Keith was born December 27, 1930, in Thief River Falls MN, and went to Heaven June 23, 2016, following a heart attack while riding his bicycle.

Keith was blessed with a wonderful talent for singing and grew up singing in the Lutheran Church, in high school and college plays, and at weddings, funerals, many celebrations and performances.

Keith was a potato farmer who began selling 50 lb. bags of potatoes door to door in Minneapolis, while attending the University of Minnesota and earned a degree in Agriculture. He continued to market potatoes growing them in ten states and supplying them to General Mills. He flew his Bonanza Airplane to monitor his business and he joked his office was in the cockpit of his plane.

Keith served as a 1^st Lt. Intelligence Officer in the United States Army in the 1950’s.

He married JoEllen Johnson and they lived in Hereford TX, had six children, Jim Jorde, John Jorde, Ellen Urrutia, Marta Gonzalez, Paul Jorde, and Andrea Beck.

He later married Patricia Pierce and they lived in Cave Creek AZ, and had two children, Jessica Anastasi and Jacob Jorde.

Keith married Sandra Jones Turner in 2002. They resided in Arizona, California, and wintered many years in Manzanillo MX. She survives, along with his 8 children, 1 stepson Jeff Turner, 18 grandchildren, and 2 brothers, Grant Jorde and Jim Jorde.

A Celebration of Life Service is to be held this fall in Cave Creek AZ.

Contributions may be made in Keith’s memory to Cardiovascular Research at Mayo Clinic in AZ (www.mayoclinic.org/giving-to-mayo-clinic); The Foundation of Laguna Woods Village; Meet the Need Foundation (a non-profit mission project in Manzanillo MX) to 2216 River Hills Rd., Austin TX 78733.

    Thief River Falls - Godfred Svir of Thief River Falls, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016 at Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, at the age of 87.
    Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, with Rev. Ben Carlsen officiating. Interment will follow at the Barnett National Cemetery, Roseau County.
    Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. with an 8 p.m. prayer service Monday, Aug. 8 at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls. Visitation will also take place one hour prior to the funeral service on Tuesday at the church.
    Godfred Joe Svir was born July 7, 1929, the son of Eddie and Annie (Rachel) Svir in Barnett Township, Roseau County, where he attended school.
    The family owned a dairy and grain farm in Barnett Township. Godfred helped on the farm until 1951 when he moved to Thief River Falls. Godfred worked for Pennington County as assistant engineer from November 1951 to December 1988 and retired after 37 years with the county. He then worked for Nyflot Car Wash for 6½ years, the Thief River Golf Course, and Forsberg’s till July 12, 2000, at which time he totally retired.
     Godfred enjoyed deer hunting with his cross bow and his old 30-30 (his favorite saying at deer camp was “hold the light higher.”)  He also enjoyed playing card games with his grandkids, attending and cheering on his grandkids at all their sporting events and doing yard work.    
    Godfred married Beatrice Forst on Oct. 19, 1952 at Badger Creek Free Lutheran Church in Badger. They made their home in Thief River Falls and in 1977 designed and built their home in Rocksbury Township in Pennington County.
    Godfred and Beatrice had six children: Shar (Blaine) Ternes, Godfred Allen (Gloria) Svir, and Becky Rogalla all of Thief River Falls; Cindy (Neil) Steinhauer of Roosevelt; Roberta (William) Russell of Fargo, N.D.; and Stacy Svir of Mankato; 15 grandchildren Shannon (Christina) Ternes, Brieanna (Ben) Speldrick, Jason (Sheri) Svir, Bradley (Lynel) Svir, Kylie Rogalla, Shawna Rogalla, Christopher (Carol Geisser) Steinhauer, Heather (Todd Overvold) Steinhauer, Adam Steinhauer, Charles (Manda Cariveau) Steinhauer, David Russell, Elizabeth Russell, Megan Svir and Zachary Svir; 10 great grandchildren William Ternes, Mason Ternes, Caleb Svir, Brody Svir, Kendra Svir, Madison Svir, Nicholas Svir, Nichole Geisser, Alexis Steinhauer, Noah Dybedahl and Anabella Steinhauer.
    Godfred is survived by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, four sisters:  Barbara McFarlane in Roseau, Rose (John) Massey of Woodbridge, Va., Agnes Johnson of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., and Vivian Peterson of Badger. Also, his forever loyal German shepherd, “Pooch.”
    Godfred was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Beatrice, and two brothers, Jerry and John.
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    Thief River Falls - Arthur Lowell Hogberg, 92 of Thief River Falls and Newfolden, died peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016 at his residence with his loving family at his side.
    Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 at the Evangelical Free Church in Newfolden, with Pastor Gary Barrett officiating.  Burial was held at Bethesda Cemetery, Marsh Grove Township, rural Newfolden.  
    Arthur Lowell Hogberg was born on June 16, 1924 in Wright Township, rural Argyle, the son of Arthur and Elvira (Johnson) Hogberg. He was known as Lowell throughout his life. He attended Riverside Country School in rural Argyle, Warren High School for one year and graduated from Argyle High School with the class of 1942.
    Lowell farmed with his dad, Arthur on the family farm in Wright Township, Marshall County, where they raised small grains and had dairy cattle.  On Dec. 1, 1951, Lowell was united in marriage to Donna Mae Lind and they made their home on the Hogberg family farm. To this union, four children were born, Daniel, David, Marinell and Myles.  Lowell and Donna Mae also raised Alvina Kasprowicz through her school years and provided a home for Pamela K. Mitchell, Florian Lechner, Jon Brosdahl, Kitty Wallace and Christian Hofreiter.  Lowell was also active with the Big Brother Program.
    Lowell was a member of the Alma Lutheran Church and served on the Wright Township Board for over 20 years. In 1971, he and Donna Mae joined the Evangelical Free Church in Newfolden. Lowell was also a member of the Newfolden Lions Club, was an EMT for a number of years and was a member of the Gideon’s. He enjoyed fishing and hunting with his family and friends and was a handyman in the Newfolden community.  
    Lowell had a faith in the Lord, Jesus Christ which was very important in his life. He was baptized into the Christian faith as an adult. He enjoyed teaching Sunday school, Bible studies and singing and going on mission trips with his wife, Donna Mae. They went to Venezuela, Peru, Belgium and Tokyo, Japan. In 1996, Lowell and Donna Mae started going to Alamo, Texas, where they wintered in McKinley Park, and Lowell worked construction at the Rio Grande Bible Institute in Edinburg, Texas.  Donna Mae died May 11, 2000, and Lowell continued to spend winters at McKinley Park.
