Thelma Lindsoe

6/24/2009

May 22, 1926 – June 11, 2009

WILLMAR — Thelma Lindsoe, 83, of Willmar, died Thursday at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar.

The service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Calvary Lutheran Church in Willmar. Burial will be at noon Monday at the church cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are with Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Willmar.

She was born May 22, 1926, near Spicer to Ole N. and Helga (Wig) Wareberg. She attended school at District 33 near Kandiyohi. She later moved with her family to a farm west of Willmar and attended District 80 – Priam School. She graduated from Willmar High School in 1944.

She married Rial M. Lindsoe on June 20, 1947. They lived their entire married life in Willmar. She owned and operated Thel’s Ceramic Shop for 20 years.

She was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church for many years, served as a Sunday School teacher for 10 years, worked with the Advent Festival since it began, served on Altar Guild, sang in the choir and was a Luther League adviser. She was also a member of the Sons of Norway and sang in the Norwegian Choir.

She is survived by her husband; children: Jayne (and Tony) Forsythe of McAllister, Mont., Kristi Lindsoe (and Jim Oelkers) of Becker, Paul (and Lori) Lindsoe of Three Forks, Mont.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister: Hazel Peterson of Spicer; and a brother: Norman (and Carol) Wareberg of Westhills, Calif.

She was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters.

4/9/2009

Our prayers are with you and your family Mable

Donald H. Peterson, born August 15, 1920, in Rochester, MN, and longtime resident of North Mankato.

He is preceded in death by his parents Harry and Signe (Schedin) Peterson and his brother Bob Peterson.

Don passed away on April 4, 2009, holding the hand of his loving wife, Mabel. He is also survived by his brother Howard; sisters Jerry Golding, Louise Murphey, and Doreen (Russ) Sherman; three sons Chuck (Terry), Jim (Joanie), and Steve (Mary); grandchildren Sarah (Tom) Suk, Emily (Marc) Boone, Sam (Rashmi), Luke (Melissa), Kristen (Neil) Davies, Grace, Hannah (Adam) Selby, Erika, and Elias; and great-grandchildren Maddie, Anthony, Bella, Elle, Henry, and Eli. Don worked as a salesman for Standard Oil Co and later operated service stations for Brennans Direct Service and Derby Oil Co. He also worked for South Central College and the Mankato Tennis Club. He enlisted in the Navy in 1942 and served as a signalman in the Armed Guard Merchant Marine during World War II until 1945. Don and his wife Mabel (Lindsoe) were happily married for 61 years. He loved music, sports and the outdoors. In 1947-48, Don helped the Mankato Vikings win the Class B men’s state hockey tournament. He was an avid tennis player and golfer until age 86. Every year, he looked forward to the traditional fishing opener trip with “the fellas.” He and Mabel relished spending time at the cabin in Lake George, MN. Don loved to joke and kept his sense of humor even in the last days of his life. His contagious laughter, easy conversation, and warm heart were a delight to anyone who met him and a cherished gift to his family and friends. Ever enamored with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Grandpa Don was a brilliant light in all of their lives. He was truly a unique and unforgettable human being with an irreplaceable presence in this world.

Funeral service Saturday, April 11, at 3:30 pm at Belgrade Ave. Methodist Church in North Mankato. Visitation at the church one hour before the service.