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Lyn R Ford

Lyn R Ford

June 1, 2009

FORD

Lyn R. age 55, of Apple Valley, passed away unexpectedly on June 1, 2009. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, Craig. Survived by loving husband of 10 years, Tom; 2 sons, Bryan Duerr and Scott Amdahl; daughter, Kelli (Christian) Duerr; best furry friend, Abby; brother, Steve (Jean) Williams; 2 nephews; and friends. One tough cookie who will be deeply...

Daniel A Addabbo

Daniel A Addabbo

May 30, 2009

ADDABBO Daniel A., age 23. We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved son, Senior Airman, Daniel Augustus Addabbo, United States Air Force. He was tragically taken from us near RAF Lakenheath Air Force Base, England on May 30th, 2009. He is survived by his mother, Frances I. Patterson Erb; father, Daniel M Addabbo (Laura); sister, Nicole...

Fred Partington

Fred Partington

May 29, 2009

Fred Partington, age 88, of Hastings died Friday, May 29, 2009 at the Regina Medical Center. Fred was born November 22, 1920 in Farmington, MN to William and May (Lomas) Partington. He had served in the U.S. Navy, married Marjorie Bohardt on May 19, 1939 in Farmington, and had worked for Con Agra Flour Mill for over 30 years...

Mildred R. Alm

Mildred R. Alm

May 29, 2009

Alm, Mildred R. age 102, of Mpls. Preceded in death by niece, Joanne Sandahl. Survived by nephews, Kenneth Magnuson, Robert and William Crain; nieces, Phyllis Monsas and Patricia Diesen and Ruth Lanning; greatnieces and nephews. Service Monday, June 1, at 1:30 PM, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 28th St. & 15th Ave. S. Visitation 1 hour before service. Interment Hillside.

Rickey D. Downs

Rickey D. Downs

May 26, 2009

Rickey Downs, age 55, of Hastings, died Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at his residence. Rick was born May 2, 1954 in Independence, MO to William and Anna (Fisk) Downs. He married Susan Anderson on May 4, 1985 in California. He had worked in the automotive industry and loved fishing and NASCAR. Rickey was preceded in death by his parents;...

Robert O. Johnson

Robert O. Johnson

May 24, 2009

Robert O. Johnson, age 81, of Hastings died Sunday, May 24, 2009 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Robert was born October 16, 1927 in Staples, Mn to Oscar and Irene (Root) Johnson. He attended Staples area schools and served in the US Navy. He married Betty V. (Nelson) on July 15, 1946 in Staples. Betty preceded him...

Ernest Gene Ditty

Ernest Gene Ditty

May 24, 2009

Ditty, Ernest Gene age 81. Born Feb. 3, 1928 in Mpls., passed Tucson, AZ May 24, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents; son, David; brothers, Richard, Theodore and Robert. Survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Marlene; children, Thomas Ditty (Karen), Diane Hughes, Duane Ditty (Siobhan); 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother, Charles Ditty (Joyce); sister, Marian Braun; sister-in-law,...

Eleanor B Pearson

Eleanor B Pearson

May 24, 2009

Pearson, Eleanor B. Age 85 of Minneapolis, formerly of Roseville, born May 22, 1924 in Minneapolis to Gust and Ellen Magnuson, passed away May 24, 2009. Eleanor was a long time member of Augustana Lutheran Church in Mpls. She is preceded in death by her husband, L. Vincent. Eleanor is survived by her two daughters, Lavonne Pearson and Marilyn (Ken)...

Jerome "Jerry" O Skrove

Jerome "Jerry" O Skrove

May 23, 2009

Jerome “Jerry” O. Skrove, age 99 of Minneapolis, born August 9, 1909 in Limon, Colorado to Milo and Alma Skrove, passed away May 23, 2009. Jerry loved roller skating and celebrated his 99th birthday at the Saints North in Maplewood. He is preceded in death by son, Jerome Skrove, Jr. Jerry is survived by his daughter, Carol (Roger) Schwie; granddaughter,...

Kevin D. Liebendorfer

Kevin D. Liebendorfer

May 23, 2009

Liebendorfer, Kevin Dean Beloved son and brother Passionate Green Bay Packer Fan Kevin Dean Liebendorfer, age 54, a much loved son and brother, passed away suddenly on May 22, 2009. Kevin was born in Kankakee, Illinois on April 26, 1955 to Wallace “Pete” and Margaret Littrell Liebendorfer. Kevin grew up in the Denver, Colorado vicinity, and moved to Minnesota as...

