July 9, 2012

Martha E. Gates

age 97, of Minneapolis. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence; son, Roger; and sisters, Edith and Edna. Survived by son, Robert (Judy); 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and special friend, Jim. Service Thursday 1:00 PM at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. with visitation one hour before. Interment Fort Snelling. Many thanks to the staff at Providence...

July 8, 2012

Claude Woods, Jr., age 49 of St. Paul, passed away on July 8, 2012 at United Hospital. He was born on March 8, 1963 in Phoenix, AZ to Claude and Mary Woods. He is preceded in death by his parents. Claude is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Charity; Nico; Carmella; Carlitta; stepson, Andy; brother, Willie Woods; sisters, Clare;...

July 8, 2012

Bryan, Daniel F. Age 74, of Apple Valley, MN. He was born in St. Paul, MN to James and Ruth Bryan, the youngest of four boys. Dan graduated from Sibley High (1955), served in the US Navy for 2 years, graduated from the UWRF in speech pathology, attended the U of MN and earned a Master’s in Education with a...

July 6, 2012

Catherine C. Martinson (Griffin), age 94 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on July 6th, 2012. Catherine Griffin Martinson was born on July 25, 1917 in Erin Township, Lonsdale, MN. She was the youngest of 10 children. Preceded in death by husband Paul H. Martinson, the one and only love of her life; son, Thomas Paul; parents, John and Mary;...

July 6, 2012

Kadiesky, Ivan L. “Van”

Age 76 of Eden Prairie, formerly of Golden Valley, born March 17, 1936 in Minneapolis to Laly and Frances Kadiesky, passed away July 6, 2012. Van was a math teacher at Robbinsdale H.S. and also Armstrong H.S. where he retired and was the coach of the math team. He was a 60 year member of Bethel Evangelical...

July 5, 2012

THOMSEN, BRAD Age 21

Passed away July 5th, 2012. He was a gift to his parents, Pam and Jeff. Also lovingly survived by sister Joanna; grandpa Bruce; uncles, Ken and Rick (Anne); aunt, Stacey (Duane); cousins, Laurel and Will (Amari); his neighborhood family; furry companions, Ace and George; and innumerable friends. A gathering to laugh, cry and remember will be Monday,...

July 4, 2012

Betty I. Fox, age 86 of Miesvilledied July 4, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. She was born May 9, 1926 in Cannon Falls to Martin and Eza (Moorhouse) Jensen and was a 1945 graduate of Cannon Falls High School. Betty married Othmar L. Fox on July 31, 1946 at the St. Pius V Catholic Church in...

July 3, 2012

James E, “Jimbo” Sandbrg, Age 72 of Minneapolis, born Feb. 16, 1940 in Minneapolis to John and Cornelia Sandberg, passed away, July 3, 2012. He is preceded in death by his grandson, “Lil” Jimmy E. Sandberg. Jim will be dearly missed by his sons, Jim (Cindy) and Joey (Ann) Sandberg; grandchildren: Laura, Ryan and Heather; sister, Jean (Bjorn) Karlsen; nieces,...

June 30, 2012

Sophee Elizabeth Hamilton, born March 8, 2012, passed away suddenly, June 30, 2012 at her home in Hastings. She wasn't with us for very long but she has touched our hearts forever.She survived by parents, Brody Hamilton & Jaclyn Cozier; sister, Karly; grandparents, Karyn & Chris Cozier; Dominic Hamilton (Julie DuFour); Sharon Hamilton (Matthew Sieben); great grandparents, Don (Sheila)...

June 30, 2012

Henry C. Wirth, 84, beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away surrounded by his family on June 30, 2012. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers, and sisters. Survived by his wife Lillian, daughters Betty Stein, Debbie (Kevin) Holmgren, Shirley, Judy (Darrell) Heglund, Barbara (ER) Muntz, grandchildren Jeff, Aaron (Sarah), Cassandra, Lindsey, Steve, Sara, Robyn, Katie, Kenny, Kristin,...

