DONNELLY MINN CHRISTMAS 2010
“Joy to the world the lord is come.” With the words of this familiar Christmas hymn I greet you once again with my annual Christmas letter.
Weather news: The '09-'10 winter was somewhat typical of MN with snow, cold temps, and some storms. Stormy weather on Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day forced the cancellation of some services and prevented many people from getting to their destinations. After one last hurrah in late Feb winter left us, and by late Mar most of the snow was gone and we had an early spring. Apr brought more nice weather, and spring field work got started so early this year, that some farmers actually had the luxury of being able to wait with planting until the soil warmed up, and dried out some. Summer brought some of the best growing conditions in many years, with lot of mild temps, and timely rains. As a result all the crops turned out very good this year. A nice fall meant that farmers got their crops out, and fall fieldwork done in a timely fashion. Winter has returned in early Dec, with several inches of snow on the ground and already several storms, plus some minus zero temps.
I put a lot of miles on my car again this year, traveling to many parades (our threshing bee royalty were participants in many of them), community celebrations, fairs, threshing shows, open houses and other events in the area. It is a chance to get off the farm, to see a lot of interesting things and people I do not see too often. I did camp out at several events this fall, so I could spent more time at them. Our annual threshing bee had another successful run this year, next year’s show will be Aug. 27 and 28th ,and will feature John Deere. My cousin’s granddaughter, Baily Armstrong, was crowned little Miss Donnelly. Aanerud field in Donnelly was home to several little league BB games, and women’s sb games this year. Other events included the second annual Daytona 500 party, the ice cream social, Halloween party, second annual holidazzle trim a tree event etc. In early Apr we welcomed the local National Guard troop’s home from Iraq the happy occasion was marred by the news that a neighbor’s grandson was killed over there. I spent some time this year helping my friend Wally McCollar plan a 55 class reunion for his class. The reunion was held in July, since my Mom and Aunt Mabel had taught some of the students in Donnelly, I was asked to represent them at the reunion. Some of the people who went to school in Donnelly had a mini reunion of their own and I joined them as we visited the old school, the bank, and HD & co before having some lunch at sax’s cafe and visiting with some of the people who came to join us. I also attended the informal get together poolside at the prairie inn on Fri. eve, and the class reunion on Sat in the tiger room. It was a very enjoyable weekend for all of us. In early Oct it was announced that Sax’s café in Donnelly was closing as the owner could not afford repairs and upgrades needed to keep it open.
Church news: In Sept for KLCW guest night the play “Godly Women out of History” was presented by individuals from the Cyrus area. I also had a chance to see it a few weeks earlier when it was presented at Trinity in Cyrus. Other events during the year included: two performances of the ss program, Lenten services, parish bible studies, our annual 4th of July celebration, rally sun, a presentation on establishing an endowment fund by Wayne Grunklee from Thrivent, baccalaureate and confirmation services, the ST. J beef supper, the Kong fall festival, several joint services and the usual assortment of pot luck meals. I also attended all the Word Alone meetings in the area again this year. After the March meeting in Hancock, there was a meeting to gauge interest in starting a new church in the area. Sufficient interest was shown to start monthly services in April, in Hancock. Enough people started attending that in July they started holding weekly services in the cougar room of the prairie inn in Morris and in Sept they became the 500th church to the join Lutheran Churches in Missions to Christ. The congregation also decided to buy the Good Shepherd Lutheran church south of Alberta, that had closed last year, and move it to a site near Morris. A farmer donated three acres of land for it. It was moved to the site in late Sept, and a contractor has been working to put it on a foundation, renovate it, and build a fellowship hall. They hope to be able to move into the building sometime next spring. I have attended several services there as my schedule permits.
Family news: Most of you are aware of this year’s sad news, the death of my aunt Pearl (Albert) Anderson on May 26th. She had been ill for some time, and in and out of the hospital, so her death was not totally unexpected. Many family and friends from far and near attended her visitation on May 31st and her funeral at Kong on June 1st. I miss her a lot, because she was not only my aunt, but for the past 22 years had also been my “Mom”. Her daughter, Bev, is now living at Legacy Living in Morris and her house has now been put up for sale. I stop in to see her quite frequently. Her sister Jan, and husband Den still live and work in Alex, my other aunt Pearl is still in Donnelly and selling Avon, my cousin Carl (Billy), his wife Pat, and his sister Elnora still live in S.C. It appears this will be the last year my “family” and I will spend out here on the farm, unless something drastic changes. During the past year I have had a lot of lengthy discussions about my future, with my financial adviser and others. I had hoped to get a job with experience works, but that did not work out, and it does not appear that I have any real prospects of finding any other job. So it appears my only option is to sell the farm, and buy a house either in Donnelly or Morris, and move into it. . I am rapidly running out of money due to a combination of factors i.e. bad luck, carelessness, heavy repair expenses, etc. and need some way to raise enough money to continue to live on. I had originally planned to sell the farm and move this year but for various reasons that did not work out so it will be probably be sometime next year before I do. In the mean time I have been boxing and bagging things up in preparations for a possible move. The main reason I am looking at house is because if I do move I want to keep my “family” with me. Please keep me in your prayers as I decide my future. Other than running to many events, I spend a lot of time on line, when I am home listening to various religious programs. As most of you know I have been writing the Donnelly news for the Morris paper for over three years now and have had a lot of compliments on it. If you do not get the paper you can read it on line on my blog donnellyminn.blogpspot.com. My e-mail ad is aeanders@runestone.net ,due to cell phone problems I have a new # 320-288-8692 I was reelected to the board of the Stevens county genealogical society this year, and am also a member of the Donnelly community club .Efforts to control my diabetes with just pills proved unsuccessful, so I am now on insulin. I still work out several times a week at the rfc in Morris
As I always do this time of the year I pause and remember the family and friends who passed away during the past year, happier occasions were several birthday and wedding anniversary celebrations in the area.
Now may the God of Christmas go before you his year.
Sincerely yours
“Duke”, “Buttons” and Allen
The Anderson’s
Saturday, December 25, 2010
DONNELLY NEWS
Next edition Dec 25th –Dec 31st.
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. Merry Christmas from me and my “family”!
Please note that I have early deadline for next week; Dec. 29th so please keep that in mind if you have news for me. I plan to check my boxes on the aft of the 27th
Weather news: It has been snowy and stormy during the past week we got several inches of snow on the 16th/17th and again on the 20th so snow removal equipment has been kept busy. Fortunately temps have not been to cold. I have also seen some snowmobilers out as well as the groomer.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: Christmas day worship will be at Kong at 10 am today (sat) and there will be joint services at Kong @10 am on the 26th and at st J at 10 am on Jan 2nd. No ss either Sun.
The services will be broadcast on KMRS at 11 am sponsored by Jim and Lou Eystad in memory of loved ones. There are several dates available for sponsorship in 2011. If you want to sponsor a date contact the parish office for more info.
