Obituaries
Wayne S Tonsfeldt
Mar 3, 2009
Wayne S. Tonsfeldt, 88, died Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at Meritcare in Fargo, ND. He is survived by his wife, Becky Tonsfeldt, of 65 years; son, Dean (Mae), Oxbow, ND; daughters, Karen (David) Farrington, Lakeville, MN; and Renee (Wayne) Hanson, Barnesville, MN. Grandchildren are Carla (John) Grafstrom, Maple Grove, MN; Ryan (Michelle) Tonsfeldt, Barnesville, MN; Derek Hanson, Barnesville, MN; Heather...
Martha L Baebler
Mar 1, 2009
Martha L. Baebler, 96 of Barnesville, Minnesota died Sunday March 1, 2009 in the Barnesville Good Samaritan Society, Barnesville. The Funeral service will be Thursday at 11:00 in St. Johns Lutheran Church, Barnesville with Pastor John Knierim officiating. Linda Davidson will serve as soloist accompanied by pianist Jessica Dobmeier. Pallbearers will be Paul Karsnia, Tom Dobmeier, Curtis Rehder, Ken Just,...
Herbert M Flaten
Feb 21, 2009
Herbert Flaten, 78, rural Hawley, Minnesota died February 21, 2009 at home surrounded by family. Funeral services are Tuesday, Februrary 24, 2009 at 11 am in Gran Lutheran Church with Pastor Jim Greene officiating. Paula Tenderholt will serve as soloist accompanied by organist Pam Aakre. Pallbearers are DarNell Flaten, Wayne Shulstad, Mike Flaten, Jim Keats, Jason Emerson, Erick Swenson, Joey...
Mary Lou Beckett
Feb 15, 2009
Mary Lou Beckett, 56 of Barnesville died Sunday, February 15, 2009, in the Palliative Care Unit of MeritCare Hospital, Fargo. Mary, daughter of Delbert B. and Janice J. (Lemke) Beckett, was born October 10, 1952 in Moorhead. She attended school and grew to womanhood in Barnesville, graduating from Barnesville High School in 1970. She attended the Moorhead Area Technical Institute,...
LouElla Christine Nelson
Feb 9, 2009
LouElla Christine Nelson passed away peacefully on February 9, surrounded by her loving family. LouElla was born December 15, 1909 in Maynard, MN, to Trond and Annie (Haugen) Soine. The family later moved onto a chicken farm in Iron, MN. LouElla attended St. Cloud Teachers College for two years and taught country school in St Louis, Tansem, and Clay counties....
Verne A. Leach
Feb 4, 2009
Verne Arthur Leach, 86, Glyndon, MN died February 4, 2009, suddenly at home. He had been battling multiple myeloma. Verne was born December 3, 1922 in rural Downer, MN to Arthur Leach and Christie (Lebeda). He attended country school in rural Downer. He farmed with his parents until leaving for military service. He proudly served with the U.S. Army 25th...
Keith Allan Lewis
Jan 30, 2009
Keith A. Lewis, 57 of Barnesville, Minnesota died Friday, January 30, 2009, in MeritCare Hospital, Fargo. Funeral service will be Tuesday, February 3, at 2:00 in St. James United Church of Christ, Barnesville with Pastor Wendy Ward officiating. Linda Davidson will serve as soloist accompanied by organist Grace McEvers. Pallbearers will be Al Aamodt, Darrell Dodge, Shannon Pauna, Harry Nelson,...
Inez T. Fankhanel
Jan 23, 2009
Inez T. Fankhanel, of Barnesville, Minnesota died Friday, January 23, 2009, in Elim Rehabilitation and Care Center Home, Fargo. She was 97 years old. Funeral Service will be Tuesday at 11:00 am in St. James United Church of Christ, Barnesville with Pastor Wendy Ward officiating. Phyllis Peppel will serve as soloist accompanied by organist Grace McEvers. Pallbearers will be Janice...
Alcuin "Ac" J. Meyer
Jan 18, 2009
Alcuin J. Ac Meyer, 93 of Barnesville died January 8, 2009 in Innovis Hospital, Fargo. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 10:00 in the Assumption Catholic Church, Barnesville. Interment will be in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, Barnesville. Ac, son of Christian and Helen (Ernst) was born June 16, 1915 in Barnesville where he attended school and grew...
Irene A Grommesh
Jan 12, 2009
Irene B. Grommesh, 79 of Fargo died Monday, January 12, 2009 in ManorCare Health Care Center, Fargo. Irene, daughter of Henry and Eva Marie (Esser) Becker, was born May 11, 1929 in Easton, Minnesota. She attended school and grew to womanhood in Janesville, Wisconsin, New Richland, Minnesota and Waseca, Minnesota where she graduated from high school. She worked in a...
Roger L Heimark
Jan 10, 2009
Roger L. Heimark, 53, of Moorhead, Minnesota died Saturday, January 10, 2009 in MeritCare Hospital, Fargo. Funeral Services will be Wednesday at 11:00 in Dobmeier Funeral Home, Barnesville with Pastor Wendy Ward officiating. Pallbearers will be Brad Wischnak, Billy Wischnak, Chris Moser, Dale Ladwig and Nick Heimark. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 4- -8 with a prayer service at 7...
Howard L. Jensen
Jan 4, 2009
Howard (Moose) Jensen Our beloved father, Howard Moose Jensen went away to be with our Lord on January 4, 2009. He was born March 6, 1937, the 7th child of George and Dorothy (Dauner) Jensen in Hawley, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed at Lysne Church, Hawley. Having a great love for his country Howard entered the Army in October...
Nancy L Maier
Dec 26, 2008
Nancy L. Maier, 65 of Barnesville, Minnesota died Friday, December 26, 2008 in her home. Funeral service will be Wednesday, December 31, at 11:00 in Dobmeier Funeral Home, Barnesville with Pastor Wendy Ward officiating. Pallbearers will be Dillon Cihak, David Cihak, Myron Annis, Mark Annis, Tim Milligan and Toby Milligan. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 " 8:00 with a...
Arlene S Flaten
Dec 14, 2008
Arlene S. Flaten, 62 of Barnesville, Minnesota formerly Hawley, Minnesota died Sunday, December 14, 2008, in the Good Samaritan Society, Barnesville. Arlene, daughter of Stanley and Ellen (Lindholm) Bell, was born July 14, 1946 on her family farm near Downer, Minnesota. She attended school and grew to womanhood in the Downer " Barnesville area graduating from Barnesville High School in...
Gladyce` L. Nelson
Nov 26, 2008
Gladyce Nelson, 82, Barnesville, MN, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at Innovis Hospital, Fargo, ND. The funeral will be at Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Barnesville, with Pastor Carlton Andersen officiating. Collette Kilde will serve as soloist, accompanied by organist Shelley Holmstrom. Pallbearers are Joel Nelson, Ervin Hagen, Jeff Kilde, Eldon Nelson,...
Patricia L. Shirley
Nov 22, 2008
Patricia L. "Patsy" Shirley, daughter of Ben and Josie Stetz, was born November 3, 1943 in Omaha, NE. She grew up on a farm outside of Barnesville and graduated from Barnesville High in 1961. She married Larry C. Shirley at Assumption Church in Barnesville on July 27, 1963 and had three children. After raising her family in Moorhead, MN, she...
Daniel L. Stetz
Nov 16, 2008
Dan L. Stetz, 47, Moorhead, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2008 near Hawley, Minnesota. Dan was born on October 24, 1961 to Wally and Lucy (Sauvageau) Stetz in Moorhead, Minnesota. He grew up in Barnesville and graduated from Barnesville High School, in 1980. Dan first worked in construction for Diamond Construction and Jalbert Construction in the Fargo area....
Robert "Robb" B Shirley
Nov 7, 2008
Robert B. Robb Shirley, 39 of Fargo died Friday, November 7, 2008 at his home. Robb, son of Larry C. and Patricia L. (Stetz) Shirley, was born April 21, 1969 in Fargo. He grew up and attended School in Moorhead. Robb was an extreme racing enthusiast and worked with several race crews through out the tri state area. Robb enjoyed...
Mary E Hanson
Oct 18, 2008
Mary E. Hanson, 76 of Rollag, Minnesota died Saturday in The Good Samaritan Society, Barnesville, Minnesota. Funeral service will be Thursday at 11 in Rollag Lutheran Church, Rollag, Minnesota with Pastor Jim Greene officiating. Charlene Tolbert will serve as soloist accompanied by organist Sarah Tolbert. Pallbearers will be Cory Hanson, Jeremy Hanson, Nathan Bontjes, Josh Hanson, Dana Bontjes, , James...
Robert J. Lamb
Oct 15, 2008
Robert J. Lamb, 56 of rural Rothsay, Minnesota died Wednesday in his home. Bob, son of Richard Dick and Josephine Josie (Nosal) Lamb, was born October 31, 1951 in Moorhead. He went to school and grew up in the Downer " Barnesville area, graduating from Barnesville High School in 1969. After his schooling he farmed with his dad. Bob entered...
