brothers, Josef (Vaughnie) Olivieri, Fargo, and Thomas (Audrey) Oliver, Dilworth; six grandchildren, Gina (Kim) Walkup, Tony (Dawn) Altobelli, Angela (Steve) Jesme, Joseph (Kaaryn) Altobelli, Nino (Laura) Altobelli and Rocco (Sheree) Altobelli; and eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation: Tuesday, from 4 PM to 8 PM, Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead.
Prayer service:Tuesday at 7 PM Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead.
Funeral service: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004, at 10 AM St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Dilworth, Minnesota
Burial: St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Moorhead, MN.
