Obituaries

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Clara Bowland

Clara Bowland

Nov 11, 2004

Bowland, Clara Helen, 89, of Mesa, AZ, passed away November 11, 2004 in Mesa. She spent most of her life in Minnesota. Clara worked as a machinery secretary for 30 years. She is survived by son, Bruce Bowland of Gilbert, AZ. Services Tuesday, November 23, 2004, 1 PM at Bradshaw (McDivitt-Hauge), 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South, Mpls, with burial to follow...

Mary Funari

Mary Funari

Nov 7, 2004

Beloved Wife, Mother Grandmother, Great Grandmother And Great Great Grandmother Age 84, of South St. Paul on November 7, 2004. Preceded in death by grandson, Mark; sister, Ann; and niece Anna Mae. Survived by husband of 64 years, George; children, Kenneth (Bonnie), Beverly Thole (Thomas), Joyce Lewis (Gordon), Georgine Kurschner (fiancA� Dennis Waczak); grandchildren, Alan, Ryan, Chris, Jason, Darrin, Kenny,...

Merle Muckala

Merle Muckala

Nov 6, 2004

Muckala, Merle Loving Husband Father, Grandpa Veteran of WWII. Age 85. Passed away November 6, 2004. Survived by devoted wife Marie of 61 years; children, Ray (Marla), Marilyn (Gary) Orlich, Margaret (Darrel) Beck, Kathryn (Keith) Serie, Julie (Bill) Kempenich; 15 grandchildren; 7 great-grandsons; 2 sisters. Celebration Of Life Saturday 11:00 AM at GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1730 Old Hudson Rd., St....

Audrey Starr

Audrey Starr

Nov 6, 2004

Starr, Audrey Lynn (nee Quade), age 51, of Mpls. on 11/6/04. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Joseph; children, James (Noelle), and Ronald; precious granddaughters, Maya and Remi; brothers, Kenneth, Richard, Michael; and sister, Renee; dear family friend, Leesa Madetzke; and puppies, Bruiser and Buster. Preceded in death by mother, Marjorie and father, Richard. Audrey was also...

Marilyn Lachowitzer

Marilyn Lachowitzer

Nov 5, 2004

Lachowitzer, Marilyn M. Beloved Mother, Sister and Grandmother: age 80. Passed away November 5, 2004. Preceded in death by husband, Henry M. Survived by beloved children Judy A. Wildenauer, Michael (Patti), and Debra K. (Alan) Jones; sister, Joyce MacDonald; beloved grandmother of Scott, Jim, Jonathan, and Travis; great-grand-mother to Austin, Krista and Gabrielle. Also survived by many other family members...

Marcella Polnaszek

Marcella Polnaszek

Nov 5, 2004

Polnaszek, Marcella D., on November 5, 2004. Born March 1, 1928. Preceded in death by son, Thomas; brother, Don Barton; and sisters, Gloria Lokken and Marge Laurents. Survived by husband of 58 years, Joseph; sons, Frank, Peter (Corkey), John, Joseph P. (Sandi) and Daniel; daughter, Margaret (Mike) Hovey; 9 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Service 10 AM Wednesday at BRADSHAW (McDivitt-Hauge),...

Geraldine Romain

Geraldine Romain

Nov 4, 2004

Romain, Geraldine "Gerry" age 71 of Chisago City, formerly of S.Mpls. on November 4. preceded in death by granddaughter, Abby. Survived by husband, James; children, Barry (Sue), Holly (Kevin) Larkin, Greg (Lisa) and Matt; grandchildren, Chad, Nick, Ryan, Emily, Madison, Anna, Corey and Suzanne; great-grandchildren, Caleb, Sophie, Tyler and Lucy and by other relatives and friends. Service Tuesday 11 a.m....

Maude Struck

Maude Struck

Nov 4, 2004

Struck, Maude Irene Age 98 Loving Mother, Grandmother & Great-grandmother Preceded in death by husband William (Shorty), children, Linda and Bill. Will be missed by daughter Marienell Gadde, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, special friend Mike and daughter-in-law, Karen Stavenau-Struck. Celebration of life 11 AM Thursday at BRADSHAW 678 Snelling Ave So @ Eleanor with visitation one hour prior to service....

Ambrose Drobinski

Ambrose Drobinski

Nov 4, 2004

10/10/1914 ? 11/4/2004 WWII Army Veteran Resident of St. Anthony Park Home. Preceded in death by wife, Lorraine (nee Willett). Survived by sons, Dennis and Donald; grandchildren, Teresa Karels, Mark and Steven Drobinski; 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Margie Heimerl and Martha Haas. Service Monday, 2 PM at BRADSHAW, 1078 Rice St at Magnolia. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Visitation 1 hr prior to...

Myrna Christopherson

Myrna Christopherson

Nov 4, 2004

Christopherson, Myrna P., age 86, on November 4, 2004. Resident of Newton Manor, Bloomington, formerly of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband of 43 years, Wesley A. and son, Jerald D. Survived by sons, James W. (Sharon) of Windsor Locks, CT, John E. "Jack" of Tacoma, WA, Joel R. (Winni) of Mpls., Jeffrey C. (Laurie) of St. Paul; daughter, Roberta...

