Alden "Sonny" Mold

Alden “Sonny” Mold passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 4, 2009 at the Golden Living Center of Rush City, MN. at the age of 76. Sonny was born to Bud and Pearl (Nordin) Mold on June 20, 1933 in Sunrise, MN. He grew up and attended school in Sunrise. On March 8, 1953, Sonny was united in marriage to his long-time sweetheart Lorraine Swing. The couple lived in the Twin Cities until 1971, when they moved to Harris, MN to raise their family of seven children. Sonny, a 34 year employee of the E.J. Long Year Co. in the Twin Cities, worked as a welder until his retirement at the age of 62. After retirement, Sonny could not sit still and worked several part-time jobs; E.F. Halls, Rehbein Sod Farm, Shelander Turkey Farm and Prefer Paving. Sonny was always on the go; whether fishing, ice fishing, hunting, going for long car rides in the country or showing off Wiendorf’s baby animals to anyone who stopped. Lorraine always had to be prepared for unexpected dinner guests because Sonny would invite friends or family over to talk, show off his fish catch or to watch a new hunting video. He will be missed by many family and friends! Surviving Sonny Mold is his wife Lorrraine of Rush City, children Mike Mold and wife Jean of Vernal, Utah, Cheryl & husband Dan Julik of Chisago City, Brian Mold and wife Deb of Rush City, Laurie & husband Todd Rick of Ramsey, Julie and husband Vern Monson of Henriette, David Mold and Friend Matt Schiller of Golden Valley, Charles Mold of Vernal, Utah, 13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, sister-in-law Elaine Mold of North Branch, brother-in-law Rodney Swing of Jacobson, Minnesota, and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Sonny is preceded in death by his parents, Albert “Bud” & Pearl Mold, his brother Bob Mold and his sister Darlene Stenberg. Rev. Richard Mork officiated at funeral services for Sonny Mold; 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 7, 2009 at the First Lutheran Church of Harris, Minnesota. A time of reviewal and visitation was held Sunday from 4-8 p.m. at Olson Funeral Chapel of Rush City and 1 hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Music was provided by Jon Ekstrom and Carolyn Holmstrom. Honorary casket bearers included Sonny’s granddaughters; Jessica Julik, Jamie Amundson, Jennifer Stopka, Elissa Rick, Amber Mowry and Loreli Rick. The active casket bearers included Sonny’s grandsons; Johnny Mold, Cody Mold, Dennis Stenberg, Jordan Monson, Joseph Monson and Joshua Monson with the interment in the First Lutheran Cemetery of Rush City.