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Myrtle May Klos
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, October 25, 2001 from the Karmel Covenant Church with Rev. Mark Radeke officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Special music will be provided by Teresa Fett with Yvonne Olson as pianist. Pallbearers will be Bradley Larson, Bryan Larson, Kenny Fett, Caleb Radeke, Douglas Nelson, John Beebe, Melvin VanderSchaaf, and James Allrogen. Interment will be in the Karmel Covenant Cemetery.
Myrtle May was born May 6, 1912 in Minneapolis to Oscar C. and Jennie (Nelson) Miller. Her mother died when she was less than three years. She went to live with her grandparents, the Frank Nelsons. Her father died when she was 12. She grew up in Karmel, MN and attended the same grammar school as her mother. She attended Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis for three years. She really enjoyed sewing and would have liked to stay home with Grandma and sew with her. She got plenty of experience later as she sewed most of the clothes for her family. On July 25, 1931 she married Albert Larson. They lived in Springvale Township for several years. To this union, seven children were born. They moved onto the Nelson Farm in 1940. With the advent of WWII they moved to Minneapolis, but later returned to the Karmel community and settled at the Nelson Farm in 1946. Their marriage later ended in divorce. When she had to go out to work to support the family, she became a chambermaid and later a cook at Reber’s Hotel & Cafe in Cambridge. She worked very hard and was well liked. She was never one to complain. So many have said she was such fun to be with and had a sense of humor.
November 1956 she went to Montana with her son, Burton. On February 22, 1958 she married Edward Klos in Helena, MT. They lived on Ed’s family place where he was raised. She worked as a cook at Vocational School in Helena for several years. She made many friends through Home Extension Club and Navy Mothers. She and Ed attended the Covenant Church in Helena and more recently, the Last Chance Church, which was closer to their home. She baked many dozen cookies for club and church functions. She has even been called, “The Cookie Lady.” She enjoyed serving others. We believe these may have been her happiest adult years. Truly her last years were pleasant in a cozy home in a picturesque setting at the end of the road, at the foot of the mountain beside a duck pond. Blessed be these precious memories!
Since June 2000 she has been a resident of Big Sky Care Center. Her happy disposition and quick wit made it easier for the caregivers. Even to her last days, she had one-liners which brought a smile to many. Just recently she fell out of bed - again. They found her on her knees and when asked what she was doing down there, she replied, “I’m praying.”
She was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Larson, her parents and grandparents.
Survivors include her husband, Ed; sons, daughters and their spouses: Carole (Paul) Olson of St. Louis Park, Joan (Larry) Radeke of Dalbo, Dennis (Shirley) Larson of West Hills, CA, Larry (Gail) Larson of Moorhead, Burton (Betty) Larson of Crane, Illinois. His family moved to Motley, MN in 1976 and he graduated from Motley High School, Class of 1979. On October 20, 1984, he married Teresa Eberle at Hopkins. They made their home in Blaine. Davee moved to Cambridge two years ago. He was self employed in the drywall business. He especially enjoyed being with his children and family, hunting, fishing, laughing and having a good time.
He is survived by his children, Amanda and Dustin of Blaine; his former wife, Teresa of Blaine; mother, June Legal of Lyndon, IL; father Duane (Shelly) of Cedarville, IL; brothers, Duane, Jr. (Debra) of Cambridge, Douglas (Jennifer) of Linwood; Derek (Jeri) of Cedarville, IL; his grandmothers, Lillian Anderson of Savanah, IL and Dorothea Johnson of West Palm Beach, FL.
Aili Haveri
Aili E. Haveri, 89, of Cambridge, formerly of Aitkin and Mora, died October 19, 2001 at Grandview Christian Home in Cambridge.
Services will be held at 2 p.m., Oct. 25, from the Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home in Aitkin.
She was born May 26, 1912 at Crosby, MN, the daughter of Matt and Sandra (Lajhaviiki) Rautio. She grew up and attended schools in Crosby and later lived in Deerwood. She married Henry Haveri May 19, 1945 at Brainerd, MN. They lived in Nordland and Spencer townships of Aitkin County. They moved into Aitkin in 1985. She moved to rural Mora in 1987 and lived with her daughter, June and her family. In 1998, she moved to the Villa Health Care Center in Mora and in 1999 moved to the Grandview Christian Home in Cambridge. She enjoyed flowers and gardening and also crocheting and embroidery.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry in 1985 and brothers Hugo and Ernest.
She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law: Ellen (Arne) Everson of Cambridge, June (Bart) Heitke of Mora; grandchildren, Kaia Everson of Des Moines, IA, Peter Everson of Cambridge, Kristen and Jesse Heitke of Mora; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dolores Rautio of Robbinsdale, David Holmbeck of Duluth, Kay Haveri of Des Plaines, IL, George (Margaret) Haveri of Aurora, MN; nieces and nephews, Joyce Zook of Aitkin, Corrine Goebbert of Des Plaines, IL, Vickie Haveri of Aurora, Brian Rautio of Robbinsdale, Jeff Holmbeck of Shoreview, Edwin Haveri of Aurora, and Lester Haveri of Aurora.
Martha Lorraine Anderson
Services were held October 17, 2001 for Martha Lorraine Anderson, 77, of Cambridge, formerly of Braham, at Stanchfield Baptist Church with Rev. Dale Cope officiating. Music was provided by organist Claudia Hardy and vocalist Susan Christensen. Pallbearers were Jeremy Anderson, Timothy Christensen, Jamie Klar, Benjamin, Joanna and Daniel Christensen and Chelsey Anderson. Burial was in Braham Mission Covenant Cemetery.
She was born in Grass Lake Township to Axel and Selin Ryden December 11, 1923. She was the youngest of six children (Conrad, Russell, Roland, Jeannette Wick and Viola Nordenstrom). She completed elementary grades at Windom School. Upon graduation from Braham High School she worked as a nanny for Sundbergs of Sundberg Nursing Home and then for the telephone company, eventually becoming chief telephone operator. She married G. Vernon Anderson June 14, 1947 and worked for the phone company until the birth of the first of their four children. They lived in Comfort Township until 1969. December 4, 1968, on her way to work at Control Data, she was in a car accident that left her critically injured and disabled. The accident radically altered her life and affected her family. Her initial hospital stay lasted six months. Her injuries were extensive and over the years she under-went 18 corrective surgeries and numerous hospitalizations. She walked more than 30 years on crutches without a hip joint and lived in constant pain. Her walk with Christ was vital to her courage, personal integrity and positive attitude that continued throughout her life. She became a single parent in 1969. Many would have failed or given up under these circumstances. She was a loving mother and wonderful example of what it is to be a Christian. She was a voracious reader, constant learner, loved teaching Sunday School, enjoyed all church activities; sewed hundreds of beautiful Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls for the Courage Center, and displayed her varied handiwork at many craft shows; she was an avid letter writer, never forgot a birthday of family or friends, and enjoyed cooking and baking for others; she enjoyed and was always eager to go on a bus trip with the seniors from church, Ashland Place or the handicapped group; she put together hundreds of jigsaw puzzles, did every crossword puzzle she found and actively engaged with all of her grandchildren. Her grandchildren adored her.
She made the people around her feel loved and accepted, especially her four children and seven grandchildren. Despite her life-changing injuries she was a wonderful mother, grandmother and homemaker. She was treasurer of the Isanti County Council for the Handicapped and an active member of Stanchfield Baptist Church. Most of all, she was a shining example of a good and faithful Christian servant.
The legacy of our treasured mother, Martha Lorraine Anderson, can be summed up best by the following: her children have often referred to her as, “My mom, my hero”. At her bedside, her cousin Adelle lovingly concluded, “She was just plain good.” Our mother’s most significant limitation is that in her lifetime she was unable to see how well she had lived her life and how much she had given to others.
Lorraine died October 11, 2001 at Cambridge Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters, only aunt Martha Anderson (Mrs. John H.), nephew Kris Nordenstrom; sister-in-law, Frieda Ryden (Mrs. Roland), and brothers-in-law Virgil Nordenstrom and Sigurd Wick.
She is survived by her children, Susan Christensen; Jerry(Theresa) Anderson; Debra Huebner; Ron (Val) Anderson; grandchildren Jeremy Anderson, Timothy Christensen, Jamie Klar, Benjamin Christensen, Joanna Christensen, Daniel Christensen and Chelsey Anderson; sisters-in-law, DeVelda Burdick (formerly Mrs. Russell Ryden) of Minot ND; Edna Ryden (Mrs. Roland) of Fort Worth Parker Hannifin Oildyne), first as a machinist and eventually as foreman. In 1961 Jerry married Nancy. They had two children, Dean and Danielle. They lived many years in Blaine. A happy family man, Jerry spent a lot of his time with his wife, children, and extended family. For many years, Jerry was on his work’s bowling team. One year his team won the last place bowling trophy, which he proudly kept.
In 1981, Jerry married Carolyn and they remained happily married until Jerry’s untimely death during back surgery. Jerry loved to spend time with his children, stepchildren, and grandchildren. He loved to travel with Carolyn and went on annual fishing trips with the guys. He recently went on a fishing trip to Alaska with long-time friend, Gene Gabbert. Active in his church, Jerry taught Sunday school and was on the church council. Jerry enjoyed fishing and hunting, horse races, and the occasional trip to a casino.
He passed away unexpectedly at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, October 23, 2001.
He was preceded in death by parents Maynard and Doris Lewis.
Survived by his wife Carolyn; sister Mary (Lonnie) Barlow, Brighton, CO; daughter Danielle (Carl Kennedy), St. Paul; son Dean, Anoka; stepdaughter Jill van Oss, Fridley; stepsons Jody Pieper, Hot Springs, AR; Terry (Dawn) Pieper of Big Lake; George ( Linda), Champlin; grandchildren Sophia van Oss; Chase and Tanner Pieper; Justin, Haley, and Mikayla Pieper.
Arrangements by Rock Mankie Burial and Cremation Service of Braham.
Martha Jensen
Martha Jane Jensen, 69, of Cambridge, died October 23, 2001 at Cambridge Health Care Center.
Memorial services were held Oct. 27 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Cambridge with Father James David Hahn officiating. Soloist was Gwen Anderson and Nancy Kastel served as organist. Burial was in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.
She was born September 10, 1932 at Winnebago, MN to Arthur and Edith Cartwright. She was raised at Winnebago and graduated from Winnebago High School. In September 1950, she married Donald Jensen. They moved to Cambridge in 1956 where she has since made her home. Martha retired from Blue Fox Tackle in Cambridge after working there about 20 years. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Cambridge. Martha loved country music, traveling, doing many activities with her grandchildren and just being with her friends. Everyone loved her pumpkin rolls during the holidays. Her sister in Las Vegas died this year and she had always enjoyed going to visit her. Martha had been a resident of the Cambridge Health Care Center for the past three years and she became very attached to the workers there.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald, in January 1985; brothers, Bernard and Harold; sisters, Evelyn, June and Dolores.
She is survived by sons, Raymond (Jane) of Cambridge, Ronald (Judy) of Hutchinson, Roger of Minneapolis - Annette of Isanti; daughter, Cindy (Kevin) Eye of Hanley Falls, MN; brother, Elwin (Bunny) Cartwright of Las Vegas; grandchildren, Joey, Tony, Josh, Becky, Sarah, Lisa and Chris.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Cambridge Funeral Home-Strike Chapel.
Curtis Olander
Curtis LeRoy Olander, 84, of Cambridge, died October 25, 2001 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital.
A memorial service was held Oct. 29 from First Baptist Church with Pastor Terry Port and Pastor Paul Lundgren officiating. Bernice Anderson, accompanied by Claudia Hardy, sang “Thank You For Giving to the Lord” and “The Lights of Home.” Honorary pallbearers were Al Torkelson, Wally Mund, Ken Loren, Dehl Lindstrom, and Dale Swenson. Interment was in the Royalton Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the Grandview Christian Home and First Baptist Church.
He was born September 22, 1917 on a farm near Braham, MN. His parents were Alford and Grace (Hawkinson) Olander. After graduating from Braham High School in 1937 he worked at several creameries. He became manager of the Cambridge Dairy and later the U of M Dairy. On October 30, 1943, he married Helen Wyman at Grasston, MN. They had four children and made their home in Cambridge. He was active at First Baptist Church in Cambridge for 50 years. Curt served on many community boards such as the Cancer Society, Historical Society, Hospital Board, Royalton Cemetery Board, and the West Riverside Society.
Curtis was preceded in death by his brother, Maurice and sisters, Adeline, Pearl and Lorraine; sons, Richard and Steven, and granddaughter, Michelle.
He is survived by his wife, Helen of Cambridge; daughter, Judy (Ron) Nelson of Rush City; son, John (Shirley) Olander of Forest Lake; daughter-in-law, Carol Olander of Cambridge; grandchildren, Daniel (Jennifer), Douglas, Bradley and Brent Sjerven, Kristen (David) Strigel, Scott (Amy) Olander; Shellee (Mitchell) Lamb, Jennifer (Bret) Olander; great-granddaughter, Cyanna Sjerven; sister, Helen Sahlin of Cambridge; sisters-in-law, Marjorie Bjorklund of Mora, Lillian Olander of St. Paul; brother-in-law, Raymond Kerr of Leavenworth, KS.
Arrangements were with Carlson-Labatte Funeral Home in Cambridge.
Robert Sjodin
Robert Henning Sjodin, age 79, of Braham, died October 25, 2001 at his home.
Services were held Oct. 29 at Cambridge Funeral Home-Strike Chapel with Rev. Bill Steinke officiating. Herman Karlsgodt sang “How Great Thou Art” and “In The Garden.” Howard Doble sang “God Bless the USA.” Mary Kay O’Neill served as organist. Pallbearers were Jack Cramer, Herman Karlsgodt, Dale Lind, and Frank Quigley. Interment was in Grasston Baptist Cemetery with the Cambridge American Legion providing the military honors.
He was born April 8, 1922 at Cloverton, MN to Axel and Anna Sjodin. He was raised and attended school at Cloverton. On April 8, 1950 he married Fay Jenson and they made their home in Brooklyn Center. His wife, Fay, died three years ago. Robert moved to rural Braham a year ago.
Survivors include daughters, Deanna Sjodin of Braham, Bonnie (Glen) Bond of Dairyland, WI, Debra (Ed) Gustafson of Brook Park; sisters, Linnea Birkholz of Dairyland and Audrey Harris of Fridley; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Ronald Ball
Ronald Leo Ball, 73, of Isanti, died October 23, 2001 at his home.
Services were held Oct. 26 at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Bethel with Rev. Steve Melander officiating. Delmyra Demings served as musician. Pallbearers were Aaron, Bryan, Gary and Ron Ball, Chris Maas and Jason Tovsen. Interment was in Isanti Union Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Strike Funeral Home-Isanti Chapel.
He was born February 25, 1928 at Minneapolis, MN to Frank and Jennie Ball. At a young age his family moved to Pine River, MN where he was raised and attended school. He later returned to the Minneapolis area and was a career Honeywell employee. Ronald made his home in the Isanti area for the last 30 years. In his younger years he was active in the Lions Club and in Boy Scouts. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, gardening, cooking and woodworking. He also loved animals and caring for his pets. Ronald especially enjoyed family time and playing with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Jennie.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; sons, Gary (Marilyn) Ball of Inver Grove Heights, Ron (Chris) Ball of Minnetonka; step-sons, Terry (Denise) Tovsen of Elk River, Gary Tovsen of San Francisco, CA, Donald (Debra) Tovsen of Stacy, Greg Tovsen of Litchfield; brother, Frank (Anne) Ball of Gardner of Roseville and Lorraine Kennedy of California and then in North Dakota. Edward then served in the military during WW II. After his service duty they made their home at Belfield until 1948 when they moved to the Oxlip community in rural Isanti. Seventeen years ago they moved to Cambridge. She was employed several years at the Cambridge State Hospital. Monica was a member of Christ The King Catholic Church in Cambridge. She enjoyed family activities and baby-sitting the grandchildren. She also enjoyed her garden and knitting and sewing were a life-long hobby.
Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, and brothers, Jack and Nick.
She is survived by her daughter, Jackie (Lyle) Engquist of Cambridge; son Clair (Kathi) Schaff of Cambridge; sisters, Peggy Ell of Bloomington and Rose Boehm of Henderson, Nevada; by grandchildren, Jeff (Danna) Engquist of Cambridge, Julie (Tom) Foss of Cambridge, Tyler, Morgan, Heidi and Whitney Schaff of Cambridge; great-grandchildren, Taylor and Brady Engquist and Abby Foss.
