Obituaries
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...July 28, 2005
Lt. Col. James Figley Erwin USAF (Ret), 84, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2005 in his home in Eagan, MN. Preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Edna (Figley) Erwin; sister, Edith (Chuck) Frese and brother, Robert (Bob) Erwin, all of Aliquippa, PA...July 26, 2005
Gadeberg (Olsen),Edna M., age 87 of Mpls. passed away July 26, 2005. Preceded in death by husband, Henry and parents. Survived by two daughters, Marian (Dan) Nelson and Jeanette Gadeberg; granddaughtes, Elaine (Justin) Peik, Rosemary and Mariel Shult...
July 26, 2005
Fremstad Paul Albert Fremstad, age 50 of Minneapolis, born August 28, 1954, passed away peacefully July 26, 2005 surrounded by family & friends, after a courageous 6 year battle with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Paul was preceded in death by his Parents M...July 25, 2005
Wayne C. Black, longtime resident of Apple Valley, MN, born April 14, 1930 in Janesville, WI., passed away July 25, at Minneapolis VA Medical Center at age 75. Preceded in death by mother and father, Cecil O. and Marian L. Black, and brother, Thomas ...July 24, 2005
Melander Alice M., age 87, of Mpls. & Bloomington. Survived by husband, Arnold A.; sons, Robert (Mary) and Frank (Terri); grandsons, Mark (Eva), David (Sarah), Erik and Peter; nieces & nephew; sister-in-law, Virginia Shipp. Service Tuesday, 11 AM, Di...July 23, 2005
Christenson, Martin L. "Murphy", age 57, of Apple Valley. Vietnam vet. Survived by wife, Susan; children, Eric, David Billings, Robert (Penny) Billings and Becky (Gary) Braun; 5 grandchildren; parents, Alvin & Dorothy Christenson; sisters, Nancy (Jer...July 23, 2005
Schave Eva Helen Evelyn, age 96 of Mpls. passed away July 23, 2005. Preceded in death by husband, Ivan H. Schave and son, John Nels Schave. Survived by son, Ted Schave (Helen), Cape Coral , FL; daughter, Rev. Mary A. Schave, Velva, N.D.; 2 grandsons,...
July 22, 2005
Tucci Maureen Mary "Mimi" Tucci (Cordrey), age 54, of Burnsville. Born May 14, 1951, passed away peacefully July 21, 2005 surrounded by family & friends after a 7-year battle with breast cancer. Mimi was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy & Mi...
July 20, 2005
Andersen, June (nee, Christian/Steele) age 83. Preceded in death by first husband Dexter Christian; second husband Jens Andersen. Survived by son Dexter F. (Dori) Christian; daughter, Judy (Tom) Royston; stepchildren, Bob (Ann) Andersen, Don (Therese...
July 17, 2005
Theiste Mark E., age 37, of Lakeville. President of Lemanix, Inc. Preceded in death by father, Rev. Victor Theiste. Survived by wife, Renee; sons, Samuel and Joseph; mother, Barbara Theiste; siblings, John (Diane), Debbie (Ken) O'Brien, Kathy (John) ...July 13, 2005
Burak, Marcella L., age 79 of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Henry; son, Mark; and a brother, Nygaard. Survived by son, Gary (Pam); daughters, Diane (Larry) Holter and Melanie Burak; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; special friends, ...July 12, 2005
Raphael J. "Doc" Hogy, age 88 of Minneapolis, born November 25, 1916 in Cyrus, MN, passed away gently July 12, 2005. He was a dentist in Minneapolis until his retirement in 1982. He was an honest and humble man who deeply loved his family, his friend...July 11, 2005
Sullivan, James E., age 85 of Minneapolis, born Nov. 8, 1919 in Albert Lea, passed away July 11, 2005. James was a veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a pilot of a B-17 and was a P.O.W. for 21 months. He is preceded in death by brot...July 9, 2005
Erickson, Elsie S., age 87, longtime member of Richfield Lutheran Church. Survived by sons, Allan (Elaine) and Kenneth (Patricia); 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Lorraine Bostrom. Service Wednesday 10AM, Henry W. Anderson Mor...