Since I am now an associate member of Gslc I will also be providing some news from them too. The Dec 26th service will be their Christmas service there will be no ss it will resume on Jan 2nd. Confirmation will resume on Dec 29th.
There will be a community Christmas dinner at noon at first Lutheran church in Mors today (Sat) free will donation.
There will be no wam meeting in Jan the next one will be in Feb.
Most Donnelly area business will closed today (sat) some may also be closed on Mon the 27th, most will close early on New Year’s Eve, and be closed on New Year’s day some may also be closed on Mon the 3rd too. Please check with each business as to what their plans are.
Doddie overson Williams informs me that they have changed the dates for the Donnelly girls get together in Rogers, it will now be held on the last sat of Apr and Sept at 1 pm instead of in Jan and July. I will have more info later.
There will be an open house on Dec 30th from 11 am -12:30 pm at the large courtroom in the courthouse honoring Herb Kloos who is retiring after 28 years as a county commissioner.
There will be an open house at environmental controls of Morris (172s county road 22) in honor of Mike Schmidt who is retiring after 28 years of work with on Dec 28th from 1-4 pm
Congratulations to Tyler Rouske on being named kmrs athlete of the game on 12/17
Our sympathy goes out to Clay and Marlene Van horn of Donnelly whose home was destroyed in a fire on Dec 19th.
Jack, John and Joan Kopacek were among those who took in the dedication of the remodeled courthouse on Dec 17th,
Enroute to Morris on Dec 18th I stopped at the site of the gslc to see the progress being made out there. The framing for the fellowship hall is up and they were working on the roof. Enroute home I stopped to visit my aunt pearl A Anderson
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the services at gslc on Dec 19th and the ss program at st J latter. Thanks to Laura Lehman and the rest of the teachers and staff for their hard work in putting on another fine program.
Jim and Lou Eystad brought some presents to members of the Heartland home in Morris and visited with some of the residents on Dec 18th.
For those of you with internet access you can find a copy of my annual Christmas letter on my blog.
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. Merry Christmas from me and my “family”!
Please note that I have early deadline for next week; Dec. 29th so please keep that in mind if you have news for me. I plan to check my boxes on the aft of the 27th
Weather news: It has been snowy and stormy during the past week we got several inches of snow on the 16th/17th and again on the 20th so snow removal equipment has been kept busy. Fortunately temps have not been to cold. I have also seen some snowmobilers out as well as the groomer.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: Christmas day worship will be at Kong at 10 am today (sat) and there will be joint services at Kong @10 am on the 26th and at st J at 10 am on Jan 2nd. No ss either Sun.
The services will be broadcast on KMRS at 11 am sponsored by Jim and Lou Eystad in memory of loved ones. There are several dates available for sponsorship in 2011. If you want to sponsor a date contact the parish office for more info.
Since I am now an associate member of Gslc I will also be providing some news from them too. The Dec 26th service will be their Christmas service there will be no ss it will resume on Jan 2nd. Confirmation will resume on Dec 29th.
There will be a community Christmas dinner at noon at first Lutheran church in Mors today (Sat) free will donation.
There will be no wam meeting in Jan the next one will be in Feb.
Most Donnelly area business will closed today (sat) some may also be closed on Mon the 27th, most will close early on New Year’s Eve, and be closed on New Year’s day some may also be closed on Mon the 3rd too. Please check with each business as to what their plans are.
Doddie overson Williams informs me that they have changed the dates for the Donnelly girls get together in Rogers, it will now be held on the last sat of Apr and Sept at 1 pm instead of in Jan and July. I will have more info later.
There will be an open house on Dec 30th from 11 am -12:30 pm at the large courtroom in the courthouse honoring Herb Kloos who is retiring after 28 years as a county commissioner.
There will be an open house at environmental controls of Morris (172s county road 22) in honor of Mike Schmidt who is retiring after 28 years of work with on Dec 28th from 1-4 pm
Congratulations to Tyler Rouske on being named kmrs athlete of the game on 12/17
Our sympathy goes out to Clay and Marlene Van horn of Donnelly whose home was destroyed in a fire on Dec 19th.
Jack, John and Joan Kopacek were among those who took in the dedication of the remodeled courthouse on Dec 17th,
Enroute to Morris on Dec 18th I stopped at the site of the gslc to see the progress being made out there. The framing for the fellowship hall is up and they were working on the roof. Enroute home I stopped to visit my aunt pearl A Anderson
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the services at gslc on Dec 19th and the ss program at st J latter. Thanks to Laura Lehman and the rest of the teachers and staff for their hard work in putting on another fine program.
Jim and Lou Eystad brought some presents to members of the Heartland home in Morris and visited with some of the residents on Dec 18th.
For those of you with internet access you can find a copy of my annual Christmas letter on my blog.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
DONNELLY NEWS
Next edition Dec 18th- 24th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. Please note that I have early deadlines for the next two weeks; Dec 22nd and 29th so please keep that in mind if you have news for me. I will be checking my boxes on the aft of the 20th and 27th
Weather news: As I was writing my column last week, a major winter storm was predicated for the weekend in the area, however we only got a few inches of snow and some blowing and drifting on Saturday although we did get some very cold temps. As most of you know the heavy snow fell in the cities and caused the roof of the metrodome to come down again.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: the first installment of the ss program will be presented on Dec 19th at st J at 11 am followed by a potluck dinner. Please note that service times will switch on that sun with Kong worshiping at 8:30 am. there will also be communion at both churches.
The 2nd installment will be at Kong on Dec 23rd at 7 pm with lunch afterwards sponsored by the Kong Thrivent group. Everyone is welcome to attend one or both performances.
Christmas eve worship will be at st J on Dec 24th at 9 pm, Christmas day worship will be at Kong at 10 am and there will be joint services at Kong @10 am on the 26th.
If you are looking for a Christmas gift consider buying a cup of compassion with a picture of either church on it from the parish office.
Dec 19th is new member sun at gslc and the Dec 26th service will be their Christmas service.
There is a drop box for toys for tots at the bank in Donnelly.
Most Donnelly area business will close early on Christmas Eve and be closed all day Sat. Many will probably do the same for New Year’s Eve and day. Please check with each business as to what their plans are.
Doddie overson Williams informs me that they have changed the dates for the Donnelly girls get together in Rogers, it will now be held on the last sat of Apr and Sept at 1 pm instead of in Jan and July. I will have more info later.
Leo Hennen of Morris passed away on Dec 11th. Among the family members that survives him are his son chuck (Becky) Hennen of Morris and a daughter Joanie (Mike) Kopel of Donnelly and their families. His funeral was held on Dec 15th at assumption catholic church of Morris.
I have been informed that former Donnelly area resident Cora Vivian Thompson of Minneapolis passed away on Oct 10th at the age of 89. She was buried at the Lakewood cemetery in mlps. Her parents were the late Ben and Margret (Schwarz) and her brother was glen Thompson. She is survived by a sister in law Helene Thompson
Brandon Jon Hughes was born to Jon and Toni Hughes. Grandparents are Phil and Kris Kloos, great grandparents are Herb and Carol Kloos of Donnelly.
On Dec 8th the 5th annual Mas staff recognition program was held. Mary (mark) Huebner (15 years) and Suzanne (dick) smith (30 years) were among those recognized for their years of service to the school dist.
At the Dec 6th hi lo bowling league meet Nancy (Audrey) Henrichs had the high series, game, most pins over avg. and strikes.
Andy brevig and I attended bible study at St J on Dec 9th
Pearl A. Anderson and I were among the many from the area that attended the open house for Joe Altrich at the Donnelly co-op on Dec 10th. He is retiring after working at the co-op for 53 years. Among the well-wishers was former manager Eddie dummer of Alex
We were also among those who attended the Donnelly community club’s annual appreciation dinner at the hall on Dec 11th. The royalty and their families did a good job again of making the hall look very festive for the occasion. Special thanks go out to them for helping serve the dinner, the community club officers and families for preparing the dinner and to Santa for taking time out of his busy schedule at the North Pole to come and visit with the kids. His also stopped in Hoffman and since his reindeer were tired after that long trip he left them there to rest for the long trip home so the dfd gave him a ride into town in the fire truck.
Pat smith and I were among those who attended “a time to remember” at the Pedersen funeral home on Dec 12th. I represented the family of my “mom” aunt Pearl’s family there. Afterwards it was off the Maes concert hall for the concert by Luke Fiskness.
Dec 13th Dianne Amundson and I visited our cousin Bev Hurlbut at Legacy living to wish her a Happy Birthday. In the eve Andy brevig and I attended the st co rep party meeting at Detoy’s in Morris. It was decided that we would try and coordinate our county convention with others in the area for some time in Feb. or early Mar.
Dec 15th I stopped into the open house at fed tel in Morris and the open house retirement party for Ron bourssea at the Morris co-op (he is a distant relative). I then traveled to el to see the holiday train took in the open house at the victory in life church, and the chamber’s supper at the community building.
Sam and Dorothy Johrdheim hosted the annual frank Christmas party on Dec 14th. Guests included Shirley Frank of Donnelly, Donna Frank of starbuck, Joann and Odell Christenson of Lakeville and Marlene burtlag of Cyrus.
Dec 12th Larry and Peggy Wilke and Pearl A. Anderson traveled to St. Cloud for a visit with her son Jody and Colleen Wilke. She says they will have married 30 years on Jan 1st, and are going to celebrate by going on a cruise.
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. Please note that I have early deadlines for the next two weeks; Dec 22nd and 29th so please keep that in mind if you have news for me. I will be checking my boxes on the aft of the 20th and 27th
Weather news: As I was writing my column last week, a major winter storm was predicated for the weekend in the area, however we only got a few inches of snow and some blowing and drifting on Saturday although we did get some very cold temps. As most of you know the heavy snow fell in the cities and caused the roof of the metrodome to come down again.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: the first installment of the ss program will be presented on Dec 19th at st J at 11 am followed by a potluck dinner. Please note that service times will switch on that sun with Kong worshiping at 8:30 am. there will also be communion at both churches.
The 2nd installment will be at Kong on Dec 23rd at 7 pm with lunch afterwards sponsored by the Kong Thrivent group. Everyone is welcome to attend one or both performances.
Christmas eve worship will be at st J on Dec 24th at 9 pm, Christmas day worship will be at Kong at 10 am and there will be joint services at Kong @10 am on the 26th.
If you are looking for a Christmas gift consider buying a cup of compassion with a picture of either church on it from the parish office.
Dec 19th is new member sun at gslc and the Dec 26th service will be their Christmas service.
There is a drop box for toys for tots at the bank in Donnelly.
Most Donnelly area business will close early on Christmas Eve and be closed all day Sat. Many will probably do the same for New Year’s Eve and day. Please check with each business as to what their plans are.
Doddie overson Williams informs me that they have changed the dates for the Donnelly girls get together in Rogers, it will now be held on the last sat of Apr and Sept at 1 pm instead of in Jan and July. I will have more info later.
Leo Hennen of Morris passed away on Dec 11th. Among the family members that survives him are his son chuck (Becky) Hennen of Morris and a daughter Joanie (Mike) Kopel of Donnelly and their families. His funeral was held on Dec 15th at assumption catholic church of Morris.
I have been informed that former Donnelly area resident Cora Vivian Thompson of Minneapolis passed away on Oct 10th at the age of 89. She was buried at the Lakewood cemetery in mlps. Her parents were the late Ben and Margret (Schwarz) and her brother was glen Thompson. She is survived by a sister in law Helene Thompson
Brandon Jon Hughes was born to Jon and Toni Hughes. Grandparents are Phil and Kris Kloos, great grandparents are Herb and Carol Kloos of Donnelly.
On Dec 8th the 5th annual Mas staff recognition program was held. Mary (mark) Huebner (15 years) and Suzanne (dick) smith (30 years) were among those recognized for their years of service to the school dist.
At the Dec 6th hi lo bowling league meet Nancy (Audrey) Henrichs had the high series, game, most pins over avg. and strikes.
Andy brevig and I attended bible study at St J on Dec 9th
Pearl A. Anderson and I were among the many from the area that attended the open house for Joe Altrich at the Donnelly co-op on Dec 10th. He is retiring after working at the co-op for 53 years. Among the well-wishers was former manager Eddie dummer of Alex
We were also among those who attended the Donnelly community club’s annual appreciation dinner at the hall on Dec 11th. The royalty and their families did a good job again of making the hall look very festive for the occasion. Special thanks go out to them for helping serve the dinner, the community club officers and families for preparing the dinner and to Santa for taking time out of his busy schedule at the North Pole to come and visit with the kids. His also stopped in Hoffman and since his reindeer were tired after that long trip he left them there to rest for the long trip home so the dfd gave him a ride into town in the fire truck.
Pat smith and I were among those who attended “a time to remember” at the Pedersen funeral home on Dec 12th. I represented the family of my “mom” aunt Pearl’s family there. Afterwards it was off the Maes concert hall for the concert by Luke Fiskness.
Dec 13th Dianne Amundson and I visited our cousin Bev Hurlbut at Legacy living to wish her a Happy Birthday. In the eve Andy brevig and I attended the st co rep party meeting at Detoy’s in Morris. It was decided that we would try and coordinate our county convention with others in the area for some time in Feb. or early Mar.
Dec 15th I stopped into the open house at fed tel in Morris and the open house retirement party for Ron bourssea at the Morris co-op (he is a distant relative). I then traveled to el to see the holiday train took in the open house at the victory in life church, and the chamber’s supper at the community building.
Sam and Dorothy Johrdheim hosted the annual frank Christmas party on Dec 14th. Guests included Shirley Frank of Donnelly, Donna Frank of starbuck, Joann and Odell Christenson of Lakeville and Marlene burtlag of Cyrus.
Dec 12th Larry and Peggy Wilke and Pearl A. Anderson traveled to St. Cloud for a visit with her son Jody and Colleen Wilke. She says they will have married 30 years on Jan 1st, and are going to celebrate by going on a cruise.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
obit
Funeral services for Leo Hennen of Morris will be held Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 10:30 AM at Assumption Catholic Church in Morris, MN. Father Tim Baltes will be officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 4 to 8 PM with a rosary at 7:30 and a prayer service to follow. Visitation will resume one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Morris. The Morris American Legion, VFW and AmVets will provide military rites.
Leo William Hennen, son of James and Anna (Van Uden) Hennen, was born September 29, 1912 in Marshall, Minnesota. Leo was the 12th of 16 children. He was baptized on October 3, 1912 at the Church of the Holy Redeemer by Reverend E. Damourette. At the young age of seven, Leo’s family moved from Ghent, Minnesota to Synnes Township in Stevens County, Minnesota. On December 8, 1941, Leo enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving in World War II in the South Pacific, where he was a flight crew chief on a B-25 Bomber. After serving 30 months, Leo received an honorable discharge in October, 1945. On October 9, 1946, he was united in marriage to Evelyn Toso at Assumption Catholic Church in Morris. Following their marriage, the couple lived a short time in Minneapolis. In 1949, they moved to Stevens Township in Stevens County to live and farm. In 1953, they moved to Darnen Township, where they continued to farm and raise their 13 children. Leo retired from farming at the age of 73. This was one of the hardest things Leo had to do because farming had been his whole life. Leo and Evelyn remained on the farm until 2007, when they moved to West Central Home in Morris, where they have continued to live since that time.
Leo was a lifetime member of Assumption Catholic Church in Morris, where he served as Eucharistic Minister for 40 years and also served on the St. Mary’s School Board, the St. Cloud Diocesan Council and the church council for years. Leo was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and was a volunteer at the Villa of St. Francis for many years. Leo and Evelyn gave numerous stewardship talks in parishes throughout the St. Cloud Dioceses. Leo loved watching all sports, especially the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Vikings. Leo’s favorite times were having large family gatherings in his home, 4th of July picnics and spending time with his family and friends.
Leo died on Friday, December 10, 2010, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He lived to reach the age of 98 years.
Leo is survived by his wife of 64 years, Evelyn Hennen of Morris; 12 children: Barb (Dick) Shubert of Missoula, MT, Barry (Susan) Hennen of Morris, Chuck (Becky) Hennen of Morris, Bonnie (Reid) Berger of Hayward, WI, Kathy (Jerry) Bruns of Morris, Mary (Randy) Schumacher of Forest Lake, Joanie (Mike) Kopel of Donnelly, Jenny (Gregg) Gunter of Cottage Grove, Jim (Becky) Hennen of Norwood-Young America, Dan (Dee) Hennen of Norwood-Young America, Tony (Amy) Hennen of Carmel, IN and Sarah (Jim) Hurd of Fridley; 38 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and daughter-in-law: Kara Robertson of Morris. He was preceded in death by one son: Edward Hennen; two grandsons: Blake and Bradley Hennen; his parents and ten brothers and five sisters.
Pallbearers for the service are: Mark Pashen, Coby Bruns, Eric Hennen, Andy Hennen, Tyler Kopel, Kyle Hennen, Alex Henrichs and Nick Hennen. Honorary pallbearers are all of Leo’s grandchildren. Linda Hodgson will serve as pianist for the service with Ken Hodgson serving as soloist/song leader. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements.
To send condolences to the family, visit www.pedersenfh.com.
Leo William Hennen, son of James and Anna (Van Uden) Hennen, was born September 29, 1912 in Marshall, Minnesota. Leo was the 12th of 16 children. He was baptized on October 3, 1912 at the Church of the Holy Redeemer by Reverend E. Damourette. At the young age of seven, Leo’s family moved from Ghent, Minnesota to Synnes Township in Stevens County, Minnesota. On December 8, 1941, Leo enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving in World War II in the South Pacific, where he was a flight crew chief on a B-25 Bomber. After serving 30 months, Leo received an honorable discharge in October, 1945. On October 9, 1946, he was united in marriage to Evelyn Toso at Assumption Catholic Church in Morris. Following their marriage, the couple lived a short time in Minneapolis. In 1949, they moved to Stevens Township in Stevens County to live and farm. In 1953, they moved to Darnen Township, where they continued to farm and raise their 13 children. Leo retired from farming at the age of 73. This was one of the hardest things Leo had to do because farming had been his whole life. Leo and Evelyn remained on the farm until 2007, when they moved to West Central Home in Morris, where they have continued to live since that time.
Leo was a lifetime member of Assumption Catholic Church in Morris, where he served as Eucharistic Minister for 40 years and also served on the St. Mary’s School Board, the St. Cloud Diocesan Council and the church council for years. Leo was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and was a volunteer at the Villa of St. Francis for many years. Leo and Evelyn gave numerous stewardship talks in parishes throughout the St. Cloud Dioceses. Leo loved watching all sports, especially the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Vikings. Leo’s favorite times were having large family gatherings in his home, 4th of July picnics and spending time with his family and friends.
Leo died on Friday, December 10, 2010, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He lived to reach the age of 98 years.
Leo is survived by his wife of 64 years, Evelyn Hennen of Morris; 12 children: Barb (Dick) Shubert of Missoula, MT, Barry (Susan) Hennen of Morris, Chuck (Becky) Hennen of Morris, Bonnie (Reid) Berger of Hayward, WI, Kathy (Jerry) Bruns of Morris, Mary (Randy) Schumacher of Forest Lake, Joanie (Mike) Kopel of Donnelly, Jenny (Gregg) Gunter of Cottage Grove, Jim (Becky) Hennen of Norwood-Young America, Dan (Dee) Hennen of Norwood-Young America, Tony (Amy) Hennen of Carmel, IN and Sarah (Jim) Hurd of Fridley; 38 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and daughter-in-law: Kara Robertson of Morris. He was preceded in death by one son: Edward Hennen; two grandsons: Blake and Bradley Hennen; his parents and ten brothers and five sisters.
Pallbearers for the service are: Mark Pashen, Coby Bruns, Eric Hennen, Andy Hennen, Tyler Kopel, Kyle Hennen, Alex Henrichs and Nick Hennen. Honorary pallbearers are all of Leo’s grandchildren. Linda Hodgson will serve as pianist for the service with Ken Hodgson serving as soloist/song leader. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements.
