December 4, 2008

Donald D. Meyer, age 80, of Hastings, a retired 3M employee died December 4, 2008, surrounded by his family.Donwas born December 8, 1927 in Waterloo, IA to David and Violet (Fee) Meyer. He grew up in the Waterloo area and graduated from Dunkerton High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during WW II....

December 3, 2008

Verlaine Joyce Hohl, age 77 of Minneapolis, born Sep. 7, 1931 in Minneapolis to Charles & Grayce (Olsen) Larson, was received into the arms of the Lord on Dec. 3, 2008. Preceded in death by parents and a son-in-law, Russ Baughman. Joyce is survived by children: Walter Hohl, Nancy Baughman, Lois Hohl, Tom Hohl, Lee Hohl, David (Nel) Hohl, Mary...

December 3, 2008

Grimm, Forrest R., age 86, of Golden Valley. Retired from 3M, multiple patents and contributed to design of Alvin Submarine prior to 3M, also a tenor banjo player and jazz guitarist. Survived by wife, Dorothy; daughter, Pamela (Victor) Fabano; son, Roger; grandchildren, Eric and Andrea. Service Monday 11 AM, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 3801 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park. Visitation...

December 3, 2008

HOLMLUND (MOHR) Shirley T., age 81, of Burnsville (formerly of Brooklyn Center) passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2008. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Active member of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Apple Valley and long-time member of Cross of Glory Lutheran Church in Brooklyn Center. Graduate of Canby High School, Canby Minnesota....

December 2, 2008

Lawrence E. �Larry� Weatherly, age 73, of Rosemount died on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at his home. He was born October 17, 1935 in Minneapolis to Everell and Louise (Pollock) Weatherly. Larry was a 1953 graduate of Hastings High School and hadserved in the Army from January 1954 to 1956.He married Mary Frandrup on September 27, 1958 in Vermillion.Larry...

December 1, 2008

Nelson, Cleo, age 82 of Braham. Survived by daughter, Teresa P. Hanold; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter. Memorial service 1:30 PM, Thursday, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. So. Interment Ft. Snelling.

Burial Date December 4, 2008

November 30, 2008

McKINLEY Edward G., III, age 46, of Elko, MN. Survived by loving wife of 9 years, Rachel; sons, Cole and Christian Schempp; parents, Edward G. II and Judy McKinley; brother, Patrick and Jack; many relatives and friends. Ed was a wonderful husband, son, step-father, brother, and friend whose spirit lives on in the hearts of those who knew him. Memorial...

November 29, 2008

TORSTAD Norman E. Age 86, of Mpls. Preceded in death by parents; and brothers, Kenneth and Donald Richard. Survived by sister, Sylvia and husband, Dr. Edward G. Huppler; nieces and nephews, Susan Huppler of Bothell, WA, Edward (Jane) Huppler of Onamia, MN, Kathy (Ted) Hullsiek of Robbinsdale, MN, Tom (Nancy) Huppler of Livermore, CA; and many grand nieces and nephews....

November 28, 2008

Hanson, Marion, age 79, of S. Mpls. “Home for the Holidays.” Preceded in death by husband, Marvin and son, David. Survived by children, Jon (Cindy), Cindy (David), Tom (Val) and Kristen; grandchildren, Sam, Kelli, Summer, Kami, Noah and Julie; brothers, Clarence and Fred Just. Visitation Tues. 6:00-7:30 PM at Bethany Lutheran Church, 3901 36th Ave. S., Mpls., with Memorial Service...

November 27, 2008

Robert F. Balitz, age 86, of Hastings died Thursday, November 27, 2008 at his home. Robert was born May 25, 1922 in Hastings to Robert George Mathilda Elizabeth (Bierden) Balitz. He was a graduate of Hastings High School, class of 1940, and had served in the Air Force during W.W.II as a decorated soldier. Bob married Bernice Goodrich in...

