Fredrick (Frank) Rudolph ENGELS

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Butcher

Notes:

In the 1900 census (June 2), Frank and his family were living in the village of Pepin, Pepin County, Wisconsin. (Indexed as “Lean Engler!”) The family consisted of Frank Engles, 32, born in June 1868, Etta, 20, born in January of 1879 or 1880, Helen, 1, born in Aug of 1898, and “Baby,” born in September of 1899. Etta had had two children, both still living. Everyone was born in Wisconsin. Frank’s and Etta’s fathers were born in Germany and their mothers in Pennsylvania. Frank owns the farm that they live on without a mortgage. Frank’s occupation is illegible but it’s not farmer. It may be butcher.

Shown as Frank R. Engels in the 1910 census (April 18th). At that time, the family lived in Baden Township in Ward County, North Dakota. Frank was a farmer. He owned his farm with a mortgage. The family consisted of Frank R., 40, Etta J., 30, Helen B., 11, Gertrude, 10, August D., 6, and Viva, 4. August and Viva were born in North Dakota. Everyone else was born in Wisconsin. Frank and Etta had been married for 12 years. Etta had had 4 children, all still living. Frank’s and Etta’s fathers were born in Germany. Frank’s mother was born in Pennsylvania and Etta’s mother was born in the U.S.

In the probate records for his father’s estate, he is listed as Frank R. Engel, son, town of Garfield, Wisconsin.

Interestingly, Shirley James was born August D.

Died:
Influenza

Fredrick married Julietta (Etta) June YOUNG on 6 Oct 1897 in Pepin County, Wisconsin. Julietta (daughter of Frederick YOUNG and Eliza Ann FLEMING) was born on 30 Jun 1879 in Wisconsin; died on 18 Jan 1962 in Polk County, Wisconsin; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Pepin, Pepin County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1926-MN-016040

Notes:

Her death certficate shows her cause of death as a streptococcus infection of the throat. Her husband, Charles Harder, was the informant.

The 7 Aug 1898 date is inferred from the Pepin County birth record of that date for “Frank F Engel.”

Died:
died at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Wabasha

Helen married Charlie William HARDER on 3 May 1923 in Chisago County, Minnesota. Charlie (son of Charles H HARDER and Anna Dorothy ARLT) was born on 10 Feb 1899 in Minnesota; died on 9 Nov 1971 in Winnebago County, Illinois; was buried in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Social Security Number: 398-16-7300 issued in WI before 1951

Notes:

Born as Gertrude Elisabeth Engel.

Gertrude married Martin (Mike) AUSEN on 21 Apr 1917. Martin (son of Samuel AUSEN and Betsi OLSON) was born on 9 Sep 1894 in Naples Twp, Buffalo County, Wisconsin; died on 27 Sep 1985 in Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin; was buried in Balsam Lake Cemetery, Polk County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Social Security Number: 388-36-2391 issued in WI in 1955

Notes:

In the 1930 census, he and his wife and daughter lived with his mother Etta in Polk County, Wisconsin. He was a farm laborer, presumably on his mother’s farm.

In the 1940 census, he and his wife and daughter live on a farm they own in Balsam Lake Twp on “south town line road near east end,” on the same census enumeration page as Jonas Johnson (#306). They had lived at a different location in Polk County in 1935. Shirley had two years of high school, “Leetha” was a high school graduate.



He died in Amery hospital according to Irene.

Died:
as Shirley J Engels

August married Letha R DAVIDSON about 1928. Letha was born on 10 Jan 1906 in Wisconsin; died on 1 Jun 1996 in Polk County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Social Security Number: 393-56-8224 Issued In WI In 1967

Notes:

“Veva” in the SSDI.

Died:
As Veva Elaine McKenzie in the Wisconsin death index

Veva married Fred MCKENZIE on 23 Sep 1931 in Polk County, Wisconsin. Fred was born on 5 Jan 1894 in St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin; died on 29 Nov 1986 in Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin; was buried in Balsam Lake Cemetery, Polk County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Social Security Number: 399-18-0209 Issued In Wisconsin Before 1951

Notes:

“Engel” on her children’s birth certificates.

