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Alvin N. Fodness

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Birth	:	16 Jul 1905 Lincoln County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	27 Mar 2008 South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	West Prairie Lutheran Cemetery, Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3014900, -96.8480800
Description	:	Funeral services were held Tuesday, Apr. 1 at West Prairie Lutheran Church for Alvin N. Fodness, who died on Thursday, Mar. 27, 2008 at the age of 102 years, 8 months, and 11 days. Rev. Erika Lehmann officiated during the service. Alvin N. Fodness, son of Gilbert and Clara (Hanson) Fodness, was born July 16, 1905 on a farm in Lincoln County. He grew up on a farm near Lennox, SD and attended the Nelson School District. Alvin farmed in the Lennox area for a number of years. He married Olga Weeg on September 22, 1926. The couple lived on their farm... Read More	Funeral services were held Tuesday, Apr. 1 at West Prairie Lutheran Church for Alvin N. Fodness, who died on Thursday, Mar. 27, 2008 at the age of 102 years, 8 months, and 11 days. Rev. Erika Lehmann officiated during the service. Alvin N. Fodness, son of Gilbert and Clara (Hanson) Fodness, was born July 16, 1905 on a farm in Lincoln County. He grew up on a farm near Lennox, SD and attended the Nelson School District. Alvin farmed in the Lennox area for a number of years. He married Olga Weeg on September 22, 1926. The couple lived on their farm near Lennox until 1968 when they moved into Lennox. In Lennox, Alvin worked at Lennox Lanes bowling alley for a number of years doing everything from cashier to maintenance around the building. He also drove bus for the Lennox School District after he retired. Olga passed away in April of 1988. Alvin remained in his home in Lennox until recently when he moved to the Lennox Good Samaritan Center. In his free time, Alvin enjoyed fishing with friends and planting trees. He also loved to spend time with his family. He was a loving father, a wonderful grandfather and great friend to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed. Grateful for having shared his life are his children, Duane (Audrey) Fodness, Lennox, SD, Delores (Lowell) Larson, Sioux Falls, and Darrel (Jan) Fodness, Henderson, NV; 6 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Olga; 4 brothers and sisters; and a grandson, Scott.

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Where is Alvin N. Fodness's memorial?
Alvin N. Fodness's memorial is located at: West Prairie Lutheran Cemetery, Lennox, Lincoln County, USA.
When did Alvin N. Fodness death?
Alvin N. Fodness death on 27 Mar 2008 in South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Alvin N. Fodness's memorial?
Latitude: 43.3014900
Longitude: -96.8480800

Family Members:

Parent

Gilbert A. Fodness

(1880 - 1951)

Clara E Hanson Fodness

(1882 - 1943)

Spouse

Olga I. Weeg Fodness

(1907 - 1988)

Siblings

Myrtle Fodness Gedstad

(1902 - 1990)

Earl Harold Fodness

(1908 - 1999)

Cora Gladys Fodness Hoffman

(1914 - 1998)

Children

Duane Fodness

(1928 - 2017)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. West Prairie Lutheran Cemetery
Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3014900, -96.8480800

2. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3516884, -96.8560791

3. Delaware Reformed Cemetery
Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2573509, -96.8887863

4. Saint Edwards Cemetery
Worthing, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3300018, -96.7863998

5. Forever Friends Pet Cemetery and Memorial Park
Worthing, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3446000, -96.7975100

6. Lennox Cemetery
Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3418999, -96.9041977

7. Worthing Cemetery
Worthing, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3236008, -96.7658005

8. Turner County First Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Davis, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3016205, -96.9447327

9. Faith LaValley Cemetery
Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3750992, -96.7880020

10. Melhus Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2285995, -96.9246979

11. Chancellor Reformed Cemetery
Chancellor, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3442001, -96.9646988

12. Davis Cemetery
Davis, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2644005, -96.9903030

13. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Tea, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4229300, -96.8063000

14. Frieling Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2186012, -96.9816971

15. Pleasant Hill Pioneer Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1847000, -96.7758026

16. Beaver Creek Lutheran Cemetery
Harrisburg, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3590800, -96.6878600

17. Chancellor Baptist Cemetery
Chancellor, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3964005, -96.9741974

18. Mount Zion Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1716995, -96.9105988

19. Germantown Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Chancellor, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4170990, -96.9645996

20. Skrefsrud Lutheran Church Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1563400, -96.8213400

21. Forest Hill Cemetery
Canton, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2943993, -96.6307983

22. Pleasant View Cemetery
Harrisburg, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4247017, -96.7067032

23. Nazareth Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1492004, -96.7664032

24. Norwegian Pioneer Lutheran Cemetery
Chancellor, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4468994, -96.9539032