Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Ethel Swanson

Ethel Swanson

Apr 8, 2004

Swanson, Ethel A. Loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother Age 97. On April 8, 2004. Resident of Becketwood in Minneapolis. Preceded in death by husband Carl E. Swanson; great-grandson, Christopher Howard Kellogg; sisters, Mildred Faust, Alice Bernhardt and Ruth Krebs. Survived by children, Roger (Gaynelle), and Esther (Martin) Kellogg; grandchildren, Steven, Lynne and Philip Swanson, Joseph, Douglas, William, and Jeannine Kellogg;...

Ella Guberud

Ella Guberud

Apr 8, 2004

Guberud, Ella (Hagen) was born September 13, 1903 of parents George and Oline Hagen of Hayfield, MN and passed away on April 8, 2004 in Mpls. at the age of 100 years and 6 months. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith, attended high school and 3 years of nurses training at the former Abbott Hospital. She married...

Heinrich Klaas

Heinrich Klaas

Apr 8, 2004

Henry Klaas was born July 31, 1924 in Paderborn, Germany to parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Klaas. Henry enjoyed playing table tennis and was a member of the Minnesota Table Tennis Hall of Fame. He was a member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local #1. Survived by his wife of 49 years, Lisa; daughter, Barb (Doug) Vollmer, grandsons, Eric and...

Geneva Palmer

Geneva Palmer

Apr 5, 2004

Palmer, Geneva M. Age 96, went to rest on April 5, 2004. Preceded in death by husband, Harry. Survived by nieces, nephews, and friends. Service Thursday, 2:00 PM at BRADSHAW (McDivitt-Hauge), 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South. Interment Crystal Lake Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to the service. Memorials preferred to Bethany Lutheran Church, 3901 36th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, 55406; or...

Howard Gray

Howard Gray

Apr 5, 2004

Gray, Howard Walter Passed away April 5, 2004 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Services will be held 2PM Friday, April 9, 2004 at Lunn?s Colonial Funeral Home, 2812 Midwestern Parkway,Wichita Falls TX, with John Dillard, Associate Pastor of First United Methodist Church in Wichita Falls, officiating. Howard was born January 14, 1914 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Walter Raymond and Dora...

John Kostraba

John Kostraba

Apr 5, 2004

None at this time

Barbara Toppin

Barbara Toppin

Apr 3, 2004

None at this time

James King

James King

Apr 3, 2004

King, J. Raymond ?Ray? Age 86, of Roseville FLAG EMBLEM He will be sadly missed by wife of 65 years, Virginia ?Dinna?; children, James R. (Betty), Steven (Jerry), Caela (Robert) Pankonin, Lissa (John) King Sumption, Martha (Robert) Pfeffer, Ann King (Dean Aasgaard); grandchildren, Meg (Dennis) Abraham, Caela (Curt) Severson, Craig (Jeannie Cherrier) King, Brian (Jenell) King, Keri (Stan) Jurgens, James...

Elizabeth Thomsen

Elizabeth Thomsen

Apr 3, 2004

Thomsen, Elizabeth R. age 84 of Saint Paul. Passed away April 3, 2004. Preceded in death by sister, Alvina Weidendorf; brothers, Mervin, Archie, Arnie, Clarence and Elmer Ringler. Survived by brother, William (Evangeline) Ringler; sister, Evelyn Turner and by many nieces and nephews. Service Thursday, 11 a.m. at BRADSHAW 488 Humboldt Ave. at Winifred. Visitation 1 hour prior to the...

Virginia Flipp

Virginia Flipp

Apr 2, 2004

Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Age 86 of St. Paul passed away on April 2, 2004. Preceded in death by husband, "Al". She will be missed by daughters, Karen (Gene) Anderson and Arline (Jerry) Gangl; sons, Dick (Anne) and Jack (Kathy Bourassa); 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Lee Schneider; brother, Robert (Jean) Stevens; sister-in-law, Phyllis Stevens; many other relatives and...

Dorothy Rowell

Dorothy Rowell

Apr 2, 2004

Rowell, Dorothy B. Of St. Paul Age 92 Preceded in death by husband, Robert. She will be sadly missed by sons, David (Carolynn) of Garden Grove, CA, Robert of Bloomington; grandchildren, Breck Rowell of Pacentia, CA, Brenda (Tom) Campeau of Ranco Murieta, CA; great-grandchildren, Sean & Megan; many other relatives and friends. She was a 50 year plus member of...

Gerald Linderholm

Gerald Linderholm

Apr 2, 2004

Linderholm, Gerald D. "Jerry" age 72 of Minneapolis. Passed away April 2, 2004 after a long battle with heart disease and Parkinsons. Jerry was of Swedish and Norweigan Heritage. Descendant from the Danielson-Linderholm Families from the Litchfield-Cokato area. Preceded in death by parents, Alfred and Tena Danielson Linderholm; brothers, Gordy and Gene and sisters, Bea Dille and Virginia Linderholm. Survived...

Rosemary Rockenbach

Rosemary Rockenbach

Apr 1, 2004

Beloved Wife, Mother & Grandma. Age 77, of Roseville, died on April 1, 2004. Preceded in death by parents, Fred & Clara Novotny. Survived by husband of 56 years, Donald; daughter, Linda (Gary) Ostberg; grandchildren, Nathan & Kelsey; nieces & nephews. Rosemary was one of the first graduates of Metropolitan State University, a volunteer with the North End Health Center,...

David Robb

David Robb

Mar 31, 2004

Age 86, passed away March 31, 2004 in Palm Beach, Florida. Preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Esther Robb and brother, Walter. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Babette Johnson Robb; daughters, Pam Robb, Debbie Jankura and husband Ed; grandchildren, Lindy and Robb Jankura; brother Edwin Robb, sister Jeanne Schmitt and husband, Robert, sister-in-law, Jean Robb, brother-in-law,...

Verna Strick

Verna Strick

Mar 31, 2004

STRICK, Verna I., age 88, of S Mpls, died March 31, 2004. Preceded in death by her husband, Theodore (Ted) Strick. She is survived by her children, Jerry (Sandy) of Los Angeles, CA, Tim (Carole) of Mpls, and Becky (Roger) Berry of Fountain Hills, AZ. Verna was born in Twin Valley, MN and moved to Mpls after graduating from high...

Thomas Jurek

Thomas Jurek

Mar 30, 2004

Age 63 of Lake St. Croix Beach, Minnesota, . Passed away suddenly on March 30, 2004. 30 year employee of C & NW Railway. Former Fireman, Lower St. Croix Valley Fire Department. Preceded in death by mother, Florence and brother, Edward. Survived by loving wife of 41 years, Dorothy "Dotty"; children, Joanne "Joni" Jurek (Special friend, Mark James), Patricia "Patti"...

Lilly Brinkman

Lilly Brinkman

Mar 29, 2004

Brinkman, Lilly A. Born on Feb. 28, 1906 in Winnipeg Junction, MN, near Hawley, MN to Gustav & Hannah (Anderson) Olson. Married to Herbert Brinkman on September 5, 1934. Died on March 29, 2004 in Hammond, WI. Preceded in death by husband, Herbert; infant son, Donald; sister, Linnea Way; & brother, Helmer Olson. Survived by 2 sisters, Violet Showman &...

Angelina Stanton

Angelina Stanton

Mar 29, 2004

Born August 28, 1919 in Wakefield, MA. Passed away peacefully on March 29, 2004. Preceded in death by husband, Lyle. Survived by children, Tony, Judi (Jim) Krueger, John, Grace and Jake (Sherill); 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; many other family and friends. A fan of bowling and knitting. Service Thursday 10:30AM at BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 670 W. Wheelock Parkway. Interment...

Ronald Okoneski

Ronald Okoneski

Mar 29, 2004

"Ron" Beloved son, brother and uncle Age 64 of St. Paul passed away on March 29, 2004. Member of Plumber's Union - Local #34. Preceded in death by father, Joseph; godmother & aunt Dorothy Weidell. Survived by mother, Loretta; brother, Jerry (Alice) Okoneski of Arizona; sister, Mary Ann (Lowell) Schiebe; 7 nieces and nephews; 10 great nieces and nephews; and...