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Darrell G. Batterberry
Died: Friday, July 15, 2005, in his home in Moorhead, MN.
Darrell G. Batterberry, died on Friday, July 15, 2005, at home under Hospice care.
Darrell Batterberry was born on September 23, 1935, in Tuttle, ND, to John and Pearl (Felch) Batterberry. He grew up in Tuttle and attended school there, graduating from Tuttle High School in 1953.Darrell joined the US Navy in 1954, and was honorably discharged in 1962. He then attended Bismarck Junior College for two years before transferring to Moorhead State University. Darrell married
Maureen Collins on August 19, 1962, and they made their home in Moorhead. Beginning in 1962, and continuing until 2001, Darrell worked for various trucking companies traveling the US and Canada.
Darrell enjoyed spending time with friends and family, especially his grandchildren. He was an avid sports fan and followed many teams. Darrell was a member of the American Legion Club.
Darrell is survived by his wife, Maureen; two daughters, Lorrie (Michael) Redlin, Moorhead, MN, and Shanna Batterberry, Moorhead, MN; three grandchildren, Brandon Batterberry, Jacob Redlin, and Kegan Batterberry, Moorhead, MN; two brothers, Norman (Fern) Batterberry, Garrison, ND, and DeWitt (Marlene) Batterberry, West Fargo, ND; one brother-in-law, Richard (Lila) Collins, Moorhead, MN; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Bennet G. Knutson, 94
Died: Thursday, October 13, 2005, in Viking Manor Nursing Home, Ulen, MN.
Bennet G. Knutson, 94, of Hawley, Minnesota, died Thursday, October 13, 2005, at the Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen, Minnesota.
Bennet was born April 3, 1911 at Parke Township, Clay County, Minnesota to Edwin and Isabelle (Mickelson) Knutson. He grew up in Parke Township and attended District 11 country school. Bennet married
Gudrun Johnson on November 8, 1941 at Lysne Lutheran Church, rural Hawley, Minnesota. He farmed his entire life in Parke Township. Bennet served on the Parke Township Board for 21 years, and was a member of Grong Lutheran Church where he served as treasurer for many years.
Bennet is survived by his wife, Gudrun Knutson, Hawley, MN; three sons, Darrel Knutson, Hawley, MN, Glenn (Gwen) Knutson, Hawley, MN, and Milan (Elsie) Knutson, Fargo, ND; four grandchildren, Sara Knutson, Jennifer Andel, Jon Knutson and Kristen Knutson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Elmer Knutson; two sisters, Olive Knutson and Gladys Hagen; and one daughter-in-law, Connie Knutson.
Junior F. Seydel, 80
Died: Friday, September 02, 2005, in Sunnyside Nursing Home, Lake Park, MN.
Junior Seydel of Detroit Lakes, MN died September 2, 2005 at Sunnyside Care Center in Lake Park, MN. He was 80.
Junior Frederick Seydel was born September 21, 1924 on his parent's farm near the village of Dale in rural Becker Country, MN. He was the forth of twelve children of Frederick and Louise (Schneider) Seydel.
After graduating from rural school District 41 in 1938, Junior continued working at the family farm and as a hired man at the nearby Knappen farm. On December 28, 1944 Junior enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was deployed to the Pacific theater aboard the Destroyer USS Healy. He was in Tokyo Bay during the signing of the Peace Treaty ending WWII. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in November, 1946 and returned to work on several farms, including his relatives the Bettenhausens on their farm near Chicago and Clifford Kuehl Farms, near Glyndon, and also American Crystal Sugar. In 1955, Junior was hired as a brick-layer for Carl Bergerson Construction near Renton, WA.
From 1957-1979, Junior was employed by Modern Heating and Appliance in Detroit Lakes as a plumber. During this time he built his lake home on Big Floyd Lake that became a gathering place for his many relatives and friends. He hosted annual Forth of July Seydel Family Reunions for over 40 years.
Junior was a life-long member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Audubon, where he was baptized and confirmed and served many years as church trustee. He hunted bear in Northome MN, moose in Canada, deer and elk in Montana and fished salmon during a trip to Alaska with his brothers and sisters in 1992. He enjoyed giving rides in his 1931 Ford Model A.
Junior was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Leona Sletmoen, Sylvia Nearhoof, Luella Lindstrom, Elline Noben and brother Elroy.
Junior is survived by his close companion of eight years, Eleanor Regevig, Detroit Lakes, MN; brothers Wilbert Seydel and Grant Seydel, Hitterdal, MN, Archie Seydel, Detroit Lakes, MN, Eugene (Sandy) Seydel, Willmar, MN; sisters Esther (Walter) Atkinson, Bemidji, MN and Lyla (Paul) Olson, Lake Park, MN and 25 nieces and nephews.
Noreen Z. Wiig, 83
Died: Wednesday, September 14, 2005, in Pelican Valley Nursing Home, Pelican Rapids, MN.
