Obituaries
February 13, 2011
Nelson, Betty R., age 93 of Mpls., passed away peacefully on February 13, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Chester; 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Betty is survived by 2 daughters, Beverly (Marlin) Weidler and Linnea Nelson; son, David; 3 gr...
February 11, 2011
Margaret Jane Starken, 79 of Minneapolis passed away Friday. She was born in Ivanho, Mn on April 21, 1931 to Henry and Lydia Schlueter. Margaret is survived by her daughters Patricia (Thomas) Johnson and Sandra (Kevin) Gebhart, son Michael Starken, g...February 6, 2011
LUEDTKE Ronald W., age 71, of Eagan passed away on February 6, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred & Kate and brother, Fred. He is survived by daughters, Kris Luedtke, Kari (Tim) Groth, Kathy (Matt) Ericksen and Kelly (Eric) McMillan;...February 5, 2011
FLOGSTAD Lloyd C. age 85, of Savage, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Stanley. Survived by loving wife of 62 years, JaNette; 3 children, Julie (Robert) Brandt, Mary (Scott) Selck, and Rit...February 5, 2011
Age 81 of Minneapolis, born December 19, 1929 in Minneapolis to Christ & Helen Stone, passed away February 5, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, William. Beverly will be dearly missed by son, Chris Johnson; daughter, Lori (David) Nutter; grandchildr...February 4, 2011
PEARSON Raymond G., "Ray" age 80, of Apple Valley, MN formerly of Lakeville, MN passed away peacefully on February 4, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents. Ray is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary; 4 children; 8 grandchildren; 12 ...January 30, 2011
Lorna Smedstad, age 98, of Mpls. passed away Jan. 30, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Edmund and son, Dennis. Survived by son, Robert (Dianne) of Mpls.; 8 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Schluter ...January 29, 2011
Loraine H. Carlson (nee Bauman), age 88 of Minneapolis, born September 26, 1922 in Minneapolis to William & Helen Bauman, passed away January 29, 2011. Loraine was a 1940 graduate of Central High School. Also, Loraine and husband Leonard are long tim...January 25, 2011
Rehberger, Georgetta (Georgie) Frances, age 77 of Mpls., born Feb. 9, 1933 in Mpls. to George & Ione Clark, passed away Jan. 25, 2011. She was a life member of the Sgt. John Rice VFW Auxiliary #6316, Blaine. Georgie is survived by her husband, Eugene...
January 22, 2011
Marilyn Marie (Ferguson) Ferrante, 66 of Rosemount, passed away in her home Saturday. She was born Dec 26, 1944 in Churdan, Iowa. She grew up in an Iowa farm community with her parents Miles & Evelyn Ferguson and older brother Duane. She attended col...January 21, 2011
Raymond R. "Dick" Yurecko, age 85 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2011 from lung cancer. Preceded in death by his first wife, Lorraine; 2 sisters, Dorothy Yurecko and Leona Lind and brother, Edward. Survived by his loving wife ...January 17, 2011
Sundell, Ann Amanda (Olson) age 95 of Mpls. Born in N. Kingston, MN, August 27, 1915. Graduate of Litchfield high school and Litchfield Hospital nursing program. Married Laural E. Sundell and they were married 2 weeks shy of 71 years. Amanda was main...
January 16, 2011
Terrence Michael Kidder, 54 of Eagan, passed away at home Sunday, January 16. Terrence was born in Fergus Falls on October 12, 1956 to Joseph Peter and Irene (nee Bartels) Kidder, and is survived by his wife Deborah, daughter Amy (Rob), stepsons Chri...
January 15, 2011
Wallace H. "Wally" Reiten, age 66 of Eagan, born April 3, 1944 in Minneapolis to Obert & Minnie Reiten, passed away Jan. 15, 2011. Wally served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He is preceded in death by brother, Marvin & sister, Bev Arnett. Wally is...
January 14, 2011
Koppie, Phyllis J. , age 74, formerly of South Minneapolis, born January 8, 1937 in Minneapolis to Ralph & Ethel Nobel, passed away January 14, 2011. Phyllis was a member of Minnehaha Chapter No. 37 O.E.S. She is preceded in death by husband, Ronald....
January 12, 2011
Norton, Wiwika Alice (Vee), strong, sensible, beautiful, kind, generous, patient and ever full of grace. That is how Vee will be remembered by her family and friends. Vee passed on January 12, 2011 at the age of 94. She was a devoted wife to Maurice ...January 12, 2011
Rita L. Sundt, age 80, of Apple Valley, passed away on Jan. 12, 2011. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Sandra; and 3 sisters. Survived by loving husband of 53 years, Eugene; son, Kirby (Kathie); 2 grandchildren, Zachary and Chayse; a brother; ...
January 11, 2011
Egeberg, E. Berthina Passed away Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011 at Augustana Health Care Center in Mpls. at the age of 102. Berthina, who was often called "B" by her friends, was born Sept. 19, 1908 to Nils & Anna Egeberg on the family farm about 2 miles fro...
January 9, 2011
Casey, Martin T., age 80 of St. Louis Park, born June 15, 1930 in Cahersherkin, Ennistymon, Ireland to Thomas and Ann Casey, passed away unexpectedly January 9, 2011. Martin was a successful bar & restaurant owner for over 40 years, most recently the...
January 9, 2011
Parker, Marjorie A. age 85, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2011. Marjorie is survived by loving husband, Frank; sons, Jim (Thea) and Steve (Hilary); sister, Phyllis (Mike); brother, Gordon; nieces, Vicki, Donna, Ann (Goddaughter), Shaundra and ...December 28, 2010
Loretta T. Okonek, age 91, of Mpls. Longtime employee of New York Life Insurance. Survived by sister, Wanda Stolarek; many loving nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 10 AM at Church of St. Helena, 3204 E. 43rd St., Mpls. Visitation on...
Dorothy Marie Sunstrom Johnson
December 28, 2010
Dorothy Marie Sunstrom (Johnson), age 84 of Richfield, died peacefully in her home on Wednesday, December 28, 2010. She was born to John Oscar and Marie Johnson on May 23, 1926 in River Falls, WI. She was a very loving homemaker devoted to caring for...December 25, 2010
EHLER Robert, age 78, of Rosemount, MN, formerly of San Antonio, TX, passed away 12/25/10 at his home. He was born in San Antonio on July 24, 1932. Robert enlisted in the US Air Force in 1949 and served 20 years retiring at the rank of Master Sergean...December 24, 2010
Marietta L. Nordstrom, age 87 of South Minneapolis, born August 9, 1923 in New Ulm, Minnesota to Anton & Emma Malmberg, passed away Christmas Eve, 2010. Preceded in death by husband, Clifford and grandsons, Joey and Danny. Marietta will be missed by ...December 23, 2010
Gertrude Edna Widsten (nee Harrell) age 92, born June 5, 1918 in St. Paul MN. She peacefully joined husband Norman Widsten and daughter Diane Kelsey in heaven on December 23, 2010. She was also preceded by her younger brothers, Elmer and Byron Harrel...