Mary J. (Bates) Clark, 49, of Cambridge, formerly of Zimmerman died Friday. May 9, 2014 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.
She was preceded in death by her parents Orville and Patricia (Hendrickson) Bates, sister Pam Stanley and brother Donovan Bates.
Mary is survived by spouse Ken Larson of Cambridge; daughters Cassie (Cody Clem) Leider, Toni (Brian) Neubauer; granddaughters Gracie Leider and Hailey Boyle; five sisters and two brothers.
Funeral Service 11 AM, Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Cambridge Lutheran Church. Visitation will be 5-8 PM Wednesday at the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Cambridge Lutheran Cemetery. Online condolences at www.carlsonlillemoen.com. Arrangements by the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge.

Mervin Eugene Heitschmidt, age 72, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 10, 2014; after a 2.5 year courageous battle with stomach cancer.
He was born March 22, 1942 in the family farmhouse in Holyrood, KS to Alfred and Alyce (LaOrange) Heitschmidt. He was welcomed by his older brother Larry. He accepted Jesus as his Savior at the age of 8. He grew up on the farm and attended Holyrood School through his sophomore year. In 1957 the family moved to Cass Lake, MN where they purchased Birch Villa Resort. He attended and graduated from Cass Lake High School in 1960. He earned his B.A. Degree in English from Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS in 1966. His first teaching job was in Scott City, KS where he met the physical education teacher, Miss Janice Smith. They were married April 8, 1967. In 1968 Merv and Jan moved to Braham, MN where he continued his teaching/coaching career. Two children were born and raised in Braham, Cristi Jo and Chad Alan. Summers were spent at Cass Lake where Merv worked as a fishing guide. In 1979, Merv took a leave of absence from teaching and purchased a bait shop in Hayward, WI. After three years the family returned to Braham and Merv resumed his teaching and coaching career until his retirement in 2002.
Merv was an active member of the Braham Covenant Church. He served in various leadership roles and also enjoyed singing in the choir, teaching confirmation and leading Bible studies.
He was a kind, thoughtful, positive, loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a great mentor and a fabulous role model to many. He had a good sense of humor, was a practical-joker, a wonderful story teller, an avid sportsman, wrote a book titled Netting Reel Memories about his experiences at Cass Lake, and enjoyed teaching rod building for many years.
Traveling and experiencing new places was a strong desire of his. From family vacations across the US to travels later in life around the world, Merv immersed himself into the culture and made connections with many people along the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents Alyce and Alfred.
Merv is survived by his wife Jan; daughter Cristi (Joel Komschlies) and grandson Keaton Komschlies of Olympia, WA; son Chad of Princeton, MN; grandson Colton (Alli) of Zimmerman, MN; grandaughter Ashley (fiance Logan Hershey) of Princeton, MN; brother Larry (Juanita) of Isle, MN and many nieces, nephews and great nieces/nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at the Braham Ev. Covenant Church with Rev. Steve Jennisch officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14 at the church. Music will be provided by Sharon Hohn, Sara King and Marie Grundberg. Casket Bearers are Bill Coleman, Paul Sanborn, Ron Lykins, John Singh, Dave DeVito and Wes Erbstoesser. Interment will be in the Braham Mission Covenant Cemetery.
Arrangements are by the Rock Ingebrand Funeral Home of Braham. www.aifuneralhome.com

In Loving Memory Of Lyle Swedeen

May 18, 2013

Little did we know that morning
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
but you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you,
the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories,
your love is still our guide.
And though we cannot see you,
you are always by our side.
Our family chain is broken
and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again.

