Clara STIGEN

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1991-MN-010232

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Clara Kilde, 96, of the Broen Home died Saturday, March 30, 1991, at the home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bethel Lutheran Church, with the Revs. David Veum, J.H. Levang and Everald Strom officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

She was born on Oct. 9, 1894, at Boyd, Minn., the daughter of Christian and Marie (Johnson) Stigen. The family moved to rural Almora in 1896 where she grew up and attended school.

On Jan. 4, 1917, she married John Kilde and the couple made their home in Fergus Falls. John died in December 1952. For eight years Clara worked as a nursing assistant at Pioneer Home.

She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church, the Women's Missionary Fellowship and the Women's Christian Temperance Union.

Survivors include four daughters, Sylvia (Mrs. Everald) Strom and Dorothy (Mrs. Walter) Christiansen, both of Fergus Falls, Cordelia (Mrs. Duane) Trones of Minnetonka, and Ardith (Mrs. Raymond) Seaver of LeSueur; two sons, Marlin Kilde of Bayport and Rev. John Kilde of Fergus Falls; 29 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the Olson Funeral Home and will resume one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials are preferred to the Lutheran Brethren Seminar.

Clara married Johannes (John) KILDE on 4 Jan 1917. Johannes (son of Carsten Engebretsen KILDE and Inga G (Jennie) JOHNSON) was born on 11 Nov 1895 in Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail County, Minnesota; died on 21 Dec 1952 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1918-23725

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In the 1935/36 Fergus Falls city directory, he is called Martin G. He was a high school student. In the 1937/38 Fergus Falls city directory, he is still Martin G. and is still living with his parents but now is an employee of Northwestern Sash & Door. Same in the 1939/40 Fergus Falls city directory. In the 1941/42 Fergus Falls city directory, he is still living with his parents and working at the sash and door business. His parents had moved and were living at 420 Vasa Avenue West.

He is not listed in the SSDI.

His obit in the FFDJ:

Marlin Kilde Obituary
He was born on March 29, 1918, in Otter Tail County, and was baptized and confirmed at Bethel Lutheran Church of Fergus Falls. He graduated from Fergus High School in 1936. The Boy Scouts of America was a keen interest for him, and in his youth he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He served in the Army Air Corps and was trained as a tail-gunner on the well known B-17. He later was an instructor in aerial gunnery. After the war he briefly attended the University of Minnesota on the GI bill. For the rest of his working life he was employed in construction. For a number of years he worked as a master carpenter for the firm of Rudolph Trones and son of Edina. He loved to travel and it was on an overseas trip that he met Francelia Bonse. They were married on Dec. 16, 1979. They enjoyed being snowbirds in San Juan, Texas. A special delight for them both was bird watching. His stepchildren and grandchildren were among the great joys of his life. He is survived by Joan Bonse-Barber, Lake Elmo, Mary Bonse-Troutz, Baldwin, Wis., Mike (Cathy) Bonse, Knapp, Wis., and Robert (Shelly) Bonse, Maplewood; eight grandchildren; siblings: Sylvia (Everald) Strom, Ardith (Raymond) Seaver, and John (Janet) Kilde, all of Fergus Falls, and Cordelia (Duane) Trones, Minnetonka. Also surviving is sister-in-law Mary Jo Kilde, Battle Lake; and a host of nieces and nephews, whom he enjoyed very much. He was preceded in death by his wife who died July 27, 1995; his parents; brother, Loren; and sister, Dorothy Christianson. Memorials are preferred to the A.A. Pedersen Preaching Scholarship at the Lutheran Brethren Seminary. Visitation: One hour prior to the services at the church Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethel Lutheran Church Clergy: Rev. Bill Colbeck and Chaplain Greg Hayek Burial: St. Michael's Cemetery of Bayport Funeral Home: Olson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls

Marlin married Francelia Bernadette MORRISSETTE on 16 Dec 1978 in Washington County, Minnesota. Francelia was born on 5 Jul 1926; died on 27 Jul 1995 in Washington County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1920-23653

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In the 1935/36 Fergus Falls city directory, she was a high school student living at home with her parents and siblings. She is still a student in the 1937/38 Fergus Falls city directory.

An obit:

Sylvia Strom, 91, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, September 20, 2011, in Broen Memorial Home.

Sylvia (Kilde) Strom was born March 20, 1920, in Fergus Falls, MN to John and Clara (Stigen) Kilde. Sylvia grew up in Fergus Falls, surrounded by a loving family and church community, in addition to many close friends.

Sylvia graduated from Hillcrest Lutheran Academy along with her high school sweetheart, Everald Strom in 1938. Sylvia pursued schooling in preparation for a career in nursing at Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis, MN, graduating in 1941. In addition, after a twenty year absence from nursing, Sylvia pursued re-certification through St. Luke's Hospital in Fargo, ND, receiving her certificate of completion in 1968.

On June 5, 1943, Sylvia married Everald Strom in the gymnasium at Hillcrest Lutheran Academy. Two children were born while Sylvia and Everald lived in Minneapolis, MN, where Everald served Ebenezer Lutheran Brethren Church: Edward in 1950 and David in 1955.

From 1944 - 1968, Sylvia served alongside her husband in several congregations of the Church of the Lutheran Brethren; Staten Island, NY; Minneapolis, MN; Scarsdale, NY; and Moorhead, MN. In June of 1968, Sylvia and Everald moved to Fergus Falls, MN due to Everald assuming the position of President of the CLBA. In the fall of 1968, Sylvia began working as a registered nurse on the medical floor of Lake Region Hospital. Shortly thereafter, she became the assistant head nurse on the day shift, where she worked alongside many wonderful colleagues, who, like herself, were very dedicated professionals.

In 1985, Sylvia retired from nursing and once Everald retired in 1986, moved to Pennsylvania for a period of three years. In 1989, Sylvia and Everald returned to Fergus Falls, building a home in the River Oaks development, which they enjoyed immensely until they moved into the Sheridan House in 2005.

Sylvia will be remembered for her loving and compassionate character, her endless drive to get her work done by the end of the day, her loyalty and support for her nursing colleagues, her heart shaped waffles, her laughter and sense of humor, her love and dedication to her family, and her biblical insight, which developed out of a lifelong love of reading.

On Tuesday, September 20, 2011, Sylvia passed away at the Broen Memorial Home in Fergus Falls, MN at the age of 91 years. We as a family would like to express our heartfelt thanksgiving and gratitude for the wonderful care Mom received while a resident of Alcott Manor and Broen Memorial Home from 2006 until her passing. If Mom were here today and able to express her professional evaluation on the care she received, she would respond that her caregivers fulfilled their professional calling with honorable distinction.

Sylvia is survived by her sons Edward (Louanne) of Combined Locks, WI, and David (Laurie) of Fergus Falls; sisters Cordelia Trones of Edina, MN and Ardy (Ray) Seaver of Fergus Falls, MN, brother John (Janet) Kilde of Fergus Falls, MN; sister-in-law, Mary Jo Kilde; Five grandchildren Rachel (Samuel) Bass of Kaukana, WI; Erin (Benjamin) Krueger of Appleton, WI; Amy Jo Greiner of Phoenix, AZ; Evan and Katharine Strom of Fergus Falls, MN: Six great grandchildren; Collin, Megan, and Kaelinn Krueger of Appleton, WI; and Iris, Ian, and Tommy Bass of Kaukana, WI.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Everald; sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Walter Christianson, brothers and sister-in-law, Marlin and Francis Kilde, Loren Kilde; and brother-in-law, Duane Trones.

A one time nursing scholarship is being established through the Fergus Area College Foundation in Sylvia's memory. The family prefers that memorials be designated toward this scholarship. Blessed be the Memory of Sylvia (Kilde) Strom.

Sylvia married Everald Hanson STROM on 5 Jun 1943 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Everald was born on 7 Jun 1921 in Wahpeton, Richland County, North Dakota; died on 1 Dec 2008 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1921-24403
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1995-MN-020033

Notes:

In the 1939/40 Fergus Falls city directory, she was a high school student.

Dorothy married Walter Erwin CHRISTIANSON on 6 Sep 1945 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Walter was born on 6 Sep 1921 in Norman County, Minnesota; died on 25 Feb 2008 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1926-21652

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She and Duane survived Marlin.

As Cordelia Trones of Edina, Minnesota, she survived her sister Sylvia, who died in 2011.

Trones, Cordelia (Corky) Judith (Kilde) Of Minnetonka, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 15, 2016 at age 89. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Duane; her parents, John & Clara Kilde; brothers, Loren & Marlin, and sisters, Dorothy & Sylvia. Survived by her children, Mary Beth Carlson (Kent), Deb Trones Becker (Jack), Julie Riley Trones (Len) and John Trones, as well as her grandchildren (Kimberly, Jody, Lindsay, Noah & Leah) and numerous great-grandchildren. Also survived by sister, Ardith Seaver, and brother, John Kilde. Corky was a devoted, loving mother and wife, and her family always came first. She consistently put others before herself and cheerfully offered a helping hand whenever needed. A nurse by trade, Corky left her work in pediatrics to raise her children, but later returned to the workforce for many years. She received a Southdale Center customer service award as an exemplary employee. Corky came from a large musical family and passed that love of music on to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jesus Christ was the center of Duane & Cordelia's home, where she often beautifully played the piano and sang hymns. Corky was a dedicated member of her church, whether serving in the kitchen, nursery, on the prayer chain, in the choir, in Bible Study groups and in other capacities. She was an amazing cook and baker and especially enjoyed entertaining and hosting dinner parties with close friends and family. Corky and her husband Dewey enjoyed traveling, but also spent much of their time at their cabin on Bay Lake in northern MN. Those who knew Corky knew her to be full of life, laughter, humor, incredible kindness, and always with a lovely and welcoming smile. Corky lived out her deep faith in Christ with integrity and character.

Family/Spouse: Duane Morris TRONES. Duane was born on 14 Dec 1926; died on 14 Jul 2011 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1971-MN-009571

Notes:

St. Olaf, ‘51.

Major, U.S. Air Force, Korea and Viet Nam.

Indexed in the Minnesota Will Records database in FamilySearch, “will year” is 1971 and was recorded in Otter Tail County.

Family/Spouse: Mary Jo BAKER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]