In the 1940 census, she was single and lived at home with her mother and brother. She was a public school teacher. She had had one year of college.

Family/Spouse: Leonard Matthew HANSEN. Leonard (son of Elmer M HANSEN and Augusta WASSBERG) was born on 25 Jul 1913 in Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin; died on 30 May 1994 in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1978-MN-008216
• Social Security Number: 399-01-0566 issued in Wisconsin before 1951

Notes:

In the 1940 census, he lived at home with his mother and sister. He was a high school graduate and was a soil conservation clerk at the county court house. He made $840 in 1939.

In the 1950 census, he and his family lived in Mendota Twp, Dakota County, on “Highway 88 going south of Highway 100.” This was a large farmhouse, divided into a upper-and-lower duplex, in a rural area of what later became Mendota Heights. Donald was a production accountant for a meat producing plant.

In the 1956 St. Paul city directory, he was a timekeeper for Armours. He and Irene lived at 1240 7th Avenue S. He was still at Armours in the 1960 St. Paul city directory. In that 1960 directory, his address is incorrectly shown as 1249 7th Avenue S.

In Connie’s engagement announcement, he and Irene live at Ambrosius Loop in South St. Paul.

Donald married Irene Elizabeth KARLSRUDE on 10 Jun 1942. Irene (daughter of Oskar Gudbrandsen KARLSRUD and Julie Pedersen SKAUGEN) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Not recorded in the MHS birth index although the 1930 census shows that as his birth location. He was probably born in Wisconsin.

Inferred from the 1930 census in which a child by this name, age 6 and shown as a grandson, whose mother was born in Wisconsin, is living with the grandfather’s (Charles H. Harder) family in Balsam Lake. Charles L.’s father, Charles W., age 31, is living in the same household. Charles W. has recently married a woman named M. Alice, age 19, born in Iowa, who is also living with the Charles H. family.

In the 1940 census, he lived with his father, step-mother, and siblings in Rockford. He was a high school student.

In the 1950 census, he and his wife and son lived in Roscoe in WInnebago County, Illinois. He was a route buyer for a rendering works.

Charles Leslie Harder, 97, of Durand formally of Rockford passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Born May 17, 1923 in Wabasha, MN. Son of Charles W. and Helen B. (Engel) Harder. Veteran of the United States Navy having served During WWII aboard the USS New Jersey BB 62. United in marriage to Nancy Jean Carroll on February 14, 1952. Retired from Amerock Corporation after several years. Members of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Charles found enjoyment in singing, dancing, going out to eat, having picnics and corn boils with the family, and together with Nancy they enjoyed traveling to Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, going on several cruises and going to Royal Palm RV Park in Big Pine Key, Florida for over 20 years.

Survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Nancy; children, Nanette (Dave) Leggett, Charles “Corky” (Carol) Harder, Leslie (Brad) Curtis, Brian (Susan) Harder; grandchildren, Shelia (Phillip) Hoffman, Matt (Amy) Allen, Dan Allen, Chuck (Karen) Harder, Jeremiah (Jay) Allen, Michael Curtis, Jennifer (Kevin) Black, Nicholas Curtis, Shanna Clankie, Ryan (Crystal Bigham) Clankie, Dana (fiancé Dan Kunkle) Harder, Brittany (JT) Price; several great-grandchildren; one great-greatgrandson; several nieces and nephews; siblings Theresa (Merle) Menos, Judy Johnson. Predeceased by his parents; sister, Betty Malson; infant son, Jack Harder; daughter, Jill (Mike) Clankie; great-grandson, Lucas Black.

Charles married Dorothy Marie MITCHELL on 12 Jun 1945 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, and was divorced in 1951. Dorothy was born on 16 Nov 1926 in Winnebago County, Illinois; died on 16 Dec 1986 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois; was buried in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Nancy Jean CARROLL on 14 Feb 1952 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. Nancy was born on 26 Jul 1933 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois; died on 18 Feb 2023 in Winnebago County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Social Security Number: 399-01-0594 issued in Wisconsin

Notes:

He was living at home with his parents and siblings in the 1940 census. He had had three years of college and had a public (probably WPA) job doing typing for a school. He earned $270 in 1939 for 18 weeks work.

In the 1957 Minneapolis city directory, he and Marvel lived at 4107 Pleasant Avenue. He was a department supervisor at the University of Minnesota.

Not listed in the index of Minnesota deaths.

Ann Johnson (later Ellingboe) babysat for Vernon and Marvel when they all lived in Washington, D.C., in the ‘40s.

Died:
last benefit in Minneapolis

Vernon married Marvel Joy NELSON on 31 Jan 1941 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Marvel was born on 11 Apr 1922 in Minnesota; died on 6 Feb 2016 in Maple Grove, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1940 census, she was living at home with her parents and siblings. She was employed as a saleslady at a retail drug store. She had earned $600 in 1939 for 52 weeks of work. She was a high school graduate.

Died:
last residence Deer Park

Isabel married Raymond August JOHNSON on 20 Sep 1942 in Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin. Raymond (son of Minnie Helga LARSON) was born on 10 Aug 1913 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; died on 25 Jan 2004 in St. Croix County, Wisconsin; was buried in East Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Confirmation: Norwegian Lutheran Church, Amery, Wisconsin

Notes:

Moved to Washington in January of 2001. Carl moved into the Warm Beach Nursing Home in March of 2001.



In July of 2011 she went into a nursing home because of a compressed fracture of the vertebrae.

Murriel Lorraine Johnson was born on July 23, 1922, in Amery, Wisconsin, to Martin and Gertrude Ausen.  She graduated from Amery High School in 1940.  After graduation, Lorraine worked in the dietary department of Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. While waiting at the Minneapolis bus depot, Lorraine got to know her future husband, Carl Johnson, who was also waiting for the same bus to return to his hometown of Amery.  The two were married June 19, 1944, before Carl was shipped overseas during WW II.

For a short time they lived in the San Francisco area close to the Navy base so they could be near each other when Carl’s ship was in dock.  Upon returning to Minneapolis to live, they had two daughters, Peggy and Nancy.  When the girls were in grade school, Lorraine went back to work pursuing a retail career at Powers Department Store in St Paul where she managed different departments until retirement.

For twelve years, Lorraine and Carl enjoyed entertaining a host of guests in their beautiful retirement home on Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.  In 2000, they moved to the Warm Beach Senior Community to be near their daughter, Nancy, and her family.  Carl entered nursing care shortly after arriving in Washington and died five years later from Parkinson’s disease.

Lorraine has greatly enjoyed her grandchildren, Thad Johan Nelson and wife, Abby, of Stanwood; and Cherith Joy Lee and husband, Chad, of Lake Stevens and her great grandchildren (Preston, Eli, Julie and Clara.)  Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband, Carl, and oldest daughter, Peggy Lamb.

Murriel married Karl (Carl) Ragnar (Ranger) JOHNSON on 19 Jun 1944 in Wisconsin. Karl (son of Jonas Petter JONSSON and Märta Greta JÖNSSON) was born on 20 Sep 1920 in Polk County, Wisconsin; died on 27 Sep 2005 in Washington; was buried on 6 Oct 2005 in Balsam Lake Cemetery, Polk County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: School superintendent

Notes:

As spelled in the 1930 census form. Living in Montana according to Lorraine in 2001. His wife’s name was Helen A. at that time. He apparently maintained a home in Amery, at least for the period 1998-2002. From 1993-2002, he was living in Bridger, Montana. In 1992, there is a Ruth A Ausen living at the same address.

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

He attended the funeral of his sister Lorraine on July 24, 2017.

He lived in Billings at the time of her sister June’s death.

Glen Russell Ausen, 95, passed away Sept. 4, 2019, with his family by his side.

Glen was born in Alden Township, Wisconsin, on July 18, 1924, to Martin and Gertrude Engel Ausen. He was the fourth of eight children. After graduating from high school in Amery, Wisconsin, he enlisted in the Navy and served on the hospital ship USS Bountiful as a corpsman during WW2. His ship was the first to evacuate wounded from Iwo Jima.

Following the war, he attended the University of Wisconsin at River Falls. While there he met Ruth Woods, a fellow student who was working at the boarding house where he was living. They were married June 5, 1948, in Webster, Wis. Upon graduation from college, they moved to Montana where they started their teaching careers at Ekalaka. From there they moved to Harlem and he earned his master's degree at the University of Montana. His administrative career took them to Glasgow, Culbertson, Colstrip, Bridger, Deer Lodge, and Wyola.

Glen enjoyed traveling, hunting, and was a lifelong Green Bay Packer fan. He was proud of his Norwegian heritage, actually liked lutefisk, and taught his children the value of hard work. He was privileged to go on the Montana Honor Flight in the spring of 2015. He spent the last year and a half as a resident of The Springs at Grand Park where he was lovingly cared for by the staff there in addition to the staff at Compassus Hospice.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruth (married 46 ears); second wife, Helen (married 21 years); son,Stanley; grandson, Jeremy Sikkenga, and his seven siblings.

He is survived by his four children: Sheila (John) Sikkenga of Sheridan, WY; Sandy (Dick) Taylor of Billings; Sam (partner Lori Hodges) of Billings and Steve (Deb) of Park City. In addition he is survived by his 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grand-children, and one great-great grandson. They all agree he was tougher than woodpecker lips.

Cremation has taken place and his ashes will be interred next to his wife Ruth. There will be a graveside memorial service at the Bridger Cemetery on Thursday, September 12, at 3 p.m.

Glen married Ruth Adell WOODS on 5 Jun 1948. Ruth was born on 22 Mar 1929; died on 8 Mar 1995 in Bridger, Carbon County, Montana; was buried in Bridger Cemetery, Bridger, Carbon County, Montana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Glen married Helen A KNUTSON on 30 Mar 1996 in Montana. Helen was born on 24 Apr 1925 in Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin; died on 2 Jul 2017 in Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Social Security Number: 399-20-4992 issued in WI before 1951

Notes:

Born in July of 1926 according to the 1930 census. U.S. Public Records Index, Vol. 2, says June A Fossum of PO Box 583 in Frederic, was born 13 Jun 1926.



Lillian “June” Fossum, 92, formally from Frederic, Wisconsin, died January 22, 2019, from complications of Alzheimer’s disease at Christian Community Home of Osceola.

June Ausen was born on the family farm in Alden Township near Wagon Landing, Wisconsin, on June 13, 1926 to Martin and Gertrude Ausen. In 1934, the family moved to Amery where June lived until she graduated from high school in 1944. She then attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison where she earned a degree in English in 1948. During her time at college, she met a sailor named Jens Fossum and they were married a month after her graduation. The couple moved to Jens’s home town of Frederic where they resided until moving to Osceola in 2016.

June was a high school English teacher at Centuria for the first few years of her career, later taking a job at Frederic where she also taught speech and family living. While at FHS, she took a record number of students to state in forensics and also served as advisor to the student newspaper and the cheerleading squad. She retired from teaching in 1988, always regretting that she had not continued to work longer in the job that she really loved.

June was a voracious reader and loved playing cards, especially 500 and bridge. She was also an avid walker and a skilled dance partner to her equally smooth husband. She was an active member of the Frederic Lioness club and Pilgrim Lutheran Church, where she served as secretary to the Ladies Aid for over 30 years. She also traveled extensively during her lifetime and was a classy dresser and a fantastic cook. But above all she was a wonderful wife and mother who was loved and appreciated more than she ever knew.
She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Jens Fossum; as well as her 3 children: Bruce (Sandy) of Rochester, MN, Brian (Linda) of Eau Claire, WI, Karen (Tim) of Osceola, WI; her beloved grandchildren: Croix, Carson, Colter and Carl; step-grandchildren: Sam, Britta, Sloane and Caitlin; sibling, Glen Ausen of Billings, MT; her former card playing partners in Frederic and wherever else someone was shuffling a deck.

June is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Vernon, Wayne and Gene; sisters: Isabelle, Lorraine and Fern; along with several other relatives and host of lifelong friends and former students.

A memorial service will be held at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Frederic.

Family/Spouse: J.J. FOSSUM, Jr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2015-MN-011221

Notes:

Fern Elaine Mabry, 86 of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Windy Acres Assisted Living Center.  She was born October 2, 1928 in Amery, Wisconsin the daughter of Martin and Gertrude (Engel) Ausen. 

Fern grew up in Amery and the Balsam Lake area.   She married Berl Mabry on July 6, 1949 in Balsam Lake and later moved to Forest Lake, Minnesota in 1958 where together they raised 4 children.  Fern retired from Midway Family Physicians in St. Paul as a medical secretary.  She loved to dance and was a big fan of Elvis.

Fern is survived by her devoted friend and former husband, John Norton; three sons, Dennis (Andrea), Dana (Cheryl), Dean (Rhonda), one daughter; Lori (Ross Carlson) Mabry-Pasch, ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  Also survived by two sisters; Lorraine Johnson and June Fossum; one brother, Glen Ausen other relatives and friends.  She is preceded in death by her first husband Berl, Parents, three brothers; Vernon, Wayne, Eugene Ausen, one sister; Isabelle Johnson and one grandson; Christopher Mabry.

Fern married Berl Lee MABRY on 6 Jul 1949 in Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, and was divorced on 27 Sep 1971 in Anoka County, Minnesota. Berl was born on 9 Dec 1928 in Kentucky; died on 16 May 2004 in Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin; was buried in Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fern married J.V. NORTON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lived in California in parts of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Living in South Dakota according to Lorraine in 2001.

Wayne S. Ausen passed away peacefully on September 3, 2013 at the age of 81 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Mr. Ausen served in Korea and Vietnam and retired from the Navy in 1971. He then worked in civil service at North Island. Mr. Ausen was preceded in death by his wife Betty. They had been married 54 years. He is survived by his son Norman, daughter-in-law Valorie, and grand- daughter Amy, all San Diego residents. He is also survived by his brother Glen of Montana, sisters June and Fern of Minnesota and sister Lorraine of Washington State. A military service will be held at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery

Wayne married Betty Lou LOWE about 1956. Betty was born on 17 Jan 1935; died on 23 Feb 2011 in California; was buried in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Age 2 in the 1940 census.

Played basketball for the Balsam Lake High School team (Warriors). He was #34.

Played town ball baseball for the Balsam Lake Swedes.

Accidentally shot and killed by his father. Mike was handing a .22 caliber .22 calibre target handgun to Eugene when the gun discharged. The bullet shot off one of Eugene’s fingers before entering his chest. The young man died in his brother Wayne’s car as rushing to the hospital in Amery. The accident occurred at the Balsam Lake village dump where the three Ausens were target shooting.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Social Security Number: 397-24-4681

Notes:

According to her obit, she had five children: Gerald Alvin Bollinger of Oklahoma City, Gary Alan Bollinger of Olney, Maryland, Marleigh Ann Bollinger of Shelby, Montana, Lynn Diane Strand of Billings, Montana, and Sheryl Lea Bollinger of Englewood, Colorado.

Margery married Leonard BOLLINGER in 1949 in Wisconsin. Leonard was born on 8 Jan 1923; died on 14 Oct 2009 in Glasgow, Valley County, Montana; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Glasgow, Valley County, Montana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Schoolteacher

Notes:

Lived in Danbury, Wisconsin.

Helen E. Gatten, age 77, of Danbury, WI passed away on February 24, 2012 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior, WI. Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 2, 2012 at 11:00 am (10-11 visitation) at First Baptist Church in Webster with Pastor Tim Quinn officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 1, 2012 from 5:00-8:00 pm at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster WI.

Died:
St. Mary’s Hospital

Helen married James Frances GATTEN in 1963. James was born on 15 Oct 1929 in Minnesota; died on 23 Dec 2018 in Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Navy pilot

Notes:

McKENZIE JERRY ALLEN McKENZIE CDR USN (Ret.) July 31, 1936 - January 5, 2012 CDR McKenzie served a distinguished 24-year career as a Naval Aviator, which included 3 Vietnam combat tours, 300+ aircraft carrier landings and 2,400 flight hours in F-4s and F-14s as a Radar Intercept Officer. He was attached to several Fleet Fighter Squadrons including VF-143 ("Pukin' Dogs"), graduated from Top Gun, earned his Masters in Telecommunications from Navy Post Graduate School in Monterey, and completed his military career with the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon. Jerry received many combat medals, Navy Commendation and Achievement awards, the Defense Meritorious Service medal and most notably, the Distinguished Flying Cross. He passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by his family. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 40 years, Betty J. (Vidmar) McKenzie, two daughters, April L. McKenzie and Robyn McKenzie Myer (Eric Myer), and sister, Helen (McKenzie) Gatten (Jim Gatten). A service will be held at Messiah United Methodist Church in Springfield, VA on Monday, January 9, 2012 at 2 p.m., with a reception to follow. A burial with Full Honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date this Spring. Jerry, an extraordinary husband, amazing father, and a loyal friend and family member, will be remembered as a kind and caring individual who touched the lives of all who crossed his path. He was courageous and brave - a true fighter until the very end.

Family/Spouse: Frances C LACY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jerry married B.J. VIDMAR [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Had Lou Gehrigs disease. Lived in California.

His obituary in the March 20, 2008, edition of the Lillie News (St. Paul suburbs):

Duane L. Hansen
Duane L. Hansen, 58, of Sacramento, CA passed away from ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) February 26, 2008. He was preceded in death by parents Leonard and Dorothy Hansen. Duane was raised in North St. Paul, graduated in 1967 from North St. Paul High School and was a member of the Polars tennis team that won a state championship in his junior year. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1971 and moved to San Francisco, CA in 1973. Survivors include sons Ted (Ashley), Ken (Angela) and granddaughter Isabella all of Sacramento and a sister, Donna (Mike) Peiffer of Eagen, MN. He is also survived by many other friends and relatives in Minnesota and California. A memorial service to celebrate Duane's life and faith was held March 2, 2008 at Cypress Avenue Baptist Church in Carmichael, CA.

Died:
SSDI last residence

Duane married S.K. HIGGINS [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

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

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]

Notes:

Sheila Hoffman

Notes:

From a local news article:

“On March 3, a two-car crash on Latham Road claimed the life of Jill Clankie. Nineteen-year-old Ryan Moberg is now being charged with reckless homicide in the case.

“The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office says that Moberg was traveling at a high rate of speed on Old River Road and failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Latham. Moberg's vehicle then struck the driver's side of Clankie's car.

“Several witnesses also reported that Moberg and another unidentified vehicle were seen "drag racing". After the crash, witnesses say the other vehicle fled.”

In 2005, Moberg was sentenced to 5 years in prison.

Jill married LeRoy CLANKIE on 5 Feb 1983. LeRoy was born in 1952 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois; died on 4 Oct 2003 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Machesney Park, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Leslie A. Curtis, 63, of Davis, IL, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 after a short illness. She was born October 29, 1958 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Charles L. and Nancy (Carroll) Harder. Leslie married her soul mate, Bradley L. Curtis on August 19, 1978.

She worked as a QA Inspector at UDL in Rockford. Leslie enjoyed camping, hiking and traveling. She loved going to the casino but most of all, she adored any time she could spend with her family.

Leslie is survived by her loving husband, Bradley; mother, Nancy J. Harder; children, Michael Curtis and Nicholas Curtis; siblings, Nannette (Dave) Leggett, Charles “Corky” (Carol) Harder and Brian (Sue) Harder; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles L. Harder; sister, Jill L. Clankie; and infant brother, Jack Harder.

Leslie married Bradley CURTIS on 19 Aug 1978 in Winnebago County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Michael Allen Ausen, 75, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away March 10th, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Michael was born January 4th, 1943 the son of Vernon and Marvel Ausen. He married Pamela Peterson (Bowman) in May of 1995 in Billings, Montana.

Michael had special memories of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, where he spent summers enjoying time at the lake at his grandparents’ house. He grew up in Brooklyn Center with his brother Bruce, and two sisters, Gale and Debby.

Michael worked as a real estate developer and salesman in Shakopee, Minnesota, and was a business owner and mechanic in Billings, Montana. Michael enjoyed camping, hiking, backpacking, and cross-country skiing. He was active with the Boy Scouts for many years. After retirement he enjoyed travelling across the country visiting friends and family.

Michael was proceeded in death by his parents, Vernon and Marvel Ausen, and his wife Pamela Peterson (Bowman) Ausen.
Michael is survived by his 3 siblings, Bruce Ausen, Maple Grove, MN; Gale Ausen, St. Louis Park, MN; and Debby (Pete) Hayda, Edwards, CO; his 6 children Jason (Haley) Ausen, Covington, WA; Phillip (Heather) Ausen, Ramsey, MN; Woody Ausen; Andrea (William) Whisler, Decatur, IL; Eric (Holly) Bowman, Lusby, MD; and Ryan (Tessa) Bowman, Boise, ID; 14 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Inurnment will take place in Montana at a later date.

He is probably the Michael Allen Ausen who married Sharon Larue Dokken in Hennepin County on 6 Feb 1965.

Michael married S.L. DOKKEN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Larry Raymond Johnson was born in Amery Wisconsin on June 8, 1945, and passed away unexpectedly at the age of 74 on December 11, 2019, in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. 

Larry grew up during the golden age of the American family farm, being raised on a dairy farm in Amery, Wisconsin, by Raymond and Isabel Johnson. Upon completion of high school, Larry attended the University of Wisconsin River Falls and later UW-Madison, studying Mechanical Engineering. During his college years he was an active member of Alpha Gamma Rho.

In 1965 he met Lenore Lenz and they were married during a blizzard on December 28, 1968. Larry would go on to receive his Masters in Agricultural Engineering from UW-Madison and then later his MBA from the University of Detroit. Upon completion of his Masters in Engineering, Larry worked for Ford Motor Company’s Division of Agricultural and Construction Equipment in Troy, Michigan. At that time, Larry and Lenore bought their first home in Birmingham, Michigan. It was during this period God led them to the community of Ferndale Free Methodist Church. In 1980 Larry and Lenore welcomed their first child, Gregory, on October 23. Shortly afterwards Larry and his family moved to Fort Atkinson.  He took a job with Butler (later J-Star), an agriculture equipment manufacturer. On April 26, 1983, they welcomed their second child, Aaron. Larry would go on to work for Weiler & Company in Whitewater and then later VISTA Training in Waterford. Larry started his own consultancy, Oakwood Engineering LLC, and worked with clients globally in product safety. He received many professional awards during his career including a Distinguished Service Award from the University of Wisconsin College of Ag & Life Sciences, Career Achievement Award from ASAE Wisconsin Section, and a Distinguished Service Award from The University of Wisconsin College of Engineering.

Outside of work, Larry was a beloved husband, father, and friend. He was very active in his local church, Faith Community. Larry was also an avid hiker, downhill skier, gardener, wine maker and coffee roaster. He loved to solve problems and was ever eager to take on challenging projects.

Larry is survived by his wife Lenore, sons Greg (Shara) Johnson, Aaron (Amber) Johnson and grandchildren Archer and Amory Johnson.  He is also survived by siblings Lynda (Jerry) Overman, Jan (Mel) Wondra, and Jerol (Jane) Johnson and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Larry married L.M. LENZ [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1982-MN-017061

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Baptism:
In the same church that Carl was baptized in.

Peggy married M.J. BOZONIE, Jr [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Peggy married P.M. LAMB [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
congenital heart defect

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1972-MN-021939

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