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Gladys Majzner
Gladys Caroline Majzner, 89, a resident at the Presbyterian Home in Arden Hills, formerly of Willow River, died at the Home November 16, 1999.
Services were held Nov. 20 from the Carlson-Labatte Funeral Home in Cambridge with Rev. Allen Lindh officiating. Mona Melling and Sandy Dahl, accompanied by Ramona May, sang “Inside Those Pearly Gates.” Burial was in Cambridge Union Cemetery with Ron Majzner, Bob Telecky, Stan Melling, Doug Dahl, Steve Miller and Gene May as pallbearers.
She was born in Hutchinson, MN. July 14, 1910 to John and Anna (Tupa) Majzner. She graduated from Hutchinson High School and then went on to receive her teaching degree. She taught school throughout Wisconsin until moving to Long Lake in rural Isanti in 1965. In the early 1980s she moved to Cambridge. Jeanette worked at Burger Top Restaurant in Isanti for a number of years and then worked as a nurses aide at Cambridge Health Care Center until a few years ago. Her hobbies include bowling, reading, and doing crafts.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lorenz.
She is survived by her sons, Lorenz (Margit) of Isanti; David (Jamma) of Cambridge and Art (Shannon) of Cambridge; daughters, Carol (Gaylord Sr.) Rennaker of Cambridge and Laura Hansel of Cambridge; brother, William (Ginny) Hoffman of St. Augustine, FL; sister, Margaret Elwing of Campbellsport, WI; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Richard Chumley
Richard Eugene Chumley, 57, of Isanti, died from cancer November 20, 1999 at Grandview Christian Home in Cambridge.
Services were scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24 at Cambridge Funeral Home-Strike Chapel with Rev. Clell Bone officiating.
He was born August 4, 1942 in Minneapolis to Eugene and Bertha Chumley. His family moved to Valley City, N.D. where he lived for most of his younger years. They then moved to New Brighton and Richard graduated from Mounds View High School. He then served in the Army before attending the N.Y. Donna (Joe) Joy of Burnsville and by five grandchildren.
Adolph Larson
Adolph Andrew Larson, 90, of Cambridge, died November 18, 1999 at Cambridge Health Care Center.
Services were held Nov. 22 from Cambridge Lutheran Church with Rev. Erling Tungseth officiating. Howard Doble sang “The Navy Hymn.” Eunice Hupfer sang “Children of the Heavenly Father.” Organist was Mary Kay O’Neill. Burial was in the church cemetery with Jim Chalstrom, Ron Noyce, Erik Larson, Adam Larson, Matthew Larson and Herb Englund as pallbearers.
He was born in Northeast Minneapolis October 16, 1909 just three months after his parents, Anna and Andrew Jackson arrived from Rattvik, Sweden. After his mother died, he was adopted by John and Johanna Larson of Grandy. He attended grade school in Grandy and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1930. During the 1930s he worked in Grandy and Cambridge, traveled across the United States and played baseball with the Grandy Indians. He pitched for other teams across the state as well, sometimes earning $10 a game. He married Loraine Peterson December 7, 1941 at Mason City, IA and they lived in California.
Arrangements were with Carlson-Labatte Funeral Home in Cambridge.
Gladys A. Gerdin
Gladys A. Gerdin, age 77, of Seattle, passed away November 14, 1999. Beloved wife of Keith Gerdin for 52 years; mother of Phyllis (Richard) Rogers, Kent, WA, Karen (Stanley) Bronczyk, Anchorage, AK and Janice (Gary) Means, Pacific, WA; sister of Marie Dow, Eatonville, WA, Elaine Herredsvela, Federal Way, WA and Rev. Wilfred Hansen, Ortonville, MN; seven grandchildren. Member of Interbay Covenant Church and Women Auxiliary, Gideon’s International.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 2, 1999 at 1 p.m. at the Maple Ridge Evangelical Free Church. Interment will be in the North Maple Ridge Mission Cemetery.
Local arrangements by Rock Mankie Burial and Cremations Services of Braham.
H. Curtis Johnson
H. Curtis Johnson, 78, of Ogilvie, formerly of Braham, died at his home November 16, 1999.
A memorial service was held Nov. 21 at Karmel Covenant Church Nov. 21 preceded by burial at Braham Mission Cemetery. Rev. David Johnson and Rev. Dan Brodin officiated.
He was born September 17, 1921 to Ruth and Emil Johnson of Braham. He lived in Braham until 1993. He was confirmed and an active member of Braham Covenant Church, serving in various capacities. On May 5, 1945 he married Winnie Groth at Braham Covenant and the couple owned and operated a small electrical shop as well as farmed. He later started his own electrical contracting business in which he was involved until his retirement. During that time he was active in the Commercial Club and served on the board of East Central Electric.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Willard and Paul who died in infancy and by his son, Bruce.
He is survived by his wife, Winnie; son David (Debbie) of Ogilvie; daughters, Ivy (Denny) Sutton of Little Falls and Merideth (Bill) Coleman; grandchildren, Lynnette (Doug) Diller; Craig (Sara) Jenkins-Sutton; Megan Lindsay and Emily Johnson, and Joshua and John Coleman; great-grandchildren Claire and Abigail Diller; brothers, Donald of California; and by his sisters, Dorothy Eliason of Brook Park and Marilyn Harold of Anoka.
Arrangements were with Rock Mankie Burial & Cremation Services of Braham.
James E. Starr
James Edward Starr, 73, of Cambridge, to whom flying was an integral and cherished part of his being, began his final flight at approximately 11:45 a.m. Friday, November 12, 1999 departing from his son’s home in Duluth on his journey that will allow him to soar for all eternity.
A memorial service was held at Cambridge Lutheran Church Nov. 24 with Pastor Anita Beste officiating and George Erickson, Wayne Nordberg, Wendell Fridstrom, Clancey Byrne, Rick Clark and Greg Clark serving as honorary pallbearers.
James Edward Starr was born in Braham February 22, 1926, the eldest son of Gertrude (Rathjens) and Orris Dean Starr. He grew up in Cambridge with his brother, Clark, who passed away last April. Enlisting in the Army Air Corps in April 1943, Jim graduated from Cambridge High School in the spring of 1944 and entered active duty at Fort Snelling that July. He completed his flight training at Amarillo and Shephard Field, Minnesota where he could tend his wildflower garden, cut wood, and watch the Bald Eagles raising their young. The one and only thing capable of competing with nature for his attention was an airplane. From the moment he first hitchhiked to Almelund as a boy for flying lessons, through his military service and for the rest of his life, he was a pilot.
Edith Blomster
Edith Jennie Blomster, 94, of Stark, died December 3, 1999 at Cambridge Medical Center.
Services were held Dec. 6 from Fish Lake Lutheran Church with Rev. Walter Leitze officiating. Robert Eastlund, accompanied by LaDonna Olson, sang, “Children Of The Heavenly Father” and “How Great Thou Art.” Burial was in the church cemetery with Robert, Mark, David, and Galen Blomster, and Stephen and Drew Pearson as pallbearers.
She was born October 25, 1905 in Centerville, IA. to Gust and Jennie Wiberg. As a young girl she moved with her family to a farm on Goose Lake where she grew up. She attended Reed’s Country School. On October 29, 1949 she married Russel Blomster and the couple made their home on the Blomster home farm. He preceded her in death September 2, 1978. Edith continued to live at home until a few years ago when she moved to Shady Lane Elder Care Home. She was a member of Fish Lake Lutheran Church.
Her family would like to thank Kay and Bob Olson of the Shady Lane Elder Care Home for their excellent care of Edith for the last few years.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Hilda Mattson.
She is survived by her brothers-in-law, Grant (Frances) Blomster of Stark and Lloyd Pearson of North Branch; nephew Galen (Linda) Blomster of Crystal; niece, Sharolyn (Steve) Peterson of Spicer and by four great-nephews and one great-niece.
Memorials to Fish Lake Lutheran Church preferred.
Arrangements were with Carlson-Labatte Funeral Home in Cambridge.
Irma Irwin
Irma Frances Irwin, 75, of Isanti, died at her home December 3, 1999 following a lengthy illness.
Services were held Dec. 6 from Spencer Brook United Methodist Church with Rev. Victoria Ashley officiating. Lucia Preuss was the soloist and Meryle Sorteberg the organist. Burial was in West Oak Grove Cemetery in St.. Francis with Steve Annis, Bruce Irwin, Sheldon Strike, Brian and Lee Swanson and Tom Williams as pallbearers.
She was born in Anoka May 18, 1924 to John and Leola Walburn. She was raised in rural Anoka and then the family moved to St. Francis where she graduated from high school and went on to attend business school. She and Kermit were married in San Francisco in 1945 after he returned from his tour of duty with the Navy. Together they built a home in Coon Rapids and raised two children, Patricia and Donald. Irma worked as a cook for the school district and became well known for her cake decorating and home cooking skills. She was an accomplished seamstress, gardener, card player and avid fisherman. In 1961 the family bought a farmstead in Isanti County where she again worked in the school kitchens and further developed her extensive gardens. Irma enjoyed giving her time and talents to Spencer Brook United Methodist Church, both as a member of the congregation and as an organizer of the turkey dinner fund raisers for many years. Kermit and Irma recently celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary, remembering many, many wonderful trips and family events they shared. Family was always her first priority. Irma has shown so much strength and courage. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and by her brother, Willard, and sister, Thelma.
She is survived by her husband, Kermit, of Isanti; daughter Patricia Swanson and her husband, Dick Gutzke of Brooklyn Center and son, Donald Irwin and his wife Poppy of St. Francis; grandchildren, Bruce Irwin, Lee Swanson, Julie Annis and her husband, Steve; Brian Swanson and his wife, Lisa; four great-grandchildren; sisters, CoraBelle (Howard) Crane of Palmdale, CA; and Icy Ann (Alan) Kask of Chisago City; brother, Donald (Ione) Walburn of Anoka; sisters-in-law, Joyce Williams,, Josie Nutter, Lucy (Harold) Fritzges; and brother-n-law, Maurice (Marty) Irwin.
Arrangements were with Strike Funeral Home-Isanti Chapel.
Louise Olson
Louise Julia Olson, 76, of Cambridge, died at Unity Hospital in Fridley December 1, 1999.
Services were held Dec. 4 from Salem Lutheran Church with Rev. Bill Pearson and Rev. Elroy J. Vesta officiating. Greta Lien played the organ and sang “Ivory Palaces” and “Blessed Be The Tie That Binds.” Lela Hoffman gave two readings, “What God Hath Promised” and “No Man Is An Island.” Burial was in the church cemetery with Douglas and Rhonda Bosacker, Willis and Lyn Dahlman and Gerald and Marcia Swedeen as honorary pallbearers. Active pallbearers were John, Justin, Mark, Paul, Richard and Robert Anderson.
She was born April 6, 1923 at Claire City, S.D. to George and Garda Akrehavn. She attended grade school at Norway No. 4 Country School and graduated from Sisseton High School in 1941. She then attended Dakota Business College for 11 months and Wooster College in Wooster, Florida.
Services were held Dec. 18 from Carlson-Labatte Funeral Home in Cambridge with Rev. Erling Tungseth officiating. Burial was in Cambridge Union Cemetery.
Cledythe was born in Butterfield, MN. March 2, 1903 and lived to be 96 years of age. In those 96 years she married, raised a family, practiced her nursing skills and was active in both her community and her church. She is the last of her generation on both sides of her family and that of her husband, Haymond. She has remaining, two nieces and three nephews.
She and Haymond spent most of their married life on a small farm in White Bear Lake where they raised three children, Bill, and twins, Mary and Tom. When Bill married Sandy, Mary married Roger and Tom married Rosemary, she welcomed them into the family as if they were her own. Her greatest sorrows in life were the death of her husband, 22 years ago this month and the death of her son, Tom, when he was 46. Following Raymond’s death she moved to a senior high-rise building in Stillwater where she became the first writer/editor of the River Town Commons newspaper. She enjoyed writing (and she was good at it!) and her articles were full of life, jokes and fun. When she moved to the Christian Community Home in Hudson, WI. her outgoing personality continued to shine. She became the center’s “Sunshine Lady” and a sunshine lady she was, bringing joy and laughter to everyone she met.
In September of this year she moved to Jacksonville, FL to be close to Mary and her family and to enjoy the warm Minnesota Agriculture School in 1937 where he received medals in track. He set records which.are reported to stand, today. He was a member of Cambridge Lutheran Church, a Mason, and, like his father, JohnFjeldheim, had a gold card membership in Bricklayers/Masons Union. Growing up and through his twenties, he played baseball for the "Grandy Indians". His nickname was "Popeye". "Well, blow me down!" was his favorite expression. Over the last 50 years, he always made time for civic activities. Each day, until he first retired in 1974, Einar drove about 100 miles a day to work. In 1954, he was on the original Board of Directors of the Cambridge Memorial Hospital and served for 35 years. He served on the building committee for the Cambridge Lutheran Church during its various expansion projects because of his expertise in building trades. Church history was important. He served on and promoted the Church Archive Committee. He believed in higher and continuing education both for his children and himself. After he finally retired in 1976, he tested for certification as a building inspector. To impress the value of education, he made sure his son worked on construction after high school. His stated reason was to teach him what “he did not want to do.”
