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 graduated from Hackensack High School then received his Master of Science degree from the University of Bemidji. He had a passion to see the world and make a positive and lasting impact on the lives around him. In 1953, Molly and Tom settled in Grand Junction, Colorado, where Tom started an architecture practice. Dan G. Johnson was born July 25, 1937 in Minneapolis, MN. A memorial service was held September 8, at Incarnation Lutheran Church, 4880 Hodgson Road, Shoreview, MN. He served in the U S Army, then worked for IDS in Minneapolis, while playing in local and state tennis competitions. Resident of Westerville since 1988, he attended Lamb of God Lutheran Church. John enjoyed various activities mostly involving water. He was one of the soldiers who went from house to house announcing to the Germans and the prisoners of war in the concentration camps, The war is over!. [4] The city is named after Hackensack, New Jersey. George Jerome Benesh, age 90, of Port Edwards, WI passed away at home surrounded by family on Monday, July 11, 2016. 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. Darlene continued tutoring LD students privately, during the school year, after her retirement. Ralph put himself through the University of MN by playing his trumpet professionally. Alden had an incredible memory and charm with people. She established a home in northern Minnesota on Ten Mile Lake and another in Sarasota, Florida, on Siesta Key, both of which she happily shared with family and friends. Daughter Ann was born in 1959, Carolyn in 1961, and the family lived in St. Louis Park. He was skilled at woodworking, and built furniture, picture frames, and shelves, and enjoyed teaching these skills to his grandchildren. 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. They were married on August 13, 1954. Jane was preceded in death by her parents Harvey and Gale McNair, brother Harvey Jr. (Helga) and former husband Lyman Christian Brandt and his parents George and Gertrude Brandt. A few days before his death he had made one of his regular phone calls to his family to see how they were doing. She participated in the womens Bible study for many years and volunteered at the Friendship Home & Meals on Wheels. 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. A celebration of her life was held at Plymouth Congregational Church in Des Moines on Thursday, April 30. This love of flying took he and Marjorie on many great adventures including trips to their home on Ten Mile Lake in Minnesota and their winter home on Lake Chapala near Ajijic, Mexico. John is survived by his wife, Carlyn, his sister, Judy, and his children: Larry (Ashton), Susan (Tom), Dan, Marcy (John), Cindy (Bo) and Steve (Katy). Larry was actively involved in community organizations and events, including the Carlton County Historical Society, Queen of Peace Parish, Ten Mile Lake Association, Sacred Heart Parish in Hackensack, Knights of Columbus, Cloquet Exchange Club, Kiwanis, and serving for many years as Quartermaster and Historian of the Hebert-Kennedy VFW Post 3979. Russ was a good friend, a curious observer and listened more than he spoke. Mary Jo was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, volunteer and friend to many. Gifts in honor of Daphne's life may be made to National Fragile X Foundation at www.fragilex.org or NFXF; 2100 M Street, NW; Washington, DC; 20037-1233. All Rights Reserved. In 1973, she joined the Cloquet school system and taught in the high school until she retired. After graduating from University of Minnesota, Molly relocated to Boulder, Colorado to teach and to ski. Browse Obituaries and Death Records in Hackensack, Minnesota Jeanette Lorraine Albrecht, 99 - Mar 25, 2020 George Clemens Eckman, 88 - Feb 15, 2020 Cathie J. Bunich, 76 - Feb 2, 2020 Arlene Gracw Nielsen, 80 - Jan 6, 2020 Gordon Thomas Lundquist, 70 - Oct 3, 2019 He aintained a high standard in all that he did which his survivors can only hope to achieve. Judy was born June 4, 1922 in Brookings, SD to Edwin and Augusta Harding. Jeanie paused her education in order to start and raise her family. She lived there with Adele and Adele's daughter until they sold the land. Larry was a trivia whiz, especially in the categories of television and movies. In past lives have done lots more stranger things.. After several years of searching the entirety of northern Minnesota for lake property, finally in 1960, Jim and Toni began to build their dreama small modern cabin on Chariton Beach. While living in Alexandria, Virginia she worked in Washington, DC, for an insurance adjusters firm. There she met her future husband, Robert Kay, who was a student at Drake Law School. Andrew graduated from Arcadia High School in Scottsdale, AZ and attended Carleton College in Northfield, MN. His summers were spent at the family cabin in Hillaway on Ten Mile Lake, and at Camp Warren as a camper and counselor. He moved to Virginia, MN to share his life with Debra, Noah and Kenny. A private service will be held at a later date. He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Lois loved being Mom and Gramsie to her kids and kidlets. Their special place was the family cabin on Ten Mile Lake. She taught in Nevada before returning to Iowa to teach second grade at Malcolm Price Laboratory School and earned her Masters Degree in education at the University of Northern Iowa. He then attended St Johns University and finished with an architectural degree at the University of MN, where he was an active member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He also had a passion for hunting where he recruited and assembled his closest friends for annual treks through South Dakota, Montana, Texas, and Mexico. He married Alice Jane Stallings on October 3, 1944, his loving wife of 64 years. He was 83. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law, William Dailey Jr. Mary Edna (Molly) Brandt Bliska passed away in her beloved home on Ten Mile Lake, in Hackensack Minnesota, on March 26, 2018. He never missed a concert that his daughters or grandchildren were in. in Environmental Studies from Bemidji State University. Solues em Tecnologia Kelly (Johnson) Woodruff, age 56, of Hackensack, MN, formerly Twin Valley, MN, died as a result of her courageous battle with cancer. Nancy enjoyed music and was the accompanist for the Wayzata Elementary Strings for eleven years. Oren enjoyed performing in many summer theater productions and singing in his church choirs. During high school he met Barbara Brewer who later became his wife and was the love of his life. Franny personified what it meant to be from The Greatest Generation.. In 2007 Chuck and Sara moved to Cedar Park, Texas to be closer to their son and his family. His many hobbies included collecting antiques, playing Canasta card games, and doing carpentry projects. He taught English, Speech, and Drama in Lamars, IA, Trimont, MN, and Benson, MN. Having just celebrated her 100th birthday in late October with family and friends from around the country, Evelyn (Toni) Schwartz passed away peacefully at her grandsons home in Lakeville in the company of her beloved family. And she never complained! His love of life was a treasure and he lived it to the end. Sisterhood for more than 60 years. Beverly was preceded in death by her brother Bill Hagan. Nancy Barlow Carpenter James, a longtime resident of the San Diego area and a lifelong supporter of the arts, died June 28 in La Jolla, CA surrounded by her family. She was 88. Nancy was born February 10, 1931, in Philadelphia, PA, the second child of Daniel Brooks and Helen Kuhn Barlow. She graduated from George School, studied at Bradford Junior College, and earned a BS degree in physical therapy at the University of Pennsylvania. He visited the Grays on the south shore for first time in 1955, as a medical student and fianc of Joyce Ann Gray. Andy was very active in the Ames Community, serving on the Board of Directors of Gateway Center from 1978-1994. He was also on the Board of Directors of Ames Savings (Brenton Bank) and served as Chairman of the Board. He was also a member of the Ames Chamber of Commerce, Ames Golf and Country Club, Elks, Rotary, Za Ga Zig Shrine, American Legion, Masonic Lodge, Delta Upsilon Fraternity and Order of the Knoll. After getting his degree from Coleman College, Mark worked for KayPro in San Diego as a computer marketer. Some of Harris famous quotes were: Theres a lid for every pot, The golden years arent so golden, and Make sure you have a hobby. Their little Mimi spent her childhood summers on Lake Plantagenet in northern Minnesota, where her own family later spent their childhood summers. He was a Walker High School team captain in football and basketball, graduating in 1947. Singing made him happy. He was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart. Her eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren dearly love their Grama Molly, as she did them. She could often be seen sailing or speeding out in the ski boat to one of Jims fishing spots to bring him a snack. Forrest loved preaching and ministering to his congregations and he certainly fulfilled his lifes ambition to spread the word of God. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Richard was a true Renaissance man.. Dan was an avid fisherman, hunter, and gardener. Planned Parenthood was special to Elinor. Before he lost a vocal chord in surgery, Stan loved to sing. He began his career in Minneapolis and went on to teach in Washington D.C., Shaker Heights, OH, and spent the last 30 years of his career at Phoenix Country Day School. Other hobbies included sewing, quilting, braiding rugs, playing cards and visiting with family and friends. He was also a talented woodworker and some of his furniture remains with family members. She could be the quintessential woman of class and charm, while attending a concert or recital or get down and dirty and deal a mean hand of poker. Diane was a selfless person who devoted her life to caring for her family and raising her children and canine companions and other activities. Diane adored her grandchildren. She expressed her creativity through sewing and crafting countless projects. degree from Temple University School of Medicine in 1966, and completed a residency in Radiology at University of Minnesota in 1972. And Ten Mile Lake. Among his honors and distinctions were the Iowa State Cardinal Key Honor Society, North Dakota State Universitys Alumni Association Heritage Award, NDSUs Blue Key Doctor of Service Award, FarmHouse Fraternitys Master Builder of Men Award, and Iowas State 4-H Alumni Recognition Award. He was born on December 20, 1948 in Spokane, WA, the first born of Edward and Shirley Ward. 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 began his career at First National Bank, working first in Northfield and later in Sioux Falls. 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. Larry was married to Susan Dailey on March 20, 1976. And special thanks to his constant companion, Winston. Perhaps Ralphs life can be best described by this Beatitude from Jesus: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. He served in the Korean War and was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Brian began coming to Ten Mile when he was less than one year old, visiting his grandparents, Martin and Esther Carlson, at their cabin, the first of many trips to Ten Mile. John was always delighted that his children loved being at Ten Mile. Family was especially important to her. He was the first radiologist in Citrus County, and the sole radiologist for five years, which meant that he was called in at all hours to read x-ray films. Jeanie and Terry lived the majority of their adult lives in Des Moines, Iowa, spending the summers at their cabin on Ten Mile Lake in Minnesota. "Norm" was born in Winnipeg, Canada on August 3rd, 1925, and grew up in Ames, Iowa, where her grandfather Albert Boynton Storms served as president of Iowa State University. In 1958 Forrest received his Baccalaureate of Divinity Degree from Augustana Theological Seminary in Rock Island, Illinois. The family was first introduced to Ten Mile in 1954 by friends who lived in Clarion. He loved sitting on the front porch at Ten Mile reading and listening to the loons. All four of her grandparents came as pioneers from Sweden to Nebraska. They enjoyed many trips with their children and shared many special moments at their cabin on Ten Mile Lake and in their condo in Laguna Beach, CA. All these and many more will miss Toni. Memorials to the Ten Mile Lake Association. Ken is also survived by his daughter Diane Young of Oxford, Ohio, and son Robert Lowery of Round Hill. We serve the communities of Longville, Remer, Outing, Pine River, Backus, Hackensack, Walker, Whipholt, Federal Dam, and Boy River. She wanted to be at every special event and milestone and if she couldnt, she wanted to hear all about it. A memorial service was held September 21, 2014 at Union Congregational Church in Hackensack. 7 were here. She was always generous and resolute regarding her principles, character and integrity. He loved family gatherings with relatives, and especially enjoyed any event that included his children and grandchildren, Daniel and Emily. He had a famously dry sense of humor and was always willing to help with any task at hand. Thelma was a lifelong member of the First Apostolic Lutheran Church. Marian and Richard shared the joys and passions life had to offer. He enjoyed his retirement, living on Ten Mile Lake and spending the winter months in Florida. 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. Price. Burial will be in Ames (Iowa) Municipal Cemetery at a date not yet determined. Norma was a life-long learner and tackled new challenges with gusto. Nevis rebounded from its first Northland Conference loss of the season by defeating Mahnomen/Waubun and Walker-Hackensack-Akeley at home. We can always count on you to be there for us, shining bright and beautiful. She was the second of twelve children. The couple had three children, Megan, Maura, and Brian. He spent the next 40 years in various faculty and administrative roles within the land-grant university system. Office Hours. Directions. In 2013 she received the distinguished Alumni Service Award from UNI. in Latin American History in January 1969 and then a M.S. Stan and Norma built their retirement cabin on Ten Mile in 1968. In the mid-50s, Stan worked for the FBI under J. Edgar Hoover's leadership. She and Bob loved travel and had the opportunity to explore much of the United States and countries abroad. He went to Iowa State University, where he met his wife of 55 years. Her adventurous spirit led her to the University of Northern Colorado where she earned her undergraduate degree in education. He was named a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association in 1992. 71 NW, Hackensack, MN. In 1979 she enrolled at Iowa State University to complete her degree in Music Therapy, with the encouragement and support of her best friend, husband Bob. She was born March 4, 1929, the youngest child of Gustav Herman and Anna Gustava (Komulainen) Haataja. Jane continued to have 75 wonderful summers at Ten Mile Lake, the last one in 2013 just before she died. They were married just 23 days shy of their 70thwedding anniversary. They were married in Minneapolis in 1974 and returned to Belgium for two years. 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