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Arthur John Cardinal
Arthur John Cardinal, 84, died on Sunday morning, April 17, 2011. Art was born on Sept. 30, 1926, in Beaver Township, Polk County. He was the son of John and Maye (Belisle) Cardinal. Art grew up, went to school and farmed in Range. He was drafted into in the United States Army in December of 1945, serving in France and Germany in World War II. Art served until being discharged in July of 1947. He returned to Polk County where he farmed. On May 21, 1949, he was united in marriage to Lois Johnson and together they raised five children. During his time farming he drove a milk route and also spent time working at the feed mill to help care for his family. In 1977 he sold his milk herd, but still had some animals on his farm. In retirement from farming he spent time working for Byron Byrd Plumbing and also for the Apple River Township in road maintenance. When time allowed, Art enjoyed going fishing and hunting. Also, time spent camping with family was something he enjoyed. As his health declined and he lost his eyesight, he moved to Golden Age Manor where he has lived the past nine months. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Lois; sisters, Ruby Roberts, Albertha Roberts and Gladys Alt; and one brother, Charles Cardinal. Surviving family members are his children, Guy (Jackie) Cardinal; Allan (Yvonne) Cardinal, Cindi Cardinal, Debbie (Ralph) Olson and Mona (Todd) Schock; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Eli Cardinal; sister, Donnamae Fortmeyer; sisters-in-law, Carole Cardinal and Irene Finholdt; and other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, April 20, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Turtle Lake, with Father William Murphy officiating. Kathy Turba accompanied the St. Ann’s choir. Interment was at the St. Ann’s Cemetery. The Williamson – White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery was entrusted with arrangements. Friends may sign an online guest book and view a photo tribute by visiting www.williamsonwhite.com. Lowell L. Carlson, 99, Grantsburg, died peacefully at his home in Grantsburg. He was born to Oscar and Emma Carlson on Jan. 26, 1912, at the family homestead in Marine, Minn. Lowell grew up in Marine, but left home at the age of 14 to live with his sister’s family in Osceola, so that he could attend high school. He graduated from Osceola High School in 1929, just at the brink of the Great Depression. He was lucky enough to find a job as a clerk in St. Croix Falls working at Northern States Power, now Xcel Energy. He spent his career with NSP eventually becoming controller. At that time, he was one of the only corporate officers at the company without a college degree. In 1935, Lowell married Ruth Eleanor Peterson in Scandia, Minn., and together they raised three children in Spring Lake Park and Fridley, Minn. Lowell and Ruth retired in 1972 to their home on Big Wood Lake near Grantsburg, where they spent many years until Ruth’s death in 1995. Lowell was a fiercely independent man, who was living alone in his home at the time of his death. He remained actively engaged with life until the very end, reading, watching sports, driving to his son’s home for weekend visits, and until recently, enjoying an occasional martini. He loved woods and water and was an avid fisherman and hunter throughout his life. He was a longtime member of Bethany Lutheran Church in rural Grantsburg. Lowell is survived by his three children, Judy (Igor) Golovscenko of Dayton, Ohio, Lawrence (Janice) Carlson of Marine, Minn., Jack (Kathleen) Carlson of Washburn; grandchildren, Mark, Natalia, Andrey, Scott, Jeff, Neil, Drewe and Kelly; five great-grandsons; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; and all 10 of his siblings. Funeral services were held at Bethany Lutheran Church, Grantsburg, on April 16, 2011. The Edling Funeral Home, Grantsburg, was entrusted with arrangements.
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Georgia May (Brethorst) Lalor, 77, Webster, died April 14, 2011, surrounded by her family at the Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake following a lengthy battle with congestive heart failure. Georgia had also fought Crohn’s disease for 30 years. Georgia had spent the last few months of her life at the Terraceview Living Center in Shell Lake. Georgia was born Oct. 8, 1933, in Frederic to Josephine (Stoklasa) and George Brethorst. She married William “Bill” Lalor on April 24, 1965. Georgia liked reading and watching wildlife. When her health allowed, she liked picking wild berries and mushrooms, as well as deer hunting with her family. She also enjoyed playing card and dice games, for hours on end, with her children, many sisters and nieces and nephews. She took great joy in her grandchildren and loved lots of hugs. When she was physically able, she volunteered many hours helping out friends and relatives in their times of need. Georgia is survived by her husband, Bill; children, Sheila (Peter) Berklund, Kim Lalor, Lee (Kim) Griffin and Chad La Lor; sisters, Gladys Benson and Emma Jensen, both of Frederic; seven grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Emil Svoboda, Bill Svoboda, Jerry Svoboda, Chuck Svoboda, Frank Svoboda, Violet (Brethorst) Marek and Bud Brethorst; and infant grandson, Crex Bistram. A memorial service will be held Friday, April 22, at 11 a.m., with visitation from 10 – 11 a.m., at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, with Pastor Cindy Glocke officiating. The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.
Elaine C. Johnson
Elaine C. Johnson, 90, died peacefully on April 13, 2011, at the Frederic Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. She had been a resident there since December 2010. Elaine was born to Sam and Annie Lindquist of rural Trade Lake on April 2, 1921. She was the second of five children. She attended school in Frederic and graduated from there in 1939. In 1940, Elaine married Raymond L. Johnson. They had three children, two boys and a girl. She was a homemaker until she was employed by the Frederic School system as a cook. Later, she worked for the Farmers State Bank in Frederic as a teller. In 1964, she became a widow when Raymond died. Elaine married Emil L. Johnson of Clam Falls in 1975. They did some farming, lots of gardening and were devoted to their families and the Clam Falls Lutheran Church. Elaine was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Raymond and Emil; son, Ronald; stepdaughter, Marilyn Mangelsen; stepson, Eugene Johnson; greatgrandson, Dean Johnson; and brother, Carmond Lindquist. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra (Byron) Teske of Clear Lake; son, Rodney (Cindy) Johnson of Siren; daughter-in-law, Betty Johnson of Dresser; stepson, Benny (Pat) Johnson of Grantsburg; stepdaughters, Karen (Owen) Olson of Amery and Diana (John) Mangelsen of Frederic; sisters, Delores Peterson of Marysville, Wash., Leona Cummings and Gloriann Jones of Frederic; 16 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Rowe Funeral Home in Frederic on Monday, April 18, with the Rev. Gary Rokenbrodt officiating. Vocalist was Milton Johnson. Burial took place at Maple Grove Cemetery in Frederic following the service. Pallbearers assisting were Craig Johnson, Jason Teske, Bobby Mangelsen, Chad Olson, Larry Olson and Tom Thorsheim. Online condolences may be left at www.rowefh.com. Please continue to check the Web site for updated information or call Bruce Rowe at 715-327-4475. Rowe Funeral Home of Frederic was entrusted with funeral arrangements.
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Ruth Elaine Coen Hansen
Ruth Elaine Coen Hansen, 83, Milltown, died peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Home in St. Croix Falls. Ruth was born on April 14, 1927, in Luck, to Alvin and Ella Coen. She married Floyd Hansen on April 3, 1948, and four children were born to this union, Kenneth, Judy, Marie and Debby. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Myrtle; brother, Edward; great-granddaughter, Ava Hutton. She leaves behind her husband, Floyd of Milltown; children, Kenneth of Red Wing, Minn., Judy (Tom) Bainbridge of Milltown, Marie (Byron) Freer of Milltown, Debby (John) Bartz of Red Wing, Minn.; six grandchildren, Ann (Mark) Petersen, Bryan Bainbridge, Paul (Jobie) Bainbridge, Nina Allison (Mike Hutton), Allan (Leah) Freer, Jason Hansen; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, her twin, Ruby Hansen of Balsam Lake, Orra Holin of Balsam Lake, Iva Johnson of St. Paul, Minn., and Alice (Lloyd) Dau of Luck; brothers, Larry (Kitty) Coen of Amery and Robert (Rose) Coen of Baraga, Mich.; many nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held at Milltown Lutheran Church in Milltown, on Friday, April 15, with Rev. Mel Rau officiating. Music was provided by Cheryl Peper. Interment will be at Milltown Cemetery in the future. Rowe Funeral Home of Luck, www.rowefh.com, and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown, www.wicremationcenter.com, were entrusted with the arrangements.
Jayme L. Bottolfson
Jayme L. Bottolfson, 22, Star Prairie, died on Saturday, April 16, 2011, near Amery from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Jayme was born Dec. 7, 1988, at the Osceola Medical Center in Osceola. She was raised in the Star Prairie area and graduated from Osceola High School in 2007. She was currently completing a computer programming course at the Minneapolis Business College, where she would have graduated in June. Jayme had worked part time at Andersen Windows, Bealka Casting and most recently at Carly Foundry in Blaine, Minn. She loved snowboarding, snowmobiles, four-wheeling, motorcycle racing and country music. She was known as a “free spirit” and “lived on the edge.” She is survived by her mother, Colleen (Greg) Cook of Star Prairie; father, Terry of Star Prairie; sister, Nicki (Andrew) Anderson of Star Prairie; brother, Branden Bottolfson of Star Prairie; grandparents, Dee (Ron) Campeau of Grantsburg, Leland (Myra) Johnson of Star Prairie, Ilene Bottolfson of Star Prairie, Orlo Bottolfson of Star Prairie, Ted (Sue) Cook of Amery and Kay Larson of Osceola; great-grandparents, Irene Johnson of Dresser and Thelma and Frank Standart of New Richmond; special nephews, Jacob and Jaxson Anderson; aunt, Tammy (Ron) Running of Star Prairie, Denae (Chad) Tolzsman of Clear Lake; uncles, Dennis (Barb) Johnson of Star Prairie, Scott (Stacey) of Osceola, Steven (Sandy) Bottolfson of New Richmond, Scott Bottolfson of Star Prairie, Kelly (Jeri) Cook of Amery and Bryan (Kim) Cook of Amery Darren (Judy) Johnson of Deer Park; as well as many other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Jayme was preceded in death by her infant brother, Travis; and great-grandparents, Vi and Si Hanson and Oscar Bottolfson and Lloyd Johnson. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 20, at West Immanuel Lutheran Church near Osceola with the Rev. Rex Brandt officiating. Music was provided by Dana Hanson and Debbie Hanson. Interment was at West Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery. Serving as casket bearers were Jared Padgett, Matt Bottolfson, James Larson, Tony Blair, Mike Hanson, Bryan Cook, Scott Johnson and Andrew Anderson. Condolences maybe left at www.grandstrandfh.com. The Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola was entrusted with arrangements.
Everett Lough
Everett Lough, 76, Grantsburg, died April 12, 2011, at his home. Everett was the owner of Everett’s Upholstery in Grantsburg. He is survived by his wife, Cornelia (Cookie); and his children, David Lough, Robert Lough and Natashia Domeier. A celebration of Everett’s life was held Friday, April 15, at the Edling Funeral Home, Grantsburg. The Edling Funeral Home, Grantsburg, was entrusted with arrangements.