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Long Beach Community Hospital

ANDERSON, Mary Josephine (I37021)

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Long time employee of the Sunshine Mining Company.

COOKE, Herman (I29751)

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Long time resident of Leota, Minnesota, Dewey Dooyema, age 91, was received in the arms of the Lord on Sunday June 20, 2021 while residing at the Good Samaritan Society Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne, Minnesota.  Born to Clarence & Mina (Berghorst) Dooyema on April 9, 1930 near Leota, Minnesota on the Family Farm.  He attended  Country School in Leota and graduated from Edgerton High School.

Dewey was united in marriage to Doris Sundem on August 9, 1953, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Hills. Following their marriage, they moved to Fort Lewis, WA while Dewey proudly served in the United States Army. Following his service they moved to the family farm near Leota, MN.  This is where they made their “home” and resided happily for sixty years. Their marriage was blessed with four children; Diane, Douglas, David, and Denise.

Dewey took pride and was involved in his community.  He dedicated his God-given talents and served faithfully on the Edgerton Public High School Board, Luverne/Kenneth Elevator Board, and the Production Credit Association Board. He also sold DeKalb Seed Corn in the area for years. He was also actively involved with the Kenneth Lutheran Church in Kenneth until its closing.

Dewey will be lovingly remembered by his 3 children and their spouses, Diane (Dan) Staeffler, Rapid City; Doug (Pam) Dooyema, Luverne; and Denise (Ben) Padilla, Houston, Texas; 14 grandchildren, Dustin (Brook) Staeffler, Danielle (Zach) Gimpel, Andrew Dooyema, Katie (Jordan) Kopp, Amanda (Brad) Bullerman, Kelsey. (Jake) Hendricks, Sam (Jackie) Dooyema, Elijah, Naomi, Jeremiah, & Jedidiah Dooyema, Shantel VanSanten, Jessye (Zac) Kellogg, and Benjamin J-H Padilla.  He had 10 great-grandchildren: Bree Staeffler, Piper, Cash & Oliver Gimpel, Ellianna & Hudson Kopp, Olivia, Micah, Mason, & Hadley Bullerman.

His two sisters, Angeline Ruiter of Sioux Falls, SD, and Carol (Jim) Null of Farmington, MN.

He was preceded in death by his wife Doris Evon (Sundem) his parents, son David, his brother John Dooyema, granddaughter Beatrice Padilla and great-granddaughter Hanna Dooyema.

DOOYEMA, Dewey (I40977)

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Long-time Mason City resident Wayne Opheim was born March 9, 1929, in Ottosen, Iowa, and died November 21, 2021, in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Elmer Wayne – the ninth of 10 children -- grew up surrounded by fellow Norwegian-Americans in Bode, Iowa. He graduated from Bode High School in 1947, served two years in the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and two additional years in the Air Force stationed in Germany. He had B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of Northern Iowa.

He taught and coached at Thornton Public Schools and then taught at Mankato State University before he and his family settled in Mason City in 1966. He was an accounting instructor at NIACC for 22 years before retiring to spend time helping with grandchildren, traveling, golfing, volunteering – and attending NIACC and MCHS sports events and then discussing the results with his friends at coffee.

A long-time member of First Presbyterian Church, Wayne was married to Barb (Fisher) Opheim, former media specialist at Mason City High School, for 65 years. They were so grateful for their long lives in Mason City, which was a wonderful place to raise their children, have their careers and spend their retirement. He loved going to coffee and meals with his brother, Earl, and friends.

In 2019, Wayne and Barb moved to the Twin Cities to be closer to children; Barb died October 30, 2020. His last year in assisted living was spent missing Barb and receiving frequent visits with his children and grandchildren, where he delighted in winning at cribbage. “I've had a great life,” Wayne always said. That sense of gratitude as well as his wisdom and guidance were tremendous gifts he gave to his children and grandchildren.

Wayne is survived by his four children: Gena Mueller (Dan), Kenosha, WI; Doug Opheim (DeAnn), Lakeville, MN; Teresa Opheim (Rich Schuler), Minneapolis, MN; and Joan Tomlinson (Dan), Burnsville, MN; 11 grandchildren, Dana (Mueller) Blake, Lukas Mueller, Mallory (Mueller) Herald (Brian), Nikki (Mueller) Noe (Nathan), Christa Opheim, Jessica Opheim (Alex Hildebrandt), Paul Opheim, Elizabeth Tomlinson (Alicia Thompson), Carissa Jacobsen (Bill), Spencer Tomlinson and Karly Tomlinson. He also is survived by eight great-grandchildren, with another on the way: Ezria Noe, Mitchell Noe, Hayden Blake, Kody Noe, Alyanna Noe, Elin Hildebrandt, Hannah Herald and Max Hildebrandt. In addition, he is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by wife, Barb (Fisher) Opheim, his parents Carl and Selma (Sween) Opheim and nine siblings: Laila Wilson, Velma Johnson, Doris Chantland, Orpha Johnson, Marion Helvick, Agnes Berge, Keith Opheim, Earl Opheim and Barbara Johnson.

He will be cremated, and the family will hold a celebration of life in Spring 2022.

Memorials are welcomed to the NIACC Foundation, under the Opheim Family Scholarship (500 College Drive, Mason City, IA 50401), or First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Pierce Ave., Mason City, IA 50401.

OPHEIM, Elmer Wayne (I26146)

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Longview, Cowlitz

KLOSTER, Marie (I21344)

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LOOSE, L.L. (I17305)

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Loren Earl Harrison was born January 18, 1961 to Jack and Marian Harrison in Battle Creek, Michigan. Loren was the middle child of three boys—sandwiched in between Larry, the oldest and Lynn the youngest.

The Harrisons moved to Cadillac, Michigan while Loren was young and stayed there all of Loren’s growing up years. In the years subsequent to his high school graduation, Loren, perhaps inspired by the care he had given his ailing father, began his nurses training. He earned an Associate’s degree and became a registered nurse.

Loren married Karen Johnson in August of 1982 where they began their married life in the twin cities. Loren and Karen had Garrett in 1985 and Rachel came along two years later in 1987. When Rachel was 14 months and Garrett was just short of turning three, Karen was tragically killed in an automobile accident, leaving Loren alone to parent two young children. In the providence of God, Loren grieved very intentionally for Karen.

As he began the next chapter in his life, in God’s good plan he sent Vicki Sue Frederickson into his life. They met and it soon became clear that they were to be husband and wife. They were married on November 4, 1989 at Northwestern College. Garrett and Rachel had a new mother and other children followed in rapid succession. Onna came along in January of 1991 followed by Ella in June of 1993. In May of 1995, the last Harrison girl was born—Laura. Not quite two years later in April of 97, Jack completed what (unbeknownst to Loren and Vicki) was to be the first phase of Harrison offspring.

Much will be said of Loren’s character later, but when asked how they would describe their father in one word, the Harrison tribe responded with words like, “funny,” “goofy,” “wise,” “easy-going,” “mischievous,” “trusting,” “kind-hearted,” “teacher,” ‘learner,” “curious,” and “ingenius.” Proverbs 31 promises that a godly woman will hear her children rise up and call her blessed. As a father, Loren claims this same accolade from his children who are so grateful to have been given a dad who not only knew theology, but far more importantly, lived it out before their eyes.

Loren supported the family as an RN and he was a good one. He served in many different contexts including the University of Minnesota Pediatric ICU, as an Emergency Room nurse in St. Mary’s in Superior and Duluth. He was a flight nurse on Luke’s One, St. Luke’s helicopter medical team. He also served as the Assistant Head Nurse at St. Luke’s in the Neurology/Pediatrics Unit. Finally, for the past several years, he has served as a student health nurse at the Rift Valley Academy in Kijabe, Kenya—a large boarding school for the children of missionaries. He filled this slot after four years as a very popular dorm dad at the school where he lived out his theology before several high school boys as he had for his own children. Kenya has become the Harrisons true home.

The countless people Loren touched in and around the academy mirrors the impact he had on this side of the world. While in Kenya, Loren and Vicki began phase two of their parenting as they adopted two beautiful African baby boys, Kent and Jeremy—ages five and six currently.

As a devoted follower of Jesus, church was a very important part of Loren’s spiritual life. He grew up at Temple Hill Baptist Church in Cadillac. While in the Twin Cities with Karen, he attended Grace Church of Roseville. Upon moving to Esko, MN, they attended Calvary Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. When he and Vicki moved to Duluth, they attended Mount of Olives where Loren served in many roles. He taught adult Sunday School—being especially fond of teaching Jesus’ teaching on the Sermon on the Mount. Loren served on the church board, the trustees as well as a lengthy stint as chairman of the building committee. He also served the Senior pastor in profound ways, the most important being that of friend, confidant and giver of unconditional love and support.

Loren was gifted builder, clearing all the land and acting as General Contractor for his Esko home. After building his house, perhaps his most ambitious project was refurbishing a wooden sail boat which turned out beautifully. He also loved to read, especially theology and history—military history in particular. Many other various interests fed his voracious curiosity and appetite for knowledge. He made model airplanes, collected military knives. He loved to fish and to eat fish—or just about anything else. Eating was a passion for Loren—a physical appetite to match his appetite for adventure. Loren’s adventurous spirit led him into many places.

Fearing he would die before he had a chance to fulfill his dream to serve in the military, at age 30, he enlisted in the Army and served several months before receiving a medical discharge. He was very proud of the fact that he could dig the best foxhole of any of the men in his unit.

