Anne Martha Pedersdatter (Annie) MYRON

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1933-MN-010675
• Baptism: 1 Dec 1844, Vinne, Verdal (Vårdalen), Nord-Trøndelag, Norway
• Confirmation: 14 Oct 1860

Notes:

The last name of Myron is the “mother’s maiden name” identified on Andrew’s and Edward’s death certificates. The farm name for her in the church book entry for her marriage is not intelligible; it seems to be something like Jacomastad. There is a Myren farm or set of farms in Verdal in Vinne.

Anne M. Baglo, 41, left Trondheim on 8 May 1886 aboard the Thingvalla line’s feeder ship to Christiania. Traveling with her was Anna E. Baglo, 13, Berntine Baglo, 11, Peder Baglo, 9, Erik Baglo, 5, and Julie Baglo, 4. The family’s destination was Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

She arrived in New York on May 28, 1886, aboard the S.S. Hekla which had sailed from Copenhagen. She was identified as Anne M. Baglo, 41, accompanied by her five children: Anne E., 11 and a half, Berntine, 11 and a half, Peder Edvard, 9, Erick, 5, and Julie, 4. This is the same boat that Johannes E. Bye, Anne’s brother-in-law, arrived on. The origin of the family was identified as “Throndhjem.”

In the 1900 census, the family lived at 405 Adelphia Avenue (?) in Fergus Falls. The family consisted of Anna, a 55 year old widow (born in Sept 1844), Anna, 30 (born Oct 1869) and single, P. Edward, 24, Andrew, 21, and Julius, 12. Anna the mother had had 6 children, 4 still living. Everyone was born in Norway except Julius who was born in Minnesota. Those born in Norway came to this country in 1886 and only P. Edward is shown as having been naturalized. Anna the mother owns her home free of a mortgage and it is shown to be a house and not a farm. P. Edward’s occupation is grocer. Andrew’s occupation is salesman at a grocery store.

In the 1902 Fergus Falls city directory, she “boards” at 411 Everett Avenue E with her son Edward.

In the 1903 Fergus Falls city directory, she lives at 411 Everett Avenue E with her son Andrew.

In the 1907 directory, she still lives at 411 Everett Avenue E.

In the 1909 directory, she lives at 402 Douglas Avenue E.

In the 1910, 1920, and 1930 censuses, she is living with her daughter and son in-law, Anna and Fred Torvik, in Fergus Falls. In 1910, she is a widow who had had 6 children, 3 still living.

In the 1911 directory, she lives at 402 Douglas Avenue E.

In the 1931 city directory, she lives at 715 Court Street.

“In her obituary, it stated that she had 6 children, of whom 3 were still alive. They were: Mrs. Fred Torvik, Fergus Falls, Edward Bye, merchant in Fergus Falls, and Andrew Bye of Dane Prairie.”

In the 1865 Norwegian census, she is most likely the Anne Pedersdatter, 21, unmarried, who is a servant on the “Rosvold store” farm in Stiklestad, Verdal. Another servant girl on that same farm is Else Pedersdatter, 22, who may be a sister or, more likely, a half-sister.

Living with Elling and Anne Marta in the 1875 Norwegian census was Anne Marta’s sister Ragnhild (b. 1836, “Logerende ernerer sig ved Vævning”).

Anne Bye died of pneumonia. Fred Torvik of 715 Court Street in Fergus Falls was the informant for her death certificate.

Birth:
Leirfald farm

Died:
she died at 10:45 PM at the home of her daughter

Anne married Elling Eliasen BYE on 6 Jan 1870 in Vinne, Verdal (Vårdalen), Nord-Trøndelag, Norway. Elling (son of Elias Eliassen BŸVALD and Guruanna (Guriana) Hansdatter BYVALD) was born on 21 Nov 1848 in Verdal, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway; was christened on 25 Dec 1848 in Vinne, Verdal (Vårdalen), Nord-Trøndelag, Norway; died on 5 Mar 1896 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried on 7 Mar 1896 in First Lutheran South Cemetery, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1936-MN-011892
• Baptism: 12 Dec 1869, Verdal, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway
• Confirmation: 5 Oct 1884, Vinne, Verdal (Vårdalen), Nord-Trøndelag, Norway

Notes:

According to her confirmation record, she was born on Lerfaldvald and was living on Bÿ.

In the 1910 census, the family was living at 402 Douglas Avenue in Fergus Falls. The family consisted of Frederick, 38, Anna, 40, Edwin A., 6, and Olga M., 2. Also living with them was Martha Bye, “mother in law”, 65, a widow born in Norway, who had had 6 children, 3 still living. Frederick and Anna had been married for 9 years. Anna had had the two children. Frederick was a printer and had come to this country in 1891. There is no indication for when Anna or “Martha” came to this country. Fred owns the home, free of mortgage, and it is not a farm.

In the 1920 census, the Torviks were living at 724 Court Street in Fergus Falls. The family consisted of Fred, 49, Anna, age illegible, Elwin, 16, Olga, 11 or 12, and Annie M. Bye, 75, a widow, mother-in-law. Annie and Anna appear to have come to this country in 1886; Fred in 1891. Fred is a traveling salesman for a woolen mill. Elwin is a delivery boy for a grocery store. Up the street from the Torviks, and on the same census page, lived John E. Bye (Johannes).

In the 1930 census, the Torviks were at 715 Court Street. The household consisted of Fred, 58, a painter, Anna, 60, Olga M., 22, a school teacher, Anna “Ellingbye”, 85, grandmother, and Harriett Torvik, 7, grandchild.

In the 1935/36 Fergus Falls city directory, she and Fred, a traveling salesman, lived at 715 Court Street with their son and daughter.

