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Marcus O’Brien
Marcus LeRoy O’Brien, 79, of Mora, died October 24, 1999 in Mora from a massive heart attack.
Services were planned for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27 from Carlson-Labatte Funeral Home in Cambridge with Elder Patrick O’Brien officiating. Bagpipe music will be provided by Jeff Perry. Visitation was held 5-7 p.m..m Oct. 26. Burial will be in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.
He was born in Evansville, IN. December 27, 1919 to Eldo and Ruth (Stateler) O’Brien. He entered to British Service in 1940 serving the Queen in North Africa with the Black Watch Regiment the 2nd Batallion of the 42nd Regiment. In 1942 he transferred to the U.S. Armed Forces serving in the Pacific and Europe until 1946. On October 12,, 1946 he married Marguerite Lucille Luikens in Las Vegas. They lived in Minnesota in 1948. They travelled throughout the United States in several different states. Traveling was his favorite hobby.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, and four brothers.
He is survived by his wife, Marguerite; sons, Dennis (Jan) O’Brien of Braham and Patrick (Patricia) O’Brien of Seattle; daughters, Kathleen (Ed) Crandall of Herman and Robin (Steve) Grell of Cambridge; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Harold Fischer
Harold Fred Fischer, 78, of Isanti, died at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale October 24, 1999.
Services were scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28 at St. John Lutheran Church of Weber with Rev. George Krueger officiating. Mary Falk will sing “How Great Thou Art” and “What A Friend We Have In Jesus.” Albert Nolting will serve as organist. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Aaron Boettcher, Clifford Carlson, Clifford Melland, Ron Olson, Melvin Rosen and Ralph Strike as pallbearers.
He was born in Minneapolis May 10, 1921 to Fred and Edna Fischer. He was raised on the family farm in Bradford Town Board for 24 years, retiring this past year.
He is survived by his wife, Agnes; son, Ronald (Kathleen) of Minneapolis; grandson, David (Michelle) Fischer of McGregor; brother, Ralph (Pat) Fischer of Brainerd; and sisters, Marjorie (Edsel) Michigan and in Arizona.
She was preceded in death by two infant brothers; her brother, Hank; sisters, Tillie and Helen and by her daughter, Shirley.
She will be remembered with love by her husband, Raymond, of Stanchfield; son, Earl (Lucy) of Stanchfield; daughters, Irene (Dean) Hedberg of Pine City; Vicki (Marvin) Carlson of Braham; and Doris (Donald) Mullins of Cambridge; 21 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; brother, Milton (Della) Schrupp of Vergas, MN.; sisters, Elda Lehrke of Waconia, MN; Edna Johnson of Frazee, MN. and Lorna Chase of Braham.
Arrangements were with Rock Mankie Burial and Cremation Services of Braham.
Marilyn Eidsvoog
Marilyn W. Eidsvoog, 63, of Blaine, died October 27, 1999 in Blaine.
Services were held Oct. 29 at Way of the Cross Church in Blaine with Rev. Tom Stuart officiating, Burial was in Morningside Memorial Gardens.
She was born in Evanston, IL to Fred and Marjorie McGowan, was married to Morris Eidsvoog and a member of Bridgewood Community Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, Fred; brother, Jim; and sister, Charlotte.
She is survived by her husband, Morris; children, Robert (Jennifer); Donna (Gary) Schultz; Ken (Jerri); Jeff (Jody) and Jason (Tanda); 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; mother, Marjorie McGowan; brothers, Fred (Joanne); Bill (Ginny); Bob (Linda); sisters,, Judy (Frank) Donat; and Kathleen MCGowan and by her sister-in-law, Ginny McGowan.
Arrangements were with Gearhart Funeral Chapel in Coon Rapids.
Alden Larson
Alden Raymond Larson, 84, of New Brighton, died at his home November 4, 1999.
Services were held Nov. 8 from Carlson-Labatte Funeral Home in Cambridge with Rev. Paul Lundgren officiating. The Abrahamson Sisters, accompanied by Darlene Fixell, sang “How Great Thou Art” and “Amazing Grace.” Burial was in Cambridge Union Cemetery with Sherman Larson, David Patnode, Jim Neumann, Dennis Stanton, Lyman Stein and Mike Quigley as pallbearers.
He was born June 15, 1915 in Athens Township of Isanti County to Arvid J. and Anna (Olson) Larson. He grew up in Athens Township working on the home farm and attending Skalin Country School. After school he worked for a short time in the CCC Camp. On October 13, 1940 he married Helen Norling, and the couple lived in the Twin Cities area for much of their lives and also spent a short time in Cambridge. In 1959 they moved to New Brighton and have lived there since. Alden worked as a tool and die maker for Trico Mfg. for many years. He enjoyed deer hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings Reuben Larson and Frances Harris.
