Grandstrand Funeral Home | Lindstrom, MN | North Branch, MN | Osceola, WI | St. Croix Falls, WI http://grandstrandfh.com en Doris E. Nelson [04/07/1919 - 05/13/2013] Doris E. Nelson was born in Page, North Dakota on April 7th, 1919, to Arthur and Ora Coen. She was the youngest and last surviving sibling of 9 children. The family moved to Luck, WI when she was 7 years old. One of her first memories was being afraid of the cracking sounds as they crossed over the icy river. After graduating from high school, she trained and worked as a hairdresser. She married Maxwell Nelson on May 18, 1946, after Maxwell had returned from Europe where he served in the army during World War II. Doris enjoyed all kinds of music, and taught herself to play piano. She also played ukulele and the organ, and sang in quartets, trios, and church choirs over the years. She loved the Lord, and served in many church activities. She was also a member of the hospital auxiliary in Osceola. She loved to crochet and knit. She made countless numbers of baby hats and afghans for charitable organizations, as well as hand sewn baby quilts. She loved gardening, and was well known for her beautiful flower beds. Doris was also famous for her 4 mile walks that continued into her 80’s. Her husband Maxwell passed away on September 26th, 2001, and she is survived by her son Linden (Mary) Nelson of Marshfield, WI., daughte5r Monica (Daniel) Wolter of Osceola, granddaughter Jennifer (James) Wintle of Alexandria, VA, grandson Lindy (Michelle) Nelson of Philadelphia, PA., many nieces and nephews.

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]]> Verne D. McCleary [10/30/1934 - 05/10/2013] Verne Darrel McCleary was born on October 30, 1934, in Spencer, Iowa. Shortly after that his family moved to Minnesota . Verne graduated from Windom High School in 1952 and started a career in farming. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. He then returned to farming in the Windom area and married Betty Jane Paulson on September 15, 1956. He was forced to retire from farming in 1968 due to a back injury. Following back surgery, he attended the Medical Institute of Minnesota in Minneapolis . He and Betty then moved to Chisago City, Minnesota where he worked at the Chisago Lakes Hospital as a lab technician for 30 years until retiring in 2000 from the Fairview Lakes Hospital in Wyoming. Verne was passionate about his yard and flower gardens and the neighborhood enjoyed his colorful gardens and seasonal displays. He was an avid reader, a talented carver and enjoyed woodworking. He spent many hours building wooden toys for the many kids in his life and wooden ornaments for the annual hospital craft shows. During his retirement, he was a loyal Hazelden volunteer for 10 years giving tours to many groups from all over the world. He will be greatly missed by his wife Betty, son Mike (Kay), daughter Sara Medin, and grandchildren Daniel Medin and Kyle and Erin McCleary. His sister-in-law Barb (Craig) Solomonson and family were always special in his heart. He was preceded in death by his parents, Darrel and Frieda McCleary and his step-mother, Pearl.

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]]> Donna M. White [01/24/1933 - 05/10/2013] Donna Marie Sandgren was born on January 24, 1933 in the Sandgren farm that her grandfather Peter Sandgren settled in in 1868. The farm was near Bone Lake in Scandia MN. When she was small she locked herself in a bedroom in the house. Her big sister Mary Lou had to run to their Uncle Alfred’s home to have him bring a ladder to get her out. By the time they got there Donna had managed to get out. She was in big trouble for that one. Donna remembers opening the door of the house to find a ‘bum’ standing there with a club in his hand. She was very scared. Alvin let ‘bum’s sleep in the barn during the depression. They were the cause of the barn burning down. Alvin used to trade eggs to the Indians that lived in the area. When they lost the farm during the Great Depression the family moved to Forest Lake, MN. They lived in a house owned by Pete Schelander. Alvin went to work for the WPA and worked for Frank Stipes doing cement work. They put in Forest Lake’s first city sewer. Donna started school in Forest Lake and attended there for a month to six weeks before they moved back to the north end of Bone Lake. They lived in the Johnson farm. There her brother Jack was born. She then attended school in Chisago City where she and Marlow Sprain would sit in the cloak room while he taught her how to read. Marlow was one grade older than her. They then moved to 11245 279th Ave, ‘Old Town’ Chisago City. While they lived there Uncle John Sandgren, who had colon cancer, came to live with them. They took care of him until he died. Her brother ‘Jack’, who was then four years old, went with Alvin down to Michelson’s garage and watched them weld. When he got home he could not see. His vision recovered later. The family then moved to Panola, MN. George Jackson’s dad owned the house they lived in. She then attended Lindstrom/Center City School. When they walked home from the school bus the kids on the bus said that they could see a ghost following them. They lived there for two years. They then moved to Lindstrom where they first lived in Lena Woods house and then in Myrtle Chellquists house. Her brother was the ice man. That house was next door to Ted Preisler’s house. Alvin worked for the sawmill in Lindstrom and took care of the skating rink in the winter. The family then moved back to Chisago City and lived across the street from Bud Green’s house. They then lived in the ‘Harding house’ and then to one of the Dahl House cabins. Alvin worked for Ernie Strand. He built chicken coops. He made the foundations out of rock and cement. On laundry day Alvin would go to the creamery to get warm water, they had no water heater in the house. Relatives from the ‘Cities’ loved to come up to the lake and fish. They would bring food to be prepared and would give the family stamps for gas. Donna worked at the Sugar Bowl Restaurant in Chisago City and at Zephyr Awning in Wyoming, MN. She graduated from Chisago City High School in 1951. There were seventeen in her graduating class. Donna married James Marcus White on November 10, 1953. ‘Jim’ was born on June 6, 1931. He died December 16, 2002. They had thirteen children. Linda, Kathy, Patrick, Anna, Teresa, Mary, Diane, Carolyn, Walter, James, Alvin, Kevin and Jason. Donna was a lifelong resident of Chisago County, ran for Miss Chisago Lakes, employed at Sugar Bowl before meeting her husband. While her father was living , she spent hours fishing on the back side of the island on Chisago Lake. She enjoyed gambling, watching Nascar, and painting ceramics as a hobby when she wasn’t busy with her children and grandchildren. Donna is preceded in death by her parents Alvin & Bertha Sandgren; husband James; son Walter; and brother Alvin Sandgren. She is survived by her children Linda (Allen) Crohn, Kathleen, Patrick (Linda), Anna (Paul) Theis, Teresa (Rich), Mary (Todd) Ellsworth, Diane (Carl) Page, Carolyn (Jeff) Proulx, James (Danika), Alvin, Kevin, & Jason (Malinda); grandchildren Christopher, Patrick, Craig, Laura Nicholas (Sara), Nichole (Lance), Marie (Travis), Joseph, Amanda (Ken), Ashley, Alyssa, Emma, Andrew, Alex, Matt, Anthony, Abby, Emily, Courtney, Madison, & Makayla; great grandchildren Jasmine, Johnny, Sammy, Clara, Cinthia, Luther, Lakota, Krystal, Justin, & Avery; siblings Mary (Warren) Fedje & John (Carol) Sandgren; grand dogs Raven, Tinker, Violet, Belle, Nico, Ally, Frankie, & Angel.

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]]> Nancy L. Norton [05/01/1960 - 05/10/2013] Age 60 of St. Paul, Minnesota. Obituary information to appear when available.

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]]> Joyce E. Goldade [07/14/1934 - 05/08/2013] Joyce Elaine Goldade, 78, of St. Croix Falls, passed away peacefully at Sophie’s Manor on May 8th2013 with her children by her side. Joyce was born in Omega MN on July 14, 1934 to Isaac Pellman and Helen Beyer (Pellman). Joyce attended Detroit Lakes High School and was married Leo Goldade in 1954. Joyce moved to Superior WI in 1962 where she raised her family and volunteered her time to helping disabled children. She was employed by Connolly’s bakery until it closed. She was a member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church, United Commercial Travelers (UCT) and Tri-State racing association. In 1984 Joyce moved to St Croix Falls WI to be closer to her daughter. For 11 years she worked as a nurse’s aide at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home and after retirement volunteered her time to those same residents. Joyce was avid fishing women, nature lover and all around fun loving vivacious lady. She will be sadly missed by her family, many friends, the neighbor’s dog and her backyard animals and birds. Preceded in death by: Parents Isaac Pellman and Helen Beyer, daughter Susan Goldade, brothers Reino Pellman and Roger Beyer, grandson Derek Adams. Survived by: Sisters: Shirley (Carol) Carrick, Lorraine (George) Knudsen, MaryAnn (James) Brogren, Lavern (Thomas) Heurung, Brother: Robert Pellman. Children: Maria (David) Lund, Denise Micken, Kevin (Chris) Goldade, Lisa (Tom) Davis. Grandsons: Brent (Rachel) Micken, Leif (Kessia) Adams, Chase Goldade, Cable Sharp. Granddaughters: Kacie (Paul) Schaefer, Emily (John) Johnson, Leah Goldade, Chelsey Sharp, Cate Davis. Eight great-grandsons and seven great-granddaughters

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]]> Sherman C. Demulling [12/31/1926 - 05/06/2013] Sherman C. Demulling of Osceola, formerly of Somerset, died Monday, May 6th at the Christian Community Home in Osceola at the age of 86. Sherman was born December31, 1926 in Farmington Township to Clemence and Anna Demulling. He graduated from New Richmond High School in 1945. He joined the United States Army and served in the Philippines and Korea at the end of the war. On June 10, 1950 he married his wife Joan at Assumption Catholic church in Farmington. He worked 32 years at Andersen Windows, retiring as a supervisor. He also was a dairy farmer. In his free time Sherman enjoyed hunting, fishing, canning, traveling and was a Packer fan. Sherman was preceded in death by his parents, wife Joan, grandsons Ted Neumann, Christopher Demulling, brother Donald and close friend Lorraine Krogman. He is survived by his sons Gary (Karolyn) of New Richmond, Gerald (Cheryl) of New Richmond, daughter Renee (Ron) Neumann of Osceola, 8 grandchildren, 12 and one much anticipated great-grandchildren, brothers Ronald (Jean) Demulling of Brainerd, Frank ( Joan) Demulling of Grand Rapids, MI., sisters Jan Cress of DePere, WI., Marie (Bob) Sperbeck of Atlanta, GA. Nieces and nephews

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]]> Pamela M. (Turner) Shakal [12/27/1969 - 05/04/2013] Pamela Marie (Turner) Shakal, 43, of Taylors Falls, Minnesota passed away peacefully in the arms of her husband Wayne on May 4, 2013. Pam was in the midst of fighting a courageous battle with Melanoma cancer but succumbed unexpectedly to a stroke. Pamela Marie Shakal was born on December 27, 1969 to Dick and Kathy Turner of Chippewa Falls, WI. She graduated from Chippewa Falls Senior High in 1988. This is where she also met her best friend and husband Wayne Shakal. After graduation, Pam attended the University of Minnesota Duluth and University of Wisconsin Platteville where she graduated with honors and received a degree in civil engineering. In 1993 Pam married her high school sweetheart, Wayne Shakal and they had 3 children together. Pam happily put her career aside to be the most devoted mother to Emily, Logan and Paige. Pam was also a loving mother figure to family friend Eric. Pam dedicated her life and gifts to helping her children and other children receive a Christian education. She worked very hard at Valley Christian School in Taylors Falls and was an active member of her church. Pam touched the lives of many people by living her life by God's word. Even through her battle with cancer she believed in glorifying God at all times. She never lost faith that she would be healed by God and indeed she was as she entered the Kingdom of Heaven. Pam is survived by her loving husband Wayne; 3 children, Emily (15), Logan (11) and Paige (8); family friend, Eric Antonson; parents, Dick and Kathy Turner, sister Gail (Marc) Small and their daughter Savannah all of Chippewa Falls, WI; parents in-law Bernard and Joyce Shakal of Waseca, MN, sister in-law Lacie (Todd) Grevious of Faribault, MN and their children Jack and Max; sister in-law Shawna (Todd) Bowe of Farmington, MN and their children Madison, Cade and Anna; brother in-law Ben Shakal (Ciara O'Riordan) of Galway Ireland; brother-in law CJ Shakal of Mankato, MN and brother-in-law Cody Shakal of Mankato, MN; many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

