Obituaries
November 2, 2008
Knapp, Katherine M., age 89, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Ernie; and son, Jim. Longtime member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Survived by son, Dennis (Loretta); daughter, Linda (Tim) Gregersen; grandchildren, Lona (Rory), Craig, Natalie (...November 2, 2008
John A. Osterhout, age 58 of Apple Valley, born October 11, 1950 to Mark and Helen Osterhout in Watertown, WI, passed away November 2, 2008. John served in the Army National Guard During the Vietnam War, and was a 12 year employee at the Hyatt Regenc...November 1, 2008
CHUCHNA Roxanne K. "Roxy", age 64, passed away November 1st, 2008 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She crossed over with her family by her side. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Agnes Kochta. She was born and raised in Winon...November 1, 2008
BOLLINGER Hulda E., age 99, of Burnsville, MN formerly of St. Paul, MN. Our beloved mother went home with her Lord on November 1st, 2008. Preceded in death by her husband, Samuel; 5 brothers and sisters, and son-in-law, Larry Brauer. Survived by her ...October 28, 2008
RUTZEN Louis A, 9/4/1928 to 10/28/2008. Born in Eldora IA and later of Worthington, MN, Minneapolis, MN, and Ely, MN. Veteran of the Korean War. He married Joyce Olson in Milaca, MN in 1952. They lived in Minneapolis where they raised their family. L...October 25, 2008
Daniel J. Mazur, age 61, of Apple Valley, born January 24, 1947 in Natrona, PA to Charles and Anna Mazur, passed away suddenly on October 25, 2008. Dan was a 31 year employee with McCormick Co. He also served in the US Air Force in Guam during the Vi...October 24, 2008
Townsend John G. age 61 of Minneapolis, born November 7, 1946 to John, Jr. and Mae Townsend in Minneapolis, went to be with his Lord October 24, 2008. John is survived by daughters, Tina and Julie Townsend; grandchildren: Darren, Brandon, Nathan, Tra...October 24, 2008
Townsend John G. age 61 of Minneapolis, born November 7, 1946 to John, Jr. and Mae Townsend in Minneapolis, went to be with his Lord October 24, 2008. John is survived by daughters, Tina and Julie Townsend; grandchildren: Darren, Brandon, Nathan, Tra...October 19, 2008
Jameson, Ralph C. age 103, formerly of Nokomis Square Senior Living. Preceded in death by his wife, Helen; son, Tom; a brother and 2 sisters. Survived by son, Robert (Donna); 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and friends. Funer...October 19, 2008
Dorsey, Thomas Arthur age 64, went peacefully at home. A lifelong resident of Mpls., Tom graduated from South High School, joined the Army and served in Germany. He tended bar, worked at Honeywell and Stremel sheetmetal until retirement on 8/29/08. T...October 18, 2008
Christenson (Diede), Irene D. age 97, of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by husbands, Fred Diede and Emmanuel Christenson; 7 brothers and sisters. Survived by son, James (Tina) Diede; daughter, Carol Warme; 10 grandchildren; numerous great- grandchildren;...October 18, 2008
Carlson, Robert C. "Bob", age 92 of Eden Prairie. Financial Sec. Gustavus II Adolphus Society, WWII Vet, retired employee of Milwaukee RR. Survived by wife, Ruth; son, Rev. Michael (Tammy); daughters, Marcia (Jim) Craig and Marilyn; 5 grandchildren; ...October 17, 2008
Haggblom, Elizabeth L. Age 87 of S Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Carl; daughter, Carol Haggblom; sister, Ruth Sundberg. Survived by daughters, Louise (Greg) Yale, Cathy Haggblom and special friends. Service Tuesday 1 PM at Henry W. Anderson Mor...October 16, 2008
Freeman, Adeline F. age 80 of Minneapolis, born February 10, 1928 in Chippewa Falls, WI to C. Lawrence and MaeBelle Fors, passed away October 14, 2008. She is preceded in death by husband, George; great-granddaughter, Natalie Condon and siblings, Man...October 14, 2008
Swanson, Harriet age 84 of S. Mpls. Gone Home to her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ. Faithful member of Bethesda Church. Loving wife of 60 years to Donald; loving mother of Doug(Sandy)Swanson, Sherry(Jack)Frost, Colleen(John)Johnson and Dale(Janet)Swans...October 14, 2008
Johnson, Elsie, age 95, of Hayward, WI, widow of Edwin. Survived by daughter, Nancy (Cliff) Dahlin; sons, Roger (Kathy) Johnson and Bruce (Barbara) Johnson; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Florence Bergstr...October 13, 2008
Ronald K. Rostad, "It'll all work out" Age 60 of Minneapolis, formerly of Duluth, "the Norwegian Riviera" born May 15, 1948 to Walter & Laurine, passed away October 13, 2008. Ron was a 1966 graduate of Roosevelt High School, served in the U.S. Army a...October 13, 2008
Arnett, Beverly F., 79, of Bloomington. Preceded in death by husband, Lyle J. Survived by children, Gary, LoAnn(John), Darrel and Rick (Andria); 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brothers, Ivan and Wallace; nieces, nephews, many friends and nei...October 12, 2008
Rabideaux, Leonard L. age 87, of Apple Valley, formerly of White Pine, MI. Preceded in death by loving wife, Lois; daughters, Kathy Lynn and Mary Ann. Survived by sons, Michael (Bonnie), James (Connie), Gerald (Michelle), Terrance (Lynaya), and Brian...October 11, 2008
Passer, Julie Ann Age 53, of Apple Valley, passed away on Saturday, October 11. Survived by loving husband Brad; sons, Christopher (Kyle) Myers & Benjamin Myers; grandsons, Peyton & Cade; parents, Bob & Ann Sheridan; siblings, David Sheridan, Timothy...October 3, 2008
Johnson, Julia R., age 103 of Mpls. Survived by daughter, Donna Rhoades; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM, Wednesday, Church of St. Albert the Great, 29th St. & 32nd Ave. So. Visit...October 1, 2008
HUBER Eugene "Gene" J., age 77, of Savage, MN. Retired plumbing estimator for Genz-Ryan. Survived by wife, Rosalia Ekegren; children, Allison, Blaine (Sussan), Chris (Lori), Shannon (Sandy), Wendy (Randy), and Wade; 9 grandchildren; sisters, Jackie a...September 30, 2008
CONDON, THOMAS SHEEHY Beloved father, husband, son, brother, uncle, godfather, co-worker and friend, age 51. Tom won his battle with cancer on September 30, 2008. he is at rest with his heavenly father smiling down on us all with his Irish eyes. Pre...September 27, 2008
Meunier, Ruth V. Age 86 of Inver Grove Heights, formerly of Minneapolis, born January 5, 1922 in Melvin Township, ND, passed away September 27, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Adrian; son, Michael and several brothers and sisters. Ruth is survive...September 27, 2008
PIOTROWSKI Joseph M, age 83, of Burnsville, MN Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Carol; children, Joe Jr (Amy), Dotti, and Andrew; and friends. Joe was a loving husband, father, and jokester who was never at a loss for something to say. Memori...