Deceased and Obituaries
Marshall High School - Class of 1961
Obituary
Maxwell, Sandra Ann of St Anthony Village, 79, died peacefully on January 1, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 28, 1943 in Minneapolis. Preceded in death by father Carl and mother Emily (Scalise) Stabile. Survived by beloved husband Tom, daughters Carla (Jim) Monacelli and Catherine (Jeff) Janey, grandchildren Joseph, Erica, Francesca, and Ava, sister Marlene Nelson, Aunt Margaret Scalise, and her large Italian family. Sandra was incredibly proud of her Italian heritage and grew up surrounded by 35 first cousins on her mother's side (Scalise). She was equally proud of being a 1961 graduate of Marshall High School. Sandra loved being a military wife and accepted this role with pride and honor. Sandra loved her daughters dearly and her four grandchildren filled her heart. They will carry on her beautiful spirit and legacy with full hearts. Above all else, Sandra loved her life with Tom. He was the love of her life for 57 years. Her home was filled with love, family, and Italian music. Visitation will be held January 5th from 4-7 pm at Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapel, 2901 Johnson Street NE, Minneapolis 55418. Services will be held January 6th at St. Odilia Catholic Church, 3495 Victoria St N, Shoreview, Minnesota at noon followed by authentic Italian lunch in the church hall. Review 1 hour prior. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery, immediate family only. Washburn-McReavy.com
Published on January 4, 2023
An obituary was not found.
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Carol Clarkson Eklund passed away in Phoenix on April 1, 2022; Phoenix had been her home for 55 years. Carol was born Feb 5, 1943 to
Frances (Tanner) and Roy Clarkson in Norfolk, VA while her father served in WWII as a naval gunfire officer. After the war, the family
moved back to Butte county South Dakota and lived on their sheep ranch north of Belle Fourche.
Carol graduated from Marshall High School
in Minneapolis in 1961 and from the University of Minnesota in 1966. She married Ronald Eklund in September 1965 She traveled to Korea while
Ron served in the military. Their son Erik was born in 1968 after they moved to Phoenix. After her divorce, Carol was with her long-time partner
Steve Edgell until his death in 2005.
Carol and her sister Kay Musil established Montessori Children’s Home at 516 Bethany Home Road, a Montessori school which just celebrated its 50th
anniversary on March 5, 2022. Carol enjoyed the celebration even though she had not taught there in the last few years due to health complications.
She spent the last few years living in an assisted living home across from her Phoenix residence.
Carol is survived by her son Erik and his daughter Angelita, sisters Kay (Dick) Musil, Phoenix and Mary (Kevin) Buchholz Belle Fourche, brother
Ferman (Barb) Clarkson, Belle Fourche, her “twin cousin” Karen Clarkson, Spearfish, nieces Katherine Musil Mitzel (Todd), Phoenix, Sarah Clarkson (Brian),
Tucson, AZ, Hilary Buchholz (Hunter), Belle Fourche, Megan Clarkson Dacar (Caleb) and nephews Derrick Buchholz (Pam), Belle Fourche, Aaron Musil (Christine),
Phoenix, Thad Buchholz (Shannon), Belle Fourche, Scott Buchholz, Spearfish, CJ Musil (Nicole), San Francisco, Ian Musil (Jen) Clarkdale, AZ, David Clarkson,
Belle Fourche
Lindemann, Russell W. Age 79, of Mpls, passed away July 4, 2022. Russ was a caring father and friend to many. He worked for the City of Minneapolis, owned a bar, drove a cab, was a courier, Uber driver and worked for and with his son. Russ was always willing to help, easy to talk to, was loved and will forever be missed. He is preceded in death by parents and sister Jeanette. Survived by ex-wife/friend Judy Lindemann, son Brian (Kriz) Lindemann, daughters Laura (Tony) Doble and Lisa Shernon, grandchildren, siblings Don Lindemann, Jim Lindemann, Nancy (Jerry) Crowell and Wendy Yates. Visitation: Thursday (7/14) 5-7pm at Henry W. Anderson, 3640 23rd Ave S., Mpls. Visitation/Service: Friday (7/15) 10:30am at Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel, 1 Tower Ave., Mpls. Internment Fort Snelling Cemetary followed by a lunch and celebration of life at Historic Fort Snelling Visitor Center and Plank Museum, 200 Tower Ave. Ave. S. Minn
Victor L. Yu, M.D Victor L. Yu, M.D.
Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh
c/o Special Pathogens Laboratory
1401 Forbes Avenue, Suite 207
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
TEL: (412) 434-8488
FAX: (412) 281-7445
e-mail: victorlyu@gmail.com or vly@pitt.edu
Passed away January 2022
Dr. Yu is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School. He performed his internship and residency at the University of Colorado
and his senior residency at Stanford University. He did his postdoctoral fellowship in infectious Diseases at Stanford University. He has received numerous honors including:
Distinguished Research Award for Legionnaires' Disease, National American Legion, 1982.
Research Award, Health Research and Services Foundation, Outstanding Contribution to Health Research, 1984.
Divisional Lecturer, Nosocomial Infection, American Society for Microbiology, Miami Beach, 1988.
Malia Memorial Lectureship, Southside Hospital, Pittsburgh, 1992.
National Institutes of Health Service Award, Board of Scientific Counselors (1987 1992) (Chairman 1990 1992). National Library of Medicine. NIH, Bethesda, Maryland, 1992.
Barnett Berris Lectureship, Mt. Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada, 1993.
Gold Medal Award: Outstanding Contribution to Science, Federal Executive Board, 1993.
Citation of Merit. Awarded for public health contributions as a member of the Allegheny
County Health Department Task Force on Legionella, 1993.
Irving Rubin Memorial Lectureship, Berkshire Area Health Education Center, MA, 1994.
Outstanding Speaker Award, OSAP Research Foundation, 1995.
Who's Who in the World, 1995 2003; Who's Who in America, 1995-2003; Who's Who in Science and Engineering, 1995-2000, Marquis Press.
