Gladys V. Peterson, age 91, died peacefully on August 23, 2014.
Preceded in death by parents, Victor and Nellie; siblings, Hannah Hedberg, Ruby Boettcher, Myra Gherkin and Arvid.
Survived by brothers, Ralph and Lester (Mary Jean); sister, Helen (Lee) Parson; many relatives and friends.
Funeral service 7 p.m. Sunday, August 31 at BROOKHALL EVENT CENTER, 11930 Central Ave NE, Blaine with visitation starting at 5 p.m. Interment 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 2 at Isanti Union Cemetery.
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Jerome (Joe) Ross Davis of Stanchfield, Minnesota, passed away on August 25, 2014 at the VA Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. He was 75 years old.
Joe was born on October 23, 1938 in Barron, Wisconsin to parents Clarence Chum Davis and Ruth (Nelson) Davis. He was raised in New Auburn, Wisconsin on the family farm. He was the first born of three siblings. Joe served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1958. During this time he was in the military police. After his time serving our country, Joe moved to Braham, Minnesota. There he met and married Mary Ann Grell on February 25, 1967, at St. Stephens Lutheran Church in Braham. They have two sons, Timothy and Bruce, and one daughter that was stillborn. Joe and Mary lived and raised their family in Stanchfield.
Joe was employed by Kramer and Davis Waterproofing and later at ECM Publishers, Inc. He attended St. Stephens Lutheran Church and was a member of the American Legion Post 290 in Cambridge. In his younger years, Joe enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling, camping and fishing. For many years the family enjoyed an annual trip to Lake Waukenabo, where Joe loved taking the grandchildren out on the pontoon. He also enjoyed playing cards, the Fox News Channel, breakfast with family and friends, visits to the casino, seeing shows at the Sandstone Theater and vacations to Arizona. He loved to learn about and discuss current issues. In the last five years, Joe and Butch enjoyed vacations and visits with their sons and families. Joe was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He will be truly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Earl Kratch; stillborn daughter; brothers-in-law, Duane (Esther) Grell, Wesley Grell, Eugene Grell, Floyd Ziesmer and Kenny Fredin.
Joe is survived by his wife Mary; sons, Timothy (Audrey) of Big Lake, MN and Bruce (Kelly) of Gilbert, AZ; four grandchildren, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Sarah and Brandon; two brothers, Dave (Julie) Davis and Ross (Sandy) Davis; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 29, 2014 at the St. Stephens Lutheran Church in Braham with Rev. Glen Kleppe officiating. Music provided by organist Carol Schmakel and soloist Audrey Davis. Joes grandchildren will be honorary urn bearers. Military Honors provided by the Cambridge American Legion Post 290. Arrangements are by the Rock Ingebrand Funeral Home of Braham. www.aifuneralhome.com

Cheryl passed away Sunday morning following a seven year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born in Brainerd, MN. September 23,1954 and spent her first few years in Brainerd and St. Cloud. The family moved to Cambridge in 1964 and Cheryl graduated from CIHS in 1972. She attended Anoka Ramsey for fashion merchandising and graduated from Concordia University in 2011, achieving her goal to obtain her degree. She was a creative crafter and gardener, an avid traveler, queen of the kitchen and had a career with Cargill.
Cheryl is survived by loving husband Dan, mother Nancy, brother Mark, nephew Daniel, niece Lizzie, sisters and brothers in law, and other nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Lee Holm and her sister, Lisa Holm. A celebration of her life will be Sunday, September 7 at 2 PM at the Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd. Minnetonka MN.

Ruth (Maxine) Johnson, age 78, of Isanti, passed away August, 28 2014.

Arrangements by Rock Ingebrand Funeral Home of Braham, (320)396-2121.
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DeWayne Brickman, age 79, of Cambridge, formerly of Isanti , passed away August 29, 2014.
Arrangements by Strike Funeral Home – Isanti, (763)444-5212. www.strikefuneral.com

Donald J. Peterson, age 84, of Wyoming, passed away August 30, 214.

Arrangements by Strike Funeral Homes – Cambridge Chapel, (763)689-2070.
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Dennis Alfred Leininger, age 72, resident of Stanchfield, MN, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.
Dennis was born November 14, 1941 in Tacoma, WA the first son of Alfred and Margie (Beach) Leininger. They moved to North Dakota when Dennis was about 2 years old. He grew up on a farm and was educated in Binford. In 1960 he enlisted in the Navy. However due to a minor heart ailment, he was sent home after 97 days of service. He moved to Fargo to attend Dakota Business College followed by travel of the US working for the Department of Interior. In 1963 he moved to Southern California and worked at Universal Studios. In 1970, he married Carolyn Arntson. In 1971, Dennis moved his family to Minneapolis. From 1973 – 1992, he worked as a Computer Programmer/Systems Analyst in California, ND, TX, and IL. In 1992, Dennis took early retirement and with wife, Carolyn, became small business owners in Minnesota. Following retirement from being a business owner, he moved to Mora where he drove school bus, and enjoyed his land and horses. In 2014, Dennis fell ill and moved to Stanchfield until his death.
Dennis embodied fairness, hard work, empathy, and respect. Dennis had a contagious personality; he always presented himself with a smile, a handshake, and his genuine desire to get to know everyone he met every day. Dennis wife Carolyn said he was her “rock”, her friend, a great father and a wonderful husband. He will be so terribly missed by her and always loved.
Dennis will be missed and remembered by his wife Carolyn Leininger; his children Alanna (Joseph) Eleshuk, Tammy (Al) Huf, Craig (Lisa) Leininger, Rebecca (Brent) Kress; 12 grandchildren: Brigitte, Matthew, Denise, Andrew, Joey, Samantha, Sophia, John, Aidan, Madelyn, Zane, and Katie; and sister Peggy (Steve) Reitz, brother Butch (Connie) Leininger, along, with several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Lois and brother Michael.

Warren Ploof, age 50, of St. Francis died August 28, 2014 at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale as the result of a motorcycle accident.
Warren Jay Ploof was born February 24, 1964 in Minneapolis to James and Ilene (McGillivary) Ploof. He was raised in St. Francis and attended St. Francis Schools. Warren married Rose Peterson on October 24, 1986 and they made their home in St. Francis on the family farm. His wife Rose died of cancer in 2001. Warren married Audrey Moy on December 6, 2003 and they made their home in St. Francis. Throughout the years, Warren worked for Loomis Armored Car in St. Paul, Isanti Ready Mix and then Plaisted Companies in Elk River. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren, motorcycling, remote controlled cars and airplanes and fishing.
Warren was preceded in death by his wife, Rose; son John; and beloved dog, Hurshy.
He is survived by his wife, Audrey of St. Francis; two daughters, Shannon Peterson and Jacob Brekke of Long Siding, Shelly Stans and Jake Bayerl of Zimmerman; four grandchildren, Austin, Hunter, Savana and Jayden; parents, Jim and Ilene Ploof of Elk River; three brothers, Rick of Coon Rapids, Shayne of Oak Grove, Henry (Hollie) of Elk River; mother and father-in-law, Peter and Karen Moy of Oak Park Heights; long-time friends, Bruce Kelley, Jimmy Servaty, Jamie Schwab and Dan Kelley; his faithful dogs, Abby, Molly and Tank; and by many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services held 11 a.m. September 6, 2014 at Strike Funeral Home Isanti Chapel with Pastor Bjorn Dixon officiating. Visitation 5-8 p.m. on Friday, September 5th and also one hour prior to the service.

Anthony Julik, age 85 of Orange, CA, passed away August 25th.

He survived by his son, Anthony; sisters, Eleanor Powers, Jan Ebert, Peggy Scholz, Audre Babb; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation at Shannon-Bryan Mortuary Thursday, August 28th. Funeral Mass at St. Norbert Catholic Church Saturday, August 30th.

Emmajean (Betty) Hierlinger, age 84, of Coon Rapids, formerly of Cambridge, Braham, Anoka and Annandale, passed away Sept. 2, 2014.
Arrangements by Strike Funeral Homes – Cambridge Chapel, (763)689-2070.
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Calla J. Weidenaar, of Braham, MN, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at the Cambridge Medical Center. She was 85 years old.
Jon R. Weidenaar, of Hilliard, FL, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014 at the Fernandina Beach Hospice. He was 55 years old.
A memorial service for Calla and Jon will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at the Braham Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev. Rich Chronis officiating. A memorial visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at church on Saturday. Inurnment will be in the Grasston Union Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Rock Ingebrand Funeral Home of Braham. Condolences may be posted at www.afuneralhome.com.

Emma DeJoode, age 86, of Cambridge, passed away Aug. 7, 2014.
Arrangements by Strike Funeral Home – Cambridge Chapel, (763)689-2070.
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Samuel Vincent Miller, 9 months old, of Ramsey, MN, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2014 in Ramsey.
Sam was born in Princeton, MN to Dixie Bunnell and Jared Miller on November 23, 2013. Sam was the happiest baby boy; always smiling, lighting up every room he crawled into, and he welcomed everyone into his life.
Samuel is preceded in death by his Grandma Doris Bunnell and Aunt Dusty Bunnell.
Sam is survived by his parents Jared Miller and Dixie Bunnell, grandparents Duane and Lucy Bunnell, Debra Depew, Michael and C.J. Miller, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home in Cambridge. A visitation will be one hour prior to services. Arrangements are in the care of Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Service, www.carlsonlillemoen.com.

Bradley Scott Poissant, age 51, of Cambridge, MN, passed away on September 5, 2014.
Brad was born in Brainerd, MN on May 27, 1963, to Richard and Joyce Poissant. Brad attended school in Little Falls, MN. After graduating from Little Falls Community High School in 1981, he went on to business school. He opened his first business while still attending school.
On June 15, 1985, Brad married his high-school sweetheart, Shari (Kororll) and moved to Cambridge, MN. In July 1985, Brad and Shari opened up Fleet Supply in Cambridge. On May 26, 1989 they welcomed their daughter Kayla into the world. That year, Brad opened up a second store in Mora, MN, now known as FleetGo. In 1992, their son Kory was born. Business was important to Brad, but spending time with family was more important. He enjoyed snowmobiling and four-wheeling with family and friends. He had Kayla and Kory snowmobiling and four-wheeling before they could walk. Brad was a member of the Grandy Lions Club for many years, where he also served as president. Brad was a good friend to everyone. He was always so generous and caring. He always tried to make things better and easier for others. Brad was very appreciative of everyone who was by his side.
Brad is survived by his wife, Shari, of Cambridge; daughter, Kayla (Alex) Gassner of Rosemount; parents, Richard and Joyce Poissant of Little Falls; brother, Brian of Sartell; sister, Barbra (Derek) Groth of Annandale; father and mother-in-law, James and MaryAnn Kororll of Little Falls; brother-in-law, Todd (Lisa) Kororll of Cambridge; brother-in-law, Tom (Diane) Kororll of Sartell; nieces and nephews, Hannah, Christopher and Jennah Groth, Mariah and Lindsey Kororll and Ryan Kororll.
Brad was preceded in death by his son Kory (5/30/14); grandparents, Henry and Lucille Poissant and Ray and Barbra Schreiner.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family.
Services will be held Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Cambridge at 11 a.m. with a visitation at 10 a.m. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 9, 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 Brian Poissant, Todd Kororll, Alex Gassner, Brent and Amy Haupert, Garrett Schueller, Steve Beckman, Jeff Sandquist and Allan Smethers. 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.

Audrey Mercedes Chalstrom, 88, of Cambridge, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at GracePointe Crossing Gables East.
Services will be at 11 a.m. at Cambridge Lutheran Church on Friday, September 12, 2014 with a visitation one hour prior to services. Full obituary to be next edition. Arrangements are in the care of Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge.

Caroline Peterson of Cambridge passed away on Monday, September 8, 2014 at GracePointe Crossing West Gables in Cambridge. She was 89 years old.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at the Stanchfield Baptist Church. Memorial visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be in the Rice Lake Cemetery in Braham. Arrangements are by the Rock Ingebrand Funeral Home of Braham. www.aifuneralhome.com
A full notice will follow in next week’s edition.

Wallace John Coffin, 79 of Palisade, died Sunday, September 7, 2014 at his home.
He was born December 28, 1934 in Minneapolis to Alford John and Beatrice Minerva (Solem) Coffin. He worked as an over the road truck driver. He enjoyed fishing, auctions, trucking, visiting with his coffee buddies and wintering in Arizona.
He was preceded in death by his infant son Kenneth; sister Nona; brothers, William, Alford, Phillip, infant brother David and his parents.
Wallace is survived by his significant other, Alice Coffin of Palisade; four sons and daughters-in-law, Michael John (Cindy) Coffin of Brook Park, Douglas Paul (Cindy) Coffin of Ellsworth, WI, Alan Alford (Janet) Coffin of Cambridge, James William Coffin of Fayetteville, N.C.; two daughters and son-in-law, Wendy Jo Coffin of Rush City, Pamela Rae (Ken) Flaten of Eden Prairie; 13 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Clifford (Jan) Coffin of Bloomington; sister, Darlene Jorgenson of Lakeville; brother-in-law, Charles Nelson of Bloomington; many other relatives and friends.
Funeral service 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home in Aitkin. Reverend William Sass will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Palisade. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. www.srtfuneral.com

Patrick Lee Lavell, age 62, of Milaca, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014.
He was born on November 11, 1951 in Minneapolis, MN the son of Hugh and Shirley (Turnham) Lavell.
Patrick grew up in Blaine and attended school at Spring Lake Park until junior high. He then graduated high school in California and attended technical college for automotive repair. Patrick met Anita (Rapatt) Gillette in 2002 and in 2005 the couple were united in marriage in Milaca. He was employed by Medtronics and then at Minco in Fridley for 19 years. Patrick enjoyed metal detecting, car mining, attending auctions and taking the time to enjoy his grandkids, Ryan, Hunter, Elizabeth and Claire. Patrick will be missed dearly.
Patrick is survived by his loving wife Anita of Milaca; step-children, Dita (Caleb) Willner of Milaca and Misty Gillette of Princeton; grandchildren, Ryan, Hunter and Elizabeth Willner and Claire Troha; mother Shirley of Cedar; siblings, Paul Lavell of Blaine, Gary Lavell of Circle Pines, Wendy (Dennis) Broach of SC and Mark (Luda) Lavell of Cedar; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Princeton. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Friday, September 12, 2014 as well as one hour prior to the service on Saturday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Princeton. Interment will be in Green Lake Cemetery, Princeton.
Arrangements are entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Princeton.

Audrey Mercedes (Anderson) Chalstrom died peacefully on a beautiful sunny day, Sunday, September 7, 2014 at GracePointe Crossing Gables East at the age of 88.
Audrey was born August 22, 1926 to Julius and Tillie (Pitschka) Anderson at St. Cloud Hospital and was baptized at Glendorado Lutheran Church where she was later confirmed. She grew up on the Anderson family farm along with her two sisters. She learned how to play the piano with the ability to play by ear along with many wonderful memories. After attending country school, she moved on to Princeton High School where she met Jim Chalstrom. In their senior year, they were voted class couple.
After graduation, she worked at Char-gale in St. Cloud and then the Grain Exchange in Minneapolis. Jim returned from the Navy Seabees and they were married June 19, 1947. They settled in Dalbo and their son Richard was born and in 1954, after moving to Cambridge, a second son, Scott was born. Their third child, a daughter, Nancy was born in 1960.
She started working part-time as a school cook in 1964 at the Cambridge Elementary and then began full-time soon after, retiring as head cook at Cambridge High School in 1991. During these years, she and co-workers enjoyed attending food service conventions across the country.
She truly loved cooking and baking and for a few years she did catering for weddings and special occasions. She enjoyed traveling, swimming, playing bridge, playing piano and organ, spending time with friends and family, volunteering and teaching Sunday School. She was a 61 year American Legion Auxiliary member and served one year as president. Audrey and Jim were long-time faithful members of Cambridge Lutheran Church.
Audrey was a wonderful mom, grandma and great-grandma and you would never leave their house hungry. Audrey and Jim had a special love for each other like no other. Jim would make sure to take a back road home from somewhere so she could see some deer, geese and other wildlife. For flowers, he would bring her pussywillows in the spring and cattails in the fall. Our family was so blessed with these two. She had a strong Christian faith and taught us to always have a positive outlook.
Due to failing health, she moved to Grace Point East in the spring of 2009.
She is survived by her son Scott of Cambridge, Nancy (Mike Tharp) of Ogilvie; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; sisters Shirley Wadsworth of St. Paul, Donna (Darold) Steffen of Princeton; nieces and nephews, family and friends.
Audrey was preceded in death by her husband James, son Richard, her parents Julius and Tillie, grandson Bryan Chalstrom and brother-in-law Henry Wadsworth.
We would like to also thank anyone who works or worked at GracePointe East Avalon Gardens, dining room, activities, volunteers and other families weve met in Moms five plus years there – you know who you are and you are all so special.
Funeral services were held Friday, September 12, 2014 at the Cambridge Lutheran Church. Interment was in the Sandy Lake Pioneer Cemetery in Wyanett Township. Online condolences at www.carlsonlillemoen.com. Arrangements were with the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge.

Dr. Leonard David Emmons D.C., age 91 of Cambridge MN passed away Friday September 12, 2014. Born March 20, 1923 in Chicago, IL. to Leonard R. Emmons and Gertrude M. Lagergren Emmons.
Survived by his wife of 66 years, Jeanette Gustafson Emmons; children, Marcy (Wayne) Overby, Judy (Mel) Paich, Michael (Cheryl) Emmons; grandchildren, Kelli (Nicholas) Danger, Jill (Shawn) Overby, Philip and Clair Emmons; great-grandchildren, Elise and Alexander Overby; nieces and nephews.
He was a devoted and loving husband, and took special joy in his children and grandchildren. His great-grandchildren had such a special bond with him, bringing that beautiful smile and sparkle in his eye.
Docs greatest gift was to his Chiropractic patients who came from all over the state. He was a lifelong student, seeking the latest knowledge to bring relief to so many.
L.D. served as a medic in the Navy in WWII and the Korean conflict. He was a charter member of the Cambridge United Methodist Church, member of the Masonic Lodge, and American Legion. He loved spending time with family and friends, fishing, hunting, gardening, hosting corn roasts, reading, spending time at his cabin on Big Sandy Lake and winter trips to Texas and Mexico.
Memorial Service Tuesday, September 16 at 3 p.m. at the Cambridge United Methodist Church (Common Ground) at 404 No. Cypress St. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Memorials preferred to donors choice.