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Benston, Constance
04/04/2005
Constance (Connie) Theresa Sunde Benston was born September 20, 1912, in Fremont, MN, the youngest of seven children. Because of her father’s position as a buttermaker, the family lived in several towns in southern Minnesota before settling in Peterson, where she graduated from high school on May 28, 1930. Connie excelled in basketball, drama, and one-act plays and participated in numerous declamatory contests.
Connie attended Winona Teachers College in Winona, MN, for two years and then transferred to the University of Minnesota and graduated on June 17, 1935, with a degree in Library Science. She began working for the Minneapolis Public Library in the Clippings Department, and eventually was promoted to Senior Library Assistant. She would later start a library at St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford, IL, and work at the Rockford Public Library.
Connie married
Martin (Mike) Henry Benston on September 21, 1940, in Brooklyn Center, MN. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Rockford, IL, where their only daughter Carolyn was born in 1949. In December of 1993 she moved to Fargo.
Connie was active in the Rockford Lutheran Choral Union, the Auxiliary of River Bluff Nursing Home in Rockford, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd (where she founded and directed a choir school), Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (where she sang in the senior choir), Meals-on-Wheels delivery, and as a weaving teacher for Rockford Adult Education and for the blind. She also loved baseball, and followed the Chicago Cubs as well as the Minnesota Twins and Bison Women’s Basketball. Rosemaling was a favorite hobby, as well as gardening, weaving, reading and jigsaw puzzles. Restoring the one-room schoolhouse that Mike attended as a child near Peterson was a special labor of love.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Mathilda Sunde; her brothers, Tenold, Rolf, and Abner; her half-brother, Millard; her sisters, Theona and Alpha; her husband, Martin; and granddaughter, Brynn Constance Hensrud.
She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Hensrud of Fargo; her grandsons, Matthew Benston Hensrud of New York City, NY, and Brett Martin Hensrud of Fargo; her granddaughter, Molly Marie Hensrud of Denver, CO; and several nieces and nephews.
Connie died on Monday, April 4, 2005, in the loving care of Moorhead Health Care Center. Her unshakable faith and love of music and nature have encouraged and sustained her family and friends throughout their time with her.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the music ministry at First Lutheran Church in Fargo, Moorhead Health Care Auxiliary in Moorhead, MN, and River Bluff Nursing Home Auxiliary in Rockford, IL.
A memorial service for Connie will be held at 11:00 AM Friday in First Lutheran Church, Fargo. Burial will take place at North Prairie Lutheran Church cemetery in Peterson, MN.
Arrangements entrusted to Boulger Funeral Home, Fargo.
Gubeno, Janel
03/19/2005
A memorial service for Janel J. Gubeno, of Mason, MI, formerly of Leonard, ND and Fargo, ND, will be held Saturday, April 9, at 4:00 pm at Boulger Funeral Home, Fargo, ND. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Surrounded by her family, Janel, age 31, died Saturday, March 19, 2005, at Sparrow Hospice House in Lansing, MI, after a tough struggle with a cancerous brain tumor.
Janel J. Nygard was born April 1, 1973, in Fargo, ND to James and Sharon Nygard. During her school years Janel was educated in Enderlin, ND, Leonard, ND, and Fargo, graduating from South High in 1991. She graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN in 1995 and became employed in Baltimore, MD that summer.
After moving to Michigan in late 1997, Janel was employed by Community Choice of Michigan and for the last six years was employed by Delta Dental of Michigan where she worked as a National Account Service Manager. She is survived by her husband of almost six years, Jason; her son, Hunter age 2 ½ ; her mother, Sharon Nygard (Saewert) of Fargo; her father, James (DeEtte) Nygard of Highlands Ranch, CO; her sister, Michele (John) Jenkins of Edina, MN; uncle and aunt John (Sharon) Saewert of Davenport, ND; aunt Sonia Sandvig of West Fargo; and cousins in the surrounding area along with other family and the many friends who were touched by Janel’s smile.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, in memory of Janel Gubeno, at Capital Area Service Center, 1755 Abbey Road, East Lansing, MI 48823 or Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Leahy, LaVern
04/03/2005
LaVern Leahy, age 79, Fargo, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2005, in MeritCare Palliative Care Unit in Fargo.
LaVern Smith was born in Ayr, ND, on April 24, 1925, to Frank and Nellie Smith. She graduated from Ayr High School and attended business college in Fargo. In 1945, she married
Lanny Femrite. He died in 1978. In 1987, she married
James E. Leahy and lived in San Diego, CA. In 1991, they returned to Fargo. LaVern worked for 38 years at Merchants National Bank and Trust Company, and was the first woman officer of the bank.
