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     Denise Elizabeth Nobles, of Groesbeck, passed away Saturday morning, October 30, 2010, at Limestone Medical Center, after a long battle with cancer.

A rosary was held Monday, November 1, 2010, at 7 PM at the Groesbeck Funeral Home with visitation prior to and following the rosary. Mass was held Tuesday November 2, 2010 at 2 PM at Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Mexia with Father Benji officiating. Burial followed at Nobles Cemetery. Pallbearers were Russell Pollack, Tommy Rutledge, Michael Carter, Bill Neason, Thomas Hartwell, and Christopher Perez.

Denise was born March 12, 1955, in El Paso, to Ralph and Rose (Siegel) Kastner. On August 20, 1983 she was united in marriage with Jesse Nobles in Houston and they began their life together. She was employed at S&H convenient store in Groesbeck, where she was known my many for her witty personality and warm service.

Mrs. Nobles was preceded in death by her mother, Rose Kastner and brother Ron Kastner.

She is survived by her husband, Jesse E. Nobles of Thornton; son, David Nobles and wife Donna of Groesbeck; daughters, Michelle Mullinnix and husband James of Groesbeck, Jessica Tollet of Groesbeck and Christina Woodall of Groesbeck; nieces, Brandy Kastner-Hood of New Braunfels and Keri Kastner of Austin; father, Ralph Kastner of El Paso; sister-in-law, Jean Kastner; seventeen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.⁶

     "Charles “Chuck” T. Huebner, a resident of Little Falls, died Nov. 16, 2004, at the St. Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls.
"A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon on Nov. 22, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Little Falls with Rev. Nick Landsberger officiating. Burial will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls and one hour prior to the service on Monday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Parish prayers will be at 5:30 p.m. Sunday evening at the Shelley Funeral Home in Little Falls. Chuck was born July 31, 1921, in Hawley, to Charles W. and Marie (St. John) Huebner. Chuck was united in marriage to Gertrude E. Massy on Sept. 29, 1950. The marriage was blessed with 54 years. He enlisted with the United States Naval Service and was discharged in August of 1943 as an Aviation Cadet V5. Chuck later entered the United States Army on Oct. 6, 1943, as an Aviation Cadet and was honorably discharged on Dec. 17, 1945. In 1946, he owned and operated a dray line and later sold it. Chuck ran a flight school at the Little Falls Airport which he helped to build up from 1947 - 1949. In 1951, he became a flight instructor for the U. S. Army at the Malden Air Force Base in Missouri, training cadets for the Korean Conflict. In 1956, he and his wife, Trudie, moved to San Marcos, TX where he was again a flight instructor at the Air Force Base until it closed in 1959. Chuck and Trudy moved to Little Falls where he was given a franchise to build the Little Falls cable system. He built the large cable tower east of town and was proudly known as the person who decorated it with lights as a big Christmas tree during the holidays. Chuck became the office manager for the franchise company until it was sold to another company that resulted in his release. In 1981, he and his wife became partners and owners of the “Chicken Shack” in Little Falls. They built a new building in 1986 and sold it to retire in 1987. Chuck was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the American Legion Post 46. He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, touring different airports and air shows, and spending time with his family and friends.
"Chuck is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gertrude “Trudie” Huebner of Little Falls; son Fred Wheelbarger and his wife Aleta of Edmond, OK; sisters, Ceil Markuson of Little Falls, Margaret Golden and her husband William of Sartell, Geraldine Peterson and her husband Ron of Hillman and Mary Ann Susag and her husband Russ of Richmond; grandsons, Brent Wheelbarger and his wife Marcia of Oklahoma City and Aaron Wheelbarger of Edmond, OK; many nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law, Lorraine Stiller and her husband Herman of Little Falls.
"He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Edgar Huebner and granddaughter, Alissa Wheelbarger.
Shelley Funeral Chapels."¹²