Janet Lee Haas

Janet Lee Haas

May 23, 2009

Haas, Janet Lee (Nelson), age 77 of Edina. Survived by husband, Marv; sons and wives, Bruce and Bernadette, Jim and Tere; daughter and husband, Nancy and Keith Narr, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Jim Nelson and wife, Joan; nieces and nephews. Service Thursday 11 AM, Normandale Lutheran Church, 6100 Normandale Road, Edina. Visitation Wednesday 5-8 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640...

Roque John Villarreal

Roque John Villarreal

May 22, 2009

Villarreal, Roque John Teacher, Northfield H.S. & Cretin Durham Hall Age 68 of Apple Valley, born April 6, 1941 in Frost, Minnesota to William and Maria Aguilar Villarreal, passed away May 23, 2009 in Apple Valley. Roque attended North Dakota State University on a Football Scholarship, where he graduated. Roque taught Spanish at Northfield High School from 1966-88, and Cretin-Durham...

Allan W. Munnell

Allan W. Munnell

May 19, 2009

Munnell, Allan W. age 51, of Mpls. Preceded in death by mother, Sis. Survived by brothers and sisters, Bill, Hon, Randy, Jackie and Connie; nieces and nephews, Ken, Kristi, Mandi, Brittany, Austin, Dakota, Iliyah, Zoey and Moriah; aunts, Ar and Rosemarie; father, William; and a host of friends throughout the City of Mpls. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10:00 AM,...

Donald Kenneth Andrusick

Donald Kenneth Andrusick

May 17, 2009

Donald Kenneth Andrusick, 72, of Farmington, passed away May 17, 2009, following complications from an illness. He suffered from a form of anemia, MDS (Mylodesplastic Syndrome), which required frequent blood transfusions.

Don was a son of the late Henry and Nellie (Boeckers) Andrusick. He came into this world on Christmas Day, 1936, lived in Morris, MN, attended school at St. Marys...

Floyd H. Swenson

Floyd H. Swenson

May 16, 2009

Swenson, Floyd “Bud” age 74, of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by parents, Walt and Amy. Survived by loving wife of 52 years, Lois; son, Jeff (Melissa); daughter, Marie (David) Hechsel; grandchildren, Matthew, Mitchell, Stephanie, Brady, Brett and Ethan; brother, Virgil (Betty); many other relatives and friends. Service Thursday 11 AM, Bethany Lutheran Church, 3901 36th Ave S. Visitation Wednesday...

Lois L. (Melby) Mcnamara

Lois L. (Melby) Mcnamara

May 13, 2009

Lois L. (Melby) McNamara, age 85, of Hastings, and formerly of West St. Paul, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at Augustana Health Care Center. Lois was born June 30, 1923 in Hastings to John and Edna (Erickson) Melby. She was a 1942 graduate of Hastings High School. Lois was a clerical worker at Tru Part Supply Company...

Elizabeth W. Pedersen

Elizabeth W. Pedersen

May 12, 2009

Elizabeth W. (Trutnau) Pedersen ShareE-mail Visit Guest Book Pedersen, Elizabeth W. (Trutnau) Born Aug. 24, 1908 in Chanhassen, MN, passed away peacefully May 12, 2009 at Providence Place in Mpls., MN at age 100. Preceded in death by parents, William & Frances; husband, Alfred A.; daughter, Dorothy Rohr; son, Robert A. & wife, Beverly; grandson, Jimmy Rohr; brothers, Sylvester (Irma),...

Val Jean Schlismann

Val Jean Schlismann

May 11, 2009

Schlismann, Val Jean, age 85 of Mpls., born Jan. 27, 1924 to Richard & Emma Johnson, died May 11, 2009. Member of Mpls. Hiking Club and Sons of Norway. Survived by sons, Duane, Sr. (Deborah) and Marc (Deborah); 4 grandchildren, Duane Jr. (Emmy), Kimberly (Don James) Tuey, Jackie (Roger) Huggett, Teresa De Baun; 7 great-grandchildren, Dylan James Tuey, Brittanie (Pete)...

Andrea M. Boie

Andrea M. Boie

May 9, 2009

Andrea Michelle Boie, age 30, of Hastings died Saturday, May 9, 2009 at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis.Andrea was born February 2, 1979 in Hastings to Colin and Lisa (Huebsch) Boie. She was a 1998 graduate of Hastings High School.She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Archie and Doris Huebsch. Andrea is survived by her...

Ardley W. Johnson

Ardley W. Johnson

May 9, 2009

Ardley 'Swede' Johnson, age 88 of Hastings, passed away at Augustana Health Care Center on May 9, 2009. He was preceded in death by wife, Delores; and parents, Jonas and Isabelle Johnson. He is survived by children, Jerry (Sharon) Johnson of Lino Lakes, Janice (Michael) Heesch of Hastings, Judy (Jerry) Rother of Hastings; grandchildren, Lisa (Jayme) Reinisch of Hastings,...

Lyn R Ford

Lyn R Ford

June 1, 2009

FORD

Lyn R. age 55, of Apple Valley, passed away unexpectedly on June 1, 2009. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, Craig. Survived by loving husband of 10 years, Tom; 2 sons, Bryan Duerr and Scott Amdahl; daughter, Kelli (Christian) Duerr; best furry friend, Abby; brother, Steve (Jean) Williams; 2 nephews; and friends. One tough cookie who will be deeply...

Daniel A Addabbo

Daniel A Addabbo

May 30, 2009

ADDABBO Daniel A., age 23. We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved son, Senior Airman, Daniel Augustus Addabbo, United States Air Force. He was tragically taken from us near RAF Lakenheath Air Force Base, England on May 30th, 2009. He is survived by his mother, Frances I. Patterson Erb; father, Daniel M Addabbo (Laura); sister, Nicole...

Fred Partington

Fred Partington

May 29, 2009

Fred Partington, age 88, of Hastings died Friday, May 29, 2009 at the Regina Medical Center. Fred was born November 22, 1920 in Farmington, MN to William and May (Lomas) Partington. He had served in the U.S. Navy, married Marjorie Bohardt on May 19, 1939 in Farmington, and had worked for Con Agra Flour Mill for over 30 years...

Mildred R. Alm

Mildred R. Alm

May 29, 2009

Alm, Mildred R. age 102, of Mpls. Preceded in death by niece, Joanne Sandahl. Survived by nephews, Kenneth Magnuson, Robert and William Crain; nieces, Phyllis Monsas and Patricia Diesen and Ruth Lanning; greatnieces and nephews. Service Monday, June 1, at 1:30 PM, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 28th St. & 15th Ave. S. Visitation 1 hour before service. Interment Hillside.

Rickey D. Downs

Rickey D. Downs

May 26, 2009

Rickey Downs, age 55, of Hastings, died Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at his residence. Rick was born May 2, 1954 in Independence, MO to William and Anna (Fisk) Downs. He married Susan Anderson on May 4, 1985 in California. He had worked in the automotive industry and loved fishing and NASCAR. Rickey was preceded in death by his parents;...

Robert O. Johnson

Robert O. Johnson

May 24, 2009

Robert O. Johnson, age 81, of Hastings died Sunday, May 24, 2009 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Robert was born October 16, 1927 in Staples, Mn to Oscar and Irene (Root) Johnson. He attended Staples area schools and served in the US Navy. He married Betty V. (Nelson) on July 15, 1946 in Staples. Betty preceded him...

Ernest Gene Ditty

Ernest Gene Ditty

May 24, 2009

Ditty, Ernest Gene age 81. Born Feb. 3, 1928 in Mpls., passed Tucson, AZ May 24, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents; son, David; brothers, Richard, Theodore and Robert. Survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Marlene; children, Thomas Ditty (Karen), Diane Hughes, Duane Ditty (Siobhan); 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother, Charles Ditty (Joyce); sister, Marian Braun; sister-in-law,...

Eleanor B Pearson

Eleanor B Pearson

May 24, 2009

Pearson, Eleanor B. Age 85 of Minneapolis, formerly of Roseville, born May 22, 1924 in Minneapolis to Gust and Ellen Magnuson, passed away May 24, 2009. Eleanor was a long time member of Augustana Lutheran Church in Mpls. She is preceded in death by her husband, L. Vincent. Eleanor is survived by her two daughters, Lavonne Pearson and Marilyn (Ken)...

Jerome "Jerry" O Skrove

Jerome "Jerry" O Skrove

May 23, 2009

Jerome “Jerry” O. Skrove, age 99 of Minneapolis, born August 9, 1909 in Limon, Colorado to Milo and Alma Skrove, passed away May 23, 2009. Jerry loved roller skating and celebrated his 99th birthday at the Saints North in Maplewood. He is preceded in death by son, Jerome Skrove, Jr. Jerry is survived by his daughter, Carol (Roger) Schwie; granddaughter,...

Kevin D. Liebendorfer

Kevin D. Liebendorfer

May 23, 2009

Liebendorfer, Kevin Dean Beloved son and brother Passionate Green Bay Packer Fan Kevin Dean Liebendorfer, age 54, a much loved son and brother, passed away suddenly on May 22, 2009. Kevin was born in Kankakee, Illinois on April 26, 1955 to Wallace “Pete” and Margaret Littrell Liebendorfer. Kevin grew up in the Denver, Colorado vicinity, and moved to Minnesota as...

Janet Lee Haas

Janet Lee Haas

May 23, 2009

Haas, Janet Lee (Nelson), age 77 of Edina. Survived by husband, Marv; sons and wives, Bruce and Bernadette, Jim and Tere; daughter and husband, Nancy and Keith Narr, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Jim Nelson and wife, Joan; nieces and nephews. Service Thursday 11 AM, Normandale Lutheran Church, 6100 Normandale Road, Edina. Visitation Wednesday 5-8 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640...

Roque John Villarreal

Roque John Villarreal

May 22, 2009

Villarreal, Roque John Teacher, Northfield H.S. & Cretin Durham Hall Age 68 of Apple Valley, born April 6, 1941 in Frost, Minnesota to William and Maria Aguilar Villarreal, passed away May 23, 2009 in Apple Valley. Roque attended North Dakota State University on a Football Scholarship, where he graduated. Roque taught Spanish at Northfield High School from 1966-88, and Cretin-Durham...

Allan W. Munnell

Allan W. Munnell

May 19, 2009

Munnell, Allan W. age 51, of Mpls. Preceded in death by mother, Sis. Survived by brothers and sisters, Bill, Hon, Randy, Jackie and Connie; nieces and nephews, Ken, Kristi, Mandi, Brittany, Austin, Dakota, Iliyah, Zoey and Moriah; aunts, Ar and Rosemarie; father, William; and a host of friends throughout the City of Mpls. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10:00 AM,...

Donald Kenneth Andrusick

Donald Kenneth Andrusick

May 17, 2009

Donald Kenneth Andrusick, 72, of Farmington, passed away May 17, 2009, following complications from an illness. He suffered from a form of anemia, MDS (Mylodesplastic Syndrome), which required frequent blood transfusions.

Don was a son of the late Henry and Nellie (Boeckers) Andrusick. He came into this world on Christmas Day, 1936, lived in Morris, MN, attended school at St. Marys...

Floyd H. Swenson

Floyd H. Swenson

May 16, 2009

Swenson, Floyd “Bud” age 74, of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by parents, Walt and Amy. Survived by loving wife of 52 years, Lois; son, Jeff (Melissa); daughter, Marie (David) Hechsel; grandchildren, Matthew, Mitchell, Stephanie, Brady, Brett and Ethan; brother, Virgil (Betty); many other relatives and friends. Service Thursday 11 AM, Bethany Lutheran Church, 3901 36th Ave S. Visitation Wednesday...

Lois L. (Melby) Mcnamara

Lois L. (Melby) Mcnamara

May 13, 2009

Lois L. (Melby) McNamara, age 85, of Hastings, and formerly of West St. Paul, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at Augustana Health Care Center. Lois was born June 30, 1923 in Hastings to John and Edna (Erickson) Melby. She was a 1942 graduate of Hastings High School. Lois was a clerical worker at Tru Part Supply Company...

Elizabeth W. Pedersen

Elizabeth W. Pedersen

May 12, 2009

Elizabeth W. (Trutnau) Pedersen ShareE-mail Visit Guest Book Pedersen, Elizabeth W. (Trutnau) Born Aug. 24, 1908 in Chanhassen, MN, passed away peacefully May 12, 2009 at Providence Place in Mpls., MN at age 100. Preceded in death by parents, William & Frances; husband, Alfred A.; daughter, Dorothy Rohr; son, Robert A. & wife, Beverly; grandson, Jimmy Rohr; brothers, Sylvester (Irma),...

Val Jean Schlismann

Val Jean Schlismann

May 11, 2009

Schlismann, Val Jean, age 85 of Mpls., born Jan. 27, 1924 to Richard & Emma Johnson, died May 11, 2009. Member of Mpls. Hiking Club and Sons of Norway. Survived by sons, Duane, Sr. (Deborah) and Marc (Deborah); 4 grandchildren, Duane Jr. (Emmy), Kimberly (Don James) Tuey, Jackie (Roger) Huggett, Teresa De Baun; 7 great-grandchildren, Dylan James Tuey, Brittanie (Pete)...

Andrea M. Boie

Andrea M. Boie

May 9, 2009

Andrea Michelle Boie, age 30, of Hastings died Saturday, May 9, 2009 at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis.Andrea was born February 2, 1979 in Hastings to Colin and Lisa (Huebsch) Boie. She was a 1998 graduate of Hastings High School.She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Archie and Doris Huebsch. Andrea is survived by her...

Ardley W. Johnson

Ardley W. Johnson

May 9, 2009

Ardley 'Swede' Johnson, age 88 of Hastings, passed away at Augustana Health Care Center on May 9, 2009. He was preceded in death by wife, Delores; and parents, Jonas and Isabelle Johnson. He is survived by children, Jerry (Sharon) Johnson of Lino Lakes, Janice (Michael) Heesch of Hastings, Judy (Jerry) Rother of Hastings; grandchildren, Lisa (Jayme) Reinisch of Hastings,...

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