1915
Gretchen
2012
Gretchen Folsom
April 25, 1915 — September 28, 2012
Gretchen A. Folsom, 97, a resident of Detroit Lakes, died Friday, September 28, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes.
Gretchen was born on April 25, 1915 in Wahkon, Minnesota, the daughter of Frank and Ella (Heitman) Morneau. She grew up and attended school in Ogilvie, graduating from Ogilvie High School.
On October 25, 1937 she married Robert Earl Folsom in Foreston, Minnesota. She was a housewife and mother to her four children. She also worked as a nurse’s aide.
Gretchen and Dan Fiala were married September 5, 1998, at St. Mary’s Parish in Milaca, Minnesota.
She was a member of the V. F.W. Auxiliary, FireFlies, and friend of Crosier. She enjoyed baking, clogging and dancing.
Preceding her in death were her parents, and husbands, Robert Sr., and Dan.
Survivors include her children, Father Paul Folsom of Battle Lake, Cathy (Dave) Ross of Brainerd, Robert (Rannae) Folsom Jr. of New Brighton, and Margie (Pat) Stoy of Detroit Lakes; nine grandchildren, Nicole, Tony, Mark, Rob, Amy, Katie, Heather, Dan, and Sean; and ten great-grandchildren, Jasmyne, Connor, Riley, Ashton, Sara, Robbie, Ryan, Ella, Henry, and Adyson. Also surviving are extended family and friends.
Memorials are preferred to Crosier Fathers and Brothers, PO Box 500, Onamia MN 56359. www.crosier.org
Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, October 7, 2012 with prayers at 5 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Battle Lake, MN and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Mass of Christian Burial: 11 a.m. Monday, October 8, 2012 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Battle Lake, MN
Clergy: Father LeRoy Schik
Burial: Assumption Cemetery, St. Cloud, MN
Funeral Home: Olson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls
Gretchen was born on April 25, 1915 in Wahkon, Minnesota, the daughter of Frank and Ella (Heitman) Morneau. She grew up and attended school in Ogilvie, graduating from Ogilvie High School.
On October 25, 1937 she married Robert Earl Folsom in Foreston, Minnesota. She was a housewife and mother to her four children. She also worked as a nurse’s aide.
Gretchen and Dan Fiala were married September 5, 1998, at St. Mary’s Parish in Milaca, Minnesota.
She was a member of the V. F.W. Auxiliary, FireFlies, and friend of Crosier. She enjoyed baking, clogging and dancing.
Preceding her in death were her parents, and husbands, Robert Sr., and Dan.
Survivors include her children, Father Paul Folsom of Battle Lake, Cathy (Dave) Ross of Brainerd, Robert (Rannae) Folsom Jr. of New Brighton, and Margie (Pat) Stoy of Detroit Lakes; nine grandchildren, Nicole, Tony, Mark, Rob, Amy, Katie, Heather, Dan, and Sean; and ten great-grandchildren, Jasmyne, Connor, Riley, Ashton, Sara, Robbie, Ryan, Ella, Henry, and Adyson. Also surviving are extended family and friends.
Memorials are preferred to Crosier Fathers and Brothers, PO Box 500, Onamia MN 56359. www.crosier.org
Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, October 7, 2012 with prayers at 5 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Battle Lake, MN and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Mass of Christian Burial: 11 a.m. Monday, October 8, 2012 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Battle Lake, MN
Clergy: Father LeRoy Schik
Burial: Assumption Cemetery, St. Cloud, MN
Funeral Home: Olson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls
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Visitation
Sunday, October 7, 2012
4:00 - 6:00 pm (Eastern time)
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church
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Sunday, October 7, 2012
Starts at 5:00 pm (Eastern time)
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church
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Monday, October 8, 2012
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church
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