With Love From Your Family And Friends

Roger Lawrence Peterson, age 73, of Dalbo, died May 1, 2014 at Fairview University Hospital in Minneapolis after a one week illness.
Roger was born in Princeton, MN on June 23, 1940 to Lawrence and Agnes (Thronson) Peterson. He grew up on a farm south of town in Baldwin Twp. He graduated from Princeton High School in 1958. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1959. After training he was stationed at several different Radar Defense bases, working in plumbing and HVAC until he retired.
In 1960 he married Sandra Sjoquist who went with him wherever he was stationed. They had two sons that were born while he was in the service. After being discharged he went to work for Firestone Co. in Hopewell, Virginia. They moved back to Minnesota in 1965 and lived in Princeton. He worked for Federal Cartridge and Hoffman Engineering in Anoka, MN for 33 years. Roger was very fortunate to always love his work and his co-workers. He retired in 1998 and in 2004 they moved to their retirement home in the country which he always enjoyed. Roger always enjoyed the outdoors and hunting and fishing. He loved life, loved his family and friends – young and old, fellow workers, classmates, neighbors, relatives and just about anyone he ever met and his dog.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra, of Dalbo; son Mark (May) of Princeton; sister, Jayne (Dennis) Kiel of Foreston; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and many other relatives and friends.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his son, John; and his brothers David and Dennis Peterson.
Memorial service was held Friday, May 9, 2014 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Princeton, MN with Rev. Marty Hancer officiating. Honorary pallbearers are Ron Almberg, Rodger Gustafson, Terry Nelson, Ed Peterson, Bud Reese and Louie Severson. Burial will be at MN State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls at a later date. Arrangements with Strike Funeral Homes. Online condolences can be made at strikefuneral.com.

Thomas Alan Tom Krebs, 59, of Dalbo passed away May 7, 2014 after a 5-year battle with Chronic Leukemia Lymphoma. Preceded in death by father, Irvin A. Krebs. Survived by loving wife, Theresa; sons, Joseph and Jacob; grandson, Josiah. Also survived by mother, Adeleide Krebs; brothers, Irvin Jr and Darrell (Arlene); sister, Susan, and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Retired from Hoffman Engineering in Anoka. Memorial Service on Friday, May 16 at Karmel Covenant Church of Dalbo at 1 p.m. followed by burial and luncheon. Karmels address is 5799 Co. Rd. 6 NW, Princeton, MN.

Up until his very last breath, he fought the cancer with all his strength, but on May 9th, 2014, the man who many in the Cambridge- Isanti area knew as “Pizza John” lost the battle.
John loved helping others, especially byworking on their vehicles and he loved making people laugh, particularly with his voice imitations of Sesame Street characters and various accents of people from all over the world.
Johns hobbies included fishing with his dad,playing his guitars, re-netting lawn chairs and listening to jazz and oldies music, especially the Beatles.
John was born on July 5th 1956, the second of five children to August and Ida (Kreiser Bellach. During his childhood the family moved several times between Pennsylvania and Minnesota, finally settling in the Rush Point area in 1970.
John graduated from Braham (westview High School in 1976. He served in the United States Navy from 1978 to 1983 and in the Army Reserves from 1983 to 1985. He married his high school sweetheart, Cindy Hanson, on January 6th, 1979. They made their home first in Stanchfield and then in Dalbo, MN, where they raised their two boys. John worked at Ault, Inc., at Napa Auto Parts, at Ritchart Ford and finally at Cambridge Pizza Hut.
John was precede in death by his sister Viola (Tooty), his infant son Joseph and his beloved mother Ida (Kreiser) Bellach. He is survived by his loving wife, Cindy, by two wonderful sons, Samuel & shawn, by his father August, by his brother August, Jr. (Skeeter) and his ttwo sisters Ann and Patty. He will live on in all of our hearts, as well as in those of manyother friends and relatives whose lives he enriched by his generous and loving spirit. We look forward to seeing him again soon.
Please join in honoring Johns life at his memorial celebration to be held on Sunday, June 1st, 2014 at 2:00pm, at the Kingdom Hall of Hehovahs Witnesses, located at the east end of Cambridge at 3652 333rd Ave. NE. A reception will follow the memorial located at the Chisago Community Center in North Branch, MN

