Donald Gordon Atkins, age 81, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on January 21, 2014.

He is preceded in death by his parents Neil and Pearl and brother Doug.

He is survived by Lilah, his devoted wife of 58 years; his children, Bruce (Barb), Judy (Steve) Seviola, Jerry (Ruth), Bill (April), Tom (JoRae), Tim (Tammy), Jolene (Troy) Shook, and Michael (Laura); his sister, Carol (Ed) Egan; brother, Richard (Karen) and sisters-in-law Marlene Atkins and Rach Haase; 26 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Celebration of Life will be held for Don on February 15, 2014 at 11:00 am at Constance Free Church, 16150 Crosstown Blvd. NW, Andover, Minnesota.

Adele “Della” Zabilka Ryan, 97, of Cambridge Minn., passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2014.

She was born in Chicago on Sept. 5, 1916 and moved to GracePointe Commons, Cambridge, Minn., to be near her son and grandchildren.

Della is survived by her son, Ronald (Barbara) Zabilka of Cambridge, her five granddaughters, Patricia (David) Fowler, Linda (Terry) Jackson, Pamela (JoAnn Hoffman) Zabilka, Laura Zabilka, Paula (David) Frisk, step grandson Rick (Cindy) Olson, 10 great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren, three step great great grandsons as well as her brother, Marvin (Dolly) Zabilka, numerous nieces and nephews, other loving family members and dear friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband Herbert Ryan, her parents, Della and Albert Zabilka as well as six brothers and sisters, and her daughter in law Harriett (Ronald) Zabilka.

Della was very active in the Moose Lodge as well as the Senior Citizens Organization in Rosemont, Ill. She loved to dance and share jokes.

Reverend Vicki VanderVegt will officiate funeral services at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7 at the Swanson Funeral Chapel. A time of visitation and reviewal will be held one hour prior to the service at the Swanson Funeral Chapel of Pine City.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Della’s name to: The Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind 1850 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago IL 60608 or online at http://chicagolighthouse.org.

Arrangements for Mrs. Adele Ryan are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service ~ Swanson Chapel of Pine City.

Walter John Sanvig (Johnny), 39, of Braham, Minn. passed away peacefully with his girlfriend Michelle Roule on January 29, 2014 from carbon monoxide poisoning.

John was preceded in death by his two loving grandmothers, Nancy and Dar, and his uncle Richard.

He is survived by his son Tyler, his mom and dad, Carol and Mike Peterson, his two brothers Christopher and Jesse, his sister Chelsea, and their partners Kristine, Kristen, and Dan. He is also survived by his two grandfathers Art Sanvig and Duane Peterson, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

John was loved by many and will deeply missed. He  will forever be in our hearts and in our minds.

A funeral is planned  for 3 p.m. February 5, 2014 at Sunrise Bible Church in Sunrise, Minn. A time of  visitation is planned for 2 hours prior to the service at the church. Fellowship to follow  the service.

Mike Barnes, 47, of Cambridge, died February 2, 2014 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital.
Mike Barnes was born Dec. 31, 1966 in Minneapolis to Donald and Arleen (Fagerstrom) Barnes. He was raised in the Braham area and graduated from Braham High School in 1985. As a teenager, he enjoyed racing 3-wheelers and won many trophies. After high school, he attended Alexandria Technical College and graduated with a degree in Farm Equipment Mechanics. He began working at Cambridge Metals & Plastics in August 1988 and worked there until his illness.
Mike married Gail Lovelace Aug. 28, 1987. They have three wonderful children, Courtney 18, Kyle 17, and Brayden 15. Mike shared his passion for the outdoors with his children. Together they enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, ATV riding, camping, and thrill seeking. He and his children also shared a special relationship with his Uncle Lloyd which included working on the family farm.
On Feb. 2, 2014, Mike took his final ridedestination heavenwhere he is now visiting with his beloved father. Mike was preceded in death by his father Donald Barnes. He is survived by his daughter Courtney of Ramsey, sons Kyle and Brayden of Cambridge, mother Arleen Barnes of Hinckley, sister Sandra (Dan) Nelson of Hinckley and nephew Dustin Nelson of Mound, former wife Gail Barnes, and many other relatives and friends.
A memorial service was held Friday, Feb. 7 at First Baptist Church in Cambridge with Pastor Jared Gustafson officiating. Aaron Fagerstrom and Dan DeRushia served as musicians. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Strike Funeral Homes.

LaJeanne C. Miller, 69, of Stacy, died Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at her residence.
She was born Jan. 6, 1945 to Edgar and Bonna Forsberg on a farm near the West Riverside School west of Cambridge. She attended the West Riverside School, until she moved to Harris and then attended North Branch High School. She worked as a teen with her mother in Harris at the Bonnadell Greenhouse raising plants and flowers for resale. This inspired her to pursue a vocation in floral arrangements attending various schools and clinics and landed a job with Forest Lake Floral working as a florist for nearly 20 years.
In December of 1962, she married the love of her life Gerald Miller of North Branch, and set up residence in various locations in Isanti County and finally settled onto the farm in Oxford Township. Jeannie, as she was more commonly known, loved gardening, canning and being a farmers wife. Her love for canning and pickling earned her a reputation for having a variety of tasty canned favorites, especially her neighborhood famous sauerkraut. She adored children and started her family, having four children between 1965 and 1971 ironically all two years apart. She was a member of the St Johns Lutheran church near Weber, and was an accomplished vocalist singing at numerous events. Her love for art was shown in various oil paintings, ceramic sculptures and in her graceful dance style. If you had the privilege of having a cup of coffee with Jeannie at her kitchen table you would get a glimpse of nearly every bird variety in the area as the numerous feeders hummed with excitement.
She is survived by her husband Gerald Miller of Stacy, daughter Jenette Miller of Mora, and sons Jerid Miller of North Branch, and Jason (Dawn) Miller of Stacy; 10 grandchildren; brother Keith (Kay) Forsberg of Warroad.
Jeannie Was preceded in death by her sisters Sharon Nyberg, and Donna Lindquist; Brothers Neil and Layne Forsberg; and infant daughter Jodi Kay Miller.
Services were held Feb. 7, 2014 at the St John Lutheran Church in Weber with Pastor Kevin Zellers officiating. Pianist/Organist was Ingrid Grandgenett. Pallbearers were Matthew and Michael Krantz, Jacob, Joseph and Layla Miller, and Chad Christenson. With Honorary Pallbearers Jenna and Julie Miller, and Joseph and Alyssa Heldt. Interment was in the St John Lutheran Cemetery. Online condolences at www.carlsonlillemoen.com. Arrangements were with the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge.

Maurice Clelland Bone, (Clell), 78, of Isanti, Minn., died Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at his home.
Born the son of Reverend Maurice David and Cleland Winans Bone June 6, 1935, in the doctors office in LaMoure, N.D., he graduated from Germantown High School, 1954, the University of Dubuque with a BA in Sociology, Speech Minor in 1959, and San Francisco Theological Seminary, San Francisco, Calif. with a Masters in Christian Education in 1964. He served in the United States Army from 1960-1962 serving as Personnel Psychology Specialist in Army Aviation in the Human resources Research Unit, Continental Army Command (CONARC) at Fort Rucker Alabama. Discharged Specialist 4th Class Rank with Good Conduct Medal and two Unit Commendations.
Clell married Mary Ellen Ausenhus, in Hanlontown, Iowa Dec. 29, 1960. They celebrated 53 years of marriage living in Isanti, Minn. since 1972. Clell and Mary Ellen had three children, Sue Ellen Bone (fiance; Joe Bailey), Worthington, Minn., Jonathan (Gayla) Bone, Pine City, Minn. and Stephen (Becky) Bone, Rapid City, S.D. Clell worked in the ministry field after graduating from Seminary as a Youth Minister from 1964 to 1971.
He was active with youth work and led many canoe trips from Illinois to the Boundary Water Canoe Area in Northern Minnesota. After moving to Minnesota, Clell worked for Volunteers of America (VOA) at Bar-None Treatment Center, Anoka, VOA Care Corporation, Twin Cities area, Minnesota, Loring Towers and Nicollet Towers, Minneapolis. As part of his duties with VOA, Clell became ordained in order to conduct funerals and weddings. As a result of this additional training, Clell also began performing weddings for many members of his family and friends.
Clell was a devoted family man who loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren attending sporting events, musical performances, and playing games, puzzles, and making thousands of buttons for a wide variety of family and community events. Northland Recreation Laboratory (Rec Lab) held a very special place in his heart. His father Maurice was involved in the early organizational days of Rec Lab and encouraged Clell to attend his first Rec Lab in 1959. Attending Rec Lab changed his life and shaped his leadership skills and philosophy of life. It was at Rec Lab that Clell met his wife. He served on the board as President (Boss) and was an active Past President (Old Man) remaining active in attending Rec Lab and Winter Labs until his death. Clell was an avid recruiter during his lifetime telling others about this wonderful camp experience that every adult age 18 to 109 should attend. He was proud that his children are third generation labbers. Clell also had a strong faith. He served on many committees which included church council, was involved in youth group activities, was the bus driver for Heavenly Sonshine Nursery school field trips, taught Confirmation and was a Bible Study Leader at church. He also had a very strong desire to actively volunteer. He served the community on the Isanti Volunteer Fire Department, City Council Councilman, Sheriffs Chaplain (God Squad), and as an election judge.
Clell is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Bone, three children, 11 grandchildren Russell and Cory Bailey, Matt Weimer (Aleasha Anderson), Mallory (Ty) Farstad, Micah (Chelsie) Weimer, Jordan and Noah Bone, Ryan (Olivia) Bone, Samantha (Jeremy) Gourley, Zachary Sophia Bone, nine great grandchildren Marysa, Mayson, and Max Londgren, Lily Weimer, Auston, Addison, and Abriana Weimer, Landon and Brooklyn Bone, one brother, John (Bobbie) Bone, Beverly Hills, Mich., three brothers in law Robert (Fran Stratbucker) Ausenhus, Loveland, Colo., John (Karen Colby) Ausenhus, Omaha, Neb., Paul Ausenhus, Clear Lake, Iowa, one uncle Dr. E.C. (Louise) Bone, Jacksonville, Ill., 20 nieces and nephews, and 40 great nieces and nephews, and many dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, two brothers in law Mickey Studenmund, Jack Harting, great nephew Landon Quinn, aunts and uncles.
A memorial service was held Saturday, Feb. 8, at Faith Lutheran Church in Isanti.
Arrangements were with Strike Funeral Homes.