Ruth Peterson

Ruth Peterson

Nov 3, 2004

Peterson Ruth V. Beloved Wife Mother Grandmother RN Age 84 of West St. Paul. Passed away on November 3, 2004 with her family present. Preceded in death by daughter, Nancy E. Peterson. Survived by husband, Stanley; children, Barbara (Fred) Besley, Ronald (Cecilia) , Roger and Robert; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Schaudt of IA For information call. Bradshaw 488...

Verda Gorden

Verda Gorden

Nov 3, 2004

A service will be held for Verda M. Gorden, age 77, of Stillwater, on Monday, November 8, 2004, 11:00 am, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 No. Fourth St., Stillwater. Visitation will be held on Sunday, from 3 to 5 pm at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center, 2800 Curve Crest Blvd., Stillwater, and from 10 to 11 am, at the church...

Helen Pietruszewski

Helen Pietruszewski

Nov 2, 2004

Pietruszewski, Helen M. ?Toni? Loving Mother, And Nana Age 71. On November 2, 2004. Preceded in death by beloved husband Pete, of 47 years; parents, Ray and Rosie Halvorson. Survived by daughters, Pamela (John) Krizak, and Darcy (Mike) Gand; grandchildren, Leah, Leslie, and Dana Krizak, Nicholas, Tony and Thomas Gand; uncle, Ben Schneider; cousins, Edwin (Marge) Fong and their families,...

John Hallstrom

John Hallstrom

Nov 1, 2004

Mr. Hallstrom of Estrella, AZ went to be with the Lord November 1, 2004. Born Feb. 16, 1926, in Smethport, PA, he lived in Bradford, PA for 47 years and was a supervisor for Bell Telephone.He moved to Arizona seven years ago. Survived by wife of 55 years, Dori; four children, January (Les), Steve (Patti), Julie (Peter) and Scott; 10...

Lois Koslowski

Lois Koslowski

Nov 1, 2004

Koslowski, Lois V. Beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Born April 26, 1912. Died November 1, 2004 at home at Lyngblomsten Care Center. Preceded in death by husband, Ronald. Survived by daughters, Susan (Richard) Wold and Karen (Orton) Tofte; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Laura) Wold, Sara Wold, Solveig Tofte (Martin Ouimet), Eric (Cindy) Wold and Karina (Brian) Zambreno; great grandchildren, Todd, Jake,...

Geneva Payne

Geneva Payne

Oct 31, 2004

Loving Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma ? ?GG? Age 91 of St. Paul passed away on October 31, 2004. Preceded in death by husband, Howard, infant daughter, Barbara, son, William and siblings, Pauline, George & Edith. Survived by son, Jim (Kathy); grandchildren, Julie, Jason and Jenna; great-grandson, Joshua; many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends. Visitation Wednesday 4-8PM with a prayer...

Beatrice Humenick

Beatrice Humenick

Oct 31, 2004

Wife, Sister and Aunt Of Saint Paul Age 82. Preceded in death by husband of 62 years, Frank; parents; sister; Myrtle Kelly and brothers, Marvin, James and Roland Ferrell. Survived by brother, LeRoy Ferrell, Buhl, MN and numerous nieces nephews and friends. Memorial service Friday, 7 p.m. at BRADSHAW 1078 Rice Street at Magnolia. Visitation 1 hour prior to service....

Dell Bourke, Jr

Dell Bourke, Jr

Oct 30, 2004

Bourke, Dell E., Jr., age 83, on October 30, 2004. Preceded in death by loving wife, Virginia; parents, Dell, Sr., and Florence; and siblings, Jerome, Donald and Margaret. Survived by daughters, Judy (Joe) Chumley, Mary (Dennis) O'neill and Laurie (Chuck) Engel; siblings, Robert (Audrey), Mary Jane (Lloyd) Bohler, John (Marlene), James and Richard; sister-in-law, Betty Bourke; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; many nieces...

Barbara Rose-Cloutier

Barbara Rose-Cloutier

Oct 30, 2004

Rose-Cloutier, Barbara Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister Born May 21, 1953. Passed away October 30, 2004 at the age of 51. Barbara, of Chisago City, MN was preceded in death by her mother, Mayme Weyer, father, Donald Rose; step-father, Wilfred Weyer and father-in-law Harley Cloutier. Survived by her loving husband Lance; her son Kevin Rose (Dawn); daughter Melanie Moren (special friend...

Virginia Anzelmo

Virginia Anzelmo

Oct 30, 2004

Anzelmo, Virginia L. 82, of Phoenix, AZ Died Saturday, October 30,2004 Visitation will be held 11-1:30 PM Saturday, November 6, at BRADSHAW HIGHLAND chapel, 678 Snelling Avenue South, St. Paul, MN with interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 2101 Lexington Ave., Mendota Heights. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014