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Esther Marie Forsberg

Female 1917 - 2005  (87 years)


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  • Name Esther Marie Forsberg 
    Born 23 Oct 1917  Currie, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    _UID 422940876C80B8479933DBEBF2092CBE9400 
    Died 8 Feb 2005  Tracy, Lyon Co., Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 12 Feb 2005  Calvary Cemetery, Currie, Murray Co., Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • Esther Marie Fosberg Bassett Obituary

      Esther Marie Bassett was born on October 23, 1917 on a farm near Currie, Minnesota to Carl F. and Ellen Anderson Forsberg. Esther lived all of her life in the Currie area. She attended country school, Currie High School and then studied one year at Mankato State College. On April 14, 1941 she and Ray Bassett were married at IHM church in Currie. Following their marriage, they rented sevel different farms before they purchased their present farm in Mason Twp. southwest of Currie. Due to failing health, Esther entered the Tracy Nursing Home in 2002. Ray passed away on July 16, 2003. Esther passed away at the Tracy Nursing Home on Feburary 8, 2005, at the age of 87. Esther was a member of IHM Church, honorary member of the W.C.C.W and belonged to the Catholic Daughters. Esther enjoyed cooking, playing cards, embroidering and spending time with her family and friends.

      Survivors include two daughters, three sons and their spouses: Lenore (Lori) Duffy of Pontiac, IL; Herbert and Judy Bassett of LaCrosse, WI; Jane and John Weis of Currie; Kenneth (Mike) and Deb Bassett of Currie and Tim Bassett of Worthington; 15 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; sisters, Kristina Setterberg of Slayton; Ellen DeBlieck of Clarrissa, MN Eva Kromer of Albuquerque, NM and Elsie Lindberg of Currie. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ray, son, Chesleigh, two infant children, son-in-law, Jerry Duffy, one great grandson, Samuel, sister, Ruth Widboom and two brothers, Carl Forsberg and Nels Forsberg.

      Funeral Services were held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Currie, MN on Saturday, February 12, 2005 at 11:00 AM with Monsignor Paul Evers officiating. The organist was Patty LeClaire. The song leader and soloist was Gene Dold. The pallbearers were all of her grandchildren. Interment is at Calvary Cemetery, Currie, MN.

      Colbert Raymond Bassett, son of Peter and Lydia (LaPlant) Bassett, was born 18 Aug 1919 (SSDI) in Minnesota. He died 16 Jul 2003 (SSDI). He married Esther Marie Forsberg. He enlisted for service in World War II on 11 Dec 1944 at Fort Snelling from Murray, Minnesota.
    Person ID I12140  14B Jean Besset of Quebec
    Last Modified 3 Feb 2014 

    Family Raymond John Bassett,   b. 18 Aug 1919, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Jul 2003  (Age 83 years) 
    Married 14 Apr 1941  IHM Church, Currie, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Lenore Ruth Bassett,   b. 21 Oct 1941, Murray Co., Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Jul 2022, Pontiac, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years)
     2. Living
     3. Bassett,   b. 7 Feb 1947, Lyon Co., Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location,   bur. Calvary Cemetery, Currie, Murray Co., Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location
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     5. Chesleigh John Bassett,   b. 31 Jan 1950, Lyon Co., Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1960  (Age 9 years)
     6. Living
    Family ID F4678  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart