James McCabe, age 87, of St. Francis, passed away May 2, 2016.

Arrangements by Strike Funeral Homes, (763)444-5212.

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Age 78 of Lino Lakes

Lois Mae Smith, 91, of Cambridge passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at GracePointe Crossing Gables West.
Lois was born in Henriette, MN to Einard and Mabel (Moline) Hovinen on May 10, 1925. She joined brother, Robert. The family lived in Stanchfield, MN. Lois graduated from Braham High School and worked as a bookkeeper for Investor’s Syndicate in Minneapolis. She married Arthur Smith on November 23, 1944 in Stanchfield. Art and Lois made their home in Cambridge where they raised four children. Lois worked at the Cambridge Medical Clinic as a bookkeeper for 20 years. Lois has been a member of First Baptist Church in Cambridge for over 60 years, volunteering in several capacities and, for a short time, serving as the church secretary.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Robert Hovinen and her sister-in-law Corine Hovinen.
She is survived by Arthur, her husband of 71 years; her children Barbara and husband Richard Johnson, Pauline and husband Bruce Swanson, Timothy and wife Julie Smith, Laurie and husband Craig West; 26 grandchildren and spouses; 20 great-grandchildren, as well as other relatives and friends.
The family of Lois wishes to extend sincere thanks to her caregivers at GracePointe Crossing as well as her doctors and nurses at the Cambridge Medical Center. All have been a great support over the years.
A devoted wife and loving mother, Lois will be remembered for her generous spirit in caring for others and in finding the best in everyone.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 20, 2016 at Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Stanchfield Baptist Cemetery. Memorials preferred to First Baptist Church Community Care Fund. Online condolences at www.carlsonlillemoen.com. Arrangements are with the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge.

Mary C. Dunbar, 82, of Cambridge passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at her daughter’s home.
Mary was born on August 2, 1933 in Milaca, MN to Donald and Eleanor (Olson) Sundberg. She grew up in Cambridge where she attended school and graduated from Cambridge High School. Mary went on to attend Hamline University and earned a degree in Nursing.
On August 13, 1954 she was united in marriage to Phillip Dunbar and together they had three children. They lived in Minnesota, Iowa, and Maryland and moved back to Cambridge in 1968.
Mary worked as a nurse for several years at the Cambridge Clinic, retiring from there in 1981. She enjoyed golfing and was a member of Purple Hawk Golf Course, playing in the women’s league for many years.
Mary was preceded in death by her son Paul, husband Phillip, sister Loretta Sundberg and her parents.
Mary is survived by her children Keri (Tom) Sahlmen, and Jon (Deanna) Dunbar; daughter-in-law Nancy Dunbar; grandchildren Alyssa (Scott) Haugen, Britne (Zachary) Engelking, Mitchell, Joe, Peter, Aaron, and Evan Dunbar; great-grandchildren Quintin, Qhloe and Nate Engelking, Beckett Haugen. Also survived by her brother Robert (Rita) Sundberg and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials preferred.
Arrangements by Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral and Cremation Services. Online condolences can be shared at www.carlsonlillemoen.com.

Memorial Service, 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2016, at South Isanti Baptist Church, 3367 County Rd. 5 N.E. Visitation at 12:00 p.m.

Jim V. Sward, age 87, of Grasston, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at his home.
Survived by wife Sharon; children Randy (Jan) Sward, Denise (Bruce) Bistodeau and Kari Thomas; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Virginia Sward; many other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the Hope Lutheran Church in Grasston. Memorial Visitation will be held one hour prior. Arrangements by the Rock Ingebrand Funeral Home of Braham. Condolences may be posted at www.aifuneralhome.com.

Ella Hyde, age 91, of Cambridge died April 20, 2016 at GracePointe Crossing Gables East.
Ella Hyde was born February 1, 1925 in Long Lake, South Dakota to Christian “Christ” and Christine (Sandmier) Heyd. She was raised and attended school in Ismay, Montana. In 1942 Ella married Glenn Hyde. They moved to Valejo, CA where he was stationed in the military and started their family, and in 1952 they moved to the Cambridge area where they raised their eight children. They later were divorced. In 1992 Ella moved to Punta Gorda, FL and enjoyed her time with friends, doing crafts, church activities, and hosting visiting family. After 12 years, Ella moved back to Cambridge to be close to her family.
Ella worked several jobs including at Cambridge Launderers and Cleaners and Cenex. She enjoyed vacations with the kids, babysitting her grandchildren, sewing and crafts. Ella was active in several churches over the years, most recently at Salem Lutheran Church in Dalbo.
She is survived by eight children, Faye Olson, Carol Schottenbauer, Glenn Jr. (Susan) Hyde, Gary (Debbie) Hyde, Debbie (Wayne) Schmidt, Lorraine (Chuck) Natzel, Sherri (Steve) Blazevic, and Greg (Kim) Hyde; brothers, Leo and Marvin (Carol) Heyd; one sister, Lorraine (Clark) Fowler; 25 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren; and by other relatives and friends.
Besides her parents she was preceded in death by brother, Lorenz; sisters-in-law Viola Heyd, Margaret Heyd; sons-in-law Mark Schottenbauer, Floyd Olson; grandson, Steve Olson.
Her vivacious spirit will live on through her family and the memories made with them.
Memorial service Saturday, June 4, 2016, 1 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Church in Dalbo with a time for visiting held one hour prior. Online condolences can be made at StrikeFuneral.com.

The full obituary for Jason Barrett appeared in the April 27, 2016 edition.

A celebration of Jason's Life will take place June 4, 2016 from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Full Moon in Stark. The interment of Jason's ashes is scheduled for Friday, June 3rd at 10:30 AM at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis with military honors. We will meet at Assembly Area # 4.
Funeral arrangements for Jason Barrett are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service ~ Swanson Chapel, Pine City, Minnesota. www.funeralandcremationservice.com

Mahlon J. Sorensen, age 95, of Cambridge, passed away May 20, 2016.

Arrangements by Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (763)689-2244.

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Jeffrey J. Guimond, age 59, of East Bethel, passed away May 20, 2016.

Arrangements by Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (763)689-2244.

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Willard Leon Petrie, 76, of Isanti passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016, at his home.
Will was born on September 16, 1939, in Burlene Township, MN, to Albert and Lydia (Stephen) Petrie, the sixth of ten children. He grew up in rural Long Prairie where he attended school and graduated from Long Prairie High School in 1957. He enlisted and served in the National Guard while attending high school. A year later, he signed on with the Air Force where he served as a military policeman for four years.
On February 20, 1965, he was united in marriage to Lynda Goplen and together they had three children. They lived in Minneapolis for five years until they moved to Isanti in August of 1970 where they raised their family.
Will worked as a foreman at Arrow Tank, first in Minneapolis and then in Cambridge until 1981. He worked at the House of Wood as a cabinet maker for several years. In the early 90s, he began Petrie’s Recycling, retiring in 2009.
Will loved reading old westerns and watching movies, debating politics, enjoying home cooked meals with his family and spending time with his grandchildren, who meant the world to him. His sense of humor and quiet, compassionate demeanor will be missed by all those who loved him so dearly.
Will was preceded in death by his brothers Virgil, Raymond, Loren and Merle, and his parents Albert and Lydia.
Will is survived by Lynda, his wife of 51 years; his children Tigh of East Bethel, Shane (Susan) of Crystal, and Nicole Serie (Wayne Zins) of Cambridge; grandchildren Greyson and Jett Serie, and Duncan and Beck Petrie. He is also survived by his brother Albert and sisters Mary Jane Lindley, Betty Pesta, Lucille Mazo, and Mavis Leagjeld, as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Patricia Mae Fridstrom, 84, of Cambridge passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
She was born on March 18, 1932 to Earl and Vera (Becklin) Brown at the old Eric Becklin brick house. Pat was Baptized and confirmed at Cambridge Lutheran Church. She attended country school District #18 in Isanti County and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1950. Pat worked as a Northwestern Bell Telephone Operator from 1949 to 1963, when Cambridge went to dial conversion.
On September 20, 1953 she was united in marriage to Wendell Fridstrom at the Cambridge Lutheran Church. She would help to run the family business, Swede's Repair for over 45 years.
Pat was a lifetime member of Cambridge Lutheran Church and her mother's family were charter members of the church, spanning five generations. Pat was active in the Women's Groups and Circle, and was on the Archives Committee. She was District President on the St. Croix District Conference. She and Wendell lived a year and a half in Fort Hood, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Paul Brown, and sister Marjorie Strickland. Pat is survived by her husband of 62 years Wendell, children Jim and wife Kerry of Cambridge, Sue and husband Mark Fahrendorff of New Prague, grandchildren Molly Fridstrom, Isaac Fahrendorff, and Krissy Fahrendorff, as well as many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11AM, Friday, June 17, 2016 at the Cambridge Lutheran Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Online condolences at www.carlsonlillemoen.com. Arrangements are with the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge.

