Elaine Lieberg

Elaine Lieberg, 81, of Greenbush, MN, died on Thursday, July 16, 2009 in LifeCare Medical Center at Roseau.

Elaine Lieberg, was born Eunice Elaine Williamson, the daughter of Gust and Andrea (Ness) Williamson, on March 23, 1928 in Greenbush. She was baptized and confirmed in Bethel Lutheran Church in Greenbush and graduated from Greenbush High School in 1946. She attended Augsburg College for a time before returning to Greenbush where she worked in the family business, Williamson’s Grocery. After her father died she continued the business as Elaine’s Grocery until 1967.

She married Axel Edward Lieberg on May 29, 1964 at Bethania Lutheran Church in Greenbush. Axel was an electrician and Elaine kept books for their business, Lieberg Electric. Axel died on October 22, 1998.

Elaine was an active member of Bethel Lutheran Church and served many positions such as Sunday School Secretary/Treasurer and Ladies groups. She performed many behind the scenes jobs at church. She assisted in counting the weekly offerings for over 30 years, she kept the kitchen in supplies for many years. She also helped with any other office duty that was needed. Elaine enjoyed outdoor activities, yard work and shoveling snow. She was very proud of her hometown and was an avid Greenbush promoter. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and was so grateful that they all live so close to her. Elaine became a resident of LifeCare-Greenbush Manor on December 1, 2008 and has enjoyed the months she spent there.

SURVIVED BY: Daughter—Kristi and husband Jeff Howell of Badger.

Son—Martin, and wife Susan Lieberg of Greenbush.

Grandchildren: Katelyn, Matthew & Erika Howell and Benjamin & Kjerstie Lieberg, and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a daughter Gloria in infancy.

Funeral Services were held on Monday, July 20 in Bethel Lutheran Church of Greenbush with Pastor Nancy Jewell, officiating. Music was by Joan Haugen, organist and Marie Olson, vocalist. Casket Bearers were Jim & Dexter Dvergsten, Merlyn, Josh, Joe & Jacob Wiskow and Brad Penas. Interment was in Bethel Lutheran Cemetery of Greenbush with Gieseke Funeral Chapel of Greenbush in charge of arrangements.