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Ethan Lang
Jan 30, 2015
Ethan Lang Obituary Age 24, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on January 30th, 2015. A proud Hopkins and Boston University alumnus. Ethan was a leader in every aspect of his life, from school, to swim team, to singing, to student groups and on into his professional life. Ethan had a magnetic personality that touched lives across the world. In...
Karen Brusacoram
Jan 30, 2015
Karen Brusacoram Obituary Brusacoram, Karen Klimmek age 68 of Minnetonka, MN passed away peacefully in her home with friends and family on January 30, 2015 after an extended fight with cancer. Preceded in death by her parents, Lorraine and Herman Klimmek and brother, Roger, Melrose, MN. Survived by devoted husband, Gary; loving daughters, Jana (Shawn) Ottmar, Leanne (Marc) Montheard; four...
Donald Lucker
Jan 26, 2015
Donald Lucker Obituary Lucker, Donald Joseph April 10, 1926 -January 25, 2015. Don was an amazing Renaissance man, benevolent, kind, fair, loving and most strong. A WWII Marine Vet servicing in the Pacific as a Radio-Gunner, Don was a visionary entrepreneur who turned a basement metal shop into two large manufacturing companies; Precision Sheet Metal and Aljon Tool. He was...
Gregory Riebe
Jan 23, 2015
Gregory Riebe Obituary Riebe, Gregory C. age 46 of Crystal died unexpectedly January 23, 2015. Preceded in death by father, Dick Riebe. Greg was the owner and president of P.S.R. Consulting. He was a graduate of Wayzata High School and Iowa State University. Greg was an extraordinary husband, father, son and brother. He lived life to the fullest and was...
Janet Smith
Jan 22, 2015
Janet Smith Obituary Smith, Janet O. age 89 of Wayzata died January 22, 2015. Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by her husband, Russell Smith; son, Phillip; daughter-in-law, Judy; grandson, Rusty and great-grandson Christopher Peters. He is survived by his children, Greg Smith (Janis), Gretchen Smith, Bruce Smith; grandchildren, Charlie Smith (Tasha), Matt Smith (Julie Klamar), Anna...
Mary Pierce
Jan 22, 2015
Mary Pierce Obituary Age 72, of Orono, passed away peacefully surrounded by family January 22, 2015. Preceded in death by daughter, Melanie, parents, Flo & Fred Canfield. Cookie was a loving wife, mom and nana, a fabulous friend and a treasure to everyone who was privileged to have known her! Survived by devoted husband, Bob; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle &...
Howard Frick
Jan 17, 2015
Howard Frick Obituary Frick, Howard A. The Lord called Howard home Jan. 17, 2015. He was born to August and Alice (Ryan) Frick Feb. 21, 1925, 93 11/12 years ago. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nell, of 49 years, parents, and only brother, Harold. Lived in Wayzata until retiring to Garrison, MN and spent his last few...
Marie Kieffer
Jan 5, 2015
Marie Kieffer Obituary Kieffer, Marie Kathryn (Loehrer), age 96, stepped into the loving arms of our Lord Jesus on January 5, 2015. Born to Mary and Anthony Loehrer in Luxemburg, Minnesota. Preceded in death by her husband, Homer; her parents and 8 brothers and sisters. Marie will be deeply missed by her beloved daughters, Carolyn Loving (Stephen), Beverly Kieffer (Larry...
Larry Gilpin
Jan 1, 2015
Larry Gilpin Obituary Gilpin, Larry Vincent Southern gentleman, cowboy, snappy dresser, maverick, coach, world traveler, art-ist, UK Wildcat basketball devotee, sport car enthusiast and oldies & country tunes lover. Born September 8, 1943 in Benton, Illinois (raised there and Horse Cave, Kentucky), died January 1, 2015. Survived by his amazing soulmate of 49 years, Daryl "dude" Gilpin and loving children,...
David Koch
Jan 1, 2015
David Koch Obituary Koch, David A. age 84, of Wayzata, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2015. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, January 9, 2015, 11:00 am, at The Church of St. Bartholomew, 630 E. Wayzata Blvd, Wayzata, MN. Visitation at The Church of St. Bartholomew on Thursday, January 8 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Private Interment at...
J. Cadwallader
Jan 1, 2015
J. Cadwallader Obituary Age 93, of Wayzata, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2015. Born at home, on June 1, 1921 in Yardley, PA to J. Augustus Cadwallader, Sr. and Laura Parry Cadwallader. In high school he attended George School in Newton, PA, and Loomis School in Windsor, CT. In college he attended Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA and Penn...
Kimberly Gieseke
Dec 31, 2014
Kimberly Gieseke Obituary Biography Gieseke, Kimberly "Kim" Ann (Bloom) age 57 of Minnetonka, died December 31, 2014. Survived by husband, Patrick; daughters, Jennifer, Jessica and Casey; son, Cody; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; mother, Marilyn Bloom; brothers, Scott, Jim and Jon Bloom; sisters, Ann Bloom and Ani Bloom-Durnen as well as other loving relatives and friends. Funeral service 11 AM Wednesday,...
Leora Hansen
Dec 30, 2014
Leora Hansen Obituary Hansen, Leora M. "Lee" Age 97, of Wayzata. Born Nov. 29, 1917, passed away on December 30, 2014. Born in Little Falls, MN, Lee had a passion for learning, a love of art and music, and a bit of a rebel spirit. Lee played baritone sax in the Little Falls high school and city bands, and soon...
Elizabeth "Betty" Keller
Dec 30, 2014
Elizabeth Keller Obituary Keller, Elizabeth "Betty" M. Age 96 of Minnetonka. Died December 30, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, Albert and son, Lawrence. Survived by son, Ken (Janice), daughter, Mary (Jim) Richter, son, Duane; daughter-in-law, Lorraine; 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. Funeral service Monday January 5, 11 AM at Oak Knoll Lutheran Church, 600...
Henry Hagenah
Dec 28, 2014
Henry Hagenah Obituary Biography Age 69, passed away unexpectedly December 28th, 2014. Preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Verona (Swanson) Hagenah; three brothers and two sisters, and dear friend Larry Toquam. Survived by daughter, Melinda (Nicholas) Sorby; grandchildren, Ian, Dylan and Ciera; dog Toby; sister, Susan Ahrens; brother, Donald Swanson; and many more relatives as well as many...
Ruth Hopperstad
Dec 24, 2014
Ruth Hopperstad Obituary Hopperstad, Ruth A. age 89, went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2014. Preceded in death by her parents Wilber Koplitz and Ruth (Olson) and husband J. Jerome (Jerry) Hopperstad. Ruth was born on July 14, 1925 in Minneapolis. She was a sweet, gracious, loving and generous woman who is deeply loved and missed by...
Joseph Mrachek
Dec 22, 2014
Joseph Mrachek Obituary Mrachek, Joseph J. age 84 of Plymouth died December 22, 2014. Joe died at home while being cared for by his family. Preceded in death by his wife Ruth of 49 years. Survived by his daughter Mary Mulder (Star); son, Tom (Sue); grandchildren, Katelyn (Jordan), Meredith, Tara (Chris), Chad; step-grandchildren, Troy, Amy (Tanner), Stacy (Eric). Mass of...
Patricia Flanders-Hall
Dec 21, 2014
Patricia Flanders-Hall Obituary Flanders-Hall, Patricia Ann Gayou Age 77, of Plymouth, passed away on December 21, 2014. Born in Cloquet, Minnesota, Pat spent her formative years in Brainerd. After graduating from the College of St. Catherine and raising her children, Pat earned a Master's degree in psychotherapy from Antioch College. As a therapist and school counselor, Pat worked with and...
Kenneth Oien
Dec 16, 2014
Kenneth Oien Obituary Age 86 of Wayzata. Died December 16, 2014. Preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Olive. Survived by children, Michael, Patty Briscoe (Dave), John (Shannon), and Teresa McTaggart (Jay); 7 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; as well as other loving relatives and friends. Funeral Service Friday December 19 at 2:30 PM, David Lee Funeral Home, 1220...
Patrick Conway
Dec 14, 2014
Patrick Conway Obituary Conway, Patrick Joseph John of Deephaven died on December 14, 2014 from complications of ALS. Pat was a good man. He believed in the goodness of others, and looked to what was in their hearts. He touched many, and will be deeply missed. His memory and spirit will be carried on by his wife, Kathleen; sons, Dan...
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