Meranda Peterson, 91, of Pelican Rapids, died on Thursday, July 15, 2010, at the Pelican Valley Nursing Home in Pelican Rapids.
Meranda Clarice Nelson was born Aug. 10, 1918, the daughter of Anton and Hilda (Holen) Nelson. She was baptized and confirmed at Grove Lake Lutheran Church. She attended school in rural Pelican Rapids.
On Sept. 10, 1940, Meranda was united in marriage to Byron Sillerud. Following Byron's death in 1970, she married Wilhelm Peterson on June 26, 1974.
Meranda was a member of North Immanuel Lutheran Church. She was active in Ladies Aide, Circle and taught Sunday school. She enjoyed baking, quilting, handiwork, dancing, fishing, entertaining and spending time with her family. Her gift of hospitality and her classy style always made her guests feel special and at home.
She is survived by her husband, Wilhelm; one son, Wayne (Glenna) Sillerud of Goodyear, Ariz.; two daughters, Joyce (Bruce) Hain of Glendale, Ariz., and Renee (Walter) Fuchs of Pelican Rapids; seven grandchildren: Steven Sillerud, Jill (Larry) Rennaker, Jesse Sillerud, Roger (Tonya) Hain, Lisa (Brent) Utley, Amber Fuchs, Andrew Fuchs; eight great-grandchildren: Erik Sillerud, Lacy Sillerud, Ashton Hain, Landon Hain, Jake Nottingham, Cody Neuman, Sheilah Utley, and Hendrix Utley; and many nieces and nephews.
Meranda was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Byron; her son, Roger; and was the last of six siblings: Alice Skunberg, Junette Fjeld, Doris Sunram, Howard Nelson, Lawrence Nelson, and baby sister, Gladys Nelson.
Visitation: Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at the funderal home and one hour prior to the service at the church
Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, at North Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Pelican Rapids
Clergy: Rev. Curt Tilleraas
Burial: North Immanuel Cemetery, rural Pelican Rapids
Funeral home: Larson Funeral Home, Pelican Rapids
Condolences may be sent online at www.larsonfuneralpelicanrapids.com
Meranda Clarice Nelson was born Aug. 10, 1918, the daughter of Anton and Hilda (Holen) Nelson. She was baptized and confirmed at Grove Lake Lutheran Church. She attended school in rural Pelican Rapids.
On Sept. 10, 1940, Meranda was united in marriage to Byron Sillerud. Following Byron's death in 1970, she married Wilhelm Peterson on June 26, 1974.
Meranda was a member of North Immanuel Lutheran Church. She was active in Ladies Aide, Circle and taught Sunday school. She enjoyed baking, quilting, handiwork, dancing, fishing, entertaining and spending time with her family. Her gift of hospitality and her classy style always made her guests feel special and at home.
She is survived by her husband, Wilhelm; one son, Wayne (Glenna) Sillerud of Goodyear, Ariz.; two daughters, Joyce (Bruce) Hain of Glendale, Ariz., and Renee (Walter) Fuchs of Pelican Rapids; seven grandchildren: Steven Sillerud, Jill (Larry) Rennaker, Jesse Sillerud, Roger (Tonya) Hain, Lisa (Brent) Utley, Amber Fuchs, Andrew Fuchs; eight great-grandchildren: Erik Sillerud, Lacy Sillerud, Ashton Hain, Landon Hain, Jake Nottingham, Cody Neuman, Sheilah Utley, and Hendrix Utley; and many nieces and nephews.
Meranda was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Byron; her son, Roger; and was the last of six siblings: Alice Skunberg, Junette Fjeld, Doris Sunram, Howard Nelson, Lawrence Nelson, and baby sister, Gladys Nelson.
Visitation: Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at the funderal home and one hour prior to the service at the church
Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, at North Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Pelican Rapids
Clergy: Rev. Curt Tilleraas
Burial: North Immanuel Cemetery, rural Pelican Rapids
Funeral home: Larson Funeral Home, Pelican Rapids
Condolences may be sent online at www.larsonfuneralpelicanrapids.com
Meranda Peterson, 91, of Pelican Rapids, died on Thursday, July 15, 2010, at the Pelican Valley Nursing Home in Pelican Rapids.