To send condolences to the family, visit www.pedersenfh.com.
Monday, December 13, 2010
meeting
the st co rep party will have a meeting tonight (Mon) at 6 pm at detoys in Morris. for those that want to you can come about 5:30 pm for supper and an informal discussion. for more info call 589-1999.
Friday, December 10, 2010
OBIT
Funeral services for Gladys Amborn of Morris will be held Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Morris. Rev. Dell Sanderson will be officiating. Visitation will be held Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service 7:30 at the Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris and for one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Summit Cemetery in Morris.
Gladys Marion Anderson, daughter of Carl and Elsie (Banister) Anderson, was born Aug. 4, 1922 in Framnas Township in Stevens County. Gladys was baptized on Dec. 2, 1922 in Morris and later confirmed into the Lutheran Faith. She grew up in the Alberta area and began her schooling at District #24 Country School. She continued her education at Alberta High School, graduating in 1942. On Sept. 29, 1943, she was united in marriage to Harry Walter Amborn at Peace Lutheran Church in Morris. Following their marriage, the couple purchased a farm near Donnelly, where they farmed and raised their children. Upon their retirement, they moved into Morris. Harry died on March 31, 2002 and Gladys has continued to live in Morris since that time.
Gladys was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Morris. She enjoyed sewing, baking, tatting and embroidery. She especially enjoyed the time she spent with her grandchildren.
Gladys died on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010 at the Stevens Community Medical Center in Morris, having lived to reach the age of 88 years.
She is survived by seven daughters: Sandy (Fred) Kranitz of Dayton; Donna (Ricky) Madsen of Cape Coral, Fla.; Vicki (Bruce) Strandmark of Byron, Ga.; Kathy Mohr of Morris; Deanna (Jerry) Pekar of Brainerd; JoAnne (Jim) Hauglund of Donnelly and Tammy Ehrp (Jerry Thorstad) of Morris; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband: Harry; two children: Sharon Amborn and Lester Amborn; one granddaughter: Mackenzie Hauglund; son-in-law: Darell Mohr and siblings: Ethel Doll, Irene Jones, Rose Anderson, Harlie Anderson and Glenn Anderson.
Pallbearers for the service are: Fred Kranitz, Ricky Madsen, Bruce Strandmark, Jerry Pekar, Jim Hauglund and Jerry Thorstad. Honorary pallbearers are all of Glady’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rita Lambert will serve as organist/pianist for the service with Kathy Fynboh serving as soloist. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials are preferred to the American Heart Association and the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation.
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Gladys Marion Anderson, daughter of Carl and Elsie (Banister) Anderson, was born Aug. 4, 1922 in Framnas Township in Stevens County. Gladys was baptized on Dec. 2, 1922 in Morris and later confirmed into the Lutheran Faith. She grew up in the Alberta area and began her schooling at District #24 Country School. She continued her education at Alberta High School, graduating in 1942. On Sept. 29, 1943, she was united in marriage to Harry Walter Amborn at Peace Lutheran Church in Morris. Following their marriage, the couple purchased a farm near Donnelly, where they farmed and raised their children. Upon their retirement, they moved into Morris. Harry died on March 31, 2002 and Gladys has continued to live in Morris since that time.
Gladys was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Morris. She enjoyed sewing, baking, tatting and embroidery. She especially enjoyed the time she spent with her grandchildren.
Gladys died on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010 at the Stevens Community Medical Center in Morris, having lived to reach the age of 88 years.
She is survived by seven daughters: Sandy (Fred) Kranitz of Dayton; Donna (Ricky) Madsen of Cape Coral, Fla.; Vicki (Bruce) Strandmark of Byron, Ga.; Kathy Mohr of Morris; Deanna (Jerry) Pekar of Brainerd; JoAnne (Jim) Hauglund of Donnelly and Tammy Ehrp (Jerry Thorstad) of Morris; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband: Harry; two children: Sharon Amborn and Lester Amborn; one granddaughter: Mackenzie Hauglund; son-in-law: Darell Mohr and siblings: Ethel Doll, Irene Jones, Rose Anderson, Harlie Anderson and Glenn Anderson.
Pallbearers for the service are: Fred Kranitz, Ricky Madsen, Bruce Strandmark, Jerry Pekar, Jim Hauglund and Jerry Thorstad. Honorary pallbearers are all of Glady’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rita Lambert will serve as organist/pianist for the service with Kathy Fynboh serving as soloist. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials are preferred to the American Heart Association and the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation.
If you would like to send condolences to the family, please visit www.pedeA
DONNELLY NEWS
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Remember if you are going to be gone during the holidays or for the winter you can keep up on the Donnelly news by visiting www.morrissuntribune.com under columns, Donnelly news or at my blog at www.donnellyminn.blogspot.com.
Winter is here to stay. Several inches of snow fell on Friday followed by strong winds that caused stormy conditions for most of the day. This week has been cold with below zero temperatures. It was nice to come home Saturday and find out that my driveway had been blown out. Thanks to whoever did that for me.
In St. John’s/ Kongsvinger Parish news: There will be a red poinsettia garden in the parish this year at Christmas services. If you would like to order one, please call the parish office at 246-3211 by Dec. 18.
The parish has a hat/ mitten tree in the back of both churches. Hats and mittens will be collected until Dec. 12 to be donated to the Salvation Army.
Kongsvinger will again once again hold its annual Christmas card club. To participate, you may give your donation to Florentine Erickson or Bertha Larson.
Sunday school will be at St. John’s on Dec. 12 at 9:45 a.m. with practice to follow. There will also be practice today (Saturday) from 9 a.m. to noon at Kongsvinger.
The first installment of the Sunday school program will be presented on Dec. 19 at St. John’s at 11 a.m. followed by a potluck dinner. Please note that service times will switch on that Sunday with Kongsvinger worshipping at 8:30 a.m.
The second installment will be at Kongsvinger on Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. with lunch afterwards. Everyone is welcome to attend one or both performances.
Christmas eve worship services will be at St. John’s on Dec. 24 at 9 p.m. Christmas day worship will be at Kongsvinger. There will be joint services at Kongsvinger at 10 a.m. on Dec. 26.
A piano recital by Luke Fiskness will be held at the Morris Area Elementary concert hall on Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. This event is sponsored by Thrivent and there will be a free will offering to benefit the food shelf and Pamida giving tree. For more info call 589-1731.
Santa will be stopping in Donnelly today (Saturday) at the hall about 1 p.m. Kids of all ages are invited to visit with him.
There is a drop box for Toys for Tots at the bank in Donnelly.
Former Donnelly area resident Gladys Amborn of Morris passed away on Dec. 5. Her funeral is today (Saturday) at 2:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Morris.
Congratulations to Mason Dunn (Lowell and Sandy) and Madison Wesley (Alisha and Matthew Gramith) who were recent winners in the Lions peace poster contest.
Congratulations to Herb Kloos who was recently recognized for his many years of service to the West Central Community Action board. He has represented Stevens County for the last ten years.
Brittany Cardwell was among the Girl Scouts who collected toys for the Gillette children’s hospital in Minneapolis.
Pearl A. Anderson and I attended the KLCW advent supper on Dec. 2 at Kongsvinger.
Jack, John and Joan Kopacek and I attended the funeral for Les Huebner in Morris on Dec. 4. Earlier in the day I attended the open house at the Stevens County museum and the Christmas bazaar at the Morris Senior Center. Lou Eystad said they had a good turnout.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the worship services at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Morris on Dec. 5 and the Christmas sing-a-long at St. John’s in the afternoon.
I stopped by the Holidazzle Trim-a-Tree event at the Donnelly Hall on Sunday. Hats off to Sandy Dunn and her family who did an outstanding job of putting the event together. Karen Janachovsky won the people’s choice for the best tree. Sandy says thanks to everyone who helped in any way, especially for those who helped at the end of the day.
Joan, Jack and John Kopacek and I attended the Learning Unlimited event on Dec. 8.
When driving through Donnelly, be sure to take a look at the community bulletin board for current events.
Remember if you are going to be gone during the holidays or for the winter you can keep up on the Donnelly news by visiting www.morrissuntribune.com under columns, Donnelly news or at my blog at www.donnellyminn.blogspot.com.
Winter is here to stay. Several inches of snow fell on Friday followed by strong winds that caused stormy conditions for most of the day. This week has been cold with below zero temperatures. It was nice to come home Saturday and find out that my driveway had been blown out. Thanks to whoever did that for me.
In St. John’s/ Kongsvinger Parish news: There will be a red poinsettia garden in the parish this year at Christmas services. If you would like to order one, please call the parish office at 246-3211 by Dec. 18.
The parish has a hat/ mitten tree in the back of both churches. Hats and mittens will be collected until Dec. 12 to be donated to the Salvation Army.
Kongsvinger will again once again hold its annual Christmas card club. To participate, you may give your donation to Florentine Erickson or Bertha Larson.
Sunday school will be at St. John’s on Dec. 12 at 9:45 a.m. with practice to follow. There will also be practice today (Saturday) from 9 a.m. to noon at Kongsvinger.
The first installment of the Sunday school program will be presented on Dec. 19 at St. John’s at 11 a.m. followed by a potluck dinner. Please note that service times will switch on that Sunday with Kongsvinger worshipping at 8:30 a.m.
The second installment will be at Kongsvinger on Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. with lunch afterwards. Everyone is welcome to attend one or both performances.
Christmas eve worship services will be at St. John’s on Dec. 24 at 9 p.m. Christmas day worship will be at Kongsvinger. There will be joint services at Kongsvinger at 10 a.m. on Dec. 26.
A piano recital by Luke Fiskness will be held at the Morris Area Elementary concert hall on Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. This event is sponsored by Thrivent and there will be a free will offering to benefit the food shelf and Pamida giving tree. For more info call 589-1731.
Santa will be stopping in Donnelly today (Saturday) at the hall about 1 p.m. Kids of all ages are invited to visit with him.
There is a drop box for Toys for Tots at the bank in Donnelly.
Former Donnelly area resident Gladys Amborn of Morris passed away on Dec. 5. Her funeral is today (Saturday) at 2:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Morris.
Congratulations to Mason Dunn (Lowell and Sandy) and Madison Wesley (Alisha and Matthew Gramith) who were recent winners in the Lions peace poster contest.
Congratulations to Herb Kloos who was recently recognized for his many years of service to the West Central Community Action board. He has represented Stevens County for the last ten years.
Brittany Cardwell was among the Girl Scouts who collected toys for the Gillette children’s hospital in Minneapolis.
Pearl A. Anderson and I attended the KLCW advent supper on Dec. 2 at Kongsvinger.
Jack, John and Joan Kopacek and I attended the funeral for Les Huebner in Morris on Dec. 4. Earlier in the day I attended the open house at the Stevens County museum and the Christmas bazaar at the Morris Senior Center. Lou Eystad said they had a good turnout.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the worship services at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Morris on Dec. 5 and the Christmas sing-a-long at St. John’s in the afternoon.
I stopped by the Holidazzle Trim-a-Tree event at the Donnelly Hall on Sunday. Hats off to Sandy Dunn and her family who did an outstanding job of putting the event together. Karen Janachovsky won the people’s choice for the best tree. Sandy says thanks to everyone who helped in any way, especially for those who helped at the end of the day.
Joan, Jack and John Kopacek and I attended the Learning Unlimited event on Dec. 8.
When driving through Donnelly, be sure to take a look at the community bulletin board for current events.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
retirment party
there will be a retirement party for Joe altrich at the don co-op on Dec 10th from 1-4 pm. He has been there for 53 yrs.
Friday, December 3, 2010
DONNELLY NEWS
Next edition Dec 4th- 10th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news
Weather news with the exception of some bad weather on wed eve resulting in the cancellation of the parish thanksgiving service the rest of the thanksgiving weekend was unseasonably nice but winter came roaring back with snow and stormy conditions on Mon and Tue. And another storm is forecast for this weekend.
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: Parish bible study “I wonder as I wander” will conclude on Dec 9th. Studies will be at St J from 10:30 am ---11:30 am and at Kong from 7-8 pm.
There will be a Christmas carol sing a long at St J on Dec 5th beginning at 4:30 pm with a light lunch following
There will be a red poinsettia garden in the parish this year at Christmas services. If you would like to order one please call the parish office at 246-3211 by Dec 18th.
The parish will again have a hat /mitten tree in the back of both churches. Hats and mittens will be collected until Dec 12th and donated to the Salvation Army
Kong will again once again hold its annual Christmas card club. To participate, you may give your donation to Florentine Erickson or bertha Larson
The Dec parish newsletter is now out extra copies are available in the narthex of ea. church.
Pederson funeral home “a time to remember” will be held at the funeral home on Dec 12th at 4 pm please rsvp at 589-3220 by Dec 8th
A piano recital by Luke Fiskness to benefit local charities will be held at Maes concert hall on Dec 12th at 6:30 pm. This event is sponsored by Thrivent and there will be a free will offering to benefit the food shelf and pamida giving tree. For more info call 589-1731
Wam will meet today (Sat) at our savior’s in Chokio beginning with a short business meeting at 10 am followed by their annual advent potluck luncheon. Special guest will be Julie smith from the 'institute for Lutheran theology" Everyone is welcome.
The 2nd annual holidazzle trim a tree event and silent auction will be held at the Donnelly hall starting today (Sat) and concluding on Dec 5th from 12-4 pm both days. Stop in for hot cider, coffee, sweets and other goodies. Proceeds will be used for renovations of the Donnelly hall. Last year’s event was very successful let’s build on it.
