Eugene Reuman officiating. She lent her many gifts to UNI, notably her work with the Alumni Association and leading a campaign for the University of Northern Iowa Foundation. in Environmental Studies from Bemidji State University. He grew up in White Bear Lake and was in the first graduating class from the new WBL Mariner High School in 1974. He returned to Gustavus to teach Theology for two years as he began his ministry. in Library Science from Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia, Kansas in August of 1969. She graduated from Edison High School in Minneapolis in 1944 and went on to work in the Law Admissions Department at the University of Minnesota. (Stradley) Sampel. Their daughters were known as the Mamas Police in Training. He served with the Third Marines at Guam, Guadalcanal, Bouganville, and Iwo Jima and was decorated with the Purple Heart. He was always in the sun which led to battles with skin cancer later in life. Harris was married to Marjorie Ann Thomas on May 15, 1949 at the home of Charles and Bertha Thomas in Coon Rapids. In 1950 to 1951 he fought on the front lines in the Korean War. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, who died in January. Inez (Hanson) Ytzen, 98, of Maple Plain, formerly of Walker and Hackensack, MN passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014. He was skilled at woodworking, and built furniture, picture frames, and shelves, and enjoyed teaching these skills to his grandchildren. After graduation she married Bob Moe and shortly thereafter, they moved back to Madelia where Kim maintained charge nurse at Truman Home and Luther Memorial Home till her retirement in 2000. His curiosity, passion and caring were contagious. From then on, they devoted their energies to radio, television and print journalism education at ISU in Ames. (Information taken from the New Ulm Journal, September 4, 2014.). Bob farmed with his father near Coleridge for a number of years. She was born March 4, 1929, the youngest child of Gustav Herman and Anna Gustava (Komulainen) Haataja. Each of Mollys four brothers, James, Lyman, George and David owned summer homes on the lake. Toni was born in 1918 and raised in Garner, Iowawhere she also met the love of her life Jim Schwartz on a blind date (with different partners.) The population was 313 at the 2010 census. Last Name: City: State: * Date Range: We are constantly trying to improve our data and make the search for obituaries as easy as possible. Alice was the first woman to be elected to the Clarion City Council as well as being the first woman elected to the Clarion Development Commission. He was born in Hackensack on September 30, 1940 to Ewald and Carrie Nagel. Dorothy Anne Owre, 75, of Hackensack, MN died at her home on Tuesday, August 26, 2014. At their new cabin on the northwest shore, he enjoyed planting countless seedlings on the property and added a tennis court for his family and friends. Ten Mile meant a great deal to Norma and her parents, her 2 sisters and their husbands, and to each following generation of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Norma often expressed how all her families' lives had been touched by the beauty, the peace, and the happy times that Ten Mile provided. Having the family cabin, The Knoll, was a true blessing. Enter www.Dennisfuneralhome.com. Daphne Young Fletcher crossed over into Heaven from her home on Saturday, December 17, 2016, surrounded by the love of family. (Information taken from the Minneapolis Star Tribune, January 11, 2015.). He was born in Ames, IA and attended Iowa State University and the State University of Iowa where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. In 1995 Don and Ann became owners of the cabin on Fernhurst Cove. Beverly cherished her role as a mother, homemaker, and grandmother; and was a skilled cook, seamstress, and gardener. Memorial donations in Jacks honor may be given to Ellsworth College Foundation or First United Methodist Church of Iowa Falls. All four of her grandparents came as pioneers from Sweden to Nebraska. Beverly Van Skike passed away peacefully on March 19, 2015. Inez was born September 23, 1916, in Hawick, MN, the daughter of Hans and Petrina Hanson. Lewis wife Kathy said he had enthusiasm and energy for many activities. Mariana Rita Goowin, 82, of Walker, MN died at the May Creek Senior Living Campus on December 18, 2016. Maurine will be buried with her husband Lee at a private family service at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota at a later date. Throughout his career, Dick was active in Toastmasters and the Lions Club and served as a board member of the Science Center of Iowa and an advisor with Iowa National Heritage. ; and one niece, three nephews, and cousins. As a senior he was selected as an All-American in basketball in 1943. He also was controller for a few years for GMW, a trucking company in St. Paul, MN. He read the Star Tribune and the New York Times