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Martha M. Schlecht
Enderlin, ND
Martha M. Schlecht, 84, died at Maryhill Manor, Enderlin, on Wednesday, April 23, 2003. Funeral services were held at First United Methodist Church in Enderlin on Saturday, April 26, 2003 with Pastor Duane Ferrie officiating. Verna Armstrong was organist and Jack Armstrong soloist. Burial was at the Enderlin Cemetery. Pallbearers were Martha’s nephews.
Martha was born on July 8, 1918 in rural Venanda, MT, the daughter of John and Matilda Gumke Schlecht. She attended school in rural Logan County, ND. She married Matt Schlecht on November 16, 1937 in rural Fredonia, ND. They farmed near Fredonia until 1942 when they purchased a farm in the Enderlin area. She worked at various Enderlin businesses until 1959 when they owned and operated Schlecht Motor and Implement in Enderlin. Mr. Schlecht died April 30, 1995.
Martha enjoyed quilting and her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She entered Maryhill Manor in 1998.
Martha is survived by one son, Wilbur (Susan), Enderlin, ND; one daughter, Jeanette (Larry) Jensen, Mesquite, NV; three grandchildren, four step grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren and 10 step great grandchildren; three brothers, Bernhard (Shirley), John (Priscilla), both of Centralia, WA, Karl (Darlene), Pelican Rapids, MN; four sisters, Ella (Lester) Skramstad, Olga (Arne) Skramstad and Clara (Lorne) Lund, all of Enderlin, and Anna (Jerry) Anderson, Britton, SD; and sisters-in-law Dawn Schlecht and Joan Schlecht, both of Enderlin.
Martha was preceded in death by a daughter, Marjorie, five brothers and one sister.
Kenneth N. Kenyon
Fort Ransom, ND
Funeral services for Kenneth N. Kenyon, 62, of Fort Ransom, ND, were held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Englevale, ND on Friday, April 25, with Rev. David Isaacson officiating. Mr. Kenyon died April 22, 2003 at MeritCare Hospital in Fargo. Organist at the service was Marlene Dahl and special music was provided by Joel Dick, Marsha Huether and Brad Dick. Pallbearers were Philip McDaniel, Bob McDaniel, Brad Dick, Steve Sibley, Tim Dick, Lawrence Dick Jr.
Kenneth was born on August 29, 1940 in Valley City, ND, the son of Nichols and Emma Dick Kenyon. He attended rural Elliott School, Elliott High School and Lisbon High School, graduating from Lisbon High School. He married Ellen Louden in May 1964. Kenny served in the National Guard. He worked for Berube’s in Lisbon and for Bobcat in Gwinner for ten years. He owned and operated the Fort Ransom Locker for 14 years. He then farmed with his brother near Fort Ransom and Englevale. He had been Fire Chief in Fort Ransom, served on the Fort Ransom City Council, was a member of the Sportsman Club and served on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Council. He married Jane Stroh Lambrecht on July 14, 1989 in Jamestown, ND.
Kenneth is survived by his wife, Jane, Fort Ransom; three daughters, Janelle (Ryan) Rufsvold, Jamestown, ND, Teresa (Robert) Olson, Fort Ransom, ND, and Amanda Olson (Brett Meidinger), Billings, MT; step son, Chad (Lynnette) Lambrecht, Englevale, ND; two step daughters, Genene (Mark) Aabrekke, Milnor, ND and Kris Lambrecht, Fargo, ND; seven grandchildren; one brother, Larry (Shirley), Englevale, ND.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jill Rufsvold;
Ruth Messmer
Bordulac, ND
Funeral services for Ruth Messmer, 86, were held at Carrington Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Friday, April 25, 2003, with Rev. Lawrence Haas and Bill Brauer, Reader. Mrs. Messmer died at her home in rural Bordulac on Tuesday, April 22nd. Catherine Palmer was organist at the service and special music was by Dr. Jay Bauer, song leader. Pallbearers were Lynn Schroeder, Dennis Hart, Gerald Liebig, Bill Bauer, Dan Beckley and Tom Nihill. Honorary pallbearers were Marvin Hoffman, Arnold Hoffman, Ron Haman, Bud Wolf, Buffa Ekren, Percy Beckley and all of Ruth’s grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Burial was at the Carrington Cemetery.
Ruth Messmer was born March 17, 1917, in Carrington, ND, the daughter of Anthony and Helen (Linde) Schuster. She grew up in the Melville area, attended school in Edmunds, and graduated from Carrington High School. On January 1, 1947, Ruth was united in marriage to Ervin Anthony Messmer at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Bordulac, ND. Ruth was a bus driver for the Carrington School District and worked in the dietary section of the Carrington Hospital from 1974 until her retirement. Ervin Messmer died May 22, 1986. Ruth was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the VFW Auxiliary, the Sing’n N Swing’n Homemakers Club, and the Carrington Horticultural Club. She had been secretary and president of the local AARP Chapter. Ruth enjoyed life to the fullest.
She is survived by three sons, John (Regina), Paul (Rachel), and Tom (Doris), all of Bordulac; two daughters, Mary Remmick of Enderlin, ND, and Kathleen (Warren) Bien of Bismarck, ND; a daughter-in-law, Linda (Charles) Sutter of Lincoln, NE; 22 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; one brother, Ben (Coralee) Schuster of Carrington, ND; one sister, Dorothy Peterson of Carrington; and several nieces and nephews.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin; one son, Larry; her parents; and one son-in-law, Perry Remmick.
Violet F. M. Timm
Enderlin, ND
Violet F. M. Timm, 98, of Enderlin, North Dakota, died at her home in Enderlin on April 28, 2003. Funeral services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church of Enderlin on Saturday, May 3rd with Rev. Mike Toomey officiating. Joan Schlecht was the organist and Bobby Geske soloist. Burial was at Enderlin Cemetery. Pallbearers were Howard Wallner, David Tag, Jim Kurtz, Hubert Bleese, Merle Schatzke, and David Kurtz.
Violet was born on January 9, 1905 in rural Enderlin, the daughter of Gotthielf and Mathilda Bleese Schatzke. She attended rural Enderlin school. She married Fred William Timm on June 19, 1945. He died on November 10, 1972.
Violet lived and worked as a waitress in California for a short time. She returned to Enderlin where she continued to live. She was a member of the Esther Circle.
Violet is survived by one brother, Ralph Sr. (Emma), Leonard, ND; one sister, Rose Knauss, Portland, OR and several nieces and nephews and cousins.
Olive M. Jankowski
Enderlin, ND
Olive Jankowski, 86, died under Hospice care at Maryhill Manor, Enderlin, on Saturday, April 26, 2003. Funeral services were held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Enderlin on Tuesday, April 29 with Father John Fallon officiating. Polly Lindemann was organist and Cantor was Sylvia Schlagel. Burial was at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Enderlin. Pallbearers were Robert Bratlie, Vally Grabinger, Teri Krieger, Jamie Schmidt, Katie Jankowski, Jeri Jankowski, Robbie Jankowski, James Fey II, Tim Jankowski. Honorary pallbearers were all other grandchildren.
Olive was born April 1, 1917 at Enderlin, the daughter of Andrew and Ingeborg Lerdahl Jerdee. She attended school in Enderlin. She married George Jankowski on January 19, 1934 in Enderlin. George died March 16, 1978. Olive lived in Enderlin where she worked at the Grand Cafe, Enderlin Dry Cleaners, Martin’s Super Valu, and Enderlin Rexall Drug. She was a member of Royal Neighbors of America and St. Patrick’s Altar Society.
Olive is survived by two sons, Jerome (Lana), Nome,ND and James (Paulette), Enderlin, ND; four daughters, Joan Bratlie, Lisbon, ND, Jeanette (Harold) Froemke, Kingman, AZ, Audrey (Chris) Wegerle, Devils Lake, ND, Juanita (Larry) Kitchen, Lisbon, ND; 24 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and 8 great, great grandchildren; one sister, Mamie Nygaard, Hillsboro, ND. She was preceded in death by a son, George and two brothers and two sisters.
Martha M. Schlecht
Enderlin, ND
Martha M. Schlecht, 84, died at Maryhill Manor, Enderlin, on Wednesday, April 23, 2003. Funeral services were held at First United Methodist Church in Enderlin on Saturday, April 26, 2003 with Pastor Duane Ferrie officiating. Verna Armstrong was organist and Jack Armstrong soloist. Burial was at the Enderlin Cemetery. Pallbearers were Martha’s nephews.
Martha was born on July 8, 1918 in rural Venanda, MT, the daughter of John and Matilda Gumke Schlecht. She attended school in rural Logan County, ND. She married Matt Schlecht on November 16, 1937 in rural Fredonia, ND. They farmed near Fredonia until 1942 when they purchased a farm in the Enderlin area. She worked at various Enderlin businesses until 1959 when they owned and operated Schlecht Motor and Implement in Enderlin. Mr. Schlecht died April 30, 1995.
Martha enjoyed quilting and her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She entered Maryhill Manor in 1998.
Martha is survived by one son, Wilbur (Susan), Enderlin, ND; one daughter, Jeanette (Larry) Jensen, Mesquite, NV; three grandchildren, four step grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren and 10 step great grandchildren; three brothers, Bernhard (Shirley), John (Priscilla), both of Centralia, WA, Karl (Darlene), Pelican Rapids, MN; four sisters, Ella (Lester) Skramstad, Olga (Arne) Skramstad and Clara (Lorne) Lund, all of Enderlin, and Anna (Jerry) Anderson, Britton, SD; and sisters-in-law Dawn Schlecht and Joan Schlecht, both of Enderlin.
Martha was preceded in death by a daughter, Marjorie, five brothers and one sister.
Kenneth N. Kenyon
Fort Ransom, ND
Funeral services for Kenneth N. Kenyon, 62, of Fort Ransom, ND, were held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Englevale, ND on Friday, April 25, with Rev. David Isaacson officiating. Mr. Kenyon died April 22, 2003 at MeritCare Hospital in Fargo. Organist at the service was Marlene Dahl and special music was provided by Joel Dick, Marsha Huether and Brad Dick. Pallbearers were Philip McDaniel, Bob McDaniel, Brad Dick, Steve Sibley, Tim Dick, Lawrence Dick Jr.
Kenneth was born on August 29, 1940 in Valley City, ND, the son of Nichols and Emma Dick Kenyon. He attended rural Elliott School, Elliott High School and Lisbon High School, graduating from Lisbon High School. He married Ellen Louden in May 1964. Kenny served in the National Guard. He worked for Berube’s in Lisbon and for Bobcat in Gwinner for ten years. He owned and operated the Fort Ransom Locker for 14 years. He then farmed with his brother near Fort Ransom and Englevale. He had been Fire Chief in Fort Ransom, served on the Fort Ransom City Council, was a member of the Sportsman Club and served on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Council. He married Jane Stroh Lambrecht on July 14, 1989 in Jamestown, ND.
Kenneth is survived by his wife, Jane, Fort Ransom; three daughters, Janelle (Ryan) Rufsvold, Jamestown, ND, Teresa (Robert) Olson, Fort Ransom, ND, and Amanda Olson (Brett Meidinger), Billings, MT; step son, Chad (Lynnette) Lambrecht, Englevale, ND; two step daughters, Genene (Mark) Aabrekke, Milnor, ND and Kris Lambrecht, Fargo, ND; seven grandchildren; one brother, Larry (Shirley), Englevale, ND.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jill Rufsvold
Arlene E. Rufsvold
LaMoure, ND
Funeral services for Arlene E. Rufsvold, LaMoure, ND, were held at Zoar Lutheran Church in LaMoure on Thursday, January 30, 2003 with Rev. John Estrem officiating. Mrs. Rufsvold died at age 73 at her home in LaMoure on January 26, 2003. Loretta Rasmusson was organist and Gwen Thielges was soloist at the services. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Lisbon, ND. Pallbearers were Jeremy Rufsvold, Kyle Rufsvold, Jordan Rufsvold, Michael Rufsvold, Jill Rufsvold, Shanna Rufsvold, Leslie Miller, and Deb Grindeland. Honorary pallbearers were Payton Rufsvold, Paige Rufsvold, Elle Rufsvold and Calvin Miller.
Arlene was born on May 22, 1929 in rural Fort Ransom, ND, the daughter of Edward N. and Astrid K. Hanson Rasmusson. She attended rural Fort Ransom, Verona High School and Valley City State University. She married Arnold Rufsvold on July 24, 1949 at Fort Ransom. Arlene taught in Englevale, ND. The couple lived in Englevale and Fargo before moving to Elliott, ND in 1951. She taught in Englevale, rural Elliott, Elliott and Lisbon. In 1967 they moved to LaMoure where she taught until retiring in 1993. She taught Sunday School in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Elliott.
Arlene is survived by her husband Arnold, LaMoure; three sons, Jim, LaMoure, ND, Greg (Jonelle), Baraboo, WI and David (Lori), Halstad, MN; one daughter, Linda (John) Grindeland, Austin, MN; eleven grandchildren; one great grandchild; three brothers, Jerome (Hazel), LaMoure, Ronald (Shirley), Waterford, WI and Edward Jr. (Connie) Muskego, WI; three sisters, Maxine (Calvin) Shockman, and Beverly (Marvin) Mart, both of LaMoure and Joyce (William) Coit, Englevale, ND. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Arnold Jr.
