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Monday, February 20, 2017JAMES — Daphne L., 54, of Lewiston died Tuesday, Feb. 14. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at Fortin/Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. Interment will take place at Litchfield Cemetery in the spring. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, are asked by the family to make a charitable contribution in her memory to an environmental charity of their choice in her memory. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, 783-8545.KENNEDY — Kathryn V., 75, of Otisfield passed away Saturday, Feb. 11. A memorial service is being planned to be held in New Jersey. Arrangements are under the care of Oxford Hills Funeral Services, 1037 Main St., Oxford. Contributions in Kathy’s memory should be sent to Camp Sunshine, 35 Acadia Road, Casco, ME 04015.LAW — Linda M., 70, of Auburn passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14. Visiting hours will be held at Thomas Memorial Baptist Church before the ceremony Saturday, Feb. 25, from noon to 2 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life ceremony at 2 p.m., also at the church. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a donation in Linda’s memory to the Good Shepherd Food Bank, P.O. Box 1807, Auburn, ME 04210; or Thomas Memorial Baptist Church, 62 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, 783-8545.McNULTY — Patricia D., 86, of Winslow passed away Thursday, Feb. 9. Honoring Pat’s wishes, there will be no service. Burial will be when the weather permits and a private event. Pat loved her library card; in lieu of flowers, please honor her memory with a donation to the Winslow Public Library.PONTE — Augustina P., 92, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, in Lewiston. A graveside service will be held at a later date in the spring. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral, Cremation and Monument Services, 70 Horton St. Lewiston, ME 04240. 784-4584.ROCHELEAU — Normand E., 87, died peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 7. A memorial service will be held at the St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick, on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at noon. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Good Shepherd Food Bank, 3121 Hotel Road, Auburn, ME 04210, or Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program, 84-A Union St., Brunswick, ME 04011. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.SCOTT — Lisa Helene (Knight), 63, died Saturday, Feb. 18, at her home in Hartford. At her request, there will be no visitation or service at this time. Arrangements by Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church St. Livermore Falls.THOMAS — Elizabeth L., 65, of Chesterville, passed away Thursday, Feb. 16. Visitation will be held Saturday, Feb. 25, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Adams-McFarlane Funeral & Cremation Services, 108 Court St., Farmington, immediately followed by a memorial service, also at the funeral home. A reception will be held after the memorial at the home of Trent and Tricia Robinson at 122 Box Shop Hill in Farmington, where everyone may come and share memories of Elizabeth. Donations may be made in Elizabeth’s memory to the Franklin County Animal Shelter, 550 Industry Road, Farmington, ME 04938.VIEIRA — Susan J., 73, of New Gloucester passed away Saturday, Feb. 4. A memorial service will be held in the spring to celebrate her life and her artwork. In lieu of flowers, Susan requested any donations made in her memory be to Guiding Eyes for the Blind at www.guidingeves.org, or the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland in Westbrook at www.arlgp.org.
Sunday, February 12, 2017Waverly; Richardson Funeral Service, 266-3525.WATERLOO -- Rita Ann Butters, 64, of Waterloo, died at home Monday, Feb. 6; Sanders Funeral Service, 232-5667.WATERLOO -- Frank J. Taylor, 95, of Litchfield Park, Ariz., formerly of Waterloo, died Saturday, Feb. 4, in Arizona; Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service on South Street, 234-6274.WATERLOO -- Noel E. Morris, 51, of Waterloo, died Monday, Feb. 6, at UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital of complications of diabetes; services 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at First Christian Church, Cedar Falls; visitation 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at Locke Funeral Home, 233-6138; memorials to the family.DECORAH -- Ruth Remmen, 91, of Decorah, died Sunday, Feb. 5, at Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah; Schluter-Balik Funeral Home, Decorah, (563) 382-8651.FAIRBANK -- Thomas E. Boehme, 68, of Fairbank, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, at UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital, Waterloo; services 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fairbank, with burial in the church cemetery; visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at Woods Funeral Home, Fairbank, 635-2207. Get tips on free stuff and fun ideas delivered weekly to your inbox .whatcounts-form-container.well { paddi...
