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Dorothy A. Desm

Dorothy A. Desm

March 3, 2008

Desm, Dorothy A., age 90, of Mpls. Active member of Eagles Auxiliary #34, former Director of Choralaires. Survived by children, JoAnne North, Toni Adema, John (Lydia) Desm, Dianne (Jay) Walter, Tom (Julie) Desm; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial service Thursday 1PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., with visitation one hour before. Private interment Fort Snelling....

Louise M. Kittelson

Louise M. Kittelson

March 2, 2008

Age 89, of Ellsworth, WI, formerly of St. Paul, MN; passed away peacefully on March 2, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Arnold; sons, Leonard and Baby; granddaughter, Donna; great-grandsons, Roger Jr. and Cody; parents, Charles and Ethel Daniel; sisters, Millicent, Myrtle and Dorothy; brothers, Charles and Arthur. Survived...

Kermit Howard Stroman

Kermit Howard Stroman

March 2, 2008

Striman, Kermit Howard, passed away on March 2nd, 2008. Born May 23, 1926 in Swanville, Minnesota. Employed by Bokers, Inc of Minneapolis for 41 years and was a member of IUE Local 1140. He was also a member of the Kingsmen Chapter of the YMCA, the Experimental Aircraft Association and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #34. He is survived...

David E. Loesch

David E. Loesch

March 1, 2008

David E. Loesch of Hastings died Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the Regina Medical Center. He was 56 years old. Dave was born September 24, 1951, the son of Robert Margaret (Bloomstrand) Loesch. He is Survived by his wife Beverly D. Loesch; his daughter Katie M. (Ian P. Daniels) Loesch; his granddaughter Kaley L. Daniels; his mother Marge Loesch...

Helen Theresa Mollick

Helen Theresa Mollick

February 29, 2008

Helen was born November 26, 1918 in Hastings, the daughter of Malachy and Tess (Murtaugh) McGree. She attended Guardian Angels Elementary School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1936. She married Joseph Mollick, of Hastings, in 1946. She was a long time employee of SEARS Roebuck in Hastings retiring at the age of 75. She was a member...

Helen Rose O'Rourke

Helen Rose O'Rourke

February 29, 2008

Beloved Mother, Grandmother Great-grandmother Preceded in death by husband Robert O�Rourke. Survived by children Patricia (Thomas) Fetsch, Thomas O�Rourke James (Stacey) O�Rourke; 8 grandchildre; 7 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Dr. William (Mary Ann) O�Rourke many nieces and nephews. A celebration of her life and its many blessings will be March 4th Mass of Christian Burial at ST. MARY�S CATHOLIC CHURCH, New...

Victor G. Jeske

Victor G. Jeske

February 28, 2008

Jeske, Victor G. age 66 of Apple Valley, passed away 2/28/08 surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by father George and mother Anna. Survived by wife Janet(Breuer); children Susie(Patrick)McQuade, Laurie(Paul)Johnson and Tim(Monica); grandchildren Sam, John and Lauren McQuade, Olivia and Bennett Johnson; sister Rose Ann(Dick)Montgomery; brothers Tom and Jerry(Mary); nieces and nephews. Service...

David R. Dalton

David R. Dalton

February 28, 2008

Dalton, David R., age73, of Mpls. Survived by daughter, Angela; grandson, Jakob; sister, Vivian; nieces, Denise and Rhonda; nephew, Stephen. Memorial service Friday 3 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. Visitation 1/2 hour before the service. Interment Chicago, IL.

Burial Date March 7, 2008

Margaret C. Lonn

Margaret C. Lonn

February 28, 2008

Lonn, Margaret C., age 92, of Mpls. Survived by daughter, Bonita; son, Dana; nephews, Gary (Donna) and Wes (Carol Ann) Nielsen. Service Monday 11:00 AM, Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church, 5300 10th Ave. S. Visitation one hour before service. Interment Ripley Cemetery, Litchfield, MN. Memorials preferred to Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church in lieu of flowers.

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Brian J. Fichtinger

Brian J. Fichtinger

February 27, 2008

Fichtinger, Brian J., age 23 of Mpls. Returned home to God on February 27, 2008. Preceded in death by his father, Thomas Lothspeich; and his mother, Vicky Karsikas. He is survived by his son, Miles Thomas; and an expected child due June 5. He is also survived by many other friends and family who love and miss him very much....

Donovan J. Spragg

Donovan J. Spragg

February 26, 2008

Spragg, Donovan J.Age 85 Passed away peacefully on February 26, 2008. Don was born in St. Paul, MN on February 13, 1923. He attended school in Saint Paul and later moved to a farm in Iowa. He joined the US Navy where he spent 4 years. He worked for 3M for 28 years as a security guard at Holman...

Peter K. Morgan

Peter K. Morgan

February 26, 2008

Peter Kenneth Morgan, age 65 of Red Wing, went with the Lord on February 26, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Verna Morgan; sisters, Opal Cockeram, Jean Madsen, Fern Joki, Tillie Thompson, Mary Clark; brother, John Morgan. Survived by daughters, Julie (John) Koski, Jodi (Rick) Johnson, Jill (Luke) Myhers; grandchildren, Michael and Noah Koski,...

Jack L. Morris

Jack L. Morris

February 26, 2008

Morris, Jack L. age 78, of Mpls. Loving husband, dad and grandpa. He was a welder for the Soo Line RR, Longyear Co., Bemis Co. and after retirement was a van driver for Becketwood Cooperative Senior Housing. Member of Minnehaha Lodge #165 AF and AM, PBG Bethel #40, VFW Post #435 and a Navy Veteran. Preceded in death by parents...

Jasmine L Levy

Jasmine L Levy

February 25, 2008

Jasmine L. Levy, age 12 of Minneapolis, born April 7, 1995 in Minneapolis, passed away in her sleep February 25, 2008. Jasmine was a seventh grade student at Ramsey Fine Arts School in Minneapolis. Jasmine is survived by her mom, Andrea Alonzo and boyfriend CuCleono Johnson; dad, John Levy, Jr.; sisters, Danielle and Sierra Levy; grandparents: Cheryl (Rick) Frazier, Ron...

Evelyn A Larson

Evelyn A Larson

February 25, 2008

Evelyn A. Larson, age 92, formerly of South Minneapolis, born Jan 13, 1916 to John and Hattie Westlund in Centuria, WI, passed away Feb. 25, 2008. Evelyn was a resident of North Ridge Care Center in New Hope. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie; brothers: Silas, Herbert, Wallace, Severt, Stanley, Everet, Alden and Harvey; and sisters: Josephine,...

Florence J. Munnell

Florence J. Munnell

February 25, 2008

Munnell, Florence J. “Sis” (Dakota) age 71, of Mpls. Preceded in death by parents, James & Anna (Parker) Dakota; stepmother, Geraldine Dakota and sister, Pearle Brandon. Survived by 3 sons, Bill, Allan and Randy; 3 daughters, Honey (John) Dillenberger, Jackie and Connie (Bob) Reiners; 4 grandchildren, Ken & Kristi Bruffett and Amanda & Brittany Munnell; 6 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Evy...

Verner James Samuelson

Verner James Samuelson

February 23, 2008

Verner James Samuelson, age 79, died Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Woodlyn Heights Care Center, Inver Grove Heights, MN. He was born November 24, 1928 at Bruno, MN where he was also baptized. He had served in the U.S. Army and received his honorable discharge in 1952. Verner married Shirley Erickson in June of 1953 at St. Pauls Lutheran...

Ruth E. Lacina

Ruth E. Lacina

February 22, 2008

Ruth E. Lacina, age 87 of Roseville, formerly of Grey Cloud Island passed away February 22, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Glenn; parents, Hattie and Fred Persson; son Steve; sisters, Violet and Alice; brothers, Carl, Andy and Jerry. Survived by son, David (Pat); daughters, Judy (John), Jill (Ron), Kathy (Bob); 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildrenm; brother, Fred (Mary Nell)...

Ruth E. Lacina

Ruth E. Lacina

February 22, 2008

Ruth E. Lacina, age 87 of Roseville, formerly of Grey Cloud Island passed away February 22, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Glenn; parents, Hattie and Fred Persson; son Steve; sisters, Violet and Alice; brothers, Carl, Andy and Jerry. Survived by son, David (Pat); daughters, Judy (John), Jill (Ron), Kathy (Bob); 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildrenm; brother, Fred (Mary Nell)...

Clara S Hendrickson

Clara S Hendrickson

February 22, 2008

Clara S. Hendrickson, age 83 of Minneapolis, born Dec. 18, 1924, passed away Feb. 22, 2008. Preceded in death by Husband Glenn. Survived by children: Larry (Joyce), Byron, Janice (Bill) Kindem and Brian; granddaughter, Tammy (Brad) Snaza; great-granddaughter, Jenna; brother Clarence and sister, Beata Braaten and other family and friends. Funeral service, 10:00 AM, Wed. Feb. 27, 2008 with visitation...

Dorothy A. Desm

Dorothy A. Desm

March 3, 2008

Desm, Dorothy A., age 90, of Mpls. Active member of Eagles Auxiliary #34, former Director of Choralaires. Survived by children, JoAnne North, Toni Adema, John (Lydia) Desm, Dianne (Jay) Walter, Tom (Julie) Desm; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial service Thursday 1PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., with visitation one hour before. Private interment Fort Snelling....

Louise M. Kittelson

Louise M. Kittelson

March 2, 2008

Age 89, of Ellsworth, WI, formerly of St. Paul, MN; passed away peacefully on March 2, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Arnold; sons, Leonard and Baby; granddaughter, Donna; great-grandsons, Roger Jr. and Cody; parents, Charles and Ethel Daniel; sisters, Millicent, Myrtle and Dorothy; brothers, Charles and Arthur. Survived...

Kermit Howard Stroman

Kermit Howard Stroman

March 2, 2008

Striman, Kermit Howard, passed away on March 2nd, 2008. Born May 23, 1926 in Swanville, Minnesota. Employed by Bokers, Inc of Minneapolis for 41 years and was a member of IUE Local 1140. He was also a member of the Kingsmen Chapter of the YMCA, the Experimental Aircraft Association and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #34. He is survived...

David E. Loesch

David E. Loesch

March 1, 2008

David E. Loesch of Hastings died Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the Regina Medical Center. He was 56 years old. Dave was born September 24, 1951, the son of Robert Margaret (Bloomstrand) Loesch. He is Survived by his wife Beverly D. Loesch; his daughter Katie M. (Ian P. Daniels) Loesch; his granddaughter Kaley L. Daniels; his mother Marge Loesch...

Helen Theresa Mollick

Helen Theresa Mollick

February 29, 2008

Helen was born November 26, 1918 in Hastings, the daughter of Malachy and Tess (Murtaugh) McGree. She attended Guardian Angels Elementary School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1936. She married Joseph Mollick, of Hastings, in 1946. She was a long time employee of SEARS Roebuck in Hastings retiring at the age of 75. She was a member...

Helen Rose O'Rourke

Helen Rose O'Rourke

February 29, 2008

Beloved Mother, Grandmother Great-grandmother Preceded in death by husband Robert O�Rourke. Survived by children Patricia (Thomas) Fetsch, Thomas O�Rourke James (Stacey) O�Rourke; 8 grandchildre; 7 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Dr. William (Mary Ann) O�Rourke many nieces and nephews. A celebration of her life and its many blessings will be March 4th Mass of Christian Burial at ST. MARY�S CATHOLIC CHURCH, New...

Victor G. Jeske

Victor G. Jeske

February 28, 2008

Jeske, Victor G. age 66 of Apple Valley, passed away 2/28/08 surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by father George and mother Anna. Survived by wife Janet(Breuer); children Susie(Patrick)McQuade, Laurie(Paul)Johnson and Tim(Monica); grandchildren Sam, John and Lauren McQuade, Olivia and Bennett Johnson; sister Rose Ann(Dick)Montgomery; brothers Tom and Jerry(Mary); nieces and nephews. Service...

David R. Dalton

David R. Dalton

February 28, 2008

Dalton, David R., age73, of Mpls. Survived by daughter, Angela; grandson, Jakob; sister, Vivian; nieces, Denise and Rhonda; nephew, Stephen. Memorial service Friday 3 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. Visitation 1/2 hour before the service. Interment Chicago, IL.

Burial Date March 7, 2008

Margaret C. Lonn

Margaret C. Lonn

February 28, 2008

Lonn, Margaret C., age 92, of Mpls. Survived by daughter, Bonita; son, Dana; nephews, Gary (Donna) and Wes (Carol Ann) Nielsen. Service Monday 11:00 AM, Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church, 5300 10th Ave. S. Visitation one hour before service. Interment Ripley Cemetery, Litchfield, MN. Memorials preferred to Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church in lieu of flowers.

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Brian J. Fichtinger

Brian J. Fichtinger

February 27, 2008

Fichtinger, Brian J., age 23 of Mpls. Returned home to God on February 27, 2008. Preceded in death by his father, Thomas Lothspeich; and his mother, Vicky Karsikas. He is survived by his son, Miles Thomas; and an expected child due June 5. He is also survived by many other friends and family who love and miss him very much....

Donovan J. Spragg

Donovan J. Spragg

February 26, 2008

Spragg, Donovan J.Age 85 Passed away peacefully on February 26, 2008. Don was born in St. Paul, MN on February 13, 1923. He attended school in Saint Paul and later moved to a farm in Iowa. He joined the US Navy where he spent 4 years. He worked for 3M for 28 years as a security guard at Holman...

Peter K. Morgan

Peter K. Morgan

February 26, 2008

Peter Kenneth Morgan, age 65 of Red Wing, went with the Lord on February 26, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Verna Morgan; sisters, Opal Cockeram, Jean Madsen, Fern Joki, Tillie Thompson, Mary Clark; brother, John Morgan. Survived by daughters, Julie (John) Koski, Jodi (Rick) Johnson, Jill (Luke) Myhers; grandchildren, Michael and Noah Koski,...

Jack L. Morris

Jack L. Morris

February 26, 2008

Morris, Jack L. age 78, of Mpls. Loving husband, dad and grandpa. He was a welder for the Soo Line RR, Longyear Co., Bemis Co. and after retirement was a van driver for Becketwood Cooperative Senior Housing. Member of Minnehaha Lodge #165 AF and AM, PBG Bethel #40, VFW Post #435 and a Navy Veteran. Preceded in death by parents...

Jasmine L Levy

Jasmine L Levy

February 25, 2008

Jasmine L. Levy, age 12 of Minneapolis, born April 7, 1995 in Minneapolis, passed away in her sleep February 25, 2008. Jasmine was a seventh grade student at Ramsey Fine Arts School in Minneapolis. Jasmine is survived by her mom, Andrea Alonzo and boyfriend CuCleono Johnson; dad, John Levy, Jr.; sisters, Danielle and Sierra Levy; grandparents: Cheryl (Rick) Frazier, Ron...

Evelyn A Larson

Evelyn A Larson

February 25, 2008

Evelyn A. Larson, age 92, formerly of South Minneapolis, born Jan 13, 1916 to John and Hattie Westlund in Centuria, WI, passed away Feb. 25, 2008. Evelyn was a resident of North Ridge Care Center in New Hope. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie; brothers: Silas, Herbert, Wallace, Severt, Stanley, Everet, Alden and Harvey; and sisters: Josephine,...

Florence J. Munnell

Florence J. Munnell

February 25, 2008

Munnell, Florence J. “Sis” (Dakota) age 71, of Mpls. Preceded in death by parents, James & Anna (Parker) Dakota; stepmother, Geraldine Dakota and sister, Pearle Brandon. Survived by 3 sons, Bill, Allan and Randy; 3 daughters, Honey (John) Dillenberger, Jackie and Connie (Bob) Reiners; 4 grandchildren, Ken & Kristi Bruffett and Amanda & Brittany Munnell; 6 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Evy...

Verner James Samuelson

Verner James Samuelson

February 23, 2008

Verner James Samuelson, age 79, died Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Woodlyn Heights Care Center, Inver Grove Heights, MN. He was born November 24, 1928 at Bruno, MN where he was also baptized. He had served in the U.S. Army and received his honorable discharge in 1952. Verner married Shirley Erickson in June of 1953 at St. Pauls Lutheran...

Ruth E. Lacina

Ruth E. Lacina

February 22, 2008

Ruth E. Lacina, age 87 of Roseville, formerly of Grey Cloud Island passed away February 22, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Glenn; parents, Hattie and Fred Persson; son Steve; sisters, Violet and Alice; brothers, Carl, Andy and Jerry. Survived by son, David (Pat); daughters, Judy (John), Jill (Ron), Kathy (Bob); 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildrenm; brother, Fred (Mary Nell)...

Ruth E. Lacina

Ruth E. Lacina

February 22, 2008

Ruth E. Lacina, age 87 of Roseville, formerly of Grey Cloud Island passed away February 22, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Glenn; parents, Hattie and Fred Persson; son Steve; sisters, Violet and Alice; brothers, Carl, Andy and Jerry. Survived by son, David (Pat); daughters, Judy (John), Jill (Ron), Kathy (Bob); 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildrenm; brother, Fred (Mary Nell)...

Clara S Hendrickson

Clara S Hendrickson

February 22, 2008

Clara S. Hendrickson, age 83 of Minneapolis, born Dec. 18, 1924, passed away Feb. 22, 2008. Preceded in death by Husband Glenn. Survived by children: Larry (Joyce), Byron, Janice (Bill) Kindem and Brian; granddaughter, Tammy (Brad) Snaza; great-granddaughter, Jenna; brother Clarence and sister, Beata Braaten and other family and friends. Funeral service, 10:00 AM, Wed. Feb. 27, 2008 with visitation...

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