She is survived by her husband, James of Fargo; two sisters, DeLila (Don) McLean of Lancaster, CA, and Mary Nesemeier of Bismarck, ND; four stepchildren, Jay Leahy of Covelo, CA, Jerry (Patricia) Leahy of Coronado, CA, Jeffrey (Pam) Leahy of Charlotte, NC, and Janis (Don) LaVigne of Carlsbad, CA; seven grandchildren, Tai Leahy, Kristin (Scott) Leahy, Brian LaVigne, David LaVigne, Lauren Leahy, Tori Leahy, and James Leahy; and one great grandchild, Cameron Leahy.
A memorial service will be held Thursday at 2:00 PM in Boulger Funeral Home, Fargo.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Elim Lutheran Church, Fargo.
Arrangements entrusted to Boulger Funeral Home, Fargo.
Kollitz, Karl
04/03/2005
Karl W. Kollitz, age 95, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2005, at Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN.
Karl Wilhelm Kollitz was born June 17, 1909, in Minneapolis, MN, to Charles and Anna Kollitz. The family moved to Ortonville, MN, where he graduated from high school in 1927. Following graduation the family moved back to Minneapolis and he went to work for the H.D. Lee Co. He worked there for 47 years and retired in 1975. He married
Clarisse Jeanette Travilion on August 9, 1936. They lived in Thief River Falls, MN, until 1960 when they moved to Fargo, ND, and then to Moorhead, MN, in 1963. He has resided at Emmanuel Nursing Home since November 2002. He enjoyed gardening and was an avid sports fan. He particularly enjoyed watching the Twins and Vikings.
He was preceded in death by his wife and a daughter Jane. He is survived by two sons, David, Hudson, WI, Charles William (Mary Jo), Moorhead, MN, and daughter, Kay (Paul) Grinnell, Perham, MN; nine grandchildren, Jon (Sarah) Kollitz, Madison, WI, Kristen (Todd) Gillingham, Hudson, WI, Karyn (Wayne) Wilgren, Hudson, WI, David (Laura) Grinnell, Chippewa Fall, WI, Michael (Somsiri) Grinnell, Rochester, MN, Stephen (Jennifer) Grinnell, Rochester, MN, Tom Grinnell, Perham, MN, Christopher and Matthew Kollitz, Moorhead, MN; and 13 great grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 3:00 PM Friday at Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes. Visitation will be held in the nursing home one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery, Fargo.
Arrangements by Boulger Funeral Home, Fargo.
Menge, Tina
04/03/2005
Tina Marie Menge died on Sunday, April 3, 2005 at Palliative Care, MeritCare South in Fargo, ND.
Tina Marie Menge was born to James and Barbara (Jones) Menge on July 15, 1965 in Tigerton, WI. She moved to Cecil, WI and worked as a caregiver for a short time. She met Eldon Haugen and moved to Fargo, ND in August of 1984. She worked as a babysitter and health care provider in the Fargo Moorhead area. Tina always thought of others first and was a very courageous person in facing her illness.
She is survived by her parents in Tigerton, WI; companion, Eldon Haugen, West Fargo, ND; brother, Jeff Menge (Michelle) Tigerton, WI; three nieces and a nephew.
The funeral will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at Boulger Funeral Home, Fargo, ND with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Springvale.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Boulger Funeral Home.
Stenerson, Gunder
03/31/2005
Gunder Peter Kjesbo Stenerson
Gunder, 72, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2005, at MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND. He was born October 18, 1932, in Halstad, MN, to Peter and Cora (Kjesbo) Stenerson. He was baptized and confirmed in Halstad. He attended Herberg rural grade school in North Dakota, and graduated from high school in Halstad in 1950. On September 5, 1953, he married
Nola Nordby of Ada, MN, and they moved to Halstad where he worked for the City of Halstad and later McLaughlin Chevrolet as a salesman. While in Halstad, he volunteered with the first ambulance crew, and the Halstad Fire Department and was a charter member of the Jaycees. In 1965, they moved to Hillsboro, ND, where he managed Rent or Buy, a farm equipment store, and later J.I. Case company stores in Hillsboro, Fargo, Grand Forks, and Aledo, IL. He later worked for Valley Equipment in Hillsboro. While in Hillsboro, he served on the City Council.
Upon retirement, they moved to Fargo where he enjoyed playing cards, golfing, and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of Lutheran Church of the Cross.
He is survived by his wife, Nola of Fargo; three sons, Michael of Cummings, ND, James (Tracy) of Fargo, and Steve (Stacy) of Fargo; one daughter, Cynthia (Tom) Kritzberger of Beulah, ND; his granddaughters, Tammy (Kurt) Opp of Billings, MT, April Kritzberger and Mataya Stenerson, both of Fargo, and Amy Kritzberger of Beulah; grandsons, Christopher Stenerson and Ryan Kritzberger of Fargo; three great-grandchildren, Ethan and Paige Opp of Billings, and Kamrenn Chapman of Fargo; one brother, Dale (Carol) Stenerson of Fargo; and two sisters, Janice Habedank of Twin Valley, MN, and Phyllis (Orville) Johnson of Lisbon, ND.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Cora; his son, Randall; granddaughter, Jessica Stenerson; and grandson, Joshua Stenerson.
Funeral services for Gunder will be held on Monday, April 4, 2005, at 11:00 AM in Lutheran Church of the Cross, West Fargo, ND, with a prayer service on Sunday, April 3, 2005, at 6:00 PM in Boulger Funeral Home, 123 10 Street South, Fargo. Visitation will be held from 4-6 PM on Sunday in the funeral home, and in the church on Monday one hour prior to services. Burial will take place in Halstad North cemetery, Halstad, at 2:30 PM on Monday.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Boulger Funeral Home, Fargo.
Hoffart, Joe
03/31/2005
Joe J. Hoffart, age 91, of Fargo, died Thursday, March 31, 2005, at ManorCare Health Services in Fargo.
Joe was born January 24, 1914, to John and Magdalena (Schiff) Hoffart on the family farm near Rugby, ND. Through the years, Joe farmed in Pierce County, was a custom combiner, and operated a repair shop. He was united in marriage to Angela Martel on December 28, 1937, in Thorne, ND. They moved to Rugby in 1974.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Frank and Louie; and one sister, Cecelia.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Angela of Fargo; children, Larry (Mary) Hoffart of Grand Forks, ND, Ron (Marlene) Hoffart of Fargo, Wayne Hoffart of Browns Valley, MN, Marjorie (Cliff) Tokach of Mandan, ND, and Willie Hoffart of the Phillipines; 18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Doney of Mesa, AZ.
A memorial mass will be held Sunday, April 3, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. in Riverview Place, Fargo.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Riverview Place, Fargo.
Arrangements entrusted to Boulger Funeral Home, Fargo.
Schmit, Helen
03/29/2005
Helen Anita Alm Schmit, 89, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2005, in Fargo.
She was born November 21, 1915, to Iver and Clara Hanson Alm in Binford, ND. A graduate of Fargo High School, she married
Robert P. Schmit in 1938. She retired in 1981 from the Fargo Clinic after 24 years. She most loved and enjoyed time with her family, but friends, bridge games and slot machines filled her time between visits with them. Robert preceded her in death in 1993.
She is survived by her daughter, Diane Thorson Williamson of Olathe, KS; her son, Dr. Gary of Phoenix, AZ; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; her sister, Jeanne L. Jensen of Overland Park, KS; and her brother, Wallace H. Alm of Shoreline, WA.
At her request there will be no public services. Remembrances may be made to St. Mary’s Cathedral, 619 7th Street North, Fargo, ND 58102.
Boulger Funeral Home, Fargo.
Laverdure, Frank
03/28/2005
Frank R. Laverdure, age 89, Fargo, passed away Monday, March 28, 2005, at Bethany Homes, Fargo.
Frank Laverdure was born August 21, 1915, in Belcourt, ND, the son of Napoleon and Mary (Primeau) Laverdure. He grew up in Belcourt and Fort Totten, ND, and attended high school in Fort Totten. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth White on December 10, 1939, in Rolla, ND. The couple moved to Washington state during World War II where he worked in the shipyards. They returned to North Dakota, and settled in Fargo where Frank worked as a carpenter for Asp Construction until 1955. He then became a driver for Hoffman Gas Company, working there until 1964. He then worked in the maintenance department at Sacred Heart Convent. Frank returned to the carpentry trade and worked as an independent contractor until his retirement.
He was very active in church, and enjoyed bowling and woodcarving. He was also an avid Twins fan.
He is survived by his son, Joseph E. of Fargo; three grandsons, Michael J. Laverdure, Bryan R. Laverdure, and Kelly Weiler; two granddaughters, LaDonna (Mike) Hanson and Wendy Bakke; three great-grandchildren, Amanda Hanson, Rachel Hanson, and Justin Hanson; and two sisters, Rachael Tollefson of Minnetonka, MN, and Margaret Engstrand of Brooklyn Center, MN.
The funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday in Sts. Anne and Joachim Catholic Church, Fargo. A prayer service will be held Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the church. Visitation will be in the church on Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. and in the church on Thursday one hour prior to services.
Arrangements entrusted to Boulger Funeral Home, Fargo.
