Edward Quam, Sr., 76, of Cambridge, formerly of Ramsey, died July 12, 2013 at GracePointe Crossing Gables West.

Edward Allen Quam, Sr. was born Sept. 13, 1936 in Minneapolis to Elmer and Millie (Eccles) Quam. He was raised in Sandstone and graduated from Sandstone High School. On Jan. 13, 1967 he married Joanne Hesse and they made their first home in Columbia Heights. Ed and Joanne later moved to Brook Park and then in 1971 they moved to Ramsey where they would live for many years. Ed was a union bricklayer and then was a self- employed masonry contractor for 35 years, retiring at age 65. Ed was a member of the Worldwide Church of God in Champlin, now called Church of God – A Worldwide Association. His hobbies and interests included gardening, playing pool, exercising and living a healthful life. Ed was proud of receiving a Presidential Fitness Award from President Bush through the “Silver Sneakers Club.”

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne in 2006; 2 brothers, Wilbur and Allan Quam; 3 sisters, Alice Dietrich, Pearl Holmes and Flossie Bowen. Ed is survived by 3 children, Edward (Pamela) Quam, Jr. of Mora, Peggy Ford of Eden Prairie, Martin (Teresa) Quam of Coon Rapids; step-son, Steve Quam of Wisconsin; 2 grandchildren, Zachary and Bryce Quam of Coon Rapids; 1 sister, Marie Dietrich of Anoka; and by many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Strike Funeral Home – Isanti Chapel with Mr. Gary Black officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Tuesday and also from 5-8 p.m. Monday, July 15 also at the Isanti Chapel. The vocalist is Jana Ellison and the pallbearers are Chip Davids, Gary Davids, Dale Quam, Darwin Quam, Zach Quam and Hugo Strike Jr.  Interment is in Strike Cemetery in rural Isanti.

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Lorraine Linnae Reichel, 80, of Isanti went home to be with her Savior on July 9, 2013 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.

She was welcomed into this life by her loving parents Theodore and Mabel Hermanson Sept. 2, 1932. She had the pleasure of having one sister, Marilyn and she lived with her family in Duluth until her marriage to Wilbur Reichel June 11, 1955.

Lorraine and Will were married for 58 years and were blessed with three children, Brad, Mark and Brenda. Her children were fortunate to have her as a stay-home mom and she loved caring for them every day.  She always made sure her kids were involved in many activities and brought them everywhere they needed to go.

Over the years she watched her children grow up and get married.  Brad married Sandy and they have three children Kevin, Jennifer, and Adam (Jessica) Reichel. Mark married Leanne and they have three children Jeffrey (Samantha), Carolyn, and Gregory (Christina) Reichel, Brenda married Dale Oelrich and they gave her three step grandchildren Devin, Daniel and Savannah.  She also had the joy of having a beautiful great granddaughter Ryley Jo Reichel and a step great grandson Isaac Oelrich.

Lorraine was a blessing every day to her family, with her gentle spirit and servant’s heart. She always had a smile and cared about everyone who passed through her home. Her heart was always lifted by the laughter of her family. She showed her family every day the love of Jesus by living her life as an example to others. Her unconditional love was endless and her quiet humble nature was a true expression of her love of her Savior.

In addition to tirelessly taking care of her family, she spent many years serving God at North Isanti Baptist Church. She volunteered in many capacities there: Leading Women’s Ministries, working in the kitchen, working with AWANA, folding bulletins, and when she could no longer attend, she continued to be a prayer warrior for her church family.  She deeply enjoyed her women’s Bible study and looked forward to getting together with the ladies each week to share their lives and learn from God’s word.

She had many hobbies during her life. She enjoyed watching sports with her husband, gardening, sewing, all manners of handwork, baking, cooking, reading, puzzles and watching the birds just to name a few.

She will be dearly missed by her family, but they rejoice in the knowledge that she is home with her Savior, having been welcomed in Heaven with the words: “Well done good and faithful servant.”

She is survived by her husband Wilbur, sons Brad of Isanti, Mark (Leanne) of Cambridge, daughter Brenda (Dale) Oelrich of Cambridge, six grandchildren Kevin, Jeff, Jeni, Carolyn, Adam and Greg, one great granddaughter Ryley Jo, three step grandchildren Devin, Dan and Savannah, one step great grandson Isaac, sister Marilyn (Donald) Persen of Isanti, sister-in-law Lucy King, aunt Dorothy, as well as many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

She is gone from us, but never forgotten. Her love will endure until we meet on that beautiful shore.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 18, 2013 at North Isanti Baptist Church with Pastor Travis Blake officiating. Clint Lundeen, accompanied by Darlene Fixell will provide the special music.  Honorary Pallbearers will be her six grandchildren. Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the family Arrangements are with the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge.

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Art, are you scared?

“No. I know whose I am; God is in control.”

Arthur John Hanson Jr., 81, of West Hills, Calif., formerly of Braham, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2013.

Arthur was born Jan. 1, 1932 in Fergus Falls, Minn., to Art and Thea Hanson of rural Dalton, Minn. In 1945 the family moved to Braham, Minn., where the Hansons had a small dairy and turkey farm.

Art enlisted into the Air Force National Guard Nov. 2, 1950, bravely protecting America’s northern border during the Korean War at the Wadena radar base. At Braham High and in the Stanchfield Baptist youth group, Norwegian Art got to know a Swedish beauty named Lucille Dahlman, whom he married Sept. 26, 1952. After graduating from the University of Minnesota School of Agriculture in 1957, Art moved his young family to California (although he forever referred to Minnesota as the Holy Land). He worked in the Los Angeles Unified School District for 34 years — first as a horticulture teacher, then as a district resource advisor — before retiring in 1992.

Art may have retired, but he never stopped working, and Los Angeles is more beautiful as a result. Through a number of horticultural organizations, Art was closely involved with guiding landscaping and beautification contests around the city, and his efforts garnered several prestigious honors and awards. Also, thanks to Art’s last paying job, which he held until entering hospice care, 13 Los Angeles Home Depots featured well-stocked and neat Stover Seed displays.

Church home of the Hansons is Hollywood Presbyterian where Art and Lucy have been members for 53 years. Art served there faithfully as elder and deacon before finally becoming recognized as that tall, distinguished-looking usher up in the balcony.

In 2009, Art was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome. The ensuing chemo treatments and platelet transfusions occurred with greater frequency until they failed to produce results and he entered hospice in April. Through it all, Art responded with unfailing gratitude and a good measure of Norske stoicism. He never complained; he never gave up.

Art’s last weeks on earth were a gift to dozens who were able to drop by the house, reminisce, thank him for the impact he’d had on their lives, tell him they love him and then to say goodbye … for now. One of Art’s last requests was that everyone would know how grateful he was to Lucy for the loving, tireless care she provided.

The Hanson home produced a Christ-centered family infused with laughter and love. Art is survived by Lucille, his beloved wife of 60 years, daughters Barbie (Troy) Schmidt, Jackie (Brad) Anderson, and Sherill (Neils) Johnson; grandchildren Riley (Audrey) Schmidt, Brady Schmidt, Carson Schmidt, Jaymie (Ben) Heintz, Katelyn Anderson, Corey Anderson, Meredith (Dave) Hurtado, Lindsay (Chris) Sunderlin, Haleigh Johnson and Dayne Johnson; and great grandchildren Audrey Hurtado, Donovan Hurtado, Brooklyn Sunderlin and Ryder Sunderlin. Also surviving him are siblings Paul (Evelyn) Hanson and Mary Ann Hanson; sisters-in-law Joyce Dahlman and Ardis (Gordon) Hallstrom, plus many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Moving from mortality to life before him were his parents Art and Thea Hanson.

So Art, how do you want people to remember you?

“As someone who, all his life, despite failures, tried to live life each day for Jesus.”

And what would you want to say to everyone gathered here?

“Like I told those who came to visit, ‘I want to see you in heaven.’”

Services were held Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Stanchfield Baptist Church. Dr. Joel Johnson (nephew) officiated with special music by Sheri Hallstrom (niece) and Dennis Dahlman (cousin). Interment was at the Stanchfield Baptist Cemetery. Casket Bearers were Riley Schmidt, Brady Schmidt, Carson Schmidt, Dayne Johnson, Dan Hallstrom, and David Hallstrom. Arrangements by Rock-Ingebrand Funeral Home in Braham.

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Wallace Lee Norberg, 69, of Smithville, Ga., formerly of Cambridge, Minn., died Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Georgia.

A native of Cambridge, Minn., he was born July 18, 1943. He was the son of the late Andrew Severin and Anna W. (Oman) Norberg. Mr. Norberg was of the Pentecostal faith and served in the U.S. Air Force.

Preceding him in death were his parents, brother Martin D. Norberg, and Gladys E. Corrier.  Survivors include two brothers, William James Norberg of Cambridge, Minn. and Kenneth S. Norberg of Smithville, Ga.; two sisters, Louise Ann Polzin of Duluth, Minn. and LaVonne Eloise Anderson of Cambridge, Minn.; and also a number of nieces and nephews and other loved ones.

Services will be held Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel with Dr. Mike Flowers officiating. Burial will follow at Andersonville National Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to First Baptist Church, 221 S. Lee St., Americus, GA  31709. Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel was in charge of these arrangements.

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Laura A. Meyer, 57, of Cambridge, Minn. died Friday, July 19, 2013 at Willow Ridge Healthcare in Amery.

She was born the oldest of three children on June 30, 1956 in Amery, Wis. to LeRoy and Judy (Chisholm) Meyer. The family moved from Clayton to Minneapolis when Laura was 1. She graduated from Edison High School. Laura worked in the cities for many years before moving to Arizona for several years. She made Cambridge her home for the last 18 years. Laura enjoyed reading, jigsaw puzzles, crafts and being outdoors. Most of all, she loved helping people.

Laura is survived by her parents, LeRoy and Judy Meyer of Clayton, her sister, Lynette Meyer of Los Angeles, and niece Rachel along with many cousins, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her brother, Terry Meyer and grandparents, Frank and Agnes Chisholm and Charles and Elizabeth Meyer.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 26, 2013 at St. Ann Catholic Church, Turtle Lake, Wis. with Father Tom Thompson officiating.  Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. at the church. Arrangements with Skinner Funeral Homes.

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Peter Leeb, 66, of Cambridge passed away July 19, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family.

Peter Benedict Leeb was born April 18, 1947 in Little Falls to Christ and Dorothy (Reznicek) Leeb. Pete attended school Cove School for six years, Onamia for two years and graduated from Anoka High School in 1965. He was united in marriage to Doretta Martfeld on May 7, 1966 at Ascension Church in North Minneapolis. In 1966 he was drafted into the Army and served honorably with the 101st Artillery Division. They moved to Colorado Springs, Colo. and returned home to Minnesota in 1968. In 1970 they made their home in Cambridge.

Pete was a window cleaner for Columbia. Then went on to be a union carpenter for numerous construction companies. He retired in 2004 as a superintendent for Hillcrest Development.

Pete enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, snowmobiling and four-wheeling. He was also competitive, enjoying softball, bowling, golfing and trapshooting. He passed time by doing crossword puzzles and playing cribbage.

