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Minnie Kathryn Purpur Thrall

Birth	:	14 Nov 1911 Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	7 Oct 2007 Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint John’s Cemetery, Six Nations, Brant County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate	:	43.0754580, -80.0821887
Description	:	Minnie K. Thrall, 95, of Fargo, ND, passed away on October 7, 2007 at Bethany Homes in Fargo, ND. Minnie Katherine (Purpur) Thrall was born on November 14, 1911 in Grand Forks, ND, the daughter of Philip and Carrie (Lippert) Purpur. Minnie grew up and attended school in Grand Forks, ND. On September 14, 1928, she was united in marriage to Arnold Thrall in Grand Forks, ND. Family members of Minnie include, daughter-in-law, Arla Thrall, Grand Forks, ND; Dwight "Pete" (Phyllis) Thrall, Fargo, ND; Marilyn (Ron) Kavadas, Porterville, CA; Robert "Buck" (Phyllis Elaine) Thrall, Huntington Beach, CA and their families;... Read More	Minnie K. Thrall, 95, of Fargo, ND, passed away on October 7, 2007 at Bethany Homes in Fargo, ND. Minnie Katherine (Purpur) Thrall was born on November 14, 1911 in Grand Forks, ND, the daughter of Philip and Carrie (Lippert) Purpur. Minnie grew up and attended school in Grand Forks, ND. On September 14, 1928, she was united in marriage to Arnold Thrall in Grand Forks, ND. Family members of Minnie include, daughter-in-law, Arla Thrall, Grand Forks, ND; Dwight "Pete" (Phyllis) Thrall, Fargo, ND; Marilyn (Ron) Kavadas, Porterville, CA; Robert "Buck" (Phyllis Elaine) Thrall, Huntington Beach, CA and their families; a sister, Donna Solarz, Chicago, Illinois and sister-in-law, Agnes Purpur, Seattle, WA. In 1960, while raising their 4 children, Glenn, Pete, Marilyn, and Buck, Minnie's husband, Arnold, along with Herman Tupa, began Thrall & Tupa Electric of Grand Forks. After retirement, she and Arnold moved to Island Lake at Lengby, MN, where they enjoyed numerous visits from family and friends. Her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews fondly reminisce about these "lake years" with Grandma and Grandpa Thrall. In 1980, Minnie and Arnold moved to nearby Fosston, MN where she lived for 20 years on the 3rd floor of an apartment building. She walked up and down those stairs several times a day and also walked "downtown" to go shopping. The family was so proud of their independent Grandma Thrall who crisscrossed the country by bus and train to visit her children Marilyn and Buck and their families in California; sisters, Betty Graves in Bismarck, Helen Cross and her brothers' families in Seattle, and enjoyed visits from her sister Donna Solarz from Chicago, along with visits to her Grand Forks sisters, Florence Longmuir and Millie Jeffrey, East Grand Forks, MN. Dearest to their hearts were their children. Many a conversation flowed around the comings and goings of the "Purpur cousins." Minnie crocheted endlessly. When starting a project, her family would say "Take your time", but she didn't know how to slow down and would have the afghan completed within a week or two. If she knew you needed dish towels, she had a set embroidered for you within a few days. Everyone in the family cherished those afghans and embroidered dish towels. They often became a keepsake. Minnie especially enjoyed making them for bazaars at Fridhem Church in Lengby, MN where she continued her fellowship with numerous church members. Minnie moved to Fargo, ND at the age of 89 to be near family. She enjoyed 3 more years of living independently. Her son, Pete and wife, Phyllis, considered it an honor to have their 92 year old mother live with them, and for the next 3 years, for the most part, wherever they went, she went. Minnie was ready to go at the drop of a hat, and often would ask "Where are we going today." On her list of places to go and things to do were bird watching at Lake Lizzie, MN and watching the deer and antics of the birds and animals at Lake Sakakawea, ND. Dear to Minnie's heart were her 14 grandchildren, Cathy (Robert) Bunch, Brad (Andi) Thrall, Kim Thrall, Greg (Cindy) Thrall, Tammy Sian, Heidi (Rob) Svalina; Mark (Lori) Thrall, Jeff (Patty) Thrall, Susie Thrall White; Kathy (Chuck) Wolf, Julie (Andy) Anderson, Tommy Kavadas; Shelly (Lonnie) Wilson, Todd (Kari Goolsby); 20 great grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren; her extended family of 4 step-grandchildren, Scott (Lori) Hamilton, Keith Hamilton, Laura (Joshua Ewing) Hamilton, Sarah (Aaron Solem) Hamilton; and 7 step-great grandchildren; her friends at Fridhem Lutheran Church in Lengby, MN; especially, her friend, Marion Bullock who will be 100 years young on Nov 4; and her special friends at the Senior Center at Crossroads, including her loyal escort, Chet Billman. Minnie is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Arnold in 1983, son, Glenn Thrall in 1970; daughter-in-law, Marilyn (Dolly) Thrall in 1986; four sisters: Betty Graves, Florence Longmuir, Helen Cross, Millie Jeffrey; three brothers: John, Sig, and Harry Purpur. The funeral is Friday, October 12, 2007 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Fargo. Visitation will be in the church one hour before the funeral service. Burial is Friday at 3 p.m. in South Memorial Park, Grand Forks, ND