Best Doctors in America, 1996-2003, Woodward White, Inc., Aiken, S.C.
Top 10% of Reviewers, Annals of Internal Medicine, American College of Physicians.
Sir Macfarlane Burnet Award for Outstanding Achievement in Infectious Diseases, Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases, 2003.
Dr. Yu's research interests include antibiotic resistant bacterial infections, community-acquired pneumonia, and ENT infections. However, his research
group is best known for their contributions to the microbiology, epidemiology, and disinfection strategies regarding Legionnaires' disease.
He has published 300 peer review publications, 60 book chapters, and 2 textbooks (Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Therapy of the Ears, Nose, and
Throat, W.B. Saunders, 1997 and Antimicrobial Therapy and Vaccines, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, 1998).
He has accepted over 200 invited lectureships and has accepted over 100 visiting professorships to major universities throughout the world.
He has mentored 30 graduate students in engineering, microbiology, pharmacology as well as 13 infectious disease fellows and numerous other
physician-academicians in the areas of ophthalmology, otolaryngology, general internal medicine and medical informatics. 95% of his students and
fellows remain active in academic medicine and research.
Teacher/Coach
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STATE SKI CHAMPION, NAVY OFFICER, COACH, NFL OFFICIAL
Norman Howard Kragseth, Age 91, from St. Louis Park, Minnesota, died Saturday, January 22, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents, Hans and Nora Kragseth, brothers Robert, Ronald, Paul, and Roger. Survived by wife Phyllis, children David, Susan and Steve, grandchildren Connor, Taylor, Steven, Elias, Sheridan, Hartleigh and Atticus, sisters Janice and Eleanor.
Norm grew up on the Duluth central hillside and spent much of his youth kicking a football at Grant Field, ski jumping and cross-country skiing at Chester Bowl, and golfing at Enger Park Golf Course. He graduated from Duluth Central in 1949 as arguably one of the state's most accomplished all around high school athlete. Norm earned 23 varsity letters in seven sports - football, skiing, golf, track, baseball, basketball, and tennis, and won 21 individual and team Minnesota State High School Championships. As a senior, he was named to the Minnesota First Team All-State Football Squad at Fullback and was the individual Runner-up at the State High School Golfing Tournament. Norm accepted a football scholarship to Northwestern University where he was a three-year letter winner as the team punter, place kicker, and offensive end, earning All-Big Ten Honorable Mention his senior year. A member of Delta Upsilon fraternity, Norm was elected to DERU, the seniors-only honors society for student leaders. Norm earned his undergraduate degree in Education and after graduation was active in the Northwestern Alumni Association for which he received the University's Alumni Service Award.
While in college Norm accepted an appointment to Navy Reserve Officer Candidate School and served two years active duty on the destroyer USS Brown (DD-546) during the Korean War, where his ship operated off the coast of Korea and the Straits of Taiwan. He also served at the ship's Athletics Officer while in port, during which time the crew received the Admiral's Trophy for the best athletic program in the US Navy Cruiser-Destroyer forces in the Pacific (CRUDESPAC). Norm continued his service in the Navy Reserve and after 20 years retired as a full Commander. After his military duty, Norm returned to Minnesota and started a teaching and coaching career that included earning a graduate degree in Education from the University of Minnesota. He was hired as head football coach at Marshall University High School in Minneapolis where he met his future wife, Phyllis. Hired as head football coach at Hopkins High School, Norm started the school's first ski program that went on to earn numerous State Championships.
Norm was a member of the original chain gang for Vikings home games. He also officiated college football for the North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and later the Big Ten. Norm was eventually selected as the first NFL official from Minnesota and spent 13 years as a Head Linesman, then an NFL Instant Replay Official, an NFL Observer, and NFL Scout. He officiated the first NFL game at the Metrodome, the inaugural NFL game outside the US at Wembley Stadium in London, and was part of the officiating crew for Super Bowl XIV.
Norm was inducted into the Tri-State Athletic Hall of Fame in Duluth, the Hopkins High School Athletic Hall of Fame, the Minnesota State High School League Hall of Fame, and the Northwestern University Athletic Hall of Fame.
Norm's retirement was spent building additions to the family cabin on the Gunflint Trail outside of Grand Marais, golfing and fishing with family and friends, and taking his grandchildren for lessons at local golf courses or on his boat fishing at nearby lakes and rivers.
Raised by kind, humble, hard-working Norwegian immigrant parents, Norm learned to be patient, to accept life's challenges, and to respect others.
He made his family and friends proud not only for his athletic achievements but for his even-tempered personality, steady leadership, deep rooted
integrity, and strength of character. Norm loved his family, and he was proud of them all. He had seven grandchildren who adored him and many called
him daily, with every parting ended in a mutual “I love you.” As a close friend recently said, “during our lives we are richly rewarded if we meet a
single person whose grace, humility and decency influence how we treat others. Norman held the lantern. All we had to do was follow the path.”
A dedicated teacher and coach in life and death, Norm bequeathed his body to the University of Minnesota Anatomy Program in support of medical life science education.
A Celebration of Life will be scheduled later in the spring or summer with interment at Ft Snelling National Cemetery and Park Hill Cemetery in Duluth.
For more details of Norm’s accomplishments, see his 2019 bio at cdn1.sportngin.com/attachments/document/0b74-2061642/…
Published on February 6, 2022
Update to Gary's biography provided by Miriam Gould on August 18, 2022.
I believe you should have the information on Gary Gould's passing, June 21, 2021. He had battled diabetes for over 30 years, and lost his battle last year. (No COVID complications!) He was an active pastor in his little congregation in the Madera Ranchos up until a month before his death.
He had been married to Miriam (Aaland) Gould for 54 years and has 4 children: 2 in California, one in Nampa, Idaho and one in Beaverton, Oregon, and has 5 beautiful grandchildren, ages ranging from 10-15. His life was filled with blessings, including playing Tevya, "Fiddler on the Roof" twice, probably leads in 15 other musicals, wrote a musical, "Ben and the Baby", and two other plays that were all performed in local theater. He and Mim shared a musical career at church that consisted of 2 recorded albums of which he wrote the songs, and during the summers they performed in churches across the country, besides many times in their local congregations. He also had written many puppet shows for children and were performed many times at VBS's, Sunday Schools, and banquets.
His life was one of service to his Lutheran congregations, always loving them and giving them an encouraging word! He served in San Jose, Ca., Madera Rancho, Ca (2 different times), Tollhouse, Ca., Eaton, Ca., and Selma, Ca., and Madera Rancho, Ca.
The one and only time we were able to come to a Marshall reunion was for his 50th reunion, and he was ever so thankful he got to visit with his many high school friends.
May the Lord bless your upcoming event! Mim Gould
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Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of David Hunt of Big Lake, Minnesota, who passed away on August 22, 2020 at the age of 77. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of David Hunt to pay them a last tribute. He was predeceased by : his wife Elaine. He is survived by : his daughters, Cheryl Burrow (Timothy), Debra Madaras and Kristen Hanson; his granddaughter Katie (Michael); his great grandchildren, Logan, David (Mariah), Brooke and LeeAnn (Alex); his sisters, Carolyn Dougherty (George) and Irene Olson; and also, Nicholas, Daniel, Jonathan, Michelle, Jennifer, Ryan and Allyson.
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Gruber, Judi age 76 of St. Louis Park, went to Heaven on 10/14/2019. Preceded in death by her parents. Her hobbies included reading, cross stitch, bird watching, photography, and spending time on the North Shore. Survived by husband of 55 years, Gill; daughter, Kim Case; son, Chris (Teresa) Gruber; grandchildren, Lauren (Jared) and Zach (Sarah); great-grandchildren, Finley and Parker; sister, Nita (Stan) Bernard; and many nieces and nephews. Memorials preferred to Zion Lutheran Church. Memorial service will be held at 11AM with visitation one hour prior on Saturday, October 26th at Zion Lutheran Church, 241 5th Ave N, Hopkins.
Wife of Jack Saari.
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Deborah Saari April 21, 1950 — April 4, 2019 Vergas, MN Deborah J. Saari – beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend – passed away peacefully at her home in Vergas, MN, on April 4, 2019. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 9 at Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service in Perham, MN at 11:00AM. Visitation one hour prior to the service. The first of three children, Debbie was born on April 21, 1950 in Calgary, Alberta to the late Henry and Roberta (Long) Hansford. She married Jack Saari on July 26, 1974 in Calgary and they raised two children. After 28 years residing in Grand Forks, ND, they retired to their beautiful lake home where she enjoyed spending time quilting, visits from her grandchildren, and her morning coffee on the porch with Jack. Debbie is survived by her husband, Jack Saari; son, Eric Saari and his wife, Rebecca; daughter Becky Stricklin and her husband, John; four grandchildren – Ethan, Austin, Elora, and Dylan; brothers, Ron and Kurt Hansford and their families. As a special thank you on Debbie’s behalf and in lieu of flowers please consider a donation to LB Homes Foundation for their care or to Relay for Life to support their on-going fundraising needs. Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service, Perham MN 218-346-5175 www.schoenebergerfh.com
Teacher: History, International Relations.
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Rose, Robert "Bob" W. age 93, of Minneapolis, Minnesota passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 22, 2019. Preceded
in death by wife of 66 years, Donna and brother John Keith. Survived by daughter, Elizabeth (Jeff); granddaughters Lesley, Katherine
and Amelia; great granddaughter Charlotte; brother Richard (Janet); many other relatives and friends. In 1944, Bob graduated from Amboy
High School and enrolled in Macalester College, graduating in 1948. Bob was the president of the Macalester Alumni Association and in May
he received the Distinguished Citizen Award. He received his MA from the University of Minnesota.
After graduation from Macalester,
Bob started a forty-seven-year career in public school education. He led the teacher union strike in 1970 that fundamentally changed the
classroom teacher's negotiation rights and work environment. Bob served on the board of the teacher retirement fund, teacher federal
credit union and he was president of the teachers' union. Bob and Donna believed strongly in the importance of education and influenced
countless of people. "Bob Rose changed my life" is something the family frequently hears. Papa Bob will be missed. His legacy and message:
be kind.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 11 AM at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1200 S Marquette Ave,
Minneapolis, MN 55403 with Reception to follow. Memorial Donations may be made to Amboy Presbyterian Church or Macalester College.
Published on November 24, 2019
Passed away September 18, 2018
John graduated from Marshall in 1960 and married Marlyn Swanson of the class of 1961.
Teacher, Coach: American History, Football, Wrestling, and Track.
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Age 87, of White Bear Lake, passed away August 22, 2018. Preceded in death by wife, Lois; parents, Walter and Margery; children, Dan, Doug (Roslyn), David (Michelle), Lori (Cal) Dixon; 9 grandchildren, Nichole (David), Christine (Stephen), Angela (John), Jackie (Eric), Becca, Amy, Andrew, Anna (Brad), Aaron; 5 great-grandchildren, Eli, Ben, Abby, Charlie, Reese; other family and friends. DuWayne was a loving husband, father, grandfather, Marine, coach, and mentor who will be deeply missed. Memorials preferred to the Alzheimer's Association. Private interment Ft. Snelling Cemetery. Memorial Service 5 PM Thursday, August 30, with visitation 2 hours prior to service at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church, 5025 Knox Ave. S., Mpls. www.Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996.
Published in Pioneer Press on Aug. 26, 2018
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Sharon Janice Orr Lee, 75, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018, at her home in Wrightsboro. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Lola Orr of Minneapolis, MN.
