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Louis Errede

Louis Errede

Feb 10, 2017

Louis Errede Obituary Louis Anthony Errede, 93, of Wayzata, MN passed away peacefully February 10, 2017, at his home at Meridian Manor. The youngest of six children, he was preceded in death by his Italian immigrant parents Nicola and Maria (Marietta Martinelli) Errede, brothers Donato, Joseph, Anthony, Michael, sister Madeline (Neri) and wife Marion (Kanten). He is survived by his...

Ralph Cook

Ralph Cook

Feb 6, 2017

Ralph Cook Obituary Age 86, of Champlin; beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, was loved by his wife of 58 years, Yvonne; sons, Dave, Dan (Steph); daughters, Diana (Joe), Christy (Mark), Brenda; twin brother, Ray (Barbara) and brother-in-law, Dick (Donna); grandsons, Zack, and Nate; granddaughters, Colleen, Brandy, Veronica, Chloe, and Cammie; great-granddaughters, Mia and Emmy. Ralph retired from Ford Motor...

Betty Lindahl

Betty Lindahl

Feb 1, 2017

Betty Lindahl Obituary Age 85 of Plymouth, passed away February 1, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Bertil and Ruth Olson; brother, Bertil; sister, Joan; and Betty's husband, John (Jack). Betty was a 1949 graduate of West High. She married in 1950 and lived most of her years in the Wayzata/Plymouth area. Betty was active at Wayzata Community Church for...

Allen Lavanger

Allen Lavanger

Feb 1, 2017

Allen Lavanger Obituary Born September 8, 1924 in Aneta, ND. Peacefully passed away on February 1, 2017 in Orono, MN at age 92. Survived by older sister Ardis Asp; three sons, Eric (Jaimie), Peter (Leilani Labelle), Tim (Margaret); eight grandchildren, Ryan (Amanda), David, Eric, Anna, Julia, Kiley, Matthew and Hadley (Lucas) Wilcox; one great-grandson, Sullivan Wilcox as well as several...

Lorna Beyer

Lorna Beyer

Jan 31, 2017

Lorna Beyer Obituary Lorna Elaine Beyer was born on November 22, 1928 to Erick and Alice (Berry) Wagner in their Orono Township, Minnesota home and welcomed by her only sister, Ardith. On April 10, 1954, Lorna married Melvin Maynard Beyer at Hope Evangelical United Brethren Church in Minneapolis where Melvin was an Elder, and made their home on Parkers Lake...

Carol Sweeney

Carol Sweeney

Jan 31, 2017

Carol Sweeney Obituary of Plymouth passed away January 31, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, siblings and grandson. Survived by loving husband Maurice; daughters, Valerie, Tamera (Todd), Melanne (Rex); grandchildren, Ethan and Josette; sister, Nancy (Jeff), and nephew Doug, and family, many relatives and friends. Funeral service at David Lee Funeral Home, 1220 E Wayzata Blvd, Wayzata, on Saturday, February...

William Johnson

William Johnson

Jan 29, 2017

William Johnson Obituary Age 89, born August 15, 1927 in Devils Lake, North Dakota where he spent his youth with his parents, three brothers and two sisters. He moved to Minneapolis in the early 40s where he most recently worked for St. Louis Park in the Assessing Department. He is survived by his wife, Elsie; son, Steve (Melissa); daughter, Susan...

Kenneth Bissener

Kenneth Bissener

Jan 27, 2017

Kenneth Bissener Obituary Age 91 of Minneapolis. Passed away January 27, 2017. Retired from Time Savers Sanders Inc. Preceded in death by son, Glen. Survived by wife, Carol; grandchildren, Courtney, Casey, Brittany, and Nicole; daughter-in-law, Krisann (John) Kroschel; sister, Alvera (Jim) Little. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday February 3, 2017 at 10 AM with visitation 1 hour prior at...

Kenneth "Ken" Thome

Kenneth "Ken" Thome

Jan 27, 2017

Kenneth Thome Obituary Husband, father, brother, uncle, friend. Ken passed away Friday, January 27, 2017, his 44th wedding anniversary. Ken grew up in Stacyville, Iowa and graduated from Marian/Visitation High School. He obtained degrees from Iowa State University and the University of St. Thomas, and was still active in the ISU Business School and Foundation. Ken spent a rewarding 39-year...

Lisa Fortin

Lisa Fortin

Jan 22, 2017

Lisa Fortin Obituary Lisa Fortin of Plymouth. Born October 3, 1955 and passed away on January 22, 2017. Lisa fought an odds-defying battle with ovarian cancer and an even longer battle with multiple sclerosis. She will be remembered for her love of wildlife, nature, singing, laughing, and most importantly, family. Lisa cherished her granddaughters and tirelessly persevered to see them...

Dr. Edward 'Dr. K' Kolbjornsen

Dr. Edward 'Dr. K' Kolbjornsen

Jan 19, 2017

Dr. Edward Kolbjornsen Obituary Kolbjornsen, E. Arne (Dr. K) Age 76 of Plymouth passed away peacefully January 19 with his family by his side. He practiced dentistry for nearly 50 years in the Wayzata and Plymouth area. Survived by wife Kathie, son Greg (Melissa), daughter Kristi, grandchildren Colin, Evin, sister Carol (Ken) Tonnesen, step-sister Ruth Nybro, step-brother Art Kolbjornsen, sister-in-law...

Lee Gualtieri

Lee Gualtieri

Jan 16, 2017

Lee Gualtieri Obituary Age 55 of Maple Plain. Passed away on January 16, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Longtime employee of Wells Fargo Mortgage. Preceded in death by parents, Daniel and Marilyn Gualtieri. Survived by loving wife of 33 years, Theresa; son, Brian (Jacquie) and daughter, Ashley; brother, David and sister, Gina (Scott) Andrus. Memorial service at First...

John Cole

John Cole

Jan 15, 2017

John Cole Obituary John Peck Cole of Wayzata, MN died peacefully January 15 at age 95. The youngest of three, John was born February 22, 1921 to Christopher Oliver Cole and Susan Peck Cole of Canby, OR. Bright, hardworking, and loyal, John was also fiercely independent by nature and circumstance, qualities that would serve him and others well his whole...

Kevin Ash

Kevin Ash

Jan 15, 2017

Kevin Ash Obituary Kevin Daniel Ash, 34, beloved son, grandson, brother, uncle and friend, formerly of Owatonna, Minnesota, passed away on January 15, 2017 at 12:50am from complications due to a traumatic brain injury that he sustained playing rugby on September 21, 2013. Kevin was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin on January 25, 1982. He graduated from Owatonna High School...

Scott Gilpin

Scott Gilpin

Jan 14, 2017

Scott Gilpin Obituary Scott L. Gilpin September 5, 1969 - January 14, 2017 We lost one of the good guys who touched all of our hearts. Our loving, fun and charismatic son, brother, cousin, father, uncle, and friend is survived by the mother of his children, Michelle Gilpin; sons, McCullough, Lucas and Dylan; mother, Daryl Gilpin; sisters, Valory Gilpin (John),...

Dale Briner

Dale Briner

Jan 14, 2017

Dale Briner Obituary Briner, Dale E., DDS age 82 of Long Lake died January 14, 2017. Preceded in death by brother, Richard. Survived by wife, Janet Briner; sons, Craig (Theresa) and Curt (Sara); daughter, Carlyn Duggan; grandchildren, Mason, Jack, Olivia and Owen; step-sons, William Bennek (Lois), Robert Bennek (Lori) and Edward Bennek (Cheryl); step-grandchildren, Shauna, Courtney, Kayla, Justin, Dylen and...

David Cosler

David Cosler

Jan 11, 2017

David Cosler Obituary Age 63 of Minnetonka. Passed away on January 11, 2017. Preceded in death by father, David S. Cosler. Survived by mother, Nancy; and sister, Carrie. Memorial service at Wayzata Community Church Chapel, 125 E Wayzata Blvd in Wayzata on January 30, 2017 at 1:00 PM. Memorials are preferred to Interfaith Outreach Community Partners (IOCP). Memorial 1:00 PM...

Benjamin Mischke

Benjamin Mischke

Jan 10, 2017

Benjamin Mischke Obituary Biography Benjamin Philip Mischke, 32, of Minnetonka, MN entered his eternal rest in Christ on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Benjamin was born in Phoenix, AZ on September 2, 1984 to Pastor Philip and Nancy (Kluball) Mischke. He was baptized as an infant and confirmed as a youth in the Lutheran Church. Benjamin is survived by his parents,...

Rosemarie Ehalt

Rosemarie Ehalt

Jan 8, 2017

Rosemarie Ehalt Obituary Of Orono passed away peacefully on January 8th, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Rosemarie was married 59 years to her devoted husband Greg Ehalt, who designed and built a home for his new bride and their future family. Born in NE Minneapolis, Rosemarie worked in the advertising business before getting married and moving to Orono. After...

Stacie Carlson

Stacie Carlson

Jan 3, 2017

Stacie Carlson Obituary Carlson, Stacie Lynn of Wayzata. Age 58. She is survived by mother and father Beverlee and John Kvam; brothers, Steven and Dana Kvam; husband, Peter Carlson; sons, David and Ian "Jack" Carlson, and many more loving family and friends. In life, Stacie was a generous, energetic, outgoing person always willing to help anybody in need. She had...

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