1921
Helen
2015
Helen Martinson
September 20, 1921 — September 26, 2015
Helen Irene Martinson, age 94, of Ashby, Minnesota died on September 26, 2015 at her home.
Helen Irene Herbranson was born on September 20, 1921 to Henry and Birdie (Synstelien) Herbranson in Dalton, Minnesota. She grew up on a farm near Petersburg, Minnesota and graduated from Jackson High School. Helen later moved to Estherville, Iowa. On April 14, 1946, Helen married Milton Martinson and they shared an unwavering love and commitment to one another for almost 47 years. They moved to Sheffield, Iowa in 1958 and resided there until 1972 when they moved to Ashby, Minnesota.
Helen was a member of Kvam Free Lutheran Church, Ashby Lions, Lake Region Pioneer Threshermen's Association, and the Sheffield American Legion Auxiliary. She was also active in a variety of clubs and organizations. Throughout her life, Helen volunteered her time to the community. She led sing-a-longs at area health care centers and worked at the Pelican Lake Health Care Center. Helen enjoyed singing, bird-watching, and being active in the church. She shared her delightful sense of humor with her family and especially loved spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Helen also took great joy in her other boys and their families, Mike, John, David, and Eric Van Sickel, the sons of her best friend, Lavon.
Helen is survived by her six children: Donald (Sarah) Martinson, Larry (LuAnn) Martinson, Shirley (Terry) Endriss, Susan (Peterson) Martinson, Nancy (Gary) Thompson, and Roger Martinson; 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one sister, Loraine Vorland; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Milton Martinson; two great-grandchildren, Helena and Scarlett; sisters, Juliet Fransdal and Elvina Luscombe; and brothers, Harold Herbranson, Elmer Herbranson, and Elvin Herbranson.
Visitation: 3 – 5 PM Saturday, with a 4:30 PM Prayer Service, at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home in Ashby, and one hour prior to services at the church.
Funeral Service: 2 PM Sunday, October 4, 2015, at Zion-Sarpsborg Free Lutheran Church in Dalton
Clergy: Pastor Mark Johnson and Pastor Dan Hurner
Interment: Sarpsborg Lutheran Cemetery, Dalton
Online Guestbook: GlendeNilson.com
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Helen Irene Herbranson was born on September 20, 1921 to Henry and Birdie (Synstelien) Herbranson in Dalton, Minnesota. She grew up on a farm near Petersburg, Minnesota and graduated from Jackson High School. Helen later moved to Estherville, Iowa. On April 14, 1946, Helen married Milton Martinson and they shared an unwavering love and commitment to one another for almost 47 years. They moved to Sheffield, Iowa in 1958 and resided there until 1972 when they moved to Ashby, Minnesota.
Helen was a member of Kvam Free Lutheran Church, Ashby Lions, Lake Region Pioneer Threshermen's Association, and the Sheffield American Legion Auxiliary. She was also active in a variety of clubs and organizations. Throughout her life, Helen volunteered her time to the community. She led sing-a-longs at area health care centers and worked at the Pelican Lake Health Care Center. Helen enjoyed singing, bird-watching, and being active in the church. She shared her delightful sense of humor with her family and especially loved spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Helen also took great joy in her other boys and their families, Mike, John, David, and Eric Van Sickel, the sons of her best friend, Lavon.
Helen is survived by her six children: Donald (Sarah) Martinson, Larry (LuAnn) Martinson, Shirley (Terry) Endriss, Susan (Peterson) Martinson, Nancy (Gary) Thompson, and Roger Martinson; 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one sister, Loraine Vorland; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Milton Martinson; two great-grandchildren, Helena and Scarlett; sisters, Juliet Fransdal and Elvina Luscombe; and brothers, Harold Herbranson, Elmer Herbranson, and Elvin Herbranson.
Visitation: 3 – 5 PM Saturday, with a 4:30 PM Prayer Service, at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home in Ashby, and one hour prior to services at the church.
Funeral Service: 2 PM Sunday, October 4, 2015, at Zion-Sarpsborg Free Lutheran Church in Dalton
Clergy: Pastor Mark Johnson and Pastor Dan Hurner
Interment: Sarpsborg Lutheran Cemetery, Dalton
Online Guestbook: GlendeNilson.com
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