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Calmer Jorve
Calmer Jorve, 106, of Fergus Falls, formerly of Rothsay, died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004, at Broen Memorial Home of Fergus Falls.
He was born Jan. 16 1898, on the family farm North and East of Rothsay near South Immanuel Lutheran Church in Otter Tail County, the youngest of nine children to Gulbrand and Maria Jorve. He lived most of his life on the family farm, where he farmed. In 1962, he retired and moved into Rothsay. He lived in Rothsay until August of 1992, when he moved to Northwestern Manor of Fergus Falls. In March of 1999, he became a resident of the Broen Memorial Home where he was the oldest resident.
He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, was its treasurer for many years, and was a member of the Sons of Norway. He was a man of faith, professing Jesus Christ as his Savior. He loved people and had many friends, most of whom preceded him in death. He also loved music and on several occasions he talked about how much he used to love to go dancing. He enjoyed his trip to Norway, making contact with some of his relatives when he was in his 70's. He liked playing pool, visiting with his friends at Northwestern Manor and talking Norwegian with his buddies at the Rothsay Truck Stop.
He is survived by his nephew, Warren Jorve of Sun City, Ariz.; two great-nephews, Eric (Linda) Jorve of Roseville, Minn., and Mark (Rhona) Jorve of Phoenix, Ariz.; two great-nieces, Lisa (Tim) Penton of Caracas, Venezuela, and Kara (Kent) Menzel of New Ulm, Minn.; and 12 great-great nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gulbrand and Maria Jorve; five brothers: Ludvig, Peter, Axel, Idan and Gilbert; three sisters, Caroline Marking, Alma Jorve and Mina Hammer; one niece, Myrtle Marking; and two nephews, Martin and Dale Hammer.
Visitation: One hour prior to the service at the church
Service: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church of Rothsay
Clergy: Rev. Mike Sohl
Burial: Our Savior's Lutheran cemetery, Rothsay
Funeral Home: Grina Funeral Home, Rothsay
Eddie Hanson
Eddie Walter Hanson, 92, Fergus Falls, died Saturday, July 31, 2004, at Broen Memorial Home of Fergus Falls.
He was born Nov. 21, 1911, one of thirteen children, in Tordenskjold Township, to H. Arnold and Adolphina "Fina" (Haldorson) Hanson. He spent boyhood and most of his adult life farming the family farm on Long Lake south of Underwood. To many, it was the most beautiful farm in Otter Tail County. He lived there for sixty-five years.
He attended school at District No. 20 in Tordenskjold Township through the eighth grade. He then devoted his life to farming and caring for his parents in their later years. He especially loved the horses he nurtured. His favorite horse was named Buck.
On Dec. 21, 1942, he married
Viola Skalisky at Wadena Methodist Parsonage. The couple was blessed with three children: Anita LaVonne, Jerry Allen and Kathleen Joy. Upon retirement in 1976, they sold the main property and built a home on a small section of the farm, where they remained until 1995, when they moved into Fergus Falls.
He became a resident of Pioneer Senior Cottages in September 2003, and on July 7, 2004, entered Broen Memorial Home.
He was a life-long, active member of Trefoldighed Lutheran Church of rural Battle Lake and served throughout the years in various offices in the church. He also served on the school board of District No. 20 and was the Tordenskjold Township constable for many years.
He enjoyed hunting, trapping, reading, doing crossword puzzles, listening to music, talking Norwegian, golfing and bowling. Special times for him were the summers that his granddaughter, Laurie (Anita), would spend time on the farm. Other joys came in the traveling that Eddie and Vi spent together. They spent many winters in Arizona, as well as fun time visiting with children and grandchildren. In addition to covering the United States, they traveled three times to Europe. Most memorable were the two trips to Norway, where Eddie visited his mother's childhood home. He will be remembered for his pleasant personality and his great sense of humor and laughter.
He is survived by his wife; daughter, Kathleen (James) Knutson of San Diego; son, Rev. Jerry (Nancy) Hanson of Trempealeau, Wis.; grandchildren, Laurie (Douglas) Donaldson of Abbotsford, British Colombia, Robert (Suzanne) Knutson of Fresno, Calif., Kurt (Janelle) Knutson of San Diego, Erik (Sylva) Hanson of Winona, Minn., and Revs. Samuel (Amy Current) Giere of Fargo; great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Ben Donaldson, Madelyn and Jack Knutson, Isaac and Shonagh Giere, and Alyssa Knutson; one brother, Gordon (Thelma) Hanson of Long Beach, Calif.; and one sister, Ruby Gronningen of Oakland. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Fina; daughter, Anita Leavens, who died in 1974; brothers: Alfred, Herbert, Norris, Francis and Marvin; and sisters: Nora Stotts, Hilma Halvorson, Alida Lien, Emma Bakke, and Neola Nelson.
Visitation: Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the church
Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Trifoldighed Lutheran Church, rural Battle Lake
Clergy: Rev. George Dahl
Burial: Trefoldighed Lutheran cemetery, rural Battle Lake
Funeral Home: Olson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls
Pearl Eckert
Pearl Eckert, 91, Henning, formerly of Dent, died peacefully Friday, Aug. 6, 2004, at MeritCare Health System of Fargo.
She was born Dec. 6, 1912, in Freeport, Ill., to Edward and Sarah Molter. She graduated from Freeport High School in 1931.
She married
Grover Eckert in August 1942 in South Dakota. A lifelong resident of the Dent/Perham area, she spent many years living on a farm on scenic Dead Lake, rural Dent, before moving to Dent, where she worked at the Dent Liquor Store.
She then worked as a cook at the Hollow Log Restaurant in Dent until her retirement. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, was an avid card player and loved to read. She was a resident of Lakeland Apartments in Perham, a member of the Senior Citizens of Dent and of the Perham-Dent United Methodist Parish.
She is lovingly survived by two sons, Clarence (Helen) Hosier of Grand Rapids and Darold (Karen) Eckert of Hoyt Lakes, Minn.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; four step-children; seven step-grandchildren and various cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Grover Eckert; daughter, Patricia Besse; and three grandchildren: Jerry Lange, Jim Lange and Tim Eckert.
Visitation: one hour prior to the funeral at the church
Service: Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004, beginning at 2 p.m., at United Methodist Church of Dent
Clergy: Rev. Roger Parks
Burial: Richville Village cemetery, Richville
Funeral Home: Schoeneberger Funeral Home, Perham
David Jorgenson
David J. Jorgenson, 61, of Fergus Falls died Monday, Aug. 30, 2004, at his home.
He was born March 14, 1943, in Fergus Falls, to John and Bertha (Aaberg) Jorgenson. He grew up and attended school in Fergus Falls, where he lived his entire life. From the time he was 16 years old he worked for the City of Fergus Falls off and on. He also drove a taxi and worked for Trezello Construction. On March 7, 1962, he married
Dianne Peterson in Sisseton, S.D. In 1968, he returned to work for the city and continued until his retirement in 2000.
He enjoyed all the Minnesota sport teams: the Twins, Vikings and Timberwolves, and also enjoyed the company of his family, friends, and his dogs, Buffy and Festus.
He is survived by two sons, Kent (Janell) Jorgenson, Mark (Kris) Jorgenson all of Fergus Falls; 2 grandchildren, Jacob and Jayde Jorgenson; one brother, Gene Jorgenson of Lowry and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John, who died in 1968, and Bertha who died in 2000; brothers; Rodney, who died in 1987, and Gerald, who died in 2003; and one sister Berdelle, who died in 1984.
Visitation: Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. with a 6 p.m. public prayer service at the funeral home and will resume one hour prior to the service at the church
Service: 1 p.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church, Fergus Falls
Clergy: Rev. Amy Larson
Burial: First Lutheran North, Fergus Falls
Funeral Home: Olson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls
Jay Kevern
Dr. Jay L. Kevern, 88, of Henning died Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004, at TriCounty Hospital of Wadena.
Jay Leland Kevern was born Nov. 22, 1915, in Kellogg, Idaho, to Edward and Amy (Tuson) Kevern. He attended the University of Idaho, Boise, and received his MD from the University of Minnesota Medical School.
He served during World War II on the USS Brazos, a refueling ship in the Pacific Theater. His first medical practice was in Auburn, Wash. In 1948 he joined Dr. A. J. Lewis and son, Charles at Henning Medical Clinic with special interests in Cardiology and Optometry.
He met his future wife, Alice Smith, of Montevideo while attending the University of Minnesota Medical School. They were married
in Montevideo Feb. 13, 1943. After short residences in Minneapolis, Long Beach, Calif., Seattle, Wash., and Auburn, Wash., Jay and Alice made their home in Henning, where they raised four children,
He was a longtime member of the Henning Commercial Club, served on the board of the Henning Health Care Center, the board of Clement Manor in Henning, and the board of Lakeland Mental Health in Fergus Falls. He was a staff physician and set up the Coronary Care Unit at Tri-County Hospital in Wadena. He was a former board member of the Minnesota Heart Association, as well as a lifetime member of the American Medical Association.
In 1983, he retired from the medical practice. Jay and Alice spent five winters in Aransas Pass, Texas, and traveled extensively in the intra-coastal waterways on their boat. They eventually settled into wintering in Cape Coral, Fla., while spending the summers in Henning. Jay and Alice remained longtime friends with Dr. Charles and Shirley Lewis, who also reside in Cape Coral, Fla.
Jay is survived by his wife; daughters: Laurie (Patrick) Thompson, Alexandria, Glennis (Bill) Bradow, Princeton, Minn., and Amy (Dan) Beske, Fergus Falls; a son, Randall (Cindy) Kevern, Ham Lake, Minn; grandchildren: Amber (Thompson) Olson, Daren Bradow, Peter Thompson, Julie Bradow, David Thompson, Erin Beske, Janelle Beske and Kyle Beske; great grandchildren: Trey, Trihanna, Talia and Truett Olson. Also surviving is a sister-in-law: Dorothy Martin of Phoenix, Ariz., and her daughter, Ellen Clark.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Amy; father, Edward; step-father, P.L. Long; sister, Lois Hames; and infant grandson, Matt Bradow.
Visitation: Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home and at the church for one hour prior to Wednesday services
Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Henning
Clergy: Rev. Roger Johnson
Burial: Cremains interred in Good Shepherd Lutheran cemetery of Henning
Funeral Home: Belmont Funeral Home of Henning
Ruth Germundson
Ruth (Orton) Germundson, 87, of the Barrett Care Center died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004, at the Center.
Ruth Evelyn Ferguson Germundson was born Nov. 5, 1916, in Elbow Lake Township to John and Emma (Hansen) Ferguson. She was baptized and confirmed at West Elbow Lake Lutheran Church. After attending country school, she attended two years of high school at the Park Region Academy in Fergus Falls, graduating from Elbow Lake High School in 1935.
She married
Orton Germundson May 8, 1937, and they have lived in Elbow Lake all of their married
life. They have been lifelong members of West Elbow Lake Lutheran Church, where Ruth was a faithful participant in WELCA and other organizations of her church. She was employed at several businesses in Elbow Lake, including the Grant County Hospital, Mohagen's, Carpy's and Schroeder's Department Store. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, bowling, cooking, card games, dancing, fishing, Pelican Lake and most of all, her family.
She is survived by her husband, Orton; and children: Sylvia (Lowell) Larson of Mesa, Ariz., Gary (Judy) Germundson of Sauk Rapids, Helen (Frank) Anderson of Plymouth, Susan Danzeisen of New Hope and Laurie (Fred) Mendel of Rice; grandchildren: Jeff (Vickie) Larson, Julie Larson, Dan (Stacy) Germundson, Darren Germundson, Chris Anderson, Jill Anderson, Amy Danzeisen, Angie Danzeisen, Carl Mendel and Emily Mendel; and seven great-grandchildren: Cecily, Taylor, Austin, Chandler and Landon Larson, Jordan Anderson, and Jonah McDonald. Also surviving are sister, Lillian Halvorson of Elbow Lake, brother Albert (Marion) Ferguson of Barrett, sister-in-law, Bertha Ferguson of Lake Crystal, as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters: Mabel Kaasa, Elizabeth Olson, Florence Scheid, and infant Elizabeth; and brothers: Palmer, Joseph, Oliver and Reuben Ferguson.
Visitation: Thursday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and again one hour before Friday services
Service: 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, at Bethlehem/West Elbow Lake Lutheran Church of Elbow Lake
Clergy: Rev. Weston Moir
Burial: West Elbow Lake Lutheran cemetery
Funeral Home: Erickson-Smith Funeral Home of Elbow Lake