    Following a brief engagement, on March 20, 2004, Lowell was united in marriage to Viola Miller at Bibleville in Alamo, Texas.   They made their summer home in Newfolden and their winter home in Alamo and continued to enjoy life together. Lowell and Vi did volunteer work at Taylor Christian School in McAllen, Texas, as well as sang in different groups in Bibleville.  They did about everything together. In December 2012, Lowell and Vi made their home in Thief River Falls.
    Survivors include his loving wife, Vi, Thief River Falls; children, David (Pam) Hogberg, Sandstone, and Marinell Waterworth and Myles (Judy) Hogberg both of Newfolden; daughter-in-law, Peggy Hogberg, Thornton, Colo.; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; stepchildren, Kenneth (Nancy) Miller of Big Fork, Mont., and Linda  Baird, Phillip (Nancy) Miller, Keith (Mary) Miller and David (Judy) Miller, all of Kalamazoo, Mich.; numerous stepgrandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
    He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Mae; son, Danny in 2013; sister, Doris Bagaas; brothers-in-law, Selmer Anderson and Sanford Bagaas; and stepson-in-law, Frank Baird.
    Condolences may be sent at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com.
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    Thief River Falls - Elva “Jeanne” Harger, 92, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 in her home surrounded by those she loved. She brightened the lives of all who knew her, just as music brought light and joy to her.
    Funeral services to celebrate her life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12 at the United Methodist Church in Thief River Falls, with Pastor Jeff Gustafson officiating. Interment will be at Lone Oak Cemetery in Fourtown at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 14.  
    Visitation will be held Thursday, Aug. 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. prayer service at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls.
    Elva “Jeanne” Winter Harger was born Feb. 13, 1924 in Richwood, Ohio, to Marion Winter and Eva M. Cowgill Winter. She was baptized and confirmed at First Methodist Church in Richwood, Ohio. Jeanne valued education. She graduated high school from Clairbourne Richwood in 1942 and then attended Capital University, Ohio; Northwestern University, Illinois; and Ohio Wesleyan University.
    Jeanne married Frank Hartley Harger on Nov. 23, 1944. Soon after, they moved from Ohio to Thief River Falls, where they raised their five sons. In addition to being a mother, Jeanne worked as a music instructor and enhanced the lives of those she worked with and taught. She taught music in Ohio for 12 years prior to starting her teaching career for School District 564 (both in Thief River Falls and St. Hiliare), where she remained for 27 years. Upon her retirement, one colleague stated that it wasn’t Christmas until Jeanne put on her beautiful concert. Another remembered her as the woman with a smile; she always had a smile for the kids. Outside of her work with the school district, Jeanne served as accompanist for the United Methodist Church and taught piano lessons to many young people in the Thief River Falls community. After retiring, she returned to Ohio where she married her second husband, Paul, whom she cared for until the time of his death.
    Jeanne’s love for music was infectious. She received her first piano from her father around the same age most children begin school. She also was very talented on the accordion. Around the age of 13, she performed at Carnegie Hall for a governor’s ball, and at 16, she was invited with her classmates of Lazarus Music Center to play in New York at the state fair. Their performance was broadcast coast-to-coast. Jeanne shared her musical talents in Thief River Falls as well. Jeanne made many dear musical friends and partners with whom she made beautiful music. With James Solsten, Jeanne arranged a master works chorale and orchestra production of Handel’s Messiah. Other concerts included brilliant piano and organ duets with Marcia Knuttila.
    While music made up a large portion of Jeanne’s life, she always saved room for chocolate and ice cream. She loved spending time with friends and family, especially her grandchildren. She made sure that each person she knew and loved felt uniquely cared for by her. She also enjoyed a good conversation and political debate. She brought happiness to each person she touched.
    Jeanne is survived by a half-sister, Mary Jo Mowry; children: F. Rory (Bobbi Anderson) Harger,  K. Rowdy Harger, M. Rick Harger, B. Randy (Laurie) Harger, and P. Ryan Harger; grandchildren: Sarah (Ross) Ryan, Rebecca (Brandon) Ballard, Rachel (John) Cox, Samuel (Paige Panek) Harger, Jeffrey “Rowdy,” Isabele, and Ruby Harger, Riley, Reese, and Ramsey Harger, Jordy (Jessica) and Chaz Harger; great-grandchildren: Maren and Sofie Ryan, Brittyn, Sydney and Eli Reierson, and Emmit Ballard, Aisling and Maeve Cox, and Aubrey and Connor Harger; and many others who called Jeanne family or friend.
    She was preceded in death by her grandparents and parents, an infant brother, Rory, her husbands Frank and Paul, and her dear friend James Solsten. May she find her final resting place amongst the choir of angels.
    Condolences may be sent at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com.

