Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Charles Hewett

Charles Hewett

Dec 2, 2002

Preceded in death by mother, Lynn Hewett. Survived by wife of 2 years, Mary Vos and his daughters, Lynn, Amy, and Megan; father, Hobart "Mac" Hewett and stepmother Nelly of St. Paul; sister Audrey (Mike) Stinchfield of Santa Barbara; brothers, Philip (Linda) and Patrick (Winston) Hewett, all of St. Paul; nieces, Lauren, Madison, Stella, Emily and Nora; nephews, Alex, Chapman,...

Josephine Mortenson

Josephine Mortenson

Dec 1, 2002

Josephine F. Glenn Mortenson, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, age 93 of St. Paul, Afton and Stillwater, MN died December 1, 2002. Preceded in death by husband, W. Allen. Mortenson. Survived by son, Tom (Mary Ellen Becker); daughters, Mary Giles (Jim Harris), Jane Sweeney (John); granddaughter, Cali; brothers, Andrew Glenn, Tim Glenn; sister, Leta Kruger

Randolph Lofgren

Randolph Lofgren

Dec 1, 2002

Lofgren, Randolph, age 88 of Afton, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2002. Preceded in death by wife, Beth; and son, Richard. Survived by daughter-in-law, Marion Lindstrom; grandchildren, Lori (Dale) Sirek, Gail (Mile) Billington, and Randy (Debbie) Lindstrom; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Larry (Gert); and nieces and nephews. Service Wednesday, 11:00 AM at MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 15730 S. Afton...

Florence Burow

Florence Burow

Dec 1, 2002

Burow, Florence, mother and grandmother, age 94, born on February 12, 1908 and died December 1, 2002. Preceded in death by husband, William A.. Survived by daughter, Lois, and son-in-law, Ray; granddaughter, Laurel; grandson, Scott; and 2 great-granddaughters. Service on Wednesday, 2:00 PM at BRADSHAW, 6061 North Osgood at Highway 36. Interment Cottage Grove Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to...

Jawara Hooper

Jawara Hooper

Nov 30, 2002

Jawara Hooper was born in Chicago, IL on December 13, 1992. He was the fourth of six children to Catrina Hooper and Perry Sterling, Jr. He was baptized at Christ at Hammond First Baptist Church For the Deaf. He attended Metro School for the Deaf. He leaves to mourn a devoted wonderful mother Catrina Hooper and father Perry Sterling, Jr....

Doris Crusell

Doris Crusell

Nov 30, 2002

Crusell, Doris M. age 91 of Minneapolis and St. Petersburg, FL. Preceded in death by husband, Martin. Survived by brother, Andy Granberg; sister-in-law, Gudrun Crusell; nephew, Roger (Ruth) Granberg; nieces, Jeanne (David) Ahrenholz and Peggy Hansen; grandnephews, Mitchell, Ben and Andrew Granberg. Service Saturday, 1 p.m at HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2730 E. 31st Street. Interment, Hillside Cemetery. Visitation 12:30...

Dorothy Ighovojah

Dorothy Ighovojah

Nov 29, 2002

No obituary notice

James Skala

James Skala

Nov 28, 2002

No obituary notice

Carole Gates

Carole Gates

Nov 26, 2002

Beloved Daughter and Mother 1958-2002 of Saint Paul on 11-26. Survived by parents, Ray and Dorothy Kreyer; children, Amber, Michael, Chase, and Chelsea; brothers, Jim Kreyer (Carol), Thomas Villneauve; sister, Cindy Smith; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Service Saturday, 3:00 P.M. at BRADSHAW, 1078 Rice at Magnolia. Private interment. Visitation two hours prior to the service. BRADSHAW 1078...

Clara Brisbois

Clara Brisbois

Nov 26, 2002

Brisbois, Clara A. (Boo) Loving Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Sister, Friend Age 91 of St. Paul on 11/26/02. Preceded in death by husband Robert of 52 years; 7 sisters and 2 brothers. Survived by children, Eve (Arnie) Lovell, Jean Jovan, James (Jean) and Carol (Darrell) Johnson; 15 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; sisters, Lee, Musa and Eva; many nieces, nephews & friends....

Velnie Vanek

Velnie Vanek

Nov 25, 2002

Vanek, Velnie E. (nee Brown) Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother Age 78 Joined her family in Heaven on November 25, 2002. Preceded in death by dedicated husband, Leonard "Red"; son, Thomas; and daughter, Karen "Kiki" Strom. Survived by daughters, Barbara (Larry) Ludtke and Jaclyn (Greg) Zakrzewski; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, 10:00 A.M....

