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Evelyn Taylor
Services for Evelyn Dorothea Taylor, 84, of Buffalo were Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Buffalo Evangelical Covenant Church in Buffalo.
Pastor Maynard Anderson and Pastor Dennis Kolbrek officiated the service. Sallie Anderson was the organist and the soloist was Lois Smith.
Interment was at Stanton Cemetery in Stanton, Minn.
Visitation was held Wednesday afternoon from 4 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo. Visitation continued one hour prior to the service at church.
Mrs. Taylor died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003. She was born June 13, 1919, in Stanton, the daughter of Edgar and Esther (Fox) Knutson.
Evelyn Dorothea (Knutson) Taylor was a breath of fresh air. From her early years until the end Evie, as she was affectionately called, loved to read extensively and write stories and poetry. She graduated from Cannon Falls High School, second in her class in 1937. Then she attended St. Cloud State Teachers College, graduating in 1941. After teaching a few years she decided to enter nurses training. While still in training, Paul Taylor came home on leave from the Air Force and they were married within a week on Feb. 23, 1944. She traveled with Paul to Greensboro, S.C., and then to Indianapolis, Ind., for his flight training.
Mrs. Taylor returned to Stanton to give birth to their first son, Denny. Afterwards, they took the train to Texas where Paul was stationed. Shortly he was released from service and they returned to Minnesota and made their home in South Minneapolis. The twins, Jim and Judy, were born there. A few years later they moved to live near Lake Minnetonka. She always loved the lakes and was a good swimmer, which she passed on to her children. The little girls, Sandy and Barb, were born there. They lived near Wayzata for 14 years and then moved to Wisconsin for a few years.
A move to Mound came next and then the last 20 years were spent in Buffalo. It was often said of Evie that she loved people, she never knew a stranger, and she helped many a struggling student through school.
Above all she had a quick wit, always made you feel welcome, and had an extremely positive outlook on life.
She is survived by her husband, Paul Taylor of Buffalo; children, James (Martha) Taylor of Mound, Judith (Arlo) Auch of St. Paul, Sandra (John) Miller of Charleston, S.C., and Barbara (Gary) Sipe of Rockford; 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; sister Laura (Robert) Jorgensen of Leesburg, Fla.; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Dennis Taylor; and sister, Muriel Nelson.
The last three years she was graciously cared for at Cherished Moments by Mary and Bill Buskey and their family.
Paul Heinen
Served 22 years for Albertville fire
Services for Paul A. Heinen, 42, of Albertville were Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003, from 3 to 9 p.m. at St. Albert's Catholic Church in Albertville.
A prayer service was at 8 p.m. and Mass of Christian burial was held Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Albert's Catholic Church in Albertville. Rev. Peter Richards was the celebrant and interment followed at St. Albert's Cemetery.
Casket bearers were Duane Berning, Bob and Jared Braun, Tim Raab, Dwayne Roebuck, Tom Roden, Dean Spencer, Phil Zachman and Ron Zachman.
Mr. Heinen died unexpectedly Saturday, Nov. 29.
He was born Oct. 16, 1961, in Buffalo to Joseph and Margaret Roden Heinen. On Nov. 24, 1990, Paul Heinen married Debbie DeMars in Albertville.
Mr. Heinen worked as a sales representative for Thorpe Distributing in Medina.
He had special interest in fishing and hunting. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, Debbie, and their two children, Brittney and Jared. He enjoyed coaching Jared's hockey team and spending time with the family watching Brittney at horse shows.
He contributed to the Albertville community as a lieutenant and a 22-year veteran of the Albertville Fire and Rescue Department.
Mr. Heinen is survived by his loving wife, Debbie; children, Brittney and Jared; mother, Margaret Heinen; brothers, Gordon (Debbi) and Douglas (Deb); sisters, Theresa Schoen and Marianne Lindsey (Gary); mother-in-law, Carol DeMars (Gary Miranda); father-in-law, Mike DeMars (Sandy); brothers-in-law, Mike DeMars and Jeff DeMars (Brenda); and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Heinen.
Mr. Heinen will truly be missed by family and friends.
JaVon Vadman
Funeral services for JaVon Vadman (nee Broberg), 41, of Champlin, were Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003, at Brookdale Covenant Church, in Brooklyn Center.
Ms. Vadman entered eternal life peacefully at home Nov. 28, 2003, with family present. She was a devoted housewife and mother who enjoyed photography, fishing, hunting and loved the outdoors. She was previously employed as a paramedic, CMT, NA and a foster parent of 12 years. Ms. Vadman was a published poet and a proud member of the Women Anglers of Minnesota Organization.
Ms. Vadman is survived by her devoted husband of 18 years, Scott; and sons, Matthew and Michael; parents, Lowell and Adele Broberg, of Kerkhoven, Minn.; brother, Scott (Gloria) Broberg of Ebensburg, Pa.; sister, Candice (Rick) Schrader, of Clanton, Ala.; birth mother, Carolyn Dreyer of Fridley; sisters, Cynthia, Elizabeth and Peggy; brothers, James and William; godparents, Dick and Kay Turnquist of Willmar; nieces, nephews, other relatives and close friends.
Interment was at Crystal Lake Cemetery.
Betty A. Page
Services for Betty A. Page, 77, of Osseo were Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003, at Gearty-Delmore.
A private interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Mrs. Page died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003.
She is survived by her husband, Bert; daughter, Patricia (Steve) Fiscus; grandchildren, Stephanie (Steve) Smith, Patrick (Tina) Fiscus; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Helen Kopietz and Dorothy Foisey.
Mary Jane Johnson
Services for Mary Jane Johnson, 81, of Osseo were Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, at Washburn-McReavy Coon Rapids Chapel.
Interment was at Sunset Memorial Park.
Mrs. Johnson went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003.
She is survived by her loving daughters, Carol Meyer (best friend Mark Wold) of Plymouth, Ellen (Bradley) Oliver of St. Louis Park, and Becky (Gary) Helm of DeGraff; and seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Johnson is preceded in death by her loving husband, Quinlan.
Memorials are preferred to the American Lung or American Diabetes Associations.
Ethel Katherine Gromotka
Services for Ethel Katherine Gromotka, 83, of Buffalo, formerly of Montrose, were Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Waverly.
Rev. Timothy Cloutier officiated and interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Casket bearers were grandnephews, Wade Johnson, Warne Johnson, Greg Kramber, Tim Churchill, Christopher Stock and Kevin Stock.
Mrs. Gromotka died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003, at her residence in Buffalo. She was born April 9, 1920 to John and Martha (Priem) Weckop in Washington Lake Township, Minn. On Nov. 17, 1942 she was united in marriage to Edward Gromotka in Arlington, Minn.
She was preceded in death by husband, Edward; parents, John and Martha Weckop; sister, Lenora Stock and two brothers-in-law.
She is survived by brother, George (Linnea) Weckop; sisters-in-law, Mary Earl and LoRita Senta; nieces, Patricia (Rev. Edward) Koehler, Sandra (Milo) Westrum, Barbara Johnson, Mary (Byron) Churchill and Colleen (Bill) Tolzmann and nephew, Meryl "Jack" Stock.
Former Champlin Mayor
John Wiff dies at age 73
A memorial service for John Wiff, 73, former mayor of the Village of Champlin, will take place Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, at 2 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church in Sterling, Ill.
Mr. Wiff died unexpectedly Nov. 18, 2003, in Fort Myers, Fla. He was born to Guy and Alice (Klein) Wiff Sept. 28, 1930, and raised on the family farm near Martell, Wis. After graduating with a double degree in chemistry and mathematics from the University of Wisconsin, River Falls, he married Lavona Klecker in 1951. Together they built their first home on West River Rd. in Champlin, where they raised five children.
Mr. Wiff taught math at Anoka Junior High for two years before starting his 30-year career in the Chemical Products Division of Cargill. He worked in the research lab at Wayzata where he was instrumental in the development of applications for polyurethane resins. He was active in several paint and chemical industry associations.
Concurrent with working at Cargill, Mr. Wiff served two terms as the mayor of Champlin, from 1964 to 1968. Champlin, still a village in 1964, had a population of about 1,300. While mayor, he oversaw the installation of a village-wide sewer system, which laid the groundwork for future city growth. Mr. Wiff was also active in local and state politics and campaigned for former U.S. Reps. Bill Frenzel and Clark MacGregor.
Mr. Wiff sang in the choir at the Anoka United Methodist Church and actively volunteered with the Boy Scouts in Champlin. He and his wife also started J & L Paint Co.
In 1969 Mr. Wiff and his family moved to Illinois where he became assistant manager of Cargill's Carpentersville plant. He later went into resin sales and managed another plant in Chicago Heights. After retiring from Cargill in 1988, he sold resin for the Neville Chemical Co. across a multi-state region.
In 1990 Mr. and Mrs. Wiff moved to Sterling, Ill. For the past eight years they have been snowbirds, spending their winter months in North Fort Myers, Fla. In his retirement Mr. Wiff pursued the perfect game of golf.
He is survived by his wife; children Dr. Margaret Wiff and Hugh Whipple of St. Charles, Ill., Robert Wiff of Seattle, Wash., Joan Wiff of Chicago, John Wiff (Tina) of South Elgin, Ill., and Suzanne Wiff of Chicago; many grandchildren, and a sister Pat Wiff of Angora, Minn.
Memorials preferred to John's favorite charities: Society of St. Andrews, 3383 Sweet Adlow Rd., Big Island, Va. 24526 (www.endhunger.org).
Richard Gagnon
Services for Richard Gagnon, 56, of Champlin, formerly of Ortonville took place last week at a private family gathering.
Mr. Gagnon died Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. He worked as a tool maker for MFG Industry.
He is survived by wife, Mary; children, Brenda, Jill and Kevin (Leslie); and sister, Nancy Christensen.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emery and Etta; and brother, Ted Edwards.
Suzanne Webinger
Services for Suzanne Webinger, 54, of Champlin were Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003, at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home.
Interment was in Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Mrs. Webinger died Thursday, Nov. 20, at her home. She was born June 19, 1949, in Toledo, Ohio, to Armand and Elizabeth (Robinson) St. Yves.
She is survived by her husband, Roger; son Chris (Michelle); brothers, Edward and Ted (Pat) St. Yves; sisters, Barbara (Paul) Grim and Pat St. Yves; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by parents, Armand and Betty St. Yves.
Janice Lysne
Services for Janice Kay Lysne, 55, of Delano were Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003, at Our Father's Lutheran Church, 3903 Gilbert Ave. S.E., Rockford.
Visitation was Friday afternoon and evening at the Iten Funeral Home in Delano and continued Saturday at the church for one hour prior to services.
Pastor Charles Anderson officiated at the service. Casket bearers were Mrs. Lysne's nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Lysne died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003, at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale. She was born April 28, 1948, in Sisseton, S.D., to Maurice and Doris (Martenson) Johnson. On April 12, 1969, Janice was united in marriage to Richard R. Lysne in Wayzata.
Mrs. Lysne was a people person. She was known for putting others first. She enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. "No," was not in her vocabulary.
She was an avid volunteer, actively involved with the Delano Helping Hands Food Shelf for 18 years, since its inception. She was the kind of person who would stay in the background and never would take credit. If a family needed help on Dec. 24 she would drop everything and go and serve the family. Her needs were secondary. Her family was equally understanding of her need to care for others. Her hobbies included 4-wheeling and snowmobiling, especially if her grandchildren were involved.
Mrs. Lysne was preceded in death by her parents, Maurice and Doris Johnson; her father-in-law, Norman Lysne; and a brother-in-law, David Lysne.
She is survived by her husband, Richard; daughter, Lori and David Dobbelaire; son, Daniel and Melissa Lysne; grandchildren, Douglas, Nathan, Logan and Kayla; sister, Nancy and Paul Schermeister; mother-in-law, Lou Lysne; brothers and sisters-in-law, LeRoy and Janet Lysne, Sandra and Mike Oak, Dennis Lysne, Norma "Punki" Loomer, Vicki and Steve Scheer, Steve Lysne, and Kathy Lynch.
Arvid H. Goepfert
Services for Arvid Harlan Goepfert, 77, of Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Cokato, were Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, at the Lutheran Church of the Ascension in Tucson, Ariz.
Mr. Goepfert died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2003. He was born March 23, 1926, to Emil and Louise Anna (nee Weber) Goepfert in Cokato.
He was baptized April 18, 1926, at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake. He was later confirmed at St. James April, 10, 1938. Mr. Goepfert married Betty Kalk July 8, 1950, at St. Paul Lutheran in Hanover. Their marriage was blessed with one daughter, Kathy.
Mr. Goepfert worked for Red Owl for 25 years and farmed and operated an underground construction business near Corcoran. Mr. Goepfert retired in 1984, moving to Bay Lake. In 1998, he moved to Tucson, Ariz., and joined Ascension Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife, Betty; daughter, Kathy; sisters-in-law, Joyce Goepfert, Ruth Kalk, Bernice (Elton) Kohnen, Marilyn (Marlen) Reinking, and Delores (Donald) Nielsen; special nephew, Ronald Kalk; other nieces, nephews and friends.
Mr. Goepfert is preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Louise; brothers, Everett and Stanley; mother and father-in-law, Edward and Gertrude Kalk; and brother-in-law, Allyn Kalk
