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Robert Moe

Robert Moe

Feb 21, 2016

Robert Moe Obituary Of Minneapolis, MN and Bonita Springs, FL On February 21, 2016. Robert S. Moe, husband, father, grandfather and friend died peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimers disease. He was born January 2, 1931 in Fargo, North Dakota to George and Clara Moe. On September 28, 1957 he married Karin Lundahl of Minneapolis. He was preceded in...

Jerry Driscoll

Jerry Driscoll

Feb 20, 2016

Jerry Driscoll Obituary Colonel Jerry D. Driscoll (USAF, Retired), passed away at home 20 February 2016, at the age of 75, after a 6-year battle with Primary Lateral Sclerosis, a slower acting form of ALS. In the words of the late Adlai E. Stevenson, "Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a...

John Wangaard

John Wangaard

Feb 16, 2016

John Wangaard Obituary Cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2016 at the age of 103, surrounded by his family and beloved friend, Marian Peck. He is survived by his four children, Christian of Kona, HI and Boulder Junction, WI, Betty Williamson of Arlington Heights, IL, Clark (Jan) of Rockford IL, and...

Sally Wimsatt

Sally Wimsatt

Feb 16, 2016

Sally Wimsatt Obituary Age 83, of Plymouth, passed away February 16, 2016. Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Modie OGara, and brother, Tom OGar. Sally was born in Sedalia, Missouri and grew up in Sedalia and Kansas City, Missouri. She attended St. Teresas Academy in Kansas City and then majored in chemistry and mathematics at the College of...

Allen Starkey

Allen Starkey

Feb 15, 2016

Allen Starkey Obituary Of Wayzata, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2016. Born on September 4, 1935 in Philadelphia, Allen was preceded in death by parents Laird and Dorothy Starkey and brother, William P. Starkey. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Judith Corfield Starkey, brother Robert L. Starkey (Nancy); daughters Julia Ruggieri, Janice Hilgenkamp (Brad) and Sarah Starkey;...

Jimmie Edwards

Jimmie Edwards

Feb 15, 2016

Jimmie Edwards Obituary Jim Edwards, 69, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2016, at a Minneapolis hospital following a brief battle with leukemia and pneumonia. Jim was the son of Minnie and Marvin Edwards. He grew up in Estherville, Iowa and graduated from Estherville High School in 1965. He attended Mankato State University and received a degree in Industrial Engineering....

Angus Morrison

Angus Morrison

Feb 13, 2016

Angus Morrison Obituary Morrison, Angus Truesdale Gus passed away on his 97th birthday, February 13, 2016. Born in Minneapolis in 1919, he was a lifetime resident of Wayzata, MN. He had a strong, optimistic outlook on life and possessed a keen intellectual curiosity which he constantly exercised. He attended The Blake School, The Hotchkiss School, Union College, and Yale University....

Robert Bushnell

Robert Bushnell

Jan 31, 2016

Robert Bushnell Obituary Bushnell, Robert W. (Bob) After 100 active years, passed peacefully at home Jan. 31, surrounded by family. Long-time Wayzata resident, local newspaper columnist, outdoor magazine editor, jazz musician & band leader, justice of the peace, community and school district supporter, American Legion member, scratch golfer, fisherman and father figure to many beyond his own family. Bob grew...

Charles Lefevere

Charles Lefevere

Jan 30, 2016

Charles LeFevere Obituary Age 69, of Dassel, formerly of Minnetonka, passed away peacefully and in his wifes arms on January 30, after a battle with lymphoma. Charlie graduated from St. Olaf College in 1968 and the U. of M. Law School in 1975, and was an officer in the U.S. Navy 1969-1972. A shareholder in the Kennedy & Graven law...

Sally Valene

Sally Valene

Jan 28, 2016

Sally Valene Obituary Sally Louise Valene, age 75 passed away at home in Deephaven, MN in the evening of January 28, 2016. Sally was born on April 19, 1940 to Evelyn and Guy Williams and was raised in Oxford, England. She came to the United States and became a U.S. citizen. She married John Valene and resided in Deephaven for...

Gerald "Jerry" Isensee

Gerald "Jerry" Isensee

Jan 22, 2016

Gerald Isensee Obituary Isensee, Gerald L. "Jerry" age 73 of Plymouth died January 22, 2016. Preceded in death by his father, Lawrence. Survived by his wife, Kathy; son, Scott; daughter, Jill Nelson (Chris); grandchildren, Carter, Keegan and Ivy; mother, Ivadean; brother, Paul (Janet); sisters, Joan Witter (Keith), Pat Ryan (Mike) as well as other loving relatives and friends. Jerry was...

Sally Kitzman

Sally Kitzman

Jan 21, 2016

Sally Kitzman Obituary Age 85 of Maple Plain, passed away at home on January 21, 2016. Preceded in death Gustave and Mercedes Frolund; husband, Harry M. Kitzman; son-in-law, Mabern Lister. Survived by daughters, Barbara Lister, Carol Hill and husband Garry, Diane Preston and husband Ron; grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral service Saturday January 30, 12 Noon with visitation...

Samantha Tutka

Samantha Tutka

Jan 21, 2016

Samantha Tutka Obituary Tutka, Samantha Jo age 21, of Maple Grove, passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2016 at her grandparents home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She is survived by father, Chris; mother, Sandy; brother, Tony; grandmother, Ann Trongard; grandparents, Joe and Maddy Tutka. Funeral service 11 AM Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 115 Wayzata Boulevard...

Carole Norby

Carole Norby

Jan 12, 2016

Carole Norby Obituary Age 73, of Minneapolis., passed away January 12, 2016. Preceded in death by her parents, and brothers David and Gary. As a child, Carole overcame Polio, and went on to become a professional dancer. Her favorite hobby, Antiquing, overtime transitioned into a family furniture business. She was a loving daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. She...

Richard Johnson

Richard Johnson

Jan 9, 2016

Richard Johnson Obituary Age 89 of Maple Plain. Passed away January 9, 2016. Preceded in death by wife, Janet; parents; three brothers, and a sister. Survived by sister, Ellen Boyum; daughter, Jill (Justin) Anderson; sons, Bruce and Stuart (Mary Lou); grandchildren, Chad (Vanessa) Wagner, Rachael Anderson, Ben Johnson, Mandy Crook, Joe Crook, and Emily Crook; great grandchild, Kherrington Wagner; and...

James Timothy Jones

James Timothy Jones

Jan 4, 2016

James Jones Obituary Age 59 of Minneapolis and Austin, Minnesota. Passed away peacefully at his home with his family on January 4, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Wallace Otto and Myrtle Lula Jones. Survived by wife, Linda Elston; sons, Daniel Elston-Jones and Adam Jones; daughter, Meredith Elston-Jones and grandson, Bryson Timothy Pool. Tim was a Minnesota artist who taught...

Walter Rohmann

Walter Rohmann

Dec 31, 2015

Walter Rohmann Obituary Rohmann, Walter A. (Walt) Age 79 died on December 31 2015. He is survived by his wife, Betty, of 54 years; daughter, Karen (John Anderson) of London UK; son, Mark (Kirsten) and six grand children, Rachel, Taylor, Laura, Alec, Briannah and Johanna. He was graduated from Pennsylvania State University where he studied business. He served there years...

Gladys Roskaft

Gladys Roskaft

Dec 28, 2015

Gladys Roskaft Obituary Roskaft, Gladys C. age 98 of Minneapolis passed away December 28, 2015. Preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Marie; brothers, Ingolf and Clifford; sisters, Leonora and Margaret. Survived by many nieces, nephews as well as great nieces and great nephews. Memorial service 2:00 PM Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4120 17th...

Thelma Paine

Thelma Paine

Dec 22, 2015

Thelma Paine Obituary Thelma Maxine Paine Born Feb 7, 1919 - Died Dec 23, 2015 Preceded in death by husband, Harold Paine in 1969. Survived by 4 sons, Roger (Jacqie), Verlon (Bev), Jay, Layton (Madelyn) along with 8 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. She will be remembered by her many quilts and embroidered towels which she...

Meredith Holte

Meredith Holte

Dec 22, 2015

Meredith Holte Obituary Holte, Meredith We mourn the passing of Meredith on December 22, 2015 at her home of 45 years in Golden Valley. A creative, caring, fun-loving woman who always put others before herself with a kindness that was contagious. Born on 10/19/42, she grew up in Petersburg, ND and moved to Mpls. in her 20's where she married...

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