Rose Cote

Rose Cote

Nov 24, 2002

Beloved Christian Mother Age 94 Departed peacefully November 24, 2002 at the White Bear Care Center. Preceded in death by husband Alphie, 12 sisters, and 1 brother. Survived by Elinor Villelli, Paul and Joe Cote, 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and loving friends. Rose was an active member of St. Jerome for many years. Mass...

James Lapinski

James Lapinski

Nov 24, 2002

Loving Father and Husband Vietnam Veteran Age 55, on November 24, 2002. Preceded in death by parents, Walter and Florence. Survived by wife, Ruth; daughters, Liz and Jennifer; sons-in-law, Greg Schreiner and Santana Smith; faithful companion, Bailey; and many relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday 11:30 A.M. at ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH, 835 2nd Avenue NW,...

Robert Milliman

Robert Milliman

Nov 21, 2002

Milliman, Robert F, age 92 of Mpls, formerly of St. Francis, MN. Preceded in death by spouses, Alyce and Esther; and infant daughter, Carol. Survived by son, Darrel & wife, Margie; grandchildren, Denise Lamont, and Dennis Milliman; step-children, Paul (Rita) and Peter Rubbert, Violet (Walter) Frick, Wallace (Louise) Rubbert, Eleanor (Rev. James) Fehner. Service Monday, November 25, 1 PM at...

James Dieter

James Dieter

Nov 20, 2002

Dieter, James E. Beloved Husband Father & Grandpa age 79 of St. Paul. Died at home on November 20. Proceeded in death by wife, Jeanette and sister, Margaret Mary. Survived by children, Edward (Claudia), Cynthia (John), Gregory (Karen), Lori (Mark), Claudia (Terry) and Katherine (Scott); 15 Grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, Jane and Marian and many other relatives and friends. Mass...

Raymond Harrington

Raymond Harrington

Nov 19, 2002

Harrington, Raymond L. Beloved Husband Father & Grandfather age 74 of Roseville died at home November 19, 2002. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by beloved wife of 44 years, Muriel; children, Linda (Lowell) Johnston, Timothy (Beth), Laurie (Steven) Heimerman, Daniel (Zhenya), Diane (Troy) Ness; 12 Grandchildren; sisters, Loretta Tuchner & Jean Stiles; brother Warren; many relatives & friends. Retired...

Jeronimo Mercado

Jeronimo Mercado

Nov 19, 2002

Mercado, Jeronimo Of St. Paul Age 52 Preceded in death by father, Julio Mercado, and sister, Emilia Rosario. Survived by daughters, Maritsa and Honey; grandson, Jeronimo; mother, Candida Mercado; brothers, Angel and Enrique Mercado; sisters, Epifania Morales and Bernadina Antonetty; and many nieces and nephews who loved him and will miss him dearly. Special thanks to the Aliveness Project, Clues,...

Charles Trisko

Charles Trisko

Nov 19, 2002

Trisko, Charles P. age 54 of Mpls. Preceded in death parents, Dorothy & Anthony Trisko. Survived by sister, Cynthia (Jerry) Wiltjer; niece, Jeannine (John) Kelly; nephew, Brendan (Kristine) Wiltjer; great-niece, Madeleine Kelly; many cousins & friends. Navy veteran, 30 yrs with U S West, 4 yrs with Northwest Airlines. Memorial Service Tues. 11:00AM at MINNEHAHA UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 4001...

Eugene Cannon

Eugene Cannon

Nov 19, 2002

Cannon, Eugene L., age 75, of Stillwater lost his battle with prostate cancer on November 19, 2002. His unwavering love of God, family and friends is an inspiration to all whose lives he touched. Preceded in death by first wife, Dolores and brothers, Don and Arthur. Survived by loving wife, Gloria; children, Gregory (Lori), Renee (Charles Edmond), Paul (Liz Watson),...

Barbara Swanson

Barbara Swanson

Nov 19, 2002

Swanson, Barbara Lynn, age 56, of Stillwater, on 11-19-02 at home after a courageous 2+ year battle with Ovarian Cancer. Born June 7, 1946 in Clear Lake, WI to Kenneth and Helen Fox. Barb was a dedicated Kindergarten teacher for many years, an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church Prayer Group, a devoted mother and grandmother and a loving wife....