September 27, 2008

Meunier, Ruth V. Age 86 of Inver Grove Heights, formerly of Minneapolis, born January 5, 1922 in Melvin Township, ND, passed away September 27, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Adrian; son, Michael and several brothers and sisters. Ruth is survived by son, James Meunier (Debra Brooks); brother, Merley Ophaug; sisters, Myrtle Ophaug and Gladys Kallestad and several nieces, nephews...

September 27, 2008

PIOTROWSKI Joseph M, age 83, of Burnsville, MN Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Carol; children, Joe Jr (Amy), Dotti, and Andrew; and friends. Joe was a loving husband, father, and jokester who was never at a loss for something to say. Memorials to the church. Memorial service Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 11 AM in the Episcopal...

September 25, 2008

Charlotte Hamilton a long time member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and a former employee of Hudson Manufacturing passed away Sept. 25, 2008 at Laus Comfort Care in Cottage Grove. Charlotte was preceded in death by husband, Richard; parents, Bernard and Helen Maher; sisters, Bernadette Peine; Margie Molitor; Mae Maher; Theresa Palmer; Betty Doffing; Gloria Maher; and Rita Vineski;...

September 25, 2008

Swanson, Harraine E. age 85, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Edwin. Survived by sons, Bruce (Karen) and Bradley (Kris); grandsons, Blake and Dustin (Jessica); great-grandchildren, Carter and Aiden; and her special cat, Wheels. Service Thursday, 11 AM at Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, 1509 27th Ave NE, Mpls, with visitation one hour before. Interment Lakewood. Memorials preferred to the...

September 25, 2008

FORSLUND Pearl I., age 94, of Mpls. Retired from Northwestern Bell and also enjoyed nature. Preceded in death by husband, Carl Forslund; 3 brothers and 1 sister. Survived by son, Harold (Mary) Forslund; grandsons, John & Patrick Forslund; brothers, Al, and Gene Halsey, and many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Service Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, 11:00 am, Henry W. Anderson...

September 21, 2008

John A. Rankin Jr., age 85, of Hastings, MNdied Sunday, September 21, 2008 at the Regina Medical Center. He was born October 3, 1922 in Belfast, Northern Ireland to John Alexander and Isabella (McBride) Rankin. John had entered the Royal Navy at age 16 to serve during W.W.II. He married Edna (Jack) on March 12, 1955 in New York...

September 21, 2008

Patrick J. Heffernan, age 65, of St. Cloud, MN died Sunday, September 21, 2008 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Minneapolis. Patrick was born September 1, 1943 in St. Cloud to Norbert and Irene (Englert) Heffernan. He was a graduate of Central High School in Great Falls, MT and also the College of Great Falls. He had retired...

September 21, 2008

Anderson, Richard D. age 71, of S. Mpls, passed away 9/21/08 of heart failure. Dick graduated from the Upsala High School and the University of MN. After two years in the military, he spent his career as an accountant for the City of Minneapolis. He owned the family farm in Upsala, MN, along with his brother Jerry. His father was...

September 19, 2008

Richard C. Cordes, age 75, of Hastings died Friday, September 19, 2008. Richard is preceded in death by his wife Ramona (Story).He is survived by his children, John (Barb) Cordes of Eagan, Cindy (Rob) Schaffer of St Paul, Sandy (Tim) Nelson of Faribault, Suzanne (Duane) Benik of Burnsville, Kathy Cordes of St. Paul, Jackie (Keith) Sauber of Savage, Debbie...

September 19, 2008

Beverly L. Rushin, age 86 of Minneapolis, born March 22, 1922 in Minneapolis, passed away September 19, 2008. Beverly spent 40 years as a nurse, starting her career at St. Mary’s Hospital, Minneapolis, Riverside and retiring from First Christian Nursing Home. She is preceded in death by husband, Edward M. Rushin, Sr.; parents; one brother and one sister. Beverly is...

September 18, 2008

Lucille A. Dodge, age 81, of Afton, died Thursday, September 18, 2008 at her home.Lucille was born May 9, 1927 in Crown, MN to John Eddie and Hattie (Meyer) Johnson. She married George R. Dodge on August 24, 1946 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in St. Paul. She had worked in production at 3-M in addition to her role as...

September 18, 2008

OLSEN Mary Ann, age 78, of Minneapolis. Lifetime resident of Minneapolis, born on March 8, 1931, baptized on March 31, 1931 and died on Thursday, September 18, 2008. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Gladys & Jarl Olsen. She is survived by brother, Bob & wife, Marlene; nephews, Erik and Paul and their families, Norwegian relatives:...

September 16, 2008

Fern Ann Swanson, age 72, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2008 after a courageous 11 year battle with multiple myeloma cancer. Fern was born November 4, 1935 near White Rock, MN, the daughter of Alvy and Hilma (Nelson) Martenson. She graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1953. For 3 � years she worked...

September 15, 2008

September 15, 2008

KNUTSON Gale M., Age 78, of Apple Valley, MN. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Kay; 7 brothers, Clair, Adrian, Llewelyn, Kent, Virgil, John, and G. David; and sister, Dee. Survived by son, Mark (Ann Marie)Knutson; daughter, Teresa Stanley (Gary Ferm); his pride and joy, granddaughter, Megan; sister, Judy Lewiston; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Gale was a loving,...

September 15, 2008

Considine, Richard R., age 78 of Minneapolis, born October 23, 1929 in Minneapolis, passed away September 15, 2008. Survived by 3 sisters and many nieces and nephews, family and friends. Service 10 AM, Friday, September 19, 2008 at Sunset Memorial Park, 2250 St. Anthony Blvd. NE, St. Anthony.

Burial Date September 19, 2008

September 7, 2008

Peterson,Joseph E. age 68 of Hastings passed away Sept. 7, 2008. A graduate from Roberts High school in Roberts, WI., he went on to own and operate his own Exteriors business, J.P. Exteriors. He is preceded in death by his son, Christopher; and his parents, Vernon and Esther Peterson. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte; children, Sam (Mary)...

September 6, 2008

Craig S. Davis, beloved father, grandfather,and friend; age 50; of Hastings, formerly of Madelia, MN, died Saturday, September 6, 2008. Craig was born February 23, 1958 to Donald & Marlene (Zellmer) Davis in Madelia, MN. Craig moved to Hastings in 1984. He �worked as a millwright mechanic for 3-M Co. in Cottage Grove for 24 years. Craig loved the...

September 5, 2008

Shawn Michael Murphy, age 40, of Eagle Lake, FL, formerly of Hastings died September 5th, 2008.Hewas born in Red Wing on December 13, 1967 to George and Gloria (Myers) Murphy. He was a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School, attended St. Cloud State and moved to Florida in 1993 where he worked as a superintendent/groundskeeper at several golf courses....

September 3, 2008

Richard passed away on September 3, 2008 at the Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Survived by sons, Mark (Mira) Simonson and Roy (Cindy) Simonson; 6 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 27, 2008 at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church 900 Stillwater Road in Mahtomedi. A private family interment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery....