| BAKKEGARD, BRENNAN [7], CARNEY, CARTLEDGE, COWLEY [2], DEWALD, DUNN, FALCONER, FIECHTNER, FRANK [2], FROJEN, GLYNN, GOULD, HAGEN, HOLSINGER, HORAN [2], HUBER, JUST, KELSH [3], KIDDER [3], LOCKIE, MASON [2], MOREHEAD, OLSON, PAGE, SHELTON, STEINMETZ, STEINWAND, ULMER, WAHL, |
BAKKEGARD, LILLIE (ULMER) The funeral for Lillie Bakkegard, 88, of Oakes, ND and formerly of Fullerton, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Fullerton Union church. The Rev. Dennis Fledderjohann will officiate. Burial: Mapleview Cemetery, Fullerton. Dahlstrom Funeral Home, Oakes. Died: Tuesday, Oct. 15, 1996, Oakes Good Samaritan Center. Born: Lillie Ulmer, 27 Nov 1907, at Fullerton. Parents: Gottlieb and Lydia (Wahl) Ulmer, grew up in Fullerton Spouse: Iver Bakkegard, 3 Jan 1929, Oakes, ND Survivors: sons: Iver Bakkegard, Hendon, VA; Ken Bakkegard, Wahpeton; Merle Bakkegard, Fargo; Robert Bakkegard, Salem, OR; daughters: Dolly Hample, New Brighton, MN, Doris (Miles) Anderson, Whitefish, MT. Preceded in death by: husband, parents, three brothers and two sisters.Source: Aberdeen American News, Oct. 17, 1996 (jh)
BRENNAN, DANIEL JAMES Funeral services for Daniel James Brennan, 90, were held at 9:30 A.M. Monday, June 5, at St. Helena's Catholic church in Ellendale with Rev. Father C.F. Vesch officiating. Burial was in the Oakes cemetery with Holte funeral home in charge of arrangements. Daniel, son of Patrick and Margaret Noonan Brennan, was born January 4, 1882, at Chatfield, Minn., and was married to Eugenia Sterzinger at Tracy, Minn. on July 13, 1903. Mr. Brennan served two terms as Dickey count treasurer, was superintendent of the Peace Garden, superintendent of the Sheyenne Park near Lisbon, worked with the Federal Land Bank and was a retired insurance agent. He was a patient in the Ellendale Nursing Center when he died June 2. Survivors include his widow; two sons, Francis of Prescott, Ariz., and Gerald of Chico, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. (Lucille) Fred Palen and Mrs. (Irene) Arthur Wade, both of Aberdeen, S.D., and Sister Rose Immacula (Elizabeth Ann) of St. Paul, Minn.; eight grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by one son, Bertram T. Source: Dickey County Leader, Ellendale, North Dakota, June 1972 Submitted by Carole Brennan Demers (May 2006) (ck) Note: I am hoping some relative will contact me because I still need obituaries for Phillip Brennan and several others. -Carole
BRENNAN, EDITH FRANCES (HANSEN) MRS. PATRICK M. BRENNAN, a resident of Oakes and the surrounding community the past 38 years, passed away in this city Friday, Feb 1. She had been seriously ill the past three months. Mrs. Brennan had always been a wonderful wife and mother and gave to this country a family of very splendid children, each and every one of whom has made his or her own mark in the march of good citizenship. Mrs. Edith Frances (Hansen) Brennan was born Aug 4, 1882 in Jasper, Minn. for 22 years the family had resided in Jackson township and near Oakes. The family home has been in Oakes the past 16 years. Thirteen children live to mourn her loss. As a matter of fact this is the first break by death in that family. The four sons are Leo and Phillip of Carrington, Lester of Cutbank, Mont., and Lawrence of Rye, N.Y. The daughers are Margaret, Mrs. Oliver Solheim, Chico, Califor., Frances, Mrs. E. P. Smith of Alameda, Calif.; Delores, Oakland, Calif.; Mildred, Mrs. C. L. Shelver, Aberdeen; Lorraine, Paynesville, Minn.; Opal, Marianna, Eileen and Mrs. L. J. McGrann (Patricia) all of Oakes. Those present from a distance for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Shelver, R.J. McGrann, Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Brennan, Enderlin; Mrs Art Wade, Ellendale; Mrs. Fred Palen, Bismarck; Mrs. John Brennan, Sherman, S. D., and Ira and Alfred Hanson, Clark S. D. Funeral services were conducted Monday morning at St. Charles church in this city. Fr. Edward McDonald officiating. Pall bearers were Frank Horan, M. J. Pfeifer, John Sheridan, L. C. Barclay, C. E. Raney and S. J. DuRand. Special music was supplied by St. Charles choir and Mrs. Fred Palin of Bismarck. Mrs. Julius Fiala was organist. Burial was made in St. Charles cemetery. Source: The Oakes Times, Oakes, North Dakota, Feb 1946 Submitted by Carole Brennan Demers (May 2006) (ck) Note: I am hoping some relative will contact me because I still need obituaries for Phillip Brennan and several others. -Carole
BRENNAN, MARGARET NOONAN Death came to Mrs. Margaret Brennan at the home of her son, D.J. She had only been ill about a week when the summons came. The funeral was held Saturday forenoon from the Catholic church in this city, Rev. Father Baker having charge of the services. Margaret Brennan was a native of Ireland, being born in the county of Limerick 70 years ago last January. When a young woman she came to this country and was married 50 years ago to Mr. Patrick Brennan at Chatfield MN. They were old residents of Rock County, residing there until a few years ago when they came here to make their home with members of their family, nearly all of them having moved here. Mr. Brennan only passed away on May 15, 1915--four months ahead of his faithful helpmate. Nine children blessed this union, three of whom have passed beyond. The living are: Thomas, Patrick M. and Daniel J. Brennan, Oakes ND; David Brennan, Hingham MT; Johanna (Mrs. Frank Horan) Crete ND; John and Martin Brennan, Garretson SD. The two latter with their wives and families came to attend the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Williams and Mrs. Noonan, relatives from Luverne MN were also present for the funeral. Source: The Oakes Times, Oakes, North Dakota, September 23, 1915 Submitted by Carole Brennan Demers (May 2006) (ck) Note: I am hoping some relative will contact me because I still need obituaries for Phillip Brennan and several others. -Carole
BRENNAN, MRS. PATRICK M. MRS. PATRICK M. BRENNAN, a resident of Oakes and the surrounding community the past 38 years, passed away in this city Friday, Feb 1. She had been seriously ill the past three months. Mrs. Brennan had always been a wonderful wife and mother and gave to this country a family of very splendid children, each and every one of whom has made his or her own mark in the march of good citizenship. Source: The Oakes Times, Oakes, North Dakota, Feb 1946 Submitted (May 2006) (ck) Note: This entry is the first paragraph of the Edith Frances Hanson Brennan obit.
BRENNAN, PATRICK The death of Patrick Brennan occurred on May 12th at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Horan of Crete. He was a native of Ireland and was eight-five years of age. He came to America at the age of sixteen. For several years he has been living with his children in this vicinity. Funeral services were conducted from the Catholic church by Rev. Father Baker on Saturday and the remains laid in the Oakes cemetery. Source: The Oakes Times, Oakes, North Dakota, 20 May 1915 Submitted by Carole Brennan Demers (May 2006) (ck) Note: I am hoping some relative will contact me because I still need obituaries for Phillip Brennan and several others. -Carole
BRENNAN, PATRICK MATTHEW PATRICK MATTHEW BRENNAN, a resident of the Oakes area for 44 years, passed away suddenly Sunday morning, Nov 13. He came to this section from South Dakota and had farmed for a number of years. He was born Dec. 20, 1875 at Chatfield, Minn., being almost 74 years of age. He was a member of St. Charles Catholic church and the Holy Name Society of that church. Nine daughters and four sons survive, Mrs. Brennan having passed away some years ago. The children are Mrs. Oliver Solheim, Margaret, Santa Barbara, Calif.; Mrs. C.D. Shelver, Mildred, Aberdeen; Mrs. R.C. Petersen, Opal, Oakes; Mrs. R.J. McGrann, Patricia, Watertown, S.D.; Mrs. Gerald Sanders, Lorraine, Paynesville, Minn.; Mrs. Ed Smith, Frances, Alameda, Calif.; Mrs. Duane Remillard, Marianna, Oakes; Mrs. Thomas Meagher, Delores, Oakland, Calif.; Eileen, Seattle. The sons are Leo and Phillip of Carrington; Lester, Cutbank, Mont., and Lawrence, Washington D.C. Also surviving are three brothers, Daniel J., Enderlin; John, Sherman, S.D.; Martin, Luverne, Minn.; and one sister Mrs. Frank Horan of Oakes. Services will be conducted today, Thursday at 9 a.m. in St. Charles church, Oakes, Rev. Fr. Edward McDonald officiating. The remains are at the Holte Funeral Home. Pall bearers will be John Sheridan, John Schmit, A.D. Remillard, Sam Lohmeier, Adam Wald, and Arthur Henningsen. Burial will be made at St. Charles cemetery. Source: The Oakes Times, Oakes, North Dakota, 17 Nov 1949 Submitted by Carole Brennan Demers (May 2006) (ck) Note: I am hoping some relative will contact me because I still need obituaries for Phillip Brennan and several others. -Carole
BRENNAN, THOMAS THOMAS BRENNAN passed away Sunday evening, April 9, at his home in this city after an illness of several days, death coming as the result of an attack of pneumonia. Mr. Brennan was born in Fillmore County, Minn., in May 1871, and was married on Jan. 10, 1912, to Miss Agnes Murphy. Three children, Coletta, aged 9, Dorothy, aged 8, and Vincent, aged 6, came to bless this union and, together with the heart-broken wife, are left to mourn the untimely death of a kind father and loving husband. Other surviving relatives are five brothers, Martin, John, Pat, Dan and Dave, and one sister, Mrs. Frank Horan. The family moved to Oakes, Oct. 1, 1920 and have resided here since that time. Previous to 1920 they resided for eight years on a farm about seven miles south of Oakes. Martin and John Brennan of Minnesota, Dave of Montana, and Dan of Ellendale, were in attendance at the funeral, which was held Wednesday morning from St. Charles church, services being in charge of Rev. Fr. Zimmerman. A large number of sorrowing friends came to pay their last respects to the departed. Internment took place in the local cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved relatives in their sad loss. Source: The Oakes Times, Oakes, North Dakota, April 13, 1922 Submitted by Carole Brennan Demers (May 2006) (ck) Note: I am hoping some relative will contact me because I still need obituaries for Phillip Brennan and several others. -Carole
CARNEY, PATRICK Pioneer of Dickey County Passes. Patrick Carney passes away last Friday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. G. C. Reames. Mr. Carney had been in his usual health until Friday morning, when he spoke of not feeling well, and toward midnight of the same day he passed peacefully away. Patrick Carney was born in New York state, January 18, 1827, and died in Ellendale, North Dakota, September 22, 1922, being ninety-five years, eight months and four days of age. At an early age he moved with his father's family from New York state into Canada; but his father, not being satisfied with that locality, decided to go West, into the "country of the Illini," where he settled near the town of Freeport. On the trip West they spent one night in the town of Chicago, at that time consisting of only three log houses, a store, a postoffice and a hotel. At that time Mr. Carney was between three and four years of age. The man who then owned Chicago was engaged all alone in surveying the streets and staking out the lots, and he offered Mr. Carney's father several of the lots if he would stay and help him with the work. History tells us the first survey of Chicago was made in May 1830; and from this record, and Mr. Carney's memory that he was a little over three years of age when the family left Canada and settled in Illionois, is determined the year of his birth, as all family records have been lost. As a young man, Mr. Carney moved from Illinois to New Hampton, Iowa, where he married Amanda J. Goodale, and farmed for a number of years. Fourteen children were born to this union, all but five having passed away, some being buried at Charles City, Iowa, and some in Keystone township, in this county. Mrs. Carney died in Monango in 1904, and is buried in the cemetery at that place. From Iowa Mr. Carney moved to Minnesota, where he lived a few years, and came to Dakota Territory in 1882, where he took a homestead in Keystone township and followed farming for a number of years. Fourteen years ago he came to Ellendale, and since that time he has lived with the family of his daughter, Mrs. G. C. Reames. Mr. Carney was a quiet, unassuming man, highly respected by all who knew him. He leaves surviving him, five children: Mrs. G. C. Reames of Ellendale; John, living in California; Will, of Centralia, Washington; Ed, of Seattle, Washington, and one grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted at the residence of G. C. Reames this afternoon, by Rev. Father Long of the Catholic church, of which the deceased had been a life-long member. The interment will be in the cemetery at Monango, beside his wife and children. Thus passes another of those sturdy pioneers, full of years and honor, whose quiet steady and untiring efforts helped to build the great West out of the great wilderness. Submitted by Ed Barney, great grandson (Sept. 2003) unknown newspaper source (ck)