Donald Gordon Atkins, age 81, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on January 21, 2014.
He is preceded in death by his parents Neil and Pearl and brother Doug.
He is survived by Lilah, his devoted wife of 58 years; his children, Bruce (Barb), Judy (Steve) Seviola, Jerry (Ruth), Bill (April), Tom (JoRae), Tim (Tammy), Jolene (Troy) Shook, and Michael (Laura); his sister, Carol (Ed) Egan; brother, Richard (Karen) and sisters-in-law Marlene Atkins and Rach Haase; 26 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Celebration of Life will be held for Don on February 15, 2014 at 11:00 am at Constance Free Church, 16150 Crosstown Blvd. NW, Andover, Minnesota.

Donald Gordon Atkins, 81, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on January 21, 2014.

He is preceded in death by his parents Neil and Pearl and brother Doug.

He is survived by Lilah, his devoted wife of 58 years; his children, Bruce (Barb), Judy (Steve) Seviola, Jerry (Ruth), Bill (April), Tom (JoRae), Tim (Tammy), Jolene (Troy) Shook, and Michael (Laura); his sister, Carol (Ed) Egan; brother, Richard (Karen) and sisters-in-law Marlene Atkins and Rach Haase; 26 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Celebration of Life will be held for Don on February 15, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Constance Free Church, 16150 Crosstown Blvd. NW, Andover, Minn.

Esther A. Wall, 91 of Cambridge, died February 10, 2014 at GracePointe Crossing Gables West.
Esther Ann Wall was born Dec. 23, 1922 in Petrel, N.D. to Wilhelm and Katie (Elhi) Christman. She also grew up and attended country school in Petrel. After graduating, Esther worked as a waitress and that is where she met her husband, James. They were married Jan. 7, 1946 and lived in Lemmon, S.D. for two years before moving to Minnesota. They had two daughters and Esther stayed at home to raise her children. They lived in Minneapolis and Coon Rapids for 16 years and then moved to the Ogilvie-Mora area in 1968 to be out in the country. She later worked for the City of Ogilvie for 20 years before retiring. In 1988 her husband had to go to the nursing home. She moved to Pine Village in Cambridge in 1991. She then moved to Riverwood in 2007 until 2013 when she found a home at GracePointe Crossing Gables West.
She will be lovingly remembered by her two daughters, Patricia (Lloyd) Knudson of Hugo, Karen Jean (Stanley) Doble of Cambridge; four grandchildren, Chance (Amy) Norby, Jennifer Barnick, Ian (Gina) Knudson, and Michael J. (Keri) Doble; nine great-grandchildren, Derek Barnick, Kaitlyn Barnick, Bailey Norby, Brayden Doble, Ella Joy Doble, Tanner Doble, Olivia Knudson, Nicole Weis and Michael Weis; one great-great-grandchild, Aiden Weis; sisters-in-law, Doris Christman and Vera Wall; and by other relatives and friends.
Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James; brothers, John, August, Reinhold, and Jacob Christman; and sister, Carrie Anderson.
A funeral service was held Feb. 18 at Strike Funeral Home Cambridge Chapel with Rev. David Franzmeier officiating. Nancy Peabody served as musician. Pallbearers were the great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Cambridge Union Cemetery. Also, a Celebration of Life for Esther will be held at a later date.

