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Phyllis A. Hanson

Phyllis A. Hanson

January 15, 2009

Hanson, Phyllis A., age 83 of S. Mpls., passed away peacefully January 15, 2009 in her home surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by husband, Stanley G. Survived by sons, Robert and Daniel; daughter, Beverly; granddaughter, Amanda; sister, Lois (Merrill) Engquist; brother, Richard (Marge) Radsliff. Memorial service Wednesday, 1 PM, Crosstown Covenant Church, 5540 30th Ave. S. Interment Lakewood....

Robert W Watier

Robert W Watier

January 15, 2009

WATIER Robert W. “Bob”, age 71, of Apple Valley, MN passed from this world to a better place on January 15, 2009. He was a husband, father, grandpa, brother and friend. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Frieda Krause Watier; and beloved son, Pierre. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Donna Schaefer...

George A. Schell

George A. Schell

January 15, 2009

Schell, George A., age 87 of S. Mpls. Survived by sister, Catherine Lange; and 2 nieces. Memorial service 2 PM Monday at Walker Methodist Chapel, 37th & Bryant Ave. S. Memorials to Mt. Olive Lutheran Church Foundation or Walker Methodist Foundation. Thank you to the care givers at Walker Methodist Home.

Burial Date January 19, 2009...

Arthur B Olson

Arthur B Olson

January 14, 2009

Arthur B. Olson, age 83 of Minneapolis, born November 10, 1925 to George and Alice Olson in Minneapolis, passed away January 14, 2009. Retired Physicist/Engineer/Inventor with Ceridian. Preceded in death by wife, Lorene. Arthur is survived by children: Arlice (Doug Westin) Olson, Bernie (Jude) Olson, Carolyn (Jim) Nelson and Jillene (Alan) Rupp; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers: Robert, David and...

Laverne C. Wolfe

Laverne C. Wolfe

January 14, 2009

WOLFE Laverne C. “Bud”, age 83, of Eagan, MN died peacefully January 14, 2009 with his family by his side after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Disease. Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Eva Wolfe; and numerous brothers and sisters. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Betty; daughters, Cheryl (Ron) Yescavage, and Luanne Chamberlain; son,...

Royce G. Daniel

Royce G. Daniel

January 12, 2009

Royce G. Daniel age 67 of Hastings passed away at the Lodge Hopice on Jan. 12, 2009. He was born April 13, 1941 to George and Hildegard Daniel in Oakland, MN. He is preceded in death by his parents and stepmother, Hilda. Royce is survived by his wife, Marcia; children, Gregory Royce Sr. (Seeta) Daniel; Rochelle (Timothy) Leahy; Stephen...

William Trygstad

William Trygstad

January 12, 2009

Dr. William Marcus Trygstad passed away on January 12, 2009 at the Augustana Care Center, Hastings, MN at age 91. Bill was born in Fort Dauphin, Madagascar on December 19, 1917 to Reverend William and Martha (nee Haaland) Trygstad who served as Lutheran missionaries there for many years.Bill was raised in Madagascar, Bemidji, Minnesota and White Sulfur Springs, Montana....

Inez Miller

Inez Miller

January 12, 2009

Miller, Inez F. age 89, formerly of Rockford, died peacefully January 12 surrounded by her family and caregivers at Ebenezer Ridges Care Center in Burnsville. Preceded in death by husband, Willard, and daughter, Jolaine. Lovingly remembered by her sons, Kelvin (Diane), John (Virginia), Craig (Mary), Radley (Lori), and Joel (Tammy); 12 grandchildren, and three great- grandsons. Service Saturday, January 17,...

Dorothy G. Hamlin

Dorothy G. Hamlin

January 11, 2009

HAMLIN

Dorothy G, age 90, of Burnsville, MN and Kansas City, MO, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2009. Dorothy was born on March 24, 1918. She was a humorous. elegant and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, relative and friend. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Ole & Josephine Benson; her brother, Howard Benson and her beloved husband of...

Veloise "Val" Jean Swanberg

Veloise "Val" Jean Swanberg

January 8, 2009

Swanberg (nee Baker), Veloise “Val” Jean, age 89, formerly of Richfield and Minneapolis, lately of Minnetonka, born December 14, 1919 in Kanawha, Iowa to George and Minnie Baker, passed away January 8, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Lowell; parents and 1 sister. Survived by son, Stephen; sister-in-law, Eloise Erickson; nephews, Chris and Harley “Scott” Odden and many other family...

Inga S Johnson

Inga S Johnson

January 6, 2009

JOHNSON Inga S., age 102, of South Minneapolis, MN passed away peacefully on January 6, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, Enan; 2 sons, Donald and Phillip Johnson; daughter, Virginia Johnson; and 10 siblings. Survived by son, Douglas (Betty) Johnson; 3 grandchildren, Gary (Kathy), Brian and Diane (Kevin); 7 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Ella, Dorothy and Myrtle; and...

Bernard J. Renk

Bernard J. Renk

January 6, 2009

Renk, Bernard J. “Bernie”, age 91, of Eden Prairie, passed away Jan. 6, 2009. Bernie was a longtime broadcast engineer starting with WDGY in the 40’s and retired in 1979 after more than 20 years with WCCO TV. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen; son, Dennis; grandson, Daniel and great-grandson, Nicholas. Survived by son, Jerome (Peggy); daughter, Kathleen...

Veronica M. Seleski

Veronica M. Seleski

January 5, 2009

Veronica M. Seleski age 82 of Hastings passed away Jan. 5, 2009 at Augustana Healthcare Center. Veronica was an active volunteer at the Hastings Senior Center earning the 'Unsung Hero' Award in Hastings. She was the former President of both the VFW and the Eagles Auxiliaries. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Gertrude Irrthum; and...

Henry W. Roth

Henry W. Roth

January 3, 2009

Henry W. Roth, age 88, of Hastings died Saturday, January 3, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry Mollie (Trebelhorn) Roth, by his beloved wife Irene (Burdick) Roth in 2005, a son Joey, a grandson Christopher Dreyer, brothers Benjamin, Victor, William and Emanuel; sisters Molly, Eva, Lydia and Mary. Survivors include his children Judy (Bob) Bishop...

Doris M. Wennerstrom

Doris M. Wennerstrom

January 3, 2009

Wennerstrom, Doris M. (nee Lund), age 82 of Bloomington, passed away peacefully on Jan. 3, 2009. Survived by loving husband of 58 years, Paul; sons, Gordon, Gregg and Wesley; brother & sister-in-law, Don & Jan Lund; brother-in-law, Richard Wennerstrom and sister-in-law, Nancy Wennerstrom; grandchildren, Kelly, Matt and Michelle (Brian) Luther; great-grandchildren, Dylan and Brody; nieces & nephews and many friends....

Eugene Pitra

Eugene Pitra

January 2, 2009

Pitra, Eugene 'Gene' age 72 of Hastings passed away Jan. 2, 2009 after a brief battle with cancer. Survived by wife, Marilyn; children, Joe (Susie), Beth (Ron) Armstrong, Rosemarie Defiel, Ruth (Pat) Kane; 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; sisters, Sister Mary Rosaria, OSF, Gladys Hamerski; other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Monday (1/5) 11:00 A.M. at St....

Alice Johnson

Alice Johnson

January 2, 2009

Alice Johnson, age 93, of Ruth Home in Hastings, MN and formerly of Montevideo passed away Friday, January 2, 2009 in Hastings. Alice was born on March 14, 1915 in Swenoda Township, near Benson, MN the daughter of the late Albert and Gina (Haugen) Svea. She attended the rural Swenoda township schools. She married Ernest B. Johnson on August...

Barbara A. Imdieke

Barbara A. Imdieke

January 2, 2009

Barbara A. Imdieke, age 67, of Hastingslost her courageous battle with breast cancer on January 2, 2009 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Bruno and Elizabeth (Krings) Gansluckner; and her daughter Susan Imdieke Lindstrom on 10/9/00. Survived by husband Tom of Hastings, son Steve (Jody) Imdieke of Cottage Grove, son-in-law Peter Lindstrom, her...

Earl Krahn

Earl Krahn

January 2, 2009

There will be a private family burial.

Karl H. Nelson

Karl H. Nelson

January 1, 2009

Nelson, Karl H., age 88, of S. Mpls. Survived by wife, Kathryn; nieces, Sally Mumbeleau, Susan Basel and Linda Dreon; nephews, James and Thomas Burnette; great nieces and nephews; special friend, Sharon Sandstrom. Graveside Service Tuesday 12:45 PM at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, meet at Assembly Area #5.

Burial Date January 6, 2009

Phyllis A. Hanson

Phyllis A. Hanson

January 15, 2009

Hanson, Phyllis A., age 83 of S. Mpls., passed away peacefully January 15, 2009 in her home surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by husband, Stanley G. Survived by sons, Robert and Daniel; daughter, Beverly; granddaughter, Amanda; sister, Lois (Merrill) Engquist; brother, Richard (Marge) Radsliff. Memorial service Wednesday, 1 PM, Crosstown Covenant Church, 5540 30th Ave. S. Interment Lakewood....

Robert W Watier

Robert W Watier

January 15, 2009

WATIER Robert W. “Bob”, age 71, of Apple Valley, MN passed from this world to a better place on January 15, 2009. He was a husband, father, grandpa, brother and friend. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Frieda Krause Watier; and beloved son, Pierre. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Donna Schaefer...

George A. Schell

George A. Schell

January 15, 2009

Schell, George A., age 87 of S. Mpls. Survived by sister, Catherine Lange; and 2 nieces. Memorial service 2 PM Monday at Walker Methodist Chapel, 37th & Bryant Ave. S. Memorials to Mt. Olive Lutheran Church Foundation or Walker Methodist Foundation. Thank you to the care givers at Walker Methodist Home.

Burial Date January 19, 2009...

Arthur B Olson

Arthur B Olson

January 14, 2009

Arthur B. Olson, age 83 of Minneapolis, born November 10, 1925 to George and Alice Olson in Minneapolis, passed away January 14, 2009. Retired Physicist/Engineer/Inventor with Ceridian. Preceded in death by wife, Lorene. Arthur is survived by children: Arlice (Doug Westin) Olson, Bernie (Jude) Olson, Carolyn (Jim) Nelson and Jillene (Alan) Rupp; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers: Robert, David and...

Laverne C. Wolfe

Laverne C. Wolfe

January 14, 2009

WOLFE Laverne C. “Bud”, age 83, of Eagan, MN died peacefully January 14, 2009 with his family by his side after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Disease. Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Eva Wolfe; and numerous brothers and sisters. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Betty; daughters, Cheryl (Ron) Yescavage, and Luanne Chamberlain; son,...

Royce G. Daniel

Royce G. Daniel

January 12, 2009

Royce G. Daniel age 67 of Hastings passed away at the Lodge Hopice on Jan. 12, 2009. He was born April 13, 1941 to George and Hildegard Daniel in Oakland, MN. He is preceded in death by his parents and stepmother, Hilda. Royce is survived by his wife, Marcia; children, Gregory Royce Sr. (Seeta) Daniel; Rochelle (Timothy) Leahy; Stephen...

William Trygstad

William Trygstad

January 12, 2009

Dr. William Marcus Trygstad passed away on January 12, 2009 at the Augustana Care Center, Hastings, MN at age 91. Bill was born in Fort Dauphin, Madagascar on December 19, 1917 to Reverend William and Martha (nee Haaland) Trygstad who served as Lutheran missionaries there for many years.Bill was raised in Madagascar, Bemidji, Minnesota and White Sulfur Springs, Montana....

Inez Miller

Inez Miller

January 12, 2009

Miller, Inez F. age 89, formerly of Rockford, died peacefully January 12 surrounded by her family and caregivers at Ebenezer Ridges Care Center in Burnsville. Preceded in death by husband, Willard, and daughter, Jolaine. Lovingly remembered by her sons, Kelvin (Diane), John (Virginia), Craig (Mary), Radley (Lori), and Joel (Tammy); 12 grandchildren, and three great- grandsons. Service Saturday, January 17,...

Dorothy G. Hamlin

Dorothy G. Hamlin

January 11, 2009

HAMLIN

Dorothy G, age 90, of Burnsville, MN and Kansas City, MO, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2009. Dorothy was born on March 24, 1918. She was a humorous. elegant and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, relative and friend. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Ole & Josephine Benson; her brother, Howard Benson and her beloved husband of...

Veloise "Val" Jean Swanberg

Veloise "Val" Jean Swanberg

January 8, 2009

Swanberg (nee Baker), Veloise “Val” Jean, age 89, formerly of Richfield and Minneapolis, lately of Minnetonka, born December 14, 1919 in Kanawha, Iowa to George and Minnie Baker, passed away January 8, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Lowell; parents and 1 sister. Survived by son, Stephen; sister-in-law, Eloise Erickson; nephews, Chris and Harley “Scott” Odden and many other family...

Inga S Johnson

Inga S Johnson

January 6, 2009

JOHNSON Inga S., age 102, of South Minneapolis, MN passed away peacefully on January 6, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, Enan; 2 sons, Donald and Phillip Johnson; daughter, Virginia Johnson; and 10 siblings. Survived by son, Douglas (Betty) Johnson; 3 grandchildren, Gary (Kathy), Brian and Diane (Kevin); 7 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Ella, Dorothy and Myrtle; and...

Bernard J. Renk

Bernard J. Renk

January 6, 2009

Renk, Bernard J. “Bernie”, age 91, of Eden Prairie, passed away Jan. 6, 2009. Bernie was a longtime broadcast engineer starting with WDGY in the 40’s and retired in 1979 after more than 20 years with WCCO TV. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen; son, Dennis; grandson, Daniel and great-grandson, Nicholas. Survived by son, Jerome (Peggy); daughter, Kathleen...

Veronica M. Seleski

Veronica M. Seleski

January 5, 2009

Veronica M. Seleski age 82 of Hastings passed away Jan. 5, 2009 at Augustana Healthcare Center. Veronica was an active volunteer at the Hastings Senior Center earning the 'Unsung Hero' Award in Hastings. She was the former President of both the VFW and the Eagles Auxiliaries. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Gertrude Irrthum; and...

Henry W. Roth

Henry W. Roth

January 3, 2009

Henry W. Roth, age 88, of Hastings died Saturday, January 3, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry Mollie (Trebelhorn) Roth, by his beloved wife Irene (Burdick) Roth in 2005, a son Joey, a grandson Christopher Dreyer, brothers Benjamin, Victor, William and Emanuel; sisters Molly, Eva, Lydia and Mary. Survivors include his children Judy (Bob) Bishop...

Doris M. Wennerstrom

Doris M. Wennerstrom

January 3, 2009

Wennerstrom, Doris M. (nee Lund), age 82 of Bloomington, passed away peacefully on Jan. 3, 2009. Survived by loving husband of 58 years, Paul; sons, Gordon, Gregg and Wesley; brother & sister-in-law, Don & Jan Lund; brother-in-law, Richard Wennerstrom and sister-in-law, Nancy Wennerstrom; grandchildren, Kelly, Matt and Michelle (Brian) Luther; great-grandchildren, Dylan and Brody; nieces & nephews and many friends....

Eugene Pitra

Eugene Pitra

January 2, 2009

Pitra, Eugene 'Gene' age 72 of Hastings passed away Jan. 2, 2009 after a brief battle with cancer. Survived by wife, Marilyn; children, Joe (Susie), Beth (Ron) Armstrong, Rosemarie Defiel, Ruth (Pat) Kane; 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; sisters, Sister Mary Rosaria, OSF, Gladys Hamerski; other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Monday (1/5) 11:00 A.M. at St....

Alice Johnson

Alice Johnson

January 2, 2009

Alice Johnson, age 93, of Ruth Home in Hastings, MN and formerly of Montevideo passed away Friday, January 2, 2009 in Hastings. Alice was born on March 14, 1915 in Swenoda Township, near Benson, MN the daughter of the late Albert and Gina (Haugen) Svea. She attended the rural Swenoda township schools. She married Ernest B. Johnson on August...

Barbara A. Imdieke

Barbara A. Imdieke

January 2, 2009

Barbara A. Imdieke, age 67, of Hastingslost her courageous battle with breast cancer on January 2, 2009 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Bruno and Elizabeth (Krings) Gansluckner; and her daughter Susan Imdieke Lindstrom on 10/9/00. Survived by husband Tom of Hastings, son Steve (Jody) Imdieke of Cottage Grove, son-in-law Peter Lindstrom, her...

Earl Krahn

Earl Krahn

January 2, 2009

There will be a private family burial.

Karl H. Nelson

Karl H. Nelson

January 1, 2009

Nelson, Karl H., age 88, of S. Mpls. Survived by wife, Kathryn; nieces, Sally Mumbeleau, Susan Basel and Linda Dreon; nephews, James and Thomas Burnette; great nieces and nephews; special friend, Sharon Sandstrom. Graveside Service Tuesday 12:45 PM at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, meet at Assembly Area #5.

Burial Date January 6, 2009

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