front to back daily. Memorial contributions may be given to Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum, 21668 Heritage Farm Lane, Sterling, VA 20164 or St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 711 W. Main Street, Purcellville, VA 20132. Tom earned an Associate Degree in Finance before serving in the U.S. Army. He earned a Bronze Star for his work as a Signal Corp Officer in the Korean War supporting the front lines. As many of his generation, he was quietly very proud of his service to his country. In 1958 Forrest received his Baccalaureate of Divinity Degree from Augustana Theological Seminary in Rock Island, Illinois. Jacks career had him serving as Vice President of Collegiate Manufacturing Company and then at Ames Millwork before retiring in 1983. During his Carleton years he lettered, captained and coached the swim team receiving multiple medals. Tom graduated from Rochester High School (MN) in 1957. Mark was born March 1, 1956, in St. Paul, the son of Forrest and Jane Watson. She was baptized at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church parsonage in Lanesboro and confirmed at Union Prairie Lutheran Church, rural Lanesboro, by the Rev. Preceded in death by his daughter, Celeste Bremner Garvey; stepson: Jeffrey Archer Peck. He received the Purple Heart medal, Bronze Star, Combat Infantrymans Badge, and numerous battle medals, ribbons, and overseas service bars for his service in the Army. One summer at Ten Mile Lake, when Jane and her girlfriends were renting Miss Padgets cabin on Fernhurst beach [Note: this cabin is now the site of the Coxes house] she met her future husband, L. Chris Brandt. She is survived by her brother, Dr. Steven Bilben; sisters, Dr. Barb Bilben and Elaine Bilben; sisters- and brothers-in-law Marian Wald, Dorothy Mull, Helen Howe, Jerry and Peggy Jensen; as well as many nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Ewald and Carrie Nagel; sisters, Donna Westlund, June Sycks; niece, Patty Finney; and brothers-in-law: Dale Westlund, Vern Chelte, Jack Finney, Duane Chum Sycks, and Ernie Richardson. Stanley Clayton Benbrook was born February 27, 1919 to Edward Antony and Jessie Clayton (Whittle) Benbrook in Ames, Iowa. She also became a volunteer throughout the community, doing everything from helping in the hospital pediatric units during the polio epidemic, teaching at the Child Guidance Center, to running a preschool for underserved children. Donald (Don) S. Willis, 91, passed away peacefully February 2nd, 2019, surrounded by family at Largo Hospital. One thing led to another and he married that young blonde, Mary Virginia Thorvig, on October 7, 1950. He graduated from high School in Glendale, CA and attended college in Idaho. Her family was her most beloved treasure. He was preceded in death by his parents; and twin brothers Oren and Arlo Abraham. The family wishes to offer special thanks to the caring staff on Health Care 3 of Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge, Charlottesville. Preceded in death by parents Harry and Franny Seward, her aunt Harriet Robnett, and her dogs Tag, Trekker, Cali, and Keeper. Dan was a fantastic cook and a master on the grill. He is also a graduate of the Denver Psychoanalytic Institute. Irene (Jo) Brinda Benesh, age 94, of Port Edward, WI passed away on March 17, 2020. Jim liked to mix his metaphors, noting that Toni was the catch of his lifetime. She was an avid fisherwoman and loved spending time on Ten Mile in search of walleyes and listening to the loons. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Lake City in 1966. Bob is survived by his wife, Laurie Griffin; sons, Chase (Erin) Griffin of Des Moines, IA, John "Jack" (Kathryn) Griffin of Sioux Falls, SD; grandchildren, Lucy Griffin, Helen Griffin; brother, James (Sharon) Griffin of Cape Girardeau, MO; mother-in-law, Shirley Plantan of West Des Moines, IA; sister-in-law, Angela (Jack) Gwinn of Charlotte, NC; brother-in-law, Conrad (Ericka) Randell of Dallas, TX; as well as many nieces and nephews. He loved being at the lake with the large groups of grandchildren, relatives, and friends. Larry is survived by his wife of 41 years, Susan; his brother Loren (Nancy) Donaldson and their four children and four grandchildren. Homer retired in 1998, moving to Tucson, AZ during the winter and expanding his time at the lake in MN during the summer. She is survived by her sister Donna (Edward) Loechler, nephew Jeffrey Loechler, and nieces Amy (Brian) Dimmler, Mona (Joe) Schultz, Marie (Tom) Breslain, and Marge Johnson. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation which is dedicated to the health and wellness of children in central Ohio. Some of you may remember Mary Jo as the woman who walked on County 50 with the dog who carried her own leash. In 1995, they moved to Dunlap and Bob continued to farm while Mildred became more active in church. His childhood sweetheart and love of his life, Norma Smith, attended all his games. Stuart Tate Homer Lane, 95, passed away January 2, 2015, in Austin, MN. Elinor grew up in Audubon, Iowa. A memorial service was held September 21, 2014 at Union Congregational Church in Hackensack. Lynns care has been entrusted to Northern Peace Funeral Home of Walker, Minn. Michael J. Mike Jensen, age 69, of Westerville, OH, passed away January 13, 2017. TRF Times - February 16, 2023. Homer met the love of my life, Dianne Cox, in 1964 while completing his chief residency in psychiatry at the Univ. He loved playing with his dogs and detested animal abuse. Judy was a dedicated nurse working many years in multiple settings while raising her children in the Twin Cities. Their Hackensack home was on the shore of Longs Bay of Ten Mile Lake. He was physician to the old Omaha Knights hockey team, at the Ak-Sar-Ben horse track, and at a variety of events at the Civic Auditorium. She is survived by her husband Kenneth, her sisters Elinor Chase and Katherine Hoover; her children, Karan (Fernando) Padilla, Carl (Ruth) Hansen, and Ellen (Brian) Land; stepdaughter Diane (Cy) Young; stepson Robert Lowery; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. After leaving the service he joined 3M as a salesman and lived in Houston and New Orleans before moving to Minneapolis. Chuck and Sara were blessed with one son Michael Boyden Hamsa and daughter-in-law Julie Richison Hamsa, three beautiful grandchildren, Emily Nicole, Matthew William, and Amanda Katherine. Since moving to Tennessee she has been a member of New Providence Presbyterian Church in Maryville. As Norma departs this world, her family would like to thank everyone for their love and remind them that she always said if you want to get something done, "Do! Love, Linda and Amy. Improve Your Listing. Macklin, Ruth June "Judy" Age 95 of Hermantown, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2018. We love you Chuck, you will be missed by many, but we know you are now fishing on the best lake there is on the waters of heaven! He revitalized many business and buildings over the years in Coon Rapids including: the United Methodist Church Parsonage, The Coon Rapids Medical Clinic Building, the American Legion Community Building, the Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home, Park View Assisted Living, The First National Bank building, the current Coon Rapids Medical Clinic, the Blanchard Building, the Aztec Restaurant, Vickers Gas Station, the Gruber Building, and many other buildings and homes throughout the community. Born and living most of his life in Wisconsin, Johnny Mac was an avid fan of both the Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers. We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Dick and Audie were married February 12, 2000, and spent happy years together in Ocean Reef, Rochester, and Ten Mile Lake. He was a collector of all things, including letters from Sweden, treasured childhood toys and well-used electrical cords. Memorial gifts may be sent to the Ten Mile Lake Association (endowed Garbisch Fund which benefits environmental concerns). Growing up, his father was a veterinarian and he went on many calls with him. There she did volunteer work with the local YWCA and occasionally joined Bob in his broadcasts on radio station KGLO featuring agricultural and homemaking news. Ken was a true gentleman. Robert Charles Griffin passed away on December 3, 2019. Dr. Stan Benbrook, 96, of Ames, passed away January 20, 2016 at Green Hills Retirement Community in Ames. Elizabeth Betsy Fahr died on March 15, 2021, in her home in Iowa City, Iowa. In 1950 he met beautiful Patsy Coons, to whom he was married for 63 years. Memorial services for Don will be 10:30 am Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ in Des Moines. She had regular monthly donations automatically withdrawn from her account until the day she died. Darlene was born in Libertyville, Illinois to A E (Pop) and Esther (Marander) Johnson. Ken was a charter member of the church and he attended the church with his wife Francis, and then TMLA Newsletter, Spring, 2017 Page 11 TMLA Newsletter, Spring 2017 Page 13 with his wife Mary Ellen. Don made his first trip to Ten Mile Lake in 1949 to stay at the cabin of a friend from Ames. in Education from Saint Thomas University and a second M.A. We all have cherished memories of our time with him. So he taught history and Spanish at Shattuck Military Academy in Faribault, MN which left summers open to play semi-professional baseball. Larry was preceded in death by his parents Peter and Rose, and his ten siblings Leo, Mary, Margaret, Tony, Louis, Victor, Aloysius, Hans, Clara, and Evelyn. As people visited and fed the bird, they became more involved and caring. They both served on many boards and service organizations and were active in the United Methodist Church. He graduated from Oak Grove in 1949, and was working in Northern Idaho that summer when he received the letter that he had been accepted to West Point. Unfortunately, the letter was two weeks late, and he was given two days to report to Illinois. As it took two days just to get to civilization from the camp he was working at, West Point was not to be. The family of John Vincent Nissly of Iowa Falls, Iowa and Ten Mile Lake, is celebrating his life of 92 years. He believed in the power of one person to create change, became an outspoken environmentalist, and relished the idea that he would always continue to be part of the environment.. At Michigan State University she was a staff member at the Center for English as a Second Language. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; son, Edwin Cogdill; twin grandsons, Ryan and Bryan; and seven siblings, Harold Foecke, Genevieve Owens, Delores Lintel, Ralph Foecke Sr., Rhoda Foecke, Dennis Foecke, Irene Goeken. (Information provided by Jerre Peterson.). 1-800-279-6932 or 218-675-6135, we look forward to hearing from you and perhaps being able to meet you when you come to visit. He was the only child of David Kinsman Pete and Florence Towler. Above all, Bev loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren, Luke and Allie. Funeral services were held May 12 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Beresford, S.D. Dick Sampel was born October 20, 1932 in Des Moines, Iowa to James J. and Alice B. He was a proud subscriber to the Tightwad Gazette, but in true tightwad fashion, he shared a subscription with his cousin. She married the love of her life Richard A. Fletcher in 1962 and moved with him to Phoenix where they raised their four children, and she became a favorite Aunt and other-mom to hundreds more nieces, nephews, and friends of family over the years. Earl spent at least part of almost every summer of his life at Ten Mile Lake, eventually owning Pine Manor, one of the former Camp Hillaway's cabins. For the next 31 years from 1960 to the time he retired, George was Executive Vice President of Nekoosa Corporation in Nekoosa, WI, working with and enjoying "good people". The couple married two years later. Following his honorable discharge from the military in 1946, he attended Drake University in Des Moines. Buzz was an avid fisherman, hunter and golfer. Murry leaves behind her daughters, Ann (Gordon) Decker of Chaska, and Carolyn Towler (Darin Miller) of Bemidji; grandchildren, Daniel Decker of Edina and Emily Decker of Madison WI; and brother, Don (Janet) Dickinson of Le Sueur MN. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph on September 5, 2020; and her father and mother, Don and Arlie Dickinson. She graduated from "JB" was born in Chicago on April 3, 1926. He was on the library board, sang in the Calvary Lutheran Church choir, attended area Norwegian clubs and played golf. Larry Joseph Donaldson died of heart failure Tuesday January 16, 2018 at Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames Iowa, where he was born on March 14, 1946. A Graveside Service was held on May 27th, in Lake City with Pastor Duane Holst officiating. Services were held Friday February 21, 2020 in Iowa. Services will be held at Union Congregational Church in Hackensack, Minnesota on Monday, July 28th with visitation at 10 a.m. and memorial service at 11. 2015. She is survived by her children, Thomas Bliska (Gray Boyce) of Mill Valley, California; Christian Bliska of Afton, Minnesota; Mary McVay (Michael) of Hobbs, New Mexico; and James Bliska (Janice Valmassoi) of Hanover, New Hampshire. Another will be held in the Hackensack area in July of 2016. He had a love affair with Ten Mile. Her favorite sound was that of the Minnesota Loon. His unit was the first of two units overrun by the Chinese when they entered the war. While David was not married and had no children, he was a beloved uncle to his cousins, nieces, and nephew. Whispering Pines Funeral & Cremation Service | Walker, Minnesota 56484 MN funeral home and cremation Whispering Pines Funeral & Cremation Service | 2185471112 local_florist Home Obituaries About Us Location Pre-Plan Veterans Resources CONTACT US | local_florist SEND FLOWERS 7981 Town Hall Rd NW | Walker, MN 56484-2117 | Tel: 2185471112 Home Home Dee was an excellent homemaker and took care of things on the home front while Glenn operated Aagaard Construction. A private celebration of life will be held later this summer. In lieu of flowers or cards, please consider supporting Faith in Action for Cass County (PO Box 512 Hackensack, MN 56452). Sarah volunteered over the years for Faith in Action and later relied on their services as her illness progressed. He was preceded in death by his parents June and Larry Bryngelson. He was awarded a Masters Degree in Theology in 1972 from the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago. Dan was preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Greta Johnson, brother Phil Johnson, and sister Phyllis Berg. City Hall 208 1st St. N Hackensack, MN 56452. A Mass of Christian Burial was held January 19, 2015 at the Parish Community of St. Joseph, in New Hope, with interment at Gethsemane Cemetery. Harris was a Board Member of Thomas Rest Haven for over 30 years. Brian worked for more than ten years as a flight attendant for two different airlines, a line of work at which he excelled because of his winning personality. Earl majored in economics at Williams College from 1959-1964. Harris also considered himself a farmer, and managed a great deal of farming operations over the years. David is survived by his parents, his brothers Geoffrey (Susan) and Tom (Oksana), nephew Kevin, and nieces Stephanie, Tanya, and Sasha. Still, she lives on in our hearts. And she loved them all. She was employed by the U.S. Post Office. He was an excellent photographer with traveling slide shows for events. Ned preceded Mariana in death in 2008. She meticulously recorded the first ice on the lake each winter and the first melt each spring. A graduate of Marquette Medical School, he was drafted into the Army, where he served in Vietnam, setting up the first evac hospital. Oren passed away peacefully in Naples, FL on August 30, 2014. Larry was a trivia whiz, especially in the categories of television and movies. Read more about the life story of Thomas and share your memory. If you don't see the obituary or death record that you are looking for, use this form to search our entire database. Business Directory Search - Hackensack Chamber of Commerce, MN. After the service Stan was drafted by the NBA's Minnesota Lakers but declined the offer because "they didn't pay enough back then to support a family." After serving in the U.S. Navy Supply Corps in San Diego and the South Pacific, Ray graduated from Yale Law School. At Equitable, Dick worked first in policy management and then moved into administration and human resources, where he rose to become a vice president. Please consider memorial donations in her name to the Lawrence Humane Society or the Lawrence Public Library, or the Overbrook, Kansas Public Library, or the Ten Mile Lake Association; all organizations she dearly loved. Judy is survived by children; Gail (Dan Mettner) Voss of Duluth, John (Mary) Voss of Hermantown, Bobbi ( Tom Marcouiller) Voss, of Hudson, WI, daughter-in-law Lynne Voss, sister Katherine Hammond, grandchildren, Karri Kiefat and Christopher Voss, great grandchildren, Hunter, Christina, Chris, Jr., & John, nephews, and many step-children, step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. She was an active member of the Des Moines Medical Auxiliary and served as a Deaconess, a Trustee, and the President of Frisbie Club at Plymouth Church. As a vibrant and spirited woman, Irene was still independent enough to live alone in her own home after the passing of her husband. 802 Paul Bunyan Drive South, Suite 19, Bemidji, MN 56601 . His generous philanthropies benefitted the Ten Mile Lake Association, the Mayo Foundation and Carleton College. Ken enjoyed playing bridge and participated in several Carver Center senior bridge groups in Purcellville, where he had made several new friends over the last few years. She and her sister Adele inherited the resort when their parents died. Maurines parents built the Nordlund cottage on the North Shore of Ten Mile Lake in 1947. In 1967, Ken helped establish the St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Purcellville, Virginia, which just celebrated its 50th anniversary. Mildred died on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at the Burgess Hospital in Onawa at the age of 92 years, four months and 14 days. When the opportunity came to sell his ownership in the company, he and Gail moved to the Carson Valley of Nevada, on the east side of the Sierras near Lake Tahoe, where they purchased the historic Van Sickle Station Ranch. Robert Bob Nagel of Hackensack, Minnesota passed away peacefully at home on August 23, 2019 with his wife and daughters by his side. He was born on July 17, 1938 to William R. Hamsa, Sr. and Anna Marie Brodegaard Hamsa in Omaha, Nebraska. Alice Pewicks parents owned and operated Kenfield resort in Kenfield Bay in the 40's- 70's. In 1952, the couple moved to Panama, Iowa with their three children. Survived by four nephews, Steve, Dan, Tom and Bob. Alden had an incredible memory and charm with people. He is survived by his wife, Patsy, his children, Forrest Johnson, Wendell and Alice Johnson, Carol and Ed Proctor and Michael and Laura Urbis; by eight grandchildren and two great-grand-children. They charged us just as much as the funeral home in Iowa to receive my dads body and drive ". Other hobbies and interests included collecting antiques, refinishing furniture, fine art and music, woodworking, and traveling. Office Hours. Rick enjoyed playing golf, fishing, boating and family gatherings at Ten Mile. Walker, MN 56484. In 1954, they moved to Austin where he lived for the rest of his life and had a long and happy career with Hormel. Lucy loved animals, flowers and the beauty of nature. . The family would like to thank the staff of Brookside Retirement Community for their loving and compassionate care. (Information provided by the Adam & Soderstrom Funeral Home). Thousands of WELLtrons past and present have shared their recollections of his kind and generous online activities. Menu. He will be fondly missed. Ralph Stephen was born in St. Paul, MN, on September 7th, 1934. 