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Christina Hamilton
Christina Hamilton, 12, of Gales Ferry, CT. died at Hennepin County Medical Center August 2, 2000 as a result of injuries sustained in a horseback riding accident.
Services were held Aug. 6 from Williams-Hanson-Kaun Funeral Chapel in Princeton with Rev. Timothy Zenda officiating. Hymns chosen were “Amazing Grace” and “Just A Closer Walk With Thee.” Honorary pallbearers were Michael and Matthew Freese, Billy Ross and Michael Servaty.
She was born in New London, CT. April 19, 1988 to Elton E. and Jeanette (Servaty) Hamilton. She was baptized at her grandfather’s home in Spencer Brook Township in Isanti County. She lived with her family on Gales Ferry and had attended Gales Ferry Elementary and Juliete W. Long Elementary. She would have entered the seventh grade this fall.
Christina was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church where she received her first communion. She enjoyed singing, music, woodworking with her father, arts and crafts, roller skating, biking and playing with her friends.
She was a wonderful girl with a strong will. She will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Ilene Servaty and cousins, Phillip and Blake.
Survivors include her parents, Elton and Jeanette of Gales Ferry; sister, Emily; grandfather, Clarence Servaty of Princeton; grandparents, Jack and Emily Hamilton of Princeton and godparents, Jim Servaty and Martha Hamilton.
Dorothy R. Boettcher
Dorothy Ruth Boettcher, 83, of Cambridge, went home to be with the her Lord on Saturday, August 12, 2000 at Cambridge Health Care Center. Dorothy Ruth Boettcher was born on March 1, 1917 in Terry, Montana to Arthur and Cora Christenson Hyde.
She was baptized into the Christian faith as an infant and in 1939 reaffirmed her faith at First Lutheran Church in White Bear Lake, MN. As a young woman she moved to Carter in Minneapolis. They lived in Minneapolis for two years before moving to Columbia Heights. In 1954 they moved to a farm in rural Bethel. Her husband, Henry, died July 9, 1990. A few years ago Eleanor sold the farm in Bethel and purchased a farm in Grasston. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Isanti. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, embroidering and gardening.
She is survived by her sons, Charles of Grasston; Dennis (Vicky) of Portland, OR. and Robert of Grasston; sister, Florence Bran of Minnetonka; and brother, Ray Kupka of Elk River.
Arrangements were with Strike Funeral Home-Isanti Chapel.
William (Ghost) Schrecongost
William Dale (Ghost) Schrecongost, 49, of Bethel, died at his home August 12, 2000 as a result of lung disease.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in East Bethel with Rev. Brian Fragodt officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Jim Averbeck, Carl Brady, Bill Day, Christopher Krasniuk, Jeff Lilja and Alan Mesenbrink as pallbearers. Visitation will be held From 4-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18 at Cambridge Funeral Home-Strike Chapel.
He was born in Amityville, Ohio. On September 9, 1995 he married Karen at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in East Bethel and they lived in rural Bethel. He was an active member of Our Saviour’s and played the guitar at worship services. “Ghost” enjoyed motorcycles and was state coordinator of A.B.A.T.E. of Florida; brothers, Wellington (Natalie) Mason of Louisiana coast. He and his sons, David and Larry, ran “Columbia Gorge Marine” in The Dalles, OR. He retired six years ago in Payette and spent his time golfing, fishing, hunting and enjoying retirement. Lloyd and Janet were married in 1954 in Princeton while he was stationed in El Paso, Maine.
David Benson is living in The Dalles with his four children, Larry Benson is in Boise, with his four children. Son, Stephen Benson preceded him in death in 1958 and his brother, Leroy Benson preceded him in death in 1984. He is also survived by sisters, Beverly Rothfuss in California.
Neil Pratt
Neil John Pratt, 93, of Bethel, died August 5, 2000 at Cambridge Health Care Center as the result of kidney failure and other complications.
Funeral services were held Aug. 8 at Strike Funeral Home - Isanti Chapel, with Rev. Steve Melander officiating. Mary Falk, accompanied by Nadette Waligora, sang “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” and “In The Garden.” Pallbearers were Barry Anderson, Mark Anderson, Maynard Boelter, Delano Carpenter, Gary Pratt, and Mike Swenson. Interment was in Old Bethel Cemetery.
