All Obituaries

Shirley M. Nelson (Meyer), age 100, of Cambridge, MN., passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024 surrounded by her family at her home in Cambridge. Shirley was born on February 16, 1924 to Oliver and Vera Meyer in Sibley County, MN.  She graduated from Norwood/Young America High School in 1942.  She enlisted in the US Coast Guard and was stationed in Washington DC.  She marched behind FDR’s caisson at his funeral in 1945. After the war, she moved to California with a...

Donald Delano Ziebarth, age 91, of Cambridge, Minnesota, died on April 21, 2024. Donald was born in Livonia Township, at home, to Frank and Alice Ziebarth on March 4, 1933. At the age of 1, his family moved to what was known as the Brinkman Place in Spencer Brook Township, which was near the King School House. At the age of 2, the family moved to the Clough Farm. Around 1936, his family moved to the Spencer Brook Motel, which his father purchased for $500. Don graduated...

Jeremiah James Gruber, known as Jay to his friends and family, passed away on April 13, 2024, in Pine City, Minnesota, at the age of 45. Born on March 23, 1979, in the town of Mora, Minnesota, Jay was a man whose creative spirit and humor brought light and love into the lives of all who knew him.  Jay was the cherished son of Nannette Gannon and John Gruber and a beloved stepson to James Anderson. Jay's life was further blessed with the joy of his children, Paige, Payton, Tannaka,...

Jamie Lea Jendro, age 44, of Princeton, MN, passed away on April 13, 2024, in a tragic side-by-side UTV accident in Oak Park, MN. Born on October 11, 1979, in Robbinsdale, MN, she was a beacon of light and joy to all who knew her. Jamie was a woman of remarkable spirit and vitality, whose presence was a source of comfort and happiness to her family and friends. Raised in the close-knit community of Princeton, Minnesota, Jamie graduated from Princeton High School, leaving her mark as the...

David Ralph Heise, 77, a cherished soul and beacon of unwavering faith, completed his earthly journey on April 12, 2024 and entered into eternal rest. Born on April 23, 1946, in Lake City, MN, to the late Arnold Frederick Heise and Yvonne Caroline (Ondler) Heise. His life was a testament to the values he held dear - family, service, and devotion. Raised on the Heise Family Farm, established in 1917 in Gilford Township, David was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in...

Phyllis Jean Streed of Cambridge, MN passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the age of 93 at Prairie Senior Cottages in Isanti. She was born August 8, 1930 in Cambridge, Minnesota to Peter and Minnie (Okerstrom) Streed.  Phyllis graduated from Cambridge High School and went on to graduate from St. Cloud State University with a teaching degree before earning her Master’s degree from the University of Minnesota.   She dedicated her life to education, teaching in...

Sydney Leroy Dahlin, 87, known as Syd by those who knew him best, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024, at Walker Methodist Levande in Cambridge, Minnesota. Born on September 14, 1936, John and Beth (Josselyn) Dahlin, in Blackhoof Township, Carlton County, Minnesota, Syd led a life marked by faith, hard work, and an unwavering spirit of generosity. Syd's early life in Minnesota set the stage for a lifelong journey of love and accomplishment. He attended Central Elementary School and...

Paul Donald Torell, 83, of Cambridge passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at the Cambridge Medical Center. He was born December 24, 1939 in Grandy, Minnesota to Guy and Martha (Anderson) Torell.  His father died when Paul was five years old so he went to live with his two uncles on the farm in Walbo.  He attended the Walbo Country School and went on to Cambridge High School. Paul was united in marriage to Ramona Braun on June 8, 1963 at the Cambridge Lutheran Church. ...

Janet Marie Hurd passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024 at the Rosewood Senior Living in Cambridge, Minnesota at the age of 71. She was born on January 13, 1953 in Onamia, Minnesota to Loren H. and Harriet L. (Miller) Hasert.  Janet worked as an Analyst with the Department of Defense at the Pentagon.   She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband Patrick Hurd. She is survived by her sister Carol Kollar of Stanchfield, MN and niece Donna Soucek of Isanti,...

Adrian Lowell Sundberg, 88, of Cambridge passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the Cambridge Medical Center. He was born January 18, 1936 in Cambridge, Minnesota to Willard and Lenore (Okerstrom) Sundberg.  Adrian grew up in Cambridge and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1954.  He attended Bethel College from 1954 – 1958 and went on to earn his masters degree from Bethel Seminary, graduating in 1962.  On November 10, 1962 he was united in marriage to Janice...