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Lois Gfrerer

Lois Gfrerer

Oct 23, 2015

GFRERER (Nee: Lindbeck) Lois Age 86 of White Bear Lake Passed away on October 23rd. She loved all sports, particularly bowling and golf. Rest in peace; enjoy eternity pursuing future hole-in-ones and 7-10 splits. Preceded in death by husband, John and children, Thomas and Robert; brothers George, Carl, and Bruce; sisters Doris, Claire, and Virginia. Survived by children Michael (Patricia),...

Rose Furst

Rose Furst

Oct 22, 2015

Furst, Rose Mary Age 84, of Minneapolis. Passed away on October 22, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Richard; son, Raymond; mother, Victoria McKenzie Hewett; step father, James McKenzie; father, Edward Paul Hewett; sisters, Alice Hewett, Iris Nicholson and Sharon Servis. Survived by children, Richard (Judy) Furst, Joy (Gene) Condiff, Mike (Jackie) Furst, Kathy Furst Mickle and Roberta Furst; sister...

Gary Storck

Gary Storck

Oct 21, 2015

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Betty Berg

Betty Berg

Oct 21, 2015

Berg, Betty A. Age 81, of White Bear Passed away suddenly on October 21, 2015. Preceded in death by parents and brothers. Survived by husband, James; children, Doug and Karen (Jay) Stevens; grandchildren, Nathan and Logan Stevens. Betty was a devoted elementary school teacher in Withrow, Stillwater and White Bear. Following retirement Betty kept herself busy by volunteering her time...

Gene Adams

Gene Adams

Oct 20, 2015

Gene Raymond Adams, 77, of Stillwater, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at Regions Hospital. He leaves his wife of 24 years, Karen Adams, daughter Michele Farah, grandchildren Jake and Janelle, great grandchildren Madisyn and Kyla, sisters Darlene Rabens (Neil), Valda Van Alstine (Oliver), Karen Freier (Dale) and Terri Swan (John), brothers Dale Adams (Edna) and Ron Adams (Charlotte)...

Marvin Peterson

Marvin Peterson

Oct 20, 2015

Marvin Peterson died on October 20, 2015 at his home in Stillwater. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irving and Elouise; and brother, Roland. Marvin is survived by his children, Monte, Brent (Crystal), Kelli Jo Zoller, Kerri Jean Barnum; siblings, Dolores (Robert) Thron, Barbara Klosowsky, Roberta (Dean) Hansen, Kevin (Kelly); special friends Bruce and Sarge; eight grandchildren, one...

Marion Bauer

Marion Bauer

Oct 20, 2015

Marion Bauer passed away peacefully at age 100 on October 20, 2015. An avid reader, 500 and Bingo player, Marion was a friend to all with an infectious laugh. She was a friend to everyone. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome; and a grandson, Matthew. Marion is survived by her children, Jerome (Ellen), Michael, Mary, Joseph (Karin);...

Don Mends-Cole, Jr

Don Mends-Cole, Jr

Oct 19, 2015

Cemetery Lakewood Cemetery 3600 Hennepin Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55408 Friday, October 23, 2015 2:30 PM Service Our Saviours Lutheran Church 2315 Chicago Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55407 Saturday, October 31, 2015 11:00 AM

Jayne Smith

Jayne Smith

Oct 19, 2015

SMITH Jayne Finnegan Longtime Stillwater Resident Passed away October 19, 2015 at Our House Senior Living, New Richmond, WI. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Laura Finnegan; husband, Jim; sister, Patricia Finnegan and special aunts Ella and Margaret Conway. She is survived by her daughter, Heidi Smith Erspamer; son-in-law, David Erspamer; grandchildren, Jonathan and Jessica Erspamer...

Wendell Johnson

Wendell Johnson

Oct 18, 2015

Dr. Wendell August Johnson, formerly of Ames, IA, died at Westwood Care Suites in St. Paul, MN on October 18. He was born February 13, 1931, in Ruruma, Tanganyika Territory, East Africa, the son of Dr. Hobart C. Johnson and Ruth Nelson Johnson, medical missionaries there for 10 years. Wendell came to the United States at the age of seven,...

