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Myrtle Peters

Myrtle Peters

Mar 17, 2009

Myrtle Peters Obituary Peters, Myrtle M. age 87, of Wayzata, died March 17, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, Max; and sister, Jenny Town- send. Survived by sons, Gerald and wife Mary, Richard and wife Rita, James and wife Dianne, William and wife Karen; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Theodore Beise and wife Caroline; as well as many other...

Gerald Baskfield

Gerald Baskfield

Mar 16, 2009

Gerald Baskfield Obituary Baskfield, Gerald Raymond Age 73 of Minnetonka, died March 16, 2009. Loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Survived by his caring wife, Jean; children, Michael (Sharon), Patrick, Susan (Zachary) and Lisa along with grandchildren, Gina, Madeline, Nathan, Amanda, Ryan, Hannah, Alexandra, Michael, Sam & Zoe. Dad may you now have a peaceful long walk on the beach....

Donald Mcbain

Donald Mcbain

Mar 15, 2009

Donald McBain Obituary McBain, Donald John age 81 of Austin, Texas, formerly Wayzata, died March 15, 2009. Preceded in death by wife Violet. Survived by daughter, Barbara Connor and husband Robert; grandchildren, Haley Ping and husband Jey, Mairin, Brigid, Nolan and Fiona Connor; as well as other loving relatives and friends. Graveside service 2 PM Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at...

Clarence Lekanker

Clarence Lekanker

Mar 15, 2009

Clarence Lekanker Obituary Lekander, Clarence LaVern Vern age 83, of Maple Grove, died March 15, 2009. Survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Elsie; children, Mark, Dr. Julie Haak and husband Daniel, and Susan Gronseth; grandchildren, Anna and Laura Lekander, Sarah, Jennie and Matthew Haak, and Lisa Gronseth; siblings, Ruby Obinger, Dolores Obinger, Lois Sikkila, Verna Fischer and John...

Virginia Etem

Virginia Etem

Mar 15, 2009

VIrginia Etem Obituary Etem, Virginia Lee Johnson Age 77 of Plymouth ...our dearest Ginny left us on March 15, 2009, but her kindness and beautiful smile will always be with us. Born in Minneapolis on December 4, 1931, she was married to Robert Etem on June 24, 1955. Predeceased by her mother and father, Esther and Hilmer Johnson. Survived by...

Janet Nolting

Janet Nolting

Mar 15, 2009

Janet Nolting Obituary Nolting, Janet D. age 78 of Plymouth died March 15, 2009. Preceded in death by parents, Erwin and Lillian Nolting; brother, Harold; nieces, Tammy Stotts, Jamie Baer and Lori Peterson. Survived by sisters, Carol Peterson and husband Vernon, Donna Nolting; brother, James Nolting and wife Marilyn as well as many nieces. Funeral service 11 am Thursday, March...

Donald Mcbain

Donald Mcbain

Mar 13, 2009

Donald McBain Obituary McBain, Donald John age 81 of Austin, Texas, formerly Wayzata, died March 15, 2009. Preceded in death by wife Violet. Survived by daughter, Barbara Connor and husband Robert; grandchildren, Haley Ping and husband Jey, Mairin, Brigid, Nolan and Fiona Connor; as well as other loving relatives and friends. Graveside service 2 PM Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at...

Norman Sauter

Norman Sauter

Mar 12, 2009

Norman Sauter Obituary Sauter, Norman Arthur, age 87 of Moline, Illinois, died December 3, 2007 in Minneapolis. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Reola and his parents, Arthur and Lillian. Survived by wife, Janet; daughters, Helene Minot (Greg) and Tania Minot; sons, Michael (Ruth Ann) and Douglas (Mary); grandchildren, Ryan, Ezra, Eric and Annalise Sauter, Sheri Sauter...

Marian Bloomquist

Marian Bloomquist

Mar 10, 2009

Marian Bloomquist Obituary Bloomquist, Marian L. age 88 of Plymouth died March 10, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, Willis. Survived by daughters, Marianne Murphy and Patti Tiffany; sons, Gary and Daniel; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Lillian Williams. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Her spirit lives on in the hearts of those who...

Jeanette Olson

Jeanette Olson

Mar 6, 2009

Jeanette Olson Obituary Olson, Jeanette Zander passed away, unexpectedly but peacefully, at home on the morning of 6 March 2009. She was holding the rosary that she so often used to pray for the wellbeing of others. Jeanette was born to Charles and Theresa Zander in 1923 on a farm in Black Earth, Wisconsin, the third of five children. She...

Robert Swenson

Robert Swenson

Mar 6, 2009

Robert Swenson Obituary Swenson, Robert L. The Admiral Age 87, of Excelsior, died March 6, 2009. Preceded in death by wife, Virginia; parents, Ed and Rose Swenson; sister, Betty Lanneberg. Survived by daughters, Sandy Jacobson (Eric), Debbie Johnson (Bob); grandchildren, Tyler and Laura, and Spencer; brothers, Don and wife Jeanne, and Roy and wife Mary Lou; sisters, Grace Donley, Lora...

Jeanette Ondich

Jeanette Ondich

Mar 5, 2009

Jeanette Ondich Obituary Ondich, Jeanette Ann of Minnetonka, surrounded by her family, died peacefully March 3, 2009 due to heart complications. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Kingsley Richard; son, Kingsley Michael and wife Ann; grandsons, Michael Kingsley and Mitchell James; siblings, Irene Dahlheimer and husband Leeroy, Frank Daly and wife Vivian, John Daly and wife Carol,...

Gary Oppegard

Gary Oppegard

Mar 4, 2009

Gary Oppegard Obituary Oppegard, Gary R. age 65, passed away at his Minnetonka home March 4, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Lilian Oppegard. He is survived by his brothers, Dale and wife Florence, Jack and wife Mary, as well as many nieces and nephews. Gary was born in Minneapolis and graduated from Bloomington High School. A...

Derek Johanson

Derek Johanson

Mar 3, 2009

Derek Johanson Obituary Johanson, Derek N. Age 29, of Wayzata. Died March 3, 2009 as a result of a car accident. Survived by parents, John and Claudia; sister, Jill and fiance Joseph Hartig; grandparents, Hugh and Verna Raham; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Derek enjoyed skiing, golfing, hiking, fishing, and spending time with his friends. He will be sorely...

Betty Ennis

Betty Ennis

Feb 26, 2009

Betty Ennis Obituary Ennis, Betty A. (Converse) Age 85 of Wayzata passed away peacefully at home on February 26, 2009. Born July 29, 1923 in Firth, Idaho. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nellie and Merle Converse; brother, Harry and Verne Converse; and sister, Ramona Warren. She is survived by her four children, William (Deborah) of Houghton, MI,...

Gary Spofford

Gary Spofford

Feb 26, 2009

Gary Spofford Obituary Spofford, Gary George Passed away on February 26, 2009 at home in Deephaven. Preceded in death by father, Vernon. Survived by mother, Betty; daughter, Carisa (Steve) Vermeersch; son, Dylan; granddaughter, Olivia; and brothers, Roger (Joyce), Jeff, Craig, and Mark. Memorial service to be held 11 AM on Monday, March 2 at David Lee Funeral Home, 1220 East...

Iona Evans

Iona Evans

Feb 25, 2009

Iona Evans Obituary Evans, Iona Virginia (Allen) age 102, passed away peacefully February 25, 2009 in her home in Minnetrista, Minnesota. Born November 29, 1906 to Walter and Pearl Allen in Ashland, Kentucky. Virginia was active and alert right up to the stroke 2 weeks ago that eventually took her life. She was an avid reader, garden club member and...

A Monson

A Monson

Feb 19, 2009

A Monson Obituary Monson, A. Leonard of Maple Plain, born February 26, 1921 died February 19, 2009. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Luella; brother, Elroy and wife June; sister, Eleanore Pederson as well as other loving relatives and friends. Funeral service 1 pm Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at Christ Lutheran Church, 5084 Main St., Maple Plain. Visitation one...

A Monson

A Monson

Feb 19, 2009

A Monson Obituary Monson, A. Leonard of Maple Plain, born February 26, 1921 died February 19, 2009. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Luella; brother, Elroy and wife June; sister, Eleanore Pederson as well as other loving relatives and friends. Funeral service 1 pm Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at Christ Lutheran Church, 5084 Main St., Maple Plain. Visitation one...

Muriel Doran

Muriel Doran

Feb 18, 2009

Muriel Doran Obituary Doran, Muriel J. Age 58, of Wayzata. Died on February 18, 2009. Survived by husband, Noel Buck""; daughters, Kimberly Erickson and husband Jeff, Angela White and husband Jon; grandchildren, Lauren, Lee, Lexi; sister, Ardyce Elayne; brother, Earl Thompson and wife Nancy; and many other relatives and friends. Member of the Wayzata American Legion Auxiliary. Funeral service Friday...

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