He is survived by his wife, Helen of New Brighton; son, Kenneth (Diane) Larson of Moundsview; daughter Sharon (John) Baldwin of Rogers; grandchildren, Lori Baldwin, Brian Larson, Jill Baldwin, Pamela Neumann, Paula Haugen, and Patricia Spencer; great-grandchildren, Cody Baldwin, Chelsea and Ivy Spencer; Sara Neumann, Kaysey Larson, Emily Neumann and Helen Stanton; sister, Fern Patnode of Cambridge and sisters in law, Dora Larson of Cambridge and Doris Maske of Moundsview.
Emilia LoriAnn Janke
Emilia LoriAnn Janke, infant daughter of Janice Carlson and Steven Janke, was stillborn at Hennepin County Medical Center November 1, 1999.
Graveside services were conducted at Isanti Union Cemetery Nov. 6 with Rev. Clell Bone officiating.
She is survived by her parents,, Janice and Steve of Moundsview; grandparents, Betty and James Carlson of Isanti and Rosemary and Tony Janke of Melrose.
Arrangements were with Strike Funeral Home-Isanti Chapel.
Bernice Thornberg
Funeral services were held November 3, 1999 Braham Evangelical Covenant Church for Bernice V. Thornberg of Braham. Rev. Dick Williams officiated while Janette Benzen and Sharon Carlson provided the special music. Pallbearers were her nephews. Bernice was laid to rest in the Old North Church Cemetery in Maple Ridge Township. Arrangements were by the Rock Mankie Burial & Cremation Services of Braham.
Bernice Viola (Johnson) Thornberg was born November 5, 1912, to Sam and Hulda Johnson at their home in Constance, MN. It was evident early in her life that it would not be an easy road. At the age of nine, her mother passed away. Her grandmother came to live with the family, but she too, passed away after two years. Bernice completed grade school but could not go to high school as the needs of the home demanded her help with the care of brothers and a sister. After reaching adulthood, she was able to leave home and work in Minneapolis. On October 26, 1940, she married J. Edward Thornberg in a double wedding shared with her sister Evelyn, who married David Bloom. To this union were born two sons, James and Steven, and two daughters, Marlys and Susan. The family lived in North Minneapolis for several years at which time they were involved with Brookdale Covenant Church where Bernice faithfully served in the women’s activities of the church. She excelled in the culinary arts with a special talent in baking the varieties of sweet rolls, cookies, cakes and bars that visitors always shared with a good cup of coffee.
Bernice worked at the downtown Dayton store until the family moved to Clear Lake, Iowa and into bordering states. They were actively involved in the Christian Church of Clear Lake. In Clear Lake, Ed built several homes and office facilities, and Bernice blessed the residents of Handicap Village with her loving care-giving.
They moved back to Iowa; two sons, James of Minneapolis, and Steven of Hinckley; one brother, Wallace Johnson ( Madeline) of Duluth, one sister, Evelyn Bloom of Minneapolis; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Louise Medelberg
Louise H. Medelberg, 92, of Coon Rapids, died November 2, 1999.
Services were held Nov. 6 at Epiphany Catholic Church with Father Bernard Reiser officiating. Burial was in Morningside Memorial Gardens in Coon Rapids.
She was born April 5, 1907 to Joseph and Julie Sylvester and was married to Gustaf Medelberg. She was employed as a cook.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gustaf and by her daughter Renee’ Grzeskowiak.
She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Douglas (Monica); Joseph (Diane) and daughter and son-in-law, Julie (Michael) Judge; son-in-law, Leo Grzeskowiak; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and sister, Florence Dionne.
Arrangements were with Gearhart Funeral Chapell in Coon Rapids.
Marian Hansen
Marian Lorriane Hansen, 81, of Cambridge, died November 1, 1999 at Grandview Christian Home.
Services were held Nov. 7 from Cambridge Funeral Home-Strike Chapel with Rev. Terry Port officiating. The congregation sang “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” “When We All Get To Heaven,” and “When You’re Smiling.” Organist was Nancy Finifrock. Burial was in Glen Haven Memorial Garden in Crystal with family members serving as pallbearers. Memorials to Moody Bible Institute in Chicago are suggested.
She was born in Minneapolis March 3, 1918, the third child of Nona and Charles Board Sr. She attended school in Groveland, MN. and graduated from high school. Following high school, Marian and her cousin Lois Fox operated a cafeteria in Minneapolis for a short time. Marian then attended and graduated from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. She remained in Chicago for 35 years during which time she was employed as a head cashier at Kraft Foods Corporation headquarters. In 1960 she married Edward Krause and they enjoyed retreating to their cottage in Delavan, WI. Following her retirement from Kraft, Marian moved from Chicago to Delavan where she enjoyed remodeling and landscaping at the cottage. In 1984 she married Henry Hansen and and they enjoyed homes in both Delavan and Clearwater, FL. Marian moved to Minnesota. Margaret taught school for many years. She was an accomplished pianist and tennis player. Her faith was an integral part of her life.
