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Charles Fortwengler
Charles H. "Chuck" Fortwengler, 84, Parkers Prairie, died Wednesday, April 28, 2004, at Douglas County Hospital of Alexandria.
He was born Dec. 24, 1919, to Charles and Agnes (Schmelz) Fortwengler of New Ulm, Minn. His family moved to Parkers Prairie when he was six months old. He graduated from Parkers Prairie Public School and attended the University of Minnesota and Michigan State University. He served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII and the Korean War. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Parkers Prairie.
He married
Dolores Pawlowicz in 1952 at Omaha, Neb. He owned and operated Fortwengler Electric in Parkers Prairie for many years. He was a member of St. William's Catholic Church and the American Legion. He served as a member and chief of Parkers Prairie Volunteer Fire Department and served on Parkers Prairie City Council. He enjoyed collecting stamps and coins, reading and sports.
He is survived by his loving wife, Dolores; three daughters: Laurie (Tim) Bonds, Carlos, Mary Wussow, Hastings and Julie (Chuck) Watkin of Minneapolis; and three grandchildren: Megan, Matt and Chris Bonds.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Helen Sauter.
The family prefers memorials be directed to the Parkers Prairie Ambulance Fund.
Visitation: 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church
Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 1, at St. William's Catholic Church of Parkers Prairie
Clergy: Rev. Jeff Ethen
Burial: Church cemetery
Funeral Home: Markham-Lind Funeral Service, Parkers Prairie Chapel
Hazel Allenson
Hazel Elvina Allenson (Olson), 92, Moorhead, died Tuesday, April 13, 2004.
She was born Sept. 22, 1911, on a farm in Flaxville, Mont. She was the eldest of four children and had many responsibilities early in life because her mother was ill. She learned Norwegian first but was known for her excellent English grammar and penmanship; she graduated from Flaxville High School, where she completed two years of French.
She worked in the Scobey, Mont., area for several years before marrying Oscar Norman Allenson of Richland, Mont., (formerly of Leaf Lakes) in 1939. Their home was on a farm, but they wintered in Glasgow, Mont., where their daughter Helen Marie was born. In 1945 they moved to Vining.
In the 1950s she began making draperies for Norby's, Fergus Falls, and Sears of Minneapolis. She later worked for Coleman's, Fargo, for several years. For more than 15 years she was Supervisor of the Drapery and Slipcover workroom for Donaldson's in Minneapolis-St. Paul. After her husband's death in 1971, she sewed upholstery at Furniture Industries of Minneapolis until her retirement in 1976. Her work reflected her belief in excellence, and her life reflected her strong belief in her Creator.
She lived in Richfield before moving to Moorhead, her home for the past 20 years. Often she could be seen on a 50-block walk, but she had many talents and enjoyed her independence. She was visiting her daughter at the time of her death; at her request she was cremated.
She is deeply missed by her surviving family, including her daughter and youngest sibling, Clarence T. Olson, Denver, and was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Alpha Chalmers and Alice Goetz.
Frank Marty
Frank D. Marty, 38, of Fergus Falls, died April 26, 2004, at his home under the care of his family and Lakeland Hospice after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
The funeral service will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Federated Church of Fergus Falls with Revs. Kenneth Rust and Douglas Dent officiating.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Olson Funeral Home with a 6:30 p.m. public prayer service and will resume one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Frank Marty Fund located at the American Federal Bank in Fergus Falls. Burial will be at Oak Grove cemetery of Fergus Falls, and Olson Funeral Home of Fergus Falls is in charge of arrangements.
Phyllis Toso
Phyllis Marlene Toso, 72, Stoughton, Wis., died Monday, April 26, 2004, at the Nazareth House of Stoughton.
She was born Aug. 18, 1931, in Fergus Falls to Reuben and Margaret (Johnson) Pederson. She was a beloved wife, mother, artist, scholar and Christian disciple, and raised six children, at times single-handedly, while her husband, Norm, served in Korea for two years and Vietnam for two years.
She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin in social work, volunteered extensively for the church and served her community. She impressed all who knew her strength, ingenuity, resourcefulness and good nature. She combined strength of character with sensitivity and greatly appreciated the arts, literature and fine antique furniture. Her home was an expression of her love for her family, for beauty and ideas. Those who were touched by her insights, her spiritual wisdom and expression of the finer parts of human nature will miss her greatly.
She is survived by her husband, Norman Toso of Madison, Wis.; six children: Lisa (Flynt) Moreland of Dallas, Texas, Maggie (Tom) Leake of Long Beach, Calif., Norman Erec (Megan) Toso of Tuscon, Ariz., Sarah (Allen) Geuder of Albuquerque, N.M., K.C. (Debra) Toso of Portage, Wis., and Andrew (Tammy) Toso of Stoughton; her mother, Margaret Pederson of Fergus Falls; seven grandchildren: John, Kara, Andrew, Kyle, Sean, Kelsey and Karley; a great-grandson, Andrew William Toso; three sisters, Rebecca (Reno) Keuhnel of Wausaukee; Doris (Jerry) Enderson of Fergus Falls; and Kathy Pederson of Wadena, Minn.; two brothers, Richard (Micky) Pederson of Dayton, Ohio, and Charles (Nicki) Pederson of Rolla, Mo.; and is further survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Reuben.
The family would like to thank the staff and sisters of Nazareth House for all of their loving care for the past eight years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of South Central, Wisconsin, 517 N. Segoe Rd., Madison, WI 53705.
