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Iris Mae Larson

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Iris   Mae  Larson

Iris Mae Larson, 85, of Cambridge passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at GracePointe Crossing Gables West.
She was born on March 15, 1929 in Duluth, Minnesota to Henning and Goodvue (Jerstad) Peterson. Iris grew up in Duluth where she attended school and graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1947. She went on to attend University of Minnesota Duluth and graduated in 1951 with a degree in teaching. Iris spent one year teaching music in Anchorage, Alaska before returning to Duluth.
While Iris was in college she met Gerald Larson and on June 29, 1952 the couple was married in Duluth. They would make their home in Cambridge where Gerald was beginning his doctors practice with Ray Magnuson. Iris was very helpful with the practice, working wherever she was needed. Iris and Gerry raised their three children Scott, Jeffrey and Stephanie. Iris loved being a mother and enjoyed living in and raising their kids in Cambridge. After retiring, Iris and Gerry spent winters in Florida, but were always home for Christmas to be with family. They spent much of their summers at the cabin on Sand Lake. They both loved to travel and went on many trips all over the world. Jerry passed away in 1998. Iris would continue to live in the house, spending much time at Sand Lake in the summers, and would travel to Florida in the winters until 2011. As her health declined, she more recently was residing at GracePointe Crossing Gables West.
Iris was a longtime active member of the Cambridge Lutheran Church where she volunteered in several areas and sang in the church choir. She loved singing and also sang with the East Central Chorale, Minnesota Chorale, and the Prime Time Singers. Iris was a member of the American Medical Association Auxiliary where she also served as president, traveling to every county in Minnesota promoting the Auxiliary. She volunteered at the Cambridge Medical Center Gift Shop. Iris loved to fly and worked on getting her pilots license, she was one flight short of getting that accomplished. She liked to golf, go downhill skiing, swimming and running. She especially loved entertaining friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gerald, son Jeffrey in 2013, brother Jack Peterson, sisters Joyce Olson and Mary Weld.
Iris is survived by son Scott and wife Nancy Larson of Cambridge; daughter Stephanie and husband Ed Stec of Wyomng, MN; eight grandchildren, Emily Graham, Heidi Lietha, Molly Grell, Matthew Stec, Timothy Stec, Andy Stec, Tobie Stec and Hannah Stec; three great-grandchildren, Reese and Carter Lietha and Greta Graham; sister-in-law Penny Peterson of Florida; brother-in-law Jerry Weld of Minnetonka, as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, November 14, 2014 at the Cambridge Lutheran Church. Interment will be in the Cambridge Lutheran Cemetery. Online condolences at www.carlsonlillemoen.com. Arrangements are with the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge.


Harold (Harry) R. Norberg

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Harold  (Harry)   R.  Norberg

Harold Roger Harry Norberg, 76, of Cambridge passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at GracePointe Crossing Gables East.
He was born on April 8, 1938 in Springvale Township, Minnesota to Alfonse and Rachel (Mattson) Norberg. Harry grew up in Springvale and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1956. Right out of high school he began working at Gillespie Auto as a mechanic.
On May 4, 1963 he was united in marriage to Judy Morrison at North Isanti Baptist Church. They made their home in Cambridge and raised their four boys. Harry worked for several years at Gillespies and later the Standard Station in Cambridge before working at Champion Auto in Columbia Heights for several years before retiring.
Harry was a member of the Cambridge Fire Department and served 22 years before retiring. He was honored as the Firefighter of the Year in 1987. Harry was known for his pig roasts and enjoyed all the people he met while doing his roasts. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and traveling to Texas with Judy to visit friends. Harry especially loved spending time with his family and visiting with friends. He was a wonderful, funny and caring person.
He was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother and sister Patricia Hallgren.
Harry is survived by his wife Judy; sons Roger and wife Debbie Norberg of Clearwater, MN, Mark Norberg and special friend Shari Day of Cambridge, Steve Norberg of Cambridge, Brad and wife Tena Norberg of Cambridge; five grandchildren Jessie, Ashley, Rachel, Dustin and Ryan Norberg; sisters Laverne Anderson of St. Paul, Laura Pearson of Cambridge, Dorothy Leaf of Milaca; brothers Frank Norberg of Springvale, Robert Norberg of Cambridge, Tom (Marilyn) Norberg of Center City, David (Marion) Norberg of Cambridge, Jim Norberg of Cambridge; as well as numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, November 21, 2014 at North Isanti Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Hasinfelt officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the North Isanti Baptist Cemetery. Online condolences at www.carlsonlillemoen.com. Arrangements are with the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge.

