Memorial Services will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at the Williams Dingmann Funeral Home in Princeton, MN, for Steven C. Robideau, age 70, who passed away on February 5, 2019, at the Fairview Northland Hospital in Princeton. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 8:00 PM on Monday, February 11, 2019, at the funeral home and one hour prior to services on Tuesday. Burial will be on Friday, June 21 at 11:00 AM in Oak Knoll Cemetery, Princeton.  

Steven C. Robideau was born June 21, 1948, in Princeton, MN, to Daniel and Gladys Robideau. He served in the Air Force from 1967-1973 as a jet engine mechanic for six years. Steve met Janet Autey in 1971, and they were united in marriage in 1973 by a Justice of the Peace. They lived in Minneapolis, and had two children, Raymond in 1974 and Roger in 1975. Steve and Janet were married for seven years. In 1980, Steve met Donna Sjoquist at the VFW. They lived in Princeton, and had two children, Catricia in 1984 and Cory in 1986. He and Donna were together for 13 years. 

Steve worked at Honeywell in Golden Valley and New Brighton as a lead supervisor making ammunition for over 30 years. He retired from there at the age of 55. Steve enjoyed working on small engines and cars. He also enjoyed deer, squirrel, and rabbit hunting and fishing. Steve would save the squirrel tails and put them on the long car antennas back in the day. He enjoyed planting a big vegetable garden in his back yard each year. Steve loved his cats, Spinsky, Oscar, and Sneakers and spoiled them so much. 

Steven is survived by his children, Raymond Robideau of Stillwater, Roger (Sherry) Robideau of New Castle, IN, Catricia (Dave) Sturges of Princeton, and Cory Robideau of Minnetonka; grandchildren, Corey, David, Brendon, Cheyenne, Chase, Dawson, and Desirae; and many relatives and friends, especially close friend, Clarence Reiman. 

If anyone has an obituary for Pete, we'll post it here.

This information was posted on the Facebook Page for V. F. W. Post 806 in Princeton. 

With sadness the Post has just confirmed that a long time friend and charter member has passed, Pete Jacobs 10/28/2019. He will be missed by many and his brothers and sisters in arms at VFW Post 806. I saw him a couple of weeks ago at the VA, he was in good spirits and enjoyed all the cards I brought from the Post. I will post his arrangement as soon as I know. Our thoughts are with his daughter Jessica and grandson Logan. RIP Soldier, thank you for your service to this great nation and your continued service to your VFW Post 806, Princeton, MN.
Respectfully,
David Good
Commander VFW Post 806

Carolyn Braun, age 72 of Princeton, MN, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2020, at the M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center, Minneapolis. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 PM on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at Williams Dingmann Funeral Home in Princeton, with a private family Celebration of Life at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. Interment will be held at Oak Knoll Cemetery in Princeton immediately after the service. 

Carolyn Louise Olene was born to Galen and Shirley (Fadden) Olene on January 25, 1948, in Princeton. She attended Princeton schools and graduated with honors in 1966. Carolyn married Jim Braun on September 3, 1966, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Princeton. After first settling in Mankato and Princeton, they moved to Greenbush Township in 1970 and have lived there since. 

Carolyn began her post-secondary education at the age of 37 at St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud. She graduated summa cum laude in 1990 with a degree in Local and Urban Affairs/Community Studies. Carolyn was a St. Cloud State University Outstanding Student Honoree for 1990-1991, the only non-traditional student to be awarded the honor, a member of Phi Kappa Phi, and the recipient of the 1990 Award for Excellence in Leadership for making significant contributions to the university. She would return to the university to teach as an associate professor in Local and Urban Planning early in her career. Carolyn then attended the Humphrey Institute at the University of Minnesota on a full-tuition scholarship. She graduated summa cum laude with a Master of Urban and Regional Planning in 1993. 

Local and Urban Planning was Carolyn’s passion, and she spent over thirty years in community land use planning as a professional and citizen planner, primarily as the Planning Director for the City of Anoka. She was the President and Vice President of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Planning Association for 14 years and in 2015 was awarded their Lifetime Achievement Award. 