Prior to living in Buffalo, Margaret was a resident of Braham, Minnesota for many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Clyde Sandusky.
She is survived by her daughter Jean (Dave) Lasse of Forest Lake, and their children, Jason, Jeff and Dan; son James (Val) Sandusky of Buffalo, and their children, Tia, Amanda and SunMee, also Jim’s daughter Anna(Kirk) Joles of Minneapolis, and their son Soren.
Wilbur A. Lindstrom
Wilbur A. Lindstrom, of Coin, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 1999 at his home, at the age of 85. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 9, 1999 at 11 a.m. at the Lewis Lake Covenant Church. The Rev. Robert DeYoung officiated while Dorothy Terpstra and Margaret Hill provided the special music. Pallbearers were Melissa Steinberg, Jarrod and Jayme Nelson, Darrin, Mark, Robert, Paul and Haley Lindstrom. Interment was in the Lewis Lake Memorial Gardens under the direction of Rock Mankie Burial & Cremation Services of Braham.
Wilbur Arnold Lindstrom was born on March 10, 1914 to Allie and Martin Lindstrom, in their home on the farm near Osakis, MN. Wilbur was the oldest of eight children. The family attended the Elim Lutheran Church out in the country where Wilbur was baptized and confirmed. Wilbur attended the “hundred and one” country school through grade 8. He helped his dad on the farm, living at home with his parents until the age of 29 when he moved to the Baker farm where he worked for Mr. Baker. Osakis is also where a young woman named Carol Brinkman came to live with her step-grandmother after she graduated from high school. It so happened that Carol’s step-grandmother was renting her farm out to Wilbur’s parents at the time. Carol got a job at Herberger’s in Osakis where she became acquainted with Gladys, Wilbur’s sister, and in time she was invited out to the Lindstrom home for Sunday dinner and it was then that Carol was introduced to Wilbur. That was the beginning of a lasting relationship between Carol and Wilbur. They were united in marriage on October 18, 1945 at the Riverside Lutheran Church in Wannaska. Because of a bad snow storm the evening of the wedding, Wilbur and Carol spent their wedding night at Carol’s sister’s home near Wannaska. After they were married they rented and lived on the same Baker farm. In 1947, both Darrell and Judith were born into their family. In 1951 they moved to a farm just north of Day, MN, where they worked for Lloyd and Stella Lind until they were able to buy a farm of their own. Eighteen months later they bought a 40-acre farm one and one-half miles south of Day and they farmed there until 1971 when they moved to their present home in Coin.
Wilbur was an active, long-time member of Lewis Lake Covenant Church where he was deacon for many years. Two of his favorite memories were of riding his bicycle as a child and also of driving his dad’s general purpose John Deere tractor. Besides farming, Wilbur drove school bus for many of the country kids who attended the two-room school house in Day. Over the years, Wilbur and Carol also have shared their home with many foster children and in later years with elderly or handicapped people. He was also an honorary member of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union.
He is survived by his wife, Carol; one son Darrell (Lois) Lindstrom of Braham; one daughter Judith (David Nelson) of St. Paul; eight grandchildren, Melissa (Scott) Steinberg, Darrin (Shannon) Lindstrom, Jarrod Nelson, Mark Lindstrom, Jayme Nelson, Robert (Michelle) Lindstrom, Paul Lindstrom and Haley Lindstrom; four great-grandchildren: Jessica, Breanna, Samantha and Jessica; two brothers, Morris Lindstrom, Irvin Lindstrom; three sisters, Myrtle Fjerestad, Gladys Petersen, Ruby Holmaas; many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Allie Lindstrom, infant sister, Esther Judith, and a brother, Clifford.
Ruth Gibbs
Ruth B. Gibbs, 89, a resident the Elim Home in Princeton, died November 7, 1999.
A memorial service was scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 at Wyanett Evangelical Free Church in rural Princeton. There will be private burial at Burnside Cemetery in Red Wing, MN.
She was born in Winona May 12, 1910 to Christian Michael and Alethe Brudeseth. She was raised in Red Wing and was baptized and confirmed at United Lutheran Church. She graduated from Red Wing High School and worked as a cosmetologist. She married Robert Gibbs March 29, 1936 in Minneapolis and they lived in Minneapolis until World War II when Robert served in the U.S. Marines while Ruth and their young family lived in Red Wing. Following the war they lived in Forest Lake for many years, raising their family. They moved to Oconomowoc, WI. in 1959. Robert retired in 1976 and they traveled often until settling in Apache Junction, AZ. They moved to Princeton in 1988 and Robert died August 31, 1990. Ruth continued to live in Princeton and became a resident of the Elim Home. Ruth was a member of Wyanett Evangelical Free Church in rural Princeton and had been a member of Faith Lutheran in Forest Lake for many years. She was active in the Forest Lake Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and with the church study club. She was a former member of the Eastern Star as well as Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, WI. She enjoyed playing bridge, traveling, and spending time with her family. Her family will remember her good community participation and her love of family, friends and good music.