Lyle J. Johnson

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Lyle   J.  Johnson

Lyle J. Johnson, Sr., age 87, of Minneapolis died November 15, 2014.
Survived by his wife, Ramona; children, Mona (Greg) Benecke, Lyle Johnson Jr. and Jeffrey Johnson; and family.
Funeral services will be held at Noon on Saturday, November 22nd with a visitation one hour prior at Strike Funeral Home Isanti Chapel.

Rev. David Everett

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Rev. David Everett, age 77, of Isanti, formerly of Mora, passed away Nov. 16, 2014. Arrangements by Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge, (763)689-2244. www.carlsonlillemoen.com

Shirley L. Lawrence

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Shirley   L.  Lawrence

Shirley Lawrence, age 74, of Cambridge died Nov. 14, 2014 at home.
Shirley was born and raised in St. Paul, MN on November 21, 1939. She graduated in 1957 from Central High School in St. Paul. She and her first husband raised three children living in Centerville, Minnesota. Shirley and her second husband Rick lived in Florida before moving to Minnesota in 1985. She loved anything to do with the outdoors, fishing, gardening, swimming. Shirley was an avid animal lover, her cats were her other kids throughout the years. Shirley loved to go antiquing with her friends, and just spending time with them. She was a lifelong waitress spending the last 15 years of her career at the Creamery in Isanti where she retired from in 2005. Rick and Shirley ran their business from home and it gave them the time to spend together. She will be greatly missed by all.
Shirley is survived by husband, Richard; three children, Robert (Cindy) Koran, Teresa (Keith) Thomas, Tom (Denise) Koran; grandson, Jonathon Koran; sister, Nancy (Jim) Embertson; two brothers, Chuck (Dorothy) Bridger, Steve (Pam) Bridger; sister-in-law, Linda Bridger.
Thank you Dr. Trushiem and staff and her Allina Hospice Team. A special thank you to her niece, Barb Nylen, for her loving care.
Memorial services 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20th at Strike Funeral Home Isanti Chapel. Visitation from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19th at Strike Funeral Home Isanti and also one hour prior to the service on Thursday.

Rev. David P. Everett

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Rev. David   P.  Everett

Rev. David Peter Everett was born March 17, 1937. He died on November 16, 2014 at age 77 years and 8 months from complications from five years of colon cancer. He worked up to two days before his final hospitalization.

Dave was born to Pastor Carl P. Everett and Helen Ording Everett. Growing up, the family lived in Minneapolis, Sioux City and Chicago. He attended North Park Covenant College for two years before transferring to and graduating from Gustavus Adolphus College. He graduated from Luther Seminary and was ordained as a Lutheran minister in 1976. Dave served Malmo Lutheran and Bethlehem Lutheran in Aitkin County, Trinity Lutheran of Minnehaha Falls, Gethsemane Lutheran of Upsala, Holy Cross Lutheran in Shoreview, Grace Lutheran of Mora, Christ Lutheran in Somerset, WI, Siloa Lutheran in rural Isanti County and Cambridge Lutheran Church. He married Karen Kemppainen on July 26, 1969.

David is survived by his wife Karen; sons Steven and Matt; granddaughters Audrey and Victoria; three brothers, Lou (Sandy) of Illinois, Paul (Karen) of Wyoming, Dan of Texas and other relatives.
Services held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Cambridge Lutheran Church. A visitation held on Friday, November 21, 2014 at Cambridge Lutheran Church from 4-7 p.m. and an hour before services.
Arrangements are in the care of Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge, MN. www.carlsonlillemoen.com

Edna Sprinkle

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Edna Irene Sprinkle passed away November 12, 2014 at Abbott Northwest Hospital at the age of 85. She was born December 11, 1928 in Maquon, Illinois
Edna was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Agnes Burns of Illinois, her brothers Sala Foster and Bob Foster of Illinois and grandson Shawn Sprinkle of Harris.
Edna is survived by her son Jack Sprinkle and his wife Linda of Harris, daughter Joan Sprinkle of Grasston, son Kenneth (Tracy) Sprinkle of Grasston, one granddaughter Shelly Sprinkle of Braham and great-granddaughters Skyler and Macey Clark of Braham.
Service at Stanchfield Baptist Church Saturday, Nov. 22. Visitation at 9 a.m., memorial service at 9:30 a.m.