Baptism:
date from her confirmation record

Anna married Fred TORVIK on 3 Jan 1901 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Fred was born on 18 Oct 1871 in Norway; died on 2 Apr 1950 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried on 5 Apr 1950 in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 3 Aug 1873, Vinne, Verdal (Vårdalen), Nord-Trøndelag, Norway

Notes:

Died from diphtheria, shortly after arriving in Fergus Falls.

Died at the age of 13 according to her mother’s obituary. Also according to that obit, Julie and Berntine died within two weeks of their arrival in Fergus Falls.

Died:
Bethlehem Church record says died and buried June 4

Buried:
Bethlehem seems more likely

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1962-MN-014424
• Occupation: Grocer

Notes:

In the 1902 Fergus Falls city directory, he was Edward P Bye, a clerk for Peter Lein. He and Olive resided at 411 Everett Avenue East with his widowed mother.

In the 1903 and 1905 Fergus Falls city directories, he was Edward Bye of Bye & Setter. He and Olive lived at 1308 Vine Street. Bye & Setter were grocers, a partnership between Edward and O E Setter, with business located at 124 Lincoln Avenue W.

In the 1905 state census, he was 29 year-old Edward P. Bye, grocery merchant, living in the 4th ward of Fergus Falls. Living with him were his 29 year-old wife, Mrs. Olive, and their children, 3 year-old Alvin B., and 1 year-old Mildred E.

In the 1907 and 1909 city directories, he is still with Bye & Setter but he and Olive live at 323 Bancroft Ave W.

Edward was a member of Trønderlag of America in 1910. This was (and still is) the bygdelag for emigrants and their descendants from the Trøndelag region of Norway. Edward Bye, of Fergus Falls and from Vårdalen, was listed in the Trønderlaget’s 1910 yearbook. In that yearbook, Edward is shown as having emigrated to the U.S. in 1886.

In the 1910 census, P. Edward Bye, 34, and Olive (or Olivia), 36, were living at 325 Bancroft Avenue in Fergus Falls. Their children were Elvin B., 7, and Mildred Elvira, 5. Those were Olive’s only children that she had borne. John had come to this country in 1885 and his wife in 1896. Edward was a merchant who “keeps grocery store.”

In the 1911 directory, he is a clerk at a woolen mill and still lives with Olive at 323 Bancroft.

Registered for the WWI draft on September 12, 1918, in Fergus Falls. He lived at 323 Bancroft Ave. N., Fergus Falls. He was a merchant grocer, apparently his own business, at 228 Lincoln Avenue, N., Fergus Falls. His wife was Mrs. Olive Bye of the Bancroft Avenue address. He is described as of medium height and build with blue eyes and grey hair.

In the 1920 census, Edward P. Bye and family were living at 223 Bancroft Ave (Bankroft?) in Fergus Falls. They owned their home although whether or not it had a mortgage was, apparently, not asked because the entry on the census form was “Un.” The family was Edward P., 43, Olive, 43, Elvin B., 17, Mildred E., 15, and Ethel O., 7. Edward emigrated in 1883, Olive in 1896. Both were naturalized citizens. Edward was a grocer.

A granddaughter says: “The real tragedy of [their} lives was the loss of their son Elwin (Alwin) at age 20, from a lung infection. Probably, ultimately pneumonia. The family was never the same after that.”

In the 1930 census, Edward was a 54 year old widower, still a proprietor of a grocery store, living with his two single daughters: Mildred E., 25, a public school teacher, and Ethel O., 18, no occupation. Edward owned his home, apparently worth $5500, and the household had a radio. Edward came to this country in 1887.

In the 1931 city directory, he is back in the grocery business with a store at 128 Lincoln Ave E. He and Clara D. reside at 323 Bancroft.

According to the 1935/36 Fergus Falls city directory, “Edw. Bye” was vice-president of the local chapter of the Sons of Norway. He and Clara lived 323 Bancroft Avenue West. His grocery business was at 128 Lincoln Avenue East. His occupation is not listed in the 1937/38 Fergus Falls city directory. In the 1939/40 Fergus Falls city directory, his telephone number is 452R.

In the 1940 census, Edward and Clara lived at 323 Bancroft, the same house in which they had both lived five years earlier. Both had eighth-grade eductions, neither was employed.

The Adams Elementary School, built in the late 1930s, now seems to occupy the 300 block on Bancroft. However, Clara, who died in 1963, was still living at 323 Bancroft. Pat says that “The Bye house on Bancroft was razed many years ago but it sat on the west corner of the block on the south side of Bancroft. Adams School is on the east corner of the block and on the south side as well.” 

This is probably the Edward P. Bye with the following death certificate:

BYE, EDWARD P. 
Minnesota Death CertID# 1962-MN-014424   
Date of Birth: 08/16/1876
Place of Birth: OUT OF STATE
Mother Maiden Name:  MYRON
Date of Death: 03/24/1962
County of Death: OTTER TAIL

In the January 26, 1954, edition of the FFDJ, he is noted as having personal property worth $25 for the purposes of the school tax in the 4th Ward of Fergus Falls.

The September 19, 1955, edition of the FFDJ notes that Edward Bye and daughter, Ethel, have returned from a trip to Norway and England.

An article in a June, 1956, edition of the Fergus Falls newspaper noted that 70 years previously a group of 40 people had left Verdalen, Norway, and of that group, only Edward and his brother Andrew were still alive.

His naturalization record:

Edward Bye
Otter Tail County
Reel 11
Volume H
Code 30
Page 150
 
He died intestate and his daughter Mildred applied to be the executor of his estate.

Edward married Olava Erlingsdatter (Olive) SAXHAUG on 1 Dec 1901 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Olava (daughter of Erling Torbergson SAXHAUG and Bergitte Ingebrigtsdatter) was born on 16 Oct 1873 in Inderøy, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway; died on 19 Apr 1928 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried on 23 Apr 1928 in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Clara Dagny NESS PETERSON on 7 Feb 1931 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Clara (daughter of Jim RINDAHL and Anna NESS, daughter of Cornelius PETERSON and Karen BACK) was born on 30 Sep 1888 in Minnesota; died on 21 Dec 1963 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried on 23 Dec 1963 in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Painter, Farmer

Notes:

He first appears in the 1903 Fergus Falls city directory. He was employed as a painter and boards with his mother at 411 Everett Avenue East.

In the 1905 directory, he was still a painter but now with a wife Annie. The couple lived with his mother at 411 Everett Ave.

In the 1909 directory, he and Annie C live at his mother’s old address of 411 Everett Avenue E. He is a painter.

In the 1910 census, Andrew, 32, was a printer in the home painting business. The family was living in Fergus Falls in a house that they owned with a mortgage.

In the 1911 directory, he and Annie C still live at 411 Everett but he is now part of a partnership with his brother-in-law, presumably as painters, known as Torvik & Bye.

An article in the Duluth News-Tribune, dated November 6, 1912, is headlined Fergus Falls has a Sensation Suit. Datelined Fergus Falls, November 5th: A sensational damage suit, involving local men has been filed in the district court here. Frederick Torvik and Andrew E Bye have been in partnership as Torvik & Bye, and had some difficulty in connection with firm matters. The allegations are to the effect that Torvik went to the home of Mr. Bye and assaulted him and his wife. Mr. Bye asks $5,035 damages and Mrs. Bye $7,000.

Registered for the WWI draft on September 12, 1918, at Fergus Falls. He lived at 124 Alcott E., Fergus Falls. He listed his nearest relative as Anna Bye at the Alcott address. He is a self-employed painter. He is described as tall and of medium build with blue eyes and light hair.

In the 1920 census, Andrew, 40, and Anna C., 34, were farming in Dane Prairie Township, Otter Tail County. Living with them were Julian H., 15, Margaret O., 13, Alfred E., 11, Lillian, 8, and Eleanor B., 4 and 7 months. Andrew was born in Norway and came to this country in 1885 and was naturalized in 1900. Anna is shown as having been born in Minnesota.

In the 1930 census, the family is shown as living at 637 Summit Avenue West in Fergus Falls. (Julian, their son, lives next door at 639.) Living with Andrew, 50, and Anna, 45, are Alfred, 21, Elnora, 15, Harold, 7, and Dorothy, 5. They own the house that they’re living in, it’s worth $3200, and they have a radio. Andrew and Anna were married at age 26 and 19 respectively. Alfred, Andrew, and Julian next door are painters in the building industry.

In the 1931 city directory, he and Anna live at 637 Summit Ave W. He is a painter.

He is not listed in the in-city part of the 1935/36 Fergus Falls city directory.

In the 1940 census, he, Anna, Harold, and Dorothy lived in Dane Prairie Twp in Otter Tail County. Andrew was a farmer.

BYE, ANDREW ERIC 
CertID# 1966-MN-001194   
Date of Birth: 11/24/1878
Place of Birth: OUT OF STATE
Mother Maiden Name: MYRON 
Date of Death: 01/25/1966
County of Death: OTTER TAIL

In the January 26, 1954, edition of the FFDJ, he is noted as having personal property worth $12 for the purposes of the school tax in the 3rd Ward of Fergus Falls.

From the July 19, 1955, edition of the FFDJ: “Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bye and son, Thomas, and Andrew Bye, returned from a trip along the North Shore of Lake Superior into Canada. They came home by way of Rainy River.”

An article in a June, 1956, edition of the Fergus Falls newspaper noted that 70 years previously a group of 40 people had left Verdalen, Norway, and of that group, only Andrew and his brother Edward were still alive.

His naturalization record:

Andrew E. Bye
Otter Tail County
Reel 11
Volume H
Code 30
Page 176

Andrew married Anna Caroline SANDER on 6 Jan 1904 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Anna (daughter of Halvor B SANDER and Oline HENDRICKSON) was born on 26 Jul 1884 in Aurdal Twp, Otter Tail County, Minnesota; died on 8 Jul 1953 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried on 11 Jul 1953 in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 13 Mar 1881, Vinne, Verdal (Vårdalen), Nord-Trøndelag, Norway

Notes:

Sponsors for her baptism included her grandfather Elias Eliassen Byvald (#61) and her father’s brother’s wife, Olianna Johannesdatter (#56). Julie’s father would leave for America seven-and-a-half weeks later.

Died of diphtheria shortly after arriving in Fergus Falls.

Died at the age of 5 according to her mother’s obituary. Also according to that obit, Julie and Berntine died within two weeks of their arrival in Fergus Falls.

Birth:
Baglovald farm

Died:
Bethlehem Church record says died and buried June 13

Buried:
Bethlehem seems more likely

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 18 Mar 1888, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Notes:

Not alive in the 1905 or 1910 censuses. Not listed in the MHS death index. Julius may have been named after his dead sister Julie. Andrew may have named his first child after the dead Julius.

He died at the age of 13 according to his mother’s obituary.

Baptism:
First English Lutheran in Fergus Falls; sponsors: Theodor Johnson and wife, Johan Bye, Thora Kristiansen

Died:
the date on his gravestone

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1975-MN-012335
• Occupation: Painter, Paper-Hanger
• Social Security Number: 470-18-0554

Notes:

He and Hildreth lived in Fergus Falls when Harriette was born.

Not listed in the 1930 census.

In the 1935/36 Fergus Falls city directory, he was Edwin Torvick, painter, of 715 Court Street. Same in the 1937/38 Fergus Falls city directory. He isn’t in the 1939/40 or 1941/42 Fergus Falls city directories.

In the 1940 census, he and his daughter lived with his father and sister at 715 Court Street. He was a decorator at a paint shop.

At the time of his death he lived at 715 South Court in Fergus Falls and was married to Lenore Olson Torvik. The informant for the information on his death certificate was Mrs. Julian Johnson of Fergus Falls. He died of colon cancer.

Died:
at Lake Region Hospital

Family/Spouse: Hildred Ovedia LARSON. Hildred (daughter of Louis LARSON and Nanny NESVOLD) was born on 14 Jan 1904 in Dane Prairie Twp, Otter Tail County, Minnesota; died on 21 Jan 1994 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edwin married Helen Constance ANDERSON on 7 Apr 1941 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, and was divorced. Helen (daughter of Elmer ANDERSON and Ruth HENDRICKSON) was born on 27 Jan 1923 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota; died on 25 Aug 2000 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried on 28 Aug 2000 in Stavanger Crematory, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edwin married Lenore Carrie OLSON on 15 Nov 1966 in South Dakota. Lenore was born on 5 Jul 1902 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota; died on 7 Oct 1973 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:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1907-18600
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1966-MN-020990
• Occupation: School Teacher

Notes:

TORVIK, OLGA M 
Minnesota Death CertID# 1966-MN-020990   
Date of Birth: 06/22/1907
Place of Birth: MINNESOTA
Mother Maiden Name: BYE
Date of Death: 08/21/1966
County of Death: OTTER TAIL

In the 1935/36 Fergus Falls city directory, she was a teacher living with her parents and brother at 715 Court Street. Same in the 1937/38 Fergus Falls city directory.

She sang “O Promise Me” and “Because” at the wedding of her cousin Dorothy Bye in December of 1947.

The June 9, 1954, edition of the FFDJ notes that Miss Olga Torvik, accompanied by Mrs. O.S. Reitan, sang “Asleep in Jesus” and “Come Ye Disconsolate” at funeral services for Henry H. Smith on June 5th.

The October 16, 1953, edition of the FFDJ notes that Miss Olga Torvik, accompanied by Mrs. Edw. Ledding, sang “Stranger of Gallilee” and “Store Vide Flok” at the funeral of Adolph C. Bjorgo.

Olga was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Her obit notes that she was a Sunday school teacher, a member of the ladies’ aid and the choir, and sang solos at numerous church services.

According to her obit, she was the Otter Tail County Treasurer when she died, having been appointed to that position in 1957. She had worked in the treasurer’s office for many years before that. She was a graduate of Moorhead State College and had taught school northeast of Fergus Falls for 4 years.

According to her death certificate, for which Mrs. Henriette Johnson of Fergus Falls was the informant, Olga was the county treasurer. Olga died from pneumonia brought on by her weakened condition from her cancer drugs. Olga had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer two months before.

Died:
died Sunday afternoon at Lake Regional Hospital

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1902-17654
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1922-MN-010213
• Baptism: 17 Aug 1902, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Notes:

The birth certificate for this baby - presumably Elvin - shows that he is child #1 of Ed and Olive.



His death certificate confirms that Elvin died of pneumonia. His mother was the informant. Elvin had been a clerk and had not married.

Baptism:
First English Lutheran in Fergus Falls

Died:
at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fergus Falls

Buried:
His gravestone is spelled “Alvin” with a capital “E” overstamd apparently attempted later.

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1990-MN-034537
• Occupation: Public School Teacher
• Baptism: 26 Jun 1904, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Notes:

She “teaches in Sauk Centre” according to her mother’s obituary.

In the 1930 census, she was living at home with her father and younger sister in Fergus Falls. Mildred was a public school teacher.

In the 1931 Fergus Falls city directory, she is a teacher and boards with her father and step-mother at 323 Bancroft.

In the 1935/36 Fergus Falls city directory, she is a teacher and boards with father and step-mother at 323 Bancroft Avenue.

In the 1940 census, Henry and Mildred live in Sauk Centre. Henry is a barber.

She is not the child whose birth certificate is 1904-18606.

At the time of her step-mother’s death, for which she was the informant, she was Mrs. Henry Thielen of 727 Birch Street in Sauk Centre.

Ethel Peterson of Chicago was the informant for Mildred’s death certificate. Mildred died of septicemia from a chronic urinary tract infection.

Died:
She died at the Bethany Nursing Home in Alexandria but her last residence according to the SSDI was Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

Mildred married Henry Peter (Hank) THIELEN on 21 Jun 1936 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Henry was born on 26 Sep 1905 in Minnesota; died on 24 Sep 1981 in Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minnesota; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1912-20615
• Confirmation: 30 May 1926, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Notes:

She was a high school student at the time of her mother’s death.

Graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1930.

In the 1931 city directory, she is shown as a student and live at 323 Bancroft Ave W.

She graduated from Milwaukee Downer College in 1934.

According to the 1940 census, for which she was the informant, she lived in New York City in 1935.

In the 1935/36 Fergus Falls city directory, she boards at 323 Bancroft Avenue West.

The September 19, 1955, edition of the FFDJ notes that Edward Bye and daughter, Ethel, have returned from a trip to Norway and England.



Her obit:

ETHEL O. PEDERSEN, of Chelsea, MI, age 93, died Monday, August 8, 2005 at Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born February 10, 1912 in Fergus Falls, MN, the daughter of Edward P. & Olava (Saxhaug) Bye. She married John Martin Pedersen Jr. in Fergus Falls, MN on Aug. 19, 1936, and he preceded her in death on July 4, 1965. Survivors include two daughters, Judith (Kurt) Brandle of Ann Arbor, MI and Jane Smith of Salt Lake City, UT. Funeral services are pending at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd, Park Ridge, IL 60068 (phone 847-823-5122). Burial will be at Mt. Emblem Cemetery in Elmhurst, IL. Local arrangements by Cole Funeral Chapel.

