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Minneapolis Obituaries

Michael Mitzuk

Michael Mitzuk

Sep 22, 2003

Beloved Husband, Father, Bumpa and Brother Age 54, lifelong resident of St. Paul, an original Rice Streeter, died peacefully at home on September 22, 2003. Preceded in death by parents, Dorothy and Alex and sister, Patsy. Will be deeply missed by wife, January "Jany"; son, Michael (Sarah); daughter, Patricia; grandson, Marky; granddaughter, Madasyn; brother, Mark; sister, Mary Jo Mendez; many,...

Mary Harmening

Mary Harmening

Sep 22, 2003

Harmening, Mary Jane, age 81, on September 22, 2003. Preceded in death by husband, Melvin and daughter, Susan. Survived by children, Mary Lee Jarvis, Vickie Hampton, Jeff, Mark and Tim; grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister, Marsha Huggins. Service Thursday, 11 am at BRADSHAW (McDivitt-Hauge), 3131 Minnehaha Avenue S. Intrment Lakewood Cemetery. Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Avenue S 612-724-3621

Marie Nelson

Marie Nelson

Sep 22, 2003

Marie Nelson, age 93, died Monday at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. she was born in Pine County and spent her childhoos on her family's farm. She later moved to Minneapolis to work. Preceded in death by her husband, Noel; her parents, Mary and Frank Breska; sisters Beatrice Douglas and Phyllis Brabec; and brothers, George and James Breska. Survived by daughter, Shirley...

Esther Nelson

Esther Nelson

Sep 20, 2003

Nelson, Esther 1903-2003 of St. Paul died on September 20, 2003. Preceded in death by husband, John Gunnar Nelson; brother, Fred Anderson; son, Harold Nelson. Survived by daughter, Lorraine Luschen; daughter-in-law, JoAnn Nelson; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great granddaughter. Service Tuesday 2:00PM at GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1669 North Arcade Street. Visitation one hour prior to service. Interment Forest...

Gail Simmons

Gail Simmons

Sep 20, 2003

Simmons, Gail K. (Nee Mason) beloved wife, mother grandmother & dear friend of Lower St. Croix Valley. Passed away at home on September 20, with her loving family by her side. Retired member of LSCVFD. Preceded in death by son, Stephen and sister Claire. Survived by husband, Kenneth; children, Laura (Mark) Kjellberg and Brian; daughter-in-law, Deb Simmons; 6 grandchildren; brother,...

Lloyd Bergerson

Lloyd Bergerson

Sep 19, 2003

Lloyd M. Bergerson, age 82, of Minneapolis. Retired postal carrier and Army Veteran passed away September 19, 2003 at the Minnesota Veterans Home. Survived by wife, Betty; children, David (Barbara), Barbara (John) Garden, Robert; grandchildren, Jared, Cory, Sarah, Christopher; 2 great-grandchildren. Memorial Service Tuesday, 1 pm at BRADSHAW (McDIVITT-HAUGE), 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South. Private family interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery....

Lorraine Gaffner

Lorraine Gaffner

Sep 18, 2003

Gaffner (Sinna) Lorraine C., age 81, of Minneapolis, on September 18, 2003. Preceded in death by her husband, Alfred; parents, 1 brother, and 1 sister. Survived by sons, John (Barb), Gary (Pat), Bill (Penny), and Tom; 12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sisters, Therese and Flo (Len); numerous nieces and nephews and other family members. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, 10 AM...

Mary Kelcher

Mary Kelcher

Sep 17, 2003

Kelcher, Mary S. (Richie) August 1, 1914 September 17, 2003 Age 89, lifetime resident on the East Side of St. Paul. Preceded in death by loving husband, Eugene; baby John; parents, John & Rose Ricci; grandson, Greg; son-in-law, Christ Jorgensen Jr.; brother, Richard Richie. Missed and loved by daughter, Patty Ann Jorgensen; son, Bernie (Jeanne) Kelcher; grandchildren, Roxanne (Doug) Berfeldt,...

Vivien Ryan

Vivien Ryan

Sep 17, 2003

Ryan, Vivien V "Vee", born April 4, 1906, died September 17, 2003, at the age of 97 years. Preceded in death by her parents and sister, Lilian. Known by her many friends and family as Vee. She passed away in her sleep while residing at the Augustana Home, Mpls. A long-time employee of Land O'Lakes. She will surely be missed...

Janet Hall

Janet Hall

Sep 17, 2003

HALL-COMBS, Janet A., age 67, of Mpls. Passed away September 17, 2003. Preceded in death by father, Everett; brother, Richard; daughter, Zoe; and husband, Dick. Survived by mother, Goldie; sister, Muriel; children, Kevin, Alfred, Brenda, and Dennis; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Service Monday, 1 PM at BRADSHAW (McDIVITT-HAUGE), 3131 Minnehaha Ave S. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 3-5...

