Siri OLSDATTER

Notes:

Clare Isaacson calls her Sigri.

Family/Spouse: Eric Johnsen FRÖSLIEJE. Eric was born on 24 Mar 1834 in Gran, Hadeland, Oppland, Norway; died on 9 Jan 1903 in Rothsay, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1938-MN-011340
• Baptism: 26 Dec 1860, Jevnaker, Hadeland, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

In the 1900 census, she is shown as having had 10 children, all 10 still alive.

Maria married Christian Anderson TOSO about 1882. Christian (son of Anders Hanson Guldeneje TOSO and Randi Maria Olsdatter BRENNA) was born on 19 Sep 1861 in Jevnaker, Hadeland, Oppland, Norway; died on 17 May 1942 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried in Maplewood Lutheran Cemetery, Erhard, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Came to this country in 1882 according to the 1900 census. In that census, his last name is carefully spelled Fröslie.

He is the Carl Eriksen born 1863 and shown in the 1865 census to live on the Søbraaten farm in Jevnaker with his father Erik Johnsen, mother Sigri Olsdatter, brothers Johannes and Olaus, and sisters Lise and Maria.

Birth:
1 April 1861 according to Find A Grave

Carl married Maren Amundson BRORBY about 1884. Maren was born in Aug 1860 in Norway; died on 11 Feb 1944 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried in Old South Lida Cemetery, Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1972-MN-029966

Notes:

Her mother’s maiden name shown as Froslie on her death certificate.

Single and living at home with her parents in the 1900 census.

In 1910, Randi and Henry live in a house, not a farm, in Maine Twp, Otter Tail County. Melvin is an invalid, Randi is a laundress. This is the first marriage for both and they have been married for 5 years. Randi had had only the two children: Rolland and Earnest.

In 1920, Randi and Henry still live in Maine Twp. No one in the household has an occupation.

In 1930, Randa and Henry still live in Maine Twp, still in a rented house. Henry is a telephone operator at the central telephone office. Rolland and Clifford are farm laborers.

Died as Randa Veazie. She died of pneumonia while living at the Broen Memorial Home at the corner of Sheridan and Alcott in Fergus Falls.

Randa married Henry Edward VEAZIE about 1904. Henry was born on 20 Apr 1872 in Cattaraugus County, New York; died on 24 Mar 1941 in Maine Twp, Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried in Silent Vale Cemetery, Maine Twp, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1975-MN-028595

Notes:

Mother’s maiden name Froslie on her death certificate.

In the 1900 census, young Emma is a 16 year-old servant in the Conrad Heidenberg family of Moorhead.

Family/Spouse: HULT. died in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1965-MN-014714

Notes:

Living with his parents in Maplewood Twp, Otter Tail County, in the 1900 census.

He registered for the draft on June 5, 1917, in Trondhjem Twp as Anton C. Toso of Pelican Rapids where he is married and a self-employed farmer. He is described as of medium height and build with blue eyes and light dark (?) hair.

In the rural part of the 1937/38 Fergus Falls city directory, he is listed as the owner of 120 acres in section 12 of Trondhjem Twp.

Anton married Alma WICK about 1914. Alma was born on 1 Apr 1892 in Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County, Minnesota; died on 17 Apr 1958 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried in South Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rothsay, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1965-MN-009346

Notes:

Mother’s maiden name Froslie on her death certificate.

In the 1900 census, young Inga is a 12 year-old servant on the Oluf Ronningen farm in Tanberg Twp, Wilkin County, Minnesota.

Inga married Theodore TOSO about 1909. Theodore (son of Torger Jensen TOSO and Toline Gulbrandsdatter) was born on 30 Oct 1880 in Minnesota; died on 7 Apr 1947 in Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried in South Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rothsay, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He registered for the draft on June 5, 1917, in Valley, Marshall County, Minnesota, as Ole C. Toso, born November 26, 1889, in Ehard, Minnesota. His current residence is Grygla, Minnesota. He is married and is a self-employed farmer in the Town of Valley. He is described as of medium height and build with blue eyes and light hair.

In the 1910 census, as Ole Tosso, he is still single and living on the Christian Grover farm in Moland Twp, Clay County, as a “hired man.” His brothers Anton and Martin are also hired men on that farm.

In the 1920 census, indexed as Ole Taso, he is the Ole Toso living in Moorhead, Minnesota, with his wife Anna and his son Arden. He is a laborer doing “city work.”

Ole married Anna DOLEN about 1911. Anna was born about 1885 in Norway; died on 7 Apr 1947 in Clay County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1960-MN-014051

Notes:

He registered for the draft on June 5, 1917, as Martin Toso of Lidgerwood. He is a farmer employed by A. E. Otterburn of Dexter. He is married with a wife and child. He is described as of medium height and build with blue eyes and light hair.

In the rural part of the 1937/38 Fergus Falls city directory, he is probably the Martin Toso who owns 198 acres of sections 18 and 19 of Maplewood Twp.

Family/Spouse: Mabel WEIK. Mabel was born on 16 Apr 1894 in Minnesota; died on 21 Jul 1948 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried in Bagstevold Norwegian Cemetery, Erhards Grove, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Single and living at home with parents in 1910 census.

In the 1930 census, Julia and Melvin and family were living in Columbus, Burke County, North Dakota. Melvin was a mechanic engaged in general repair. They lived in a house, not a farm, which they owned.

Died:
last residence Noonan in Divide County

Julia married Melvin BRORBY about 1913. Melvin was born about 1887 in Minnesota; died on 15 Nov 1979 in Williams County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1995-MN-004737

Notes:

Single and living at home with parents in 1910 census.

He registered for the draft on June 5, 1917, in Maplewood as Conrad Toso of Erhard, Minnesota, where is a self-employed farmer. He was born in Maplewood on August 15, 1895. He has a wife and one child. He is described as tall and of medium build with blue eyes and light brown hair.

