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Irene Elizabeth KARLSRUDE

Female 1922 - 2014  (91 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Irene Elizabeth KARLSRUDE was born on 12 Jul 1922 in Chisago County, Minnesota; died on 18 Jun 2014 in Inver Grove Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota; was buried on 13 Jul 2014 in Balsam Lake Cemetery, Polk County, Wisconsin.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1922-06151
    • Minnesota Death Certificate: 2014-MN-018840

    Notes:

    Her birth certificate says Karlsrud.

    Devendorf Engels, Irene (nee Karlsrud)

    Born 7-12-1922  Entered Eternity 6-18-2014

    Preceded by husbands Donald Engels and Calvin Devendorf, son Richard Engels, brothers, Gilbert, Raymond, and Alden Karlsrud. She will be deeply missed by daughter Connie (Bill) Long of Fort Myers, FL, daughter in-law Linda Engels of Lakeland, son Eric (Donna) Engels of Eagan, and step-daughter Caren (David) Stry of Olathe KS. Loving grandma of 11 grandchildren and beloved “GiGi” of 20 great grandchildren. Also survived by dear friends and her family in Norway. A celebration of Irene’s life will be on Saturday, July 12 at 11:00 A.M. at Augustana Lutheran Church, 1400 So. Robert St., W. St. Paul with receiving of friends one hour before Service. Private burial in Balsam Lake, WI.  Memorials preferred to Augustana Lutheran Church or to Neighbors, Inc.

    Died:
    Inver Grove Good Samaritan Center

    Buried:
    Cremains interred privately.

    Irene married Donald Frederick ENGELS on 10 Jun 1942. Donald (son of Fredrick (Frank) Rudolph ENGELS and Julietta (Etta) June YOUNG) was born on 26 Sep 1916 in Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin; died on 24 Mar 1978 in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota; was buried in Balsam Lake Cemetery, Polk County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Connie Lee ENGELS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Mar 1945 in Ramsey County, Minnesota; died on 7 Dec 2018 in Florida.
    2. 3. Richard Donald (Rick) ENGELS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jul 1947 in Ramsey County, Minnesota; died on 19 May 2014 in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota; was buried in Baldwin, St. Croix County, Wisconsin.

    Irene married Calvin Alvernon DEVENDORF on 5 Jan 1980 in Dakota County, Minnesota. Calvin (son of H J DEVENDORF and Beulah MAHAN) was born on 22 Jul 1911 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan; died on 20 Sep 1997 in Inver Grove Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Connie Lee ENGELS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Irene1) was born on 6 Mar 1945 in Ramsey County, Minnesota; died on 7 Dec 2018 in Florida.

    Notes:

    The announcement of her engagement to Wallace Martinek was in the Minneapolis Star, March 5, 1967, edition. She was a graduate of Rochester State Junior College, he was a graduate of the University of Minnesota. Both were employed by Control Data in Plymouth.

    Her obit in the News-Press:

    Connie Lee (Engels) (Martinek) Long, age 73 of Ft Myers. Beloved wife, mother and grandmother found peace while surrounded by loved ones on Dec. 7, 2018. Connie was born April 6, 1945, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Connie graduated from South St. Paul High School, and Rochester Junior College. Connie enjoyed playing golf and travel.

    Connie was preceded in death by her parents Donald and Irene Engels, and brother Rick Engels. She is survived by husband Bill, daughter Julie Sieben (Ken), son Joel Martinek, 5 grandchildren, brother Eric Engels (Donna), and sister-in-law Linda Engels.

    Connie married W.F. MARTINEK [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. John MARTINEK  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Aug 1972 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; died on 1 Aug 1972 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

    Connie married W.H. LONG [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Richard Donald (Rick) ENGELS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Irene1) was born on 29 Jul 1947 in Ramsey County, Minnesota; died on 19 May 2014 in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota; was buried in Baldwin, St. Croix County, Wisconsin.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Minnesota Death Certificate: 2014-MN-015787

    Notes:

    Richard “Rick” Donald Engels

    Age 66, of Lakeland and Inver Grove Heights, Died May 19, 2014

    Survived by his wife of 33 years, Linda (Morgan) Engels; daughters, Belinda (John) Trombley, Brenda Gregor, and Sara (Dushyant) Saran; grandchildren, Catherine, Logan and Lydia; mother, Irene Devendorf; siblings, Connie (Bill) Long and Eric (Donna) Engels; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, Donald Engels.

    Memorial Service 11AM Saturday, May 24, (visitation from 10:30-11AM) at the O’Connell Funeral Home, 520 South 11th St, Hudson, WI. Memorials Preferred.

    Birth:
    Riverview Hospital, St. Paul

    Died:
    Regions Hospital

    Buried:
    cremated

    Richard married L.E. MORGAN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John MARTINEK Descendancy chart to this point (2.Connie2, 1.Irene1) was born on 1 Aug 1972 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; died on 1 Aug 1972 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Minnesota Death Certificate: 1972-MN-021939

    Notes: