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Ottar Nyland calls him Andris Andrisson Lokreim.

HEMSING, Anders Andersen (I38991)

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Ottar Nyland calls him Torleiv Johnson Skute.

Vang A, p. 242

Torleiv Johannesson (I38064)

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Otte, Marguerite Ellen "Margo" died peacefully surrounded by family at her home in Richmond, Texas, on October 30th at the age of 80. Margo was born and raised in Farmington, Minnesota, and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelors Degree in Education. She received her Masters from the University of Minnesota Mankato. She met her lifelong love, Darrell, in high school and they were married for almost 60 years. Margo taught at Farmington Elementary School for more than 30 years and touched many lives with her passion for teaching. Margo enjoyed golfing, dancing, reading, playing cards and growing her beautiful flowers which she shared with her family and friends. After retiring, they enjoyed spending the winters in Arizona and Texas and summers at the lake in Wisconsin. Her and Darrell also greatly enjoyed attending and cheering for their grandchildren at all their sporting events. Margo is preceded in death by her parents, Palmer and Velma Tonsager and by son Douglas. She is survived by her husband, Darrell and children; Doneen Viall, David and Melissa Otte, Barb and Adam Borrowman. Margo was a wonderful grandma and great-grandma to Kylynn, Becca, Nick, Logan, Keegan, Kendall, Mitchell, Cambell and Rily. She is also survived by sister Bonnie and her husband Myron Stapf and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She will be greatly missed. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers will be donated to a project at Farmington Elementary School.

TONSAGER, Marguerite Ellen (Margo) (I3545)

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Otter Tail Nursing Home

LEIKVOLL, Donald Leroy (I19926)

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Otto Sverdrup (pronounced sver´droop) was born on October 31, 1854 on farm named Hårstad near Bindal, Norway.

He began his maritime career at the age of 17, working on ships owned by an uncle. By the age of 23 he was captain of the steamboat Trio, and at about the same time met explorer Fridtjof Nansen. In 1888 he joined his first Arctic exploration party, Nansen's very difficult journey across the Greenland ice cap. His personal accomplishments on that journey led to him being hired as captain of the Fram (which he had helped design and rig) for Nansen's 1893-1896 attempt to reach the North Pole. Though unsuccessful, they did attain a new "furthest north" record.

In 1898 he headed north with the Fram again, this time with the aim of getting as far north as possible up the west coast of Greenland, then circumnavigating the island by dog sled. Extensive ice made that unattainable, so Sverdrup headed west into what is now Canada's Arctic Archipelago, returning to Oslo in 1902.

Among the significant achievements of that expedition were the first exploration and mapping of the south and west coasts of Ellesmere Island, and the discovery and naming of Axel Heiberg Island, the Ringnes Islands, the Sverdrup Isalnds and many other locations. A total of 260,000 square kilometers was charted - more than any other polar exploration.

His two-volume Nyt Land: Fire Aar i Arktiske Egne, published in 1903, described his 1898-1902 voyage. It was translated and published in English the following year as New Land: Four Years in the Arctic Regions. In 1959, a popular-press adaptation of the 1904 issue, entitled Sverdrup's Arctic Adventures, was published.

In 1914 he returned to the Arctic, undertaking a successful search-and-rescue mission in the Kara Sea, and in 1928 he was involved in the search for the Italian explorer Umberto Nobile's and his balloon Italia. Otto Sverdrup died on November 26, 1930.

Sverdrup is surprisingly little known outside his native country. Most of the Web sites about him are in Norwegian, and most of the English-language sites are full of errors even in the most basic facts such as his birth and death dates.

An indication of the high esteem in which Sverdrup is held in Norway can be seen by the fact that Norwegian Air Shuttle has honoured their native son by painting a huge portrait of him on the tail of one of their Boeing 737-300 jets, registration LN-KKH.

From Wikipedia

Otto Neumann Sverdrup was a native of Bindal, Nordland county, Norway, known for his achievements within the areas of Arctic science and exploration.

His father was born on Buøy in Nærøy municipality, at that time Kolvereid municipality. As oldest son he was heir to the Sverdrup properties at Buøya. However, he left it all to his younger brothers and went to Åbygda in Bindal, to the farm named Hårstad, where Otto Sverdrup was born. In 1872, at the age of 17, Otto Sverdrup returned to Nærøy, to Ottersøy where his uncle Søren worked in transportation with his own vessels. Here Sverdrup started his career as a seaman and after a while he was sailing abroad. In 1875 he passed his mate's examination, and some years later the shipmaster's examination.
In 1877 Sverdrup's parents moved from Bindal to the farm Trana situated outside Steinkjer. At this time O.T. Olsen, a teacher and employee in the bank at Kolvereid and a relative of his mother, had purchased the steamboat TRIO. Sverdrup was employed as captain. Around this time Sverdrup also met the lawyer Alexsander Nansen who lived in Namsos. He was the brother of Fridtjof Nansen and through him Sverdrup and Fridtjof Nansen learned to know each other.

Sverdrup joined Fridtjof Nansen's expedition of 1888 across Greenland. In 1893 he was given command of the Fram, and in 1895 he was left in charge of it while Nansen attempted to reach the North Pole. Setting out in 1898, Sverdrup attempted to circumnavigate Greenland via Baffin Bay but failed to make it through the Nares Strait. Forced to overwinter on Ellesmere Island, he and his crew explored and named many uncharted fjords and peninsulas on the western shores of the island (explaining the Norwegian names in the Canadian Arctic).

Between 1899 to 1902, he overwintered three more times on Ellesmere Island, continuing to explore and map, culminating in the discovery of the islands to the west of Ellesmere Island, namely Axel Heiberg, Amund Ringnes and Ellef Ringnes, collectively known as the Sverdrup Islands. In adopting Inuit methods, Sverdrup and his crew were able to chart a total of 260,000 square kilometers - more than any other polar exploration. Upon his return in Norway, he was treated as a national hero. However, he remains relatively unknown in North America.

Sverdrup claimed all three islands he discovered for Norway, setting off a sovereignty dispute with Canada, which was not settled until 1930 when Norway ceded its claim. Canada bought the records of Sverdrup's expeditions in 1931 for $67000 and are now archived in the National Archives of Canada.

SVERDRUP, Otto Neumann (I12170)

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Our beloved Gary Allen Gunderson passed away Sunday, May 9th, 2010. Mother's Day. His passing from lung cancer was swift and merciful. He was surrounded by his loved ones.

Gary was born to Bernard Victor and Evelyn Gunderson on July 31st 1945 in Tacoma Washington. He graduated from Stadium High School '63. Gary proudly served in the U.S. Navy on The Coral Sea as an aircraft mechanic. He was a Past Master of the Horace W. Tyler Masonic Lodge #290, University Place. Gary made his career as a painting contractor. He lived his life in North End Tacoma, Fircrest and Gig Harbor. He had a passion for salmon fishing in the Puget Sound and Friday night poker games with the boys. Gary was known as a kind, loving and gentle soul.

We will remember him for his unforgetable hugs, his firm hand shakes, his affectionate smile, and his genuine love and kindness for Everyone. He was "Uncle Gary" to so many. Gary will be greatly missed by his wife, Judy (Brett) Gunderson and his son -- his pride and joy -- Brett Victor Gunderson. He will be forever cherished by his sisters, Julie Anne Gunderson, Gayle Gunderson Carino and Vicki Gunderson Orr; brothers-in-law Mike Scannell, Ernie Carino, Jimmy Brett and Alvis Pollan; and, sister-in-law Jeannie Brett. He will be always adored by his nieces and nephews: Paige, Tami, Tony, Michael, Scott, Coco, Erin, Marco, Dusty, Tim, Tony, Tyler, Bree, Bryce & Bryce, and along with several great nieces and nephews.

GUNDERSON, Gary Allen (I36542)

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Our Lady of Peace Home in St. Paul

QUALE, Wendell (I27864)

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Our loving, caring and devoted Mother and Wife passed away on August 17, 2021 at the age of 80, following a courageous battle with Cancer. Margie was born January 4, 1941, in Fort Benton, MT, to Orville and Edith Morris. Margie had one brother, Donald, who died tragically in an avalanche when she was 11. She married James "Jim" on April 9, 1966. Margie and Jim had three sons, Scott, Dan and Mark whom she cared for with all of her heart! She was the rock of the family, the head organizer of activities, a pillar of the community and a shining light that all of us were blessed to share.

Margie graduated with honors from Fort Benton High School. She studied business at the Billings Business College then continued to study psychology at the College of Great Falls. She and Jim met on a blind date in Great Falls, Montana and after a brief courtship were married in Fort Benton, Montana.

Margie was a successful entrepreneur, being one of the first female sales representatives for Washington National insurance Company in Great Falls and she and Jim built a thriving business in Butte. She was instrumental in the implementation of a comprehensive computer program for K-12 classrooms in the Butte School District and was very committed to the young people of the community playing a major role in the creation of Teens in Partnership (TIP), Montana Teen Institute (MTI) and the Butte YMCA Teen Center. She continually inspired others through acknowledgment of their accomplishments through personal notes, written on a daily basis. Margie believed in practicing "learning for life.”

Margie kept books and operated multifaceted business operations. She served as a liaison between business and independent accountants, and even stepped in as head of a company in a President's absence. Margie was organized and a critical evaluator for prioritizing project needs and loved to help groups work towards a common goal.

She had experience working on the radio, television and newspapers and was a people person. Margie was truly dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the community, always striving to help others to realize their full potential.

Margie was involved in much community service through out her life including, Montana Tech Foundation Board, Montana Tech Search Committee for Executive Director, Montana Tech Foundation Nominating Committee, Montana Tech Search Committee for Chancellor, MSU Presidents Advisory Committee , Butte School District #1 Citizen's Advisory Committee, Butte High School Renovation Task Force, Teens in Partnership, Butte Teen Facility for Teenagers, East Junior High Home School Association President, Hillcrest Elementary Home School Association Treasurer, Butte Hockey Moms Organizer and President, Schilling Family Scholarship Committee Chair, Butte YMCA Board Vice President and President, Butte Chamber of Commerce Educational Committee and Community Task Force, Montana State Chamber of Commerce, Montana Community Foundation Executive Board Vice President, Greenway Steering Committee, Neighborhood Watch block chair, Florence Crittenden Home Advisory Committee, Rivendell Psychiatric Center Board, Governor Racicot's Business Council Renaissance Fund, Governor Racicot Task Force on Endowed Philanthropy, Butte Community Concert Member, Rainbow Member of Grand Cross of Colors, Silver Bow Weaver's Guild Organizer President and Charter Member, Chapter X, P.E.O. State Convention Chair, Butte Junior League Educational Committee Chair, Provisional Chair, Celebrity Series Chair and Public Relations Chair, the Butte Silver Bow Community Foundation Board, was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, a Board Member of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and was appointed by the Montana Supreme Court to the Commission of Character and Fitness for the State Bar.

Margie and husband Jim started the Thompson Distributing City Wide Food Drive in 1989 and The Butte Silver Bow Community Foundation with a matching grant from Anheuser-Busch in 1995.

One of her proudest accomplishments was her 7 years as a member of the Montana Board of Regents, and she retired as Chairwoman of that Board in 2002 and the Board in 2003. Margie received an Honorary Doctorate in Education from the University of Montana in 2003.

Awards Margie received over her lifetime include the Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce "Golden Apple" Award, YMCA Elmer Mester Award, YMCA Distinguished Service Award, Butte Silver Bow Chamber Commerce "Harold McGrath" Award, Butte Exchange Club "Book of the Golden Deeds" Award, and the Montana Tech Foundation Distinguished Leadership Award.

Margie is survived by her husband, Jim; her sons, Scott (Mary), Dan, and Mark; grandchildren Josh (Jackie); Ryan (Hallie), Ashley(Jason), Siena, Lexa and Tia; great grandchildren, Wyatt, Gabriella, and Harper; nephew, Rick (Brenda); great nephew, Karson; and in-laws, Bill (Pat) Thompson and Jan Wolters.

Margie is preceded in death by her parents, Edith and Orville Morris; Uncle Claude Morris, brother Donald Morris; Niece, Kelsey Morris and brother-in-law, Roger Wolters.

MORRIS, Margaret (I41332)

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Our Savior

NUNDAHL, Beatrice Aldona (I8383)

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Our Savior Lutheran Church

BYE, Mabel Olive (I29575)