Malvin (Mal) Chandler

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Malvin  (Mal)   Chandler

All the days planned by the Lord for Malvin Mal Chandler came to be the morning of November 16, 2014. He was 90 years old.
Born on August 7, 1924 in Dry Prong, Louisiana to Edward Malvin Chandler and Naomi Ann (Mercer) Chandler, Mal was the fifth child of eight children. His mother died when he was 17 years old years and he left home shortly afterwards, joining the Merchant Marine in 1945. He served through World War II, Korea and Vietnam, eventually making the rating of second engineer. While not sailing, Mal also worked at many odd jobs throughout the United States, from building dams to fighting wildfires.
Mal was called the Rambler as a child, as he loved to travel. His favorite state was Nevada and he called it home after World War II. After his retirement in the 1980s, he lived in Fallon, Nevada during the summer and wintered in Parker, Arizona.
In 2003, he met the Garms family at La Paz County Campground in Parker, AZ and a special friendship was formed. After they parted ways, Mal and the Garms kept in touch through letters, until Mal decided to visit in April 2005. He traveled from Nevada to Braham, Minnesota, and a two week visit turned into the rest of Mals time on earth. Psalm 68:6 clearly came to life: God sets the lonely in families. Mal loved the Garms kids (and their cats) and had much joy in watching them grow.
Mal lived with the Garms family until winter of 2012. He had several falls and, needing 24-hour care, he moved to Elmhurst Commons in Braham, residing there until he passed away from cancer.
He was a man of common sense, with a giving spirit and love for children and animals. Mal took pleasure in working outdoors and could often be found sitting outside, admiring the surrounding countryside. A story-teller, Mal would tell story upon story for hours to anyone who would listen. His humor, stories and life will be greatly missed.
Mal is preceded in death by his parents and siblings, and is survived by his friends and family: David and Kris Garms and their children, Whitney, Ben, Taylor, Uliana, Leesha, Sam, Jayme and Caleb.
According to his wishes, Mal was cremated and no funeral service will be held. Arrangements were provided by Rock-Ingebrand Funeral Home of Braham.


Patricia (Pat) Ann Sodman

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Patricia (Pat) Ann Sodman, age 74, of Braham, passed away Nov. 20, 2014. Arrangements by Rock Ingebrand Funeral Home, (320)396-2121. www.aifuneralhome.com

Vern Oscar Schusted Sr.

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Vern   Oscar  Schusted Sr.

