Bertha E. Larson

Bertha Larson, age 102 of Morris, Minnesota, formerly of Donnelly, MN, passed away Christmas morning, with family at her side.

Visitation for Bertha Larson will be held Thursday, January 2, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris, MN.

Visitation will continue from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Kongsvinger Lutheran Church, rural Donnelly, MN.

Funeral services for Bertha E. Larson will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Kongsvinger Lutheran Church, rural Donnelly, MN, with Reverend Rochelle Anderson officiating.

Burial will be in Kongsvinger Lutheran Cemetery, rural Donnelly.

Bertha Evaline Lois Leo was born on January 16, 1922, in Donnelly Township, Stevens County, Minnesota, to Robert and Luella (Wilts) Leo. She was a proud graduate of Herman High School. On March 16, 1941, Bertha was married to Arden Larson of Donnelly. They farmed and raised their six children near Donnelly. As Arden’s retirement neared in the 1970’s, they built a new home in Donnelly where Bertha lived until she moved into West Central Homes in Morris at the age of 98. In 2021, she moved to The Legacy in Morris where she lived until her death.

Bertha was a longtime member of Kongsvinger Lutheran Church and served on many committees and circles at the church as well as a member of KLCW and a Sunday school teacher. Bertha was also a 4-H leader for many years and volunteered at the Stevens County Hospital Gift Shop. She loved to travel and was the consummate shopper. Most of all, she cherished her family. Her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the great-great-grandchildren brought her so much joy. Bertha will always be remembered for her homemade doughnuts.

Bertha died peacefully on Christmas morning, with family at her side. She was 102 years old.

Bertha is survived by her children: Donald (Algene) Larson of Donnelly, MN, Janice (Roger) Halverson of Minneapolis, MN, Gayle (Phil) Dalseth of Mendota Heights, MN, Jody (Jeff) Loher of Donnelly, MN, and Jon (Bev) Larson of Herman, MN; daughter-in-law: Corrine (Larry) Larson of Moorhead, MN; twelve grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Bertha was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arden (d.1989); son, Elroy ‘Butch’ (d.2002); grandson, Steve Larson (d.2016); and one sister, Dorothy Jergenson and her husband, Alfred.

Suggested memorials may be made to Kongsvinger Cemetery Fund or Glacial Ridge Hospice.

Arrangements are with Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris, MN.