Carolyn Orpha Gunufson Obituary
In loving memory of Carolyn Orpha Gunufson of Fertile, Minnesota, who departed this world on February 19, 2025 at the age of 83. Carolyn Orpha leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Obert Ystenes and Clara Ystenes (Svenby); her great grandchild Beckette; her siblings, LuVerne Ystenes and Beatrice Ystenes; and her siblings-in-law, Katy Krogstad, Sherry Ystenes, Jim Krogstad, John Lenz, Ron Messelt, Vernon Rindahl, Ray Johnson, Cliff Krogstad and Larry DenHartigh.
She is survived by: her husband Gerald; her children, LaRae (Scott), Mark (Michelle), Dale, James (Shelly), Chad and Brian (Liz); her grandchildren, Angela, Nathan (Keesha), Anthony (Brittney), Trista (Jake), Jered (Rachael), Jordan (Kelsi), Carissa (Tyler), Braiden, Extended, Justen, Jeremy (Sarada), Vanessa, Chris, Miranda (Tyler), Erika and Garrett (Erin); her great grandchildren, Owen, Kai, Nolan, Cooper, Finley, Parker, Bodie, Ivy, Lucca, Lillia, River, Boone, Remy, Kirra, Dawson, Aubrey, Bryson, Hunter, Forrest, Brooklyn, Quinn, Landan and Aubree; her siblings, Jean Krogstad, Doris DenHartigh, Eleanor Johnson, Yvonne Erickson (Duane), Addie Black (Roger), David Ystenes, John Ystenes (Dianne), Mae Bolstad (Kent), Milo Ystenes (Peggy) and Grace Hagen (Reid); her siblings-in-law, LaDonna Ystenes, Sharon Lenz, Emelet Messelt and Wayne (Bertha); and also Vicki.