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Lorraine Wiklander

Lorraine Wiklander

Mar 30, 2006

Wiklander, Lorraine Marie King. Age 82 of Minneapolis. Harpist, Teacher, Organist and Choral Director. BS University of Minnesota, MS Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary. Member of Sigma Alpha Iota, Delta Kappa Gamma and the American Harp Society. Volunteer at the American Swedish Institute. Lifetime member of Christ Church Lutheran. Taught in the Minneapolis Public Schools and Concordia Academy, St. Paul. Survived...

Lillian Elle

Lillian Elle

Mar 30, 2006

Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother Age 91 passed away on March 30, 2006 in the presence of her loving family. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Mike Elle. Survived by children, Arlene (Len) Murray, Mike (Bobbie) Elle; grandchildren, Mike (Sue) Elle, Corrine (Mike) Ivie, Doug (Jenny) Elle, Shelly Elle, Patty (Ken) Goers, Jeff Murray; 14 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and...

Russell White

Russell White

Mar 28, 2006

White, Russell B. Loving Father, Grandfather And Great-Grandfather Age 96 of Stillwater. Preceded in death by loving wife, Hazel. Survived by children, Robert (Marlene) White, Clifford (Corkey) White, Joan (Bill) Michels, Stanley (Sherry) White, and Dennis (Diane) White; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Katherine White and by many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service, Saturday, April 29th at 11 a.m. at BETHLEHEM...

Ruth Beyer

Ruth Beyer

Mar 27, 2006

Ruth E. Beyer Beyer, Ruth E. Loving Mom & Grandma Age 81 Preceded in death by John Beyer; son, Steven; parents, Vernon & Clara Tate; brothers, Harris, Bob, & Wesley Tate; sisters, Flora Randall & Olive Harris. Survived by sons, John, Jr. (Marsha), David (Trude), Bruce (Liz); daughters, Cathy Kern, Mari (Bob) Elliott, Liz (Cary) Kimmel; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers,...

Melban Fish

Melban Fish

Mar 26, 2006

Melban A. Fish Fish, Melban A. Retired Deputy Sheriff Age 82 Went to be with the Lord on March 26, 2006. Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Eleanor; children, Diane (Michael) Quinn and Douglas (Marcia); 3 grandchildren; sister, Rose (Rolland) Mihalko; many nieces, nephews, cousins, & friends. Melban served for 24 years as a Deputy Sheriff for both Arden...

Patricia Stoick

Patricia Stoick

Mar 26, 2006

Stoick, Patricia K., age 75 of Mpls, on March 26, 2006 after a 5 year courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by husband of 52 years, Charles; parents, William and Anna Richard; 5 sisters and 2 brothers. Survived by children, Barbara (Jim) Williams, Wayne, Brenda and Philip; 5 grandchildren, Christa, Noelle, Joe, Katie & Tim; 3 great-grandchildren; sisters and...

Naomi Hokanson

Naomi Hokanson

Mar 26, 2006

Hokanson, Naomi E. Feb. 1, 1916 - March 27, 2006 ?Hokie? Formerly of Lake Carnelian. Preceded in death by parents Louis & Lydia Hokanson and twin sister, Ruth. Survived by many friends & colleagues. Hokie graduated from Gustavus College and received her master degree in Library Science from the University of Minnesota. She served as librarian at St. James High...

Verna Walker

Verna Walker

Mar 26, 2006

Walker, Verna Mae (nee Mohler), of Minneapolis. Born June 30, 1917, entered into the arms of her Savior March 26, 2006. Preceded in death by husband, Harry, Sr. and son, Harry, Jr. Survived by children, Bill (Sandy), Tom (Sandy), Penelope (Roger) Wangerin, Rich (Pat) and Debbie (Terry) Bletch; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, one brother; and many longtime...

Samuel Bridges

Samuel Bridges

Mar 25, 2006

Bridges, Samuel G. January 16, 1925 March 25, 2006 Survived by wife, Eldonna ?Dolly?; children, Kathy Leick (Rodney), David (Romona), Thomas (JoDee), Paul (Cathy), Steven (Teresa), Neil Funke (Erin), Perry Funke, Jayson Funke (Tara) and Melissa Funke; 15 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. World War II Naval Aviator and Co-Founder of Electronic Design Company. Celebration of Life Service Friday 6PM at...