Hazel D.Tottingham
Enderlin, ND
Funeral services for Hazel D. Tottingham, 90, Enderlin, ND and formerly of Sheldon, ND, were held on Saturday, February 1, 2003 at United Methodist Church, Sheldon, with Rev. Duane Ferrie officiating. Burial will be at the Sheldon Cemetery. Hazel died at Maryhill Manor in Enderlin on January 27, 2003.
Hazel was born April 6, 1912 at Sheldon, ND, the daughter of Carl C. and Lura A. French McDougall. She attended Sheldon Public School. She married Arthur Tottingham on October 7, 1931 at Sheldon. They farmed east of Sheldon, retiring in 1976. They moved into Sheldon and wintered in Apache Junction, AZ. Mr. Tottingham died April 1, 1984.
Hazel is survived by three sons, Jerry (Janet), Cheyenne, WY, Roy (Arlene), Livermore, CA and Rex (Pat), Jamestown, ND; two daughters, Marilyn (Eugene) Beck, Fargo, ND and Margery Divine, Flagstaff, AZ; 16 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Gordon.
Virginia H. Olerud
McLeod, ND
Funeral services for Virginia H. Olerud were held on Saturday, February 1, 2003 at Bethany Lutheran Church, McLeod, ND, with Rev. Wayne Quibell officiating. Mrs. Olerud died at age 73 on January 28, 2003 at Lisbon Area Health Services Nursing Home, under Hospice care. Burial will be at Freeman Cemetery in McLeod. Pallbearers were Jade McMahon, Bill Louden, Benjamin Pister, Elliott Olerud, Matt Bunker, Jerry Olerud, Wesley Sagvold, Bruce Hakanson and Todd Sagvold. Pianist at the service was Bill Louden, Organist was DeLoris Haugen and soloists were Pastor and Mrs. Wayne Quibell.
Virginia was born on November 25, 1929 at Enderlin, ND, the daughter of Arthur and Clara Hauge Sagvold. She attended McLeod School and Lisbon High School. She married Ilef Olerud on December 11, 1949 at Lisbon, ND. They ranched near McLeod. Virginia was a Special Education Driver and a member of Bethany WELCA, a charter member of Hauge Memorial VFW Auxiliary, and served as 9th District Commander. She had been clerk of McLeod School for many years, taught Sunday School, was a member of Sheyenne Arts and Crafts and North Dakota Cattlewomen.
Virginia is survived by her husband, McLeod, ND; two sons, Neil (Laurie) and Scott (Cathy), both of McLeod; three daughters, Peggy (Darrell) McMahon, and Teri (Ron) Pister, both of St. Joseph, MO, and Ginger (Bob) Louden, Lisbon, ND; 15 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two brothers, Daryl (Marlys), McLeod, James, Sheldon, ND; three sisters, Doreen Trietline, Hankinson, ND, Annabelle (Harry) Hakanson, McLeod, ND, and Marie (James) Sullivan, Redding, CA. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Marcella and LaMae Anderson.
Harold Brown
Faulkton, SD
Harold Brown, 68, of Faulkton, died on Thursday, January 23, 2003, at the Faulkton Hospital. Funeral was held at 11:00am, Monday, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Faulkton with Rev. Junfeng Tan officiating and Masonic Rites. Burial was in the Faulkton Cemetery with Military Rites under the direction of Luce Funeral Home-Faulkton. Harold Alden Brown was born December 19, 1934, to Gordon and Alma (Retzlaff) Brown at Fargo, ND. He grew up in Enderlin, ND and graduated from Enderlin High School. After high school Harold went to Grand Forks, ND where he received a degree in Industrial Arts. He then went on to teach Industrial Arts and Algebra in Castleton, ND. On December 26, 1955 he married Louise Wiltse at Enderlin, ND. They moved to Faulkton in 1960 where they made their home until the time of his death. He was currently manager/owner & operator of Western Telephone Company.
Harold was a member of Orient Lutheran Church, Our Savior Lutheran Church of Faulkton, Masons-York Rite & Scottish Rite, Yelduz Shrine, Chanters, Jesters, Order of Eastern Star, Historical Society Board, Odd Fellows, ROTC (Army Infantry), Church Board, Lutheran Brotherhood, James Valley Steam Thresher Assn., Volunteer Fireman, Ambulance Driver, County Commissioner, Knights Templar, EAA (Pilot), Elks, American Legion, Faulkton Business & Professional Association, and Pioneer Telephone Associat-ion lifetime member-North Star Chapter.
His memory will be cherished by his wife Louise of Faulkton; children: Alden (Carmen) Brown of Faulkton, Denise Brown of Aberdeen, Clare (Eric) Johnson of Detroit Lakes, MN, and Mason (Julie) Brown of Faulkton; 9 grandchildren: Caroline, Alexis, Gunnar, Leif, Chelsea, Brita, Shannon, Austin, and Keagan; and one brother: Ray (Joyce) Brown of Enderlin, ND. He was preceded in death by his parents: Gordon and Alma. Memorials are directed to Our Savior Lutheran Church, Stained Glass Window Fund, PO Box 515, Faulkton, SD 57438, Shriners Hospital for Children-Twin Cities, 2025 East River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55414, or Yelduz Shrine, Hospital Fund 802 Main St., Aberdeen, SD 57401.
Albert G. Lahlum
Valley City, ND
The funeral service for Albert G. Lahlum, 94, Valley City, ND, formerly of Nome, ND, will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 8, 2003, in Zion Lutheran Church, Nome, ND. Rev. Bradley Edin will officiate and burial will be in St. Petri Cemetery, rural Nome, in the spring. He died Sunday, February 2, 2003 at the Sheyenne Care Center, Valley City.
Visitation will be Friday from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm at Oliver-Nathan Funeral Chapel, Valley City and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Albert Gustav Lahlum was born November 24, 1908, in Norma Township, Barnes County, North Dakota, the son of Simen and Hilda (Jungren) Lahlum. He attended and graduated from high school at the ND Agricultural College and went on to two years at NDSU.
On June 14, 1942, he was united in marriage to Evelyn M. Rodlin near Eastedge, North Dakota. They farmed the family farm until retiring and they moved into Valley City in 1994. Evelyn died October 10, 1996. Albert continued to live in Valley City and entered the Sheyenne Care Center October 31, 2002.
Albert is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Dan & Mary of Kathryn, ND, and their son, Lukas Lahlum, at home; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Lahlum, Moorhead, MN, and her three children, Beverly Lahlum, Anchorage, Alaska, Ronda Lahlum, and Charles Lahlum, both at home; and a brother, Simen (Eileen) Lahlum, Moorhead, Minnesota.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; son, Ronald; two brothers, Arthur and Henry; and a sister, Selma Olstad.
Francis Michael Archbold
Enderlin, ND
Francis Michael Archbold was born December 22, 1944 and spent his childhood on a farm outside of Enderlin, ND with parents Francis (Fritz) and Eileen, and five siblings Dennis, Terry, Tom, Colleen and Kathy. He attended Enderlin High School, earned his BS at University of North Dakota in 1967, and earned his MS in Counseling at University of Wisconsin, Superior in 1979.
His work as a High School Teacher and Guidance Counselor first brought him to an Indian Reservation near Duluth, then on to Yemen, El Salvador, Egypt, Thailand, Pakistan, and Ethiopia. When he met his wife June in Cairo, she knew him by his nickname “Third-world-Mike” (it soon became apparent why that was). Their daughters Katie and Maggie were born in Cairo and Bangkok respectively.
Mike will be best remembered by his friends and family as an adventurer, world traveler, and storyteller; forever curious about history and world events, and forever on the move. He could casually captivate a room with memories of being held at gun point by Salvadorian rebels, of that time he hitchhiked on the back of a banana truck through war-torn central Africa, of the many bribes he paid in order to climb to the top of the pyramids in Cairo, of that night he spent sleeping in a puddle on the streets of Mexico. And though Mike’s penchant for recklessness slowed down as he became a “responsible” husband and father, he certainly never settled for the norm. Mike lived life to the utmost, and if you were lucky enough to be living with him, you were along for an incredible ride.
His students and colleagues know him as a devoted counselor and mentor. He dedicated countless hours helping students to navigate the college admissions process, as well as organizing and chaperoning student trips through historical sites and natural reserves.
After 35 years overseas, Mike and family returned to Minnesota in 2007, and this past year he finally retired to his home in Enderlin, ND. Mike succumbed to cancer at home supported by his wife and daughters on June 16, 2012. He will be greatly missed by family, friends, and former students and colleagues.
A “Celebration of Mike’s Life” will be held on Friday, June 22 at 4:00 PM at the Trinity Church in Enderlin.