Sharon joined the United States Navy after high school, where she met Clifton Lee, and the sparks flew. She married Cliff and they had five children,
Stephen Boyd, Tracy Patrick, Jeffrey David, Heather Anne and Angela Brooke; all who survive. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her
brother, Ronald Orr.
She was a den mother for the Cub Scouts to dozens of young cubs that absolutely adored her. She attended Fred Astaire Dance Studio and was a skilled dancer.
Sharon had served as a Deputy Clerk for New Hanover County.
An intimate memorial will be held from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm on Tuesday. May 8, 2018, at Wrightsboro Baptist Church, 2736 Castle Hayne Road, Wilmington, NC.
Anyone that knew Sharon or her family is welcome and encouraged to come as she would have loved the chance for people to come together.
Tom was the husband of Sharon O'hara.
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Hughes, Thomas E. age 74, of Arden Hills, passed away March 28, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Erling and Dorothy.
Survived by wife, Sharon; children, Michael (Deanna) and Lynn (Brent) Pedersen; grandchildren, Jack Pedersen, Cassidy and
Emma Hughes; sister, Barbara (Jim) Shaffer; and aunt, Doris Dowling. Memorials preferred to University of MN Raptor Center or
Union Gospel Mission. Private interment Fort Snelling. Funeral Mass 11:00 AM Thursday, April 6, 2017 with visitation starting
one hour prior at St. Odilia Catholic Church, 3495 Victoria St. N., Shoreview. Washburn-McReavy.com Northeast Chapel 612-781-6828
Published on April 2, 2017
Passed away 2017, no further information.
Obituary
Johnson, Keith A. Age 73 of Burnsville passed away after a short battle with cancer on Saturday, December 3. Preceded in death by parents Clark and Ruth Johnson of Mpls. Survived by brother Scott (Marge) Johnson of Edina, MN and their children. Keith attended Marshall High School and the U of M in Mpls. Keith was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and president of the Alumni Association of Alpha Tau Omega of MN. Most of Keith's careers was spent in sales or sales management. Keith possessed the magical ability to make people scream with laughter at his funny impersonations and self deprecat-ing humor. He was always ON. Keith was always available to people in need. He was a steadfast friend and will always remain in so many hearts. Memorial service February 2017 to be determined. Notice later. Published on December 7, 2016
Teacher: Electricity, Machine Shop, Radio Club, Stage Crew
Lewis, Wilbur Kindle Wilbur Kindle Lewis, age 92, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 10, 2016. He was born in Oxford, Ohio to
Marion and Margaret (Bedenbaugh) Lewis. Wilbur started his undergraduate education in Ohio at Miami University, but put his education on hold to enlist
in the military in 1943. He proudly served as a Montford Point Marine in World War II, stationed in the South Pacific. In 2012, he was awarded the
Congressional Gold Medal for his service to our country. After resuming his college education, he met and married fellow college student Isabel in 1947.
They graduated in 1951 and he moved his family to MN in 1954. In Minneapolis, he attended graduate school at the U of MN, and began his teaching career
in the Minneapolis School District at Marshall High School followed by work at Edison, Washburn, Central, Roosevelt High and Northeast Junior High as an
Assistant Principal.
Wilbur took an early retirement in 1981, but his quest to continue learning led him to acquiring licensure in real estate and as a
broker after he and Isabel moved to AZ in 1989. Wilbur led his life by example, with conviction, determination and dignity. His range and depth of knowledge
were unsurpassed. Devotion to family was paramount. As we all will miss him dearly, we know that his life and spirit will be carried on through his family and
those whose lives he affected. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Catherine Isabel (Cheeks) Lewis, and daughters Myla Katherine (Lewis) Collins and
Debra Anne Lewis. Survived by children Gail Lewis-Miller, Mark (Kim) Lewis, Ken (Alison) Lewis, Ron Lewis, niece Anita Lewis, 11 grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at St. Mark's United Church of Christ (8630 Xerxes Ave. S., Bloomington) on December 10 at 11 a.m.
Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. and a luncheon will follow. A service will also be held on January 14 at Desert Garden UCC Church in Sun City West, AZ
followed by a private interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Mark's UCC, Desert Garden UCC or American Cancer Society.
Published on November 27, 2016
Carolyn passed away in 2015 after a long bout with cancer.
Passed away 2015, no further information.
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Former Elk River resident James (Jim) Gregory Schmitz, 68, died Monday, June 25, 2012, with his family by his side in Bigfork, Minn.
He was born Oct. 23, 1943, in Minneapolis to Gregory and Marie Schmitz. He grew up in Minneapolis. After graduating from Marshall High School,
he joined the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Polk, La. Soon after, he attended St. Cloud State University, where he met and married JoAnn Dubbin.
They settled along Lake Orono in Elk River.
For much of his life, Mr. Schmitz worked in the industrial insulation trade with Egan and Sons and was an active member of the International Association
of Heat and Frost Insulators, Local Union No. 34.
After retirement, he moved to a lakeshore home in Itasca County. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a member of the American Legion
and enjoyed the time he spent with friends there.
A memorial gathering will be held today (Saturday, June 30), at Lions Park Center, 1104 Lions Park Dr., Elk River.
He is survived by his sister, Barbara Hughes; brother, John; sister, Mary Gonyer; sons and their spouses, Robert Schmitz and Lenora Chu,
Ryan Schmitz and Denise Landeros-Schmitz, and Daniel and Ashley Schmitz; and grandsons, Rainer, Andre, and Landon.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Thomas.
Donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements were made by Rowe Funeral Home and Crematory, Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
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Dan Lindstrom, 71 of Lake Villa, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2014 surrounded by family and friends. Dan was born in Detroit Lakes, MN
on July 4, 1943, served as a Lance Corporal in the US Marine Corps. He was a dedicated employee of Marsh and McClennan til the very end.
He was also an active member of the Zion-Benton Moose Lodge.
Dan is survived by and was a loving father of Alissa, devoted grandfather of
Adriana and Cassidy, proud "Uncle" of Caitlin, and was-band of Sandy. He also leaves behind loving sisters and brothers, nieces and nephews
and cherished friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Helmer and Pearl Lindstrom, adoptive parents Ed and Alyce Brown, and brothers
David Lindstrom and Gary Brown.
Visitation will be held Sunday December 28, 2014 from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Salata Gurnee Funeral Home,
4190 Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee, IL. Donations in Dan's memory can be made at MooseCharities.org. Visit www.gurneefuneralhome1.com to sign the guestbook.
Published by Chicago Tribune from Dec. 24 to Dec. 27, 2014.
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Longtime Anchorage resident, Mrs. Susanne Anthony Franco Salas-Peterson, 70, died peacefully on June 12, 2014, at Alaska Regional Hospital, Anchorage.
A Celebration of Life will take place 1 p.m., Saturday July 12, 2014, at Central Lutheran Church, 1420 Cordova St., Anchorage. In honor of Sue's life
please wear bright colors and a fabulous hat. This will be a time for celebrating a happy and exuberant life, well lived.
She is survived by sons, Anthony Peterson and Daniel Salas-Peterson, of Anchorage; daughter Jessica Spurgeon of Denver; Sisters Mary Lou Salas-Jesness of
Falcon Heights Texas and Victoria Hobza of St. Paul Minnesota; nieces and nephews Christopher and Benjamin Kimmel, Jeanne, Francisco and Rachel Salas, of
the Twin Cities, as well as her Alaskan brother and sisters Brian Lyons, Thalia Wood and Margaret Blackadar. She was preceded in death by her brothers
Francisco Xavier Salas and Richard Gabriel Salas.
Sue was born June 13, 1943, in Minneapolis Minnesota. She attended Marshal High School, graduating in 1961 and was a part of the St. Lawrence Community band,
playing clarinet and sousaphone. She studied nursing at the University of Minnesota, becoming an LPN in 1965 and was a member of the U of M Hospital O.R. Transplant team.
She moved to Cuernavaca Mexico in 1969 to study art and then to Guatemala in 1970, to be a nurse at the mission of San Lucas Toliman on Lake Atitlan. She moved
with her family to Ketchikan, Alaska in 1976 and then to Anchorage in 1980, where she worked at the Anchorage Pioneer Home while studying to be an RN at UAA,
where she also studied Mathematics and Painting. From 1988 until her retirement in 2001, she worked at the Alaska Psychiatric Institute. She continued working
as a private nurse until 2009 when a heart attack, a number of strokes, as well as lung cancer finally made her accept retirement.
In lieu of flowers, feel free to make a donation in her name to any Arts, Education or LGBT organization in Alaska. You can contact her son Daniel at 907-602-5890
Art, Senior Student Council, Art Club, Auditorium Committee
Compilation of information found on the internet.
Kristina Gray's narrative:
"The other day I talked with a former Crookston City Administrator, Ray Ecklund. He shared with me that his art teacher at Marshall High school
in Minneapolis was John Martin Socha. Ecklund graduated from there in 1952 and came up to Crookston in 1969 for his job. At some point he went
to an event at UMC’s Kiehle auditorium and happened to see the name of John Martin Socha imprinted at the bottom of one of the murals. Back then
he wondered if this was the person he remembered as his “excellent art teacher.”
The Chinese and their art from 1,000s of years show how they perceive themselves as small in a big world. Look at Chinese art and usually the Chinese landscape looms large while the people represented are diminutive. Western art, as opposed to Oriental art, will traditionally focus on the person in the center with an incidental scenery backdrop. Furthermore, Islamic artwork, is portrayed another way. It is typically represented in floral or geometric and ornate decoration.
I realize that is a very quick and simplistic overview of art on a global level. For this article I want to emphasis that on our UMC campus, we happen to have a representation of American regionalism on the walls of the Kiehle auditorium, done by a highly talented artist, John Martin Socha.
The other day I talked with a former Crookston City Administrator, Ray Ecklund. He shared with me that his art teacher
at Marshall High school in Minneapolis was John Martin Socha. Ecklund graduated from there in 1952 and came up to
Crookston in 1969 for his job. At some point he went to an event at UMC’s Kiehle auditorium and happened to see the name
of John Martin Socha imprinted at the bottom of one of the murals. Back then he wondered if this was the person he
remembered as his “excellent art teacher.”
Ecklund had taken art classes from Mr. Socha for one year. While learning under Socha, Ecklund hadn’t heard anything
about Socha’s family or his prolific art career before he taught at Marshall high school, from 1951-1961. Ray continues
to do artwork besides his many other activities since he retired and how he wishes he would have known what he is finding
out about this very talented artist and teacher.
When I went to graduate school at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, I would walk by Marshall high school every
day before going through Dinkytown to go to my classes. Little did I know that this dark brick building was a place where
the artist who had painted the mural in my hometown had worked. I found an Alumni Newsletter from Marshall University High
school dated Jan. 1, 2013 and I will share with you a bit of what I learned from this person’s perspective. It contains an
account of a student of Socha’s who wrote under the name, “CSA”.
“Mr. John Socha taught art at Marshall High for about 10 years. We didn’t know how fortunate we were to have a teacher of
Socha’s caliber. He brought an unsurpassed level of training, art and life experiences day after day to the unsuspecting
students of Marshall High. Socha had the gift of being a teacher and mentor while bringing us unheard-of concepts in art
and design. Under Mr. Socha’s tutelage, ideas filled with color, shape and form slowly unfolded as we matured and began to
consider futures in a field that generated a mysterious attraction for many of us.
“Born in 1913, Socha…was driven by an innate need to be creative in the arts, especially drawing, painting and 3-D design
and sculpture. He attended the Minneapolis School of Art around 1929 and quickly established a positive reputation in all
phases of study, concentrating on figure drawing, sculpture and painting. His classes were cut short by the Great
Depression, which interrupted many lives, notably young artists. Almost penniless, Socha resorted to odd jobs such as
delivering milk and hauling trash to help his family survive.
“About that time a government-funded project was launched for hundreds of thousands of people looking for work. He applied
for a newly created WPA position (Works Projects Administration) requiring able artists to plan, lay out and paint large wall
murals, many depicting historic moments in our country’s past. These projects were in public spaces both indoor and out – mostly
buildings such as post offices, train stations, music halls, etc. Within a few months his reputation spread and he was chosen
to work with a crew led by Diego Rivera, the noted Hispanic muralist.
“By 1940-41, this country’s preoccupation was with the war effort. In 1942-43, Socha enlisted in the army to de-code documents
and was promoted to captain with a special spin-off group from ‘Intelligence’ to use his classic art knowledge to assist in tracing
the whereabouts of hidden Nazi art storage facilities scattered from the Pyrenees to the Alps. After the war, Socha returned to
civilian life and enrolled at the University of Minnesota on the GI Bill, working for a master’s degree in art history and art
education. He graduated with honors in 1949-50 while maintaining an active career in art. Because of his reputation in watercolor
painting, he was selling his work through galleries and dealers, mainly Twin Cities, Duluth, and Rochester.
“Socha then applied for a new position in senior art education at Marshall, enabling him to work with young people while finding
time to continue personal artistic activities.” The alumni news article went further to explain Socha’s lessons in art and also of
a few of his successful students and their careers that were closely related to art. I will end with what this author wrote and
simply signed off as CSA. “I think if John Martin Socha was here today, he would be proud of the students he taught and mentored
during his teaching years. We were the lucky ones. We were in the right class at the right time. Thank you John, from all of us.”
Math, Intramural Sports
Obituary
Keprios, George M. Age 87, of Bloomington, passed away September 30. Preceded in death by parents, Michael and Norma, and brothers, Pete and Bud.
Survived by loving wife of 60 years, Dorothy (Dodie); daughters, Candy Davis (Dean) Kim Keprios (John Everett), Kathy Smith (Jeff); sons, Chris (Joan)
and Mike; grandchildren, Andrew and Tony Haga; Michael Everett; Costa Keprios; Corey, Claire, Hillary and Erin Smith; step-granddaughters, Jackie Davis Smith,
Megan Davis, Diana Everett Ormsby, Teresa Everett Muzny; brothers, Jack (Lil) and Norman (Joelle) Keprios.
Retired math teacher, Marshall High School,
Nokomis Junior High School, Sanford Junior High School, and Roosevelt High School. Navy veteran of WWII. Funeral service Thursday, October 6 at 11:00 am.
at Grace Lutheran Church, 8700 Old Cedar Avenue South, Bloomington, 952-854-6638. Visitation Wednesday, October 5 from 4-7 p.m. at Morris Nilsen Funeral
Chapel, 6527 Portland Avenue, Richfield, 612-869-3226, and one hour prior to service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Arc Greater
Twin Cities, arcgreatertwincities.org and to Grace Lutheran Church. Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 morrisnilsen.com
Published on October 2, 2011
Judy passed away at an early age of cancer.
Office skills: typing, shorthand.
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Curtin, Rita Cecilia Passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 23 at age 91. Rita was born in Arlington, Minnesota, the third of
five children to Kathryn (Myers) and Dr. James Curtin on April 18th, 1919. She is preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Mary Curtin, and
Catherine (Howard) Dunholter; brother, Dr. John (Phyllis); and nephew, James Curtin. She is survived by sister, Vivian (John) Vaudreuil of
Eau Claire, WI and her 17 nieces and nephews. Her family and her many, many friends will miss her generous and giving spirit.
She graduated
from the University of Minnesota and taught school in Buffalo, MN until the beginning of WWII when, in 1944, she joined the Coast Guard (SPARS)
where she was an ensign until 1947.
Rita later received her master's degree in education from the University of Minnesota and taught business
administration at Marshall High School and West High in Minneapolis. She retired from teaching in 1980 and continued to use her many talents
helping others as a dedicated volunteer in the community and her church. She was always there when her friends and family needed her support
or advice. She caught the 'travel bug' early and spent her vacations traveling the world and was the quintessential tourist.
She was committed
to her church, her family and her friends. She excelled at bridge and cards and was hard to beat, teaching generations of children her favorite
games. Rita was a strong mentor to many over her years teaching and continued to influence others in her final years.
She was blessed to have
the care and support of the Fairview Hospice Care, spending her last days in the home she loved surrounded by her friends, family and care
givers, keeping everyone on their toes with her astute sense of humor. She truly loved life to the fullest. In lieu of flowers, donations can
be made to Catholic Charities. A celebration of Rita's beautiful life will be held on Saturday, April 2 at The Church of the Most Holy Trinity,
3946 Wooddale Avenue South, St. Louis Park. The memorial Mass will be held at 12:00 pm with visitation beginning at 11:00 am. All are invited
to lunch following the mass. Gearty-Delmore 952-926-1615
Published on March 27, 2011
Math teacher, U gymnast
Obituary
When he enrolled in the U.S. Navy at the height of World War II, George Patten knew he'd suffer his share of wisecracks. Wherever he went,
every smart aleck within shouting distance had the same question: Are you related to the Gen. George Patton. Although their names were spelled
differently, Patten played along, time after time.
"Yep, Old Blood and Guts is my uncle," he'd tell them with a straight face, leaving soldiers and sailors whispering as he walked off.
"He liked to pull people's legs," said Patten's son, Dan Patten. "He was an instigator and motivator."
Patten, an All-America gymnast at the University of Minnesota and 30-year Minneapolis public schools math teacher, died Nov. 19 from mesothelioma.
The Plymouth resident was 87.
As a student at North High in Minneapolis, where he was an all-city and all-state gymnast, Patten would pile his teammates into his father's
car to get them to meets, said Stan Dotseth, a high school friend.
