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Bradley Bowman Ii
Dec 23, 2013
Bradley II Obituary of Naples, FL passed away peacefully on December 23rd, 2013 at the age of 93. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Johnson Bowman. The only child of Frank William Bowman and Vera Meneilley Bowman, Bradley grew up on Pillsbury Avenue in the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis, spending summers with his...
Bernadine "Bernie" Cox
Dec 21, 2013
Bernadine Cox Obituary Cox, Bernadine "Bernie" A. age 74, of Long Lake, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, December 21, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, William and Lucy Koch; and sister, Delrose (Earl) Miller. Survived by loving husband of 53 years, James Cox; children, Steven (Marilyn), David (Brenda), Mary Jo (Michael) Cook; and 9 grandchildren. Also...
Conley Brooks
Dec 16, 2013
Conley Brooks Obituary Brooks, Conley age 92, passed away of natural causes at his home on Dec- ember 16, 2013. His death was peaceful, quick, and attended by close family members, a number of whom were coincidentally in town from faraway places. The eldest son of Edward and Markell Brooks, Con was born in St. Paul and attended St. Paul...
Jacob Anderson
Dec 15, 2013
Jacob Anderson Obituary Anderson, Jacob W. age 19, of Orono - beloved son and brother left us prematurely December 15, 2013. Jake, an active and loved 2013 Orono High School Grad, Freshman at the U of MN, football & lacrosse athlete, PIKE Brother, friend to thousands, and light of his family's life will be missed and loved always. While we've...
Ralph Thorp Jr
Dec 11, 2013
Ralph Thorp Jr Obituary Ralph E. Thorp Jr. age 85 of Deephaven, MN passed away peacefully Wednesday Dec 11th after suffering a stroke in April. Ralph loved growing up in South Minneapolis. He was active in student government and various sports. He excelled at playing the trumpet in high school and his love of music lasted through his life. He...
Ragnar Tiller
Dec 9, 2013
Ragnar Tiller Obituary Tiller, Ragnar, my loving husband Ragnar died peacefully in my arms at 9:29 pm December 9, 2013 at our home in Summerwood in Plymouth. Life time member of Torske Klubben as well as the Norwegian Engineers Club. Preceded in death by son Espen and sister Erna Wold. Survived by wife of 59 years, Marit E. Tiller; daughter,...
Patricia Wiens
Dec 6, 2013
Patricia Wiens Obituary Wiens, Patricia J. Age 78, of Marco Island, FL, passed away on December 6, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Victor and Ethel Etem, brother, Dr. Robert Etem and sister-in-law, Virginia Etem. Survived by loving husband of 56 years, Jerome J. Wiens; children, Jon (Susan), Julie (Mark) McArthur, Mary (Michael) Sill, and Rob (Julie); grandchildren Ryan, John,...
Joanne Skinner
Dec 3, 2013
Joanne Skinner Obituary Skinner, Joanne Ruth Of Plymouth, passed away 12/3/13. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Earl; grandchildren, Brandon and Parker. Even Alzheimers could not dim her spirit. Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. She loved life, all things culinary, and entertaining. Survived by daughter, Dawn (Mike) Zahare; sons, Jeff (Mary Beth), Greg (Becky); grandchildren, Brian, Danielle, Madie; great-granddaughter, Regan;...
Alice Hamlin
Dec 3, 2013
Alice Hamlin Obituary Hamlin, Alice age 72 of Wayzata died December 3, 2013. Born and raised in Medina, Ohio. She moved to Minnesota in 1979 and had been a resident of Boardwalk in Wayzata for over 20 years. Her last 7 years were at Hillcrest of Wayzata. Survived by sister, Joann Weil and husband Jim; nephews, Bob Weil (Karen) and...
George Halvorson
Dec 1, 2013
George Halvorson Obituary Halvorson, George Halver Erwin Age 93, of Minnetonka, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 1, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Albert Halverson and Isabelle Norris. Survived by life partner of 65 years, Patricia; children, Linda Halvorson, George (Chris) Halvorson, Gary (Jamilah) Halvorson; grandchildren, Chelsea Halvorson, Patrick and Nicholas Murray; many other relatives and...
Charles Honke
Dec 1, 2013
Charles Honke Obituary Honke, Charles Edward, May 2, 1934-December 1, 2013 of Minneapolis died peacefully Sunday at his home. Preceded in death by parents Erwin and Doris Honke; brother, Robert Honke. Survived by brother, Donald (Sally) of Omaha; daughters, Terri Bush and Emily Honke of Omaha; sons, Charlie (Jen) of Minneapolis and Bill (Molly) of Omaha; granddaughters, Madeline and Lauren...
Edward Parsons
Nov 30, 2013
Edward Parsons Obituary Parsons, Edward A. Age 83, of Plymouth, passed away Nov 30, 2013. Ed, a Qwest retiree, was preceded in death by parents, Don and Jo; son, Tom. Survived by wife, Wendy; daughter, Sarah (Winfred); brother, George (Lucille). Memorial service Thursday, Dec. 5, 7:00 pm at David Lee Funeral Home, 1220 E. Wayzata Blvd. Visitation one hour prior...
Johanna Koolstra
Nov 27, 2013
Johanna Koolstra Obituary Koolstra, Johanna H. (Meyer) age 94. Preceded in death by husband, John Koolstra. Survived by daughter, Mary (Koolstra) Magnuson; granddaughter, Sharon Magnuson; great- grandson, Brighton Magnuson; grandson, John (Adrienne) Magnuson; great-granddaughters, Elle and Eva Magnuson; sisters and brother, and many nieces & nephews. Funeral service 11 AM Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 115 W....
Bishop Wayne Clymer
Nov 25, 2013
Bishop Clymer Obituary Wayne Kenton Clymer, former United Methodist Bishop of the Minnesota Conference (1972-80) and Iowa (1980-84), died on November 25, 2013. The cause of death was a stroke suffered while Bishop Clymer was delivering a eulogy at Brooklyn Center United Methodist Church in Minneapolis. Clymer was born in Napoleon, Ohio on September 24, 1917. He briefly attended Malone...
Elaine Webster
Nov 21, 2013
Elaine Webster Obituary Webster, Elaine Bakken age 88 of Wayzata died November 21, 2013. Preceded in death by husbands, Kenneth Bakken and John Webster; sisters, Dorothy Bakken, Julie Kehrli. Survived by sons, Robert (Alice) Bakken, Ross (Julie) Bakken and Richard Bakken; 5 grandchildren and brother, Roy Johnson as well as other loving relatives and friends. Memorial service 1 PM Wednesday,...
Lee Lathrop
Nov 21, 2013
Lee Lathrop Obituary Lathrop, Lee G. age 87 of Plymouth died November 21, 2013. Survived by his wife of 66 years, Jean; son, Greg; daughters, Terri Clark and Lisa Lathrop (Tim); grandchildren, Graham, Edward, Sarah, Dylan, Darren and Dustin; great-grandchildren, Madison, Fenix and Clementine as well as other loving relatives and friends. Lee was in the paint industry for over...
Rinehart Ruff
Nov 20, 2013
Rinehart Ruff Obituary Ruff, R.W. "Rick" made a quiet journey from his earthly life to his new home on November 20, 2013. Born in Gackle, North Dakota in 1929, he took 84 years to "tire" before he could tire again or "retire." Such were the kinds of plays on words our dad used to weave humor through a long life...
Dr. Stephen Larson
Nov 15, 2013
Dr. Stephen Larson Obituary Larson, Stephen L., M.D. Age 74 of Orono, MN. Died November 15, 2013. Survived by wife, Lucinda; children, Christopher, Stephanie, Stacey, and Mark; five grandchildren; brothers, Richard, Philip, and David; and the best dog in the world, Moose. A private family service was held. The family prefers gifts to the Mayo Clinic Department of Obstetrics &...
Dianne Fix
Nov 14, 2013
Dianne Fix Obituary Fix, Dianne Sozanski of Plymouth. Born in Cranston, RI on June 23, 1940, died from a brain tumor on Nov 14, 2013 at age 73. Dianne's occupation was an RN, but her life was her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul James Fix and parents, Fred and Margaret. She is loved and will...
Betty Schwie
Nov 12, 2013
Betty Schwie Obituary Schwie, Betty Arline died 11-12-13 at the age of 90 from complications of breast cancer, surrounded by family. She was born February 13, 1923 in South Mpls to Emma and Manuel Larson. A proud graduate of South High and the U of M, she was married for 59 yrs to Don Schwie and nurtured six children, numerous...
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