Madison “Maddy” Rose Nelson, age 18, of Cambridge passed away at home on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 after a courageous 3 year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family who absolutely loved and adored her.
Maddy was born in Cambridge, MN on October 27, 1997 to Scott and Karen Nelson. She was baptized and confirmed at Cambridge Lutheran Church. She was currently a senior at Cambridge-Isanti High School and had planned to attend Mankato State University this fall.
Maddy had a love for sports and played volleyball and softball. Her passion was softball and the teammates she loved.
Maddy lived life to the fullest, fitting in every event imaginable. She loved concerts, traveling with her family, attending Minnesota Wild games and spending as much time as she could with her amazing friends, especially at Manke’s Resort.
Maddy adored little children and was never happier than when she was surrounded by her little cousins and godchild, Brinkley. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, granddaughter, cousin, niece and friend. She was a beautiful young lady inside and out who had love for her family and friends that exceeded all.
She is survived by her parents, Scott and Karen Nelson; siblings, Luke, Faith, and Chloe Nelson all of Cambridge; grandparents, Donald and Sandy Nelson of Cambridge, Douglas and Carole Larson of Isanti, aunts and uncles; Brian (Lisa) Nelson of Big Lake, Rick (Sheila) Nelson of Harris, Dawn (Alan) Hanson of Cambridge, Terry (Kelly) Nelson of Cambridge, DeeAnn (Jeremy) Kuznia of Cambridge, Mark Larson of Isanti, Kimberly Larson of Isanti; godchild, Brinkley Parnell, and many cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 4 p.m. at Cambridge Lutheran Church. Visitations was on Monday, May 30 from 4-8 p.m. at the church as well as one hour prior to services. Memorials preferred.
Arrangements are under the care of Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge. Online condolences can be shared at www.carlsonlillemoen.com