Herbert Elmer Weidendorf of Cambridge, MN, passed away at home with family by his side on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the age of 81.
Herbert was born on September 3, 1932 in Mora, MN to parents Elmer and Elvena (Ringler) Weidendorf. He attended the Quamba school. In 1950 he joined the Air Force and was in the 530th Materiel Squadron in the Korean War. He was enlisted for four years. He received several service medals including Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. After his honorable discharge, he started courting Edythe Bergerson, the two fell in love and were married on June 16th, 1956. To this union four children were born: Daniel, Darwin, Douglas, and Lisa.
They made Cottage Grove their home while Herbert worked at Maxon Corporation. In 1970 they moved to Cambridge and resided on a farmstead where he raised pigs and milk cows. He loved the farm life, enjoyed going to auctions, and never missed dessert. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was such a hard worker and a well-liked person by all. Hes a man who loved his family unconditionally, enjoyed his grandchildren, and loved holding his wifes hand. Herbert was a simple man and enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. He will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved him.
Herbert was preceded in death by his sister Grace, brother Oscar, parents Elmer and Elvena, grandparents Henry and Sophia and John and Amelia.
He is survived by his wife Edythe, sons Daniel of Cambridge, Darwin (Cora) of Rush City, Douglas (Kris) of Cambridge, daughter Lisa (Kahled) Zoghbors of Texas; 7 grandchildren; brothers Donald (Linda), Glenn (Joyce), David (Audrey), Bob (Bobbie Jo), Dean (Sue), George (Char).
Funeral services 4 PM, Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Wyoming Methodist Church in Wyoming, MN. Burial at the United Methodist Cemetery in Wyoming, MN.
Arrangements by Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge.

Josephine C. Schuit (nee Wherity), age 94.

Dear mother of Tom McGucken (Gwen), Pastor Raymond Anderson (Mary), JoAnn Hoffman (Pam Zabilka) and Don Anderson (Sue); grandmother of 6 and great grandmother of 11.

She is preceded in death by her parents William Wherity and Josephine Wherity (nee Donahue), 9 brothers and sisters along with husbands Thomas McGucken, Warren Anderson and Lawrence Schuit. She is survived by one brother, Jerry Wherity who resides in California.

Jo lived most of her life in Midlothian, Illinois and retired to Tempe, Arizona and Cambridge, Minnesota where she enjoyed living at Riverwood Village. A memorial service will be held in Chicago at a later date.

Arnold J. Niedorf, age 93, formerly of Cambridge, Minnesota, died on Thursday, November 28, 2013, at Mala Strana Care Center in New Prague, Minnesota.

Arnold was born on December 10, 1919, in Hinckley, Minnesota, the son of Henry and Meta (Fick) Niedorf. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. For 30 years, from 1947-1977, Arnold was a Game Warden. He loved to hunt and fish. While living in Cambridge, he was a member of both the American Legion and the V.F.W., and he was a Mason.

Arnold is survived by his three children, Allan Al Niedorf and wife, Patricia, Bonnie Ahlman and husband, John, Becky Rudnicki and husband, Joe; 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Henry, Elmer and Herbert.

Celebration of Life Service held Monday, June 9th, 2014, 11:30 AM, at McNearney Funeral Home, 1220 East Third Avenue, Shakopee, Minnesota, 952-445-2755. Prior to services, a private family interment, with military honors, will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Officiating is the Reverend Alan Naumann.

Condolences may be shared at www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com

Merle W. Lenz of Weslaco, TX went to be with his Heavenly Father on May 20th, 2014 at the age of 85.

Merle was born in Sisseton, South Dakota to William and Elsie (Koeppe) Lenz on December 7th, 1928. He attended school in Sisseton and graduated in 1946. Merle worked on his uncles farm for 3 years before enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1949. After his military commitment, he worked at Northern Pump (later FMC Corporation) for 31 years, retiring in 1980.
Merle married Darlene Handahl on August 21st, 1954 in Fridley, MN and would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this year. Merle was antsy to get back to the farm, so he and Darlene bought a “hobby farm” in Isanti in 1958. He was a member of North Isanti Baptist Church where he served as deacon and Sunday School teacher. Merle and Darlene became youth leaders for many years and their home was always open to young people.

After retiring from FMC, they moved to McGregor, MN and became members of the Lions Club where Merle received the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award for his community service. Merle and Darlene owned and operated the feed store and greenhouse in McGregor for 10 years. They spent winters in the Rio Grande Valley, TX before moving to Weslaco, TX permanently in 2005.

Merle and Darlene served as administrators of the Mexican Childrens Refuge which is a scholarship program to keep students in school. Many of these students went on to be Drs, dentists, and teachers because of Merles dedication to providing funding for students to go to school. He spent tireless hours getting sponsors for students, which in turn developed in to a special bond between student and sponsor. Merle was involved in building a medical clinic in Nuevo Progresso, Mexico to provide medical, dental and vision for the residents in need of health care.

