MILESTONES
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL
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Bradley Ayers
Dallas Johnson
Victor Lunsman
Bradley E. Ayers, 81, of Frederic passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017 at his cabin home on Somers Lake. Bradley’s life will be recognized at 12:30 p.m. (visittation 12-12:30 p.m.) on Thursday, F February 23, at Ft. Snelling Memorrial Chapel in St. Paul. Interment w will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Ft. Snellling National Cemetery. Born in St. Paul on March 7, 11935, he was the son of Earl and J Josephine Ayers. He was raised iin Stillwater and graduated from S Stillwater High School in 1953, w where he was a three-sport letterman. During high school, Bradley worked for the Stillwater Gazette as a reporter. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served as an Airborne Ranger and was promoted through the ranks from private to captain. In early 1963, he was temporarily assigned to the CIA to train anti-Castro exiles in south Florida. He was honorably discharged from the Army in 1964. He graduated from Metro State University in 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Individualized Studies. Over his lifetime, Bradley had a fascinating and varied career. During the 1980s, he worked as an undercover operative with the Drug Enforcement Agency’s South Florida Task Force. He also worked as a licensed commercial pilot and flight instructor, a private investigator, a real estate broker and journalist. He published two books: The War that Never Was and Zenith Secret. He wrote articles on a variety of topics for local and national publications. Bradley loved adventure and made his 301st parachute jump at age 79. He was an avid environmentalist and always made a home for stray cats and dogs. Brad also had a passion for native American culture and family history. He is survived by his brothers, Mike and Joe, sons Dan, Brad and Steven, and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Bradley was preceded in death by his parents, his brother David Ayers, and nephew Doug Ayers. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Webster.
Dallas Monroe Johnson, 90, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at Burnett Medical Center Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg where he resided for three years. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. o on Saturday, February 25 at Trinitty Lutheran Church in Falun with P Pastor Jay Ticknor officiating. Visiitation will be one hour before the sservice at the church. Interment w will be at Riverside Cemetery in G Grantsburg. Dallas was born to Arthur and A Agnes Johnson of Falun on Nov vember 7, 1926 at Frederic Hospital. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church at Falun. Dallas attended Falun State Graded School for eight years and graduated from Grantsburg High School as Valedictorian of the class of 1944. World War II was in progress, so Dallas chose to enlist in the U.S. Navy in March of 1945, where he served on the USS Klondike until his honorable discharge in July of 1946. He then attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. Dallas worked as an electrical engineer for the City of St. Paul for a couple of years until health problems caused him to come back to Falun, where he established a radio and TV repair business in his home. In February of 1960, he started his long-term career with Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Company at Grantsburg, serving as vice president and assistant secretary. At the same time he also served as executive vice president and treasurer of North Central Power Company of Winter, Wis. Dallas retired in 1992 after nearly 33 years of service. Dallas was proud to be a long-term resident of Falun. His interests included local history, photography, amateur radio and spending time with special friend, Helen Baker. Together they attended many church suppers and numerous other events. He is survived by his sisters, Imogene Christopherson and Katherine (Jack) Hedlund; brother, Merlin (Carol) Johnson; along with nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald A. Johnson; sister, Dorothy Holoien; and special friend, Helen Baker. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Grantsburg.
Victor John “Vic” Lunsman, 64, of Danbury, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul after experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 25 at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral H Home in Siren. Visitation begins a at 3 p.m. with a family-led presenttation at 4 p.m. Vic was born on August 16, 1952, tto Harvey and Jessie (Cadotte) L Lunsman of Danbury. He was proud that he had Native A American heritage. Growing up in rrural Wisconsin, he was an avid h hunter and angler, which became a lifelong passion. Vic worked as a heavy equipment operator for 22 years until a back injury ended his career. He specialized in crane operation and maintained an excellent safety record. On November 6, 1977, Vic married Nancy Moehring. They raised two children, a daughter, Melissa (Brian) O’Connor, and a son, Harvey (Jessica) Lunsman. He taught them many things, including how to ride a bike, bait a hook, gut a deer, split firewood, make maple syrup and tickle someone so they would squeal with laughter. Vic will be remembered as a consummate storyteller who used colorful language. Everyone who knew him enjoyed his stories. In addition to the outdoors, he had a particular fondness for dogs and Laurel and Hardy films. He was talented at cooking, drawing, painting and crafting various items by hand, including hunting knives, fishing tackle, workbenches, dollhouses and a children’s playhouse that looked like a log cabin from the 1800s. Everything Vic made was unique, with a personalized touch. Overall, Vic was generous, creative and outspoken. Vic is survived by his wife of 40 years, Nancy; his children; brother, Larry “Sonny” (Nancy) Lunsman; sisters, Gloria Barnett and Linda (Bill) Sears; grandchildren, Carson and Adilynn Lunsman; and many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Annette Whiteside; niece, Traci Sandgren; nephews, Steven Barnett and Mark Johnson; and brothers-in-law Doug Whiteside and Gary Barnett. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Siren.
Daryl Holmstrom Daryl G. Holmstrom, 70, of Solon Springs, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 16, 2017. The funeral service was held Monday, February 20, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Siren, with Pasttor Steve Ward officiating. Burial w was at the Hillcrest Cemetery with ffull military honors. Daryl was born February 1, 1947 iin Siren to Ruth (Lewis) and Gusttav Holmstrom. Daryl attended a and graduated from Sandstone H High School in 1965. Daryl served in the United States A Army and was a Vietnam War v veteran. After he was honorably discharged, Daryl was employed for 19 years as a millwright at Globe Grain Elevators in Superior. He was then employed by the Village of Solon Springs as an equipment operator for the Public Works Department for 10 years and later for the City of Superior, while concurrently employed by the Upper St. Croix Lakes Sanitary District for 30 years until his retirement in 2010. Daryl was a handyman who could fix just about anything. He enjoyed being outdoors; four wheeling, hunting, gardening, berry picking and agate collecting. He also liked computers and he very much enjoyed “pug-sitting” for his daughter, Holly. Daryl is survived by his loving wife, Janice Holmstrom; daughter, Holly (Alan) LaLuzerne; “little girl” Maggie Mae the pug; siblings, Mike (Jean) Holmstrom and Lee Ann (Don) McConkey; stepchildren, Jennifer (Peter) Clark and Jeremy Woodhull; step-grandchildren: Greta, Lily, Ian and Mia; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceding Daryl in death were his parents; stepfather, Leroy “Slim” Abrahamson; brother, Wayne (Marge) Holmstrom; sister, Rita (Leroy) Lilienthal. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Siren.
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Katherine Reichstadt Katherine Elizabeth Reichstadt, 72, of South St. Paul, Minn., passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2017 with her family by her side. A memorial service for Katherine was held on Saturday, February 18 at the Household o of Faith Church in St. Paul Park w with Pastor Rich Pfeffer officiatiing. Katherine was born April 5, 1944 iin Hamlet, N.C. to Katie (McRae) a and Clarence Dahlin. Katherine was employed as a m material handler at Faberge Corp poration and later as a laborer at U Unisys in St. Paul. She enjoyed cooking and baking and was very proud of her vast cookbook collection. She enjoyed bingo, trips to the casino and getting lucky at scratch-off tickets. She also liked to spend time outdoors visiting the local parks. Above all else, she truly loved spending time with her family and friends. Katherine was a fighter. She fought for the past 30 years to keep her health. She will be forever remembered as a loving mother, devoted grandmother and caring friend. Katherine is survived by her children: Dorie (Kyle) Gill, Dawn Reichstadt (Bob Schmidt), Debbie Reichstadt and Jerry Reichstadt (Kathy Weis); 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Preceding Katherine in death were her parents. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster.
Paul H. Anderson Paul H. Anderson, 77, of Webster, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2017. The memorial service honoring Paul’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 4 (visitation 10-11 a.m.) at First Baptist Church in Webster with Pastor Merrill Olson officiating. A full obituary will follow. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Webster.
Anna May Nelson
Anna May Nelson, 90, of Coon Rapids, Minn., passed away February 11, 2017. A memorial service was held Saturday, February 18 at Lakewood Cemetery Chapel in Minneapolis, followed by private interment. Anna was born May 14, 1926 in Frederic to Vernon and Isabelle (Cronen) Carlson. She attended school in Markville and married James Nelson. Anna taught in the Robbinsdale School District for 10 years. She is survived by daughters Leslie Nelson and Susan Auspos; grandchildren, Sarah Ennen and Linnea, Winona and Andrea Auspos; brother, Kenneth Carlson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, for James, and her brother, John Carlson.
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