Neil attended Coopers Corner School and lived his entire life on the same place in Bethel. Early in his life he farmed and later worked as a grain blender for Victoria Grain Elevators. He worked there for 17 years until his retirement in 1969. Neil loved to trap, hunt and especially listen to Minnesota.
During an active life he served several years on the Rush City village council, 20 years as president of the Chisago County Agricultural Society, was a founder and director of Plastech, chairman of the Airport Commission, a director of the Black and White show, a breeder’s association, as well as founder and past president of the Rush City Development Corporation and director at First State Bank. After helping start the “Hardware Hand” chain, he served several years in Minneapolis on the board of directors and finance committee at United Hardware Distributing Corporation, its parent corporation. One of his proudest achievements was being able to serve 46 years, retiring in 1988, on the board of directors for East Central Electric Association (now East Central Energy).
Adrian was also a member of First Lutheran Church in Rush City, a past member of the church council, past member of the deacons and the trustees, and former assistant Sunday School superintendent. He and Evelyn were also members at St. John’s Lutheran in Rush City for several years.
On August 3, 1935, he married Evelyn Victoria Larsen, a first grade teacher in Rush City. He always said he was just as much in love with Evelyn now as when he proposed and in August they would have celebrated 65 years of marriage. Adrian and Evelyn adopted two daughters, Karen and Beverly, and were very instrumental in the adoption of their beloved granddaughter, Vanessa Adrienne, born on her grandpa’s birthday in Honduras.
Adrian will be remembered for many things but his devotion to God and his family were first. He lived as he died, quietly and humbly, at home surrounded by those he loved.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Ray and Milt, and his sisters, Hazel and Mae.
He is survived by his wife, daughters, granddaughter, and his brother, Kenneth.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to the Adrian Robinson Fund at First Lutheran Church in Rush City or to Crossroads, an adoption agency in Edina (4640 West 77th Street, Minneapolis, MN 554345).
Haldo Carlson
Services were held for Haldo Carlson, 86, of Ogilvie, August 14, 2000 at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Brunswick. Rev. Alan Hendrickson officiated. Music was provided by Jan Scovill and Rick Stromberg. Burial was in the church cemetery. Active pallbearers were Bruce Nehring, Donald Osell, Mike Stassen, Aric Johnson, Dennis McNally, and Mark Broman. Honorary pallbearers were Byrl McNally, Paul Stromberg, Walt Nelson, Les Stromberg, and Sixten Gryden.
Haldo was born October 28, 1913 to Carl and Martha Carlson in Nyhem, Sweden. He came to America with his family when he was 13. They lived in Minneapolis until 1936 when the family moved to Ogilvie. As a young man he worked in Minneapolis driving a block truck. However, his dream was to be a heavy equipment operator, which he later accomplished. Haldo married Lorraine Westberg November 22, 1941. They lived in Minneapolis until 1943 when they moved to rural Ogilvie, where they have since resided. During the first years of World War II, he worked as a civilian in the Aleutian Islands. His pride and joy were his family of three girls, Carol Ann, Karen and Kathy. Their children, Kurk, Marcus, Peter, Melissa, Kjersten, and Kelsie brought him great happiness. He spent many hours in the woods that he loved. He cut and supplied fireplace wood for many customers who also became special friends. He enjoyed ice skating, skiing and snowmobiling - this passion he passed on to his children and grandchildren. For 25 years he operated “Haldo’s Hill.” He spent many hours grooming and preparing the hill and tubes for the enjoyment of others. Great times were spent with his Swedish friends, “the old timers.” Friends and neighbors knew the coffee pot was always on - you know how he loved to visit! He was a member of the 49ers union, Brunswick Lutheran Church, and a past member of the Heritage Society.
Haldo died at Cambridge Medical Center August 10, 2000.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Hedvig, and an infant son, James Russell.
He is survived by his wife, Lorraine of Ogilvie; daughters, Carol Ann (Stu) Varner of North Pole, Alaska, Karen (Jim) Psyck of Coon Rapids, Kathy (Dave) Undem of Mora; grandchildren, Kurk (Heidi) Varner of Fairbanks, Alaska, Marcus Varner of Key West, FL, Peter Psyck of St. Francis, Melissa (Roger) Campbell of Fargo, Kjersten Undem of Mora, Kelsie Undem of Mora; brother, Harry Carlson of Baudette, MN, two nieces, two nephews.
Arrangements by Rock Mankie Burial & Cremation Services of Braham.
Victor Karnos
Funeral services for Victor Joseph Karnos, 91, were held August 11, 2000 at Rock Mankie Funeral Home in Braham with Rev. Daniel Brodin officiating. Active pallbearers were Pat Martin, Roger Anderson, Debbie Vandervegt, Vince Nelson, and Kathy Anderson. Honorary pallbearers were Clarence Proehl and Ed Koehn. Burial with military honors was in Calvary Lutheran Church Cemetery of Rush Point. Military honors were by the Rush City VFW Post. Arrangements were by Rock Mankie Funeral Home of Braham.
Victor was the son of Francis and Mary Karnos, (nee’ Hosek), born June 11, 1909 at Olivia, MN, where he grew up. He graduated from Olivia High School in 1928 and worked in the area during the Depression. He entered the United States Army during World War II, was stationed at Fort Bragg, N.Y. February 24, 1963 to Owen and Mary Ann Glenn. He was raised and attended school in Buffalo. On July 6, 1993 he married Mary Millhouse at Niagara Falls, Texas and Owen, Sean and Richard, all of N.Y. February 24, 1963 to Owen and Mary Ann Glenn. He was raised and attended school in Buffalo. On July 6, 1993 he married Mary Millhouse at Niagara Falls, Texas and Owen, Sean and Richard, all of Oregon.
He was born in Hennepin County, Minnesota December 17, 1943 to Ruben and Florence (Roder) Krueger. He was raised in Isanti County where his father was a John Deere dealer for many years. He graduated in 1967 from Concordia College in St. Paul with a degree in Education. He married the former Marcia Rohland March 31, 1970 in LaMesa, CA. where he was a teacher at Christ Lutheran School. They later moved to Fontana, CA. where Bob was principal and teacher at First Lutheran School and later was director of Christian education at Beautiful Saviour in Milwaukie, OR.
He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother.
He will be dearly missed by his wife of 30 years, Marcia Krueger of Portland; son, David Krueger of Portland and daughter, Carol Ann Krueger of West Dundee, IL.
Kurt Nelson
Kurt Duane Nelson, 41, of Braham, died unexpectedly at his home August 13, 2000.
Funeral services were held Aug. 18 at Open Arms Church of God in Grasston. The Rev. Jerry Flathman officiated. Music was provided by Sandra Herrington and Teresa Johnston. Burial was in Grasston Union Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Tony Cegla, Russell Mattson, Dale Rumpel, Phil Gusk, John Thomas, and Bob Nelson.
He was born January 12, 1959 to Clifford and Lavina Nelson. The family lived in the Rock Creek area until Kurt was seven and then they moved to a farm in Braham, where he lived until age 23. Kurt married Tammy Wieczorek September 7, 1985 and they made their home in Braham. Kurt worked at Bremix Concrete in Braham for the past 12 years as a tank driver. He was very dedicated and took great pride in his work and his truck. He enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting, 4-wheeling, working in his garage, and giving rides to his granddaughter, Taylor. He took great pride and excellent care of everything he owned. He always enjoyed going out with the guys or coming home and relaxing with his family. Kurt wasn’t the type of guy to sit around; he always had a project to work on and was always willing to help others. Kurt was a great man who touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed and remembered.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Greg Nelson.
He is survived by his wife, Tammy of Braham; daughters, Racheal (Dan) Nowling of Isle, Jenna Nelson and son Josh Nelson of Braham; granddaughter Taylor Nowling; parents Clifford and Lavina Nelson of Braham; brothers, Kevin (Ami) Nelson of Braham, Bruce (Lorrie) Nelson of Braham, and Scott Nelson of Stanchfield; sisters, Karen (Mike) Monster of Mora, Pam (Tom) Weeks of Cambridge; his mother and father-in-law, Don and Marlene Wieczorek of Grasston.
Arrangements by Rock Mankie Burial and Cremation Services of Braham.