Also going on today (sat) is the annual holiday open house at the schs (9 AM -12 PM) and the Christmas bazaar at the Morris senior center also beginning at 9 am with lunch at 11 am.
Concordia (Morehead) will present their annual Christmas concert at 3 & 8 pm today and at 3 pm on Dec 5th
The red hats will meet on Dec 6th at 1 pm at “the place to be” for pizza. For those that wish to participate in a cookie exchange please bring two dozen cookies or goodies all are welcome.
LU will meet on Dec 8th at 1 pm at the Morris sr. center Laird barber will be the speaker.
Santa will be stopping in Donnelly on Dec 11th at the hall about 1 pm so bring the kids to see Santa
There is a drop box for toys for tots at the bank in Donnelly.
Leo A. Storbakken of Minneapolis passed away on Nov 22nd. His sister Mable Realdsen is among the family members that survive him
Phyllis gausman of Alberta passed away on Nov. 25. A step granddaughter jen (Joey) Fults and their family are among the family members that survive her.
Mildred Stark of Morris formerly of Keng passed away on Nov 27nd. A nephew Jim (Lorraine) Aanerud and his family are among the family members that survive her. We were among the family and friends who attended her funeral at Messiah Lutheran on Dec 1st. She was a classmate of my aunt Mabel’s in Elbow Lake. After the funeral I stopped into the good Sam home to visit with Thelma Leegard. She asked me to say “hi” to everyone in the Donnelly area.
Les Huebner of Morris formerly of Donnelly passed away on Nov 30th. His funeral will be held today (Sat) at 10:30 am at first Lutheran in Morris
Congratulations to Doug wilts on being recognized as a key leader for the redwood 4-h at the grant co 4-h awards program held recently.
Congratulations to Mark and Deb Erickson for being named the 2010 outstanding soil conservationists in Stevens County.
Congratulations to chandler (honorable mention) and Alex Erickson of the c-a FB team who were named to the all-conference team in the pheasant conference.
Congratulations to irv sax who is the new manager of the sled shed (formerly Murray’s TNT) of rural Wendell. His parents are Rosie and the late Clyde sax of elbow Lake formerly of Donnelly.
At a recent meeting of the Rendsville 4-h club the following were elected as officers: cami Aanerud president, Jacob Sperr vp, Shannon kill sec ,savannah Aanerud treasure, Sydney Sperr reporter, Julie kill key leader, Lori Sperr assistant key leader
On Nov 24th I stopped into LL to wish my cousin Bev Hurlbut a Happy Thanksgiving.
Nov 25th a good crowd was on hand at the um church in Herman for their community meal.
Lloyd and Jan Anderson were among the exhibitors at the holiday craft fair at the armory in Morris in Nov 26th. In the aft John and Joan Kopacek, Jan Greiner and I helped decorate St John’s. Thanks to Lowell and Sandy Dunn and their family for decorating Kong. Both churches look very festive now.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended services at gslc in Morris on Nov 28th. Afterwards I took in the Christmas open house at Unger furniture in Morris. In the eve eystad’s attended the sing a long at the Eden reformed church in Herman
Nov 25th Pearl A. Anderson and Jim and Lou Eystad attended the community thanksgiving meal at the Assumption Catholic Church in Morris. Jeff and Gayle Gibson and family of Avon and donna frank of starbuck were dinner guests at Sam and Dorothy Johrdheim home in Donnelly
Andy brevig and I attended parish bible study at St J on Dec 1st.
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news
Weather news with the exception of some bad weather on wed eve resulting in the cancellation of the parish thanksgiving service the rest of the thanksgiving weekend was unseasonably nice but winter came roaring back with snow and stormy conditions on Mon and Tue. And another storm is forecast for this weekend.
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: Parish bible study “I wonder as I wander” will conclude on Dec 9th. Studies will be at St J from 10:30 am ---11:30 am and at Kong from 7-8 pm.
There will be a Christmas carol sing a long at St J on Dec 5th beginning at 4:30 pm with a light lunch following
There will be a red poinsettia garden in the parish this year at Christmas services. If you would like to order one please call the parish office at 246-3211 by Dec 18th.
The parish will again have a hat /mitten tree in the back of both churches. Hats and mittens will be collected until Dec 12th and donated to the Salvation Army
Kong will again once again hold its annual Christmas card club. To participate, you may give your donation to Florentine Erickson or bertha Larson
The Dec parish newsletter is now out extra copies are available in the narthex of ea. church.
Pederson funeral home “a time to remember” will be held at the funeral home on Dec 12th at 4 pm please rsvp at 589-3220 by Dec 8th
A piano recital by Luke Fiskness to benefit local charities will be held at Maes concert hall on Dec 12th at 6:30 pm. This event is sponsored by Thrivent and there will be a free will offering to benefit the food shelf and pamida giving tree. For more info call 589-1731
Wam will meet today (Sat) at our savior’s in Chokio beginning with a short business meeting at 10 am followed by their annual advent potluck luncheon. Special guest will be Julie smith from the 'institute for Lutheran theology" Everyone is welcome.
The 2nd annual holidazzle trim a tree event and silent auction will be held at the Donnelly hall starting today (Sat) and concluding on Dec 5th from 12-4 pm both days. Stop in for hot cider, coffee, sweets and other goodies. Proceeds will be used for renovations of the Donnelly hall. Last year’s event was very successful let’s build on it.
Also going on today (sat) is the annual holiday open house at the schs (9 AM -12 PM) and the Christmas bazaar at the Morris senior center also beginning at 9 am with lunch at 11 am.
Concordia (Morehead) will present their annual Christmas concert at 3 & 8 pm today and at 3 pm on Dec 5th
The red hats will meet on Dec 6th at 1 pm at “the place to be” for pizza. For those that wish to participate in a cookie exchange please bring two dozen cookies or goodies all are welcome.
LU will meet on Dec 8th at 1 pm at the Morris sr. center Laird barber will be the speaker.
Santa will be stopping in Donnelly on Dec 11th at the hall about 1 pm so bring the kids to see Santa
There is a drop box for toys for tots at the bank in Donnelly.
Leo A. Storbakken of Minneapolis passed away on Nov 22nd. His sister Mable Realdsen is among the family members that survive him
Phyllis gausman of Alberta passed away on Nov. 25. A step granddaughter jen (Joey) Fults and their family are among the family members that survive her.
Mildred Stark of Morris formerly of Keng passed away on Nov 27nd. A nephew Jim (Lorraine) Aanerud and his family are among the family members that survive her. We were among the family and friends who attended her funeral at Messiah Lutheran on Dec 1st. She was a classmate of my aunt Mabel’s in Elbow Lake. After the funeral I stopped into the good Sam home to visit with Thelma Leegard. She asked me to say “hi” to everyone in the Donnelly area.