She was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Koch of Minneapolis; sons and daughters-in-law Michael and Jan of Princeton; Steven and Sue of Oconomowoc; grandchildren, Scott Taylor, Gwen Edwards, Lynn Anderson, Stephanie Dorn, Sarah Gibbs, Jim, Steve and Paul Gibbs; great-grandchildren, Christopher, Heather, Lucy and Betty Taylor; Heidi and Bobby Olson and Kevin and Joseph Anderson.
Cecilia Bottema
Cecilia (Ceal) M. Bottema, 88, of Isanti, formerly of Champlin, died November 13, 1999 at Guardian Angels Care Center in Elk River.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Nov. 15 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Isanti with Father Richard McGuire officiating. Mary Kuhn, Darlene and Jon and Chris Bottema served as musicians. Burial was in Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Cemetery in Big Lake with her grandchildren, Mark Barthel, Tim Frischmon, Sue Keiffer, Bridget Pribyl, Pat Valen and Tom Wehmhoff, serving as active pallbearers.The remaining grandchildren were honorary pallbearers.
She was born in Meyer, IA, October 24, 1911 to Mathias and Elizabeth Frein. She married John Bottema in 1928 and the couple were parents of 10 children. As a faith-filled family, prayer became their daily strength and the land provided a livelihood as well as a way of life. Following the death of her husband, Cecilia volunteered many hours at Mercy Hospital in Fridley and dedicated the rest of her life to helping others, especially her children. A gentle person with a sense of humor and many talents, she loved her faith and shared her unselfish love.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John; sons, Robert, Joe, John and Robert; sister, Mary and brother, Fred.
She will be lovingly remembered by her son Bill (Linda) of Isanti; daughters Dorothy (Marsen) Barthel of Pequot Lakes; Margaret (Kenneth) Zachman of Monticello; Bonita (Jim) Wehmhoff of Plymouth;; and Ann (Paul) Frischmon of Isanti; daughter-in-law, Regina Bottema of Rose Creek; six sisters; one brother; 53 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Arrangements were with Strike Funeral Home-Isanti Chapel.
Douglas Willson
Douglas Gordon Willson, 80, of Cambridge, died November 9, 1999 at Cambridge Medical Center.
At his request, no services will be held.
He was born in Palmyra, WI. November 28, 1918. He served overseas with the Navy during World War II. He was a graduate of Mortuary Science and was sole proprietor of Del-Aire Pneumatic Tube Co. and Norman Carrier for over 30 years. It was there that Doug ventured whole-heartedly into health supplements. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Zurah Shrine Temple, past president of the Mille Lacs Antique Car Club and member of the National Library of Poetry. He enjoyed writing poetry. Throughout his life he was a loving husband and a great Dad.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Cora Willson and by his brother, Babe.
He is survived by his wife, Asuncion; children, Capt. James and Jean Willson of Chicago; Pat (Willson) and Bill Poole of Las Vegas; George Willson of Cambridge; Ricardo and Beth Willson of St. Paul; Roberto and Roxi (Anderson) Willson of Cambridge; grandchildren, Mark Riggio of Las Vegas; Micheal Willson of Chicago; Marilyn (Willson) and Joel Brief of Chicago; Tanisha Willson of Isanti; Matthew, Chelsea and Cortney Willson of St. Paul; Maria Willson of Cambridge; great-grandchildren, Amber Riggio, Matthew Riggio and James Gerstenberg; siblings,, Norm and Gertrude Willson of Palmyra; Hazel (Willson) Iler of Brit, IA and Woodrow and Gert Willson.
Lawrence Westerlund
Lawrence E. Westerlund, 77, of Mounds View, died November 6, 1999.
Services were held Nov. 10 from Bethesda Lutheran Church in Malmo, MN. with Pastor Robert Klienke officiating. Burial was in Malmo Cemetery with Greg, Jeff, Norman and Glenn Westerlund, Gaylen Nyberg and Neil Smith as pallbearers.
He was born March 28, 1922 to Edwin Westerlund and Delores Messerschmitt and was married to Evelyn Lloyd. He owned and operated his own truck over the road for many years and for the past 15 years worked as a mechanic at Gale’s Auto Body in Blaine.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; sons, Gale, Gary, Thomas and Todd and daughters, Karen Abbott, Kay Madsen, and Cindy O’Brien.
Arrangements were with Gearhart Funeral Chapel-Coon Rapids.
