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Elaine Ogden Norton
Nov 1, 2011
Elaine Norton Obituary Elaine died peacefully in Plymouth in the presence of family, succumbing to cancer diagnosed less than one week earlier.Born in Clinton, Iowa to Beulah J. and David B. Ogden, Elaine was the third of three children.Elaine was an avid traveler and adventure-seeker beginning early in life, traveling extensively with her father and husband, Bob, for both business...
Matthew Francis "Pat" Mcnamara
Oct 31, 2011
Matthew McNamara Obituary McNamara, Matthew Francis "Pat" Age 85 of Plymouth on October 24th Matthew was called to heaven to join his loving wife, Kay; parents Michael brother, Michael; sisters Ellen Warren, Mary O'Rourke, Margaret Pexa, and longtime friend Bill Riley. Survived by loving son, Patrick; nieces, nephews and many friends. Matthew retired from Excel (NSP), served in the Marines...
C "Jim" Ciliberti
Oct 30, 2011
C Ciliberti Obituary C. James "Jim" Ciliberti, Age 80 of Minnetonka, passed away October 30, 2011. Jim served in the US Navy during the Korean war as an Aviation Electrician, attended Marquette Univ and graduated from the U of M. He had a long career as a Sales Exec for CM Offray Co. After family, Jim's two loves were scuba...
Marjorie Lorraine Schmidt
Oct 23, 2011
Marjorie Schmidt Obituary Schmidt, Marjorie Lorraine (nee Naley) 88, of Kennesaw, GA died on October 23 of complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Marjorie, daughter of Magnus and Manda Naley was born on April 8, 1923 in the Township of Leota in Nobles County, Minnesota. Marjorie worked for many years in the Mound/Wayzata school system and was one of the...
Patricia Strong
Oct 20, 2011
Patricia Strong Obituary Strong, Patricia Sharpe Courtney age 81 of Wayzata, died on October 20, 2011 after a long illness. Preceded in death by her parents, Erna and George Conroy, and her husbands, George D. Dayton III and Ruxton R. Strong. Survived by her children Jeffrey Winchell Dayton, Patricia Dayton (Curt) Warfield, Ralph McDonald (Sarah) Dayton, Grace Dayton (Jerome) Contro...
Ronald Mason
Oct 15, 2011
Ronald Mason Obituary Mason, Ronald Vernon was born in Dallas, Texas March 9th 1937. He was taken from his heartbroken family to be with the Lord on October 15, 2011. Ron loved his family and is survived by his wife, Martha; sons, Ronald (Jacqui), Richard, Randall (Margaret); grandchildren, Laura, Max, Julia, Chloe, and Eli who were the light of his...
James Andreas Graner
Oct 14, 2011
James Graner Obituary Age 36, of Minnetrista, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 14, 2011. James is survived by loving wife, Corinna and daughter Emma; parents, James and Judy of Minnetrista; and sister, Melissa (Rhys) of Minnetrista; along with many other family members and friends. Funeral service to be held Tuesday October 18 2 PM with visitation starting a 1 PM,...
June Buchholz
Oct 14, 2011
June Buchholz Obituary Buchholz, June W. Age 80, passed away suddenly in her home in Plymouth, MN, on Oct. 15, 2011. Born in Cynthiana, KY, to Cleon and Odella Smith Whitaker. June attended Miami University, Ohio. She lived most of her life in Cincinnati where she worked for The Fifth Third Bank for 31 years. She was married to Page...
Kate Gibbs
Oct 13, 2011
Kate Gibbs Obituary Gibbs, Kate, Age 101, passed away October, 13, 2011 at her home in Wayzata. She was John Deeres great- granddaughter and was very proud of his revolutionizing the farming industry in North America. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Deere Velie and Louise Koon Velie; sisters, Josephine Krogness, Grace James, and brother, Charles Koon...
Barney Visser
Oct 10, 2011
Barney Visser Obituary Visser, Barney C. Age 67, of Hutchinson, passed away October 10, 2011. Preceded in death by his parents, Arie and Amy and brother, Arnold. Survived by brothers, Arie Visser Jr., Harry (Yvonne); sisters, Arlene (Tom), Caroline, Corinne (John) and Arlette (Arnold). Funeral service 11 AM Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Lyndale Lutheran Church, 8012 Cty. Rd. 6,...
Verna Hamilton
Oct 5, 2011
Verna Hamilton Obituary Hamilton, Verna Marie, Age 96 of Maple Plain. Went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 5, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Philip R. Hamilton; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mildred (Ernest) Walker and Leona (Elden) Anderson. Survived by children, Philip (Jeanie), Jack (Lynne) and Gary; grandsons, John (Michelle) and Mark (Jennifer); great grandchildren, Alyssa, Ryan,...
Fred Zielinski
Oct 5, 2011
Fred Zielinski Obituary Zielinski, Fred P. Age 74, of Plymouth, Minnesota, passed away on October 5 with his loving family by his side. Preceded in death by his mother and father, Helen and Peter and two brothers, John and Frank. Survived by his wife of 51 years, Barb; sister, Sophie (Stan) Patzyck; children, Mike (Kriss), Rich (Mary) and Rob (Kara);...
David Ford
Sep 13, 2011
David Ford Obituary Ford, David Luther 80, of Plymouth. Survived by wife of 57 years Anna Lou; children Steve and Beth Pride Ford, Janet and Rick Roberts, Judy and Steve Michurski; grandchildren Blythe and Fields Ford and Mike, Jack and Katie Michurski; sister Nancy (Charles) Dart. Graduated from Shattuck School and Trinity College. Served in the US Army stationed in...
Gregory Ritland
Sep 12, 2011
Gregory Ritland Obituary Ritland, Gregory D. Age 63, of Plymouth, MN. Died September 12, 2011. Preceded in death by father, Donald Ritland of Austin, MN. Survived by mother, Reva; wife, Linda; daughters, Nicole (Kyle) Kustermann, and Katharine Ritland; three grandchildren; sisters, Marcia, Jane and Janet; several nieces and nephews. Visitation to be held Sunday Sept. 18 from 4:00-6:00 pm at...
Julianne Peterson
Sep 3, 2011
Julianne Peterson Obituary Peterson, Julianne (nee Hubbard) Age 63. Born October 2, 1947, Fort Dodge, IA; died September 3, 2011, Mpls. Long time resident of the Lake Minnetonka area. Preceded in death by parents Robert F. and June Anne Hubbard, grandparents, and other dear relatives. Survived by loving husband and long term caregiver, Greg; her beloved sons, Joshua (Shivani) and...
Donald Johnson
Aug 24, 2011
Donald Johnson Obituary Age 87, of Plymouth, MN. Passed away August 24, 2011. Survived by wife, Edna; daughters, Kirsten Johnson and Lisa (Philip III) Fortin; sister, Carol Cofey; grandson, Christian Esping Fortin(Jill); and great granddaughters, Kaya Hazel and Mia LaRue; and many friends. Don was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. Dons education included a Bachelors of...
Mary Dalrymple Morrison
Aug 22, 2011
Mary Morrison Obituary Morrison, Mary Knoblauch Dalrymple age 95, passed away peacefully at her home on Cedar Point, Lake Minnetonka, on August 22. She is survived by her devoted husband of 36 years, Clinton Morrison; her children: Florence McMillan, Chicago, Susan Wilson (Steve), Long Lake, Judy Wood (Michael), Wayzata, and North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple (Betsy), Bismarck, ND; 14 grandchildren...
Jerald Grund
Aug 21, 2011
Jerald Grund Obituary Grund, Jerald W. "Jerry" age 74 of Plymouth died August 21, 2011. Preceded in death by his wife Beverly; parents, Walter and Helene; brothers, Jeffrey and Jim; sister, Judy Harrington; daughter-in-law, Risa Grund. Survived by his sons, Jason and Jody and his wife Jessica; grandchildren, Gabe, Sam and Ellory; sisters, Shirley Bernhagen and husband Chuck, Mary Nauman,...
Luke Johnson
Aug 16, 2011
Luke Johnson Obituary Luke C. Johnson Age 22, of Wayzata, passed away unexpectedly August 16, 2011. Luke was born September 11, 1988 in St. Louis Park, MN. He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran in Benson by his grandfather, the late Rev. Donald Johnson, and confirmed at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church in Plymouth. He graduated from Wayzata High School...
Kenneth Olson
Aug 12, 2011
Kenneth Olson Obituary Olson, Kenneth "Ken" Longtime resident of Wayzata. Dearly beloved by family and friends alike, Ken, passed away on Friday August 12, 2011. He just celebrated his 80th birthday with family and friends. Ken was "One of the good guys!" "One of the most honorable gentlemen we know". Born July 28, 1931 He went to Henry High School,...
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