Obituaries
April 15, 2014
GRUHN Ronald W. "Ron", age 67, of Apple Valley, passed away on April 15, 2014 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Ron was born on February 24, 1947 in Hartley, IA to William & Velma Gruhn. He graduated from Hartley High School in 1965 and attended Ma...April 15, 2014
Ruth H. Landmark age 90, of Mpls. Preceded by parents, Harold and Anna; brother, Arnold; and foster daughter, Christine Anderson. Survived by foster son, Lyndon Landmark; sister-in-law, Grace Landmark; nephew, James (Sandra) Landmark and their sons: ...April 14, 2014
Malcolm Vern Baker, Jr., 58, of Lakeville, passed away suddenly Monday, April 14. He was born October 1, 1955 in Mt. Gilead, Ohio to Malcolm Vern and Elizabeth (nee McGraw) Baker, Sr. Malcolm is survived by his Forever Love, Heather Furtney, sons Joh...April 9, 2014
Barbara J. Pfeifer Age 80 of New Hope, born Sep. 28, 1933 in Minneapolis to Robert and Josephine Olson, passed away April 9, 2014. She is preceded in death by her son, Thomas; 5 brothers and 5 sisters. Barbara will be dearly missed by her children: R...April 8, 2014
Iverson, Margaret M. Donahue age 87 of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Edward; parents, John & Marie Donahue; brothers, Tom, Joe, Jack and Ed. She is survived by children, Sheila Marie Iverson, Edward Iverson, Jr. (DeVonn) and Denise (Dale) Ander...April 4, 2014
Philip J. LaFrance, "Phil" Age 51 of Apple Valley, born Feb. 4, 1963 in Duluth, MN to William and Alice "Sally" LaFrance, lost his battle with depression April 4, 2014. He passed his love of airplanes and how things work to his children and grandson....April 3, 2014
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Kevin Clifford Jerde, 54, of Apple Valley, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 7, 1960 in Watertown, Minnesota to Clifford and Yvonne (nee Schubert) Jerde. Kevin is survived by his wife of 33 year...Charles Douglas "Doug" Wiseman
April 1, 2014
Wiseman, Charles Douglas "Doug" age 67, of Apple Valley, passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack & Virginia and sister, Teresa Ratcliff Plybon; Doug is survived by his loving wife, Vicky; 5 sons, Shane ...March 31, 2014
Svidron, Raymond A. age 89 of South Mpls. Preceded by wife, Rita. Survived by children, Mark, Richard (Jean), and Lori Wagner; grandchildren, Stephanie, Ryan, and Rheanna; great-grandchildren; special friend, Beverly. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM F...March 31, 2014
Michael G. Dalsin Age 49 of N. St.Paul, born Nov. 16, 1964 in Minneapolis, passed away unexpectedly March 31, 2014. Mike had 3 main loves in life: his sons; his work and golf. His greatest pleasure came from helping others. He was the 4th generation ...March 30, 2014
Constance "Connie" G. Hanson, Age 81 of Apple Valley, born August 7, 1932 in Tracy, MN to Beryl "Steve" & Irene Stevens, passed away March 30, 2014. Connie moved to Mpls at age 8 and graduated from Roosevelt H.S. in 1950. Connie will be dearly missed...March 26, 2014
EIKER, WALTER J. "Ike" "Walt" Age 76, of Burnsville, died peacefully after a long illness on Wednesday, March 26. Preceded in death by parents, Roy & Ruby (Langley) Eiker. Survived by Paula, his wife of 55 years, his three children, daughter Tracy F...March 24, 2014
Gary "Fuzz" Reme, 75, of Apple Valley, passed away Monday, March 24, 2014. He was a 1956 Graduate of Roosevelt High School, where he ran Cross-Country and Track. Gary served his country in the United States Naval Reserve. He is survived by Judy, his ...March 22, 2014
WESTERHAUSEN Donald R., Sr., age 82, of Apple Valley, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, of natural causes. Don was born on July 31, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois to Regina (May) and Robert Westerhausen. He...March 22, 2014
Kevin Scott Blackmer age 50, died peacefully on March 22, 2014 while embraced by his devoted wife of 26 years; Jean. (After making a stop at the rainbowbridge for Tex and Sonny; together they will watch over Jean and Hershey from heaven.) Preceded in...March 19, 2014
August "Augie" Holleschau, age 77, of Minneapolis, born Dec. 24, 1936 in Mpls. to Harriet and Wilford, passed away Mar. 19, 2014. He is preceded in death by brothers, Douglas and Allan. Augie will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 33 years, Ann;...March 17, 2014
Lawrence George Johnson, 77, of Rosemount, formerly of Prior Lake, passed away Monday, March 17. He was born Christmas Day, 1936 in Minneapolis to George Loberg and Audra (nee Schneider) Johnson. Lawrence is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sandra (...March 14, 2014
Carlson, Elaine N., age 86 of S. Mpls., passed peacefully surrounded by family on March 14, 2014. She is preceded in death by husband, Donald. Survived by son, Jeff (Robin); daughters, Kathleen (David) Reiners and Elise (Bob) Smude; grandchildren, Ja...March 14, 2014
Eisfelder, Bernice T. age 93, of S. Mpls., passed away peacefully on March 14th. Preceded in death by husband, Warren "Bud"; and sisters, Margaret Frazier and Doris Homan. Survived by son, Dean (Shirley); daughter, Donna (Albert) Torgerson; 2 grandso...March 9, 2014
Hulslander, Lee W. age 85, of Apple Valley, passed away after a brief illness on March 9, 2014. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite "Margy"; 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Lee is survived by his children, Rachel Anne Kass, Nora Jean (Daniel) A...March 7, 2014
Rhonda Irene Grotkin age 52, of Apple Valley, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2014. Cherished wife of Jack Grotkin and devoted mother of John, Lauren, and Christopher Grotkin. First of her family to earn her college degree and w...Constance "Connie" Lee Edwards
March 7, 2014
Edwards, Constance "Connie" Lee, age 64 of Mpls., passed away March 7, 2014. Preceded in death by her parents, Al & Geneva Sandau. Survived by brother, Wayne Sandau (Jane); sister, Cheryl Hannan (Dean); nephews and nieces. Connie served 4 yrs. in the...March 4, 2014
Marie B. Hauge Age 100 of Mpls., born Feb. 27, 1914 in Mpls to Nels & Hannah Hauge, passed away March 4, 2014. Marie was a graduate of South High School in 1931 and she lived in her family home for 94 years until she moved to Mt. Olivet Home where sh...March 3, 2014
Merrill N. Engquist, age 95 of Mpls. born Oct. 22, 1918 in Lewis Lake, to Emil & Minnie Engquist, passed away Mar. 3, 2014. Merrill served in the US Army Air Force during WWII. He was active with the youth at Minnehaha Baptist Ch. for approximately 7...