Vern Oscar Schusted Sr., of Braham, joined his heavenly father on November 22, 2014. He died peacefully at the Haven House in Cambridge at the age of 91 years old.
Vern was born on May 18, 1923 to Oscar W. and Rose E. (Pahlow) Schusted in Carlton, Minnesota. He attended school in Clayton, Wisconsin. He met Marjorie Alice Most in Elk River, Minnesota. They were united in marriage on January 10, 1945 in Stillwater, Minnesota. To this union six children were born. Together the family settled in Braham where they have lived for over 50 years. For the last two years, Vern has resided at the Haven House in Cambridge, Minnesota.
Vern was a lifelong farmer and also worked at Dahlman Manufacturing before retiring after many years. His hobbies and interests included camping, fishing, hunting, gardening and whittling. He was an active member of the St. Stephens Lutheran Church of Braham and enjoyed his many days at the Grasston Senior Dining.
The family spent many happy camping weekends and vacations together; mostly remembered– Barnum, Fools Lake and Aitkin Lake. Vern loved his wife, children and grandchildren; especially all of the family gatherings and holidays. He was a good husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Vern was preceded in death by his wife, parents, son Ricki Joe Schusted and brother Edward.
He is survived by his children, Vern Jr. (Sandra) Schusted of Braham, Rosemary (Michael) Miller of Ramsey, David (Sharry) Schusted of Cambridge, Sherill Hoskins of Champlin and Sheree Schusted of Pine City; brother, Don Schusted of Montana; sisters, Lois Rolf of Alaska, Violet Cicchese of Wisconsin, Arlene Capra of Wisconsin and Marlys Cain of Montana; grandchildren, Sam (Jodi), Donza, Kelly, Bryan (Heather), Rachael, Blake, Ryan, Holly, Heather (Josh), Desirae, Jada and Bradyn; great-grandchildren, Kailey, Colton, Caleb, Shelby, Kyle, Janaya, Kristina, Justus, Shaun, Tyler, Trevor, Tanner, and Kate; and many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at the St. Stephens Lutheran Church of Braham with Rev. Glenn Kleppe presiding. Casket bearers were Blake Schusted, Ryan Schusted, Bryan Pope, Sam Schusted, Mike Miller and Colton Schusted. Music was provided by Carol Schmakel. Military Honors were provided by the Braham VFW Post # 1731. Interment was in the Rice Lake Cemetery of Braham. Arrangements are with the Rock Ingebrand Funeral Home of Braham. Condolences may be posted at www.aifuneralhome.com.

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Clarence (Red) A. Kopp Jr.

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Clarence Alexander Kopp Jr., age 75, of Stanchfield, MN, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014 at his home.
Clarence, lovingly known by many as Red, was born on April 22, 1939 in Minneapolis, MN to parents Clarence Sr. and Elsie Faye (Griffith) Kopp. He grew up in St. Anthony Village, and at the age of 10, began working at his familys restaurant The Crest. In his early 20s, Red worked for Perkins for a short time before opening his own restaurant in North Minneapolis. In 1968 Red took over the family restaurant. After leaving the restaurant business to follow his passion, Red opened Hugo Auto Parts in 1972. On February 18, 1976, Red was united to marriage to Geraldine McDonough in Las Vegas, Nevada. The couple moved to Stanchfield where Clarence opened and operated Kopp Towing and Auto Parts. Clarence was a very loving and devoted husband, taking care of Gigi until her death in 2004. Clarence fully retired in 2004.
Reds family is deeply grateful to Mary and Bryan Palmer for their devotion to Reds care, especially over his last few months.
Reds lifelong passion was anything automotive. He loved fixing and restoring cars, especially Buicks. In his younger years, he enjoyed riding and working on motorcycles. In the late 60s and early 70s Red participated in boat races throughout the Midwest and even enjoyed a few wins. Red loved animals and rescued many cats and dogs throughout the years.
Red was a tough but caring person and he died the way he lived.his way.
Red is preceded in death by his parents, wife Gigi, sister Sandra Hanish and brother-in-law Andrew Varhol.
He is survived by his children, Dana (Tom) Van Wie of Amery, WI, Kevin (Anne) Kopp of Shakopee and Powell (Heather) Kopp of St. Paul; grandchildren, Melinda (John) Ransbottom, Amanda Wyatt, Nick Wyatt and Kyna Wyatt; great grandchildren, Devin, Jack, Chance, Jaedyn, Michael and Ben; siblings, Joyce Varhol of Coon Rapids and James (Suzanne) Kopp of Brooklyn Center; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A memorial service was held on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at the Rock Ingebrand Funeral Home in Braham. www.aifuneralhome.com

