Ella Osterkamp Lage, age 98, of Spirit Lake, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013, at Hilltop Care Center in Spirit Lake. She was born on November 28, 1915, in Round Lake, Minnesota, to George and Amanda (Mangelson) Osterkamp.
Ella was united in marriage to Henry Lage on October 7, 1936, in Brewster, Minnesota. They divorced later and Ella had a long time companion, Garrett Rolefson, for many years.
Ella and Henry owned and operated the Sioux Valley Log Cabin Store for many years. Garrett and Ella worked on the farm and raised cattle and hogs.
Ella is survived by fourteen nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, George Jr., Alvin and Ray; and two sisters, Norma Senn and Rose Untiedt.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30A.M. Friday, January 3, 2014, at the Schuchert Funeral Home.
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