Loren put his woodworking and handyman skills to work by making intricate and involved projects for his kids. He crafted everything from flutes to balance beams. Loren’s love for children was not restricted to his own kids. He loved all children. He related to kids in ways that greatly endeared him to them. He would be the first to admit that his ability to connect with kids was because of his own childlike qualities. The one outstanding character anyone who knew Loren well would name was his servant heart. There was very little he wouldn’t do to help someone. His big heart was drawn to needy people and he would sacrifice his time, talent and treasure to help those in need. Why else would a middle-aged man in his peak earning years, take his wife and six kids to Africa to work as a dorm parent or student health nurse in a missionary boarding school? Why else would a man in his mid 40’s adopt two babies nearly eight years after their last child had been born? This is only a very brief smattering of Loren’s life, some of which you will hear more about from his friends and family. Loren would hear this obituary and think, “Whoa, baby!” Those of us who remain simply thank God for the opportunity to have witnessed a life well lived and to know someone like Loren Harrison. Loren is with Jesus now, his earthly life ending this past Tuesday. He was 50.

HARRISON, Loren Earl (I34026)

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Loren Eugene Bergstrom, age 89, of Chaska, died Thursday, August 24, 2017 at the Lutheran Home of Belle Plaine.

Loren’s family will receive friends on Thursday, August 31, 4 to 7 p.m. at the Bertas Funeral Home, 200 W. 3rd St., Chaska, with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. by The Reverend Allen Holthus of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Chaska. The inurnment will be at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Chaska.

Loren was born on February 2, 1928 in Elko, MN to Joseph and Florence (Page) Bergstorm, one of five children. He was baptized in Elko and confirmed in Webster. He was a 1946 graduate of Lakeville High School, Lakeville, and then honorably served his country in the United States Army in Japan. On October 27, 1951 he married Vila Goetsch at the Lutheran Church in Webster. Loren was manager of the Carver Grain Elevator in Carver, for 20 years, and also the Cologne, grain elevator for 20 years, retiring in 1990. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was quite the handyman on lawn mowers and bicycles.

Loren was preceded in death by his wife, Vila, parents, brother, Duane Bergstrom and sister Doris Cousins.
Survivors include his children, Debbie Bergstrom, Pam Tesch and Scott (Vicki) Bergstrom all of Chaska; five grandchildren, four great grandchildren; brother, Ronald Bergstrom of Lonsdale; sister, Marcy (Gordon) Tripp of Santa Clarita, CA; sister-in-law, Sis Bergstrom of Morristown, MN; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

BERGSTROM, Loren Eugene (I11929)

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Loren Harold Bailey, Jr., 76, of Ferndale passed away in Bellingham on 21 June 2017. He died from pancreatic cancer. He was born on 9 May 1941 in Mount Vernon, Washington to the late Loren Harold Bailey, Sr. and Elinor Ingeborg Bailey (née Johnson).

Loren grew up on his grandparents' homestead north of Ferndale. He was active in athletics at Ferndale High School and graduated in 1959. He received a BA in International Business from the University of Washington in 1963. After serving in the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic, he worked for the Office of Economic Opportunity in rural Maine.

In 1969 Loren hiked the Appalachian Trail and during that trek he happened upon the Woodstock Festival. He joined the staff, and was placed in charge of the water crew. At the end of his journey Loren camped and fasted for 37 days; during this time he decided to return to the family farm and raise produce, but without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers. He founded Evergreen Station alongside his brother Edwin Bailey in 1971. They were among Whatcom County's earliest adopters of organic farming principles.

In 1974 Loren traveled to New York City where he was hired to do kitchen prep work at The Bottom Line nightclub. Within a month, he became general manager. Later that year, he married Marti Minter and in 1975 they returned to the farm with her young son "Daren." They had two children, Jed in 1976 and Kate in 1978.

In 1982 the family traveled to Guatemala where they lived for one year. They then moved to Daytona Beach, Florida, where he renovated the rental apartments which they owned and managed. After a couple years, he started spending the growing season in Ferndale raising a variety of vegetables. Loren and family sold at various outlets including their farm stand on Enterprise Road and at the Bellingham Farmers Market starting from its first year in 1992.

Growing food was his passion and Loren farmed through the last years of his life. Other interests included astrology, photography, rockhounding, cooking and preserving, and keeping up with sports and current events.

Loren is survived by wife Marti Minter Bailey and children Jed Minter Bailey of Ferndale, Kate Marie Bailey of Seattle, stepson Darius Robert Ruedi of Daytona Beach, Florida, sister Susan Wright of Ferndale, and brother Edwin Bailey of Tuscon, Arizona.

BAILEY, Loren Harold Jr (I42713)

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LORENTZEN, D. (I29121)