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William Ekern

William Ekern

Nov 16, 2004

EKERN, W. STAN Age 96, of Minneapolis. Born 10-25-1908 in Barlow, Oregon. Former Deputy Commissioner/Chief Engineer with 43 years of service to the MN Highway Department. Married Florence Ziebart on November 28, 1936. Preceded in death by wife, Florence; son, James. He will be sadly missed by son, David; grandchildren, Missy Ekern, Mike (Becky) Ekern; daughters-in-law, Judy Ekern, January Ekern...

Linda Peterson

Linda Peterson

Nov 16, 2004

Peterson Linda Lee (Dolquist), born May 5, 1948, the oldest of nine children. Linda was strong, trustworthy, loyal and a friend for life if you were lucky enough to know her. She died suddenly, but peacefully, on November 16, 2004. Preceded in death by mother, Mary Ann and father, Wilbert Terwey; and brother Timothy Dolquist. Lovingly survived by husband, Timothy...

Thomas Pleger

Thomas Pleger

Nov 16, 2004

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Leo Boehme

Leo Boehme

Nov 16, 2004

Boehme, Leo F. Father, Grandpa, Great-grandpa, Brother Age 80. Born October 19, 1924. Passed away peacefully on November 16, 2004 following a short illness. Preceded in death by parents, August and Theresa; brother, Vincent. Survived by children, Terry (Ken) Stein, Randy, Lori Tobey, and Trudy (Shawn) Halverson; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers; 2 sisters. Served with honors in U.S....

Mary Brown

Mary Brown

Nov 15, 2004

Brown, Lucille "Lucy" age 92 of South Minneapolis, died peacefully on November 15, 2004 with her family present. Preceded in death by husband, Jay "Elias"; daughters, Wanda Burt and Helen Callander. Survived by children, Leota (Robert) Miller, Betty (Archie) Blake, Robert (Jeanette) Brown and Linda (Ron) Sauvageau; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren totaling 66. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 11 a.m....

Thomas Funkhouser

Thomas Funkhouser

Nov 14, 2004

Funkhouser, Thomas R. Age 54, passed away on November 14, 2004, and is now in God?s loving arms. Preceded in death by parents, Fred & Shirley; and brothers, Jerry & Raymond. Survived by beloved wife, Linda; daughters, Cami & Kimberly; sisters, Carol & Renee; and grandchildren, Lindsay, Frankki, Lauren, Joseph, & Kristina; also other relatives and special friends. Service Friday,...

Theresa Lundquist

Theresa Lundquist

Nov 14, 2004

(Nee Poppel) Beloved Wife, Aunt, & Great Aunt Passed away peacefully on November 14, 2004. Survived by loving husband, Clifford, with whom she shared 58 wonderful years of marriage. Beloved Aunt & Great Aunt of Kathlene, Susan, & Dave, and many more nieces & nephews. Also survived by sister-in-law, Barbara Lundquist of Superior, WI. Theresa was a long-time retiree of...

Marion Fridlund

Marion Fridlund

Nov 13, 2004

Fridlund, Marion Rhoda (Barker) Fridlund of Minneapolis, age 87, July 25, 1917 to November 13, 2004. Born in Lachine, Quebec, Canada. Died at Crest View Lutheran Home, Columbia Heights. Survived by daughter, Laurie Peebles; grandchildren, Kelly and Brian Peebles; nephew, Dave Fridlund; nieces, Kim Benike, Kerry Thompson and Robyn Thompson. Preceded in death by husband, Karl; sister and brother-in-law, Olga...

Dennis Brennan

Dennis Brennan

Nov 13, 2004

Loving Husband, Father, And Grandpa Age 55. Passed away suddenly on November 13, 2004. Preceded in death by parents, Bill and Jean; brothers, Mike and Patrick. Survived by beloved wife Judy; children, Paul, Tracy, Mary (Dubber) Willing, Jeannine, and Katie; grandchildren, Summer, Gabriella, Christian, Payton, and Jamie; siblings, Sharon DeCarlo, Tim (Diane) Brennan, and Colleen (Dave) Slattery. Also survived by...

Donald Bowman

Donald Bowman

Nov 12, 2004

November 9, 1932 ? November 12, 2004 Marine Sergeant in the Korean War Passed away at home after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. Preceded in death by mother, Thelma A. Wright. Will be missed by children, Scott Bowman, Terri (Mark) Handren, Vicki Neel, Holli (Steve) Hawker and Buzzy (Mike) Anderson; 21 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; high school sweetheart and...

Debra Gunderson

Debra Gunderson

Nov 12, 2004

Gunderson Debra Kay beloved wife, mother, grandmother daughter and sister age 47 of Vadnais Heights on November 12, 2004 with her family present. Preceded in death by father, Emil Tentis. Survived by loving husband, Ron; sons, Ronnie (Heidi), Randy and Patrick (Jessica); grandchildren, Hayden, Delaney and Sullivan; mother, Marlene (Jim) Bergum; brothers, William Tentis and Ed (Linda) Tentis; sister, Sandy...

Dianne Severson

Dianne Severson

Nov 11, 2004

Severson, Dianne Rae Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother March 11, 1943-November 11, 2004 Passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by husband, Stan; son, Wade; grandchildren, Kristion, Kyler and Kelsey; father, Alvin Brovold; brother, Gary (Julie). Service Monday, 11:00 A.M. at ST PETERS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 880 Neal Avenue South, Afton. Interment St Peters Cemetery. Visitation one...

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....

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