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 Paul Dennis "Mae" Mitchell, son of Dennis E Mitchell and Anne "Honora, Nora" Tracey.Born 12 Sep 1885 Bangor Township, Pope County, Minnesota, died 19 Oct 1923 Villard, Pope County, Minnesota Event Description: Calvary Cemetery, Villard, Minnesota, age 38 years Married 13 Jun 1913, age 27 years (married 10 years) to:  Mary Ellen "Mae" Gaffaney, age by marriage 21 yearsBorn 6 Feb 1892 Leven Township, Pope County, Minnesota, died 14 Jan 1995 Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota Event Description: Calvary Cemetery, Villard, Minnesota, age 102 years, buried Villard, Pope County, Minnesota, 1st marriage to: Paul Dennis "Mae" Mitchell, 2nd marriage to: Henry Nathaniel Nelson 1892-1995 MARY ELLEN "MAE" NELSON "Mae" Nelson died January 14 1995 at the Knute Nelson Memorial home at the age of 102 years, 11 months and eight days. Funeral services were held Wed., January 18 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Bartholomew's Church in Villard with Rev. Klienschmidt officiating and interment in Calvary Cemetery. A prayer service was held the previous evening at Hoplin Funeral Home. Casket bears were: Paul Jensen, Richard Jensen, Bruce von Feldon, Barry von Feldon, Greg Olsen, Randy Olsen and Bart Anderson. "Mae" Nelson was born February 6, 1892 in Leven Township, Pope County, Minnesota, the daughter of Edward and Ellen (Shinners) Gaffaney in a log cabin. She lived most of her adult life in Villard. She was a member of St. Bartholomew's Catholic church and was active in church and community affairs. "Mae" cared for children and provided board, room and care for teachers, elderly and disabled individuals in her home. Surviving are three daughters, Fyrn Dobberpuhl of Nelson, Marg von Feldon of Edina and Edith Olson of Bloomington; 22 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren; two sisters, Lorraine Ewert and Helen Stege, both of San Jose, California; brother Walter Gaffaney of El Toro, California, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul Mitchell in 1923; Henry Nelson in 1962; her son Woodrow Mitchell in 1950; her daughter Marian Anderson in 1980, and her grandson, Robert Jensen in 1987. Children: 1. Woodrow Edward MitchellBorn 10 May 1914 Stearns County, Minnesota, died 22 Apr 1950 St. Louis County, Minnesota Event Description: Calvary Cemetery, Villard, Minnesota, age 35 years, buried Villard, Pope County, Minnesota Fyrn and her brother Woodrow were 2C on the Gaffaney side and 2C1R o n the Rooney side to Catherine Martin and Jame Gaffaney descendants . So a double relation. 2. Fyrn Marie MitchellBorn 22 Jul 1921 Pope County, Minnesota, died 23 May 2008 Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota, age 86 years social security death index: FYRN J DOBBERPUHL was born 22 July 1921, got Social Security number 473- 12-1631 (indicating Minnesota,) and died 23 May 2008 First husband: Lester Jensen Children: Paul, Richard, Robert 2nd husband: Kenneth Soderholm 3rd husband: Marvin Dobberpuhl Parents: Paul Dennis Mitchell BIRTH 12 SEP 1885 • Bangor Township, Pope, Minnesota, USA DEATH 19 OCT 1923 • Villard, Pope, Minnesota, USA Mary Ellen "Mae" Gaffaney BIRTH 6 FEB 1892 • Villard, Pope, Minnesota, USA DEATH 14 JAN 1995 • Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota, USA Obituary: Dobberpuhl, Fyrn Fyrn Mitchell was born July 22, 1921 in Brooten, MN, the daughter of Paul and Mae (Gaffaney) Mitchell. She was raised and attended school in Villard, MN. Following high school she attended St. Benedict's College. On December 11, 1939 Fyrn was united in marriage to Lester Jensen at Webster, SD. The couple made their home at Nelson, MN where the couple farmed. They were blessed with three children, Robert, Paul and Dick. Following Lester's death in 1972 Fyrn joined the Peace Corp. She served in the Philippines where she taught agricultural techniques to various communities. President Ferdinand Marcos honored her with a national award for her service to the Philippines. After two and one half years with the Peace Corp Fyrn returned to Nelson. Fyrn was always active with her church. She served for several years on the Knute Nelson Memorial Home board of directors. In June 1993 Fyrn was united in marriage to Marvin Dobberpuhl at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria. They lived in the Nelson area until 1999 when they moved to the Senator in Alexandria. Recently the couple moved to Nelson Gables in Alexandria. Fyrn loved to travel. She enjoyed the RV lifestyle with Marvin for twelve years. Fyrn has traveled through all fifty states and visited forty-three countries. Fyrn also enjoyed sewing and gardening with flowers and vegetables. Food was an important part of Fyrn's life where she liked to produce it, can it, cook it and serve it. On Friday May 23, 2008 Fyrn died at the age of eighty-six years. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lester Jensen; two sons, Robert and Paul Jensen; one brother, Woodrow Mitchell; and one sister, Marion Anderson. Fyrn is survived by her husband Marvin Dobberpuhl of Alexandria; her son Dick Jensen of Minneapolis, MN; three grandchildren, Patricia Jensen, Joseph Jenson and Ryan Jensen; two great grandchildren, Nathaniel and Josie; two sisters, Marjorie Von Felden of Minneapolis and Edith Olson of Bloomington, MN; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria. Rev. Greg Billberg officiated. Randy Morken and Ardis Danielson provided music. Interment followed in the Nelson Cemetery. Casket bearers included Gerald Sather, George Moon. Jim Jensen, Randy Olson, Bruce Von Felden and Don Woodhall. Arrangements were with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, Minnesota. Fyrn's parents marriage in Pope County, MN POPE G458 06/24/1913 MITCHELL, PAUL D GAFFANY, MAE E | |||