67/68 2016 Golf Scramble

Classmates:     

This is an invitation to play in our annual golf scramble.    JULY 16th

Where:  Alex Golf Club
When:  July 16th, Saturday    10:00 A.M (come a little earlier before the putting contest starts) , first tee
                                            off is at 11:00 a.m.
Cost:  $45 green fees - includes cart.  $15.00  for contests and prizes (not optional). 
Prize ceremony:  After the golf (about 4:00 p.m.  At the Golf Club patio.
Eddy's Interlachen:  Reservations 5 - 5:30 p.m.


Notes:    Spouses may play (we have had two to three each year)
            - Last year,  everyone who attended the prize ceremony won a prize,  may not happen again, but
              we will have lots of good prizes.
         
            - Everyone is invited for the social at Eddy's (5 p.m. and beyond)

Paul Newhouse > Wife 04.13.16

   With family at her side, Joyce Irene Newhouse, age 66, passed away at St. Cloud Hospital on April 13th, 2016, She was born in Mountain Lake, MN on September 18th, 1949 and grew up in Osakis, MN. Joyce graduated Osakis High School in 1969 and then attended and graduated from Alexandria Technical College with a legal secretary degree. She met her husband Paul and they married in December of 1970. Joyce spent one year in Washington State with her husband who was in the military. They moved back to St. Cloud, MN in 1971. They then had two children, Melissa and Michael, and moved to Alexandria, MN where her and her husband worked for Newhouse Machinery Company until they retired in the year 2000. They have enjoyed traveling the country for the last sixteen years. She loved to read books and visit family. Preceded in death by her brother Jerry Stenke, parents Fred and Irene (Heintz) Stenke, and Evelyn and Julian Newhouse. 

 

She is survived by husband Paul Newhouse, daughter Melissa, son Michael, and grandson Lucas. She is also survived by her sister Jeanne (David) Sawatzky and brother Rod (Laurie) Stenke.
Funeral service was held at Anderson Funeral on Saturday April 16th followed by Burial service at Kinkead Cemetery beside Julian and Evelyn Newhouse.
Thank you everyone for condolences and love during this difficult time.

 

Janet Christenson > Sister 02.05.2015

       Ruth L. Christenson age 58 of Alexandria died on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at her home. A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Inurnment will be at Kinkead Cemetery followed by a gathering for family and friends at Ruth's Home.
In lieu of flowers, Ruth requested donations to the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance, to be designated for Camp Mak-A-Dream scholarships. Address is: 4604 Chicago Ave; Minneapolis, MN 55407


Ruth Leslie Christenson was born in Olivia, Minnesota on July 31, 1956, the third child of Llewellyn "Bud" Christenson and Thelma (Hausken) Christenson. She was baptized in the Lutheran church at Hector, Minnesota and was confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria. She graduated from Jefferson Senior High School in 1974. After attending Concordia College for two years, she transferred to Moorhead State and received a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education in 1979. Ruth taught elementary physical education in Thousand Oaks, California. She earned a computer programming degree from Alexandria technical school and worked for Midwest Data company in Willmar for 26 years, beginning as a computer programmer, and later as manager of product development and integration. She worked full time for Home Depot for almost a year until chemotherapy for her cancer made it impossible for her to continue. She then returned to live in Alexandria and joined Calvary Lutheran Church where she had attended services for many years with her parents.

Ruth was an active person who played sports in high school, on college teams, and on recreational teams as an adult. She played softball, basketball, volleyball, and field hockey. Ruth was all conference in college field hockey. She loved weight lifting. In 2014 she and her teammates were invited back to Moorhead state and were honored as trailblazers for women's collegiate sports. She honored her mother and others by completing the three day 60 mile Susan G Komen walk for breast cancer. She enjoyed the outdoors, walking with her two dogs, Nido and Pupen on the trails near her home.

After her cancer was diagnosed, Ruth attended conferences sponsored by FORCE (Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered), an organization for women with genetic mutations that increase the risk of ovarian and breast cancer. She also participated in The Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance, completing three years of walks for fundraising, and receiving a fundraising award for her efforts. Ruth attended Camp Mak-A-Dream in Montana in 2013 with other women from around the nation who were suffering from ovarian cancer. In 2014 she was one of three chosen as an Honorary Survivor by the Douglas County Relay for Life.

Ruth was a quiet person who thought before she spoke and whose words were kind. She was practical, steadfast, loyal, sensitive, forgiving, and compassionate. She suffered without complaint. She was strong, physically, mentally, and spiritually. She reached out to people in her quiet way and made and nurtured friendships wherever she went. Ruth cherished the support of her friends from Camp Mak-A-Dream, some of whom preceded her in death. She was close to everyone in her family - a loving sister, niece, cousin, aunt, and great aunt.

She was preceded in death by her beloved parents and grandparents, two uncles, two aunts, and two cousins. She is survived by her siblings and their spouses, Janet (John) Rahm, Steven (Sally) Christenson, and Peter Christenson; her nephews John (Kelsi) Rahm and Peter Christenson, and two great nieces, Freya and Solveig Rahm. She also precedes into eternal life her godparents, Dodie and Herm Talle, and other dear aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends, including her long time friend and companion Kathryn Porter.

Celebrate life and rejoice that Ruth is with The Lord.

Donald Steen > Mother 02.01.2016

   Mrs. Ruth Anna Steen of Alexandria, Minnesota passed away at the age of 100, on her birthday, February 1st, 2016. Ruth was born to Alfred Jacob and Anna (Swedberg) Berglund, immigrants from Sweden, on February 1st, 1916 on a farm in La Grande Township, Douglas County, near Alexandria, Minnesota.
Ruth was raised on the farm and attended public country school for one year. In 1926, she was transferred to the School for the Deaf in Faribault, Minnesota, and graduated from that school in 1938. In the following fall, she was offered a job as a seamstress for the school and worked there for nine years. In 1947, she quit her job and came home to Alexandria to take care of her mother.
On February 14th, 1948, she was united in marriage to Olaf Peter Steen, who was a brick layer for many years until his death in 1963. They had three children, sons Philip and Donald and a daughter, Deanna.
Ruth was employed as a cleaning lady at the Viking Motel in Alexandria in 1960 and worked there until her husband Olaf’s death. Ruth went back to work later. In 1971, she started to work at Douglas County Hospital, first in the laundry for four years and later in the dietary department where she worked until her retirement in 1983. In Ruth's retirement, she traveled and spent more time with her children and their families which she enjoyed very much. She also went with a group of Christians from Christ Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota, on their trip to Israel in 1985. Ruth enjoyed the sightseeing and walking in the areas where Jesus walked. It was a very interesting tour.
Ruth was a member of the Alexandria Assembly of God Church and was active in Women's Ministries. She also enjoyed the "Work & Share’s" for years. Ruth also enjoyed singing with the choir and performing solo’s in sign language. She got saved in 1948.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Olaf; parents, Jacob and Anna; sisters, Lillian, Julia, Myrtle, and Elizabeth; and brother, Axel. She is survived by sons, Philip (Joan), Donald (Harriett); daughter, Deanna (Olen) Rainey; six grandchildren, Shawna Williams (Vince); Nicole (Andrew) Snyder; Valerie Steen; Peter (Katie) Steen; Treis (Jodi) Rainey; Marissa (Michael) Raguet; eight great-grandchildren: Kaitlyn Williams, Blake Williams, Gavin Williams, Alethea Steen, Job Steen, Lilias Steen, Eleanor Snyder, Sabrina Snyder; one sister, Mabel; many nieces and nephews.
Ruth wrote her own obituary around 1990.

A funeral service will take place on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Living Waters Church in Alexandria, MN at 11:00 AM. A visitation will be held on Friday, February 5, 2016 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, MN and also one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Pallbearers will be Wayne Lee, Merv Roggow, Alan Berglund, Douglas Strand, Vince Williams and Michael Raguet. Musicians will be, Peter and Katie Steen and their children and Jody Englund, and Pastor Sam McKay officiating. Interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home. www.andersonfuneral.net

http://www.andersonfuneral.net/obituaries/Ruth-Steen-2/#!/Obituary

Donald Affeldt > Mother 01.31.2016

 

   Elderoine “Elly” Sordahl, age 91, of Willmar and formerly of Alexandria, died Sunday morning, January 31, at Bethesda Pleasant View Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 4, at the Calvary Lutheran Church Chapel in Willmar. Interment will be at Cloverleaf Memorial Park. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

Elderoine “Elly” Margaret Sordahl was born on June 21, 1924, in Raymond, Minnesota, the daughter of George and Hulda (Martin) Kluver. She grew up in Alexandria, received her education there and began working as a nurses aide at the Starbuck Hospital. In 1947, Elly married Delbert John Affeldt. They made their home in Alexandria where she worked as a homemaker. In 1964, Delbert died. In 1975, Elly was married to Maynard Sordahl and they made their home in Willmar. Elly worked as a cooks helper making the school lunch at the Willmar Jr. High. In 1978 Maynard died and Elly then began working fulltime at Juba’s Deli. She was also a volunteer grandma for the Willmar schools. She was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church and the V.F.W. Auxiliary. Elly enjoyed reading, watching TV and flower gardening.

She is survived by four children, Donald Affeldt of Corcoran, Shirley (and Gary) Kluver of Alexandria, Michael Affeldt of Willmar and Judy (and Brian) Gislason of Willmar; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Also surviving is one brother, Arnold (and Bernie) Kluver of Kenosha, WI., and one sister, Donna Camberlan of Denver, CO., besides other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; one son, Ronald in 1973; four brothers, Gordon, Larry, Reuben and Harold; and her special companion, Robert Holland.

http://www.petersonbrothers.com/obituaries/Elly-Sordahl/#!/Obituary

Jerry Cihlar > Brother 01.21.16

        Rodney Cihlar, age 70, of Minneapolis, formerly of Alexandria, died Thursday, January 21, 2016. 
Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 PM Saturday at the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery. 
 
Rodney Darrell Cihlar was born October 24, 1945 in Alexandria, MN, the son of Henry and Dorothy (Roers) Cihlar. He was raised and schooled in Alexandria where he graduated from Jefferson High School.
In August of 1963 Rodney joined the United States Navy. He served in Alaska and San Diego and aboard the USS Sperry. Following his discharge in October 1966 Rodney returned to Minnesota. He continued his education at St. Cloud State University where he earned his Master’s degree in social work.
Rodney worked for the State of Minnesota for about two years performing nursing home inspections. He later became a self-employed painter in Minneapolis. Rodney worked in maintenance for the US Postal Service for over twenty years before retiring. Rodney loved music, especially jazz and rock and roll. He liked reading and watching sports. Spending time with family was very important to Rodney. Going on the yearly camping trip with his brothers and sisters was something he looked forward to. Rodney did not have children of his own so he made his nieces and nephews his children; he loved his family. 
On Thursday, January 21, 2016 Rodney died at the age of seventy years.
He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Cihlar; and one nephew, Scott Retzlaff. Rodney is survived by his mother, Dorothy Cihlar of Alexandria; siblings, Larry Cihlar and wife, Kathy, of Carlos, MN, Jerry Cihlar of St. Petersburg, FL, Annette Retzlaff and husband, Greg, of Miltona, MN, Mary Cihlar of Moorhead, MN, Irene Keife and husband, Bob, of Houma, LA, Rosalie Kessler and husband, Joe, of Bergland, MI, and Veronica Baas and husband, Roger, of Long Prairie, MN; and nieces & nephews. 

http://www.andersonfuneral.net/obituaries/Rodney-Cihlar/#!/Obituary

 

 

Diane Thompson > Mother 01.19.16

Dear Friends,

My mother, Marjorie Elma Hornsby Thompson, born March 12, 1917, passed away peacefully early January 19, 2016.  She was just about 2 months shy of 99 years old.  She had a stroke on January 10^th.  Many warm Thanks go to the staff who cared for her at Charlottesville Health and Rehab. 

Diana and Helmut Boehme