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Anne Hoeschen
Oct 20, 2013
Anne Hoeschen Obituary Hoeschen, Anne Kathleen passed away at her home in Minnetonka on October 20, 2013 at the age of 65. Anne is predeceased by brothers, Craig Swaggert, Joel Swaggert, Carl Swaggert, Matt Swaggert; and sisters, Jill Fredrickson, Kit Swaggert. Anne is survived by her loving husband, James Hoeschen of 37 years. They were married in South Dakota on...
Genevieve Piekarski
Oct 19, 2013
Genevieve Piekarski Obituary Piekarski, Genevieve "Jean" J. Age 83 of Plymouth, passed away October 19, 2013. Preceded in death by son, Mark. Survived by husband, Frederick; children, Maria, Paul, Carolyn (Dino), and Michael; grandchildren, Sophia, John and Dylan; siblings, Joe & Harry Cimenski, Mary Lou Hansen. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, October 24 at 10 AM at The Church of...
Pauline Thomas
Oct 15, 2013
Pauline Thomas Obituary Thomas, Pauline J. Pauline was born in Des Moines, Iowa on September 18, 1920. She died peacefully at her long- term residence at Meridian Manor on October 15, 2013. She was 93 years old. Pauline graduated from High School in Des Moines, Iowa and then attended Northwestern University where she graduated with a BA degree in 1941....
James Schroeder
Oct 13, 2013
James Schroeder Obituary Schroeder, James D. of Plymouth passed away October 13, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Lloyd and Frieda of Wood Lake, MN. Member of Timothy Lutheran Church for 46 years. He worked at Jobbers Warehouse Inc for 42 years. Survived by wife, Linda; daughter, Monica (Clayton) Kaeter; sons, Howard (Rachel) and Brad (Pamela); grandchildren, Colin, Evan and...
Donald Gunderson
Oct 13, 2013
Donald Gunderson Obituary Born April 19, 1920 and died October 13, 2013 at the age of 93 and a half from complications due to Alzheimers. Preceded in death by his parents, Marius Casper and Elida; sister, Evelyn and wife, Margaret to whom he was married for 61 years. Don joined the Marine Corps right after Pearl Harbor and served in...
Michael Waterloo
Oct 8, 2013
Michael Waterloo Obituary Waterloo, Michael L. (Mike) age 49, of Plymouth, passed away October 8, 2013. Mike was a wonderful son, brother, and uncle, and was generous and kind to those that knew him and always willing to lend a helping hand or the shirt off his back to anyone that needed it. Mike was an avid Minnesota Vikings football...
Patricia Meyer
Oct 6, 2013
Patricia Meyer Obituary Meyer, Patricia A. Age 75, of Maple Plain, passed away October 6, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Ira and Jean McKown. Survived by husband, Roger; daughter, Kim (Randy) O'Brien; son, Chris (Wendy) Meyer; grandchildren, Missy Meyer, Dusty O'Brien, Emma Meyer and Brennen Meyer; siblings, Tim (Ruth) McKown, Nancy Nelson, and Dave (Pris) McKown; many nieces, nephews...
Karen Eide
Oct 6, 2013
Karen Eide Obituary Eide, Karen Georgine passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 6th, 2013 after a month long illness. She is survived by husband, Clinton; children, Tina (Len) Eder, Kathy Eide, and Ken Eide; her grandchildren, Morgan and Leonhard Eder. Along with her sister, Frances (Jerry) Pearson. She was born in Minneapolis on December 21, 1947 and graduated...
Paul Rusten
Oct 5, 2013
Paul Rusten Obituary Paul Rusten Age 91 - WW II Photographer, independent film-maker, teacher, designer. Born Paul Daniel Rusten in 1922 in Muskegon Michigan to the Rev. A.M. Rusten and his wife Olga, Paul grew up and graduated from high school in Elroy, Wisconsin. He left the University of Wisconsin in 1942 to enlist in WW II as an Air...
James Graven
Oct 4, 2013
James Graven Obituary Graven, James Andrew Age 87, of Longville, formerly Plymouth, MN, passed away on October, 4 of natural causes. Jim is preceded in death by his wife Joan, his siblings and parents. Jim was born in Hutchinson, MN on Sept. 24, 1926. He graduated from Hutchinson HS and continued his education at Luther College, obtaining a teaching degree...
Lenora Dane
Oct 4, 2013
Lenora Dane Obituary Dane, Lenora E. Age 90 of Orono, passed away October 4, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, Roger and daughter, Annette. Survived by children, Vernon Dane, Sherrill (Douglas) Michel, Brenda (Jeffrey) Sussna and Deborah (Steve) Herring; grandchildren, Michael, Eric, Patrice, Benjamin, Aaron, Emily, and Ian; sisters, Beulah, Norma, Pearl, and Dorthy; brother, Loren. Lenora will be loved...
Dwight Lostetter
Sep 30, 2013
Dwight Lostetter Obituary Lostetter, Dwight M. age 88 of Minneapolis. Died on September 30, 2013. Preceded in death by son, James; sister, Barbara Letterman and brother, Eugene. Survived by children, Gary (Sandy), Janice (Don) Anderson, Richard (Molly); former wife, Anita; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, James (Beverly); sister-in-law, Carolyn; and brother-in- law, Stephen Letterman. Special thanks to the care givers...
Joyce Schimel
Sep 26, 2013
Joyce Schimel Obituary Biography Schimel, Joyce Marie 88, of Minneapolis, MN, formerly of Wayzata, MN, passed away on September 26, 2013. A remembrance service will be held at 1:00 pm on October 1, 2013 at the Augustana Care Center Chapel, 1007 East 14th St., Minneapolis. Rev. Alex Treitler of Augustana will be officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:00 to...
Emelie Purdy
Sep 25, 2013
Emelie Purdy Obituary 92, of Mpls., passed away on Sept. 25, 2013. Born in Wells, MN. on 5/24/21, preceded in death by parents George and Emma Purdy, dear friend Janice Johnson and her beloved feline companion, Lila Peka. Lorraine was loved and admired by all who knew her, especially her young students in the Wayzata School District, where she taught...
Doris Dietz
Sep 23, 2013
Doris Dietz Obituary Dietz, Doris Ann age 86, of Plymouth died peacefully at home on September 23rd surrounded by her loving family. Doris was devoted to her husband, Mike, of 61 years and her family. Born in Lansing, Michigan to Sadie and Clair Runyan, Doris graduated from Michigan State University where she earned a B.A. degree in elementary education. During...
Anne Fisker
Sep 19, 2013
Anne Fisker Obituary Fisker, Anne Pedersen Age 103 years, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul and children, Alice Fisker Waldon and John Fisker. Survived by her youngest brother, Richard Pedersen of Sioux Falls, SD; her daughter-in-law, Dorothy Fisker; 7 grandchildren, Jeff Fisker, Paul Waldon, Leora Norstrom, Pete Waldon, Gus Fisker,...
Mary Semsch
Sep 18, 2013
Mary Semsch Obituary Semsch, Mary Clohessy Age 92, of Wayzata, MN. Born December 27, 1920, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2013. Preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert D. Semsch, father, Thomas and mother, Helen Clohessy. Survived by her sister, Helen Murphy; children, Daniel Semsch (Judy), Patricia Rippe, Michael Semsch (Judy), Kathy (James) Galarowicz, Molly (Virgil) Linkert, Joanne...
James Finney
Sep 17, 2013
James Finney Obituary Finney, James E. age 82, of Golden Valley, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Eugene and Eleanor. Survived by sister, Pat White; nephew, Gene; extended family, and many friends. He moved to Hammer Residences on 9/1/1940 where he lived for 73 years. Jim led a remarkable life and will live forever...
Brian Johnson
Sep 16, 2013
Brian Johnson Obituary Johnson, Brian Keith Age 62, of Maple Plain, died in a tragic accident on September 16, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Roy C. and Eleanore E. Johnson. Brian was a graduate of Wayzata High School, an accomplished engineer and founded Datum-A-Industries, Inc. in 1981 where he served as President and Owner. He built a thriving business...
James Carpenter
Sep 11, 2013
James Carpenter Obituary Carpenter, James E. (Jim) age 85, of Orono, Burnsville, Faribault. Died September 11, 2013. Preceded in death by wife Janet; daughters Jody & Melanie; sister Marilyn; Survived by daughter Deborah Carpenter-Rand; son James (Becky); sister Beverly; brothers Robert, Dale and Michael; grandchildren Carrie & Sarah Rand, Laura, Julia and Collin Carpenter; great granddaughter Sofia; son-in-law John Rand...
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