Cheri Spaulding > Sister 04.03.12

Lori Jean Harstad was born on January 1, 1966 in Alexandria, MN, the daughter of Charles and Violet (Morehouse) Spaulding. She graduated from Jefferson High School in Alexandria in the Class of 1984. She continued her education for Restaurant Business Management and Nursing at Alex Tech. Lori worked at McDonalds until 2004 and also as a nurse for area nursing homes until 2010. She married Daniel Webb on June 11, 2010 at the Alexandria City Park. Together with they lived in Osakis, MN.

Lori’s children Mikey, Jesi, and Joshua were her main focus in her life. She was wonderful mom who loved watching her children at school activities and sport events. Lori’s next passion in her life was racing. She enjoyed watching stock car races at the Viking Speedway or I 94 Raceway in Fergus Falls. She also enjoyed shopping and eating at McDonalds.

Lori was a wonderful wife, caring mother and a kind friend to many. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her.

Lori J. Harstad died on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at her home in Osakis at the age of 46 years old. She is survived by her loving husband Daniel Webb of Osakis, MN; children Mikey (fiancé Shelby Melching) of Eagle Bend, MN; Jesi Harstad of Osakis, MN; and Joshua Frederick of Osakis; sisters Kay (Richard) Block of Alexandria; Cheri (Mike) Allison of Austin, TX; Judi (Jim) Bogosian of Colorado Springs, CO; aunt Frances Beck of Alexandria; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded death by her parents and a sister Mary Deleski.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Terry Finnern officiating. Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery in Alexandria. Casket Bearers were Brian Larson, Josh Kaupan, Dan Hewitt, Jason Mostad, Dan Vickmark, Jason Deleski, Jeff Rouma, and Mitch Deleski.

Honorary Casket Bearers were Tim Jodsaas and Ty Nordtvedt,

Lori’s immediate family would like to thank all the family and friends for there loving support and their attendance.

Anderson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Mike Allison > Mother 05.03.12

     Jeanne Kathryn (Allison) Vickerman was born January 2, 1925 in Fergus Falls to Cora Belle and Louis Vore.

Jeanne was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith. Jeanne attended the Fergus Falls public schools through the eighth grade. In 1945, Jeanne married John “Jack” Allison. To this union, three children were born, Sandra, Michael and Patrick.

The Allison family owned and operated the Triple “R” roller rink on Lake L’Homme Dieu in Alexandria. Jeanne took a special interest in the family business, working many long hours.

John “Jack” died in 1970 and Jeanne later met and married Earle Vickerman.

Jeanne loved people, gardening, knitting, quilting and sewing. She was very influential in starting the quilting group at St. Luke’s and made many of the banners for the sanctuary.

Jeanne will long be remembered for her wonderful baked goods, especially her pies, breads and caramel rolls. Jeanne’s family was very dear to her and she was very proud of every one of them. Jeanne was very kind and had a real soft spot for her dogs. You might say they were spoiled and most certainly treated far better than many children in this world.

Jeanne is survived by her daughter, Sandra (Emeroy) Johnson of Garfield; sons, Michael (Cheri) Allison of Austin, Texas and Patrick (Deborah) Allison of Branson, Missouri. Jeanne welcomed two stepchildren into her family: Ricky (Diane) Allison of Hackensack and Darlene (John) Walsh of Parkers Prairie. Jeanne had six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Jeanne entered into the church triumphant on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the age of 87 at her home at Edgewood Vista in Alexandria.

Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; husband, Earle; sisters, Corrine Peterson and Margie Davenport, both of Fergus Falls.

A memorial service was held May 9 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church of Garfield with the Rev. David L. Gran officiating. Music was provided by Audrey Palmquist-Aga and Greg Kapphahn. Honorary pallbearers were her best friends in life, Kenneth and R’Lou Olson and Aurolea and Robert Nelson. Interment was at Kinkead Cemetery in Alexandria.

Teacher / Coach John Gustafson 06.05.12

      

Our beloved husband, father and Papa, John "Dr. G." Alvin Gustafson, born December 12,1932 has gone on to be with the Lord as of June 5, 2012.
John was born December 12, 1932 to Alfred Ruben Gustafson and Stella Evelyn (Spilseth) Gustafson in Kensington. John graduated from Alexandria High School in 1950, where he received an athletic scholarship from St. Olaf College. He excelled in athletics and was a 'Little All American, End' and graduated in 1955. John earned his MA degree from the University of Northern Colorado and then his PhD from the University of Utah.
John brought his family to New Mexico in 1972 to take a position as a professor of physical education at the University of New Mexico, where he faithfully taught and served for more than 30 years.
John married June Anne Day in Big Springs, Texas in 1956, while he was serving in the United States Air Force as a pilot. After his service was completed, John and June moved to Alexandria, where they began their much beloved family of John Allan Gustafson, born March 27, 1961, Jodi Day Gustafson, born March 18, 1963, and Jill Gustafson, born September 9, 1967. Jill married David Shingledecker in 1992, whom John considered a devoted son.
John was blessed with two grandchildren: Hollie Shingledecker, born September 26, 1997 and Joseph Shingledecker, born April 17, 2000, both of whom he dearly loved and who greatly enriched his life. John considered one of his greatest achievements to be teaching them both to “play ball.”
John's life was marked by his deep love of God, his love and commitment to his family and helping his fellow man through his constant display of the Great Commission. John was a man of God, a devoted husband and father, a teacher, mentor and coach, a servant of all men and a true friend. John will be greatly missed and his legacy will continue in the programs and lives he touched.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Albuquerque Rescue Mission or the Calvary of Albuquerque Food Bank.
A memorial service was held Friday, June 8 at The Hub at Calvary of Albuquerque, 4001 Osuna Rd NE.
An online guestbook for John can be found at: RememberTheirStory.com.
Arrangements are with French Funerals and Cremation, 9300 Golf Course Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM; (505) 897-0300.

Wes Esterberg > Mother 06.07.12

     Estella “Jeanne” (McCorkell) Esterberg, Born November 8, 1917 Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Aunt went to be with our Lord on June 7, 2012. She will be missed by all. She loved to crochet, and won Grand Champion on some of her afghans. Her visits to California were always so special to her. She loved to read and listen to the old hymns, but most of all she loved her family.

She is preceded in death by husband Claire Esterberg, daughter Dianne Vach, infant son Eugene Alfred Esterberg, her mother and father, one brother, and six sisters.

She is survived by her sister Lois (Melvin) Nielsen, Akron, IA. Sons: Al (Ann) Esterberg, Alexandria; Wes (Nancy) Esterberg, Weaverville, CA; Russ (Candy) Esterberg, Parkers Prairie. Daughters: Suzanne “Corki” (Roger) Hegland, Alexandria; Sandy (Daryll) Phelps; Plymouth, MN; Sheri (Verdeen “Rip”) Ripley Alexandria, son-in-law Carl Vach. Grandchildren: Devon and Ross (Jenni) Hegland, Pam (Shawn) Flanary, Tammy and Tiffany (Ken Marthaler) Esterberg, Autumn (Jared) Lindenfelzer, Kevynn Phelps, Paula Pangier, Curt and Ryan (Marit) Ripley, Angie (fiancé Chris) and Kaylee Esterberg, Craig (Patricia) Bengford. Great Grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Shawn, Cordell Flanary; Sydney, Riley, Emily Hegland; Nicholas Esterberg; Jack, Grace, and Luke Lindenfelzer; Brock Marthaler; Colin, Gavin, and Megan Pangier.


A Funeral Service was held on Monday, June 11, 2012 at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, MN with the Rev. John Sorum officiating. Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery in Alexandria, MN.

Anderson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Tom Olson > Brother 12.20.2011

Daniel P. Olson

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Age 59 ~ Of St. Paul Died December 20, 2011 St. Paul Bartender and former Air Traffic Controller. Preceded in death by his parents, LaVern and Kathleen. Survived by daughter, Kelly Olson Jessen (Brian); son, Terry; grandchildren, Piper and Eli Jessen; brother, Tom Olson; sister, Laurie Wabner (Joe); nieces and nephew, Meghan, Kelsey, Courtney, and Luke. Visitation 4-6 PM Tuesday, December 27, at Willwerscheid Funeral Home, 1167 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-228-1006 followed by the Memorial Service at 6 PM.