Obituaries
October 15, 2012
Conroy, Ruby I., age 102, of Apple Valley and formerly of Loveland and Boulder, CO. Passed away peacefully on Oct. 15. Ruby is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis; her daughter, Denise; and 7 siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Sue Hagger...October 14, 2012
Baumgarten, Erna M., age 85 of Minneapolis. Member of Kickers Soccer Club. Preceded in death by son, Brian. Survived by husband, Robert; grandson, Andrew; nephew, Mike Baumgarten (Karen); great-niece, Kendall. Memorial service Wednesday 3 PM, Henry W...
October 13, 2012
Henry W. Hansen Age 93 of Minneapolis, born Dec. 3, 1918 in Minneapolis to Kristian and Emma Hansen, passed away Oct. 13, 2012. Henry served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Montauk LSV-6 during WWII. Henry will be dearly missed by his loving daughters, V...
October 11, 2012
Ranning, Laura E. (nee Larsen), age 88 of Minneapolis, born Feb. 13, 1924 in Grand Marais, MN to Hans and Andrea Larsen, passed away Oct. 11, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene "Red"; son, Steven; great-grandson, Joshua; six broth...October 9, 2012
Carroll I. Cast, Age 94 of Richfield, born March 7, 1918 in Minneapolis to John & Inga Cast, passed away October 9, 2012. Carroll served in the US Army during WWII and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He is preceded in death by wife of 50 years, ...October 7, 2012
TWEED, WILLIAM "BILL" T. age 93, longtime resident of Bloomington Golden Living Center and of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by sister, Evelyn Maas and their parents. Survived by two nephews, Dick (Kathy) Maas and Denny (Sharyn) Maas and their families....
October 6, 2012
Helen M. Lutz age 92 of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Vernon and sister, Eileen (Willard) Holkestad. Survived by sons, Gary (Sue) and Dale (Linda); grandson, Eric; sister, Betty (Willie) Shurick; nieces and nephews, Deborah (Bob) Welp, Craig...
October 4, 2012
James A. Dare Age 65 of Eagan. "Peace at Last", passed away from the effects of Agent Orange on October 4, 2012. 29 yr. Mpls. Fire Fighter, Station 27, served in Vietnam with U.S. Navy. Preceded in death by father, Farley; step-father, Cecil Klingbi...
October 2, 2012
Alice Luella Bleckinger Age 86, of Mpls., passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Oct. 2, 2012. Born in Halma, MN, Luella had 5 sisters and a brother. She enjoyed 59 years with her husband Bob, who passed on in 2007. Luella worked in sev...October 2, 2012
Nettie Emma Mealman Age 90, of Mpls., died Tuesday, October 2, 2012. She is survived by her sons, Daniel L. Galles (Kathryn) of Reno, NV, and Duane L.C.M. Galles of Mpls; grandchildren: Ryan (Carey) of So. Lake Tahoe, CA, Angela (Blaine) of Reno, an...
September 29, 2012
Virginia M. Salter, Age 92 of Mpls., born May 1, 1920 in Houston, TX to John and Anne Carroll, passed away September 29, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, George; daughter, Jeanne Olson and sister, Joyce. Virginia's quick wit and compass...September 29, 2012
Florence M. Lesney, (nee Riley) Age 96 of South Minneapolis, an elegant lady, born March 7, 1916 in Mpls. to Walter and Clara Riley, passed away Sep. 29, 2012. Florence is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph and brother, Walter "Pat". She will b...
September 28, 2012
Julius John Frevel, age 91, of Rosemount Minnesota. Preceded in death by son John. Survived by loving wife of 70 years, Bernadette, Children Janet (Gerald) Jorgenson, Juliann (Terrance)Toomey, Jerold Frevel, James (Julie) Frevel, 7 Grandchildren, 9 G...September 25, 2012
Kavanaugh, James E., II Age 67, of Burnsville, passed away unexpectedly on September 25, 2012. James was preceded in death by his parents and 3 sisters. He is survived by his 2 sons, John and James III (Carrie); 2 sisters, Betty (Roy) Dennis and Sus...September 24, 2012
Polkinghorne, Gerald E, Age 75 of Minneapolis, born August 11, 1937 in Bemidji to Jack & Irene, passed away on a fishing trip in Canada, September 24, 2012. Jerry was the former owner of the Parkway Motor Hotel & Canteen Caf?. He will be dearly miss...
September 23, 2012
Carlson, Lester W. went home to be with his Lord September 23, 2012, at the age of 94. Les was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Louisa; brothers, Art, Don and Cliff; 2 wives, Evelyn and Marion; niece, Sharon; and 2 nephews, Vernon and LeRoy...September 22, 2012
Eugene "Gene" L. Williams, 65, of Apple Valley, went to be with Jesus Saturday with his family at his side. He was born May 10, 1947 in Shakopee, Minnesota to Elvin and Esther (nee Laabs). Gene is survived by his wife of 45 years, Judy, sons Brian (J...
September 16, 2012
Kathryn Ann Warne, 61, of Rosemount, passed away Sunday with her loving family at her side. She was born November 3, 1950 in Minneapolis to Harold and Elizabeth (nee Calder) Fischer. Kathryn is survived by her husband of 35 years, Ronald, sons James ...September 15, 2012
Dorr, Wesley, Sr. Nee-Sho-Ga-Bow Age 87 of Brooklyn Park, born August 29, 1925 to John & Sadie Dorr, passed away Sep. 15, 2012. He is preceded in death by sons, Steven and Ronald. Wesley will be dearly missed by wife Betty; daughters, Melissa (Brando...
September 14, 2012
Jennifer M. Smith Age 27 of Robbinsdale, born April 30, 1985 in Honolulu, HI, was taken from us far too soon, September 14, 2012. She will be dearly missed by her children: Kayleigh, Hannah & Adam; mom, Sue Brose; dad, Jim Clark; grandparents: Philli...September 12, 2012
Pederson, Muriel E. Age 85, of Mpls., born Aug. 1, 1927 in Milan, MN to Rolf & Eldrida Opjorden, passed away Sep. 12, 2012. She was a proud member of the Gold Star Mothers. Muriel is preceded in death by her husband, Harold; son, Kenneth; and brothe...September 9, 2012
LACH ATTN: Members of the Int'l Assoc of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Joseph M. "Joe", age 69, of Burnsville passed away unexpectedly on Sept 9, 2012. Joe was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Lach and his parents, Andrew and Adeline Lach. H...September 5, 2012
Thomson, John E. Age 67 of Minneapolis, born August 30, 1945 to Jack and Harriet Thomson, passed away unexpectedly at home, Sep. 5, 2012. John served in the US Army during Vietnam and was retired from Factory Motor Parts in Eagan. He will be dearly m...September 3, 2012
MILLER Beth McCowan, age 61, of Lakeville, passed away on September 3, 2012 after a courageous 4 year battle with ovarian cancer. Beth is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, William A.Jr.; children, J...
August 31, 2012
Kadlec, Richard "Rick" G. Age 52 of Mpls., passed away Aug. 31, 2012. Preceded in death by son, Steven; nephew, Fred. Survived by parents, Ed & Marge Kadlec; brothers, Phil, Pete (Dotty), Don and Mart; sisters, Bernice Anderson, Carol Brown, Naomi (...