Alton Anderson
Alton Herbert Anderson, 88, Cannon Falls, died on Saturday evening, January 2, 1999 at the Our Lady of the Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls, where he has been residing since April 1987.
Alton was born on April 22, 1910 in Cannon Falls Township, the son of Ole O. and Alma (Olson) Anderson. He was baptized and confirmed at the Vasa Lutheran Church.
Alton married Lea Etta Kurtz on October 8, 1938. He farmed in the Vasa area until they moved in to Cannon Falls in 1950. Alton enjoyed the outdoors and gardening.
Lea Etta died on February 10, 1969.
He is survived by his children, Sharon Chermack of Salem, OR, Dean (Gloria) Anderson of Cannon Falls, Sharyl (Milt) Vanerstrom of Minot, ND and Terri (Dan) Potts of LaMoure, ND; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lea Etta; three brothers, Arthur, Winfred and Delmer Anderson; and four sisters, Ethel Anderson, Pearl Johnson, Lily Johnson and Irene Ekstrom-Schaar.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 7 at 2 p.m. at the Vasa Lutheran Church, with Pastor Michael Dobbins officiating. Interment
will follow at the Cannon Falls Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at Lundberg Funeral Home in Cannon Falls. There will also be visitation at the church on Thursday from 1-2 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Donald and Russell Anderson, Virgil and Kermit Ekstrom, Tim and Tom Kurtz.
Arrangements by Lundberg Funeral Home in Cannon Falls.
Karen Boyum
Karen B. Boyum, 55, rural Northfield, died Sunday, January 3, 1999 at her home.
She was born November 11, 1943 at Cannon Falls, the daughter of Kenneth and Beatrice (Larson) Ohnstad. She attended the Cannon Falls elementary schools and graduated from high school in 1961. On October 5, 1968, she married Kenneth Boyum at the First English Lutheran Church in Cannon Falls. She resided in the Cannon Falls and Northfield areas her entire life. As a young woman, she was employed at West Publishing for 10 years. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Northfield.
She is survived by her husband Kenneth; one son Kendall of Burnsville; one daughter Kimberly Boyum of St. Louis Park and her fiancé Doug Mars; three sisters, Leah (Melroy) Hokanson of Cannon Falls, Pauline (Jerry) Denn of Hastings and Janice (Rush) Rushing of California; three brothers, Ken (Edna) Ohnstad of Cannon Falls, Darwin (Patty) Ohnstad of Cannon Falls and Gary Ohnstad of Minneapolis. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Keith and infant sister Darlene.
Funeral service was at 1 p.m., Wednesday, January 6, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Northfield with Pastor Leslie Svendsen officiating. Interment
was at Oaklawn Cemetery, Northfield.
Pallbearers were Melroy Hokanson, Mitch Hokanson, Mark Hokanson, Eric Ohnstad, Ben Boyum and Doug Mars.
Honorary pallbearers were Jenny Ohnstad, Rick Ohnstad, Rachel Boyum, Jesse Ohnstad and Jenny Busa.
Arrangements by Benson Funeral Home, Northfield.
Amy Quackenbush
Amy E. Quackenbush, 102, died Wednesday, December 30, 1998 at Our Lady of the Angels Nursing Home in Cannon Falls, were she had resided since March of 1989.
Amy Eunice Tabor was born September 16, 1896 to James Tabor and Mariah Jane Jones Tabor. She attended country schools and after the 8th grade she moved in with the superintendent so she could attend school in Spring Valley. She helped with the superintendent's eight children and did housekeeping in turn for her room and board. In her 10th grade she moved with the superintendent to Browns Valley, and attended school there. After her 10th grade her father thought she had had enough education for a woman and was told to come home.
At the age of 15 she met her husband-to-be at an ice cream and strawberry social. On September 14, 1914 she married Lambert W. Quackenbush in a simple ceremony at the Congregational Church parsonage. After their marriage Lambert and Amy moved to a small farm and started their life together. To this union seven children were born - Virginia, Dorothy, Lyman, Robert, Constance, Larry and Gloria.
During the depression they moved into town and Lambert went to work for the W.P.A. which was a government subsidized program. In 1933 they moved back to a small farm and in 1947 they moved back to town for the last time. Amy at that time went to work for the local dry cleaner as a silk finisher.
She is survived by one son Robert and his wife Arlean of Austin; three daughters, Virginia Leutink of Northfield, Constance Andre of Lincoln, NE, and Gloria (Mrs. Larry) Strain of Cannon Falls. She is also survived by a daughter-in-law Patty Quackenbush of Huntington, WV, 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and many great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lambert in 1964, two sons, Lyman and Larry, and a daughter, Dorothy. Also two grandchildren, 10 brothers and four sisters.
Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 2, 1999 at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley with the Rev. James Ross officiating. Brian, David and Richard Bailey, Bradley and Matthew Strain and James Quackenbush were casket bearers. Burial was in Frankford Cemetery near Spring Valley.
Hindt-Hutchins Funeral Home, Spring Valley was in charge of arrangements.
Jerry Soulis
Gerald William "Jerry" Soulis, 59, Cannon Falls and formerly of Oakdale, died suddenly on Saturday afternoon, January 2, 1999 at the Cannon Falls Community Hospital.
Jerry was born on May 10, 1939 in St. Paul, the son of William and Emmeline (Adams) Soulis. He grew up in St. Paul and graduated from Johnson High School in 1957.
He married Karen Zell on May 11, 1963 at Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church in St. Paul. He was currently employed by the Bergquist Company in Prescott, WI.
Jerry really enjoyed setting up at local flea markets and going to garage sales. He loved the outdoors, including hunting and camping. They have been camping at the Cannon Falls Campground for many years. He also enjoyed wood carving.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Karen; his children, Rick (Judie) Soulis and Becky (Frank) Hauer, all of Lindstrom; his grandchildren, Ashley and Andrew; and many other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 6 at 11 a.m. at the First English Lutheran Church in Cannon Falls, with Pastor Phillip Ruud officiating. Interment
will be at a later date.
Active pallbearers were Gordon Birkholz, DuWayne Smith, Ernie Roeber, Gary Lindstrom, Chuck Walek and Jim Branch.
Arrangements by Lundberg Funeral Home in Cannon Falls.
Paul Fox
Former area resident Paul L. Fox, 86, of Burlington, WA, died Monday, December 28, 1998, in Ferndale, WA.
He was born August 18, 1912 in Red Wing, one of 12 children of Albert and Annie (Schaeffer) Fox. He attended schools here.
His marriage to Carol Larson took place on October 21, 1944 in Miesville. The family moved to Washington state in 1956. His wife died in 1983. He was employed by Skagit County Road Department District 2. Paul was a retired volunteer firefighter for the Burlington Fire Department. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Sedro-Woolley, WA.
His hobbies included fishing, hunting, and gardening. He was a devoted fan of the Seattle Mariners.
Surviving are three daughters and one son-in-law, Paulette Peasley, Burlington, Susan and R.C. Powell, Ferndale, and Chris Ingstad, Sedro-Woolley; one son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Debra Fox, Bow, WA; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Christine Peine, Cannon Falls, Odellia Cords, Northfield and Marcella Bauer, Hastings; one brother, Othmar Fox, Cannon Falls; and numerous nieces and nephews. Also surviving is a special friend, Wanda Kelley, Sedro-Woolley.
He was preceded in death by his wife; one grandson, Paul Peasley; two sisters and five brothers.
Funeral Mass was held Saturday, January 2, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Sedro-Woolley. Father Lawrence Minder, OSB, served as celebrant.
Interment
followed in the Burlington Cemetery.
Arrangements were by Hulbush Funeral Home, Burlington.
Remembrances were suggested to Whatcom Hospice, 600 East Birchwood Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225; or the St. Vincent de Paul Society, 719 Ferry Street, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284.
Marion Kittelson
Marion Kittleson, 91, Mankato, died at the Hillcrest Health Care Center on Thursday, December 31, 1998.
Marion was born on July 26, 1907 in Cannon Falls to Thor and Mary (Daniellson) Johnson. She grew up in Cannon Falls and graduated from high school in 1925. She received an associate's degree at Winona and started teaching in 1927. She married Herbert G. Kittleson on November 20, 1954 in Minneapolis. Marion returned to the University of Minnesota and received her bachelor's degree in 1952 and taught grade school until the spring of 1954. She then became a homemaker and became active in card clubs and church groups. They traveled and wintered in mesa, AZ, until her husband's death in 1986. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the Order of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by a brother, Rev. Marvin D. Johnson and his wife Dorothy of Rockford, IL, and one niece and three nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband a sister.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 9, 1999 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with Rev. Hans Jorgensen officiating. Burial will be at Woodland Hills Memorial Park. Visitation is for one our before the services at the church. Landkamer Johnson-Boman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials are preferred to Bethlehem Lutheran Church or the Lupus Foundation.
Becci Elias
Rebecca "Becci" Ann Elias, 50, Cannon Falls, died on Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester after a brief illness.
Becci was born July 24, 1948 in Pipestone to Edward J. and Nina (Baker) Hiemstra. Becci grew up in Owatonna and graduated from the Owatonna High School. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor's degree in elementary education.
On June 14, 1970 she and Richard were married in Owatonna. They first lived in Alabama, where Becci taught school. In 1971 they moved to Minneapolis, and in 1991 moved to their farm in Cannon Falls.
She worked as a preschool aide and taught in the E.C.F.E. programs in the Cannon Falls schools. Becci is also known for her organic gardening. She marketed her produce in the Cannon Falls area and at the Cannon Falls Farmers Market. She was very active at St. Ansgar's Lutheran Church. Raising her family and the farming were her key interests.
Preceding her in death were her parents; and a brother, Justin.
She is survived by her husband Richard; three sons, Ben (17), Anthony (15), and Chuck (11) all of Cannon Falls; two brothers, Jack Hiemstra and Harland Hiemstra; two sisters, Mary Nash and Carey (Bill) Kanuit all of the Twin City area.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, April 22 at 2 p.m. at St. Ansgar's Lutheran Church, Cannon Falls with Rev. Dana Peterson officiating. Interment
was at Cherry Valley Cemetery.
Memorials are preferred to the Land Stewardship Project or to the Cherry Valley Cemetery Association.
Pallbearers were Luke Elias, Bill Kanuit, Derek Hiemstra, Brian Schellenberg, Elias Naatz, and Jim Larson.
Stella Johnson
Stella E. Johnson, 83, Minneapolis, died Sunday, April 25, 1999.
She was born in Faribault on August 23, 1915. She married Warren Johnson, who at one time lived in the Cannon Falls area. She was an active member of the Eastern Star. She worked for and was retired from the Temple Israel. She is survived by sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren, and 15 siblings.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 1, at 1 p.m. at Cremation Society of MN, 7110 France Ave. So., Edina
Rebecca Elias
Rebecca "Becci" Elias, 50, Cannon Falls, died on Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 22 at 2 p.m. at St. Ansgar's Lutheran Church with Rev. Dana Peterson officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday 5-8 p.m. at Lundberg Funeral Home. A full notice will appear in next week's Beacon.
Anna Murray
Anna Mary Murray, 88, formerly of Randolph, died at the Kenyon Sunset Home on April 16, 1999.
She was born in Hampton on July 6, 1910. Anna lived most of her life in Randolph except for the past seven years, when she lived in Kenyon. She was a member of St. Pius V. Church in Cannon Falls.
Survivors include daughters Janet (Pat) Kuehn, Cannon Falls, and Marilyn (Marvin) Giefer, Hampton; sons Victor (Evelyn), Cottage Grove, Richard (LaRose), Reuben (Sheila) and Dennis (Michelle), Cannon Falls, James (Judy), Elk River, and Thomas, Wanamingo; 18 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandson; sisters Irene Victor and Theresa Gitzen.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Reuben; brothers Henry, Matt and Harold; sisters Regina and Viola.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 20, at Church of St. Pius V., Cannon Falls. Pallbearers were Terrick Giefer, Wade Murray, Brian Murray, Larry Kuehn, Becky Murray and Patty Olson. Interment
was in Lakeside Cemetery, Randolph.
Margaret Godfrey
Margaret Awilda Godfrey, 87, Cannon Falls, died on Monday evening, May 3, 1999 at Our Lady of the Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls, where she has been a resident for the past 10 years.
Margaret was born on January 20, 1912 in Dakota County, the daughter of Peter N. and Gertrude (Grant) Henderson. She grew up in Castle Rock Township and later married Harold E. Godfrey. They farmed in Dakota and Goodhue counties until 1965, when they moved to Kenyon. At that time Margaret went to work at Foldcraft, and worked there for many years. Harold died in May 1973.
Margaret moved to the Freeborn Manor Apartments in Cannon Falls in 1980. She enjoyed quilting and using her loom to make rag rugs. She has been a resident at the nursing home since June 1989.
She was a member of the Stanton United Methodist Church, where she had been active in the Ladies Aid and taught Sunday school.
She is survived by her son, David (Ruth) Godfrey of Dennison; eight grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; brothers, Robert (Betty) Henderson of Northfield and Peter (Ruby) Henderson of Glendale, AZ; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Peter John Godfrey; daughter, Joyce Evelyn Johnson; sisters, Laura Troff and Polly Goulty; and brothers, Darwin, Max, Lenard and Richard Henderson.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, May 7 at 11 a.m. at the Stanton United Methodist Church, with Pastor Phil Strom officiating. Interment
will follow at the Stanton Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at Lundberg Funeral Home in Cannon Falls. There will also be visitation at church on Friday from 10-11 a.m. Pallbearers will be Roger Shorter, Patrick Johnson, Davey and Peter Godfrey, David Flom and Walter Kedrowski.
Arrangements by Lundberg Funeral Home in Cannon Falls.
Florence Swanson
Florence Victoria Swanson, 98, a lifelong resident of the Cannon Falls area, died on Tuesday morning, May 4, 1999 at Our Lady of the Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls, where she has been residing since December 27, 1991.
Florence was born on January 21, 1901 in Cannon Falls, the daughter of Swan A. and Hilda (Carlson) Swanson. She lived at home with her parents, and later lived for about five years with her nephew, Paul Swanson, on his farm. She worked for many years at the dime store in Cannon Falls. After Paul died in 1982, she moved to an apartment above the bakery in Cannon Falls. She broke her hip three years later, and moved to the nursing home.
She was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Cannon Falls.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, J. Edward Swanson; and nephew, Paul Swanson.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, May 7 at 7 p.m. at Lundberg Funeral Home in Cannon Falls, with Pastor Donald Bakken officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service.
Interment
will take place on Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Cannon Falls Cemetery.
Memorials are preferred to Our Saviour's or Billy Graham Association.
Arrangements by Lundberg Funeral Home in Cannon Falls.
Russell Bowen
Russell A. Bowen, 89, died of natural causes Thursday afternoon, April 29, 1999 at Parkview Manor in Reinbeck, IA, where he had been a resident since March 28, 1997.
Born on October 27, 1909 in Freelandville, Indiana, he was the son of William and Pearl Bennett Bowen. One of five children, he grew up in the area of his birth and received his education there. On July 28, 1934 at New Sharon, IA, he was united in marriage to Helen H. Welch. The couple farmed north of Reinbeck until retiring in 1979 when they moved to the town of Reinbeck. Russell enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was also an avid sports fan. Helen Bowen died on December 26, 1990.
He had been a member of the Izaak Walton League.
In addition to his wife and parents, Russell was preceded in death by his brother, Everett; his sister, Bernice Graveman; and his brother, Elmer in infancy.
Surviving are four sons: James and his wife Harriett Bowen of Reinbeck; William and his wife Pat of Reinbeck; Marlyn and his wife Marion of Apple Valley, formerly of Cannon Falls, and Robert and his wife Connie of Middletown, IA; daughter, Judith and her husband David Augustine of Flower Mound, TX; sister, Katherine Dew of Reinbeck; sisters-in-law Mary Lou Bowen of Reinbeck and Nina Modlin of Indianola, IA; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren and 3 step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 3 at Hand's Funeral Home Chapel, Reinbeck. Burial was in the Reinbeck Cemetery. A memorial fund is being established.
Pat Theel
Lillian (Pat) Theel, 82, Cannon Falls, died on Wednesday, April 28, 1999 at the Cannon Falls Community Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on June 28, 1916, in Herman to Edgar and Gertrude Reeder, grew up in rural Welch and graduated from Randolph High School.
Pat and her first husband George (Bob) Miller owned and operated Bob's Cafe from 1947-54. For several years she worked at Althoff's Hardware. Pat was an enthusiastic golfer and was also known for her artistic flair and love of animals.
She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband Bob Miller; sister Vione; brother Vernon.
She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Clarence; sister, Marion Sutherland; son, Robert (Jan) Miller of White Bear Lake; daughter, Barbara Chase of Roseville; stepchildren, Gene (Phyllis) Theel of Minnetonka; Cathy (Byron) Snowden of Grand Rapids, Marthanne Theel of Rosemount; 6 grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, May 1, 11 a.m. at the First English Lutheran Church in Cannon Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the church, the local animal adoption center or donor's choice.
Frances Lindstrom
Frances M. Lindstrom, 81, Red Wing, died Saturday, May 1, 1999 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester.
She was born November 1, 1917 in Vasa Township, the daughter of Alfred and Selma (Ingeman) Swanson. She attended rural schools near Vasa and on June 8, 1944, she was married to Wilbur Lindstrom in Vasa. For many years they lived in Vasa, moving to Red Wing in the spring of 1998. She was a lifelong member of Vasa Lutheran Church. She enjoyed music, especially old time and Scandinavian music.