Steven G. Packer

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Steven   G.  Packer

Steven Packer, age 45, of Cambridge passed away November 28, 2014 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital from complications of sudden cardiac arrest.
Steven Gary Packer was born May 10, 1969 in Cambridge, Minnesota to Gary and Kathleen (Johnson) Packer. He was raised and attended school in Isanti and Cambridge. Steve worked as a machinist at Erickson Automatics in East Bethel for 18 years. He enjoyed snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, ice fishing, campfires, being at Rosnows cabin in Backus, and he loved NASCAR. Steven mostly loved hanging out and enjoying life with family and friends. He will be dearly missed.
Steven will be lovingly remembered by his two kids, Cassandra and Cody of Cambridge; father, Gary Packer of Isanti; girlfriend, Mary Beth Pieper of Isanti; three sisters, Cindy Knapp of Isanti, Wendy (Todd) Rooney of Cambridge and Jody (Darrin) Rosnow of Isanti; and by many other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathleen Packer; and grandparents, Howard and Mildred Johnson and Levinus and Delilah Packer.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 6th at Elim Baptist Church in Isanti with Pastor Robert Venneman officiating. A time for visiting will be held one hour prior to the service at Elim Baptist church. Interment will be in Isanti Union Cemetery. Arrangements with Strike Funeral Homes.

Frank D. Evans

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Frank   D.  Evans

Frank D. Evans, of Mora, passed away November 30, 2014.
Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, December 5th at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mora and on Saturday, December 6th an hour before the service. The Celebration of Franks life will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 6th at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Arrangements with Strike Funeral Homes.

Reuben C. Carlson

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Reuben   C.  Carlson

Reuben C. Carlson, 92, of Cambridge passed away on Friday, December 5, 2014 at his home at The Commons at GracePointe Crossing.
He was born on January 12, 1922 in Wyanett Township, Minnesota to Fritz and Jennie (Johnson) Carlson. Reuben grew up in the Cambridge area attending country schools, including the West Riverside School. In October 1944 he entered the U.S. Army and served in World War II. Reuben was honorably discharged in August 1946.
On July 17, 1954 he was united in marriage to Eleanor Olson at the Cambridge Lutheran Church. They made their home in Cambridge and raised their daughter Rebecca. Reuben work for Fredlund Brothers Auto for a time before working at the Cambridge Post Office. He retired from the post office in 1978 and went to work part time for Kluck Oil, delivering fuel oil for a few years.
He was a member of the Cambridge Lutheran Church and helped as an usher for many years. Reuben was a volunteer firefighter for the Cambridge Fire Department and was Fire Fighter of the Year in 1978. He retired from the department after several years of service.
He and Eleanor enjoyed spending their summers camping in their motorhome, traveling to the North Shore and many of the State Parks in Minnesota.
Reuben was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife Eleanor, daughter Rebecca Carlson (Dan Golden) of Madison, WI, sisters Ruth Klatte of Crystal, Joyce Meier of Minneapolis, brothers Arnold Carlson of Minneapolis, David Carlson of Minneapolis, Dennis (Laura) Carlson of Cambridge, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, December 8, 2014 at the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home. Interment was in the Cambridge Lutheran Cemetery. Online condolences at www.carlsonlillemoen.com. Arrangements were with the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge.

Jimmy Allen Fluguear

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Jimmy   Allen  Fluguear

Jim Fluguear, age 70, of Cambridge, passed away December 6, 2014, surrounded by his family.
Jim was born October 19, 1944 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Mathew and Jennie Fluguear. When he was 12 years old, he moved with his family to a farm near Isanti, Minnesota. He enjoyed playing basketball in school and graduated from Cambridge High School.
On October 26, 1963 Jim married his high school sweetheart Eileen Smith. This union was blessed with two wonderful sons, Jeff and Jason.
Jim worked at various jobs before starting work at Motek Engineering in Cambridge. He worked there for 32 years and retired in April 2004 as plant manager.
Jim enjoyed fishing, woodworking and doing yard work, but most of all he loved his family and spending time with them. They were his pride and joy.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Eileen; sons Jeff of Duluth and Jason (Jennifer) of Elk River; and two grandsons, Tate and Beck, who were his little rays of sunshine. He is also survived by his brothers, Dick and Bob; sister Joyce; sister-in-law Carol; many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Jerry and Bill; and nephew Brian Aamold.
A private family service will be held at a later date.


