Dr. Kevin Gene Schachterle

February 4, 2004

Dr. Kevin Gene Schachterle, 48, of Bryan, Texas, formerly of Northwood, died on Sunday, February 1, 2004, at the St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, February 6, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Rev. Wayne Ellingson officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood and one hour prior to the service time on Friday at the church.

Dr. Kevin Gene Schachterle, was born on December 21, 1955 in Mason City, the son of Robert W. and Gladys (Koeder) Schachterle. Kevin was a graduate of the Texas Chiropractic College in Pasadena, Texas and was the owner of the College Station Chiropractic Center in Bryan. Kevin had lived in Bryan for 23 years.

He was a member of the Texas Chiropractic Association and a Lutheran by faith. Kevin enjoyed playing dominoes and cooking, but his true passion was for the outdoors and fishing.

Left to cherish his memory include his loving companion, Tina Meyers of Bryan and her daughters, Tyna and Carrie; his mother, Gladys Schachterle of Northwood; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Dennis Schachterle of Lake Mills and Michael and Crystal Schachterle of Chanhassen, Minnesota; a niece, Tanya Reader and husband, Dr. Nathan Reader of Minneapolis, Minnesota; and a great-nephew, Michael Reader; as well as other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert W. Schachterle on May 9, 1994.
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Marion W. Carberry

February 11, 2004

Marion W. Carberry, 90, of Aredale, died on Wednesday, February 4, 2004, at the Mercy Hospital North Iowa.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, at the Aredale United Methodist Church, with Rev. Kenneth Ken officiating. Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene, Iowa.
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Marie Gunvor Joan Wahlers

February 18, 2004

Marie Gunvor Joan Wahlers, 72, of Northwood, died on Friday, February 6, 2004, in Illinois, following a brief illness. She was spending the winter months in Illinois with her children and grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood, with Pastors Philip and Marilyn Peters officiating. The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, was in charge of arrangements.

Marie was born on April 20, 1931 in Mason City, Iowa. She was the daughter of Severt E. and Anna B. (Anderson) Nummedahl. She graduated from the Northwood High School in 1949. Following her studies at Hamilton College, she worked for L. E. Plummer, Northwood State Bank and Worth County Treasurers Office.

She was a lifelong resident of Northwood, where she has been very active in her church. In addition to her volunteer work, she enjoyed needlework, crafts, watching basketball and football, music, computers, her dog Lady, and caring for her grandchildren.

She is survived by her son, Steven Wahlers and his wife, Kristine and their children, Garret and Ariel; her daughter, Joan Murray and her husband, Michael and their children, Sean and Hannah.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents.
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Alden “Aldy” Willis Asbjornson

February 11, 2004

Alden "Aldy" Willis Asbjornson, 77, of Kensett, died on Sunday, February 8, 2004, at the Manly Nursing & Rehab Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, February 12, at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett, with Rev. Allan Stoa officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood and one hour prior to the service time on Thursday at the church. Following the services his body will be cremated with inurnment at a later date in the Elk Creek Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Kensett. The family of Alden Willis Asbjornson has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Hospice of North Iowa or to the Manly Nursing & Rehab Center in his memory.

Aldy Asbjornson, was born on April 8, 1926 in rural Kensett, the son of Arvell and Lillie (Larson) Asbjornson. He was baptized and reaffirmed the faith of his baptism through confirmation in the Elk Creek Lutheran Church, rural Kensett and later became a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett. He attended and received his schooling in the rural schools near Kensett. After completing his schooling he farmed with his parents on the family farm near Kensett. He married Doris Forde on December 23, 1948 in Mason City.

Aldy was a self-employed grain truck driver hauling grain for various farmers in the Worth County area. He also worked for Davey & Moen Construction and Henkel Construction Company in Mason City and retired from construction due to ill health. After his retirement he worked for the Worth County Landfill where he helped to rescue two small girls that were placed in a dumpster.

