Lloyd was born Jan. 15, 1927 at the family home in Hanover, Minn. to parents Henry and Edna (Killmer) Hackler. Lloyd grew up in Hanover, the second of four boys. He was confirmed at the St. John’s Lutheran Church and attended country school through the eighth grade.

At a young age, Lloyd began working on the family farm. At age 18, Lloyd was drafted into the Army. He served his military service in Texas and Japan. Lloyd was working on the farm of Edward Stieg when he met Mildred Stieg. They were united in marriage Sept. 11, 1948. To this union four sons were born; Ron, Duane, Arnie and Gary.

Throughout their 63+ years of marriage, the family moved 22 times, and Lloyd built all of their homes. Lloyd worked as a farmer and in construction as well. Lloyd was active in the Onamia VFW, where his family all enjoyed many chicken dinners; the Pine City American Legion, the Braham Moose Lodge, and was an active member of the St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church of Braham.

Lloyd loved to build and share everything from crosses, washing machines, trucks, cars, and tin men. He was always open to new ideas.  He especially enjoyed growing vegetables and sharing them with others.  Lloyd loved and enjoyed his family and friends. Always ready with a story or joke, and a helping hand. He will be missed.

Lloyd is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Ralph (Verneda), and Verle (Ethel).

He is survived by his wife Mildred, sons Ron (Barb) of New Brighton, Duane of Rock Creek, Arnie (Judy) of Stanchfield, and Gary (Cindy) of Braham; grandchildren David (Lynn), Dennis (Nancy), Jonathan (Jodi), Michael (Missi), Bryon (Faliesha), Jeff, Jason, Colette Hoff, and Kim Brazle; 18 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren; brother George (Mardell) Hackler of Verndale; brothers-in-law Edward Stieg Jr. of Elk River, and Willard (Lois) Stieg of East Grand Forks; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A Funeral Service was held Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at the St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church of Braham with Rev. Steve Anderson officiating. Music was provided by the Dave and Kris Garms’ Family. Casketbearers were Lloyd’s Grandsons. Interment was in the Rice Lake Cemetery of Braham. Arrangements were by the Rock Ingebrand Funeral Home of Braham.

Alvin Sanford Grant was born Jan. 16, 1938 in Minneapolis to Burton and Ivabelle (Gibbs) Grant. The family moved to Park Falls, Wis. where he was raised and graduated from High School. He attended Dunwoody and then served in the Army. After his military service he came to Minneapolis. Alvin married Sandra Harris June 28, 1969. They made their home in Robbinsdale, later moving to Cedar and then in 1971 they moved to Bethel. He was very active in Bethel where he served the community. Alvin was on the City Council for several years and also served as Mayor. He was on the Bethel Fire Department and was also a member of the Bethel Lions Club.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by 1 grandson, Jason; 2 brothers and 1 sister. Alvin is survived by his children, Wendy Grant and partner Cindy Grewe of Hopkins, Alvin “Chip” (Shay) Grant II of Stanchfield and their children, Chase and Chesney, Bob Roppe of Isanti, Lynn (Richard) Christensen of Mora and their daughter, Elycia, Jim (Jodi) Roppe of St. Francis and their children, Jimmy, Samantha, Adam, Joseph and Sarah; 4 great-grandchildren, Philip, Morgan, Adriona and Jayden; 1 sister, Janice Dares of McVille, North Dakota; the “boys”; and by many other relatives and friends.

A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. with a time of sharing at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Strike Funeral Home – Isanti Chapel.

