Bernice A. Forsberg, 94, of Clarkfield, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2011.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 21, at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Montevideo.
Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church.
Burial will be at the Appleton City Cemetery in Appleton.
Bernice Alfrieda (Stehn) Forsberg was born February 6, 1917 to parents Otto and Edna (Whitaker) Stehn at Danvers. She grew up on the family farm with her sister Ruth and attended School District 55 in Swift County. She graduated from Holloway High School and the Teacher Training Department in Appleton. Bea taught school at District 55 for one year.
In 1935 she married Harold "Swede" Forsberg of Appleton. To this union four children were born. Harold operated Forsberg's Leader Department Store with his father, A.T. Forsberg, until WWII. During the war, Harold served at the Bremerton, Washington Naval Shipyard and later served with the Army Air Corps overseas. At the end of the war they returned to Appleton until the death of Harold's father in 1959. Harold and Bernice owned a business in Grand Forks, North Dakota until 1963. They then settled in Clarkfield, where they owned and operated Forsberg's Market until their retirement in 1980. Harold passed away in 1983. In 2004, Bernice moved to Valhalla Apartments where she received lots of "TLC."
Bernice was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of United Methodist Church and served as a Sunday School teacher, organist and member of UMW. She enjoyed playing piano for residents of the Clarkfield Care Center and Valhalla Apartments. She especially enjoyed visiting with family and friends.
Bea is survived by three children: Alan (Kathy) Forsberg of Mankato, Janice (Bob) Hansen of Hazel Run and Ann (Lyn) Hanson of Hazel Run. Also surviving include grandchildren: Andrew (Anna) Forsberg, Paul (Alexis) Forsberg, Michelle Forsberg, Jane (Jeff) Miller, David (Janet) Hansen, Patty (Chuck) Savoie, Richard (Lynn) Hansen, Layla Granberg, Kjersti Granberg and Brooks Hanson; step grandchildren: John (Piper) Hanson and Noelle (Ahmad) Ziada; and nine great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren, five step great great grandchildren and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her husband; son, David; her parents; and sister, Ruth.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 21, at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Montevideo.
Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church.
Burial will be at the Appleton City Cemetery in Appleton.
Bernice Alfrieda (Stehn) Forsberg was born February 6, 1917 to parents Otto and Edna (Whitaker) Stehn at Danvers. She grew up on the family farm with her sister Ruth and attended School District 55 in Swift County. She graduated from Holloway High School and the Teacher Training Department in Appleton. Bea taught school at District 55 for one year.
In 1935 she married Harold "Swede" Forsberg of Appleton. To this union four children were born. Harold operated Forsberg's Leader Department Store with his father, A.T. Forsberg, until WWII. During the war, Harold served at the Bremerton, Washington Naval Shipyard and later served with the Army Air Corps overseas. At the end of the war they returned to Appleton until the death of Harold's father in 1959. Harold and Bernice owned a business in Grand Forks, North Dakota until 1963. They then settled in Clarkfield, where they owned and operated Forsberg's Market until their retirement in 1980. Harold passed away in 1983. In 2004, Bernice moved to Valhalla Apartments where she received lots of "TLC."
Bernice was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of United Methodist Church and served as a Sunday School teacher, organist and member of UMW. She enjoyed playing piano for residents of the Clarkfield Care Center and Valhalla Apartments. She especially enjoyed visiting with family and friends.
Bea is survived by three children: Alan (Kathy) Forsberg of Mankato, Janice (Bob) Hansen of Hazel Run and Ann (Lyn) Hanson of Hazel Run. Also surviving include grandchildren: Andrew (Anna) Forsberg, Paul (Alexis) Forsberg, Michelle Forsberg, Jane (Jeff) Miller, David (Janet) Hansen, Patty (Chuck) Savoie, Richard (Lynn) Hansen, Layla Granberg, Kjersti Granberg and Brooks Hanson; step grandchildren: John (Piper) Hanson and Noelle (Ahmad) Ziada; and nine great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren, five step great great grandchildren and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her husband; son, David; her parents; and sister, Ruth.
Bernice A. Forsberg, 94, of Clarkfield, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2011.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 21, at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Montevideo.
Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church.
Burial will be at the Appleton City Cemetery in Appleton.
Bernice Alfrieda (Stehn) Forsberg was born February 6, 1917 to parents Otto and Edna (Whitaker) Stehn at Danvers. She grew up on the family farm with her sister Ruth and attended School District 55 in Swift County. She graduated from Holloway High School and the Teacher Training Department in Appleton. Bea taught school at District 55 for one year.
In 1935 she married Harold "Swede" Forsberg of Appleton. To this union four children were born. Harold operated Forsberg's Leader Department Store with his father, A.T. Forsberg, until WWII. During the war, Harold served at the Bremerton, Washington Naval Shipyard and later served with the Army Air Corps overseas. At the end of the war they returned to Appleton until the death of Harold's father in 1959. Harold and Bernice owned a business in Grand Forks, North Dakota until 1963. They then settled in Clarkfield, where they owned and operated Forsberg's Market until their retirement in 1980. Harold passed away in 1983. In 2004, Bernice moved to Valhalla Apartments where she received lots of "TLC."
Bernice was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of United Methodist Church and served as a Sunday School teacher, organist and member of UMW. She enjoyed playing piano for residents of the Clarkfield Care Center and Valhalla Apartments. She especially enjoyed visiting with family and friends.
Bea is survived by three children: Alan (Kathy) Forsberg of Mankato, Janice (Bob) Hansen of Hazel Run and Ann (Lyn) Hanson of Hazel Run. Also surviving include grandchildren: Andrew (Anna) Forsberg, Paul (Alexis) Forsberg, Michelle Forsberg, Jane (Jeff) Miller, David (Janet) Hansen, Patty (Chuck) Savoie, Richard (Lynn) Hansen, Layla Granberg, Kjersti Granberg and Brooks Hanson; step grandchildren: John (Piper) Hanson and Noelle (Ahmad) Ziada; and nine great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren, five step great great grandchildren and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her husband; son, David; her parents; and sister, Ruth.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 21, at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Montevideo.
Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church.
Burial will be at the Appleton City Cemetery in Appleton.
Bernice Alfrieda (Stehn) Forsberg was born February 6, 1917 to parents Otto and Edna (Whitaker) Stehn at Danvers. She grew up on the family farm with her sister Ruth and attended School District 55 in Swift County. She graduated from Holloway High School and the Teacher Training Department in Appleton. Bea taught school at District 55 for one year.
In 1935 she married Harold "Swede" Forsberg of Appleton. To this union four children were born. Harold operated Forsberg's Leader Department Store with his father, A.T. Forsberg, until WWII. During the war, Harold served at the Bremerton, Washington Naval Shipyard and later served with the Army Air Corps overseas. At the end of the war they returned to Appleton until the death of Harold's father in 1959. Harold and Bernice owned a business in Grand Forks, North Dakota until 1963. They then settled in Clarkfield, where they owned and operated Forsberg's Market until their retirement in 1980. Harold passed away in 1983. In 2004, Bernice moved to Valhalla Apartments where she received lots of "TLC."
Bernice was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of United Methodist Church and served as a Sunday School teacher, organist and member of UMW. She enjoyed playing piano for residents of the Clarkfield Care Center and Valhalla Apartments. She especially enjoyed visiting with family and friends.
Bea is survived by three children: Alan (Kathy) Forsberg of Mankato, Janice (Bob) Hansen of Hazel Run and Ann (Lyn) Hanson of Hazel Run. Also surviving include grandchildren: Andrew (Anna) Forsberg, Paul (Alexis) Forsberg, Michelle Forsberg, Jane (Jeff) Miller, David (Janet) Hansen, Patty (Chuck) Savoie, Richard (Lynn) Hansen, Layla Granberg, Kjersti Granberg and Brooks Hanson; step grandchildren: John (Piper) Hanson and Noelle (Ahmad) Ziada; and nine great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren, five step great great grandchildren and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her husband; son, David; her parents; and sister, Ruth.
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