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Trottier, Augustin "Gus"
03/28/2005
Augustin (Gus) Trottier, age 84, died Monday, March 28, 2005 in Villa Maria, Fargo.
Augustin (Gus) Trottier was born on February 18, 1921 at Wild Rice, ND, the son of Eugene and Louiselle (Sauvageau) Trottier. He grew up by St. Benedict and attended school at St. Joseph's Academy in St. Benedict. Augustin Trottier and Jeanne Pronovost were married
at St. Benedict Church May 15, 1944. They operated a grain and dairy farm near Horace until retiring in 1982. They moved to Fargo in 1991 spent winters in Arizona and summers in Fargo.
Gus was a charter member of the Milk Stabilization Board, charter member and past president of Senior Citizens, Hickson, ND, a member of the Foresters at St. Benedict, the Elks, and the Eagles, charter member and member of the board of directors for Horace Volunteer Fire Department.
He enjoyed playing cards, gardening, fishing, trips to the casino, Breakfast Club at Sunmart in
Fargo and Sunland in Arizona, and mixed bowling league. He especially enjoyed time with family and grandchildren.
He is survived by his children: Sharon (George) Richard, Fargo, ND, Thomas ( Doris) Trottier, Niverville, MB, Canada, Terrence (Wendy) Trottier, West Fargo, ND, Kathleen (Michael) Vandrovec, Fargo, ND, Daniel (Kathi) Trottier, rural Horace, ND, Linda (Terry) Tegtmeier, Fargo, ND, Darla (Dave) Erdmann, rural Horace, ND; two brothers - Sylvio (Eleanor), Fargo, ND and Roland, Albuquerque, NM; three sisters, Alida (Wally) Utke, Lillian (Roland) Cossette, and Rose Lohr, all Fargo, ND; sisters-in-law, Aldea Tessier, Fargo, ND and Marie Fosteson, Las Vegas, Nevada; brothers-in-law, Henry Pronovost and Julien Pronovost, both Horace, ND; his grandchildren, Tim (Shelly) Richard, Fargo, ND, Matthew Richard, Fargo, ND, Mark (Kia) Richard, Peoria, IL, James (Dina) Richard, Rapid City, SD, Sara Richard, Fargo, ND, Terry (Valerie) Trottier, England, Michael Trottier, Fargo, Jennifer (Kent) Kraiter, West Fargo, ND, Cory (Sally) Trottier, Fargo, ND, Heidi (Patrick) Nicklay, Rosemount, MN, Jason (Barb) Trottier, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, Bryan Trottier, Niverville, MB, Canada, Jeri (Wayne) Nomeland, Thief River Falls, MN, Shawn (Christa) Vandrovec, Lincoln, NE, Shanda (Denny) Gustafson, Fargo, ND, Mandi (Jeremy) Walker, Belgrade, MT, Summer Tegtmeier, Duluth, MN, Noelle Tegtmeier, Bemidji, MN, Terrand Tegtmeier, Fargo, ND, Bruce Erdmann, Horace, ND, and Dylan Erdmann, Horace, ND; great grandchildren, Ashley Gagner, Tori and Taylor Trottier, Connor Richard, Kiara Richard, Hannah Sherrill, Abbie and Alex Nomeland (Big Al), Sydney Trottier, Carson Richard, Rylie and Hunter Gustafson, Judson Walker, and Owen Nicklay.
He was preceded in death by his wife Jeanne in 2000; his daughter, Phyllis Dahlen, and a granddaughter, Angela Tegtmeier.
Visitation: Thursday 5-7 p.m. - St. Benedict Catholic Church, Horace, ND
Prayer Service:Thursday 7 p.m. - St. Benedict Catholic Church
Funeral: Friday 10 a.m. - St. Benedict Catholic Church
Burial:St. Benedict cemetery - Horace, ND
Arrangements entrusted to Boulger Funeral Home, Fargo, ND
Tschakert, Conley "Con"
03/23/2005
Conley “Con” Tschakert, age 58, Horace, ND, died Wednesday, March 23, 2005, in Strasburg, ND.
Conley Joseph Tschakert was born December 9, 1946, in Watertown, SD, the son of Donald and Berniece (Strohfus) Tschakert. He grew up on a farm near Florence, SD, and graduated from Florence High School in 1965. He then graduated from Mohler Barber College in Fargo. He began working at the Sears store in downtown Fargo in 1967, and later served as division manager at the Sears store located in West Acres. After 17 years with the company, Con left Sears in 1984 when he purchased the Sheyenne Bar in Horace. He owned and operated the bar until he sold the bar and retired in January 2004.