    Bemidji - William Charles Raiter, 91, Bemidji, passed away peacefully Friday, Aug. 5, 2016 at Tamarack Court in Bemidji.
    Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wilton, with Father Jerry Rogers officiating. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Wilton, under the direction of the Cease Family Funeral Home of Bemidji.
    William was born Nov. 11, 1924 in Solway, the son of Leo and Evelyn Raiter. He attended Solway grade school and Bemidji High School, graduating in 1943.  He served during World War II under General Patton’s 3rd Army in the European Theater. He was honorably discharged in 1945. He married Cecelia Eisenmenger on May 29, 1947, in Fairmont.  They moved to Solway, began farming, and started their family.
    He worked on the construction of the Garrison Dam in North Dakota. He was a farmer, logger and sawyer. He worked at Bemidji State College for 20 years. He was a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church of Shevlin, and later Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wilton. He enjoyed reading, cooking, gardening and making sausage.  He loved his family and was a friend to many. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren gave him special joy. He will be remembered for his grin, wit and sense of humor.
    He is survived by his children, Leon (Deanna) Raiter of Sartell, Marilyn (Leonard) Rodgers of Columbus, Ohio, Theresa (Anthony) Botts of Shelby, Mont., Joe Raiter of Bemidji, Karen (Loren) Rux of Thief River Falls, Annette (Bryan) Marsh of Bemidji,                                          David Raiter of Shevlin, Cecil (Penelope) Raiter of Elizabeth, Colo., Tim (Charlene) Raiter of Thief River Falls, Donna (Steven) Keogh of Thief River Falls, and Arlene (Daniel) Hogquist of Bemidji; 26 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; sister,                Patricia Zimmerman of Marinette, Wis.; and brother, Bernard (Jean) Raiter of Utica, Ill.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and five siblings.
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    Thief River Falls - Kory Don Skallet, 42, of Thief River Falls, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016 at his home.
    A memorial gathering was held Saturday, Aug. 6 at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls.
    Kory was born in Thief River Falls on July 27, 1974 to Ronald and Jan (Roisland) Skallet. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1992. Kory worked for several area businesses including Arctic Cat, PTI and most recently Renzenbergers. He enjoyed working with his hands and tinkering with anything mechanical. Generous to a fault, Kory spent countless hours helping others by repairing their vehicles or working on anything else that needed to be done. He was an exceptional baker and was always willing to share. Kory enjoyed the yearly deer hunt, attending his son’s football and baseball games, snowmobiling and four wheeling. He especially loved spending time with his family, son Hunter and stepson Parker.
    He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.
    Kory is survived by his son Hunter; stepson Parker; his parents, Ron and Jan Skallet; siblings, Ronnie (Valerie) of Thief River Falls, Aaron of Duluth and Rebecca (Patrick) Glasser of Thief River Falls; niece Brenna; nephew Brady; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members, and friends.
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    Brooks - Everill Joseph Mercil, 91, Brooks, passed away Monday, Aug. 8, 2016 at Pioneer Memorial Care Center, Erskine.
    Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15 at St. Joseph Church, Brooks, MN with Father Bob Schreiner officiating. Interment will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Brooks.
    Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at the church in Brooks.
    Arrangements are with Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls.