A kind and gentle person with a great sense of humor, she was an inspiration to everyone who knew her. Carolyn was a seeker of knowledge and there was never a time when she was not researching something. She was a genealogist and an avid historian who loved the history of things and places. She loved taking long drives in the car with family or friends, listening to music, photographing architecture, nature, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an avid writer, with two books in process she hoped to publish someday. She loved spending time with her craft group, knitting, knitting, and more knitting. She was a great friend with a big heart and a listening ear. She was respected by everyone who knew her. She will be forever missed. 

Carolyn is survived by her husband, Jim, Princeton; daughter, Lisa Braun (Brock) Dubbels, Walnut Creek, CA; sons, James, Jr. “Bill” and girlfriend, Jennifer Dahler, Milaca, Keith (Michelle) Braun, Princeton, and Barry <span style="f

He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Kathleen Shirkey Bergeson; son, David (Amy) Bergeson; grandchildren, Adam and Owen Bergeson; brothers, Richard (Leone) Bergeson and Bruce Bergeson (CJ).

A memorial service was held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Graceland Community Church, 1667 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin TN 37604. An inurnment will be held at a later date at the Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. Spring Hill Memorial Park, Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Click here to go to his memorial page, and click here to see his video tribute on that page.

John died Jan 12 at his home near Onamia.

John was preceded in death by his father Gilbert; and niece Anna Bergmann.

Arrangements were by the Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home in Milaca.

Reuben G Fordahl Jr., 37, Detroit Lakes, Minn., formerly of Cambridge, died in a car accident near Brainerd, Minn., Wednesday, Oct 16, 1985. The accident happened at 1:00 am on Cass County Road 77 near Madden's Resort on Gull Lake. Mr. Fordahl, who was involved with the Concentrated Employment Program, was the driver of the car in the one-car mishap. Injured in the accident and a patient at St. Joseph's Hospital in Brainerd was Joe Samargia, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Jobs and Training, who was a passenger in the car.

Pallbearers were Roger Wergin, Rodney Kriesel, Richard Lindstrom, Tim Enger, James Kuhlman and Gerald Bender. Interment was at Orchard Gardens.

Lowell Forland was born Aug. 20, 1948 in Minneapolis to Iver Forland and Ethel Rodne. He and his family lived in Dakota county until 1954 when they came to the Princeton area where he attended public schools.

He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Evelyn Forland, Princeton; five brothers, Adolph of New Brighton; Elroy, Savage; Victor, Prior Lake; Iver of Minneapolis and Steven of Princeton; five sisters, Mrs. Leonard (Gladys) Grannes, Minneapolis, Mrs. Rex (Romona) McKenny, Princeton, Mrs. Dennis (Phyllis) Strong, Brooklyn Park, Mrs. Larry (Evelyn) Johnson, Zimmerman and Mrs. Douglas (Ellen Shufelt, Norfolk, Va; and his grandmother, Mrs. Gunda Rodne of Marshall.

Pallbearers were Douglas Whittlef, Jay Spitzengel, Douglas Lemke, Mark Boeshans, Jeffrey Hass and Rodney Grams. Interment was in the church cemetery.

A prayer service was offered by Rev. Mack at Dare's Funeral Home in Elk River on Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Cameron Grams was born Feb. 17, 1948 in Minneapolis to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Grams. He attended Princeton elementary and high school.

Survivors are his parents, two brothers, Curtis and Craig: two sisters, Connie and Carol: grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Christianson, Big Lake and Mrs. Minnie Grams of Zimmerman.

Betty Jane Greene, 47, of Minneapolis, died Monday, May 13, 1996 at the University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis.

Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Dec. 26 from the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Princeton. Rev. Richard Lafer officiated. Burial was in the parish cemetery.

Family services were held Dec. 25 at the Hanson Funeral home here. Pallbearers were James, Michael, Ernest and Roger Bonkowske, and Lyle and Roger Anderson.

She was born July 21, 1948 to Adolph and Mamie Hamann at Princeton. She was a 1966 graduate of Princeton High School. She married Gary Jenson on Aug. 26, 1966.