In the rural part of the 1937/38 Fergus Falls city directory, he is probably the Conrad Toso who owns a tad less than 40 acres in section 30 of Maplewood Twp.

The December 27, 1955, edition of the FFDJ noted: “Guests in the Conrad Toso home over the Christmas holidays were their children and their families. Those from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Toso of Spokane, Washington, Mrs. Arthur Johnson, Tacoma, Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Toso, Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Kantrud, Detroit Lakes, and Lt. and Mrs. Norman Toso, Guadalupe, Lockhart, Texas, and their families.”

Died:
last residence Sioux City, Iowa

Conrad married Elizabeth Marie Augusta MUCHOW on 17 Jul 1916 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Elizabeth was born on 10 Jan 1897 in Iowa; died on 30 Mar 1979 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried in First Lutheran North Cemetery, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1920-MN-011225

Notes:

Single and living at home with parents in 1910 census.

Mabel died after an operation for tuberculosis. She was single and had “stayed home on the farm.”

Died:
died at Pelican Rapids Hospital

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1900-18265

Notes:

Mother’s maiden name Erickson on birth certificate.

He registered for the draft on September 12, 1918, in Fergus Falls as Henry Toso, born May 6, 1900. His address in RR#2, Erhard, Minnesota, where is employed as a farm laborer by his father, Christ Toso. He is described as of medium height and build with blue eyes and brown hair.

Still single and living at home with his parents at the time of the 1930 census.

In the rural part of the 1937/38 Fergus Falls city directory, he is probably the Henry Toso who owns 40 acres of section 18 in Maplewood Twp.

In the 1940 census, he and Gladys and Chester, along with Henry’s father Christ, lived in Maplewood Twp, Otter Tail County.

Death certificate index shows May 5th as birthday.

Henry married Gladys Evelyn OLSEN on 25 Nov 1933 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Gladys was born on 21 Sep 1915 in Minnesota; died on 23 Feb 1993 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1952-MN-011917

Notes:

Both of her parents were born in Norway.

Her residence at the time of her death was Pelican Rapids.

The informant for her death certificate was Mrs. G. O. Danielson who lived at 362 Elmwood in Fergus Falls. Clara died of a coronary occulsion brought on by a four year siege with kidney cancer.

Died:
died at Pelican Rapids Health Center

Clara married Alfred A TOSO on 6 Mar 1908 in South Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rothsay, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Alfred (son of Anders Jensen TOSO and Johanna Marie Petersdatter MITBO) was born on 9 Jun 1886 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; died on 8 Feb 1975 in Clay County, Minnesota; was buried in South Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rothsay, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SSDI shows his birth date as 20 Dec 1899.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1904-18782

Notes:

Birth:
SSDI shows her birthdate as 30 Jan 1904

Family/Spouse: William Carl LEMKE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1904-19593

Notes:

Died:
“Ronald” in the SSDI

Family/Spouse: Ada Ruth CHAPMAN. Ada died in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1983-MN-029837

Notes:

Not listed with the family in the 1930 census.

An obit:

Ernest M. Veazie, 77,1321 So. Burlington, formerly of Maine Township, died Sunday, Nov. 27, at Lake Region Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at Zion Lutheran Church, Fergus Falls, with Rev. James Armstrong officiating. Burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Cemetery, Fergus Falls.

One of four children of Henry and Randi (Toso) Veazie, he was born Oct. 14,1906, in Maine Township. He grew up in Maine Township and attended School District #22.

As a young man, he worked in the construction business. Then he became a farmer in Maine Township. In the mid-'30s, he was a self-employed truck driver, specifically transferring livestock between this area and St. Paul. Along with his trucking business, he operated a filling station, which later became known as Rancho-Villa in Maine Township.

On June 30, 1945, he and Verna Thorson were married in Minneapolis. In 1951, they moved to Underwood, where they owned and operated the Corner Kitchen. They also owned the Mobile Gasoline Station, which later became the Service Oil Company in Underwood. Prior to their move to Underwood, he was involved with the amatuer baseball program in this area. He also worked as a substitute mail carrier.

Next, he leased his equipment to International Transport Company of Rochester, Minn., and drove coast to coast and across Canada for that company. In 1958, they moved to Fergus Falls, where he continued trucking for International Transport. When he stopped working for International Trasnport, he drove for the the following trucking firms: Ott, Hairing, and Krog. He also drove the Rehabilitation Industries bus in Fergus Falls before retiring in 1977.

Survivors include his wife, Verna; a son, Gary of Wayzata; four grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Helen Iverson, Fergus Falls.

Visitation at Olson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls, will begin Tuesday evening, continue all day Wednesday and resume one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday.

Ernest married Verna Jeanette THORSON on 30 Jun 1945 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Verna was born on 9 Oct 1915 in Douglas County, Minnesota; died on 22 Aug 1986 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1911-19263
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1975-MN-033018

Family/Spouse: Ella Hattie LANGE. Ella died in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1913-21357

Notes:

Helen was the informant for her mother’s death certificate. At that time, Helen was living at Route 4, Fergus Falls.

Died:
last residence, not listed in index of Minnesota deaths

Family/Spouse: Norman IVERSON. Norman died in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1917-23729

Notes:

Mother’s name Wick on birth certificate.

Gladys married Harold Leroy SVARE on 11 Oct 1936 in South Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rothsay, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Harold was born on 28 Apr 1906 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; died on 5 Jan 1976 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried in Ringsaker Cemetery, Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1919-22531

Notes:

Mother’s maiden name Weik on birth certificate.

Arnold A. Toso, 127 Merchant St., died this morning after suffering an apparent heart attack while working at the Emporia Wholesale Coffee Company, where he was a foreman.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a. m. Saturday in the Messiah Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery.

His first marriage was to Connie Woodford and his second marriage, to Betty L Dossey, was on March 17th, 1946, in Brownsville, Texas. Mr. Toso served during World War II in the 157th Regiment of the 45th Infantry Division.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1928-21709

Family/Spouse: Delores. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1933-20106

Notes:

Died:
not in the MHS death index or the SSDI

Notes:

Arden E. Toso, age 91, of Fargo, ND, died Sunday, December 6, 2009, in Villa Maria Nursing Home, Fargo, ND.