     "Cecilia "Ceil" Lucina (Huebner) Markuson, a resident of Little Falls, died April 17, 2005, at the St. Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls.
"A Memorial Mass was held April 22 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Little Falls with Rev. Nicholas Landsberger officiating. Burial was at Bearhead Cemetery in Pillsbury.
"Cecilia Lucina Markuson was born on March 3, 1924, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Charles and Marie (St. John) Huebner. The Huebner family moved to Little Falls when Ceil was an infant. She was the second child in a family of two boys and four girls. Ceil grew up in Little Falls and attended St. Francis and Little Falls High Schools. Cecilia Huebner was united in marriage to Clifford Markuson on June 11, 1942, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Little Falls. Cliff entered the U.S. Army three months later. Ceil was a "War Bride," following Cliff to several bases in the U.S. while he completed navigator-bombardier training. Ceil returned to Little Falls when Cliff was transferred to England to serve with the Eighth Air Force. Following the end of W.W.II, Ceil and Cliff returned to Long Prairie where Cliff ran a gas station and built an auto dealership. When fire destroyed the auto dealership they moved to Hutchinson, where Cliff worked for the American Breeders Service and Ceil worked at the 3M Company tape manufacturing plant, in its quality inspection department. In 1958, Cliff went to work as a field man for the American Dairy Association and returned to Minnesota within two years to be general manager of the American Dairy Association in Minnesota. It was under Cliff’s leadership that the "All The Milk You Can Drink" and the Dairy Princess programs were initiated. Ceil was heavily into these programs and stayed with the Dairy Princess candidates during the State Fair run. Following retirement in 1984, Ceil and Cliff moved from Shoreview to a lake home on Platte Lake and spent their winters in Mesa, AZ. In 1998, Cliff and Ceil moved to Little Falls. Ceil was active in the American Legion Auxiliary in Hutchinson and was a member of the Lakes Area Association.
"Cecilia Markuson was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Markuson; granddaughter, Annette Wozniak; parents, Charles and Marie Huebner; brothers, Charles T. and Edgar Huebner and sister-in-law, Evelyn Lawin.
"She is survived by children, Gerald (Jerry) Markuson and wife Pat of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Cheryl Allander and husband Jack of Phoenix, AZ and Steve Markuson of Brooklyn Park; grandchildren, Judy Chamberlain and husband Mark, Chad Markuson and fiancée Heather, Blaine Markuson and wife Stacey, D.J. Wozniak, Ellen Markuson, Adam Markuson and wife Amy; and great-grandchildren, Andrew, Brandon, Nicholas and Stephanie Chamberlain; sisters, Margaret Golden and husband, Bill of Sartell, Geraldine Peterson and husband Ron of Hillman, and Mary Susag and husband Russ, of Richfield; sister-in-law, Irene Eldred and husband Don of Long Prairie; many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
"Memorials preferred to American Cancer Society or Alzheimer’s Association.
Shelley Funeral Chapels.¹¹

     printed in the Morrison County Record.¹¹

     Markuson, Gerald

Gerald Allen Markuson, age 71, of Wisconsin Rapids passed away Monday June 1, 2015 at Edgewater Haven Nursing Home in Port Edwards.

Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, June 8, 2015 at Port Edwards United Methodist Church. Rev. David Guse will officiate. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service on Monday at the church. Herman-Taylor funeral Home will be assisting the family.

Jerry was born on December 6, 1943 to Clifford and Cecelia (Hubner) Markuson in Little Falls, MN. He married Patricia Ann Odell on June 14, 1969 in Mora, MN. Gerald served in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1966. He graduated from UM Minnesota. Jerry moved the family to many different cities where he worked as a food ingredients scientist and consultant to numerous manufacturing plants. During his last 10 years before retirement Jerry worked as a consultant to companies that produced dry products and was a designer of flavors that they used to enhance the product.

Jerry loved sports; he enjoyed coaching soccer, softball and wrestling. Jerry attended the very first Minnesota Vikings game and was a lifelong fan; but try as he might Jerry could never get his children or grandchildren to become fans. Jerry was very involved with the Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and adult leadership; he was a dedicated member for over 40 years. Jerry was an avid reader and over the years collected hundreds of books; he shared his love for them by reading with his grandchildren at every opportunity.

Jerry is survived by his wife Pat, sons: Chad (Heather) Markuson of Moorehead, MN, and Blaine (Stacey) Markuson of Sparta, WI, daughter Judy (Harry) Pilkington of Lawton, OK; grandchildren: Andrew Chamberlain, Brandon Chamberlain, Nicholas Chamberlain, Stephanie Chamberlain, Kira Markuson, Kiley Markuson, Noah Markuson, Courtney Markuson, Maci Markuson and Liam Markuson; brother Steve Markuson of Minnesota and sister Cheryl (Jack) Allander of Arizona; niece Ellen (Mark) Montean, nephews: D.J. (Bernadette) Wozniak, Adam (Amy) Markuson; great-nephews : Levi Markuson and Archer Montean as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins and his beloved dog, Barney. He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law and mother in-law Arthur and Vera Odell and niece Annette Wozniak.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Jerry's name to the Boy Scouts Troop #105 or the Shih Tzu Rescue of Central WI.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.taylorfuneralhome.net.⁶