    Roseau - Doris M. Norquist, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at LifeCare Manor in Roseau at the age of 88.
    Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 10:30 a.m. at Moe Lutheran Church in Roseau. Visitation will be held Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. prayer service at Helgeson Funeral Home in Roseau. Interment will be at the Malung Cemetery.
    Doris was born in Roseau to Albin and Mable (Magnusson) Roseen on Feb. 19, 1928. She attended grade school in Malung and graduated from Roseau High School. She married Rod Norquist on Sept. 9, 1947.  They had two daughters, Sharon and Barbara.
    Doris worked at the Co-op store, Red Owl, and was the secretary for OK Machine Co. until she retired. She was active in the community, auxiliaries, and church.  She and Rod had a large garden on Rod’s home place north of town, and they provided delicious vegetables to their family and friends and were huge contributors to Moe Market Days. Doris and Rod were wonderful parents and grandparents, and they spent much of their time following their grandchildren’s many activities as they grew up. Doris also loved to spend time with her great-grandchildren as they were her pride and joy.
    In 2007, Doris moved into Oak Crest Assisted Living where she spent seven years until recently moving to LifeCare Manor where she spent the last 10 months.  She received wonderful care at both facilities. We are so thankful for the staff there who took such good care of her.
    Doris will long be remembered for her warmth, selflessness, generosity and kindness to all who knew her. She had a wonderful sense of humor, and she had a gentle soul that was a comfort to her family and many friends. She saw the good in everyone, and to know her was to love her.    
    She is survived by her children, Sharon (Brian) Pelowski of Roseau and Barb (Rocky) Ammerman of Thief River Falls;  grandchildren, David (Jennifer) Pelowski, Dawn (Andy) Hedlund, Dionne Ammerman and Leslie (Carter) Rogalla; great-grandchildren, Maren, Abby, Riley, Alexa, Haylie, Carlie, Avery, Logan, Alyssa, Landon and Savannah; siblings, twin sister Deloris (Glenn) Schmock, Mertrice (Vernon) Cole, Kermit Roseen, LeRoy (Barb) Roseen, Wayne (Joanne) Roseen and Luann (Randy) Holwell, as well as many nieces and nephews. A special thank you, also, to MaryAnna Pelowski for always being there for Doris – she was like another daughter to her.
    She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rodney; brothers-in-law, Everett Olson and Lowell Johnson; sister-in-law Una Roseen; nephew Terry Roseen; and her parents, Albin and Mable Roseen.
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    Grygla - Penelope Warne, 96, Grygla, died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016, at Thief River Care Center, Thief River Falls.
    Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 at Grace Lutheran Church in Grygla, with Rev. Vicki Worthington officiating. Interment will follow at Valle Cemetery, rural Grygla.
    Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25 at Grace Lutheran Church.
    Penelope Elizabeth Rogers was born March 20, 1920, in Faris to George and Zerelda (Sutton) Rogers.  The family lived in the Fourtown area, where she attended rural school. She was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Grygla.
    Penelope met the love of her life at a dance in Fourtown and on Nov. 12, 1939, she was united in marriage to Allen “Jack” Warne near Fourtown. The couple made their home near Grygla and then Northwood Township, where they had a small crop and dairy farm from 1944 to 1980. They retired and moved west of Grygla until 2005, when Jack passed away. Penelope moved to an apartment in Grygla until 2013, when she moved to Thief River Care Center.
    Penelope and Allen enjoyed dancing and were married for 65 years. She enjoyed living on the farm and raising her children.  Penelope also enjoyed gardening, quilting, canning, baking, playing cards, putting puzzles together and visiting with her friends.
    Penelope is survived by her children Lorraine Stenvik of Goodridge, Darrel (Sophie) Warne of Badger, Lowell (Barb) Warne of Grygla, and Debbie (Ralph) Cox of Menahga; grandchildren, Lynn (Jan) Stenvik, Scott (Gwen) Stenvik, Brad (special friend, Cassie) Stenvik, Randy (Dawn) Stenvik, Arlen (special friend, Christine) Stenvik, Dion (Laura) Warne, Stacey (Heidi) Warne, Kent (Lori) Warne, Rick (Melanie) Warne, Kevin (Lisa) Warne, Kristi (Craig) Wawrzyniak, Justin Cox, and Jessica (Dustin) Patton; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack; grandson, Keith; son-in-law, Norman; her parents; sister/sisters-in-law and brothers/brothers-in-law.
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    Emma R. Kassa, 100, Willmar and formerly of Spicer,  died Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at Bethesda Pleasant View Nursing Home in Willmar.
    Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Spicer. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
    Visitation will be held Thursday, Aug. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. with a rosary service at 7 p.m. at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar. Visitation will also be held for one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Memorials are preferred to Rice Hospice, Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church or the Bethesda chapel fund.
    Emma Ruth Kassa was born Sept. 28, 1915, near Thief River Falls, in Pennington County, to John and Anna (Lind) Swanson on the farm that was homesteaded by her parents. She was baptized and confirmed at the First Lutheran Church in Goodridge as the seventh of 10 children. She grew up in Goodridge and graduated from Goodridge High School in 1934. Emma worked at the Post Office in Goodridge, where she met Albert Kassa.  They were united in marriage on April 10, 1940, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Thief River Falls.  They farmed in Pennington County until 1951, when they moved to Myrtle Creek, Ore. They returned to Goodridge in 1954, where Emma managed the Hartz grocery store for 25 years.  In 1982, they moved to Lake Florida near Spicer and managed the Kelly Egg Farm. They subsequently moved to the Lake Plaza condominiums in downtown Spicer and enjoyed 10 years of retirement on Green Lake. After Albert’s death in 2004, Emma moved to Bethesda Sunrise Village in Willmar and then into Bethesda Pleasant View in 2011.
    Emma was a member of Sanders Township Homemakers, Ladies Aid of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Goodridge and the Catholic church in Myrtle Creek, Ore. She has been a faithful member of Our Lady of the Lakes and St. Mary’s Catholic Church for the past 34 years.
    Emma was a prolific reader all her life and continued that love of reading by listening to books on tape after losing her eyesight from macular degeneration.  She was also a seamstress of clothing and quilts, but her biggest enjoyment was embroidery of dish towels, making many sets as gifts for her children and grandchildren.
    She is survived by her three children, Ruthanne (Dennis) Neeser of Venice, Fla., Bruce (Arlene) of Clinton Corners, N.Y., and Timothy (Paulette) of Bemidji; seven grandchildren, Joan (Jerry) Schnetzer, Jeff Neeser, Gregory (Kelley) Neeser, Beth Kassa, Jennifer (Brian) Coons, Tony (Shelly) Kassa, and Adam Kassa; 13 great-grandchildren, Eric and Meghan Schnetzer, Alex, Nick and Mathew Neeser, Sam and Anna Neeser, Andrew and Maribeth Coons, Arlene Marchant, and Ashley, Nathan and Justin Kassa.  Also surviving is one brother, John Swanson, Minneapolis; besides several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Albert in 2004; a son-in-law, James Wilson; five sisters, Alice, Laura, Ethel, Mabel and Margie; three brothers, Robert, Eugene and  Ernest; and four nieces and nephews.
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    Melvin Eskeli, 84, Plummer, died Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, at his home in Plummer.
    Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Plummer, with Rev. Jonathan Dodson officiating.  Interment will follow at Finnish Cemetery, rural Plummer.
    Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. prayer service Friday, Aug. 26, 2016 at the church Visitation will also be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church.
 

    Kenneth Borseth, 80, Roseau and formerly of Thief River Falls, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, at Life Care Manor in Roseau.
    A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, with Rev. Kristin Ostercamp officiating.
    Visitation will be held one hour prior to the memorial service on Tuesday at the funeral home.
    Kenneth Gordon Borseth was born Aug. 15, 1936, at home in rural McIntosh, the son of Adolph and Sarah (Landsverk) Borseth. He was the youngest of three children. Kenny attended and graduated from McIntosh School.
    Following high school, Kenny was drafted into the United States Army and later honorably discharged.
    On May 20, 1978, he was united in marriage to Charlotte Bechard. Together, they made their home on the family farm near McIntosh where they raised their three daughters.
    In 2002, Kenny moved to Thief River Falls with his longtime friend, Patricia Bauer.  After Patricia’s passing in 2012, Kenny moved to Strathcona to live with his daughter and her family. In February 2016, Kenny moved to LifeCare Roseau Manor.
    Kenny worked for most of his life as a diesel mechanic, retiring from Lucken’s Truck Parts and Sales in 2005.
    He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Kenny enjoyed Sunday afternoons spent with his daughters over a hamburger and a strawberry shake. He enjoyed visiting with family and friends over a cup of coffee. Kenny’s favorite pastime was finding and researching minerals and gold, sharing his findings with his family and friends. He also enjoyed watching the news and keeping others informed of recent events. Kenny had a heart of gold, always willing to help others.  
    Kenny is survived by his daughters, Desiree Kise of Ada, Sarah Borseth of Cass Lake, and Shelah (Patrick) Gust of Strathcona; grandchildren, Dustin (fiancee Anna Bachmeier) Kise of Phoenix, Dorethea Kise of Phoenix, Dylan, Dante, and Danica Kise of Ada, and Tucker and Jalyssa Gust of Strathcona; great-granddaughter, Kyah Kise of Phoenix; mother of his children, Charlotte Borseth of Fertile; sister-in-law, Dona Borseth of Fosston; many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Anora Hedlund and her husband, Phillip; brother, Melvin; great-niece, Karen Quam and his special friends, Eunice Qualley and Patricia Bauer.

    Lonie Dargon, 97, St. Hilaire, died Thursday, August 25, 2016, at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine.
    Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, with Father Rick Lambert presiding. Interment will follow at the Community Cemetery in St. Hilaire.
    Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. service on Monday, Aug. 29 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls. Visitation will also be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church.
    Lonie Marie Gaber was born July 23, 1919, at Leaf Mountain, the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Prodahl) Gaber. She was baptized at Millerville and confirmed at Euclid. She attended country school at Euclid and Dorothy.
    On February 5, 1937, Lonie was united in marriage to Rayton Duane Dargon Sr. in the Parish House in Dorothy. They resided in the Dorothy and Wylie area for many years, and in 1964, they moved to St. Hilaire.
    She worked at the Lefse Shop in St. Hilaire; then the couple purchased the Standard Station in St. Hilaire, which they operated for a few years; Lonie cooked at El Ceritos and her last job was working for the Green Thumb Program.
    She was a homemaker, loved flower gardening, birds, visiting with people, raising her children and helping with the grandkids. She always had baked goods (Grandma bars) for her family and visitors, and Lonie could make a meal out of nothing.
    Lonie is survived by her loving children, Janet Vasek and Rayton Dargon Jr. of East Grand Forks, Duane (Vicki) Dargon formerly of Red Lake Falls, Gary Dargon, Beatrice (Larry) Kruse, Karen (Allan) Young and Kathy Sorrels, all of St. Hilaire, and Brenda (Richard) Schmitz of Red Lake Falls; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Shirley Gaber; and many other relatives and friends.
    She was preceded in death by husband, Rayton Dargon, Sr; son, John Dargon; grandsons, Rayton “Bubs” Dargon III, Michael Gervais and Jon Jenson; great-grandsons, Matthew and Nathanial Kruse; son-in-law, Albert Vasek; brothers, Adam (Rose), Joseph, Edward (Teresa “Tre”), Louis, Victor (Agnes), Raymond, Dominic (Gertrude), David “Jack” and George; and Gary’s fiancee, Sharon Gilbertson.
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    Carol Benke, 73, Middle River, passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her family.
    Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Middle River, with Father Luis Buitron presiding. Interment will follow at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Middle River.
    Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. prayer service on Monday, Aug. 29 at the church. Visitation will also take place one hour prior to Mass on Tuesday at the church.
    Carol Ann (Banaszewski) Benke was born May 16, 1943, in Nelson Park Township, Marshall County, the daughter of Frank and Florence (Nowacki) Banaszewski. She was raised in the Florian area and baptized and confirmed at Assumption Catholic Church.  Carol attended Englund Country School  until eighth grade. She graduated in 1961 from Strandquist High School.
    Following high school, she worked at the Karlstad State Bank, which is currently Prime Security Bank.  Prior to retirement in 2009, she worked for Wells Fargo Bank in Thief River Falls for seven-and-a-half years. Following retirement, Carol assisted on the family farm as she always had with cattle and the farm operation.
    On Nov. 26, 1966 Carol was united in marriage to Raymond Benke at Assumption Catholic Church in Florian. They were blessed with five children: Bradley, Rayette, Jeffrey, Michael, and Patrick. For the last 49 years, they have made their home near Middle River in Spruce Valley Township, Marshall County.  
    Carol enjoyed reading, puzzles, playing cards, canning, gardening, baking and cooking for her family, and attending her grandchildren’s activities.
    She was a wonderful wife, mom, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt and friend.
    Carol is survived by her husband, Raymond of Middle River; children, Bradley (Joey) Benke of Middle River, Rayette (Michael) Schramm of Willmar, Jeffrey (Dawn) Benke of Newfolden, Michael (Jennifer) Benke of Middle River, and Patrick (Debbi) Benke of Greenbush; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Janice (Robert) Blazejewski of Strandquist; sister-in-law, Barbara Banaszewski of Roseau; brother-in-law, Ronnie (Barbara) Benke of Newfolden; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Dewayne Banaszewski Sr. on Oct. 6, 2014; sister, Janet Gostanczik on July 12, 2012; and brother-in-law, Leonard Benke on Dec. 28, 2004.
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