He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, collecting various things, riding motorcycles, gardening and taking his dogs for a ride, but his great love and enjoyment was his family and grandchildren. He was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett, Kensett Volunteer Fire Department and the Local Laborer Union #177.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Doris Asbjornson of Kensett; his children, Pam Patterson of Clear Lake, Paula True of Clear Lake and Penny Miranda of Northwood; seven grandchildren, Brandi Patterson and her fiancée, Kris Paulson of Mason City, Jason True of Clear Lake, Travis Patterson and his fiancée, Brook Knowlton of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Jeremy True and his friend, Breanna Knowles of Sheffield, Jamee Hove of Northwood, Brent Asbjornson of Mobil, Alabama and Misty Miranda of Northwood; two great-grandchildren, Hudsen Simmer and Tyler Patterson; a special cousin, Ina Berg LaDouceur of Northwood; and a cousin, Vince Jorgenson of Clear Lake; as well as other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Mark Asbjornson; and his two dogs, Snoopy and Star.
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Alf Elmer Merseth

February 11, 2004

Alf Elmer Merseth, was gathered with the saints into the everlasting joys of heaven, on Sunday, February 8, 2004, at the age of 84 years and one month.

A service of Christian Burial was conducted on Friday, at the Lime Creek Evangelical Lutheran Church. Interment was at Somber Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Alf was born on January 8, 1920, the ninth child of Bernhard and Lena (Haastad) Merseth of Clearbrook, Minnesota. He was baptized into the Christian faith at the Concordia Lutheran Church of rural Clearbrook. Alf graduated from the Clearbrook High School in 1938 and from Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato in 1942. He attended Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, graduating as a candidate of theology in 1946. That same year Alf was ordained into the holy ministry at his home church, Concordia Lutheran of Clearbrook, and assigned to serve a mission church in Lakewood, Washington.

In June of 1947, Alf married June Hultberg, a union that was blessed with two sons. In 1948 Alf accepted a call to serve a two-point parish in Fertile and Ulen, Minnesota. From 1963 to 1966 he served a three-point parish in Amherst Junction and Elderon, Wisconsin. He concluded 55 years in parish ministry by serving 35 years at a five-point parish in Riceville, Northwood and Lake Mills. Alf and June lived in parsonages during the first 54 years of their married life. They bought their first home in Northwood when they were 81 and 79 years old respectively. After living in their new home for one year, due to ill health Alf and June moved to Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, to live with their son, Grant. 

Alf loved to use his voice to praise God. He sang in the St. Louis Acapella Choir during his years at the seminary and throughout his life was frequently asked to sing solos at weddings and funerals. Alf was also a meticulous grammarian who enjoyed serving as Secretary of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod and published its annual report for many years.

He is survived by one sister, Berdie Bus (age 97) of Seattle, Washington; his wife, June; and his two sons, Nile (Lynn) of West St. Paul, Minnesota and Grant (Karen) of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Alf was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; and two sisters.
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Pearl J. Anderson

February 11, 2004

Pearl J. Anderson, 91, of Northwood, died on Sunday, February 8, 2004, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, February 11, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Rev. Paul Holmer officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. The Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.

Pearl J. Anderson, was born on September 8, 1912 in Ellendale, Minnesota, the daughter of Henry and Inga (Hatle) Lee. Pearl grew up on the family farm near Ellendale and graduated from the Ellendale High School in 1931. Pearl also graduated from Mankato State Teachers College in 1935. After completing her schooling she taught school prior to getting married. She married Russell Anderson on July 2, 1944, in Northwood. After their marriage Pearl was a loving housewife and mother until resuming her teaching as a special needs teacher at Northwood in 1962. She also taught 3rd and 4th grade in Myrtle and Glenville, Minnesota, until her retirement in 1976.

She enjoyed music and dancing, but her great love and enjoyment was her family and grandchildren and spending time with them. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church, ladies aid and church circle in Northwood, VFW Legion Auxiliary in Northwood, retired teachers association and delivered Meals on Wheels.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Gerald (Mary) Anderson of Faribault, Minnesota, Ron (Joyce) Anderson of Estherville, Don (Pam) Anderson of Northwood, John (Lana) Anderson of Northwood and Steven (Sharyl) Anderson of Thompson; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jerome (Evelyn) Lee of Ellendale and Herbert Lee of La Crosse, Wisconsin; a brother-in-law, Chester Anderson of Kensett; a sister-in-law, Irene Anderson of Northwood; many nieces and nephews, as well as other relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Russell Anderson on November 28, 1999; sisters, Ardis Thompson, Esther Johnson, Oriet Johnson, Bernice Lee, Irene Hokanson; and twin sisters who died in infancy.
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Dennis Lee Davis

February 18, 2004

Dennis Lee Davis, 65, of Kensett, died on Tuesday, February 10, 2004, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Friday, at the Deer Creek Lutheran Church in Carpenter, with Rev. Clarence Baalson officiating. Burial was in the Deer Creek Lutheran Church Cemetery in Carpenter, with military graveside honors by "Our Buddies" VFW Memorial Post #6779, Northwood. The Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.

