Letty Larson
Letty Lorraine (Siegfried) Larson, 75, of Isle, formerly of Cambridge, died January 18, 2000 at Mille Lacs Hospital in Onamia.
Services were held Jan. 21 from Oxlip Evangelical Free Church with Rev. Leroy Scheumann and Rev. Dwight Schmidt officiating. Family members sang “Thanks To God” and “The Eastern Gate.” Organist was Nadette Waligora. Burial was in Nichols Cemetery with Todd Fickle, Jason and Jonathan Kelley, Curtis Larson, Scott Swartz, and Bradley and Tyler Thornberg as pallbearers.
She was born in Spencer, IA May 16, 1924, the third child of Edwin and Doris Siegfried. When she was four, the family moved to Wyanette Township in Isanti County where they attended Wyanette Evangelical Free Church. On August 12, 1943 she married the boy next door, Curtis H. Larson. After Curt returned from the war the couple lived on the same farm near Walbo for almost 50 years, raising five children and attending Oxlip Evangelical Free Church. Letty was selfless in her unconditional love for her family and her love overflowed to those around her. She faithfully took the neighbor children to Sunday School and held Child Evangelism classes in her home for years. She fed everyone who stopped by. It was her way of showing love. In 1955 Letty and Curt moved to Isle, MN. She enjoyed looking at Mille Lacs Lake and spotting the occasional eagle flying by. They attended Malmo Evangelical Free Church for four years. Letty always had a garden and loved growing flowers and vegetables of all kinds. She made new friends easily and kept her long-time friends as well. Her hands were continually busy doing good. Her family and friends will miss her laughter, love and gracious serving ways.
She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter and by her son, Jerome.
She is survived by her husband, Curtis; children, Barbara (David) Thornberg of Brainerd; Carol (Jeff) Kelley of Bloomington; and Albert (Colleen Tindall) Larson of Cambridge; and Trudy (Ted) Fickle of Big Lake; nine grandchildren; two great-grandsons and her sister, Nellie Thompson of Princeton.
Arrangements were with Strike Funeral Home-Isanti Chapel.
Alma Jacobson
Alma Beatrice Jacobson, 94, of Cambridge, died January 22, 2000 at Fairview Riverside Rehabilitation Center in Minneapolis.
Services were held Jan. 25 from Cambridge Lutheran Church with Rev. Erling Tungseth officiating. Bobbie Kuhlman sang “The Old Rugged Cross” and “In The Garden.” Organist was Mary Kay O’Neill and bagpipes were played by Milton Hatleli. Burial was in the church cemetery with Jeff and David Jacobson, Christopher and Gregg Hansen, Kevin and Donald Moore, and Steven Ewald as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Christopher and Vernon Moore, Douglas and Michael Jacobson, Randy Webeck, Lyle Kiel, Gordon Johnson, Robert Ewald, Michael Stevens and Dennis Meinke.
She was born in Munich, N.D. April 13, 1905 to Thomas and Emma (Thoreson) Bleckeberg. She lived in Cavalier County, North Dakota until she was 13 and moved with her family to southern Minnesota, near New Richland. After completing grade school she went to work on a farm in Iowa, helping out in the home. On June 12, 1926 she married Lloyd Jacobson in Freeborn County, Minnesota. The couple lived in Albert Lea for some time and then moved to Cambridge. They then moved to Minneapolis until the early 1960s when they returned to Cambridge and have lived here ever since. Lloyd preceded her in death January 11, 1992. Alma was very active in Cambridge senior citizen activities for many years and was voted Isanti County Senior Citizen of the Year in 1978. She was also quite involved with SAC’s in Cambridge. Alma enjoyed crafts, knitting, crocheting, playing cards, listening to country music, visiting friends and was known for making the best pancakes. She was a member of Cambridge Lutheran Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd; sisters, Stella Hatleli, Josephine Robertson and Nora Williamson and by her brother, Ernest Bleckeberg.
She is survived by her children, Pearl Burton of Luck, WI; Lloyd (Ione) Jacobson of Milaca; Eleanor (Robert) Ewald of Woodland, CA; and Carol (Dennis) Hansen; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and by her sister-in-law, Ella Bleckeberg of Albert Lea.
Memorials to Fairview Riverside Rehabilitation Center in Minneapolis are preferred.
Arrangements were with Carlson-Labatte Funeral Home in Cambridge.
Alice Runge
Alice Tillie Runge, 77, of Cambridge, died January 22, 2000 at Cambridge Health Care Center.
Services were held Jan. 25 from Joy Lutheran Church with Rev. David Franzmeier officiating. Soloist was Sandy Tischer with Judy Lundeen as organist. Burial was in Wendell Hill Cemetery in rural Milaca with Loran Barick, Darrell, Dennis and Rick Eggert, Jo Labonne and Cory Pearson as pallbearers.
She was born in Milaca February 3, 1922 to Reinhold and Sedona Eggert. She was raised and attended school in rural Milaca. On April 30, 1947 she married Arthur Runge and they made their home on a farm near Blue Earth, MN. Two and a half years later Alice resumed her residence with her parents on the family farm near Milaca. She was an accomplished seamstress and was employed by Milaca Mills for several years. Alice moved to Cambridge in 1982 and in April 1996 to Cambridge Health Care Center. She was a member of Joy Lutheran Church of Cambridge. Her hobbies included sewing doll clothes.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; brother, Arthur and sister, Erna.
She is survived by her daughter, Beverly (Douglas) Determan of Isanti; brothers, Alvin (Irene) Eggert of Milaca; Herman (Betty) Eggert of Milaca and Arnie (Nita) Eggert of Milaca; sister-in-law, Irene Eggert of Milaca and by her grandson, Cory Pearson of Isanti.
Arrangements were with Cambridge Funeral Home-Strike Chapel.
Alan Christenson
Alan David Christenson, 45, of Cambridge, died suddenly January 22, 2000 at North Country Regional Hospital in Bemidji.
Services have been scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26 at Cambridge Lutheran Church with Rev. Dennis Tollefson officiating. Soloist will be David Bos and organist will be Mary Kay O’Neill. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Dan Compton, Nicky Fuhol, Dennis Harris, Roger Knutson, Matt Leeb, Steve Rask, Alan Scheiller and John Taubert as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25 at Cambridge Funeral Home-Strike Chapel.
He was born in Waseca, MN. November 7, 1954 to Glen and Hilda Christenson. When he was a young boy his family moved to Cambridge where he was raised and attended school, graduating from Cambridge High School in 1972. On August 16, 1980 he married Lori Johnson in Cambridge where they have since made their home. Alan was employed as a punch press foreman at Cambridge Metals and Plastics for 24 years. He was a member of Cambridge Lutheran Church. He was an outdoorsman, avid hunter and fisherman. Alan enjoyed the many family activities, hunting trips and traveling.
He was preceded in death by his father, Glen and by his brother, Mark.
He is survived by his wife, Lori; son, John; mother, Hilda; brothers, Neil (Cheryl) and their children, Caarn and Katie; Dale and his children; Chad (Jodi) and Zac; niece Jill, all of Cambridge; father-in-law, Gene (Bobbi) Johnson of Isanti and mother-in-law, Carol Brown of Cambridge.
Robert O. Anderson
Robert Oscar Anderson, 85, of St. Anthony, formerly of Isanti County, died peacefully January 26, 2000 at Innsbruck Healthcare Center in New Brighton.
Services were held Jan. 29 at Wyanett Evangelical Free Church with Rev. Scott Friesen officiating. Sherman Jenson sang “Remember Me Dear Lord” and “He Touched Me.” The congregation sang “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” and “Victory in Jesus.” Jan Gibbs served as organist and Jeanine Jones as pianist. Burial was in Long Lake Community Cemetery with his grandchildren as pallbearers.
He was born in Blomford, MN. November 13, 1914 to August A. and Carolina (Brant) Anderson. He grew up near Bradford in Isanti County and in 1943 he married Linnea Warme in Minneapolis. They lived in South Minneapolis where he worked as a driver for Ohleen Dairy and later as a route manager for 20 years. For 23 years he was the owner and president of Midwest Floor Covering before retiring in 1983. Bob and Linnea moved back to Isanti County and lived on Spectacle Lake. Most recently they lived in St. Anthony until Bob moved into Innsbruck Nursing Home in New Brighton in 1999. Bob was a member of Calvary Lutheran in Minneapolis for many years and was recently an active member of Wyanett Evangelical Free Church in rural Princeton. He was a longtime member of the Hiawatha Lions Club, The Exchange Club, Zuhrah Temple and an honorary member of the Minneapolis Police Federation. He greatly enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling. Bob and Linnea traveled throughout the world together and shared many special experiences on their adventures. Family was extremely important to Bob and they shared strength and closeness. He will be missed dearly by all his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Henning and Halvord; sister, Ellen; and grandson, Christopher.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Linnea; sons, Kenneth (Ellen) of Foley and Gary (Charlene) of Portland, MA; and by his grandchildren, Kelsey, Kristiana, Kirk, Kathryn, Kevin and Michael.
Arrangements were with Cambridge Funeral Home-Strike Chapel.
Dean Watson
Dean Clark Watson, 65, of Cambridge, died January 29, 2000 at Cambridge Health Care Center.
Services were scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3 from South Isanti Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Steinke officiating. Howard Doble, accompanied by Corinne Johnson will sing “On Eagles’ Wings” and “Amazing Grace.” Burial will be in Isanti Union Cemetery with Ross, Bob, Bruce, John and Larry Watson and Glen Brodt as pallbearers.
He was born in Minneapolis July 13, 1934 to Clem and Monellie (Armstrong) Watson. He grew up in Northeast Minneapolis where he attended school. Following graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving for a few years. Following his military discharge, he attended the University of Minnesota earning a degree in Pharmacy. Dean worked as a pharmacist at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital before moving to Cambridge. He also worked at Cambridge Memorial Hospital and later at the hospital in Pine City. On September 11, 1976 he married Lavern Challstrom at his home on Skogman Lake where they lived throughout their married life. Dean enjoyed woodworking, gardening, hunting and fishing. He and Lavern especially enjoyed traveling. He was a member of South Isanti Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lavern; brothers, Rex and Clem Jr.; and sisters, Maxine,, Jane and Genevieve.
He is survived by his brother, Max Watson of Circle Pines.
Arrangements were with Carlson-Labatte Funeral Home in Cambridge.
Maxine Anderson
Maxine Joyce Anderson, 58, of Braham, died at Unity Medical Center in Fridley January 28, 2000.
Services were held Jan. 31 from Braham Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev. Richard Chronis officiating. Organist was Ruth Anderson with Jon Scheele as soloist. Burial was in Rice Lake Cemetery with Clifford Hansen, David Berg, Robert Carls, Vern Schusted Jr., Steven Tollefsrud, and Roger LaFontaine as pallbearers.
She was born in Minneapolis July , 1941 to Ervin and Esther (Birr) Stanton. She moved to Braham at age 8 and graduated from Braham High School. On May 3, 1964 she married Kenneth Anderson in Braham. Maxine worked around Braham for most of her life until 1991 when she she went to work for the Department of Veterans Affairs at Ft. Snelling. She was an active member of Braham Ev. Lutheran Church. She loved reading, playing cards. working with her flowers in her garden and spending time with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ervin and Esther Stanton.
She is survived by her husband, Kenny, of Braham; sons, Michael (Kimberly) of Rock Creek; Terrin (Deb) of Isanti; sisters, Betty (Gene) Johnson of Austin, MN; Donna (Gilbert) Giordano of Lothian, MD; and grandchildren, Cameron, Ashley.. Samantha, Tyler and Ryan.
Arrangements were with Rock-Mankie Burial and Cremation Services of Braham.
John Warren Erickson
April 1, 1911 -January 28, 2000
J.W. clung tenaciously to life until grace brought him peace on Friday, January 28, 2000. Simply, with pride and dignity intact, and family gathered at home, J.W. slipped peacefully through the misty vail and into our memories.
Some will remember Dad as a tiller of the soil, a dairy man, a loyal friend. Others will remember the musical spirit he nourished or his ever-present wry wit. I loved his no-nonsense wisdom, a particular one was “it’s not what you learn, it’s what you remember.” Always the dreamer, J.W. was driven by his dreams and was blessed with longevity because of them.
He is survived by his wife, Norma; son, Neil Erickson; daughter, Beverly (Duane) McComb; stepchildren Marjorie Wies; Lyle Johnson and Steven (Grace) Johnson; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Leif (Deloris) Erickson and Alton (Karen) Erickson; and sister, Helen Kosloski.
A memorial service has been scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5 at First Baptist Church in Cambridge with Pastor Allen Lindh and Pastor Paul Lundgren officiating.
Linda Swanberg
Linda Ferne Swanberg, 53, of Cambridge, died at her home January 26, 2000 after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born February 13, 1946 to Frank and Myrtle Pelawa of St. Cloud. She graduated fromm Swanville High School in 1965 and later that year married John Swanberg. Linda had worked at Honeywell/Allina Tech in Minneapolis for 33 years.
She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and family get-togethers, visiting, shopping, dancing and going to the casino.
She will be sadly missed by her daughter, Robin (Scott) Strohmayer; sons, John and Terry Swanberg, all of Cambridge; grandson, Dalton Strohmayer; granddaughters, Ashley and Brooke Strohmayer; Jordan and Bailee Swanberg; siblings Franklyn (Winnie) Pelawa; Bev (Wayne) Bromen; Christine Garder, Roger Pelawa; and Kevin Kate) Pelawa.
Arrangements were with Cambridge Funeral Home-Strike Chapel.
Judith A. Nelson
Judith Ann Nelson, 57, of North Branch, died at her home January 27, 2000.
Services were held Feb. 1 from Spring Lake Lutheran Church with Rev. Harry Eklund officiating. The congregation sang “Amazing Grace” and “What A Friend We Have In Jesus.” Organist was Crystal Peterson. Pallbearers were Robert Nelson, Don Pyykola, Vernon Nelson, Scott Kramer, Brian Bina and David Eastwood.
She was born in Eau Claire, WI. July 20, 1942 to Francis and Wanda (Kremer) Lium. On February 3, 1967 she married Don E. Nelson and the couple were parents of three daughters, Jessica, Lynnea and Fran.
She was preceded in death by her father, Francis Lium.
She is survived by her husband, Don of North Branch; daughters, Jessica of St. Paul; Lynnea of Minneapolis and Fran of St. Paul; mother, Wanda Lium of Eau Claire; sisters, Renee (Karl) Krassau of Hudson, WI; Luann (Mike) McGrouary of Eau Claire; Patricia (Greg) Gardner of Altoona, WI and Lana (Charlie) Kramer of Fall Creek, WI.
Arrangements were with Carlson-Labatte Funeral Home in Cambridge.
Josephine Simon
Josephine Anna Simon, 86, of Lakeville, died January 4, 2000 at University Good Samaritan Hospital in Minneapolis.
Services were held Jan. 7 at All Saints Catholic Church in Lakeville with Fr. Donald DeGrood officiating. Burial was in All Saints Cemetery.
She was born February 4, 1913 in New Market and married Ed Simon April 10, 1934.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed.
She is survived by her daughters Joyce Simon of St. Paul and Janice Reinholdson of Andover; sons, Victor (Virginia) Simon of Cambridge; Dennis (Winnie) Simon of New Prague and Charles (Rita) Simon of South St. Paul; 22 grandchildren and by 15 great-grandchildren.
Hulda Kluck
Hulda Marie Kluck, 83, of Isanti, died January 27, 2000 at Cambridge Medical Center.
Services were held Jan. 29 from Faith Lutheran Church in Isanti with Rev. Curtis Peter officiating. Howard Doble, accompanied by Nancy Peabody, sang “Peace In The Valley” and “The Old Rugged Cross.” The congregation sang “In The Garden.” Burial was in East Bradford Cemetery with Jane Cunningham, John Kluck, Deborah McConnell, Douglas Olson, Robert W. Olson and Rebecca Williams as pallbearers.
She was born on the family farm in Isanti Township June 9, 1916 to Peter and Hannah Peterson. She was baptized at Athens Lutheran Church in rural Isanti. Her family then moved to Cambridge where she attended school. She was confirmed May 17, 1931 at Cambridge Lutheran Church and she graduated from Cambridge High School in 1935. As a young woman, she worked at Peoples State Bank in Cambridge. On September 2, 1939 she married Lloyd E. Kluck at the Cambridge Lutheran parsonage. They made their home on the Kluck farmstead in Bradford Township until 1944 when they moved to their nearby dairy farm where they lived the remainder of their lives. Lloyd preceded Hulda in death August 28, 1985. She actively participated in many activities at Faith Lutheran Church in Isanti. She also served on the Athens Lutheran Cemetery Board, was a 4-H leader, was involved in the Cambridge Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and also volunteered at the hospital for many years. Hulda enjoyed gardening, canning, raising flowers, watching birds, and sewing and knitting.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her grandson, David Olson.
Hulda will be lovingly remembered by her children, Marilyn (Robert W.) Olson of Isanti; Richard (Barbara) Kluck of Plano, TX; and Ronald Kluck of Cambridge; sister, Norma Olson of Cambridge; grandchildren, Jane Cunningham, Deborah McConnell, Rebecca Williams, Douglas Olson and John Kluck; and by great-grandchildren, Tracy, Tryel and Jennifer McConnell, Nicole, Kaylee and Tanner Olson and Molly and Alex Kluck.
Arrangements were with Strike Funeral Home-Isanti Chapel.
Patrick Ryan
Patrick James Ryan, 48, of Blaine, died unexpectedly at his home January 31, 2000.
Services were held Feb. 4 from Strike Funeral Home-Isanti Chapel with Rev. Curtis Peter officiating. Music was provided by Colleen Jirovec, Karen Kunkel and Laura Widell. Burial was in Ft. Snelling Cemetery with Colleen Jirovec, Curt Johnson, Karen Kunkel, Linda Ryan, and Jerry and Laura Widell as pallbearers.
He was born April 27, 1951 at Oakland, CA. to Robert and Agnes Ryan. When he was a child his family moved to Minneapolis where he was raised and attended school. Patrick served in the Marine Corps in Vietnam. Following his military service he lived in Texas for 10 years before returning to the Twin Cities which has since been his home. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was very proud of his country.
He was a tender, good-hearted man and he will be dearly missed.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert and by his brother, Michael.
He is survived by his son, Shane of Texas; mother and stepfather, Agnes and Wallace Fetterley of rural Isanti; and by six sisters and one grandson.
Lucile T. Jones
Lucile T. Jones, age 83, of Cambridge, died February 3, 2000 at Cambridge Health Care Center.
Lucile T. Jones was born October 13, 1916 at Hope, Kansas to Joseph and Gertrude Hytrek. She was raised and attended school in Glendo, Wyoming. Lucile was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She was also very devoted to her spiritual life and she will be dearly missed by her family.
Lucile will be lovingly remembered by her two daughters, Ivy Watercott and her husband David of Isanti and Trudy Loqa and her husband Harrith of Tucson, Arizona; step-daughter Eiune Hewitt and her husband Donald of Fairfield, Iowa; sister, Josephine Adams of Denver, Colorado; nine grandchildren, Douglas Loqa, Marie Loqa, Laureen Waite and her husband Kurt, Tom Watercott, Jerry Watercott and his wife Anke, Teresa Watercott, Anne Kotzenmacher and her husband Paul, Joe Watercott and Larry Watercott; 10 great-grandchildren, Leslie, Josh, Jamie, Nina, Natascha, Steven, Jeffery, Nathan, Lucas and Alex. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Gertrude Hytrek; by three husbands, George Greenhalgh, Ivan Gore, and William Jones; and by two brothers, Fritz and Lawrence Hytrek.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, February 7, 2000 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church with Father Richard McGuire officiating. Mary and Greg Kuhn served as musicians. Pallbearers were Tom Watercott, Jerry Watercott, Joe Watercott, Larry Watercott, Josh Semler, and Steve Watercott. Honorary pallbearers were Jeffery Watercott, Lucas Kotzenmacher, Nathan Watercott, Alex Kotzenmacher, and Doug Loqa. Interment was in Wheatland Cemetery at Wheatland, Wyoming.
Services were entrusted to the care of Strike Funeral Home-Isanti Chapel.
Kenneth Briegel
Kenneth Briegel, age 86, of Cambridge, formerly of Isanti, died after a brief illness on February 6, 2000 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
Kenneth C. Briegel was born November 26, 1913 at LeSueur, Minnesota to Isabelle and John F. Briegel. He was raised and attended school at LeSueur. On October 20, 1938 he married Leota Larson at Prospect Park and they made their home in Minneapolis. Ken graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Mortuary Science. He worked full time in this field for 10 years. Ken then served in the U.S. Navy in WW II as a gunnery instructor and in the Korean War as a Chief Petty Officer. After the war they lived in St. Louis Park and Ken took a temporary job with Honeywell that lasted 33 years. He was a manager of the Research Tech Lab. He was actively involved in various professional organizations: ASCET, ISCET, ASEE and served on the Board of Directors of NEI in Minneapolis for 25 years. After retirement, Ken worked part time for Strike Funeral Chapel. The Briegels moved to rural Isanti in 1959. Ken was a faithful member of Faith Lutheran Church in Isanti, serving in many capacities. They just recently moved to Cambridge in the RiverHills development. Ken will be missed by his family and by many friends.
He is survived by his wife, Leota of Cambridge; daughter, Sandra (Philip) Langlotz of Phoenix, Arizona; son, John (Linda) Briegel of Cambridge; sister Jean (Robert) Geisenhoff of Albuquerque, New Mexico; grandchildren, Michelle and Stephen Briegel; nephew, David (Anna) Geisenhoff of Boise, Idaho. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, February 9 at 2 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Isanti with Rev. Curtis Peter officiating. Mary Falk is the soloist and Mary Kay O’Neill will serve as organist. Burial will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Services are entrusted to the care of the Strike Funeral Home-Isanti Chapel.
