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James Herder

James Herder

Oct 2, 2015

James Herder Obituary Herder, James H. age 84 of Plymouth, died October 2, 2015. Preceded in death by wife Joyce and granddaughter Courtney. Survived by daughter, Karen Clay and husband Roger; grandson, Brad; sisters, JoAnn Johnson, Marilyn Gregerson; brothers, Dick and David as well as many other loving relatives and friends. Jim served in the Marines during the Korean War....

Willis Rich Jr

Willis Rich Jr

Sep 29, 2015

Willis Rich Jr Obituary Rich, Willis F., Jr. age 96 of Wayzata, died peacefully September 29 at his Folkestone home surrounded by family members he so dearly loved. Survived by his wife of 68 years, JoAnn; his brother, Robert (and wife Marcia and their children); sons Ronald of Edina (wife Tracee and sons Ryan and Chad) and Andrew of Dallas;...

Valerie Powers

Valerie Powers

Sep 29, 2015

Valerie Powers Obituary Powers, Valerie Susan Valerie lost her battle with breast cancer on September 29, 2015. She was born in Champaign, IL, Jan. 5, 1954, moved with her family to Deephaven, MN and graduated in 1971 from Minnetonka H.S. Valerie studied at the U of MN and College of St. Catherine in the Twin Cities. She was preceded in...

Dale Peterson

Dale Peterson

Sep 26, 2015

Dale Peterson Obituary Age 49, of Minnetonka passed away at home surrounded by family on September 26th after a long battle with cancer. He was born July 5, 1966 in Sioux Falls, SD. One of the most important things in Dales life was family. It was central to nearly everything he did. He seldom missed a family function, even if...

David Hill

David Hill

Sep 26, 2015

David Hill Obituary David E. (Doc) Hill Age 88, long-time resident of Wayzata, MN passed away Sept. 26, 2015 after a brief illness with melanoma. He was with his twin daughters, Jacqueline Hill (Robert) and Elizabeth Welch, both of Maryland, at the time of his death. Survived by special friend, Marge Menard; two grandchildren, Dan Welch & Kamaili (Mason) Freed,...

Betty Snyder

Betty Snyder

Sep 21, 2015

Betty Snyder Obituary Snyder, Betty Lou of Wayzata blessed with 93 years of life, passed away on Monday September 21. Preceded in death by husband, Robert D. Snyder; sister, Jacquelin. She will be missed by her daughters, Susan (Ilja) Gregor, Sally (Rick) Tesch; grandchildren, Karl (Abby) Gregor, Kyle (Margo) Gregor and Clark (Jenni) Gregor; great-grandchildren, Nolan, Lydia, Deacon and Everett;...

Hugo Koyonen

Hugo Koyonen

Sep 15, 2015

Hugo Koyonen Obituary Koyonen, Hugo R. Born in Sebeka, MN, died September 15th, 2015 at the age of 98. He passed away peacefully in his home in Wayzata, MN. Preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Fredricka, his 16 brothers and sisters, and his loving wife, Viola. Survived by sons, Randall and Hugh; grandchildren, Timothy (Carol), Jacob, Angela (Tony)...

Alyce Olsen

Alyce Olsen

Sep 12, 2015

Alyce Olsen Obituary Olsen, Alyce Joyce age 71 of Pine River, Minnesota and Tucson, Arizona passed away unexpectedly on September 12, 2015. Her husband Rod and sons, Jeff and Erik were able to be by her side at the end. In addition to Rod, Jeff and Erik, Alyce is survived by brother, Dr. Kenneth R. Olson and wife Sharon; brother-in-law,...

Denice Lebard

Denice Lebard

Sep 4, 2015

Denice Lebard Obituary Denice Alison LeBard, 60, of Bloomington, was born October 13, 1954 and passed away on September 4, 2015 after a 4 year battle with colon cancer. Denice was preceded in death by parents Ned LeBard and Phyliss LeBard . She is survived in death by brother, Scott and his wife, Daina, and their children Jillian, Kristin, and...

Patricia "Pat" Baxter

Patricia "Pat" Baxter

Aug 30, 2015

Patricia Baxter Obituary Patricia J. Baxter (Pat) Patricia J. Baxter, age 84 of Wayzata, Minnesota died peacefully at Meridian Manor in Wayzata on August 30, 2015. Pat was preceded in death by her husband Rodney, children David, Todd, and Pamela Weber, her parents H. J. Price (Hub) and Esther Price (Anderson) and her brother John Price. She is survived by...

James Schwellenbach

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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