     Steven M. 'Steve' Markuson
Steven M. 'Steve' Markuson
Markuson, Steven M. "Steve" age 68 of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Cecilia Markuson and brother, Jerry Markuson. Survived by daughter, Ellen (Mark) Montean; son, Adam (Amy) Markuson; grandchildren, Levi, Archer and Wyatt; sister, Cheryl (Jack) Allander; nieces and nephews. Funeral service Friday, May 27, 2016 at 10 AM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave, Anoka. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation 1 hour prior to service only. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220 thurston-lindberg.com.¹¹

     Age 68 of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Cecilia Markuson and brother, Jerry Markuson.¹⁰

     "Edgar was the third of six children born to Karl William & Marie Rose (St. John) Huebner.

Edgar served as a chauffeur for Laura Jane Musser for 14 years. While driving for her, the family lived in a house on the nine-acre Musser/Weyerhaeuser estate in Little Falls. Later he worked for 14 years as a reserve police officer/parking enforcement officer for the city of Little Falls, MN.

On 29 March 1948, Edgar married Lorraine Carol Fahnhorst, in Little Falls, MN; she was age 18, he was 22. Born 17 April 1929 in Greenwald, MN; "Honey" (as she was known by friends & family) was the youngest of fourteen children born to Joseph Henry & Anna Gertrude (Vorgert) Fahnhorst."⁹

          Margaret “Peggy” E. Golden, age 83, Sartell, MN, died Friday, July 22, 2011 peacefully surrounded by her family on her birthday at the St. Cloud Hospital.
     Funeral services will be Monday, July 25, 2011 at 11:00 AM at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Sartell, MN. Visitation will be Sunday, July 24, 2011 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Parish Prayers will be at 5:30 PM Sunday. Burial will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, MN.
     Peggy was born July 22, 1928 in Spring Prairie Township, Clay County, MN to Charles W. and Marie (St. Johns) Huebner. She married William R. Golden on December 30, 1950 in St. Paul’s Church, St. Cloud, MN. Peggy was a Registered Nurse at the St. Cloud Hospital for 35 years. She volunteered at the St. Cloud Historical Society, Meals on Wheels. Peggy was a member of VFW Post 428 Women’s Auxiliary, St. Cloud Hospital Nurses Alumni Assn., D of I, and St. Francis Xavier Church, Sartell where she was a Eucharistic Minister. She enjoyed playing piano, crocheting, knitting and bowling. Especially spending time with her family.
     Survivors include her husband, William “Bill” R. Golden of Sartell, MN; sons and daughters, Bill Golden, Jr. of St. Cloud, MN; Tom (Nancy) Golden of St. Cloud, MN; Lynn (Terry) Tolman of Excelsior MN; David (Mary) Golden of Sartell, MN; Cindy (Dave) Wells of Coon Rapids, MN; ten grandchildren, Sara Golden, Nathan Golden, Robert (Rhianna) Golden, Julia Tolman, Heidi (Jim) Barbeau, Andy Golden, Daniel Golden, Bradley Golden, Rachel Wells, and Nichole Wells; eight great grandchildren, Aden, Grace, Lily, Katheryn, Spencer, Nicholas, Jackson, and Travis; sisters, Geraldine (Ronald) Peterson of Hillman, MN; and Mary Ann (Russell) Susag of Siren, WI.
     She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Charles Huebner and Edgar Huebner and one sister, Ceil Markuson.
     Memorials are preferred.
     Peggy’s family wishes to thank the staff of the St. Cloud Hospital and Country Manor for the compassion and loving care they provided.⁵

     William "Bill" R. Golden, 90 Sartell, MN

Aug. 2, 1925 - Oct. 14, 2015

William "Bill" Reynold Golden, age 90, Sartell, MN, died Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at the St. Cloud Veterans Administration Medical Center.

Funeral services will be Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Peace United Church of Christ, St. Cloud, MN. Visitation will be Friday, October 16, 2015 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.Interment will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, MN.

Bill was born August 2, 1925 in St. Cloud, MN to Reynold J. and Margaret Ann (Schobert) Golden. He graduated from St. Cloud Technical High School in 1943. Bill served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II from 1943 to 1945, serving in the Asiatic and Pacific Theaters and received a purple heart. Bill married Margaret "Peggy" Ellen Huebner on December 30, 1950 at St. Paul's Church, St. Cloud, MN. He was employed by the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier for 34 years retiring in 1980. Bill was a very active member of Peace United Church of Christ, a 50 year life member of the National Association of Letter Carriers, and a life member of St. Cloud VFW Post #428. He loved gardening, bird watching, and enjoyed cutting and splitting wood, hunting and being outdoors.Bill loved his family and especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include sons and daughters, Bill Golden Jr. of St. Cloud, MN; Tom (Nancy) Golden of St. Cloud, MN; Lynn (Terry) Tolman of Excelsior, MN; David (Mary) Golden of Sartell, MN; Cindy (Dave) Wells of Coon Rapids, MN; ten grandchildren, Sara Golden (fiance Eric Bucher), Nathan Golden (Christine), Robert (Rhianna) Golden, Julia (Justin Trott) Lund-Trott, Heidi (Jim Barbeau) Tolman, Andy Golden, Daniel (Elizabeth) Golden, Bradley (Tracy) Golden, Rachel Wells and Nicole Wells; and eleven great grandchildren, Aden, Grace, Lily, Katheryn, Spencer, Nicholas, Jackson, Christopher, Travis, Sophie and Miss Madelyn.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Margaret "Peggy" Golden on July 22, 2011, and one brother, Roger "Jack" Golden.

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Published in the St. Cloud Times on Oct. 15, 2015

Burial:
Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery
Little Falls
Morrison County
Minnesota, USA.⁷

     William “Bill” C. Golden, 66
St. Cloud, MN
May 21, 1952 – March 4, 2019

     William “Bill” C. Golden, age 66, St. Cloud, MN, died Monday, March 4, 2019 at the St. Cloud Hospital.
     A Celebration of Bill’s life will be held Friday, March 8, 2019 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN. Burial will take place in the spring at North Star Cemetery, St. Cloud, MN.
     Bill was born May 21, 1952 in St. Cloud, MN to William R. and Margaret E. (Huebner) Golden. He was employed as a truck driver for many years, most recently with Country Hearth Bread Company, as well as a bus driver for St. Cloud School District 742. Bill was a member of the St. Cloud Police Department Reserves.
     Survivors include brothers, Tom (Nancy) Golden of St. Cloud, MN; David (Mary) Golden of Sartell, MN; sisters Lynn (Terry) Tolman of Excelsior, MN; Cindy (Dave) Wells of Coon Rapids, MN; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
     He was preceded in death by his parents.
     Memorials are preferred to the St. Cloud Great River Regional Library.
     Remember Bill by giving blood in his memory.
     The family would like to extend a thank you to all the care givers that took care of Bill throughout his journey.⁶

     "Mary Ann (Huebner) Susag, of Siren, WI, and Richfield, MN, died March 22, 2012. She was born in Little Falls, MN, on Sept. 24, 1933, to Charles and Marie (St. John) Huebner. Mary is survived by her husband of 54 years, Russell; children Amy (Michael) Maynard, Anne, Kathryn (Urban) Bauer, John, Karen (Sharon), James (Kimberly); grandchildren Karl and Megan Bauer, Zachary and Noah Susag; Bradley, Grace, Thomas and Andrew Susag; sister Geraldine (Ronald) Peterson. Mary was a graduate of St. Francis High School and St. Cloud State Teachers College. She taught on the Red Lake Indian Reservation and at Nokomis Junior High School in Minneapolis. Mary was an active community volunteer in numerous organizations: president, Assumption Church Parish Council; board member, Friends of Augsburg Park Library; board secretary, League of Catholic Women; president, Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers Auxiliary; secretary, Norsota Lodge of Sons of Norway; secretary, Norwegian National League of Minnesota; board member, Academy of Holy Angels; member, Assumption Christian Women; volunteer, Meals on Wheels; Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader and den mother. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, April 3, 2012, 10:00 AM, at St Olaf Catholic Church, 215 S. 8th St., Minneapolis. Visitation is Monday, April 2, 2012, from 4:00-7:00 PM at Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel, 6527 Portland Ave. S., Richfield, MN, and one hour prior to Mass at the Church. Interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials to League of Catholic Women or to St. Olaf Catholic Church."⁷