Mrs. Jenson is survived by her husband; one daughter , Michelle Lee, two years old; her parents at Princeton; and one brother, Adolph Jr., Princeton.

Cause of death: Car accident

Married high school sweetheart, Shirley (Matz) in 1970, and celebrated our 45th anniversary in 2015.  Our lives were very quiet, we missed the interactions of having our own children and grandchildren.  

Graduated from Mpls VoTech and began a lifelong career in patternmaking and moldmaking, later evolving into CAD tooling and design.  Worked for various employers and was also self-employed for several years before selling the business and moving to Washington.  Worked as Tool room supervisor for 10 years in Tacoma before opting for early retirement in 1999.

Retirement years were spent remodeling the house, inside & out; installing a drainage system (a lot of rain in Washington) on our 2 acre plot, plus a total remake of the landscaping including 2 large retaining walls, moving a lot of dirt & rocks, and helping Shirley make her large veggie & flower gardens.

Pastimes and hobbies included travel (loved cruises & RV tripping), reading (loved Harry Potter series), watching videos & old TV series, playing guitar (owned 9 guitars), and woodworking. 

Note:  Skip had many health issues, starting with a stroke in 2006, diabetes, and multiple heart attacks.  Skip passed away in the Spring of 2015 after a year-long battle with cancer.  

This bio was written by Shirley.

Rodney Lynn Kriesel was born November 20, 1948 in Princeton, Minnesota to Raymond and Elda (Vickstrom) Kriesel.

He graduated from Princeton High School in 1966. He married Donna Sturdevant on June 20, 1970.

Rodney was a welder, and an over-the-road owner/operator truck driver. In 1987 he went to work for Burlington Northern Railroad, where he worked until retirement in 2004.

Rodney's activities included hunting, fishing, riding motorcycle, and farming. He built rifles for a hobby. He loved all types of music, especially Big Band. He enjoyed living by the lake and spending time with his family and friends. He also appreciated his winters in Arizona, and the friends he made.

Rodney died on Saturday, March 29th, 2014 at Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona. Service was at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Princeton, Minnesota, Saturday, April 29, 2014 at 11:00 am.

Rodney is survived by his wife Donna, son Kyle (Theresa) Kriesel of Hastings, Minnesota; daughter Trisa (Nick) Schaeffer of Clearwater, Minnesota; grandchildren Riley, Blake, Wyatt, Megan, Devin, Allissa; great granddaughter Sophia, brother Raeburn (Sharon) Kriesel, and nieces Janelle and Hellen.

Cause of death: heart condition

Albert Arnold Krona died July 5, 1988 in Inyo Kern, California.

Albert was born December 26, 1946 in Kern County, North Dakota and adopted by Edmund C. and Lorna (Frank) Krona.

Albert attended Princeton School through the 11th grade.

He enlisted in the the US Navy on December 6, 1970 and was a Petty Officer 2nd Class at the time of his death.

He married Jeanette G. Barrett, age 23, on June 29th, 1973.

Albert is buried in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, California. The inscription on the monument reads "US NAVY AMS2 VIETNAM".

Darlene M. McMinn, age 65, of Falcon Heights died of cancer June 4, 2013. Darlene spent most of her working career with General Mills & the city of St. Paul. Survived by her partner of 23 years, Marie Furton; brother Wayne (Muriel); niece & nephew. No services planned.

Cause of death: cancer

Richard A. Miller, 55, passed away Feb. 27, 2004 at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. He was born Aug. 29, 1948 in Richland Center, Wis. A resident of Pueblo for 12 years, he worked for Kurt Manufacturing for 38 years. He is survived by sons, Anthony Miller of Colorado Springs; Derick Miller of San Antonio, Texas; and daughter MeiLon Rollins of Colorado Springs.

He was Grandpa Motorcycle to his 4 grandchildren, Alex and Nicole Miller, and Lauren and Taylor Rollins. He loved riding his motorcycle and enjoyed the outdoors.

Services were held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, March 6, at Swan-Law Funeral Home at 501 N. Cascade Ave. in Colorado Springs.

Cause of death: motorcycle accident

Charles Orion Mitchell, 27, was killed accidentally Friday, Oct. 17, 1975 in a bicycle accident in San Francisco, California. He was the son of Charles Oscar Mitchell and Ramona (Hanson) Mitchell of Princeton.

Randy was born on December 14, 1948 to John L. and Viola (Ziebarth) Nelson in Princeton. Randy grew up and spent his entire life in Princeton. He was baptized, confirmed and a life long member at Trinity Lutheran Church. He had strong and devoted faith in the Lord.

Randy worked for several different excavating companies prior to establishing his own business, Randy's Excavating in 1997.

Randy was a kind, hardworking man who would help anyone in anyway he could. He enjoyed restoring classic cars, having daily coffee with his family and friends, and most of all he enjoyed the company of his children. Randy's children were the joy of his life. He was so proud of who they had become and the direction their lives had taken.

Randy is survived by his son, Dustin and special friend Diane Lindberg; daughter, Mindy Nelson-Kehn and husband Adam Kehn; granddaughter Heather Nelson; parents John & Viola; and brother Roger (Marlene) Nelson. Randy is also survived by his significant other of 19 years, Sharon Unger, his nieces, nephews, other living relatives and many friends.

Randy was preceded in death by his grandparents.

"News About Servicemen" files of the Union reveal Nelson completed four weeks of individual combat training in November 1966, and in February completed a 15-day refresher training and processing cycle with the staging battalion at the Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, Calif. He was sent to Vietnam in the spring of 1967.

Funeral arrangements were by Kaun Funeral Home. Burial services were conducted at the Glendorado Lutheran Church with Rev. John W. Eyer officiating. Interment was at the Glendorado Luthern Cemetery.

Stephan received full Military Honors: The USMC Marine Air Reserve Attachment provided pallbearers, firing squad, bugler and color guard for the services. Honorary pallbearers were: Kenneth Anderson, Peter Jacobs, Leland Peterson, Donald Cook, Roger Nelson and Robert Wolf. 

Stephan Nelson was born October 10, 1948, to George and Lorraine Nelson (nee Madsen) in Princeton. He attended the first six school grades at School No. 33 South Benton County. He graduated from Princeton High School in May, 1966. He is survived by his father and stepmother, 2 brothers; John W. and Gerald A.: and three sisters: Mrs. Patrick (Donna) Morrison, Minneapolis: Beverly, Minneapolis and Nancy, Princeton. Other survivors include: two grandmothers, Mrs. John A. Madsen and Mrs. Antone Nelson, both of Princeton. His mother passed away in May 1965.

He was a member of the Glendorado Lutheran Church where he was confirmed on Oct. 26, 1963. He moved to Princeton in Oct. 1964. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in July, 1966 and had been stationed in Vietnam since Jan. 1967.

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I Knew Steve . . .

Richard Anderson, 12th grade chemistry teacher - "Stephan didn't say to much. He always had a grin on his face and was a real likeable kid."

Howard Solheim, 12th grade senior social teacher - "He was a real nice boy and quick to smile. Stephan was basically a good, friendly boy."

Provided by the family of Stephan Nelson
From "The Faces Behind the Names," by Don Ward

STEPHAN JOSEPH NELSON
Marine Corps Lance Corporal

Born: October 10, 1948
Died: September 7, 1967

Stephan Joseph Nelson, enlisted in Minneapolis, Minnesota in June, 1966. He trained at Camp Pendleton and was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 26th Marines, I Company, 2nd Platoon. As Donna Parish, Stephan's oldest sister says, "Stephan was an all-around kid. He was very likable, always had a smile on his face, and was a loving and caring person. He was the youngest of my three brothers. Because our mother had suffered from cancer for many years and had passed away two years before Stephan, he was more like a son to me." As a young kid, he mowed lawns for neighbors in the summer and later worked as a farm hand during high school for a good friend and neighbor. Stephan graduated from Princeton High School in 1966.

It was Stephan's life-long dream to fulfill his duty as an American by serving in the military. He was the only Marine in the entire family. His two older brothers were in the Army, one of whom was in Vietnam two years before Stephan. Stephan completed four weeks of individual combat training in November of 1966 and took a refresher training and processing cycle later. Stephan was sent to Vietnam in January of 1967. He served as a point man on many missions in Vietnam. In one letter, he joked about digging a foxhole for his young nephews in his brother's front lawn when he returned home. Stephan had talked about getting a new car as soon as he finished his tour of duty and then possibly going to college.

Stephan wrote letters as often as he could, the last of which his sister Donna received after being notified of his death. In that letter he wrote about being "so tired" and wet. In letters to his sister, Nancy, he always asked for any food she could send such as lemon drops, cookies, and Kool-Aid. He said that all of the guys shared the food they received from home with everyone. Stephan wrote about the terrible conditions they lived with, such as going without rations for two days at a time when their supply routes were cut off and carrying packs weighing as much as 100 pounds for several miles. He also talked about how the Viet Cong would booby trap the hills after they left. Stephan believed he was in Vietnam to protect Americans from Communism and the living conditions caused by it.

Stephan was killed in Quang Tri in the Republic of Vietnam on Thursday, September 7, 1967, when shrapnel fragments from an enemy shell struck him in the head. Stephan was the first Vietnam war casualty in the Princeton area. His death was very devastating for everyone. He is buried in Glendorado, Minnesota. Stephan is survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Several family members have visited the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial and all attended the dedication of the Minnesota Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Semper Fidelis, Marine!

Janice M. Anderson, age 59, of Isanti, died August 30, 2007 after a courageous 3-year battle with cancer. Janice Marie Anderson was born April 8, 1948 in Princeton to Reon and Lillian Peterson. She was raised in rural Princeton and graduated from Princeton High School, class of 1966. Jan then attended Pillsbury Bible College for 1 year.

On October 26, 1968 she married Glenn L. Anderson at Oxlip Evangelical Free Church and they made their home in rural Isanti. Jan was employed at Mill Ends Textile for many years. She was an active member and Awana leader at Oxlip Evangelical Free Church.

Besides her family activities, she also enjoyed sewing, quilting, photography, reading, horses, dark chocolate and Pepsi. She also enjoyed Friday trips to Herman's Bakery with the ladies.

Many thanks to all family, friends, Oxlip Church family, Dr. Winston, Deb Humphrey Cancer Center at Mercy, and many more for their love, care and support. Memorials suggested to White Cross at Oxlip Evangelical Free Church.

Jan was preceded in death by her parents, Reon and Lillian Peterson. Survived by husband, Glenn; daughter, Toni (Jeff) Maury of Princeton; son, Mark (Amy) Anderson of Maple Grove; 4 grandchildren, Ian, Owen and Amelia Anderson, Anna Maury; two sisters, Fran Mitchell of Isanti, and Mona (Ron) Bergquist of Princeton.

Memorial Service was 11 AM Tuesday, Sept. 4th at Oxlip Evangelical Free Church, Isanti, with gathering 1 hour prior. Visitation also 4-8 Monday at Strike Funeral Home - Isanti Chapel.

Dennis Joseph Rau died in a one-car accident on May 10, 1972 north of Cedaredge, Colorado. 

Funeral mass for Dennis Joseph Rau, 24, manager of Spruce Lodge on Grand Mesa, was held at St. Phillips Catholic Church in Cedaredge. The Rev. Daniel Huber officiated, and burial was in the Cedaredge Cemetery with concluding rites by veterans' organizations in Cedaredge. Roberts Funeral Home was in charge.

Joanne was a proud member of the Alaskan Malamute Club of America where she bred, showed and judged her favorite dog breed the Alaskan Malamute.

Joanne worked for Logical Net Corporation in Schenectady N.Y. as a bookkeeper. Prior to that Joanne and her husband Selden owned and operated a Pet and Feed store in Rockland County, as well as worked and supported the Rockland County SPCA. Joanne and Selden previously made their home New York City where Joanne worked as a personal assistant to Mrs. Selma Weiser, President/Owner of Charivari Bouquet.

Joanne is survived by her loving husband Selden Levy; daughter Suzette (James) Gould; stepson Bradford Levy; stepdaughter Roni Beth Levy; two granddaughters Nicole Gould and Amanda Gould.

She was preceded in death by her adoring mother Helen (Westman) Reich. No public service was be held.

Cause of death: cancer

Linda Reineccius, 16, of Princeton died of carbon monoxide poisoning and two companions were overcome last Saturday afternoon while riding in St. Paul, February 27, 1965. Linda was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Reineccius, 409 S. Third ave., Princeton and was a junior at Princeton high school.

With her Saturday were Frank Lachinski, 16 of 3019 Dupont ave., N., Minneapolis, who was admitted to Ancker hospital, St. Paul, for treatment of carbon monoxide poisoning, and Patricia Wallace, 18, of 3133 Girard ave., S., Minneapolis, who was treated at Ancker hospital and released. A fourth occupant of the car, Gloria Otten, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Otten of Princeton, steered the car to a stop at the corner of Lexingtion parkway and Hague avenue after the others were overcome. She apparently suffered no ill effects. Two St. Paul police officers sent to investigate were injured when their squad car collided with another vehicle on the way.

According to police, Miss Reineccius had come to the Twin Cities Friday night to visit Miss Otten, who was attending school in St. Paul. Miss Reineccius attended a party at Miss Wallace's home Friday night. On Saturday, she, Lachinski a native of Foley, and Miss Wallace drove on to visit Miss Otten. They picked up the Otten girl about 3:30 p.m. and drove through the Como district for a while, when Miss Reineccius, riding in the back seat, became ill. When she lost consciousness they began looking for a hospital. 

Before they could find help, Miss Wallace also became unconscious and Lachinski had become too drowsy to drive. Miss Otten parked the car, turned off the ignition and went to the home of David O'Connor, 135 N., Lexington pkwy. and asked him to call for aid. When police arrived, Lachinski and Miss Wallace were unconscious on the front seat of the car. Miss Reineccius was lying on the back seat. She was pronounce dead on arrival at Ancker Hospital.

Linda Louise Reineccius was born Nov. 10 1948 in Princeton. She spent her entire life in Princeton with the exception of two and half years in which her family lived in northern Minnesota. Linda belonged to the high school choir, the madrigal singers and the glee club. She also received awards in the national piano playing contest.

She leaves to mourn; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Reineccius; one brother Bernard; two sisters, Mrs. David Beckman (Maxine) and Mrs. Jack Young (Pauline), both of Minneapolis; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bennie W. Olson of Princeton; five nephews and one niece.

The young man slipped into the hopper as a dozer was pushing gravel into the loading device. It took fellow workers several minutes to dig him out. The accident occurred about 4:30 p.m. at the gravel pit two miles south of Zimmerman.

Rosen was given mouth - to - mouth resuscitation by Sherburne county Deputy Sheriff Earl Hohlen, Elk River, when he arrived on the scene. Attendants from the Elk River Ambulance service continued the resuscitation and heart massage, but efforts failed to revive him.

Gary A Rosen, the son of Elnora and Alfred Rosen was born Feb. 6, 1948, at Princeton, and lived here his entire life. He graduated from Princeton high school with the class of 1966. He was preceded in death by his father.

Surviving are his stepfather and his mother, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Warner; a brother, Dennis Rosen;  a half-brother,  Donald Warner, and a half-sister, Joan Warner, and by his grandmother, Mrs Agnes K. Eggert, all of Princeton.

A family service was held Friday night at the Kaun chapel with the funeral held the following day, Saturday, July 23 at the Immanuel Lutheran church in Princeton, the Rev. Henry Mayer officiating.

Pallbearers were classmates of his, Tom Ossell, Ronald Bergeson, Frank Kosloski, Roger Anderson, Roger Young and David Duncan. Classmates also served as honorary pallbearers. They were Robert Dahle, Fred Schwartz, Daryl Goetz, Timothy O'Donnell, Stephen Cox and Joel Erickson. Interment was at the Immanuel Lutheran cemetery.

He graduated from Princeton High School in 1966. He married Sandra Duncan May 7, 1977. They lived in Fridley for a year before moving to Isanti.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy; children Melissa, Matthew and Miranda; mother Bernice Rust, Dalbo; and sister Mrs. Harold (Carol) Wyman, St. Paul.

The funeral was May 31 at Faith Lutheran Church, Isanti, with Rev. Dean Treichel and Rev. Jim Holmgren officiating. Rev. and Mrs. Wendell Johnson were vocalists and Mary Kay O'Neill was organist.

Pallbearers were Dave Burzynski, Gary Evenson, Nick Goman, Chuck Hogstad, Chuck Manke and Jerry Sand. Burial was in Isanti Union Cemetery. 

A funeral service for Steven Stay, 23, Princeton, who died June 17, 1972 at Perham, was conducted June 26, from St. Edward's Catholic Church, with Rev. Maurice Suchy officiating.

He grew up in the Princeton area and later moved to Becker. He worked as a bridge construction foreman for seven years.

He is survived by his parents, Neal and Hilda, Princeton.

The funeral was Sept. 4 at Kaun Funeral Home with Father LeRoy Scholz officiating, Kay Dupla was the soloist and Elsie Johnson the organist.

Pallbearers were Steve Weston, Chris Asplund, Ronnie Landrus, Gary Foster, Duane Pierson, Tim Sakry and Alan Deglmann. Burial was in Oak Knoll Cemetery, Princeton, where there was a graveside military service by American Legion Post 216, Princeton.

He worked at Crystal Cabinets, Cambridge State Hospital, Isanti County Sheriff's Boys Ranch, and most recently at Cummins in Fridley. On March 20, 1991, Pete married Kathandra Johnson-Carlson. They made their home in East Bethel and then Isanti. Pete enjoyed traveling, playing softball, collecting things (especially NASCAR items), concerts and going to auctions. He also liked watching sports on TV, especially the Vikings. Pete was a compassionate person who loved helping people. Family was central to Pete and his grandchildren meant the world to him.

Pete is survied by his wife, Kathandra; son Jason Carlson of Isanti; daughters Kelly Taylor of St. Francis and Jessi Mertz of El Paso, Texas; brothers Rick (Linda) Taylor of Princeton and Al (Debbie) Taylor of Princeton; sister Loraine Peterson of Moorhead; brother-in-law Gerald Johnson of Pine City; grandchildren David, Kristina and Kelly; and by many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Al and Dorothy, son-in-law David Mertz, brother-in-law Dennis Peterson and niece Jenny Peterson.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 27 at Strike Funeral Home - Isanti Chapel with Pastor Mike Flynn officiating. Pallbearers were Kathandra Taylor, Jason Carlson, David Peterson, Mandy Peterson, Nick Taylor and Greg Taylor. Interment was in Isanti Union Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Isanti VFW.

Cause of death: heart disease

Eddie Tulp, of Java, South Dakota, passed away June 26, 2014 at Mobridge Regional Hospital in Mobridge, SD. Eddie married Audrey Morna Zimmerman on August 29, 1972 in Isanti County. He died of cancer.

Graveside services were held in Princeton. Arrangements by Stout Family Funeral Home, Mobridge, SD.

Joan (Wilcox) Schwartz, age 58, of Truth or Consequences, NM, formerly of Brooklyn Park and Princeton, MN, passed away in New Mexico on Monday, May 21, 2007.

Preceded in death by parents, Raymond Wilcox and Charlotte Wilcox; sister, June Larweck; and former husband, Joesph Schwartz; also stepfather, Robert Adams. Survived by brothers and sisters, Lavonne Jewell, Levi (Marzhi) Wilcox, Rachel Wilcox and Ronald "Buzz" (Cyndi) Wilcox; also special friend, Bruce Waage; and countless other family and friends.

Services were Tuesday, May 29, 2007, 1 PM, at Unity Christ Church, 4000 Golden Valley Rd., Golden Valley, MN, 55422.

Cause of death: MS