Jean Jenison was born August 31, 1923 to Oscar Harold and Irva (Schneider) Jenison in Belmond, Iowa. Oscar died in 1932. Jean was eight and a half years old. Irva married Milton “Bub” Dawson and the family moved to the Lewis Lake area in 1938. The banks had foreclosed and land rental was less on that sandy, rocky Kanabec County soil.
Jean married Elsie Barningham on July 6, 1945. They were together for 65 years until her death in 2010. Jean and Elsie worked side by side for all those years to support their family. Elsie would be in the truck on the milk route, they shoveled dirt into the dump truck with a #10 shovel, she drove the cattle truck to South St. Paul so Jean could rest between trips, she milked cows, bailed hay and kept meticulous bookkeeping records. Dad wants some of their ashes mixed together and spread around the farm. We will do that at a later date.
After Elsie’s death, Jean began “windshield” farming. Don’t confuse windshield farming as a renewable energy source. His daughters could not drive a John Deere tractor. They had to downsize to a Tahoe.
Jean’s death was preceded by his parents; his brother Beryl in 2008; his wife Elsie in 2010; his son Ralph in 2011 and daughter Loraine in 2013.
He is survived by a sister Norma in Iowa; a step sister Carolyn in Mora, his daughter and caregiver Dorothy; three grandsons; one granddaughter; several great grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Iowa.
In the early morning of May 24, 2016, Jean found new dirt to farm in Heaven Township. The dirt in Heaven Township in fertile, rich, and heavy. There are no weeds or insects to destroy the yield the weather cooperates all of the time and commodity prices are high. He is having fun again. I don’t know if they have Pabst or pull tabs in heaven but if they do he will visit that establishment to look for family and friends.
A huge thank you to all that would come to the farm to talk cattle prices, hay prices at the sale barn, crop yield and who was renting what land. A huge thank you to those of you that went fishing and would share a meal or two with us. Thank you to the caregivers at St. Clares. He gave you a run for your money that each of you enjoyed.
The burden on his heart and lungs is totally gone. He feels great and we can be happy for him. Today is a good day for a good day. Enjoy yourself as you celebrate his life. Remembering him as he farmed your land, picked up your milk cans and livestock, gave your children a ride to South St. Paul in the cattle truck or in a few cases, bought your 14-year-old his first beer.
Services are pending for a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation services of Cambridge. Online condolences can be shared at www.carlsonillemoen.com

Mary C. Boeser, age 72, of Cambridge, passed away May 27, 2016.

Arrangements by Strike Funeral Homes, (763)689-2070.

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Joyce L. Moser, age 88, of Lino Lakes, passed away May 29, 2016.

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Jan. 5, 1932 – May 28, 2016

Dale William Johnson, 84 of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2016 surrounded by love and family.
A beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Dale was born to Rudolph Charles Johnson and Olivia Carlson Johnson on January 5, 1932 in Isanti, Minnesota. He lived a charmed small town upbringing. Soon after graduating from Cambridge High School (‘49) he married his high school sweetheart Mary Louise Peterson. They both went on to school in Minneapolis where he eventually received his Master’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Minnesota. He served four years in the United States Air Force, which included active duty in the Korean War, before finally settling in San Diego, California where he had secured a job teaching high school math. He also worked as a border patrol agent, which would change his life. It was here he heard about, applied for and was accepted into his dream job, the FBI. He served 20 exciting, memorable years as an agent mostly in Huntsville until his retirement. He and Mary Lou loved to travel and cruise and also enjoyed many winters in Panama City Beach where he golfed, played poker and socialized with many friends and generally enjoyed life.
Dale is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Lou; his son Brad Johnson (Belynda) of Madison; and daughter Deborah Ratcliffe (Rick) of Halifax, NS. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Laura Barlow (Russell), Leslie Johnson, Cate Ratcliffe, Jessica Perez (Daniel) and five great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his son Jeffrey Johnson (Charleston), grandson Jason Johnson (Huntsville) and his beloved dog Jake.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 2nd at 4:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 200 Longview Dr., Huntsville, Alabama 35801, with a reception to follow. (www.laughlinservice.com)
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Rest in Peace