Les Huebner of Morris formerly of Donnelly passed away on Nov 30th. His funeral will be held today (Sat) at 10:30 am at first Lutheran in Morris
Congratulations to Doug wilts on being recognized as a key leader for the redwood 4-h at the grant co 4-h awards program held recently.
Congratulations to Mark and Deb Erickson for being named the 2010 outstanding soil conservationists in Stevens County.
Congratulations to chandler (honorable mention) and Alex Erickson of the c-a FB team who were named to the all-conference team in the pheasant conference.
Congratulations to irv sax who is the new manager of the sled shed (formerly Murray’s TNT) of rural Wendell. His parents are Rosie and the late Clyde sax of elbow Lake formerly of Donnelly.
At a recent meeting of the Rendsville 4-h club the following were elected as officers: cami Aanerud president, Jacob Sperr vp, Shannon kill sec ,savannah Aanerud treasure, Sydney Sperr reporter, Julie kill key leader, Lori Sperr assistant key leader
On Nov 24th I stopped into LL to wish my cousin Bev Hurlbut a Happy Thanksgiving.
Nov 25th a good crowd was on hand at the um church in Herman for their community meal.
Lloyd and Jan Anderson were among the exhibitors at the holiday craft fair at the armory in Morris in Nov 26th. In the aft John and Joan Kopacek, Jan Greiner and I helped decorate St John’s. Thanks to Lowell and Sandy Dunn and their family for decorating Kong. Both churches look very festive now.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended services at gslc in Morris on Nov 28th. Afterwards I took in the Christmas open house at Unger furniture in Morris. In the eve eystad’s attended the sing a long at the Eden reformed church in Herman
Nov 25th Pearl A. Anderson and Jim and Lou Eystad attended the community thanksgiving meal at the Assumption Catholic Church in Morris. Jeff and Gayle Gibson and family of Avon and donna frank of starbuck were dinner guests at Sam and Dorothy Johrdheim home in Donnelly
Andy brevig and I attended parish bible study at St J on Dec 1st.
DEATH
Funeral services for Lester Huebner of Morris will be held Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Morris. Rev. Ali Boomershine will be officiating. Visitation will be held Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris and for one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Burial will be in Summit Cemetery in Morris.
Lester Harold Huebner, son of August Jr. and Margaret (Stahman) Huebner, was born March 14, 1923 in Morris. In 1940, Les graduated from the West Central School of Agriculture in Morris. While attending school, Les worked on the farm. Following his schooling, he continued to farm in the Donnelly area. On June 3, 1943, he was united in marriage to Gladys Wade at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Donnelly. The couple made their home on a farm west of Donnelly, where they lived and farmed until 1979. At that time, they built a home in Donnelly, where they lived for next 23 years. In 2002, they moved to a town home in Morris. Gladys died on July 6, 2006 and Les has continued to live in Morris since that time.
Les was a life-time member of First Lutheran Church in Morris, where he served on the church council. He was also a member of the Donnelly Rod and Gun Club and served on the Donnelly Co-op Creamery Board and the Morris Coop Association Board. Les enjoyed golfing, gardening, fishing, farming and deer hunting. He particularly liked playing cards at Sax’s Café in Donnelly. Les loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Les died on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010 at the Courage Cottage in Morris, having lived to reach the age of 87 years.
He is survived by four children: Warren (Delores) Huebner of Surprise, Ariz., Monica Carlson (and friend: Tom Brady) of Plymouth, Mark (Mary) Huebner of Morris and Howard (Tracy) Huebner of Fargo, N.D.; son-in-law: Vaughn Forsberg of Euphrata, Wash.; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother: Donald (Joyce) Huebner of Morris; one sister: Margie Wagner of Leavenworth, Kan. and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife: Gladys; one daughter: Jeanne Forsberg; his parents and siblings: Bertha Andert, Robert Huebner, Lloyd Huebner, Walter Huebner and Raymond Huebner.
Pallbearers for the service are Les’s grandchildren: Pam Wilbur, Brian Huebner, Eric Forsberg, Matthew Forsberg, Sarah Carlson-Wallrath, Michael Carlson, Darick Huebner, Luke Huebner, Justine Huebner, John Huebner, Kristen Huebner and David Huebner. Honorary Pallbearers are Les’s great-grandchildren: Adam Wilbur, Timothy Wilbur, Drew Huebner, Jonah Huebner, Addison Wallrath, Jackson Wallrath and Raelyn Carlson. Deb Mahoney will service as organist for the service with Mary Huebner serving as soloist. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements.
Lester Harold Huebner, son of August Jr. and Margaret (Stahman) Huebner, was born March 14, 1923 in Morris. In 1940, Les graduated from the West Central School of Agriculture in Morris. While attending school, Les worked on the farm. Following his schooling, he continued to farm in the Donnelly area. On June 3, 1943, he was united in marriage to Gladys Wade at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Donnelly. The couple made their home on a farm west of Donnelly, where they lived and farmed until 1979. At that time, they built a home in Donnelly, where they lived for next 23 years. In 2002, they moved to a town home in Morris. Gladys died on July 6, 2006 and Les has continued to live in Morris since that time.
Les was a life-time member of First Lutheran Church in Morris, where he served on the church council. He was also a member of the Donnelly Rod and Gun Club and served on the Donnelly Co-op Creamery Board and the Morris Coop Association Board. Les enjoyed golfing, gardening, fishing, farming and deer hunting. He particularly liked playing cards at Sax’s Café in Donnelly. Les loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Les died on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010 at the Courage Cottage in Morris, having lived to reach the age of 87 years.
He is survived by four children: Warren (Delores) Huebner of Surprise, Ariz., Monica Carlson (and friend: Tom Brady) of Plymouth, Mark (Mary) Huebner of Morris and Howard (Tracy) Huebner of Fargo, N.D.; son-in-law: Vaughn Forsberg of Euphrata, Wash.; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother: Donald (Joyce) Huebner of Morris; one sister: Margie Wagner of Leavenworth, Kan. and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife: Gladys; one daughter: Jeanne Forsberg; his parents and siblings: Bertha Andert, Robert Huebner, Lloyd Huebner, Walter Huebner and Raymond Huebner.
Pallbearers for the service are Les’s grandchildren: Pam Wilbur, Brian Huebner, Eric Forsberg, Matthew Forsberg, Sarah Carlson-Wallrath, Michael Carlson, Darick Huebner, Luke Huebner, Justine Huebner, John Huebner, Kristen Huebner and David Huebner. Honorary Pallbearers are Les’s great-grandchildren: Adam Wilbur, Timothy Wilbur, Drew Huebner, Jonah Huebner, Addison Wallrath, Jackson Wallrath and Raelyn Carlson. Deb Mahoney will service as organist for the service with Mary Huebner serving as soloist. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements.
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