Obituaries
July 8, 2005
Les E. Lawson II Lawson Les E. II, age 40, of Lakeville, died unexpectedly on July 8. Survived by wife of 14 years, Janette; stepson, David Hernandez; children, Dalton, Madison and Chad; parents, Les & Earlene Lawson; brother, David (Becky); sisters...July 6, 2005
Melbye, James O., age 96 of Mpls., passed away July 6, 2005. Preceded in death by son, Thomas. Survived by wife of 63 years, Ardis; daughter-in-law, Rosario; granddaughters, Eva and Nadia. Graveside service Tuesday, 10:15 AM, Fort Snelling National C...July 5, 2005
Olsen, Margaret D., age 95, lifelong resident of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by sister, Agnes and brother, Maynard. Survived by nephews, Paul H. and Gerald M. Olsen; niece, Marilyn J. Samuelson & their families. 38 year employee of Blue Cross Blue Shi...July 4, 2005
Leonard C. Franson, April 25, 1913-July 4, 2005. Leonard C. Franson died at age 92 in Burnsville. Mr. Franson was born in Mpls. to Herman and Clara (Gustafson) Franson. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret. Survivors include stepchildren, John Gr...July 3, 2005
Ida O. Johnsrud, age 96 of Minneapolis, died peacefully on Sun. 7/3/05. Preceded in death by husband Newman. Survived by daughter Harriet (Erling) Hundere; grandchildren; Linda Hundere; Diane (David) Agren; great-grandson, Bryan Hundere; brother, Art...June 22, 2005
William J. Rucinski, age 90, of Burnsville, formerly of Mpls. Lifetime member of Fred Babcock VFW #5555. Survived by wife, Ruth; children, James (Susan), Linda and John; grandchildren, Alison (Geoff), Amy, Erica, Jennifer (Roger) and Beth (Matt); gre...
June 16, 2005
Frankie L. Hosking. Loving wife, mother and grandmother sadly passed away on June 16, 2005, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Minneapolis on August 21, 1948, she was raised in Coon Rapids where she graduated in 1966. She fell in love and marr...
June 14, 2005
Wilkinson Ronald Wayne Wilkinson, age 64, of Savage, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2005 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. Born on June 16, 1940, in Toulon, Illinois, Ron was pre...
June 13, 2005
Karen J. Rasmussen, age 73. Survived by special friends, Dee Dee & Jim Tennison, Dean & Carrie, Dylan & Karlie Tennison, Lisa & Steve, Katlyn & Megan Ocel; cousins, second cousins & friends. Service Friday, 2:00 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 2...
June 8, 2005
Timothy D. Combs, Age 38 of Burnsville, passed away unexpectedly on June 8, 2005. He is preceded in death by his parents. Timothy is survived by his wife, Teresa; son, Trevor; daughter, Kaitlin; step-daughters, Kaitlyn and Brittany; brother, Tom Comb...June 7, 2005
Anderson Agnes "Nancy" born 7/13/1903, died 6/7/2005 at the age of 101. Preceded in death by husband, Erick. Member of Hope Lutheran Church since 1923. Survived by son, E. Wallace (Shirley) Anderson, daughters, Nancy Fincham and Sonja (Gerald) Sorens...
June 7, 2005
Randee K. Nelson, age 49 of Minneapolis, born September 13, 1955 in Minneapolis, passed away June 7, 2005. Randee is survived by her mother, Corinne Nelson; the love of her life, Chuck Dwinnell; father, Richard Nelson; siblings: Rick (Tami) Nelson, R...
June 6, 2005
Brown Richard D. Brown, age 42, of Apple Valley, died June 6. Preceded in death by grandparents, William & Mable Brown and Barney & Agnes Meyer. Survived by his son, Jeff (17); his daughter, Chelsea (15); parents, Rex & AnnaMae Brown; 4 brothers & si...June 5, 2005
Edward "Ed" W. Bieging, age 89 of Earl Brown Terrace. Life member DAV. Preceded in death by wife Myrtle. Survived by sister-in-law, Ruby Soholt; brother-in-law, Arnold Quist; nieces and nephews: Paul Quist, Valerie (Bill) Baldwin, Kathryn (Mike) Quad...
June 4, 2005
Grace J. Barry, age 80 of Burnsville. Preceded in death by husband Edwin. Survived by daughter, Patricia (Roger) Schesso; grandson Troy M.; sister, Cora (Frank) Einterz; brother, Thomas (Mary) Barry; nieces, nephews, and special friend Dakota. Mass o...June 4, 2005
NELSON, MABEL C., age 92. Preceded in death by husband, Harry. Survived by son, Gene & wife, Janet; grandchildren, Angela (Berent) Larson and Joel Nelson. Service 2PM, Wednesday, Word of Grace Baptist Church, 38th St. & 22nd Ave. S. Visitation one ho...June 4, 2005
THOMPSON, AGNES M., age 97. Preceded in death by husband, Julian; and son, James. Survived by daughter, Marguerite (Ned) Hoffmann; son, Keith (Martha); 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Service Friday 11am, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 28th St...June 3, 2005
Julia Rohaly Ellingson was born on April 2, 1924 in Pittsburgh, PA. She was one of 10 children born to Helen & Andrew Rohaly. Julia was well known to many as the owner and operator of Julie??(TM)s Beauty Shop on Saline Street in Pittsburgh. Others kn...
June 2, 2005
Adams, Sheridan J., age 44 of Farmington. Beloved Husband, Son, Brother & Uncle died unexpectedly on June 2, 2005. Served in USMC 1979 - 1983. Member of the Hamel Legion Post #394. He enjoyed being a MN Jaycee Statesman, Senator & Foundation member.....May 28, 2005
KRABBENHOFT, Laurena E., age 100 of Gold Canyon, AZ, former resident of Sabin and Mpls., MN. Born Feb. 26, 1905 in Latimer, IA, passed away May 28, 2005. Preceded in death by husband, Adolph. Survived by 2 daughters, Arlene (Harry) Collin, Gold Canyo...May 27, 2005
Robert R. Germain, age 83, of Apple Valley. Preceded in death by beloved son, Richard. Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Helena; daughters, Yvonne (Walter) Thomack and Michelle Germain; son, Steven Germain; grandchildren, Nathan and Sarah Thomack;...May 24, 2005
Love Carol Louise, age 64 of Minneapolis, born October 21, 1940 in Shooks Township, MN, passed away May 24, 2005. Carol served her country in the U.S. Navy and retired after 20+ years from the VA Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her parent...May 21, 2005
Stadtkowitz Erna A., 9/7/23 to 5/21/05. Survived by son, Michael of Mpls; niece, Andrea Meier of Germany; and a host of friends who will miss her warm smile and generous nature....
May 16, 2005
Johnson (Brevik) Lillian O., age 95, of Ebenezer Hall in Minneapolis, passed away May 16, 2005. Preceded in death by parents, Ole and Melinda Brevik; husband, Roy Johnson; brother, Wilbur Brevik; sister, Lucille Lacher; grandson, Bruce Davick. Survi...January 1, 1970
LIEN, H VERNON "BUD" LIEN, MARGARET "PEGGY" Vernon passed away November 10, 2007. Margaret passed away May 24, 2007. Survived by 2 daughters, Julie (Doug) Loos and Linda (Jay) Leamons; 4 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. Bud was a charter membe...