Einar was the oldest of six children, three boys and three girls. His brothers Wesley (Waterville, Indianapolis, Minnesota this month. Bjorn is a Junior at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL.
Arrangements were with Cambridge Funeral Home, Strike Chapel.
Vader Novak
Vader B. Novak, 63, of Cambridge, died of cancer November 16, 1999.
Services were held Nov. 19 at the American Legion Hall with Father James Hahn officiating.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sandra; children, Anthony and Dianne of Ramsey; Susan and Jim Knutson of Princeton; Paul and Stephanie of Cambridge and James and Heather of Cambridge; grandchildren, Evan, Chris, Courtnee and Jeremiah and by his mother, Dorothy Bethke of Minneapolis.
Mona Lockwood
Mona Lockwood, 61, of Isanti, was released from the loving arms of her family into the comforting embrace of our Lord on December 12, 1999 at her home.
She was born September 8, 1938 at Austin, MN to William and Margaret Zacharda. Her family moved to Elk River where she graduated from high school. She married Mike October 27, 1956. They made their home at Isanti. During her lifetime, Mona was employed in business, banking, health care, fabric and sewing (Sew Unique) and homemaker. She was a state director for the Mrs. Jaycees and a volunteer at Faith Lutheran Church in Isanti. She enjoyed traveling and they spent many winters in the the southern states until buying and settling in Valhalla Mobile Resort of Edinburg, Texas, for their comforting words of faith.
Arrangements were with Strike Funeral home-Isanti Chapel.
Leo S. Anibal
Funeral services were held December 14, 1999 at the Stanchfield Baptist Church for Leo S. Anibal of Braham. The Rev. Dale Cope officiated while music was provided by Don Wilson, Chris Anibal and Pam Theline. Active pallbearers were Dale Engebretson, Stan Miller, Dan Engebretson, Randy Jensema, Jeff Bernhagen, and Chris Anibal. Honorary pallbearers were Calvin Schaeffer, Lawrence V. Olson, Kathleen Bernhagen, Lori Miller, Kelly Engebretson, Lynn Jensema, and Cory Anibal. Interment was in the church cemetery under the direction of Rock Mankie Burial & Cremation Services of Braham.
Leo S. Anibal, age 89, of Braham, died December 10, 1999 at the Grandview Christian Home in Cambridge. He was born July 12, 1910 in Martin County, Wisconsin, one daughter, Arliss Engebretson of Braham, eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and sister Evelyn Erickson and husband Floyd of Cambridge.
Elmer L. Person
Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 11, 1999, at the Braham Evangelical Lutheran Church for Elmer L. Person of Stanchfield. The Rev. Richard Chronis officiated while Kim Shelley, Howard Doble, and Ruth Anderson provided the special music. Pallbearers were Elmer’s grandsons Christopher Swanson, Chad Person, Craig Person, Patrick West, Brian Person, and Robert West. Honorary pallbearers were Bruce Person, Doug Person, Donald Richards, Noel Person, Richard Braun, and Terry Richards. Interment was in the Rice Lake Lutheran Cemetery under the direction of the Rock Mankie Burial and Cremation Service of Braham.
Elmer LeRoy Person of Stanchfield, Minnesota, where he was also baptized. Elmer moved at three months of age with his family to Stanchfield. He was confirmed at Braham Evangelical Lutheran Church, and attended Pine Cone School in Stanchfield Township.
He met Dorothy Albrecht in Nicollet, Minnesota, while working at area farms. They were united in marriage on August 16, 1949 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Nicollet. In 1952 they moved to their present home farm in Stanchfield. Elmer was a dairy farmer and also worked at Dahlman’s Manufacturing from 1953-1961.
Elmer enjoyed fishing, auctions, cutting wood, telling stories, giving people a hard time, laughing, and lutefisk. He was a member of the Braham Evangelical Lutheran Church. He loved his family, tractors, his cows, and farming.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two sons, Richard and wife, Teresa of Stanchfield, LeRoy of Stanchfield; four daughters, Annette Swanson and husband Clark of Cambridge, Darlene West and husband Bob of Blaine, LeAnna Farmer and husband Rudy of Oceanside, CA, Kristi Person of St. Paul; special family friend Nikki Wilson of St. Paul; 11 grandchildren; his twin sister Mabel Rogers and husband Glenn of Braham; two sisters-in-law Jane Person of Stanchfield, June Person of Stanchfield; one brother-in-law Rudy Braun of Cambridge; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Victor and Anna; three brothers, Leslie, Harold, and Vincent; and one sister Eleanor Braun.
