Private funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Friday October 29, 2021. Viewing will be from 1PM-8PM on Thursday at Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler. Interment to follow at the Winkler Cemetery. Donations may be made in Nettie's memory to the Salem Foundation Inc.
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Hetty (Hedwig) Carla Walker, 85 passed away peacefully Saturday October 23, 2021, after a battle with ovarian cancer. Hetty was born in Tilburg, Netherlands and emigrated to Fort Frances, Ontario through Quebec on the ship Tabinta with her parents and three sisters. She lived in several lumber camps as a young bride before starting a bait and tackle business in Waldhof, Ontario where she was also the Post Mistress and operated a General Store. In 1970 she moved to Pembina ND and worked at various businesses. She served on the Pembina City Council from 1984-1990 then as Mayor of Pembina from 1990-2000. Hetty then worked at the Pembina Museum and from 2002-2021 served as a Pembina County Commissioner. She was a member of the Red River Basin Commission and Red River Community Action as well as many other Committees. From 1985 until 2012 she operated the Pembina Parcel Service. Some of Hetty’s proudest achievements were when she was named the Woman of the Year for the North Dakota American Legion Auxiliary and when she was awarded the Water Management Leadership Award in 2016 from the Red River Basin Commission. She was instrumental in creating an Emergency Management Committee for Pembina and in 1996 organized the Pembina River Advisory Board. She worked long hours during the 1997 flood ensuring that the town of Pembina remained safe. Hetty was a talented artist and quilter. She enjoyed a game of cribbage and usually won. She loved her town and participated enthusiastically in many of the events. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles H Walker (October 2009), sisters Mabel Koch and Yvonne Silver and her parents Jan and Mabel Koch. She is survived by sister Paulien (Don) Bainbridge (Atikokan, Ontario), Daughters Karen Walker (Fargo, ND), Laurie (Tom) Schulz (Crystal, ND), Dawn (Dean Leas) Walker (Fruitland, ID), Shelly Bjerk (Nucla, CO), and son John (Jennie) Walker (Fruita, CO). She has 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A service is planned on June 4, 2022, at the Pembina Cemetery. In remembrance of Hetty’s life, the family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider donating to the Altru Cancer Center, 960 S Columbia Rd, Grand Forks, ND 58201 or the American Legion Auxiliary, Box 585, Pembina, ND 58271. Karen Ann Olson, 39, of Grand Forks, ND passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 in Grand Forks, ND. Karen Ann Olson was born April 13, 1982 at Cavalier, ND to Rodney and Susan (Lindblad) Olson. She grew up at St. Thomas, ND and graduated from St. Thomas High School. Karen worked at the Developmental Center and Blue Bubble Laundry in Grafton, ND. She enjoyed spending time with her children. She is survived by her children: Isaiah, Aliza, Yuleza, and Roman, her parents: Rodney Olson (Debbie Born), St. Thomas, ND and Susan (Darrell) Severson, Grafton, ND, sister, Kristi (Bradley) Kloos and their children, Jayden and Seth. Also survived by her aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceding her in death were her brother, Robert, grandparents, and aunts, Teresa Numedahl, Donna White, and Jana Lindblad. Burial will be held in the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, rural St. Thomas, ND. Neil David Kiemele, aged 18, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021. Though he will no longer be here to hug tightly, his light will forever shine down on those he loved. Neil came into the world March 26, 2003, on a blustery North Dakota spring morning. From the moment Neil was born, his inner joy gleamed so brightly, and as he grew older that very spark inspired each person he encountered. From his contagious smile and his signature “Big Dawg” moves to those high fives that challenged all he greeted to reach for the sky, he will forever leave an impression on our hearts. School was Neil’s happy place. It was here he thrived alongside his classmates and peers, nurtured by his earthly angels Vik, Cori, Robyn, and Nancy. It was here he took flight and soared as an eagle. It was here that not a moment was ever taken for granted or wasted. Neil loved to be on the move. He looked forward to his daily trips to Bjornsons with his dad to get chocolate milk and M&Ms. With his mom, he spent numerous miles simply driving around the block, jamming out to his favorite rap music. If Neil was not out and about cruising with those he loved, he was likely to be found walking with his dog or riding his horse alongside his sister Shelby. It was his love for animals that led him to become an active member in the Northern Explorers 4H club. If there is one life rule Neil imparts, it is to go forward as a perpetual beacon of light, living life to the fullest and making each moment count...even if it might be in one’s own sweet time. He always loved dressing up at Halloween and liked to scare his mom. Neil had an everyday routine to uncover the birds, get ready for school, feed the horses and watch TV before Vik would come to pick him up for school. He loved everything and everybody no matter what their age or gender. He is survived by his parents, Harlan and Etty Kiemele, Cavalier, ND, sister, Shelby (Jesse) Bjornstad, Walhalla, ND, uncles and aunts: Rodney Kiemele, Arthur and Mary Rosenberg, Rick and DeeDee Helgoe, Dara and Nick Jezierny, Heather Knutson, great-grandmother, Inga McDonald, cousins: Rachel Berger, Travis George, Michael Kiemele, Alexis Rosenberg, Kristina (Mark) Halvorson, Sophie (Derrick) Herman, Sarah (Justin) Price, and the three Helgoe girls he adored: Tiffany (Chase) Furstenau, Vanessa (Chris) Lawonn and Ronica Helgoe. Also his cat, Squeaky and horse, Romey. Preceding him in death were his grandparents: Herman and Helen Kiemele, Max and Sarah Rosenberg, and Jackie Eider, aunt, Patty Kiemele, and uncle, Loren Kiemele. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Walhalla School Gymnasium, in Walhalla, ND. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 26th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service at the United Lutheran Church in Cavalier, ND. Louis I. Kraft, 79 of St. Michael ND passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake. Louis Kraft was born on August 15, 1942 in Devils Lake the son of Lambert and Katherine (Bertsch) Kraft. He grew up in the St. Michael area and attended Warwick Public School. Louie would eventually earn his GED with much determination and hard work. Louie was united in marriage to the love of his life, Claudia Brotten on April 24, 1965 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. They established their home on the Kraft farm in rural St. Michael, where they lived and raised their son, Todd through the years. They called their home, their little piece of heaven. Claudia passed away on April 3, 2018 after nearly 53 years of love and devotion to each other. From a very young age, Louie knew the value of a good work ethic and he felt fortunate to work in an industry he truly loved. He began working as the manager of Nelson’s Truck Equipment for many years. Louie then worked for Swanson Gravel until opening their own business. Louie worked along side his wife as owners and operators of Quality One Hour Photo in Devils Lake for 21 years. He realized, retirement wasn’t for him and he began working for his son at Kraft Gravel. When Louie wasn’t in the cab of a truck, he loved to be outdoors, tending his yard and enjoying the beauty and sounds of nature. Louie had a loving heart for his dear family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Louie’s family include his devoted son Todd and his wife Tamy of St. Michael ND; his pride and joy granddaughters Tracy (Jake) Johnson also of St. Michael and Mindy Kraft of Wahpeton ND; precious great grandsons Hunter McKinney, Sawyer McKinney and Kolter Johnson; sisters Helen (George) Klemetsrud, Cole Harbor, ND and Pauline Kenninger of Cooperstown ND; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Sandy Kraft, Devils Lake, Cheryl (Michael) Steffan, also of Devils Lake and Doug (Michelle) Brotten of Brocket ND; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Claudia, brothers and sister-in-law Paul and Janice Kraft and Leo Kraft. Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Friday, October 29, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake with Reverend Steven Wirth celebrating the Mass. The Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at the church, led by Reverend Mr. Ken Severinson, Deacon. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery beside his beloved Claudia. Casket Bearers for Louie will be Rick Kurtz, Dan Kraft, Todd Hinderscheit, Jason Kraft, Joe Papachek and Tim Kraft. Music will be provided by Patty Cote. Bringing the Eucharistic Gifts will be Louie’s great grandsons Hunter, Sawyer and Kolter. Gladys A. Hanson, age 91, of Milton, North Dakota, died on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Arbor Lane in Burnsville, MN. Gladys was born to Anton and Anna Hjelmstad on January 30, 1930, in Milton, ND. She graduated from Milton High School in 1948 as Salutatorian of her class. She married Harlan Hanson on August 29th, 1948, at Milton Lutheran Church. Gladys was employed at the U.S. Postal Service in Milton for 41 years. She was appointed Postmaster on November 10, 