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Arvo Laukkonen

Arvo Laukkonen

Oct 6, 2008

Arvo Laukkonen Obituary Laukkonen, Arvo O. Age 88, of St. Louis Park, passed away peacefully on 10/6/08. A hard-working Finn who loved his family, cars and polka music. Preceded in death by parents John and Aurora; brother, William; sister, Lempi Wightman; adopted son, Jeff. WWII veteran and Ford Motor Co. retiree. Survived by wife of 62 years, Elna; daughter, Karen;...

Patricia Crump

Patricia Crump

Oct 5, 2008

Patricia Crump Obituary Crump, Patricia Kennedy Pat is dead. My beautiful red- headed artist with a wonderful sense of humor is gone. No more sketching afternoons. No more working together in the studio. A huge, blank empty, empty space that can never be filled. She was an artist first and last. That's how she saw herself, that was her identity....

Louise Brewer

Louise Brewer

Oct 2, 2008

Louise Brewer Obituary Brewer, Louise B. (Boyden) age 85, of Plymouth, passed away Oct. 2. She was loved and will be dearly missed by children, Gretchen Brewer, David B. & wife Susan, James T. and wife Joan; grandchildren, Jeremy, Clayton, Sarah (Gabe) Thrasher, Steve (Nicole) Brewer; great-grandsons, Korban in-laws, Ray Black, Dona Boyden. Memorial service 1 pm Tuesday at St....

Esther Addison

Esther Addison

Oct 1, 2008

Esther Addison Obituary Addison, Esther M. Age 90, of Orono. Loving mother and grandmother. Born on April 13, 1918 and passed away on October 1, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Albert; brother, Eric John Grant; and granddaughter, Heidi Huber. Survived by children, Bert Addison and Barbara (Bob) Huber; brother, Kenneth (Doris) Grant; grandchildren, Wendy (Bart) Hanson and Cindy (Roland)...

Elizabeth Borg

Elizabeth Borg

Sep 28, 2008

Elizabeth Borg Obituary Borg, Betty Webb Widow of Lloyd Edsten Borg, passed away in the early morning hours on September 28, 2008 at Methodist Hospital in Minneapolis, the city where she had been born 96 years earlier. Blessed with good health until nearly the end, Betty remained mentally alert, curious about the world, a regular patron at local restaurants, and...

Barbara Naslund

Barbara Naslund

Sep 27, 2008

Barbara Naslund Obituary Naslund, Barbara Elizabeth passed away on September 27, 2008 at Meridian Manor in Wayzata at the age of 90. Barbara is survived by her husband, Irving Naslund; son, Ronald Naslund and his wife Rebecca; daughters, Judy Reiter and her husband Jerry and Lori Naslund; grandchildren, Melissa Reiter, Julie Peyton and husband Scott; great-granddaughter, Vivienne; sister, Helen Bolstad....

Mike Muchlinski

Mike Muchlinski

Sep 26, 2008

Mike Muchlinski Obituary Muchlinski, Michael J. Age 46, of Victoria, died unexpectedly September 26, 2008. Preceded in death by his grandparents; two aunts; and an uncle. Survived by his parents, John and Rose Muchlinski; sisters, Kathryn Hentschel and husband Ludger, Susan Sheridan and husband Phil, Mary Kiernan, Amy Smith and husband Joe; nieces and nephews, Ingemar, Linnea, Phil, Nick, Jack...

Frederick Bardwell

Frederick Bardwell

Sep 24, 2008

Frederick Bardwell Obituary Bardwell, Fred D. age 80 of Minnetonka died September 24, 2008. Survived by loving wife Margaret "Peg of 55 years; children, Susan Quillin, Sherry Dunn (Ken), BettyAnn Engelmann and David Bardwell (Heidi); grandchildren, Travis (Robin), Liz, Jim (Kate), Sarah, Mark, Rachel, and Elsa; nephew, Peter Bardwell (Jane) as well as other loving relatives and friends all over...

Astri Flugeim

Astri Flugeim

Sep 22, 2008

Astri Flugeim Obituary Flugeim, Astri age 87 of Minnetonka died peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2008 at North Residential Hospice after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill (Wilhelm) and brother, Helge. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Ragnhild Eik Lovland; nephew, Harold Lovland; niece, Bente Lovland Manheim all of Oslo, Norway as well as...

Anita Dreelan

Anita Dreelan

Sep 19, 2008

Anita Dreelan Obituary Dreelan, Anita (Young) Loving Friend, age 59, of Deephaven. Passed away peacefully September 19, 2008. Preceded in death by parents and husband, Michael J. Survived by in-laws Paul, Pat, John, Joan and many loving friends of Cottagewood, USA. Memorial service 5:00 PM, Tuesday September 23, 2008 at Grace Lutheran Church of Deephaven. With visitation one hour prior...

Jamie Baer

Jamie Baer

Sep 18, 2008

Jamie Baer Obituary Baer, Jamie Lee Age 22, passed away Monday, September 15th. Her infectious smile and zest for life were taken from us by a drunken driver. She fought for her life for 25 days after giving birth to her 25 week old daughter due to the accident. 2004 graduate of Rockford School. Survived by daughter, Angel; parents, Scott...

Donna Hankinson

Donna Hankinson

Sep 18, 2008

Donna Hankinson Obituary Hankinson, Donna M. of Wayzata, Minnesota. Preceded in death by husband, Herbert Hankinson; son, Carl Steel; sister, Patty Clements; brother, Dick Reed. Survived by son, Jeffrey Steel and family; grandson, Trent Steel and daughter, Alexis; stepson, John Hankinson and family; brother, Bill; five loving sisters and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM, with...

Arthur Lehmann

Arthur Lehmann

Sep 15, 2008

Arthur Lehmann Obituary Lehmann, Arthur C. Age 73, of Wayzata. Passed away September 15, 2008 after battling lung cancer. Preceded in death by son, Eric; parents; brother, Edgar; sister, Eleanor. Survived by daughter, Christa Lehmann; sons, Arthur and Ken & his wife Ann; grandchildren, Cameron, Cole and Kallie; sister, Cindy Dietler; and other relatives and friends. Special thanks to the...

Miriam Anderson

Miriam Anderson

Sep 13, 2008

Miriam Anderson Obituary Anderson, Miriam Jane (nee Mehrling) Born October 22, 1922 in Montpelier, OH. Fell asleep in the Lord on September 13, 2008. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Rod Chandler; loving husband, Dale William. She is survived by her beloved son, Gregg (Audrey); loving grandsons, Jordan, Evan (Yong), Darin and Logan; dear sister, Beverly (Merlin);...

Elayne Halldin

Elayne Halldin

Aug 31, 2008

Elayne Halldin Obituary Halldin, Elayne S. age 88 of Long Lake, died August 31, 2008. Preceded in death by her husband, Willard. Survived by her sons, Willard Jr. and Gregory and his wife Laura; grandchildren, Bradley, Lori and husband Paul Nyholm, Jeffrey and wife Marybeth Burdelak and Andrew and wife Amber; great-grandchildren, Cory, Whitney and Kylee Nyholm; sisters, Doretta Beckman,...

Thomas Brislin

Thomas Brislin

Aug 24, 2008

Thomas Brislin Obituary Brislin, Thomas Gaytons, age 49 of Deephaven, accidentally passed away August 24, 2008. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Jerome Brislin. Survived by his wife of 14 years, Mary Georgens; son, Patrick; beloved dog, Jimmy; parents, John and Janet Brislin of Pittsburgh; sister, Susan Garver of Pittsburgh as well as many loving friends and...

Steve Leppa

Steve Leppa

Aug 19, 2008

Steve Leppa Obituary Leppa, Steven Charles, age 63, died on Tuesday, August 19 from an accidental fall in his home in Orono. Steve was loved by family, friends and co-workers for his loyalty, his curious spirit and his never-ending quest for knowledge. Steve was a reader of history, a collector of many and varied antiques and a dedicated parishioner and...

Barbara Brown

Barbara Brown

Aug 15, 2008

Barbara Brown Obituary Brown, Barbara K. of Shorewood, passed away August 15, 2008. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Irene Krost and husband, Charles E. Brown. Survived by brother, Richard Krost; daughters Teresa, Barbara, Molly, Maggie, Kelly; eight grandchildren; five great- grandchildren. Funeral service Tuesday, 11 AM at The Church of St. Therese of Deephaven, 18323 Minnetonka Blvd., Deephaven....

Steven Olson

Steven Olson

Aug 15, 2008

Steven Olson Obituary Olson, Steven John Age 47, died suddenly and unexpectedly at his home on August 15, 2008. Steve is survived by his wife, Kristine; daughter, Liane; two dogs and two cats; mother, Mavis; father, Milton; brothers and sisters and their families, Randy (Susan), Joanne (Mark, Jon Mark, Nathan), Greg (Sara, Tyler, Connor), and Rhonda (Dave, Aaron, Evan); in-laws,...

Stephen Ruff

Stephen Ruff

Aug 14, 2008

Stephen Ruff Obituary Ruff, Stephen McAlpin Age 63, of Wayzata, died Aug. 14, 2008. Steve was a loving husband to his wife of 40 years, proud father, lifelong coach, supportive colleague and gregarious friend. Raised in Minneapolis, he played football, basketball and baseball at Southwest High School (1963)and Hamline University (1967). He earned a masters of education from the University...

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