Doris Olseth

May 2, 1923 - January 22, 2018

Visitation: Visitation will be Thursday from 2 to 8:00 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, with family present from 6 to 8:00 p.m.

Service: Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26 at Canton Lutheran Church.

Doris Olseth pic    Doris Olseth, 94, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 at Sanford Ava’s House in Sioux Falls.  Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26 at Canton Lutheran Church.  Visitation will be Thursday from 2 to 8:00 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, with family present from 6 to 8:00 p.m.

          Doris was born May 2, 1923 in Canton, SD to Jesse and Sophie (Olson) Helgerson.  She graduated from Canton High School in 1941.  She then attended General Beadle in Madison, where she received her teaching certificate.  She taught at Lincoln County country schools for 8 years.

          Doris married Martin Olseth June 3, 1950 in Canton. They made their home on a farm 6 miles north of Canton.  Her husband died in 1995.  Doris was an active member of Canton Lutheran Church and was a past president of Sons of Norway.  She enjoyed spending time with her family.

          Those grateful for having shared her life are: one daughter, Barb Kroger, Canton; 3 sons, Lynn, Yankton, Douglas (Paulette) and DuWayne both of Canton; stepson Darrell (Bev), Salt Lake City, UT; grandchildren; step-grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great grandchildren; and her sister Helen Eiesland, Sioux Falls.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, stepson, Marvin, brother Kermit Helgerson, an infant daughter, and son-in-law Doug Kroger.

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  1. Brenda Hanson on January 23, 2018 said:

    Barb and Duwayne and Doug and Lynn
    So sorry to hear about loss of your Mother,
    I have a place in Heaven
    please don’t sing sad songs for me, forget your grief and fears, for I am in a perfect place
    Away from pain and tears, I’m away from hunger and hurt and want and pride, I have a place in Heaven,
    With the Master at my side. All the pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed, I am now at peace forever. Safely home in heaven at last. My heart is filled with happiness, and sweet rejoicing too, To
    walk with God is perfect peace a joy forever new.

  2. Jane(Brunk) Stopak on January 24, 2018 said:

    I always had fun with you and your mom. She taught me a lot. I wish I could come and see you Barb and the family. My deepest sympathies

  3. Ron Wallenstein on January 24, 2018 said:

    Barb,
    I am sorry to read about your Mother. May she forever rest in peace.

    Ron Wallenstein

  4. Barb Magnuson on January 25, 2018 said:

    Barb

    I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom.
    My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

    Barb Magnuson

  5. Mike and Mary Limoges on January 25, 2018 said:

    Mary and I have been blessed by having known Doris. We were lucky to meet her years ago and were able
    to talk on the phone many times as well as visit in person with her a couple of times each year for both of us. What a wonderful lady Doris was. We are sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers. Doris
    always felt blessed by her life, her family, and the many opportunities that came her way. She was always
    mentioning her family and how lucky She was that they were close. We pray for God’s blessing upon her,
    and upon all of you!
    Mike and Mary Limoges

  6. Marge Miller on January 27, 2018 said:

    LYNN AND BARB SORRY TO READ OF YOUR MOM PASSING SHE WAS SUCH A NICE LADY GODS BLESSINGS TO YOU AND ALL OF YOUR FAMILY LOVE AND HUGS MIKE AND MARGE