Lori Marie Anderson, 34, of Warroad, Minn., died Jan. 27, 1995 in the United Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. She was born Apr. 27, 1960 in Wadena to Werner and Eunice (Freier) Roers. She attended St. John’s Catholic School in Bluffton and then graduated from Deer Creek High School. Lori attended the Wadena Technical College, graduating from the clerical program. From 1981-1987 she was employed at Marvin Windows in Warroad. Lori was united in marriage to Lyndon Anderson on Aug. 9. 1986 in the Apostolic Lutheran Church of New York Mills. In 1987 her first daughter (Nicki) was born and in 1992 her second daughter (Jessica) was born. She enjoyed selling Avon products, hunting, fishing, spending time with her family. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Anderson on Jan. 31 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Bluffton with the Rev. Don Wagner officiating. Interment in the Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Lancaster, Minn., with the Johnson Memorial Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers included Keith Goeller, Jeff Goeller, Todd Freier, Tim Freier, Clyde Roers and Chris Roers. She is survived by her husband, Lyndon of Warroad; parents, Werner and Eunice Roers of Deer Creek; brothers, Dale of Pine Island, Stacy of Deer Creek; sister Jennifer Pyle of Mpls; grandfather, Albert Freier; mother-in-law, Mary Ann Stein; and her daughters, Nicki and Jessica. She is preceded in death by her grandmothers, Irene Freier, Christine Roers; grandfather, Anton Roers; father-in-law, Magnor Steien.
Sandy Harter
Sandra Kay Stumne, age 51, died peacefully on March 9, 2013 after courageously battling cancer for nearly five years. Born on April 18, 1961 in Princeton, Minnesota to William and Beulah Kay (Abrahamson) Harter; she graduated from Pine City High School in 1979. Sandy attended the University of Wisconsin River Falls, receiving her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Her son, Nicholas Marty, was born in 1986 and she married Brent Stumne on December 4, 1997. Sandy started her career as a first grade teacher in Cadott, Wisconsin and transitioned to Pine City Elementary School in the fall of 1990. She spent over 20 years teaching kindergarten and first grade, touching the lives of over 400 students. In her youth, Sandy was a Girl Scout, active in church groups, choir, played flute in the band, was a cheerleader, and participated in volleyball. Brent and Sandy traveled, snowmobiled, played cards with friends, and enjoyed outdoor activities. Sandy is survived by her husband, Brent Alan Stumne; her son, Nicholas Blaine Marty (Jenna); her mother and stepfather, Joe and Kay Trunk; her sister, Terri Christenson (Randy); her brother, Bill Harter (Kathy); her in-laws, Joan and Gary Stumne, Bryan Stumne (Karen), Beth Emslander (Mark), Barb Bramer (Doug); and 14 nieces and nephews, Ben (Kelly) and Jenna Christenson; Claire, Will and Libby Harter; Andrew (Kim), Ryan and Adam Stumne; Joey, Jake and Holly Emslander; Elizabeth, Katie and Hannah Bramer; 3 great nieces and nephews, Caleb Stumne, Briana Danielson, Charlie Anne Christenson; and the Trunk family step brothers and sisters. Sandy is preceded in death by her father, William Henry Harter; grandparents, Grace and Clophes Harter; Olaf and Agnes Abrahamson; and her infant baby brother. A special thank you to Doug and Barb Bramer. Along with Brent, they set a high standard in caregiving during Sandy's cancer journey. Sandy taught us all how to love, live, and celebrate life with her infectious laughter. Funeral services for Sandy Stumne will be at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 15th at Zion Lutheran Church in Pine City. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 14th and one hour prior to the service on Friday, all at the church.