Noreen was born on July 2, 1922 to William and Zelda Wiig in Oakes, ND. She grew up and attended school in Fargo. After graduating she taught school in Litchfield, MN and New Brighton, MN. After her retirement she lived in New Brighton, MN until moving to Northridge Apartments in New Hope, MN where she was active as a volunteer and program developer. She was a member of numerous organizations including P.E.O. Sisterhood, Delta Kappa Gamma, Eastern Star, and Campfire Girls. She enjoyed traveling, collecting, music, and gourmet cooking groups.
She is survived by one brother, Allen (Evelyn) Wiig, Plymouth, MN; one sister, Rae Sullivan, Tigard, OR, several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Carol A. Teigen, 62
Died: Friday, September 23, 2005, in her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Carol Ann Teigen, 62, of Moorhead, died Friday, September 23, 2005, in her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Carol Ann Teigen was born on August 30, 1943, to Lester and Elvira (Hallin) Taggart in Thief River Falls, MN. She grew up and attended school in Thief River Falls, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1961. She attended Thief River Falls School of Practical Nursing. After earning her LPN degree, Carol worked at St. Mary's Hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN. On January 18, 1964, she married
Peter Teigen in Thief River Falls, MN. They had one daughter, Lynn. In February of 1965, they moved and made their home in Hawley, MN. Carol worked as a home care nurse, and at the Hawley Post Office, before starting her life-time career as the Office Manager at the Hawley Co-op Elevator. Carol graciously put in 31 years of service from April 1970, until her retirement on July 18, 2002. They moved to Moorhead, MN, in May of 2005.
Carol devoted her life to her family. She will be remembered for being a caring and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, and could frequently be found playing games, laughing, and cheering them on in all of their activities.
She is survived by her husband, Peter Teigen, Moorhead, MN; one daughter, Lynn (Riley) Tweet, Moorhead, MN; two very special grandchildren, Tyler and Tanner Tweet, Moorhead, MN; two brothers, Duane (Sharon) Taggart, Greenbush, MN, and Jim (Marlene) Taggart, Newfolden, MN; five sisters, Ivy (Robert) Myhrer, Lakeland, FL, Dorothy (Donald) Johnson, Coon Rapids, MN, Lois (Adrian) Larson, Roseau, MN, Marilyn (Jim) Erickson, Alexandria, MN, and Fae (Gene) Becklund, Redwood Falls, MN; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, LaVonne Gray.
Grace S. Johnk, 88
Died: Thursday, October 06, 2005, in Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead, MN.
Grace Johnk, 88, Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead, MN, died on Thursday, October 06, 2005, in the nursing home.
Grace McEvers was born on May 14, 1917, in Moorhead, MN, to Charles and Alma (Carr) McEvers. She grew up and attended school in Barnesville, graduating from Barnesville High School. Grace married
Alfred C. Johnk on July 12, 1939, in Sabin, MN, where they farmed. Alfred died on January 18, 1992, and Grace moved in to Moorhead, MN. She had been living at Eventide since 1999.
Grace is survived by two daughters, Muriel (William) Oliver, Sabin, MN, and Becky (Donald) Hoppe, Wolverton, MN; and one granddaughter, Michelle (Jon) Valenta, Detroit Lakes, MN.
Ellen Olson, 96
Died: Friday, December 02, 2005, in Emmanuel Nursing Home, Detroit Lakes, MN.
Ellen was born November 23, 1909 at Lake Park, Minnesota to Henry and Ingeborg Carlson of Appelbo, Sweden. She grew up in rural Lake Park and attended school there. Ellen was married
to Harry Olson in November of 1932. They farmed near Rollag, MN, where they raised their family.
Ellen resided at Parkview Terrace in Moorhead for twenty-three years following her husband's death in 1971. She entered Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota in 1999.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sons, Donald & Vincent; five brothers, John, Albert, Emil, Erick & Victor; three sisters, Ann, Emma & Elizabeth; two grandsons, Joey Olson & Larry Olson.
Ellen is survived by two sons, Harvey (Shirley) Olson, Buffalo, MN, and Roland (Loretta) Olson, Moorhead, MN; two daughters, Gail (Marvin) Zimmerman, Moorhead, MN, and Beverly (Roland) Morton, Audubon, MN; seven grandchildren, Mark, Kelly, Kathy, Jason, Mike, Kim & Scott; and several great grandchildren.
Lillian E. Carlson, 93
Died: Thursday, January 19, 2006, in MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND.
Lillian Carlson, 93, of 100 3rd Street North, Moorhead, MN passed away Thursday, January 19, 2006 at MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND.
Lillian Elizabeth Hoganson was born April 3, 1912 to Nels and Hulda Hoganson in Ransom County near Lisbon, North Dakota. Lillian was born the same week the Titanic set sail for America in 1912. She was baptized and confirmed at White Stone Hill Lutheran Church. She graduated from Lisbon High School in 1930. Lillian was employed by MeritCare Hospital. Long before Title IX she played on a championship women's basketball team in 1928. For many years she was an avid Twins fan.
