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Thomas "Tom" Prigge
Thomas G. Prigge, 50, of Cambridge, Minnesota passed away on April 12, 2015 at his home in Cambridge.
Tom was born in Rochester, Minnesota to Kenneth and Dorothy Prigge on July 28, 1964. He went to school in Owatonna, Minnesota and then Bemidji, Minnesota after his family moved to Bemidji when he was nine years old. Tom graduated from Bemidji High School in 1982.
Tom’s family enjoyed playing outside and riding bike with his brother, Jim, and sister, Ellen, as a child. He enjoyed taking trips up north while they lived in Owatonna. His Dad would take the kids in the boat to fish and they would swim and play on the beach together. As a boy, he and his Dad built a golf course together in the yard. He loved dogs his whole life and was a very shy child. He would stand hiding behind his dad’s leg and look to his older sister, Ellen to answer any questions that anyone asked him.
Tom began his sales career at a very early age. He would beg his siblings for their things until they would finally give in and then he would have it sold within minutes. He sold everything he could get his hands on. It drove them crazy, but they agreed that he was very good at it, even then.
Tom had a job as soon as he could find someone to pay him do anything. He worked hard from a very early age. He worked in the restaurant business with Perkin’s, Hardee’s and Burger King and became a manager, which eventually brought him to Arizona. He didn't like the big city with helicopters flying around at night with their search lights on so he came back to Bemidji and began a career with Henry’s Foods (or the “Treat Job” as Hannah called it then). He enjoyed working with Henry’s Foods for several years, travelling all over northern Minnesota taking care of customers. He met Karen Gutterud at the Henry’s Food Show in September of 1993. They were engaged in December and married
the following year.
Tom and Karen had two daughters, Hannah(20) and Haley(16). Tom was very proud of his girls and even though he wanted to teach them to work for whatever they wanted, he loved bringing things home that he thought they would like. Tom loved camping and boating with Karen and the girls and had a different camper or water craft every year. He didn't store anything in his immaculate garage for long and seemed to enjoy buying and selling recreational things more than actually using them. He liked to say that he camped for free because he always made money on the toys he purchased.
Tom began his career in car sales at Bob Lowth Ford, Bemidji in 1999. He found that he enjoyed his job so much that he even spent his days off at work.
Tom left Bemidji with his family in 2006 to work with his friend, Jeff Hayford in Cambridge. His family was not very happy at the time, but Tom made a great life for them in Cambridge, too. He loved his work and it became his recreation, too. He truly loved matching people with what he thought they needed. He also enjoyed taking care of his lawn and his garage. Many people admired his perfect lawn and spotless garage, which made him very proud.
He was a salesman at Hayford Ford and then at John Hirsch’s Cambridge Motors until he became a manager at Hayford Ford. He was a manager that taught by example as he cared about every detail when it came to taking care of customers. It was important to him that everyone was happy. If he ever thought a customer was unhappy he worked very hard to make it right. Tom worked with Jeff until November of 2014. He would have worked longer, but he felt he made everyone sad by being there once he learned that his cancer would not be cured. He was diagnosed in January of 2014 and he never spent one single day allowing the cancer to beat him. After deciding to leave his job, Tom spent his final months working every day to prepare Karen, Hannah and Haley to continue on without him. He had projects every day that he could to teach them how to take care of the garage and the house and many other good life lessons. He wasn't satisfied until he knew they each had a dependable car and a home that three girls could manage alone. In his final days, Tom prayed that the Lord would prepare him and his girls. Tom passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 12 after his courageous battle with cancer.
Tom was preceded in death by his grandparents Gerhard and Stella Kvamme, Hugo and Lena Prigge, his uncles Larry Prigge, David Miller, and Don Prigge and his aunt Phyllis Greseth.
Tom leaves behind his wife, Karen (Gutterud), daughters Hannah and Haley of Cambridge, his parents Kenneth & Dorothy Prigge of Bemidji, brother Jim Prigge of Bemidji, sister Ellen (Duane) Sheehan of Kenai, AK; his in-laws Lyle & Cathy Gutterud of Lengby, MN; David (Gina) Gutterud of Stillwater, Diane (Mike) Sundrud of Fosston, Kristi (Jeremy) Mienert of Fosston, Dan (Nikki) of Fosston; several nieces and nephews Amber (Alex) Sweeney, Ashley(Ben) Slater, Ostan Sundrud, Kendra Sundrud, Chelsey Mienert, Tristan Mienert, Anjali Gutterud, Jacob Gutterud, Aaron Gutterud, Reid Gutterud and Shane Gutterud as well as four great nieces Paige, Ellyson, Katia and Gwyneth and one great nephew, Gavin; many aunts, uncles, and cousins who he adored, as well as his ‘adopted’ Cambridge family Loren, Deb, Justine, Grant, Maddie & Nate Larson. Tom also leaves behind many co-workers, customers and friends who he grew very close to and considered his family.
Carman Frarck
Carman Lyle Frarck of Cambridge, Minnesota passed away peacefully on April 8, 2015. He was surrounded by his family. Carman was born on July 23, 1951 in Fergus Falls, MN to Paul and Lyla (Gulbrandson) Frarck. He was the youngest of six children. He grew up in Barrett, MN; there he lived on the farm until 1966 when his parents moved to town. He attended school in Barrett, graduating in 1969. In the fall of 1969, he attended Golden Valley Jr. College. There he played football and basketball. While there he met his wife Jacki. They were married
on September 13, 1971, in Barrett, MN. They had three children Jonathan, Jennifer, Jill. In the fall of 1975 they moved to Cambridge, where Carman started working in the refrigeration business with Jacki’s dad. In 1979 he started working at Hoffman Engineering in Anoka, MN. After 33 yrs. of service he retired in 2012. Carman was also in the U. S. Army Reserves for 23 yrs. serving from 1973 through 1995. Carman served on the Isanti County Fair Board for over ten yrs. He was active in the Isanti County 4-H program with his children. In his later years he enjoyed camping and traveling and spending time with his grandchildren. His favorite trip was to Yellowstone and Custer’s Last Stand. Carman was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Lyla Frarck. He is survived by his wife Jacki of Cambridge, his children Jonathan (Angie), Prairie Farm, WI; Jennifer (Damon) Tyman, Amery, WI; Jill (Alan) Dietz, Ramsey, MN. Grandchildren Rosemary and Cameron Frarck; Paighton, Garret and Ethan Tyman. He is also survived by brothers, Dennis, Robert, Ernie, Quinten Frarck and sister, Janet Mobley.
Barbara Walker
Barbara Anne Walker, age 68 of Dalbo, formerly of
Chattanooga, TN, passed away peacefully at St. Therese Home of New Hope surrounded by her family on April 2, 2015.
She was preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Jesse Hester and sister Dorothy Jones.
Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 49 years Paul; 3 children Leary (Susan Farago), Paula (Mark) Cordero, Lon (LeeAnn); 5 grandchildren Ashley Cordero, Amanda Cordero, Jackson Walker, William Walker, Aaron Cordero. Barbara was survived by brothers Robert Hester and Fred (Betsy) Hester; sisters Hazel Frady and Mary Yates and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Anne’s favorite activities included cooking and baking,
collecting autograph photos, and family tree research.
Celebrating Christmas and birthdays, especially with cake. In her youth, she was an excellent typist and had beautiful handwriting.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed.
Merrill O. Christiansen
Merrill Christiansen of Isanti, died April 13 2015 at the home of sons Dennis and Lonny Christiansen, in Brook Park, MN at the age of 90 years and 6 months.
He was born October 6, 1924 to Charlie and Lillian Christiansen on a farm at Elbow Lake, MN. He attended rural county school and Herman High School in 1944, Merrill married
Joy Symens in Erdahl Lutheran Church. They were married
for 70 years. Merrill enjoyed his family, especially his grandchildren, fishing, hunting, and outdoor activities.
He is survived by his wife Joy, five sons; Dennis, Lonny (Barbara), Gregory (Sally), Jeffrey (Patti), Bradley (Cheryl); ten grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Eugene Christiansen from Champlin, MN, and sister Joan (Bert) Johnson from Sun City, AZ.
He was preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Lillian Christiansen and grandson Troy Christiansen.
Lawrence "Bud" Medin
Lawrence “Bud” A. Medin, 93 of Cambridge, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 12, 2015 at Ecumen in North Branch.
Bud proudly served in the United States Navy. He met his future bride, Elvera "Elvy", while stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Base. Bud and Elvy were united in marriage on June 7, 1947 at the Cambridge Lutheran Church. Bud folk danced for years as a member of the Dala Folk Dancers from Mora which performed as far away as Sweden and he also enjoyed square dancing. Travels included car and bus trips to many part of the U.S. and a tour of Sweden and Norway. He was employed at the Cambridge State Hospital for 30 years as a manager. He farmed until he was 80 years old on the family farm east of Cambridge.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife Elvera; sisters Jeanette Johnson and Phyllis Nelson. Bud is survived by his children: Robert (Shirley), Janet, Jerry (Jennifer); 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Also survived by his brother Wallace (Donna) Medin and sister Yvonne (Joe) Cilento.
Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM Monday April 20, 2015 at Cambridge Lutheran Church with visitation 1 hour prior to service at the church. Interment at Cambridge Lutheran cemetery. Memorials are preferred.
Peter Kahle
Peter B. Kahle, 19, of East Bethel heartbreakingly made the choice to end his life on April 4, 2015.
Peter Bradley Kahle was born on May 19, 1995 in Cambridge, Minnesota to Bradley and Amie (Horcher) Kahle.
He loved Ellen, kitties, little people, playing Smurf Village. Peter lit up the room whenever he walked in. He could brighten anyone’s day with his fabulous smile or one of his nonsensical comments.
He was preceded in death by his niece Lucille Lynn. Peter is survived by his parents Bradley Kahle and Amie Horcher, brothers Casey Kahle, Daniel (Hannah) Kahle, sisters Emily, Samantha, Jessica, and Stefani, nephew Lennon, grandparents Bill and Carol Kahle, Walter and Dorene Horcher, four uncles, four aunts, and four cousins.
"I don’t know nothing unless it directly involves me” ~ Peter 5/24/2002
Ione Anderson
Ione Caroline Anderson, 92, died March 4, 2015 at Shady Oaks Assisted Living in Isanti, MN.
She was born February 22, 1923 in Cambridge Township, Isanti Co, MN to Marvin and Karin “Carrie” (Leaf) Johnson. She attended rural Moody School and graduated from Cambridge High school in 1941. She graduated from the MN Teachers Training program in Mora, MN and taught in several Isanti county rural schools for the next six years.
Ione married
John P. Anderson on June 15, 1943, and they raised their four children on the Anderson family farm northeast of Cambridge.
Ione was baptized and confirmed at Cambridge Lutheran Church and taught Sunday school there for many years. She was active in the Befrienders Group and the church quilting group until her declining health prevented it. Ione was a charter member of her neighborhood homemakers club, the Border Belles, and remained active with the group for 50 years.
Ione was a devoted wife and mother, widowed by John’s death March 21, 1985. She remained on the Anderson farm until a move to assisted living in 2007. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Doris and husband Ralph Bloomgren, sister Marvelle Puterbaugh, and brothers Lyle Johnson and Richard Johnson.
