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Marjorie J. Houchins
Marjorie J. Houchins, age 78, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home on February 22, 2016 after a five year courageous battle with cancer.
She was born on the family farm home in Pike Creek Township in Morrison County July 16, 1937 to the late Elmer and Margaret (Leikvoll) Broberg. Being one of only two daughters, she learned to work hard on the farm, driving the tractor and helping her parents. She attended school in Little Falls and graduated in 1955. Her senior year of high school she actually moved to town to make it easier to attend. Even though she was only 17, she was always a very responsible person.
After graduation she moved to Minneapolis with girlfriends and worked for Montgomery Wards. She didn’t really enjoy the city life and decided to move back to Little Falls where she worked for several years as a Northwestern Bell Telephone Operator. While out with friends dancing at the “Falls Ballroom” she met her future husband, Arlo Houchins, who also worked for Northwestern Bell. She and Arlo married
in 1957 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Little Falls. Their first apartment was in St. Cloud and eventually moved back to Little Falls when they purchased their first home. Mom loved that house and was sad to move when Arlo was transferred to Cambridge in 1967. Marjorie’s growing family became the focus of her life. As the four older ones entered school, she babysat a few neighbor children. It kept Janice busy and gave them some extra grocery money. In later years, she enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren always spoiling them with ice cream and cookies. They brought her so much joy!
She loved to take them for walks to the “little park”. She also enjoyed sewing, dancing and playing cards with the family. She was a home body, so she faithfully listened to the church service on the radio every Sunday while preparing her famous Sunday roast beef meal.
She will be remembered for her strong and honest work ethic, her scrumptious meals, especially mashed potatoes and gravy, how she got up early every morning to make hot breakfasts, her famous cookies and her mouth-watering apple pies and her never-ending devotion to her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband Arlo; her parents Elmer and Margaret Broberg; father in law Lester Houchins, sister in law’s Ardis (Louis) Bolin and Genavieve Houchins.
Marjorie is survived by her children Gregory Houchins, Cheryl (Mark) Madison, Loren Houchins (Diane Olson), Bruce (Helen) Houchins and Janice (Ken) Lutterman; grandchildren Jessica (Ravi) Hanson, Jon Gravem, Nick Houchins (Kayla Tronson), Eric Houchins, Cara (Pat) Narog, Michelle (Josh) Thiess, Elizabeth (Erik) Johnson, Brittany Houchins and Hannah Houchins; great grandchildren Tyler and Mackenzie Gravem, Chase Hanson, Preston and Landon Houchins, Emma Hamm, William Narog, and Madelyn Thiess, sister Fern Post, sister in law Lois (Alvie) Norr and brother in law’s Kenneth (Alice) Houchins and Robert Houchins.
Isabel H. Clark
Isabel Helen Clark, 96, of Cambridge, formerly of Hinckley, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016 at GracePointe Crossing East.
She was born on July 15, 1919 in Hinckley, Minnesota to Thomas and Elizabeth (Smith) Moffatt. Isabel grew up in Hinckley where she attended school.
On November 9, 1936 she was united in marriage to Leonard E. Clark at Elk Point, SD. They would make their home in Pine City before moving to Hinckley. In 1963 Isabel began working at the Cambridge State Hospital and in 1964 they moved to Cambridge so she was closer to her work. She began working at McBroom Hall and later went to school to become an LPN, working at the State Hospital until retiring in 1982. After retiring Isabel and Leonard traveled and also built a home near Skogman Lake.
She was an active member of the Wyanett, Dale and Oxlip Evangelical Free Churches. Isabel enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting, baking, and her little dogs.
Isabel was preceded in death by her parents, infant daughter Isabel, husband Leonard in January 2001, sister Mary Young, brother James Moffatt, half-sisters Christine Whited and Ruth Zwiers, and son-in-law Lloyd Sikkink. She is survived by her children Judy Sikkink of Duluth, Brenda (Leonard) Nyberg of Westland, MI, Leonard Jr. (Kathleen) Clark of Pine City, Paulette (Dennis) Thompson of Faribault, Kathy (Doug) Holm of Cambridge, Vickie (Ron) Hannan of Coon Rapids, Bradley (Julie) Clark of Isanti, 19 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren.
