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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...

John E. Peterson, Sr.

John E. Peterson, Sr.

February 21, 2008

Peterson, John E. Sr. Age 86 of Mpls. Retired brick layer. Preceded in death by grandson, Lars. Survived by wife, Anna; daughter, Judith A. (G. James) Spinner; 5 sons, John Jr. (Sandy), Andrew J. (Linda), Bruce J. (Nancie), Fred R. (Rebecca); Ted V. (Julie); 13 grandchildren. Service Tuesday 11 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave S. Visitation 1...

M. Jean Featherstone

M. Jean Featherstone

February 20, 2008

Melfrieda Jean Featherstone, born in St. Paul, June 28, 1927; died February 20, 2008. She's survived by her husband of 57 years, Harold. Also survived by her seven childresn; Gretchen, Bryan, Bradley, Andrea, Jo, Jan, and David; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Also survived by her sister-in-law, Gertrude Dworak and family. Her primary interests were her family and kids....

James E. Mike Jr.

James E. Mike Jr.

February 19, 2008

James Edward Mike Jr., age 73, of Hastings, died 2/19/08 at the United Hospital in St. Paul. He was preceded in death by his wife Donna Mae, daughter Patricia, and parents James E. Sr. and Gertrude (Klaowski) Mike. He issurvived by his children Deborah, Linda, James III (Elena), Thomas (Sue), Steven (Cindy); 9 grandchildren Steven, Whitley, Jimmy, Shanna, Corbin,...

Mildred "Millie" G. Dokken

Mildred "Millie" G. Dokken

February 19, 2008

Mildred 'Millie' Dokken, age 82 passed away February 19, 2008 at the Inver Grove Good Samaritan Center in Inver Grove Heights. Millie was active in Our Saviour's Lutheran Church as a council member, long time choir member and the music librarian. She was an avid bird watcher and an animal lover. Millie loved playing Scrabble, crosswords and traveling.Preceded in...

Gary Lee Engvall

Gary Lee Engvall

February 19, 2008

Gary Lee Engvall, age 62 of Delano, born Dec. 15, 1945 in Minneapolis, passed away Feb. 19, 2008. Gary lived on a hobby farm in Corcoran for nearly 20 years where he raised his family and Arabian Horses. He also served two years, pre-Vietnam, in the U.S.M.C., in Hawaii. He is preceded in death by his infant-son, John Gary, and...

Anna K. Raway

Anna K. Raway

February 18, 2008

Of Vermillion, died Monday, February 18, 2008 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Survived by husband Harold; children Marcianne (Fred) Fanslow, Marilyn (Tom) Maher, Stephen Raway, Joe (Helen) Raway, Virginia (Chuck) Stemig, Gordon (Sara) Raway; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; siblings Rosemary Kieffer, Martha (Leo) Ellingson, Anthony (Elizabeth) Langenfeld; special friends Naomi Maria Therres. Funeral 10:30am Thursday at ST. JOHN...

David Alan Iverson

David Alan Iverson

February 17, 2008

David Alan Iverson, age 52 of Minneapolis, born Nov. 21, 1955 in St. Paul, passed away Feb 17, 2007. Preceded in death by father, Ernest. David is survived by his mother, Bernice; sisters, Sandy (Bob) Haleen and Pam (Tom) Bonde; brother, John Iverson; nieces: Jody (Chad), Carrie (Steve), Kelly and Anna; grandnieces: Shajhlome, Angel and Faith. Funeral service will be...

Harriet R. Leary

Harriet R. Leary

February 16, 2008

Leary, Harriet R. Age 77 of Mpls. Survived by husband, John; son, Greg; daughter, Denise (Stuart) Mueller; grandson, Christopher Mueller; 2 sisters, Constance Lanham and Ella Manley; nieces and nephews. Service Wed. 11 AM, Minnehaha United Methodist Church, E. 50th St. & 37th Ave S. Interment Acacia Park. Visitation Tuesday (TODAY) 5-8 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave...

Verna O. Dvorak

Verna O. Dvorak

February 16, 2008

Dvorak (Larson), Verna O. age 98, formerly of Mpls., died Sat., Feb. 16, 2008 at Mala Strana Assisted Living in New Prague, MN. Member of Minnehaha Communion Lutheran Church, Minnehaha OES #37, Zuhrah Auxiliary, Zuhrah Ladies Social Club and Hitchcock Industries retiree. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas R. Dvorak; parents, Peder and Amanda Larson; sisters, Mabel Hewitt, Helen Kennedy...

Gladys M. Hanna

Gladys M. Hanna

February 16, 2008

Hanna, Gladys M. Age 87 of Mpls. Preceded in death by loving husband, Robert; and a brother. Survived by daughters, Jane (Charles) Olufson, and Janice (Paul) Truax; two sisters, a brother, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service Tuesday, 11 AM, in Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 147th and Garrett Ave, Apple Valley, with her visitation (TONIGHT) Monday, from 6-8 PM. Interment...