After graduating in 1942, Patten competed for one year at the U before leaving to serve his country. After a three-year tour of duty, he
returned for his sophomore and junior seasons, placing second overall in the Big Ten both years and earning All-America status as a junior, excelling
as a tumbler. Before returning for his senior season, Patten sold insurance for two years as he recovered from wrist and back ailments.
He often joked that he graduated from college and walked right across the street in Dinkytown to take a job at the former Marshall-University High School,
where he taught his entire career and where his physical fitness and dedication was the stuff of legends.
Former colleague Ed Prohofsky recalls the day a punishing winter storm forced the district to cancel classes. Patten never got word and, with
the roads impassable by car, he jogged the 5 miles to school in driving snow only to find out that no one else was there.
"He wasn't going to miss school," Prohofsky said. "He loved the kids. He was dedicated."
During his time at Marshall, Patten revived the school's moribund swim and tennis squads, volunteered for a decade with the Gophers gymnastics
team and taught private lessons in all three sports during offseasons.
Colleagues admired Patten's ability to connect with people inside the classroom and out. In the staff lounge, he had a playful knack for sparking
heated discussion, then sitting back and laughing while co-workers argued, Prohofsky said.
After retirement, he tutored students through a volunteer program in the Robbinsdale School District and through his church, sometimes unsolicited.
His wife, Adele, remembers his approaching a teenager at church one day, telling him, "I hear you're having a hard time with math."
Before the teen had a chance to respond, Patten was shaking his hand and saying, "You're just the man I wanted to see."
Patten was modest, shunning honors or recognition -- teaching or otherwise, colleague Don Sovell said.
Family and friends never learned about Patten's exploits as a gymnast from him; they heard from others.
"Recognition bothered him," Sovell said. "That was George."
About three years ago, Patten received a call. The man on the other end wanted to know what Patten would think of being inducted into the Gophers
athletics Hall of Fame.
"Not interested. What I did years ago doesn't matter," Patten's wife recalls her husband saying.
Services for Patten were Tuesday. He is survived by his wife, four children, three stepchildren, a sister and 17 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Corey Mitchell • 612-673-4491
Col. Ret. Warren A. "Joe" Arnold
Col. Ret. Warren A. Arnold, 82 of Carlisle, died Saturday May 2, 2009 in his
home.
Born June 1, 1926 in Bristow, IA, the son of the late Clayton and Angie LeViere
Arnold. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Jacobsen and Elizabeth
Bourn.
U.S. Army Colonel (retired), he served as commander 682nd Engineer Bn, MN ARNG.
He served in the 3rd Marines Division in WWII and served on active duty during
the Korean War. He was a High School teacher and football coach at Marshall High
School in Minneapolis, MN. Warren love camping and fishing with his boys in
Canada and enjoyed playing racquet ball.
Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Ruth Arnold; six children, Nancy VanderVort
and her husband, Wayne, Edina, MN, Neil Arnold, Stuttgart, Germany, Leslie
Arnold and his wife Shirley, Veneta, OR, Jeffrey Arnold and his wife Marcy,
Millington, NJ, Janis Arnold, Westfield, NJ and Ross Arnold and his wife, Rose,
Silver Spring, MD. He is also survived by ten grandchildren dear to his heart,
Nathan, Lee, Janis, John, Hayley, Alyssa, Anna, Nora, Reed and Ray.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm Wednesday May 6, 2009 in the Calvary
Lutheran Church, 208 Woods Dr., Mechanicsburg, with the Rev. Luke Zimmerman
officiating. Burial will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville at the
convenience of the family.
Hoffman-Roth Funeral Home & Crematory, 219 N. Hanover St., Carlisle is handling
the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church, 208 Woods Dr.,
Route 114, Mechanicsburg PA 17050 or Hospice of Central PA, PO Box 266, Enola PA
17025.
To sign the guest book visit www.hoffmanroth.com
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Chemistry, Chairman of Senior Advisors
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Mikelson, Lester M. age 94, of Mpls., departed this life suddenly on Feb. 23, after a fall at his home. Born on Oct. 27, 1911 in Hazel Run, MN,
he graduated from Clarkfield High School in 1929, where he was active in athletics, music and drama. Les was a graduate of St. Olaf College and
became a science teacher in Russell, Ellsworth and Harmony, MN. In 1946, he began a 30 yr. tenure teaching Chemistry at Marshall High School in Mpls.
He loved all music, but especially singing, and was a member of the St. Olaf Choir, Nordkap Male Chorus and the Augsburg Centennial Singers. His
real love was barbershop singing, as a member of the runner-up national champion "Atomic Bums" quartet and Director of the Mpls. Commodore Chorus.
After retirement, Les volunteered in many capacities at the Metropolitan Medical Center, Hennepin County Medical Center and Phillip's Eye Institute.
Les was an active member for 60 years at St. Luke's Lutheran Church (El Milagro) in S. Mpls. Preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy; brothers,
Alvin and Sylvan; sister Eunice. He is survived by his loving wife, Doris; sister, Sylvia Textor; daughter, Jeanne (Jim) Schultz; sons, David (JoAnn),
Paul (Barb), Mark and John; step-daughters, Jo Ann (Bob) Case and Mary Tisdle; stepson, Michael Tysdal; 21 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Service Monday 12 noon, Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church, 5300 10th Ave. S. Visitation Sunday 2-5 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. and one
hour prior to service at church. Interment Crystal Lake. Memorials to Nokomis Heights Church or Nordkap Male Chorus Henry W. Anderson, 612-729-2331 HenryWAnderson.com.
Published on February 25, 2006
Physical Education, Health, Blue Tri Advisor
Obituary
Arny, Carla M. - (nee Nordly) Wife, Mother, Grandmother Age 67, of Roseville, MN passed away peacefully on January 18, 2004. Preceded in death
by her parents, Carl and Muriel Nordly. Survived by husband of 47 years, Dr. Rick Arny; son Carl and wife JoAnn; and daughter Karyn Grebner and
husband Peter; grandchildren, Wil, Taylor, Britta and Cedric.