Duane S. Berg, 82, of North Branch, went home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2014.
Duane was born in Dalbo, Minn. and graduated from Ogilvie High School in 1950. He proudly served in the United States Army as a sergeant stationed in Japan during the Korean War. After returning home, he worked in electronics for 37 years at Sperry-UNISYS. Duane enjoyed many hobbies and activities over the years including golfing, bowling, softball, and spending time at the familys cabin on Rush Lake. Duane enjoyed life to the fullest and often remarked how grateful he was for Gods many blessings.
He is survived and greatly missed by his loving family: wife of 59 years, Verlyn; children, Sherryn Brown (Mike Kvam), Debbie (Mike) Nelson, Jackie (Jim) Flesher, and beloved grandchildren, Tony Brown, Olivia Flesher, Grace and Samantha Nelson, step grandchildren, Justin and Jason Flesher; nieces, nephews, cousins, and numerous friends.
Duane is preceded in death by parents Victor and Edith, sister Louise, and brother Eldon.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 18 at Calvary Lutheran Church – Rush Point with Rev. Keith Kolzow officiating. Music was provided by the Abrahamson Sisters and Jon Ekstrom and Janice Johnson served as the organist. Interment was in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Minneapolis.

Phyllis M. Wallin, 84, of Ogilvie, died peacefully in her sleep at her beloved home on Friday, February 14, 2014.
Phyllis was born March 13, 1929 to Carl and Clara (Sorensen) Lundahl in Dassel, Minn. At an early age the family moved to a farm in Maple Ridge Township near Dalbo. She attended country school during her elementary years and graduated from Ogilvie High School. During high school, Phyllis worked at the Wendberg meat locker in Dalbo.
On Nov. 18, 1950, Phyllis married Blaine Wallin of Walbo at Salem Lutheran church, after which Blaine was deployed to Korea where he served on the front line. During his service in Korea his first child, Connie, was born. Phyllis loved being a wife and mother and the family grew to four children under the age of 6 with the addition of Greg, Julie, and Patty. The family settled in Brooklyn Park, Minn. in 1953. In 1972, they purchased a lake lot on Perry Lake near Crosby, Minn. where they enjoyed roughing it and rustic outdoor living. Later, after selling the Perry Lake lot, they purchased a home on Mille Lacs Lake which they enjoyed for a number of years. In 1976, they purchased a farmstead near Day where they spent their weekends and vacations farming, while continuing their full-time jobs in Brooklyn Park. In 1996, they moved to the house Blaine built for her on the farmstead, where they currently reside.
While in Brooklyn Park, Phyllis was a housewife and mother, raising her four children but never forgetting her roots. She enjoyed tending to flower and vegetable gardens and loved to can fruits, vegetables and pickles. Most of all, Phyllis loved being a Mom.
When the children were grown, Phyllis worked briefly for a manufacturer and later for Gold Eagle Cleaners for several years. After they purchased the farm, she raised sweet corn there, rising at four in the morning to pick the corn, and then driving 50 miles to Crystal to sell it.
Phyllis was a life-long member of Salem Lutheran Church, where she was active in many activities.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother James.
Phyllis is survived by her husband of 63 years Blaine, children Connie (Kent) Lee of Minneapolis, Gregory Wallin of Rush City, Julie (Tim) Englund of Park Rapids, Patty (Craig) Conlon of Hamel, eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and one brother Howard (Claryce) Lundahl of Braham.
Funeral Services were held Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Salem Lutheran Church of Dalbo. Pallbearers were Jon and Chris Lee, Josh and Ben Englund, Mike Opsal, and Adam Lundahl. Interment was in the Salem Lutheran Cemetery. Online condolences at www.carlsonlillemoen.com. Arrangements were with the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge.

