Marit Olsdatter KVETO

Marit married Johannes HEGRENES in 1900. Johannes (son of Johanne Andreas Bendiksen HEGRENES and Sognilde Hansdatter HEILGHEIM) was born on 23 Nov 1876 in Jølster, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Bennie G. Hegrenes, 87, Ada, Minnesota, died Saturday, May 14, 2005, at Bridges Medical Center, Ada, Minnesota. He had been under Hospice Care.

Bennie was born on January 9, 1918, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, the son of Johannes and Marit (Olsen) Hegrenes. He attended country school outside of Thief River Falls. After his parents died, he worked on several farms until 1938. He then moved to Borup, Minnesota, to work for his brother, Joseph Hegrenes. He worked there until he married Laura Malakowski on December 9, 1941, at her parent's house near Lockhart, Minnesota. He then worked on the farm for his father-in-law, Frank Malakowski, until 1946. They purchased a house at Lockhart and Bennie began farming on his own. He farmed until 1970. After retirement from farming, he worked for Anderson Building Center in Ada. In 1973, Bennie had a house built in Ada. He continued with Anderson Building Center until retiring in 1983. He then worked part time for Ada Co-op, Vilmo Farms, and Tim Anderson. He was a very active member of Faith United Church in Ada, and served on the church board of trustees for a number of years. Bennie loved to bowl and has many trophies to show his winnings. He also loved to spend time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, loved to work in the garden, and do yard work. He delivered Meals on Wheels for many years until he was too sick to continue.

Bennie is survived by his wife, Laura, a resident of Bridges Care Community, Ada, one son, Ordean (Susan) Hegrenes, Rochester, MN, one daughter, Lila Hegrenes, Ada, MN, four grandchildren, Mark Hegrenes, West Fargo, ND, Jon Hegrenes, Rochester, MN, Aaron (Tara) Hegrenes, Rochester, MN, and Jason (Stefanie) Hegrenes, Shakopee, MN, two great grandchildren, Logan Hegrenes, Fargo, ND, and Adam Hegrenes, Rochester, MN, three sisters, Mrs. Norton (Olga) Nelson, Thief Rivers Falls, MN, Mrs. Bob (Hazel) Oden, Minneapolis, MN, and Mrs. Paul (Doris) Senstad, Golden Valley, MN, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Casper, Joseph, and Henry, five sisters, Mildred Hegrenes, Gerda Knutson, Christine Barstad, Selma Westby and Anna Leiran.

Bennie married Laura M MALAKOWSKI on 9 Dec 1941 in Norman County, Minnesota. Laura was born on 11 Sep 1917 in Norman County, Minnesota; died on 9 Aug 2005 in Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1923-24067

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Oden, Hazel 100, of Minneapolis, died June 15, 2023. Hazel Mae Oden was born May 21, 1923, the 11th of 12 children, to Johannes and Marit Hegrenes near Thief River Falls MN where she graduated high school and married Robert Oden. Hazel was employed at American Collectors Association. She was an active volunteer donating thousands of hours, especially at her church and at Lutheran Social Services Auxiliary. Hazel is survived by children Marit (John) Kvamme, Linda (Dennis) Ley, Jeff Oden (Nancee Musto) and Lisa (Jerry) Knutson, ten grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 5-7PM, June 22 at Washburn- McReavy, 5000 W 50th, Edina, visitation continuing one hour prior to the service at church. Services will be 11AM June 24 at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 4801 France Ave S, Minneapolis.

Hazel married Robert Granning ODEN on 21 May 1944 in Pennington County, Minnesota. Robert was born about 1918; died in Dec 1991 in Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Edry Juel LEIRAN. Edry was born on 29 Feb 1912 in Marshall County, Minnesota; died on 7 Jun 1993 in Thief River Falls, Pennington County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lila Mae Hegrenes, 72, Ada, Minnesota, died Friday, October 26, 2018, at her residence from natural causes.

Lila Mae Hegrenes was born July 4, 1946 in Ada, to Bennie and Laura (Malakowski) Hegrenes. She attended Lockhart (MN) and Ada schools. After graduation Lila attended Interstate Business College in Fargo, ND. She was hired to work in Washington, DC for UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific Cultural Organization). She later moved back to Fargo, ND and worked at the VA Hospital Pharmacy. Lila retired from the VA to help her parents with the onset of her mom’s Alzheimer’s and her dad’s cancer. She has continued to be supportive of her son, Mark, and of her grandson, Logan.

Lila enjoyed traveling to Disney World and Alaska. She created beautiful stitchery items for family and explored family genealogy on her computer. She was also fond of time spent gardening.

Lila is survived by her son: Mark, grandson: Logan, both of Fargo, ND; her brother, Ordean (Susan) Hegrenes, Rochester, MN; three nephews and their families. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Lila married Ronald J THOMPSON on 21 Sep 1973 in Norman County, Minnesota, and was divorced. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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