Obituaries
Michael Shauer
Jun 27, 2013
Michael Shauer, 48, of Hoffman, died suddenly at his home in Hoffman on Thursday, June 27, 2013. A memorial service will be planned by Michael's family for a later date. Michael David Shauer was born June 10, 1965, in Morris, Minnesota,, to Douglas E. and Jean C. (Olson) Shauer. He graduated from the Hoffman-Kensington High School in 1983 and attended...
Ruth Blackwell
Jun 7, 2013
Ruth E. Blackwell, 93, of Barrett, died Friday, June 7, 2013, at the Prairie Ridge Hospital in Elbow Lake, with her family at her side. The service for Ruth Blackwell will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, June 10, 2013, at Peace Lutheran Church in Barrett with the Rev. Matthew Rose officiating. Visitation will be held at the church...
Jeannette Smith
Jun 2, 2013
Jeannette "Jean" Marie Smith, 74, of Point Comfort on Pomme de Terre Lake, Elbow Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully of Congestive Heart Failure at Prairie Ridge Hospital, Elbow Lake, on Sunday, June 2, 2013. Jean was born on June 25th, 1938, in Forest Lake, Minnesota, to Charles and Harriet (Derby) Ireland. She was raised in Dumont, Minnesota, by Harriet and...
James White
May 31, 2013
James White, 60, of Barrett, died Friday, May 31, 2013, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis after suffering a major heart attack. Funeral services for James White will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 6, 2013, at the First Baptist Church, in Glenwood. Burial will be at the Land Cemetery, in Hoffman. Visitation is from 5-7 pm Wednesday,...
William Nyquist
May 30, 2013
Bud was born in Stockholm Township of Wright County, Minnesota on July 20, 1929, to William and Lilly (Lindberg) Nyquist. Shortly after his birth, Bud moved with his family to a farm near Cloverland, Wisconsin. After he completed his schooling, he moved to Hoffman in 1947, where he continued farming with his father. On June 4, 1960, Bud was united...
Edith Johnson
May 5, 2013
Edith (Anderson) Johnson, 96, formerly of Barrett, died at the Evansville Care Center on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Private family services are being held; burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Elbow Lake. Edith Ann Eliza Arnquist Anderson Johnson, 96, died Sunday, May 5, 2013, at the Evansville Care Center. She was born November 3, 1916, to Nels and Lillian...
Russell Amundson
May 1, 2013
Russell Amundson, 86, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at his home in rural Norcross. Russell was born on the Amundson family farm in Gorton Township near Norcross, Minnesota, on May 26, 1926, to Ole Andrew and Lillian (Bruns) Amundson Jr. He obtained his early education in various country schools around Norcross, attended the West Central Agriculture School in Morris from...
Mabel Pederson
Apr 29, 2013
Mabel Pederson, 87, Barrett, died Monday, April 29, 2013, at the Prairie Ridge Hospital in Elbow Lake, with her family at her side. The funeral service for Mabel Pederson will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Peace Lutheran Church, Barrett, with the Rev. Matthew Rose officiating. Burial will be in the Peace Lutheran Cemetery, Barrett. Visitation...
Grace Hokanson
Apr 21, 2013
Grace Hokanson, 91, died Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Stevens' Homes Plus, rural Barrett. Grace Winifred Hokanson was born at home on March 24, 1922, near Randall, Minnesota, in Morrison County. She was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on April 21, 2013. Grace was preceded in death by her husband John, her parents Oscar and Della Taylor, siblings Ernest,...
Dorothy Lanus
Mar 30, 2013
Dorothy Lucile Lanus, born April 17, 1922, passed from this world into the waiting arms of her Lord on March 30, 2013, having lived 90 years, 11 months and 12 days. Dorothy was born near Fonda, Iowa, to Dewey and Mabel (Peterson) Vote. She was the third child having two older and two younger brothers, Dewayne, Daniel, Delbert, and Delwin,...
Valdeen Gerber
Mar 30, 2013
Valdeen Gerber, 81, a resident of Elbow Lake, died Saturday, March 30, 2013, at the Prairie Ridge Hospital in Elbow Lake. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at United Lutheran Church in Elbow Lake with the Rev. Chris Eldredge officiating. Burial will be in the Ness Cemetery, Elbow Lake. Family will greet...
Edwin Enga
Mar 12, 2013
Edwin Enga, 84, Hoffman, died Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at the Bethany Community in Alexandria. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, March 16, 2013, at the Erickson-Smith Funeral Home in Hoffman with the Rev. Carol Olson officiating. Visitation is one hour prior to the service. Edwin was born on December 15, 1928, in Minneota, Minnesota, to...
Joyce Pesch
Mar 11, 2013
Joyce M. Pesch, 69, Elbow Lake, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013, in Brooklyn Park. Family will greet friends at the Erickson-Smith Funeral Home in Elbow Lake on Saturday, March 16, from 1-3 pm, with a time for sharing and memories at 3 pm. Joyce was born January 27, 1944, in Slayton, Minnesota, to Cloyse and Vivian (Crabtree) Cowan. She...
Richard Aanerud
Mar 7, 2013
Richard Allen Aanerud, 82, of Norcross, passed away March 7, 2013 at the Johannah House, Ashby, Minnesota. Richard was born on December 5, 1930, son of Joseph and Grace (Schoonover) Aanerud in Minneapolis. The family later moved to Delaware Township in Grant County. He attended District 26 Country School and later graduated in 1948 from Elbow Lake High School. He...
Mike Westrom
Mar 6, 2013
Mike Westrom, 48, formerly of Elbow Lake, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, in Alexandria. Mike was born in Elbow Lake, Minnesota, on August 28, 1964, to Marvin and Mary (Miles) Westrom. He grew up farming with his dad and graduated in 1982 from the Elbow Lake High School. He continued his education at the Alexandria...
Jim Blasing
Mar 4, 2013
Jim Blasing, 74, Kensington, passed away at his home Monday, March 4, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, March 11, 2013, at First Lutheran Church in Kensington with the Rev. Kathryn Rothman officiating. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at church on Monday. Burial at...
Cindy Hilde
Feb 22, 2013
Cindy Hilde, 38, Breckenridge, died Friday, February 22, 2013, at Sanford Health in Fargo. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 pm on Friday, March 1, 2013, at the Erickson-Smith Funeral Home in Elbow Lake. Visitation begins at 4:00 pm Friday and continues until the time of the service. Private burial will take place in the spring. Cindy was...
Delores Seamon
Feb 18, 2013
Delores Anne Seamon was born on December 28, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Cyril and Dorothy Bauer. She was received in to the kingdom of God, through the sacrament of Holy Baptism onJanuary 10, 1932. Delores attended public school in Detroit. She attended University of Detroit, Mercy, and graduated as a dental hygienist in 1952. On August 17,...
P. Pederson
Feb 18, 2013
P. Clifton "Kip" Pederson, 82, of Barrett, died at his home on Febraury 18, 2013. He was born in Lien Township west of Barrett, Minnesota, to Palmer and Bertina (Swenson) Pederson. He was baptized at Bethesda Lutheran Church, confirmed at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, both in Barrett, and attended country school at District #53. Kip graduated from the Barrett High...
Maryn Hanson
Feb 13, 2013
Maryn Shuck Hanson's breast cancer journey ended on Wednesday, February 13, 2013. During the 21 months she battled this disease, Maryn inspired her family and the friends who joined her in her fight. Faith, courage, strength, hope, a genuine smile, and her beautiful bald head were hallmarks of her life. Her greatest joy and her proudest accomplishment were her kids,...
