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Peter Erickson Kirby

Peter Erickson Kirby

Mar 18, 2020

Peter Kirby Obituary Peter Erickson Kirby age 41 of Woodbury, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2020. Peter is preceded in death by his grandmother, Joyce Erickson Atkinson. Peter is survived by the love of his life, Laurel Dierbeck Kirby of almost 2 years. They were married on June 10, 2018 in Wayzata, MN on the shores of Lake...

Conrad Teichert

Conrad Teichert

Mar 6, 2020

Conrad Teichert Obituary Age 88, died peacefully surrounded by his family on March 6, 2020, after an over decade long struggle with Alzheimers. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marilynn. Survived by his brother, Ralph (Judy) Teichert of Suttons Bay, MI; daughters, Nancy Hohbein, Plymouth; Lisa Johnson (Paul), Wildwood, MO; Cynthia Holmquist (Daniel), Plymouth; Susan Knoll (David), Plymouth; son,...

Linda Jean (Emch) Podiak

Linda Jean (Emch) Podiak

Feb 29, 2020

Linda Podiak Obituary Podiak, Linda Jean (Emch) age 75 passed away on February 29, 2020. Born in Toledo Ohio, Linda had an extraordinarily positive attitude and zest for life. She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. Preceded in death by parents, Howard and Betty Emch, and brother, Larry Emch. Survived by husband of 55 years, Donald Podiak;...

Ryan Arlyn Tofteland

Ryan Arlyn Tofteland

Feb 28, 2020

Ryan Tofteland Obituary Tofteland, Ryan Arlyn Age 40, of Orono, passed away peacefully at home February 28, 2020, after more than three and a half years with ALS. He was surrounded by his family in a room overflowing with love. Ryan is survived by his wife, Martha; son, Finn (8); daughter, Liv (5); parents, Steven and Julie Tofteland of Luverne,...

Sally Ann Schmitt

Sally Ann Schmitt

Feb 27, 2020

Sally Schmitt Obituary Sally Ann Schmitt of Deephaven, died on Feb. 27, 2020, happily indebted to her friends and family for many years of much love and conversation. Her 40 year copywriting career in the Twin Cities included stints at Fingerhut, Studio One, Carlson Marketing Group, and Penn Garritano, with a few years of self-employment before, during and after. When...

Jeanne L (Jorgenson) Osterby

Jeanne L (Jorgenson) Osterby

Feb 23, 2020

Jeanne Osterby Obituary A NOTE FROM THE FAMILY REGARDING THE FUNERAL POSTPONING: Jeanne Osterby passed away peacefully February 23, 2020 at the age of 90. She is preceded in death by parents and one brother. Survived by daughter, Krisan (Jay), son, Erik (Heidi), grandchild, Kaj (Jayce), brother, Ray (Judy), and loving relatives and friends of all ages. Jeanne was a...

Ted James Colbjornsen

Ted James Colbjornsen

Feb 22, 2020

Ted Colbjornsen Obituary Colbjornsen, Ted J. age 79 of Plymouth died February 22, 2020. Preceded in death by his wife Patricia and brother, Harold. Survived by son, Brett (Jamie); daughter, Amy (Amy); grandchildren, Liv and Leighton; sister, Helen Harris as well as other loving relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11: 00 a.m. Friday, February 28, 2020 at the...

Dorothy Louise (Rice) Rue

Dorothy Louise (Rice) Rue

Feb 22, 2020

Dorothy Rue Obituary Rue, Dorothy Passed away in her sleep on February 22, 2020 at the age of 95 years old. Born in Huntington West Virginia, she lived in Wayzata, Minnesota with her husband Richard Rue and family for 47 years. She is survived by her son Robert Rue, daughter Lisa Rue Offerdahl and her grandson Otis Rue. Dorothy was...

Kristi Ann Michaelson

Kristi Ann Michaelson

Feb 18, 2020

Kristi Michaelson Obituary Kristi Ann Michaelson, Golden Valley, MN passed away on February 18, 2020, after battling multiple health issues. Kristi was born July 24, 1956 to Gerald and Patricia Michaelson, and raised in Dawson, MN. A diving accident in July of 1971 resulted in the remainder of her life being lived from a wheelchairbut that didnt define her or...

Margaret 'Peggy' (Conlin) Schwarz

Margaret 'Peggy' (Conlin) Schwarz

Feb 17, 2020

Margaret 'Peggy' Schwarz Obituary Age 87, of Deephaven died peacefully on February 17, 2020 at the home she and her husband designed and built 55 years ago. Peggy earned a Home Economics degree from the U. of Illinois. She then became a strong advocate for Women's rights. She served as the 1st Woman President of YWCA and was the 1st...

Nancy Ann Hudson

Nancy Ann Hudson

Feb 16, 2020

Nancy Hudson Obituary Nancy Ann Hudson, Age 69, of Brooklyn Park, MN, passed away on February 16th, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Harold Hudson, sister, Sandra Aldridge, and parents, Lorraine and Donald Lesch. Survived by niece, Lauren Andreasen (Dane), great niece, Olivia Lee Andreasen; step-daughter, Roxanne Wallace, grandsons, Michael Wallace (Judy), and Bryan Wallace, and great-grandson, Thomas Hudson Wallace....

Ralph 'Buster' E Tomes

Ralph 'Buster' E Tomes

Feb 15, 2020

Ralph 'Buster' Tomes Obituary Age 79 of Crystal, died on February 15, 2020. Survived by wife, Kathryn; children, Wayne, Jim, Karen, Ralph Jr, and Leslie; brother, Charles; sisters, Sue Erickson, Becky Shetley; 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and other loving relatives and friends. Funeral service Tuesday February 25, 2020 at 11 AM at David Lee Chapel. Visitation 1 hour prior....

Phyllis Dorothy (Korman) Foreman

Phyllis Dorothy (Korman) Foreman

Feb 14, 2020

Phyllis Foreman Obituary Phyllis Dorothy (Korman) Foreman, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 14, 2020 at her home in Plymouth. She was born on May 7, 1948 in Chicago, Ill. She graduated from Kelly High School in Chicago and later earned a Bachelors Degree from Loyola University. She married Bart Foreman on June 30, 1968. The couple resided...

Nancy (Johnson) Woodworth

Nancy (Johnson) Woodworth

Feb 10, 2020

Nancy Woodworth Obituary Woodworth, Nancy (Johnson) Born December 16, 1930, died peacefully February 10, 2020, in a perfect exit with all her kids nearby just as she had wanted, although much later than she preferred. Nancy was born in Chicago and grew up in Highland Park, Illinois. She attended Carleton College as an Art History major where she met Bob...

Catherine 'Cathy' Anne (Burd) Meakins

Catherine 'Cathy' Anne (Burd) Meakins

Feb 5, 2020

Catherine 'Cathy' Meakins Obituary Catherine (Burd) Meakins Cathy passed away on February 5, 2020 at the age of 47 after a long-fought battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Francis and Sharon Burd. Survived by loving husband, Shawn, yellow lab Harley, and many beloved friends and family. Cathy graduated from Hill-Murray High School and went on to receive her...

Everrett 'Tim' Jean Mckown

Everrett 'Tim' Jean Mckown

Feb 1, 2020

Everrett 'Tim' McKown Obituary Everrett Jean "Tim" McKown, 91, of Hamel, MN, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 1, 2020. He was born July 12, 1928, in Springfield, Illinois to Ira and Virginia (Newport) McKown. He was the eldest of four children. The family moved to Minnesota in 1939 to begin farming with a relative; finally...

Monica Bridget (Bregel) Mcgill

Monica Bridget (Bregel) Mcgill

Jan 31, 2020

Monica McGill Obituary On Friday January 31st, 2020, Monica Bregel McGill, loving wife, mother and friend died peacefully at the age of 82. Monica was born on March 11, 1937 in St. James, MN to Fred L. Bregel and Cecelia Hassett Bregel. Monica was a proud graduate of the College of St. Catherines where she earned a degree in Dietetics...

Sarah Ruth Griffin

Sarah Ruth Griffin

Jan 29, 2020

Sarah Griffin Obituary Out of the vortex into serenity On January 29th, 2020 lovely Sarah Griffin peacefully slipped out of lifes temporary swirling vortex and into the eternal serenity of her heavenly home. She was born on May 20, 1975 and died of natural causes. It wouldnt do to hide the fact that Sarah long battled addiction; sobriety demanded truth....

Ted Terry Young

Ted Terry Young

Jan 25, 2020

Ted Young Obituary Ted Young, 89, a veteran of fifty years in advertising, was born along with his twin brother Fred on August 14, 1930 in Wichita, Kansas. Ted worked in print and broadcast, both television and radio, and in collateral media such as direct-by-mail and billboards. His ads were often seen in Life, Look, Time, McCall's and Sports Illustrated...

Valerie Louise (Klun) Reek

Valerie Louise (Klun) Reek

Jan 23, 2020

Valerie Reek Obituary Reek, Valerie (Swanson) 87 passed away the 23rd of January. Born in 1932 in Crosby, MN, she moved to Minneapolis with her family and grew up as an active member of Central Lutheran Church. She graduated valedictorian of Central High School's class of 1950. She was known for her quick wit, artistic talent, limitless generosity, and her...

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