Edward Robert White, Sr. was born July 14, 1928 in Rutledge, Minnesota to Robert and Eva (House) White. He was raised and lived his early years in the Hinckley area. Ed served in the Army at the end of World War II. After the service he returned to Hinckley. On September 23, 1949 he married Alice Petersen and they made their first home in St. Paul. Ed and Alice lived in several Minnesota communities and then in 1959 they moved to Isanti. In 1983 they moved to Cambridge and then lived in Mora for 8 years before returning to Cambridge in 1993. Ed worked 10 years at the Sandstone State Hospital and then at the Anoka State Hospital. He owned and operated a service station in Isanti for 6 years and then worked at the Arsenal in New Brighton for 10 years. He then worked for FMC until retirement. Ed and Alice enjoyed wintering in Arizona for 26 years. His interests included deer hunting, fishing, dancing, playing bingo, woodworking, collecting agates and macramé chairs.

Edward White, Sr., died at his home on January 22, 2012 at the age of 83 years, 6 months and 8 days.  Besides his parents he was preceded in death by brother, Bud White and sister Ruth Kastelyns.

Ed is survived by his wife, Alice of Cambridge; 5 children, Ronald (Paula) White of Cambridge, Mike (Barb) White of Isanti, Sandy (Bernie) Ciesynski of Brooklyn Park, Ken (Kathy) White of Cambridge, Edward (Denise) White, Jr. of Cambridge; 13 grandchildren; 13 3/4 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Fritsche of Sandstone; and by many other relatives and friends.

Lawrence Eugene Perry, Jr. was born May 27, 1965 in Oceanside, California to Lawrence Perry, Sr. and Alice (Leathers) Perry. He was raised and attended school in California. In 1985 he moved to Minnesota and lived in Circle Pines. In 1986 he met Lynelle Lovejoy and they would be married on June 18, 1989. They made their home in St. Francis for 15 years before moving to the Isanti area. Lawrence worked in the bowling business and was a bowling coach for many years. He also loved to cook and just recently received his Chefs Certificate through Le Cordon Bleu. Music was a big part of his life. He especially loved his buddy, grandchild Ayden, who called him Papa.

Lawrence “Lani” Perry, Jr., died unexpectedly on January 15, 2012 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis at the age of 46 years, 7 months and 18 days. Lawrence was preceded in death by his mother, Alice Perry and sister, Fredrika Peterson.

He is survived by his wife, Lynelle of Isanti; 4 children, Richard Garcia of California, Chantae Perry and fiance’ Kevin Kassa of Cambridge, Lani (Ronnie Winslow) Perry of Isanti and Kyrie’ Perry of Isanti; 1 grandchild, Aydan Michael-Lawrence Kassa; 2 brothers; and by many other relatives and friends.

Emma Caroline Sager was born at the family’s rural Brazil, Iowa home on March 23, 1940 to John and Etta (Burgess) Sackfield.  She grew up in the Brazil-Centerville area and attended a one room grade school with her sister as her teacher.  Emma was spelling bee champion and the valedictorian of her class at Centerville High School in 1958.  She moved to the Oxlip area in Isanti County, Minnesota where she raised her four children.  Emma worked as a bank teller then as a bookkeeper at Bar None Ranch. During this time, she earned her accounting degree.  She ended her career working for Isanti County and has been there for the last 18 years. 

She was a very adventurous person and enjoyed taking her kids to a remote northern Minnesota cabin and taking mountain hikes at Homestead Meadows in Colorado with her sister.  She also tracked wolves in Northern MN, chased bears from her porch, and slept next to Mountain Lions. Emma loved the rustic cabin near her daughter Carolyn’s home in rural Cambridge and her Ogilvie Log Home of the last eight year.  She enjoyed cooking, snowshoeing, reading and gardening.  Her true passion, however, was her family.  She spent each day with family and especially liked going to the grandkids activities and having them stay with her.

Emma Sager died January 14, 2012 at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul at the age of 71 years, 9 months and 21 days.  She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Raymond Sackfield, and one sister, Margaret Thomas.

