Obituaries

Grace "Gracie" Ann Rafftery

March 28, 2009

Grace "Gracie" A. Rafftery, age 55 of Eagan, born November 27, 1953 in Madison, WI to Harold and Clara Carlson, passed away March 28, 2009. Gracie worked for Northwest Airlines for 24 years. She is preceded in death by her dad, Harold. Gracie is surv...

Elmer L Seabloom

March 27, 2009

SEABLOOM Elmer L., age 85, of Burnsville, MN. Preceded in death by his wife Inez and son David. Survived by his children, Curt (Norma) and Marcia (Tom) Wilson; grandchildren, Chris, Courtney, Betsy (Ben) Saine and Kacie; and daughter-in-law, Kori Se...

Richard E Yonke

March 24, 2009

Yonke, Richard E. age 64, of Burnsville, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 24, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Tudi; his son, Bret (Emily); his daughter, Lisa; his grandchildren, Bradley and Blake; his mother, Leone Yon...

Carol A Tilseth

March 23, 2009

TILSETH Carol A., age 75, of Eagan, MN, survived by her husband David; daughters, Sherri (Michael) Pinotti, and Christy (John) Tavernit; son, Steven (Trudy) Tilseth; 10 grandchildren; a sister, Marjorie Wanbaugh; nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral...

Richard C. Pearson

March 23, 2009

Pearson, Richard C. age 54. Born July 31, 1954 in Duluth to Phillip and Leitha, went to be with his Lord and Savior March 23, 2009. He grew up in Duluth and graduated from East High School, and shortly after moved to Mpls. He loved baseball, hockey, ...

Herbert L. Beckett

March 21, 2009

Herbert L. Beckett Beckett, Herbert L. age 88, of So. Mpls. Member 34th Infantry Red Bull Division. Preceded in death by parents, Hedley and Ruth; brother, Burham. Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Delores; sons, Douglas (Linda) and Donald (Margo)...

Patrick J Eppel

March 21, 2009

Patrick J. Eppel, age 63 of Apple Valley, born March 3, 1946 in Minneapolis, MN, passed away March 21, 2009. Patrick was a former employee of Agribank, FCB in St. Paul. He also loved to collect stamps. Patrick is preceded in death by his mother, Vivi...

Mae E. Nycklemoe

March 16, 2009

Nycklemoe, Mae E., age 88 of Prior Lake, formerly of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Arthur. Survived by daughters, Jeanette (Tom) Haiker, Beverly (John) Lindell and Lorraine Nycklemoe; 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; sisters, Olga Torkel...

Harry R. Swanson

March 16, 2009

Swanson, Harry R. Age 90, of Bloomington, born June 15, 1918 on a farm near Carver, MN, passed away March 16, 2009. Harry was retired from George C. Brandt, Inc. as an accountant. He also served as a Captain in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was prece...

Roy W. Soderberg

March 15, 2009

Soderberg, Roy W. Age 91, passed peacefully on 3/15/09, in Minneapolis. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lydia, his parents, 9 of his 12 close siblings, & passed in-laws. He was an awarded WWII Sgt. in the "Battery B" 125th Field Artille...

Pearl V. Amundsen

March 15, 2009

Amundsen, Pearl V., age 88 of Mpls., born May 4, 1920, passed away March 15, 2009. Preceded in death by brother, Harvey. Pearl is survived by husband, Kenneth; daughter, Janyce Amundsen; faithful dog, Scout; close family friend, Diane May; sister-in-...

Bobbie P Nelson

March 11, 2009

NELSON Bobbie P. age 74, of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2009. Preceded in death by her parents, Floyd & Leotis McDaniel. Survived by children, Cynthia Nelson, Sylvia (Jim Wenzel) Nelson, Patricia (Howard) Nelson-Chetek ...

William A. Nilsson

March 10, 2009

Nilsson, William A. "Bill" age 94, of Mpls. 39 year employee of Electric Machine Mfg. Preceded in death by wife, Marion; and daughter- in-law, Linda. Survived by son, Warren; daughter, Wendy; granddaughter, Beth (Robert) Szczesniak; and other relativ...

Dora Klem

March 9, 2009

KLEM Dora, age 104, preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas and son, Jarvis. Survived by children, Walter (Donna), Zonia (Raymond) Wilson, Benjamin (Patricia), Olga Lee, Boris (Constance), Eugene (Kathleen) and Antoinette (Ray) Jones; numerous gra...

Sylvia J Orth

March 8, 2009

ORTH Sylvia J., age 79, of Apple Valley, MN retired manager of OCAW Credit Union passed away peacefully on March 8, 2009 after a lengthy illness. She is survived by Homer, her loving husband of 60 years; children, Kelly (Julie), Arthur & Glenn Orth, ...

Robert D. Kolars

March 7, 2009

Kolars, Robert D., age 82, of S. Mpls. Preceded by wife, Margaret. Survived by brother, John and other family members. Graveside service 11:30 AM Friday, Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Assembly #2. Memorials preferred to Disabled American Veterans....

Erline D Wachsmuth

March 4, 2009

Erline D. Wachsmuth, age 70 of Apple Valley, born July 6, 1938 in Minneapolis to Henry and Agnes Landmark, passed away after an eight year struggle with ovarian cancer on March 4, 2009. Preceded in death by parents and brother, Robert. Erline is surv...

Paul B Ornat

March 3, 2009

Paul B. Ornat, age 55 of Farmington, born August 21, 1953 in Minneapolis, MN to Chester and Gladys Ornat, passed away suddenly, due to an automobile accident, March 3, 2009. Paul was a member of the IBEW Local #343, a three year employee at 3M in Cot...

Gilbert T Thompson

February 28, 2009

THOMPSON Gilbert T. age 83, of Apple Valley, MN passed away peacefully on Feb. 28, 2009. Preceded in death by parents, Levi and Anna Thompson; and sister, Janice Olson. Born on Dec. 4, 1925 in Madison, MN. Served in the U.S. Army, graduated from the ...

Alice M. Peterson

February 27, 2009

Alice M. Peterson (Sethney), age 102 of Minneapolis, born April 8, 1906, in Barrett, MN to John and Ida Sethney, passed away February 28, 2009. Alice was the oldest and last surviving of six children. She was raised on a farm near Hoffman and in 1934...

Jeanette L. Carlson

February 24, 2009

Carlson, Jeanette L. (Nelson) Age 91, of Edina. Preceded in death by husband, William R.; parents, Knute & Anna Nelson; brothers, Willard and Charles Nelson; sisters, Evelyn Cook and Margarite Williams. Survived by son, Philip (Bea); daughter, Mary A...

Judith A. Kendrick

February 24, 2009

Kendrick, Judith A., age 68, of South Mpls. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald. Survived by 2 sons, Donald and Wayne; granddaughter, Melissa; sister, Gerry Isaacson. Funeral service Monday, 1 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., M...

Rena Ann Lee

February 23, 2009

Lee, Rena Ann, age 98 of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Allan R. Survived by daughters, Peggy (Jerome) Gerard, Mary Ann (George) Alvarez and Linda Wallace; 8 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchilden; nieces and nephew...

Walter W. McGee

February 23, 2009

McGee, Walter "Pat", age 90, of Mpls. Preceded in death by daughter, Joanne Stewart. Survived by wife, Beverly; children, Timothy (Pamela), Gail (Mario) Ascari, Gary and William (Krista); 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Rabey; n...

Richard R Pederson

February 23, 2009

PEDERSON Richard "Dick" R., age 74, of McGregor, MN formerly of Minneapolis, MN, born September 18, 1934 in Minneapolis, MN to Arthur and Ann Pederson, passed away in Aitkin, MN February 23, 2009. Preceded in death by his wife, Marcella and son-in-la...