Obituaries
November 9, 2009
Bernice K. Fredlund, age 101 of Minneapolis, born September 29, 1908 in Minneapolis to John and Elida Swanson, passed away Nov 9, 2009. Preceded in death by husband, Edwin; grandson, Mark Fredlund and Brother Clifford Swanson. Survived by sons, Richa...November 7, 2009
Steven Lee Stark, 52 years old, passed away on November 7, 2009. He was born on July 15, 1957 in Robbinsdale. Steven graduated from North Community High School and later served in the United States Navy. He attended Minneapolis Community and Technic...November 5, 2009
Nelson, Betty J. Age 87, of S. Mpls. Preceded by husband, Arthur E. Survived by sons, Mark (Roxann), David, Paul (Jane), and Timothy; grandchildren, Shannon (Clayton) Hoff, Ben, and Nicholas; great-grandchildren, Logan and William. Graveside service ...November 5, 2009
Nancy Carol Johnson, 73 of Apple Valley, formerly of Richfield, passed away November 5 at the Riverside Campus of the University of Minnesota Medical Center. Nancy was born November 19, 1935 in Minneapolis to Willis and Adele (nee Schultz) Wallin. Sh...October 30, 2009
Maxine Helen Lawrence, age92 of Osseo, born August 24, 1917 in Minneapolis, passed away October 30, 2009. Preceded in death by husband, Alfred; sons, LaVerne and Marvin Lawrence; daughter, Marlene; granddaughter, Lori; grandson, Curtis; parents, John...October 26, 2009
Murdock, Anna Barbara (Ptak) age 87 formerly of the Lake Nokomis/Minnehaha Falls Area, born February 18, 1922 in Minneapolis to Anton & Bernice Ptak, passed away October 26, 2009. Anna is preceded in death by husband, Thomas; daughter, Susan & son-in...October 24, 2009
Leland "Lee" Boozier, Age 84 of San Benito, TX formerly of Minneapolis, MN, born April 14, 1925 in Minneapolis to John & Elvira, entered into eternal rest, Oct. 24, 2009. Lee served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. Preceded in death by brother...October 22, 2009
Michael Scott McEndree, 32, passed away Thursday in Reno, Nevada. Michael was born in Saint Louis Park on February 14, 1977. He is survived by his wife, Bonita (nee Barnacle), sons Mac, 6, Rhone, 5, daughters Ayla, 3, and Alia, 1, parents Michael and...October 18, 2009
BORDEN Kalila; February 14, 1985 - October 18, 2009. Kalila was born in Hanyang, South Korea. We adopted Kalila at the age of 6 months on September II, 1985. As a military family, we traveled to many places and settled in Colorado Springs - a place K...October 17, 2009
Frazier, Sr., Frank M. Age 72 of Minneapolis, born Nov. 16, 1936 to Arthur & Jean Frazier, passed away Oct. 17, 2009. Known as "Brownie" to his family and close friends. Frank is survived by his wife of 53 years, Frances; son, Frank Jr., daughters, M...October 13, 2009
Ross, Robert "Robby" B., age 48, of South Mpls. Born Dec. 30, 1960. Died on Oct. 13, 2009. Preceded by father, Robert E. and grandparents, Frank and Cleo Shipman. Survived by mother, Marion; sisters, Teresa Ross and Melanie (Jim) Taillefer; and uncle...October 11, 2009
TANKE Doris Mae, age 86, of Eagan, MN passed away on Sunday, October 11th, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, Allen; and twin sister, Betty Lou. Survived by daughters, Martha (Randy Holcomb) and Ann Tanke; brother, David (Gail) Barton and their ...Thomas Michael Donaldson-Funari
October 7, 2009
Thomas ?Diver? M. Donaldson-Funari, age 36, passed away unexpectedly Oct. 7th at 10:20 pm. Thomas was born April 13, 1973 at Fort Meade, Maryland. He is survived by his wife Sheri, son Bret, daughter Laura, stepdaughters Rebecca and Danielle Schug, f...October 6, 2009
ROTHENBERGER (HICKEY) Susan J., age 46, of Apple Valley, MN, passed away peacefully of natural causes surrounded by her family. Susan is survived by her husband, Kirk; daughters, Angela and Ariana Woodard; son, Danny Woodard, Jr.; grandsons, Dominic,...October 6, 2009
Berton "Bert" Holst, age 78 of Lakeville, born July 1, 1931 in Red Wing, MN to Sylvia and Herbert Holst, passed away October 6, 2009. Bert was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed going out dancing, and playing cards. Be...October 5, 2009
FINCH Robert P., age 75, of Apple Valley formerly of Lyons/Clinton, Iowa. Preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur "Bill" and Berniece Finch. Survived by his brother, Thomas M and his sister-in-law Joan M Finch; niece, Mary Catherine Finch; great nie...September 30, 2009
Chall, Dorothy E., age 90, of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Wallace. Survived by sons, Ronald (Joy), Thomas (Pam) and Terry (Maria); 6 grandchildren, Catherine, Kristen, Lindsay, Michael, Randy and Robert; 3 great-grandchildren. Service Mond...September 29, 2009
Franzen, Carlton Emanuel Born in Mpls. on July 1, 1925. He passed away peacefully on Sept. 29, 2009 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of 55 years to June Ellen (nee Storkson); loving father to Mary Ellen (Steve), Julie Ann (Craig), Daniel Carl (Conni...September 25, 2009
Dennis G. "Denny" Miller, age 67 of Minneapolis, born Sep. 4, 1942 in Minneapolis to Maurice and Dorothy Miller, passed away September 25, 2009. Denny served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 35+ years. He...September 22, 2009
Erickson, Blaine M age 94 of Minneapolis, born July 20, 1915 to Isaac and Lela Erickson in Spencer Brook, MN, passed away September 22, 2009. Blaine served in the U.S. Army during WWII; retired from the Star Tribune after 29 years as a driver and was...September 18, 2009
Powers, David F., age 82 of Burnsville. Survived by wife, Shirley; sons, Kenneth, Michael (Tamar) and Douglas Powers; 2 grandchildren; brother, Lewis (Roseanne) Powers; nieces & nephews. Service Wednesday 11:00 AM, St. James Lutheran Church, 3650 Wil...September 16, 2009
Witthans, Dolores (Ethen), age 86, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Myron. Survived by sons, Ronald, Richard and Donald; daughter, Darlene; granddaughter, Hayley; sister, Frances (Jim) Alagna; brother, Albert (Doris) Ethen; nieces and nephews. ...September 12, 2009
Johnson, Warren O., age 93, of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by wife, Anna; son, Thurmond; granddaughter, Julie Luftman; sister, Bertelle Erickson; and brother, Robert Johnson. Survived by daughters, Elizabeth (Frank) Luftman and Sandra (Russell) Ericks...September 9, 2009
Cross, Thomas W., age 58, of Bloomington. Survived by wife, Julie; sons, Will and John; daughter, Jen (Jason) Tuskan; grandchildren, Casey, sonny, Cassie, Caleb and Breanna; sisters, Carolyn Coolidge and Sharon Borgert; brother, Jim Cross; nieces & n...September 7, 2009
WEAVER Mary Alice, age 93, of Apple Valley, MN, formerly of Dayton, Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert D., and four brothers. Survived by daughters, Gail (Earl) LaMott and Jane Amidei; 4 grandchildren, Julie, Amy (Joe), Tony and Theresa; ...