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Joyce Blaine
Dec 21, 2017
Joyce Blaine Obituary Joyce Ann (Innes) Blaine Age 93, long time resident of Plymouth, MN passed away on December 21, 2017. Born January 28, 1924, Minneapolis, MN. Preceded in death by husband, Edward; parents, Norman Sr. and Mildred Innes; twin brother, Norman Innes, Jr. and nephew, Norman Mac Walters. Joyce was a very active member of Wayzata Community Church and...
John Murphy
Dec 20, 2017
John Murphy Obituary Murphy, John Patrick John was 88 years old when he died on December 20, 2017 as the result of an ongoing fight with prostate cancer. In his final days he was surrounded by the love of his family and he passed peacefully. John was born July 1, 1929. He was preceded in death by his parents, his...
Joan Dawe
Dec 14, 2017
Joan Dawe Obituary Dawe, Joan M. Joan was a beautiful shining spirit whose smile would light up the room. Joan was the loving wife of 56 years to Frank, a devoted mother to Heather and Fred, constantly cheerful, and highly competitive on the tennis court. She was a true friend, sensitive listener and wanted everyone to feel included, always taking...
Colleen Montag
Dec 11, 2017
Colleen Montag Obituary September 22, 1944 December 11, 2017 Born in Minneapolis and raised in New Richmond, WI, Colleen was the elder daughter of Edward and Lorraine (White) Merkt. Colleen was privileged to have her first five years of education in the red-brick Boardman School, and graduated from New Richmond (WI) High School in the Class of 1962. She went...
Susan Burns-Stidger
Dec 10, 2017
Susan Burns-Stidger Obituary Burns-Stidger, Susan Shanard, of Froghollow, Wayzata was excused from the table on December 10, 2017. Traveled enough to really appreciate home, read enough, loved enough and laughed enough to know you can never do enough of these. Had a love/hate relationship with golf and the NY Times crossword. Tried to practice The Golden Rule. Loved my husband...
Leonard Glaeser Jr
Dec 6, 2017
Leonard Glaeser Jr Obituary Age 82 of Plymouth. Died on December 6, 2017. Preceded in death by wife of 57 years, Betty; parents, Agnes and Leonard F. Sr. Survived by daughter, Deborah; son, Richard (Songmei); grandchildren, Matthew (Stephanie), Jessica, Nathan, Katherine, and Andrew; great-grandson, Logan; brother, Michael; sister, Ann, as well as other loving relatives and friends. Mass of Christian...
Debra Reiff
Dec 4, 2017
Debra Reiff Obituary Debra Reiff, age 57, of Excelsior, passed away peacefully on December 4th, 2017, after courageously battling years of breast cancer. She was born to the late Alvin and Mary Ann Hartman on November 12, 1960, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. After graduating from Palmer High School in 1979, Deb pursued a life filled with the richness of family...
Howard Alton Jr
Dec 3, 2017
Howard Alton Jr Obituary Alton, Howard R. Jr. "Bob" A life well lived, age 90, of Wayzata, MN and Palm Beach, FL, passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home in Wayzata on December 3, surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his parents, Howard R. Alton, Sr. and Vera Boehmke Alton, and his sister Barbara Alton...
Verla Bernards
Dec 2, 2017
Verla Bernards Obituary Verla Burdella Bernards (formerly Verla Burdella Arntz) passed away on December 2, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years, Darwin Bernards, and her brother, Aldo Arntz. She is survived by her sister, Arla Arntz Storbeck; her sons, Jay Bernards and wife Suzanne, Chuck Bernards and wife Donna; six grandchildren, Danielle, Kelly,...
Grace Johnson
Dec 1, 2017
Grace Johnson Obituary Grace Sanvik Johnson, age 93, passed away December 1st, 2017. Grace was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was born February 15, 1924 and raised at the family farm in Starbuck, MN. Grace attended college in Morris, MN before becoming an executive secretary for Young Quinlans in Minneapolis. On December 31, 1957 Grace married Harley H....
Jack 'Jack' Mathiasen
Nov 27, 2017
Jack Mathiasen Obituary Age 79, of Alexandria, MN passed away November 27, 2017. Survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Mary Kay; son John (Shena) Mathiasen; daughter Molly (Brian) Carlson; grandchildren Riley and Cabot Mathiasen; Maddie and Jack Carlson; brother Bill (Kathy) Schoener; sister-in-law Joyce Williams; niece Katie Williams; nephew Mike Williams. Preceded in death by parents Roy Mathiasen...
Alice Pettis
Nov 26, 2017
Alice Pettis Obituary Pettis, Alice J., age 84, of Shorewood, MN, passed away November 26, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Elmer Larson, Esther Larson and Gladys Larson; brother, Donald and nephew Loren. Survived by husband, Jerry of 66 years; sons, Daryl (Vonda) and Kevin; daughters, Janene Rick ( Larry ) and Tamara Weidemann (Bob); grandchildren, Kendra Pettis, Ryan Pettis...
Jane Hall
Nov 22, 2017
Jane Hall Obituary Jane Allen Dayton Hall, 92, whose laughter and zest for life, love and adventure was contagious, died peacefully at home November 22, 2017 surrounded by family. A long time resident of Deephaven, MN, Jane was born in Great Barrington, MA on June 9, 1925. She is preceded in death by her first husband of 30 years Leonard...
Barbara Rye
Nov 20, 2017
Barbara Rye Obituary Rye, Barbara Ann Olson Age 82 of Wayzata, passed away with family by her side on Monday, November 20, 2017. Survived by husband, George Rye; daughter, Debbie Netka (Mike); sons, Greg (Lisa), Dave (Becky); sister, Marilyn Huttner (Jack); grandchildren, Sean Netka (Danielle) and Jeremy Netka, Michael Rye, Rachel Rye and Jamie Rye (Tonya mother); great-granddaughter, Sydney Netka....
Ruth Shannon
Nov 18, 2017
Ruth Shannon Obituary Ruth C. Shannon, of Wayzata, MN, died peacefully on the evening of November 18, 2017 at age 99. She was born October 26, 1918 in Rochester, NY. After working for Eastman Kodak for 5 years, she served in the Navy (WAVES) during World War II, stationed in New York City from 1942 to 1944. She served as...
Sheila Moore
Nov 10, 2017
Sheila Moore Obituary age 83, died peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2017, surrounded by her family. Sheila Mae Johnsgard was born on May 10, 1934 in Valley City, North Dakota, and shortly thereafter the family moved to Fargo, North Dakota. Sheila was active and academically successful at Fargo Central High School, including serving as desk editor of the school newspaper,...
Shirley Berlin
Nov 8, 2017
Shirley Berlin Obituary Age 93 of Wayzata. Born March 8, 1924 and passed away on November 8, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Elmer "Bud" Berlin; son, Mathew; sisters, Jean Bear, Patricia Sorenson, and Joan Shaw; grandson, Benjamin Rossman and daughter-in-law, Patricia Berlin. Survived by children, Kristine Rossman, James Berlin, Scott Berlin, Daniel Berlin, and Mary (Thomas) Myers; grandchildren, Catherine,...
Timothy 'Tim' Rivdearmon
Nov 4, 2017
Timothy RivDearmon Obituary RivDearmon, Tim L. (ne Rivard) age 30, passed away unexpectedly in the comfort of his home on November 4, 2017. He was born to Timothy L. Rivard Sr. and Kelly A. Rohwedder (ne Demma) on May 28, 1987 in Baldwin, Wisconsin. Tim graduated from Spring Valley High School in Spring Valley, Wisconsin in 2005 and went on...
Idena Hagen
Nov 3, 2017
Idena Hagen Obituary Hagen, Idena Arleene (Holstad) age 93 of Wayzata died November 3, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Stanley; daughter, Eunice Olson; parents, Ben and Hilda Holstad. Survived by daughter, Kathryn; son, Paul; granddaughter, Anita Stenson; great-granddaughter, Lyn Marie Stenson. Idena loved singing, dancing and cards, especially Bridge. Having been the 10th of 11 children she had a...
Allen Rud
Nov 1, 2017
Allen Rud Obituary Rud, Allen D. age 82 of Plymouth died November 1, 2017. Memorial service 1 pm Saturday, November 11, 2017 at David Lee Funeral Home, 1220 East Wayzata Boulevard, Wayzata with visitation one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed the American Heart Association.
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