Bernice Roth

Bernice Roth

Sep 13, 2003

Preceded in death by parents, Anna & Carl Wicks; and brother, Glen. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Paul of 56 years; son, Steve (Sandy); and daughter, Nancy; grandchildrenm Stephanie, Spencer and Suzanne Roth, Mark (Nicole), Paul and John Nelson; sister, Delores Kuch; bros-in-law, Jerry (Nancy) and Jay Roth; sisters-in-law, Connie Roth-Sweeny and Delores Wicks; numerous nieces adn...

William Miller

William Miller

Sep 13, 2003

William C. Miller, loving husbasnd, Dad and Gradpa, age 73. Entered into eternal life on September 13, 2003. Preceded in death by parents William and Harriet; sister, Janice Deyber, beloved daughter-in-law, Lori Miller. Survived by loving wife Jane, Children, Sue (Guy), Val (Link) Chris and fiance Robin, Carolyn, Jeff, Michele (Brian); 10 grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 11am Church...

Elwood Rustad

Elwood Rustad

Sep 13, 2003

RUSTAD, Elwood, age 85, of Minneapolis. Private Services. Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55406 612-724-3621

Henrietta Podobinski

Henrietta Podobinski

Sep 13, 2003

PODOBINSKI Henrietta C. "Hank", age 88, of Minneapolis on September 13, 2003. Preceded in death by parents, Francis and Eugenia Schadle; brothers, Joseph, Allen, Edward and John Schadle; and husband, Walter J. Podobinski. Survived by brother, Daniel (Pat) Schadle of Gold Canyon, AZ; sisters-in-law, Cecelia Podobinski and Frances Wiatros of St. Paul; and sister, Mary Peter, C.S.S.F. of Chicago, IL;...

Betty Eng

Betty Eng

Sep 12, 2003

Betty Ann Eng, of Arden Hills, age 72. On September 12, 2003. Preceded in death by parents, August and Isabelle. Survived by husband John; Children, Douglas (Lisa), Michael, Carolyn (Chandler) Archibald; grandchildren Evan and Colin Eng, Elsie Archibald; sisters, Bernice and Judy; Brothers, Owen and Walter. Also survived by many other relatives and friends. Memorial Service, Tuesday,11:00am at Presbyterian Church...

Mary Banister

Mary Banister

Sep 11, 2003

Banister, Mary E. Preceded in death by husband, A.W. "Bill" Banister; brother, Carl Emmel; grandson, Peter. Survived by children, Bruce (Karen) and Kay (Craig) Schaffer; grandchildren, Bradley Banister, Brian and Kristin Schaffer. Memorials preferred to the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance, 4200 Co. Rd. 42 West, Suite 400, Savage, MN 55378.

Ardella Vars

Ardella Vars

Sep 9, 2003

Vars, Ardella February 2, 1909 ? September 9, 2003 Age 94 Lifelong resident of St. Paul. Preceded in death by husband, Wesley; sons, Stephen and Jerome; brother, Russell Swanson. Survived by daughter, Cynthia Vars-Shaffer (Barry Shaffer); grandchildren, Kris, Kristen Victoria, Deborah, Keith, Jennifer and Jessica; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Norman Swanson; sisters, Arline Vars and Lorayne Swanson; nieces and nephews. Former...

Mabel Demko

Mabel Demko

Sep 8, 2003

Demko, Mabel I., Age 84, passed away peacefully at home on September 8, 2003. Preceded in death by husband, John. Survived by sons John (January) and George (Sue); daughter, Phyllis; 7 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Service Thursday, 10:00 AM at BRADSHAW (McDIVITT-HAUGE), 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 4:00-8:00 PM and also one hour prior...

Alyce Simonson

Alyce Simonson

Sep 7, 2003

Simonson, Alyce L., passed away 9-7-03. Survived by sister, Sandra Miller; brother, Elmer ?Blackie? Simonson; also many nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial service Wednesday 11:00AM at BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH, 490 North Fourth Street, Bayport. Memorials preferred to the church.

Elsie Cates

Elsie Cates

Sep 7, 2003

Elsie L. Cates 102 Years, 345 Days of Stillwater Survived by brothers, Clarence "Butch" Ulrich (Rose) and Winifred "Popeye" Ulrich (Hazel); daughters, Pat Ponath and Virginia Ritzer (Jack); so, Judd Cates; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; other nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by husband, Leroy; daughters, DeLila Evert and Audrey Cates; daughter-in-law, Julie Cates; 2 sisters, Adeline...

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