Ione will be missed by daughter Karen (Glenn) Lood of Cambridge; sons Philip of Roseville, Robert (Lee Ann) of Stanchfield, Dale (Nancy) Anderson of Cambridge; eleven grandchildren Christina Lood, Erik (Margaret) Lood, Alison (Andy) Romstad, Erin (Andy) Olson, Matthew (Dana) Anderson, Erica (Andy) Kalis, Rachel (Justin) Axness, Kaarin (Greg) Mantz, Reid (Lyndsay) Anderson, John Anderson, Kirsten Anderson (and her fiancé Kelby Jennissen); eighteen great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Jack Puterbaugh; sisters-in-law Ramona Johnson, Alma Anderson and Barbara Anderson; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Paul Olson
Paul David Olson was born March 19, 1928 in Montevideo, MN, the youngest child of Hilmar and Alma Olson.
They had a large, close extended family where Paul learned the value of working hard and trusting in God.
He graduated from Montevideo High School in 1946. He then joined the U. S. Army where he served as a medic. While deployed on board an Army transport ship in the Atlantic, Paul was informed that he had been accepted to attend the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He graduated from the Academy and was commissioned as an ensign in the U. S. Navy in June of 1951. On July 27, 1954, Paul married
the love of his life, Elizabeth Jill Christianson. Together they were companions and best friends, sharing a deep, tender, committed love for just short of 50 years. They raised 5 daughters in a home filled with love, faith, song, and lots of humor. Paul studied Civil Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, and later received his MBA from George Washington University in Washington, DC.
He excelled throughout his naval career, serving at many duty stations around the United States.
Paul retired from the Navy in June 1978 having attained the rank of Captain. He then worked for the Washington Public Power Supply System in Richland, Washington and Olympia, Washington. Paul was a team player, a true professional, and was always loved and respected by his co-workers. Paul lived a life of deep faith, always looking for opportunities to serve and reach out with kindness to those around him. He was a life-long member of the Lutheran Church where he sang in the choir for over 60 years. He also served on many committees and had a great passion for building community relationships in his local church. Paul enjoyed reading and learning. He was always sharing books and resources with others. He was a man of integrity, generosity, and extraordinary hospitality of the heart. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and a genuine friend and neighbor to many. In recent years, Paul struggled with health issues.
He was hospitalized with a severe illness in January 2008. He made a valiant effort to recover, but ultimately, his lungs failed him, and on May 12, 2008, Paul passed into eternal life surrounded by the prayers and love of his family. Paul was preceded in death by his loving wife Jill. He is survived by 5 daughters: Heidi Lynn Gieske (Allen) of Lindstrom, MN; Elizabeth (Betsy) Carole Gilbert (Keith) of St. Paul, MN; Sara Kristen Elmstrand (Rodney) of North Branch, MN; Kirsten Ruth Wees (Joel) of Olympia, WA; and Kari Noel Olson Hall (Christopher) of Boston, MA. Survivors also include his 20 grandchildren; his two sisters: LeNore Olson (Paul) and Carol Kittelson-Hill; two sisters-in-law: June Olson and Markey Moe; brother-in-law Leo Borgendale, and many other cherished relatives and friends.
Ione Rose
Ione Mae Rose, age 85, of Princeton, formerly of Bradford, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Fairview Northland Medical Center in Princeton.
She was born on September 12, 1929 to Walter & Irene (From) Reineccius in Athens Township, Minnesota. She grew up in the area where she attended country school and went on to graduate from Cambridge High School. In her younger years, Ione used to race cars at the Bradford Speedway.
On June 9, 1951, Ione was married
to Russell Rose. In 1956 they purchased and began operating the Bradford Store. The store remained in their care for about 50 years. Later in life she began taking road trips with her dog, Spot. Ione was known as very hardworking and fun to be around.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell, her parents, brother, Billy Reineccius, and a niece, Toni Bachman.
Ione is survived by her sisters, Jean Thompson of Princeton and Marjorie Palmer of Elk River, as well as other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service 11AM on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home in Cambridge with visitation one hour prior. Interment at Long Lake Community cemetery.
