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Ernest W. Houle

Ernest W. Houle

December 16, 2008

Houle, Ernest W., age 88 of Mpls. Preceded in death by wife, Bertha H.; brothers, Joseph, Arthur, Mike and Jimmy; sister, Mary. Survived by daughter, Sharon Scott; son, Martin Austin; brothers, Cal Houle and Robert Houle; many nieces & nephews; cousins, Susan Moran, Rose Moran and Pat Bercier. Mass of Christian Burial 12:00 PM, Saturday, December 20, MN Veterans Home,...

Roy L Seehusen

Roy L Seehusen

December 15, 2008

SEEHUSEN Roy L. born in Carthage, SD on 8/7/29, passed away 12/15/08. Preceded in death by parents, Fred & Bertha Seehusen; wife, Joy Seehusen; sister, Eve Wolff; brothers, Kenneth and Clarence Seehusen; stepdaughters, Anne Carley and Candace Nordstrom. Survived by daughters, Becky (Jack) Barbier and Bonnie (Tom) Stinson; son, Brett (Kim) Seehusen; grandchildren, Melissa Reynolds and Drew Stinson; sisters, Dorothy...

Therese C. Quam

Therese C. Quam

December 13, 2008

Therese C. Quam (nee Zetah) age 77 of Hastings passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 13, 2008. Terry is the loving wife of Loren and beloved mother of Doug (Peggy); Mary Beth (Tom) Ries; Dave (Kathleen); Mike (Maureen); Paul (Sue) and Rob. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren; sisters, Leona and Celine; brothers, Jerry and...

Russell J. Thomas

Russell J. Thomas

December 13, 2008

Thomas, Russell J., age 86 of Prior Lake, MN. Survived by beloved wife, Edith; sons, Jeff (Terri) and Brad (Susan); daughters, Marilyn (Michael) Thomas and Marsha (Roland) Brown; 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Service Saturday 1 PM at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 147th & Garrett Ave. S., Apple Valley. Interment Fort Snelling. Visitation one hour before service. Memorials to the Parkinson...

Viola C. Welsh

Viola C. Welsh

December 12, 2008

Viola C. Welsh died Friday, December 12, 2008 at her home in rural Hastings. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sigfried and Claira (Anderson) Olson, by her husband John V. Welsh, a son Jack Welsh and a brother LeRoy Olson. She is survived by a son Lawrence (Monica) Welsh of Hastings, grandsons Daniel Welsh, Christopher (Megan) Mork;...

Bernice C. Balitz

Bernice C. Balitz

December 12, 2008

Bernice C. Balitz, age 84, of Hastings died Friday, December 12, 2008 at the Regina Medical Center. Bernice was born June 23, 1924 in River Falls, WI to Michael and Hattie Clara (Dusek) Goodrich. She was a graduate of River Falls High School, and St. Joseph�s Hospital School of Nursing in St. Paul. She had worked with Sr.Tabitha at...

Violet L. Kontos

Violet L. Kontos

December 12, 2008

Kontos, Violet L. (Hansen), 3/24/18-12/12/08 Life long resident of Mpls. and Bloomington. Long time member Hope Lutheran (South Mpls.). Preceded in death by husband of 47 years, Ralph; infant son, David; grandson, Kenneth Jr. Survived by sons, Ralph Jr. (Maureen) and Kenneth (Rhea); 6 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; nieces, nephews and many friends. Violet most recently lived at Golden...

Evelyn A. Williams

Evelyn A. Williams

December 11, 2008

Evelyn (Gergen) Williams, age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11th surrounded by her family. Born on October 3rd, 1923, she spent her childhood growing up and working on the family farm with her parents, Ben and Susie Gergen, and her brothers and sisters. After the family moved to Hastings, Evelyn worked in a variety of careers until...

Anna E. Harlan

Anna E. Harlan

December 10, 2008

Anna E. Harlan, age 90, of Hastings, formerly of St. Paul died on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at the Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Anna was born on June 3, 1918 in St. Paul to Axel and Agnes (LeClaire) Ronneng. She had worked for Swift Co. in the meat packing industry prior to retirement.Anna was preceded in death...

Betty Elizabeth Peterson

Betty Elizabeth Peterson

December 10, 2008

Peterson (nee Heinzman),Elizabeth 'Betty' age 75, of Peoria, AZ, formerly of St. Paul, passed away December 10, 2008. She was preceded in death by her son, Carl Peterson; parents, Otto & Elizabeth Heinzman. Betty is survived by her husband, Warren; daughter, Lisa Peterson; son, Robert Peterson; grandchildren, Melissa Keniston; Teresa Keniston; Brett Peterson; Zachery Peterson. Mass of Christian Burial...

Blanche M. Dennis

Blanche M. Dennis

December 10, 2008

Blanche M. Dennis, age 92 of Prescott, WI passed away at the Prescott Nursing Home on December 10, 2008. Private Family Services. Interment Cypress Lawn Cemetery in California on Tuesday Dec. 16, 2008. The Wise Family Funeral Home is in charge of the local arrangements.

Kenneth B. Kjos

Kenneth B. Kjos

December 9, 2008

Kenneth B. Kjos age 88 of Hastings passed away at home after a courageous battle with Mesothelioma on December 9, 2008. He was born April 2, 1920 to Theodore and Martha Kjos in Astoria, South Dakota. Kenneth was in the US Air Force from 1942 €“ 1945. He married Jean Highet in Edmonton, Alberta on March 1, 1947. He...

Raymond F. Dobbelaere

Raymond F. Dobbelaere

December 9, 2008

Raymond F. Dobbelaere, age 87, of Hastings, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather died peacefully at his home on December 9, 2008. Raymond was born on October 4, 1921 in Ghent, MN to Harry and Johanna Dobbelaere. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a member of both the Hastings American Legion and V.F.W. Raymond married...

Selma I. Anderson

Selma I. Anderson

December 7, 2008

Anderson, Selma I. “Sammy”, age 86 of Mpls. Life member of VFW Post 1149. Preceded in death by husband, Robert L. Survived by sons, Larry (Valda) and Richard (Jodee); daughters, Carol (Fred) Stella and Joan (Joey) Olson; grandchildren, Elise Everhart, Bryce Anderson and Sharon (Jeff) Edelman; great-grandchildren, Teresa and Maria Edelman; brother, Clifford Nordstrom; many other relatives and friends. Service...

Margaret H. Gjertsen

Margaret H. Gjertsen

December 7, 2008

Gjertsen, Margaret H., 92 years. Born in Ashland, WI on Aug. 13, 1916, passed away Dec. 7, 2008 in the home she loved and has lived in since 1935. Preceded in death by her beloved parents, George A. and Amanda R. (Wold) Gjertsen. Survived by her dear friends, Roger and June Norblom and Dr. John and Kathy Powers and their...

Ernest G. Norgren

Ernest G. Norgren

December 6, 2008

Norgren, Ernest G., agee 88 of Minneapolis, born Jan. 29, 1920, passed away Dec. 6, 2008. Ernest is survived by wife, Dolores; children: Lynette (Thomas)Harten, Ronald (Terri), Theresa (Michael) Johnson, and Kimberly Saice; grandchildren: Sheryl, Michael (Toni), Christopher, Alexander, Jennifer, Samuel and Zachary; step-grandchildren, Sophie and Charlie; great-grandson, Benjamin. Visitation is 4-8 PM, Thursday, December 11 at Henry W. Anderson...

Donald D. Meyer

Donald D. Meyer

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....

Verlaine Joyce Hohl

Verlaine Joyce Hohl

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...

Forrest R. Grimm

Forrest R. Grimm

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...

Shirley T Holmlund

Shirley T Holmlund

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....

Ernest W. Houle

Ernest W. Houle

December 16, 2008

Houle, Ernest W., age 88 of Mpls. Preceded in death by wife, Bertha H.; brothers, Joseph, Arthur, Mike and Jimmy; sister, Mary. Survived by daughter, Sharon Scott; son, Martin Austin; brothers, Cal Houle and Robert Houle; many nieces & nephews; cousins, Susan Moran, Rose Moran and Pat Bercier. Mass of Christian Burial 12:00 PM, Saturday, December 20, MN Veterans Home,...

Roy L Seehusen

Roy L Seehusen

December 15, 2008

SEEHUSEN Roy L. born in Carthage, SD on 8/7/29, passed away 12/15/08. Preceded in death by parents, Fred & Bertha Seehusen; wife, Joy Seehusen; sister, Eve Wolff; brothers, Kenneth and Clarence Seehusen; stepdaughters, Anne Carley and Candace Nordstrom. Survived by daughters, Becky (Jack) Barbier and Bonnie (Tom) Stinson; son, Brett (Kim) Seehusen; grandchildren, Melissa Reynolds and Drew Stinson; sisters, Dorothy...

Therese C. Quam

Therese C. Quam

December 13, 2008

Therese C. Quam (nee Zetah) age 77 of Hastings passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 13, 2008. Terry is the loving wife of Loren and beloved mother of Doug (Peggy); Mary Beth (Tom) Ries; Dave (Kathleen); Mike (Maureen); Paul (Sue) and Rob. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren; sisters, Leona and Celine; brothers, Jerry and...

Russell J. Thomas

Russell J. Thomas

December 13, 2008

Thomas, Russell J., age 86 of Prior Lake, MN. Survived by beloved wife, Edith; sons, Jeff (Terri) and Brad (Susan); daughters, Marilyn (Michael) Thomas and Marsha (Roland) Brown; 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Service Saturday 1 PM at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 147th & Garrett Ave. S., Apple Valley. Interment Fort Snelling. Visitation one hour before service. Memorials to the Parkinson...

Viola C. Welsh

Viola C. Welsh

December 12, 2008

Viola C. Welsh died Friday, December 12, 2008 at her home in rural Hastings. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sigfried and Claira (Anderson) Olson, by her husband John V. Welsh, a son Jack Welsh and a brother LeRoy Olson. She is survived by a son Lawrence (Monica) Welsh of Hastings, grandsons Daniel Welsh, Christopher (Megan) Mork;...

Bernice C. Balitz

Bernice C. Balitz

December 12, 2008

Bernice C. Balitz, age 84, of Hastings died Friday, December 12, 2008 at the Regina Medical Center. Bernice was born June 23, 1924 in River Falls, WI to Michael and Hattie Clara (Dusek) Goodrich. She was a graduate of River Falls High School, and St. Joseph�s Hospital School of Nursing in St. Paul. She had worked with Sr.Tabitha at...

Violet L. Kontos

Violet L. Kontos

December 12, 2008

Kontos, Violet L. (Hansen), 3/24/18-12/12/08 Life long resident of Mpls. and Bloomington. Long time member Hope Lutheran (South Mpls.). Preceded in death by husband of 47 years, Ralph; infant son, David; grandson, Kenneth Jr. Survived by sons, Ralph Jr. (Maureen) and Kenneth (Rhea); 6 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; nieces, nephews and many friends. Violet most recently lived at Golden...

Evelyn A. Williams

Evelyn A. Williams

December 11, 2008

Evelyn (Gergen) Williams, age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11th surrounded by her family. Born on October 3rd, 1923, she spent her childhood growing up and working on the family farm with her parents, Ben and Susie Gergen, and her brothers and sisters. After the family moved to Hastings, Evelyn worked in a variety of careers until...

Anna E. Harlan

Anna E. Harlan

December 10, 2008

Anna E. Harlan, age 90, of Hastings, formerly of St. Paul died on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at the Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Anna was born on June 3, 1918 in St. Paul to Axel and Agnes (LeClaire) Ronneng. She had worked for Swift Co. in the meat packing industry prior to retirement.Anna was preceded in death...

Betty Elizabeth Peterson

Betty Elizabeth Peterson

December 10, 2008

Peterson (nee Heinzman),Elizabeth 'Betty' age 75, of Peoria, AZ, formerly of St. Paul, passed away December 10, 2008. She was preceded in death by her son, Carl Peterson; parents, Otto & Elizabeth Heinzman. Betty is survived by her husband, Warren; daughter, Lisa Peterson; son, Robert Peterson; grandchildren, Melissa Keniston; Teresa Keniston; Brett Peterson; Zachery Peterson. Mass of Christian Burial...

Blanche M. Dennis

Blanche M. Dennis

December 10, 2008

Blanche M. Dennis, age 92 of Prescott, WI passed away at the Prescott Nursing Home on December 10, 2008. Private Family Services. Interment Cypress Lawn Cemetery in California on Tuesday Dec. 16, 2008. The Wise Family Funeral Home is in charge of the local arrangements.

Kenneth B. Kjos

Kenneth B. Kjos

December 9, 2008

Kenneth B. Kjos age 88 of Hastings passed away at home after a courageous battle with Mesothelioma on December 9, 2008. He was born April 2, 1920 to Theodore and Martha Kjos in Astoria, South Dakota. Kenneth was in the US Air Force from 1942 €“ 1945. He married Jean Highet in Edmonton, Alberta on March 1, 1947. He...

Raymond F. Dobbelaere

Raymond F. Dobbelaere

December 9, 2008

Raymond F. Dobbelaere, age 87, of Hastings, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather died peacefully at his home on December 9, 2008. Raymond was born on October 4, 1921 in Ghent, MN to Harry and Johanna Dobbelaere. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a member of both the Hastings American Legion and V.F.W. Raymond married...

Selma I. Anderson

Selma I. Anderson

December 7, 2008

Anderson, Selma I. “Sammy”, age 86 of Mpls. Life member of VFW Post 1149. Preceded in death by husband, Robert L. Survived by sons, Larry (Valda) and Richard (Jodee); daughters, Carol (Fred) Stella and Joan (Joey) Olson; grandchildren, Elise Everhart, Bryce Anderson and Sharon (Jeff) Edelman; great-grandchildren, Teresa and Maria Edelman; brother, Clifford Nordstrom; many other relatives and friends. Service...

Margaret H. Gjertsen

Margaret H. Gjertsen

December 7, 2008

Gjertsen, Margaret H., 92 years. Born in Ashland, WI on Aug. 13, 1916, passed away Dec. 7, 2008 in the home she loved and has lived in since 1935. Preceded in death by her beloved parents, George A. and Amanda R. (Wold) Gjertsen. Survived by her dear friends, Roger and June Norblom and Dr. John and Kathy Powers and their...

Ernest G. Norgren

Ernest G. Norgren

December 6, 2008

Norgren, Ernest G., agee 88 of Minneapolis, born Jan. 29, 1920, passed away Dec. 6, 2008. Ernest is survived by wife, Dolores; children: Lynette (Thomas)Harten, Ronald (Terri), Theresa (Michael) Johnson, and Kimberly Saice; grandchildren: Sheryl, Michael (Toni), Christopher, Alexander, Jennifer, Samuel and Zachary; step-grandchildren, Sophie and Charlie; great-grandson, Benjamin. Visitation is 4-8 PM, Thursday, December 11 at Henry W. Anderson...

Donald D. Meyer

Donald D. Meyer

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....

Verlaine Joyce Hohl

Verlaine Joyce Hohl

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...

Forrest R. Grimm

Forrest R. Grimm

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...

Shirley T Holmlund

Shirley T Holmlund

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....

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