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Verla Bernards

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Daniel Ronning

Daniel Ronning

Nov 1, 2017

Daniel Ronning Obituary Age 94 of Plymouth, MN. Our dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away November 1, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Dan was a Renaissance man. He was as comfortable on a trout stream as he was directing a church choir. He was a man of great faith, intellect, curiosity and kindness. He lived his faith...

Gerald Brown

Gerald Brown

Oct 31, 2017

Gerald Brown Obituary Brown, Gerald, age 72 of Maple Plain, MN, died peacefully on Oct. 31, 2017. He was predeceased by his parents Win Brown (100) and Kathryn Brown (99) earlier this year. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Lynda (Parry), daughter Heather and son-in-law Steven Wilkens, granddaughter Brynn, sisters Judy Brown and Susan (Ray) Johnson,...

David Hill

David Hill

Oct 31, 2017

David Hill Obituary Hill, David J. age 85 of Coon Rapids, formerly Wayzata, went home to the Lord October 31, 2017. Preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Dorothea; brother, Doug. Survived by his wife of 65 years, Arvella; son, Jeff and wife Mary; daughter, Suzie Cupps and husband Steve; son, Lon and former wives Donna and Susana; 6...

Karen Rimmey

Karen Rimmey

Oct 27, 2017

Karen Rimmey Obituary Age 62 of Minnetonka, passed away suddenly October 27, 2017. Preceded in death by her loving parents, Willis and Mary. Survived by husband, Gary; son, Joseph, daughter, Jillian (David Stone); sisters, Joanne Brown of Zanesville, OH, Marene Graham of Sebastian FL, and brothers, Willis Travis of Ellicott City MD, Gary Travis of Philadelphia, and Bill Travis of...

Kenneth Heimbach Jr

Kenneth Heimbach Jr

Oct 24, 2017

Kenneth Heimbach Jr Obituary Heimbach, Kenneth G. JR., age 76 of Orono, passed away peacefully and in the comfort of his family on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. Kenneth was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He enriched the lives of all who knew him and gave generously of himself throughout his life. Married to his wife Rita for over...

Harriet Doerrie

Harriet Doerrie

Oct 23, 2017

Harriet Doerrie Obituary Harriet passed away at 8:00 a.m. Monday, October 23, 2017. It was her wish that we notify you, her family and friends, with this letter. Her funeral will be at Wayzata Community Church (125 Wayzata Blvd E, Wayzata, MN 55391, 952-473-8877) on Tuesday, October 31 at 11:00 a.m. There will be a visitation the hour prior to...

Peter Hadley

Peter Hadley

Oct 23, 2017

Peter Hadley Obituary Peter Jon Hadley, age 77 passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 23, 2017 at his home in Plymouth, MN. He was born May 1,1940 in Nevada, Iowa to Milo and Helen(Binder)Hadley and was the youngest of 2 boys. He graduated High School from Milford Township Consolidated School in Nevada, Iowa. Pete continued his education at Simpson College,...

Kenneth 'Ken' Verbridge

Kenneth 'Ken' Verbridge

Oct 21, 2017

Kenneth Verbridge Obituary Verbridge, Ken age 82 of Wayzata passed away October 21, 2017 with family by his side. Survived by children, Brent Verbridge (Merrilee) and Lauren Poss (Dan); grandchildren, Hannah, Rachel, Ben, Jenny and Miles; brother, Fred Verbridge (Georgeann); loving friend, Patti McNamara as well as many loving relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his daughter, Sheryl Ann,...

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