Donald M. Terhaar, 40, of Woodbury, formerly of Cambridge, heartbreakingly passed away February 14, 2014.
Graduate of St. Thomas University and the U of M College of Pharmacy, Pharm.D.
He leaves behind Rasa, his beloved wife of 12 years, and their children Jacob, Lilija, Devin, and Andrew. Parents Helen and Earl, siblings Ed (Kristina), Marie (Jerid), and Emilie (Bryant). Sister-in-law Grace August. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church (4125 Woodbury Drive, Woodbury). Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 at OHalloran & Murphy Woodbury Chapel (8700 Valley Creek Road, Woodbury, 651-702-0301) and one hour prior to Mass at church Thursday. Private Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Terhaar childrens College Fund at SPIRE Federal Credit Union, 6949 Valley Creek Rd., Woodbury, MN 55125.

Ronda Lee Ross (Geisinger), 44, of Isanti, passed away peacefully February 17, 2014.
She is survived by husband, Jason; mother and stepfather, Lee and Jerry Wright; father, Jerry Geisinger; father and mother-in-law, Bob and Jill Ross; sister Meshell (Randy) Gorsegner; sister-in-law Betsy Sathers (Ross); many relatives, and good friends.
She is preceded in death by grandparents, Lucille and Paul Orlicki, and Leroy Ross; brother-in-law, Scott Sathers; and faithful dog, Bear.
Ronda worked for many years for Coon Rapids Chrysler and loved to cook.
A celebration of Rondas life was held Feb. 24 at the Courtyards of Andover.
Arrangements were with Kozlak – Radulovich Funeral Chapels.

Patricia Horgen Marzolf, of Lindstrom, was called home to celebrate her 69th birthday in heaven. She died at Fairview University Hospital in Minneapolis.
Patricia Mary Lee was born Feb. 20, 1945 at St. Marys Hospital in Minneapolis to Arnold and Ida Lee. Patty grew up on Lake Minnetonka where her mother owned and operated several beauty salons and her father was a coat and dress maker. Patty attended grade school at the Basilica of St. Mary and graduated from West High School. She also attended Minneapolis School of Business.
On March 5, 1966 Patty was united in marriage with David George Horgen. They made their home in Isanti where they raised their 2 sons, Brent and Chad. Patty taught Sunday school at Faith Lutheran Church in Isanti and was a Cub Scout den mother. She was a charter member of the Isanti Lioness, was on the Isanti planning and zoning committee, was on the Isanti city council for 10 years, and was also a member of the curriculum committee for the Cambridge-Isanti schools. Patty worked at the Cambridge Clinic for 15 years and finished her work career at the Fairview Lakes Clinic in Wyoming.
In January 1995 her beloved best friend and husband died. Later she met Bruce Arnold Marzolf and they were married in 1997. They built a new home and moved to Lindstrom in 1997. It was in Lindstrom that they found their church home at Lakes Free Church. Patty enjoyed reading, crocheting, time in the sun and especially spending time with her family and many friends. She was an avid pet lover and the best Gram in the world!
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Ida Lee; first husband, David Horgen; and son, Chad Horgen. She is survived by her second husband, Bruce Marzolf; son, Brent (Dodee) Horgen of Isanti; step-children, Robert Marzolf of Scandia, Virginia Rosenbaum of California; grandchildren, Jacob Wessel, Jessica Horgen, and Jennafer Horgen; great-granddaughter, Claire Wessel; step-grandchildren, Sara (Matt) Christensen, and Jim (Donna) Marzolf; and by other relatives and many friends. Patty is loved deeply and will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Lakes Free Church, 29620 Olinda Trail, Lindstrom. A time for visiting will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Isanti Union Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements were with Strike Funeral Homes and online condolences can be made at strikefuneral.com

