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Annette Olson

Annette Olson

Jan 18, 2013

Annette Olson Obituary Longtime Golden Valley resident, Annette Olson, died in Alexandria, Minnesota, on Friday January 18, 2013, at age 93 after a long battle with Alzheimers-type dementia. Annette was born in Ada, Minnesota, on March 15, 1919. She graduated from Mankato High School in 1937; attended Mankato State College; and taught grade school for several years before marrying Fred...

Ruth Delaney

Ruth Delaney

Jan 13, 2013

Ruth Delaney Obituary Delaney, Ruth Heffelfinger Ruth (Buffy) Heffelfinger Delaney was born in Minneapolis on July 8, 1935 to parents George Heffelfinger and Ruth Jones Heffelfinger. She is survived by husband, David Joseph Delaney; brothers, George and Totton Heffelfinger and sister, Louise Heffelfinger; children, Lucia Delaney, Louise Wahl, David Delaney Jr. and Deborah Christakos; sons-in-law, Mark Wittig and John Christakos,...

Gordon Jones

Gordon Jones

Jan 11, 2013

Gordon Jones Obituary Jones, Gordon Hubert, age 87 of Wayzata. Professional Engineering graduate of the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology passed away January 11, 2013 of complications from Parkinsons. Preceded in death by his parents, Alice and Emlyn Jones of Mound, Minnesota. Survived by Kaye Kluge Jones, his wife of 62 years and his sister, Janet Edgar of Charlotte,...

Harold Williams

Harold Williams

Jan 11, 2013

Harold Williams Obituary Age 88 of Wayzata. Died on January 11, 2013. Preceded in death by wife, Erna; parents; brothers and sisters, and great grandson. Survived by children, Karen Johnson (Brad), Karsy (Cherryl Chico), Susan Perkins, and Roxanne OBrien (Mike); grandchildren; great grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy (Reinie), Mildred, and Marilyn (Mel); many nieces and nephews. Graveside service with military honors, Tuesday...

Clifford Benson

Clifford Benson

Jan 4, 2013

Clifford Benson Obituary Benson, Clifford R. Cliff age 90 of Chanhassen, formerly of Wayzata, died January 4, 2013. A memorial service will be held in early summer. Full notice will appear in June.

Kimberly Eckhoff

Kimberly Eckhoff

Jan 4, 2013

Kimberly Eckhoff Obituary Age 55 of Plymouth, formerly of Long Lake. Died unexpectedly on January 4, 2013. Memorial service Tuesday January 15, 11 AM with visitation starting at 10AM at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church, 17205 County Road 6, Plymouth. Memorials preferred to Interfaith Outreach.  Born: February 11, 1957 Death: January 4, 2013 Share your thoughts and memories in...

Joan Popham

Joan Popham

Jan 4, 2013

Joan Popham Obituary Popham, Joan Marion (Nelson) Age 80. Passed away unexpectedly at her Medina home on January 4, 2013. Born to Frank and Lillie Nelson in Lindstrom, MN on November 30, 1932. Married to Wayne Popham in Lindstrom on December 10, 1955. Joan was such a loving and kind soul. She grew up on a farm on the Sunrise...

Mary Olson

Mary Olson

Jan 3, 2013

Mary Olson Obituary Olson, Mary L. Age 69, of Plymouth, slipped peacefully from us to be with our Lord on January 3, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Royce and Joyce Lovering of Granite Falls; and one sister, Kathy Sanderson. She was an amazing wife, mother and friend to all who knew her. Survived by her husband Wayne; Sons Matthew...

Alma Thomallo

Alma Thomallo

Dec 31, 2012

Alma Thomallo Obituary Alma Ernistine Wilhelm Thomallo blew into this world in a late winter blizzard. The world would never be the same. She was born to George Albert Wilhelm and Bertha Beto Wilhelm on March 22nd 1915. Her Father was a prosperous Princeton Minnesota farmer. He died when Alma was a small child. At a very young age she...

Evelyn Michalik

Evelyn Michalik

Dec 31, 2012

Evelyn Michalik Obituary Michalik, Evelyn A. age 90 of Minnetonka, died December 31, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Michael Michalik. Survived by daughters, Kathryn and Marilyn; two grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. Funeral service 1PM Friday, January 4, 2012 at David Lee Funeral Home, 1220 E. Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata with visitation one hour prior to service. Private interment Hillside Cemetery.

Marilyn Frellsen

Marilyn Frellsen

Dec 29, 2012

Marilyn Frellsen Obituary Frellsen, Marilyn Roche November 7, 1928 - December 29, 2012 Marilyn left this world suddenly, surrounded by her family. She suffered a massive brain hemorrhage in the morning and was gone by early afternoon. Marilyn leaves a heartbroken family: her husband Ray, love of her life for 59 years; her son Peter; her daughters Sara Kunitz (Jim),...

Gloria Feik

Gloria Feik

Dec 28, 2012

Gloria Feik Obituary Feik, Gloria age 87 of Wayzata died December 28, 2012. Preceded in death by son, John Feik. Survived by husband, John Jack Gausman; sons, Fred Feik (Sue) and Bruce Feik (Cary); grandchildren, Alison, Darrel, Paul, Hunter and Hanna. Gloria was an active residential realtor in the Minnetonka area. Memorial service 10:30 AM Thursday, January 3, 2012 at...

Sandra O'Konski

Sandra O'Konski

Dec 27, 2012

Sandra O'Konski Obituary OKonski, Sandra Kay age 76 of Plymouth, went home to be with her Lord and Savior December 27, 2012. We will all miss her unique style, her laughter, her smile and her love. Preceded in death by husband, T. Robert OKonski. Survived by children, Debra Draves (Jeff), Dana OKonski (Bruce), Kris Cahill (Tom), Jeff OKonski (Holly); grandchildren,...

Henry Cousineau Jr

Henry Cousineau Jr

Dec 26, 2012

Henry Cousineau Jr Obituary Cousineau, Henry A., Jr. Age 85 of Wayzata, MN and Naples, FL. Born August 27, 1927, passed away peacefully, in comfort, surrounded by his loving family on December 26, 2012, after a dignified battle with a brain tumor. Henry was a hard- working and successful trial attorney with the firm that still bears his name today...

Ivan Fish Jr

Ivan Fish Jr

Dec 26, 2012

Ivan Fish Jr Obituary Fish, Ivan C. Jr. age 90 of Wayzata died December 26, 2012. Preceded in death by his daughter, Kathleen; parents, Ivan Sr. and Mabel Fish and many aunts and uncles. Survived by his wife Kathleen; children, Cynthia (Hugh) Sparks, John Stenehjem, Sandra (Kevin) Russen, Leslie Stenehjem, Susan (Michael) Burke and Dr. Peter (Carol) Stenehjem; grandchildren, Kali...

Harriet Spencer

Harriet Spencer

Dec 23, 2012

Harriet Spencer Obituary Cousineau, Henry A., Jr. Age 85 of Wayzata, MN and Naples, FL. Born August 27, 1927, passed away peacefully, in comfort, surrounded by his loving family on December 26, 2012, after a dignified battle with a brain tumor. Henry was a hard- working and successful trial attorney with the firm that still bears his name today (Cousineau...

Vernon "Vern" Nordstrom

Vernon "Vern" Nordstrom

Dec 20, 2012

Vernon Nordstrom Obituary Nordstrom, Vernon Vern R. age 88 of Mound, died December 20, 2012. Preceded in death by his wife Shirley and sons, Ronald and Bradley. Survived by sons, Gary and Dale (Dawn); daughter-in-law, Margaret Galvin; two grandsons and one great-granddaughter; brother, Dallas as well as many nieces and nephews. Memorial service 11 AM Friday, January 4, 2013 at...

Erna "Terry" Williams

Erna "Terry" Williams

Dec 9, 2012

Erna Williams Obituary Williams, Erna "Terry" Age 85 of Wayzata. Died on December 9, 2012. Survived by husband of 68 years, Harold; children, Karen (Brad) Johnson, Karsy (Cheryl "Chico"), Susan Perkins, Roxanne (Mike) O'Brien; grandchildren; great-grandchildren, and two sisters in Norway. Memorial service Thursday, Dec. 13, 10 AM with visitation starting at 9 AM at David Lee Funeral Home, 1220...

Eleanor Olfelt

Eleanor Olfelt

Dec 7, 2012

Eleanor Olfelt Obituary Olfelt, Eleanor R. age 94 of Plymouth died December 7, 2012. Preceded in death by husband Peter. Survived by daughters, Carol Lindman and Lynn Sommer; grandchildren, Ryan Lindman (Kelly), Mark Lindman (Kelly), Anne Cardella (Jason) and James Sommer; great-grandchildren, Sarah, Erik and Joey Lindman; brother, John Rudberg (Kaye) as well as other loving family and friends. Memorial...

Ethel Sparks

Ethel Sparks

Dec 5, 2012

Ethel Sparks Obituary Sparks, Ethel Ilene (Larson), was born November 22, 1918 in Cosmos, Minnesota. She passed away at age 94 on December 5, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Esther Larson; husband Robert Sparks; sister, Doris Phelps and twin sister Edythe Olson. Survived by sister, Shirley Huskins, nieces and nephews, Nancy Farmer (David), Michele Grosser (Kent), Deborah...

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