Dennis Lee Davis, was born on November 8, 1938 in Northwood, the son of Burton and Melba (Flatness) Davis. He attended and received his education in the Northwood School System, graduating from the Northwood High School in 1957. He was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1957 and was stationed with the 15th Infantry Division in Germany, until his honorable discharge in June of 1960.

He married Carolyn Larson on December 17, 1960, at the Deer Creek Lutheran Church in Carpenter. After their marriage they moved to Minneapolis where Dennis worked for the Honeywell Corporation for ten years before moving to rural Northwood. After moving back to Northwood, Dennis worked for various companies in the North Iowa area and retired due to health reasons.

He enjoyed cooking and baking, but his great love and enjoyment was his family and grandchildren. He was a member of the Deer Creek Lutheran Church in Carpenter.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Carolyn Davis of Kensett; five children, Richard Davis and his wife, Wendy of Northwood, Brenda Davis-Hinz and her husband, Kevin of Mason City, Lisa Davis and her husband, Erik Grossbach of Minnesota City, Minnesota, Dyan Braun and her husband, Douglas of Northwood and Barbara Caruso and her husband, Andy of West Des Moines; six grandchildren, Richie Davis and his wife, Sara of Good Thunder, Minnesota, Raymond Davis of Mason City, Elizabeth Braun of Northwood, Wolf Davis Grossbach of Minnesota City, Minnesota, Kathleen Hinz of Mason City and Hunter Davis Grossbach of Minnesota City, Minnesota; two sisters, Roberta Peterson and her husband, Donald of Rosemount, Minnesota and Lynda Davis of Minneapolis; as well as many nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Daniel Davis; and a brother, Richard Davis.
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Deborah Joan Diamond

February 18, 2004

Deborah Joan Diamond, 47, died at her home on Wednesday, February 11, 2004.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, with Rev. Allan J. Stoa officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date. The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.

Debby was born on January 21, 1957, in Sparta, Wisconsin, the daughter of James and Mooneen Wemmer. Debby attended grade school in Sparta and after her father's death in 1969, she moved to Minneapolis and graduated from the Bloomington Kennedy High School in 1975. She attended Normandale College and graduated with an associates' degree in accounting in 1977. She went to work for the U.S. Immigration Department at Fort Snelling in Minneapolis where she was a department supervisor. There she received many awards for outstanding service, and wonderful communication skills, something she was known for.

In 1979 she met Tony Diamond and on October 3, 1981, they were married in Ojibwa, Wisconsin, at the cabin of Deborah's mother and step-father, Bernard Waite. Deborah and Tony then made their home in Minneapolis. There they had two children, Stephanie and Michael. In 1992 they moved to Northwood.

Debby was loving mother and wife. She loved to help people and for several years she was a volunteer at the Northwood-Kensett Schools. She later utilized her skills as an entrepreneur and started a lawn-mowing business, which catered to mainly seniors. During this time, she developed a great empathy for elderly, and she thoroughly enjoyed her job at the Lutheran Retirement Home. She then worked as the office manager for Pam Little, LISW, and she deeply enjoyed the contact she had with clients. Debby loved people and she loved a great story. She had an appreciation for antiques and art (especially Art Nouveau) and enjoyed her collections. She will forever be remembered as a friendly, warm person who loved her family and friends and was proud of her children. We love and miss her more than words can convey.

She was preceded in death by her father, James.

She is survived by her two children, Stephanie and Michael; her husband, Tony; her mother, Mooneen and her step-father, Bernie; two sisters, Judy and Kathy; two nieces, Wendy and Heather; and three nephews, Aaron, Tom and Tyler.
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Wallace Arthur Larson

March 3, 2004

Wallace Arthur Larson, 76, of Forest City, died on Friday, February 20, 2004, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services were held at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, with Rev. Lee Laaveg officiating. Inurnment will be in the spring in the Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.

Wallace was born on April 28, 1927, on the family farm near Joice, the son of Lauritz and Anna (Storre) Larson. He was baptized and confirmed at the Concordia Lutheran Church in Joice. He attended elementary country school and graduated from the Joice High School.

Wally is survived by his wife, Beverly Larson of Forest City; a son, Stephen Larson of Dekalb, Illinois and his children; daughter Kay and her husband Roger Lee of Leland, IA and her children; daughter Barbara and her husband Mark Wilson of Battlefield, Missouri and their children; a sister, Maynis Aamodt and her husband, Carroll of Northwood; and two sisters-in-law, Marilyn Larson of Clear Lake and Dorothy Larson of Mason City.

Wally was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ivanell McKissick; three brothers, Leroy, Royden and Nonnan Larson; and a daughter-in-law, Kristi Larson.
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Fred Powell Oleson

February 25, 2004

Fred Powell Oleson, 64, of Kensett, died on Saturday, February 21, 2004, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 26, at the First Shell Rock Lutheran Church in Northwood, with Rev. Karl Hermanson officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood and one hour prior to the service time on Thursday at the church.

Fred Powell Oleson, was born on January 16, 1940 in Forest City, the son of Roger and Blanche (Escherich) Oleson. He graduated from the Kensett High School in 1957. He was inducted into the U.S. Air Force on March 13, 1958 and served with the 3610th Air Base Group and was honorably discharged on April 12, 1960. He married Lois Harvey on July 10, 1965, at the First Shell Rock Lutheran Church in Northwood.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Lois Oleson of Kensett; three sons, Fred Paul Oleson and his special friend, Misty of Kensett, Chad Oleson and his wife, Mona of Mason City and Corey Oleson and his wife, Daniela of Kensett; nine grandchildren, Daniel, Alex, Sean, Blane, Selena, William, Alayna, Zachary, and Paige; five brothers, Sherman Oleson and his wife, Anita of Forest City, Raymond Oleson and his special friend, Maxine of Silver Lake, Roger Oleson and his wife, Helen of Anchorage, Alaska, Berl Oleson and his wife, Ann of Dexter, Minnesota and Emory Oleson and his wife, Gloria of Port Charlotte, Florida; three sisters, Evelyn Urbatch and her husband, Richard of Omaha, Nebraska, Ruby Loken of Mason City and Charlotte Stohr and her husband, Larry of Thompson. He is also survived by brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews; as well as other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Blanche; brothers, Valere (Frank) Oleson and his wife, Darlene, Ronald and Allen Oleson; and a nephew, Raymond (Babe) Oleson.
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Maynard Elmer Estes

March 3, 2004

Maynard Elmer Estes, 79, of Northwood, died on Sunday, February 22, 2004, at his home in Northwood.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, with Pastor Steve Johnson officiating. Interment was in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Albert Lea. The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.

Maynard Elmer Estes, was born on February 23, 1931 in Northwood, to Stewart and Martha (Grosland) Estes. He married Beverly Severtson on December 28, 1958 in Charles City. Throughout his life he lived in the Northwood and Little Falls, Minnesota areas. He currently owned Albert Lea Tractor Parts since 1986. He has farmed and worked heavy construction. He enjoyed his family, friends, bluegrass music, antique tractor shows, motorcycles and antique car restoring.

He was preceded in death by his father, Stewart Estes; step-father, Henry Dahl; and fathers-in-law, Carl Severtson and Donald Anderson.

Survivors include his wife, Beverly of Northwood; mother, Martha Dahl of Austin, Minnesota; step-mother, Lillian Estes of Brainerd, Minnesota; mother-in-law, Ruby Severtson of Albert Lea; children, Darlene Tomlinson of Wisconsin, Marilyn Gentz and husband, Gene of Forest City, Bonnie Brevig and husband, Richard of Northwood, David Estes of Little Falls, Minnesota, Nancy Sanoski and husband, Dennis of Little Falls, Allen Estes and his wife, Ann of Albert Lea, John Latham, Jim Latham and Jeanne Stanley from the Minneapolis area; brothers, Stan Estes and friend, June Varner of Little Falls, Dean Estes and his wife, Mary of Phoenix, Arizona, George Dahl of Austin and Tom Estes of Little Falls; sister, Rose Estes of New Mexico; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Ross Severtson and his wife, Ruth Ann of Albert Lea and Larry Severtson of Albert Lea.
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Raymond Gerszewski

March 3, 2004

Raymond Gerszewski, 83, of Northwood, died on Sunday, February 22, 2004, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, February 27, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly, with Rev. David Kucera officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Manly. Visitation will be from 5-8:00 p.m., on Thursday, with a Scriptural Wake Service at 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood. Visitation will also be from 9-10:00 a.m. on Friday at the chapel.

