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     Marie was born on 29 November 1731 at Québec, Québec, Canada. She was the daughter of Claude Rancourt and Anne Marguerite Turgeon. She married Bernard Vautour on 11 July 1757 at Church of Notre-Dame, Québec, Québec, Canada.¹ Marie died an unknown date at Québec, Canada.

     Noel was born on 14 February 1669 at France. He was the son of Pierre Rancourt and Jeanne C. de Boisandre. He married Marie Parent at Québec, Canada. Noel died 21 March 1719 at Québec, Canada, at age 50.

     He married Jeanne C. de Boisandre at France.

     Anthony was born circa 1913 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA.¹ Anthony died an unknown date . He was the son of Phil Sheridan Randall and Nora D. Delahunt.

     Bernadine was born on 7 May 1902 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Phil Sheridan Randall and Nora D. Delahunt. She was christened in May 1902, at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA. She married Joseph Andrew Stiegel on 29 November 1923 at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA. Bernadine died 9 May 1985 at Saint Gabriel's Hospital, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA, at age 83.¹ She was buried on 14 May 1985 at in Calvary Cemetery, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA.¹

     Francis was born circa 1906 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA.¹ Francis died an unknown date . He was the son of Phil Sheridan Randall and Nora D. Delahunt.

     Marie was born circa 1896.¹ She was the daughter of Phil Sheridan Randall and Nora D. Delahunt. Marie died an unknown date .
     Marie was employed as a postal clerk for the U.S. Postal Service at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA, circa 1920.¹

     Phil was born circa 1866 at Vermont, USA.¹ He married Nora D. Delahunt circa 1890. Phil died an unknown date .
     Phil was employed as a civil engineer at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA, circa 1920.¹

     Ramona was born circa 1892.¹ Ramona died an unknown date . She was the daughter of Phil Sheridan Randall and Nora D. Delahunt.

     Walter was born circa 1898.¹ He was the son of Phil Sheridan Randall and Nora D. Delahunt. Walter died an unknown date .
     Walter was employed as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA, circa 1920.¹

     Coralee was born on 20 September 1958 at Redwood County, Minnesota, USA.¹ She is the daughter of Jay Gordon Randgaard and Eva (Eve) Belle Fixsen.

     Curtiss was born on 21 October 1960 at Redwood County, Minnesota, USA.¹ He is the son of Jay Gordon Randgaard and Eva (Eve) Belle Fixsen.

     Jay was born on 12 August 1933 at Minnesota, USA. He married Eva (Eve) Belle Fixsen circa 1955. Jay Gordon Randgaard was buried in June 1990 at in Redwood Falls Cemetery, Redwood Falls, Redwood County, Minnesota, USA. Jay died 15 June 1990 at Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, at age 56.

     Scott was born on 20 November 1961 at Redwood County, Minnesota, USA.¹ He is the son of Jay Gordon Randgaard and Eva (Eve) Belle Fixsen.

     He married Marguerite Fortin circa 1692 at Rivière-des-Prairies, Québec, Canada.¹ Pierre died 26 February 1708/9 at Rivière-des-Prairies, Québec, Canada. He was buried on 27 February 1708/9 at Rivière-des-Prairies, Québec, Canada.
     Pierre was employed as a mason.

     Anton Jesse Rasmussen is the son of Lawrence Rasmussen and LaPerle Steele.¹

     Christian was born on 8 October 1940 at Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.² He was the son of Lawrence Rasmussen and LaPerle Steele.¹ Christian died 2 June 1963 at Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, at age 22 of a self-inflicted gun shot wound.² He was buried on 5 June 1963 at in Salt Lake City Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.²

     Joy Ann Rasmussen is the daughter of Lawrence Rasmussen and LaPerle Steele.¹

     He married LaPerle Steele.

     Randy Gordon Rasmussen is the son of Lawrence Rasmussen and LaPerle Steele.¹

     She married Robert Emery Delphia Jr..

     He married Janet Isabel Heddle in August 1946 at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA.¹ Alvin died an unknown date .

     Cyriacus was born on 8 August 1927 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA.¹ Cyriacus applied for a marriage license to wed Patricia Mary Gordon on 25 August 1952 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA.² She married Cyriacus (Cyri) Henry Rausch on 2 September 1952 at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA.³ Patricia filed for divorce from Cyriacus (Cyri) Henry Rausch in 1969 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA. Cyriacus died 13 June 1993 at Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, at age 65.⁴ He was buried on 22 September 1995 at in National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA.⁵
     He began military service on 22 July 1945 as an MM2 in the US Navy.

     Marie was born on 24 November 1922 at Plummer, Red Lake County, Minnesota, USA. She married Robert Lewis Halvorson on 9 April 1943 at Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Minnesota, USA. Marie died 30 March 2004 at Wadena, Wadena County, Minnesota, USA, at age 81. She was buried on 2 April 2004 at in Calvary Cemetery, Wadena, Wadena County, Minnesota, USA.

Obituary of Marie Halvorson
Wadena Pioneer Journal
April 8, 2004

Marie Margaret Halvorson, 81, of Wadena died March 30, 2004, at her apartment.

Mrs. Halvorson was born Nov. 24, 1922, to Mathias and Anna (Diederich) Rausch in Plummer, Minn. She married Robert Lewis Halvorson on April 9, 1943, in Detroit Lakes, Minn. She lived in the community for 59 years and had been a member of the St. Ann?s Parish for 59 years. She was also a member of the Garden Club. She enjoyed gardening, berry picking, sewing, bridge, knitting, reading, hunting, fishing, sports (especially the Twins) and quilting. Services were April 2 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Wadena with the Rev. Al Holmes officiating. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in Wadena. Johnson Memorial Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Halvorson is survived by her daughters Barb Ramstorf of Cape Coral, Fla., Bonnie Gurno of Park Rapids, Susie (John) Bradford of Willmar, Jessica (Rich) Thomas of Minneapolis; son Bob (Linda) of Irvine, Calif; brothers Art (Loretta) Rausch of Graceville and Lawrence (Marilyn) Rausch of Cushing; sisters Evelyn Marihart of Graceville and Helen Geyer of Little Falls; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bob on Oct. 8, 1983; brothers Ray, Leo, Walter, Joe & Herman; sisters Loretta and Doris; and her great-grandson Landon Schneider.

Pallbearers were Deb Ingersoll, Michael Ramstorf, Linsey Tharalson, Kirsten Tharalson, Adam Gurno, Andrew Lehman and Mitchell Schneider.

     Lydia was born circa 1908 at Illinois, USA. She was the daughter of Madison D. Ray and Bettie M. (Unknown Surname).

     Madison was born in April 1872 at Kentucky, USA.¹ He married Bettie M. (Unknown Surname) circa 1895 at Kentucky, USA.

     Mary was born on 31 July 1896 at Fairview, Anderson County, Kentucky, USA. She was the daughter of Madison D. Ray and Bettie M. (Unknown Surname). She married Robert Nay circa 1915. Mary died 20 March 1959 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, at age 62.

     Theodosia was born circa 1902 at Kentucky, USA. She was the daughter of Madison D. Ray and Bettie M. (Unknown Surname).

     Dale was born on 24 April 1953 at Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA. He married Mary Marjorie Schmitt on 28 July 1977 at Saint Agnes Church, Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA.