FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church (19001 Jackson St. NE. East Bethel, MN 55001) with Pastor Dan Nordin officiating.

VISITATION will be from 5-7 pm on Friday, February 10, 2012 at the Rock Ingebrand Funeral Home of Braham and 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

Richard “Dick” Danger, of Ham Lake, formerly of Mora, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at the Camden Care Center in Minneapolis. He was 64 years old.

Richard Harlan Danger was born on July 17, 1947 in Mora, Minnesota to parents William and Violet (Westin) Danger. Dick attended Mora High School and graduated in 1965. After graduation, Dick enlisted in the United States Army where he served overseas during the Vietnam War. After his discharge from the military, Dick returned to Minnesota where he began working as an Equipment Operator for Highway Heavy and a member of the Local 49er’s Union. Dick worked for Minnesota State Curb & Gutter until he retired in 2008.

On November 25, 1971, Dick was united in marriage to Barbara Johnson at the St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church of Braham. To this union, two daughters were born. Together the family lived in Minneapolis before building their family home in Ham Lake in 1979.

Dick enjoyed spending his free time at home. He liked watching the birds and battling with the squirrels. In earlier years he spent time motorcycling and ice fishing during the winter months. He was also an active member of the Ham Lake VFW. He and Barb enjoyed several trips to California to visit family. Dick will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Dick is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife Barbara of Ham Lake, daughters Stacie (Eric) Danger-Weston of Minneapolis, and Stephanie (Ted Sonquist) Danger of Minneapolis; grandchildren Tyler Weston, Maia Weston, Julian Danger-Sonquist, and Victor Danger-Sonquist; sister Janet (Joe) Miller of Peyton, CO; many other relatives and friends.

FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at 12:30 pm on Friday, January 20, 2012 at the Rock Ingebrand Funeral Home of Braham with Chaplin Dwight Petersen officiating

VISITATION will be held from 11:00am – 12:30pm at the Funeral Home.

INTERMENT will be at the Royalton Memorial Cemetery immediately following the service.

 James John Bollin Sr., was born on September 1, 1972 in Cambridge, Minnesota to John and Carole (Westerlund) Bollin. Jim passed away in his home on January 16, 2012 surrounded by family, following a difficult battle with neurofibromatosis type 2.
Jim attended school in Cambridge-Isanti. He enjoyed working with cars. He worked in two salvage yards in St. Francis, Minnesota. Jim also worked at U-Haul where he became a detail specialist. Then he worked for Koppy Motors of Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Jim will be greatly missed for his sense of humor which was always present, even when facing the most difficult times. When Jim laughed, others relaxed. He gave everyone around him life.
Jim is survived in death by his wife Mary (Sowers) Bollin of Ogilvie; son James Bollin Jr. of Ogilvie; cousin Nick Jellison; mother Carole (Jim) Markson of North Branch; siblings John Jr. of Forest Lake, Mike of Isanti, Eric (Danielle) of Tennessee, Chad (Shannon) Markson of Braham; nieces and nephews; other loving family and friends.
Jim is preceded in death by his father John Steve Bollin Sr.; sister Tonya Jean Bollin; grandparents, an aunt and uncle.
Jim is always protecting and shielding all of us now and in our times of need.
A Funeral Service was held on Friday, January 20, 2012 at the Rock Ingebrand Funeral Home of Braham with Chaplin Dwight Petersen officiating.  Casket Bearers were James Bollin Jr., Nicholas Jellison, John Bollin Jr., Michael Bollin, Chad Markson, Chris Bollin, Joseph Bollin Jr., and Gary Jellison.  Honorary Casket Bearers were Nathan Bollin, Steven Bollin, Todd Spike, Butch Westerlund, Adam Westerlund, Troy Bollin, Billy Grant, and Terry Bollin.  Interment was in the Royalton Memorial Cemetery of Braham.  Arrangements were by the Rock Ingebrand Funeral Home of Braham.  Condolences may be posted at www.aifuneralhome.com

MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Braham with Fr. Nicholas Zimmer and Deacon Tom Pinataro officiating.

MEMORIAL VISITATION will be held 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to hospice.

William Jeremiah “Bill” Ward was born on April 26, 1934 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Geraldine and William Ward where he joined his sister, Kay.  He attended St. Columba Grade School and graduated from Wilson High School.  In his early years, Bill spent his summers in Crestbard, South Dakota at his Aunt and Uncle’s farm.  He LOVED his summers spent on the farm and never tired of telling stories of Aunt Maggie’s cooking and Uncle Steve’s gentle tutelage.  Bill’s country roots were firmly planted during those years.  His love of the outdoors never failed to bring him joy.

After high school, Bill served a brief period of time in the Navy and Air Force.  Upon returning home, he attended the University of Minnesota and secured his first job at Tjernlund Sheet Metal.

He married long time friend and “girl next door,” Luann (Young) Ward in 1957.  To that union, they welcomed five (perfect) children.  In 1966, they moved to Hibbing, Minnesota where he worked at Range Cornice.  He eventually started his own business, Mesaba Sheet Metal.  During the years he spent in Hibbing, he was a member of numerous clubs including the Elks Club, Lions Club, Knights of Columbus and Snowcome Snowmobile Club.  He also enjoyed moose and deer hunting, bow hunting, fishing, curling and downhill skiing.  During the summer months, he spent time on South Centre Lake in Lindstrom where he built a beautiful cabin.  He enjoyed boating, was a natural on water skis and taught his children and many a guest how to drop a ski.  Bill also acquired his flying license and spent hundreds of hours in the sky, often taking his children along with him to “practice” take offs’ and landings!  Shortly after acquiring his pilot’s license, Bill purchased a small Cessna airplane affectionately known as “Triple Niner Tango.”  Often he would buzz the cabin in his plane before landing.  That was his children’s cue to pick him up at the nearby airport. 

In 1991, Bill sold his business and retired.  He and Luann enjoyed a Gypsy lifestyle for a year before purchasing property near Rush Lake. This was a special project for Bill because he bought the home in Coon Rapids and moved it 60 miles to its current location.  NEVER a dull moment!  Bill was an endlessly energetic and no topic was off limits.  He enjoyed many diverse hobbies, including making maple syrup, raising honey bees, building elaborate model airplanes and fish houses, roasting and hosting pig roasts, watching John Wayne movies, throwing pottery, and, of course, logging nearly as many hours cutting grass at the Purple Hawk Golf Course as he did in the sky with “Tango.”  EVERYTHING was of interest to him.  He was a curious, open minded and wonderfully charming man with a very sharp and witty sense of humor; he was never shy with a compliment.  These qualities certainly provided for much laughter and a very full and interesting life for him as well as all who knew him.

In 2000, Bill’s children surprised their parents with a trip to Ireland.  Of course, he kissed the Blarney Stone – not that that was at all necessary for he had already been blessed with the gift of gab!  One of the biggest adventures that he and his wife took was a trip down the Mississippi River in a 21 ft. Cuddy.  They passed through 52 locks on the way down to St. Louis.  Bill always did have sort of a Huckleberry Finn quality about him.  Both Bill and Luann enjoyed a long and wonderful retirement.  Another blessing to count!

Bill passed away on January 6, 2012 at 77 years old.  He is preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law, Lee Whitehurst and nephew, Mark Whitehurst.

Bill is survived by wife, Luann; daughters Cynthia (Ralph) Duquin of St. Paul, Colleen (Brad Pitt) Ward of St. Paul, and Peggy (Brian Erickson) Ward of St. Paul; sons Michael (Elizabeth) Ward of Palo Alto, CA and Brian (Becki Mastin) Ward of Lakeville; grandchildren Olivia and Isabel Duquin of St. Paul; and sister, Kay of Anoka.  He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other dear relatives and friends.

We would like to especially thank the Jim and Marietta Reilly family, the Mike and Connie Reilly family and Dr. Vercellotti and team for the love, friendship and care that they extended to our family throughout the years and within these past few months. Bill loved you all.

MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at the Stanchfield Baptist Church with Rev. Dale Cope officiating.

MEMORIAL VISITATION will be held from 5- 7 pm on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at the Rock Ingebrand Funeral Home of Braham and 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

INURNMENT will be in the Stanchfield Baptist Cemetery.

Floyd Allen Sutter rang in the New Year, with a going home celebration in Heaven, on December 31, 2011, following a valiant battle with cancer.
 Floyd was born to Grace (Reed) and Allen Sutter on February 25, 1943 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was the youngest of four children – others being Rodney, Beverly, and Robert.
 Floyd attended school in Brooklyn Center, MN, and High School at Minneapolis North.  In his early years, he worked (and was fired many times) for his father at a gas station. It was there that he probably fell in love with cars, but his first love was Donna (Gallup). They were united in marriage on January, 10, 1962.
Floyd joined the United States Army in 1960. He was stationed in Germany before being honorably discharged in 1963. Floyd and Donna settled in North Minneapolis.  Their daughter Michelle was born to them in 1963.  Rebecca was welcomed into the world in 1968. With business aspirations, they moved to Minnetonka, MN, where Floyd, Jr. was born in 1972. In 1977, the family moved to their present home in Braham, MN. 
 Family trips were important to Floyd, and their travels stretched from the west to east coast of the country as well as through the south. History lessons from Floyd on each trip were always free of charge. No two trips were ever alike. The excitement of site-seeing and running out of gas, (at the most inopportune time), were always in order.  As the children grew and began life on their own, Floyd and Donna searched for vacation spots to enjoy each winter. Marco Island, Florida became that paradise.  Always looking to mix business and pleasure, they purchased a few homes and began doing vacation rentals. Floyd handled the advertising and business end of it and Donna complimented his efforts with her artistic touches to the homes. Many memories with family and friends visiting them in Marco Island will be forever cherished.  
 Floyd had many interests and his entrepreneurial ventures bore that out. He obtained a radio operator license and even published and held a patent or two. He bought an airplane and obtained a private pilot’s license (because he didn’t trust flying with someone else in control). He was a carpenter with Palmer Construction, owned a gas station in Minnetonka and a marina and boat repair business. He owned an auction house in Brunswick, then in Braham and Cambridge. He owned discount stores in Cambridge, Braham, Pine City, and Big Lake, MN. His clear passion, however, was cars. He owned many collectible vehicles throughout his life.  He owned several car sales lots, first on Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis, then Brunswick, Braham and Cambridge, MN. The car sales venture was a family affair. The kids helped by washing and detailing cars and driving cars from the auction lot to the car lots. Some family misadventures occurred when the cars the kids were driving broke down along the way and when Donna could not remember what vehicle she had driven to the market on any given day.
 Putting all the business ventures and life interests aside, as well as his accomplishments and failings, Floyd had a heart for God that would not be shaken. He was always eager to speak his beliefs – no surprise there – and his love of Christ was always apparent to those that were privileged to be close to him. 
 Floyd Allen Sutter was preceded in death by his parents, Grace and Allen, his brother, Rodney and sister, Beverly. He is survived by his devoted wife, Donna, and his loving children, son; Floyd Sutter, Jr. of Cambridge, daughters; Rebecca (Warren) Trygestad of Madison, MN, and Michelle (Randy)  Plageman of Braham,  brother;  Robert (Joyce)  Sutter of Braham, grandchildren; Annika, Grant, and Blake Trygestad, Croix and Matthew Plageman, several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and other family and friends also survive

At Chip’s request, no services will be held at this time.

Laurel “Chip” Allen Nordeen, of Braham, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at his home. He was 79 years old.

Laurel was born on October 17, 1932 to parents Paul Adolph and Myrtle Elizabeth (Soderbeck) Nordeen in West Rock, Pine County, Minnesota. The ninth of ten children, Chip attended Clint Country School and then graduated from the Braham High School. Chip took over the family farm, raising dairy cattle and crops.

In 1972, Chip was united to marriage to Viola May Henning at Rush Point, Minnesota. As well as farming, Chip worked as an electrician for Odmark Electric in Cambridge for many years before retiring. Chip loved to spend time fishing, especially with his wife May. He also enjoyed mechanics; fixing vehicles, and equipment on the farm.

Laurel is preceded in death by his parents, siblings John, Evelyn, Kermit, Marjorie, Merle, and Phyllis.

He is survived by his wife Viola May of Mora; brothers Duane Nordeen of Chicago, and Jim (Carole) Nordeen of Cambridge; sister Elaine (Jerry) Stoeckel of Minneapolis; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

At Chip’s request no services will be held at this time. Arrangements are with the Rock Ingebrand Funeral Home of Braham.  Condolences may be posted at www.aifuneralhome.com

FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at the Stanchfield Baptist Church with Rev. Dale Cope officiating.

VISITATION will be held 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

INTERMENT will be in the Stanchfield Baptist Cemetery.

Junette Erica Person, was born on June 18, 1919 in Braham, Minnesota to parents Erick and Emma (Carlson) Erickson.  She was the youngest of three children and attended Braham Schools, graduating High School in 1937 as the salutatorian of her class.  For the next two and a half years, June worked as a telephone operator in Braham for the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company.  On February 6, 1943 June was united in marriage to Earl Vincent Person in Braham. Together the couple lived in Cambridge for several years as well as Springville, Utah before settling in 1949 in South Minneapolis where they raised their three children. In the fall of 1976, June and Vincent returned to the Stanchfield area where they built a new home.  June remained in the home until 2004 when declining health required her to make her home at Grandview, now Grace Pointe Crossing West Gables in Cambridge.
June was a long time member of the Stanchfield Baptist Church.  She enjoyed hosting and participating in bible studies and had a strong faith throughout her life.  She enjoyed nature studies and bird watching.  June was an accomplished pianist, playing at many weddings and funerals.  History was an important part of June’s life.  She was a member of the historical society, kept scrapbooks of important historical events, and even wrote a book about her grandmother’s immigration to America.  She treasured her trip to Sweden in 1970, to visit her ancestors’ homeland.  June was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and will be dearly missed.

June is preceded in death by her parents, husband Vincent, brother Edmund Erickson, and sister Delvina Lind.

She is survived by her children Noel Person of Stanchfield, Elaine (Dennis) Nilsen of Stanchfield, and Nancy (Carl) Larson on Coon Rapids; grandchildren Ben (Laura) Nilsen, Dan Nilsen, Ron (Amanda) Nilsen, and Grant Larson; and great grandchildren Nathan, Nicole, and Lucy;  plus many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at the Braham Covenant Church with Rev. Steve Jennisch officiating.

VISITATION will be 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

INTERMENT will be in the Mission Covenant Cemetery in Braham.

Elmer Honnette Allen of Cambridge, formerly of Braham; passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at the Cambridge Medical Center.  He was 86 years old.
Elmer was born on April 20, 1925 in Broadwater, Nebraska to Swedish immigrant parents Petrus Hjalmar and Yarda (Lofquist) Allen.  Elmer’s parents farmed in western Nebraska during the dustbowl years until 1937 when relatives encouraged the family to come to Martin County in southern Minnesota, where he finished grade school and entered Trimont High School.  Elmer was unable to complete High School due to the need for help on the farm.  In spite of heavy needs placed on him, he is remembered as a kind and generous young person.  As a youth he liked to read, collect stamps and assemble delicate model planes. 
In 1948 Elmer married Doris Adamson and together they rented a farm and began their family.   In 1955 he bought a farm southeast of Braham and the young family moved north.  Beside operating the farm for nearly 30 years and raising four devoted children, Elmer worked at Dahlman Manufacturing in Braham and drove School Buses for Braham.  In 1978 he sold his livestock and worked at various seed companies as a sales representative, finally retiring in 1998. Elmer will be dearly missed by his many family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Helen Zieska. 
He is survived by his children, Ronald (Eileen) Allen of Indiana and Florida, Darrel Allen of Cambridge, Wanda (Steve) Points of Elko; and Lori (Rick) Turner of North Branch; 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; brother John (Jan) Allen of Minnetonka; and sister Charlotte (Fred) Van Vleck of Lawrence, Kansas; former wife Doris Krugen of Cambridge; also many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at the Braham Covenant Church with Rev. Steve Jennisch officiating.  A time of visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service at the Church.  Interment will be in the Braham, Mission Covenant Cemetery.  Arrangements are by the Rock Ingebrand Funeral Home of Braham.  Condolences may be posted at www.aifuneralhome.com

GRAVESIDE SERVICE will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the Grasston Union Cemetery in Grasston with Pastor Joe Penrose officiating.

Lucille Cathrine Nelson, of Braham, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at GracePointe Crossing West Gables of Cambridge.  She was 87 years old.

Lucille was born on August 11, 1924 in St. Paul, Minnesota to parents William and Edith (Harmon) Johnson.  Born the second of six children, Lucille and the family moved around during her childhood eventually moving near Rush City, MN.  As a teenager, Lucille worked as a babysitter for a neighboring farm family, and later cared for an elderly neighbor.
On November 19, 1941, Lucille was united in marriage to Roy C. Nelson in Cambridge, Minnesota.  The couple continued to move around the Rush City, Rush Lake and Grandy areas over the next years until settling on the farm in Maple Ridge. Lucille and Roy raised five children.  After the kids were grown, Lucille worked as a dishwasher for Herman’s Bakery in Cambridge, The Park Café in Braham, Grandma’s Kitchen in Mora, Grizzly’s in Pine City, and the Pub in Braham. After Roy’s death in 1988, Lucille sold the farm, and moved to a trailer home near her daughter Cathy.  She continued to stay active, exercising twice a week at Curves and volunteering at Family Pathways in Isanti, One More Time in Mora, and Tusan Tack in Braham.

Lucille had many interests.  She enjoyed crafts and sewing clothes for her children and grandchildren.  She always had a large flower garden with Gladiolas being her favorite flower.  She loved reading, doing puzzles, and playing all types of games.  Lucille loved to travel, especially trips with her family to Oregon, or just up to Duluth and the North Shore.  Lucille was very adventurous and like camping, 4-wheeling, and waterslides in to her 70’s.  But most of all Lucille loved her family.  She would host family picnics and reunions, gathering everyone together.  She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Lucille is preceded in death by her parents, husband Roy, brothers Lawrence and Donald, sister Doris Marie, grandsons Clayton and Craig, and great grandchildren Amber and Ethan.

She is survived by her children Joseph (JoAnne) of North Branch, Clifford (Karen) of Rush City, Walter (Carol) of Braham, Judy (Lonnie) Anderson of Braham, Cathy (Mike) Greeley of Braham; brother Joseph (Kathleen) Johnson of North Branch; sister Loretta (Leo) Pierre of St. Paul; grandchildren Jackie, Sherrie (Pat), Joey, Brenda (Steve), Daniel (Deanne), Cliff (Kim), Chris (Laura), Amy (Jeff), Jennifer (Brian), Nicole (Michael), and Joshua (Jackie); great grandchildren Courtney, Becky, Travis, Sammy, Meghan, Guy (Bekky), Jon, Nick, Angie, Kaitlyn, Brandon, Alayna, McKenzie, Alex, Eric, Nicholas, Halie, Holly, Matt, Megan, Jesse, and Wyatt; great great grandson Tatum; Special friend Arlys Wermager; many nieces , nephews,  other relatives and friends.

A Graveside Service and Interment was held on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the Grasston Union Cemetery in Grasston with Pastor Joe Penrose officiating.

MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the Rock Ingebrand Funeral Home of Braham with Rev. Randy Westerberg officiating.

MEMORIAL VISITATION  will be 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home, beginning at noon.

Jimmy Ray Soderquist, of Mora, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at the University of Minnesota Fairview Hospital.  He was 47 years old.

Jimmy was born on June 4, 1964 to parents Reynold and Diane (Sickler) Soderquist in Cambridge, Minnesota.  Jimmy attended school in Mora.  As a young man, Jimmy worked for an insulating company and also worked for a local farmer driving tractor and farm truck. Jimmy’s most recent job was working as a tow truck driver for Kopp’s Towing Company in Stanchfield.

Jimmy loved visiting and hanging out with his friends and family. Jimmy was a member of the Braham Moose Lodge.   He enjoyed fixing and riding four-wheelers and motorcycles.   Jimmy adored animals, especially playing with the family cat.  Most of all he loved his family and friends.  He will be dearly missed.

Jimmy is preceded in death by his father Reynold Soderquist

He is survived by his mother Diane of Mora, brother Harold of Mora, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at 10:00 am. on Friday, Nov. 18, at Rock-Ingebrand Funeral Home in Braham.  Rev. Rich Chronis and Bob Knowles will officiate.

VISITATION  will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 5-7 pm. at Rock-Ingebrand Funeral Home and one hr. prior to the service.

INTERMENT will be at 2 pm in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery at Little Falls, MN

Stanford V. Harper, of Braham, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at the Grace Pointe Crossing East Gables of Cambridge.  He was 82 years old.

Stan was born on July 22, 1929 in Sublett, Idaho to parents Richard Golden Harper and Ruby Nelda Rigby.  In 1950 Stan joined the United States Air Force and as stationed in Germany where he met Irma Kϋhn.  The couple was united in marriage on March 27, 1954 on the airbase in Germany.  After his discharge, Stan and Irma returned to Burley, Idaho, where Stan served an additional 8 years with the National Guard. In 1958 they welcomed a daughter, Ruby Ann into their family. Together the family moved to Braham in 1965.  For the next 30 years, Stan worked for Dahlman Manufacturing until they closed.  For several years he drove school bus in Braham, and worked as a handyman around town. Stan also spent many years teaching gun safety and snowmobile safety courses in Braham.
Stan’s hobbies were bowling and golfing, depending on the season.  He was very good at both sports.  Stan was blessed with two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  He will be very much missed by his family forever.

Stan is survived by his wife Irma, daughter Ruby Ann (Michael) Billstrom, granddaughters Heidi (David) Steiger and Susanna (Ted) Miller; great grandchildren Kaeleigh, Brexstan, Jaidien, and Destyne; brother Dale Harper; sisters Lavanda (Harry) Hensen, Sharon (Jerry) Adams, Nelda Suz Adams, Marge Dalton, and Shirley Halford; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A Funeral Service was held on Friday, November 18, 2011 at the Rock Ingebrand Funeral home with Rev. Rich Chronis and Robert Knowles officiating.  Music was provided by Suzanna Miller and Rich Chronis.  Interment and Military Honors were provided by the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery of Little Falls.