Jean Eilene Ammon, 79, of Cambridge, died from complications of cancer Friday, February 21, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.
She was born on the family farm southwest of Anamoose, N.D. to Walter and Freda (Kaibel) Kapfer. Jean grew up near Anamoose, attending country school and later Anamoose High School. Following high school she worked as a waitress in Harvey, N.D. While in Harvey, she met Ernest Ammon and on Jan. 30, 1955 Jean and Ernest were married at the First Congregational Church in Harvey. The couple moved to Minneapolis and Ernest began working at Land O Lakes. In 1956 they purchased a farm in Cedar and raised their five children. Ernest worked several years for the Soo Line Railroad, while Jean stayed at home with the children. After the kids were grown, Jean worked for a time on a vegetable farm in Blaine.
Ernest passed away in October 1991. Jean would sell the farm in April 1992 and bought a home in Cambridge. Jean was a member of the Cambridge Lutheran Church, she enjoyed quilting, gardening, and bowled on a womens league for several years. She was involved with a group that would go dancing at various local VFW halls.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ernest, three infant sons Clyde Ray in October 1960, Daryl Dean in May 1963, Wayne James in March 1964, granddaughter Melanie Paterson in 1981, and brother Fred Kapfer.
She is survived by her children Judy (Jerry) Bless of Berlin, Germany, Glen (Jane) Ammon of Cambridge, Rox-Ann (Wayne) Erickson of Merrifield, Minn., Wanda Bost of Zimmerman, Valerie Ammon of Coon Rapids, eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren sister Shirley (Robert) Keyes of Great Falls, Mont., as well as many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, February 28, 2014 at the Cambridge Lutheran Church with Rev. David Everett officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be in the Cambridge Union Cemetery. Online condolences at www.carlsonlillemoen.com. Arrangements are with the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge.

Michael Craig Dennis, 58, passed away February 16, 2014 at his home in Stanchfield, Minn.
He was born to Norval and Margaret (Larson) Dennis March 6, 1955 in St. Paul, Minn. He was baptized May 8, 1955 and confirmed May 17, 1970 at Braham Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Mike attended 1st and 2nd grade at Braham Schools in Grasston, Minn. where he always said they had the greatest mashed potatoes and gravy. When he broke his leg during a bike accident, he was homeschooled for a year. He attended St. Johns Catholic School in St. Paul where he had to learn a hymn a week. He finished his high school days at Braham Area High School and graduated in 1973. When Mike was in 10th grade, he started his hobby of farming when his dad bought a couple of pigs for him to raise. He was happy to take care of them. In the fall of his junior year, he bought some calves and started raising cattle and farming crops on the home farm. This hobby turned into a full time passion, which he later passed onto his son.
Mike applied at UPS and was hired September 1973 as his full time job outside of the farm. In 1985, Mike became a semi-driver for UPS. He worked at UPS for 32 years and retired in 2005. When he retired, he dedicated the rest of his time to his family and farming. During his time at UPS, he was active in the Union and supported the workers as a Union Steward for many years. In his 32 years at UPS, Mike made many long lasting friendships and was always there if anyone needed him.
He was active in many different organizations including: Siloa Evangelical Lutheran Church, Teamsters Local 638, National Farmers Organization, and Braham Moose Lodge. He also volunteered at the local Braham Area Food Shelf to support families in need.
Mike met the love of his life, Kay, and married her April 28, 1979. They had two children, Michael Craig Dennis Jr. and Jessica Kay (Dennis) Olson. In addition to the farm, Mikes other love was his family. He would do anything to take care of them and be there for them. Michael Jr. married Jena (Greig) Dennis July 13, 2013 and they live in Braham, Minn. Jessica married Paul Olson May 23, 2009 and they live on the farm Mike grew up on in Stanchfield, Minn. Mike had one granddaughter, Vera Marie Olson born Dec. 27, 2012. She was the joy of his life and he and Kay helped with daycare while Jessica and Paul were at work. Mike was so excited for the birth of his next grandchild that is due July of this year.
He was so proud that his son was following in his footsteps and had the love for farming. He was able to teach him how to work the land and raise animals. Another proud moment for him is when his daughter and son-in-law moved into the house he grew up in and started to raise pigs in the old pig barn. He never thought he would see pigs in there again, but Paul rebuilt the pig barn and started to raise them as a hobby.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Norval and Margaret Dennis; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dorin and Vera Adams.
He is survived by his wife, Kay of Stanchfield; son, Michael (Jena) Dennis Jr. of Braham; daughter, Jessica (Paul) Olson of Stanchfield; granddaughter, Vera Olson; grandbaby Olson due this July; sister, Lynda Dennis of Stanchfield, sister-in-law, Karen (John) Johnson and families of Litchfield; cousin, Adrienne Olson; many other relatives and friends.
A Funeral Service was held Saturday, February 22, 2014 at the Braham Ev. Lutheran Church with Rev. Dave Everett officiating. Music was provided by Tim Ronning, Kelly Baker and family, and Mindy Johnson and family. Casket Bearers were Roger Bell, Lee Southerland, Dean Bondeson, John Heidelberger, George Hultman, Rick Peterson, Bob Steffen and Fred Matzer. Honorary Casket Bearers were John Windorski, Curtis Bengston, Bob Anderson and Pat Gerold. Interment was in the Rice Lake Cemetery in Braham.