Merle was currently involved in the plans to build a hospital in Nuevo Progresso as well. He drove 1600 miles on short notice to get beds that were being replaced in a hospital in Minnesota for the hospital in Progresso.

Merle was always giving whether it was driving a friend and sitting with them at this hospital, or taking care of others properties in TX when they went home for the winter, or driving them to chemo treatments or a variety of other needs. He collected newspapers and brought them to Progresso to be made in to piniatas, giving someone an opportunity to make a living.

Merle is survived by his wife of 59 years, Darlene, daughters Laurief Bob) Dochniak and Dianne (Ken) Coyne both of Cambridge, MN, grandchildren Monica (Eric) Swenson, Luke (Nlcki) Dochniak, Diana (Adam) Dordal, Michelle (Steve Jones), Andrew Coyne, and Jenny Coyne (Jake Heisinger), great- grandchildren, Natalie, Cole, Ian, Amarya, Tristan, Kaitie and Sarah. He is also survived by his brother Ron Lenz and sister Jeanine (Richard) Harper and many friends and countless students.

A celebration of Merles life was held Saturday, May 31 at North Isanti Baptist Church in Cambridge, MN

Violet Lucille Berglund, 97, of Cambridge died on May 12, 2014 at GracePointe Crossing Gables West in Cambridge.

Violet was born on June 21, 1916 in Fish Lake Township in Chisago Country to Emil and Sophie (Erickson) Johnson. She grew up on the family farm.
On May 11, 1940 Violet was united in marriage to Alan Berglund in Cambridge on May 11, 1940. They resided in Cambridge all of their lives. Together they raised five children, Barbara, Patrisha, David, Steven, and Alan.

Violet worked in housekeeping at the Cambridge State Hospital for many years and retired from there. She was a long-time member of Cambridge Lutheran Church. She enjoyed doing crafts and also took pride in helping the Cub Scouts with their crafting projects.
She was preceded in death by husband, Alan; daughter, Barbara Dale; granddaughter, Keri Berglund and great grandson, Jack Paulson.

Violet is survived by daughter, Patrisha (Al) Fischer of Elk River; sons, David (Barbara) Berglund of Andover, Steven (Madeline) Berglund of Zimmerman and Alan (Judy) Berglund of Cambridge; son-in-law, Jerry Dale of Fifty Lakes, 13 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, as well as numerous other relatives and friends.

Memorial Service 1 PM, Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at the Cambridge Lutheran Church. Interment in the Cambridge Lutheran Cemetery. Online condolences at www.carlsonlillemoen.com. Arrangements Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge.

Judith L. Johnson, age 60, of Isanti, passed away May 23, 2014.
Arrangements by Strike Funeral Home – Isanti, (763)444-5212.
www.strikefuneral.com

Gordon Reuben Stamm, 88, of Isanti passed away on Monday, May 26, 2014 at his home.
He was born May 19, 1926 in Oxford Township, Minnesota to Charlie and Martha (Onasch) Stamm. Gordon grew up in Oxford Township and attended country school at District 43. After his schooling he worked on the family farm. In August 1950 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Texas until April 1951 when he was moved to Japan. Gordon was stationed in Japan for 16 months and was honorably discharged in August 1952. Upon returning home he began working at the Minnesota Linseed Plant. In April 1953 he began working at the Ford plant in St. Paul and retired from there in 1988 after 35 years.
On June 11, 1955 he was united in marriage to Lucille Nylander at the Glendon and Irma Hanson home. They lived a short time in an apartment in Minneapolis before moving to North Branch. They moved to Isanti next to Elim Baptist Church and in 1967 bought the home they have since lived.
Gordon enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming and gardening. He was a very hard worker his entire life and took pride in everything he did.
He was preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter Luann Maureen, infant son, grandson Eric Weibler, brothers Roy, Lloyd, Karl and Henry and sister Emmy Peterson.
Gordon is survived by his wife Lucille, daughters Laura (Dave) Weibler of Overbrook, KS, Cheryn Stamm of Isanti, Connie (Steve) Bates of Princeton, Julie (Dean) Peterson of Cambridge, son Dave (Carol) Stamm of Cambridge, 12 grandchildren Melissa, Kali, Joe, Hannah, Tyler, David, Emily, Kelsey, Rosalie, Jadon, Cadin and Addison, great granddaughter Marianna, sister Lillian Freeman, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A special thank you to the staff at Allina Hospice and also to Gordon and Lucilles wonderful neighbors Tad Hitchings, Christina Clark and Kathleen Mattson.
Funeral Service 11 AM, Thursday, May 29, 2014 at the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home. Interment St. John Lutheran Cemetery near Weber. Online condolences at carlsonlillemoen.com. Arrangements by Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge.

Kenneth Milton Bocklund, 73, of Cambridge, formerly of Wyoming, MN, passed away peacefully on May 26th at GracePointe Crossing West in Cambridge, MN.
Ken was born to Milton and Viola Bocklund on June 15, 1940. He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1958. He went on to work for Fingerhut in Princeton, MN, Honeywell, and then in 1964 became a longtime employee of BMC in St. Paul, MN. Ken enjoyed many activities such as fishing, golfing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, and attending local demo derby and car races.
Ken is preceded in death by his parents Milton and Viola Bocklund and daughter Brandie Olson. He is survived by his wife Karen, children Kevin Bocklund, Kyle (Julie) Bocklund, and Patty Olson; grandchildren Jon, Joe, Josh, Scott and Jessica as well as one great grandchild, Caleb.
Kens family would like to thank the healthcare and hospice staff of Prairie Senior Cottages and GracePointe Crossing West, who so lovingly cared for him.
Funeral Service 11AM, Friday, May 30, 2014 at Karmel Covenant Church.
Memorials preferred to the Alzheimers Association. Arrangements by Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Cambridge.

Beloved Mother & Grandmother
Carol B. Lindstrom, of Cambridge, formerly of Braham, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at GracePointe Crossing East Gables in Cambridge. She was 91 years old.
Carol Barbara was born to Ross and Alma (Lanes) Brinkman on January 15, 1923 in their farm home near Wannaska, Minnesota. Carol was the second of three children in their family. The family attended Riverside Lutheran Church in Wannaska where Carol was baptized and confirmed. She graduated from Roseau High School in 1940. She enjoyed her youth. Her favorite memories of her childhood were of staying overnight with friends and having friends stay overnight with her.
After High School, Carol moved to Osakis to work at Herbergers while living with and helping her step-grandmother. At Herbergers, she became acquainted with Gladys, Wilburs sister. Gladys invited Carol out to the Lindstrom home for Sunday dinner and it was then that Carol met Wilbur. That was the beginning of a long-lasting relationship. They were united in marriage on October 18, 1945 at the Riverside Lutheran Church in Wannaska. Because of a bad snowstorm the evening of their wedding, Wilbur and Carol spent their wedding night at Carols sisters home near Wannaska.
After they were married, they rented and lived on the Baker farm in Osakis. In 1947, first Darrell and later Judith were born. In 1951, they moved to a farm just north of Day, Minnesota where they worked for Lloyd and Stella Lind until they were able to buy a 40 acre farm of their own in about 1953, 1.5 miles south of Day. They farmed until 1971 when they moved to Coin, Minnesota. After Wilbur died in 1999, Carol moved to Park Manor in Braham and in 2009, moved into Elmhurst Commons to receive assisted living. In 2012 she made a final move to GracePointe Crossing long term care in Cambridge.
Carol was an active, long-time member of Lewis Lake Covenant Church and she considered the church her family. She also was a long-time member of WCTU and worked with LTL at church for many years.
Carol and Wilbur generously shared their home with many foster children and in later years, with elderly and the disabled. She was also a foster grandparent at the Braham Elementary School.
Carol is preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Pearl Loe, and sister-in-law Dorothy Brinkman.
She is survived by her son, Darrell (Lois) Lindstrom; daughter, Judith (David) Nelson; 8 grandchildren, Darrin (Shannon) Lindstrom, Mark (Kate) Lindstrom, Robert (Angela) Lindstrom, Paul Lindstrom, Haley (Don) Sauve, Melissa (Scott) Steinberg, Jarrod (Heather) Nelson, and Jayme (Kari) Nelson; 26 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Brinkman; brother-in-law, Gilbert Loe; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service held Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the Lewis Lake Covenant Church with Rev. Bob DeYoung officiating. Music provided by Steve and Mary Hoffner. Casket Bearers will be Carols grandchildren. Interment will be in the Lewis Lake Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Rock Ingebrand Funeral Home of Braham. Condolences may be posted at www.aifuneralhome.com