Raymond Gerszewski, was born on August 31, 1920 in Ardoch, North Dakota, in Walsh County, the son of Alexander and Stella (Paschke) Gerszewski. He was christened at the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Warsaw, North Dakota. He attended and received his education in the rural country school near Argyle, Minnesota. Ray began his elevator-building career in 1948. In 1951, he worked for Selettbo Construction based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for 21 years as a foreman for siding and roofing.

He married Selma Nelson on December 28, 1968, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly. In 1970, he began working at B&K Lumber yard in Northwood. In 1985, he retired and became an avid gardener. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Selma Gerszewski of Northwood; step-son, Kenneth Nelson and his wife, Cindy of Gordonsville, Minnesota; step-daughter, Mary Groe and her husband, Charles of Northwood; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five sisters, Anna Seeba of Grafton, North Dakota, Frances Kazmierczak of Steven, Minnesota, Gertrude Biggs and her husband, Paul of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Loretta Lechner and her husband, Robert of Mantorville, Minnesota and Magdaline Kostrzewski and her husband, John of Steven, Minnesota; six brothers, Thomas Gerszewski and his wife, Christine of Warroad, Minnesota, Chester Gerszewski and his wife, Mary of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Peter Gerszewski and his wife, Frances of Newfolden, Minnesota, William Gerszewski and his wife, Margaret of Warren, Minnesota, Joseph Gerszewski and his wife, Margaret of Argyle, Minnesota and Steven Gerszewski of Argyle, Minnesota; and numerous nieces and nephews, as well as other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, SGT. Leo Gerszewski and Alexander Gerszewski; and a sister, Eleanor Smith.
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Alfreda Jeanette Hopperstad

February 25, 2004

Alfreda Jeanette Hopperstad, 91, of Northwood, died on Monday, February 23, 2004, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, February 26, at the Silver Lake Lutheran Church, rural Northwood, with Rev. Thomas Hagen officiating. Burial will be in the Silver Lake Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood and one hour prior to the service time on Thursday at the church.

Alfreda Jeanette Hopperstad, was born on April 29, 1912 in rural Worth County, Iowa, the daughter of Oscar and Annette (Breiseth) Baklund. She was baptized and reaffirmed the faith of her baptism through confirmation at the Silver Lake Lutheran Church. She graduated from the Northwood High School in 1930. After graduating from high school she taught school in the Hartland Township School #5 for four years. She married Raymond A. Hopperstad in November 1936, at the Lutheran Parsonage near Northwood. After their marriage together they farmed in Hartland Township for 40 years.

Alfreda moved to Northwood in 1980 and later to the Maple Court Apartments, and most recently to the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, playing cards, dancing, and traveling. She was a very active member of the Silver Lake Lutheran Church.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Jerry Hopperstad and his wife, Jan of Northwood, Lonny Hopperstad and his wife, Mary of Albert Lea, Minnesota, Judy Hamilton and her husband, Ron of Seminole, Florida and Vicky Schmidt and her husband, Gary of Fargo, North Dakota; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two nieces and two nephews; as well as other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond, and a sister, Olga.
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Eldon Leidal

March 3, 2004

Eldon Leidal, 58, of Northwood, died on Thursday, February 26, 2004, at his home in Northwood.

Memorial services will be held at the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church, on Wednesday, March 3, at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Jeff Wallager will officiate. The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, is in charge of the arrangements. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in the Deer Creek Cemetery. It is the families wish that memorials go to the Deer Creek Cemetery.

Eldon was born on October 29, 1945, to Milferd and Edna (Broitzman) Leidal. He was baptized and confirmed at the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church. Eldon was raised by his grandparents, Morris and Amanda (Foley) Leidal after the death of his mother, Edna in 1946. He attended grade school at the Davis School District #59, 7th and 8th grade at the Glenville High School and graduated from the Northwood High School. Eldon worked at Wilson's in Albert Lea, painted with Tom Mooney, worked at Fleetguard in Lake Mills and owned Leidal Sanitation in Northwood for many years.

