Obituaries
November 2, 2014
Donald E. Hansen age 89 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2014 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was preceded in death by his wife, Una and brothers, Kenneth and Roland. Don will be dearly missed by children: John (Kathy), ...November 1, 2014
Armagost, Helen J. age 96, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Nov. 1, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Mark; her parents; and 2 brothers. Helen is survived by her daughter, Sue and her hus...October 30, 2014
DEAN Greg B., age 57, of Apple Valley passed away at his home Oct. 30, 2014. Greg spent his days making his friends and family laugh. He loved to be at the lake sitting outside reading, shooting off fireworks and fishing. His quick wit will be great...October 28, 2014
Gail Mary Brennan, 76, of Saint Paul, formerly of Rosemount, passed away Tuesday, October 28. She was born September 1, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to James and Shirley Hardaway. Gail loved her family, friends, and her career as a Registered Nurse at t...October 25, 2014
Sarno, Mary E. age 87, of Apple Valley, formerly of Pembroke Pines, FL passed away Oct. 25, 2014 from complications of congestive heart failure. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank; her sister, Rosale; 5 brothers, Jim, Ralph, Willie, Gene ...October 20, 2014
Eckman, Helen V. Age 98, of Cottage Grove. Preceded in death by husbands, Paul Wolf and Harold Eckman; 2 sons, Charles Wolf and Harold "Butch" Eckman; parents, William and Hannah Anderson; brothers, Carl, Philip, Paul and Wallace; and sister, Eleanor...October 20, 2014
Margaret R. Shook, age 89 of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Oct. 20, 2014. Margaret and Wally met while they both worked at Blandin Paper Mill, were married in 1955 and resided in Grand Rapids. After leaving the paper mill she worked at the...October 16, 2014
William G. "Bill" Ferguson, 74, Rosemount, MN passed away on October 16, 2014. Bill was born in Crosby, ND on September 7, 1940. He resided in Crosby until 1952 when his family moved to Duluth, MN. He graduated from Duluth East High School in 1958 an...October 15, 2014
Donald Richard Dorn, 85, of Apple Valley, passed away Wednesday surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 10, 1929 in Minneapolis to Robert and Milinda Dorn. Donald served his country in the United States Navy and Army as a Paratrooper. He lo...October 15, 2014
Donovan, Sarah I. age 96, of Lakeville, formerly of So. Mpls., passed away peacefully on Oct. 15, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Bill and Joseph Ziegler; son, Joseph B. Ziegler; grandson, Jimmy Wilder; and 2 brothers, Ed and Bill Cus...October 5, 2014
Forslev, Robert Edward "Bob" of Eagan, passed away on October 5, 2014 at the age of 80. Preceded in death by his wife, Joan. Survived by his children, John (Cyndi), Linda (Steve), Deborah (Pat), Sandra (Chris), and Laura (James); grandchildren, Randa...October 5, 2014
James Jordan Amireault, 80, of Apple Valley, passed away Sunday surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 16, 1934 in Minneapolis to Albert J. and Agnes Margaret Amireault. James is survived by his daughters Lisabeth (Gary) Roers, Julie Ma...September 28, 2014
JOHNSTON Linda A., age 57, of Apple Valley. Linda took off her boxing gloves after a graceful and determined battle with cancer and passed away Sunday, Sept 28. She died peacefully and in no pain and has joined her parents and family that have gone ...September 26, 2014
Miller, Lorena S. age 94, of So. Mpls. Preceded in death by loving husband of 55 years, Earl. Survived by son, Howard (Virginia); daughter, Andrea; sister, Betty Monsanto; and other family and friends. Memorial service 11 AM Sat., Henry W. Anderson M...September 20, 2014
Kathyrn R. Reudelsterz, Age 76 of Mendota Heights, born Wednesday, June 22, 1938 in Northfield to Gus & Vera Hanson, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2014. Kathyrn was a long time member of Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church. She is preceded in death by h...September 20, 2014
Germain, Helena F. age 96, Apple Valley, called to Glory Sept. 20, 2014. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Robert and son, Richard. Survived by her precious children, the "Lights of her Life", daughters, Yvonne (Walter) Thomack and Michelle Germa...September 19, 2014
Bergacker, Fred A. age 81, of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on Sept. 19, 2014, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Joseph; a granddaughter, Danielle; and a sister, Ida. Fred is survived by his loving wife ...September 14, 2014
Maier, Bob age 73, of Burnsville, passed away on September 12, 2014. Bob was born in Seattle on February 11, 1941 and christened Tyrone Robert Maier by his parents Peter and Johanna Maier who preceded him in death. Survived by his loving wife, Shirle...September 14, 2014
Jack Frederick Ingraham, 86, of Apple Valley, formerly of Spencer, Iowa and Bloomington, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 18, 1927 in Harlan, Iowa to Harry and Francis (nee Freder...September 13, 2014
David R. Newell Age 70 of Bloomington, was born July 3, 1944 in Standardville, UT to Almond and Agnes Newell. David served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Preceding him in death are his daughter, Jennifer Youngdahl and brother, Don. David will be de...September 12, 2014
Karl Heinz Wilhelm Urban, 79, of Rosemount, formerly of Golden Valley, passed away surrounded by his loving family Friday, September 12. He was born April 16, 1935 in Dortmund-Eving, Germany to Karl and Ilse (nee Dreschsler) Urban. Karl is survived b...September 8, 2014
Phyllis J. Wetch, Age 80 of Apple Valley, born January 21, 1934 in Solen, ND to Adam and Rosina Jahner, passed away September 8, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank and 6 brothers and sisters. Phyllis will be dearly missed by her chi...September 7, 2014
June I. Ludvigson Age 86 of Minneapolis, born June 1, 1928 in Mandan, ND to Frank, III & Katherine Suchy, passed away, Sep. 7, 2014. June was the owner of June Bride in Circle Pines, MN. She is preceded in death by her sister, Marguerite Loran. June ...September 1, 2014
Frisvold, Harold L. age 98 1/2, of Bloomington, died Monday morning, Sept. 1, 2014 with his loving wife of 72 years, Charlotte Swanson Frisvold, by his side. He is survived by his son, Larry and daughter-in-law, Cheri; grandchildren, Tracie, Mark and...August 26, 2014
SCHWANDT Ellsworth G. Ellsworth, a hardworking, honest, and practical man was born May 8, 1928 and passed away on August 26, 2014 at 86 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Pearl; children Carol (Tom) Billig; David (Cheri) Schwandt ...