Monday, November 28, 2016Connecticut residents to join them in a statewide collection drive.Local participating funeral homes include:Cook Funeral Home, 82 Litchfield St. in Torrington, 860-482-4456AdvertisementGleeson-Ryan Funeral Home, 258 Prospect St. in Torrington, 860-489-4104Carmon Funeral Home & Family Center, 301 Country Club Rd. in Avon, 860-673-8610Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Ave. in Bristol, 860-583-4107“Our family of Connecticut funeral directors and suppliers is expanding our annual Operation ELF collection drive to encourage state residents to assist military families who could use help during the holiday season,” explained Howard K. Hill, CFSP, CPC, CCO, the 2015 and 2016 President of the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association. “By doing this, we add 28 new Operation ELF drop-off locations to supplement the wonderful effort’s four major sites. We ask everyone to step forward, take a few minutes of their time, and come donate an item that will mean so much to another Connecticut family.”On Thursday, Dec. 1, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., people also may bring unwrapped toys and gift cards to the CFDA’s Annual Convention at the Radisson Cromwell Hotel at 100 Berlin Rd. (Route 372) in Cromwell.All items collected by the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association will be delivered directly to Operation ELF, which assists the families of Connecticut National Guard soldiers and airmen who are deployed during the holidays, and provides a wide range of support to military families throughout the year. Needed are donations of unwrapped toys for young people of any age, and gift cards o...
Monday, November 14, 2016June 10, 1951 at Big Bend. Roger was a graduate of Milan High School, class of 1956. On December 23, 1961 he was united in marriage to Donna May Groskreutz at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Litchfield, MN. This union was blessed with over 54 years of marriage.Roger served in the Army National Guard of Minnesota from 1956-1963. He also served in the Army Reserve from 1963-1964, receiving Honorable Discharges from both branches.In his earlier years, Roger worked for Larson Gravel and Mickelson Implement in Hancock. He was later employed by Haugen & Johnson Implement and Haugen & Halvorson Implement for many years. He then worked for the Payne Farms for a short time after that. Roger enjoyed antique tractors, restoring old tractors, and the outdoors.Roger is survived by his wife, Donna of Benson; children: Pamela (Duane) Matti of Stacy, Rodney of Princeton, and Ronald (Stephanie) of Richmond; daughter-in-law Tara Gilsrud of Bozeman, MT; two grandsons: Eben Matti of Stacy and Anders Matti of Austin, TX; brother, Palmer (Beth) of Montevideo and sister Janice (Duane) Anderson of Cottage Grove and numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Olga (Oddan) Gilsrud and son, Eric Gilsrud in 2012. ...
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Monday, February 20, 2017JAMES — Daphne L., 54, of Lewiston died Tuesday, Feb. 14. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at Fortin/Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. Interment will take place at Litchfield Cemetery in the spring. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, are asked by the family to make a charitable contribution in her memory to an environmental charity of their choice in her memory. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, 783-8545.KENNEDY — Kathryn V., 75, of Otisfield passed away Saturday, Feb. 11. A memorial service is being planned to be held in New Jersey. Arrangements are under the care of Oxford Hills Funeral Services, 1037 Main St., Oxford. Contributions in Kathy’s memory should be sent to Camp Sunshine, 35 Acadia Road, Casco, ME 04015.LAW — Linda M., 70, of Auburn passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14. Visiting hours will be held at Thomas Memorial Baptist Church before the ceremony Saturday, Feb. 25, from noon to 2 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life ceremony at 2 p.m., also at the church. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a donation in Linda’s memory to the Good Shepherd Food Bank, P.O. Box 1807, Auburn, ME 04210; or Thomas Memorial Baptist Church, 62 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, 783-8545.McNULTY — Patricia D., 86, of Winslow passed away Thursday, Feb. 9. Honoring Pat’s wishes, there will be no service. Burial will be when the weather permits and a private event. Pat loved her library card; in lieu of flowers, please honor her memory with a donation to the Winslow Public Library.PONTE — Augustina P., 92, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, in Lewiston. A graveside service will be held at a later date in the spring. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral, Cremation and Monument Services, 70 Horton St. Lewiston, ME 04240. 784-4584.ROCHELEAU — Normand E., 87, died peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 7. A memorial service will be held at the St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick, on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at noon. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Good Shepherd Food Bank, 3121 Hotel Road, Auburn, ME 04210, or Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program, 84-A Union St., Brunswick, ME 04011. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.SCOTT — Lisa Helene (Knight), 63, died Saturday, Feb. 18, at her home in Hartford. At her request, there will be no visitation or service at this time. Arrangements by Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church St. Livermore Falls.THOMAS — Elizabeth L., 65, of Chesterville, passed away Thursday, Feb. 16. Visitation will be held Saturday, Feb. 25, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Adams-McFarlane Funeral & Cremation Services, 108 Court St., Farmington, immediately followed by a memorial service, also at the funeral home. A reception will be held after the memorial at the home of Trent and Tricia Robinson at 122 Box Shop Hill in Farmington, where everyone may come and share memories of Elizabeth. Donations may be made in Elizabeth’s memory to the Franklin County Animal Shelter, 550 Industry Road, Farmington, ME 04938.VIEIRA — Susan J., 73, of New Gloucester passed away Saturday, Feb. 4. A memorial service will be held in the spring to celebrate her life and her artwork. In lieu of flowers, Susan requested any donations made in her memory be to Guiding Eyes for the Blind at www.guidingeves.org, or the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland in Westbrook at www.arlgp.org.