CARTLEDGE, MARY PAILING RITES MONDAY FOR DICKEY CO. PIONEER Rev. Senecal Is Officiant At Funeral Of Mrs. L. C. Cartledge Who Died Last Wednesday Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at the Monango Presbyterian church for Mrs. L. C. Cartledge, who passed away quietly at her home in Monango last Wednesday evening at ten o'clock. Rev. H. R. Senecal was the officiant and burial was in the Monango cemetery. Pallbearers were H. W. Mills, George Streeter, E. Magoffin, R. G. Newton, F. K. Luther and G. W. Feather. Mary Pailing Cartledge was born July 22, 1858 at Mazomanie, Wis., where she grew to womanhood. Her marriage to Lewis C. Cartledge took place there on June 18, 1879 and on Sept. 10, 1905 the family moved to the Monango vicinity to engage in farming. They resided there for about fourteen years and in March 1919 went to the White ranch west of Forbes which was their home for the next 20 years. It was there that the death of Mr. Cartledge occurred, and later with her family, Mrs. Cartledge went back to Monango where her sons have since engaged in farming. In 1910 she united with the Presbyterian church at Monango and throughout her long busy life she had been interested in church and community affairs. Although her health had failed during her advanced age, she remained unusually alert and well, and death came peacefully while three sons and a daughter were with her. She leaves four sons, John, Leonard and William of Monango and LeRoy of Bismarck; three daughters, Mrs. (Charlotte) G. H. Philbrick and Mrs. (Myrtle) Dewey Beaver of Monango and Mrs. (Nora) George Bonner of Portland, Ore.; 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces. Relatives from a distance who attended the funeral services were her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Cartledge, son Duane and daughter, Mrs. A. Feist and A/S and Mrs. Glenn Cartledge and son Larry. Source: Dickey County Leader, Sept. 7, 1944 Click for obit. Submitted by Char Kibbie, great granddaughter (Feb. 2008)
COWLEY, NELLIE The announcement of the death of Miss Nellie COWLEY in Guelph, North Dakota last Monday recalls a once prominent and popular family of Kilbourn. The Cowley home was in the northeast corner of the village, the house later occupied by the Goulds. For many years John Cowley worked for Smith & Corning, the family includes three daughters and two sons, the death of the last of the daughters being here recorded. Miss Nellie Cowley was about 54 years of age and had spent about all of the past twelve or more years in Minnesota and Dakota. For some time she has been with Mrs. W. H. FINCH in Aberdeen, South Dakota, but died at the home of her brother, Dan Cowley, in Guelph, where she will be buried. *Note: Kilbourn was later re-named Wisconsin Dells.Source: Kilbourn Weekly Events [Kilbourn, WI], Thursday March 4, 1915
COWLEY, RUTH ELEANOR (GREEN) The funeral for Ruth Eleanor Cowley will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Presbyterian-United Methodist Church in Ellendale. Rev. Mary Ann Sheldon officating. Died: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1996 at home Born: Ruth Eleanor Green, 04 April 1921 at Ellendale Parents: Floyd and Pearl (Joseph) Green Spouse: George Cowley, 23 Aug 1947 in Aberdeen (SD) Survivors: daughters: Mrs. Larry (Carol) Kiebsch, Aberdeen; Mrs. Butch (Betty) Knecht, Oakes, ND; son, Marvin Cowley, Hecla; sister, Mrs. Bevan (Charlotte) Schmidt, Roslyn; brother, Wayne Green, Hecla. Preceded in death by: parents and husband. Casketbearers: Dennis Cowley, Fargo; Wally Gruszka and Scott Klebsch, Aberdeen; Keith Cowley, Louisville, CO; Daryl Babley, Guelph, Bruce Carrier, Presho (SD); David Sours, Lisbon, ND; Kevin Haring, Renville, MN; Curtis Knect, Oakes, Rich Hansen, Plano,TX.Source: Aberdeen American News: Oct. 19, 1996 (jh)
DEWALD, RUTH HELEN (RADTKE) The funeral for Ruth Helene DeWald, 84, of Ellendale, ND, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Hoven Funeral Chapel of Ellendale. the Rev. Ellen Arthur will officiate. Burial: Ellendale City Cemetery. Died: Friday, 20 Sep 1996, Ellendale Nursing Center. Born: Ruth Helen Radtke, 16 Mar 1912, Lemmon, SD Parents: Gustave and Lena (Bucholz) Radtke Spouse: Jacob DeWald, 1 Dec 1933, Jamestown. He died 15 July 1987. Survivors: son: Vifgil DeWald, Ellendale. Preceded in death by: husband, parents, three brothers, two sisters.Source: Aberdeen America News, Sept 22, 1996 (jh)
DUNN, LEO Accident Victim Rites In Ellendale ELLENDALE, N.D.-Requiem Mass will be at 10, Friday in St. Helena Catholic Church here, for Leo Dunn 54, area farmer who was killed Tuesday in a one- vehicle accident near Oakes. The Rev. C. F. Veach will offficiate. Mr. Dunn was born March 27, 1905 in Iowa. He married Ludwina Geffre at Edgeley, N.D. in 1935 Besides his wife, he leaves seven daughters, Darlene, Julia and Mary at home, Mrs Frances (Louise) Lux, Craig, Colo., Mrs. Merwin (Eva) Brown, Wilming- ton, Calif., Mrs. Thomas (Regina) Valentine, Edgerton, Wyo., and Mrs. William (Ella) Gnewuch, Sioux City, Iowa. Eight sons; Leonard, Paul, Charles, Francis, Arthur, Bruce and Anthony at home, and Alois of Craig; Four Sisters, Mrs. Ambrose Mairose, Verona, N.D., Mrs. J.M. Donegan of Jamestown, N.D., Mrs Frank Renisch, White Lake, S.D., and Mrs. James Brady, Denver, Colo., and two brothers, Clifton of Dickey, N.D. and Glen of White Lake, S.D. Two sisters and a brother and his parents preceded him in Death. Haugen-Baldwin Funeral Home of Oakes will have the service.Source: The Fargo Forum, Fargo, North Dakota, Apr 8, 1959
Submitted by: Joyce Sevening(March 2007) csk.
FALCONER, DAKOTA BERYL
Dakota silently passed away at the age of 59 on Tuesday, 15th May 2007 at 4:30 am in a Nursing Facility in Renton, WA. Her suffering and pains were finally rested into the Hands of Our Creator “Our Heavenly Father.” May the Lord give her the Peace she deserves. Blessing on her remains was done at St. John the Baptist Church on Saturday, 19th May 2007. Then her remains were taken to Ocean Shores, WA, and scattered into the Pacific Ocean. “Her Last Big Adventure – let it be a wonderful one.” She was born Beryl Pederson, on 20th June 1947, in Oakes, ND. Parents were Perry and Martha (Gerling) Pederson. She married David Jury, and had two wonderful children. She moved to Seattle, WA, in 1991. She lived in the surrounding area until her death. Proceeded in death by parents. Survived by Brother, Bert Pederson of Seattle, WA; her loving Daughter, Theresa Jury; Prayers from Son, Joran Falconeer (Keith Jury); Grandson, Marius Falconeer; and Daughter-In-Law, Amalia Falconeer all of Maple Valley, WA. May She “Rest In Peace.” Source: Theresa Jury Submitted by: Theresa Jury(May 2007) csk.
FIECHTNER, ELIZABETH
March 19, 1906 - August 25, 2002 The funeral service for Elizabeth Fiechtner, 96 of Ellendale, N.D. and formerly of Monango, N.D. was held August 29, 2002 at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Monango with Rev. Lyle Klemz officiating. Burial was in St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery, rural Monango. Carlsen-Holte Funeral Home of Ellendale was in charge of arrangements. Elizabeth Rempfer, daughter of Christian and Katherina (Gebhardt) Rempfer was born March 19, 1906 at rural Monango, N.D. She attended rural school in Dickey County through the eighth grade. She worked at a cafe in Ellendale and also at the dorm at Ellendale Normal and Industrial College prior to her marriage. She was united in marriage to William “Bill” Fiechtner on September 30, 1942 at Winnipeg, Canada. She farmed with her husband southwest of Monango raising small grains and livestock until they retired and moved to Ellendale in the fall of 1979. Her husband died March 18, 1982. She continued to live in Ellendale until October of 1995 when she entered the Oakes Good Samaritan Center in Oakes, N.D. She died August 25, 2002 at Oakes Good Samaritan Center in Oakes. She enjoyed gardening and supplied many people with plants and produce. For relaxation, she made car blankets. She was a lifetime member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Monango. Survivors include one daughter, Barbara (Gerald) Srozinski of Jamestown, N.D., one sister, Bertha Lindke of New Ulm, Minn. one granddaughter, Darla (Dean) Beckley of Kensal, N.D. and two great-grandchildren, Amanda and Samantha Beckley. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, seven brothers and four sisters. Casketbearers were Gottlieb Fiechtner, Arlan Fiechtner and Ralph Fiechtner all of Monango, Chris Speidel of Edgeley, N.D, Arvin Zinter of Aberdeen, S.D. and Robert Bottchen of Hankinson, N.D. The organist was Ellen Fiechtner.
