Grand Rapids Herald-Review

Dateline: Abbeville, SC Name for heading: Celesten Champoux Celesten Pierre Champoux, 84, long time resident of Effie, MN died peacefully Sunday, April 18 in his home in Abbeville SC with his family surrounding him. Celesten proudly served his country in the US Navy and was a self employed man of many talents and skills. Survivors include: His beloved wife Kathleen Franklin Champoux of the home; two son Jeff Champoux (Linda) of Abbeville, SC and Scott Champoux (Ling) of Abbeville SC; one sister Agnes Yvonne Hotchkiss of Lincoln, NE; three grandchildren Cade Champoux, Cassidy Dailey and Jack Champoux. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials in memory of...

It is with great sadness that the family of Judy Hermanson announces her passing, after a valiant battle with breast cancer at age 76. Judy will be lovingly missed by daughters; Lisa Stembridge, Sandy Ahlbom and Kristina Ahlbom (Steve Chacon). Judy will also be fondly remembered by her 3 grandchildren; Nelson, Ashley and Michael, as well as several nieces and great grandchildren. Judy was preceded in death by her father (Jacob Moilan) mother (Signe Moilan-Lehtonen), brother (Warren Moilan), grandson (Anthony Ahlbom) and husband (Wayne). A native of Northern Minnesota, Judy developed an affinity for the outdoors early on. Whether it was swimming, waterskiing, boating, scuba diving, fishing,...

COLUMBIA - The Rev. Dr. Tim Hoyt Duncan had a passion for living life in the moment, whether he was painting, riding his Yamaha V Star motorcycle, practicing contemplative silence, or being fully present in the lives of family, friends and the parishioners he loved. His compassion and tenderness for nurturing the human heart sprang from a deep well of belief that the world could be more just and fair. Tim died Thursday, May 7, 2020, after a three-and-a-half year struggle with multiple myeloma, but his life as a Presbyterian minister and pilgrim traveler was defined by a lifelong call for social justice and the opening of the creative conscious. He was 62. Tim, who retired...

Sandra Hartlee Showalter (nee Foss), 75, of Rochester, died on March 23rd after fighting a valiant year-long battle with cancer. Sandra was born April 16, 1944, in Muskogee, Okla. to Olga and Hartley Foss. She spent her formative years in Grand Rapids, Minn., where she enjoyed playing in the marching band, and graduated as valedictorian of her high school class in 1962. She went on to study pharmacology at the University of Minnesota during a time when it was exceedingly rare for a woman to seek out a career in pharmacy. Sandra worked as a pharmacist in several hospitals and drug stores before beginning a distinguished career with the Mayo Clinic in 1987. She was instrumental in starting...

Kristin Marie Dunstan, age 49 of Decatur, GA passed away November 17, 2019. Kristin is the daughter of Thomas and Maria Dunstan of Macomb, IL. Kristin graduated from Macomb High School in 1988 and was a Rotary exchange student to New Zealand her senior year. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Rhetoric and a Master's Degree in Theatre History and Dramatic Criticism from the University of Illinois. Kristin just completed her Master of Fine Arts in Shakespeare and Performance at Mary Baldwin University, VA. Her career included working at the Krannert Center in IL, the Berkshire Theater Festival in MA, the Globe Theatre in London, Marketing Director at Western Illinois University, and she...

Leolyn Iris Vik "Lee", 88 of Rochester, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at The Homestead. Lee was born December 7, 1930 in Charles City, IA to Leo and Eldora (Krahnke) Buckley. She was a graduate of Grand Rapids High School. Lee went on to work for J.C. Penney after graduation, and quickly moved up the ladder, working in accounting because of her dedicated, hardworking and honest attitude. She married Richard Vik in 1957 and they lived in Hibbing until 1969. After a short visit in Burnsville, Lee and family moved to Duluth, where she started working in a doctor's office. Lee was an incredible crafter from knitting and crocheting numerous blankets, to her fantastic needlepoint and...

Kermit Edward Matyas passed peacefully on June 25, 2019 surrounded by many members of his loving family. Kermit was born to Stanley and Ruth (Abrahamson) in Moose Lake, MN on June 4, 1936. He graduated Moose Lake High School in 1954 and enlisted in the United States Airforce. Kermit was relieved of assignment with the Air Police Squadron and honorably discharged to attend the Minnesota State Patrol Academy. He retired as a Lieutenant with the Minnesota State Highway Patrol after 30 years of proud and loyal service. On January 31, 1959 Kermit married Mary Nell (Woodham) and together they had three daughters- Constance "Connie" (Roger) Sutherland; Lisa (Kevin) Figgins; and, Susan "Suzie"...

Hedquist (Nee Rossi) Marilyn L. Age 88 of Deer River, MN Passed away on June 23, 2019 in Pine Island, MN. Preceded in death by husband Clarence; sister and brother-in-law Betty and Kendell Schacht; brothers-in-law Chester Maxson, Ben Unger Clayton Bishop, and Maynard Hedquist; sister-in-law Mildred Taylor. Survived by her children Nancy (Dave) Anderson, Neil (Annette), Judy (Bob) Sanford; grandchildren Ron, Penny, Dina, Jena (Adam), Vanessa (James), LeAnn (Alan), Emily (Matthew), Joe (fiance Mallory), Heather, Heidi (Angel); great grandchildren Ashley, Jeremy, Amber, Wyatt & Aubrey; great great grandson Carter; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Marilyn was...