Funeral services for Vivian Olson of Glenwood, formerly of Starbuck, were held Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 11:00 am at East Zion Lutheran Church of rural Starbuck. Reverend Becky Worner officiated.  Burial was at the church cemetery.

Vivian Irene Aslagson, daughter of Henry & Gina (Klevann) Aslagson, was born March 6, 1920 at Starbuck, Minnesota.  She grew up in the rural Starbuck area, where she was baptized and later confirmed into the Lutheran faith by Rev. G.O. Forde at St. John’s Lutheran Church.  Vivian graduated as Valedictorian of her Starbuck High School Class of 1938. She then attended one year of normal training in Glenwood, and after graduating, furthered her education at Moorhead State Teachers College. After graduating, she returned to Starbuck and taught in rural schools in the Starbuck and Kensington areas.  On July 17, 1943, she was united in marriage to Arthur J. Olson at St. John’s Lutheran Church in rural Starbuck.  They farmed and made their home in Milbank, SD until 1947, at which time they returned to Starbuck, where they lived and farmed for 36 years in Langhei Township.  In 1983, they retired and moved into Starbuck, where they lived until moving to the Glenwood Estates Apartments in 2003.  Art passed away on February 9, 2005.  Viv has continued to live at Glenwood Estates since that time.

Vivian died on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at the Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood, MN, having lived to reach the age of 90 years. She is survived by five children: Joseph (Gail) Olson of Graham, WA, James (Peggy) Olson of New Prague, Mary (Carroll) Suckstorff of Kensington, David (Kathy) Olson of Coon Rapids and Daniel (Diane) Olson of Brandon; 17 grandchildren: Josh (Michelle) Olson, Luana (Mark) Ciccarelli, Regina (Danny) Brill, Tanya (Chad) Friese, Sarah (Justin) Hoidahl, Ryan (Brittany) Suckstorff, Kristi (Jason) Wildman, Trevor Olson, Trent Olson, Kyle Olson, Taryn Olson, Kari Olson, Trista Olson, Kailley Olson, Andrew Olson (fiancé, Maria), Jocelyn Olson and Nicki Olson; 10 great-grandchildren: Alyvia Brill, Maddie Ciccarelli, Austin Friese, Ayden Friese, Evan Friese, Jayden Hoidahl, Kendall Hoidahl, Kaylee Suckstorff, Aubri Suckstorff and Miles Wildman; three sisters-in-law: Florence Hensel of Park Rapids, Margaret Aslagson of Starbuck and Muriel Aslagson of Starbuck, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her husband;  one great-granddaughter, Krista Suckstorff; daughter-in-law, Marlys (Odegaard) Olson; her parents; two brothers: Harry & Sidney Aslagson and infant twin siblings.

Pallbearers for the service were: All of Vivian’s Grandchildren.  Monica Gosseling will serve as organist for the service, with special music being provided by Monica Gosseling and Reverend Becky Worner.  Starbuck Funeral Home in Starbuck is in charge of the arrangements.
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Cathy Joanne Engelby, age 56, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 with her family: Steve, Kristel, Darcie, Steve, and Judy at her bedside at the Good Samaritan Center, Hoffman, MN following a courageous battle against cancer.

Cathy was born in Graceville, MN on August 24, 1953, the daughter of William (Bill) and Lorna (Jurgens) Boerner. One of five children, she grew up on the family farm where she learned the benefit of hard work and hard play which served her well in her future.

Cathy was baptized,confirmed, and married at Kongsvinger Lutheran Church, Donelly, MN. On November 29, 1980 she was untied in marriage to Steven Engelby. Together they spent their life in Hoffman, later moving to their home outside of town. They had two daughters, Kristel born in 1982 and Darcie born in 1983.

Cathy graduated from Herman High School in 1971 and from Moorhead Tech in 1972. In the spring of 1972 she started her first job with the state of Minnesota in education in St. Paul.

She loved her jobs with the state of Minnesota. She worked for the departments of Education, Welfare, and Natural Resources. Cathy was a member of Messiah Lutheran in Hoffman, MN. She cherished her family and friends, and always enjoyed the “Potlucks and Can Parties” at Elk Lake.

She enjoyed playing softball, her fishing trips to Lake of the Woods at Angle Outpost Resort and later Flag Island Resort, deer hunting with the “Buckridge Hunting Club” —especially hunting in the “Nook” with the “Pretty Deer.” She loved to crochet, embroidery, knit, sew, can, and sharing her love for these from the gifts she gave to family and friends. The “Crochet Group” and “Cooking Class Group” were very special to her.

Cathy’s passion was her family, Steve, Kristel, and Darcie. Later adding a wonderful son-in-law, Steve, was a huge bonus to her. She cherished her family, encouraged her daughters, and followed her daughters in their sports activities. She was always so proud and thankful for each one of them.

Cathy had a courageous, determined, and very positive attitude which she showed to all those around her. She taught all who knew her how to fight cancer and later on how to pass on with respect.

Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Lorna Boerner and brother-in-law Allen Engelby. She is survived by her husband Steven; daughters Kristel (Steve) Strittmatter of Hawley, MN, and Darcie of Fargo, ND; brothers Jerry (Colleen) Boerner of Bergenfields, NJ, Alan (Bonnie) Boerner of Mission, British Columbia; sisters Vicki (Douglas) Engelby of Nashua, MN, and Judy (Thomas) Green of Kensington, MN; brothers-in-law Lewayne (Fran) Engelby and Daryl (Kristi) Engelby; and many wonderful nieces and nephews.
A memorial service held on August 7, 2010 at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Hoffman, MN with Reverend Steve Olson officiating. Music was provided by Bev Yochim and Faye Giese. Honorary urn bearers were Nathan Engelby, Ryan Engelby, Matthew Engelby, Chris Engelby, Keven Engelby, Wade Boerner, Zac Boerner, and Steve Strittmatter.

Arrangements are with Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, www.andersonfuneral.net.