Peter is survived by his wife, Doretta of Cambridge; three children, Chris (Carin) Leeb of Brook Park, Kellie (Kenny) Felde of Stanchfield, Matt (Buffy) Leeb of Cambridge; six grandchildren, (honorary pallbearers) Emily, Christian, Zachariah, Kaitlyn (Ryan), Korbyn and Wyatt; seven sisters, Pat (Alfred) Hoskins of Hillman, Dee (Don) Gross of Oak Grove, twin sister, Kateri (Lenny) Elliot of Crystal, Tena (Geno) Czech of Coon Rapids, Kim (Rick) Jackson of Elk River, Tracy (Mike) Dooley of Stacy, Penny Leeb of Isanti; three brothers, Tom Leeb of Isanti, Bill (Rita) Leeb of Blaine, Wally (Kay) Leeb of Coon Rapids; seven brothers and sisters-in-law, Lila (Jack), Gene, Ardis (John), Dean (Shirley), Verla (Donald – Life Long Best Friend), Levi, Audrey (Brion); numerous nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Vanessa; and faithful companion, Coco.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2013 at Spring Lake Lutheran Church with Pastor Linda Wahlstrom officiating. Friends may gather 1 hour before the service at the church. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Strike Funeral Home – Cambridge Chapel.

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Elizabeth “Betty” Redema Bourke, 82, of Isanti, Minn., passed away Sunday July 21, 2013. 

She was born July 15, 1931 to Harold and Violet Grande in Minneapolis. On Dec. 6, 1952 she married the love of her life Kenneth Leroy Bourke, together they had five children Harold, Kenneth, Shelly, Loren and Andreas. They were married for 61 years and lived in Isanti, Minn. for the last 29 years. They had many grandkids and great grandkids that she enjoyed spending time with. She also enjoyed playing cards and bird watching along with her many animals and fish.

She is preceded in death by her father Harold Grande, mother Violet Grande, and son Loren Bourke. She is survived by her husband Kenneth Bourke, her children Harold Bourke, Kenneth Bourke, Shelly (David) Goodwin, and Andreas Bourke, her sister Jeanette (Wayne) Spiczka and her many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 26, 2013 at the Grandstrand Funeral Home in North Branch, Minn. Visitation starts at 10 a.m., service will be at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Sunrise Cemetery in Sunrise, Minn.followed by a luncheon at the VFW in Isanti, Minn. at 1 p.m.

Big Bad Bossy Betty Bourke will be deeply missed and in our hearts forever.

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The best gift in life is the moments we share … Please join us as we joyfully celebrate the life of Diane Lohse, 63, on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, at noon at Athens Cemetery, Isanti, Minn. A celebration of her life will follow at the home of Rosie Braun, 37499 Polk Street NE, Stanchfield, Minn.

This may be a final tribute, a day to celebrate her life and say goodbye, but it’s not final. Everyday we’ll celebrate in some way, just by virtue of how she shaped and touched our lives. The absolute and incredible fortune that we knew her. As a mother, gramma, cousin, friend and a fun, kind, caring, loving woman.

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Charlotte Halverson, 63, of Mora died July 22, 2013 at home.

She is survived by three sons, George (Samantha) of Isle, Stormy (Tracey) of Mora and Halver (Stephanie) of Isle; 11 grandchildren; mother, Darleen Richardson of Anoka; two sisters, Barbara Brown of Anoka and Kathryn (Brian) Holmstrom of Champlin; and by many other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 28 at Strike Funeral Home – Isanti Chapel with Rich Patrow officiating. A time for visiting will be held one hour prior to the service. Full obituary in next edition and also at strikefuneral.com.

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Charlotte Halverson, age 63, of Cambridge died July 22, 2013 at her son’s home.

Charlotte Joan Halverson was born November 8, 1949 to Charles Kenneth Schultz and Darleen Pearl (Voss) Richardson in Braham. Charlotte was raised in the Andover area and attended school in Anoka with her 2 brothers and 3 sisters. While growing up she attended church at Constance Free Church, and working the farm fields in the summer with her siblings and friends.

Charlotte met Romaine “Ron” Willard Halverson and married him on March 21, 1970 and together they had three sons—George, Stormy and Halver. Over the years, they moved to northern Minnesota where they tried their hand at the logging business. Charlotte worked a variety of jobs including at a sawmill, hotel café and nursing home. In 1984, Charlotte and her family moved to the Cambridge-Isanti area where they made their home.

During this time period she enjoyed spending time with her family. Many Saturday afternoons were spent with her Mom, Darleen and her husband Thomas Neil Richardson. Over the years Charlotte, her sisters, her mom and others would gather for birthdays and other occasions. In 1989 she received her nursing degree while attending Anoka Hennepin Technical College. She restarted her nursing career working at Grandview nursing home then transitioning to Cambridge Health Care Center.

Charlotte stopped working in the nursing homes and began working at Allina Medical Center in Cambridge. In 2008 she moved in with her youngest son, Halver and later moved to Isle to live with her son, Stormy. Charlotte passed away at home with family on Monday, July 22, 2013. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, rock picking, sewing, crocheting and taking trips to the casino among many other things.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Romaine; father, Charles Schultz; step-father, Thomas Richardson; brother, Kenneth Schultz; sister, Gloria Magnuson, brother, Phillip Schultz and grandson Stormy Halverson, Jr.

She is survived by her mom, Darleen Richardson of Anoka; sons, George (Samantha) of Isle, Stormy (Tracey) of Mora, Halver (Stephanie) of Isle; sisters, Barbra Brown of Anoka, Kathy (Brian) Holmstrom of Champlin; 11 grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorial services were held Sunday, July 28, 2013 at Strike Funeral Home – Isanti Chapel with Rich Patrow officiating. The vocalists were The Abrahamson Sisters, and Jackie Shaefer served as pianist. Honorary pallbearers were Brian Brown, Jonathan Halverson, Josh Holmstrom, Charlie and Randy Magnuson, and Crystal Schultz. Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

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Rodney Paxton, 51, of Isanti, formerly of Mora, passed away July 22, 2013 in Isanti

He was born Sept. 6, 1961 in Mora Minn. to parents Charles and Patsy (Cashman) Paxton. He attended South High and Mora High School. In 1981, he joined the Navy and spent the next 6 years serving his country.

Rodney was a hard working person but always had time to stop what he was doing to help a friend or stranger, no matter how strange they were. He always had a project going or one in mind. He was a jokester and never happier than when he could tell a good joke or get someone with a sarcastic remark. His love of life was motorcycles, snowmobiles or anything fast and was dangerous. If anyone mentioned the Casino, he was ready to go. But he never lost more than $10.00.

He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, paternal grandparents, three Aunts and four Uncles.

He is survived by his parents, special friend Linda Nordrum, one daughter Kari Ammerman, three sons Brian Paxton (Missy Nelson), Lucas Anderson, Jeremy Anderson, five grandchildren, Brandon Arneson, Zachary Paxton, Jesse McEachern, Baily Ammerman, Torrie Arneson, one brother, Troy Paxton, two sisters, Teresa (Elbert) Lamb, Melanie Paxton, several aunts and uncles nieces and nephews and many good friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Dresser-Methven Funeral Home, Mora, Minn. Casketbearers were Brian Paxton, Jeff Paulson, Allan Paulson, Troy Paxton, Cody Paxton and Charles Paxton.  Interment was at Oakwood Cemetery, Mora, Minn. Military Honors by American Legion Post 201. Arrangements by Dresser-Methven Funeral home, Mora, Minn.

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Jane Elizabeth Hansen passed away on Friday, July 26, 2013 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. She was 57 years old.

Jane was born on September 25, 1955 to Willard and Dorothy (Strassman) Rask in Eau Claire, Wis. She was the oldest of four children. The family relocated to Coon Rapids. Later, Jane’s family moved to Braham. Jane graduated from Braham High School as valedictorian. She then attended nursing school at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

On September 14, 1984 Jane married Mark Hansen at the Cambridge Lutheran Church. The couple lived outside of Cambridge. Jane worked as a registered nurse at Cambridge Memorial Hospital for 39 years.