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]]> Joseph E. Lindau Jr. [02/12/1936 - 04/29/2013] Joseph E. Lindau Jr. of Osceola formerly of St. Paul died Monday, April 29th at home at the age of 77. Joe was born February 12, 1936 in St. Paul to Joseph and Ermol Lindau. He graduated from St. Paul Johnson High School and Dunwoody Institute as a machinist/welder. He served in the United States Army. On June 25, 1960 he married his wife Gretchen at St. John Lutheran Church in St. Paul. He worked for 3M for 36 years retiring as a Process Planner. In his free time he was a jokester, enjoyed gardening, music, welding, fishing and camping. Joe was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter Brittany Sheahan. He is survived by his wife Gretchen, children Heidi Lindau Sheahan, Myrna (Robert) Hinz, Tom (Deb) Lindau, Julianne (Patrick) Farrell, 12 grandchildren Michael, Kira, Leah, Kipp, Sheila, Bridget, Alex, Ella, Bruce, Naomi, Ava, Kieran, brother Jack (Jan) Lindau, sister Anne (Dennis) Gontarek.

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]]> Lois M. Swanson [03/19/1930 - 04/29/2013] LOIS MARCELLA CARLSON SWANSON, passed away on April 29, 2013 at the age of 83. Lois was born in Taylor Falls, Minn on March 19, 1930. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Robert and Alice Carlson, and brother, Robert Carlson. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Robert L. Swanson; also by two sons, Steven and Roger, and two daughters, Susan Wright and Karen Sterrett-John; five grandsons and one great-granddaughter. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Lois was raised on farms near Dresser WI. She graduated from Osceola WI High School in 1948 and after several years attended the University of Colorado in Denver to study real estate law and practice. Lois, with her husband Robert, lived in three towns in southern Illinois, Tulsa Oklahoma, Denver Colorado, Billings Montana, New Orleans Louisiana, and retired to Slidell, Louisiana. Lois became a very successful real estate agent and manager in New Orleans. Prior to her illness, she was an active member of the Ladies Auxillary of B.P.O.E. Lodge 2321. Lois enjoyed traveling. She, with her husband, visited every state in the USA and province in Canada. They also visited Scandinavia, Europe, and Australia. When Lois was not working or traveling, she enjoyed sewing and knitting and was very accomplished at both.

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]]> Richard L. Gjertson [05/05/1943 - 04/28/2013] Richard L. Gjertson, age 69 of Harris passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at the Fairview University Hospital in Minneapolis. Richard was born on May 5, 1943 in Forest Lake during a blackout during World War II. He grew up in the Como area of St. Paul and graduated from Murray High School in 1961. He joined the Marines Reserves, and worked at Burlington Northern Railroad for 30 years. After retiring from the Railroad, he enjoyed working part time at People’s Bank in Cambridge. Throughout his life, his passions included golf, fast pitch softball, bowling, horseshoes, fishing, and hunting. He was a huge history buff, particularly interested in World War II. Survived by wife, Lillis; son, Jeff of St. Paul; daughters Jennifer (Curt) Friemann of Inver Grove Heights and Jennifer (Jim) McGill of Stacy; brother, Carl (Janice) Gjertson of Albuquerque, New Mexico; 9 grandchildren; and many dear friends. Richard is preceded in death by son, Erik, and parents, Carl and Emma.

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