Hunter Javens, 9
Funeral services for Hunter Javens, 9, of Cottonwood,
were held on Monday, February 25, 2008, at the Lakeview
Public School in Cottonwood.
Hunter David Javens was born on February 25, 1998,
in Marshall, to Marty and Rita (DesLauriers) Javens
in Marshall. He was Baptized on April 5, 1998, at
the Presbyterian Church in Milroy. Hunter attended
school and was in the fourth grade at Lakeview Public
School in Cottonwood when he, his brother Jesse,
and two other students were killed in a tragic accident.
Hunter was an animal lover. He enjoyed his horse,
Toby, zoos, and reading about animals. He loved
playing catch, drawing and following professional
wrestling. Hunter also enjoyed clowning around and
was very honest. He will be remembered as a happy
young man who was always looking out for others
with smiles and hugs for everyone.
Hunter is survived by his parents, Marty and Rita
of Cottonwood, siblings Jeramiah (Susan) of Cottonwood,
Damian (Mally) of Cottonwood, Samantha of Wood Lake,
Scooter of Cottonwood and twin sister Sasha of Cottonwood,
grandparents David and Shirley Javens of Cottonwood,
Ralph and Joan DesLauriers of Tracy, Aunts and Uncles
Cris and Alan Gilb of Marshall, Lori and Gregg Soupir
of New London, Larry and Kim Javens of Green Bay,
WI, Natalie and Tim Ankrum of Tracy, Terri Morton
of Inver Grove Heights, Curt DesLauriers and Sue
Dykma of Worthington, special friends Dan and Tracy
Stacken of Marshall, cousins, classmates, and many
other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by sister Stephanie Javens.
Interment followed the service at Christ Lutheran
Cemetery in Cottonwood. The Rehkamp-Horvath Funeral
Home of Marshall handled the arrangements.
Jesse Javens, 13
Funeral services for Jesse Javens, 13, of Cottonwood,
were held on Monday, February 25, 2008, at the Lakeview
Public School in Cottonwood.
Jesse Joseph Javens was born on October 6, 1994,
in Marshall, to Marty and Rita (DesLauriers) Javens.
He was Baptized on December 23, 1994, at the Presbyterian
Church in Milroy and Confirmed on November 19, 2006,
at Christ Lutheran Church in Cottonwood. Jesse attended
Lakeview Public School and was in the seventh grade
when he, his brother, Hunter, and two other students
were killed in a tragic bus accident. Jesse loved
sports and participated in baseball, football and
basketball through the school. He also enjoyed hunting,
riding dirt bikes and four wheelers, playing video
games and drawing. Jesse enjoyed following professional
wrestling on television. Jesse will be remembered
as a young man who loved family members and friends
and was always ready to give a hug.
Jesse is survived by his parents, Marty and Rita
of Cottonwood, siblings Jeramiah (Susan) of Cottonwood,
Damian (Mally) of Cottonwood, Samantha of Wood Lake,
Scooter of Cottonwood and sister Sasha of Cottonwood,
grandparents David and Shirley Javens of Cottonwood,
Ralph and Joan DesLauriers of Tracy, Aunts and Uncles
Cris and Alan Gilb of Marshall, Lori and Gregg Soupir
of New London, Larry and Kim Javens of Green Bay,
WI, Natalie and Tim Ankrum of Tracy, Terri Morton
of Inver Grove Heights, Curt DesLauriers and Sue
Dykma of Worthington, special friends Dan and Tracy
Stacken of Marshall, cousins, classmates, and many
other relatives and friends. He was preceded in
death by sister Stephanie Javens.
Interment followed the service at Christ Lutheran
Cemetery in Cottonwood. The Rehkamp-Horvath Funeral
Home of Marshall handled the arrangements.
Ellen Strand, 97
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 19,
2008 at Hope Lutheran Church in Grasston, MN for
Ellen Strand. The service was co-officiated by Rev.
Herman Bakker and Rev. Peter Rosenkvist. Music was
provided by Rosanne Maas and Deb Menze.
Pallbearers were: Jennifer DeRuyck, Jeffrey DeRuyck,
Jason DeRuyck, Jamie Feeney, Jodi Strand, Kristin
Munger, Kimberly DeRuyck and Marnie Strand.
Ellen Clara Johanna Swan was born at home near Grasston,
Minnesota, to Fred and Mary (Dahlin) Swan on July
24, 1910. She was the oldest of six children.
She was baptized and confirmed at Hope Lutheran
Church in Grasston.
Ellie went to normal training to be a teacher in
Mora, MN. She taught eight grades in Morse School
for eight years.
On July 24, 1937, Ellie was united in marriage to
Sig Strand at the family’s home. They had
two children, Mary Ellen and Fred.
Ellie’s favorite past-times included: crocheting,
visiting with family and friends, holding grandchildren,
admiring photographs, reading letters, and enjoying
coffee and cookies.
Ellie passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2008.
She lived for 97 1⁄2 years.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ellen (Dennis)
DeRuyck of Milroy, MN and son, Fred (Sandy) Strand
of White Bear Lake, MN; 8 grandchildren: Jennifer
DeRuyck (Louie Gonzales), Jeff DeRuyck (Liz Biggs),
Jason (Nicole) DeRuyck, Kris (Scott) Munger, Kim
DeRuyck (Justin Haugen), Jamie (Kevin) Feeney, Jodi
Strand and Marnie Strand; 8 great-grandchildren:
Alyssa Becker, Jessica DeRuyck, Megan Gonzales,
Ethan Gonzales, Trey Feeney, Ryan Gonzales, Ellie
Feeney and Avery Munger; sister, Myrtle Telstad
of Braham, MN; and many nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband,
Sig; 2 brothers; and 2 sisters.
Arrangement were handled by Rock-Ingebrand Funeral
Home of Braham. www.aifuneralhome.com
Interment was at Grasston Union Cemetery. Memorials
are preferred to the Prairieview Healthcare Center
Activities Fund.