She was the informant for her sister Mildred’s death certificate. At that time, Ethel lived at 3335 New England Avenue in Chicago. Because Mildred’s last residence according to the SSDI was in Chicago, it’s possible that Mildred lived with Ethel for awhile before going into the nursing home in Michigan.

Confirmation:
Our Savior or Bethlehem

Ethel married John Martin PEDERSEN, Jr on 19 Aug 1936 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. John (son of John Martin PEDERSEN and Laura T) was born on 19 Apr 1909 in Illinois; died on 4 Jul 1965 in Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1983-MN-026935
• Occupation: Painter
• Baptism: 19 Feb 1905, Otter Tail County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 25 May 1919, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Notes:

Living at 639 Summit Avenue West in Fergus Falls, next door to his parents, in the 1930 census. His house is worth $4200. Julian is 25, Viola is 22, and they have been married for a year.

In the 1931 city directory, he and Viola live at 639 Summit Ave W. He is a painter working for his father.

In the 1935/36 Fergus Falls city directory, he is a painter. He and Viola reside at 622 Banana Avenue (not far from his brother Alf). Julian is still at 622 Banana in the 1937/38 Fergus Falls city directory. In the 1939/40 Fergus Falls city directory, the address is 620 Banana Avenue.

He was an unemployed professional painter at the time of the 1940 census. He and his family lived at 620 Banana, the same house in which they had lived in 1935.

Noted as having personal property worth $24 in the January 26, 1954, edition of the FFDJ, for school tax purposes for the Town of Dane Prairie. In the January 26, 1954, edition of the FFDJ, he is noted as having personal property worth $13 for the purposes of the school tax in the 3rd Ward of Fergus Falls.

The July 19, 1955, edition of the FFDJ notes that Julian Bye had bid on painting the fire hall (doors, apparatus room, and living quarters).

In January of 1958, he was sentenced to 30 days in jail for beating his wife. The charge was third-degree assault.

In April of 1960, he was sentenced to 90 days in jail for driving while intoxicated.

He was fined $100 in November of 1963 for driving while intoxicated.

He had been at the Otter Tail County Nursing Home for the three years before he died.

Baptism:
perhaps First English Lutheran in Fergus Falls

Confirmation:
First English

Died:
at Lake Regional Hospital

Buried:
his funeral was at Zion Lutheran in Fergus Falls

Family/Spouse: Selma Pauline TYSDAL. Selma was born on 26 Mar 1907 in Palo Alto County, Iowa; died on 24 Jul 1993 in Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota; was buried in Fahlun Cemetery, Nelson, Douglas County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julian married Viola Pauline BELLER on 3 Mar 1929 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, and was divorced in Jan 1963 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Viola was born on 29 Nov 1907 in Panora, Guthrie County, Iowa; died on 30 Aug 2008 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried on 3 Sep 2008 in Vukku Cemetery, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 27 Oct 1906, Otter Tail County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 24 Apr 1921, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Notes:

Not listed in the MHS birth records. Her obit erroneously showed her birth year as 1907.

She was Mrs. Margaret Bushy of Fergus Falls at the time of her mother’s death. She was Mrs. Julian Sholberg of Anoka at the time of her father’s death.

She died as Margaret Sholberg.

Birth:
Her obit said September 10, 1907 in Fergus Falls. Her gravestone says September 10, 1906.

Baptism:
perhaps First English Lutheran in Fergus Falls, as Otelia Margaret

Died:
“at her home in Escondido”

Buried:
She and Julian share a gravestone.

Margaret married Robert John BUSBY, Jr in Aug 1937. Robert was born on 10 Mar 1901 in Canada; died on 11 Jul 1962 in Olmsted County, Minnesota; was buried in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Julian Alfred SHOLBERG on 6 Dec 1963 in Hughes County, South Dakota. Julian was born on 3 Apr 1920 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; died on 29 Dec 1991 in San Diego County, California; was buried in Oak Hill Memorial Park, Escondido, San Diego County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1909-18836
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2006-MN-005851
• Baptism: 14 Mar 1909, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Notes:

In the 1931 city directory, as Alf. E., he boards with his parents at 637 Summit Avenue W.

In the 1935/36 Fergus Falls city directory, he was “Alf” and was a painter. He and Lillian lived at 640 Banana Avenue. In the 1937/38 Fergus Falls city directory, he and Lillian lived at 112 Fir Avenue East. Same in the 1939/40 Fergus Falls city directory.

Noted as having personal property worth $20 in the January 26, 1954, edition of the FFDJ for school tax purposes for the Town of Dane Prairie. Or, in the same edition, he may be the Alfred Bye in the 2nd ward of Fergus Falls who had personal property worth $22.

From the July 19, 1955, edition of the FFDJ: “Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bye and son, Thomas, and Andrew Bye, returned from a trip along the North Shore of Lake Superior into Canada. They came home by way of Rainy River.”

His obit noted that he had been paint foreman for the State Hospital in Fergus Falls and, during the war, he worked for Honeywell, spray-painting parts that were to be used in the war. He had been preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his siblings Julian, Margaret, Lillian, Eleanor, and Dorothy, and by his special friend Elma Heincke.

Elma Heinecke was the mother of Alfred’s son Thomas’s wife Julie. Elma’s obituary, from October of 2002, listed Alfred Bye as a special friend who survived her. Elma worked at the Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center which may be where she met Alfred.

Baptism:
perhaps First English Lutheran in Fergus Falls

Died:
died at Battle Lake Good Samaritan Center

Alfred married Lillian Regina STEIN on 24 Dec 1934 in Roberts County, South Dakota. Lillian (daughter of Gustaf STEIN and Martha LADWIG) was born on 6 Jul 1909 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota; died on 21 Nov 1977 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried in Trinity-Faith Cemetery, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1911-19073
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1984-MN-031798
• Social Security Number: 471-34-7640 Issued In Minnesota Before 1951
• Baptism: 10 Dec 1911, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Notes:

Shown as Kathrina Bye on her birth certificate. Her mother’s name is shown as Sander.

Her mother’s maiden name was “Sanders” according to her death certificate.

In the 1930 census, she and Donald, newly married, were living in Austin, Minnesota with his mother. He was a lineman.

In the 1940 census, Albert and Lillian, and her two sons, lived in Golden Valley. He was an attendant at a filling station. He was a high school graduate, she had had one year of high school.

The LeBruns lived in Minneapolis at the time of her mother’s death and in Maple Lake at the time of her father’s death.

Lillian married Donald Oran COOPER, Sr on 16 Nov 1929 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, and was divorced. Donald was born on 5 Feb 1906 in Johnson County, Iowa; died on 27 Aug 1992 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillian married Albert Carlyle LE BRUN on 13 Oct 1934 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Albert was born on 12 Oct 1903; died on 9 May 1969 in Wright County, Minnesota; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Annandale, Wright County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1915-23301
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1985-MN-034824
• Baptism: 22 Aug 1915, Otter Tail County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 1929

Notes:

Spelled Eleanora in the MHS birth index.

In the 1931 Fergus Falls city directory, she boarded with her parents at 637 Summit Avenue W.

She was the informant for her mother’s death certificate. The McKees lived in Robbinsdale at that time.

An obit:

Eleanora B McKee, 70, Fergus Falls MN died at Broen Memorial Home. Services will be at Glende Johnson Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery.

She was one of seven children of Andrew and Anna (Sander) Bye born in Fergus Falls. On Feb. 6, 1934 she and Donald McKee were married in Minneapolis.

Survivors are her husband; one sister, Dorothy Aasness of Anoka; and two brothers, Alfred and Harold, both of Fergus Falls.

Baptism:
Our Savior’s in Fergus Falls as Elenore Bernice

Died:
Broen Memorial Home

Eleanora married Donald Colp MCKEE on 6 Feb 1934 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Donald was born on 16 Sep 1913; died on 17 Apr 1989 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1923-23095
• Social Security Number: 477-16-4436 Issued In Minnesota Before 1951
• Baptism: 27 May 1923, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Notes:

Many trees on Ancestry.com incorrectly have him dying in 2000.

Other sources say birthdate 6 Jul 1924 but that is for a different Harold Bye. The date shown is from the birth certificate for Andrew Bye’s son.

In the 1950 census, he was still single and living with his parents in Dane Prairie Twp, Otter Tail County. He was a farmer.

Noted as having personal property valued at $507 in the January 26, 1954, edition of the FFDJ for school tax purposes for the Town of Dane Prairie.

May have been the Harry Bye living in Underwood in early 1954.

Harold Bye of Dane Prairie was a March of Dimes volunteer chairman for the March of Dimes emergency campaign in the county August 16th to August 31, 1954.

Harold survived his brother Alfred.

An article in the Fergus Falls newspaper in August of 2012 highlights Harold continuing to be a newspaper deliverer for the FFDJ. His route is 80 miles and he’s still driving it every day in a 1990 Dodge Omni. He’s been driving it for five years and his wife before that for 25. Before that he drove for the newspaper, he was a dairy farmer. He still lives on the farm in the house he grew up in. “While much of the house has been redone, some of the walls that were built in the 1800s are still standing. Bye will soon have all three of his children living within a mile of the house in which they all grew up. His son plans to retire soon and move back into the house with Bye, and his two other children live just down the road.”

Regarding the article that mentioned him in the August 15, 2012, edition of the Fergus Falls Daily Journal, a commenter said, “Not only was, or is a dedicated worker for the Daily Journal, he was also a pilot for many years flying out of the airport here in Fergus Falls. Harold is one of the many pilots left who flew in the 1940s and 1950s, so keep on going, Harold.”

Harold A. Bye, 100, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls.

Harold Arthur Bye was born January 30, 1923, to Andrew and Anna (Sander) Bye in Fergus Falls. He attended Fergus Falls High School and the University of Minnesota for Agriculture. He was a member of the Army National Guard for four years.

On June 12, 1951, Harold married Gladys Persey at her family home in Elizabeth, MN. After getting married, the couple moved to the family farm in Dane Prairie Township and farmed until 1982. Harold received the Minnesota Conservation Award in 1964 for Best Practices in Farming. After retiring from farming, he went to work for Augustana Apartments and Cardinal Homes as a maintenance engineer for several years. Harold retired as a maintenance engineer and began delivering papers with his wife for the Fergus Falls Daily Journal. He continued delivering the paper until his final retirement at 95.

Harold was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls, a member of Civil Air Patrol, served on the Dane Prairie Township Board, and was on the District 1425 School Board. Harold was also a member of the Lake Region’s Thresherman’s Association.

Harold fulfilled a long-time childhood dream of being a pilot. He was known for his flight abilities and often flew a private plane for fun. Harold enjoyed ice fishing and deer hunting. He was also known for his woodworking creativity and made many wooden benches that can be found around the Fergus Falls and Dalton areas. Harold expanded his creativity and began making tin men. He was not only highly creative but was a collector of toy tractors and other rare items.

Preceding him in death were his wife, Gladys; his parents, Andrew and Anna Bye; two brothers, Julian and Alfred; four sisters, Lillian, Elenora, Margaret, and Dorothy, and step-grandchildren, Ashley Nicole Kruse and Ann Marie Walker.