Emma will be lovingly remembered by her four children, Marie Sager of Ogilvie, Ron (Julie) Sager of Ham Lake, Nancy (Bill) Spooner of St. Michael, and Carolyn (Ernie) O’Neill of Princeton; one brother, Jim Sackfield of Varna, Illinois; three sisters, Della (Richard) Pribnow of Maplewood, Elsie (Bob) Charlton of Minneapolis, and Pixie (Wayne) Long of Longmount, Colorado; 16 grandchildren, Erin (Jason) Mrozek, Jennifer (Dusty) Lindner, Jason Findell, Michelle, Hannah and Bruce Stahnke, Mike and Brian Sager, Kyle Redberg, Rachel Sager, Brandi, Serina and Jimmy Spooner, Nicole Klapak, and Jocelyn and Reanna O’Neill; four great-grandchildren, Baylee, Noah, Parker and Tyler; and by many other’s who called her Mom or Grandma as well as relatives and friends.

 Keith Virgil Carlson was born November 15, 1941 in Minneapolis to Claude and Frances (Lindquist) Carlson. He was raised in Minneapolis and graduated from Patrick Henry High School, Class of 1959. After graduating he served in the United States Marine Corps for 4 years from 1959 – 1963. In 1966 Keith married Mary A. Larson and together they would have 2 children. Keith was employed by Grain Belt Brewery of Minneapolis. After that they moved to McGrath and farmed for 7 years. In 1979 they moved back to Champlin where they were owner/operator of a dump truck business. When Keith retired in 2006 they moved to rural Isanti where they built their log home.

Keith Carlson passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at the age of 70 years, 1 month and 28 days.  . He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harold and his wife Sharon; father-in-law Vern Larson; and brother-in-law Mark Larson.

Lucille was born at home in northern Anoka County to Fred and Mary Holst on April 23, 1917.  Lucille attended school and graduated from St. Francis High School in 1935.  She married Arlo L. Peterson on August 20, 1938 and they made their home on the Peterson farmstead in southern Isanti County.  They raised two children, Elroy and Diane. She was a former school teacher, homemaker, Mom and Grandma.

Lucille attended Normal Training in Anoka, Minnesota, and taught grades one through eight in a one-room school in Burns Township, Anoka County, until she married Arlo.  Married women were not allowed to teach at that time.  She was very active at the St. Francis Methodist Church, serving as Sunday school teacher and superintendent as well as Ladies Aide and choir member.  She was a 4H leader for the Stanford Stars 4H Club when her children were active in 4H. She was a teacher and mentor for each member.  She loved children and was the ultimate hostess for anyone coming to her home.  She liked to sing and play piano or organ, sew, bake and garden, especially flowers.  She made wonderful pies, cinnamon rolls, and cookies for the extended family and community to enjoy. 

Lucille Peterson died at GracePointe Crossing Gables East on January 12, 2012 at the age of 94 years, 8 months and 15 days.  Lucille was preceded in death by her loving husband of 72 years, Arlo;  father, Fred Holst: mother Mary Holst Peterson; step-father, Edward T. Peterson; son, Elroy Peterson; great-grandson, Matthew Palmer; brother, Frederick Holst of Anoka Country and sister, Clara  Schake Blake of Border, Minnesota.

Lucille is survived by daughter, Diane (Thomas) Beck of Waconia, Minnesota; daughter-in-law, Cora Clark Peterson of Isanti; 9 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren and 1 niece and many extended family members, friends and neighbors.

Patti Ann Nelson was born May 4, 1956 in Minneapolis to Glen and Lois (Palmer) Tallman. When she was an infant her family moved to rural Isanti where she was raised. Patty graduated from St. Francis High School, Class of 1974. On May 14, 1977 she married Ernest Nelson and they made their home in Isanti. Patti worked for Elaine’s Flowers in Isanti several years and then at Reichels Grocery in Isanti. Patti then worked at Minnco Credit Union since they built the Isanti location several years ago. She was an active member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in East Bethel where she sang in a folk music group. Besides the family activities and church activities, she also enjoyed scrapbooking.

Patti Nelson passed away January 12, 2012 at Cambridge Medical Center at the age of 55 years 8 months and 8 days.  Patti was preceded in death by her father, Glen Tallman.

She is survived by her husband, Ernie Nelson of Isanti; 3 children, Jeremy (Jennifer) Nelson of Milaca, Bryan (Jacqueline) Nelson of Zimmerman, Amy Nelson of Isanti; 2 grandchildren, Cody and Owen; mother, Lois Tallman of Isanti; sister, Peggy (Phil) Peterson of Isanti; 2 nieces, Lyndsie and Caitlyn Peterson; and by many other relatives and friends.