Donald R. Nystrom

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Donald   R.  Nystrom

Donald Robert Nystrom, 71, of rural Cambridge, peacefully joined his Lord and Savior in heaven while surrounded by family at home on December 9, 2014, after a lengthy illness.
Don is preceded in death by his parents, Hilmer and Adeline Nystrom.
He is survived by his best friend of 50 years, Mary and their children Lisa (Tim) Lynch, Jon and Eric (Jennifer); grandchildren Madisen, Jack and Grace Lynch and Joshua, Jenaya and Joshua Nystrom, and his sisters Virginia Thompson and Josephine Berres.
Don was born in Minneapolis in 1943. He spent nearly his whole life living on family land near Oxlip. He graduated from Cambridge High School and attended the University of Minnesota. He worked in management at Northwestern Bell and Arvig Communications. After retiring, Don went back to school and began a second career in golf course management; he was last employed at Purple Hawk Country Club in Cambridge.
His hobbies included sports and traveling. And while Don loved the outdoors and wildlife, people were his true passion. His selfless and genuine nature made friends out of strangers. He endeared himself to others with his positive outlook and infectious optimism, which was grounded in his faith in Jesus Christ. Friends and family turned to him for an encouraging word, a listening ear or a good-natured laugh. Don had a genuine love for others, and he will be remembered as a loving husband, faithful father, great friend and humble servant.
A celebration of Dons life will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Cambridge with visitation one hour prior. Arrangements with Strike Funeral Homes, online condolences can be made at strikefuneral.com.

Donna J. Sundberg

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Donna   J.  Sundberg

June 29, 1932 – Dec. 10, 2014

Donna J. Sundberg, age 82, of Willmar, entered into the gates of heaven on Wednesday morning, December 10, at Bethesda Pleasant View Nursing Home in Willmar.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, at the First Baptist Church in Willmar. Interment will be at Cloverleaf Memorial Park Cemetery in Willmar at a later date. Visitation will begin at 12 noon until the time of service on Tuesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the First Baptist Church Missions Program are preferred. Arrangements are with the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar (www.petersonbrothers.com).
Donna June Sundberg was born in Isanti County, Minnesota, the eighth child of Andrew and Emma (Hamren) Rask. She grew up and attended schools in Isanti County and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1950. Donna worked as a grocery clerk, postal clerk and telephone operator in Isanti during her teens. She and all members of her family loved music and could be found singing at various functions and churches throughout the Isanti community. On August 22, 1952, at the Elim Baptist Church in Isanti, Donna was married to Burton L. Sundberg. They made their home in Isanti until 1957, when they moved to Willmar. Donna worked part time as a substitute bookmobile and van driver for the local Pioneerland Library and also drove for the Kandiyohi County Family Services bringing people to various hospitals in the Metro area. Many of those patients became dear friends because of her sweet disposition and kindness. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church and served with Girls Missionary Guild, choir, Sunday School and youth activities, missions committees and various service committees. Donna received Jesus Christ as her Savior at a young age and was baptized shortly there after. She was a strong witness to the Lord and taught her four children about the Savior and salvation with love and passion. Donna had a passion for music. She especially enjoyed concerts, music in Rice Park, sing-a-longs at Jazz and Java and hymn sings (large or small).
She is survived by her loving husband, Burton of Willmar; one son, Craig Sundberg of Cambridge; three daughters, Greta (and Glen) Pridgen of Athens, GA, Karen Brower of Willmar and Karol (and Gordy) Jacobson of Franklin, OH; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Bette Sundberg and Ruth Larson, both of Cambridge, besides other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Alton and Norman; three sisters, Martha, Elvera and Anna; and one daughter-in-law, Glori.
The family would like to thank Pastor Lutz, members of First Baptist Church and their neighbors for their prayers and concerns; the staff at Bethesda Homes for their love and care over the past two years; and their extended family for all their prayers and visits.

Ruth Ann Granlund

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Ruth Ann Granlund, age 67, of Cambridge, passed away December 11, 2014. Arrangements by Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge, (763)689-2244. www.carlsonlillemoen.com

Todd L. Morgan

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Todd L. Morgan, age 47, of Anoka, formerly of Isanti and Oakdale, passed away Dec. 13, 2014. Arrangements by Strike Funeral Home – Isanti, (763)444-5212. www.strikefuneral.com

Richard (Dick) Kokesh

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Richard (Dick) Kokesh, age 81, of Isanti, passed away Dec. 14, 2014. Arrangements by Strike Funeral Home – Isanti, (763)444-5212. www.strikefuneral.com

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