Vivian Emma Carter (Mckenney), 100, passed away on Memorial Day Monday, May 26, 2014 at Grace Pointe Crossing Gable West in Cambridge.
Vivian was born July 10, 1913 in Spencer Brook Township Minnesota to Guy and Addie Mckenney (Peterson). She was raised in Isanti County along with her 2 brothers and three sisters. She went to an old county school, Spencer Brook and Presket School, and in 8th grade, she went to Walker School. In 1993 she graduated from Princeton High School. She went to Business College and got a degree. Then she worked a couple years as a finance office worker. From 1941 to 1961, she worked at the Honey Well on and off.
In 1954, Vivian got married to a wonderful Italian guy, Sam. (Sam has was in the military for 12 years). In 1965 Vivian and Sam moved to Alaska as a missionary of the Assembly of God and were sponsored by Soul Harbor Church. They lived there for 6 years until they were both tired of the freezing temperatures of 65 to 75 below zero.
In June 1971, Vivian and Sam were invited by their close friend Betty Boett in Arizona. They left Alaska and moved to Arizona , living there for 12 years until Sam died in 1983. Vivian got lonesome, so in 1984, she sold her property in AZ and decided to move back to MN to lived in Dennis house, which is only 2 miles west of Oxlip Church. Vivian went to Oxlip Church along with her cousins and friends: Margaret Mckenney, Evelyn Upgreen, Genie Lumberg, and first cousin-in-law Lilian Madeen Pederson.
Vivian traveled and lived in many, many places. She enjoyed fishing, was a great gardener, wonderful cook, great housekeeper, crochet, seamstress, reading books and Christian magazines, visiting her cousins and friends. She liked warm weather, so she traveled back and forth between Arizona and Minnesota. In the summer time, she flew to MN and spent time with her beloved and only one nephew, Dennis Kresal. 2 years later, Vivian got so excited that finally her nephew found a wonderful Christian woman, Alice, who got married at Oxlip Church in 2004. Vivian sold her apartment in AZ and decided to move back to MN to live with Alice and Dennis for 2 years.
In 2006, Vivian became a resident of “Grace Pointe Crossing Gable West” (formerly Grand View). Vivian was such a blessing to everyone there! She made lots of friends and above all, she shared her faith as a deep highly spiritual person and as a good steward, winning the lost for Christ.
The family of Vivian would like to say, a special Thank you to Dr. Larson, and to all the wonderful nurses and staff at Grace Pointe Crossing Gable West for the past 7 to 8 years Vivian received their kindness, patience, loving, professional care and respect. She will forever be remembered and will missed by so many!

Vivian will be remembered most for her outgoing personality and her way of encouragement, support, love, helping and appreciating others. Most of all, in the adult part of her life, she is not only believed in the historical evidence of God, Jesus Christ and His work on the cross, but she maintained a close relationship with Christ. She has a strong faith, and followed Gods commandments. She has a great gift of witnessing to others and she shared the assurance of salvation to all who will receive and follow Jesus. The Holy Spirit is truly alive in her.
Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Addie P. Mckenny, her husband, Sam D. Carter, Brothers: Leon and Leslie, Sisters: Flora, Phyllis and Ona. Vivian is survived by her only one nephew, Dennis and wife Alice Kresal, of Cambridge, MN; and step daughter-in-law, JoAnn Schmiesing, of St. Cloud; and step grandson, Todd and wife Jackie, of Minneapolis, MN; and 3 step great-grandchildren, Isabella, Christian and Vivian who was surely named after step grandma, Vivian.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Oxlip Evangelical Free Church with Paster Leroy Scheumann.

Sally Blake, age 49, of Isanti died May 28, 2014 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
Sally Ann Blake was born January 5, 1965 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota to Robert and Katherine (Unkovich) Oquist. Sally was raised in Shoreview and attended Mounds View High School. She attended college in Phoenix, Arizona and took classes in warehousing and supply. Sally made her home in Isanti until just recently moving to Cambridge. She operated Blake Excavating and Backfill in Isanti and later she worked for Tenant Manufacturing in Golden Valley. Sally enjoyed fishing with her dog Floyd. She also enjoyed going out to eat, working in her large garden and helping her mother make pickles and pickled beets. Sally was also an avid Vikings fan.
Sally is survived by her mother, Kayti Tersteeg of Cambridge; two brothers, Robert Oquist (Denise and Ethan) and Bobby Oquist of Blaine, John (Pam) Oquist of Blaine; two sisters, Tammie Lee and Carrie Oquist of Circle Pines; and many other relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at Strike Funeral Home Isanti Chapel with Rev. Jim Crecelius officiating.