FRANK, FRED PIONEER OF FORBES TERRITORY IS CALLED TO REST Fred Frank, who lived near Forbes for the past 27 years, died at his home in Forbes last Thursday morning at 8:00 after a brief illness with pneumonia. The deceased was born at Bergdorf Russia on Aug. 30, 1869 and on Feb. 28, 1893, he entered into wedlock with Christine Kirschmann (sic). The Lord blessed this union with nine children, of whom eight are still living. In 1901, Mr. Frank and his family journeyed to America, settling down in Eureka, SD. After remaining there for a year they came to Dickey County, settling in the vivinity of Forbes (Albertha Twp), where Mr. Frank spent the remainng days of his life. He reached an age of 60 years, 2 months and 22 days. He is mourned by his widow, eight children, and eighteen grandchildren, all of whom are residing in the Forbes area with the exception of one son at Valley City, ND and one daughter, married and making her home at Eureka. Mr. Frank always was a loyal supporter of the Luthern Church and while living in Dickey County he attended the Luthern Church 10 miles west of Forbes, from which the funeral was held, Rev. W. E. Rohe officiating. A large number of friends and relatives gathered for the funeral services in Forbes Sunday afternoon to listen to the funeral sermon based on the Psalm 90 12-14, and to cast a last glance at the earthly remains of a father and friend whom they cherished. Source: From the 1930 History of Dickey Co ND. Newspaper unknown, Date 28 Nov. 1929 Submitted by: Marge Ganser-Heibel, granddaughter (Jan. 2007)csk Photo of family name marker in the Lutheran cemetery. Photo of his gravemarker, both courtesy of Marge Ganser-Heibel, granddaughter.
FRANK, MRS. FRED RITES HELD WEDNESDAY FOR MRS. FRED FRANK Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the Forbes Luthern Church for Mrs. Fred Frank, who died Saturday morning at 3:00 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gus Schimke near Fullerton following a brief illness. Rev. Henry Fry, pastor of the church officiated and interment was in the family lot beside her husband in the Lutheran Cemetery 12 miles west of the former family home. Pallbearers were Emil Hein, Rueben Schimke, Arnold Oster, Leonard Miller, and Walter and Leo Schnabel. Christine Kerschman (sic) was born Oct. 6, 1869 in South Russia where she grew to womanhood and was united in marriage to 1892 to Fred Frank. They came to America in 1900, spending a year at Eureka, SD, then moving to a farm 12 miles west of Forbes. They remained there until 1922 when they moved to Forbes where Mr. Frank's death occurred in 1929. She was a member of the Luthern Church. Surviving are three sons, Fred of Kulm, John of Ellendale and Adolph of McVille, ND; four daughters, Mrs. (Selma) Gus Scimke, Fullerton ND, Mrs. (Lydia) August Schnabel, Aberdeen, Mrs. (Eva) Leo Ganser, Forbes and Mrs. Pauline Briggs, Portland, OR in addition to 31 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, several brothers and sisters, her husband and one daughter, Caroline. Source: From the 1930 History of Dickey Co: Unknown newspaper 13 March 1947 Submitted by: Marge Ganser-Heibel, granddaughter (Jan. 2007)csk Photo of family name marker in the Lutheran cemetery. Photo of her gravemarker, both courtesy of Marge Ganser-Heibel, granddaughter.
FROJEN, DORIS L. The funeral for Doris L. Frojen was held at Grace Lutheren Church, Oakes, ND Monday November 8, 1965 at 2 P.M. Place of internment is Oakesview Cemetery. Arrangements by Haugen-Baldwin Funeral Home. Rev. C.M. Rasmussen, officiating Pallbearers: Axel Erickson, Harold Konkler, Irvin Kylstad, Ralph Magnall, Otto Erlandson Jr., Earl Anderson Place of birth was Oakes, ND July 27, 1929 Parents: Lloyd & Elida Olderness Spouse of Lloyd C. Frojen Mother of Steven, Rick, Mike, Maureen, Lorraine, and Joan. Source: Rememberance Bulletin at the funeral. Submitted by: Leon Olderness (Brother) of Hayden, Idaho June 28, 2005
GLYNN, VERNON VINCENT Mass of Chistian burial for Vernon Vincent Blynn, 91, Fullerton, will be at 10 a.m. Wed- nesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Fullerton. The Rev. Gary Luiten will officiate. Burial: Church Cemetery, Hoven Funeral Chapel, Ellendale Died: Friday, Oct. 18, 1996. Born: July 5, 1905, Berring, Mo. Parents: Patrick and Alma (Smith) Glynn, also lived in Illinois, Colorado and Milnor. Spouse: Rose Steina, married 6 Dec 1941, Minneapolis Survivors: wife, Fullerton; son: James Glynn, Cairo, Egypt; daughters: Dorothy (Chris) Geary, San Bernardino, CA; Virginia (Dennis) Hagen, Fullerton; Ruth (Timothy) Crawford, Mars, PA; brothers: Gerald Glynn, Kenneth Glynn, both of Fullerton; sisters: Bernardine Nicolai, Milnor (ND); Marguerite Freeberg, Lisbon (ND); Dorothy Schill, St. Paul, MN; Ruth Wilke, Fullerton. Preceded in death by: parents; one sister Casketbearers: Kip Lutz, Allan Glynn, Timothy Hagen, Patrick Hagen, Charles Glynn and Brian Townsend. Organist: Geraldine Glynn, music by Layna Betthe.Source: Aberdeen American News, Oct. 2, 1996 (jh)
GOULD, PAULINE C. (DOMBROWE) The funeral for Pauline C. Gould, 70, of Ellendale, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Presbyterian United Methodist Church of Ellendale. Burial: Huffton Cemetery, Huffton, SD Died: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 1996, Aberdeen Living Center Born: Pauine C. Dombrowe, 22 Jun 1926, Groton; grew up near Huffton Spouse: William F. Gould, 5 Jul 1947, Miles City, MT, Farmed in Huffton/Claremont area until 1966 moved to Oakes. Surviors: former husband, Aberdeen; sons: Sandy Gould and Charlie Gould, Aberdeen Pianist: Pat Kendall, Duet by Sherwood Monroe and Hope Jury.Source: Aberdeen American News, Sept 13, 1996 (jh)
HAGEN, LEONARD The memorial service for Leonard Hagen, 86, of Ellendale, ND, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Presbyterian United Methodist Church in Ellendale. The Rev. Mary Ann Sheldon will officate. Burial: Creamated, Carlsen- Holte Funeral Home Died: Wednesday, July 22, 1998, St. Luke's Medland Regional Medical Center Born: 13 Sept 1911, Silverleaf (Dickey County) Parents: Knute and Carolyn Hagen Spouse: Ruth Ellsworth married 17 July 1946 at Aberdeen Survivors: wife, Ellendale; sons, Boyd Hagen, Vallley City, Lance Hagen, Ellendale; brothers: Roland Hagen, Bismarck, Max Hage, Ellendale; Sister: Eva Yuhl, Port Angeles, WA; foster brother: James Bensley, Tonkawa, OK. Preceded in death by: parents, four sisters, two brothers Casketbearers: Lea Anne Bot, Vicky Crabtree, Rosemary McGough, Larry Hagen, Dennis Hagen, Kenneth Loepp.Source: Aberdeen American News, July 26, 1998 (jh)
HOLSINGER, LESTER (JACK) Holsinger Service Is Held Tuesday Lester (Jack) Holsinger, 87, a resident of Ellendale for many years, died here Aug. 17. He had been in poor health for some time. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Holte funeral home, Rev. D. W. Nankivel officiating, and burial was in the Ellendale cemetery. Active pallbearers were R. F. Donahe, Clyde Philbrick, Bill Ashmore, Reese Wallace, Carl Klein and Fred Retzlaff, and honorary pallbearers were Dr. A.G. Maercklein, O. E. Combellick, E. W. Ackert, George Philbrick, Ben Ashmore and Grant Montaney. Mr. Holsinger was born at Palmyra, Wis., Mar. 26, 1870, the son of Levi and Susan Holsinger. He came to the Ellendale community in the early 1890s and farmed and ranched in this area. On Dec. 16, 1897 in Ellendale he married Nina Maude Reed, who survives. Besides his wife he leaves one daughter, Margie Philbrick of Oakes, two sons sons, James Lester of Miami, Ariz., and Gordon Reed of Ridgefield, Wash., one sister, Mrs. Pearl Phillips of Stockton, Calif., five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.Source: Unknown local newspaper dated August 22, 1957 Submitted by Char Kibbie (Nov 2007)
HORAN, FRANK R. FRANK R. HORAN, son of Mike Horan and Sarah Collins was born August 12, 1881. He married Johanna Brennan at Garretson, S. Dak., October 12, 1908. She died in 1955. To this union, two daughters were born: Mrs. Fred Ferch (Margaret) of Verona and Mrs. Evelyn Rogers of Long Beach, Calif. He had been a resident of this community for over 75 years, moving here from Crete, N. Dak. in 1942. He worked for A.H. Denning in the Skelly Station from 1943 to 1962. He died March 20, 1967 reaching the age of 85 years. Left to mourn his passing are two daughters; two sisters, Mrs. Ray (Lillian) Baumgartner and Miss Margaret Horan, St. Paul. 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services are held at St. Charles Catholic Church Monday morning at 10 o'clock, Very Rev Edward McDonal officiating. Pallbearers were A.H. Denning, Ernest Titus, Floyd Ferguson, Clarence Sather, Don Larson and S.H. Jensen Burial was in St. Charles Cemetery, Oakes, N. Dak. Source: The Oakes Times, Oakes, North Dakota, 16 April 1967 Submitted by Carole Brennan Demers (May 2006) (ck)
HORAN, JOHANNA C. (BRENNAN) JOHANNA C. (BRENNAN) HORAN, daughter of Patrick and Margaret Brennan was born at Fountain, Minn., July 4, 1879. In 1908 she was united in marriage to Frank Horan at Garretson S.D. To this union two daughters were born, both of whom survive: Mrs. Fred Ferch (Margaret) of Verona and Mrs. C.A. Rogers (Evelyn) of Downey, Calif. Deceased had been a resident of the Oakes community for the past 47 years. She passed away Saturday morning, Dec. 24 and at the time of her death had reached the age of 76 years, 5 months and 20 days. Left to mourn her passing are her husband, her two daughters, and five grandchildren, as well as two brothers: Martin Brennan of Luverne, Minn. and Daniel J. Brennan of Ellendale. Her parents, two sisters and four brothers precded her in death. Funeral services were held at St. Charles church Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock, the Very Rev. Edward McDonald officiating. Pall bearers were Floyd Ferguson, M.J. Pfeifer, A.H. Denning, C.B. Mikkelson, George Henger and Matt German. Bural was in St. Charles cemetery with Pederson Funeral Home in charge. Source: The Oakes Times, Oakes, North Dakota, 29 Dec 1955 Submitted by Carole Brennan Demers (May 2006) (ck)
HUBER, JUDY Bowdle - Judy Huber, 59, Bowdle, died Saturday, May 21, 2005, in a motor vehicle accident near Mina. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2005, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Bowdle, with Pastor Robin Wanner-Schaunaman officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery, Bowdle. Family and casketbearers are asked to meet at the church 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Organist will be Mardella Bieber and ushers will be Stanley Zimmer and Jason Bishop. Visitation will be at Miller Funeral Home, Bowdle, from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday. Judith Elaine Huber was born June 2, 1945, in St. Cloud, Minn., to Wilbur and Inez Sheppard. Being the daughter of a teacher and a school superintendent, Judy was raised in various towns in North Dakota. She graduated from Lisbon High School in 1962. She then went on to receive her training and degree in home economics from North Dakota State University in Fargo. In 1967, Judy entered the Peace Corps as a home economics teacher and worked in Nepal for a year and half. After the Peace Corps, Judy worked as a home economist in Fort Yates for a short time. She then moved to Aberdeen were she served as the Extension Home Economist in Brown County. On July 6, 1974, Judy married Oscar E. Huber. They then moved to the Huber farmstead seven miles northeast of Bowdle. After raising four children, she then went back to work. She was currently employed at Alexander Mitchell Library in Aberdeen. Judy was a master gardener, painter and spent much of her time researching genealogy. Judy became interested in genealogy after the death of her father in 1981. With her passion in genealogy, Judy created Prairie Family Publisher as a personally owned business. Her interest in genealogy led her to spend many hours visiting, documenting, and indexing cemeteries in the region. Judy will also be remembered for her love of music. She was a member and past chairman of the South Dakota Genealogy Association and also was a 4-H leader and a past Bowdle Mother's Club member. Judy is survived by her husband Oscar; sons: Paul (Alanna), Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Kirk (Nicole), Bowdle; Ryan, Bowdle; a daughter Rosann, Brookings; mother: Inez Sheppard, Fargo N.D.; two brothers: Ben (Sandy) Sheppard, Casper, Wyo.; Alan Sheppard, Fargo N.D. Three grandchildren: Paul Jacob Jr.; Braden; and Sadie. She was preceded in death by her father, Wilbur Sheppard. Casketbearers will be Mark Sheppard, Larry Sandness, Glen Cooper, Dave McCarlson, Jesse Kappenman and DeWayne Weiszhaar. Miller Funeral Home, Bowdle, is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Aberdeen News on 5/24/2005. Contributed by La Rae Huelsmann July 2005.
JUST, FREDRIC Fredric W. Just, 45, of Phoenix and formerly of Oakes, N.D., died Sunday, May 24, 1998, at the Veterans Hospital in Phoenix. Memorial service Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church of Oakes. The Rev. Harvey Pederson will officiate. Burial: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. Arizona Aftercare is in charge of arrangements. Born: July 21, 1952 at Bismarck, N.D. Parents: Theophil and Verna Just Spouse: Denise Waite married June 24, 1972. Survivors: wife of Phoenix; his mother of Oakes, sister, Raylene Erickson of Delano, Minn.; brothers, Martin Just of Ankeny, Iowa, Lloyd Just of Aberdeen and Gerhart Just of Fargo, N.D. Preceded in death by: his father.Source: Aberdeen American News, May 28, 1998 (jh)
KELSH, LUCILLE ABIGAIL Lucille Abigail Kelsh was born January 17, 1916 in the house in Porter township where she lived all of her too brief life. She died on February 6, 1932 in St. Anthony's hospital at Oakes at the age of sixteen years and twenty days, after an illness that had confined her to her bed since Christmas. Funeral services were conducted by her pastor Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 9 o'clock at the home with burial from the Ellendale church at 11 o'clock and interment in the Ellendale cemetery. She was in the junior year of the Fullerton high school, keeping up the work until the Christmas vacation and taking part in all of the school activities. She was also an active member of the local 4-H club. She received her first communion July 17, 1927 from Father Long and was later confirmed, exhibiting a faith unusual in one so young. She was the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Kelsh in a family noted for its unity and affection. Her going makes the first break in the family circle. Left to mourn her loss, besides her parents, are five brothers, George, Josephine and Alice; also Mrs. Geo Kelsh and their two sons. All of these are either at home or living in the near vicinity. In addition are her many schoolmates, and family friends who deeply feel her passing for hers was the gift of making friends. "We cannot say, and we will not say, That she is dead. She is just away." Source: The Oakes Times, February 11, 1932. Transcription courtesy of Mary Ann Kunrath, DCHS. Submitted by Chris Dick, 1 Oct 2005.
