Obituaries
August 20, 2005
Howard Henry Peterson, age 85 of Minneapolis, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2005. He served in the Navy in WWII on the USS Barb. He asked to go on more than the usual missions in the Pacific. He retired from the Minneapolis Public Health Center...August 19, 2005
McLellan Helen L., age 77 of S Mpls. Born in Ramsey County, ND. Past president Eagles Ladies Auxiliary Aerie #34. Preceded by parents Lyman & Selma Grosklags; son James Grosklags; sister Carolyn Hackbarth; brother, Charles Grosklags. Survived by brot...August 19, 2005
Redetzke, Signe E., age 83, of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Raymond M.; 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Survived by son, David; daughter, Karen Redetzke; 3 sisters, Aileen Huhta, May Norby and Bernice Bay; and many nieces & nephews. A wonderful a...August 19, 2005
Haferbecker, Clarence E., age 85, of S. Mpls, died peacefully on Aug. 19. Preceded in death by parents and wife, Verna. Survived by 2 sons, Richard (Jeanne) and Rance; 1 grandson; 1 great-grandson; 2 brothers, Earl (Thelma) and John; 1 sister, Dolly ...August 16, 2005
Douglas C. Axberg, age 56 of Eagan, born February 5, 1949 in Minneapolis, passed away August 16, 2005. He is preceded in death by his father, Earl Axberg and twin brother, Richard Axberg. Douglas is survived by his mother, Renee Axberg; sister, Nancy...August 16, 2005
Lorraine G. Anderson, age 89 formerly of Minneapolis, born January 17, 1916 in Minneapolis, passed away August 16, 2005 in California. She is preceded in death by her husband, Einar Anderson; sister, Edna Custer and brother, Albert Monson Lorraine is...August 15, 2005
Thomas J.Wojciechowski, age 82 of Mpls, on August 15, 2005. Preceded in death by daughter, Linda; son, John; 4 brothers and 5 sisters. Survived by the mother of his 6 children, LaVerne; son, Stephen (Deborah); daughters, Barbara (David), Lynn (Glenn)...August 15, 2005
Charles R. Stebbins, age 67 of Minneapolis, born November 21, 1937, passed away peacefully in his sleep August 15, 2005. Charles is survived by his loyal and loving wife , Marilyn, of 39 years; daughter, Charlotte VanDyke (Shawn); grandchildren: Reig...August 12, 2005
Larsen, Harold, age 85. Born in Namsos, Norway, died Aug. 12, 2005. Worked in the printing industry. Survived by twin brother, Magne; and cousin, Shirley Heurung; niece, Ann Marie (William) MacKay. Service Tuesday, 2 PM, Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 36t...August 12, 2005
Jonsson, Jennifer L., age 48, of Elko. Survived by husband, Layne; daughter, Brynia; parents, Kris & Nancy Jonsson; brother, Andy Jonsson. Memorial service 7 PM, Tuesday, Henry W. Anderson Apple Valley Mortuary, 147th & Garrett. Visitation 5-7PM Tues...August 12, 2005
Moen, Ruth V., age 89. Preceded in death by husband, Arthur. Survived by family & friends. Memorial service Tuesday 1 PM, Minnehaha United Methodist Church, 3701 East 50th St. Private Interment at Sunset. Memorials preferred to the church or Walker M...August 11, 2005
Olson Luella Amundsen, age 81, of Ebenezer Ridges, formerly of Richfield. Cherished wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend. Born January 2, 1924, passed away Aug. 11, 2005. Preceded in death by parents, Helmer & Bollette Amundsen; husband...August 11, 2005
Prochaska, Richard "Dick", age 79. Member of American Legion Courthouse Post #310, Balentine VFW Volture 45-40/8. Retired Mpls Park & Rec. Survived by children, Cheryl (Mike) Lanigan, Susan (Terry) Wells, Rich Prochaska Jr., Margee Shapiro, Mary (Dav...August 9, 2005
Sadeghi, Assadollah, age 92. Survived by wife, Mary; sons, Mohsen, Manoochehr, Manijeh and Parvaneh; 7 grandsons, Marc, Paul, Afshim, Ramin, Ryan, Demetrius and Taylor. Memorial service Saturday, 2PM, Bahai Center, 36th St. & Chicago Ave. S., Mpls....August 8, 2005
Richard Allan, age 58 tragically died on Aug. 8, 2005. Graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College. Started Richard Construction with his father 35 years ago. Richard was a very kind and helpful person to all. He had a very large heart for those less fortu...August 7, 2005
Anderson, Mabel M., age 97. Preceded in death by husband, Harold (Tony). Survived by daughters, Marilyn (Robert) Hovelson and Elaine Hannon; grandchildren, Doug, Bob and Mark (Karen) Hovelson, Susan (Randy) Shimon and Lori (Steve) Johnson; great-gran...August 7, 2005
Cooper Pamela S., age 54, passed peacefully in her Apple Valley home and went to be with the Lord. Pam loved Jesus with all her heart, soul, mind and strength. She served Him with a full heart until her last moments and continues to bless everyone sh...August 7, 2005
Erickson Elfrieda A. (nee Beyer) age 94, died Aug. 7, 2005. Member of Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by husband Albert and son James. Survived by nieces, nephews, and friends. Service 11 AM Wednesday, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640...August 3, 2005
Severson, Helen L., age 95. Survived by family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 10 AM, Church of St. Helena, E. 43rd St. & 32nd Ave. S. Visitation Sunday 2-4 pm, with prayers at 3:30 PM at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. and...August 2, 2005
Anderson, Lois J., age 87, of Apple Valley, formerly of Richfield. Preceded in death by husband, A.P. (Art) Anderson, longtime Richfield councilman. Survived by children, Mary Jo (Larry) Carlson of Playa del Rey, CA, Theodore (Carol) of Bloomington, ...August 2, 2005
Oram, Elsa C., age 99 of Walker Elder Suites, formerly of Holmes City, MN and Chicago, died Aug. 2nd. She was known for her millinery design and her 30 years of hatmaking classes that were enthusiastically attended. Preceded in death by her devoted h...August 1, 2005
GUSTAFSON, V., Geraldine, age 84. Born Nov. 7, 1920, died Aug. 1, 2005. Survived by husband, Paul L. Gustafson; sons, Richard P. (Margo) and Robert (Kathy); grandchildren, David (Meg), Andrew, Kyrstin and Erik Gustafson. Memorial service, 11:00 AM, T...July 31, 2005
CARLSON, EVELYN M., age 95. Survived by daughter, Maxine Drewelow; son, Richard Hoppe; step-daughter, Carol Newkirk; 17 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Deana Tesch; nieces and nephews. Service Thu...July 31, 2005
Ness, Catherine M., age 64, formerly of Apple Valley, born May 14, 1941 in Olivia, MN, passed away July 31, 2005. Catherine was co-founder with her husband, Ken Ness, of North Star Imaging. she is preceded in death by her husband, Ken Ness. Catherine...July 30, 2005
Erickson Lillie M. Erickson, age 98 of S Mpls. Over 50-year member of Faith Lutheran Church. The youngest of 9 children of Sena and Arne. Known as Grandma to her many friends and neighbors. Preceded by husband, Clarence. Survived by sons, James (Kath...