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SALVOG, Irene Annette (6115)

Birth

  • Born on May 29, 1921 in Folden, Otter Tail Co., MN

Death

  • Died on September 11, 2001 in Ashby, Grant Co., MN
  • Buried in Pelican Lake Cemetery in Ashby, Grant Co., MN

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Notes

  • Obituary: The Fergus Falls Daily Journal - September 13, 2001 Irene A. Burns, 80, of Ashby, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001 at her home. She was born May 29, 1921, in Folden Township near Vining, to Emil and Elma (Nyhus) Salvog. She was baptized and confirmed at Vining Lutheran Church and attended rural school in Folden Township. She then worked in Battle Lake, Fergus Falls and Elbow Lake where she met Howard Burns. They were married Dec. 30, 1945, at the Vining Lutheran Church. She lived and farmed with her husband in Pomme de Terre Township where they had a dairy herd and other livestock. As a farm wife, she was an active homemaker who loved to cook and bake. She also enjoyed her garden, quilting, handiwork and embroidery. Over their 55 year marriage they entertained many people. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church in Ashby. In 2000, she moved to Ashby to be near her husband who was in the Pelican Lake Health Care Center. Mr. Burns died March 12, 2001. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Howard. Survivors include two daughters and their families, Avis (Harvey) Bothun of Garfield and Helen (Don) Evink of Hospers, Iowa; five grandchildren, Mark (Ann) Bothun, Lynn (Kevin) Lee, Christa Evink, Eric (Laura) Evink and Ethan Evink; four great-grandchildren, Michael and Andrew Bothun, Alex and Amariah Marie Lee; brothers, Elmer (Evie) Salvog, Harold (Doreen) Salvog, Ernest (Elaine) Salvog, Ralph (Sharon) Salvog and Emil (Vickie) Salvog; an aunt, Gudrun Larson; and nieces and nephews. Visitation: Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the church Service: 11 a.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church, Ashby Clergy: Rev. William O. Gilbert, III Burial: Pelican Lake Cemetery, Ashby Funeral Home: Glende-Johnson-Nelson and Nilson Funeral Home, Ashby

Sources

  • Minnesota Deaths: 2001-MN-525578
  • Cemetery: Pelican Lake Cemetery Ashby,MN Section E Lot 17

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