Obituaries
February 11, 2006
Gorder, Eleanore Delores Died in the embrace of her family in Mpls. on Feb. 11, 2006. She was born May 18, 1924, in Starbuck, MN to Arnold & Jennie Sylvester. She married Carsten, her high school sweetheart, following his return from service in WWII....February 10, 2006
Berwyn E. "Bub" Else Else, Berwyn E. "Bub" age 85, of Apple Valley. Preceded in death by parents; and sisters, Esther and Jeanette. Survived by wife, June; daughters, Jean (Paul) Hunsinger, and Judy (Larry) Harsha; many grandchildren and great-grandc...February 9, 2006
Lundahl, Ethel M., age 89 of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Elrey; 3 brothers and 1 sister. Loving mother of daughters, Donna (Dean) Long and Marie (Scott) Garberg; 5 grandchildren, Stephen (Dena), David (Cathy), Jeffrey (Patti), Michael (Nic...February 8, 2006
Soltis, Jean, age 60. Survived by mother, Beatrice Soltis; sister, Judy Jewison; best friend, Dennis Pearson; nieces & nephews. 30 yr. employee of Henn. Co. Titles Desp. Gathering of friends, Saturday 12-1 PM with Prayer service at 1 PM, Henry W. And...
February 5, 2006
Donald R. Mechavich, age 59 of Lakeville, born November 3, 1946 in St.Cloud, MN, passed away February 5, 2006 after a courageous battle with ALS, "Lou Gehrig's Disease". Donald was a member of the Church of the Risen Savior in Burnsville and also the...February 5, 2006
Alfred Sampson Age 72 of Richfield, born April 20 1933 in Guyana, South America, passed away February 5, 2006. He is survived by wife, Rajmati Sampson, and step-children: Kalawat Sook, Pertab Sook, Krisindat Sook and Jagat Sook. Funeral service is 10...February 4, 2006
Wolff, Captain John P. Age 59 Of Burnsville Born January 17, 1947 in St. Paul, MN, passed away February 4, 2006. Graduated Hutchinson H.S. and Gustavus Adolphus College. Retired as a Senior Marketing Engineer in the Technological Measurement industry...
February 3, 2006
Bernard, Lois A. (nee Uden), age 77, of Pine City, formerly of Mpls. Member of Pine City Area Gardening Club. Preceded by husband, Bruce. Survived by sons, Steven (Susan), Brian, Andrew (Jodi); daughter, Peggy (Michael) Scott; 13 grandchildren; 3 gre...
February 3, 2006
Judd, Vanessa C., age 26. Survived by parents, Gerard & Laura; sisters, Felicia Judd and Kendra Judd; brothers, Gerard Jr. and Bryan; grandparents, Howard & Rita McDermott; aunts, uncles and cousins. Gathering of friends, Thursday 5-8 PM, Henry W. An...January 28, 2006
Thiede, Edith M. age 94, passed away peacefully Jan. 28, 2006 in Maple Grove, MN. Born and grew up in N. Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence; parents; sisters, Gertrude Staley, Marie Townsend; and brother, Paul E. Kroehnert. Longtime employe...January 28, 2006
Benson, Ethel S., age 93. Preceded in death by husband, Richard A.; sons, Christopher and Bryan. Survived by daughter, Gretchen (Rev. Arthur) Matychuk; son, Jeffrey (Pattye) Benson; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchild...January 27, 2006
Fruchtl, Joseph "Joe" age 16, of Apple Valley, passed away unexpectedly. Preceded in death by grandfather, John McKegney. Survived by parents, Eric & Dee; brother, Mike; grandparents, Ursula McKegney, Sandy & Dick Fruchtl; aunts, uncles, cousins; and...January 25, 2006
Klingensmith, Jean S., age 84, of S. Mpls. Preceded by husband, Harold; daughter-in-law, Linda; grandson, Robbie. Survived by son, Bill; grandchildren, Jackie (Dave) O'Brien, Chris (Phara) Klingensmith, Eva Klingensmith & fiance Patt Hill, Jeff (Susi...January 24, 2006
Erickson, Rosella M. "Rose" age 65, of Apple Valley, formerly of Bloomington, passed away after a lengthy battle with leukemia. Preceded in death by husband, Ed Erickson; parents, Helen and Floyd Schlough. Survived by son, Darrel (Tahanny); daughter,...January 22, 2006
Mildred E. Holmgren, age 90 of Minneapolis, born March 22, 1915 in Minneapolis to Jesse and Louise Snyder, passed away January 22, 2006. She is preceded in death by son, Jack and sisters, Loretta and Violet. Mildred is survived by her husband, Roy of...January 20, 2006
Welsh, Robert B., age 85. Survived by mother, M. Daleen and father, N. Michael Welch; brothers, David and Brian; sister, Kathryn; aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral service, Wednesday, 10 AM, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 18460 Kachina...January 19, 2006
Orletha E. Winge, age 93 of Minneapolis, born Feb. 2, 1912, passed away Jan. 19, 2006. She is preceded in death by husband, Kenneth, brother, Merle Beedle and sister, Pearl Ogilvie. Orletha is survived by sons: Merle (Francis), Charles (Susan), Kenne...January 17, 2006
Wamsley (nee Cameron), Doris M. age 82 of Mpls. Born May 1, 1923, passed away suddenly January 17, 2006. Doris was a longtime resident of S. Mpls. She belonged to T.O.P.S. and Wold Chamberlain American Legion Post #99. She was a loving wife, mom, gra...
January 17, 2006
Wolfe, Wesley "Bud" age 80, of Minneapolis, born Sep. 27, 1925, passed away Jan. 17, 2006. He was preceded in death by wife, Dorothy & son, Steven. Bud is survived by children, Wendy (Gary) Eilers, Debbie (Kim) Nutter, Tony (Karen) Wolfe, and Brenda ...January 16, 2006
Junger, Mary Ann, age 71 of Bloomington. Preceded in death by husband, Leonard. Survived by son, Robert; step-daughters, Deb Pappenfus and Susan (Paul) Severson; nephew, Richard (Mary) Darud; mother-in-law, Grace Junger; brother-in-law, Ward Junger; ...January 9, 2006
Kelly Gertrude Rydland, age 96 of Northfield, born November 5, 1909 in Aga Island, Norway to Johannes and Olena Rydland, passed away January 9, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Milton, and son, Kenneth. Gertrude is survived by her child...
January 8, 2006
Pedersen, Angeline L. "Angie" Born in Minneapolis, age 91. Retired Honeywell employee. Preceded in death by husband, Roy A.; brother, Mark Carlotto; sister, Reina Favero. Survived by sons, Gregory (Mindy), Roy (Arlene); daughters, Marlene (Rodney) Ko...January 6, 2006
Oliva, Gene H., age 76 of Mpls. Survived by wife, Gwendolyn; son, Thomas (Jeanne) Oliva; daughters, Cathy, Jean and Cindy Oliva, wanda Gable and Teresa Carpentier; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters; nieces & nephews. Service Monday, 1...January 2, 2006
Thomas Richard Maroney, age 57 of Apple Valley, born June 25, 1948 in St. Paul, MN, died peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family January 2, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard & Merl...January 1, 2006
Isenman, Eva S. age 91 of Apple Valley. Preceded in death by husband, Harvard and daughter, Ingrid Ann Brown; 2 sisters, Marian and Emma; brother, Carl. Survived by daughters, Christine (Charles) Quinn, Catherine Isenman and Mary (Steven) Monge; gran...