KELSH, MRS. T. J. Mrs. T. J. Kelsh, a resident of Porter township for the past 52 years, passed away November 26 (1953) at St. Joseph's Hospital in Oakes. She was born on Nov. 25, 1871, the daughter of Anna and Leopold Zemanek of Buchanan county, Iowa so had just passed her 82nd birthday. Her marriage to Timothy J. Kelsh took place in Iowa on April 6, 1896. Five years later in the spring of 1901 they came to North Dakota to make their home from the virgin prairie and there she has lived continuously since. Her interests were many and varied. She was an enthusiastic gardener and an exceptionally talented seamstress and tailoress-a real craftsman. She was a charter member of the R.F.D. Homemakers club. In 1929 she received the honor and recognition of being chosen one of the first four Master Farm Homemakers in North Dakota. Her own home was a model of efficiency and comfort. She combined an unusually alert intelligence with a warm and kindly interest in people and events. Her Daily and weekly newspapers were read thoroughly and she enjoyed good books up to the day she became ill. No one came to her door who was not sincerely and cordially welcomed and on Sundays and holidays her home was full of family and friends. She was a member of M. J. McElvain Legion Auxiliary and St. Patrick's Altar Society. Left to mourn her passing are eight children; George and Thomas, farmers in the Fullerton vicinity, Francis of Oakes, Vincent of Lisbon, Lawrence of Salem, Ore., Alice of Fullerton, Josephine of Washington, D.C., and Mary of Bismarck. Her husband, Timothy J. Kelsh and one daughter, Lucille, preceded her in death. She in also survived by 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Rosary service was held Friday night at St. Patrick's church in Fullerton. Requiem high mass was celebrated Saturday morning by Rev. Chas. Veach, Mrs. Julius Honl of Oakes and Irene Brennan Wade of Ellendale assisting with the music. Pall bearers were five grandsons: George Jr., Leo, John, Jerry, and Dennis Kelsh and a foster son, Sgt. Doran C. Adams of Rapid City, S. D. air base. Honorary pall bearer was another grandson, Timothy J. Kelsh, EM2 U. S. navy, now serving in Japan. Burial was made in St. Patrick's cemetery at Fullerton. Source: The Oakes Times, 1953 Submitted by Chris Dick, (Oct 2005) csk.
KELSH, T. J. DEATH COMES TO TIMOTHY KELSH Funeral Services Held Yesterday For Widely Known Dickey County Resident In the death of T. J. Kelsh of Fullerton on Friday Feb. 2, Dickey county lost another of its early settlers, a man who sought to render service rather than to ask favors. Although not old in years as we are inclined to look upon life, “Tim,” as old and young alike knew him, was old in years of good deeds done. No man worthy of that title ever came to him with a reasonable request that was not given all possible consideraton (sic). At Fullerton and in Porter township where he lived Mr. Kelsh had participated in every affair of a major public nature. For 24 years he served as a member of the Porter township board and 16 years of the school board. From 1920 until 1924 he was state senator from this county. He served as president of the LaMoure Production Credit Association during its existence and was president of the White Stone National Farm Loan Association of Oakes. For many years he was Consul of the Modern Woodmen of America, was at one time a member of the K. C. and always a member of the Catholic Church. Timothy Joseph Kelsh was born at Platteville, Wis., Dec. 21, 1873, the son of George and Abigail (Connell) Kelsh. When he was but eight years of age his mother died and he was reared by paternal grandparents. His early education was received at Platteville, Wis., and Lamont, Iowa. In 1896 he was united in marriage to Miss Katherine Zemanek of Lamont, Iowa. For five years he farmed in Buchanan county, Iowa. In 1901 they came to Porter township north of Fullerton, the place which continued as his home until death overtook him. In the history book of Dickey county Mr. Kelsh is given credit when the book was published, in 1930, of farming the largest tract of land in Porter township and owned six quarter sections in addition to land rented by himself and sons. He was the first, says that book, to erect a silo in his township. On the 23rd day of February, 1926, he received the unanimous endorsement for lieutenant governor of our state at Devils Lake by the Independent Voters Association, commonly called the I.V.A., but was not nominated at the June primaries, losing by mere handful of votes. His oldest brother Will passed away just one week before. One daughter, Lucille, died February 6, 1932. A sister, May and two other brothers, John and Thomas, preceded him in death. Of the immediate survivors are the wife, five sons and three daughters. They are Francis, Thomas, Vincent, George and Lawrence, Mary, Josephine and Alice. Five grand sons also mourn his loss, namely Geo. Jr., Timmie, Leo and John, sons of George Kelsh and Denny Joe, son of Vincent Kelsh. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Charles Hay of Fullerton, Mrs. John Veach of Dougherty, Iowa and half sister, Mrs. Anton Freund of Dubuque, Iowa. Children residing at a distance arrived early in the week. Lawrence, employed with U. S. Engineers at Portland, Ore., came Sunday; Francis from Palm Springs, Calif., Monday; Josephine, connected with the federal crop insurance office in Minneapolis, arrived Saturday as did also Vincent and family from Lidgerwood. Funeral mass was said Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock in St. Patrick's Mission Church at Fullerton with public services at the Fullerton hall at 10 a. m. Burial was made in the Catholic cemetery at Ellendale. His five sons and a nephew, Clifford Hay, served as pall bearers. Timothy Joseph Kelsh died 2 Febuary 1940, age 66, at Fullerton, ND. Submitted by Chris Dick, (Oct 2005) csk.
KIDDER, ELMER
"It is the sad duty of the Mail this week to announce the death, which occured last Sunday of Elmer Kidder, at Merricourt, aged 78 years, 6 months, and one day. The result of death was due to a series of complications. The deceased has lived in Merricourt for the past seven years with his son coming from Iowa to locate here. The funeral was held from the Presbyterian church on Tuesday afternoon , Rev Johnston presenting the sermon, and music being furnished by the choir. Interment was made in Mt Hope Cemetery. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in the loss of their loved one."
Source: Newspaper unknown but possibly The Edgeley Mail, Edgeley, LaMoure Co, ND on/abt 5/24/1914
Submitted by great-great-granddaughter Sharon Jones, (Dec 2005) csk.
KIDDER, ELMER
"Mr Elmer Kidder was born in Athol, Mass., November 23, 1835, and died May 24, 1914, of heart complications, aged 78 years, 6 months and one day. At the age of nine years he moved from Mass. to Illinois with his parents, and at the age of 20 years, he was married to Elvira Marble, May 6th, 1856. To this union four children were born, one son and three daughters, all of whom are living: Mrs J E Blackburn, of Quincy, Ill., Mrs L P Ormsby of Edgeley, ND., Mr W E Kidder of Merricourt, ND., and Mrs R S McKee of Manila, Iowa. In 1875 he moved from Illinois to Iowa from there to North Dakota in 1907, where he lived with his son until his death. He, with his wife, united with the Congregational church in early life. On May 6th he with his wife celebrated his 58th wedding anniversary. An aged wife and four children mourn his death."
Source: Newspaper unknown but possibly The Edgeley Mail, Edgeley, LaMoure Co, ND on/abt 5/24/1914
Submitted by great-great-granddaughter Sharon Jones, (Dec 2005) csk.
KIDDER, ELVIRA "GRANDMA KIDDER DEAD- The death of Mrs Elmer Kidder occured at the home of her son, W E Kidder, near Merricourt, Monday morning Dec 11th, at the age of 81 years and 3 months. The funeral took place at the Presbyterian church on Wednesday afternoon, Rev Wells officiating. The choir rendered 2 selections and Mrs Walsworth and Mrs Neibauer sang "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." Interment was made in the Mt Hope cemetery. Elvira Marble was born on September 11, 1853 (should be 1835), at Dunham, Ontario. At the age of 5 years she emigrated with her parents to New York State, going down the St Lawrence by boat. They lived there until her 16th year, she again emigrated with her parents to the State of Illinois. At the age of 20 she was united in marriage to Elmer Kidder and to this union was born 4 children Mrs J E Blackburn of Qunicy, Ill., Mrs LP Ormsby of Edgeley, W E Kidder of Merricourt and Mrs R S McKee of Vivian, SD. In 1875 she removed from Illinois with her husband to Iowa, where she remained until 1907 when she came to ND, where she remained until her death. In early life she with her husband joined the Congregational church and has lived a Christian life. She was a good and loving mother, always devoted to her family and to her home. Her husband preceded her to the great beyond in May 1914. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the community in their sorrow."
Source: Newspaper unknown but possibly The Edgeley Mail, Edgeley, LaMoure Co, ND on/abt. Jan 16, 1917
Submitted by great-great-granddaughter Sharon Jones, (Dec 2005) csk.
LOCKIE, WILLIAM PIONEER DIES AT AGE 88 William Lockie pioneer Oakes citizen, passed away at the family home here Thursday May 27 (1948) at the age of 88 years plus. He had always been a splendid citizen and lent much to the development of our city and community. He lived a quiet life but his judgment was often sought in civic affairs until old age caused his retirement from such activities. Until last fall he had been able to come down town for brief intervals. Heart trouble was given as the cause of death. He was a member of the Woodman lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Lockie had celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Feb. 11 this year. Mr. Lockie, who was born in Howard county, Iowa, on Jan. 13, 1860, came to North Dakota in 1882. He made the trip alone in a covered wagon in August of that year, spending the winter in Casselton and coming to Dickey county the following spring. In June 1883, he filed on a homestead located six miles northeast of Oakes and still owned that property. Here he continued to reside until November, 1891, when he bought a part interest in the Scott- Root farm implement business and moved to Oakes. In 1904 he built the brick structure known as the Lockie block, on the east side of Union avenue between Second and Third streets and opened a hardware store. This was sold in 1908 to Elner & Johnson, who operated the concern until 1925, when Mr. Lockie bought it back. Four years later he sold out to the Berg Hardware Co. and since then has been taking care of his farming interests. Mr. Lockie served a term as deputy sheriff of Dickey county during the time D.W. Coleman was sheriff, which was from 1893 to 1897. In addition to the widow the following children survive: Mrs. Edna Snell, Oakes; Clifford Lockie, Oakes; Mrs. (Etta) Frank Zabs, Detroit, Mich.; Lloyd Lockie, San Diego, Calif.; Clinton Lockie, Long Beach, Calif.; Mrs. (Hazel) Don Bartlett, Huntington Beach, Calif. One grandchild, Mrs. C.R. Bowman, lives in Oakes. There are five grandchildren in all. Funeral services were conducted at the family home in Oakes Monday of this week, May 31, Rev. H.J. Gernhardt officiating, Pall bearers were Earl Robinson, R.L. Hubbard, H.J. Johnson, Albert Larson, Nick Kootsikas and John Berg. Vocal numbers were supplied by Emmett Haugen. Burial was made in Oakes-view cemetery. Submitted by Shirley Decker from unknown newspaper source (April 2002) csk
MASON, CLARA ELIZABETH [ARTHUR] (REED)MRS JAMES MASON Clara Elizabeth Arthur was born at White Lake, Mich., Mar. 6, 1858. When nine years of age she moved with her parents near to Lansing, Mich., where she grew to womanhood. On Oct. 11, 1874 she was married to Watson Reed of Victor, Mich. To this union was born one daughter, Nina M,. now Mrs. L. Holsinger of Ellendale. In the spring of 1890 she came to Ellendale and on July 25, 1904 was united in marriage to James Mason of Silverleaf, N.D., near which place she lived on a farm until Feb. 1919, when they retired and moved to Ellendale. Mr. Mason passed away in 1921, after which Mrs. Mason continued for several years to live alone. During the past two years she has been in very poor health, and has been confined to her bed most of the time. Her faithful daughter and her husband have been with her constantly for many months and have done everything in their power to bring comfort to her last days. She passed away peacefully, a little after 3 o'clock p. m., Wednesday, Mar. 28, 1928, at the age of 70 years and 22 days. In her passing, this community loses another of those heroic pioneers who have struggled with adversity and triumphantly given the best years of life to transforming this locality from a wild region to a community of comfortable homes. She is survived by her daughter, three grandchildren and one great-grand-daughter, and also two brothers who live in Michigan. Funeral services were conducted in the home Friday afternoon, and interment was in the Ellendale cemetery.Source: Dickey County Leader, April 15, 1928 (csk) Submitted by Char Kibbie [April 2009]
MRS. MASON PASSES Mrs. James Mason, a pioneer resident of Dickey county, passed away at her home shortly after three o'clock. Mrs. Mason had been in poor health for several years, and during the past two years, was confined to her bed most of the time. Funeral services will be conducted from the home tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock, and interment will be in the Ellendale cemetery, beside her husband.Source: Dickey County Leader, March 29, 1928 (csk) Submitted by Char Kibbie [April 2009]
MOREHEAD, ANNA (ZIMMERMAN) The funeral for Anna (Zimmerman) Morehead, 74, of Ellendale will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Ellendale. The Rev. Dennis Fledderjohann will officiate. Burial: Ellendale City Cemetery. Carlsen-Holte Funeral Home of Ellendale. Died: Friday, May 8, 1998, at the Prince of Peace Care Center in Ellendale. Born: Anna Franz 27, 1923, at Fredonia. Parents: Otto and Christine (Kereger) Franz Spouse: Willie Zimmerman married Nov. 7, 1946, at Fredonia. and Merwin Morehead married Oct. 29, 1978, at Ellendale. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Ellendale. Survivors: daughter, Marjorie (Ted) Heupel of Aberdeen; son, Roger (Sue) Zimmerman of Devils Lake; stepsons, Wayne (Carol) Morehead of Ellendale and Gordon Morehead of Texas; sisters, Ida Bader ind Arlene Aalgaard, both of Fargo, and Vivian Ulmer of Wishek; brothers, Edward Franz of Tuscon, Ariz. and Johnnie Franz and Alvin Franz, both of Washington; and nine grandchildren. Preceded in death by: her parents, both husbands, one stepson, one stepgranddaughter and two sisters. Casketbearers: her grandchildren, Jason Heupel and Luke Heupel, both of Aberdeen; and Anthony Zimmerman, Candie Zimmerman, Alan Zimmerman and Aaron Zimmerman, all of Devils Lake.Source: Aberdeen American News, May 11, 1998 (jh)
OLSON, WENDELL L. Wendell M. Olson November 4, 1919 - September 1, 2002 Funeral services for Wendell M. Olson were held September 5, 2002 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Ellendale, N.D. with Pastor Dennis B. O’Neill officiating. Interment was in the Ellendale City Cemetery. Hoven Funeral Chapel of Ellendale was in charge of arrangements. Wendell M. Olson was born November 4, 1919 in rural Frederick. S.D. He was the son of Oscar and Daisy (Jamison) Olson. He attended rural schools near Frederick. He worked for various farmers near Frederick. In 1936 he entered the Civilian Conservation Corps where he worked near Rapid City, S.D. On June 16, 1942 he married Dorothy Gentz in Ellendale, N.D. Together they moved to Ellendale in 1943. In 1946 they purchased their farm northeast of Ellendale. He resided at his farm until his death. He died September 1, 2002 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen. S.D. He was a member of the Farmers Union Elevator Board, Kentner Township Board, a member of the Ellendale Snowmobile Club and was an Elder of Zion Lutheran Church. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, playing cards and being with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Olson of Ellendale; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Peggy Olson of Ellendale; two daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Robert Marttila of Highlands Ranch, Colo., Pamela and Richard Squire of Aberdeen, S.D.; six grandchildren, Troy (Fiance, Cassy) Olson of Ellendale, David (Lori) Marttila of Colorado Springs, Colo., Melissa (Brad) Tollefson of Aberdeen, Kathryn (Darren) Doyle of Littleton, Colo., Ryan (Fiance, Somer) Schimke of Aberdeen, Andrew Squire of Aberdeen; five great grandchildren: Ashley Marttila of Colorado Springs, Kayce and Lane Olson both of Ellendale, Bailey and Mallory Tollefson both of Aberdeen; six brothers and five sisters-in-law: Kermit & Nadine Olson of Lakeside, Calif., Howard Olson of Aberdeen, Leonard and Frances Olson of Sweet Home, Ore., Donald and Merceda Olson of Port Orchard, Wash., Allen and Mary Olson of Aberdeen, Eldon and Carole Olson of Spanaway, Wash; four sisters and three brothers-in-law: Ruby and William Backous of Vancouver, Wash., Helen and Curtis Garret of Garland, Texas, Evelyn Hersom of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Alice and Paul Hopfinger of Aberdeen. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Clifford, Norman and Lawrence. The organist for the funeral was Marilyn Burow and the soloist was Della Pomplun. Casket bearers were Kenny Kosel, Robert Barton, Rodney Uecker, Wayne Klipfel, Gerald Grueneich and Roger McNeil. Source: The Dickey County Leader, on-line Sunday, September 15, 2002 [csk]
PAGE, CHARLES E. Charles E. Page, 74, of Oakes died Wednesday, May 13, 1998, at the Lisbon Medical Center. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Grace Lutheran Church In Oakes. Burial: Oakes View Cemetery. Dahlstrom Funeral Home of Oakes is in charge of arrange- ments. Born: Dec. 19, 1923 at Webster, SD . Parents: Ernest and Sarah (Helgesen) Page Spouse: Elaine Alden married March 10, 1950, at Aberdeen. They made their home in the Minneapolis area. He retired in 1977 and they moved to Oakes in 1978. She died March 25,1994. Survivors: brother, Darrell Page of Webster. Preceded in death by: his parents and his wife.Source: Aberdeen American News, May 18, 1998 (jh)
SHELTON, LUDWINA Entered into rest Monday Jan 20, 1986 Ludwina Shelton The funeral for Ludwina Shelton 72, of Cogswell, N.D. will be at 10:30 Thursday in St. Charles Catholic Church, Oakes, N.D. She died Mon- day. Ludwina Geffre was born Aug. 14, 1913, at Strasburg, N.D. where she grew up and attended school. She married Leo Dunn in 1935 at LaMoure, N.D. They farmed in the Berlin, N.D. area before moving to Ellendale, N.D. in 1945. He died in 1959. She married Maynard Shelton in 1964 at Webster, S.D. They farmed near Ellendale until 1970, when they moved to Cogswell. She is survived by her husband; seven sons and seven daughters, Leonard Dunn, Paul Dunn, Bruce Dunn, Anthony Dunn and Francis Dunn, of Sioux City, Iowa; Charles Dunn, Austin, Minn; Arthur Dunn Mandan, N.D.; Eva Brown, Elk Point, S.D.; Louise Lux, Craig, Colo; Regina Coleman, Oakes; Ella Gnewuch, Alton, Iowa; Darlene Yockey, Anthon, Iowa; Julie Ger- man, Guelph, N.D., and Mary Cas- tro, Paso Robles, Calif.; four step- sons, Richard Shelton, Brecken- ridge, Minn; Allen Shelton, Spo- kane, Wash., and Cecil and Marvin Shelton, both Des Moines, Iowa; three brothers, Valentine, Billings, Mont.; Paul, Oakes, and Pete, Far- go; 42 grandchildren and 18 great- grandchildren. (Haugen-Baldwin- Dahlstrom, Oakes) Source: The Fargo Forum, Fargo, North Dakota Jan 22, 1986 Submitted by Joyce Sevening(March 2007) csk.
STEINMETZ, SOLOMON Funeral services for Solomon Steinmetz, 86, of Ellendale were held Tuesday, July 14, at 10am at Holte funeral home. Burial was at Ellendale City Cemetery. Rev. Robert Toms officiated. Mr. Steinmetz died Friday, July 10, (1970) at the Ellendale Nursing Center. Solomon Steinmetz was born to Jacob and Avis Steinmetz, Feb 29, 1884 in Brunnendal, Russia, where in November 1906 he married Katherine Gebhardt. They came to the US in 1912 and began farming in the Whitestone Battlefield area. After farming in that area for 25 years, he retired and moved to Ellendale. He is survived by his wife; three sons, Jacob of Kulm, Emil of Garden City, KS; and Benjamin of Kiowa, KS; two daughters, Mrs. (Marie) Lloyd Caldwell of Ellendale and Mrs. (Hannah) Wilbert Gulke of Forbes; 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, 4 sisters and 3 sons. Source: No newspaper or funeral notice mentioned. Submitted by Sherrie (Gettman) Stahl (Oct 2005) csk.
STEINWAND, EDITH A. (HILL) CLAUSEN The funeral for Edith A. Steinwant, 84, of Ellendale, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Zion Lutheran Church of Ellendale. The Rev. Dennis B. O'Neill will officate. Died: Thursday, Oct. 17, 1996, Ellendale Nursing Center Born: Edith A. Hill, 17 Jan. 1912, Felton, MN Parents: Ira and Agnes (Coffin) Hill Spouse: Hans Clausen, March 1932, farm near Ellendale. He died Dec 1962. and Otto O. Steinwand, 29 Nov 1963, at Ellendale. Survivors: husband; son Marvin Clausen, Lemmon; sisters: Etta Otterstetter, Ellendale; Ellen Schirr, Las Vegas. Casketbearers: _arry Hagen, Don Steinwand, Harvey Vasvick, Ben Steinwand, Richard Burow and Kenneth Mueller. Organist: Marilyn Burow, Della Pomplun, soloist.Source: Aberdeen American News, Ocober 20, 1996 (jh)
ULMER, RICHARD J. The funeral for Richard J. Ulmer, 92, of Oakes and formerly of Fullerton, was Monday at the Fullerton Union Church. The Rev. Dennis Fledderjohnann will officiate. Burial: Oakes View Cemetery under the direction of Dahlstrom Funeral Home of Oakes. Died: Friday, July 3, 1998, at the Oakes Community Hospital. Born: April 9, 1906, in Sutton, Neb. Parents: Jakob and Sophia (Fubrer) Ulmer. He attended school and later farmed in the Fullerton area. Spouse: Emily Giesler married Nov. 1, 1936, at Merricourt. Survivors: wife of Oakes; son, Vernon (Susan) Ulmer of Gilbert, Minn.; daughter, Carol (Richard) Paul of Oakes; brothers, Nathan Ulmer, Art Ulmer and Hugo Ulmer, all of Oakes, Walter Ulmer of Fullerton and Alvin Ulmer of Edgeley; sister, Johann Ulmer of Ellendale; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: his parents and two brothers. Caskethearers: Herbert Ulmer, Stanley Ulmer, Albert Ulmer, Gary Ulmer, Lyle Berntson and Lawrence Seltzer.Source: Aberdeen American News, 1998 (jh)
WAHL, CORA JANE "FUDGE" (DAVIS) FOIST The funeral for Cora Jane "Fudge" Wahl, 88, Ellendale, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Prebyterian United Methodist Church, Ellendale, with the Rev. Mary Ann Sheldon officiating. Burial: Ellendale City Cemetery Died: Wednesday, Nov. 6, 1996, Ellendale Nursing Center. Born: Cora Jane Davis, 28 Mar 1908, Ellendale Parents: O. T. and Josephine (Sherman) Davis Spouse: Orval Foist, 25 March 1920, Aberdeen. He died Oct 23, 1955 and Gustave Wahl, 11 Sept 1972, Webster. Survivors: Preceded in death by: parents Casketbearers:Source: Aberdeen American News, Nov. 16, 1996 (jh)
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