Conley was united in marriage to Elaine Brunelle Tessier on December 6, 1981, at Church of the Nativity in Fargo. They made their home in Fargo where they lived until moving to Horace in 1985. Con loved hunting, fishing, and the outdoors, and maintained a home in Linton for those activities.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine of Horace; one son, D.J. of Fargo; one daughter, Tracy Tschakert Langerud (Clinton Langerud) of Barnesville, MN; two stepchildren, Shane Tessier of Las Vegas, NV, and Shannon Tessier of Fargo; and one grandson, Mac Tschakert Langerud. He is also survived by three sisters, Marilyn Augustine of Sioux Falls, SD, Justine (Richard) Trapp of Rapid City, SD, and Geraldine Fishbach of Watertown, SD; and two brothers, Richard Tschakert of Rapid City, SD, and Raymond (Joyce) Tschakert of Hiram, GA.
The funeral will be at 11 AM Tuesday in Holy Cross Catholic Church, West Fargo. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Monday in Boulger Funeral Home, Fargo, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be held in the church Tuesday one hour prior to services.
Arrangements entrusted to Boulger Funeral Home, Fargo.
Smith, Norris
03/23/2005
Norris S. Smith, age 77, of Cummings, ND, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at MeritCare Hospital in Fargo.
Norris Sanford Smith was born on July 3, 1927, in Buxton, ND, the son of Christ and Gertie (Kvitne) Smith. He grew up and attended school in rural Buxton.
He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in December of 1953. He attended Hanson Mechanic School in Fargo, ND.
He married
Lois Enger on September 25, 1954, at Highland Lutheran Church in Cummings, ND. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 25, 2004. They made their home in rural Cummings where he farmed until his retirement in 1988. He worked at American Crystal Sugar Company. Norris was an active member of Highland Lutheran Church and served on the church council. He also was a member of the Hillsboro American Legion. Norris enjoyed spending time with his family and especially looked forward to camping trips in the summer. He will be remembered as a very kind, loving man.
Norris is survived by his wife, Lois; his daughter, Kristi (Mark)Jensen of Reynolds, ND; two sons, Mark (Deb) Smith of Rochester, MN; and Craig (Ann) Smith of Hillsboro, ND; six grandchildren, Ryan Jensen, Shauna, Marie, and Amanda Smith; Adam and Austin Smith; and his brother, Lyle Smith of Hillsboro.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Christ and Gertie; and his brother, Charles Smith.
VISITATION: 4-7 PM Friday at Wildeman Funeral Home in Hillsboro - and also one hour prior to the funeral in the church on Saturday
PRAYER SERVICE: 6 PM Friday at the funeral home
FUNERAL: 10:30 AM Saturday at Highland Lutheran Church near Cummings, ND
BURIAL: Highland Lutheran Church cemetery - in the spring
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Wildeman Funeral Home in Hillsboro.
Melton, Dr. Frank
03/14/2005
Dr. Frank Melton
Dr. Frank M. Melton, formerly of Fargo, North Dakota, died peacefully on March 14, 2005 in Wilmington, Delaware, where he and his wife Louise recently relocated.
Born in Louisville, KY in 1913, Dr. Melton earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. During WWII he served for five years in the U. S. Public Health Service. After completing his residencies in dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania and Duke University, he practiced medicine in Fargo, ND at the Dakota Clinic. During his 31 years of practice he served as Chief of Staff at both the former St. John and Dakota Hospitals, as well as President of both the N.D. and mid-west regional dermatologic societies.
Dr. Melton was a committed community and church leader. He served for several years on the planning committee for the Winter School of Theology, which later became the nationally recognized ACommuniversity@ held each at Concordia College. He and his wife, Louise, held leadership positions at St. John Lutheran Church, where they were members for over 50 years.
Dr. Melton had a wide range of interests, including photography, international cuisine, fishing, ecumenical dialogue, reading, and international travel. Above all, his kind, generous and humble nature will be remembered by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Louise; sons Frank (Lynn) Melton of Blue Springs, MO, and The Rev. Fred Melton (Claudette) of Wilmington, DE, and five grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent in memory of Dr. Frank M. Melton to The University of Louisville School of Medicine HSC, Student Scholarship Fund, 132 E. Gray St., Louisville, KY 40202.