Kory Scott Poissant, 21, of Cambridge, passed away accidentally on Friday, May 30, 2014.

Kory was born June 16, 1992 to Brad and Shari Poissant in Cambridge. Kory attended school in Cambridge and graduated from Cambridge-Isanti High School in 2011. Kory had finished his third year at Saint John’s University where he was majoring in business and accounting. Kory loved snowmobiling and four-wheeling. The more miles he put on them, the happier he was. Spending time doing family things were very important to Kory, especially snowmobiling and four-wheeling. He loved spending time with his friends just hanging out. Kory was a very kind, generous young man who would do anything for any one. He was very appreciative of everything anybody would do for him. Kory will be greatly missed by his family and friends, including “Laci Jo,” the family dog.

Kory is survived by his parents, Brad and Shari Poissant of Cambridge; sister Kayla (Alex) Gassner of Rosemount; grandparents Richard and Joyce Poissant, James and Mary Ann Kororll, all of Little Falls. Uncles, aunts, and cousins, Todd and Lisa Kororll (Mariah and Lindsey) of Cambridge; Brian Poissant of Sartell; Derek and Barb (Poissant) Groth (Hannah, Christopher, Jennah) of Annandale; Tom and Diane Kororll (Ryan) of Sartell; and many, many friends.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday June 4, 2014 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Cambridge. Visitation will be Tuesday June 3, 2014 from 4-8 p.m. and a prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. at Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home in Cambridge.

Honorary pallbearers are Alex Gassner, Brian Poissant, Todd Kororll, Tom Kororll, and Derek Groth. Pallbearers are Garrett Schueller, Garrett Hedberg, Tanner Olson, Marcus Dahlquist, Branden Ziebarth, Matt Mellum, Nate Swanson, and Nick Johnson.

Online condolences and photographic memories at www.carlsonlillemoen.com. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Lois R. Monson, 89, died Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at GracePointe Crossing in Cambridge, MN. Funeral services Friday, June 6 at 12:30 p.m. at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Bemidji.
Lois was born December 27, 1924 to Alta and Oscar Lindstrom near Guthrie, MN. She attended school in Guthrie through 8th grade, then attended and graduated from Bemidji High School. She married Herbert Monson July 3, 1945 at her parents home near Guthrie and lived in the Bemidji area until 2006 when she moved to Cambridge. Lois was a talented seamstress, sewing most of her daughters clothes, including wedding and bridesmaids dresses. She had a great love for children and Lois and Herb served as foster parents for 27 years. Lois also worked with young children as a Foster Grandparent for several years. She was an active member of the Evangelical Covenant Church.
Lois is survived by five daughters, Gwen Monson of Edmonds, WA., Mary Lynn (Clay) Oglesbee of Northfield, Gail (Ray) of Rugby, ND., Sherry of Cambridge, and Carol (Tim) Olson of San Francisco, CA; two sons, Patrick Newell of North Branch, and Reagan Morgan of Cass Lake; eight grandchildren, Matthew Monson, Colin and Nathan Oglesbee, Jeremy (Bobbi) Rham, Evan Rham, Serein (Mike) Tomlinson, Zoe and Ruby Olson; two great grandchildren, Cleo Egli and Landry Rham; two sisters Elsie Aldrich of Fort Collins, CO., and Iris Gustafson of Duluth.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, 3 brothers, Orville, Waldo, and Cyril; 4 sisters, Olga Watkins, Iva Quinsland, Ermal Klapperich, and Muriel Lindstrom.
The family prefers memorials to the Alzheimers Association or Presbyterian Homes GracePointe Crossing West. The Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home is handling the local arrangements.

Daniel J. Johnson, age 47, of Grantsburg, Wis., passed away June 6, 2014.
Arrangements by Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, (715)866-7131.
www.swedberg-taylor.com