Meranda Clarice Nelson was born Aug. 10, 1918, the daughter of Anton and Hilda (Holen) Nelson. She was baptized and confirmed at Grove Lake Lutheran Church. She attended school in rural Pelican Rapids.
On Sept. 10, 1940, Meranda was united in marriage to Byron Sillerud. Following Byron's death in 1970, she married Wilhelm Peterson on June 26, 1974.
Meranda was a member of North Immanuel Lutheran Church. She was active in Ladies Aide, Circle and taught Sunday school. She enjoyed baking, quilting, handiwork, dancing, fishing, entertaining and spending time with her family. Her gift of hospitality and her classy style always made her guests feel special and at home.
She is survived by her husband, Wilhelm; one son, Wayne (Glenna) Sillerud of Goodyear, Ariz.; two daughters, Joyce (Bruce) Hain of Glendale, Ariz., and Renee (Walter) Fuchs of Pelican Rapids; seven grandchildren: Steven Sillerud, Jill (Larry) Rennaker, Jesse Sillerud, Roger (Tonya) Hain, Lisa (Brent) Utley, Amber Fuchs, Andrew Fuchs; eight great-grandchildren: Erik Sillerud, Lacy Sillerud, Ashton Hain, Landon Hain, Jake Nottingham, Cody Neuman, Sheilah Utley, and Hendrix Utley; and many nieces and nephews.
Meranda was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Byron; her son, Roger; and was the last of six siblings: Alice Skunberg, Junette Fjeld, Doris Sunram, Howard Nelson, Lawrence Nelson, and baby sister, Gladys Nelson.
Visitation: Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at the funderal home and one hour prior to the service at the church
Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, at North Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Pelican Rapids
Clergy: Rev. Curt Tilleraas
Burial: North Immanuel Cemetery, rural Pelican Rapids
Funeral home: Larson Funeral Home, Pelican Rapids
Condolences may be sent online at www.larsonfuneralpelicanrapids.com
Meranda Clarice Nelson was born Aug. 10, 1918, the daughter of Anton and Hilda (Holen) Nelson. She was baptized and confirmed at Grove Lake Lutheran Church. She attended school in rural Pelican Rapids.
On Sept. 10, 1940, Meranda was united in marriage to Byron Sillerud. Following Byron's death in 1970, she married Wilhelm Peterson on June 26, 1974.
Meranda was a member of North Immanuel Lutheran Church. She was active in Ladies Aide, Circle and taught Sunday school. She enjoyed baking, quilting, handiwork, dancing, fishing, entertaining and spending time with her family. Her gift of hospitality and her classy style always made her guests feel special and at home.
She is survived by her husband, Wilhelm; one son, Wayne (Glenna) Sillerud of Goodyear, Ariz.; two daughters, Joyce (Bruce) Hain of Glendale, Ariz., and Renee (Walter) Fuchs of Pelican Rapids; seven grandchildren: Steven Sillerud, Jill (Larry) Rennaker, Jesse Sillerud, Roger (Tonya) Hain, Lisa (Brent) Utley, Amber Fuchs, Andrew Fuchs; eight great-grandchildren: Erik Sillerud, Lacy Sillerud, Ashton Hain, Landon Hain, Jake Nottingham, Cody Neuman, Sheilah Utley, and Hendrix Utley; and many nieces and nephews.
Meranda was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Byron; her son, Roger; and was the last of six siblings: Alice Skunberg, Junette Fjeld, Doris Sunram, Howard Nelson, Lawrence Nelson, and baby sister, Gladys Nelson.
Visitation: Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at the funderal home and one hour prior to the service at the church
Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, at North Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Pelican Rapids
Clergy: Rev. Curt Tilleraas
Burial: North Immanuel Cemetery, rural Pelican Rapids
Funeral home: Larson Funeral Home, Pelican Rapids
Condolences may be sent online at www.larsonfuneralpelicanrapids.com
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