Minnesota Obituaries

Brainerd Daily Dispatch 11/08/1951

Cecil Vern Higginbotham (ca1923-1951) MI/UT

Bemidji Workman Buried Alive in Sewer Ditch

Salt Lake City-A 28-year-old laborer was apparently buried alive last night in a newly filled subdivision sewer ditch.

The body of Vern Higginbotham was recovered three hours after a fellow worker discovered that he was missing.

Police said Higginbotham, a native of Bemidji, Minn., was apparently trapped when a bulldozer scooped dirt into the 12-foot deep ditch. There were no witnesses.

He is believed to have a wife, Emily, and four children in Bemidji.

The Daily Record 07/03/1967

Peggy R. Higginbotham (1884-1967) MN

Funeral services for Mrs. Peggy R. Higginbotham, 120 Washington St., were held at 2 p.m. today at the Breitlow Funeral Home, the Rev. C.F. Kurzweg, assisting pastor at St. Martin's Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial was in Witoka cemetery.

Pallbearers were: Gynther Bjorge, Dominic Galewski, Billy T. Hilt, Hugo Jandt, Stanley Pruka, and Aloysius Walczak.

Naples (FL) Daily News 07/11/2007

Grover Stanley Higginbotham (1915-2007) VA/MN/FL

Grover Stanley Higginbotham, 92, of Edina, MN and Naples, FL, died on July 8, 2007. He is deeply missed by his wife, Vivian; children, Chris Slaven and Ken (Ava); grandchildren; and great grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends around the country. He was preceded in death by his brother, Willard "Pete"; father, Grover and mother, Christine. He was a member of Sons of the American Revolution, Naples Council on World Affairs and United States Naval Academy Alumni Association. He was born in Amherst County, VA. He was Valedictorian at Buena Vista High School in Virginia. He was one of the youngest graduates at the United States Naval Academy, Class of 1935. He had a distinguished 29year career as a United States Naval officer. His first ship was the battleship USS. Arizona (BB39) from 1935 to 1938 where he served in the gunnery and engineering departments. In WW II, he served aboard the battleship USS. Texas (BB-35) and was promoted to commanding officer of the destroyer USS. Albert W. Grant (DD-649) in the Pacific where he received the Bronze Star. After the war, he attended the Army Guided Missile School in Ft. Bliss, TX and graduated from the Naval War College in Newport, RI. Later notable career assignments included staff officer to the Chief of Naval Operations in the Pentagon, Chief of Staff to Commander Cruiser Division Two, United States Sixth Fleet, commanding officer USS. Ponchatoula (AO-148), Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, the then largest oil tanker in the Navy, commanding officer Destroyer Squadron 25 "The Pineapple Fleet", Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, the then largest destroyer squadron in the Navy and Chief of Staff to Commander United States Seventh Fleet in Yokosuka, Japan. Upon retirement from the Navy as a Captain, he worked for 15 years in management for Sperry Univac at their offices in Salt Lake City, UT, Los Angeles, CA and St. Paul, MN. In Salt Lake City he earned a Master's degree in Engineering Administration from the University of Utah and was made a member of Phi Kappa Phi honorary society. While in Los Angeles, he headed the development of the onboard computer system for the S-3A carrier based anti-submarine aircraft built by Lockheed. He continued to provide consulting services to Univac after his retirement. He and Vivian traveled extensively with destinations to China, Europe and an around-the-world cruise. Our family lost a loving husband and father, our communities lost a dear friend and our country lost an honored patriot and a wonderful ambassador. Private internment in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minnesota.

Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune 12/08/2007

Pearl Eleanor Mattson Higginbotham (1923-2007) MN
Higginbotham, Pearl (Mattson) Age 84, of Edina, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer and joined her heavenly father on December 5, 2007. Preceded in death by parents, Herman and Ellen Mattson; brother, Jack Mattson. Survived by her children Mary Ellen Pinkham, John (Nancy) Higginbotham, Sue Rosener, and Tom (Kim) Higginbotham; grandchildren, Andrew (Gretchen) Pinkham, Ellen (Quinton) Rutters, David (Flur), Ben and Alex Higginbotham, JJ (Shechele) Rosener, and Ali Higginbotham; great-grandchildren, Maya Rutters, Lucas and Grant Rosener; brothers, Glenn (June) and Roy (Marge) Mattson and their families; many nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends and former employees of Pearl Bath. Pearl was a devoted Christian, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and businesswoman. Born and raised in Minneapolis, she started selling Jacuzzi whirlpools in 1969 which eventually led to the creation of a company called Pearl Baths in 1980. She always put people in front of business, which made her company one of the top in the country. She received much notoriety and accolades for being one of the top businesswomen in Minnesota. Pearl always put her heart and soul in everything she did. She was a very giving person, including her personal support of a Christian orphanage in India which bore her name. Pearl was a shining light for many people. She always had a kind word and helping hand for anyone who was in need. She was strong in spirit and in her love for God, family and friends and nature. Memorials are requested in lieu of flowers to Fairview Hospice, 2450 - 26th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55406 and Substance Church, 5981 6th St NE Fridley, MN. 55432. Private interment at Hillside Cemetery. Celebration service to be held 4:30 PM, Sunday, December 9 with visitation starting at 3:00 PM and reception to immediately follow at: Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996 West 50th St. & Hwy 100
 

Duluth News Tribune 12/25/2007
Elizabeth Maxine Billock Higginbotham (1926-2007) MN
Betty was 81, a life-long Grand Rapids resident. She was born Elizabeth Maxine Billock in 1926 to Clarence and Josephine Billock, owners of Southside Grocery and 50 year employee of Blandin Paper Company. In 1947 she married Theodore Richard "Ted" Higginbotham. They owned and operated a local drive-in restaurant, "Ted's Broaster" from 1957 to 1974. In 1949 they welcomed their only child, Richard John. Following Ted's death in 1965 Betty operated "Ted's Broaster" and after selling the enterprise, she was head cook at the Forest Lake Restaurant in Grand Rapids until her retirement. She enjoyed traveling, considering the highlight to be a trip to the Vatican. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and a sister, Joanne Billock. She is survived by one son, Richard of Grand Rapids, Minn.; one sister, Beverly (Robert O.) Black of Grand Rapids, Minn.; one brother, Clarence "Sonny" Billock of Grand Rapids, Minn.; a grandson, Shawn (Sarah) Higginbotham of Brainerd, Minn.; one granddaughter, Samantha (Chad) LeSarge of Bovey, Minn.; three great-grandchildren, Christian and Lily Higginbotham and Mychal LeSarge.

Star Tribune 07/09/2008

Susan C. Higginbotham Rosener (1950-2008) MN

Rosener, Susan C. Born in Minneapolis on Sept 29, 1950 to the family of Al and Pearl Higginbotham. She graduated from West High School. She will be missed by her beloved son, JJ and his wife Shechele; grandsons, Lucas and Grant; and siblings, Mary Ellen, John and Tom; and many dear friends. Sue has requested a private service. There will be a gathering at her home on Wednesday, July 9 (TODAY) 12-8 PM. She has requested a memorial be given for her grandchildren's college fund. She embarked on her new life of freedom with her Savior on July 8, 2008. Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

Star Tribune 04/06/2011

Janet Kay Straiton Higginbotham (1944-2011) MN

Higginbotham, Janet Kay (Straiton) age 66, went home to be with the Lord 4/4/11. Former English Literature Teacher at Minnehaha Academy. Survived by her children, Ellen and David; grandchildren, Mayah, Matia and Crosby; brother, John Straiton; parents, Howard and June Straiton. Memorial service Friday 11 AM, with visitation 2 hours before at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church, W. 50th St. & Knox Ave S., Minneapolis. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Africa Jam c/o the family. Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996.

Star Tribune 09/09/2012

Vivian Winifred Hustwick Higginbotham (1919-2012) CA/MN

Higginbotham, Vivian Age 93 of Edina, MN, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2012. She was born in 1919 in San Bernardino, CA and raised in Beverly Hills, CA. Her father was a Hollywood screenwriter. In 1937 she married Grover Higginbotham ("Higgie"), a Naval officer and graduate of the Naval Academy serving aboard the battleship U.S.S. Arizona. Throughout his 29-year career, they lived in many places including Panama, Hawaii and Japan. After retiring from the Navy in 1964, Higgie worked for Univac. They were transferred to Salt Lake City, UT where Vivian became active in the Sierra Club and the Wasatch Mountain Club. She loved snowshoeing in the winter and hiking in the summer, and attended numerous Club sponsored events and outings, including a camping trip down the Colorado River in whitewater rafts. They were transferred to the Los Angeles area for two years and then finally to the Twin Cities in 1971. Vivian was active in the Edina Newcomers Club and enjoyed cross-country skiing. In the years after Higgie's retirement from Univac in 1981, and after her recovery from a bout of cancer, they took cruises to the Caribbean, the Eastern Mediterranean, and a fabulous cruise around the world. They also enjoyed a three- week trip to mainland China. In 1986 Vivian and Higgie moved to Naples, FL where they had a condominium on the beach. In 1993 they bought a condominium in Edina which became their summer home, and in 2006 they moved to Edina permanently. Higgie passed away the following year. They were married 69 years. Vivian was an inspiration for all. She is survived by her daughter, Christine Slaven of Mercer Island, WA; son, Ken Higginbotham (Ava) of Eden Prairie, MN; granddaughters, Tane Larrabee (Wayne) of Mercer Island, WA, and Shawn Slaven of Mercer Island, WA; grandsons, Benjamin Higginbotham (Cariann) of Anaheim, CA, Robert Higginbotham (Leah) of Ham Lake, MN, and Ryan Higginbotham (Terese) of Savage, MN; and 6 great-grandchildren. Family members wish to express their deep appreciation to the dedicated and caring professionals and volunteers at Edina Park Plaza and St. Croix Hospice. Vivian will be interred in a private ceremony at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

10/09/2015

Susan Joan Delisle Higginbotham (1961-2015) MN

Born: January 30, 1961 Died: October 7, 2015 Location: Bemidji, Minnesota Tribute & Message From The Family Sue was born on January 30, 1961 and passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Sue was a resident of Bemidji, Minnesota at the time of her passing. She attended and graduated from Sacred Heart School in 1979 She went on to attend the University of North Dakota eventually earning her Masters degree in Education. She is survived by her husband Randy. Arrangements are pending with the Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley Minnesota.

01/16/2016

Grace Agnes Higginbotham Current (1924-2016) MN

August 27, 1924 - January 15, 2016

Olson-Tichenor Funeral Home 307 Main St. E. Mapleton, MN 56065 (507) 524-3616

Grace A. Current, age 91, of Mapleton, died on Friday, January 15, 2016 at the Mapleton Community Home.   Funeral service will be held on Monday, January 18 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Bible Church in Mapleton with Rev. Betty Johnson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Woodland Hills Memorial Park. Olson-Tichenor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are preferred to Faith Bible Church.   Grace was born on August 27, 1924 to Henry and Cora (Watson) Higginbotham in Nebish Township, Beltrami County, Minnesota. She attended elementary school in Pleasant Valley country school and graduated from Bemidji High School in 1942. On October 12, 1942, Grace was united in marriage to Marion (Pat) Current in Bemidji. They moved to Winnebago in 1948. Grace was employed at local restaurants and Stokely Van Camp in Winnebago. They moved to Lake Crystal in 1975 where Grace worked at Lakeview Café and Tony Downs Foods in Madelia. She retired in 1986 and they returned to Winnebago and enjoyed eight years of retirement at their daughter Pam’s acreage. They then moved to Mapleton in 1994.   Grace is survived by three children, Janice (Melvin) Soderholm; Steve (Margaret) Current; and Pamela (Ernie) Fuhrman; nine grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Pat in 1997; son, Mike; step-father, Selmer Klungseth; brother, Vernon Higginbotham; two step-brothers, Gerald Klungseth and Marvin Klungseth; step-sisters, Selina Stratton and Adeline Erlandson.

04/07/2017

Mark Allen Higginbotham (1963-2017) MN

January 25, 1963 - April 4, 2017

Bagley, Minnesota Mark Allen Higginbotham, 54, of Bagley, Minnesota died on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at his home. Mark was born on January 25, 1963 in Fosston, Minnesota the son of Paul and Emily (Schummer-Higginbotham) Everhart. Mark attended school in both Shevlin and in Bagley. He worked various jobs including Marty Brother’s Feed Store, and had his own businesses: Mark’s Tree Service and Logging, In-Debt Logging, and Higginbotham Logging, and was currently employed with Thorstad Companies. Mark married Renee Gray on June 6, 1981 in Bagley, MN. They were married for 12 years, and continued to have a lasting friendship to this day. Mark was a volunteer of the Bagley Fire Department for over 10 years. Mark’s true passion was working on race cars with his boys and attending the dirt track races with them. Deer hunting every year was just as special, as it was quality time with his daughter. He was a NASCAR fan, loved to ice fish, and tending the feed plots on his land. Mark always looked forward to his yearly trips to Arizona in the winter. Mark loved his family and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren; he will be tremendously missed. He is survived by his son Nathan (Teah) Higginbotham of Shevlin, MN Son-Blake (Alexis) Higginbotham of Bagley, MN Daughter-Tylie Higginbotham of Bagley, MN 4 very special grandchildren- Jaden, Collin, Easton and Paisley His ex-wife-Renee Higginbotham His siblings, (his twin) Marlys Higginbotham, Randy Higginbotham, Rhonda Netland Renae (Lance) Knutson, Paulette (Rodger) Walberg, Mavis Halvorson Keith (Sony Smith) Higginbotham, Donna (Marvin) Marty, Donald (Dee) Higginbotham, Godson- Lucas Higginbotham, Goddaughter- Tori Netland, Close family friend- Peggy Larsen He was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Emily Everhart, daughter Amanda Higginbotham, and sister Lavonne VanMill.

Pioneer Press 08/25/2017

William T. Higginbotham (ca1932-2017) MN

Age 85, of West St. Paul Died on August 23, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Ruth & Jesse; sister, B. JoAnn (Alwin) Kellogg; sister-in-law, Betty Jarosch; brother-in-law, Jack Walsh; and nephew, Kenneth Walsh. Survived by wife of 59 years, Shirley; sister-in-law, Joanne (Sam) Stocco; brother-in-law, William (Sue) Jarosch; sister-in-law, Elaine Walsh; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday, August 28th at the Church of St. Joseph, 1154 Seminole Ave., West St. Paul. Visitation 2 hours prior to the Mass at church. Interment St. Pius V Cemetery, Cannon Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Church of St. Joseph. 651-457-6200.

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