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Lloyd M. King
Lloyd M. King of Andover, 97, died July 19, 2011. He was born Sept. 5, 1913, to James Woodson King and Elfie Cook King in Adrian.
After graduating from Adrian High School in 1931, he worked as a company clerk and later a foreman of Civilian Conservation Corps camps.
He married Gift Love Haveri, daughter of John and Aina Haveri, of Finland, Nov. 23, 1935, in Duluth.
After the CCC camps, he worked for the Forest Service and Rice Lake Wildlife Refuge. During World War II he worked in the Duluth Ship Yards and at Rosemount Engineering.
In 1947 his mentor from the CCC, George Archibald, encouraged him to move to Richland, Wash., to work on the highly secret Hanford nuclear project. He returned to Minnesota in 1955 and settled in Luverne to work as business manager and construction superintendent for Rolf Construction. He oversaw steel frame construction of thousands of grain bin storage units, schools, and nursing homes.
He learned to fly during this time in order to support the far-flung Rolf operations throughout the Midwest.
In 1962 he began a 20-year career with Guy F. Aktinson Company based in San Francisco — moving to Karachi, West Pakistan, as general manager for the port operations of the Mangla Dam construction. He was in charge of all Karachi port operations and shipping of equipment to the dam site more than inland. Over 300,000 rail cars were loaded with equipment and supplies for the project.
After Karachi, he was business manager on dams in Sonora, Calif.; Mica, British Columbia; Sydney, Australia; and Porta la Cruz, Venezuela. He provided advanced surveys of projects for Guy F. Atkinson in the Dominican Republic, Thailand, Iran, Malaysia, Philippines, and Pakistan.
He retired in 1977 but continued to travel. Lloyd is preceded in death by his wife, Gift; daughter, Sondra Ann Soli; and infant daughter, Jean Gift. He is also preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Alton M. King and James Woodson King; and stepfather, A.L. Davis; half-brothers, Clifford, Eldon, and Robert Davis; and half-sister, Julia Davis Little.
Survivors are son, Robert J. King (Dianne) of Vienna, Va.; son-in-law, Robert Soli of Coon Rapids; and grandchildren, Samantha King of Washington D.C., Teresa Dillenburg (Gregg) of Andover, Christopher Soli (Cheryl) of Dayton, and Patrick Soli (Sara) of Ham Lake. Great grandchildren are Melissa and Ryan Dillenburg of Andover; Taylor, Somer and Cassidy Soli of Dayton, and Avery and Ellyn Soli of Ham Lake; and half-brother, Charles Davis (Beulah) of Omaha.
Lloyd loved to fly, was a skilled machinist, and could operate and fix anything. He loved to travel with Gift during their 64 years of marriage. He will be greatly missed by his family.
A family remembrance gathering will begin at 2 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Finland Historical Site. Lloyd will be interred with his beloved Gift at Crystal Bay Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to either the Finland Heritage site or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
Betty D. Lundgren
Betty D. Lundgren 58, of Two Harbors, died Thursday June 17, 2010 surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born April 28, 1952 to Kenneth and Bertha (Parent) Graden in Two Harbors, where she was a life-long resident. After graduating from high school in 1970 she worked as a beautician for several years, and as a nursing assistant at Lake View Memorial Hospital. After graduating from St Luke’s School of Nursing in 1986 she was employed as a registered nurse at the Sunrise Home in Two Harbors until her illness.
Betty was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, and joyfully sponsored an elderly woman in Peru. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, sewing, knitting, and time with her family and grandchildren.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents, and a daughter, Tammy.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years, John; sons, Shawn (Marci) of Fairbanks, Alaska, and Jesse (Becca Reitan) of Two Harbors; daughters, Sarah , Katie, and Debi, all of Two Harbors; grandchildren, Justin, Talia, Shelby, Brianna, Jake, Chloe, Hank, Savannah, and Lola; a brother, Jim Graden; and sisters, Kathy (Dennis) Anderson, Mary Johnson, and Patti (Doug) Ohlund all of Two Harbors; several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Paige; and long-time friend Judy Anderson.
Visitation will be from 10 AM until the 11 AM Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Two Harbors. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Ruth Huber
Ruth Phyllis Huber, formerly of Two Harbors, died in Owatonna July 31, 2011.
Ruth was born Dec. 4, 1920, the daughter of Emma and Alfred Anderson of Two Harbors.
She was an avid reader, gifted artistically, and had a strong sense of family and faith. She enjoyed traveling and was an adventurous young woman. She traveled to Germany, where she met her future husband, Benjamin Huber, and they were married there.
Ruth shared her lovely singing voice with many organizations in Two Harbors.
She is survived by her brothers, Robert (Ellen) Anderson of Two Harbors, and Richard Anderson of Richland, Wash.; sons, Stephen Huber of Dodge Center, and Gerald (Deborah) Huber of Deer Park, N.Y.; two grandchildren, Dianna and Daniel Huber.