1973. Gladys was a member of Milton Lutheran Church and participated in Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and served three terms as President. She belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary, serving in many leadership roles. Gladys became Third District President and was named to several Department Chairmanships. She played in the Milton School band as well as the Community Band and sang in the Milton Lutheran Church choir for 35 years. She was a woman of incredible strength, persistence, poise, and determination. Gladys met her future husband, Harlan, at the Royal Arch Pavilion in Milton and they have been dancing together ever since. They enjoyed clogging and often performed at community gatherings as well as the Steam Thresher’s Reunion in Rollag and the Minnesota State Fair. After retirement, they spent the winter months in Pharr, TX and danced at the Tropic Star Resort in addition to golfing and making new friendships. Harlan and Gladys shared a deep love for one another, and their relationship was marked with much laughter and hard work. She is survived by three sons, Handt (and Kathy) Hanson of Prior Lake, Holden (and Danette) Hanson of Lakeville, and Hugh Hanson (and Vini Costanzo) of Pittsburgh, PA; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harlan; brother, Alvin (Thecla) Hjelmstad and sisters, Myrtle (and Frankie) Slama, Helen (and Morris) Holo, Clarice (and Bill) Ring, and Ruth (and Bill) Koehn. A graveside service of burial will be held at the Milton Cemetery on Saturday, November 27th, 2021, at 11a.m. Those who knew and loved Gladys Hanson are invited to join the Hanson family at the graveside service at 11am. In the case of inclement weather, a brief service will be held at Milton Lutheran Church followed by the burial at the Milton Cemetery. Following the burial, all are invited to a luncheon at Milton Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to: Milton Lutheran Church, Milton, ND 58260. Funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Monday October 25, 2021 at the Winkler Reinland Mennonite Church. Viewing will be from 1PM-8PM on Sunday at Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler and at the church prior to the service. Interment to follow at the Church Cemetery in Schanzenfeld. Donations may be made in Maria's memory to the Salem Foundation Inc. Maria Zacharias (nee Fehr) 1923 ~ 2021 In the mid-afternoon of Thursday October 21, 2021, Maria Zacharias went to meet her Lord and Savior after her residence at Salem Home, Winkler came to an end. Maria was born the middle child of sixteen children to Jacob and Anna Fehr on August 30, 1923 in Wymark, Saskatchewan (CAN). She was baptized upon confession of her faith and later married Gerhard Zacharias on April 14, 1963. Maria became the stepmother to eight children and loved them as her own. In 1968, they had a son completing their loving family. She was a fun and loving mother, Grandma, Great Grandma, Great Great Grandma and Great Great Great Grandma and always made time for her family. In her early 20s, Maria moved to Mexico with her parents where she met the love of her life, Gerhard Zacharias. Together they worked their farm and raised their family. In February 2000, Maria moved back to Canada. She loved to sew and spent her spare time sewing, reading, puzzling or making blankets for MCC. She leaves to mourn her passing her two daughters, Anna Martens and her husband, Peter Martens, Elena Abrams, three sons, Cornelius Zacharias and his wife, Eva Zacharias, David Zacharias and his wife, Helena Zacharias, Edman Zacharias and his wife, Margaretha Zacharias, one sister, Helen Wiebe and her husband, Peter Wiebe as well as many in-laws, nieces, nephews and grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband of 36 years, Gerhard Zacharias in 1999, her parents, Jacob Fehr in 1953 and Anna Fehr in 1950, four sons, Gerhard, Heinrich, Peter and Jacob, one daughter in-law, Elisabeth Zacharias, one son-in-law William Abrams and several aunts, uncles and grandchildren. Together her family totaled 9 children, 54 grandchildren, 188 great grandchildren, 217 great great grandchildren and even a few great great great grandchildren. Funeral service was held at the Winkler Reinland Mennonite Church with interment at the Church Cemetery in Schanzenfeld. A special thank you to the staff at Salem Home for the excellent care they provided during her residency. As well as Wiebe Funeral Home for their compassion and caring service at this time of loss, Pastor David Penner and his wife, Mary Penner for your visits and guidance and all those who supported us through prayers, visits, flowers, food and gifts and all who took the time to make Maria’s funeral so special. |
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