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Debra "Deb" J. Olynyk

Debra "Deb" J. Olynyk

September 21, 2015

Debra J. Olynyk, “Deb” Age 57 of Rosemount, born April 11, 1958 in Grand Rapids, MN, passed away after a courageous year long battle with ovarian cancer. Deb worked at the American Family Insurance home office in Eden Prairie for 32 years. Deb will be dearly missed by her husband of 31 years, David; daughter, Callista Olynyk (Kevin Stephens); son,...

Carrie (Thomas) Illa

Carrie (Thomas) Illa

September 19, 2015

Carrie (Thomas) Illa, age 49 of Lexington, South Carolina and formerly of Minnetrista, MN died Saturday, September 19, 2015 at her home in Lexington. Carrie Annette, the daughter of Charles and Virginia (Rhodes) Thomas, was born on April 17, 1966 in Austin, Minnesota. She attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1984. On June 6, 1987,...

Kenneth "Bill" G. Hooker

Kenneth "Bill" G. Hooker

September 18, 2015

Hooker, Kenneth G. “Bill” Age 87 of Burnsville, born April 27, 1928 in Topeka, KS to Gale and Tressa Hooker, passed away September 18, 2015. Kenneth served in the U S Navy during WWII. He is preceded in death by his sister, Doris. Bill will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 65 years, Shirley; daughter, Kathy (Douglas) Peterson;...

Belva Marlene Scarbrough

Belva Marlene Scarbrough

September 17, 2015

Belva Marlene Scarbrough Age 81. Went home to the Lord on September 17, 2015 surround by family. Preceded in death by husband, George; parents, Julius and Delia Olson. Survived by children, Julie (Robert) Andersen, Jonathan (Marian), Jayne, and Jolene (Jerry) Yoho; grandchildren, Rebecca (Matt) Nettekoven, Nathaniel (Lisa) Andersen, Jason (Ami) Andersen, Jeremiah (Allison) Andersen, Anna (Ryan) Substad, Lauren Scarbrough, Emma,...

Theodore Dylan Taft

Theodore Dylan Taft

September 17, 2015

Theodore (Teddy) Dylan Taft, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend, age 27, who grew up in Rosemount, MN and resided in Eagan, MN, died unexpectedly on September 17, 2015. He is survived by his loving parents, Brian and Deb (Schwartz) Taft of Rosemount, MN; his brothers: Granger Taft of Minneapolis, MN; Logan (fianc?, Catherine Gubbels) Taft of Minneapolis, MN;...

Violet A. Turner

Violet A. Turner

September 16, 2015

Violet Alene Turner, age 96, was born 4/20/1919 and died 9/16/2015 at Augustana Heath Care Center in Hastings MN. She cherished the times her grand kids and great grand kids would call her or visit her. She especially liked it when we would bring her cookies and candy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice; special friend,...

Kenneth Toebe

Kenneth Toebe

September 16, 2015

Kenneth W. Toebe, 80, formerly of Hayward and Rice Lake, died September 16, 2015. Kenneth was born February 13, 1935 in Woodville, Wisconsin. Kenneth earned a Bachelor of Science degree at University Wisconsin, Oshkosh, 1958; and a Master of Arts degree at Eastern Michigan University, 1966. Ken taught English at several schools in Wisconsin from 1960 until 1975. He...

Margaret A. Lindholm

Margaret A. Lindholm

September 16, 2015

Margaret A.Lindholm Age 88, passed away on September 16, 2015 after a long and blessed life. Preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Jessie Benson. She is survived by her loving husband, Frank of 67 years; children, Bruce (Betty), Wayne (Maureen), Craig (Valerie) and Lisa (James) Hemker; 10 grandchildren; sister, Betty Racek; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Margaret...

Genevieve Watters Dahl

Genevieve Watters Dahl

September 15, 2015

Genevieve Watters Dahl Age 93 of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence; 2 children; parents and siblings. Survived by sons, John and Darrell. Service 11 AM Monday at Bethel Ev. Lutheran Church, 4120 17th Ave. S. with visitation one hour before. Interment Oak Hill. Memorials to Fairview Home Care and Hospice, 2450 26th Ave. S., Mpls. 55406.

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Donald J. "Lucky" Lacoursiere

Donald J. "Lucky" Lacoursiere

September 13, 2015

LaCoursiere, Donald J. “Lucky” Age 84, of Mpls. Longtime member VFW Post #5555. Preceded in death by loving wife of 47 years, Carol. Survived by children, Linda (Larry) Campbell, Dave, Jodi (Jim) Holst, Kris (Howard) Osten, Bob (Dawn) and Joe (Beth); grandchildren, Scott, Samantha, Laura, Tim, Pete, Josh, Jacob, Jordan, Michael, Misty, Alyssa, Alyce, Atom, Johonna and Sarenna; great-grandchildren, Paige,...

Thomas L Knutsen

Thomas L Knutsen

September 11, 2015

Thomas L. Knutsen Age 73 of Apple Valley, born Nov. 4, 1941 in Minneapolis to Francis and Hertha Knutsen, passed away Sep. 11, 2015 with his family at his side. Tom retired after a 30 year career with Chicago Northwestern Railroad. He truly loved spending time with his family and friends and traveling; especially if he could combine the two....

Candace G Robinson

Candace G Robinson

September 8, 2015

Candace G. Robinson age 68 of Apple Valley, formerly of Colorado Springs, CO, born Sep. 13, 1946 in Deer River, MN, to Charles & Dorothy Zurcher and was raised in Grand Rapids, MN. Candace passed away Sep. 8, 2015 from complications due to cancer. She is preceded in death by her sister, Paula Olmstead. Candace will be dearly missed by...

Rita M. Sandkamp

Rita M. Sandkamp

September 7, 2015

Rita M. Sandkamp, age 84, of Hastings and formerly of Vermillion, died peacefully on Monday, September 7, 2015 at St. Josephs Hospital in St. Paul, following a recent illness. Rita Maxine, the daughter of Maximillion and Eva (Weitzel) Hammerschmidt, was born on August 20, 1931 in McLaughlin, South Dakota. On August 9, 1952 Rita was united in marriage to...

Dorothy Marie Rivenburg

Dorothy Marie Rivenburg

September 7, 2015

Dorothy Rivenburg, age 95, was born in Chicago on June 4, 1920 to Edward and Rose Strnad. When she was 4 the family moved to Berwyn. She graduated from Jay Sterling Morton High School in 1938 and later went to Business College for 1 year. While working in Chicago she attended night classes at Moody Bible Institute. She moved to...

Gyle Wyman

Gyle Wyman

September 6, 2015

Gyle Wyman, age 80, recently of Hastings, died peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at his home. Gyle Robert, the son of Gyle Jesse and Wanda Eleanor (Smith) Wyman, was born on May 11, 1935 in St. Paul. Following his education, Gyle enlisted in the United States Air Force and served a tour of duty in Korea. After his...

Rose Marie Trapp

Rose Marie Trapp

September 4, 2015

Rose Marie Trapp, age 76, of Hastings, died Friday, September 4, 2015 at United Hospital in St. Paul following a recent illness. Rose Marie, the daughter of George and Violet (Callander) Larson, was born on January 19, 1939 in Willmar, Minnesota. Following her education in Willmar, Rose was united in marriage to Allen Trapp on August 15, 1964 in...

Alice Healey

Alice Healey

September 3, 2015

Alice Zellmer Healey, age 87, of Hastings, died peacefully on September 3, 2015 at the Regina Senior Living Center in Hastings.Alice, the daughter of Herman W. and Catherine (Balfe) Zellmer, was born on July 16, 1928 in Waterville, MN. She attended St. Canice Catholic Grade School in Kilkenny, MN and graduated from Montgomery High School, Montgomery, MN. Alice was...

Jeanette "Janet" (Nee Langenfeld) Sanders

Jeanette "Janet" (Nee Langenfeld) Sanders

September 2, 2015

On the evening of Wednesday, September 2, 2015, Janet passed away peacefully as a result of injuries sustained from a fall. Janet was being visited and comforted by family members at St. Therese at St. Odilia in Shoreview, MN, at the time of her passing. Janet was 77 years old. Janet Sanders was born in Ravenna Township, Dakota County,...

William John Brummond

William John Brummond

August 31, 2015

William “Bill” Brummond Age 64, went peacefully into the arms of his Heavenly Father surrounded by family on August 31, 2015 after a 2 ? year courageous battle with brain cancer. Preceded in death by father, John and brother, Tom. Survived by loving wife, Kathy of 21 years; children, Angela (Ryan) Kraft, Jeff (Cortney) Buck, Evan (Kristin), Kathryn (Craig) Smith,...

Ruth E. "Tootie" Hayden-Scott

Ruth E. "Tootie" Hayden-Scott

August 31, 2015

Hayden-Scott, Ruth E. “Tootie” (Nee Dailey) Age 62 of Mpls. Preceded by 2nd husband, Wilburn “Willie”; sister, Bonnie Arroyo; parents, Arlene and Harold. Survived by husband, Darrell Scott; children, Georgiana “Gigi” Castellano, Jeremiah “Jerry” Hayden and Atasha Hayden; stepdaughter, Marcie; grandchildren, LaShaw, Jarvis, Shanelle, Aldiego, Adrian, Lucas, Mon?, Malaya and Marley; great-grandchildren, Jayden, Awebrie and Serenity; brothers, Robert (Sandy) Dailey...