Harold is survived by his children, Duane (Annette) Bye, David (Renata) Bye, and Marilyn (Roger) Mittelstadt; grandchildren, Melissa Bye, Daniel Bye, Trissica Rodgers, and Adam Bye; step-grandchildren, Thomas, Trey, and Teryn; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Natalie, Levi, Ayden, Brielle, and Finley, and several nieces and nephews.

Harold married Gladys Margaret PERSEY on 12 Jun 1951 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Gladys was born on 4 Dec 1927 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; died on 8 Jan 2013 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried in Trinity-Faith Cemetery, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1925-21931
• Baptism: 27 Mar 1925, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Notes:

Olga Torvik, Harriette Torvik, Mrs. Don McKee, Mrs. Al Le Brun, Marion Bye, and Dolores Bye all participated in her wedding.

Dorothy E. Aasness
Funeral services for Dorothy E. Aasness, 75, Andover, took place Dec. 30 at Constance Evangelical Free Church. Rev. Randy Discher officiated. Aasness died Dec. 26 at Mercy Hospital. She was born March 27, 1925 in Fergus Falls to Andrew E. and Anna K (Sander) Bye. She is survived by her sons, Richard and wife Donna of Andover, James and wife Kay of Zimmerman; daughter, Marjorie Schaffer and husband Eric of Eden Prairie; grandchildren, Sarah Wincek, Carrie Johnson, Karl, Kimberly and Kelsey Aasness; brothers, Alfred Bye and Harold Bye and wife Gladys, all of Fergus Falls; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville; son, Ronald; one brother; and three sisters. Pallbearers were Eric Schaffer, Karl Aasness, Leroy Wincek, and Joel, Chuck and Don Cooper III. Interment was at Constance Cemetery, Andover. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka.

Dorothy married Orville Gerald AASNESS on 30 Nov 1947 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Orville was born on 7 Dec 1924 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; died on 3 May 1988 in Anoka County, Minnesota; was buried in Constance Evangelical Free Church Cemetery, Anoka County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1922-23969
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2014-MN-009505

Notes:

She was living with her Torvik grandparents in the 1930 census.

In the 1939/40 Fergus Falls city directory, she is a high school student who rooms at 715 Court Street.

In the 1940 census, she is a high school senior living with her father, aunt, and grandfather at 715 Court Street in Fergus Falls.

She was legitimate, child #1 on her birth certificate. Her name was amended to Harriette on February 1st, 1943.

In the 1953 Fergus Falls city directory, she was a waitress at the Lincoln Cafe and lived with her father and aunt at 715 S Court.

She was Harrietta Eldon Torvik, 31, in the announcement of her marriage license in the October 10, 1953, edition of the FFDJ.

As Mrs. Henriette Johnson of Fergus Falls, she was the informant for her aunt Olga’s death certificate in 1966.

As Mrs. Julian Johnson, she was the informant for her father’s death certificate in 1975.

As Harriette Johnson of 1421 S. Maybelle in Fergus Falls, she was the informant for her mother’s death certificate in 1994.

Survived her niece Suzan K Smith (neé Garberg) who died 24 May 2007. Suzan was the daughter of Julian Johnson’s sister Jean.

Harriette Johnson, died Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at Broen Memorial Home in Fergus Falls.

She was born May 13, 1922, in Fergus Falls, the daughter of Edwin and Hildred (Larson) Torvik.  She grew up in Fergus Falls and was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church and graduated from Fergus Falls High School.

She worked as a waitress and during World War II she was employed at Northwest Airlines in St. Paul.

In the late 1950s, Harriette worked at Madison Elementary School in Fergus Falls. In the late 1960s, she was employed by the Otter Tail County Treasure’s Office in Fergus Falls.

On Oct. 17, 1953, she married Julian L. Johnson at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Harriette was raised in a Norwegian speaking home and could speak it fluently. She always embraced her Scandinavian heritage.

She was a lifetime member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls.

Harriette really enjoyed making cards and donating them to local nursing homes. She especially liked the cards she made that had cute animals and funny cartoons on them, since she had a special love for cats, dogs and animals of all kinds.

Preceding her in death were her parents; and her husband, Julian.

Survivors include two sons, Ronald (Dorie) of Pine City and Kent (Kristin) of Detroit Lakes; grandchildren, Jessica (Christopher) Larson of Minneapolis, Tony Johnson of Woodbury, Elisabeth (Kyle) Barlow of Omaha, Neb., Emma Johnson of Minneapolis, Molly Johnson of St. Joseph; and sister, Carol Falk of Minneapolis.

Harriette married Julian Leonard JOHNSON on 17 Oct 1953 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Julian was born on 13 Oct 1921 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; died on 10 May 1997 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His birth is not in the Minnesota birth records indexed on Ancestry.

He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II.

Stanley married Evangeline June JENSEN on 30 Dec 1949 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, and was divorced in Jan 1969 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Evangeline was born on 23 Jun 1926 in Barron County, Wisconsin; died on 12 Sep 1994 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2001-MN-502978
• Baptism: 18 Dec 1932, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Notes:

Her obit:

Delores Marlene (Bye) Anderson, 68, of Campbell, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2001, at the home of her daughter in Fergus Falls.

She was born Sept. 10, 1932, at her parents home in Fergus Falls, the daughter of Julian and Viola (Beller) Bye. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith She grew up in Fergus Falls and graduated in 1950 from Fergus Falls High School.

