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Kathleen 'Kitty' Schumer
Aug 24, 2012
Kathleen Schumer Obituary Kathleen Kitty (Heinen) Schumer Schumer, Kathleen Kitty (Heinen), age 83, of Minnetonka passed away August 24, 2012. She was born in St. Joseph MN to Peter and Theresa (Hirschfield) Heinen. Kitty was loved and will be missed by husband Elmer; children LuAnn Berg, Russ (Judy), Bill (Rhonda), Kathy (Terry) Mueller, Bonnie (Todd) Reynoldson, Debbie Fuller; and eighteen...
David Oare
Aug 22, 2012
David Oare Obituary Oare, David L. D.O. age 52 of Wayzata, died August 22, 2012 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Survived by his wife, Trisha (Berman) Oare; parents, Leslie and Susan Oare; sister, Wendy Burshem (Curt); brothers, Scott (Robbin), Andrew (Laurie), Peter (Tana); many nieces and nephews who he so enjoyed watching grow up and...
Arthur 'Art' Saunders
Aug 19, 2012
Arthur Saunders Obituary Saunders, Arthur William III died peacefully at home early Sunday morning, August 19th, 2012. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was 61 years young. Art was born April 5, 1951 to Lois Duxbury Saunders and Walter Barnwell Saunders, both of whom predeceased him. He is survived by the love of his life, Robbie (Roberta) Ewing...
Clara Swenson
Aug 19, 2012
Clara Swenson Obituary Swenson, Clara M. age 101 of Maple Plain, passed away August 19, 2012. Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; parents, Robert and Annie Schumann; son-in-law, Terry; great-grandchildren, Kellen and Bridgett Coatney. Survived by son, Terry Swenson (Nancy); daughters, Jane Tambornino and Sally Albers (Garland); 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren as well as other loving relatives and friends....
Ann Stevenson
Aug 17, 2012
Ann Stevenson Obituary Stevenson, Ann Vincent, of Minnetonka. Born May 23, 1923, died August 17, 2012. Survived by twin sister Elizabeth Dunnavan; sister, Jean Haverstock (Jim); nieces, Leslie Aksomitas (Mark), Mary Dunnavan (Roger Gross) and Susan Dunnavan (Terry ONeill); nephews, Steve Haverstock (Nori) and Ray Haverstock (Faye) and special friend Mary Wagner. Adored by all her great nieces and nephews....
Dorothy 'Pat' Olson
Aug 17, 2012
Dorothy Olson Obituary Olson, Dorothy M. Pat, longtime resident of Wayzata. Dearly beloved by family and friends alike, Pat, passed away on Friday August 17, 2012. Recently preceded in death by her husband Ken; as well as sisters, Caryl and Sue and nephew Jon. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends; sons, John and wife Ann, Mark...
Lynette 'Lynn' Sauer
Aug 11, 2012
Lynette Sauer Obituary Sauer, Lynette Marie Momma Sauer died August 11, 2012. Survived by her husband, Jeff Sauer; children, Andrew, Jason and Cory; brother, Ronald Bud Warren and wife Jan; sisters, Judy Zeglin, Arlene Werner and husband Jim, Kathy Stoick and husband Roger; mother-in-law, Loralee Sauer; brother-in law, Chet Sauer and wife Patricia as well as many nieces, nephews and...
Phillip Semmer
Aug 10, 2012
Phillip Semmer Obituary Semmer, Phillip George 61, of Wayzata, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family August 10, 2012 after a two-year battle with prostate cancer. Preceded in death by son Phillip Austin Semmer. Survived by his wife, Karine; daughter, Anne Abel (Brandon), and his first grandchild, arriving any day now. Funeral service will be private. A memorial celebration is...
Cecilia 'Cris' Motley
Aug 10, 2012
Cecilia Motley Obituary Biography of Plymouth. Died peacefully on August 10, 2012 at age 69. Preceded in death by parents, Anthony and Ann Christopher. Survived by daughter, Lisa (Paul) Boric; son, Steven (Stephanie); grandchildren, Kiana and Quentin, Jakob, Olivia and Hailey; brother, Jack Christopher. Beloved mother, grandmother and friend. Celebration of life at 4PM with visitation at 3 PM on...
Sharon Leahy
Aug 9, 2012
Sharon Leahy Obituary Age 69, of Wayzata, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 9th, after a short struggle with cancer. Preceded in death by mother Catherine Christopher, father Charles Christopher, and brother Don Christopher. She is survived by husband Thomas, daughters Angie (Pepe) Leahy Esteve and Stephie (Frank) Leahy Trujillo, son Jay (Krista), grandchildren Casandra, Toms, Elisa,...
Bruce Jondahl
Aug 8, 2012
Bruce Jondahl Obituary Bruce C. Jondahl of Modesto, California, formerly of Wayzata, MN, passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2012, at age 63. A passionate skier, gardener and musician, Bruce brought his focus and energy to every group he joined. Though a man of hard work and ambition who took satisfaction in his accomplishments, he found his greatest delight in...
Elaine Richardson
Aug 5, 2012
Elaine Richardson Obituary Richardson, Elaine M. passed away peacefully on August 5, 2012. She was preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and husband Leo. Survived by daughters, Lisa and Janet, as well as other loving relatives and friends. Elaine was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota and after high school moved to the Twin Cities to attend nursing school...
Hilma 'Toni' Markusen
Aug 2, 2012
Hilma Markusen Obituary Markusen, Hilma Toni age 97 of Wayzata passed away August 2, 2012. Funeral service 11 AM Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 115 Wayzata Blvd. W., Wayzata with visitation at church one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be directed to Redeemer Lutheran.
Lisa Lutz
Jul 31, 2012
Lisa Lutz Obituary Lutz, Lisa J. age 47 of Maple Plain passed away July 31, 2012. She was born to Joseph and Luetta Folz in Ely, MN, graduated from Ely Memorial High School and earned a Culinary Arts Degree from Hibbing Community College. Lisa was a talented artist, most known for her pottery. She was a wonderful cook who loved...
Donald 'The Candyman' Lamere
Jul 29, 2012
Donald LaMere Obituary Age 75, of Plymouth, MN, died peacefully of a 2009 brain injury incurred on a hunting trip. Preceded in death by parents Arthur and Gladys LaMere, brothers George, Barney (Harry), Louis and sisters Marion Fournier, Joyce Hawkes, Joan Oliver, Rita Stiepan. Survived by loving wife, Karen, daughter, Michelle (h. Michael), Mittelsteadt; sons, Mark (w. Lori), and Jean-Paul....
Sheila Doyle
Jul 26, 2012
Sheila Doyle Obituary Doyle, Sheila M. (Dynan) March 1, 1940 - July 26, 2012 On July 26th, 2012, after a long 13 1/2 years, Sheila was joyfully reunited with the love of her life, Jerry. She was met with open arms by her parents Michael and Pearl Dynan and her sister, Mary Ellen Herbst. She will be greatly missed by...
Jeffrey Henninger
Jul 14, 2012
Jeffrey Henninger Obituary Henninger, Jeff L., Age 44, of Deephaven MN, passed away July 14, 2012 after living a beautiful full life despite life-long Crohns disease and nearly 3 years with cancer. Jeff was surrounded by family and friends, during in-home hospice, as he made his final transitions out of this body. Preceded in death by mother, Diane Henninger. Survived...
Calvin Mathieson
Jul 12, 2012
Calvin Mathieson Obituary Age 66, of Plymouth, passed away suddenly on July 12, 2012, while vacationing in Rapid City, SD. A retired pharmacist and Navy veteran, Cal worked for many years as the pharmacist/manager of Wayzata Rexall, and was the last owner of Burch Pharmacy in Minneapolis. Survived by his wife of 44 years, Mary; sons, James, Peter (Jennifer), and...
Geneva Webster
Jul 7, 2012
Geneva Webster Obituary Webster, Geneva G. Age 90 of Spring Park. Died on July 7, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth. Survived by children, Roberta (Charles), John (Patty), and Janet (Donald); sister, Verree; 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Funeral service will be 11 AM Tuesday July 10 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 23290 Highway 7, Excelsior, MN. Visitation...
Richard 'Rick' Bolling
Jul 7, 2012
Richard Bolling Obituary Bolling, Richard "Rick" Age 55 of Wayzata. Passed away July 7, 2012. Survived by brother, Robert Bolling; sister, Judy Farris- Johnson; longtime partner, Lori Jenkins of Colorado; and other family and friends. Memorial service 6 PM with visitation starting at 5 PM Wednesday July 11 at David Lee Funeral Home, 1220 East Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata.
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