Visitation: Family will greet friends Thursday, April 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church, and from 10 a.m. until time of services at the church on Friday
Service: 11 a.m. Friday, April 30, at Covenant Lutheran Church, 1525 N. Van Buren Street, Stoughton
Clergy: Reverend Rebecca Ninke will officiate
Funeral Home: Olson-Holzhuter-Cress Funeral Services
Agnes Vogel
Agnes G. Vogel, 88, longtime resident of the Dent area, died Monday, April 26, 2004, at her home.
She was born July 24, 1915, in Bluffton, to Emmanual and Josephine (Knopf) Kempe. She married
Clifford Vogel June 21, 1938, at St. John's Catholic Church of Bluffton.
She is survived by thirteen children: Joe (Becky), Charles, Frank (Judy), Rose (Gary) Honer, Cecelia Haffner, Emma (Pete) Ciliberti, Bernadette (Tony) Obowa, Verna (Ron) Marks, Mathilda (Steve) Senst, Paul (Cindi), Edith (Owen) Wegscheid, Mary Jane Kubitz, Ramona (Kermit) Hauge; one daughter-in-law, Ruby Vogel; 57 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Anna Boelz, and Mona Kempe. She was preceded in death by her husband Clifford Vogel on July 2, 1984; two sons, Vernon and Bernard; one daughter, Lucy; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers; and four sisters.
Visitation: Wednesday, April 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church of Maine, Minn., with a rosary at 7 p.m. followed by a prayer service. Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church.
Service: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 29, at St. James Catholic Church in Maine, MN
Clergy: Rev. Paul Folsom
Burial: St. James Catholic cemetery at Maine
Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Fergus Falls
John Reed
John H. Reed, 75, of Battle Lake, died Tuesday at his home.
He was born July 9, 1928 in Corvuso, Minn. to John W. and Helen L. (Schultz) Reed. He attended school at Meeker County District 169 and graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1946. He farmed with his parents in his youth.
On August 14, 1948, he was united in marriage to Valine M. Henschke at the Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo Lake, Minn. They farmed in Martinsburg Township, Renville County on the Frederick Henschke homestead until 1979 when he retired. After retiring from farming he went to work for RBA Seeds and Pfizer Genetics for a number of years and later worked for 15 years with Buell's Landscaping in Hastings, MN. On October 31, 1997, he retired from Buell's and moved to Battle Lake.
He participated in many sports, including baseball, softball, bowling, hunting, and fishing, enjoyed dancing and continued to be an avid armchair sports enthusiast throughout his life. He was a member of the Buffalo Lake Creamery Board and a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo Lake serving as officer of the Lutheran Men's Club. Upon moving to Battle Lake, he became a member of First Lutheran Church. John and his wife, Val, traveled to Australia and New Zealand and took several trips to Hawaii and Alaska. He enjoyed being the local fishing guide for visiting family and friends, and took great pleasure in frequent trips "up north" to hunt and fish with his son.
He is survived by his wife, Val; four daughters, Barbara (William) Schroeder of Menomonie, Wis., Susan (John) Molstad of St. Paul, Dona (Mark Gardener) Reed of Friday Harbor, Wash., and Robyn Rushing of Bellingham, Wash.; one son, Mark (Lynette) Reed of Orr, Minn.; five grandchildren, Shawn (Maria) Molstad, Rebecca Molstad, Brad Molstad, John W. Reed, and Andrew Reed; one brother, Dean (Barbara) Reed of Butte, Mont.; and one brother-in-law, Jake (Dorothy) Handley of Amarillo, Texas; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John W. and Helen L. Reed; and one sister, Margaret Handley.
In lieu of flowers please send memorials to Lakeland Hospice of Fergus Falls.
Visitation: Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at First Lutheran Church
Service: 7 p.m. Friday at First Lutheran of Battle Lake and Saturday at 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church of Buffalo Lake, Minn.
Clergy: Revs. George Dahl and Mark Little
Burial: Zion Lutheran cemetery of Buffalo Lake
Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Battle Lake
Roger Berndt
Roger Berndt, 56, of Dent, Minn., died Thursday, April 29, 2004, at MeritCare in Fargo, N.D.
Roger Bryce Berndt was born May 23, 1947, in Hankinson, N.D., to Louis and Ann Pauline (Krueger) Berndt. He grew up in Pelican Rapids and graduated from Pelican Rapids High School in 1966. He attended Wadena Technical School to be an electrical lineman in Wadena, Minn. He entered the United States Navy Seabees and served 2 tours in Vietnam and later served in Bosnia. He was an active member of the Detroit Lakes National Guard Unit, where he was close to retirement, and the V.F.W. Post #5252 in Pelican Rapids. After his discharge, he studied electronics at Willmar Technical College in Willmar. Then he farmed with his father and later farmed near Dent. He had numerous jobs in the surrounding area and was currently employed with the Pelican Rapids School system.
He enjoyed Oliver tractors, farming with animals and farm equipment. He also enjoyed auction sales and golf. He especially enjoyed teasing his family and friends. He was always looking out for his friends and family.
He is survived by 2 brothers: Richard (Pauline) Berndt of Pelican Rapids and Darrell (Janice) Berndt of Granite Falls, Minn.; 2 sisters: Debbie (Andy) Torgerson of Detroit Lakes and Mary Berndt of Fergus Falls; 13 nieces and nephews; and 20 great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and nephew: John Berndt.
Visitation: Monday, May 3, from 4 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at the funeral home of Pelican Rapids. Visitation resumes one hour prior to the service at the Church.
Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, at Grove Lake Lutheran Church, rural Pelican Rapids
Clergy: Rev. Ken Vollmers
Military Honors: Detroit Lakes National Guard Unit; Minnesota V.F.W. Post #5252, Pelican Rapids
Burial: Lakeview cemetery, Pelican Rapids
Funeral Home: Larson Funeral Home, Pelican Rapids