Arden Eugene Toso was born on April 10, 1918 to Ole and Annie (Dolan) Toso in Grygla, MN. He grew up and attended school in Grygla. Arden worked as a farmhand in Grygla until 1945 when he moved to Moorhead. He worked at Riverside Cemetery as a maintenance person before becoming a groundskeeper at Concordia College in 1949. Arden retired from Concordia College after 33 years of service in 1982.

He is survived by nephew, Mike (Dee) Bonde of Fargo, ND, great-nephew, Ryan Bonde of Fargo, ND, cousins, Marian Miller of Cederedge, CO and Denise Miller of Baltimore, MD.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Orville, Clifford and Teddy and one sister, Helen Bonde.

Visitation: One hour before the service.

Funeral: Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at 11:00 a.m., in Wright Funeral Home, Moorhead, MN.

Interment: Riverside Cemetery, Glyndon, MN.

Family/Spouse: BONDE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1915-23802

Family/Spouse: Ada Eilene FREDERICK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1918-24224

Notes:

Mother’s maiden name Wick on birth certificate. She wasn’t listed with the family in the 1930 census.

Family/Spouse: ROGNESS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1919-22326

Notes:

Viola G. Honrud, 90, Moorhead, MN, died Saturday, June 19, 2010, in Innovis Health, Fargo, ND.

Viola Georgia Toso was born December 30, 1919, in Maplewood (MN) Township to Martin and Mabel (Weik) Toso. She graduated from Pelican Rapids, MN, high school with honors. Viola then attended Moorhead State College and graduated with her Master's degree in elementary education.

Viola married Loris Lowe who was killed in action in WWII. She was also married to Rodney Gilberts, Marvin Honrud and Reuben Swanson, all who are deceased. Viola taught school for more than thirty years in Pelican Rapids and Dilworth, MN.

Viola was active in the Our Savior's Lutheran Church quilting group. She liked rosemaling and she participated in activities at the Sons of Norway. Viola was also a world traveler and enjoyed visiting new places.

In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, William and Vernon; and a sister, Evelyn.

Memorial Service: Thursday, June 24, 2010, at 2 PM, in Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Moorhead.

Inurnment: Bagstavold Cemetery, rural Erhard

Viola married Loris Hildur LOWE on 15 Jun 1941 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Loris was born in 1918; died in 1946 in Philippines. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SWANSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1921-24643
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1921-MN-010035

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1921-24644
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1921-MN-010034

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1922-24282

Notes:

Ensign in the U.S. Navy in World War II. Service from September 1, 1943, to July 27, 1946.

Buried:
Section U Site 692-B

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1926-21950

Notes:

RED LODGE — Marilyn "Lyn" Herem, 84, of Red Lodge, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010, in Billings. She lived a full life as a servant to God, family and friends until ill health slowed her down. Born June 26, 1926, as the middle child of nine, she grew up on a farm near Pelican Rapids, Minn. She graduated as valedictorian of her high school class.

After World War II, she met a wild Montana cowboy named Al. They married in 1951 and moved to a ranch in Miles City. There, they had two sons: Gary and John. In 1959, they moved to Red Lodge, where they built a log home from scratch. Al and Lyn lived the rest of their lives in Red Lodge until their health needs meant moving to assisted living in Billings.

Lyn spent her entire life caring for others. She enjoyed volunteering for charitable causes. She devoted her life to her family and to serving God through her church, Messiah Lutheran in Red Lodge. She remained close with her Minnesota family her entire life. Lyn loved gardening, fishing, snowmobiling and any other outdoor activity. She belonged to a women's hiking club for many years. She also loved to ride double on Al's motorcycles (although she refused to ride through a firewall with him for their 50th anniversary!). Harley riders from all over the United States would stop in at their place, knowing they could camp in the backyard and enjoy one of Lyn's delicious meals. She had a wonderful gift of hospitality.

A pure Norwegian, Lyn belonged to a Scandinavian dance group that performed throughout Montana as well as each August for the Red Lodge Festival of Nations. She had a reputation for beautiful needlework and crafted many quilts and bunads (Norwegian costumes). She loved Norwegian baking. Tourists enjoyed watching her make lefse on Main Street during Festival — and sampling the results.

Lyn was preceded in death by her husband, Al, in April 2010. She is survived by son Gary (and Jo Anne) of Billings and their children, Michael of Billings and Rebecca of Seattle; and son John (and Mary) of Tacoma, Wash., and their daughter, Alicia (and Conor) Buechler, of Glen Cove, N.Y. Lyn has four surviving siblings (Ervin Toso, Duane Toso, Darlene Rustad, and Neil Toso) of Minnesota, as well as many nieces and nephews and their families.

Marilyn married Al HEREM in 1951. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1929-19655

Notes:

The Rev. Erwin Toso, 86, died on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, at Essentia Health in Detroit Lakes.

Erwin Juel Toso was born at the farm home in Erhard, on Dec. 25, 1929, to Martin and Mable (Weik) Toso. He attended Pelican Rapids High School. After graduating, he worked on a farm for four years with the intent to follow his first love, farming; but, the Lord called him into His service so Erv left the farm and headed to Concordia College, graduated, and went on to complete a Bachelor of Theology at Luther Seminary in St. Paul. Being a frugal man who lived within his means, he paid for his education by working for the Idaho Forestry Service as a camp boss, cutting hair and renting out his car.

