Obituaries
June 2, 2006
Adelsman Russell L., age 70 of Apple Valley, born May 20, 1936 in Fergus Falls, MN went to be with his Lord June 2, 2006. Russell was instrumental in creating the Special Olympic program in Minnesota. He was also a P.E. and Adapted P.E. teacher in th...May 28, 2006
Bert L. Lonn Age 86 of Lakeville, born August 21, 1919 in Manhattan, NY, passed away May 28, 2006. He is preceded in death by his wife, Claire and brother, Carlton. Bert is survived by his son, Richard (Delores) Lonn; granddaughter, Christina; great-...May 26, 2006
Bergum, James R. Age 46, of Lakeville, died May 26, 2006 in a car accident that also claimed the life of his daughter, Grace. Preceded in death by his father, Ronald James Bergum and grandparents. Survived by loving wife of 25 years, Geralynn; daught...May 26, 2006
Bergum, Grace E. "Our Little BooBoo" Age 17, of Lakeville, died May 26, 2006 in a car accident that also claimed the life of her father, James. Grace was born in Farmington, MN. Preceded in death by her grandfather, Ronald James Bergum and great- gra...May 25, 2006
Foss, Dorothy M., age 90. Member of Bethel Evangelical Lutheran for over 50 years. Survived by 2 sons, Duane and Richard (Mary Jo); daughter, Marianne (Gene) Morgan; 3 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Service Thursday, 12 noon, Lakewood Cemeter...Mathew (Gracekutty) Nedumchira
May 23, 2006
Mathew (Gracekutty) Nedumchira, age 62 of Minneapolis, born February 4, 1944 in Chengalam, India, passed away May 23, 2006. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ammukutty; son, Tony and parents, N.M. Thomas and Mariamma Thomas. Mathew is survived by ...May 22, 2006
Pierson, Clarissa M. Age 84 of Minneapolis, resident of Providence Place N.H., born October 31, 1921 in Hastings, MN, passed away May 22, 2006. She was preceded in death by her brother, Norman Riste and sister, Nettie Peterson. Clarissa is survived b...May 20, 2006
Exe, Marlene Linnea, Born on February 14, 1935 in Duluth, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, May 20th at the age of 71, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Linnea Lauer, and brothers Ralph a...May 20, 2006
Christopherson, Vernon C., age 94, of St. Paul. Survived by wife, Molly; brother, Walter; and nieces & nephews. Service Thursday 11 AM in St. John's Lutheran Church, Garfield, MN. Visitation one hour prior to the service in the church. Interment St. ...May 16, 2006
Nelson, Gerald C., age 86 of Minneapolis, born September 15, 1919 in Minneapolis, passed away May 16, 2006. Gerald is survived by sons and daughters, Randy Nelson (Linda), Janet Garati (Al), Terri Bodin (Tim) and Scott Nelson; grandchildren, Jerry, G...May 14, 2006
Grubryn, Thelma N. age 83, of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by husband, Myron; son, Ken; and mother, Margaret Eklund. Survived by son, Larry; brother, Quentin Torgerson; nephews & nieces, Walt (Sharon) Smith, Keith (LeAnne) Smith, Janet Smith, Kathy...May 12, 2006
Olson, Adela J. age 92, of Minneapolis, born Feb. 1, 1914 in Sweden, passed away peacefully May 12, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter E. Olson. Adela is survived by her son, Dr. Richard H. Olson; grandchildren, Kristina, Benjamin,...May 6, 2006
Green, Carolyn D. Of Rosemount Passed away May 6, 2006 After a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by 8 brothers and sisters. Survived by loving husband of 55 years, Andrew; 3 children, Robert, Nancy (Ed) Semrud and Sandra Green; 4 grand...May 5, 2006
Scheurer, Michelle A. (Loch) age 39, of Lakeville, passed away after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by grandparents, Edmund & LaVina Pint, and William Loch. Survived by her loving and devoted husband, Michael William; he...April 30, 2006
Louise ?Lucy? M. Brandt, Age 104 of Minneapolis, born January 1, 1902 in Primghar, IA, passed away peacefully April 30, 2006. Louise was a longtime member of both the D.A.V. Auxilliary and Minnehaha United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death b...April 30, 2006
Peterson, Donald L., age 56, of Mpls. Survived by daughter, Justine (Terry) Malecha; sons, Reid and Noel Peterson; grandchildren, Karalyn and Colton; sister, Jackie Rue. Memorial service Thursday 11:00 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S...April 26, 2006
Gavanda, Walter F. age 92, of Bloomington, died on April 26. Preceded in death by his wife, Claradonna "Donna"; parents and siblings, Donald, Martin, Frieda and Elsie. Survived by his sister, Margaret Johnson, Bloomington; many nieces and nephews; go...April 25, 2006
Oliver Dority Dority, Oliver age 60, of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by wife, Fannie; parents, brothers, sister, and nephew. Survived by children, Oliver Jr. and Veleria Crustchers; stepchildren, Carlos and Tashawndra; best friend, Tashana Brown; broth...April 22, 2006
McGee, Fredrick A., age 92, of Mpls. Survived by brother, Walter "Pat" (Beverly); sister, Helen Rabey; sister-in-law, Louise McGee; several nieces, nephews, family and friends. Service Wednesday, 11AM, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 28th Ave. & E. 31s...April 20, 2006
Griffiths, Viola, on April 20, 2006 Viola went home to meet her gracious Lord and Savior at the age of 91. She was a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Viola is survived by son, Thomas Griffiths; and daughter, Nancy Lake; 4 gr...April 19, 2006
Sheatsley, Raymond W., age 86, of Mpls. Survived by wife, Hertha; son, James (Sandy); daughters, Gretchen (Richard) Peik, Barbara (Pete) Malamen and Nancy (Terry) McCormick; 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandsons. Memorial service Saturday, 1:30 PM at A...April 17, 2006
Johnson, Edna L., age 93 of S. Mpls. Preceded by husband, Clarence and sisters, Violet, Florence, Marie and Grace. Survived by daughters, Beverly (Chuck) and Lavonne; grandchildren, Wendy (Kevin), Peter (Lisa) and David (Shirley); great-grandchildren...April 12, 2006
Anderson, Florence I., age 89, of S. Mpls. Preceded by 5 brothers. Survived by loving husband of 58 years, Bert; children, Gaye Biros and fiancee, Glen Schlichte, Van (Judy) Anderson; grandchildren, Andy (Kelly) Biros, Becky (Nick) Sirek, Angela and ...April 12, 2006
Heigl, Virginia age 75, of Rosemount, formerly of Bloomington, passed away Wednesday night after a lengthy illness. Preceded in death by husband, Edward; daughter, Susan Elaine and brother, Richard Southgate. Survived by children, Patricia Varble, Ed...April 9, 2006
Robertson, Marvin Leonard age 79, of Crosslake, MN, died in Mesa, AZ, 6 days before his 80th birthday. He was the much-loved husband of Phyllis, for 59 1/2 years; father of Sue Niznick (Frank), Dave Robertson (Pam), Doug Robertson (Laurie) and Larry ...