There will a Visitation at the Boulger Funeral Home in Fargo on Monday, March 28, 7-9pm. A Memorial service will be held at St. John Lutheran Church on Tuesday, March 29 at 11:00am.
Miller, Ardis
03/17/2005
Ardis Hatlen Miller, 94, died at Bethany Homes, Fargo, on Thursday, March 17, 2005.
Ardis Ocella Thompson was born August 7, 1911, at her parent’s farm, near Rollag, MN, the daughter of Theodore and Clara Thompson. Ardis moved to Fargo where she met and married
Oliver Hatlen in 1931. Ardis and Oliver were married
for 28 years until his death in 1959. Their son, Vince (Carol), is a Professor of Architecture at NDSU. Ardis’ two granddaughters are Beth (Jon) Elliott, Minnetonka, MN, and Meg (Peter) Gag, Moscow, ID.
Ardis married
Arthur Miller in 1961. They made their home on a farm near Durbin, ND, until 1978 when they moved to Fargo. They moved to Bethany Homes in 1997. Art died in 2000. Ardis was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Durbin, ND.
Ardis was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, making chokecherry jelly and cookies for her granddaughters. She was happiest while opening her kitchen and heart to her family, friends and neighbors. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Vince and Carol; granddaughters Beth and Meg, and their husbands, Jon and Peter; and by her brother, Clayton of Anderson, CA. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Roy.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at Bethany Homes, Mavis Whiting Chapel, 201 South University Drive, Fargo, ND. Visitation will be held one hour before the service in the chapel. Burial will be at Riverside cemetery, Fargo, ND.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Fredrikson Funeral Chapel, Kindred, ND.
Else, Candice
03/18/2005
Candice Else, 52, of Fargo, died in home early Friday morning due to natural causes. She spent her last hours in the loving presence of Hospice of Red River Valley. She was a loved mother, a compassionate grandmother, a caring aunt, and a best friend to all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Our mother was a Nursing Assistant and also spent most of her time working in the Dietary department at Bethany Homes of Fargo, for most of her life. She will forever be remembered as devoting her life to help others. She loved her job and took great pride in the work that she contributed. As a mother she had given her children the very last of everything that she had. As a grandmother, she had given her grandchildren the first of everything that she had gained. Our mother had sacrificed all that she was and all that she had for her children. Her whole life was for us. She was a fighter; she fought whatever obstacle was thrown her way. And in the end result she always overcame it. In her spare time she was an avid collector of hand painted ceramic cats. She shared a fine love for her cats "Muffin", "Snowflakes", "Penny", and "Mr. BoJangles". Our mother enjoyed cross stitching, crocheting, and attending craft shows. She will be forever missed and remembered by all who knew her. "A life cut so short for a life yet forever lived".
Candice is survived by her daughter, Shanita Westphal, 27, her son, Phillip Witt, 24, four grandchildren; Desiree Hutchenson, 9, Jaydon Wike, 5, Cyruss DeHoet, 3, Tiara DeHoet, 2.
Funeral service will be held at Boulger Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 23rd; at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be held at noon.
In lieu of memorials, Flowers are preferred, Our mother loved beautiful spring flowers.
Talbott Samworth, Kathryn
03/18/2005
Kathryn Talbott Samworth, 90, died at Bethany Homes, Fargo, on Friday, March 18, 2005.
Kathryn Talbott Samworth was born December 16, 1914, in Webster Springs, WV, the daughter of Waitman and Adelaide Talbott. Kathryn graduated high school in 1931 and obtained a teaching degree from Alderson Broaddus College in Philippi, WV. She taught in rural schools in West Virginia.
In 1942, Kathryn married
Robert B. Samworth in Webster Springs, WV. They made their home in Delaware. In 1990, Kathryn and Robert moved to Davenport, ND. Robert died in 1991. Kathryn later moved to Bethany Homes in 1996.
She is survived by one daughter, Michael (Lee) Dutcher, Evansville, IN; two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation: Tuesday, March 22, 3:00-4:00 PM at Bethany Homes, Fargo.
Graveside Service: Tuesday, March 22, 4:30 PM at the Davenport East cemetery, Davenport, ND.
Arrangements by Fredrikson Funeral Chapel, Kindred, ND.