Muriel Veres, 66, passed away surrounded by family February 19, 2014.
Preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Helen Blaisdell; sisters, Kathy Bussard and Mary Holte.
She will be deeply missed by her children Christina Veres, Steven I. Veres; grandchildren Elizabeth Veres, Steven C. Veres, Christopher Veres, Nicholas Veres; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Cecil and Eileen Blaisdell, Mark and Elena Blaisdell; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Donna Kronholm, Jackie and Dean Englund, Lynnea and Gary Jones; sister-in-law Carol Blaisdell; many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Thanks to the staff at GracePointe Crossing West.
A Celebration of Muriels Life will be held March 2, 2014, from 2-5 p.m., at Bradford Town Hall. See details at: http://www.bradshawfuneral.com/obituary

Roger Daniel Schneider, 56, of Blaine, died February 22, 2014.

Preceded in death by mother, Yvonne Schneider; grandmother, Elsie Peterson; and sister, Glenda Schneider. Survived by father, Roger (Elizabeth); brothers and sisters, Michael, Glen (Shelley), David (Cindy), Julie (Clark) Anderson, Jeremy (Katie), and Mary Schneider; 22 beloved nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 1, at 11 a.m. at Washburn-McReavy Coon Rapids Chapel, 1827 Coon Rapids Blvd. (763-767-1000). Visitation one hour prior to service, also at the Coon Rapids Chapel.

Roger Daniel Schneider, 56, of Blaine, died February 22, 2014.
Preceded in death by mother, Yvonne Schneider; grandmother, Elsie Peterson; and sister, Glenda Schneider. Survived by father, Roger (Elizabeth); brothers and sisters, Michael, Glen (Shelley), David (Cindy), Julie (Clark) Anderson, Jeremy (Katie), and Mary Schneider; 22 beloved nieces and nephews.
Memorial services were held March 1, 2014 at Washburn-McReavy Coon Rapids Chapel.

Roger W. Pat Dalen, 91, of Cambridge passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014, at GracePointe Crossing Gables West.
Roger was born Dec. 15, 1922, in Milan, Minn., the son of Eddie and Pearl Dalen. He graduated from Milan High School in 1941, and spent four years in the U. S. Navy, where served in the Aleutians during World War II. Following his Navy service he served with the Minnesota Air National Guard and was a life-time member of both the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
While Pat was in the military and based in Berkeley, California he met his wife-to-be, Helen Thornton, who he married in 1946. During the years following military service, Pat was a former businessman in both Cambridge and Isanti at the family-owned grocery stores, until selling in 1971. As Isanti County Veterans Service Officer for 36 years, Pat was an advocate for returning vets, several of whom credited him with saving their lives. He was also Civil Defense Director until his retirement in January 1985.
Pat was a devoted, loving husband, dad, grandpa, great-grampy, father-in-law, uncle, brother-in-law and friend. His legacy is one of love, gentleness, kindness and humor. We are all better people for having Pat in our lives.
Pat was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Helen, his parents Eddie and Pearl Dalen and his brother Don Dalen. Missing him today are daughters Barb Kotzer (Ken) and Patti Dalen Leisinger (Gene), grandchildren Amy Kotzer, Mark Kotzer (Kate), Brittany Metzig (Charlie) and Blake Leisinger (Stephanie) and six great-grandchildren Gus, Henry and Asher Metzig; Bennett and Macaulay Kotzer and McKinley Leisinger. Also surviving is sister-in-law Dorothy Dalen of Cambridge as well as other relatives and friends.
For sustaining help during Pats illness, the family gives specials thanks to Dr. Allen Mork for years of outstanding care and friendship to Dad, Aimee and the other Guardian Angels as well as friends whose support allowed him to stay in his home these last years. He loved the cheer you shared through cards, calls, visits and outings. We are happy that Mom and Dad are together again.
A celebration of Pats life was held Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at Cambridge Lutheran Church. Honorary pallbearers were Mark and Amy Kotzer, Brittany Metzic and Blake Leisinger. Interment will be in the Cambridge Lutheran Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements were with the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge.