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James Schwellenbach
Aug 29, 2015
James Schwellenbach Obituary Schwellenbach, James A. age 78 of Plymouth died August 29, 2015. Preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Goldine; brother, Joe and sister, Dorothy Munoz. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Darlene; daughter, Jill Kolaitis (Eric); son, Jon (Keirstin); foster daughter, Connie Haley (Mike) and #2 son, Lonny Quist; granddaughter, Monica Juleff, the apple of...
Christopher Kozar
Aug 27, 2015
Christopher Kozar Obituary Age 44, of Excelsior, passed away on August 27, 2015 as the result of a car accident. Chris is survived by his precious children, Mary 12 and Max 10. Also survived by his loving and supportive parents, John and Sheila; siblings, Thomas, Shannon (Keith) Ingstad and Meaghan; nephews, Trevor, Ryan and Jai, and niece, Madilyn; grandmother, Jeanne...
Christopher Bohlinger
Aug 22, 2015
Christopher Bohlinger Obituary Bohlinger, Christopher Michael age 28 of Wayzata, died August 22, 2015. 2005 graduate of Hopkins High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Arizona in Tucson. Survived by father, Michael; mother, Debra; soul mate, Elizabeth Roach; grandparents, Robert and Verna Zeichert and Mary Jane Bohlinger as well as many other loving relatives...
Arthur Henningsen Jr
Aug 22, 2015
Arthur Henningsen Jr Obituary Loving husband, father, grandfather, and Wayzata resident Arthur Edward Henningsen Jr. was killed in a car accident the morning of Saturday, August 22. He was 69 years old. He is survived by his wife Kathleen, his sons Timothy (Molly), Andrew (Leah), & Christopher (Sydne), as well as grandchildren Hannah, Emily, Caden, sister Mary Pollei, Aunt Georgia...
Verna Fischer
Aug 15, 2015
Verna Fischer Obituary Fischer, Verna L. Age 82 of Wayzata (formerly of Annandale). Passed away unexpectedly on August 14, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, William J. Fischer (1987) and son, John Fischer (2002); also by parents, Clarence and Anna Lekander and siblings, LaVern Lekander, Ruby Obinger, and Lois Sikkila. Survived by daughters, Patricia Fischer of Wayzata, Beth Fischer (Chuck...
Jack Kuehn
Aug 15, 2015
Jack Kuehn Obituary Kuehn, Jack W., Sr. Passed away at age 99 on 8/15/15. Jack was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great -grandfather, brother, and a great friend to many. He had a lifetime commitment to physical fitness and sports from football to fencing, swimming, track, golf, and tennis. In his 34+ years of "snowbirding" to Rio Verde, AZ he...
Sandra Penney
Aug 14, 2015
Sandra Penney Obituary Penney, Sandra M Age 76 of Plymouth, MN passed away on August 14, 2015. Survived by husband of 57 years Bob: daughter Pam (Mike) Hiller, Son Bob (Linda) Penney, daughter Renee Penney (Jeff Renwick), along with four grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday August 19, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the David Lee funeral...
Daniel Thompson
Aug 11, 2015
Daniel Thompson Obituary Thompson, Daniel M. Went home to be with his Lord on August 11. Dan leaves his loving wife of 40 years, Rina; Children, Charlotte (Ryan) Morriss and Eric; Grandchildren, Abigail, Dominic, Ezekiel, and Lydia Morriss; Mother, Ruth; Brothers, David, and Donald (Kathy); Sisters, Julia (Jimmy) Taylor, and Patricia (David) Kirkham; and many Nieces and Nephews. In eternity,...
Carol Kemna
Aug 10, 2015
Carol Kemna Obituary Kemna, Carol J. age 79 of Plymouth died August 10, 2015. Born June 7, 1936. Preceded in death by parents, Herbert and Anna Hoppe and sister, Audrey Hoppe. Survived by her husband of 55 years, Theodore Kemna; children, Kevin (Deb), Brian, Robin Schelske (Greg), Allan (DeAnna) and Becki Tuttle (Donavan); 13 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; siblings, Elaine Hoppe,...
Synnove Bakke
Aug 8, 2015
Synnove Bakke Obituary Bakke, Synnve Helene (Nossen) Age 89, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2015. Beloved wife, mother, bestemor, aunt and friend, Synnve will be greatly missed. Her vibrant personality, wit and caring manner brightened the lives of so many friends and those who came to know her. Despite having Alzheimers the last years of her life,...
Lloyd "Pete" Jerde
Aug 7, 2015
Lloyd Jerde Obituary Lloyd 'Pete' H. Jerde September 22, 1923 - August 7, 2015 Jerde, Lloyd Pete age 91 of Maple Plain, died August 7, 2015. Preceded in death by his wife Roxy. Survived by his children, Darlene Marx (Roger), Valerie Wiswell, Christine Jerde (Russ) and Lisa Jerde (Nate); grandchildren, Dale Wiswell Jr., Jason Wiswell and Kyle Raduenz; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth...
Sue Murray
Aug 7, 2015
Sue Murray Obituary Biography Age 76 of Wayzata, MN and Naples, FL, passed away August 7, 2015. Preceded in death by her mother, Helen Laird, and her sister, Nancy Sweeney. Sue was born May 2, 1939 in Elizabeth, New Jersey and grew up in Point Pleasant where she graduated high school. She attended the State College of New Jersey and...
Verda Bergquist
Aug 3, 2015
Verda Bergquist Obituary Biography age 97 of Maple Plain passed away peacefully Monday, August 3rd. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, grandson, two sisters and four brothers. Verda was given an employee of the year award as a caregiver and was an active church member and a longtime resident of Stillwater before moving to Maple Plain. She and...
Raymond Dittrich Jr
Aug 2, 2015
Raymond Dittrich Jr Obituary age 83 of Wayzata, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on August 2, 2015. Attended Cathedral HS in Duluth; excelled in academics, numerous sports and was an Eagle Scout. Received his undergraduate degree from University of Notre Dame (with honors) and law degree from University of Michigan (Law Review Editor). Served in U.S. Marine...
Marjorie Speier
Aug 1, 2015
Marjorie Speier Obituary born 1-7-29 in Pittsburgh, PA. Passed away 8-1-15. Preceded in death by parents, Jacob and Helen Hartmann; brother, Thomas; and husband, Hugo. Chemist for the Minneapolis Heath Dept. for 35 years, then employed by the Excelsior Library for 10 years. Active member of Minneapolis Women's Rotary, Minnetonka Arts Center, Our Savior Lutheran Church, Excelsior. Enjoyed sewing, quilting,...
Jerika Van Valkenburg
Jul 28, 2015
Jerika Valkenburg Obituary Van Valkenburg, Jerika E. Age 26, of Westminster, Colorado, unexpectedly passed away in her sleep on July 28, 2015. Survived by: parents, James and June Van Valkenburg of Minnetonka; sisters, Jocelyn (Van Valkenburg) Sweeney of Plymouth and Joelle Van Valkenburg of Minnetonka; brother-in-law Joseph Brent Sweeney; grandparents Romanzo and Evelyn Duncklee of Emerado, ND; nineteen aunts and...
Jack Lisk
Jul 20, 2015
Jack Lisk Obituary Earl John Lisk "Jack" Jack Lisk, age 84, passed away on July 20, 2015 at his home in Minnetonka. He was born in Minneapolis on Dec. 20, 1930 to Earl and Mabel Lisk. Jack graduated from St. Louis Park High School and attended the University of Minnesota. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1951 serving in...
Edwin Kalash
Jul 20, 2015
Edwin Kalash Obituary Edwin Kalash Kalash, Edwin age 82 of Independence, MN. Preceded In death by Eleanor A. Kalash. Survived by children, Scott Kalash & Steven (Barbie Jo) Kalash; grandchildren, Jade and Samantha Kalash; sister, Angeline Twite (Ronald). Memorial service at David Lee Funeral Home,1220 East Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata on Friday, July 31 at 7:30 PM with visitation 1 hr....
Howard Ronning
Jul 14, 2015
Howard Ronning Obituary Long-time resident of Wayzata, Howard died on Tuesday, July 14th from complications following a stroke. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary (Mimi infant son, Thomas Howard; son-in-law, Michael Dugan and baby grandson, Joseph; parents, Ole and Lorraine Ronning; and brother, Gene. Survived by daughters, Nancy Jordan (Frank), Barbara Dugan, and Julie Paul (Chris); grandchildren, Ben...
Roland Larson
Jul 11, 2015
Roland Larson Obituary Roland (Rollie) Larson died peacefully at home on July 11, 2015, surrounded by family. He was a loving husband, dad, and grandpa. Born and raised in Minnesota, he served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve for six years as a mechanic. Rollie was a city bus driver for the MTC, school bus driver for Medicine Lake...
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