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Nellie Zacharda
Nellie L. Zacharda, age 71, a resident of rural Motley, MN, died November 2, 1998, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd, MN. A memorial service was held November 4 at the Lincoln Evangelical Free Church, with Reverend Brian Burton officiating.
Nellie Louise Zacharda was born on June 4, 1927, in Darling Township of Morrison County, MN, to the late Lewis and Sarah (Russell) Munson. She grew up near Randall, MN, and graduated from Little Falls High School, Little Falls Teachers Training, and Bemidji State University. She married Robert Zacharda on August 15, 1947. Nellie taught school in both Minnesota and North Dakota. She was the site manager at the Motley Nutrition Site until her retirement from Sunny Pines in 1993. She loved to garden, read and do crafts.
Nellie is survived by two daughters, Glenda Zacharda of Motley and Ami (Reid) Bonrud of Wendell, MN; two grandchildren, Kelly and Robert; three brothers, Lewis Munson of Pequot Lakes, MN, Robert Munson of Two Harbors, MN, and Emmett Munson of Pine River, MN, and one sister, Sarah Schneider of Puyallup, WA.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert in 1985; her parents and one brother.
Donald Lee
Donald L. Lee, age 75, a resident of Fergus Falls, MN, died October 22, 1998, at the Lake Region Hospital following a courageous fight with lung disease.
Funeral services were held October 26 at Zion Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls with Rev. Marv Abrahamson officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls.
Donald was born February 3, 1923, near Elbow Lake, MN, to Nelmin and Bertina (Paulson) Lee. He was baptized, confirmed and attended school in Elbow Lake. After graduating from Elbow Lake High School, he enlisted in the Navy and served as a radioman during World War II. Following his military service he returned to Elbow Lake and worked as a plumber. On January 30, 1949, he married Norma Dahle at Ness Lutheran Church in Elbow Lake. They lived in Elbow Lake and Fairmont, MN, before moving to Fergus Falls in 1952. He was involved in plumbing for more than 50 years. He worked for Fergus Plumbing until his retirement and continued doing plumbing work part-time after his retirement. Mrs. Lee died April 18, 1996. He was a member of the Pipe Fitters Union, where he was a master plumber. He was also a member of Zion Lutheran Church, the VFW, Elks and Eagles. He enjoyed camping, Canadian fishing, hunting, playing cribbage and spending time with family and friends. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor, his kindness and his caring way.
Survivors include two sons, Steve of Wahpeton, ND, and Craig (Margaret) of Fergus Falls; four daughters, Susan (Mark) Hermes, Denise (Jerry) Gerhardson and Linda (Scott) Norman, all of Fergus Falls and Dawn (Brad) Laager of Little Falls, MN; 12 grandchildren, Wendy (Pete) Amundson, Emily and Anna Hermes, Hollie Ohren, Ryan and BreeAnn Laager, Cory and Alex Gerhardson, Joey and Sam Norman and Jason and Rebecca Lee; two great-grandchildren, Austin Ohren and Eric Amundson; three sisters, Ardis (Henry) Slotsve of St. Paul, MN, Delores (Charles) Barron of Minnetonka, MN, and Janice Jimmie) Ronhovde of Minneapolis; a brother, Allen (LaRae) Lee of Elbow Lake; two sisters-in-law, Bernice (James) Berg and Marlys Dahle, both of Wendell; several nieces, nephews, cousins and an aunt.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Norma.
Olive B. Jones
Olive B. Jones, age 89, a resident of Hopkins, MN, died October 31, 1998, at the Northridge Care Center in New Hope, MN.
Funeral services were November 4 at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN, with Rev. Martin Langemo officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery in Little Falls.
Olive B. Jones was born November 9, 1908, in Trail, MN. She grew up and graduated from school in the Trail school district. She was united in marriage to Hugh Jones on June 19, 1940, in Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, MN. The couple resided in Minneapolis, MN, until retiring to the Gull Lake area in 1967. The couple moved back to the Minneapolis area in 1983, residing there until Hugh passed away in August 1992. Olive continued living in the Minneapolis area, residing there until her death. Olive was a devoted wife to Hugh for 52 years. She enjoyed dancing, playing cards and spending time with her family.
Survivors include two nephews and great-nieces and- nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Hugh in August, 1992; brothers and sisters.
Pallbearers were the great- nephews.
Josephine Huismann
Josephine N. “Jo” Huismann, age 64, a resident of Little Falls, MN, passed away October 30, 1998, at her home.
Memorial services were held November 3 at First Lutheran Church in Little Falls with Rev. David Steffenson officiating.
Josephine N. Huismann was born June 24, 1934, in St. Paul, MN, to Patrick and Ethel (Brooks) O’Malley. She grew up in Mahtomedi and Duluth, MN. In 1948, the family relocated to Burbank, CA, where Jo graduated from Burbank High School in 1952. She worked at Bank of America in Los Angeles, CA, and later at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. She was united in marriage to Daniel Huismann on November 17, 1973, in Monument, CO. In 1975, the couple moved to Onamia, MN, and farmed. They relocated to Pierz, MN, in 1979 and farmed until 1990 when they moved to Little Falls. Jo was very active with Morrison County Social Services foster care. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Little Falls and the Martha Circle. She was the president of the Lutheran Brotherhood Branch 8380, served on the board of Kinship of Morrison County, committee member of Share A Meal, and served on the board of Oasis/ Share A Meal.
Survivors include husband, Daniel Huismann; sons, Paul Bochow and wife Cindy of Little Falls; Steven Bochow and wife Michelle of Pierz; Kevin Jones and friend Lisa of Little Falls; Daniel Huismann and friend Jane of Palmer Lake, CO; foster daughters, Mary Ann Taylor and husband Andy of Little Falls; Alicia Mae Smith of Little Falls; brother, Walter O’Malley and wife Jeanne of St. Cloud, MN; 13 grandchildren and three foster grandchildren.
Louis Hoeschen
Louis W. Hoeschen, age 79, a resident of Long Lake near Burtrum, MN, formerly of Swanville, MN, died October 29, 1998, at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls, MN.
Funeral services were held November 2 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Swanville with Rev. Thomas Meyer officiating. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Military rites were conducted by the Swanville American Legion and VFW.
Louis was born February 28, 1919, in Freeport, MN, to the late William and Mary (Linn) Hoes-chen. He grew up near Freeport and attended Sacred Heart School. Louis entered the U.S. Army in 1942 and served in the Pacific Theatre until his honorable discharge in 1946. He returned to the Freeport area. Louis was united in marriage to Marian A. Raeker on September 10, 1946, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport. The couple lived in Grey Eagle for seven years with Louis working in and learning the hardware store business. In 1954, the couple purchased the Hauge Hardware Store in Swanville. They changed the name to the Hoeschen Hardware Store and worked for 28 years until retiring in 1982 to Long Lake. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and the outdoors. Louis was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Swanville American Legion Post 313 and Swanville VFW Post 603. He also was a Swanville volunteer fireman for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Marian A. Hoeschen; sons, Wayne Hoeschen and wife Dianne of Shoreview, MN, and Roger Hoeschen and wife DeAnn of Minneapolis, MN; daughters, Mary Hoeschen of Minneapolis and Cindy Hoeschen of Edina, MN; brother, Lambert Hoeschen and wife Hannah of Melrose, MN; and sisters, Ida Spaeth and husband Abe of Melrose and Florence Ziwicki of Royalton, MN; six grandchildren and many friends.
Pallbearers were Randy Nilson, Marvin Fritz, Tom DeFrance, Frank Gessell, Paul Hanowski, Roger Gates.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Esther Hoeschen and a grandson, Michael Hoeschen.
Brian Ross Meldaus
Brian Ross Meldaus, age 44, a resident of Burtrum, MN, died October 27, 1998, as a result of an accident.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Brian was born October 24, 1954, in Minneapolis, MN, to Raymond and Elizabeth (Buchholz) Meldaus. Brian honorably served in the U.S. Navy from 1972-1975 and worked as Chief Engineer at Hennepin Paper Company in Little Falls, MN. Brian touched so many lives with his love, laughter and music, and will always be remembered through these special gifts.
Brian will be deeply missed by wife and best friend, Robin (Bolstrom) of Burtrum; sons Ry and Matthew; parents Raymond and Tootie Meldaus of Grey Eagle, MN; brother Jeff and wife Carol of Minneapolis; sister Susette of Maple Grove, MN; parents-in-law Lee and Maxine Bolstrom of Burtrum; brother-in-law Chuck and wife Laura of Northfield, MN; and many other family and friends.
Floyd Griffith
Floyd Griffith, age 85, a resident of Motley, MN, died November 4, 1998, at the Greater Staples Care Center.
Funeral services were held November 6 at the Motley Methodist Church, with Reverend Dan Almquist officiating. Burial followed in the Motley Public Cemetery.
Floyd was born on August 9, 1913, in Pillager, MN, to Edward and Lettie (Rice) Griffith. He grew up north of Motley and attended country school. For most of his working years he drove truck. On May 25, 1940, he married Hazel Tidrick of Brainerd, MN. Together they moved to Oregon where Floyd hauled logs. In the mid-1950s the family returned to the Motley area where he drove car transports for K.W. McKey. Later he mowed township road ditches and plowed snow in the area as well as doing carpentry work on his own. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping and always looked forward to a good hand of cards.
Survivors include his son, Floyd Griffith of Motley; two daughters, Karen Williams and Linda Bettis, both of Motley; his twin brother, Lloyd Griffith of Pillager, MN; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Hazel, in July of 1995; three brothers, three sisters, and two grandsons.
Kathryn Armstrong
Kathryn Armstrong, age 62, a resident of the Royalton, MN, area, died Wednesday, July 23, 1997, at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls, MN.
Funeral services were held July 29 at the Brenny Funeral Home Chapel in Little Falls, MN. Pastor Steve Josephson officiated and burial was at Borgholm Cemetery in Bock, MN.
Kathryn was born in Los Angeles, CA, on August 10, 1934, to the late Willard and Alta (Wooley) Lind. As a young child, she moved to Illinois with her family and later relocated to Minnesota. Kathryn loved sewing, gardening, pets and caring for her grandchildren. Survivors include sons, Lloyd Willard Armstrong, Jr., and wife Mary of Little Falls and Scott Allen Armstrong and wife Donna of Little Falls; daughters, Mary Louise Reynolds of Minneapolis and Idella Marie Avilas and husband Louis of Coral Springs, FL; brothers, Robert Lind and wife Phyllis of Princeton, MN, Willard Lind, Jr., and wife Irene of Erin, NY, and Harry A. Bird of Princeton; sisters, Hope Braaten and husband Curtis of Aitkin, MN, and Amy Florence Wilson of Oak Park, MN; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Willard Lind, Sr.; mother, Alta Lind; daughter, Jean Lind; granddaughter, Heather Matis Armstrong; brother, Arthur Victor Lind; one grandson and two other granddaughters.
Casketbearers were Dick Kelley, Bill Kelley, Terry Lind, Kevin Glanz, Mark Rittenour and Mike Agresto.