Bonita “Bonnie” Louise Treichel was born March 20, 1926, in Rush City, MN to Henrietta (Drews) and Rodney Moses. She passed away peacefully at her home in Cambridge, MN on May 29, 2016, at the age of 90.
Bonnie spent her early years in Harris and North Branch, MN and graduated from North Branch High School in 1944.
She married Ray Treichel of Cambridge on May 4, 1946. They had seven children and Bonnie believed her greatest accomplishment in life was raising her family.
She worked for more than 20 years as a Human Services Technician at Cambridge Regional Center and was a long -time member of AFSCME and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was a faithful and active member of Cambridge Lutheran Church for many years.
Bonnie loved family gatherings during the holidays and was an avid sports fan and bird watcher. She was also an accomplished pianist and taught piano lessons for many years. Bonnie enjoyed bowling, playing bingo and trips to the casino.
Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents, Rodney and Henrietta; step-father, Harold Nelson; sister, Trena Ekstrom and son-in-law, Brad Stanius.
She is survived by her children, Randa Stanius, Terry (Val) Treichel, April Treichel, Todd Treichel, Claudia Treichel, Tyler (Jana) Treichel and Tom (Maggie) Treichel; grandchildren, Stephani (Rich) Lamb, Jessica Treichel (Jason Nyblom), Sarah (Kyle) Deering, Melissa (Jerry) Kaul, Anthony Stanius, Preston Treichel, Briana Treichel, JT (Alexis) Treichel, Jordan Treichel, Savanna Treichel, Clinton Treichel, Dylan Rude, Peyton Treichel, Allyson Treichel; 10 great grandchildren. Also survived by her brothers, Daryl (Micki) Moses and Harry Moses; sister, Mim Hendricks and many nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on June 6, 2016 at Cambridge Lutheran Church 621 Old Main St N. Cambridge. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the church. Private interment at Rush Lake Cemetery. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers.
Arrangements coordinated by Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge. Online condolences can be shared at www.carlsonlillemoen.com

Harold “Lloyd” Oosterhuis, age 86, of Cambridge, passed away May 31, 2016.

Arrangements by Strike Funeral Homes, (763)689-2070. www.strikefuneral.com

Elaine Marion Wicklund-Olson, 88 years old, of Cambridge passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at GracePointe Crossing Gables West.
She was born on February 19, 1928 in Springvale Township, Minnesota the fifth of 11 children to Eddie and Lilly (Erickson) Anderson. Elaine grew up in the Isanti County area, was confirmed at Karmel Covenant Church and attended the Dowling Country School. She worked at the Woolen Mills, knitting socks for the service members of WWII. She also worked at the Nugget Café in Cambridge.
On April 23, 1949 she was united in marriage to Clifford Wicklund at Karmel Covenant Church. They lived a time in Cambridge and Princeton before moving to Grantsburg, WI in 1963, where they farmed for 7 years. Upon returning to Cambridge, Elaine worked in the fabric department at the Leader Store, also owned Cut-N-Sew in Cambridge and sold sewing machines. Clifford passed away on October 1, 1988.
On November 10, 1990 Elaine married Reynold C. Olson at First Baptist Church in Cambridge and they made their home in Cambridge. She and Reynold enjoyed seasonal camping at Springvale Campground and in Florida.
Elaine made a faith commitment to Christ as a young girl at the Dalbo Tent Meetings. She was active at Karmel Covenant Church, Grace Baptist Church in Grantsburg, Stanchfield Baptist Church and First Baptist Church in Cambridge, where she enjoyed helping in the nursery and teaching Sunday school. She taught herself to play the piano and accordion. She and her sister Harriet enjoyed playing together at family gatherings.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Clifford and Reynold, grandson Nathan Liljeberg, brothers Darold, Dean, Glen, Kenneth, Franklin and Ronald Anderson, sister Harriet Tonn.
Elaine is survived by her children Donna (Tom) Konnad of Cambridge, Gini (Lowell) Anderson of Cambridge, Dennis (Sheila) Wicklund of Blaine, three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, brother Robert (Harriett) Anderson of Rockford, IL, sisters Phyllis Johnson of Milaca, Marvel (Allen) Regehr of Cambridge, sisters-in-law Lois Anderson, Bonnie Anderson and Suzie Anderson, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Elaine’s family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to her caregivers at GracePointe Crossing.
Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 2, 2016 at First Baptist Church in Cambridge. Interment was in the Cambridge Union Cemetery. Online condolences at www.carlsonlillemoen.com. Arrangements were with the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge.