Obituaries
October 24, 2005
Joyce C. Cobb Cobb, Joyce C. age 57, of Rosemount. Passed away after a 3 1/2 year battle with lymphoma. Joyce was an ESL teacher in Farmington since 1993. Funeral service Thurs 5 PM at Chapel Hill Church, 4888 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, with her visita...October 21, 2005
Docken, Audrey L., age 80, of Burnsville. Preceded in death by husband of 60 years, Lloyd "Doc". Survived by sons, Tom (Nancy) and Ron (Terri); grandchildren, Chris, Corey, Aaron and Laura; brother, Charles Stenvig. Service Wed., 12 noon, Lakewood Ce...October 21, 2005
Bjorklund (Blume), Margaret "Marge", age 81, of Mpls., on 10/21/05 at Redeemer Residence. Preceded in death by husband, Lawrence; parents, Frederick & Martha (Wolfe) Blume; 3 brothers & 3 sisters. Retired employee of Children's Home Society. Survived...October 18, 2005
Sandeen, Lauren A., age 86, of Mpls. She was a wonderful mother and friend. Survived by daughter, Lynnea Sandeen; sons, Alexander, Angelo and Omar Whittaker; grandson, Donovan; sister, Karen Bren; brother, Alan Sandeen. Memorial service Saturday 1PM,...October 18, 2005
Seehusen, Joy R., age 78, of Rosemount, born March 1, 1927 in Boy River, MN, passed away October 18, 2005. She was preceded in death by daughters, Ann Carley and Candace Nordstrom. Joy is survived by her husband, Roy; daughters, Cheri (Mike) Finley a...October 15, 2005
Spitler, Edward G. Age 62 Of Apple Valley Died October 15, 2005 after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Survived by Life Partner, Linda Hofstadter; children, Nancy Proffitt (Russ Glass), Jody, Michael (Candace) & Brenan (Stacy) Hofstadter; ...October 13, 2005
Mittelstadt, Melony M., age 31 of Lakeville. Survived by husband, Shawn; son, Breyden; daughter, Brooke; parents, Richard & Kathy Lahmon; brother, William Lahmon; sister, Jennifer (Chad) Strathman; nieces & nephews. Memorial service 11:00 AM, Wednesd...October 13, 2005
Schiavone, Patricia A. age 71, of Rosemount. Preceded in death by husband, Anthony. Survived by children, Mary Beth (Mike) Ferrarese, Anthony Jr. (Pam), Trisha (Pat) Sheridan, John (Lisa), Michael, Joseph (Christina) and Robert (Krissy); 13 grandchil...October 12, 2005
Raymond J. Donley, age 73 of Ramsey, formerly of Minneapolis, passed away Oct 12, 2005 after suffering a stroke. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lois. Raymond is survived by loving children: daughter, Dana (Greg) Rygg of Ramsey, sons, Chris (Pam...October 12, 2005
Harriet Thwing Holden Mother, Civic Leader and Philanthropist Harriet Thwing Holden, a strong supporter and leader of many local, state, national and international civic and educational organizations passed away on October 12, 2005 at the age of 93 a...October 11, 2005
Rierson, Norman D., age 70 passed away Tuesday, Oct. 11. Memorial service 1 PM Friday at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., Mpls, with visitation one hour before. Interment Ft. Snelling....October 9, 2005
Robert William "Bill" Corgan, 82, passed away Sunday, Oct. 9, 2005. Born Feb. 22, 1923 in Houghton, MI, Bill lived a life of service: to his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II, to his fraternal brothers in the F.O.E., and to countless other...October 8, 2005
Maas Evelyn D., age 89, of Burnsville formerly of W. Bloomington. Retired from Richfield Public Schools. Preceded in death by husband, Lyle. Survived by sons, Richard (Kathy) and Dennis (Sharyn) Maas; 7 grand- children; 10 great-grand- children; brot...October 7, 2005
Lundquist, Carl M., age 88, of Apple Valley, passed away Friday after a longtime battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Preceded in death by brother, George and sisters, Elizabeth and Doris. Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Florence; sons, Gary (Gini) ...October 5, 2005
Courts Jesse William "J.W." Born April 8th, 1965, departed this life Wednesday, October 5th at Abbott NW. Survived by mother, Janice C. McClain of Mpls; father, Leonard Courts of PA; daughters, Sara Shenice and Samantha Marie Courts of Mpls; brothers...October 3, 2005
Dahlstrom Charles W., age 64, of Minneapolis, born June 10, 1941 in Minneapolis, passed away October 3, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles & Eleanor Dahlstrom; half brother, Maynard and half sister, Jean. Charles is survived by br...September 29, 2005
Rosalyn Louise "Rosie" Meyer, passed away Sept. 29, 2005 at the age of 66. After 30 years of employment with the University of Minnesota, Rosie retired to her dream home in Annandale, MN., where she happily lived with her husband of 48 years, Fred. S...September 27, 2005
Swanson Robert B. "Swannee" Swanson, age 91. Preceded in death by wife, Lorraine. Survived by sons, Kenneth (Gloria) and Gregory (Susan); daughter, Sharon (Steven) Wisdorf; 7 grandchildren; 1 great- grandson. Service Friday, 10:30 AM, Meadow Woods Ch...September 27, 2005
Hovend ATTN: UAW #879 Donald J., of Mound, recently of S. Mpls., passed away Sept. 28, 2005 at the age of 92. Retired in 1971 from the Ford Assembly Plant in St. Paul after 32 years of service. Don was a WWII Veteran, played piano and did watercolor ...September 26, 2005
Carlson, Ervin A., age 87, went to live forever in the presence of the lord he loved on Sept. 26, 2005. A gracious, kind hearted and loving servant of Christ, Ervin faithfully served Bethesda Church as Sunday school superintendent, boardmember and ch...September 24, 2005
Pentico, Jean E., age 72. Member Star Spangled Banner American Legion Auxiliary and Giant Valley American Legion Auxiliary. Survived by husband of 51 years, James; daughter, Lori (Bruce) Benson; son, Michael (Carla); grandchildren, Greg, Kelly, Ashle...September 20, 2005
Marcella S. Pederson, age 88, of Minneapolis, born June 7, 1917 in New Market, MN, passed away September 20, 2005. She is Preceded in death by her first husband, Joe Matko, brother, Francis Koppen and sister, Margaretta Koppen. Marcella is survived b...September 17, 2005
Meduna, Connie J. (Borowski), age 58, formerly of Eagan, passed away Sept. 17th after a lengthy illness. Preceded in death by parents, Royal and Lorraine Borowski. Survived by husband of 29 years, Frank; sons, Jeffrey (Cheryl) Horsman and Steven Medu...September 15, 2005
Scheid, Patty L, age 57 of Rosemount, born November 27, 1947 in Drayton, N.D., passed away, September 15, 2005. She is preceded in death by daughter, Anette, and brothers, Ronald and Gordon Hagen. Patty is survived by her loving husband, Charles; ch...September 13, 2005
Eggum Marvel G. "Marv" Eggum, age 66, of Burnsville, died tragically from a car accident on Sept. 13, 2005. Preceded in death by parents, Milo & Gladys. Survived by loving wife of 46 years, Joan; son, Blaine (Laura); daughters, Pamela (Wayne) Fahrenk...