Jane enjoyed cooking and baking, gardening, fishing and big game hunting. She was a master shopper. In later years, she was active at the Siloa Lutheran Church in Braham. Jane loved her grandchildren. She was a loving wife and grandmother. She will be dearly missed.

Jane was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy; step-brother Randy; and best pal, Whisper.

She is survived by her husband, Mark Hansen; step-children, Dawn (Tim) Sofie and Aaron (Linnea) Hansen; three grandchildren: Karlee and Alexis Sofie, Owen Hansen; father, Willard (Florence) Rask; brothers, Bill (Kay) Rask and Pete (Karen) Rask; sister, Mary (Dean) Morrison; step-siblings: Larry (Mary) Lindquist, Dave Lindquist, Chuck (Betty) Lindquist, Judy (Gale) Dawson, Cindy Peterson, Don (Vicki) Lindquist, Debra (Duane) Reynolds; god-son, Jeremy Morrison; god-daughter and niece, Sarah (Brandon) Evan; niece, Robyn Rask; special pet, Miley; many nieces and nephews, other loving relatives and friends.

The funeral service was held on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at Cambridge Lutheran Church with Rev. Dave Everett officiating. Music was provided by Mary Kay O’Neill. Pallbearers were Bill Rask, Pete Rask, Jessie Rask, Aaron Hansen, Tim Sofie, and Ryan Dunbar. Honorary Pallbearer was Keith Peterson. Interment was at Siloa Lutheran Cemetery in Braham. Arrangements by Rock-Ingebrand Funeral Home in Braham. Condolences may be posted at www.aifuneralhome.com.

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Lisa Lee Holm of Cambridge passed away peacefully last week in the cool of an early Friday morning. After enduring a two-year battle with uterine cancer, Lisa left behind the pain and frustration of her recent life for the peace and joy of a life with her creator. 

She began this life journey in Brainerd in 1961 and moved to Cambridge three years later, with a brief stopover in Kimball. After graduating from Cambridge High School in 1979, Lisa went on to attend Southwest State and St. Cloud State, but found herself captivated by the art of graphic design and destined for a career. For the last 15 years, Lisa has created and served under the employ of Press-Sure-Print of Minneapolis.

An author, painter, designer and poet, Lisa was a connoisseur of the arts and used her talents and gifts to serve her family, friends, community and church. She created a variety of publications and logos for New Hope Church, as well as penning a number of screenplays and other dramatic presentations. As a master of the English language, she often demonstrated the power of the written word.

Lisa was preceded in death by her father, Lee Holm. She is survived by her mother Nancy Holm of Cambridge; sister and brother-in-law Cheryl and Dan Becker of Plymouth; brother Mark Holm of Cambridge; nephew Dan Holm of Arden Hills; niece Lizzie Holm of Cambridge; sister-in-law Terri Holm of Cambridge; “sister,” Dayna Myos of Brooklyn Center, and a veritable myriad of loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Celebration of Life service for Lisa will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, at First Baptist Church in Cambridge. Your ticket for admission will be the wearing of something pink, whether it’s a lively leisure suit or an adorable accoutrement. If Monday mornings or larger gatherings are not to your liking, we will be getting together for a visitation from 5-8 p.m. on Sunday evening, Aug. 4, at Lisa’s home. The address is 338 Cypress Street N.… the pink house.

Arrangements are being handled by her family; memorials should be designated for either Compassion International or Dr. Pat Ministries.

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Lloyd R. Rathbun, age 84, of Cambridge died July 27, 2013 at Prairie Senior Cottages in Isanti. 

Lloyd Raymond Rathbun was born October 2, 1928 in Spring Valley, Minnesota to Perry and Minnie (Forester) Rathbun. He was raised with five siblings in the Wykoff-Spring Valley area in Fillmore County. Lloyd served his country in the US Army from 1951-1953 and continued in the reserves until 1957. On July 2, 1959, Lloyd married Eileen Ostrander and they made their home in Minneapolis. They moved to Coon Rapids where they resided for 13 years before moving to Braham in 1975. Lloyd has lived in Cambridge the last 10 years.