Ronald Lee Fleischer was born Nov. 26, 1957 in Rochester to Mary Hegge. He was adopted by Harry and Doloras Fleischer. He lived his early years in Minneapolis and then the family moved to Oak Grove. Ron graduated from St. Francis High School, Class of 1975. He married Carol Englund on Sept. 14, 1985 and they have made their home in Isanti. Ronald owned and operated Speedy Copy Printing and Graphics in Ramsey. He was an avid fan of dirt track racing, car owner, pit crew and sponsor. He loved his animals, doing yard work, gardening, hunting and traveling. Ronald loved his family and his girls were the light of his life.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Doloras and Harry Fleischer. He is survived by his wife, Carol of Isanti; 2 daughters, Kendra and Kaitlin Fleischer both of Isanti; his birth mother, Mary Hegge of Rochester; mother and father-in-law, Jean and Kenneth Englund of Isanti; and by many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2012 at Long Lake Lutheran Church in rural Isanti with Rev. Matt Flom officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 24. Pallbearers are Jay Englund, Andy Englund, Justin Anderson, Jon Fleischer, Mike Reinke and Andy Jones. Burial will be in Long Lake Community Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Strike Funeral Home – Isanti Chapel.

The Speech and Drama Awards “Night of the Stars” was held on May 17 at Cambridge-Isanti High School. Receiving acting awards were Jessica Peters (Best Supporting Actress), Elizabeth Nault-Maurer (Best Actress), Jonathan Wells (Best Actor), Adam Peterson (Best Supporting Actor), Hannah Palmer (Best Supporting Actress), and Jordan Zurn (Best Supporting Actor). Photos submitted

Also honored at the “Night of the Stars” were seniors who received at least 100 drama points in four years, which is an incredible achievement. This year’s senior class has four “Star Award Winners,” an all-time high, which says a lot about the class of 2012. They are Hannah Palmer, Jonathan Wells, Elizabeth Nault-Maurer and Andrew Pflipsen, who actually earned over 200 points in four years as the lighting technician for CIHS. The students each received a crystal trophy, and their names will go on the Drama Hallway’s “Star Wall” in the PAC.

Receiving CIHS “Outstanding Speech Student of the Year” was Adam Peterson. Adam, a junior, was a finalist at the State tournament, placing 8th in Creative Expression. He made finals at every tournament he attended this season, placing 1st in all but three. He received a team-record 18 perfect scores during the season, and he also earned the highest lettering points on record.

Erica Epsen was mobbed after ripping a 2-run homer in C-I’s 12-4 win at Blaine May 22.

Cambridge-Isanti got off to a great start in the Section 7AAA playoffs by hammering host Blaine 12-4 in the May 22 opening round, fueled by big bats and a tight defense.

The No. 9 seed Bluejackets (9-11) will need to stay in attack mode for their May 24 quarterfinal matchup with top-seed Forest Lake (19-1) who is ranked 2nd in Class AAA. The winner of that game enters the double-elimination format May 30 at Forest Lake.

More 7AAA quarterfinals will be No. 4 Duluth East vs. No. 5 Anoka (5-0 over Princeton May 22), No. 2 Duluth Denfeld vs. No. 10 North Branch (5-0 over Grand Rapids) and No. 3 St. Francis vs. No. 11 Chisago Lakes (6-4 over Andover).

At Blaine on the hot & windy Tuesday, the C-I girls got on the board in the first with a two-out rally when Katie McCann walked and Taylor Bowker singled. Amanda Hanson then pulled a 3-run homer to left-center. Blaine countered with two runs off starter Kate Hammero in the bottom of the inning.

Amanda Hanson ignited the Bluejacket offense with a parked 3-run homer in the top of first at Blaine.

The Bluejackets broke it open in the third with six runs. Erica Epsen led off with a single, then consecutive walks were coaxed by McCann, Bowker and Hanson (BI). Off the Bengal reliever, Kendall Sandberg and Hannah Thiry (2BI) knocked home runs to forge a 9-2 edge.

Jess Golden relieved an injured Hammero in the third and held Blaine to one run over her three innings. In the fourth, Bowker stole a run by forcing an error at third base. The Jackets made it 12-3 in the fifth when Josie Potrament doubled and Epsen followed with a 2-run homer pulled down the left-field line.

Taylor Bowker forced a throwing error at third and finished scoring three runs in the playoff victory.

