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Gerald "Jerry" Leaf

Gerald "Jerry" Leaf

Nov 11, 2013

Gerald Leaf Obituary Age 80 of Plymouth, passed away on November 11 after fighting Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of Local Plumbers Union 15. He is survived by wife, Janet Malmstedt Leaf; son, David (Marie) Leaf; daughters, Amy Leaf and Sarah (Mark) Kipp; grandchildren, Timothy (Olinka), Joshua, Mary, Joanna and Melissa; sister,...

Billie Burchett

Billie Burchett

Nov 6, 2013

Billie Burchett Obituary Burchett, Billie H. Age 81, of Plymouth, MN Billie was born in MT, raised in the Salem/Falls City, NE area and relocated to MN 1959. He worked 29 years as a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Local 49 Operating Engineers and 16 years as a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor at Breck School. Survived by Shirley, wife of 59...

Richard "Rich" Lavere

Richard "Rich" Lavere

Nov 6, 2013

Richard LaVere Obituary LaVere, Richard C. of Minnetonka passed away November 6, 2013. Rich was born on September 25th, 1954 in Spokane, Washington. He was employed by Target Corporation; Property Development. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Carla and his sons; Greg (and wife Nicki), Cameron, Emerson, and Harrison. He was preceded in death by his son, Eric...

Ray Erdal

Ray Erdal

Nov 5, 2013

Ray Erdal Obituary Ray Donald Erdal passed away on a beautiful autumn morning as the sun rose, November 5th, 2013, at the age of 96. Grandpa Ray was born in Bricelyn, MN to Iver and Gustava Erdal. As the last surviving member of their family he is preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters. He is also preceded...

Elmer "Bud" Berlin

Elmer "Bud" Berlin

Nov 2, 2013

Elmer Berlin Obituary Berlin, Elmer Bud A. Age 92 of Wayzata. Born August 1, 1921 and passed away November 2, 2013. Preceded in death by son, Matthew; brother, Carl; sister, Annette Biorn; grandson, Benjamin Rossman. Survived by wife, Shirley; children, Kristine Rossman, James (Patricia) Berlin, Scott Berlin, Daniel Berlin, and Mary (Thomas) Myers; grandchildren, Catherine, Sarah, Thomas, Monica, and Graham;...

Steve Harris

Steve Harris

Nov 2, 2013

Steve Harris Obituary Dr. Steven Michael Harris Passed away at 12:51 a.m. Saturday, November 2nd 2013 at his home in Wayzata, MN. At the time of death he was in the company of his four children, Morgan, Ashley, Katherine and Ally, their mother Cindy, spouses and children. Steve was a doctor of veterinary medicine with a practice in Eden Prairie,...

Doris Sholund

Doris Sholund

Nov 1, 2013

Doris Sholund Obituary Sholund, Doris N. of Plymouth, 11-25-1920 11-1-2013. Preceded in death by husband, Monty Sholund and grandson, Jason Eric Anderson. Survived by daughter, Becky Sholund Anderson (Bruce) of Maple Plain, MN; grandchildren, Ryan Anderson, of Maple Plain and Julie Anderson Eshenaur (Peter) of Eagan, MN; great-grandchildren, Ethan Eshenaur, Micah Sholund Eshenaur; extended family, Janel Corby Stocton, Knoxville, TN....

Mary Bowman

Mary Bowman

Oct 25, 2013

Mary Bowman Obituary Bowman, Mary Johnson 81, of Naples, FL, died peacefully on October 25, 2013, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was adored and deeply loved by her family and her cherished circle of friends. Born on September 23, 1932, in Minneapolis, she was the oldest child of Dr. Harry A. and Ester A. Johnson. Mary grew...

Charlene Cusick

Charlene Cusick

Oct 24, 2013

Charlene Cusick Obituary Cusick, Charlene A. age 69, beloved wife of Thomas; loving mother of Kevin (Beth), Tami (Ross) Richey, Kelly (Kevin) Koemptgen; loving grandmother of Hunter, Holly, Mary Cusick; Breanna, Chloe Richey; Katelyn and Megan Koemptgen. Dearest daughter of Virginia and the late Charles Gamber; beloved sister of C. Thomas (Gayle), David, Michael, James (Julie) and the late Jeffrey...

Walter Benedict

Walter Benedict

Oct 24, 2013

Walter Benedict Obituary Benedict, Jack A much loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and colleague who touched all he met with his generous spirit and warmth; Walter "Jack" Benedict left us peacefully on Oct. 24, succumbing to a long and courageous battle against cancer. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1945, he was preceded in death by his mother,...

Anne Hoeschen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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