VOL II: WITNESSES
Table Of Contents
Original Table Of Contents
List of Contributors
Catalog / Index by Contributors
PROLOGUE
“INTRODUCTION” People’s Lives Preach ~ If we Will Hear Them
Introduction to Sermons & Tributes for Military Veterans
The Greatest Generation ~ Loren Else, Tribute (Orville Conger)
Dr. James Hiner ~ Bomber Pilot WWII – Pr Miller, Tribute
Don Otto Baker ~ Pr Christopher Miller
Charles “Chuck” Wieck ~ Pr Christopher Miller
George Jamison ~ Loren Else, Tribute
Milo Bergum ~ WWII Occupation, newspaper story
Introduction to Sermons and Tributes for CLERGY and Others
Rev. Richard Housman – storyteller, by Pr Dan Witkowski
Rev. Ron Onnen – by Pr Glenn Monson
Rev. Christian H. Meyer – by Pr Dan Witkowski
Rev. Curtis Johnson - Pr Vern Christopherson
Rev. Marvin Sandness - Pr Glenn Monson
Rev. Gary Wees / Tribute – Pr Christopher Miller
Rev. Sarah Hanson-Nietz / Tribute – by Pr Matt Larson|
Ann Filiatrault – Admin Ass’t to Pres of Wartburg Sem – Sermon – Pr Craig Nessan
Barb Peterson, Diakonal Minister - Pr Vern Christopherson
SERMONS FOR SPECIAL / UNIQUE and TRAGIC DEATHS
GABRIEL SLAVIN (STILLBORN) – Pr Janis Kinens
“ASHLEY ANNE” (‘CHILD’ ~ age 1-10) – Pr “Chris Robb”
Dr. Jon Havenstrite, age 38 – Anaphylactic Shock – Pr Jason Stanton
JULIE ELISA “LISA” BARANY (SPECIAL NEEDS) – Pr Janis Kinens
RAMONA TURNER (AGE 54) – MURDERED – Pr Jules Erickson
Introduction for Sermons of Older Church MEMBERS
LeMar Arden Nelson – Pr Heidi Heimgarten
Helen Brandt – Pr Dan Witkowski
Becky Aselson – Pr Christopher Miller
Roger “Skip” Zurn - Pr Joe Robb
Randall “Randy” Bartz ~ Pr Marie AK Anderson
Othelia Ann Dillbeck – Pr Dan Witkowski
Vernon Carl Johnson - Pr Joe Robb
Tributes;
Lyle Yennie – Pr Christopher Miller
Dr James Hiner – Pr Christopher Miller – “CHOICES”
Introduction for Sermons for ‘Deaths by Suicide’
Joey Iverson - 14 years old – Pr Jules Erickson
“Cory Hampton” – age 22, Vet – Pr Matt Larson
Ian James Baumann - age 37 – Pr Janis Kinens
Introduction to NON-TRADITIONAL CELEBRATIONS
Funerals &/or Services with Sermons &/or Tributes
Biker Buddy: for Tonia – Pr Jules Erickson
(her first funeral was too judgmental and condemning)
Carlie Fellon – Pr Tammy Craker
(Outdoors in Montana, Drug Addict, died in jail)
A Faculty and Family Tribute
Daniel Freeman – Jewish church member – Pr Duane Everson
Northfield Businessman, Icon and Community Theater Actor
Suggestions & Helps for Writing a Tribute that Enlightens, Gives Honor and Thanks
Introduction
Guidelines & Suggestions for Writing a Tribute
Memories and Recollections – Suggested by Pr Betsy Dartt
Two Daughters’ “Ordeal” of Writing Tributes for their Parent –
Sandra Antablain, for her mother Marilyn Gehrking;
Denise Euteneuer, for her father Dale Finseth
TRIBUTES for Loved Ones by Family and Friends
Kathy Tanabe: friend / church member ~ Loren Else
Amy Determan – for her 100 y/o Grandmother: Nana
Verlie (Stenberg) Lawrence: mother in law ~ Loren Else
TRIBUTES for HENDRICKSON FAMILY MEMBERS