On Sep. 13, 1953, Erwin (Erv) married Alice Joanne Mathison in Leonard, North Dakota. In 1958, after being commissioned as a missionary at Bagstevold Lutheran Church in Erhard, he and his small family boarded a ship to begin a year of study in Paris before traveling to their new home in Madagascar.
In the 31 years that Erv served on the mission field in Madagascar he acted as pastor, Bible teacher, hospital administrator, synod treasurer, mission chairman and motorcycle evangelist. One of his greatest joys was pioneering a layman training course with Pastor Restiraiky and creating an accompanying manual for trainings that continue to this day. After retiring from the mission field, Erv preached twice a month at Maplewood Lutheran Church back in the township where his life began.

Throughout early years, college years, and his years of service, Erv held a reputation as a fix-it man who could repair cars, hospital generators, build churches, and complete a honey-do list. Erv enjoyed hunting, spearing lobsters on the reefs, dancing and listening to polkas, dabbling with solar energy, fishing, watching John Wayne and James Bond movies, and gardening. Laughter surrounded Erv who often played practical jokes on friends and family. From simple rural roots to worldwide travels to lakeside retirement, Erv loved his God, his family and his friends near and far.

Erwin is survived by his wife, Alice, Pelican Rapids; daughters: Rachel Thoson, Ruth (David) Johnsen, Rebecca (Timothy) Pierce; sons: Martin (Joyce) Toso, Dale (Blaire) Toso, Terry (Kristin) Toso; 16 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; brothers: Duane (Carol) Toso, Neil (Betty) Toso; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: William Toso, Vernon Toso; sisters: Evelyn Rogness, Darlene Rustad, Viola Swanson, and Marilyn Herem.

The visitation is Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m.at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pelican Rapids. The memorial service will be held later in July 2016. The Rev. Roger Rotvold will officiate.

Notes:

Duane Lyle Toso, 82, a resident of Pelican Rapids, died Saturday, March 12, 2016, at the Pelican Valley Health Center in Pelican Rapids.

Duane was born on the family farm in Maplewood on June 6, 1933, to Martin and Mabel (Weik) Toso.

He was the seventh of nine siblings, and family ties were important to him throughout his life. After graduating from Pelican Rapids High School in 1951, he joined the United States Army and was stationed in Korea. Back in Minnesota, he was certified as a watchmaker and worked for Ken Hanson Jewelry in Pelican Rapids.

He married Carol Ouren on Aug. 18, 1956, at South Immanuel Lutheran Church, and they moved to the Minneapolis area soon after. Duane worked for Honeywell in the aero spinmotor department, where he won a major award in 1963 for an innovation on gyroscope components used in the space program.

Wanting to raise their children near family, Duane and Carol moved back to Pelican Rapids in 1966 where he became an electrician, ending his career as an electrical inspector at Dynamic Homes in Detroit Lakes. He and Carol enjoyed dancing, and they took many family camping trips.

In retirement, Duane enjoyed time on his Allis Chalmers tractor transforming their lot at Prairie Lake, serving in the VFW Color Guard, helping his kids with various projects for their homes, making maple syrup, bonfires at the lake and playing cribbage with the grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his siblings Bill, Evelyn, Viola, Vernon, Marilyn, Erwin and Darlene.

Duane is survived by his wife, Carol Toso of Pelican Rapids; his children, Deb (Dave) Linde of Corcoran; Larry (Audrey) Toso of Prior Lake; and David (Laura) Toso of Madison, Wisconsin; and his grandchildren Andrew, Alayna, Kayla (Alex), Steven, Samantha, Mitch, and Max.

He is also survived by his brother, Neil (Bette) of Mahnomen; three dozen nieces and nephews; and honorary grandsons Sam and Andrew Buck.

Interment is at South Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

Duane married Carol OUREN on 18 Aug 1956 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Darlene Laverne Olson Orsund Rustad, 79, of Bemidji, MN died Monday, January 4, 2016 at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center.

Memorial services will be 11:00 am on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Pelican Rapids, MN with Pastor Scott Block officiating. Interment will be at Bagstevold Cemetery in Erhard, MN under the direction of the Cease Family Funeral Home of Bemidji.

Darlene Toso was born on February 6, 1936 to Martin and Mabel (Weik) Toso in the Maplewood hills near Erhard, MN. Darlene began a lifetime of caregiving at the age of 11, when her mother died and she began to take care of her younger brother and father. She moved into town a couple years later to continue her schooling, and worked as a nanny for the Korda family, returning to the farm on weekends. Darlene graduated from Pelican Rapids High School in 1954. She studied at Concordia College and Wahpeton School of Science, graduating with a certificate in nursing. On February 11, 1956 she married Ron Olson and later had one son, Daniel. Darlene was also a “second mother” to many nephews and nieces who came to live with her and finish school while their parents were in the mission field in Madagascar. While working as a nurse for Korda Clinic, Pelican Valley Hospital, Darlene also helped with the family business, Olson’s Menswear. After Ron died in 1985, Darlene returned to school to become a Registered Nurse finished her career at the Pelican Rapids Clinic. In1993, she married Al Orsund and cared for him throughout his illness and eventual death. In 1999 Darlene married Don Rustad and they split their time between Pelican Rapids and Sun City AZ, where Darlene continued caring for friends and neighbors for years.??She is survived by her son - Daniel (Valerie) Olson of Bemidji, ?2 grandchildren - Matthew Olson of Minneapolis, ?Ryan (Fiance’ Caroline) Olson of Bozeman, MT, ?husband – Don Rustad of Bemidji, ?3 brothers - Erv (Alice) Toso of Pelican Rapids, ?Duane (Carol) Toso of Pelican Rapids, ?Neil (Bette) Toso of Mahnomen, ?6 Step Children- Barbara (Dave) Wigstadt of Burnsville,?Phil (Cindy) Rustad of Plymouth, ?Peter (Tam Sjurseth) Rustad of Zimmerman, ?Ruth (Steve) Grant of Burnsville, ?Lisa (Dave) Hill of Apple Valley, ?Julie (Rob) Lahammer of Minnetrista, ?16 step grandchildren and spouses and 8 great step grandchildren, ?and many special nieces and nephews that lived with the Olson family throughout the years.??She was preceded in death by her husbands, parents, brothers- Bill, Vernon, sisters – Evelyn, Viola, and Marilyn.