On April 28, 1951, she married August Jerry Anderson at Augustana Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls. They made their home in Fergus Falls and Underwood and moved to Campbell in 1968. She was employed at the Campbell-Tintah school as a cook and retired in May of 1999. She was a member of Vukku Lutheran Church, its WELCA and taught Sunday School. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, antiqueing, playing games with her grandchildren and spending time with her family. Her sense of humor and willingness to help, made her loved by many.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Jerry who died in 1978; and her father, who died in 1983. Survivors include her mother, Viola; her children Tim (Candi) Anderson of Park Rapids, Teresa (Mike) Brause of Fergus Falls, Jeff Anderson of New London and Sue (Dallen) Albertson of Fergus Falls; seven grandchildren, Jaime and Jennifer Brause, Matthew Albertson, Navada Joe Anderson, Joe Albertson, Jerry Anderson and Benjamin Brause; two brothers, Alan (Betty) Bye of Montevido and Russell (Bonnie) Bye of Underwood; one sister, Mary (Virgil) Albertson of Fergus Falls; numerous nieces and nephews; and her very close friend, Beverly Komestakes of Campbell.

Visitation: Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the church Service: 1 p.m. Tuesday at Vukku Lutheran Church, rural Foxhome Clergy: Rev. Paul Shiotz Burial: Vukku Lutheran Cemetery Funeral Home: Olson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls

Delores married August Jerry ANDERSON on 28 Apr 1951 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. August was born on 17 May 1927; died on 22 Aug 1978 in Wilkin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2013-MN-012569

Notes:

Not listed in the Minnesota Birth Index.

He and Betty were living in Fergus Falls at the time of his mother’s death and at the time of his sister Delores’s death.

Alan Bye, 74, of Fergus Falls, died Monday, April 15, 2013, at his home under the care of hospice.

Alan was born on Nov. 26, 1938, in Fergus Falls, the son of Julian and Viola (Beller) Bye. He was confirmed at Vukku Lutheran Church in Foxhome and attended Fergus Falls High School.

Alan faithfully served his country in the United States Army where he was honorably discharged.

On Nov. 30, 1963, he married Betty J. Simonson at Vukku Lutheran Church in Foxhome.

Alan worked on his brother-in-law’s farm after marriage. He later drove truck for Fergus Redimix while the couple lived at Wall Lake.

In 1972, they moved to Lake City, where he worked for Greenline Equipment John Deere. In1985, they moved back to Fergus Falls where he worked for Interstate John Deere. In 1990, they moved to Montevideo, and he worked for Kibble Equipment John Deere. Alan retired in 2000 after 32 years with John Deere.

In 2007, the couple moved back to Fergus Falls when his health began to decline. He was a member of the Elks, Zion Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls and was a lifetime member of the Eagles.

His hobbies included hunting, fishing, camping and woodworking. He enjoyed John Deere tractors and being outside in nature. Alan especially enjoyed his days spent with family and the grandkids. He was a very loving father and friend to those who knew him. Alan will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Viola; an infant daughter; and a sister, Delores Anderson.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Betty Bye; a son, Andrew Bye and a daughter, Pauline Mau, of Fergus Falls; three grandchildren, Amanda Mau, Tiffany Mau and Cody Mau; one great-grandchild, Hunter Berneking; a sister, Mary (Virgil) Albertson of Fergus Falls; a brother, Russell (Bonnie) Bye of Underwood; a uncle, Harold Bye; his beloved companion, “Oscar” the Westie; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends.

Alan married B.J. SIMONSON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He lived with his mother and step-father in Golden Valley, Minnesota, in the 1940 census.

He may be the Donald O Cooper who was director of the inspection and enforcement division of the Minnesota Dept. of Corrections in 1978.

Don married P.A. KIVISTO [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2013-MN-021378

Notes:

He lived with his mother and step-father in Golden Valley, Minnesota, in the 1940 census.

Cooper, Robert "Bob" Alyn (80) of Crystal, passed away July 7th, 2013. He was surrounded by his loving family at the North Memorial Hospice House. Bob was born in Fergus Falls, MN but spent most of his life in the Crystal area. Bob is preceded in death by first wife, Donna (Larson) Cooper; parents, Lillian and Al LeBrun and Donald and Letha Cooper; brother, John LeBrun; and grandson, Andrew Pitts. Bob is survived by wife, Beverly Cooper of Crystal and his children: Joel (Jenny) Cooper; Kathy (Paul) Hirchert; Chuck (Debbie) Cooper; Teresa Cooper; Marilyn (Jim) Hanson; children through marriage: Alan (Jenny) Stroh; Ryan (Jennifer) Stroh; Dyana Schallenberger (Lonny Lewis); 15 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. Brothers are Don (Pat) Cooper; Albert (Karen) LeBrun; sister- in-law, Darlene LeBrun; and sister, Donna (Gary) Redlinger. Extended family includes mother-in-law, Viola Adams; brother-in-law, Keith Adams; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. The visitation will be at Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel, 3888 W. Broadway, from 5-8 PM on Wednesday, July 10th. Memorial service will be at Pilgrim United Methodist Church, 4325 Zachary Ln. N, Plymouth at 11 AM on Thursday, July 11th.

Family/Spouse: Donna Marie LARSON. Donna was born on 18 May 1933 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; died on 20 Aug 1992 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married B.J. ADAMS [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Darlene F JOHNSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He and wife Kay lived in Zimmerman, Minnesota, at the time of his mother’s death in 2000.

James "Jim" Douglas Aasness, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 28th.

Jim grew up in Andover, MN. He served as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps as a radar direction finder. He then went on to work as a cabinet maker, and most recently as a machine operator. He was set to retire on September 1, 2022. Jim enjoyed spending time with family, working on cars, and being in nature.

He is preceded in life by parents Orville and Dorothy Aasness, and brother Ronald.

He is survived by children Karl, Kimberly, and Kelsey; grandchildren Jace and Theodore; and siblings Richard and Marjorie.

Family/Spouse: S.T.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married C.A. GEBHARDT [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married K.M. TOIVONEN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sled dog racer.

Ronald married P.S. GRUBB [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]