George Johnson
George W. Johnson, age 90 of Cambridge, died on September 29, 2016 surrounded by his family. George was born on April 11, 1926, to A.W. and Aurelia (Engberg) Johnson. He was the youngest of three children.
George was an athlete in high school and played on the football, basketball and track teams. Shortly before graduating from Cambridge High School in 1944, he enlisted in the United States Navy. While serving his country, he reached out to another believer that was being harassed for his faith and they began studying the Bible together. George was honorably discharged in 1946 and began attending Bethel College and then Wheaton College. It was in college that he met the beautiful Shirley Viel from Syracuse, New York. After George graduated with a business degree in 1950, he married
his sweetheart on December 29, 1951 and they made their home in Cambridge.
An entrepreneur in every sense of the word, George first joined the family business, The Leader Store. Throughout his life, he would see new needs in the community and begin businesses: The Furniture Studio in the late 50’s, The Scotsman in the mid 60’s, and later worked in the real estate business. George was a visionary and has been an inspiration to his children and grandchildren as they continue his legacy working with Impact of Minneapolis, which he founded.
Combining his business mind and his passion for God, George began READ Ministries that continues to this day spreading God’s Word to the people in Ukraine. He served and was committed to his church family at First Baptist Church and supported several local ministries.
George loved attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. In the last few years, he had to receive updates and “play by plays” on the phone when he was no longer able to attend and cheer for them in person. His grandchildren were so proud of their grandpa for diving off the high dive at Spectacle Lake in his 70’s! He always had time for his family, playing ping pong, tennis and any game they might suggest.
His love for his friends and wise counsel was invaluable to many. This was exemplified by the time he spent with his friends and by his weekly visits at GracePointe Crossings.
A devoted husband, George loved Shirley FOREVER and he was by her side until the very end. In his last few days, George spoke often of how blessed he was with such a wonderful wife, family, friends, caregivers and the Cambridge community.
George will be greatly missed by his wife of nearly 65 years, Shirley; his children, Jeff (Jan) Johnson of Isanti, Tim (Molly) Johnson of New Brighton, Maggie (Mark) Anderson of Arden Hills; his grandchildren, Emily (Kevin) Anderle, Hannah (Rob) Rounds, Greta, Spencer, and Samuel Johnson, Katie (Jake) Bruhnding, Bjorn (Anne) Anderson, Erik (Maggie) Anderson, Niklas and Lars Anderson; his great-grandchildren, William George, Kenneth, Luke, Shirley, Beau, Tripp, Cash, Maze, baby girl Bruhnding, and Solveig; he is also survived by his sister, Doris Eastlund of Cambridge; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Don (Jeanne); and his brother-in-law, Orley Eastlund.
Memorials are preferred to READ Ministries.
Carl Lantz
Carl John Lantz, age 85, of Cambridge, MN went to be with the Lord on September 21, 2016.
He was born March 16, 1931 in Shafer, MN to Victor and Adelia (Shoberg) Lantz. Carl grew up in rural Sunrise township, in Chisago county MN where he enjoyed his youth growing up with his 7 siblings and parents. Carl developed a passion for farming while growing up and made it his life long career.
Carl met Joyce Theline, the love of his life, in 1958 while roller skating at the Rush City roller rink. On April 30, 1960 Joyce and Carl were united in marriage at South Isanti Baptist Church near Isanti, MN. After their wedding they moved to the farm near West Rush Lake where they spent the next 34 years farming. Carl was an excellent dairy farmer and took great pride in his dairy operation. Neighbors and friends often commented about not a blade of grass being out of place. Carl won several awards of excellence for Top Dairy Herd over the years as a top producer. In 1967 Joyce and Carl were blessed with their daughter Julie, who grew up on the farm. In 1993 Joyce and Carl decided to retire and sold the farm and relocated to a 10-acre hobby farm west of Braham. Carl loved his yard and gardens and cared for his hobby farm with the same pride as the farm. Carl could be seen often either on his John Deere lawn tractor or working on his yard grooming it to perfection. In 2015, as they realized his health was failing, they moved to Cambridge where they currently reside.
Carl loved his family and enjoyed attending many family gatherings and Alysha's school activities over the years. Carl and Joyce enjoyed their retirement and traveled on several wonderful trips together and with their granddaughter Alysha. He will be especially missed at Christmas for his prank gifts that always seem to add laughter to our family's Christmas celebration. His faith and involvement with his church were the foundation of his life and a focus for him and his family.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Walter, LeRoy, Earl and sisters Helen Dahlstrom and Maurine Iverson.
Carl is survived by Joyce, his wife of 56 years, daughter Julie (Pat) Thiry, foster son George (Sue) Schrunk, granddaughter, Alysha Newsom, and step granddaughters, Sarah (Matt) Solberg and Hannah Thiry, brothers Bert (MaryEllen) Lantz, Roland Lantz and sister-in-law Betty Lantz as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family would like to give a special thank you Allina Hospice for their compassion and care during Carl’s illness.
Keith Osterman
Keith B. Osterman passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in Cambridge on September 13, 2016 at the age of 72.
Keith was a long-time employee of Team Industries for over 30 years.
He was an US Army Veteran and an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer.
He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence & Doris; brother-in-law Mike Pickles and infant nephews Timothy Marsyla and John Osterman.
Survived by his loving wife of 50 years Barb; son David, brother Lynn (Nancy) Osterman of Mora and sister Marilyn (Byron) Stahl of New Prague, MN.
Also survived by sisters-in-law Bonnie (Duane) Carlson of Pine City, Pat Pickles of McGregor, MN; brother-in-law Howie (Alice) Pickles of McGregor, MN and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Barbara Nordberg
Mrs. Barbara Jean Nordberg, Nee’ Hall, age 84 of Cambridge, MN, died at Arbor Oaks Assisted Living in Andover, Minnesota on September 4, 2016 surrounded by family.
Barbara was born September 16, 1931 in Merna, Nebraska, the daughter of Marshall and Sibyl (McCrory) Hall. She graduated from Princeton High School in 1939 and went on to become a medical assistant in Minneapolis.
Barbara moved to Cambridge MN and worked for Drs. Larson and Magnuson in the Cambridge Clinic as a medical assistant. She married
Wayne Nordberg at Cambridge Lutheran Church on October 7, 1951, and started a family of three children, Paul, Alison and Clark. Barbara worked with her husband in his Electrical Contracting business and eventually opened and managed a Lighting Studio and Gift Shop. Barbara returned to the University of Minnesota, graduating with a degree in Nursing in 1975 and worked in Labor and Delivery at Cambridge Memorial Hospital. She obtained a Master’s Degree in Child-Bearing and Child –Rearing in 1980, teaching in the Nursing Program at Anoka Ramsey and worked as a Midwife at Hennepin County Medical Center before concentrating her energy on her businesses at home.
Barbara was passionate about the ministry of service at her church. She served in many Church Circles, committees and ministries, including the Befrienders Ministry. In her later years, she initiated the Parish Nursing Program at Cambridge Lutheran and was integral in starting the Second Harvest Food Shelf. After she retired from these ministries, Barbara sewed baby quilts for babies baptized at the church.
Barbara will be missed by the family she loved and treasured, including her three children: Paul (Leslie) Nordberg of Cambridge MN, Alison (Dan) Husak of Coon Rapids, MN, and Clark (Christine) Nordberg of Viroqua, WI; six grandchildren: Eric (Jennifer) Nordberg, Joni (Chris) Nordberg; Brian Hanna, Andrew and Jacob Nordberg, and Alex Husak; and three brothers: Robert (Betsy) Hall of Rock Hill, SC, Wayne Hall of Winchester KY, and James (Sandie) Hall of Waynesboro, VA; nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Marshall and Sibyl Hall, husband, Wayne Nordberg, Brother Marshall Hall, brother and sister-in-law George and Maxine (Nordberg) Jenkins.
Laverne Larson-Swanson
Laverne Larson Swanson, a long-time resident of the Cambridge area was granted her angel wings on Thursday, September 14th after 97 ½ years on earth. Her final days were spent at Heartwood Senior Living Center in Crosby, MN.
Laverne was born on March 11, 1919 in Cambridge, MN to Oscar and Mabel (Torell) Wallin. She was the fifth of eleven children, and was raised on the family farm in Walbo. She attended school at Walbo Country School.
She married
Marvin Larson in 1937 and they were happily married
for 49 ½ years. They lived in numerous locations, finally settling on the family farm in Springvale Township. They had two daughters, Deanna and Karen. Laverne worked outside of the home at the Arsenal, then later at Honeywell. After her retirement, they moved into Cambridge where they enjoyed their final years together.
After Marvin’s passing n 1986, Laverne married
Rodney Swanson. They resided in Cambridge, traveling extensively during the winter. Rodney passed away in 2004. Laverne continued to live in her Cambridge home for many years, then moved to apartments in East Terrace Co-op, River Hills, and eventually relocated to Heartwood Senior Center (Crosby, MN) in 2013 so she could be near her daughter.
Laverne attended Cambridge Lutheran Church from birth, and was a faithful member throughout her life. In her later years, when it became difficult to attend Church, she contributed toward the Sunday radio broadcast, ensuring she and other shut-ins could listen to the Sunday service each week.
Laverne loved a good meal and a cup of Folger’s coffee, socializing, playing cards, and her flowers. She loved to sing old time songs and hymns. One of her favorite pastimes was sharing stories about genealogy. She loved to figure out how you, or someone you knew, were related to her. Most dear to her were her daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was devoted to her family and spent time with them as often as possible.
Laverne is survived by her daughters, Deanna (Archie) Olson of Deerwood, and Karen Mattson of International Falls/Sun City. She has 5 Grandsons, Jay Larson, Jack Mattson, Craig (Monica) Olson, Jon (Cheryl) Mattson and Shawn Olson; and 1 Granddaughter, Dayette (Dale) O’Brien. Laverne is survived by numerous great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and three Godchildren. Laverne is also survived by two sisters Joyce (Don) Tessmer, and Norma Ziebarth, brother Blaine Wallin, and special niece and nephew Dorienne Smith and Dwaine (Lorna) Larson.
Laverne was preceded in death by husbands Marvin Larson and Rodney Swanson, parents Oscar and Mabel, brothers Lawrence, Kermit, Clifford, Marvin and Waldon, and sisters Bernice and Francis. She was the beloved matriarch of her family and will be dearly missed.
H. Delbert Lindquist
H. Delbert Lindquist, 99, of Cambridge passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at GracePointe Crossing Gables East.
He was born on June 9, 1917 in Mora, MN to Albin and Mabel (Nelson) Lindquist.
Delbert is survived by his wife Joyce, children Marlys (Bill) Rohr of Florida, Duane (Gladys) Lindquist of Cambridge, six grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, brother Loren Lindquist of Cambridge, sister Doris Johnson of Mora, sister-in-law Lucille King of Minneapolis, brother-in-law Wilbur Reichel of Isanti.
Lucille Stamm
Lucille L. Stamm, 87, of Isanti passed away on Monday, September 12, 2016 at Prairie Senior Cottages in Isanti.
She was born December 21, 1928 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Hjalmer and Ingeborg (Solstad) Nylander. The family lived a short time in Minneapolis until they bought a farm near Kost, Minnesota where Lucille grew up. She attended the Kost School, was confirmed at Kost Evangelical Free Church, and graduated from North Branch High School in 1946. After high school, Lucille worked as a nanny for 8 years for two boys.
She was united in marriage to Gordon Stamm, on June 11, 1955, at the Glendon and Irma Hanson home. Gordon and Lucille lived in an apartment in Minneapolis for a short time while she was employed at Fannie Farmer. In 1959, they moved to North Branch for until moving to Isanti. In 1967, they purchased a home in Isanti where they raised their five children.
Lucille was very talented at drawing and painting. She would often be sketching or doodling at the kitchen table. Lucille enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, bird watching, garage sales, flowers and watching the Minnesota Twins, and she loved chocolate! especially HERSHEY'S. There would always be a home cooked meal prepared on Sundays consisting of meat and potatoes for her family.
Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gordon, infant daughter Luann, grandson Eric Wiebler, brother Arthur Nylander, and sister Helen Nylander.
Lucille is survived by her children Laura (Dave) Wiebler of Overbrook, Kansas, Cheryn Stamm of Isanti, Connie Stamm of Princeton, Julie (Jay) Quarnstrom of Cambridge, David (Carol) Stamm of Cambridge; grandchildren Kali and Hannah Wiebler, Melissa and Joe Christianson, Tyler and Emily Peterson, Rosalie and Jadon Bates, Cadin and Addison Stamm, Kelsey Bates; great granddaughter, Marianna; sisters Marian Hector of Minneapolis, Ruby Benson of North Branch, as well as many other relatives and friends.