Graduated with Bachelors degree from University of Minnesota in Education. Taught
Physical Education at Mpls. Marshall U High School. Committed to community service and proudly received the Minnesota Medical Association Auxiliary
Community Service Award in 2000. Special thanks to St. Joseph's Healtheast Hospice and her physicians for their care. A special thanks to family and
friends for their love and support during our difficult journey. Memorial Service Saturday, January 24, 2004, 1PM ST. ANTHONY PARK UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST,
2129 Commonwealth Ave, St. Paul, MN 55108 (651-646-7173). Memorials preferred to SAPUCC Summer Mission Trip, St. Joseph Healtheast Hospice or the
American Cancer Society. 'She will be greatly missed.
Published by Pioneer Press from Jan. 20 to Jan. 23, 2004.
Passed Away circa 2003.
Obituary
Obituary for Walter Chapman. Walter Lee Chapman, age 96, of Edina, died January 11, 2003. Walt was born in Clinton, Iowa, on
February 11, 1906. Preceded in death by his wife, Alice. Walt is survived by his children, Lee (Sandy), Walter, Jr. "Brick" (Lockie),
and Laurie, all of Edina; six grandchildren, Wally (Eva), Julie (Danny) Griffin, Jay (fiancee Angela), Libby, Henry, and Emma; six
great-grandchildren.
As a young man Walt met and shook the hand of Buffalo Bill.
He lettered in basketball at the U of M and was
the oldest living "M Man." He played in the first basketball game at Williams Arena and set the Big10 single game scoring record
in 1928. Although he was an accomplished athlete, he was known more for his influence as a coach, principal, mentor, and friend.
He was at Marshall H.S. from 1934 to 1966 until his retirement. He won many championships in football and basketball at Appleton and Marshall.
Former players, students, and teachers have said that Walt "made a difference in their lives" and that he had a "rare God-given talent for
bringing out the best in people." Walt was a member of the Minnesota Basketball Hall of Fame, the Coaches Hall of Fame, and the East
Side Hall of Fame.
Walt was loved and respected deeply by his children and grandchildren, and they are celebrating that he has finally
won the biggest game of all. He is now at peace in Heaven with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. A Memorial Service 2:30 pm Tuesday,
Jan. 21, 2003 at Christ Presbyterian Church, (70th St. and Hwy. 100, Edina). Reception following at the church. In lieu of flowers,
memorials in Walt's name are preferred to N.C. Little Hospice in Edina or the University of Minnesota Athletics. Washburn McReavy
Edina Chapel 952-920-3996
Reading Center, English, Reading Committee, Writing Club
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Neprude Verna, died peacefully on Dec. 8. Verna was born Feb. 21, 1907 in Coon Valley, WI to Elizabeth Brye and Nordahl Neprude, their
seventh and youngest child. She spent her childhood in Merrilan and Eau Claire, WI and moved to Minneapolis as a teenager. She graduated
from Minneapolis Central High School in 1925 and the University of Minnesota in 1930. Verna taught English, History, Reading and Creative
Writing during her long and impressive teaching career in Detroit Lakes, MN and at Bryant Junior High and Marshall High School in Minneapolis.
Her creative writing classes were a special joy to her. Many young people were inspired by her love of literature and her vivid imagination.
She also taught GI's in Japan prior to the start of the Korean War.
Her love of travel has taken her all over the world. Memorable summers with
family and friends were spent at the family cabin on Holy Island, Long Lake, WI. Verna never lost her enthusiasm for current events, the
Democratic Party, the environment, or her dear family and friends. Verna's spirit will be fondly remembered by all the lives she has touched.
She will be welcomed into the next phase by those special people in her life who have preceded her in death, including her parents and siblings,
Malla, Kelly, Rudella, Elmer, Sarah (Sally) and Palmer. She is survived by her niece, Betsy Miller and Betsy's daughter, Kristin Prestegaard; niece,
Janet Bergh; nephews, Richard and Howard Olson and Leigh Neprude; nine great nieces and nephews; thirteen great-great nieces and nephews; and other
special friends. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, Dec. 19 at 2 PM at the Lakewood Cemetery Memorial Chapel, with visitation one hour prior to
the service. If desired, memorials may be given to the Sierra Club, Long Lake Preservation Association, or donor's choice. Cremation Society of
MN Mpls 612-825-2435
Published on December 14, 2003
Obituary
Rose Richard H., died of a heart attack at age 58, on February 19, 2002. He was the husband of Janet Wolff Rose; father of Andrew Rose; son-in-law of Lauretta Wolff and brother of Ruth Rose and Michel Lizee of Montreal, Quebec, and Dorothy Rose of Oakland, CA. There will be a memorial service Sat., March 2, 2002 at 2 pm at East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE, Mpls. Memorials may be sent to the Mpls Public Library: Richard Rose Endowment, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls MN 55401.
Published on February 22, 2002
Teacher/Coach: History, Sophmore Football, Hockey, and Baseball.
Obituary
The following link is to an article about Joe's son, Walt and features interesting information about Joe. Go to Article.
Obituary
Published September 25, 2000 11:00 PM
CROSBY -- Lowell "Lucky" Gearhart, 57, Crosby, died Monday, Sept. 25, 2000, at Cuyuna Regional Care Center of Crosby. He was born Oct. 7, 1942, in Minneapolis to Lowell M. and Lois M. (Olson) Gearhart. Survivors include his parents, Minneapolis; two sons, Jeffery Gearhart, Minneapolis, and Jason Price, Las Vegas; a daughter, Jody Perrine, Crosby; five grandchildren; and two sisters, Sherry McPhillips, Minneapolis, and Bonnie Parkins, Little Rock. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Cascade United Methodist Church of Deerwood with the Rev. Wane Souhrada officiating. Burial will be in Lakewood Cemetery of Crosby. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Koop Funeral Home of Crosby and an hour before services Thursday at the church.