Perry Stafki
The Celebration of Life service for Perry Stafki of Long Prairie will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 6, at the Church of the Nazarene in Hewitt with Pastor Wayne Hoffert presiding. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Perry Matthew Stafki passed away July 2, 2017, at the age of 56 years, after a valiant battle withcancer. Perry was born to Paul & June (Gackstetter) Stafki on December 16,1960. He was the fourth of nine children to Paul & June. Their childhood was filled with crazy antics and constant unimaginable fun, like rolling down hills in padded 50 gallon barrels, being pulled behind the snowmobile on the dismantled hood of an old pickup and walking on stilts and unicycling. Perry was extremely proficient at both. Perry graduated from Deer Creek High School with the class of 1979. He headed to the twin cities and worked in the cement business laboring for his father for several years. He later moved back to central and northern Minnesota and began his career as a professional truck driver. During those many years of trucking he drove for Coca Cola, Hunke's Transfer, Pine Breeze Farms, and finally Central Bi out of Long Prairie, where he was trucking until his illness in April 2016. Perry stretched his terminal cancer diagnosis from one month to 14 incredible months - against all odds and to the amazement of all who knew him. That time was spent making lasting memories with him. Perry's hobbies included: fishing, most often with his brothers Pat & Paul, deer hunting, spending time with his friends, siblings and their families, watching NASCAR and sports or just cruising around in his shiny black Ford pickup. The family often joked that his truck "was his baby" and he kept it so meticulously clean you could eat off the floor of it! Perry is survived by his brothers: Paul of Lake George MN, Pat (Shona) of Deer Creek MN, sisters: Lori Alan of Rossville, GA, Joleen (Roger) Porter of Saint Stephen, MN, Bonnie Kingsley of Wadena, MN, Angi Hansen (Lyle) of Valley City, ND, Cami (Neal) Apfelbeck of Poulsbo, WA, and Becky (Larry) Shultz of Deer Creek, MN: and many nieces & nephews. Perry is preceded in death by his parents Paul in February 1994 and June in November 2015.
Michelle Walker
Michelle Carol Harris passed away peacefully at the Barrett Care Center in Barrett MN, on July 31, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. Michelle was born to Donald and Donna Walker (nee Palmquist) on December 29, 1960, in the Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis MN. She went to school in various places around Minnesota and New Richmond, Wisconsin. She was married to Jay Johnson from 1979 to 1989. From her first marriage she had 3 boys, Gregory, Timothy, and Kristopher. She was married to Kevin Harris from 1989 to 1999. Kevin passed away July 1, 2007, in Barrett MN. Michelle finally found her lifelong soul mate and life partner in Steve Nohre in 1999. From that union, Michelle also had 5 fur kids, Bud, Askeroo, Dakota, and Emma, as well as a guinea pig named Elvis that meant the world to her. They resided in Elbow Lake MN. She loved her life partner, pets, and her computer (in that order). Michelle was a beautiful, kind lady. She had a heart of gold and would do anything for her family. Michelle is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Donna; her fur kids, Bud, Askeroo, Dakota and Elvis; a brother-in-law, Kyle Keller; nephew, Michael Craven; and ex-husband, Kevin Harris. Michelle is survived by her Life Partner and Soul Mate, Steven Nohre of Elbow Lake, Minnesota; her stepmother, Donna Disbrow of Earth, Texas; her kids, Greg (Melissa) Johnson of Otsego, Minnesota, Tim (Crystal) Johnson of Georgetown, Wisconsin, and Kris (Summer) Johnson of Perham, Minnesota; her fur kid, Emma of Elbow Lake, Minnesota; sisters, Dee Dee (Mike) Buck of Elbow Lake, Minnesota, Debbie Keller of Miltona, Minnesota, Nancy (Don) Rutten of Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, Stephanie (Matt) Jacobson of Elbow Lake, Minnesota, Jenny (Mark) Mehler of Furlong, Pennsylvania, and a brother Danny (Sandra) Walker of Lincolnton, North Carolina; 13 grandchildren, 3 fur grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews, and a wide array of friends from all over the country. Memorial Service: 1:00 PM Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Grace Evangelical Free Church, Elbow Lake with visitation