She is survived by her husband, Wilbur; one son, Jerry and wife Marcy Lindstrom of Richfield; two granddaughters, Kathy and husband Doug Anderson of Richfield and Karen Lindstrom of San Francisco, CA; two great-granddaughters, Samantha and Nicole Anderson. She was preceded in death by one sister, Myrtle Lindstrom and one brother, Ray Swanson.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 5 at Vasa Lutheran Church with Rev. Michael Dobbins officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Al Maki
Al Maki, 74, Farmington, died Monday, May 3, 1999, after an accident in his home.
He was born in Hancock, MI, where he attended high school. He played hockey at both Michigan Tech and Michigan State, where he graduated in 1953. He married Delores Powers on August 1, 1953. In 1959, he came to Farmington where he started the school's hockey program. He taught there for 30 years, retiring in 1989.
He was a past president of the state hockey association and was inducted into the Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame. He was a past commander of both Farmington Legion and VFW and was a member of the Lions Club. He was involved in hockey at all levels and was a volunteer at the state high school track meet.
He is survived by his wife, Delores; children Donald (Gloria), Missouri; Karen (Jeff) Kelting, Farmington; Cheryl (Jim) Welt, Cannon Falls; five grandchildren, six step-grandchildren; brothers Albert and Wilbert; sister Ruth.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 7, at 11 a.m. at Farmington Lutheran Church. Interment
will be in Corinthian Cemetery, Farmington. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at White Funeral Home, Farmington.
Donald E. Larson
Donald Edwin Larson, 65, Walnut Grove, CA, died on Wednesday, May 5, 1999 after a lingering illness.
He was born to Thomas and Florence (Stecker) Larson in Cannon Falls on September 13, 1933. He attended Cannon Falls schools and lived and worked in the Cannon Falls area. He worked for various farmers and was also in the sodding business. In 1962, he moved to California and has resided there ever since.
He married Pat Knoll on May 10, 1959 in Hastings. He is survived by his wife, Pat; sons, Joe and John of Walnut Grove; daughters, Jeanette George of Stockton, CA, and Jeanne Nixt of Bellingham, WA; one granddaughter and three grandsons, and one great-grandchild; brothers, Gordon of Texas, Ronald of Blue Earth, Richard of Red Wood City, CA; sisters, Clarise (George) Rapp and Darlene Hinz of Cannon Falls, Sharon Johnson of Bloomington, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
An infant son, James; his parents; brothers, Lloyd, Merlyn, and Darrell, and his sister, Carol Fox, preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held on Monday, May 10 at C.E. Stewart Chapel and Funeral Home in Rio Vista, CA.
Inez Peterson
Inez Bertha Peterson, 96, Cannon Falls, died on Tuesday evening, May 11, 1999 at the Our lady of the Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls, where she has been a resident for the past three years.
Inez was born on December 27, 1902 in Ainsworth, NE, the daughter of Martin and Dena (Rasmussen) Lauritsen. She grew up around Big Stone, met and married Archie W. Peterson on April 27, 1922 in Madison. They spent some years living in Wisconsin, later moving to Ortonville, where her husband worked in his father's ice and dray business. They made several moves before living in Glenwood. They operated the Lakeside Store on Lake Minnewaska for five years. Her husband later worked in Glenwood for the Polk county Highway Department until his retirement. Inez and Archie lived in Glenwood for nearly 40 years. In 1989, they moved to Cannon Falls and lived with their niece, Dena Stokke.
Archie died on September 7, 1991 in Cannon Falls.
She is survived by her sister, Verna Kunter of Colorado; and nieces and nephews, including local, Dena (Hank) Stokke of Cannon Falls. Inez was preceded in death by her husband, Archie; two sisters and two brothers.
Funeral service was held on Saturday at Lundberg Funeral Home in Cannon Falls, with Pastor Phillip Ruud officiating.
Active pallbearers were Maurice, Randy, Randy Jr. and Josh Karasch, Bill and Jason Otto and Gavin Hanson. Honorary pallbearers were Gary Otto, Clarence, Ken and Gregory Knutson, Leon Hanson and Chapin Mahoney.
Memorials are preferred to donor's choice. Interment
was at Cannon Falls Cemetery.
Arrangements by Lundberg Funeral Home in Cannon Falls.