Bessie Hietala

Bessie Hietala

Mar 23, 2006

Hietala, Bessie Mae Age 84, of Saint Paul. Formerly of Aitkin County, Minneapolis and Scandia. Died March 23, 2006. Survived by son Gary W. (Diane Follmer), six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Also survived by two sisters residing in Texas, Jimmie Richardson and Arline Henderson. Preceded in death by husband Arthur and son Mark, three brothers and one sister....

Betty Bennett

Betty Bennett

Mar 22, 2006

Bennett, Betty Beloved Mother & Grandmother Age 79 Passed away peacefully on March 22, 2006. Preceded in death by husband, Howard. Survived by son, Joseph (Cheryl) of Stillwater; daughter, Margaret (Richard) Gustafson of Maplewood; granddaughters, Dawn and Catherine Bennett, Anna and Kirsten Gustafson; brothers, Gerald St. Aubin of AZ and Norman St. Aubin of Marshall, MN. Also survived by many...

Calvin Davis

Calvin Davis

Mar 21, 2006

Davis, Calvin J. age 77 of Mpls. Born November 4, 1928 and passed away March 21, 2006. Survived by brothers, Bill, Glenn (Charlene) and Lyle (Barbara); several nieces and nephews. Service Friday 10AM at BRADSHAW (McDivitt-Hauge), 3131 Minnehaha Ave. So. Interment Fort Snelling. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Avenue 612-724-3621

Donald Shattun

Donald Shattun

Mar 21, 2006

No obituary notice.

Herbert M.D.

Herbert M.D.

Mar 21, 2006

Dr. Herbert W. Johnson Johnson, Dr. Herbert W. Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather Physician and Friend A devoted Christian and active member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Died from cardiac complications on March 21, 2006. A graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School with specialty training in Internal Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. He served as an Army...

Howard Steele

Howard Steele

Mar 19, 2006

"Butch" April 6, 1921 ~ March 19, 2006 Preceded in death by parents, Applean & John Hahn; sister, Lorraine Fritz. Survived by wife of 61 years, Lena (Remackel); sister, Beverly Prax; also survived by six sons, Howie (Pat), Bernie (Linda), Dennis (Carol), John, Jim, Joe (Cherie); nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Howard retired from American Hoist and was a member...

Harlan Oakgrove

Harlan Oakgrove

Mar 18, 2006

Oakgrove, Harlan (Butch), age 60, of Mpls, passed away 3-18-06 at home surrounded by his family. He fought a long, courageous battle with cancer. Butch was an MCTO Bus Driver for 28 years. He enjoyed watching sports and was an avid bird watcher. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids that he loved so dearly. He is survived by his...

Kathleen Benson

Kathleen Benson

Mar 17, 2006

Benson, Kathleen A. Beloved Wife, Daughter, Sister & Friend Age 48, of Stillwater, after a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, Kathy died at home on Friday, March 17, 2006. Her bright eyes, warm amile, quick laugh, contagious energy and love of life will be dearly missed by many. Preceded in death by father, Alfred Rammer; father-in-law, Norman Benson. Survived...

Helen Spiess

Helen Spiess

Mar 17, 2006

Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Age 96 of Saint Paul. Preceded in death by husband, John. Survived by daughters, Janet (Bill) Johnson and Patricia (Ted) Zaborowski; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Service Tuesday 11 a.m. at BRADSHAW 1078 Rice Street at Magnolia. Interment, Fort Snelling. Visitation Monday 5 ? 8 p.m. Memorials preferred to Volunteers of...

Jean Alexander

Jean Alexander

Mar 17, 2006

Alexander, Jean C. age 86 of Augustana Apartments. Preceded in death by husband, Willard and sister, Louise Otremba. Survived by children, Martin (Sue), Douglas, Susan (John) Knable, Daniel (Cari); 7 grandsons; 4 great-grandchildren. Memorial Service Tuesday 10:30 a.m. at AUGUSTANA APARTMENTS 1509 ? 10th Avenue South. (Valet Parking Available) Sharing memories 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Memorials preferred to Augustana Lutheran Church....

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