Kenneth was born on June 7, 1936 to Ed and Margaret (Ducshner) Seppelt.  He was united in marriage to Doreen Billmeyer on January 7, 1961 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pierz.  He proudly served in the Army from 1955 to 1957 in Korea.  He worked for Adolfson and Peterson Construction from 1959 to 1995 as a superintendent on many buildings throughout the Twin Cities.

He had many hobbies including woodworking projects that he would give as gifts.  He also enjoyed gardening, starting many trees from the seeds he would gather here and there.  We now have these trees that he would share with family and friends.  Nothing would light up the room for him as when his granddaughters, Hannah and Sarah, would walk in and throw their arms around him.

Kenneth S. Seppelt died suddenly at home on March 8, 2010 at the age of 73 years, 9 months and 1 day.  Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Ed Seppelt, Margaret and Raymond Boser; brother, Lester Seppelt. 

He is survived by his loving wife Doreen of Isanti; daughter, Carol (Tim) Sende of Isanti; son, Keith (Karen) Seppelt of Princeton; brother, Robert (Jenny) Seppelt of Buckman, three sisters, Mary Ella (Delroy) Thommes of Royalton, Margie (Arnold) Benusa of Bowlus, Bernadette (Jake) Sorvari of Little Falls; sister-in-law, Romaine Seppelt of Hillman; granddaughters, Hannah and Sarah Sende, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Marvin Floyd Lindell was born June 5, 1925 to Walter and Bertha (Keocher) Lindell at Bodum, Minnesota.  Marvin was baptized and confirmed at the St. John Lutheran Church of Weber.  He attended District 53 Pershing country school.  During the war he began working for the Armour meat packing company in St. Paul, Minnesota.  In October of 1946 Marvin was united in marriage to Frances Haglund at St. John Lutheran Church and they made their home in the Cambridge area. 

He became self employed and purchased the Shell Station and continued with auto repairs when he started Marv’s Auto Repair both in Cambridge.  While still doing auto repairs his love of farming ventured him to purchase a farm south of Bodum next to his birth place.  His love for the outdoors, fishing, farming, watching the deer and birds feed and play on his fields brought him many hours of joy. 

Spending every summer at lake resorts fishing and relaxing Marv and Frances reached their dream of owning a cabin on the east side of Mille Lacs Lake.  Marv loved life and would say many times “If only I was young again, with a smile from ear to ear, there is so much to do, learn and enjoy”.

Marvin F. Lindell passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 26, 2010 at the age of 84 years, 8 months and 21 days.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Oliver Lindell and Willard Lindell.

He will be missed deeply by his wife Frances of 63 years; two sisters, Loretta (Ronald) Olson of Cambridge, and Dianne Stahnke of Isanti; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Special thanks to Peoples Café that made him part of the cafes’ family.

Donald Winton Larson was born December 6, 1919 in Cambridge to Gunnard and Magda (Kron)  Larson. He was raised in Cambridge and graduated from Cambridge High School, Class of 1937.  Donald was a dairy farmer and had a herd of Gurnsey cattle. He lived his entire life on the family farm and beginning in the mid 1960’s he also worked at the Cambridge State Hospital for several years. Don’s faith was very important to him and he was an active member of First Baptist Church in Cambridge where he enjoyed many and various church activities over the years. His church was his social life and he would also be seen at many funeral services. Don was very much a Cambridge resident and only 1 or 2 times did he take a road trip with his brother, Gordon, that took him away from Cambridge. Donald’s nieces and nephews remember him as their fun uncle who made their trips to the farm enjoyable with the wagon and tractor rides. Don moved from the farm to his apartment in Riverhills about a year ago. 

Donald died unexpectedly at his home on February 24, 2010 at the age of 90 years, 2 months and 18 days.  

Donald is survived by his brother, Gordon of Cambridge; sister-in-law, Doris Larson of Isanti; and by nieces, nephews and by many other relatives and friends.

Rev. Michael William Richmond, Sr., age 70, of Stanchfield, MN, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 23, 2010.
Mike was born in Waterloo, Iowa on June 8, 1939 to William and Myra Richmond. Most of his young years were lived in North Minneapolis. On September 6, 1958 he married Gail Lundquist and they began their life together in South Minneapolis. Mike spent most of his working years self employed in sales and service. At age 55 he started a new journey and entered Bethel Theological Seminary, graduating with a Master of Divinity Degree in 2000. During that time, and in the ensuing years of continued seminary study toward a Doctor of Ministry Degree, Mike worked as pastor with various church congregations.  Between 1997-2009, Mike was called to minister several Minnesota churches located in Lakeland, Lake Elmo, Benson, Maynard, Cook, West St. Paul, Worthington and twice in St. Louis Park.  God encouraged him to use his life’s experiences, successes and failures, to help church leaders who might be working through church conflicts and in need of a pastor gifted in administration. Mike will be sadly missed, but his earthly struggle with cancer is over and now he is with his Heavenly Father in all the glory that Heaven has to offer.  We are forever grateful to friends, Roger and Gail, for leading us to a personal relationship with Jesus so many years ago, a decision that empowered Mike to eventually have a ministry to share with those in need.
Mike is survived by his wife, Gail, four children; Michael (Sue), Patricia, Scott (Kayla) and Charles (Ruth), six grandchildren, Rachel, Briana, Caitlin, Quinn, Hunter and Taelin, as well as his mother, Myra Norholm, brothers, Kristian (Mary), Jack and sisters, Randi (Edward)  and Shelley (Jerry). Family members who have preceded Mike in death are his father, William, step-father (Kristian Norholm) and his sister, Marlene Henk.

Phyllis Jean Johnson Roddy was born on November 11, 1922 to Thomas and Hazel Johnson in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She had one brother, Donald, and one sister, Mary. Following graduation from Robbinsdale High School in 1941, Phyllis worked in the downtown offices of Woolworths. Phyllis married her high school sweetheart, Jack Roddy, on March 12, 1945 at the home of her parents. This union was blessed with three children, Roxanne, David and Jay.

Phyllis’ life was dedicated to her family and friends. She was a very caring mother whose reputation for “cleanliness” will stay with us always. She enjoyed antiquing, sewing, decorating and entertaining.

She was one of the original kitchen workers in the Sturdy Oaks program at Oak Grove Church and she and Jack also volunteered with the Meals on Wheels program for many years. After Jack’s retirement, they enjoyed traveling together and spending time with friends. Over the years, many friends shared a cup of coffee or a meal on the porch where Phyllis, the consummate hostess, made everyone feel welcome.

Phyllis was preceded in death by parents Thomas and Hazel Johnson and brother and sister-in-law Donald and Marion Johnson, and special aunt, Bernice Johnson.

She is survived by her husband, Jack; daughter, Roxanne (Ken) Dean of Cambridge, MN, son, David (Pat) Roddy of Cambridge, MN; son, Jay (Lisa) Roddy of St.Bonifacius, MN; sister, Mary Ewer of Benson, MN; Grandchildren: Greta (John) Schimming, Karla (Dan) Mettling, Paul (Katie) Dean, Anne Hof, Kimberly (Brian) Goodmanson, Kyle
(Nicole) Roddy, Christian Roddy and Noah Roddy; and Great-grandchildren: Eli, Alec, and Evan Schimming, Justin and Joshua Mettling, Wyatt Dean, Jack, Kate and Ellie Goodmanson, Ethan, Owen and Kellen Roddy, and many special nieces, and nephews.

Richard “Ricky” E. Powell was born August 2, 1941 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Warren and Maysel (Bauer) Powell.  Ricky was a sweet gentle soul, he loved life and was always ready with a smile, especially if coffee and food was involved.  He enjoyed talking about every type of transportation, from his parents Cadillac to his John Deere Gator.  He loved birds, being outdoors and he especially loved the lake place where he boated, swam and visited with all his friends in the area.  Rick did a lot of traveling with his parents including Arizona each winter.

In his younger years he worked at his parents lodge, Wulleiinda Lodge on Lake Sylvia in South Haven, Minnesota and also as a janitor at Team Electronics.  After moving to Cambridge Ricky worked at Industries Inc. and also helped on the farm with whatever was happening from day to day.  He loved the animals from the chickens to the llamas.  He was a very social person and whoever he met was his friend. 

Richard “Ricky” Powell passed away January, 31, 2010 at Solbakken Assisted Living in Isanti at the age of 68 years, 5 months and 29 days.  Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Maysel.

He is survived by one sister, Patricia (James) Rapp of Eureka Springs, Arkansas; nieces and nephews, Lynn (Arlen) Diercks of Red Wing, Mark (Sara) Rapp of Cambridge, Mike (Gwen) Rapp of Cambridge, Merry (Wayne) Dankers of Goodhue; great-nieces and nephews, Jacob, Justin, Brian, Katie, Jordan, Alyssa, Lea and Ross; great-great-nieces and nephews, Trinity, Noah, Faith and Landon; and by other relatives and friends.

Nora Violet Anderson was born August 30, 1912 to Olander and Lena Pearson in Oak Park, Minnesota. She was raised and attended school in the Estes Brook Community. Nora moved to Minneapolis where she worked in various jobs for a period of time. On November 28, 1937 she married Herman Anderson at Estes Brook. They moved to Rockford, Illinois where they lived until moving to Isanti in 1950. Over the years Nora was an active member of Oxlip Evangelical Free Church in rural Isanti and her personal faith in Christ strengthened her throughout her life.

Nora worked in several jobs, including being a telephone operator in Isanti, the Isanti Creamery and the Repackaging Plant, the Cambridge Egg Company and a local Potato Company. Nora owned and operated Nora’s Nick-Nack-Nook on Main Street Isanti for a few years.

She always enjoyed playing table games and she usually won, even up to her last days. She enjoyed crocheting, embroidering, quilting and creating greeting cards. Nora also did a variety of crafts and sold her items at craft sales and Elaine’s Flowers Christmas Open House. Nora was an independent little lady and drove her own car until age of 90 and lived in an apartment until the age of 95 when she moved to RiverHills assisted living.

Nora Anderson passed away Sunday, January 31, 2010 at GracePointe Crossing Gables West at the age of 97 years, 5 months and 1 day.  Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Herman in 1987, and by 9 brothers and sisters.

Nora will be lovingly remembered by her two daughters, Elaine (Hugo) Strike of Isanti, Joyce Lark of Eden Prairie; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; one foster sister, Eunice Herold of Iowa; and by many other relatives and friends.