Hilma
Kruse, 81
Greenbush
- Hilma Kruse, 81, died Sunday, February 24,
2002 at the Greenbush Nursing Home in
Greenbush.
Funeral
services were held Saturday, March 2, 2002 at Faith
Lutheran Church in Badger with Rev. Erling Huglen
officiating. Gladys Paulson served as the organist,
and vocal music was provided by Pastor and Mrs.
Huglen. Casketbearers were Jason Kruse, Curtis
Wiskow, Alex Ismil, Jeff Gregerson, Raymond Ismil,
and Joe Ismil. Interment was in Klondike Cemetery
in Badger with Collins Funeral Home of Greenbush in
charge of the arrangements.
Hilma
Ann Peterson was born on May 8, 1920 in Huss
Township of Roseau County near Strathcona, the
daughter of Erick and Hilda (Anderson) Peterson.
She grew up and attended school near Strathcona and
was baptized and confirmed at Klondike Lutheran
Church near her home.
In
September of 1939, Hilma was united in marriage to
William Kruse at Klondike Lutheran Church. The
couple lived and farmed in Huss Township. After
William's death on January 8, 1963, Hilma continued
to live on the farm until 1993 when she moved to
North Star Apartments in Roseau. She also spent 15
winters in Phoenix, Ariz. with her son, David. In
December of 2000, she moved to the Greenbush
Nursing Home where she had since
resided.
For
many years, she was a member of Klondike Lutheran
Church. Most recently, she belonged to Faith
Lutheran Church near Badger.
Hilma
is survived by two sons, David (Sue) of Phoenix,
Ariz. and Peter (Ruth) of Roseau; a daughter, Ruth
(Ardell) Gregerson of Coon Rapids; seven
grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and
several nieces, nephews, and other
relatives.
She
was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and
a sister, Signe. A00003B2002MR06
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