(for author’s wife’s extended family on the MN Iron Range)
Phyllis Hendrickson ~ Donna R. (Bergum) Miller
Terry Matala ~ Donna R. (Bergum) Miller
Milo Bergum ~ Donna R. (Bergum) Miller
Milo Bergum ~ Pr Christopher Miller, TRIBUTE
MEMBERS of Hope Lutheran Church, Mineral Point, WI
TRIBUTES for Church Members, all by Pr Christopher Miller
Eddie Bendik
Orpha Stoller
Abe Nelson
Amos Nelson
Hazel Rule
Frances Tredinnick
Bob James
Verna Schult
Don “Red” James
SERMONS for Church Members, all by Pr Christopher Miller
Beverly Ann Matthews
Mildred Holm
Libby Schwartz
Leo Doescher
A Final Funeral Story ~ Believe it Or Else:
Worst Night-mare VS Most Cringe-Worthy
“Success IN Failure” – by Pr Duane Everson
REVISITING A PAINFUL ODYSSEY of Tragedy & Grief
A Journey from Tragedy & Tears ~ To Recovering Faith
One Mother’s continuing Trials, Tribulations & Spiritual Growth
After Death of Two Daughters in Vehicle Accidents 21 years Apart
Poems & Journal Entries by SANDY TERRILL, Mother
Especially for Clergy and Chaplains
Differences among Pastors, Denominations, and Congregations
Some Funeral Practices Are Different Regionally
EPILOGUE
COMPANION “READS”
APPENDIX
Bulletin Item
MAYO Clinic Hospice PPT Presentation
ANCESTOR VENERATION
Expanded Table Of Contents
Preface
Table of Contents
New Contributors’ Bios & Formers’ Bios
FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
Article: A Day for the Dead – Rev G Travis Norvell (AM Bapt)
MORE Military / Veteral Profiles: (by Loren Else)
Tribute: Diane Evans / Viet Nam Nurses Memorial
Tribute: Edwin “BUD” Nakasone
The Story / Origin of Taps
MORE Tragic Deaths / Difficult Sermons
Death by Earthquake: Rev Craig Nessan for: Ben LARSON
Death by Murder: Rev Carl-Eric Gentes for: Elizabeth Quackenbush
Death by Suicide: Rev Paul Hegele for: Rev. John Malzahn
Death by Cancer: Dr Dudley Riggle for: Prof. Larry Hamilton
MORE LOVED ONES’ Sermons, Tributes & Obits:
Betsy Dartt - Obituary for sister: Gretchen Logan
Vern Christopherson – Sermon: Nephew Ted Mitka
Shelley Cunningham – Sermon: Prof Jim Limberg
Tammy Craker – Sermon: Lyle David McCauley
Glenn Monson – Sermon: Dorothy Hardtke (100 y/o) – Tribute by Chuck Hunt (nephew-in-law)
G. Travis Norvell – Sermon: George E. Burbie ~ 75 year old – Mpls community leader / social worker
Justin Boeding – Sermon for: Dan Shafland – For a man of deep faith who loved God, his family, and his friends in an inspiring manner. Dan lived with a speech impediment.
Another Funeral STORY: Death at a Funeral
”Now Everyone Sing” by Rev. Duane Everson
ALL SAINTS SUNDAY Remembrance / Prayers
“BLUE CHRISTMAS” / An Advent Worship Service
A special service for those burdened during the Holidays by the absence / death of a Family member or special Friend.
– A Service and Reflection: Pr Karyn Bodenschatz
My CAMPAIGN “LAUNCH SPEECH” (2014)
– in the “HERO-NARRATIVE” Style
APPENDICES
Funeral Planning Worksheet / Survey
Your Reflections to your Survivors: A Testimony Option
Write your own Obituary