Debra "Deb" J. Olynyk

Debra "Deb" J. Olynyk

September 21, 2015

Debra J. Olynyk, “Deb” Age 57 of Rosemount, born April 11, 1958 in Grand Rapids, MN, passed away after a courageous year long battle with ovarian cancer. Deb worked at the American Family Insurance home office in Eden Prairie for 32 years. Deb will be dearly missed by her husband of 31 years, David; daughter, Callista Olynyk (Kevin Stephens); son,...

Carrie (Thomas) Illa

Carrie (Thomas) Illa

September 19, 2015

Carrie (Thomas) Illa, age 49 of Lexington, South Carolina and formerly of Minnetrista, MN died Saturday, September 19, 2015 at her home in Lexington. Carrie Annette, the daughter of Charles and Virginia (Rhodes) Thomas, was born on April 17, 1966 in Austin, Minnesota. She attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1984. On June 6, 1987,...

Kenneth "Bill" G. Hooker

Kenneth "Bill" G. Hooker

September 18, 2015

Hooker, Kenneth G. “Bill” Age 87 of Burnsville, born April 27, 1928 in Topeka, KS to Gale and Tressa Hooker, passed away September 18, 2015. Kenneth served in the U S Navy during WWII. He is preceded in death by his sister, Doris. Bill will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 65 years, Shirley; daughter, Kathy (Douglas) Peterson;...

Belva Marlene Scarbrough

Belva Marlene Scarbrough

September 17, 2015

Belva Marlene Scarbrough Age 81. Went home to the Lord on September 17, 2015 surround by family. Preceded in death by husband, George; parents, Julius and Delia Olson. Survived by children, Julie (Robert) Andersen, Jonathan (Marian), Jayne, and Jolene (Jerry) Yoho; grandchildren, Rebecca (Matt) Nettekoven, Nathaniel (Lisa) Andersen, Jason (Ami) Andersen, Jeremiah (Allison) Andersen, Anna (Ryan) Substad, Lauren Scarbrough, Emma,...

Theodore Dylan Taft

Theodore Dylan Taft

September 17, 2015

Theodore (Teddy) Dylan Taft, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend, age 27, who grew up in Rosemount, MN and resided in Eagan, MN, died unexpectedly on September 17, 2015. He is survived by his loving parents, Brian and Deb (Schwartz) Taft of Rosemount, MN; his brothers: Granger Taft of Minneapolis, MN; Logan (fianc?, Catherine Gubbels) Taft of Minneapolis, MN;...

Violet A. Turner

Violet A. Turner

September 16, 2015

Violet Alene Turner, age 96, was born 4/20/1919 and died 9/16/2015 at Augustana Heath Care Center in Hastings MN. She cherished the times her grand kids and great grand kids would call her or visit her. She especially liked it when we would bring her cookies and candy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice; special friend,...

Kenneth Toebe

Kenneth Toebe

September 16, 2015

Kenneth W. Toebe, 80, formerly of Hayward and Rice Lake, died September 16, 2015. Kenneth was born February 13, 1935 in Woodville, Wisconsin. Kenneth earned a Bachelor of Science degree at University Wisconsin, Oshkosh, 1958; and a Master of Arts degree at Eastern Michigan University, 1966. Ken taught English at several schools in Wisconsin from 1960 until 1975. He...

Margaret A. Lindholm

Margaret A. Lindholm

September 16, 2015

Margaret A.Lindholm Age 88, passed away on September 16, 2015 after a long and blessed life. Preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Jessie Benson. She is survived by her loving husband, Frank of 67 years; children, Bruce (Betty), Wayne (Maureen), Craig (Valerie) and Lisa (James) Hemker; 10 grandchildren; sister, Betty Racek; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Margaret...

Genevieve Watters Dahl

Genevieve Watters Dahl

September 15, 2015

Genevieve Watters Dahl Age 93 of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence; 2 children; parents and siblings. Survived by sons, John and Darrell. Service 11 AM Monday at Bethel Ev. Lutheran Church, 4120 17th Ave. S. with visitation one hour before. Interment Oak Hill. Memorials to Fairview Home Care and Hospice, 2450 26th Ave. S., Mpls. 55406.

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Donald J. "Lucky" Lacoursiere

Donald J. "Lucky" Lacoursiere

September 13, 2015

LaCoursiere, Donald J. “Lucky” Age 84, of Mpls. Longtime member VFW Post #5555. Preceded in death by loving wife of 47 years, Carol. Survived by children, Linda (Larry) Campbell, Dave, Jodi (Jim) Holst, Kris (Howard) Osten, Bob (Dawn) and Joe (Beth); grandchildren, Scott, Samantha, Laura, Tim, Pete, Josh, Jacob, Jordan, Michael, Misty, Alyssa, Alyce, Atom, Johonna and Sarenna; great-grandchildren, Paige,...

