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Herbert Counter
Herbert Counter, age 64, a resident of Cold Spring, MN, died September 2, 1997, at his residence from cancer.
Funeral services were held September 5 at St. Boniface Church, Cold Spring, with Pastor Ron Bockhaus officiating.
Herbert was born September 19, 1932, in Avon, MN, to George and Emma (Braun) Counter. He married Patricia Bjorklund on January 14, 1989, in Our Savior Lutheran Church, Albany. Herb was self-employed as a carpenter and mason contractor. He owned and operated the Pizza Shop, Albany, and also worked for the City of Albany and the Albany Golf Course. He served in the Army during the Korean War, and was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, Cold Spring.
Survivors include his wife and children, Barbara Rose of South Haven, H. Jeffrey of Van Horne, IA, Lori Deschene of Argyle, Brenda Safranski of Argyle, Karen Olson of Warren, Shari Safranski of Thief River Falls, MN, Stacie Nelson of Warren, Amy Klopp of Argyle and Pammy Durand of Argyle; stepchildren, Joel Lemke of Minneapolis, MN, Jamie Lemke of Minneapolis and Jody Boisen of St. Cloud, MN; brother, George of Prior Lake, MN; sisters, Johanna Ostendorf of Fayetteville, TX, until he retired. Duane married Louise Nelson. Three children were born to them, Gerald, Mary Ann and Jane. He and Louise then made their home in Cliburne, Parker Township, Morrison County, to the late Charles M. and Carolyn L. (Running) Johnson. She grew up in Pennsylvania. She worked in the Deli of G’s Super Value of Little Falls but her main profession was child day care. She was united in marriage to Charles William Arnold on April 1, 1990 in Little Falls. After their marriage the couple lived in Baumholder, Germany for three years, later returning to Little Falls where they made their home. She was a member of Faith, Hope & Love Fellowship Church in Little Falls. She enjoyed reading, puzzles, crafts and line dancing. She loved children, writing children’s stores and poems, giving parties and doing special things for her nieces and nephews, often taking them on special trips.
Survivors include her loving husband, Charles; mother, Lila Bast of Little Falls; father, Austin DaBorjock and companion Linnie Tousignant of Browerville, MN; brother, Troy Bast and companion Jodi Fleischhacker of Brainerd, MN; sister, Michelle Weekley and husband Stewart of Randall, MN; step-brother, Danny Tousignant of Browerville; nieces and nephews, Heather, Treasure, Duke and Benjamin Weekley all of Randall, Alex Bast of Brainerd and grandmother, Dorothy Kemp of Big Lake.
She was preceded in death by a son, Nathan Adam Bast in August of 1982, and grandparents, Silas Kemp, Clarence Bast and June Vincent.
Casketbearers were Ryan Lockwood, Scott and Terry Trom, James and Scott Current, Brian and David Heiling.
Laura Killmer
Laura “Grace” Killmer, age 86, a resident of Pierz, MN, died January 6, 1998, at St. Mary’s Villa in Pierz.
Funeral services were held January 9 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN, with Rev. Terry Stumbo officiating. Burial was in the Lakeview Cemetery at Blackduck, MN.
Laura “Grace” Killmer was born on October 19, 1911, at Blackduck, daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Kirkpatrick) Houchins. She graduated from Blackduck High School and then attended Bemidji State College. She taught school at Rabideau for a few years. She was united in marriage to Harland Killmer on April 20, 1935, in Bemidji, MN. They lived in Blackduck, Baudette, Brainerd, Isanti and St. Cloud. She had been a resident of the Harmony House in Pierz since March of 1991. She enjoyed sewing and reading.
Casketbearers were Thomas, Mark, Jim and Todd Crawford, Craig Killmer and Jeffrey Killmer.
Clarence Hayes
Clarence W. Hayes, age 84, a resident of Harding, MN, died January 6, 1998, at his home.
Funeral services were held January 8 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Harding with Rev. Roger Thoennes officiating. Burial was in the parish cemetery.
Clarence was born July 27, 1913, in Platte Township, Morrison County, MN, to the late Walter and Martha (Koselke) Hayes. He grew up in Platte Township and attended country school. Clarence helped his parents farm until 1929. He then went to Duluth and worked on a dairy farm. He moved to Minnesota Veterans Cemetery near Camp Ripley.
He was born on March 3, 1920, in Black River, NY. For many years he and his wife farmed west of Randall but for the past few years he has lived in town.
Survivors include his son, David LaRock of Adams, NY and two grandchildren.
