Obituaries
January 1, 2009
Nelson, Karl H., age 88, of S. Mpls. Survived by wife, Kathryn; nieces, Sally Mumbeleau, Susan Basel and Linda Dreon; nephews, James and Thomas Burnette; great nieces and nephews; special friend, Sharon Sandstrom. Graveside Service Tuesday 12:45 PM a...December 31, 2008
Roger J. Johnson, age 79 of Minneapolis, born July 11, 1929 in Minneapolis to Carl and Clara Johnson, died peacefully at home December 31, 2008 after a short battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by beloved wife, Betty Ann. Roger is survived by...December 31, 2008
FASTH Kari C., age 54, of Minnetonka, MN, recently of Apple Valley, MN. Preceded in death by parents, Bertil and Shirley Fasth. Survived by son, Gavin Fasth Carlson; sister, Amy (Bert) Feliss and family; the Fasth, Land, Carlson, Dahlin and Haggerty ...
December 28, 2008
Swanson, J. Steven age 102, of Spring Park, MN. Preceded in death by wife, Frances. Member of ASI & last charter member of 72 years American Swedish Institute Male Chorus, former member St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Mpls and active member of Mt. Calvar...December 27, 2008
Sawdy, Robert E., age 83, of So. Mpls., WWII Veteran. Preceded in death by wife, Ruby. Survived by children, Robert (Barbara), Robyn Sawdy, Rochelle Williams; grandchildren, Katie, Michael, Rachel, Kelly and Kyle; great-grandchildren, Riley and Rhean...December 24, 2008
Winifred E. Hynes, age 92 of Mpls., born November 18, 1916 in Centralia, IL, passed away Dec. 24, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Maurice. Loving mother of daughters, Judy Byers and Susan Cecka; sons: Timothy (Carol), Stephen and Gregory; 9 grand...
December 23, 2008
Whitfield, Walter J. age 57, of Apple Valley. Preceded in death by grandparents, Willie & Trula Whitfield and Rev. BB and Luetta Gillespie; father, Arthur Gillespie; step-father, Henry Duncan. Survived by loving wife, Mary; son, Christopher; daughter...December 23, 2008
Heikkila, Adell, age 95, of Lake Worth FL, formerly of Duluth and Cloquet. Preceded in death by husband, Bill and son, James. Survived by son, Walt (Sharon) Heikkila; 2 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Memorial Service 11 AM, Friday, Jan. 9, 200...December 20, 2008
McKEEN William Dale Age 92. Born July 2, 1916 in Bottineau, ND, of Apple Valley, formerly of New Hope, MN. Passed away Dec. 20, 2008 at the Augustana Health Care Center, Apple Valley. Preceded in death by parents, Louis and Mae Bella (Diver). Survive...December 20, 2008
JOHNSON Constance D. "Connie", age 59, of Lakeville, MN, died peacefully surrounded by her family after a lengthy battle with liver disease. Preceded in death by her father, Ralph Ledin. Survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Mike; two sons, Nic...December 19, 2008
Wilcox, Mildred E. "Millie" age 90, of Edina. Survived by children, Thomas, Teresa (Paul) Stuenkel and Stephan; grandchildren, Christopher and Sarah; great-grandson, Trenton; niece, Lynelle Magdanz; other nieces & nephews. Service Tuesday, 2 PM, Lake...December 17, 2008
BELISLE Ronald J., age 78, of Brule, WI. Graveside service Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 11 AM, Fort Snelling National Cemetery, meet at Lane #4....December 16, 2008
Houle, Ernest W., age 88 of Mpls. Preceded in death by wife, Bertha H.; brothers, Joseph, Arthur, Mike and Jimmy; sister, Mary. Survived by daughter, Sharon Scott; son, Martin Austin; brothers, Cal Houle and Robert Houle; many nieces & nephews; cousi...December 16, 2008
Ronald E. Olson, age 61 of Minneapolis, born July 3, 1947 in Forest Grove, Oregon, passed away December 16, 2008. Ron was a member of the Teamsters Union Local # 544, Minneapolis. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; children: Tina (Mike) Setran, Ron...December 16, 2008
Nelson, Marlys L. Age 76 of Bloomington. Loving wife of 57 1/2 years to Kenneth; mother of Nancy (Jerome) Gosselin; son, Randy; 5 grandchildren and one great-grandson; sisters, Bernice Knutson, Joyce Haugland and Linda Mimi; nieces & nephews. Service...December 15, 2008
SEEHUSEN Roy L. born in Carthage, SD on 8/7/29, passed away 12/15/08. Preceded in death by parents, Fred & Bertha Seehusen; wife, Joy Seehusen; sister, Eve Wolff; brothers, Kenneth and Clarence Seehusen; stepdaughters, Anne Carley and Candace Nordstr...December 13, 2008
Thomas, Russell J., age 86 of Prior Lake, MN. Survived by beloved wife, Edith; sons, Jeff (Terri) and Brad (Susan); daughters, Marilyn (Michael) Thomas and Marsha (Roland) Brown; 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Service Saturday 1 PM at Henry...December 12, 2008
Kontos, Violet L. (Hansen), 3/24/18-12/12/08 Life long resident of Mpls. and Bloomington. Long time member Hope Lutheran (South Mpls.). Preceded in death by husband of 47 years, Ralph; infant son, David; grandson, Kenneth Jr. Survived by sons, Ralph ...December 7, 2008
Gjertsen, Margaret H., 92 years. Born in Ashland, WI on Aug. 13, 1916, passed away Dec. 7, 2008 in the home she loved and has lived in since 1935. Preceded in death by her beloved parents, George A. and Amanda R. (Wold) Gjertsen. Survived by her dear...
December 7, 2008
Anderson, Selma I. "Sammy", age 86 of Mpls. Life member of VFW Post 1149. Preceded in death by husband, Robert L. Survived by sons, Larry (Valda) and Richard (Jodee); daughters, Carol (Fred) Stella and Joan (Joey) Olson; grandchildren, Elise Everhart...
December 6, 2008
Norgren, Ernest G., agee 88 of Minneapolis, born Jan. 29, 1920, passed away Dec. 6, 2008. Ernest is survived by wife, Dolores; children: Lynette (Thomas)Harten, Ronald (Terri), Theresa (Michael) Johnson, and Kimberly Saice; grandchildren: Sheryl, Mic...December 3, 2008
Verlaine Joyce Hohl, age 77 of Minneapolis, born Sep. 7, 1931 in Minneapolis to Charles & Grayce (Olsen) Larson, was received into the arms of the Lord on Dec. 3, 2008. Preceded in death by parents and a son-in-law, Russ Baughman. Joyce is survived b...December 3, 2008
Grimm, Forrest R., age 86, of Golden Valley. Retired from 3M, multiple patents and contributed to design of Alvin Submarine prior to 3M, also a tenor banjo player and jazz guitarist. Survived by wife, Dorothy; daughter, Pamela (Victor) Fabano; son, R...December 3, 2008
HOLMLUND (MOHR) Shirley T., age 81, of Burnsville (formerly of Brooklyn Center) passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2008. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Active member of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Apple V...December 1, 2008
Nelson, Cleo, age 82 of Braham. Survived by daughter, Teresa P. Hanold; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter. Memorial service 1:30 PM, Thursday, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. So. Interment Ft. Snelling....