Lloyd loved hunting, fishing, four-wheeling and going to flea markets and garage sales. He also loved blue grass music and greatly enjoyed the family BBQ’s. Lloyd had a big heart and was always ready and willing to help anybody. He will be dearly missed.

Lloyd is survived by one son, Bill (Judy) Rathbun of Mankato; two daughters, Betty Harris of Cambridge, Vicky (Luke) LeFebvre of Cambridge; four grandchildren, Daniel, Camden, Meagan, and Tayler; and by other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Perry Rathbun, Sr. and Minnie Rathbun; wife M. Eileen Rathbun; son-in-law, Milton Harris; and by siblings.

A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at Strike Funeral Home – Cambridge Chapel with Pastor Mark Radeke officiating. A time for visiting will be held from 5 p.m. until the service at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Cambridge Union Cemetery.

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Donna Mae Neuberger, age 83 of Harris, passed away July 29, 2013 at GracePoint Crossing in Cambridge. 

She was born the youngest of eight children on December 24, 1929. Donna had been employed at Control Data Corporation for almost 20 years, prior to her retirement.

She is survived by loving husband of 67 years, Joseph; son, Larry (Angie); daughter, Linda (Ed) Pollock; son, Joe (Viki); nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and sister, Myra Duklet.

There will be a private Celebration of Life at the family farm in Harris.

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Ramon “Ray” Salgado, age 87, of Cambridge died July 29, 2013 at home.  A visitation will be held for Ramon from 6-7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. at the Strike Funeral Home – Cambridge Chapel (strikefuneral.com)

A full obituary will run in the next edition of the Isanti County News.

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James “Jimmy” Thomas Carlson, age 79, of Cambridge died July 29, 2013 at Haven House Assisted Living Home in Cambridge.

Jim was born July 6, 1934 in Robbinsdale, MN to parents Victor & Mary Carlson, as the sixth out of ten children.  Jim married Betty Jean (Maki) on February 16, 1957 at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, MN.  They lived in Northeast Minneapolis until 1971 when they moved the family to Spectacle Lake in Cambridge, MN and from there lived in many places around the Isanti area and raised their ten children.

Jim worked for Griswold Manufacturing, Cambridge Metal and Plastics, Jim retired from North Branch Manufacturing in July of 2002. Jim enjoyed cribbage, fishing, hunting, bird watching, working in the pits at Princeton Speedway, golfing, and working on tractors and drinking beer with his friend, Roger.  He was an avid snowmobiler and was a longtime member and president of the Mystic Riders snowmobile club.

A special thanks to the staff at the Haven House for taking wonderful care of Jim during his stay there.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife Betty, daughter Lori, granddaughter Emilia, parents Victor and Mary, brothers Clifford “Bud”, Victor “Junior”, David, Pat and sister Betty Sue.  Jim is survived by his children Debra (Duane) Nerlien, Diana (Dave) Grabenbauer, James (Beth) Carlson, Jodie (Don) Whitehead, Robert (Dana) Carlson, Denise Larson, Janice Carlson, Randall Carlson and Ronald Carlson, fifteen grandchildren, five great grandchildren, sisters Mary Lou (Bob) Bowman, Florine Sangrene, brothers Richard Carlson, Stephen (Sharon) Carlson and many nieces, nephews and friends.

A memorial celebration was held Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Strike Funeral Home – Isanti Chapel.  Interment was in Isanti Union Cemetery.

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Evan R. Hollingsworth of Cambridge was born March 16, 1920 and died January 25, 2013.  An informal visitation honoring the memory of Evan Hollingsworth will be held Saturday, Aug. 17, at Strike Funeral Home – Cambridge Chapel, beginning at 10 a.m., with food served at noon. Strike Funeral Home is located at 720 1st Ave E. (Hwy95), Cambridge (763-689-2070/strikefuneral.com). We look forward to seeing you there.