November 27, 2008

Phillipps, Alyce L., age 89, formerly of Bloomington. Born August 6, 1919 in Moorhead, MN and passed away November 27, 2008. She was proud of her nursing career where she worked 15 years at the Swedish Hospital and 13 years at Portland Junior High. She expressed her faith through her work in missions at North Central University and many activities...

November 26, 2008

Lyle H. Bremer, age 58, of Apple Valley, died Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at the St. Brigid�s Hi Park Care Center in Red Wing. Lyle Herman Bremer was born on October 18, 1950 in Lake City, MN to Eric H. and Edna M. (Moechnig) Bremer. He had worked as an artist in the commercial arts field. Lyle was preceded...

November 25, 2008

Dorothy M. Swanson, age 91, of Hastings died Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at the Regina Medical Center. Dorothy was born November 7, 1917 in Hastings to Dan and Elizabeth (Currier) Caneff. She attended Hastings schools and married Leonard Swanson on November 14, 1945 at the Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Hastings. Together they have owned and operated Hidden Greens...

November 25, 2008

Spence, Bernice M. (Rindal), age 91 of Minnetonka. Retired Star Tribune employee. Preceded in death by husband, John J.; son, Brian; daughter, Maureen. Survived by daughters, Kathleen Marie and Jacqueline (Glen) Skog; 3 grandsons, Mark (Liz), Eric (Traci), and Ryan (Amy); great-grandchildren, Erica, Leif, and Lucas; sister, Josephine Erickson; and three nieces. Service Saturday, 10 AM, Mount Olivet Lutheran Church...

November 25, 2008

John C “Jack” Ritter, age 78 of Minneapolis, born February 12, 1930, in Graceville, MN passed away November 25, 2008. Jack is preceded in death by parents, John J. Ritter and Amelia Muehlbauer Ritter; brothers Ambrose, Lawrence, Leroy, and Charles; and sisters Lorraine Dingman, Marcella Mallin, and Jeanet Blethen. He is survived by wife, Mary; children: Kaarn (John) Spencer, John...

November 25, 2008

Albright, Alison Brooke age 18, of Farmington. Born July 26, 1990 to Lyle and Tracy Albright, passed away due to heart complications on Nov. 25, 2008. Alison was a senior at Farmington High School, loved dancing at Heartbeat Studio, and had a great love for Camp Odayin. Preceded in death by great-grandfather, Burley Kohn. Survived by parents, Lyle & Tracy...

November 24, 2008

Kulberg, Andrew E., age 98, of So. Mpls. Preceded in death by wife, Irene; 10 brothers and sisters. Survived by son, Thomas; nieces and nephews. Service Saturday 10:00 AM, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 18th Ave. S. & Minnehaha Pkwy. Interment Swedlanda, MN. Memorials to the church. Visitation Friday 5-7 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. and 1/2...

November 24, 2008

CARLTON Bertha E., age 89, of Burnsville, MN passed away peacefully on November 24, 2008. Preceded in death by her husband, Clarence “Al” and son, Roger. Survived by her sons, Duane and Doug (Marcia); daughter, Roxann (Paul) Stewart; daughter-in-law, Sandy Carlton-Krueger (Fran); 6 grandchildren, Sally, Zack, Anna, Sam, Michael and Matthew; other family and friends. Funeral service Monday, December 1...

November 23, 2008

Ermelinda C. Rother, age 91, of Hastings, formerly of Vermillion, MN died Sunday, November 23, 2008. Ermelinda was born October 29, 1917 in Ravenna Township to Joseph and Anna (Leifeld) Foss. She married Albert Rother on September 23, 1941 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings.She was preceded in death by her husband Albert in 1994, her parents, brothers...

November 23, 2008

Haffa, Shirley Ann (Keefe), age 77, of Rosemount, passed away peacefully at home Nov. 23, 2008. Preceded in death by sister, Audrey. Survived by husband, Dean; children, Patricia Keenan, Linda (Rodney) Wicklund, Tim (Cindy) Haffa, Lisa Wicklund, and Dr. Alan (Arlene) Haffa; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Harvey and Richard. Funeral Service Saturday 11:00 AM, Faith Lutheran Church, 16880...