June 30, 2012

Walter I. Lindstrom

Age 88, of Providence Place. Graveside service Tuesday, 12 noon, Lakewood Cemetery.

Burial Date July 3, 2012

June 29, 2012

Milo "Mike" Simacek, age 82, of Hastings died Friday, June 29, 2012 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.Mike was born June 6, 1930 in Montgomery, MN to Mathias J. and Emma (Koldin) Simacek. He graduated from the Montgomery Schools, earned his Bachelor's Degree from Mankato State College and his Master's Degree from Eastern Kentucky University. He served in the...

June 28, 2012

Esther L. Colwell, a long time resident of Hastings, passed away June 28, 2012 at Regina Nursing Home. Esther was Hostess for the city of Hastings and an avid bridge player. She was born to Herman and Lulu Heyland in Peabody, KS on January 4, 1917. She married John V. Colwell, Sr. on March 31, 1940 in Peabody, KS....

June 28, 2012

Roger W. duBois

Age 67 of Minneapolis. Roger was employed as a telemarketer in computer supplies. He is survived by wife, Doris; daughters, Diane Reyes and Michelle duBois; grandsons, Aaron and Alex Reyes; sister, Diane duBois (Steve Meltzer)and many other family and friends. Memorial Service 6 PM, Tuesday, July 10, 2012, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 18th Avenue & Minnehaha Parkway, Mpls....

June 27, 2012

Michel �Mike� Zuzek, age 62 of Hastings, formerly of St. Paul and Minneapolis died Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at the Regina Nursing Home. Mike was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sister,Christine Zuniga of Roseville; also an aunt, uncles, nieces and nephews. The Memorial Mass, officiated by Rev. Fr. Robert Altier will be held...

June 27, 2012

Cheryl C. O’Connor

Age 89, formerly of Minneapolis, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012. Cheryl was a homemaker and a McPherson, KS resident since October of 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas and brother, Donald Grote. Survived by niece, Pat Arnest of McPherson, KS and several cousins. Graveside service Thursday, July 5, 2 PM, Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Lane #1....

June 26, 2012

Merriett Miles Maul, Jr., age 65, of Welch, born November 18, 1946, died unexpectedly on June 26, 2012. Merriett is survived by wife, Christine; daughters, Melissa (Paul) Medenwaldt; Tracy and Amanda (Joel) Hadler; grandson, Landon Miles Hadler; brothers, Marlin (Shirley); Manley (Vivian) and Monte (Linda); mother-in-law, Delores (Donald) Trooien; sisters-in-law, Anita (Rich) Truso-Sherman; Theresa Ignacio; Janice Dubak and Mimi...

June 26, 2012

Amanda Beth Rand

age 31 of Minneapolis, formerly of Akeley, MN. Born October 1, 1980 in Park Rapids, MN to Debra & Jerry Tatro, passed away at home June 26, 2012.

Amanda graduated from Walker-Hackensack-Akeley H.S. in 1999 and received her Bachelors degree from the U of M, Mortuary Science Program in 2011.

Preceded in death by mother, Debra Opheim; and grandfathers, Leonard...

June 25, 2012

James Steven Sablak, 88, of Rosemount, passed away Monday. He was born August 30, 1923 in South Saint Paul to Michael and Katherine (nee Galba) Sablak. James is survived by his wife of 51 years, Eleanor “Ellie”, sons Tony and Steven (Sherri), daughter Julie (Greg) Nelson, grandchildren Jason Nelson, Jenny and Sami Sablak, and twin brother John. He served his...

June 24, 2012

Katherine M. Miller, age 81, of Maplewood, passed away peacfully, surrounded by her family, June 24, 2012 at the Pillars in Oakdale. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don; daughter, Kathy; son, Richard; sister, Pat; and brother, Terry. Katherine is survived by her children, Don (Jolynn) Miller; Jeanne Lai; and John Miller; grandchildren, Nick; Steve; Katie; Eric;...