OCTOBER 14, 2009 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - PAGE 23
OBITUARIES Kathryn Carol Reinholdt Flom
Gary C. Measner
Irene L. Crane
Kathryn Carol Reinholdt Flom, 88, Roseville, Minn., formerly of St. Croix Falls, died Oct. 9, 2009. Kathyrn was born to Martin and Caroline Reinholdt on Dec. 26, 1921, in Van Hook, N.D. She married Harold J. Flom on April 5, 1944, in Bismark, N.D. Her love of children drew her to a lengthy teaching career in both her church and in the public schools. She is survived by her husband, Harold; two sisters, Marjorie Drickey and Ivadelle Fontana; eight children, Betty (Michael) Utecht, Lynette (R. James) Bledsaw, Stephanie (Steven) West, H. Douglas (Sandra), Tony (Hannah) Riggs, Michele (Robert) Echols and Lori (Paul) Dennis; 26 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and a host of children of the heart. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Bethesda Lutheran Church at Sand Lake with interment at the Sand Lake Cemetery. The Edling Funeral Home, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.
Gary C. Measner, 66, of Jackson, Ga., died Sept. 14, 2009, at Sylvan Grove Hospital, Jackson, Ga. Gary was born Sept. 8, 1943. His family moved to Trade Lake when he was 10 years old. Gary was raised on a farm and was a farmer himself for 40 years. He worked for Peterson Lumber Yard in Spirit Lake and at St. Croix Valley Hardwoods in Luck. Gary married Laurie Jepson. They had one son, Jeremy. He later married Vereen Richter. Gary was a quiet man who liked simple things. It was the little things in life that made him happy. He loved his garden and was a great gardener. He loved his yard work. He loved birds, fall leaves, the first spring buds and all of nature. He liked all things green, like the Green Bay Packers and John Deere tractors. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Leander Measner and Gladys Brenizer; stepfather, Byron Orr Brenizer. He is survived by his wife, Vereen; son, Jeremy (Angie) of Las Vegas, Nev.; four stepchildren, Tammy Day and Connie Sasser, Florida, Marty Richter and Terry Lane of Georgia; brothers, Curtis (Judy), Clear Lake and Richard (Sand) Frederic; sister, Sharon (Doug) Anderson, Menomonie; nine step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Graveside services were held Saturday, Sept. 26, with Pastor David Almlie officiating. Burial was at Missionary Cemetery, Trade Lake.
Irene L. Crane, 98, Woodbury, Minn., died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, at the Woodbury Health Care Center. Irene Clementine L’Allier was born Dec. 5, 1910, to Oscar and Azela L’Allier of rural Balsam Lake. She grew up on the family farm in the Blake community. On Aug. 24, 1937, she married Vaemond Crane, and they made their home in the Bunyan community. Five children were born to them. Vaemond passed away in April 1996, and Irene remained on the farm until 2005, when she moved to St. Croix Falls, and then to Woodbury, Minn., in 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers and eight sisters; her husband; two great-grandchildren; and son-in-law, Mervin Hill. Irene leaves to celebrate her memory, children, Connie Hill, Vaemond (Bonnie) Crane, James (Janet) Crane, Clair (Carol) Crane and Faye Crane; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; her sister, Fernande Pederson; and sister-in-law, Ruth Dueholm. Mass of Christian burial was held at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Balsam Lake on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Father John Drummy officiated. Irene was laid to rest next her husband at the Balsam Lake Cemetery following the Mass. Grandsons were casket bearers. To express online condolences please visit www.kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com. The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria was entrusted with arrangements.
Donald W. Amlee Donald W. Amlee, 82, Cushing, died Oct. 3, 2009, at the United Pioneer Home in Luck. He was born Feb. 25, 1927, to Wendell and Gladys Amlee in St. Paul, Minn. He was 6 weeks old when the family moved to Cushing. He graduated from St. Croix Falls High School in 1945. He was president of the FFA while in school. After graduating he moved to St. Paul and worked for Western Electric. Don married Delphine on Nov. 6, 1948. Together they had seven children. In 1950, they returned to Cushing for a couple of years before moving to White Bear Lake, Minn., where Don drove truck for Indianhead Truck Lines hauling gasoline in the five-state area for 10 years. In 1961, they moved to California, where Don worked for Mayflower Trucking Co. and in 1962 started working for TRW in the transportation department. He hauled satellites and spacecrafts to various launch pads and to the airport for transporting to Florida. After retirement in 1987, Don and Delphine returned to Cushing. Don loved working outdoors, gardening and helping anyone who needed help. He was an active member of First Lutheran Church in Cushing, which included serving on the church council for a number of years. Don is survived by his wife of 60 years, Delphine; children, Larry, Carol (Roger) Rosebury, Debby (Kevin) Strange, Barbara (Tom) Martin, Cindy (David) Hester, Dave (Jenny) and Tom; 13 grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; and brothers, Allan (Phillis), Gaylon and Arlin; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service was held on Saturday, Oct. 10, at First Lutheran Church in Cushing with interment following at the Cushing Cemetery. The Edling Funeral Home, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.
Fred Leo Tietz, 82, Amery, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, at Golden Age Manor. He was born on Sept. 18, 1927, to Arthur and Clara Tietz of Frederic. Arthur and Clara were farmers at Indian Creek. He grew up in the Clam Falls area. On April 7,1947, Fred married Jane Madilene Fenton in Minnesota. To this union a son, Leo, was born in 1951, and son, Allen in 1957. Fred worked as a steel cutter in the Twin Cities for many years, and kept up with the Teamsters Union local 662. He retired from the union in 1987. In 1969, they moved to Frederic and he worked as a cheesemaker for Stella Cheese. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Allen in 2000; brothers, Lawrence and John; and sister, Margaret. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jane Tietz; son, Leo (Carol) Tietz; daughter-in-law, Carla LaFrontaine; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Memorial services were held on Monday, Oct. 12, at Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery. Pastor Penny Fritze-Tietz officiated at the service. Special music was provided by Penny and Larry Tietz. Following the service the interment of the cremains was at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Frederic. The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery was entrusted with arrangements.
THANK YOU
To our families and our community for all the support we have received since the death of our son, River Daniel. Together he will live on. So many in the community came out and shined when it was our darkest time. There have been so many generous people and we are truly appreciative of everything that has been done for us. Please keep the family of River close to your hearts and in your prayers. We just wanted to thank everyone again.
In Loving Memory Of
Nick Karels
It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.
Missing You, Your Family
Fred Leo Tietz
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IN MEMORIAM
In loving memory of our dear son and brother,
Donald Steven Van Gundy,
Quentin O. Borg Quentin O. Borg, 81, formerly of Grantsburg, died Oct. 3, 2009, in Jackson, Minn., after a lengthy illness. Quentin was born Aug. 12, 1928, to Otto and Mabel Borg of Grantsburg. He had one younger brother, Derald. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother. Quentin attended school in Grantsburg and graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1946. He served in the United States Army from 1952 – 1955. After his discharge from the Army, he went to work at the Ford plant in St. Paul, Minn. Ill health caused him to leave his job with Ford in 1968, and he moved back to the family farm on Borg Road north of Grantsburg. For a time he raised chickens and did some truck gardening, selling eggs and vegetables door-to-door. Quentin is perhaps best remembered for his adventures after he left Grantsburg, which were chronicled in his 1996 memoir, “When Life Went Hectic.” In 1985, at age 57 with just a few food stamps and the clothes on his back, he hitchhiked to Florida, then on to California, where he eventually found work in a mission. He returned to Florida late in 1987 and settled in Ft. Pierce, where he found work as a night security guard. He remained in Ft. Pierce until March of 2008. By that time his health had deteriorated to the point where he was unable to live alone. At the invitation of and with the help of his former Grantsburg neighbors, Leo and Karen Porter, he moved to Jackson, Minn. There he lived with Porters for six months before moving into an assisted living facility. As his health continued to decline, he moved into the Good Samaritan Nursing Home and remained there until his death. Quentin Borg was buried beside his parents and brother in Riverside Cemetery in Grantsburg on Oct. 14. The Brask Fossum American Legion Post provided an honor guard.
who passed away one year ago, Oct. 18.
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Ever close in mind and heart No further away than a picture, A smile or remembered phrase Our loved one lives in memory So close in so many ways. For how often does a sunset Bring nostalgic thought of mind Of moments that our loved one shared In days now left behind. How often has a flower or A crystal autumn sky Brought golden recollections of Happy days gone by. Yes memory has a magic way Of keeping loved ones near Ever close in mind and heart Are the ones we hold most dear.
Sadly missed by Mom and Duane, Sisters Erica and Paige, Family and Friends
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The Family of D o u g l a s J. M c K e n z i e would like to express their appreciation to Steve Smith and the other officers, Tom Kolstad, Pastor Sollitt, the women from East Balsam Baptist Church who served the lunch, those who brought food, flowers and cards, and especially to those who were with us at home and at the services as we said good-bye to Doug. 498282 8Lp