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Greta Payson 09/17/2025

Greta Payson 09/17/2025

Greta Joan Kemling Payson was born March 10, 1931 to William J. and Marion K. Kemling.  She married Kenneth Alan Payson on October 17, 1953.  He preceded her in death on October 16, 1991.

She is survived by her sons, Bradley (Wendy) and Mark; sister, Donna Kemling Hugdahl; grandchildren, Annemarie L. Payson, Monique Allington  and Morgen Payson; as well as other family members.

Greta is preceded in death by her husband, Ken Payson; parents, William J. and Marion K. Kemling; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Doris and Otis Payson; brother-in-laws and sister-in-law, Lyman Hugdahl, Dolores (Alton) Dahl, Ronald (Esther) Payson; nephew, Brent Hugdahl.

A private family funeral service will be held at Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services followed by burial in the New Richmond Cemetery.

Click here to watch Greta’s service live on Wednesday at 1 pm

9 Comments

  • Kathleen Wettig Posted September 19, 2025 9:32 am

    Greta was always so complimentary to me and encouraging my in playing the church organ. She always stayed after the service to walk me to my car and we had wonderful conversations together. I was blessed to visit again at Deerfield with her. I am honored to play at her funeral.

  • Rita R. Posted September 19, 2025 11:08 am

    Greta and my mother were good friends for years. There was always a lot of laughter and conversation between them. And, I always enjoyed talking with her and her parents.

  • CANDY M Posted September 19, 2025 12:29 pm

    Rest in peace sweet Greta.
    You had the best stories!

  • Melanie Greenfield Posted September 19, 2025 2:11 pm

    My Heart goes out to Bradley and Mark and the rest of the family. All my Love and Hugs. God Bless You All.

  • Ann Morrisette Posted September 20, 2025 10:01 am

    I loved Greta! She was part of the Morrisette family. Whenever i was at Grandma’s and Boneses, Greta would call us over and ply us with goodies, fill us in on the northside gossip. Long after I moved away, we still kept in touch. I’ll miss you!

  • Tracie (Mullen) Ryan Posted September 20, 2025 10:13 am

    So many stops at Greta’s while taking walks and bike rides with the kids. She was always happy and was fun to talk to. The kids still remember her. Take care Brad and Mark. It’s hard losing your mom.💙

  • Jeff Sylte Posted September 20, 2025 11:16 pm

    So very sorry to hear about your Mom, Brad! Keeping you and Mark in my prayers 🙏

  • Joe Wajda Posted September 21, 2025 10:14 am

    My condolences on your loss. Keeping your family in my thoughts.

  • Paul Erickson Posted September 21, 2025 10:26 am

    Deepest sympathies on the loss of your Mom. What a wonderful lady. Never forget all the conversations we had and how positive she was. Also what a terrific baker she was. Your family’s are in my thoughts and prayers.

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