Funeral services and interment were in Dodge Center.
Gary Ruberg
Gary D. Ruberg, 67, Two Harbors, died peacefully July 21, 2010, at Lake View Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family after a six-month battle with lung and brain cancer.
He was born Dec. 30, 1942, to William and Beatrice (Horsley) Ruberg in Two Harbors, where he lived his entire life.
As a young man he served in the National Guard and later owned and operated H & G Texaco for many years.
He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, American Legion and Emmanuel Lutheran Church.
Gary especially enjoyed time spent with his family, and his many fishing trips to Canada with friends and family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Sara; brothers, Steve and Duane, brother-in-law, Dennis Johnson, and father-in-law, Wendell Johnson.
Gary is survived by his wife of 36 years, Wendy, four children, Greg (Jennifer) Ruberg of Two Harbors; daughter Stacy (Derek) Johnson of Otsego; Kurt Ruberg (Devon Cook) of Eden Prairie; and Keith Ruberg (Katrina Wilberts) of Rosemount; four grandchildren, Alyssa, Jayden and Jace Ruberg and Morgan Johnson; sisters Delores (Dale) Tressler, Eileen (Bud) Wick and Karen (Connie) Marker; brother, Alan (Beverly) Ruberg; mother-in-law, Yvonne Johnson; and many nieces and nephews.
Services were held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Two Harbors. Private burial will take place at a later date.
WERNER ALFRED FALK
Werner Alfred Falk passed away Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, in the Sunrise Home. He was born in Two Harbors on April 1, 1925, to Oscar and Maria (Hogquist) Falk. Werner worked for the city of Two Harbors from 1952 until retirement in 1984.
He was born in Two Harbors on April 1, 1925, to Oscar and Maria (Hogquist) Falk. Werner worked for the city of Two Harbors from 1952 until retirement in 1984. Werner also owned and operated the local salvage yard (Disneyland) for many years.
He was confirmed at the Swedish Methodist Church in Two Harbors. Werner served in World War II and the Korean War. He was always known for having a great sense of humor and for his antics. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Werner was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister; brother Walter; and sisters Myrtle and Mable.
He is survived by sons Michael (Vicki) Falk of Two Harbors; Scott (Amy) Falk of Kenai, Alaska; Steve (Debbie) Falk of Nikiski, Alaska; and Jeff (Debbie) Falk of Waukesha, Wis.; daughter Marie Amesbury of Minneapolis; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Maggie Bolen of Two Harbors and Margaret McCoy of St. Josephs, Mo.; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend and cousin, Emmert (Dorothy) Johnson of Two Harbors.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, in Living Waters Fellowship Assembly Church, 501 Seventh Ave., Two Harbors. Inurnment at Lake View Cemetery in Two Harbors. Services entrusted to the Cremation Society of Minnesota, (218) 624-5200.
Tanner Joseph Severson
Tanner Joseph Severson, 23, of Fall Creek, formerly of Cumberland, WI & Silver Bay, MN died Friday, June 25, 2010. He was born September 29, 1986 in Cumberland to Larry and Ann (Snyder) Severson.
He attended school in Cumberland, participating in many activites including hockey, baseball and marching band. In 2005 he graduated from William Kelly High School in Silver Bay. He loved to spend his time hunting, fishing, camping, snowboarding, and riding his motorcycle. He enjoyed helping others and living life to the fullest. He proudly served with the Wisconsin Army National Guard, including two tours in Iraq as a combat medic. He made many lasting friendships.
He will be dearly missed by his father, Larry Severson of Cumberland, WI; his mother, Ann Snyder of Silver Bay, MN; his sister, Laci Severson of Duluth, MN; an adopted brother, Christian Davey of USAF, Germany; maternal grandmother, Eleanor Snyder of Thatcher, AZ; aunts and uncles, Connie (Jim) Palmberg of Chippewa Falls, WI, Bonnie (Will) Olson of St. Cloud, MN, Sherry (Milton) Burton of Lynchburg, OH, Tammi (Robert) Stodola of Bennett, WI, Linda Severson and Tracy Severson, both of Cumberland, Susan (Geroge) Kochel of El Cajon, CA, John (Dena) Snyder of Cleburn, TX, Steve (Margaret) Snyder of Cotesville, PA and many cousins, friends and Army buddies.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lawrence and Edna Severson, his maternal grandfather, Roy Snyder, and his aunt, Joan Snyder.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at St. Paul Lutheran Church - Cumberland, WI with Rev. Jon Miels officiating. Burial will be 10:00 AM Thursday at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spooner, WI. Military Honors accorded by the Wisconsin Army National Guard. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Tuesday at the Skinner Funeral Home in Cumberland, and for one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church.
A memorial service will be held in Silver Bay at a later date.
Pauline Lindholm McCutchen
Pauline Louise Lindholm McCutchen died Dec. 17 in Scottsdale, Ariz. She was born Sept. 12, 1924, to Evald and Selma Lindholm in Two Harbors where she grew up and graduated from high school in 1942.
After graduation she moved to Minneapolis, where she worked as one of the original Rosie the Riveters. She enjoyed all types of hand work, knitting, crocheting, reading, fishing and target shooting.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Clark, and sister Lu. She is survived by son, Allen; grandchildren Cory and Jodi; great grandson Cameron; brother Bob (LaVerne) of Ely; sisters Lois (Ed) Johnson of Two Harbors; Anne Smith of Campbell Calif.; Ruth (John) Erickson of Two Harbors; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service begins at 2 p.m. Sunday at United Church.
Adeline D. Buchanan
Adeline D. Buchanan, 79, SERVICES: Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Community United Church of Christ in Biwabik, with the Rev. Susan Faunce-Zimmerman officiating. Inurnment will be in the Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements are by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert.
Adeline D. Buchanan, 79, of Ottertail County, Minnesota, formerly of Biwabik, went peacefully to be with her maker Monday, June 16, 2003, in the Ottertail Nursing Home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she was born in Elgin, N.D., on July 30, 1923, to Edwin and Lydia Werre. She was always full of love for her family and took all of life’s challenges with a grain of salt and a smile. She was tough as nails when needed and loved to fuss over others, but didn’t want anyone fussing over her. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. The family wishes to express thanks for the dedication and love given to her by her devoted caretakers.
Survivors include daughters, Pam (Lonnie) Tuomala and Sandy (Boyd) Cox; sons, Joseph Lee Buchanan and Orville (Sally) Weiss; brother, Leonard (Sally) Werre; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Joe Buchanan, and her daughter, Brenda Haddock.
Waldo A. Maki
Waldo A. Maki, 85, SERVICES: Funeral at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Virginia. Brenda Tibbetts, associate in ministry, will officiate. Visitation will be for one hour before the service. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Military rites accorded by Virginia Color Guard. Arrangements by Range Funeral Home in Virginia.
Waldo A. “Wally’’ Maki, 85, of Virginia died June 18, 2003, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.
He was born to Eino and Ellen (Jarvi) Maki on Feb. 18, 1918, in Kinney. He was raised in Kinross and attended school in Mountain Iron, graduating from high school in 1936. After high school he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He was drafted in 1941 and served in the 5th Army’s 34th Infantry (Red Bull) Division in the invasion in Africa, Tunisia and Italy. Wally was honorably discharged in 1945. He was married to Lila Berg on Feb. 15, 1947, in Virginia. He loved his bus routes and his charter trips. He loved to golf and fish and play cards, especially cribbage. He was a member of Pratt-Volden-Mickelson-Anderson American Legion Post 239 and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.
Survivors are his wife, Lila Maki of Virginia; sister, Vivian (Richard) Robertson of Glenview, Ill.; and four nephews, Dana, Eric, Preston and Stuart.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother in infancy.
Shirley Morris-Stege
Shirley Morris-Stege, 88, SERVICES: Mass of Christian Burial at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John’s Chapel of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Virginia. The Rev. John O’Donnell will be celebrant. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the donor’s charity of choice. Funeral services provided by Bauman-Cron, a Bauman Family Funeral Home in Virginia. To leave an online memorial please see www.baumanfuneralhome.com.
Shirley Ann Morris-Stege, 88, died peacefully Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at La Vida Lena Retirement Home in Albuquerque, N.M.
She was born Aug. 21, 1914, in Virginia, the daughter of Luke J. (Alice Wright) Morris. She was raised in Virginia and was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. In 1948 Shirley and her husband, Charles, moved to Hinsdale, Ill. She raised four children in Hinsdale, where she was a den mother, a Brownie leader, homemaker and a friend to neighbors. She enjoyed her children’s activities and their lives as they grew. While living in Hinsdale, she crafted homemade wooden Christmas ornaments and sold them to Marshall Fields. In 1954 she published Cocktail Companions Cookbook and Brunches and Coffees (1955) with her dear friend, Ibby Morris.
In 1972 Shirley moved to Minneapolis where she worked as a resident sorority house mother at the University of Minnesota. In 1976 she moved to a warmer climate and was a house mother at the Delta Gamma Sorority in Albuquerque for a brief period. While in New Mexico, she was a docent at the Albuquerque Museum and enjoyed the Native American culture, which had been an interest of hers since she was a young woman.
She is survived by son, William Stege and wife Cherry in Suttons Bay, Mich., and his daughters, Karen of Oconomowoc, Wis., and Melanie Stege Ramirez, her husband Antonio and their twin daughters, Alexandra and Alyssa of Cholula, Mexico; her daughter, Mary Stege Freeman and husband Paul in Edina, Minn., and their children, Elizabeth, Kate and Christina Freeman; her son, Tom Stege and his wife Suzy from Austin, Texas, and their children Piper and Erin; and her daughter, Ann Stege Anderson and her husband Phelps in Roswell, N.M., and their children, Chris, Jenny and Briggs.
