Obituaries
October 10, 2015
Vesledahl, Maxine E. Age 90, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Arthur; son, Wayne and daughter-in-law, Karen. Survived by sons, Vaughn and Kevin; daughter, Julene; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Wesley; and sister, Jack...October 7, 2015
Clarence Alvin Hanson, age 88 of Rosemount, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded by parents, Edmund and Sarah; siblings, Gladys, John and Gordon; grandson, Brian Andrew. Survived by his loving wife of 64...October 6, 2015
Lorraine A. Lucius Age 81 of Minneapolis, born September 21, 1934 in Minneapolis to Archibald and Agnes Taylor, passed away October 6, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward. Lorraine will be dearly missed by her children: Debbie (Mich...October 5, 2015
Laura E. Ritchie Age 92 of Minneapolis, born August 22, 1923 in Eureka Township, WI to Lauritz & Alice Jensen, passed away October 5, 2015 surrounded by family. Member Knights of Columbus Ladies' Auxiliary, post 435. Laura will be dearly missed by he...October 3, 2015
Richard Ray Thomas, age 80 of Bloomington, MN, formerly of Burnsville, MN, passed away peacefully at home October 3, 2015. Retired in 2000 from Independent School District 196. Preceded in death by parents, Leonard Thomas and Viola King; twin sister,...October 2, 2015
Virginia Becker Age 92 of Minneapolis, born November 1, 1922 in Minneapolis, to Henry and Harriet Scheffer, passed away October 2, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold. She will be dearly missed by her son, Larry (fianc?e, Rachel Fan...September 29, 2015
Esther C. Benson Age 88 of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, William; parents and siblings. Survived by daughters, Linda Benson and Diane (Don) Muilenburg; 3 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Corrine Edwards; many nieces and nephews....September 29, 2015
Ronald J. Fehrenbach Age 72, of South Mpls. 37 year employee of Onan/Cummins. Preceded by parents, Joseph & Frances; brother, James and sister, Joyce. Survived by loving wife of 47 years, Cheryl; son, Brian (Donna); daughters, Michelle (Thomas) Larso...September 28, 2015
Dorothy J. Opris Age 92 0f Eagan, born October 18, 1922 in St. Paul, MN to John & Emma Ryder, passed away September 28, 2015. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Strong, second husband, Peter Opris and daughter, Mary Lynn Strong. Dor...September 27, 2015
Alice C. Cziok Age 92 of Mpls., passed away 9/27/2015 at Providence Place. She worked for many years at Northwestern Bank. Preceded in death by her husband, Michael and brother, Robert. Survived by her brother, Maynard Nielsen; nieces and nephews, Gr...September 23, 2015
Marsha Lee Evans, age 68, passed away on September 23, 2015 surrounded by family and friends. Preceded in death by father, Raymond Sande. Survived by husband, Gerald; children, Melissa (Ty Smith) & Michael; grandchildren, Isabella, Lucas & Ethan; ide...September 23, 2015
Karen A. Brown-Hepp, Age 53 of Apple Valley, born February 12, 1962 in Detroit, MI to Carl & Marilyn Brown, passed away September 23, 2015 after many courageous battles with cancer. Karen was a substitute teacher in school districts: 191, 192 & 196 w...September 21, 2015
Debra J. Olynyk, "Deb" Age 57 of Rosemount, born April 11, 1958 in Grand Rapids, MN, passed away after a courageous year long battle with ovarian cancer. Deb worked at the American Family Insurance home office in Eden Prairie for 32 years. Deb will b...September 18, 2015
Hooker, Kenneth G. "Bill" Age 87 of Burnsville, born April 27, 1928 in Topeka, KS to Gale and Tressa Hooker, passed away September 18, 2015. Kenneth served in the U S Navy during WWII. He is preceded in death by his sister, Doris. Bill will be dearly...September 17, 2015
Theodore (Teddy) Dylan Taft, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend, age 27, who grew up in Rosemount, MN and resided in Eagan, MN, died unexpectedly on September 17, 2015. He is survived by his loving parents, Brian and Deb (Schwartz...September 17, 2015
Belva Marlene Scarbrough Age 81. Went home to the Lord on September 17, 2015 surround by family. Preceded in death by husband, George; parents, Julius and Delia Olson. Survived by children, Julie (Robert) Andersen, Jonathan (Marian), Jayne, and Jolen...September 16, 2015
Margaret A.Lindholm Age 88, passed away on September 16, 2015 after a long and blessed life. Preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Jessie Benson. She is survived by her loving husband, Frank of 67 years; children, Bruce (Betty), Wayne (Maureen),...September 15, 2015
Genevieve Watters Dahl Age 93 of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence; 2 children; parents and siblings. Survived by sons, John and Darrell. Service 11 AM Monday at Bethel Ev. Lutheran Church, 4120 17th Ave. S. with visitation one hour before...September 13, 2015
LaCoursiere, Donald J. "Lucky" Age 84, of Mpls. Longtime member VFW Post #5555. Preceded in death by loving wife of 47 years, Carol. Survived by children, Linda (Larry) Campbell, Dave, Jodi (Jim) Holst, Kris (Howard) Osten, Bob (Dawn) and Joe (Beth);...September 11, 2015
Thomas L. Knutsen Age 73 of Apple Valley, born Nov. 4, 1941 in Minneapolis to Francis and Hertha Knutsen, passed away Sep. 11, 2015 with his family at his side. Tom retired after a 30 year career with Chicago Northwestern Railroad. He truly loved spe...September 8, 2015
Candace G. Robinson age 68 of Apple Valley, formerly of Colorado Springs, CO, born Sep. 13, 1946 in Deer River, MN, to Charles & Dorothy Zurcher and was raised in Grand Rapids, MN. Candace passed away Sep. 8, 2015 from complications due to cancer. Sh...September 7, 2015
Dorothy Rivenburg, age 95, was born in Chicago on June 4, 1920 to Edward and Rose Strnad. When she was 4 the family moved to Berwyn. She graduated from Jay Sterling Morton High School in 1938 and later went to Business College for 1 year. While worki...August 31, 2015
Hayden-Scott, Ruth E. "Tootie" (Nee Dailey) Age 62 of Mpls. Preceded by 2nd husband, Wilburn "Willie"; sister, Bonnie Arroyo; parents, Arlene and Harold. Survived by husband, Darrell Scott; children, Georgiana "Gigi" Castellano, Jeremiah "Jerry" Hayd...August 31, 2015
William "Bill" Brummond Age 64, went peacefully into the arms of his Heavenly Father surrounded by family on August 31, 2015 after a 2 ? year courageous battle with brain cancer. Preceded in death by father, John and brother, Tom. Survived by loving ...August 29, 2015
Orven E. Mandt Age 88 of Bloomington, born March 22, 1927 in Deer Park, MN to Osmund & Ella Mandt, passed away August 29, 2015. Orven served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Orven will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 63 years, Norma; daughter, Ca...