Family/Spouse: RUSTAD. was buried in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Darlene married Ronald OLSON on 11 Feb 1956 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1935/36 Fergus Falls city directory, she is probably the Luella F. Toso, high school student, boarding at 315 Laurel.

Luella Johnson, died March 21, 2014.

Luella was born on May 27, 1918, in Barnesville to farmers Conrad and Elizabeth Toso who raised Luella and her eight siblings, Mildred, Kenneth, Dorothy, Lorraine, Gene, Norman (Huntz), Donnie and Dick in a strong, loving family with their faith in God as the cornerstone of their lives.

Luella graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1936, and Moorhead State Teachers College in 1938, with a two-year degree. She began her career in Vining, Folden Township where she taught all eight grades in a one-room school house.

There she met Arthur Johnson, on the (Rakstad) farm and boarded with he and his Aunt Hulda.

They were married July 17, 1940, in Erhard and remained on the farm to “feed” the world during World War II.

Art, Luella and Betty (14 months) moved to Tacoma, Wash., in the spring of 1945, where they lived at American Lake South. Art worked at Mt. Rainier Ordnances Depot and Luella taught nursery school.

Luella then became one of the first two kindergarten teachers in the Clover Park School District beginning in 1947, until retiring June 1973, often riding her bike to school in high heels. During this time she was also involved in an experimental kids TV program at the district station KCPQ.

In 1964, she taught at the New York World Fair “Children’s World” from April to August. Art was home to keep things in order while Betty was a sophomore at PLU and Mary was in the eighth grade.

Luella was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Life Member of the National Education Association, Association for Childhood Education and PTA.
In 1947, they purchased a small home in Tillicum (Tacoma) for $5,000 (including all furnishings) then built a home next door in 1952, before building on American Lake in 1963.

Luella earned her bachelor’s of Education in the early 1950s and in 1967, her master of education from Pacific Lutheran University.

During the 1960s and 70s, she spent summers “teaching teachers what I learned from children” at PLU. She served on the Alumni Board as class representative, was a member of Q Club, the Arts Council and especially enjoyed passing out caps and gowns to graduates.

Art was there to hold down the household and bring Luella strong coffee in bed first thing in the morning. Her car was always full of gas; cleaned and pointed out the driveway — you never knew when there was somewhere to go.

Art and Luella were members of Folden Lutheran in Vining. After moving to Tacoma they were members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Parkland (Tacoma), Wash., from the late 1940s until they became charter members of Christ Lutheran in Lakewood in 1958.

Luella was always involved with church “goings-ons” — Bible School, Sunday school, Dorcas Circle, quilting, Children’s sermons, prayer groups and more.

In 1959, she was invited by the Lutheran Church to help write a first-grade Sunday school book, “About God and Me.”

Luella retired from Clover Park School District in 1973, having taught 33 years.

She continued her activities and added a few more. She was Pierce County’s Woman of the Year in about 1974, and president of the President’s Council.
Luella and Art spent a wonderful school year (1980-81) at the International Family Academy in Stavanger, Norway, with John and Mary Adix.
They traveled to Europe/Norway several times to Minnesota innumerable times and in 1998, Mother was part of an educational delegation to China spearheaded by Washington’s First Lady Mona Locke. Mother was also a docent at the Governor’s Mansion in Olympia,Wash., and last attended a function in December 2012. Her last big trip was to the Holy Land with a group from Chapel Hill Presbyterian in Gig Harbor, Wash., in 2005.
The last 22 months were spent in Gig Harbor, Wash., beginning June 2012, at her daughter, Mary’s house, and in May 2013 moving to Clare Bridge Memory Care Residence, full time.

Franciscan Hospice was with Luella and family since February 2013, providing an abundance of services not only at Mary’s home but at Clare Bridge; they are without doubt some of the best people in the world.

We are thankful to the Thornewood neighbors who looked after Mother for eight-plus years while she lived there after Art’s passing.

Luella’s greatest gift was people; she would visit with anyone on any corner throughout the world, now she has angles and loved ones in heaven to visit.

Put the coffee on, and make it strong!

Luella will be missed by her children, Betty (Kenny) Clauson and Mary Johnson of Gig Harbor, Wash.; her grandsons, Troy (Kim) Helseth Henderson, Nev., and Peter (Jennifer) Helseth, Boston Harbor, Wash.; her three great-grand children, Tyler (12) and Josh (8) Henderson, Nev., and AnnaMarie (7 months) Boston Harbor, Wash. Her remaining brothers Kenneth Toso, Baxter, Gene Toso, Klamath Falls, Ore., Norman (Linda) Janesville, Wis., and Dick Toso, Canton, S.D.; a sister, Lorraine Kantrud of Fergus Falls; many nieces, nephews; and extended family.

Obituary for Luella Florence Johnson
IN CELEBRATION of GOD’S GOODNESS
LUELLA FLORENCE TOSO JOHNSON “OMA’
MAY 27, 1918 – MARCH 21, 2014

Our dear Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, sister, auntie and friend has gone to heaven to be with her Lord and many departed family members and canine companions.

Oma was born on May 27, 1918 in Barnesville, MN, to farmers - Conrad and Elizabeth Toso – who raised Luella and her 8 sibling Mildred, Kenneth, Dorothy, Lorraine, Gene, Norman (Huntz), Donnie and Dick in a strong, loving family with their faith in God as the cornerstone of their lives.

After Oma graduated from Moorhead State Teachers College in 1938 with a two year degree, she began her career in Vining, MN, Folden Township where she taught all eight grades in a one room school house. There she met Opa, on the farm and boarded there with he and his Aunt Hulda. They were married July 17, 1940 and remained on the farm to “feed” the world during World War II.

