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Niels Christian (Chris) Johnson
Niels Christian (Chris) Johnson, 88, Buffalo Lake, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003, at Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center in Buffalo Lake. Funeral services were Monday, Nov. 17, at Zion United Methodist Church in Buffalo Lake, with interment in Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Hughes Funeral Home of Hector handled the arrangements.
Chris was born June 22, 1915, the son of Rudolph and Sarah (Hansen) Johnson. He was baptized in infancy and was confirmed in the Lutheran faith in June of 1934. Chris grew up in the Sleepy Eye area where he attended rural school. On April 16, 1942, Chris was united in marriage to Violet Stage at Zion Lutheran Church in Sanborn. The couple lived in Sleepy Eye for five years before moving to a farm near Morgan. In December of 1956, they moved to Hector where they lived for three years. Chris and Violet then lived and farmed on a farm to the north between Buffalo Lake and Hector. Chris was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo Lake. He loved farming and enjoyed going fishing. He and Violet made many trips to Calif.; brother, Donald Streich of Minnesota State Cattlewomen's Association.
Bonnie is survived by her loving husband, Tom Anderson of Springfield; children, Carl Anderson of Springfield, Nick and wife Brenda Anderson of Springfield and Megan Anderson of LaCrosse, Wis.; brother, Bill and wife Marilyn Meyer of Mound; parents, Bill and Alda Meyer of Minneapolis; and many nieces and nephews.
DeVelda Catherine (Freeman) Burdick
DeVelda Catherine Burdick, 86, Sleepy Eye, formerly of Maddock, N.D., died Friday, Oct. 3, 2003, at Sleepy Eye Medical Center. Funeral services are planned for Friday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m., at Bethany Evangelical Free Church in Maddock. Visitation is Tuesday, Oct. 7, 6-8 p.m. at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye, and Friday, Oct. 10, 9-10 a.m. at the church with interment in Hesper Cemetery.
DeVelda C. (Ryden) Burdick was born July 4, 1917, near Esmond, N.D., the daughter of Guy William and Mary Jane (McMillen) Freeman. She grew up and attended country school in Rich Valley. She graduated from B.C.A.T.S. in Maddock, N.D. and also did a year of postgraduate work there. During her high school years, she played trumpet in band and violin in the orchestra. DeVelda took care of the family farm after her father's death. She also taught country school and worked at the Minnewauken Courthouse. DeVelda married Russel Ryden on Aug. 3, 1944, in Esmond, N.D. and the couple farmed in the Hesper-Esmond areas. After Russel's death in 1957, DeVelda moved to Pacoima, Minnesota to live with her daughters. DeVelda loved gardening, nature, crocheting, farming and helping her family. She faithfully attended church all of her life.
DeVelda is survived by her daughters, Wanda and husband Pastor Donn Rakow of Sleepy Eye and Belinda Poppenhagen of New Ulm; grandchildren, Marc and wife Monica Rakow, Marcy and husband Jody Tuma, Derek Poppenhagen and Trina Fluegge; great-grandchildren, Lydia Rakow, Casey Fluegge, Cody Fluegge and Celia Fluegge; sister-in-law, Catherine Miles of Puyallup, Wash.; several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Merl, Leslie and McMillen; sister, Lola; husband, Russel on Jan. 19, 1957; and husband Richard on May 2, 1997.
Clarence Francis Goblirsch
Clarence Francis Goblirsch, 73, Comfrey, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003, at Nancy's Comfort Care in Kasota, the result of a farm accident earlier this year. Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 6, at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Comfrey, with interment in the church cemetery. Sturm Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Clarence was born April 30, 1930, in Albin Township, Brown County, the son of Albert J. and Elizabeth (Soukup) Goblirsch. He grew up and attended St. Mary's School. Clarence married Verna Schull on Dec. 2, 1951, at the St. Peter and Paul's Rectory in Mankato. The couple made their home in Mulligan Township where they lived and farmed for many years. Verna preceded Clarence in death on Feb. 4, 2000. Clarence was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Comfrey. He enjoyed farming, especially the planting and harvesting. Clarence also enjoyed going to dances and spending time with his family.
Clarence is survived by his daughters, Vivian and husband Jerome Kostelecky of Little Canada, Shirley and husband Reece Hoelscher of Mankato, Carolyn and husband Joel Darge of St. Peter, Judy and husband Jerry Floyd of San Antonio, Tex., Karen and husband Dean Helget of New Ulm, Sharon and husband Mark Hanson of Hendricks and Cheryl Gustavson of North Mankato; sons, John and wife Vicki Goblirsch of Fayetteville, Ohio, David and wife Michelle Goblirsch of Sleepy Eye, Robert and wife Kathy Goblirsch of Sleepy Eye, Douglas and wife Connie Goblirsch of Ramsey and Kenneth Goblirsch of Butterfield; daughter-in-law, Pauline Goblirsch of Earlton, Fla., 34 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; two step-great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Mariann Treml of Comfrey, Jane Goblirsch of Fairfax, Sylvan Goblirsch of Comfrey, Angela and husband Robert Augustin of Comfrey, Beatrice Pinska of Tokyo, Japan and Stanley and wife Joyce Goblirsch of Minnesota First Responder. He was a mentor to the developmentally disabled adults and youth of the Virginia area; and was a coach for Special Olympics Ski Team. Jeremy coached many Legion, V.F.W. and Babe Ruth baseball teams, was an umpire, taught Sunday School and volunteered with the Summer Sidewalk Club at church. He lettered in three high school sports and continued to play baseball in college. He was a confirmed member of the Messiah Lutheran Church in Mt. Iron and belonged to the Law Enforcement Labor Services Union Post 195, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, was President of the Criminal Justice Club; and was active with numerous other clubs and organizations in Bemidji. With his outgoing personality, Jeremy touched the lives of all he met, both young and old. His keen sense of fairness led him to a career in Criminal Justice. Jeremy had many interests and hobbles including: Chevrolets, especially Monte Carlos; snowmobiling, motorcycling, shooting pool, camping, snowboarding and the outdoors; but most of all had a love of people, especially the elderly and the young. He was blessed with a compassionate and giving heart and was a special friend to many. Jeremy had a deep faith in God and his family was of ultimate importance to him.
He is survived by his parents, Eugene and Valerie; brother, Zach of Mt. Iron; grandmothers, Dorothy Carpenter of Virginia, Vearl Howg of Deer River and Loretta Eastman of Seattle, Wash.; great-grandparents, Harold and Inez Isaacs of Rantoul, Ill.; fiance, Tina Adams and her daughter, Cambria Carlson; aunts and uncles, Susan (Michael) Haavisto, Terry (Debbie) Carpenter, Lynda Blake, Mary Jo (Glenn) Kuehl, Dale (Pat) Howg, Sheila (Bob) Deutsch, Marilyn (Ron) Geving; Auntie Penny; Uncle Dick and Uncle Larry; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Scott; grandfathers, George Howg and Ray Carpenter; aunt, Cheryl Pogue; uncles, Michael Carpenter and Sonny Eastman, Auntie Jean; Granny and Grandpa John Carpenter.
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