His interests were Elvis Presley, the Green Bay Packers, the Northwood-Kensett football games, metal detecting and his Corvettes.

Survivors include his sisters, Marcile (Kenneth) Anderson of Glenville, Lorraine (David) Horning of Glenville and Donna (Michael) Edworthy of League City, Texas; brothers, Tim (Vicki) Leidal of Charles City and Tom Leidal of Lyle, Minnesota; special uncle, Wayne (Helen) Leidal of Glenville; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Eldon will be sadly missed by his family and special friends, Wayne Jacobs, Dennis Grube, Obed Ladd and his dog, Lady.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Milferd and Edna (Broitzman) Leidal; sister, Diane Leidal; grandparents, Morris and Amanda (Foley) Leidal and Bernhard and Eliza (Wolff) Broitzman.
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Jay Elmo Foss

March 10, 2004

Jay Elmo Foss, 85, of Austin, died on Saturday, February 28, 2004, at the Austin Medical Center.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, at the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church, rural Glenville, with the Rev. Jeff Wallager officiating. Burial with military honors by the American Legion Post 105 of Lyle, followed the service in the London-Deer Creek Cemetery.

He was born on February 27, 1919 in Siren, Wisconsin, to Ole and Annie (Swensrud) Foss. He moved to London, Minnesota, as a child where he attended school and later graduated from the Lyle High School in 1937. During World War II, Jay served with the U.S. Army with the anti-aircraft artillery in Europe and Africa. After his discharge he returned to Minnesota and farmed south of London until his retirement in 1975. On September 19, 1956, he married Myra (Sweet) Jacobson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. After retirement, they moved to Austin and spent their winters in Alamo, Texas.

Survivors include his wife, Myra Foss of Austin; step-sons, Richard (Ellen) Jacobson of Tucson, Arizona, Wayne (Elaine) Jacobson, of Wyoming, Minnesota and Larry Jacobson of Belton, Missouri; step-daughters, Bonnie (Leo) Bridley of Oakland and Myrnie (Stan) Freeth of Apple Valley, California; 20 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Edward Foss of Glenville and Archie (Delores) Foss of Albert Lea; sister, Olga Beach of Dows, Iowa; and nieces, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lawrence; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
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Bernice Irene (Brunsvold) Stehr

March 10, 2004

Bernice Irene (Brunsvold) Stehr, 85, of Manly, died on Saturday, February 28, 2004, at the St. Ann's Extended Health Care Center in Winona, Minnesota.
 

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, at the Elk Creek Lutheran Church, rural Kensett. Burial was in the Elk Creek Lutheran Cemetery. Military graveside honors were conducted by the "Our Buddies" VFW Memorial Post #6779 of Northwood. The Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.

Bernice Irene (Brunsvold) Stehr, was born on July 30, 1918, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Sven and Anna (Reppe) Brunsvold. Kensett was home for Bernice Brunsvold, where her family farmed during the Great Depression. After completing high school, with the help of her mom's "egg money", she attended the Fairview School of Nursing in Minneapolis. Upon graduation, she enlisted in the Army Nurse Corps in September 1941. After further training in San Francisco, she was sent to join the 204th General Hospital Unit that set sail for the territory of Hawaii, then on Guam Island where her unit treated casualties of the Iwo Jima invasions. She attained the rank of 1st Lieutenant, receiving the World War II Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theatre Ribbon and American Defense Ribbon. She was proud of her uniform and everything it stood for. She was a lifetime member of the American Legion.

After four years of service to her country, she returned to attend the University of Minnesota and obtained a degree in anesthesia. She continued working as a nurse anesthetist at the Fairview Southdale Hospital and Lutheran Deaconess Hospital in Minneapolis for many years. All who knew her will miss her quiet, gentle spirit and healing hand. On December 19, 1947, she married Marvin E. Stehr. After 38 years of marriage, they divorced. She was a devoted Lutheran, and a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Susan Davey of Winona; one grandson, Daniel Nesler of Minneapolis; a brother, Eldren Brunsvold and his wife, Rachael of Kensett; as well as well as other relatives and friends.
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