Sunday, February 12, 2017Waverly; Richardson Funeral Service, 266-3525.WATERLOO -- Rita Ann Butters, 64, of Waterloo, died at home Monday, Feb. 6; Sanders Funeral Service, 232-5667.WATERLOO -- Frank J. Taylor, 95, of Litchfield Park, Ariz., formerly of Waterloo, died Saturday, Feb. 4, in Arizona; Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service on South Street, 234-6274.WATERLOO -- Noel E. Morris, 51, of Waterloo, died Monday, Feb. 6, at UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital of complications of diabetes; services 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at First Christian Church, Cedar Falls; visitation 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at Locke Funeral Home, 233-6138; memorials to the family.DECORAH -- Ruth Remmen, 91, of Decorah, died Sunday, Feb. 5, at Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah; Schluter-Balik Funeral Home, Decorah, (563) 382-8651.FAIRBANK -- Thomas E. Boehme, 68, of Fairbank, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, at UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital, Waterloo; services 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fairbank, with burial in the church cemetery; visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at Woods Funeral Home, Fairbank, 635-2207. Get tips on free stuff and fun ideas delivered weekly to your inbox .whatcounts-form-container.well { paddi...
Monday, November 28, 2016Connecticut residents to join them in a statewide collection drive.Local participating funeral homes include:Cook Funeral Home, 82 Litchfield St. in Torrington, 860-482-4456AdvertisementGleeson-Ryan Funeral Home, 258 Prospect St. in Torrington, 860-489-4104Carmon Funeral Home & Family Center, 301 Country Club Rd. in Avon, 860-673-8610Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Ave. in Bristol, 860-583-4107“Our family of Connecticut funeral directors and suppliers is expanding our annual Operation ELF collection drive to encourage state residents to assist military families who could use help during the holiday season,” explained Howard K. Hill, CFSP, CPC, CCO, the 2015 and 2016 President of the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association. “By doing this, we add 28 new Operation ELF drop-off locations to supplement the wonderful effort’s four major sites. We ask everyone to step forward, take a few minutes of their time, and come donate an item that will mean so much to another Connecticut family.”On Thursday, Dec. 1, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., people also may bring unwrapped toys and gift cards to the CFDA’s Annual Convention at the Radisson Cromwell Hotel at 100 Berlin Rd. (Route 372) in Cromwell.All items collected by the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association will be delivered directly to Operation ELF, which assists the families of Connecticut National Guard soldiers and airmen who are deployed during the holidays, and provides a wide range of support to military families throughout the year. Needed are donations of unwrapped toys for young people of any age, and gift cards o...
Monday, November 14, 2016June 10, 1951 at Big Bend. Roger was a graduate of Milan High School, class of 1956. On December 23, 1961 he was united in marriage to Donna May Groskreutz at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Litchfield, MN. This union was blessed with over 54 years of marriage.Roger served in the Army National Guard of Minnesota from 1956-1963. He also served in the Army Reserve from 1963-1964, receiving Honorable Discharges from both branches.In his earlier years, Roger worked for Larson Gravel and Mickelson Implement in Hancock. He was later employed by Haugen & Johnson Implement and Haugen & Halvorson Implement for many years. He then worked for the Payne Farms for a short time after that. Roger enjoyed antique tractors, restoring old tractors, and the outdoors.Roger is survived by his wife, Donna of Benson; children: Pamela (Duane) Matti of Stacy, Rodney of Princeton, and Ronald (Stephanie) of Richmond; daughter-in-law Tara Gilsrud of Bozeman, MT; two grandsons: Eben Matti of Stacy and Anders Matti of Austin, TX; brother, Palmer (Beth) of Montevideo and sister Janice (Duane) Anderson of Cottage Grove and numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Olga (Oddan) Gilsrud and son, Eric Gilsrud in 2012. ...
