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Heidi Ann Rowe, 35
Died: March 30, 2004, in Rochester, MN.
Heidi Ann (Hulbert) Rowe was born March 22, 1969 to Steve and Diane Hulbert of Fargo. She was raised in Fargo and graduated from Fargo South High School in 1987.
She earned her bachelor degree in Speech/Communications from Iowa State University in 1991. A highly talented athlete, she competed at the highest NCAA levels of springboard and platform diving. Shortly after college, she returned to Fargo in 1992 to take a position with the FM Convention and Visitors Bureau. During her years at Iowa State, she met Robert M. Rowe of Elmhurst Illinois. They were married
at Brookdale Baptist Church, Moorhead, MN, in October 1992. Heidi continued to work until the arrival of their daughter, Amanda, in April 1995. She then devoted and invested her life to raising her children. Their son, Luke, was born in February 1998.
Diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes at age 6, Heidi fought a heroic and valiant battle throughout her life against the debilitating and degenerative effects of that disease. Over the past 15 months, she had the privilege of receiving 2 donated organs and superb medical care at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Heidi died suddenly on Tuesday morning, March 30, 2004 from complications related to her recent transplant.
To all who knew Heidi she was a genuine ray of sunshine, even in the midst of her own troubles. The source of her happiness, strength and peace came not only from the loving and faithful support demonstrated by her family, church family and friends, but most importantly from her personal faith and trust in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Heidi's continuing desire is and was that those around her would come to know this kind of love and peace that is freely available to all who will humbly surrender and seek God's forgiveness even as she did when just a young child. We are calmly assured that Heidi rests today, well, whole and free from pain in the arms of her Lord. Philippians 4:6-9
Heidi is survived by her husband; Bob, one son; Luke, one daughter; Amanda, her parents; Steve and Diane Hulbert, one brother; Mark (Deborah), Fargo, ND, four nieces and nephews; Daniel, Stephen, Rachael, and Timothy. Heidi is preceded in death by her grandparents; Willis and Elmyra Hulbert, and Morris and Pat Dybwad.
Evelyn Langlie, 95
Died: Friday, July 30, 2004, in Eventide Lutheran Home
Evelyn Langlie, 95, Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead, MN, died on Friday, July 30, 2004, in the nursing home.
Evelyn was born on December 7, 1908, near Kragnes, MN, to Charles and Annie (Boulton) Gilbery. She grew up and attended school at Oak Mound school near Kragnes, MN, and also in Glyndon, MN. Evelyn married
Walter Langlie on January 20, 1926, in Moorhead, MN, and they farmed near Glyndon, MN. They moved to Moorhead in 1969. Walter died on December 5, 1972.
Evelyn was an avid gardener, very family oriented, and active in church work (quilting, circles and ladies aid) at Glyndon Lutheran and Trinity Lutheran in Moorhead. She had been a candidate for the Jaycees "Woman of the Year", was a member of the Town and Country Garden Club, serving as an officer, and she organized (along with Hanny Wright) the Junior Garden Club.
Evelyn is survived by one son, Eugene (Carol) Langlie, Glyndon, MN; two daughters, Marlene (Roger) Nash, Sabin, MN, and Janet (Robert) Hillier, Moorhead, MN; 21 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Lawrence (Belle) Gilbery, Moorhead, MN; two sisters, Connie (John) Kopp, Moorhead, MN, and Louise Metcalf, Moorhead, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one brother, Fred Gilbery; one sister, Doris Skolness; three grandsons and one great-grandson.
Ferdinand H. Oppegard, 91
Died: Sunday, January 9, 2005, in MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND.
Ferdinand H. Oppegard, 91, 10 37th Avenue South, Moorhead, MN, formerly Minneapolis, MN, died on January 9, 2004, in MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND.
Ferdinand was born on June 5, 1913, in Kimberly, MN, to Martin and Anna (Erickson) Oppegard. He grew up and attended school in Kimberly and Minneapolis, MN, graduating from Minneapolis North High School in 1932. Ferdinand married
Dorothy Lasnetske on October 6, 1939, in Minneapolis, MN, where they made their home. Ferdinand served in both WWII and the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Navy on a Destroyer from 1943 until 1945; in the U.S. Army from 1949 until 1950; and in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 until 1952. Following his service, he returned to Minneapolis, where he worked at the Post Office until retiring as a postal supervisor in 1974. In retirement, Ferdinand volunteered with the Hennepin County Park District helping to restore the bluebird population and was an active member of the Izaac Walton League. He was also an avid reader.
Ferdinand is survived by his wife, Dorothy, Moorhead, MN; one son Steven Oppegard, Moorhead, MN; two daughters, JoAnne Booth, Longview, WA, and Susan (Jonathan) Pezalla, Moorhead, MN; four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and twelve siblings.
Dennis J. Beedy, 57
Died: Thursday, December 23, 2004, in his home, Atlanta, GA.
Dennis J. Beedy, 57, Atlanta, GA, died on Thursday, December 23, 2004, in his home in Atlanta.
Dennis Jon Beedy was born on June 20, 1947, in Moorhead, MN, to Clifford and Antoinette (Kelly) Beedy. He grew up and attended school at Clearview country school south of Moorhead, MN, and then graduated high school at Moorhead State Campus School. Dennis attended Moorhead State College in Moorhead, graduating with a B.S. in Education. He taught school at Chisago City, MN, for two years and then went to work in banquet and convention management for the hotel industry, working in Moorhead, Minneapolis and then Atlanta, GA.
Dennis is survived by his mother, Antoinette Beedy, Moorhead, MN; three brothers, Walt Beedy, Mountain Lake, MN, Jerry (Sandy) Beedy, Moorhead, MN, and Mark (Bonnie) Beedy, Moorhead, MN; three nephews and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Beedy, in 1980.
Helen I. Bjornson, 65
Died: February 26, 2005, in Good Samaritan Home, Barnesville, MN.
Helen I. Bjornson, 65, of Hawley, Minnesota, died under Hospice Care, Saturday, February 26, 2005, in Barnesville, Minnesota.
Helen Irene Krebs was born December 11, 1939, in Barnesville, Minnesota, to Anton and Elisabeth (Stock) Krebs. She attended school at District #46, and graduated from Barnesville High School in 1957.
On September 14, 1957, she was united in marriage to Kermit Bjornson at Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Sabin, Minnesota. Helen and Kermit farmed near Hawley until his death in 1973.
In 1981 Helen moved to Little Cormorant Lake, and resided in the lakes area until returning to Hawley in 2004. In January 2005, she entered the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Barnesville.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Bjornson, her parents, Anton, Sr. and Elisabeth Krebs, a brother Clarence Krebs, and a sister, Audrey Krebs.
Helen is survived by four children, Mike (June) Bjornson, Dalton, MN, Shelly (Dave) Dunham, Barnesville, MN, Randy (Vicki) Bjornson, Hawley, MN, and Sue Bement, Hawley, MN; four sisters, Esther (Chuck) Thorson, Hawley, MN, Viola Bjornson, Barnesville, MN, Elie (Joe) Narde, Ramona, CA, and Liz (Ronnie) Johnk, Audubon, MN; one brother, Tony (Lila) Krebs, Jr., Baker, MN; sisters-in-law, Lorene Krebs, Baker, MN, Florence (Laurence) Aakre, Hawley, MN; eight grandchildren, Kayla, Adam & Jacob Bjornson, Megan & Erica Dunham, Kelsey Qualley & Katie Bement, and Jade; and one great-granddaughter, Makena Iverson.
Lucille Yeager, 87
Died: Saturday, May 1, 2004, in SCCI Hospital, Fargo.
Lucille Yeager, 87, Borup, MN, died Saturday, May 1, 2004, at SCCI Hospital, Fargo, ND.
Lucille was born on May 17, 1916, in Hillsboro, IL to Charlie and Kathryn Smith. Lucille and Elton had 8 children. Lucille worked as a homemaker on the family farm all her life. She was a wonderful wife and mother who loved her children and grandchildren dearly, Lucille will be missed by many.
Lucille is survived by five children, Doris (Jerry) Kurpius, Hoyt Lakes, MN; Irvin (Diane) Yeager, Coos Bay, OR; Earl Yeager, Felton, MN; Kenny Yeager, Felton, MN; Keith (Connie) Yeager, Coos Bay, OR, two brothers, Harold Smith, LaCrosse, WI; Dale Smith, Moorhead, MN, one sister, Delores Moore, Dilworth, MN, one brother-in-law, Lester Yeager, Borup, MN, one sister-in-law, Lilah Smith, Fargo, ND, 22 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Lucille is preceded in death by her husband, Elton Yeager, her parents, Charlie and Kathryn (Adams) Smith, three children, Leroy Yeager; Maxine Rafteseth; Gene Yeager, two brothers, Howard and Charles Smith, one sister, Della Lakeman.
William L. Markey Sr., 74
Died: Wednesday, April 13, 2005, in Bethany Homes, Fargo, ND.
Bill was born on November 6, 1930 in Moorhead, MN to Wilfred and Bertha Markey. He grew up and attended school in Moorhead. He was married
February 24, 1951 in Comstock, MN to Donna Jean Lorentz. Bill worked several jobs as a mechanic and in construction. They made their home in numerous Minnesota cities but lived in Moorhead for the majority of their years together.
William is survived by three sons, Michael (Julie) Markey, Fargo, ND, Lloyd (Wanda) Markey, Moorhead, MN, William (Rena) Markey Jr., Sioux City, IA; one daughter, Cindy (David) Eichler, Cudahy, WI; two sisters, Clarice Delaney, AZ, Evangeline Cntala, Pulaski, TN; 18 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Donna; five brothers; Clark, Lyle, Vern, Jerome, and Dean and one sister, Georgeanne Johnston.
Roger O. Pitsenbarger, 83
Died: Sunday, December 19, 2004, in Innovis Health System, Fargo, ND.
Roger Orrin Pitsenbarger died Sunday, December 19, 2004.
Roger was born in Ulen, Minnesota, on December 3, 1921, to John and Nettie (Asleson) Pitsenbarger. The family later moved to Moorhead where Roger grew up and graduated from Moorhead High School. Roger married
Elsie Ryan of Fargo on September 12, 1944. He graduated from North Dakota State University in 1943 and from the University of North Dakota Law School in 1947.
In 1947, Roger and Elsie moved to Moorhead and Roger started Transport, Inc., a bulk petroleum carrier, which operated in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota. He also owned Kordel, Inc., which operates several Slumberland franchises in Minnesota.
Roger is survived by his wife, Elsie Pitsenbarger of Fargo; his sister, Jean Erickson, Moorhead; four daughters, Beth (Larry Mickelberg) Colman, Fargo, Joan (James) Kath, Moorhead, Kay (James) Carvey, Grand Rapids, Minnesota, and Lisa (William) Kirkpatrick, Chanhassen, Minnesota; two sons, Jeff (Karen), Moorhead, and Mark (Laurie), Minneapolis, Minnesota; and seventeen grandchildren.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents, John and Nettie Pitsenbarger, and his in-laws George and Grace Ryan.
Lyle W. Lord, 90
Died: Wednesday, February 9, 2005, in Innovis Health Systems - Fargo, ND.
Lyle W. Lord, 88, of Frazee, Minnesota, formerly of Lake Park, Minnesota, died Wednesday, February 9, 2005, at Innovis Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.
Lyle William Lord was born in Lake Park, MN to Jay W. and Laura (Ryder) Lord on February 6, 1917. He was a farmer all his life and lived on the home place near Lake Park. Lyle was married
to Bessie Lorraine Stover on Sept 1, 1938, at her home.
Lyle's hobbies were hunting and fishing. He loved his family, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Lyle is survived by his wife, Bessie Lord, Frazee, MN, two daughters, Lynette (Robert Koenig), Carrington, ND, Lorraine (Leroy) Noreen, Benson, MN; two sons, Gerald (Kathy) Lord, Parker, CO, and Gallin Jay Lord, Moorhead, MN; 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren.
Lyle was preceded in death by his brother George, parents Jay and Laura, sons Charles and Garreth, granddaughter Lisa Lea Koenig and grandson S. S. Lance Jacob Koenig.
