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Charles Crosby

Charles Crosby

Apr 14, 2018

Charles Crosby Obituary Crosby, Charles Washburn Age 92 died after a long struggle with Parkinsons on April 14, 2018. He was born in Minneapolis on November 21, 1925. He is preceded in death by his parents Albert and Esther Crosby, his brother Albert Crosby Jr. his first wife Rita Rotering and second wife, Judy Howard. He is survived by his...

Richard "Dick" Proctor

Richard "Dick" Proctor

Apr 13, 2018

Richard Proctor Obituary Following a few days at Methodist Hospital, Dick passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife of 67 years, his son, and his two daughters. He was very fortunate, at 88 years old, to still be independently living in his own homethis was what he wanted. Dick was born in Quincy, Illinois, in 1931 to Virgil Proctor and...

Lola Duff

Lola Duff

Apr 12, 2018

Lola Duff Obituary Lola Caroline Rowcliffe Duff , 92, passed away April 12, 2018. She was living at The Wellstead of Rogers in Rogers MN. She was surrounded by loving Methodist Hospital hospice and some very special Wellstead caregivers. Lola was born on August 7, 1925 in Mason City Iowa. There she attended and graduated from Mason City High School....

Leora Lesser

Leora Lesser

Apr 4, 2018

Leora Lesser Obituary Age 78 of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on April 4th, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Aloys & Agatha Lieser of Lake Henry MN; brothers, Werner (Wallie), Alvin; brother in-law, Jim Spanier; sister in-law, Alma; nephew, Chad Lieser and David Plemel. Survived by husband of 58 years, Eugene; sons, Harvey (Bonnie), Roger (Lisa) and Dennis (Alicia); daughter,...

June Johnson

June Johnson

Apr 2, 2018

June Johnson Obituary age 90 years and 10 months, formerly of Duluth went to heaven on April 2, 2018 at home in Wayzata, MN. Born in Duluth, MN. She was preceded in death by her husband, H. Glendon and parents, Walter & Martha Nielsen. Survived by loving family; two sisters, Elaine Hall, and her three children, Tod (Hilary) Hall, Mason...

Richard Tice

Richard Tice

Mar 31, 2018

Richard Tice Obituary Age 85, of Victoria, passed away on March 31, 2018 at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, after a brief, but debilitating Alzheimers diagnosis. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, sister and daughter, Deborah. He is survived by his wife, Faith Ann; brother, Kenneth (Darlene); sons, Richard (Judi), Robert (Lana), Ronald, daughter, Carrie (Raymond)...

Richard "Dick" Tice

Richard "Dick" Tice

Mar 31, 2018

Richard Tice Obituary Age 85 of Victoria. Passed away on March 31, 2018. Visitation will be on Wednesday April 18 from 5-7 PM at David Lee Funeral Home, 1220 E Wayzata Blvd, Wayzata.

Sandra Kraft

Sandra Kraft

Mar 24, 2018

Sandra Kraft Obituary Kraft, Sandra M., age 76 of Plymouth, passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 24, 2018. Survived by her son, Jeff (Sheryl) Kraft of Appleton, WI; sister, Margo (Gene) Hoffman of Nicolett, MN; grandchildren, Robert (special friend Christine) Kraft of Albertville, Joseph (Charity) Kraft of Monticello and Sarah Kraft of Menasha, WI; great-grandchildren, Rylan, Ian, Cora and Autumn as...

James Lilligren, M.D.

James Lilligren, M.D.

Mar 23, 2018

James M.D. Obituary Dr. James Lilligren, MD, age 73, died on this month at Alexander Cohen Hospice in Hughson, CA. He died of AML, acute myeloid leukemia. Jim was born in July of 1944 to John and Elvina Lilligren in Minneapolis, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and two of his beloved dogs, Daphne and Nefertari....

James Locke

James Locke

Mar 16, 2018

James Locke Obituary Age 79 of Minnetonka MN passed away March 16, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Wilbur and Lucille Locke. Survived by loving partner and best friend, Helga; children, Steve (Kathy), Angie (Steve) and Charlie; grandchildren, Ryan, Rachel and Becca; brother, Don. Jim was a well respected specification consultant for 45 years. Graduate of Wayzata High School and...

Samuel Carlson, M.D.

Samuel Carlson, M.D.

Mar 12, 2018

Samuel M.D. Obituary "Be the captain of your own ship"! These are words of wisdom that Sam shared with his children and grandchildren. Sam was our captain as he fought a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Sam entered Heaven on Monday, March 12th at home, surrounded by his loving family. Sam was born on June 11, 1946 to Rev. Dr....

Harriet Ludwick

Harriet Ludwick

Mar 7, 2018

Harriet Ludwick Obituary Harriet Talbot Steiner Ludwick (Teedee) of Minneapolis, Minnesota, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 7, 2018. The daughter of the late Robert Harris Talbot and Harriet Chapin Talbot of Lincoln, Nebraska, Teedee was born on March 10, 1921. She attended Chateau Groslay in Paris and graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1942,...

David Dean Sr

David Dean Sr

Mar 6, 2018

David Dean Sr Obituary Age 96 of Robbinsdale, passed away March 6, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, two brothers and eldest son, David W. Dean Jr. David served in the United States Navy as a sonar man during WW2, and worked in the electronics department of the Dayton Hudson Corporation. Survived by wife of nine years, Marion; son, John...

Margaret 'Maggie' Harder

Margaret 'Maggie' Harder

Mar 6, 2018

Margaret Harder Obituary Margaret (Maggie) Shepard Harder passed away peacefully Maggie is lovingly remembered as a longtime Wayzata resident of distinctive and refined elegance, humor, and poise. She is survived by her son, Phil Jr. (Kathie); three grandchildren, Justin (Amanda), Shep (Emily), and Christian Harder; her daughter-in-law, Katherine Harder; her three great grandchildren, Colton, Henry and Emery, each of whom...

Andrea Nichols

Andrea Nichols

Mar 4, 2018

Andrea Nichols Obituary Andrea (McFadden) Nichols Age 86 of Minnetonka, passed away March 4, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born Olf Andrea Jnsdttir in Isafjordur, Iceland, she was enormously proud of her Viking heritage. She cherished trips to her home country to visit her many relatives and, in turn, loved hosting them in Minnesota. She was...

Troy Anderson

Troy Anderson

Mar 2, 2018

Troy Anderson Obituary Left the world behind on March 2, 2018. During his 55 years of life, he also left behind an indelible impression on every person with whom he crossed paths. Troy lived life to the fullest and was an inspiration to many. Hunting and fishing, skiing, and Lake Minnetonka were some of his passions. His parents preceded him...

Shirley Pottratz

Shirley Pottratz

Mar 1, 2018

Shirley Pottratz Obituary Age 88 of Wayzata, died on March 1, 2018. Preceded in death by husband, Donald. Survived by nephew, Geoffrey (Nancy) Tripalin; and other relatives and friends in particular, Vonnie, Phyllis, and David (Melanie) who had been good to Shirley throughout her years. Funeral service will be held TODAY Sunday March 4, 2 PM at Westminster Presbyterian Church,...

Debbie Zaic

Debbie Zaic

Feb 28, 2018

Debbie Zaic Obituary Age 56, of Maple Grove passed away February 28th, 2018. Preceded in death by her mother, Phyllis and father-in-law, Bob. Debbie is survived by her husband, Mike of nearly 29 years and daughters, Ally, Megan and Hattie; her father Reverend Bernard; brothers, Dan (Patty) and Dave (Liz); mother-in-law, Marilyn and all of her loving extended Johnson and...

Gladys Tripp

Gladys Tripp

Feb 26, 2018

Gladys Tripp Obituary Tripp, Gladys Zita On the evening of February 26, 2018, Gladys passed away after an 18 month battle with ALS while comforted by family. She was 67 years old. Preceded by her parents, Ray and Liz Poser, and sister Eileen. Lovingly remembered by David, her husband of 37 years; daughter, Kathryn (Dave); son, Brian (Niki); grandchildren, Sam...

Edwin Turnquist

Edwin Turnquist

Feb 22, 2018

Edwin Turnquist Obituary Edwin John Turnquist 02/15/1929 2/22/2018 Edwin John Turnquist, a devoted husband, father and friend to many, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and his beloved wife Gloria. Ed began his 89 years as the third son of Edwin Oskar and Mable Turnquist, after older brothers Don and Ralph. Ed attended Stanford University and graduated from the University...

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