Emilie Larsen

Emilie Larsen

Oct 18, 2015

Larsen, Emilie M. On October 18, 2015 Our Lord took Emilie to Heaven She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Edward; daughters, Doris (Craig) Dietz and Barbara Hoban; son, Michael (Lisa); seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Celebration of life memorial will be private. Funeral Home White Bear 4600 Greenhaven Dr White Bear, MN...

Hai Yang

Hai Yang

Oct 17, 2015

Hai Vung Yang aka Nchaiv Vaaj Yaaj Age 66, of Brooklyn Park Passed away October 17, 2015. Survived by wife, Mes Hawj; children, Maikao Yang, Ge Yang, Joe Yang, Kang Yang, Maihli Vang, Paaj Kub Vaajthoj; mother, Sao Her. Our father was a faithful servant of God whose life was devoted to serving and bringing people closer to Christ. Funeral...

Lois Novak

Lois Novak

Oct 16, 2015

NOVAK Lois M. (nee Lyon) Age 87, of Oakdale Passed away peacefully October 16, 2015 Preceded in death by husband, Clarence; and daughters, Laura Novak and Linda McGuire. She will be sadly missed by children, Robert (Linda), Richard (Janet), Roy, Scott, Steven and Lila (Jon) Zarins; 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; many dear friends and extended family. Service Tuesday, 6:00 P.M....

William Olsen

William Olsen

Oct 16, 2015

Olsen, William R. On October 16, 2015, age 86. Preceded in death by infant son, Mark William; parents, Adele and Sig Olsen. Survived by wife of 55 years, Amber; children, Todd Olsen, Eric Olsen, and Brenda (Mike ) Sankovich; grandson, Geoff (Melissa) Olsen; and 3 great-grandchildren. Retired City of Minneapolis. Celebrated ski jumper in Norway and the U.S.A.. Visitation Wednesday,...

James Blasko

James Blasko

Oct 16, 2015

Blasko, James Andrew Age 67, of Lake Elmo Jim passed away Friday, October 16th, 2015 with his loving family at his side after living life to the fullest for the past 12 years, with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Jim was born in Menomonie, Wisconsin, to Andrew and Joyce (Weinzirl) Blasko who preceded him in death. His family moved to Winona when he...

Darryl Maki

Darryl Maki

Oct 14, 2015

Maki, Darryl Age 65, of Minneapolis Passed away unexpectedly after complications from surgery on October 14, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Harold and Bernice Maki; sister, Charlene Maki. Survived by wife, Barbara; children, Sadie (Tom) Ronia, Isaiah (Tracy), Bonnie Meyer, Brian (Brenda) Meyer, Brielle AnnRieger; grandchildren, Cassandra, Alexis, Trevor, Gavin, Ariah, Winston, Ethan, and Anthony; siblings, Sandra (Myron) Meyer,...

Synika James

Synika James

Oct 14, 2015

Synika George James Sunrise: October 10, 1978 Sunset: October 14, 2015 He spent his early years in South Bend, Indiana and moved with his family to Saint Paul as a child. He had a knack for making people laugh, and enjoyed cooking and going fishing. He had a huge heart. Synika had just celebrated his 37th birthday. Synika was preceded...

Dan Skattebo

Dan Skattebo

Oct 14, 2015

Skattebo, Dan Age 77, of Mpls., passed away October 14, 2015. Survived by daughter, Michelle (Jerry) Starr; grandchildren and great grandchildren. Private family interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Bradshaw 612-724-3621

Valora Gieseke

Valora Gieseke

Oct 14, 2015

GIESEKE Valora 'VAL' Age 80, of Willmar, MN Passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2015. Survived by husband, Marvin; children, Mark (Karen), Lynn Olson, Todd (Dawn); grandchildren, Jenna (Josh) Goldberg, Benjamin (Elizabeth), Ryan Olson, Kelly (Isaiah) Ryman, Katie; siblings, Deanna Hohenstein and Kenneth Ritz. Born in Truman, MN. Band & Choir Director in Marshall & Willmar. Active member at Vinje...

Mary Brown

Mary Brown

Oct 13, 2015

Brown, Mary Age 60, of Minneapolis, passed away on October 13, 2015. A celebration of Mary's life will be Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 3:00 P.M. with a gathering of family and friends beginning at 1:00 P.M. at BRADSHAW (McDivitt-Hauge), 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South. Graveside service Monday, October 26, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. at BLOOMINGTON CEMETERY. In lieu of flowers,...