Obituaries
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 (...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 ...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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....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...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...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...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 ...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...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...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 ...