Kathleen Ann Packer was born in Isanti on March 14, 1943 to Howard and Mildred (Eklund) Johnson. She was raised in rural Isanti and graduated from Cambridge High School, Class of 1961. Kathy married Gary Packer on December 9, 1961. They made their home in Isanti and she would live in Isanti her entire life. Kathy was a waitress at the Isanti Creamery Cafe for 32 years. She took great pride in her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Kathleen was an avid NASCAR fan. She also enjoyed doing puzzles, crossword puzzles, reading and going to the cabin at Backus.

Kathleen Packer died on January 9, 2012 at Cambridge Medical Center at the age of 68 years, 9 months and 26 days.

Kathleen is survived by her husband, Gary of Isanti; 4 children, Cindy Knapp of Isanti, Wendy (Todd) Rooney of Cambridge, Jody (Darrin) Rosnow of Isanti, Steven (Dolly) Packer of Cambridge; 8 grandchildren, Cara, Heather, Cati, Suzie, Michael, Cassandra, Justin and Cody; 3 great-grandchildren, Logan, Braden and Tristen; 2 brothers, Keith (Sandy) Johnson of Aitkin, Lowell (Linda) Johnson of Garrison; 1 sister, Linda (Paul) Mertes of Byron; and by many other relatives and friends.

Ruth Lucille Stoll was born August 28, 1929 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Winford and Verna Harris.  She was also raised in Ottumwa.  Ruth fell in love with Vernon Stoll and they moved to Blaine, Minnesota and raised five children, Rommel, Rita, Michael, Vernon Jr. and Eugene.  She retired from Honeywell after 30 years of dedicated service.  Ruth moved to Isanti in 1993 to be close to her family.  She loved shopping for her children and grandchildren.  Along with her many hobbies she loved her trees, flowers and she also enjoyed cooking.  She also loved the many years spent with her husband and family camping at the Red Door on Mille Lacs Lake.  Ultimately she loved to visit with people. 

Ruth Stoll went home to be with her husband of 62 years, Vernon Leroy Stoll peacefully in her sleep January 9, 2012 at home at the age of 82 years, 4 months and 12 days.  Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon, daughter, Rommel Droel, and son, Eugene “Buzz” Stoll.

Ruth will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Rita (David) Clark of Isanti; Sons, Michael (Christie) Stoll of Mora, Vernon Stoll Jr. of Isanti; sisters, Imogene Collins and Maxine Wratten; 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.

Dennis William Shaffer was born October 16, 1946 in Argos, Indiana to Burdette and Marion (Carlson) Shaffer. He lived in Indiana until the second grade and then the family moved to Princeton. He attended Princeton High School through the 11th grade. He then served in the Navy where he served in Vietnam and also earned his GED. He served in the Navy for 6 years. After the service he married Elaine Jacobson and they made their home in the Cambridge area. They were happily married for over 40 years. His hobbies included fishing, gardening and wood working.

Dennis Shaffer died January 8, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids at the age of 65 years, 2 months and 23 days.  Besides his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Tom.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Elaine of Isanti; brothers and sisters, Gary and Norma of Cambridge, Mike of Fridley, Mark of Dalbo, Scott of the Twin Cities, Ricky of Dalbo, Sandy (Tim) Gobel of Stacy; step-sister, Carol Peterson of New Hope; step-brother, Dale Anderson of Minneapolis; sisters-in-law, Sue and Gary Johnson, Don and Linda Bistodeau, Mary and Tim Nelson, Nancy Wiemer and James Jacobson; mother-in-law, Grace Jacobson. Dennis was a wonderful uncle to numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Ronnie Robert Swanson was born January 21, 1965 to LeRoy and Nancy (Putnam) Swanson in Buffalo, Minnesota.  He was raised in Big Lake and graduated from Big Lake High School, Class of 1985.  Ronnie lived in Big Lake until moving to Cambridge in 1990. Some of his hobbies include painting, fishing and making fishing lures.  Ronnie loved his dog, Brutis, a miniature dachshund.

Ronnie is survived by his parents, LeRoy and Nancy Swanson of Cambridge; one brother, Loren Swanson of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; one sister, Shannon (Art) Hansel of Cambridge; two nieces, Amber (Swanson) Dennis Kram of Cambridge, Katie Jo Swanson of Cambridge; one nephew, Austyn Hansel of Cambridge; and by many other relatives and friends.