Month: July 2021

Twyla Aurora Julianna Hovelsrud, age 90, of Fertile, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Riverview Health in Crookston, MN.

Twyla was born on August 4, 1930, in rural Fertile, MN, the daughter of the late Elmer and Julia (Erlandson) Hanson.   She grew up on the family farm, was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith, and graduated from Fertile High School.   On June 2, 1948, Twyla was united in marriage to Morris “Morrie” Hovelsrud in Crookston. After living in Crookston for 2 years the couple moved to Fairfax Township where together they raised their 3 children: Cheryl, Pam, and David, in a very loving home. For many years Twyla and Morrie enjoyed playing whist with their Fairfax neighbors and friends. During her working career, Twyla was employed in retail, sold advertising, did secretarial work at Crookston Central High School, and served as bookkeeper for a few businesses including their own, Morrie’s Standard Service. Until her retirement, Twyla was employed in various roles at the Irishman’s Shanty for several years.  In her free time, she loved to read, craft, travel, fish, tend to her flower garden, and spend time with family and friends at the lake. Sadly, Morrie passed away on June 24, 2018, and soon after Twyla became a resident of Fair Meadow Assisted Living in Fertile.

Twyla is survived by her 3 children and their spouses: Cheryl and Samuel Hartman of Waynesville, NC, Pam and Doug Sorensen of Mentor, MN, and David and Emelia Hovelsrud of Park Rapids, MN;  9 grandchildren: Todd (Deanne) Strausbaugh, Troy Strausbaugh, Marc (Jeni) Sorensen, Paul (Yumiko) Sorensen, Daniel Hovelsrud, Maija Hovelsrud, Thelma Jepsen, Astvaldur Gujonsson, and Vignir Hovelsrud; 8 great-grandchildren: Nick (Angela), Tom (Rachel), Ben, Kalyn, Gage, Cole, Ella, and Tyeki; 6 great-great-grandchildren; 2 sisters-in-law, Lois Bagley of Crookston, MN and Joan Westlake of Detroit Lakes, MN; and several nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends. She was preceded in death by Morrie, her beloved husband of 70 years; parents, Elmer and Julia Hanson; sister, Sanchia Engstrom; niece, Deanne; nephew, Rick; and from Morrie’s family: parents-in-law, Lawrence and Anne Hovelsrud, and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Blessed be the memory of Twyla Hovelsrud.

Twyla’s life will be celebrated at a graveside memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 6, 2021, in the Oakdale Cemetery, Crookston, MN, with The Rev. Greg Isaacson, officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 1:30-2:00 p.m. The service will be live-streamed by going to Twyla’s obituary at www.stenshoelhouske.com and scrolling to the bottom of the page to click on the prompt to view. Attendees are asked to bring sunglasses, lawn chairs, and umbrellas. After the service, all are invited for light refreshments to be served at the Irishman’s Shanty.

Online registration and messages of condolence may be made at www.stenshoelhouske.com

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Neva Lorrayne Wermager, 91, of Crookston, MN, passed away Sunday morning, July 25, 2021, in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND, comforted by loving family at her bedside.

Neva was born on October 18, 1929, on the farm of her parents, Earl and Jessie (Kiltie) Davis, in Scandia Township, rural Beltrami, MN. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and began her education in a country school near the farm before going to the elementary school in Lockhart, MN. The Davis family moved to Crookston on December 7, 1941, the very day of the attack on the Pearl Harbor Naval Station. Neva attended Central High School and during her freshman year began working as a waitress at the Commercial Hotel and Bus Stop. On March 12, 1946, she was united in marriage to Truman E. Wermager. The newlyweds made their home in Crookston and would soon be blessed by the births of their 4 children: Loretta, Wayne, Jerry, and Pamela.

Neva loved her roles as wife, mom, and eventually grandma, great-grandma, and great-great-grandma. She loved her family dearly and was so very proud of each and every one. Neva was truly the center of her family’s universe. As a woman of deep and abiding faith, she was a devoted member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and the Evening Guild. She was very active in the Campfire Girls with Loretta and Pam, serving for many years as a leader and secretary of the organization. She was also vice-president of the McKinley School PTA, remaining in that post for some time as well.  During her working career, Neva held full-time positions of employment at different times with many Crookston businesses including Pantorium Cleaners, Paddy and Paul’s, Robert’s Restaurant, 900 Cab, Johnny’s, and the Sweet Shop to name a few. Neva knew everybody, and everyone loved Neva! She closed out her working life as manager of the Polk County Courthouse Coffee Shop before retiring in 1985. That of course meant more time to spend in her beautiful flower gardens around her home and listen to the birds when they stopped by to say hello. The really special times were always devoted to holding and cuddling the grandkids. In 2018 she moved to the Summit Apartments from the home where she and Truman had first settled into back in 1946. It was hard for her to adjust to at first but she came to love her new surroundings. There were certainly times of great sadness in Neva’s life with the passing of Truman on October 1, 1989; and the losses of her son, Jerry; daughter, Loretta; son-in-law, Ronnie; and infant great-grandson, Austin. What a joyful reunion that must have taken place in Heaven this past Sunday morning!

Neva will be very lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Jeanette Wermager of Amarillo, TX; daughter, Pam DeLage of Crookston, MN; son-in-law, Bob Ross of Fisher, MN; 12 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; special people in her life: Mike and Zetta Thompson and Hope and Bucky; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. In addition to Truman, her beloved husband of 42 years, Neva was preceded in death by her son, Jerry Wermager; daughter, Loretta Ross; son-in-law, Ronnie DeLage; infant great-grandson, Austin Ross; her parents, Earl and Jessie Davis; sister, Fern Ogaard; brother and sister-in-law, Earl “Bud” and Betty Davis; and parents-in-law, Tilman and Edith Wermager.

Treasured be the memory of Neva Lorrayne Wermager. To which she would probably have responded, “Whatever”!

The funeral service celebrating Neva’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Crookston, with The Rev. Steve Bohler, officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will follow in Oakdale Cemetery, Crookston. The funeral will be live-streamed by going to Neva’s obituary page at www.stenshoelhouske.com and at the bottom of the page clicking on the prompt to watch. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Neva’s name to any organization of choice.

Online registry and messages of condolence may be made at www.stenshoelhouske.com 

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James (Jim) Stene, 74, Ada, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 23, 2021at his residence in Ada.

James Edwin Keith Stene was born on August 12, 1946 in Ada, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at the East Mash River Church in Rural Halstad, MN. He graduated from Ada High School in 1964. On January 23, 1965 he was united in marriage to Linda Lou Adkins in Ada, MN.

Jim worked as a farm laborer early on and throughout his life. He was always ready, willing, and able to help family and friends during harvest. He also sold furniture at Sethere’s Furniture before starting his career at the Norman County Telephone Company where he worked for 33 years. He enjoyed his time there with all of his co-workers immensely. He then went to work at Dee Incorporated in Crookston, MN as a machinist until his retirement.

After retirement he spent most of his time at the family cabin where he enjoyed pontoon rides with family and friends, and sitting on the deck watching the birds come in and feed. He was fascinated when a different bird would show up. He would dig into his book to research which one it was. He also had his friendly visitors that would swing by uninvited like the black bear that would come to clean out the feeders only to find a boot to the butt. He treasured his lakeside shenanigans and August birthdays with his partners in crime, Rodger Geddes and Rodger Pape. Jim was also an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling to name a few. He also enjoyed going to the local race tracks and was an avid NASCAR fan.

Jim is survived by his wife, Linda, Ada, MN; two sons, James (Cindy), Ada, MN, and Shane (Julie), Fargo, ND; daughter, Brittany (Ricky) Carrisalez, West Fargo, ND; sister, Peggy (Dennis) Gordon, Thief River Falls, MN;  brother, Brian (Tami) Stene, Inver Grove Heights, MN; sister-in-law, June (Mike) Stene, Detroit Lakes, MN; 4 grandchildren, Heather (Jason) Corder, Vilonia, AR, Brandon Stene, Ada, MN, Sam Carrisalez, West Fargo, ND, and Henry Carrisalez, West Fargo, ND; and many nieces and nephews and their families.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Albin and Marjorie; and brother, Mike.

Funeral: 7:00 PM, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Zion Lutheran Church, Ada, MN.

Visitation: Two hours before the funeral at the church.

Burial: 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Ada City Cemetery, Ada, MN.

Please view our guestbook and share condolences online at www.fredriksonfh.com

Arrangements with Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Homes
Ada & Halstad, Minnesota

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Steven Jerome Nelson, 63, of Crookston, MN, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 24, 2021, in the Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile, MN.

Steve was born in Seattle, WA on July 26, 1957, the oldest of 3 sons born to Neal “Jerry” and Darlene (Wallington) Nelson. The family soon moved to Moorhead, MN, and then in 1968 to East Grand Forks, MN where Steve graduated from high school. He attended technical school to enhance his natural ability in woodworking restoration before becoming service manager of the furniture department at Conlin Furniture in Fargo, ND. Steve later opened his own shop and continued his restoration business for several years until retirement.

Steve enjoyed hunting and fishing and especially spending summers at the family cabin on Shell Lake, near Detroit Lakes, MN. Family and friends will remember Steve fondly, and his major “storytelling” talent will be missed for years to come. There was no one better! While his brothers definitely agree that he was too young to leave this world, they will also acknowledge that he put a lot of living into his 63 years. May God bless Steve’s memory.

Steve is lovingly survived by his 2 brothers, Mark Nelson of Sun City Center, FL and Scott Nelson of Crookston, MN; 2 nieces, Lindsey Beare and her husband, Eric, and their children, Zander and Kenzie, of Ruskin, FL and Megan Nelson of Glendale, AZ. He also leaves several aunts and uncles including Lois Thompson of Boise, ID, David (Mary) Birk of Centennial, CO, Mary (Rich) Curtis of Fargo, ND, and Bob Johnson of West Fargo, ND. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Neal “Jerry” and Darlene Nelson.

A private family and friends service will be held at a later date.

Online registration and messages of condolence may be made at www.stenshoelhouske.com

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