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...

John E. Peterson, Sr.

John E. Peterson, Sr.

February 21, 2008

Peterson, John E. Sr. Age 86 of Mpls. Retired brick layer. Preceded in death by grandson, Lars. Survived by wife, Anna; daughter, Judith A. (G. James) Spinner; 5 sons, John Jr. (Sandy), Andrew J. (Linda), Bruce J. (Nancie), Fred R. (Rebecca); Ted V. (Julie); 13 grandchildren. Service Tuesday 11 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave S. Visitation 1...

M. Jean Featherstone

M. Jean Featherstone

February 20, 2008

Melfrieda Jean Featherstone, born in St. Paul, June 28, 1927; died February 20, 2008. She's survived by her husband of 57 years, Harold. Also survived by her seven childresn; Gretchen, Bryan, Bradley, Andrea, Jo, Jan, and David; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Also survived by her sister-in-law, Gertrude Dworak and family. Her primary interests were her family and kids....

James E. Mike Jr.

James E. Mike Jr.

February 19, 2008

James Edward Mike Jr., age 73, of Hastings, died 2/19/08 at the United Hospital in St. Paul. He was preceded in death by his wife Donna Mae, daughter Patricia, and parents James E. Sr. and Gertrude (Klaowski) Mike. He issurvived by his children Deborah, Linda, James III (Elena), Thomas (Sue), Steven (Cindy); 9 grandchildren Steven, Whitley, Jimmy, Shanna, Corbin,...

Mildred "Millie" G. Dokken

Mildred "Millie" G. Dokken

February 19, 2008

Mildred 'Millie' Dokken, age 82 passed away February 19, 2008 at the Inver Grove Good Samaritan Center in Inver Grove Heights. Millie was active in Our Saviour's Lutheran Church as a council member, long time choir member and the music librarian. She was an avid bird watcher and an animal lover. Millie loved playing Scrabble, crosswords and traveling.Preceded in...

Gary Lee Engvall

Gary Lee Engvall

February 19, 2008

Gary Lee Engvall, age 62 of Delano, born Dec. 15, 1945 in Minneapolis, passed away Feb. 19, 2008. Gary lived on a hobby farm in Corcoran for nearly 20 years where he raised his family and Arabian Horses. He also served two years, pre-Vietnam, in the U.S.M.C., in Hawaii. He is preceded in death by his infant-son, John Gary, and...

Anna K. Raway

Anna K. Raway

February 18, 2008

Of Vermillion, died Monday, February 18, 2008 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Survived by husband Harold; children Marcianne (Fred) Fanslow, Marilyn (Tom) Maher, Stephen Raway, Joe (Helen) Raway, Virginia (Chuck) Stemig, Gordon (Sara) Raway; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; siblings Rosemary Kieffer, Martha (Leo) Ellingson, Anthony (Elizabeth) Langenfeld; special friends Naomi Maria Therres. Funeral 10:30am Thursday at ST. JOHN...

David Alan Iverson

David Alan Iverson

February 17, 2008

David Alan Iverson, age 52 of Minneapolis, born Nov. 21, 1955 in St. Paul, passed away Feb 17, 2007. Preceded in death by father, Ernest. David is survived by his mother, Bernice; sisters, Sandy (Bob) Haleen and Pam (Tom) Bonde; brother, John Iverson; nieces: Jody (Chad), Carrie (Steve), Kelly and Anna; grandnieces: Shajhlome, Angel and Faith. Funeral service will be...

Harriet R. Leary

Harriet R. Leary

February 16, 2008

Leary, Harriet R. Age 77 of Mpls. Survived by husband, John; son, Greg; daughter, Denise (Stuart) Mueller; grandson, Christopher Mueller; 2 sisters, Constance Lanham and Ella Manley; nieces and nephews. Service Wed. 11 AM, Minnehaha United Methodist Church, E. 50th St. & 37th Ave S. Interment Acacia Park. Visitation Tuesday (TODAY) 5-8 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave...

Verna O. Dvorak

Verna O. Dvorak

February 16, 2008

Dvorak (Larson), Verna O. age 98, formerly of Mpls., died Sat., Feb. 16, 2008 at Mala Strana Assisted Living in New Prague, MN. Member of Minnehaha Communion Lutheran Church, Minnehaha OES #37, Zuhrah Auxiliary, Zuhrah Ladies Social Club and Hitchcock Industries retiree. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas R. Dvorak; parents, Peder and Amanda Larson; sisters, Mabel Hewitt, Helen Kennedy...

Gladys M. Hanna

Gladys M. Hanna

February 16, 2008

Hanna, Gladys M. Age 87 of Mpls. Preceded in death by loving husband, Robert; and a brother. Survived by daughters, Jane (Charles) Olufson, and Janice (Paul) Truax; two sisters, a brother, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service Tuesday, 11 AM, in Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 147th and Garrett Ave, Apple Valley, with her visitation (TONIGHT) Monday, from 6-8 PM. Interment...

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