• On May 16, C-I defeated St. Michael-Albertville 9-4 with 5 runs in the ninth on hits by Thiry, McCann, Bowker and Hanson. Ronni Risch got the win with 3 relief innings.

Becker solidified its Mississippi 8 championship by sweeping the Jackets 6-4 and 7-6 May 17.

C-I closed the regular season with a 13-3 home win over Princeton May 18. Bowker and McCann had 2BI singles to fuel the offense, and Hammero pitched six strong innings. In Game 2, C-I led 8-2 in the fourth when the game was called due to lightening.

Mississippi 8  Softball  FINAL: Becker 9-3, 13-6; Big Lake 8-4, 10-6; Rogers 6-6, 11-9; Buffalo 6-6, 8-10; St. Michael-Alb. 5-7, 9-11; Cambridge-Isanti 4-8, 9-11; Monticello 4-8, 9-9.

Bluejackets earning State medals May 18 in Eden Prairie were junior Jon Furlong (3rd place boys CI Division), senior Chrissy Schermerhorn (7th place girls PI Div.) and freshman Cory Hoover (6th place boys CI Div.)

Three Bluejackets took home medals from the 28-school gathering. Jon Furlong totaled a 441 series to place 3rd in the CI division, with a high game of 110. Cory Hoover was 6th in the CI division with a 436, and Chrissy Schermerhorn placed 7th in the PI girls division by closing her career with a 387.

“I was extremely proud of all athletes because this is a very overwhelming day (6:30 a.m. departure from CIHS) in a facility that is packed full of people, distractions and limited space,” said Jacket Coach Susan Kaspar. “I was so excited to watch how 11 out of our 12 athletes bowled over their six-game dual-season averages.”

At Thursday’s Pep Fest State send-off for the bowlers, Cody Beardslee did a little jig-step while the seniors were introduced to the packed gym.

Also in the CI boys division for Satrom’s Bluejackets, Austin Sprandal placed 24th (401) and Joshua Cook was 55th (372). In the CI girls, Abby Keller finished 47th (361), Brianna Hoover  was 55th (352) and Chrissy Baker took 72nd (321).

The PI boys tourney saw Jackson Larson place 14th for the Bluejackets (388), Cody Beardslee place 20th (374) and Dominic Slattery closed his career with a 24th-place 361. In the PI girls, Victoria Koukol added a 15th-place 351 which included a high game of 150.

The bus ride back from Eden Prairie was not the final note for the Bluejacket Bowlers, however.

Two of the team captains, Joshua Cook and Cody Beardslee, pumped up the audience and their teammates with “Go Big Blue!” speeches at the May 17 Pep Fest at CIHS.

“As we arrived back to CIHS, we were greeted with many, many students and staff lined up outside of CIHS doors clapping as we walked through the ‘gauntlet’ with pride,” replayed Coach Kaspar.

Along with representing the school well over their bowling career, this year’s senior group has been a strong building block for the program over its tenure.

“When I reflect on the season, it is always a difficult time for me as I shake hands and wish our six seniors that we are losing to graduation the best of luck as they move onto the next chapter in their lives. I have grown to respect all six of them so much over the past four years of coaching them and/or having them in my Adapted Physical Education class,” said Coach Kaspar.

She finished, “These six seniors demonstrate character traits above and beyond their age-alike peers. They are role models in and outside of the classroom, they have a sense of humor like no other group I have coached, and I will wholeheartedly miss them next year. Like I mentioned at the Pep Fest, we can learn a lot from each other if we provide one another with an opportunity to be a leader.”

‘We finished strong and ended up in 2nd place overall in the M-8. We came into the meet tied with Buffalo for 2nd and we beat them by 11 strokes,” noted C-I Coach Mike Hennen.

Swanson finished 5th overall for the M-8 season to earn All-Conference as champion Rogers swept the top three individual spots.  Knutson (13th overall), Cox (14th), and Martin (18th) all earned M-8 Honorable Mention.

• On May 21, the Bluejackets shot a season-low 313 to place 3rd at the Northland CC Invite in Duluth won by Hermantown’s 290. Leading C-I were Swanson (73), Martin (75), Knutson (79) and Cox (86).

Mississippi 8 Boys Golf

FINAL: Rogers 107 pts, Cambridge-Isanti 69, Buffalo 69, Becker 62, St. Michael-Alb. 52, Monticello 13, Big Lake 6.

• The C-I Girls placed 5th with a 389 at the May 16 M-8 meet at the Purple Hawk. Leah Schoenecker (93), Alyssa Rapp (97), Emily Sunderman (99) and Anna Sunderman (100) led the way.

On May 15, Megan Koester and Rapp paired for an 85 to place 3rd at the fun 6-6-6 Milaca Invite.

The Bluejacket girls placed 4th and the boys finished 5th. The lone C-I champion was senior Erica Young who won the long jump at 16-07– 2-inches over the Monticello runner-up. Young also sprinted to a 2nd place in the 200-meter dash.

More All-Conference finishes for the Cambridge-Isanti girls were: Emily Santiago-Holboy- 2nd in the shot put (38-03) and 3rd in the discus (97-05); Kylie Baas- 2nd in the high jump (5-0); Adelle Nelson 2nd in the pole vault (9-06); Anna Nelson- 3rd in the pole vault (9-0); Paige Muehlhauser- 3rd in the 400 (1:01.4).

Earning M-8 Honorable Mention were: Emily Moore- 6th in the 800 (2:34); Britta Rud- 5th in the high jump (5-0); Allison Krueger- 4th in the discus (97-01).

• Forrest Kalk led the Bluejacket Boys with a 2nd in the high jump at 6-02, followed closely by Jordan Kalk taking 4th at 5-10. More All-Conference performers for the C-I boys were: Jeremy Ham- 3rd in the discus (133-03); Patrick Jones- 3rd in the pole vault (12-0); Trevor Galligan- 3rd in the 800 (2:00.1).

Earning M-8 Honorable Mention were: Aaron Kordiak- 5th in the 400 (51.7); and the 4×200 of Dan Kropidlowski, Travis Holt, Kyle Willette & Kordiak- 3rd (1:34.1).

Mississippi 8 Track & Field

Boys: Buffalo 184, St. Michael-Alb. 142.5, Monticello 129, Big Lake 104, Cambridge-Isanti 64.5, Rogers 46, Becker 30.

Girls: Monticello 165.3, Buffalo 120, St. Michael-Alb. 115.3, Cambridge-Isanti 93.5, Rogers 74.3, Big Lake 66, Becker 63.

“This was probably our best team match performance this season. After losing to Andover 5-2 one week ago, we came ready to compete and lost a close 4-3 match tonight,” noted C-I Coach Thea Lowman. “We swept all three Doubles matches, but couldn’t get the Singles point from Andover’s talented singles line-up. Marshall White came close at No. 1 Singles, charging forward in the second set before falling 6-3, 6-4. Overall, I’m proud of how the guys performed and almost upset a solid team.”

Bluejacket Doubles victories were posted by Matt Olson & Calvin Cicha at No. 1 (6-1, 6-1), Sam Renier & Destiny Modina at No. 2 (6-1, 7-5), and Devin Gislason & Josh Fredlund at No. 3 (6-1, 6-2). Andover dropped just three games between the No. 2 and No. 4 Singles matches.

On May 22, top-seed Elk River swept Andover 7-0, and No. 2 seed Forest Lake played Chisago Lakes.

• The Bluejackets (7-7 overall) closed the regular season with a 7-0 win over North Branch May 17. White, Renier, Gislason and Modina swept their Singles matches. Winning at Doubles were Olson & Cicha, Christian Utecht & Fredlund, and Derek Belford & Thomas Phillips.