Thomas L Knutsen

Thomas L Knutsen

September 11, 2015

Thomas L. Knutsen Age 73 of Apple Valley, born Nov. 4, 1941 in Minneapolis to Francis and Hertha Knutsen, passed away Sep. 11, 2015 with his family at his side. Tom retired after a 30 year career with Chicago Northwestern Railroad. He truly loved spending time with his family and friends and traveling; especially if he could combine the two....

Candace G Robinson

Candace G Robinson

September 8, 2015

Candace G. Robinson age 68 of Apple Valley, formerly of Colorado Springs, CO, born Sep. 13, 1946 in Deer River, MN, to Charles & Dorothy Zurcher and was raised in Grand Rapids, MN. Candace passed away Sep. 8, 2015 from complications due to cancer. She is preceded in death by her sister, Paula Olmstead. Candace will be dearly missed by...

Rita M. Sandkamp

Rita M. Sandkamp

September 7, 2015

Rita M. Sandkamp, age 84, of Hastings and formerly of Vermillion, died peacefully on Monday, September 7, 2015 at St. Josephs Hospital in St. Paul, following a recent illness. Rita Maxine, the daughter of Maximillion and Eva (Weitzel) Hammerschmidt, was born on August 20, 1931 in McLaughlin, South Dakota. On August 9, 1952 Rita was united in marriage to...

Dorothy Marie Rivenburg

Dorothy Marie Rivenburg

September 7, 2015

Dorothy Rivenburg, age 95, was born in Chicago on June 4, 1920 to Edward and Rose Strnad. When she was 4 the family moved to Berwyn. She graduated from Jay Sterling Morton High School in 1938 and later went to Business College for 1 year. While working in Chicago she attended night classes at Moody Bible Institute. She moved to...

Gyle Wyman

Gyle Wyman

September 6, 2015

Gyle Wyman, age 80, recently of Hastings, died peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at his home. Gyle Robert, the son of Gyle Jesse and Wanda Eleanor (Smith) Wyman, was born on May 11, 1935 in St. Paul. Following his education, Gyle enlisted in the United States Air Force and served a tour of duty in Korea. After his...

Rose Marie Trapp

Rose Marie Trapp

September 4, 2015

Rose Marie Trapp, age 76, of Hastings, died Friday, September 4, 2015 at United Hospital in St. Paul following a recent illness. Rose Marie, the daughter of George and Violet (Callander) Larson, was born on January 19, 1939 in Willmar, Minnesota. Following her education in Willmar, Rose was united in marriage to Allen Trapp on August 15, 1964 in...

Alice Healey

Alice Healey

September 3, 2015

Alice Zellmer Healey, age 87, of Hastings, died peacefully on September 3, 2015 at the Regina Senior Living Center in Hastings.Alice, the daughter of Herman W. and Catherine (Balfe) Zellmer, was born on July 16, 1928 in Waterville, MN. She attended St. Canice Catholic Grade School in Kilkenny, MN and graduated from Montgomery High School, Montgomery, MN. Alice was...

Jeanette "Janet" (Nee Langenfeld) Sanders

Jeanette "Janet" (Nee Langenfeld) Sanders

September 2, 2015

On the evening of Wednesday, September 2, 2015, Janet passed away peacefully as a result of injuries sustained from a fall. Janet was being visited and comforted by family members at St. Therese at St. Odilia in Shoreview, MN, at the time of her passing. Janet was 77 years old. Janet Sanders was born in Ravenna Township, Dakota County,...

William John Brummond

William John Brummond

August 31, 2015

William “Bill” Brummond Age 64, went peacefully into the arms of his Heavenly Father surrounded by family on August 31, 2015 after a 2 ? year courageous battle with brain cancer. Preceded in death by father, John and brother, Tom. Survived by loving wife, Kathy of 21 years; children, Angela (Ryan) Kraft, Jeff (Cortney) Buck, Evan (Kristin), Kathryn (Craig) Smith,...

Ruth E. "Tootie" Hayden-Scott

Ruth E. "Tootie" Hayden-Scott

August 31, 2015

Hayden-Scott, Ruth E. “Tootie” (Nee Dailey) Age 62 of Mpls. Preceded by 2nd husband, Wilburn “Willie”; sister, Bonnie Arroyo; parents, Arlene and Harold. Survived by husband, Darrell Scott; children, Georgiana “Gigi” Castellano, Jeremiah “Jerry” Hayden and Atasha Hayden; stepdaughter, Marcie; grandchildren, LaShaw, Jarvis, Shanelle, Aldiego, Adrian, Lucas, Mon?, Malaya and Marley; great-grandchildren, Jayden, Awebrie and Serenity; brothers, Robert (Sandy) Dailey...

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