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The Lord now has another angel to help him watch over all of us – Sharon E. Lindgren, 67, of Cambridge passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at her home after ten years of courageously battling several debilitating and painful medical conditions.

Sharon was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1945 to Tom and Hazel Pratt in Minneapolis. She graduated from Centennial High School in Circle Pines. After graduation, Sharon lived with her Grandma Pratt while working as a waitress and then sorting mail at Investor’s Diversified, Inc. Sharon then found a job at the Cambridge State Hospital, where she met Peter John, a co-worker. They got married on November 8, 1965. Sharon, Pete and son Peter Shane lived in Germany for a while, where Pete was stationed. After moving back to Cambridge, Sharon and Pete were active members of Cambridge Lutheran Church. Children were always very important to Sharon, from the time her siblings were born and she took care of them, right up to the time she died. She was so very proud of her son, Peter, and her grandchildren. She took special delight in their accomplishments.

Sharon is survived by her husband Peter John Lindgren, son Peter Shane Lindgren of Cambridge; six grandchildren Erik Lindgren, Shannon Lindgren, Kailen Lindgren, Brianne Lindgren, Nikki Pratt and Michelle Schule; three great-grandchildren; brothers Dave Pratt, Tom Pratt both of Cambridge, Tim (Gayle) Pratt of Brook Park; sisters Debby (Juan) Rangel of Eden Prairie, Becky Rudenick of Brooklyn Center; and aunt Myrt Rudenick of Brooklyn Center. Sharon will be deeply missed by all of her extended family and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at Cambridge Lutheran Church at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013 with Rev. David Everett officiating. Visitation will be one hour beforehand. Organist will be Mary Kay O’Neill. Honorary pallbearers are: Dave Pratt, Tom Pratt, Tim Pratt and Erik Lindgren. Interment of Sharon’s ashes will be immediately after the service. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers that donations be made to Local Global Outreach Ministry, School Backpack Program at Cambridge Lutheran Church. Online condolences at www.carlsonlillemoen.com.  Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge.

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Travis Blain Ellenson, 28, of Princeton died suddenly July 31, 2013.

Travis Blain Ellenson was born June 29, 1985 in Fergus Falls, Minn. to Brenda (Christianson) Strandberg and Mark Ellenson. He was raised in the Cambridge area and graduated from Cambridge-Isanti High School in 2004.  Travis married Megan Stanius of Isanti, Minn. on August 23, 2008.

Travis was an avid hunter and fisherman. He looked forward to his many hunting trips to Montana and out west with family and friends. Travis also enjoyed his many weekends in Henning especially during the deer hunting season. Travis had a spontaneous, carefree and independent spirit. He was a caring brother and son, who showed his love in silent ways. He was a proud and dedicated father to his son, Blain.

Travis is survived by his son, Blain and his wife, Megan of Princeton; mother, Brenda (Skip) Strandberg of Cambridge; father, Mark (Mary) Ellenson of Henning; two sisters, Mattie Ellenson of Henning, Sadie Ellenson of Henning; two brothers, Brian (Alicia) Strandberg of Sauk Rapids, Trent (Jenny) Strandberg of Stacy; grandparents, Rita Ellenson of Henning, Jim and Rosemary Ostrom of Henning, Ernie and Flo Strandberg of Carlton, and Geraldine Strandberg of Cambridge; and by many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Norman Ellenson and Chuck and Ardy Christianson; uncle, Blain Christianson; and great friend, Andy Englund.

A memorial service was held Monday, August 5, 2013 at Long Lake Lutheran Church in Isanti with Reverend Matt.

Memorials are suggested for an education fund for his son, Blain, at Cambridge State Bank. Arrangements were made with Strike Funeral Home – Isanti Chapel.

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