Obituaries
February 3, 2007
Nelson, Helen Dagmar (nee Hurmi) 97, of Fridley, died peacefully at home on Feb. 3. Preceded in death by husband, Nels Marvin; son, Greg; and daughter-in-law, Beverly. Survived by son, Bruce (Joyce) Nelson; grandchildren, Stephanie (Jack) Drakulich o...February 2, 2007
Romo, George M., age 78, of Burnsville. Survived by wife, Arleen; children, Julie (David) Rypka, Janine (Tim) Ontko, Mark (Connie) Romo, Jacqueline Romo and Jennifer (Benet) Witzmann; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sister, Esther (John) Lude...February 2, 2007
Foster, Geraldine E., age 85 of Mpls. Survived by daughters, Dianne Keim and Cynthia Martin; brother, sister, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Service Monday 10 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. Visitation one hour prior to serv...February 1, 2007
Carlsted, Janet M. (Northfield), age 85, of Augustana Home, Mpls. Feb. 1, 2007, formerly of Edina. Preceded in death by husband, Lowell and parents, Harold & Elsie Northfield. U of MN Graduate, member of Chi Omega, former owners of Park Lane Floral. ...January 31, 2007
Pedersen, Helen, age 89 of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Peder. Survived by cousin, Leonard Carlson. Service Wednesday, 1:30 PM, Redeemer Health & Rehab. Center, 31st & Lyndale Ave. S. Visitation one hour before service. Interment Hillside....January 30, 2007
MacRae, Patricia M., age 56. Preceded in death by parents, Donald & Adeline MacRae. Survived by sisters, Dr. Margaret MacRae and Pamela (Andy) Card; nephews, Forest and Brian Card; step-mother, Joyce MacRae; step-sisters, Bonnie and Connie; step-brot...
January 30, 2007
Peterson, Gene L. Age 79, of Burnsville, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 30. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Irene; granddaughter, Bailey Angell and brother, Donald. Survived by sons, Dennis (Carrie) and Dean; daughter, Darla Angell; 5 grandchil...January 29, 2007
Johnson, Reynard G. Age 69 of Minneapolis, born January 12, 1938 in Waseca, MN passed away January 29, 2007. Reynard is survived by loving wife of 44 years, Joan; children, Renae (Michael) Vago and Debra Johnson; grandson, Michael; step-grandchildren...January 26, 2007
Hurtovenko, Victor Dale, age 68 of Mpls. Promoted to Glory. Preceded in death by parents, Mike & Elizabeth Hurtovenko; brother, Walter Rennich. Survived by beloved wife, Joan; sister, Lydia Bayley; brother, Joe Hurtovenko; sisters-in-law, Janet Peter...January 23, 2007
Thornburg, Joseph C., age 85 of Apple Valley. Preceded in death by daughter, Pamela Bloomquist and sister, Elizabeth. Survived by wife, Mavis; children, Scott (Vicki) Thornburg, Jill (Dan) Johnson, and son-in-law, Richard Bloomquist; 8 grandchildren;...January 23, 2007
Gabrielson, Eleanor M., age 95, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Allan. Active member of Am. Swedish Inst., Male Chorus Aux. & Diamond Lake Lutheran Church. Survived by daughter, Karen; son, Paul & wife, Sue; sister-in-law, Phyllis Anderson; br...January 21, 2007
Wassather, Ivar, age 80 of Bloomington. Survived by sons, Roy (Kathie) and Timmy; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; nieces & nephews. Memorial service Friday, 2 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. Interment Trondheim, Norway....January 20, 2007
Fronckiewicz, Marlene C., age 63 of Golden Valley. Survived by daughters, Nicole Johnsen and Tammy Siebert; son, Christopher Franzig; 2 granddaughters and 1 great-granddaughter; close family members and friends; beloved companion, Sassy. Service Thur...January 19, 2007
Davis, Michael, age 46 of Eden Prairie. Survived by wife, Sharleen; daughter, Jayla; mother, Susan Jensen; brother, Kevin Jensen. Memorial service, Friday, 4 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. Visitation 1/2 hour before service....January 16, 2007
Thaoma M. Wibbens (Richardson), 69, of Mpls. passed away January 16, 2007. She was most happy sharing in her children??(TM)s lives along with her loving husband of 48 years. She enjoyed 30 years of employment at Temple Israel. Thaoma will remain a bl...January 14, 2007
Thorsvold, Elna Roscille passed away on Jan. 14, 2007. She was born June 21, 1918 in Hazel, MN to John & Thora Hesby. As a child, Elna lived with her parents on farms near Arlington and Lake Preston, SD. She graduated from Arlington High School. Elna...January 14, 2007
Antolik, Maria Age 87 of Mpls., born Dec.17, 1919 in Lanaken, Belgium, passed away Jan. 14, 2007. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Andrew Antolik, Jr. and 7 brothers. Maria is survived by her daughter, Georgette Van Aubel (Paul Peeters)...January 13, 2007
Lenore E. Wood Wood, Lenore E. age 79, of Golden Valley, passed away peacefully 1/13/07. Preceded in death by Swedish immigrant parents, Linus & Freda Johnson; husband, Ervin; sister, Helen. Survived by loving and devoted family, son David & his wife...January 12, 2007
Olson, John C., age 61, of Apple Valley, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 12. Preceded in death by parents and 2 sons, Timothy and Matthew. Survived by wife of 14 years, Julie; daughter, Jessica Olson; mother-in-law, Queenie Hunter. John was a loving...January 10, 2007
Peterson, Edith "Dee" (Engstrom), age 91, of Burnsville. Preceded in death by husband, Russell; 2 brothers & 2 sisters. Survived by son, Dennis; daughter, Donna (Mark) Oas; granddaughter, Angie (Jared) Budin; grandson, Jon; nieces, nephews and other ...January 7, 2007
Ready, Thomas P., age 91, of Apple Valley. Preceded in death by wife, Helen; son, David and 3 sister. Former member Metro Skating Club, Vet WWII and life member American Legion. Survived by son, Steven (Mary); daughter, Virginia (Mike) Brophy; grandc...January 7, 2007
June A. Johnson Age 70, of Minneapolis., born May 27, 1936 in Staples, MN, passed away January 7th, 2007 with loving family by her side. June was an employee of Donaldson??(TM)s for many years, recently working with the great guys of Midwest Group, I...January 5, 2007
Margaret H. Starkey, age 94 of Mpls., born March 5, 1912 in Minneapolis, passed away January 5, 2007. Preceded in death by husband, Lynn; brothers, William and Howard Skyberg; and sister, Dorothy Sholander. Margaret is survived by son, Ronald (Sandra...
December 30, 2006
Franza (Boosalis), Catherine M. Born Minneapolis, MN 1921, died December 30, surrounded by loved ones. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Tony, parents George D. and Helen Boosalis; nine brothers and sisters. Survived by children Angelina (Edward)...December 27, 2006
Lachman Donald L., age 72, of Eagan, MN. Born March 27, 1934 in LaCrosse, WI. Don passed away peacefully with family at his side December 27, 2006 after a long battle with Alzheimer's and heart disease. Don served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean C...