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Ronald Olson

Ronald Olson

May 31, 2008

Ronald Olson Obituary Olson, Ronald D. of Plymouth, carpenter, died May 31 at age 72. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Lois. He is survived by his parents, Elling & Judith Olson of Fosston, MN; his daughters, Arlys Nelson & husband Mike, Dianne Skau & husband Mark, Michelle Limesand & husband Lon; grandchildren, Heather & husband...

Malcolm Pfunder

Malcolm Pfunder

May 28, 2008

Malcolm Pfunder Obituary Pfunder, Malcolm G. Born November 11, 1919 in Miles City, Montana and died May 28, 2008 at his home in Deephaven. Graduate from Washburn High School in 1938, Harvard University, BS degree Cum Laude in 1942, and Harvard Business School, MBA degree in 1947. Served in the US Army Air Force from 1942-1945. Trust officer at Northwestern...

Dennis Anderson

Dennis Anderson

May 27, 2008

Dennis Anderson Obituary Anderson, Dennis Dale, age 64, of Minneapolis, formerly of Orono, born June 1, 1943,

Lawrence Leding

Lawrence Leding

May 27, 2008

Lawrence Leding Obituary Leding, Lawrence C. age 93, longtime resident of Wayzata and Plymouth, died May 27, 2008. Preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth; parents, Christine and Lars Leding; sister, Helen Brink; and brothers, Kenneth and John. Survived by children, Paul and wife Roxanne, Mary Anne Bays and husband Warren, Kathleen Clemenson and husband Douglas and Joseph O'Connell and...

Marie Schwiegert

Marie Schwiegert

May 25, 2008

Marie Schwiegert Obituary Schweigert, Marie Katherine (nee Salvner) Minnetonka, MN. Passed away on May 25, 2008. Born in Minneapolis, MN, August 3, 1915. Preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Dr. John L. Salvner and Anna (nee Stelzriede) Salvner; and her beloved husband of 60 years, Raymond C. Schweigert, who passed away Oct. 19, 1996. Ray was the founder and...

Bob Ryan

Bob Ryan

May 24, 2008

Bob Ryan Obituary Ryan, Robert Clair Bob Age 76, of Wayzata, died Saturday, May 24, 2008 quietly at home surrounded by his loving family. Born October 6, 1931 in Huron, SD. Survived by wife of 56 years, Ellen (Keran); 7 children, Cheryl Ann Ganci (Rick), Robert C. II (Jan), Thomas J. (Suzanne), Sue Lantto (Orville), Julianne Ortman (Ray), Molly Sprinkel...

Ruth Mrachek

Ruth Mrachek

May 14, 2008

Ruth Mrachek Obituary Mrachek, Ruth A. age 74 of Plymouth died May 14, 2008. Ruth died at home while being cared for by her family. Survived by her husband of 49 years, Joe; daughter, Mary Mulder and husband Star; son, Tom Mrachek and wife Sue; grandchildren, Katelyn, Meredith, Tara, Chad, Troy, Amy, and Stacy as well as other loving relatives...

Gladys Lorenz

Gladys Lorenz

May 10, 2008

Gladys Lorenz Obituary Lorenz, Gladys I. Age 92, of Minneapolis and also 16 years in the Grand Rapids, MN area. Died peacefully on May 10, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Harold A.; and brother, Roy Alm. Survived by daughter, Karen Lorenz; sister, Marilyn Ballantine; and other relatives and friends. Memorial service Thursday, May 15 at 12 Noon with visitation...

Clara Soland

Clara Soland

May 9, 2008

Clara Soland Obituary Soland, Clara Sophie (Berg) Born in Queen Township, MN on July 4th, 1907 to Eddie and Gusta (Nelson) Berg. Died peacefully at North Ridge Care Center in New Hope on May 9, 2008. Preceded in death by husband Willard (Jess) in 1949 and son Duane in 2006 and seven siblings. Survived by son, Norman (Carol); daughter-in- law,...

Lillian Eggers

Lillian Eggers

May 9, 2008

Lillian Eggers Obituary Eggers, Lillian C. age 90, of Minnetonka, formerly of Wayzata, died May 9, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill. Survived by daughter, Cheryl Morrison and husband Dennis of Wayzata; son Bill Jr. and wife Carol of Excelsior; daughter, Wendy and husband Peter Pemrick of Chanhassen; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral service 11:00...

Orland Larson

Orland Larson

May 8, 2008

Orland Larson Obituary Larson, Orland G. Ole Entered heaven on May 8, 2008 at the age of 84 years. Past Master and long time member of Wayzata Masonic Lodge and Zurhah Shrine Club. Survived by wife of 64 years, Hazel (Lee) Larson; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and John Blakstvedt; son, Bruce and partner Dennis Mori; sisters, Jo Demars and Ellen...

Dave Drawert

Dave Drawert

May 5, 2008

Dave Drawert Obituary Drawert, Daven L. Age 56. Joined the ranks of the Saints Triumphant on May 5, 2008. Survived by loving wife, Cindy; mother, Norma; sons, Scott & wife Amanda and his precious triplet grandchildren Wyatt, Weston and Ivy, Brian & wife Margaret, and Allan Matthews; sisters and brothers-in-law, Diane & Peter Crist, and Julie & Ken Hoyme; and...

Irene Nienaber

Irene Nienaber

May 5, 2008

Irene Nienaber Obituary Nienaber, Irene of Plymouth died May 5, 2008 at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. She was born in Minneapolis, married Jack Nienaber in 1948 and raised a family in Edina before spending some years with him in California and Oregon. They returned to the Twin Cities before his death in 1985. She married Daniel Hart in...

Isadore Kessler

Isadore Kessler

May 4, 2008

Isadore Kessler Obituary Kessler, Isadore 94, Merrifield, MN, formerly of Maple Plain, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4 at Bethany Good Samaritan in Brainerd. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Florence (Peterson), and 13 siblings. He is survived by one daughter, Jewel Ann and husband, Joe Blasey, Merrifield; 6 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, two...

William Hegi

William Hegi

May 4, 2008

William Hegi Obituary Hegi, William of Medina, died May 4, 2008 at age 86. He was preceded in death by his wife Deloris and sister, Jean. He is survived by his son, Greg and wife Rose; daughter, Lisa (Diane); grandchildren, Carraig and wife Kelly, Jessica Weber and husband Brian, Michael, Mary, Elizabeth, and Patrick; great-grandchildren, William, Benjamin, Lucy Rose and...

Myrtle Eckes

Myrtle Eckes

May 3, 2008

Myrtle Eckes Obituary Eckes, Myrtle C. (Schiebe) Age 90 of Plymouth. Died May 3, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Mark J. Eckes; 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Survived by children and their families, Kay & Charles Haecherl, Elaine & James Loaney, JoAnn & Roger Bertrand, Mark & Victoria Eckes, Steven & Gretchen Eckes, and Lynn & Keith Struck; 21...

Phyllis Ransom

Phyllis Ransom

May 1, 2008

Phyllis Ransom Obituary Ransom, Phyllis died peacefully surrounded by her family on May 1, 2008 at the age of 81. Phylliss greatest joy was her family. She was content being at home and at the cabin with her family close at hand. Nothing made her smile more than a visit from her five grandkids. She will be deeply missed by...

Marvin Mccoy

Marvin Mccoy

Apr 30, 2008

Marvin McCoy Obituary McCoy, Marvin M. age 74 of Minnetonka died, April 30, 2008. Survived by his daughters, Terry Preston and husband Paul, Linn Kezer and husband Dennis, Janet Taubel and husband Jerome; son, Paul McCoy and wife Sheri; 13 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; loving companion, Betty Spaude; sister, Mildred Cox and brother, Robert Smith. Marvin played the Swiss alphorn in...

Dororthy Stein

Dororthy Stein

Apr 29, 2008

Dororthy Stein Obituary Stein, Dorothy Evelyn age 86, of Wayzata, MN, passed away on April 29, 2008 surrounded by her family. She had recently fallen resulting in several fractures and a heart attack. Having lost her beloved husband, Victor, in January 2008, after 64 years of marriage, she now joins him in heaven to be with our Lord. She will...

William Reese

William Reese

Apr 25, 2008

William Reese Obituary Reese, William H., Jr. Bill age 77, of Orono, died April 25, 2008. Preceded in death by his parents, Harold Bill and Edith Reese of St. Paul and Cumberland, Wisconsin. Survived by his wife, Elizabeth (""Bette"", Beth""). Bill was a St. Paul Harding High graduate, veteran of the Korean War, 1948-1952 and he attended the U of...

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