Ethel Mae Brosz

Ethel M. (Hensrud) Brosz, 84 of Devils Lake died Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Center, Devils Lake. Funeral Services for Ethel will be held at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. Jeff Nicla officiating. Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon and at the church one hour prior to the funeral service. Ethel Mae, the daughter of Charles and Nellie Adams was born on July 2, 1925 in Colorado Springs, Colorado where she was also reared and educated. In 1952, Ethel was united in marriage to Elroy Hensrud. They established their home in Devils Lake where they lived, worked and raised their family. Ethel worked at Montgomery Wards and Stevensons and from 1971 to 1984, Ethel worked as the financial aide director at Lake Region State College. Ethel was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church and also the Eagles Auxiliary and was named Mrs. Eagle of the Year. Ethel was very active in the community and demonstrated a great spirit of volunteerism. She worked as the Program Aide for the Green Thumb Program and volunteered at the Second Chance Store. When not volunteering in the community, Ethel enjoyed tending her flowers, camping and vacations with the family. Ethel was a talented seamstress and sewed many uniforms for her daughter when she was a Majorette in the high school band. She was also very active in Cub and Boy Scouts with her sons. However, Ethel was never too busy to lend a helping hand to family and friends in need. We have lost someone very special. Ethel is survived by her children-Lance Hensrud of Kemmerer, Wyoming, Connie Estvold of Fordville, ND and Leslie Hensrud of Devils Lake. There are seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Many nieces, nephews and their families also survive. Ethel was preceded in death by her parents; son, Wayne Hensrud; husband, Marvin Brosz on April 2, 2007;