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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...

Phillip Pogorely

Phillip Pogorely

Feb 16, 2009

Phillip Pogorely Obituary Pogorely, Phillip Age 91 of Minnetonka. Passed away February 16, 2009. Preceded in death by wife of 60 years, Mary and 6 siblings. Survived by step- daughter, Dianne (Paul) Klodt of Minnetonka; step- son, Fred (April) Scheer of Duluth; step-grandchildren, Cheri Hagen, Kevin Klodt, Celia Scheer and Miranda Scheer; 8 step- great grandchildren; nieces and nephews, as...

Jeffrey Lafrenier

Jeffrey Lafrenier

Feb 16, 2009

Jeffrey LaFrenier Obituary LaFrenier, Jeffrey W. The Canuck Jeff passed away after a brief illness at the age of 50. He was born in Winnipeg on March 4, 1958 and moved with his family to Wayzata, MN when he was 7. He graduated from Wayzata High School in 1977. Joined the Army in 1978 and spent 3 years in Germany...

Helen Arlandson

Helen Arlandson

Feb 14, 2009

Helen Arlandson Obituary Arlandson-Youngquist, Helen Bernice of Minnetonka, age 91, passed away February 14, 2009. Helen was born January 15, 1918, a lifelong resident of Minneapolis area, West High School graduate and longtime Pako Filmshop Manager. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolf Hyer and Anna Adena Hyer; sisters, Evelyn Spinner and Lorraine Matlock; husbands, Lloyd Arlandson and...

Dale Schleif

Dale Schleif

Feb 13, 2009

Dale Schleif Obituary Schleif, Dale L. age 78 of Plymouth, died February 12, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. Much loved husband, father and grandfather. Preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Hilda Schleif and sister, Donna. Survived by his wife of 49 years, Teresa; son, John; daughter, Nancy; granddaughter, Jade; twin brother, Dean; sisters, Diane and Janice....

Dale Schleif

Dale Schleif

Feb 12, 2009

Dale Schleif Obituary Schleif, Dale L. age 78 of Plymouth, died February 12, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. Much loved husband, father and grandfather. Preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Hilda Schleif and sister, Donna. Survived by his wife of 49 years, Teresa; son, John; daughter, Nancy; granddaughter, Jade; twin brother, Dean; sisters, Diane and Janice....

Christopher Carnes

Christopher Carnes

Feb 9, 2009

Christopher Carnes Obituary Carnes, Christopher M. Age 46 of Eden Prairie, died in a car accident on February 9, 2009. Survived by wife, Natalie; children, Colton, Crystalyn Gear and April; grandchildren, William and Arianna; father, William; siblings, Travis, Greg, Amy and Quincy. Christopher was an avid bicyclist, motorcyclist and was currently studying theology. Funeral service Sunday, February 15, at 3...

Frederick Chute

Frederick Chute

Feb 8, 2009

Frederick Chute Obituary Chute, Frederick Hawley Passed away at his home on February 8, 2009. He was 96 years old. Frederick was born in Minneapolis on June 4, 1912. He attended Blake School, where he was head boy of the school and a standout athlete, particularly in football and baseball. He went on to attend Yale University, where he graduated...

Douglas Easthouse

Douglas Easthouse

Feb 3, 2009

Douglas Easthouse Obituary Easthouse, Douglas Jean age 75, of Mound, died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on February 3, 2009. Preceded in death by parents, Joe and Ella Easthouse. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Donna Easthouse; daughters, Holly Schluter and husband John, Candy Anderson and husband Al; grandchildren, Sara, Mitch, and Taylor Schluter, Dausyn and Cody...

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