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Arvilla Thorie

Arvilla Thorie

Mar 9, 2004

nee Swanberg. Age 86, of Saint Paul. Retired from State of Minnesota. Born in Minneapolis April 3, 1917. Raised in Saint Paul. Preceded in death by parents; two brothers; and five sisters. Arvilla was a loving mother and a good parent to Theodora (Douglas) Harper and Raymond (Judith) Vorderbruggen. Died of heart failure March 9, 2004. Also survived by grandchildren,...

Michael Hill

Michael Hill

Mar 8, 2004

No obituary notice at this time.

Damien Nguyen

Damien Nguyen

Mar 7, 2004

Damien Keanu Nguyen is survived by parents, Chau and Maiyer; grandparents, Toan Nguyen & Anh Phuong Tran, and True and Naochee Xiong; aunts, uncles and cousins.

Marilyn Mertens

Marilyn Mertens

Mar 7, 2004

"Mert", age 71, Born in Jordan, MN. Graduated from Hamline University with a degree in Physical Education. Taught at Mounds View High School from 1954-87. Mert devoted her life to the education of young people. She was active in the developement of girl's athletics at Mounds View HS. Mertie coached many young women long before high schools provided athletic competition...

Geraldine Wedel

Geraldine Wedel

Mar 7, 2004

Wedel, Geraldine Braucht Best Mom & Nurse Advocate Preceded in death by parents, Gerald and Dorothy. Survived by loving daughter, Elizabeth Wedel; and best dog, Daisy. Service Wednesday, 10AM at House of Hope Presbyterian Church, 797 Summit Avenue at Avon, St. Paul. Visitation Tuesday 4:30 to 6:30 PM at Bradshaw, 678 South Snelling at Eleanor. Memorials are preferred. Interment Fort...

Edna Peterson

Edna Peterson

Mar 7, 2004

Peterson, Edna M. Loving Mother & Grandmother Age 94 On March 7, 2004 Preceded in death by husband, Leonard; brothers, Clarence and Herbert Kohls. Survived by childern, Joy (Christime) of Oak Park His., Mn Linda (Roger) Swenson of AK; granddaughters Jessica of TX; and Sally Swenson of AK; brother, Gilbert Kohls, Renville, MN; also survived by many nieces, nephews; other...

Margaret Russell

Margaret Russell

Mar 6, 2004

Russell, Margaret Loving Wife, Mother & Grandmother Age 85, on March 6,2004. Preceded in death by son, Ronnie. Survived by husband of 58 years, Don; children, Gaeyl Kanter and Gary Legrid; and grandchildren. Private family services at a later date.

Anna Jacobson

Anna Jacobson

Mar 6, 2004

Jacobson, Anna M. Loving Grandma, Great Grandma & Great Great Grandma Age 100 of New Prague, formerly of St. Paul passed away at the Mala Strana Nursing Home in New Prague on March 6, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer; son, Lloyd; grandson, Douglas; parents; 8 brothers and 4 sisters. She is survived by daughter-in-law, Elaine;...

Douglas Salus

Douglas Salus

Mar 6, 2004

Salus, Douglas R. Beloved Son, Brother Uncle & Great Uncle Age 41 of Stillwater. Died on March 6th due to complications resulting from an auto accident 23 years ago. Preceded in death by baby brother and nephew, Raymond DeLoach. Survived by parents, Raymond and Jane; sister LuAnn DeLoach; brothers, Gregory and Jeffrey; nieces, Tina and Sara; nephews, Josef and Benjamin;...

Marlene Rekow

Marlene Rekow

Mar 6, 2004

Rekow, Marlene J. Nee Robinson of St. Paul Preceded in death by her husband, Vern; baby daughter; son, Daniel Mark; brother, Richard D. Robinson; parents, Russell and Ruth Robinson. Survived by daughters, Ruth Ann Rekow and Jennifer (Tom) Johnson; grandchildren, Nathan and Kristen Johnson; brother, William K. Robinson; sister-in-law, Dolores Robinson Corwin; nieces and nephew. Visitation Monday 5 to 7...

Roy Hillstrom

Roy Hillstrom

Mar 5, 2004

Hillstrom, Roy L. Age 96, after a very good life passed away on March 5, 2004. Preceded in death by wife, Fern, and daughter, Judy. Survived by son, Roy J. (Shirley); grandchildren, Jim (Kathy) and David (special friend, Brenda); great-grandchildren, Amanda, Paige, Erika, and Nickolas; also nieces and nephews. Service Thursday, 11 AM at GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH, 700 South...

Kenneth Nilsen

Kenneth Nilsen

Mar 5, 2004

Nilsen, Kenneth L., age 78. Died from surgical complications. "Papa" spent his entire life devoted to his family, friends and country. Retired from the U.S. Postal Service and dedicated member of American Legion Post 334 and the V.F.W. He will be forever missed by his wife of 58 years, Lorraine; daughter, Patty (Butch) Sherburne; granddaughter, Penny (Guy) Cierzan; grandson, Daniel...

Frank Graham

Frank Graham

Mar 4, 2004

Graham, Frank N. Beloved Father Grandfather & Uncle Age 92, of Mendota Heights, suddenly on March 4, 2004. Attorney with Briggs and Morgan. Survived by daughter, Barbara Graham Erickson; granddaughter, Mandy Graham Erickson; nieces, Zilpha and Jay Bentley; nephews, Jim, John and Dean Councilman. Preceded in death by wife, Pauline Graham; son, Frank N. Graham, Jr.; and nephew, Donald Graham....

Patricia Montero

Patricia Montero

Mar 4, 2004

Montero, Patricia J. (Poidinger) Beloved Mother and Grandmother age 71, of St. Paul. Died March 4, 2004. Preceded in death by husband, Robert, mother, Helen and father Joseph. Survived by children, Bob (Barb), Greg (Kim), Rick (Julie); 6 grandchildren; brother, Joseph (Mary); 1 niece and 2 nephews. Gathering for friends and family Wednesday March 10th from 5-7 p.m. with memorial...

William Bradley

William Bradley

Mar 4, 2004

BRADLEY William Bernard, 2-10-18 to 3-4-04, of Minneapolis. Retired MTC driver. WWII veteran. Preceded in death by wife, Lucille; brother, Bruce; sister, Nina Salmon; and brother-in-law, Harris Holler. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel and Mary, Kevin and Robin, and Darin and Debra; daughter and son-in-law, Lucinda and Jack Crothers; and daughter, Charlotte; grandchildren, Mitchell, Molly and Michelle; great-grandson, Clive;...

Linda Mcdonald

Linda Mcdonald

Mar 3, 2004

nee Nelsen Taken from us unexpectedly on March 3, 2004. Loved by all who knew her. Age 50 of Pine City, formerly of St. Paul. Always will be missed by her husband, Ron; daughter, Christina (Mauricio); son, Peter (Jessica); grandson's, David, Corey, Jonathan and Corey; other family and friends. Visitation Saturday 5:00-7:00PM at BRADSHAW, 1078 Rice at Magnolia. Private Interment....

Juliana Brunner

Juliana Brunner

Mar 3, 2004

Age 63, of Minneapolis. Preceded in death by parents, Henry & Clare VanHeel. She will be sadly missed by children, Beverly Olson (Daniel), Paul Olson (Shelli), Leslie Rhodes, James Knight (Deana), William Knight, David Knight (Amy); 11 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; sisters, Margaret VanHeel, Eileen McCarthy; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Service Monday, 3:00 P.M. at BRADSHAW, 1078 Rice...

Esther Dando

Esther Dando

Mar 3, 2004

Dando, Esther E. (Nee Bruckner) Mother, Grandmother, & Great-Grandmother Age 87, at peace on March 3, 2004. Born & raised in St. Paul. Preceded in death by husband, Harry Bruce. Survived by children, Penny (Philip) Claybourne and John (Penny); grandchildren, Annie (Stephen) Doyscher, Aaron, Samuel (Kathleen) and Austin; great-grandson, Zachary Doyscher; sisters, Gladys Bruckner and Maye McNeill; also nieces &...

Alexander Young

Alexander Young

Mar 2, 2004

Young, Alexander S. Loving Husband & Father Age 91 of Saint Paul. Survived by beloved wife of 65 years, Lois; loving daughter, Kathleen; brother, Douglas (Marj); nephew, David (Susan); nieces, Nancy (Dan) Young-Dixon, Susan (Steve) Morley and their children. Memorial Service, Friday 3 p.m. at EDGCUMBE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 2149 Edgcumbe Road. Private interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials to the...

Edward Hough

Edward Hough

Mar 1, 2004

Hough, Edward J., age 82 of Apple Valley, MN. Born 2/19/22, passed away 3/01/04. Preceded in death by wife, Mary. Survived by daughter, Renee Hough; son, Lonnie Hough; 9 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Visitation 4-8 PM Wed at BRADSHAW, 3131 Minnehaha Ave S. Funeral service Thursday, 12 Noon at the funeral home, with visitaion 1 hour prior. Interment Fort Snelling National...

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