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John G. Townsend

John G. Townsend

October 24, 2008

Townsend John G. age 61 of Minneapolis, born November 7, 1946 to John, Jr. and Mae Townsend in Minneapolis, went to be with his Lord October 24, 2008. John is survived by daughters, Tina and Julie Townsend; grandchildren: Darren, Brandon, Nathan, Travis, Mary and Audrice; great-grandchildren: Chasyti, Jada, Darren, Jr., Dakota, Ahjaleah and Dyami; siblings: Barb Fasching, Carol (Jim) Lindberg,...

Everyl M. Omdahl

Everyl M. Omdahl

October 24, 2008

Townsend John G. age 61 of Minneapolis, born November 7, 1946 to John, Jr. and Mae Townsend in Minneapolis, went to be with his Lord October 24, 2008. John is survived by daughters, Tina and Julie Townsend; grandchildren: Darren, Brandon, Nathan, Travis, Mary and Audrice; great-grandchildren: Chasyti, Jada, Darren, Jr., Dakota, Ahjaleah and Dyami; siblings: Barb Fasching, Carol (Jim) Lindberg,...

Nicholas J. Schaack

Nicholas J. Schaack

October 23, 2008

Nicholas J. Schaack, age 90, of Prescott, WI died Thursday, October 23, 2008. Nicholas was born July 10, 1918 in Hampton, MN to John B. and Mary A. (Endres) Schaack. He served in the Army Pacific Theatre during WWII and was a member of both the Am. Legion and V.F.W. in Prescott. Nicholas married Isabelle Perry on June 28,...

David Carstensen

David Carstensen

October 23, 2008

David Alan Carstensen was born on August 5, 1983. David was the son of Alan and Gail (Richter) Carstensen. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and graduated from Hastings High School in 2002. David graduated from Dakota County Technical College in Rosemount, MN and Southeast Technical College in Red Wing, MN with degrees in carpentry. David...

Donald S. Serres

Donald S. Serres

October 22, 2008

Donald S. Serres, age 80, a lifelong and passionate New Trier farmer died Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at his home. He was born May 4, 1928 in New Trier to William and Clara (Burr) Serres. He married Patricia Leifeld on September 9, 1950 at the Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Hastings. Donald served in the U.S. Army and was...

Thomas Arthur Dorsey

Thomas Arthur Dorsey

October 19, 2008

Dorsey, Thomas Arthur age 64, went peacefully at home. A lifelong resident of Mpls., Tom graduated from South High School, joined the Army and served in Germany. He tended bar, worked at Honeywell and Stremel sheetmetal until retirement on 8/29/08. Tom enjoyed sports and trips to Las Vegas. He was a kind man and a good friend. Preceded in death...

Ralph C. Jameson

Ralph C. Jameson

October 19, 2008

Jameson, Ralph C. age 103, formerly of Nokomis Square Senior Living. Preceded in death by his wife, Helen; son, Tom; a brother and 2 sisters. Survived by son, Robert (Donna); 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral service 10 AM Thursday, Oct 23rd, 2008 in Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 36th St So. and Hennepin Ave, Mpls, with his visitation...

Irene D. Christenson

Irene D. Christenson

October 18, 2008

Christenson (Diede), Irene D. age 97, of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by husbands, Fred Diede and Emmanuel Christenson; 7 brothers and sisters. Survived by son, James (Tina) Diede; daughter, Carol Warme; 10 grandchildren; numerous great- grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Service Friday 1 PM, Augustana Home Chapel, 1007 E. 14th St. Visitation 5-8 PM Thursday at Henry W. Anderson...

Robert C. Carlson

Robert C. Carlson

October 18, 2008

Carlson, Robert C. “Bob”, age 92 of Eden Prairie. Financial Sec. Gustavus II Adolphus Society, WWII Vet, retired employee of Milwaukee RR. Survived by wife, Ruth; son, Rev. Michael (Tammy); daughters, Marcia (Jim) Craig and Marilyn; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Memorial service Friday 2 PM, Peace Lutheran Church, 8600 E. Bush Lake Rd., Bloomington. Memorials to Peace Lutheran Church in...

Elizabeth L. Haggblom

Elizabeth L. Haggblom

October 17, 2008

Haggblom, Elizabeth L. Age 87 of S Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Carl; daughter, Carol Haggblom; sister, Ruth Sundberg. Survived by daughters, Louise (Greg) Yale, Cathy Haggblom and special friends. Service Tuesday 1 PM at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave S with visitation 1 hour before. Interment Crystal Lake.

Burial Date October 21,...

Jeremy Joseph Caulkins

Jeremy Joseph Caulkins

October 16, 2008

Jeremy J. Caulkins, age 27, of Hastings died October 16, 2008. Jeremy was born August 15, 1981 in Minneapolis to Gerald and Rosalyn (Drassal) Caulkins. He was a graduate of Hastings High School - class of 2000, and has been employed as a chef at the Hastings Country Club and was a student at Century College studying law enforcement.Jeremyis...

Adeline F. Freeman

Adeline F. Freeman

October 16, 2008

Freeman, Adeline F. age 80 of Minneapolis, born February 10, 1928 in Chippewa Falls, WI to C. Lawrence and MaeBelle Fors, passed away October 14, 2008. She is preceded in death by husband, George; great-granddaughter, Natalie Condon and siblings, Manford Fors and Valeria Coplan. Adeline is survived by children: Linda (Gary) Schaapveld, Janet (Dave) Barker, Douglas (Marcie) Freeman, Karen (Mark)...

Chad A. Greiner

Chad A. Greiner

October 14, 2008

Chad A. Greiner, age 39; of Hastings passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Chad was a Hastings High School Graduate - class of 1987 and a long time member of the St. Paul/Minneapolis Carpenters Union Local #87. He was preceded in death by his brother Cory; grandfather Orville Sturm; grandparents...

Denise A. Sheeley

Denise A. Sheeley

October 14, 2008

Private family services

Harriet Swanson

Harriet Swanson

October 14, 2008

Swanson, Harriet age 84 of S. Mpls. Gone Home to her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ. Faithful member of Bethesda Church. Loving wife of 60 years to Donald; loving mother of Doug(Sandy)Swanson, Sherry(Jack)Frost, Colleen(John)Johnson and Dale(Janet)Swanson; 12 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brother Vincent Miller & sister-in-law Ardella Miller.Service Monday 11 AM Bethesda Church 15033 Hwy 13 South, Prior Lake. Visitation one...

Elsie Johnson

Elsie Johnson

October 14, 2008

Johnson, Elsie, age 95, of Hayward, WI, widow of Edwin. Survived by daughter, Nancy (Cliff) Dahlin; sons, Roger (Kathy) Johnson and Bruce (Barbara) Johnson; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Florence Bergstrom; brother, Verner Wickman; nieces & nephews. Memorial Service Thursday, Nov. 6, 7:00 PM, Bethlehem Covenant Church, 32nd St. & 43rd Ave. So.

Burial Date...

Beverly F. Arnett

Beverly F. Arnett

October 13, 2008

Arnett, Beverly F., 79, of Bloomington. Preceded in death by husband, Lyle J. Survived by children, Gary, LoAnn(John), Darrel and Rick (Andria); 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brothers, Ivan and Wallace; nieces, nephews, many friends and neighbors. Memorial Service Friday, 10:30 AM at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., Mpls. Interment Ft. Snelling. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers.

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Ronald K Rostad

Ronald K Rostad

October 13, 2008

Ronald K. Rostad, “It’ll all work out” Age 60 of Minneapolis, formerly of Duluth, “the Norwegian Riviera” born May 15, 1948 to Walter & Laurine, passed away October 13, 2008. Ron was a 1966 graduate of Roosevelt High School, served in the U.S. Army at Ft. Riley, KS, and upon his retirement from Rainbow Foods as Comptroller, he and Barbara...

Leonard L. Rabideaux

Leonard L. Rabideaux

October 12, 2008

Rabideaux, Leonard L. age 87, of Apple Valley, formerly of White Pine, MI. Preceded in death by loving wife, Lois; daughters, Kathy Lynn and Mary Ann. Survived by sons, Michael (Bonnie), James (Connie), Gerald (Michelle), Terrance (Lynaya), and Brian (Laurie Glanz); daughters, Lola O’Brien (Gary Quickstad), Diane Habitzruther (Jerry Lightman); 17 grandchildren; 2 step- grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 4 step-great-grandchildren; nieces...

James P. Swanson

James P. Swanson

October 11, 2008

James P. Swanson age 69 of Hastings, passed away at his home on October 11, 2008. He was born in Hastings to Arthur and Louise Swanson on April 8, 1939. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; sons, Scott Swanson and Troy Mussehl; 3 grand children; cousin, Shirley Bachman; other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial, officiated by...

John G. Townsend

John G. Townsend

October 24, 2008

Townsend John G. age 61 of Minneapolis, born November 7, 1946 to John, Jr. and Mae Townsend in Minneapolis, went to be with his Lord October 24, 2008. John is survived by daughters, Tina and Julie Townsend; grandchildren: Darren, Brandon, Nathan, Travis, Mary and Audrice; great-grandchildren: Chasyti, Jada, Darren, Jr., Dakota, Ahjaleah and Dyami; siblings: Barb Fasching, Carol (Jim) Lindberg,...

Everyl M. Omdahl

Everyl M. Omdahl

October 24, 2008

Townsend John G. age 61 of Minneapolis, born November 7, 1946 to John, Jr. and Mae Townsend in Minneapolis, went to be with his Lord October 24, 2008. John is survived by daughters, Tina and Julie Townsend; grandchildren: Darren, Brandon, Nathan, Travis, Mary and Audrice; great-grandchildren: Chasyti, Jada, Darren, Jr., Dakota, Ahjaleah and Dyami; siblings: Barb Fasching, Carol (Jim) Lindberg,...

Nicholas J. Schaack

Nicholas J. Schaack

October 23, 2008

Nicholas J. Schaack, age 90, of Prescott, WI died Thursday, October 23, 2008. Nicholas was born July 10, 1918 in Hampton, MN to John B. and Mary A. (Endres) Schaack. He served in the Army Pacific Theatre during WWII and was a member of both the Am. Legion and V.F.W. in Prescott. Nicholas married Isabelle Perry on June 28,...

David Carstensen

David Carstensen

October 23, 2008

David Alan Carstensen was born on August 5, 1983. David was the son of Alan and Gail (Richter) Carstensen. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and graduated from Hastings High School in 2002. David graduated from Dakota County Technical College in Rosemount, MN and Southeast Technical College in Red Wing, MN with degrees in carpentry. David...

Donald S. Serres

Donald S. Serres

October 22, 2008

Donald S. Serres, age 80, a lifelong and passionate New Trier farmer died Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at his home. He was born May 4, 1928 in New Trier to William and Clara (Burr) Serres. He married Patricia Leifeld on September 9, 1950 at the Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Hastings. Donald served in the U.S. Army and was...

Thomas Arthur Dorsey

Thomas Arthur Dorsey

October 19, 2008

Dorsey, Thomas Arthur age 64, went peacefully at home. A lifelong resident of Mpls., Tom graduated from South High School, joined the Army and served in Germany. He tended bar, worked at Honeywell and Stremel sheetmetal until retirement on 8/29/08. Tom enjoyed sports and trips to Las Vegas. He was a kind man and a good friend. Preceded in death...

Ralph C. Jameson

Ralph C. Jameson

October 19, 2008

Jameson, Ralph C. age 103, formerly of Nokomis Square Senior Living. Preceded in death by his wife, Helen; son, Tom; a brother and 2 sisters. Survived by son, Robert (Donna); 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral service 10 AM Thursday, Oct 23rd, 2008 in Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 36th St So. and Hennepin Ave, Mpls, with his visitation...

Irene D. Christenson

Irene D. Christenson

October 18, 2008

Christenson (Diede), Irene D. age 97, of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by husbands, Fred Diede and Emmanuel Christenson; 7 brothers and sisters. Survived by son, James (Tina) Diede; daughter, Carol Warme; 10 grandchildren; numerous great- grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Service Friday 1 PM, Augustana Home Chapel, 1007 E. 14th St. Visitation 5-8 PM Thursday at Henry W. Anderson...

Robert C. Carlson

Robert C. Carlson

October 18, 2008

Carlson, Robert C. “Bob”, age 92 of Eden Prairie. Financial Sec. Gustavus II Adolphus Society, WWII Vet, retired employee of Milwaukee RR. Survived by wife, Ruth; son, Rev. Michael (Tammy); daughters, Marcia (Jim) Craig and Marilyn; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Memorial service Friday 2 PM, Peace Lutheran Church, 8600 E. Bush Lake Rd., Bloomington. Memorials to Peace Lutheran Church in...

Elizabeth L. Haggblom

Elizabeth L. Haggblom

October 17, 2008

Haggblom, Elizabeth L. Age 87 of S Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Carl; daughter, Carol Haggblom; sister, Ruth Sundberg. Survived by daughters, Louise (Greg) Yale, Cathy Haggblom and special friends. Service Tuesday 1 PM at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave S with visitation 1 hour before. Interment Crystal Lake.

Burial Date October 21,...

Jeremy Joseph Caulkins

Jeremy Joseph Caulkins

October 16, 2008

Jeremy J. Caulkins, age 27, of Hastings died October 16, 2008. Jeremy was born August 15, 1981 in Minneapolis to Gerald and Rosalyn (Drassal) Caulkins. He was a graduate of Hastings High School - class of 2000, and has been employed as a chef at the Hastings Country Club and was a student at Century College studying law enforcement.Jeremyis...

Adeline F. Freeman

Adeline F. Freeman

October 16, 2008

Freeman, Adeline F. age 80 of Minneapolis, born February 10, 1928 in Chippewa Falls, WI to C. Lawrence and MaeBelle Fors, passed away October 14, 2008. She is preceded in death by husband, George; great-granddaughter, Natalie Condon and siblings, Manford Fors and Valeria Coplan. Adeline is survived by children: Linda (Gary) Schaapveld, Janet (Dave) Barker, Douglas (Marcie) Freeman, Karen (Mark)...

Chad A. Greiner

Chad A. Greiner

October 14, 2008

Chad A. Greiner, age 39; of Hastings passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Chad was a Hastings High School Graduate - class of 1987 and a long time member of the St. Paul/Minneapolis Carpenters Union Local #87. He was preceded in death by his brother Cory; grandfather Orville Sturm; grandparents...

Denise A. Sheeley

Denise A. Sheeley

October 14, 2008

Private family services

Harriet Swanson

Harriet Swanson

October 14, 2008

Swanson, Harriet age 84 of S. Mpls. Gone Home to her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ. Faithful member of Bethesda Church. Loving wife of 60 years to Donald; loving mother of Doug(Sandy)Swanson, Sherry(Jack)Frost, Colleen(John)Johnson and Dale(Janet)Swanson; 12 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brother Vincent Miller & sister-in-law Ardella Miller.Service Monday 11 AM Bethesda Church 15033 Hwy 13 South, Prior Lake. Visitation one...

Elsie Johnson

Elsie Johnson

October 14, 2008

Johnson, Elsie, age 95, of Hayward, WI, widow of Edwin. Survived by daughter, Nancy (Cliff) Dahlin; sons, Roger (Kathy) Johnson and Bruce (Barbara) Johnson; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Florence Bergstrom; brother, Verner Wickman; nieces & nephews. Memorial Service Thursday, Nov. 6, 7:00 PM, Bethlehem Covenant Church, 32nd St. & 43rd Ave. So.

Burial Date...

Beverly F. Arnett

Beverly F. Arnett

October 13, 2008

Arnett, Beverly F., 79, of Bloomington. Preceded in death by husband, Lyle J. Survived by children, Gary, LoAnn(John), Darrel and Rick (Andria); 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brothers, Ivan and Wallace; nieces, nephews, many friends and neighbors. Memorial Service Friday, 10:30 AM at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., Mpls. Interment Ft. Snelling. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers.

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Ronald K Rostad

Ronald K Rostad

October 13, 2008

Ronald K. Rostad, “It’ll all work out” Age 60 of Minneapolis, formerly of Duluth, “the Norwegian Riviera” born May 15, 1948 to Walter & Laurine, passed away October 13, 2008. Ron was a 1966 graduate of Roosevelt High School, served in the U.S. Army at Ft. Riley, KS, and upon his retirement from Rainbow Foods as Comptroller, he and Barbara...

Leonard L. Rabideaux

Leonard L. Rabideaux

October 12, 2008

Rabideaux, Leonard L. age 87, of Apple Valley, formerly of White Pine, MI. Preceded in death by loving wife, Lois; daughters, Kathy Lynn and Mary Ann. Survived by sons, Michael (Bonnie), James (Connie), Gerald (Michelle), Terrance (Lynaya), and Brian (Laurie Glanz); daughters, Lola O’Brien (Gary Quickstad), Diane Habitzruther (Jerry Lightman); 17 grandchildren; 2 step- grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 4 step-great-grandchildren; nieces...

James P. Swanson

James P. Swanson

October 11, 2008

James P. Swanson age 69 of Hastings, passed away at his home on October 11, 2008. He was born in Hastings to Arthur and Louise Swanson on April 8, 1939. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; sons, Scott Swanson and Troy Mussehl; 3 grand children; cousin, Shirley Bachman; other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial, officiated by...

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