Opa, Oma and Betty (14 month and a chunky monkey) moved to Tacoma spring of 1945, where they lived at American Lake South. Opa worked at Mt. Rainier Ordnances Depot and Oma taught nursery school. Oma then became one of the first two kindergarten teachers in the Clover Park School District beginning in 1947, until retiring June 1973, spending most of her years at Tillicum Elementary riding her bike to school in high heels. Later she taught at Hillside, Tyee Park and finished at Lake Louise Elementary. During this time she was also involved in an experimental kids TV program at the district station KCPQ. In 1964 she taught at the New York World Fair “Children’s World” from April to August. Opa was home to keep things in order while Betty was a sophomore at PLU and Mary in the 8th grade. Mother was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Life Member of the National Education Association, Association for Childhood Education and PTA.

In 1947 they purchased a small home on Portland Avenue in Tillicum for $5000 (including all furnishings) then built a home next door in 1952 before building #7 Thornewood in 1963.

Mother earned her Bachelor’s of Education in the early 50’s and in 1967 her Master of Education from Pacific Lutheran University. During the ‘60s and 70s she spent summers “teaching teachers what I learned from children” at PLU. She served on the Alumni Board as class representative was a member of Q Club, the Arts Council and especially enjoyed passing out caps and gowns to graduates.

Opa was there to hold down the household and bring Oma strong coffee in bed first thing in the morning. Her car was always full of gas; cleaned and pointed out the driveway… you never knew when there was somewhere to go.

Oma and Opa were members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Parkland from the late ‘40s until they became Charter Members of Christ Lutheran in Lakewood in 1958. Mother was always involved with church “goings-ons”…Bible School, Sunday School, Dorcas Circle, quilting, Children’s Sermons, prayer groups…etc. In 1959 she was invited by the Lutheran Church to help write a first grade Sunday School Book, ABOUT GOD AND ME.

Mother retired from Clover Park School District in 1973 having taught 33 years. She continued her activities and added few more. She was Pierce County’s Woman of the Year in about 1974 and President of President’s Council. Mother and Opa spent a wonderful school year (1980-81) at the International Family Academy in Stavanger, Norway with John and Mary Adix. They traveled to Europe/Norway several times…to Minnesota innumerable times and in 1998 Mother was part of an educational delegation to China spearheaded by Washington’s First Lady Mona Locke. Mother was also a docent at the Governor’s Mansion in Olympia and last attended a function in December, 2012. Her last big trip was to the Holy Land with a group from Chapel Hill Presbyterian in Gig Harbor in 2005.

The last 22 months were spent in Gig Harbor beginning June 2012 at Mary’s house and in May 2013 moving to Clare Bridge Memory Care Residence, full time. We are so appreciative to the staff at Clare Bridge for not only her physical care but for being such kind and loving humans, not only to Oma but to all the residence, families, friends and canines. It has taken a neighborhood and village to care for her and us, it is not an easy road for those with dementia or their families. Franciscan Hospice was with Oma and family since February 2013 providing an abundance of services not only at Mary’s home but at Clare Bridge; they are without doubt some of the best people in the world. We are thankful to the Thornewood neighbors who looked after Mother for 8 plus years while she lived there after Opa’s passing.

Oma will be missed by her children –Betty (Kenny) Clauson and Mary Johnson; her grandsons – Troy (Kim) Helseth and Peter (Jennifer) Helseth and Kenny’s daughter’s LesLee (Jeff) Eicher and Kris Clauson; her 3 great-grand children – Tyler (11), Josh (7) and AnnaMarie (4 months). Her remaining brothers Kenneth, Gene, Norman (Linda) and Dick Toso her sister Lorraine Kantrud, many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Oma’s greatest gift was people; she would visit with anyone on any corner throughout the world, now she has angles and loved ones in heaven to visit.
Put the coffee on, and make it strong!

Luella married Arthur JOHNSON on 17 Jul 1940 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Arthur died in 2004. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 21 Feb 1921, First English Lutheran Church
• Confirmation: 13 May 1934, Erhard Twp, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Notes:

Kenneth C. Toso of Baxter, MN, died on Monday June 29, 2015, at Carefree Living in Brainerd, MN. Services for Kenneth will be held at 10:30AM on Thursday, July 2, 2015 with visitation one hour before, at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN.

Kenneth Toso was born on January 14, 1920, in Lisbon, ND, to Conrad and Elizabeth (Mucho) Toso. Shortly after his birth the family moved to Maplewood Township, north of Fergus Falls, where he was raised on the farm and went to country school.

He was united in marriage to Alice Bugbee on September 17, 1939.

Ken entered the United States Army and served in World War II. Following his discharge in 1945 Ken and Alice lived in Fergus Falls and Ken worked at Minnesota Motors. In 1951, Ken and Alice moved the family to Minneapolis where Ken began working at Honeywell, continuing for over thirty years, working between the Minneapolis and Washington, D.C. locations, while raising a family of five children. His hobby was buying, working on, and selling cars.

Following the death of his wife and upon his retirement, Ken spent a lot of time attending family events and working on many projects with his children and grandchildren. Ken moved to Garrison, MN, in July of 1989 where he immediately became the town's Mr. Fixit. Ken was an active member of the Garrison VFW. He was instrumental in the rebuilding of the Blue Goose and became a partner, after it was leveled by fire in 1993. He met his special companion Agnes Loechler at this time. Ken and Agnes spent many years traveling during the winter months visiting Ken's brother's and sister's and Agnes's children. He and Agnes moved to Baxter, MN, in October 2001, continuing to travel and attending events with family.

Ken is survived by his loving companion Agnes Loechler, his children Jerry (Candi) Toso of Coon Rapids, Jean (David) Lorentz of St. Michael, Janice Tadych of Aitkin, Sheldon (Susan) Toso of California, and Stephen (Shelly) Toso of Prior Lake; siblings Lorraine Kantrud, Conrad "Gene" Toso, Norman "Huntz" Toso, and Richard "Dickie" Toso; eleven grandchildren, many great-grand and great-great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Alice, sisters Mildred, Luella, Dorothy, and brother Donald. A special thank you to Carefree Living and St. Croix Hospice for caring for Ken in his last months.

