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Donald Persian
Nov 18, 2007
Donald Persian Obituary Persian, Donald B. Perk Age 79, of Wayzata, MN. Our Steel Marshmallow"". Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Son, Uncle and Friend. Preceded in death by parents, Benjamin and Dora. He leaves behind his loving wife of 49 years, Mary Lou; children, Michael (Shawn), Debra Hrebal, Steve (Kathleen), and Beth O'Connor (Terry). Adored by nine grandchildren and one...
Harold Doepke
Nov 18, 2007
Harold Doepke Obituary Doepke, Harold E. age 92, of Wayzata, died November 18, 2007. Preceded in death by his wife, Harriet. Survived by his son, Paul; and his beloved nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial service 3:00 pm Saturday, December 1, 2007 at Wayzata Community Church, 125 E. Wayzata Blvd., with visitation 5-8 Friday, November 30 at David Lee Funeral Home,...
Susan Stoker
Nov 17, 2007
Susan Stoker Obituary Stoker, Susan Magoffin Shush 80, of Wayzata, MN, died Thursday November 15, 2007, of an apparent heart attack. Born in Deerwood, MN on September 14, 1927, she went on to graduate from Mills College, in Oakland, CA. An avid potter and talented artist, Shush is best remembered as an enthusiastic and accomplished wing-shooter, who traveled the world...
Robert Robert Jr
Nov 16, 2007
Robert Robert Jr Obituary Straub, Robert F., Jr. Age 89 of Wayzata, MN. Preceded in death by son, Robert F. Straub, III; wife, Pat; and wife, Betty. Survived by sons, Doug (Maryann), Bob Sandberg (Diana), Bill Sandberg (Jeanine); daughters, Laurel (Craig), Suzy (John), Betsy (Dave), Marty (Greg); grandchildren, Casey & Tyler, and 19 more loving grandchildren; and many great- grandchildren....
Irene Rasmusson
Nov 15, 2007
Irene Rasmusson Obituary Rasmusson, Irene B. (Lillquist) Born in Cass Lake, MN on March 12, 1923 and died on November 15, 2007 in Wayzata. Irene began her teaching career at 19 and almost completed her doctorate in Art Education at the University of Minnesota. She taught at Guthrie, Spring Lake Park and Golden Valley Minnesota where she taught Grade School,...
Robert Joslin
Nov 13, 2007
Robert Joslin Obituary Joslin, Robert Kendall (Bob) Age 32, of New Hope, MN died unexpectedly on November 13, 2007. Standing 6'7"", his size was often overshadowed by his red hair, bright blue eyes and warm smile, which could put anyone at ease. He loved to be Bob the Builder"", enjoyed helping others, and had a passion for cooking, music, and...
Russell Mckay
Nov 12, 2007
Russell McKay Obituary McKay, Russell Clayton age 84, of Plymouth, died November 12, 2007. Preceded in death by his son, Timothy Farnham, 4 sisters and 1 brother. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Grace; sons, Scott McKay (Neets) and Terry Farnham; daughter, Rebecca McKay; 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, as well as many other loving relatives and friends. Memorial service...
Vicki Perilla
Nov 11, 2007
Vicki Perilla Obituary Perilla, Vicki Johnson age 55, of Plymouth, died November 11, 2007. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Helmer and Alfreda Johnson and Otto and Emma Richter. Survived by her daughter, Sarah; parents, Levi and Hazel Johnson; sister, Barbara Nordstrom (Jim) as well as other loving relatives and friends. Celebrations of her Life will be 11 am Friday...
Arnold Kuster
Nov 9, 2007
Arnold Kuster Obituary Kuster, Rev. A.V. age 95, of Golden Valley, formerly of Madison, WI. Funeral service Monday, 2 PM at King of Grace Lutheran Church, 6000 Duluth St., Golden Valley with visitation 1 hour prior to service. Interment Highland Memory Gardens, Madison, WI. David Lee Funeral Home 952-473-5577
John Carver
Nov 8, 2007
John Carver Obituary Carver, J. Douglas Doug Age 71 of Plymouth. Died on 11/8/2007. Survived by wife, Polly, of 50 years; son, Chuck and wife Tammy; granddaughter, Heather Sundberg and husband Nick, and many other loving friends and family. Retired from Sears Roebuck after 35 years of service. Memorial Service 2 PM Monday, Nov. 12 at the Wayzata Community Church,...
Sam Montgomery
Nov 7, 2007
Sam Montgomery Obituary Montgomery, Sam Ross age 65, of Medina, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 7, 2007. Sam was a graduate of the University of Illinois with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. He enjoyed being a member of Wayzata Evangelical Free Church....
Marie Sullivan
Nov 6, 2007
Marie Sullivan Obituary Sullivan, Marie Elise deGolian 54, known to everyone as Doll, passed away at her home in Plymouth, MN on November 6, 2007, ending a seven-month battle with cancer. Her transparently genuine caring for others inspired love and affection in everyone she met. The combination of her warmth, her smile and her physical beauty was simply stunning. Wherever...
Howard Peterson
Oct 31, 2007
Howard Peterson Obituary Peterson, Howard H. (Howie) age 84, of Wayzata, passed away October 31, 2007. Howard was the building engineer at Wayzata Community Church for 45 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mavis. Survived by his sons, Scott and wife Mary, and Todd; brother, Richard H. Peterson; sister-in-law, Virginia Schouviller and husband Vern; grandchildren, Alex, Sammy...
George Olen
Oct 28, 2007
George Olen Obituary Olen, George Albert age 77 of Orono passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2007 in Wayzata. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Esther Olen. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Delores; daughter, Debra Prazak and her husband Dave; his dear grandchildren, Seth, Caleb, Rachel and Bekah Prazak; sister, Jeannette Sandven; several nieces,...
Rosalee Macfarlane
Oct 27, 2007
Rosalee MacFarlane Obituary MacFarlane, Rosalee K. age 80 of Wayzata. Preceded in death by loving husband, Wayne H. MacFarlane. She is survived by sons, William of Longville, MN and Kim of Hackensack, MN; grandchildren, Lauren, Mara, MacKenzie, Duncan, Michaela, and Jack. Visitation will be held at David Lee Funeral Home, 1220 East Wayzata Blvd, Wayzata on Thursday Nov. 1 from...
Ruben Hammerback
Oct 23, 2007
Ruben Hammerback Obituary Hammerback, Ruben Charles Edward age 86 of Minnetonka. Born November 12, 1920 in Eagle Point Township, MN and died October 23, 2007 in New Hope. Ruben was an aviation machinist's mate 2nd class (T) USNR Ranger during WWII. Worked 32 years at Lyndale Automotive as a mechanic. When Lyndale Automotive sold out Ruben became a retired doctor...
Randy Monson
Oct 22, 2007
Randy Monson Obituary Monson, Randy Matt age 25, of Plymouth, died October 22, 2007. Graduate of Wayzata High School, Class of 2000. He will be deeply missed by his mother, Jill Monson; father, Randy L. Monson as well as many loving relatives and friends. Memorial service 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Wayzata Community Church (125 E. Wayzata Blvd). Visitation Friday 5-8...
Norbert Lang
Oct 21, 2007
Norbert Lang Obituary Lang, Norbert S. Age 93, of Plymouth. Peacefully died at his home on October 21, 2007. Preceded in death by brother, Jim; sisters, Mary Jane Binsfeld, Viola Campion, and Virginia Dubey. Survived by loving wife of 67 years, Faye; sons, Rich and wife Anita, Steve and wife Terrie, and Tom and wife Jean; daughters, Bonnie Davis and...
Ralph Bagley Jr
Oct 13, 2007
Ralph Bagley Jr Obituary Bagley, Ralph Colt, Jr. Age 92, of Wayzata, Minnesota. Passed away peacefully at his home on Lake Minnetonka in Orono on 13 October 2007. Ralph was born April 13, 1915, attended Blake School, graduated from Lawrenceville School, entered Yale University studying linguistics and majoring in Latin. He entered the family grain business living in the Dakotas...
Thomas Curry
Oct 12, 2007
Thomas Curry Obituary Curry, Thomas Lennon of Wayzata, died on October 12, 2007. Tom was born in St. Paul February 11, 1924. He was educated at Cretin Academy and St. Thomas College where he was a valued member and captain of the golf team. He proudly served in WWII in the infantry as a sergeant. Having been wounded in the...
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