The Frunge is Coming

The Children’s Grief Connection’s largest fundraiser of the year, The Frunge will be held Saturday, March 7 at Lola’s Lakehouse on frosty Lake Waconia in Waconia, MN. Visit their website at www.childrensgriefconnection.com for more details and follow them on Facebook (search for Children’s Grief Connection).

And don’t forget about the Fuzzy Bear Frunge and Friends of Frungers! Children that are not old enough to Frunge in Lake Waconia are invited to participate in the Fuzzy Bear Frunge, an inflatable slide into a pool of teddy bears! Our Friends of Frungers can raise money to NOT jump into the lake. If you aren’t able to make it on Saturday, or your doctor won’t let you Frunge, this is the option for you!

Frunge Fast Facts: Date: Saturday, March 7 Site: Lola’s Lakehouse, Waconia Ages: 1 - 101 More Details at: childrensgriefconnection.com

Ada Luverne Bredman, 92, of Ada, MN, mother of Jim Bredmen of Stenshoel Houske Funeral Home, passed away peacefully at Bridges Care Center Wednesday morning, October 30, 2019. She had been a resident of Bridges since October 15th. Luverne, as she was known throughout her life, was born on March 27, 1927 in Fossum Township of Norman County, near Twin Valley, MN, the youngest of 11 children of the union of Oscar and Ada (LaFayette) Erickson. She was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in Twin Valley, and confirmed at Wild Rice Lutheran Church, rural Twin Valley. After attending country school, Luverne completed her education at Twin Valley High School, graduating as a member of the Class of 1944. Following graduation, she worked in an office at Boeing Aircraft in Renton, WA. After returning home Luverne was employed at the ASC office in Ada, MN. On June 1, 1947 she was united in marriage to Calman L. Bredman at the rural Twin Valley home of her sister and brother-in-law, Nellie and Martin Skaurud. Luverne and Cal made their home in Ada and were blessed by the births of 2 children, James and Karen. Luverne was a stay at home Mom until December of 1959 when, with both children in school, she began employment with Ada National Bank. She retired as Vice President of the Bank in April of 1992. It was a very successful 32-year long career and as she reflected on it Luverne shared many times, “I just loved working and all the wonderful people I got to see every day.” She and Cal enjoyed attending high school concerts and plays; and were often ‘fans in the stands’ supporting the high school sports teams and celebrating their successes. Luverne especially enjoyed watching the girls play! Luverne and Cal were devoted members of Grace Lutheran Church. Luverne served on the Church Council, was an active member of the Circles and GLCW, and taught Sunday school. Her 2-3 prayer group was very special to her and she

cherished those longtime friendships. Luverne was also a charter member of the Minnada Study Club and a quilting club. She volunteered much of her time to Grace Lutheran Church and over the years to several different organizations in the Ada community. Luverne was a woman of deep faith and conviction. The Church was a focus in her life as she served faithfully and displayed Christian grace to the very end. She loved her family dearly in the special ways that a wife, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother does; and looked forward to visits and the opportunity to see her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Luverne is lovingly survived by Cal, her husband of 72 years; their son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Rose Bredman of Crookston, MN; daughter, Karen Busche of Fargo, ND; 5 grandchildren: Tamara Miller and husband, Phil, of Park Rapids, MN, Jennifer Carlstrom and husband, Brad, of Crookston, Michael Myers and wife, Shonna, of Fargo, Steven Myers of Minturn, CO, and Rebecca Myers of Fargo; 4 great-grandchildren: Peyton Carlstrom of Duluth, MN, Teagen Carlstrom of Grand Forks, ND, Kiefer Miller of Fargo, and Anya Myers, of Fargo; many very special nieces and nephews; extended family, and her church and community friends. Luverne was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Beau Donald Miller, who passed away on March 5, 1997; her son-in-law, Dale Busche, who passed away on February 17, 2016; her parents, Oscar and Ada Erickson; and parents-in-law, Carl and Tilla Bredman. She was preceded in death by her 10 siblings: Leonard, Lester, and Oscar Erickson, Laurel Carroll, Lorraine Burnett, Lourena Kjos, Lila Miller, Nellie Skaurud, Leola Widme, and Nina Waller; and many dear friends. Luverne will leave warm memories in the hearts of all who were touched by her life. Special thanks from Cal and the Family to the wonderful staffs of Hospice of the Red River Valley and Bridges Care Community for your affection and excellent care; Pastor Jack Carlson and Chaplain Nathan Richman for the comfort given Luverne by your visits; and the concern for their last living Erickson aunt shown by her nieces and nephews. You are all very special. The funeral service celebrating the life of Luverne Bredman will be held on November 9, 2019, at Grace Lutheran Church in Ada, MN, with The Rev. Jack Carlson, officiating. Visitation was at the Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Home in Ada on November 8. Visitation will continue at the church for one hour prior to the funeral. Inurnment will take place in the Ada Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be given in Luverne’s name to Grace Lutheran Church or Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Richard Walter Kenison, age 86 of Plymouth, formerly of Crystal and Robbinsdale, passed away November 2, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Samuel and Esther; brother, Clifford, and dear niece; Susan Berglund. Richard served in the U.S. Army and graduated from the University of Minnesota. Richard was a long-time, devoted employee of Crystal Lake Cemetery and North Memorial Hospital. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Survived by loving wife of 65 years, Carol; sister, Eleanor Johnson; daughter, Diane (Kevin) Moody; sons, Doug (Judy O’Neill) Kenison and David (Barb) Kenison; beloved grandchildren; Elizabeth Kenison, Karen Kenison, Ryan Moody, John Kenison, and Thomas Kenison; and many nieces and nephews. A special thanks to the staff at St. Therese of New Hope for their exceptional care of Richard. A celebration of Richard’s life was held November 8 at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church, Plymouth. Visitation was held November 7 at Gearty-Delmore Plymouth Chapel. Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Betty Baier Slater, age 96, formerly of SE Minneapolis and Excelsior, died at Lake Minnetonka Shores Senior Living on Nov. 6, 2019. Betty was born in Comfrey, Minnesota. She graduated from Comfrey High School and from Minneapolis School of Business. On December 23, 1944, she married Robert C. Slater in Rush City, Minnesota. Betty and Bob raised their children in Minneapolis before moving to Excelsior in retirement. Betty loved entertaining family and friends, gardening and playing hymns and old time music on the piano. Betty was active in her churches, Messiah Lutheran Church in Minneapolis and Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Excelsior, in the U of M Faculty Women’s Club; and volunteering at the U of M Hospital surgery lounge. She devoted thousands of hours gardening as a member of the Women’s Auxiliary at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert C. Slater; sister Clarice Baier Erickson and brothers, Lloyd and Robert Baier. Survived by. son, John and Susan of Nisswa, daughters, Jane and Ed Draheim of Owatonna, Joan Slater and Mary Wojcik of St. Ignace, MI, Joyce Poppe and Michael Kremer of Minneapolis; grandchildren Erik and Katy Slater, Kate and Jeff Finzen, Jill and Mack Graham; great granddaughter Britta; three nieces and three nephews. Memorials preferred to Mount Calvary Lutheran Church Foundation or The Robert C. Slater Scholarship at Slater Scholarship #10209, Univ. of MN Foundation, P.O. Box 860266, Minneapolis, MN 55486 or makingagift. umn.edu/give/… SLATER Interment Lakewood Cemetery. Funeral service was held November 12 at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Excelsior. Visitation was held on November 11 at Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel. Daniel D. Macken, Sr., age 92, lifelong Rochester resident and former owner and operator of Macken Funeral Home for many years died Friday at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Mary’s Campus. Daniel David Macken was born August 13, 1927, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester to Dan and Emily (Thomas) Macken. Both sets of his grandparents were early Olmsted County settlers. The youngest of six children, he attended St. Johns School, then moved to Lourdes High School following the completion of the original building in 1943. He later attended Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa and then joined the US Air Force. He was stationed at Scott Air Force Base near St. Louis, Missouri where he was assigned duty as a chaplain’s assistant. Following military service, he attended and graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Mortuary Science. His father had founded Macken Funeral Home in 1909; and son, Dan joined him in 1950 when the firm was located at 223 Fourth Street SW. Later purchasing the business, he built and moved the firm to its current location at 1105 12th Street SE. He retired in 1992. In 1951 he married his loving wife, Dolores L. “Lorry” Sullivan at Wayne, Michigan. She survives. In 1964 he moved his family from the city to Marion Township. He enjoyed the outdoors and the chores associated with country living. He had a fondness and affection for animals, particularly dogs, cats, wild birds and members of the parrot family. He kept and cared for horses and enjoyed Western horseback riding. He had a number of interests and hobbies throughout his life. He played piano and Hammond organ by ear and later learned to play guitar. He loved the music “standards” from the 1920’s onward. He was a ham radio enthusiast as well as an early radio-controlled model boat and airplane hobbyist. A model

steamboat he built from his own plans in the mid-1950’s received statewide press coverage when it was launched on Silver Lake. In addition, he restored player pianos and military band organs. He and his wife took up the game of golf later in life and enjoyed playing area golf courses and Arizona courses during the winter months. He was a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus. He also belonged to Rochester Exchange Club, Rochester Sertoma 700 Club and Rochester Toastmasters through the years. He was a founding member of Resurrection Catholic Church and joined St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church when he and his wife moved back into town. In addition to his wife, he is survived by nine children, Susan Dighero, Denver; Daniel K. (Debbie), Satellite Beach, FL; Timothy (Sue), Rochester, Ann (Kevin) Nigon, Rochester; Joseph (Kathy), Dallas; Mary (John) Garry, Rochester; Margaret “Peggy” (Tom) Ryan, Mendota; Katherine “Katy” (Bob) Cass, Eagan; Jennifer Sandstrom, Stewartville. In addition, he is survived by 31 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers Paul, John and Richard; two sisters, Mary Emily Campbell and Esther Ann Zilch. A Funeral Mass for Dan was held on February 3 at the Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist with the Rev. Msgr. Gerald Mahon officiating. Visitation was held February 2 in The River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the CoCathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church, and Paws and Claws Humane Society of Rochester. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com