Birth:
location according to his confirmation record at the Grace Bagstevold church

Confirmation:
Grace Bagstevold church

Kenneth married Alice Hazel BUGBEE on 17 Sep 1939. Alice was born on 22 Jul 1921; died on 10 Dec 1981 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in First Lutheran North Cemetery, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kenneth married Sylvia Elaine HAGEN on 18 Feb 1984 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, and was divorced on 6 Jun 1990 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Sylvia was born on 31 Oct 1920; died on 22 Jul 1996 in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1921-24651

Notes:

She and her husband had four children in Otter Tail County between 1941 and 1959.

Family/Spouse: William Earl WILLIAMS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1929-19247

Notes:

Norman lived in Janesville at the time of the Trønderlag centennial. He and Marlene had 6 children.

According to his wife’s obit, he served in the Korean conflict for two years and in Viet Nam for two years. At the time of the death of his wife’s maternal grandmother (April, 1968), he was Major Norman Toso. He had returned from his second tour of duty in Vietnam and was to be home in St. Louis for six months.

His obit in the FFDJ:

Lt. Col. Norman Conrad Toso, 87, devoted father, husband, and veteran died peacefully at home on Dec. 5, 2016. He was born on Jan. 11, 1929 in Elizabeth, one of nine children, son of Konrad and Elizabeth Toso.

He is survived by two brothers, Eugene and Richard and one sister, Lorraine.

He is also survived by his wife, Linda Wells, and four step-children, Laura, Julie, David (Melissa), and Jason (Erin). His first wife, Phyllis Marlene Pederson, died in 2004. His is survived by six children from that family: Lisa (Flynt), Margaret (Tom), Erec (Megan), Sarah (Alan), Konrad (Debra), and Andrew (Courtney).

There are also many beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

More than anything, Norman, aka “The Bear,” loved his families to distraction.

He was a fighter, a football athlete, a Golden Gloves boxer, and a veteran of the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was a man of heart.

He was also self-deprecating, telling one son after a canoe race with a broken paddle, “I am just too damned dumb to quit.”

He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Alaska and had two careers, the first with the Army, the second with the American Automobile Association.

He served his community by sitting on the Stoughton City Council and the Stoughton School Board. He was an active member of Covenant Lutheran Church in Stoughton, Wisconsin, and worked with Lutherdale Ministries. The Bear was a mountain of a man and will be missed and grieved by many.

Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Monroe, Wisconsin, with full military rites.

Norman married Phyllis Marlene PEDERSON on 7 Apr 1951 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Phyllis (daughter of Reuben Philip PEDERSON and Signe Margaret JOHNSON) was born on 18 Aug 1931 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; died on 26 Apr 2004 in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Linda WELLS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Not listed in the index of Minnesota deaths.

Sergeant, U.S. Army, Korea.

Family/Spouse: Donna Jean NICKEL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1934-20327

Notes:

U.S. Marines, 1956-1958.

MGySgt Chester L. Toso, U.S. Marine Corps, Retired, 75, formerly of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nev.

He was born May 14, 1937, in Pelican Rapids, to Henry and Gladys (Olson) Toso. He was baptized and confirmed at Maplewood Lutheran Church. He attended country school in Maplewood Township and graduated from Pelican Rapids High School in 1955.

On July 25, 1958, he married Donna Koharu (Noda) in Japan. They had three children: Calvin, Deborah, and Naomi.

Chester spent 26 years in the United States Marine Corps and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. After his military service, he moved to Fergus Falls where he worked as a caretaker for a Catholic cemetery, handyman at the Pioneer Home, and service manager at Fergus Motors, before procuring the position of Veterans Service Officer for Otter Tail County.

During his time in Fergus Falls, he also earned his associate of arts degree from Fergus Falls Community College.

He retired to Las Vegas, Nev., in 1999.

While in Fergus Falls, Chester was a member of First Lutheran Church, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and various other civic organizations.

In Las Vegas, he was an active member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church and volunteered for the IRS helping low income families file their tax returns.

Chester enjoyed several hobbies, but delighted spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and sister, Evangeline Cooper.

Survivors include his wife, Donna Toso; a son, Calvin (Marilee) Toso of Lexington, Ky.; daughters, Deborah (Todd) Hine and Naomi (Patrick) Rajsky, both of Las Vegas, Nev.; brothers, Gerhard (Donna) Toso, Michael (Darlene) Toso and Mark (Susan) Bond, all of Fergus Falls; a sister, Verna Lindberg of Fergus Falls; six grandchildren, Ashley Dow of Las Vegas, Nev., Christopher Toso of Huntsville, Ala., Alissa Youngblood, Joshua Toso both of Lexington, Ky., Tatum Rajsky and Chip Rajsky, both of Las Vegas, Nev.; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services were held Sept. 18, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Las Vegas, Nev., with the Rev. Phillip Shuart officiating.

Chester married Donna NODA on 25 Jul 1958 in Japan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Evangeline J. Cooper, 64, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls.
?She was born on June 4, 1943, in Pelican Rapids, the daughter of Henry and Gladys (Olson) Toso. She was baptized at Maplewood Lutheran Church and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls.
?She attended rural school District 161 in Maplewood Township, and graduated from Fergus Falls Senior High School. She earned her LPN degree at Wahpeton State College of Science. She also graduated from Ritter’s School of Beauty.
?In 1963, she married Robert Lee Dunker Sr. They were the parents of two children, Robert Lee Dunker Jr. and Dawn Marie Dunker. In 1969, she married Donald Cooper. They were the parents of one child, Donald “Jamie” Cooper.
?She enjoyed crocheting, camping, crafts, garage sales, auctions and spending time with grandchildren and friends.
?Evangeline was employed at the Barnesville Nursing Home, St. Lukes Hospital in Fargo, Otter Tail Lake Nursing Home and the Regional Treatment Center.
?Preceding her in death were her parents; Henry and Gladys; a granddaughter, Crystal Lynn Cooper; and two nephews, Mike Lindberg and Dale D. Lindberg.
?Survivors include her son, Robert Lee Dunker Jr. (Barb) of Billings, Mont., daughter, Dawn Marie Birch (Deron), Elizabeth, and son, Donald “Jamie” Cooper of Fergus Falls; grandchildren, Glen and Jake Dunker, Dakota Birch, and Jessica, Jason, and Aric Cooper; four brothers, Chester (Donna) Toso, Gary (Donna) Toso, Michael (Darlene) Toso, and Mark (Susan) Toso; one sister, Verna Lindberg; three aunts, Ruth, Bette and Elda Mae; numerous nieces, nephews; and a host of friends.?
Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, at the funeral home chapel.
?Funeral Home: Faith and Hope Funeral Home, Fergus Falls

Family/Spouse: Robert Lee DUNKER, Sr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Evangeline married Donald John COOPER on 17 Oct 1969 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, and was divorced on 12 May 1972 in Grant County, Minnesota. Donald was born on 28 Jan 1943 in Grant County, Minnesota; died on 12 Mar 2005 in Clearwater County, Minnesota; was buried in Union Cemetery, Elbow Lake, Grant County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1909-19516

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1910-19215
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1967-MN-012242

Notes:

Birth certificate says Alvin Clifford.

In the rural part of the 1937/38 Fergus Falls city directory, Clifford and Hattie Toso own 80 acres in section 19 of Maplewood Twp.

Family/Spouse: Hattie G. Hattie was buried in Bagstevold Norwegian Cemetery, Erhards Grove, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1912-21272

Notes:

Living at home ( as “Gladis M”) with her parents and siblings in the 1930 census.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1915-23963
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1991-MN-013156

Family/Spouse: Myrtle Thelma HILDE. Myrtle was born on 18 Sep 1912 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; died on 20 Jan 2000 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried in Hamar Cemetery, Rothsay, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1917-23911

Notes:

Or Viola Irene.

An obit:

Viola I. Martinson, 90, formerly of Rothsay, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, at Broen Memorial Home in Fergus Falls.

She was born on March 25, 1917, in Rothsay, one of eight children born to Alfred and Clara (Froslie) Toso. They were a farming family and Viola attended a country grade school. She was baptized and confirmed at South Immanuel Lutheran Church.

On Aug. 30, 1939, she married Harry Martinson in Rothsay. She worked at the Rothsay school as a cook for 20 years and also cooked at the Rothsay Truck Stop. She retired in 1980. The highlight of her life was a trip to Norway she took with her sister in July of 1984.

Viola enjoyed bowling, cooking and baking, playing whist, listening to the Minnesota Twins games, and especially spending time with family and friends. She was a member of Hamar Lutheran Church and was active in its Ladies Aid group.

She was also a very active member of the Rothsay Senior Citizens Group. In 1996, she moved to Broen Home.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Harry, in 1992; and three brothers,Morris, Clifford and Curtis.

Survivors include her five children, Gene (Linda) Martinson of Underwood, Sharon Deitschman of Willmar, Bonnie Lankow of Vinton, Iowa, Ron (Nancy) Martinson of Hutchinson, and Tim (Jody) Martinson of Worland, Wyo.; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Gladys Velo of Fargo, Ruby (Gary) Danielson of West Fargo, Arlene (Herbie) Grunewald of Pelican Rapids, and Betty Nettestad of Moorhead; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation: Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, and one hour prior to the service at the church

Service: 11:30 a.m. Monday at Hamar Lutheran Church in Rothsay

Clergy: Rev. Paul Huso

Burial: Hamar Lutheran Cemetery, Rothsay

Funeral Home: Grina Funeral Home, Rothsay

Died:
SSDI last residence

Family/Spouse: Harry Gilman MARTINSON. Harry was born on 26 Jul 1902 in Minnesota; died on 20 Jul 1992 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried in Hamar Cemetery, Rothsay, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

An obit:

Funeral services for Lary E Veazie, Underwood MN, who died in a single car accident, will be held at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls.

He was born July 11, 1950, a son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Veazie. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps. He was married to Virginia Gronseth at Jacksonville, N C May 28, 1970.

Surviving are his wife, a son, Lary Eugene Veazie II, his parents of Fergus Falls and a brother Gary, Cleveland Ohio.

He was a sergeant in the Marines in Vietnam.

Lary married V.R. GRONSETH [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Kathi Toso, 47, of Ottertail, died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007, at Meritcare Hospital in Fargo.

She was born June 23, 1960, in Fergus Falls, to Donald and Donna (Nickel) Toso. She grew up, attended school and was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls. After graduation, she attended Fergus Falls Community College. She was married and had her first son, Nathan. A few years later a second son, Matthew was born.

In 1998, she moved to Ottertail, where she has resided with her significant other, Acey Gunkel and her beloved dog, Timber.

Kathi loved decorating her house, making loons out of plywood, making homemade cards, cooking, especially dumplings, baking and going to buffets. She was a kind-hearted, welcoming person and a good caretaker. She especially enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter and her family and friends.

She is survived by her sons, Nathan (Shanna) Hammer of Ft. Collins, Colol., and Matthew Snelling of the Twin Cities; her granddaughter, Madysen Hammer; her special friend, Acey Gunkel of Ottertail; her mother, Donna Toso of Fergus Falls; three sisters, Lori Buseth (Terry Abbott) of Fergus Falls, Debbie Peasley of Erhard and Joni Schumacher of Fargo; and several nieces, nephews and good friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Toso; and her grandparents.

Visitation: Friday one hour prior to service at the funeral home

Service: 2 p.m. Friday at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls

Clergy: Rev. Saul Stensvaag

Burial: First Lutheran Cemetery (North), Fergus Falls

Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Fergus Falls

Died:
Meritcare Hospital