She married
Delmar Carlson in Moorhead on September 30, 1934. She had lived in West Fargo, ND, Fargo, Fergus Falls, MN and Moorhead during her married
life.
She is survived by two daughters, Arla Mae (Louie) Hagen, Moorhead, MN and Mary Jane (Kenneth) Ranum, Thief River Falls, MN; thirteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; daughters-in-law JoAnne Carlson (Duane J. deceased 1993), Audubon, MN and Lorraine Carlson (Harry G. deceased 1967), Mandan, ND; and many nieces and nephews.
Lillian was preceded in death by her husband Delmar; sons, Duane and Harry; her parents; five brothers and three sisters.
Richard G. Hedemark, 76
Died: Sunday, July 10, 2005, in MeritCare's Palliative Care Unit, Fargo, ND.
Richard "Jerry" Hedemark, 76, of Moorhead, died on July 10, 2005 in MeritCare's Palliative Care Unit, Fargo, ND.
Richard was born on October 7, 1928 in St. Paul, MN to Truman and Velma (Hayes) Hedemark. He grew up in Revillo, South Dakota and graduated from high school in Thief River Falls, Minnesota in 1946. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a secretary guard at Los Alamos, New Mexico. He then attended South Dakota State University, graduating with a degree in Pharmacy in 1951. He worked as a pharmacist in Aberdeen, South Dakota and later in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He then moved to Moorhead and operated S&H; Drug along with his partner, Parker Simonson, for 17 years. He then opened Hedemark Pharmacy in St. Ansgar Medical Center, which he owned and operated for 18 years until his retirement.
Richard enjoyed spending time with his family, the Lakes area and interacting with the Fargo-Moorhead community through his work, church, and service clubs. He married
Carol Jane Moen on June 7, 1953 in Sisseton, South Dakota. Carol passed away on July 21, 2003. Richard is survived by one son, Michael Hedemark, Gatzke, MN; two daughters, Jayne Hedemark-Gonzales, Golden, Colorado, and Susan Hedemark, Moorhead, Minnesota; two grandchildren, Jacob and Kristy Hass, Moorhead, MN; and one brother, Truman "Ted" Hedemark, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
William C. Wiedeman Jr., 84
Died: Monday, February 06, 2006, in Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, Fargo, ND.
William C. Wiedeman jr, age 84, Hawley, MN, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2006.
William "Bill" Wiedeman was born November 15, 1921 at Council Bluffs, IA to William C. Wiedeman Sr. and his wife Lois. It was there that he was raised and attended school. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1940. Bill had many fond memories of his family and friends "back in the old neighborhood".
In May of 1942, Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He studied aviation and served his country as an ace fighter pilot during WWII. He was involved in several campaigns and battles during that war, including both the Leyte and Mieyako Island campaigns. He braved many battles, once crashing his F6F Hellcat in the East China Sea. Following one mission he was the only fighter pilot to make it back to the carrier, USS Shangrila. He often lead the squadron in the photo-cat position, taking pictures of the enemy below as he flew. He received 2 Flying Cross medals, 3 Air medals, a Purple Heart, and medals for each campaign. After the war he spent some time as a test pilot and taught flight training at Corpus Christie, TX. He left the military in 1947 and pursued a career in sales.
It was during this time that he met Ruby I. Sturm. also of Council Bluffs, IA. They were united in marriage at St. Patrick's Cathedral, July 17th, 1954, Council Bluffs, IA.
There they made their home and started their family. They later spent several years in Columbus, NE. Eventually Bill, Ruby and their 7 children moved to Lake Park, MN. Later, Bill took a job in sales for Peterbuilt Co. of Fargo, ND. He retired from there in 1991. Shortly afterward he and Ruby moved to Hawley, MN. Ruby passed away in 2001.
Bill had a wide variety of interests. He had a keen mind and seldom forgot even the smallest details. Bill's best attribute though, was that he was devoted and gracious towards his friends and family. He was genuinely interested in people and took the time to remember each name and something about each person he met. Bill enjoyed keeping up with his children and grandchildren's lives and appreciated the friendship and kindness of his neighbors and church community. This last year he especially looked forward to spending time with his special friend, Sadie Renshaw.
Bill is survived by his 4 sons: Larry, Colorado Springs, CO, James (Kari) and John (Sherri) both of Lake Park, MN and Richard, Istanbul, Turkey. His 3 daughters: Patty Christenson, Moorhead, MN, Mary (Mark) Thompson, Audubon, MN and Margaret (Paul) Erickson, Hawley, MN. 20 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
He is also survived by his 2 brothers: Robert (Evelyn) Wiedeman, New London, MN and Harley "Gus" (Virginia) Wiedeman, Spicer, MN. His sister-in-law, Mary Sturm, Crescent, IA and his brother-in-law, Donald (Eunice) Sturm, Council Bluffs, IA.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Ruby, his parents, his brother Eldon and one grandson.
