Louise Ekstrom

Louise Ekstrom, age 90, of Butterfield died on Saturday, December 19, 2009, at the St. James Medical Center in St. James. Louise Karen Holland was born May 13, 1919 on the family farm South of Butterfield the daughter of Andrew and Helen (Jensen) Holland. Louise grew up and attended rural school through the 8th grade in the Butterfield area. She helped on the family farm until 1948 when she married John Ekstrom. The couple made their home in Butterfield where Louise and John raised their family. Louise was active with First Lutheran Church she participated in circles, served at dinners and funerals. She also enjoyed the garden club. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings Hjalmar, Harry, Art, George, Lilly, Olive, Mary and Alfred. She is survived by her husband John Ekstrom of Butterfield, daughters Karen Manning of Forest Lake, Sharon (Chuck) Goldman of Plymouth, grandchildren Kim, Tim Selah Howard of Columbus, OH, Kerry John Grau of Blaine, Kristin Goldman of Plymouth, Nancy, Tom Kevin Wick of West St. Paul.