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DESIREE ECHO LARSON
Desiree Echo Larson, 52, of Barnum, died unexpectedly Monday, January 31, 2005 at her home. She was born July 22, 1952 in Waterloo, Minnesota State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in 1940. He taught in Rushmore for two years, then in Esko, where he met an English teacher, Miss Elisabeth (Betty) Johnson of Moose Lake. They were married in 1946 and went to live in Ephrata, WA. After seven years they moved to Moses Lake, WA, where he retired from teaching in 1974.
Jean's hobby was gardening and studying the culture of Norway. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Moses Lake, WA. He was a member and for a time cultural director of Sons of Norway, also of the Retired Teachers' Association of TX; Kristy Pearson of Saginaw and Misty Pearson of Superior; four great-grandchildren: Sarah, Sammy, Austin, and Alicia; sisters: Alice Michaelson, Mildred (Ray) Juntunen and Lorraine "Lola" (Ernie) McKibbon, all of Esko; brother, Lloyd (Lorraine) Sunnarborg of Apache Junction, AZ; brother-in-law, Ocie Mills of Alborn; sisters-in-law, Claudia Sunnarborg of Esko and Ailie Sunnarborg of Moose Lake; and many, many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a thank you to St. Mary's Hospice for the wonderful care provided to Gladys and her family. A special thank you goes to her caregivers, Jeff Smith and Jessica Lundgren.
Memorial Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2005 in Apostolic Lutheran Church in Esko. lnurnment will be in the spring in Apostolic Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are preferred to Apostolic Lutheran Church or St. Mary's Hospice. Arrangements entrusted to Northland Funeral Home in Cloquet. To sign the guest book and offer an online tribute, see www.northlandfuneralhome.com
PEGGY VINCENT
Peggy Vincent, 68, of Barnum, died peacefully on Saturday, February 26, 2005, at her home with her family by her side.
She was born on September 4, 1936, in Washburn, WI, to Edwin and Ina (Anderson) Phillips. Peggy grew up in the Herbster, Wisconsin-Superior and received her master of science in counseling. In 1987, Peggy created and developed Supervised Living, which was a program to treat people with mental illness. Peggy later began the company Safe Transitions with her daughter, Julie. Peggy's passion in life was to help those with mental illness, and she provided over 25 years of dedicated service to this profession. She received several awards during this time including 2004 Region VII MSSA Adult Foster Care Provider of the Year, 2004 MAMHRF Honorary Award, and 2000 Outstanding Service Award given by her clients. Peggy also loved gardening and animals.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Vincent; her parents, Edwin and Ina Phillips; and a nephew, Thomas Foster.
Peggy will be lovingly remembered by her three sons: David (Nancy) Gustafson of Schroeder; Thomas (Cathy) Gustafson of Duluth, and Kenneth (Lisa) Gustafson of Anoka; her daughter, Julie (Bryce) Bogenholm of Cloquet; two brothers: Ted Phillips of Toledo, Minnesota and played a piano solo with the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra at Northrup Auditorium at age 20. She loved to fish and duck hunt with her husband, playing bridge and raising her family.
Last remaining member of the Elmon Beecher family, she is survived by son, John (Geri) Shoreview; daughter, Janice Hennen, Sturgeon Lake; 5 grandsons, Gary (Terry) Peterson, David (Megan) Peterson, Michael (Karla) Hennen, Scott Hennen and Brian Hennen; granddaughter, Pamela (Dondi) Winkelmann; and 9 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by loving husband of 60 years, Vernal; parents, Elmon and Grace Roby Beecher; brother, Robert Beecher; and sister, Mary Edin.
Interment was held at 9:30 AM Friday, February 25, 2005 at Lakewood Cemetery, with a 11:00 AM Memorial Service at St. Anthony Chandler Place, 3701 Chandler Dr., St. Anthony, MN 612-788-7321. Cremation Society of MN Mpls. 612-825-2435
FRANCES A. BERGQUIST
Frances A. Bergquist, age 100, of Bloomington, MN, formerly of Moose Lake, MN.
Preceded in death by her husband, Fred Bergquist; sister, Lucille Stedman; brother, Don Johnson; sister, Beth Marie Peterson.
Survived by her daughter, El'n Marie (Earl) Brown of Bozeman, MT; and son, Lloyd (Mary) Bergquist of Bloomington, MN; 6 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 12, 2005, at 1 p.m., Minnesota Masonic Home, O.E.S. Chapel, 11501 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington, MN. Interment Service will be held Sunday, March 13, 2005, 2 p.m. at the Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake, MN. Interment at Riverside Cemetery, Moose Lake, MN. Memorials preferred to Hope Lutheran Church of Moose Lake.
FLORENCE ALFREDA BRANDT
Florence Alfreda Brandt, 95, formerly of W. 8th St., Duluth, died Friday, February 25, 2005, in Bayshore Health Center. She was born on October 25, 1909 in New England, ND, to Ole and Theoline (Nelson) Torvick. At age 6, her family moved to Little Moose, MN, where she grew up. Florence was a Duluth resident since 1942. She was a graduate of Moose Lake High School and Superior Teachers College. She taught school at the Gunderson School, near Mahtowa for seven years. Florence married Ralph W. Brandt on November 7, 1936 in Sturgeon Lake. She gave up her career as a teacher to become a full time wife and mother. She was an excellent cook and baker and filled their home with life, love and laughter. She was a member of Elim Lutheran Church, its Mary Martha Circle and was a Sunday School teacher and choir director. In addition to her family, she dedicated her life to her church.
Florence was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ralph in October 15, 2003; son, Donald; grandson, Colin Brandt; sisters Olga and Borghild and brother, Olaf.
Survivors included sons: Douglas (Maria) of Sacramento, CA, and Dale (Wanda) of Duluth; daughter, Donna MacKersie of Imperial Beach, CA; sisters: Alfhild Oltmanns of Moose Lake; Thora Anderson of Fergus Falls; and Odrun Kesson of Winder, GA; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and long time friends, Mary Jacobs and Pam Nylander.
Special thanks to the Elim Lutheran Church "family" and Bayshore Health Center caregivers for the care and compassion given to Florence.
Visitation will be from 10 until the 11 a.m. service Thursday, March 3, 2005 in Elim Lutheran Church, with Pastor Jim K. Hagen officiating. Burial will be Blomskog Cemetery, Windemere Township, near Moose Lake. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Elim Lutheran Church. Bell Brothers Funeral Home, Duluth, MN.
