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Service at Gethsemane Lutheran Church. Cremated

DAHLBERG, Douglas Frithiof (I551)

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Service number 328 82 84. Enlisted in the U.S. Navy in Fargo on January 3, 1941. As a Seaman, 1st Class, assigned to the U.S.S. Antares, he was a witness to, and survivor of, the attack on Pearl Harbor in December of 1941. He remained assigned to the Antares until November of 1942, when he was a Coxswain assigned to the newly-repaired ocean-going tug U.S.S. Vireo (AT-144). He was a BM2c on December 1, 1942. He remained with the Vireo throughout 1943, during which time he participated in resupply operations for Guadalcanal. The Vireo was attacked by dive bombers in April of 1943 and participated in the Battle of Kula Gulf in July of 1943. On January 11, 1944, he was assigned to the newly-commissioned U.S.S. Hoggatt Bay (CVE-75), an escort carrier also known as a “baby flattop.” This ship carried aircraft and crews to Pearl Harbor from the U.S. through March, engaged in anti-submarine warfare in May and June, and supported various missions around the Phillipines and New Guinea for the remainer of 1944 and into 1945. In early January, on the way to Lingayen Gulf, the crew of the Hoggatt Bay fought Japanese suicide planes. By mid-1946, Clarence was assigned to the U.S.S. Palau (CVE-122).

Referred to in a 2005 article on Pearl Harbor in the Fergus Falls Daily Journal as “Elizabeth Township native Clarence Lyngstad, son of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Poynter.”

His obit:

Clarence Orville Lyngstad, 79, a resident of the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000, at the Home. He was born Sept. 16, 1921, to Carl and Martha (Olson) Lyngstad in Elizabeth Township, rural Elizabeth. He was raised and attended school in the Erhard area. He joined the Navy in 1940 and served in the Pacific Theatre in World War II until 1946. On June 29, 1946, he married Doris Toso Bloch in Norfolk, Va. They lived for a few years in California and Fergus Falls. Then they lived for 20 years on South Turtle Lake near Underwood. Clarence worked as a painter for several years before going to work for the city of Fergus Falls. Clarence was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, VFW Post 612 and the American Legion all of Fergus Falls. He loved woodworking, gardening, picture framing and ice fishing. Preceding him in death were his parents; two sisters, Esther (William) Muller, Myrtle (Wallace) Murphy and two brothers, Clifford and Marvin Lyngstad. Survivors include his wife, Doris; two daughters, Lynette (Roger) Hutchins of Fergus Falls, LaDonna (Mandus) Olson of Alexandria; one son, Deland (Sharon) Bloch of Savage; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Florence (Henry) Merz of Fergus Falls and several nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation: Monday from 4-8 pm with family present from 6-8 at the Olson Funeral Home, and resumes one hour prior to the services at the church. Service: 2 p.m. Tuesday October 17, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Fergus Falls. Clergy: Rev. Ken Rust Burial: Bethlehem Cemetery, Fergus Falls, with military participation by the VFW and American Legion Posts of Fergus Falls. Funeral Home: Olson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls

LYNGSTAD, Clarence Orville (I9096)

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Service was at First United Methodist Church in Green Bay

CARTER, Frederick John (I940)

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Services at St. Bonaventure, Bloomington; Buried at Section E, Site 2349

FORTIER, Barbara Evelyn (I693)

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Services for BERTHA A. GJEVRE, 53, 3921 Elliot Av who died Wednesday, will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Barney Anderson mortuary, with burial in Lakewood cemetery.

She was born at Emmetshurg, Iowa, and had lived in Minneapolis 43 years. She had been a clerk for the Veterans administration and was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran church.

Survivors are a brother, the Rev. A. Gottfried Gjevre, Granite Falls, Minn., and two sisters, Marie, Minneapolis, and Hulda, Walla Walla, Wash.

The Minneapolis Star
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Thursday, June 23, 1960

GJEVRE, Bertha A (I33033)

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Services for David Scott Norton, 23, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral Home, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Born July 31, 1980, he died Monday, Feb. 16, 2004. Interment will be private. He was the dear son of Daniel and Kathryn Norton; fond brother of Jeffrey (Patricia), Steven, Kristen, Gregory and Kevin Norton; loving grandson of Jack Mortell, Mary Becker, and the late Henry and Mabel Norton; and cherished uncle of Kimberly, Michelle and Amanda Norton. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until the time of the services Thursday, at the funeral home.

NORTON, David Scott (I8866)

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Services for Kathy Holen, 61, of Marshall and formerly of Montevideo, will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Wang Lutheran Church, rural Maynard. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. today at the Anderson-TeBeest Funeral Home in Montevideo, with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. There will also be visitation at the church for one hour before the service.

She died Friday, March 17, 2017, at Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Kathy Jo (Lien) Holen was born July 26, 1955, in Granite Falls, the daughter of Robert and Donna Mae (Bakker) Lien. She was baptized and confirmed at Wang Lutheran Church. Kathy graduated from Maynard High School in 1973 and later from Granite Falls Vo-Tech after studying to be a legal secretary. She worked for several attorneys as a paralegal. She was united in marriage with Todd Holen in June of 1988. They made their home in Montevideo. Kathy worked in Willmar at Western Minnesota Legal Services for over 30 years. She lived in Arizona for a few years before moving back to Minnesota. She was currently working at People Ready in Marshall. She enjoyed going for walks and doing crafts. Kathy was very involved with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her mother, Donna Mae Lien of Granite Falls; three sons, Jeremy (Alisha) Lien of Granite Falls, Chad Holen of Benson, and Christopher (Sarah) Lien of Lucan; nine grandchildren, Justin, Kaitlynn, Ashlynn, Seth, Ayla, Mason, Konner, Zoey, and Emily; and two brothers, Stanton (Joni) Lien of Maynard and David (Sue) Lien of Maynard.

Preceding her in death were her grandparents, Bernard (Alice) Lien and John (Grace) Bakker and her father, Robert Lien.

LIEN, Kathy Jo (I33424)

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Services for Laurie L. Wallin (Anderson), 45, of Osseo were Friday, Feb. 7, 2003, at the Washburn-McReavy Columbia Heights Chapel.

She died unexpectedly Saturday, Feb. 1.

Mrs. Wallin is survived by her father, Ewald Anderson; sisters, Joyce (Conroy) Townsend, Susan Risinger, and Donna (Tim) McGrath; brothers, Robert (Marie) Anderson and Gary Anderson; nine nieces and nephews; good friends, Chris Wallin, and Syd and Anisa Thompson.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Ardes.

ANDERSON, Laurie Lee (I16400)

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Services were held at 11 A.M., Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at Sillerud Lutheran Church for Mandrup “Mindy” Myhre. Rev. Steven Quist officiated with soloists Raymond Nelson and Doug Swan.

Honorary groups were the American Legion Post #237, Disabled American Veterans, Balaton Sportsman Club, Balaton Rescue & Fire Dept.

Casket bearers were Todd Myhre, Jason Swan, Michael Lage, Eric Bacher, Matt Levisay and Harlan Ahlschlager.

Mandrup (Mindy) Vincent Myhre was born June 10, 1916 in Minneota, MN at the home of his parents, Thrond and Annie (Nelson) Myhre, where he joined his two brothers, Clarence and Nels and sister Ruth.

Mindy was baptized and confirmed at Hope Lutheran Church in Minneota.

He attended Minneota public schools and the Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis for plumbing and heating and later gained his Master Plumber's license.

On August 27, 1941, Mindy married Elienore Ahlschlager at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Balaton.

Mindy was drafted into the Army Air Corps on March 17, 1942 and served his country honorably as a member of the 312th Bomber Group 388th Squadron. His attack bombers moved often throughout the South Pacific to avoid detection. On one bombing raid they hit Japan three times from Luzon and the shipping area along the China coast. While in New Guinea he contracted malaria along with everyone else. S/Sgt. Myhre was honorably discharged on Halloween after serving 44 months.

Following his discharge, he and his family made their home in Balaton where he worked for Art Freter until he started Balaton Plumbing and Heating. Mindy retired in 1979.

Through the years Mindy served on the church council at St. Peter's Lutheran Church and was also a choir member. He was a faithful member of Sillerud Lutheran Church for the past 4 years. He was a member of the American Legion and Disabled American Veterans for over 50 years. Mindy was also an active member of the Balaton Sportsman Club and had served as president of the club. He was a pioneer in the aeriation of Lake Yankton, wild game feeds and the raising of pheasants.

He was a member of the Balaton Fire Dept. for over 20 years and had served as chief and assistant chief for 12 years. Mindy was instrumental in establishing the ambulance service in Balaton. It began out of need for medical care in the rural area. Mindy introduced many to the joys of being a sportsman with particular interest in fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed making fishing tackle.

Several people still recall when he played baseball in Minneota and they won the State Tournament. He enjoyed playing horsehoses and won several trophies. His Norwegian heritage was always evident and brought him joy.

Mindy died on Saturday, July 22, 2000, at the Weiner Memorial Medical Center in Marshall, at the age of 84 years.

He is survived by his wife, Elienore, daughters, Beth Hasert of Loveland, CO, Delores Swan and husband Doug of Balaton, Patricia Rogers and husband Jack of Cloudcroft, NM, and son Vincent Myhre of Baltic, SD; eight grandchildren and their spouses; four great-granddaughters; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and five God children. His parents, brothers, sister and son-in-law preceded him in death.

Interment was at Sillerud Lutheran Cemetery with Almlie Funeral Home of Balaton handline arrangements.

MYHRE, Mandrup Vincent (I17984)

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Services: Hubbell Funeral Home, Belleair Bluffs, FL. Clergyman, Officiating: Dr. William J. McCullough, Pastor, Church of the, Isles, Congregational, Indian Rocks Beach, FL.

ELLINGBOE, Clarence Howard (I2782)