2021 . Charles was preceded in death by his parents Roland and Delma Krueger. All of this resulted in a whole new generation of members in the Adams TML Gang who continued the traditions of the original gang, and added their own including the annual 4th of July Huevos Rancheros party on the patio. hackensack meridian health appareliridescent telecaster pickguard. He gave of his time and talents over the years as an active volunteer for various organizations, including Godman Guild and Camp Mary Orton, Westerville Warcats Hockey Association, and Ten Mile Lake Association in Hackensack, MN. During this period, he earned advanced degrees from NDSU (M.S.) He helped hundreds of friends with business plans, random questions, and a place to stay. Upon her husbands retirement as Director of Extension and Outreach at the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges, in 1993, they moved from Washington, DC, to Ten Mile Lake near Hackensack, Minnesota. He lived on a farm between Ames and Nevada and attended North Grant School for the first 8 grades, graduating from Ames High School in 1948. He was then stationed out of Ft. Riley, KS. While in Ames, he was a member of Bethesda Lutheran Church. After moving to Peoria, Arizona, where Andy and Carmen lived for 24 years, he was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Peoria. During the summer months, they attended Hope Lutheran Church in Walker. Rita tried to get help from the DNR and other organizations with little success, so she became the birds personal protector. He began teaching in Aitkin in 1951, then moved to Cloquet for a teaching position in 1954. Roy spent his early summers on Ten Mile Lake. Pastor Matthew McMasters officiated. It certainly was a bountiful life. Inez married Edward Ytzen March 27, 1937, in Hawick where they farmed. They divided it into lots, built cabins, and sold the real estate as a means to build their own homes on the lake. Mariana entered the Benedictine Convent in 1953; she had teaching assignments in Grand Rapids, MN, Minneapolis, MN, and in Phoenix, AZ. She was baptized at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Crofton. in Math and Physics from Macalester College followed by a M.A. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book. Cordy was creative, spontaneous, original and had a magnetic personality. A second lesson is that there is a chance that loons can adapt to human presence if we are aware of the limitations that we need to put on our own behavior. They refer to Rita as The Loon Lady of Ten Mile Lake., (Information provided by Linda Wallin, Ritas daughter.). Elinor's father was the small-town doctor in Audubon, Iowa in the early and mid-1900's. Elaine was John's nurse when he was hospitalized for mono. Juliet was member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro and the Women of the ELCA. He married Alice Jane Stallings on October 3, 1944, his loving wife of 64 years. Kline Funeral Home | Pine River MN funeral home and cremation Forever In Our Hearts CURRENT LISTINGS Recent Obituaries Keith Moser Feb 12, 2023 Laura Mick Jan 28, 2023 Ronald Kokko Jan 26, 2023 Richard Murray Jan 25, 2023 Thomas Tulenchik Jan 24, 2023 Marjorie Borgerding Jan 21, 2023 VIEW ALL OBITUARIES GET OBITUARY ALERTS Dick was born on May 8, 1916, in Austin, Minnesota, the only child of Hubert and Lenore (Lou) Garbisch. She loved gardening, fishing, playing bridge, traveling and entertaining, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends, especially at her second home on the north shore of Ten Mile Lake in Hackensack, Minnesota. As a high schooler he built his familys Heath Kit TV set and reel to reel eight track player and recorder. All Rights Reserved. Richard Rick Gaskins, 82, of Mankato, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2017, at Hillcrest Health Care Center in Mankato, MN, following a short illness. Upon graduating in 1959 he moved to Park Rapids and practiced dentistry. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Ginny; daughter Katherine Martin; and great-granddaughter Ivy Margaret Goodspeed. Dick was also a talented poet and many occasions were celebrated with his well-loved whimsical rhymes. He succeeded! He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Griffin; mother, Rae Ellen Griffin; father-in-law, Wesley (Nancy) Randell; step father-in-law, William Plantan. Alice and the kids were able to spend whole summers at the cabin, and Bob went back and forth to Clarion and his law practice. 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