Lynnes Obit.

Thelma Lynnes, 91, Grand Forks, ND formerly of Egeland, ND, died Friday, February 5, 2010 at Valley Eldercare, Grand Forks.

Thelma Maxine Tweten was born on August 5, 1918 to John and Lillian (Follansbee) Tweten at Rolette, ND where she was raised and attended school. After school she worked on her dad’s farm until April 25, 1938, when she married George Lynnes at Rolla, ND. After their marriage, the couple moved to the Egeland area where they farmed until George passed away in 1972.

Thelma is survived by her children: JaVayne (John) Stenehjem, of Anchorage, AK, Joyce (Gary) Baker, of Pasco, WA, Jerry Lynnes, of Ft. Jones, CA and Mark Lynnes, of Hamilton Square, NJ. Other survivors include 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren; her sisters: Marion and Donna Jean, both of Washington state, Eleanor, of Rolette, ND and Vivian, of Wyoming. Besides her husband, George, Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, sister and a grandson.

No services are planned. Burial will take place at Union Cemetery, Egeland in the spring.

We knew Maxine in earlier years as a neighbor on the farm near Calio-Egeland. Their farm was just across the field from where I (Eileen) lived when young. Maxine and Thelma Roles cooked for our wedding, and Geroge were there too. We offer you our sympathy on the loss of your mother. We did see her ever so often in a store in Grand Forks a few years ago, and she always had a friendly Hi for us.

Terry, Vicki, Brent, Jessica, and Lexi Berg would like to tell the Lynnes family that we are sorry that Maxine died in Feb., and we were unable to visit her in her later years. We did try to find her in the early fall. We went to the assisted living home to find that she had just left there. Of course they were not able to give us a forwarding address. We went to church with Maxine, and she was one of the most wonderful ladies we have ever known. We had her and Mark at our home many times and were dear friends with them in the 1980's and early 1990's. She will be missed. My husband Terry Berg knew Maxine when he was a little kid out by Egeland. His parents were friends with the Lynnes's. They were the Alfred Berg family. Hope this gets to the family. And maybe we will hear from Mark. The Terry Berg Family

Charles Paulson of Bisbee called to let me know of the passing of Aunt Maxine. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of all of you during this trying time.

My sincere condolences to your family on the passing of your Mother. I remember my Mom & Dad and Maxine & George got together quite often when we were growing up. JaVayne & I went thru school together. My thoughts & prayers are with you all at this time.