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Itasca
+2011, Deer River, Itasca Co., MN, Obituary
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Larry Anthony Blankenship, age 74, Deer River, died Dec. 24, 2011 of congestive heart
failure in his home in Deer River surrounded by his loving family. Larry was
born June 30, 1937 in Thomaston, Ga., to Mileston and Esther (Barnes) Blankenship.
He married June Storlie on Dec. 16, 1958 in Baltimore, Md. Larry
retired from the USAF in 1975 as a staff sergeant after serving in Korea,
Okinawa (Vietnam War), Norway, Thailand and various other locations for more
than 20 years. Larry worked for Itasca County in the Road and Bridge Department
where he retired after 23 years after knocking down a few mail boxes while snow
plowing (oops). He was a Morse Township Supervisor for 32 years, a member of
the Deer River VFW 2720 and a member of the Honor Guard. Larry was fortunate to
travel the world during his military career and although born a southern boy he
loved nothing more than the beauty of northern Minnesota and a nice quiet
evening by the fire or sitting in the yard near the pines with his wife. As
Frank Sinatra so eloquently sang, "I Did It My Way" and Larry most
certainly did!
Larry is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife
June of 53 years; son Ken (Penny); daughter Nanette (Brian) Morgan; and son Randy (Tammy); nine grand-children, Aaron,
April, Sarah, Trevor, Andrew, Joshua, Wyatt, Carter and Hunter; four
great-grandchildren and his sister, Pat (Virgil) Smith.
Visitation with his family will take place Friday, Dec. 30 from 2
to 3 p.m. at the Carroll Funeral Home in Deer River. Immediately following the
visitation a memorial lunch will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Vets Club in
Deer River.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Saint Louis
2010, Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN, Obituary
Duluth News Tribune (MN) - January 4, 2011
Myah Ann Lehmann, infant daughter of Nate and Ashley Lehmann,
went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010, in Essentia
Health St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.
Myah
is survived by her parents; grandparents Mike and Jill Lehmann and Richard and
Sheila Olson; uncles Zach Lehmann, Taylor, Dustin, and Drew Olson; and a
special thanks to cousin Beth Blankenship for her love and support throughout.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Todd
2011, Staples, Todd Co., MN, Obituary
The Belleville News-Democrat, (IL) - April 22, 2011
Georgia Hasselberg, nee Graham, 86, of
Staples, Minn., born Tuesday, Nov. 22, 1924, in East St. Louis, Ill., died Friday, April 15, 2011 at Lakewood Care
Center in Staples, Minn. Mrs. Hasselberg resided in
Kansas City and St. Louis, Mo., then returned to live in East St. Louis before
she married Rueben on June 3, 1978 and moved to Staples, Minn.
Georgia attended Staples Methodist Church as long as she was able,
after which she received weekly sermons on tape. Before her death she resided,
with Rueben, at Lakewood Health System Care Center since 2010. She was a 50+
year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She loved antiquing and
collectibles, especially chickens. For many years, Georgia and Rueben
maintained a booth with collectibles at the old Hatchers store in Staples.
Georgia also enjoyed auctions, where she found all sorts of "goodies"
to sell at the numerous sales she and Rueben held whenever weather permitted.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Viola, nee
Schneider, Graham; brothers, Edward Graham and Kenneth Graham; sister-in-law
Wilma Graham; son-in-law, Gene Rickert; and an infant
granddaughter.
Surviving are her husband, Rueben Hasselberg;
daughters, Jacqueline "Jackie" (special friend Howard Harpstrite) Rickert of Trenton,
Ill., and Janet (Ed) Harris of Jeffersonville, Ind.; grandchildren, John
(Nicole) Rickert of Belleville, Ill., David Harris of
Grand Forks, N.D., Cheryl (Charles) Waller of Auburn, Ga., Ed Huddleston of
Louisville, Ky., Mary (Shane)
Blankenship of Jeffersonville,
Ind., and Dennis (Karla) Graham of St. Louis, Mo.; great-grandchildren, Lauren
and Logan Rickert of Belleville, Ill., Brad Hinkle of
Louisville, Ky., Megan Waller of Auburn, Ga., Michael Harris of Grand Forks,
N.D., Ethan and Bailey Blankenship of Jeffersonville, Ind., and David (Annalissa)
Graham of Chicago, Ill.; great-great-grandchild, Norah Devore of Louisville,
Ky.; step-sons, David (Sandy) Hasselberg of
Lakeville, Minn., Glen (Becky) Hasselberg of Staples,
Minn., and Joe (Barbara) Hasselberg of Motley, Minn.;
five step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2011 at
Kurrus Funeral Home, with Rev. Dr. Douglas Cripe officiating. Interment will follow at Walnut Hill
Cemetery, Belleville, Ill.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Wilkin
2012, Breckenridge, Wilkin Co., MN, Obituary
The Daily News, (Wahpeton, ND) - April 17, 2012
Lois Eileen Wiertzema, 78, Breckenridge,
Minn., died Saturday, April 14, 2012 at St. Francis Nursing Home in
Breckenridge, surrounded by her family. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m.
Friday, April 20, 2012 at Valley Christian Church, Breckenridge, with the Rev.
Dean Bjorlin officiating. Interment is at Riverside
Cemetery in Breckenridge
Lois Green was born in Breckenridge Feb. 17, 1934 to Charles and
Mildred (Schutte) Green. She went to school in
Breckenridge, graduating from high school in 1952. On June 3, 1955 Lois was
united in marriage to Larry Wiertzema. They lived on
a farm south of Breckenridge where they raised their four children.
Lois worked side-by-side with Larry on the farm. She was a devoted
mother inspiring faith, a strong work ethic and depth of character. After the
children were grown, Lois sought work outside the home. She was seasonally
employed at Four Seasons Green House. She also worked as a receptionist for
Harris Bailey, and later as a teacher's aide at Breckenridge Elementary School.
She and Larry retired in 1995 and moved into Breckenridge in 1997. Music was an
important part of Lois' life. She played the piano, organ and keyboard at
church. Her faith in God was the motivation for the way she lived her life. She
was a prayer warrior and counted it a privilege to go before her Lord on behalf
of those she loved. She was committed to teaching Sunday school, playing music
at church and volunteering for Meals-on-Wheels. Lois was an avid flower and
vegetable gardener. She was a fabulous cook and took great pleasure in entertaining
family and friends and spending time with them.
Lois is survived by her husband of 56 years, Larry Sr.,
Breckenridge; her children, Larry Jr. (Julie) Wiertzema,
Breckenridge, and their children
Melinda (Keo) Sengsavang,
Eagan, Minn., Luke (Maggie) Wiertzema, Campbell,
Minn., Anna (Ben) Gurney, Wahpeton, N.D., and Adam Wiertzema,
Breckenridge, Julie (Paul) Blankenship, Egg Harbor
Township, N.J., and their children, Jordan and Ben, Connie (Lowell) Seidler, Rothsay, Minn., and
their child, Jenna, and Daniel (Kimberly) Wiertzema,
Breckenridge, and their children, Bryce, Jayden, Ryler
and Kiera; three great-grandchildren, Josiah, Reagan
and Logan; her siblings: Elaine (John) Schatz, Wahpeton, Marlene (Dale ) Arndt,
Breckenridge, Edna (August) Regeness, Henry, Wisc., Betty (Walter) Linson,
Anoka, Minn., Linda (Robert) Carlson, Eden Prairie, Minn., Delpha
(Larry) Schram, Chanhassen, Minn., Lyle (Kay) Green,
Breckenridge, Charlie Jr. (JeAnne) Green,
Breckenridge; and sister-in-law, Dorine Green,
Breckenridge.
Lois is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Mildred Green;
three brothers, Charles Jr. Green II, Dennis and David Green; and a grandson, Jace Wiertzema.
From: Diane Renfrow
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