Obituaries

Richard I. Iverson

March 19, 2016

Iverson, Richard I. Age 86 of Minneapolis, passed away 3-19-2016. Born 3-30-1929 on a farm near Brooten, MN to Ingvald & Ida (Haugen) Iverson. Retired employee of Sears on Lake St. in Mpls. and St. Paul. Preceded in death by parents; brothers: Milo (...

Russell Duane Miller

March 17, 2016

Russell Duane Miller, Apple Valley MN, passed away on March 17, 2016 at The Lodge on Summit Oaks in Burnsville, MN. He was born on January 21, 1927 in Fergus Falls, MN to Henry C. and Ida (Will) Miller. Russell grew up on a farm in Wilken County and ...

Merilyn Joyce Berke

March 9, 2016

Berke, Merilyn Joyce Age 86, of Eagan. Passed away on March 9th, 2016. She was born March 14th, 1929 in Minneapolis to Stephen & Selma Kruzona. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph; sister, Betty Balcomb; grandson, Josh Keeler. She is survived by daug...

Eleanor Jane Walberg

March 7, 2016

Eleanor Jane Walberg, Minneapolis, born April 4, 1934 Galt, Iowa, passed away March 7, 2016. She was preceded in death by loving husband Melvin; parents Clifford and Carrie Ballou; best friend Vivian; special friends Delores and Robert. She is surviv...

Carol Anne Gallmeyer

March 7, 2016

Carol Anne Gallmeyer Age 75 of West St. Paul, passed away on March 7, 2016. Preceded by husband, David. Survived by children, David (Vicki Markwell), Brian (Cheryl Millard) and Michelle (Kevin) Holland; grandchildren, Geoffrey, Mallory and Isabella A...

Viola O. Town

March 7, 2016

Viola O. Town Age 87 of Minneapolis, born March 11, 1928 in Kandiyohi Township to Anton & Inga Thorson, passed away March 7, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Curtis. Viola will be dearly missed by her children: Donald Town, Blair (Cathy...

Karen Anne Sweet

March 7, 2016

Gentle woman, quiet light, morning star, so strong and bright, gentle Mother, peaceful dove, teach us wisdom; teach us love. Karen Anne Sweet (nee Gallagher) of Apple Valley, passed away suddenly on March 7, 2016. Karen was born in Waukon, Iowa on M...

Mary K. Gronli

March 7, 2016

Mary K. Gronli, (nee Sand) age 72, died March 7, 2016 after a brief illness. Mary was born November 12, 1943 to Rudolph & Hazel Sand in Cokato. She enjoyed the casino, soap operas & sports. Her greatest enjoyment came in the form of bowling, which sh...

Dennis F. Swanson

March 2, 2016

Dennis F. Swanson Age 70 of Eagan, passed away on March 2, 2016. Survived by loving wife, Jan of 49 years; children, Andrea (Scott) Welter, Kelly (Kamm) Knipp and Jeremy (Happy); grandchildren, Shane, Nathan, Caden, Mia, Moses and Micah; many brother...

Curtis Lee Schmidt

February 29, 2016

Curtis Lee Schmidt Age 48 of Apple Valley, passed away unexpectedly on February 29, 2016. Survived by son, Tyler; parents, Robert T. (Joy); mother, Diane; siblings, Todd (Annie), Bobbi Jo, Jessica, and Jake; nephews, Mac and Chance; nieces, Marti, Au...

Donald R. "Don" Johnson

February 27, 2016

Johnson, Donald R. "Don" 97 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 27th, while being held by family. Member of Living Spirit United Methodist Church. Survived by daughter, Debra; son, Bruce and daughter-in-law, Deborah; granddau...

Donald Victor Swanson

February 21, 2016

Swanson, Donald V. Age 91 of Minneapolis. Went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Feb. 21, 2016. Faithful member of Bethesda Church. Preceded in death by his wife, Harriet; and sister, Ruth. Survived by children, Doug (Sandy) Swanson, Sherry (Jac...

Gary R. Wagner

February 20, 2016

Gary R. Wagner of Lakeville, formerly of Burnsville, born October 27, 1939 in Aitkin, MN to Walter & Ruth Wagner, passed away suddenly February 20, 2016 at age 76. Gary was a funeral director for over 50 years serving most of those years with Henry W...

Gloria Alice Vikingson

February 16, 2016

Vikingson, Gloria Alice age 89, of Glenview, IL, passed away Feb. 16, 2016. Beloved wife of Vernon; dear sister of Maxine Wade; loving aunt of many. Services 12 Noon Wednesday at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., with visitation one hour...

Patricia Ann Roy

February 14, 2016

Roy, Patricia Ann Age 73, of Apple Valley. Passed away on Feb. 14th, 2016 surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by parents, Violet & Roy; grandson, Dale Means; sister, RoseAnn. Survived by husband, John; children, Larry Larsen, Kenneth (Rose) L...

Marlene A. Martin

February 14, 2016

Marlene A. Martin Age 77 of Apple Valley, born June 15, 1938 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada to John & Vera McRadu, passed away Feb. 14, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, George and daughter, Nancy. Marlene will be dearly missed by her c...

Marilyn Ruth Goodman

February 12, 2016

Marilyn Ruth Goodman (Larson) Of Apple Valley, passed away on Feb. 12, 2016 at the age of 89. Preceded in death by husband, Earl; step-son Jim Goodman; son-in-law, Merle Christensen and first husband, Gerald Scholz. Survived by loving children, Sandr...

Vernon P. Anderson

February 10, 2016

Vernon P. Anderson Age 88 of Plymouth, born August 16, 1927 in Lake Bronson, MN to Axel & Carrie Anderson, passed away Feb. 10, 2016. Vernon served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He is preceded in death by 3 sisters: Lillian, Lyla and Grace....

Robert Lyle Johnson

January 30, 2016

Johnson, Robert Lyle Age 86 of Mpls. Passed on 01/30/16. He was a Marine & served in the Korean War. Preceded in death by parents, Louis & Nellie; son, Dale. Survived by children, Howard (Judy) Berndtson, Kimberlee (Michael) McGhee, Robert Jr. (Paula...

Maxine D. Berg

January 28, 2016

Berg, Maxine D. Age 92, of Bloomington. Survived by loving husband of 67 years, Richard; son, Steve; daughters, Kristin (Randall Schmidt) and Laurie (Greg) Sapp; granddaughter, Brooke. Service Monday, 11:30 am, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd A...

Elaine A. Qualey

January 21, 2016

Qualey, Elaine A. (nee Quigley) Age 84 of Minneapolis. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Jan. 21st, 2016. Long time Henn Co Welfare & Mpls school employee. Preceded in death by her parents, James & Inez; brothers, James, Ken, Lyle, A...

Florence M Onslow

January 17, 2016

Florence M. Onslow Age 87 of Richfield, born July 26, 1928 in Lanesboro, MN to Cornelius & Gilma Knutson, passed away January 17, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; daughter, Linda Onslow; grandson, Elijah Colson and brothers and ...

Lawrence J Kommer

January 11, 2016

Lawrence J. Kommer Age 83 of Minneapolis, born April 18, 1932 in Minneapolis to Fredrick and Josephine Kommer, passed away January 11, 2016. Lawrence served in the US Army during The Korean War. He is preceded in death by his wife, Violet; son, Leona...

Iving J Rynchek

January 10, 2016

Irving J. Rynchek age 80, of Aitkin, formerly of Bloomington. He was an avid sportsman and 58 year member of Pipefitters Local #539. Preceded in death by parents and siblings. Survived by loving wife, Carolyn; sons, Darren and Jason; daughter, Wendy...

Margaret Joan Collins

January 8, 2016

Margaret J. Collins (Glass) Age 85, passed away on January 8, 2016 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by husband, Jay; granddaughter, Toni; and 5 brothers. Survived by daughters, Peggy, Nancy (Dave), Jean (Tom), Judy (Mike); 8 grandchildren and ...