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Where is Minnie Kathryn Purpur Thrall's memorial?
Minnie Kathryn Purpur Thrall's memorial is located at: Saint John’s Cemetery, Six Nations, Brant County Municipality, Canada.
When did Minnie Kathryn Purpur Thrall death?
Minnie Kathryn Purpur Thrall death on 7 Oct 2007 in Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Minnie Kathryn Purpur Thrall's memorial?
Latitude: 43.0754580
Longitude: -80.0821887

Family Members:

Parent

Philip Purpur

(1874 - 1965)

Caroline “Carrie” Lippert Purpur

(1888 - 1977)

Spouse

Arnold P. Thrall

(1908 - 1983)

Siblings

Elizabeth Marie “Betty” Purpur Graves

(1908 - 2002)

Armilda Philbina “Millie” Purpur Jeffrey

(1913 - 2006)

Helen Martha Purpur Cross

(1917 - 2005)

Florence Della Purpur Longmuir

(1920 - 2002)

Children

Marilyn Elaine Thrall Kavadas

(1934 - 2018)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint John’s Cemetery
Six Nations, Brant County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0754580, -80.0821887

2. Johnsfield Baptist Church Cemetery
Six Nations, Brant County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0658655, -80.0568575

3. Saint Paul’s Anglican Church Cemetery
Middleport, Brant County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1002000, -80.0745100

4. Ohsweken Baptist Cemetery
Six Nations, Brant County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0675400, -80.1158200

5. Saint Peter's Anglican Church Cemetery
Six Nations, Brant County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0676200, -80.1165100

6. Six Nations Pentecostal Church Cemetery
Six Nations, Brant County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0747318, -80.1355901

7. Saint Luke’s Anglican Church Cemetery
Six Nations, Brant County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0329720, -80.0733480

8. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Onondaga, Brant County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1226018, -80.1154361

9. Chapel of the Delaware Cemetery
Six Nations, Brant County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0251000, -80.0551000

10. Bethany Mission Church Cemetery
Six Nations, Brant County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0392000, -80.1372000

11. Second Onondaga Baptist Church Cemetery
Onondaga, Brant County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1327095, -80.0430908

12. Harrison Cemetery
Onondaga, Brant County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1375455, -80.1043202

13. Grand River United Church Cemetery
Six Nations, Brant County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0870440, -80.1757051

14. New Credit Cemetery
New Credit, Brant County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0090000, -80.1185000

15. St Paul's Anglican Church Cemetery
Six Nations, Brant County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0478724, -80.1741867

16. Mason Deagle Cemetery
Onondaga, Brant County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1258000, -80.1585000

17. New Credit United Church Cemetery
New Credit, Brant County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0006922, -80.1010801

18. Medina Baptist Church Cemetery
Six Nations, Brant County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0172353, -80.1531481

19. Stump Hall Cemetery
Six Nations, Brant County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0356900, -80.1941200

20. Ballsville Cemetery
Hagersville, Haldimand County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9946900, -80.0209500

21. Carluke White Church Cemetery
Carluke, Hamilton Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1433800, -79.9942100

22. Caledonia Cemetery
Caledonia, Haldimand County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0678215, -79.9522552

23. Saint Paul's Anglican Cemetery
Caledonia, Haldimand County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0778000, -79.9507500

24. Salt Springs Church Cemetery
Brantford, Brant County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0992600, -80.2132400