Obituaries

Chester C. Nelson

December 11, 2010

NELSON Chester C. "Chet", age 98 of Minneapolis, MN passed away peacefully on December 11, 2010. He is preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Chet is survived by his wife, Betty; two daughters, Beverly (Marlin) Weidler and Linnea Nelson; a s...

Delores G. Gunderson

December 9, 2010

Gunderson, Delores G., age 86, of S. Mpls. Born Oct. 1, 1924 and passed away on Dec. 9, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wallace. Survived by 2 sons, Bradley (Connie) and Scott (Alice); 3 grandchildren, John, Claire and Kevin. Delores w...

William H. Neumann

December 9, 2010

William H. Neumann, 89, of Rosemount, passed away Thursday, December 9. He is survived by sons Thomas (Nancy), Rick (Kathy), Randall (Jane) and William (Jim), 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and brother Bernard (late Helen). He was preceded i...

Gerald F. Bitz

December 5, 2010

Bitz, Lt. Col. USAF Gerald F., age 87, of Winter Haven, FL, formerly of Mpls., MN, died Dec. 5, 2010 in Winter Haven, FL. Survived by wife, Frances; daughter, Jeannine (Jim) Sacco; grandchildren, Lisa (Farzad) Mohebati and Marc (Ruth) Sacco; great-gr...

Dorothy A Clermont

December 3, 2010

Dorothy A. Clermont, age 82 of Alexandria, formerly of Bloomington, born Oct.1, 1928 in Alexandria to John & Nora Mitchell, passed away December 3, 2010. Dorothy is a life member of Everett McClay VFW Post 1296 Auxiliary. She is preceded in death by ...

Ronald C. Larson

December 3, 2010

Larson, Ronald C., age 64 of Bloomington, on December 3, 2010 after a 4 1/2 year battle with lung cancer. Preceded in death by first wife of 34 years, Judy; father, Alvin and brother, David. Survived by wife, Jill; sons, Steven (Michelle) and Ryan (M...

Bruce A. Cameron

November 29, 2010

Cameron, Bruce A., age 67, of South Haven, MN. Preceded in death by brother, Greg Cameron and sister, Joanne Rose. Survived by loving wife, Sharon; 9 children, Bruce (Pam) Bennett, Penny (Pete) Cavanagh, Linda (Lonnie) Strong, Kathy Bennett, Laura La...

Alice L. Mortensen

November 29, 2010

MORTENSEN Alice L., age 76, of Rosemount, passed away peacefully on Nov. 29, 2010 surrounded by family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents. Survived by husband, John; 2 daughters, Linda (Brian) Johnston and Karen (Lynn) Koenen; 5 grandchild...

Doris E. Gladhill

November 29, 2010

Gladhill, Doris, E., age 94, of Minneapolis, passed away November 29, 2010. Preceded in death by husband, John E.; two infants and all ten brothers and sisters. Survived by daughter, Patricia (Paul) Olsen; sons, Michael (Judy) Gladhill and Charles Gl...

Kenneth Struffert

November 29, 2010

Kenneth Frank Struffert, 51, passed away Monday, November 29 from Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. He is survived by his children Crystal, Timothy, and Tracy, grandson Jordan, sister Linda (Jeff) Waples, nephew Chris Waples, and nieces Sara Waples and Amy (Kev...

Elizabeth J. Betty Toombs

November 25, 2010

TOOMBS Elizabeth J. "Betty", age 87, of Rosemount passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; son, Steve; sons-in-law, Jim Strese & Mike Schmidt; grandson, Baby Michael Schmidt; and sister, ...

Leo Alf Storbakken

November 22, 2010

Leo Alf Storbakken, 88, of Eagan, Minnesota, went to be with Jesus while at home Monday, November 22 surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 5, 1922 in Veblen, South Dakota to Alf and Rosetta (Edson) Storbakken. Leo served with the Unit...

H. Pernelle McMahon

November 22, 2010

McMAHON H. Pernelle, age 92, of Apple Valley went home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Al McMahon, parents; sister, Verone Marstad; and brother, Gerald Hanson. Pernelle is survived by her son, Doug...

Elizabeth A. Lee

November 19, 2010

Lee, Elizabeth "Betty" Ann (Johnson) Sept. 20, 1928 - Nov. 19, 2010 Betty went to be with the Lord after a long battle with dementia. Thanks to Walker Nursing Home staff for 2 years of love and care and also to Allina Hospice care staff the last six ...

Thomas E. Stepanek

November 18, 2010

Stepanek, Thomas E., age 60 of Mpls. Born July 19, 1950 in Mpls. to Robert and Dorothy, passed away November 18, 2010. Thomas served in the US Army during Vietnam. Tom will be missed by loving wife of 37 years, Cheryl; children, Steven, Rachel (fianc...

Marjorie L. Shelton

November 18, 2010

Marjorie L. age 86 of Apple Valley, born November 17, 1924 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away November 17, 2010. Marjorie was retired after 30 + years as a sales associate for J.C. Penny's. She is preceded in death by husband, William, and daughter...

Pamela L. Hansen

November 17, 2010

Pamela L. Hansen, age 58 of Apple Valley born July 7, 1952 in St. Paul to Chester and Betty Hanson, went home to eternal life on November 15, 2010. Longtime employee of Goodrich Aerospace. Waiting for her are her grandparents, parents, sister, Barbar...

Russell M. Hanson

November 17, 2010

Hanson, Russell M., age 90, of So. Mpls. Veteran WWII, served Marine Corps. Received the Purple Heart. Preceded in death by wife, Adeline M. Survived by sons, Barry (Paula) and Bruce (Diane); grandchildren, Adam (Jennifer) and Aaron; great-grandchild...

Casey Lynn Fabry

November 17, 2010

Casey Lynn Fabry, 51, of Apple Valley, passed away at home Wednesday surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 24, 1958 in Rochester, Minnesota to Duane and Audrey (Gladden) Vonch. Casey is survived by her husband Michael, daughter Britt...

Leo E. Giernet

November 16, 2010

Giernet, Leo E., age 79 of Golden Valley. Survived by wife, Trudy; son, Shane; daughter, Elaine (Dean) Gustafson; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Service 11:30 AM, Friday, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. So. Interment Ft. Snelling....

Karin M. Norgren

November 13, 2010

Norgren, Karin M., age 61 of Apple Valley. Preceded in death by father, Walter. Survived by mother, Donna Norgren; brother, Steven Norgren; nieces, Rina and Marni; great-nieces, Madison, Olivia and Emma; aunts, uncles, cousins and Eriksmoen Staff. Me...

Carl E. Edlund

November 13, 2010

Edlund, Carl E., age 92 of S. Mpls., passed away Nov. 13, 2010. Preceded in death by parents; wife of 45 years, Alice and son-in-law, Jeff Sackett. Carl worked for the Railroad Express and was a retired school board employee and teacher. He was a pro...

Norma Skoda-Callahan

November 12, 2010

Norma Skoda-Callahan, 61 of Savage, passed away Friday surrounded by family and friends after her courageous battle with cancer. She was born May 24, 1949 in Northfield, Minnesota to Milton and Edra (nee Thibadeau) Hamann. Norma is survived by sons T...

Gary Ray Hansen

November 11, 2010

Hansen, Gary R. age 52, of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on Nov. 11, 2010 surrounded by family and friends. Preceded in death by his wife, Diane; father, William; and oldest brother, Dennis. Survived by children, Sarah and Ryan; mother, Evelyn...

Louis William Reis

November 11, 2010

Louis William Reis, 76 of Remer and formerly of Rosemount, Minnesota, passed away Thursday in Rosemount surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 11, 1934 in Saint Paul to Louis William and Eva (nee Diess) Reis. Louis served his country i...