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Muril E Pederson
Oct 27, 2020
Muril Pederson Obituary Longtime Wayzata teacher and coach Muril E. Pederson, age 83, of Wayzata, MN passed away peacefully on October 27, 2020, surrounded by family. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Florence (nee Nugent), brothers Theodore and Claire, sisters Vivian and Lois, and infant daughter Jennifer. He was a devoted husband to his wife of 59 years, Betty,...
Betty Lou Carver
Oct 26, 2020
Betty Carver Obituary Carver, Betty Lou loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She passed peacefully Oct. 26, 2020. She found joy in fishing and pretty much loved every animal on the planet. Shell be deeply missed by all of us. Steven Preston, Ronald K. Preston (Diane), Darrell Preston (Mickey), Bob Carver (Laura), Pam Carver, Scott Carver (Sandy), Ivan Carver Jr....
Karla Mary Stenson
Oct 25, 2020
Karla Stenson Obituary Passed away on October 25, 2020, peacefully at home in Minnetonka, MN. Karla was born May 7, 1957 in Shakopee, MN, the second of five children to Walter And Mary (Engel) Goetz. She attended Shakopee Senior High School, where she played volleyball and was a hockey cheerleader, graduating in 1975. She attended St. Cloud State, obtaining a...
Robert Stanley Peterson
Oct 21, 2020
Robert Peterson Obituary Robert (Bob) Stanley Peterson, 88, of Maple Plain was born January 15, 1932 in Elk River, MN. Died peacefully with family by his side on October 21, 2020 in Mound, MN. He was in the loving care of Nurse Amy and the incredible staff in the Legacy at Harrison Bay Senior Living. He was blessed to have...
Jeremiah 'Jerry' William Sisk
Oct 18, 2020
Jeremiah 'Jerry' Sisk Obituary Jeremiah (Jerry) William Sisk Sr. Age 76 of Plymouth, died on October 18, 2020. Preceded in death by father, Jeremiah J. Sisk, mother, Betty H Sisk (Clettenberg) and son, Jonathan Sisk. Survived by wife, JoAnne Sisk (Gates), brother, Terrence Sisk, children, Tammy, Jeffery (Carrie), Jerilyn, Jerry Jr. (Cheri) and Jason (Nick), many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jerry...
Phyllis Jean (Hanson) Weiss
Oct 17, 2020
Phyllis Weiss Obituary Phyllis Jean Weiss passed away October 17, 2020 Phyllis was born November 17, 1937 to Edna (Ross) Hanson and Arnold Hanson at Bethesda Hospital in Crookston, MN. She was baptized on December 5, 1937 at Zion Lutheran Church in Warren, MN and confirmed into the Lutheran faith on June 11, 1950 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in...
Robert George Mcqueen
Oct 15, 2020
Robert McQueen Obituary Robert George "Bob" McQueen, age 89, of Birchwood WI and recently St Louis Park MN, died peacefully on October 15, 2020 at home with his family. Born March 4, 1931 in Winona MN to parents Kenneth Alexander McQueen and Margaret Caroline Petersen. Lifelong traits acquired-From his father, ethics and integrity, doing things right, no shortcuts or fudging....
Nancy Margot Popp
Oct 13, 2020
Nancy Popp Obituary Popp, Nancy Margot (Burt), Nancy, 86 passed to the Lord on October 13, 2020 at Folkestone Presbyterian Homes in Wayzata, MN. She was born May 1, 1934 in Ottumwa, IA. Preceded in death by her father, Ralph W. Burt in 1952, her sister, Virginia Burt Goranson in 1968 and her mother, Marguerite Lloyd Burt in 1971. Survived...
William “Bill” Francis Krantz
Sep 19, 2020
William Bill Krantz Obituary William "Bill" Francis Krantz, Jr. It is with much sadness that we announce the unexpected death of Bill on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the age of 72. Bill was born on September 16, 1948 in Portland, Maine. He was adopted by the late William and Frances Krantz. As a military family they moved cross country...
Rita (Wallerius) Stevens
Sep 18, 2020
Rita Stevens Obituary Rita (Wallerius) Stevens, 83 of Wayzata passed away peacefully at home on September 18, 2020. She was born December 27, 1936 in Northeast Minneapolis. Rita graduated from St. Margaret's Academy. She loved spending time with family on Medicine Lake, was a great cook, seamstress and an excellent piano and organ player. She also enjoyed and took great...
Virginia Esther Johnson
Sep 15, 2020
Virginia Johnson Obituary Virginia Esther Johnson February 11, 1937 September 15, 2020 A graveside service will be held September 21 at 11a.m. Lake Auburn Moravian Cemetery Officiated by Pastor Rebecca Wold Freeman, Mount Olivet Lutheran Church. Ginny died peacefully at her home after a brief illness. Brighton Hospice and Pillars of Shorewood Landing Senior Living Community helped her to complete...
Sharon Louise (Jackson) Sanvik
Sep 14, 2020
Sharon Sanvik Obituary Sanvik, Sharon Louise age 81 of Minnetonka passed away on September 14, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; daughter, Nancy; parents, Albert and Myrtle Jackson; sister, Yvonne Nygaard. Survived by daughter, Gayl Lindeman (Paul); son, Sheldon (Jennifer); grandchildren, Tyler (Laura), Ethan and Andrew Lindeman, Jacob and Samantha Sanvik; sister, Frayne Seely; brothers, Dennis Jackson (Jerri)...
Karan Ruth (Olson) Day-Banker
Sep 14, 2020
Karan Day-Banker Obituary Day-Banker, Karan R, age 76, of Blaine, formerly of Minneapolis. Born July 27, 1944, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2020 due to complications with cancer. Survived by husband, Rullo Banker; children, Dan (Jeanne) Day; Susan (Joel) Schanke; grandchildren, Corey, Derek, Samantha & Andrew Day; numerous "fur" babies that gave her such unconditional love, and many more...
Ruth Marie Aronson
Sep 5, 2020
Ruth Aronson Obituary Ruth (Ruthie) Marie Aronson, passed away peacefully on September 5th, 2020 after a short illness. She was 93 years old. She was born September 4th, 1927 in Young America, MN. Ruth is preceded in death by her husband Dick, her brother Bill, sisters Dorothy, Laura, Gertrude, Betty, and Marion and by many friends. She is survived by...
Ila Ardell (Rood) Ronning
Sep 3, 2020
Ila Ronning Obituary Ronning, Ila Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully September 3, 2020. She was 97. Ila was an inspiration to us all. Her strong faith was evident in her commitment to others. She always asked us "What did you do to help someone else today?" Her love and devotion to her family was central...
Lila Marjorie (Carlson) Cargill
Aug 31, 2020
Lila Cargill Obituary Cargill, Lila M. Age 87, of Plymouth passed away peacefully at home on August 31, surrounded by her devoted daughters. Preceded in death by parents Verner and Lisa; and by Dick Cargill. Born February 1, 1933 in Minneapolis, MN. A graduate of Hopkins High School, Lila attended the University of Minnesota and received her bachelors degree from...
Frances Jean (Weglarz) Hey
Aug 31, 2020
Frances Hey Obituary Hey, Frances Jean, age 86 of Medicine Lake, left us peacefully on August 31 to reunite with her beloved husband, Eugene, in heaven. She was one-of-a-kind and will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. Fran is survived by her daughters, Jacqueline (Jeffrey) and Carrie (Christopher); her grandchildren who gave her so much pride and...
Mervin Floyd Larson
Aug 30, 2020
Mervin Larson Obituary age 73, of Excelsior, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at his home. Merv was born January 2, 1947 in Fairmont, MN, the son of Sylvan E. and Irene V. (Boettcher) Larson. He was raised on a farm in Martin County and attended East Chain School, graduating in 1965. He attended Augsburg College and graduated with a...
Craig Michael Hall
Aug 28, 2020
Craig Hall Obituary Hall, Craig Michael cherished husband of Mary Wells Gorman, stepfather to Sarah Gorman and Elizabeth Gorman Shaw, beloved by Marys extended family, and also survived by a sister and her family. He was born in Jackson, Michigan, to Keith and Ennis Sherman Hall on November 18, 1947, and passed away on August 28, 2020 in Minnetonka. Craig...
Vennette E. (Host) Kmetz
Aug 14, 2020
Vennette Kmetz Obituary Kmetz, Vennette E., 92, of Minnetonka died August 14, 2020 at St. Therese at St. Odilia in Shoreview, MN. Vennette was born to Philip and Mary (Koppes) Host in Browerville, MN on August 24, 1927. She and John Kmetz were united in marriage on May 26, 1948. Vennette was a member of St. Mary of the Lake...
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