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Olive D Lembke

Olive D Lembke

November 2, 2006

Olive D. Lembke, age 93 of Minneapolis, died peacefully on November 2, 2006. She is preceded in death by parents, Anna & Frank Lembke and sister Viola Lunot. Olive is survived by nieces, Michaelann and Kirsten; great-nephew, David; cousins and dear friends from her work at the V.A. Hospital. A sweet and gentle person of high intellect. Funeral service, 2...

Wallace A Gunderson

Wallace A Gunderson

October 30, 2006

Wallace A. Gunderson, age 83 of Minneapolis, born June 24, 1923 in Minneapolis, passed away October 30, 2006. Wallace worked for Tennant Co. in Golden Valley for 38 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mabel & Albert Gunderson, 1brother and 4 sisters. Wallace is survived by wife, Delores; sons, Bradley (Connie) and Scott (Alice); grandchildren: Claire, Kevin,...

Evangeline S. Gorgos

Evangeline S. Gorgos

October 26, 2006

Gorgos, Evangeline S. age 97, of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Frank; sisters, Pearl Solie and Jewel Johnson; brothers, Arden, Silas and Herman Dahle. Survived by son, Paul (Beverly); daughter, Louise (Ronald) Botko; grandchildren, Diedra Gorgos, Sarah (Mark) Reinhardt, Ted (Tina) Gorgos, Nick (Stephanie) Gorgos; great grandchildren, Jack and Charlie Reinhardt, Leila Gorgos; sister, Doris Scavone; many nieces...

Ruth Luverne Johnson

Ruth Luverne Johnson

October 25, 2006

Johnson, Ruth Luverne (nee Kemmer), age 91, born May 27, 1915 to Jess & Lillain Kemmer in Racine, MN; after a long and spirited life, passed to the hereafter on October 25, 2006. Preceded by husband of 57 years, Iner J. Johnson; baby sons, Richard and Bruce; son, James Johnson and his daughter, Tiffany; sister, Lois Powell. Survived by sister,...

Frederick E. Mensing

Frederick E. Mensing

October 24, 2006

Frederick E. Mensing, age 90 of Minneapolis, born August 30, 1916 in Jordan, MN, to William & Flora Mensing, passed away October 24, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater during WWII. He is also retired after 30 years, from Ford Motor Co. (St. Paul). Frederick is preceded in death by wife, Alice. Survived by daughter,...

Russell H Christenson

Russell H Christenson

October 23, 2006

Russell H. Christenson, age 70 of Apple Valley formerly of Mankato , born August 21, 1936 in Grantsburg WI , passed away October 23, 2006. Russell was a successful electrical supply salesman for 35 years working for Southern Minnesota Electric, H & C Electric, Sterling Electric and Graybar Electric Companies. He was also an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing...

John H. Dean

John H. Dean

October 17, 2006

Dean, John H. age 80, of Lakeville, passed away suddenly on Oct. 17th. Preceded in death by brother, William; son, Bill; and wife, Carol. Survived by daughter, Judy (Fred) Jepson; and son, Bob (Kathy); 5 grandchildren, Chris, Jim, Corey Jepson, Niki Chazen and Matt Dean; 6 great grandchildren; brother, Sanford; and sister, Mary Joy Breton; nieces, nephews and special friends....

Leslie H. Stennes

Leslie H. Stennes

October 15, 2006

Stennes, Leslie H. 86, died October 15, 2006 at Redeemer Residence, Minneapolis. He was born January 6, 1920 near Hendrum, Minnesota to Joseph and Clara (Brodahl) Stennes. He graduated from Hendrum High School in 1938 and received a B.A. in French from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota in 1949. In 1950 he graduated from the Lutheran Brethren Seminary in Fergus...

Kathleen J. Berry

Kathleen J. Berry

October 11, 2006

Berry, Kathleen J., age 59 of Apple Valley. Survived by daughters, Tammy (Robin) Boros and Joan Berry; son, Mark Berry; 4 grandchildren; 1 brother; and 4 sisters. Service Monday 11 AM, Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 7510 Palamino Drive, Apple Valley. Visitation one hour before service at church. Interment, Becker, MN.

Burial Date October 16, 2006

William J. Giem

William J. Giem

October 10, 2006

Giem, William J. “Billy” age 63 of Burnsville, born October 31, 1942 in Wabasha, MN, passed away suddenly at home October 10, 2006. Billy was retired from Pepsi, Co. after 43 years. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary; daughter, Shelly; parents, Laurance and Stella and brother, Ronnie. Billy was survived by his wife, Bev; children: Terry...

James O. Shaw

James O. Shaw

October 10, 2006

Shaw, James O. age 82, of S. Mpls. WWII vet. Preceded by wife, Alyce “Kit”. Survived by daughter, Candice (Thomas) Tobias; son, Frank Anderson; granddaughter, Ashley Anderson; sisters, Sybil Stanley, Barb Blom and brother, Gerald; many nieces & nephews. Service 11 AM Friday, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave S., Mpls. Visitation 5-8 PM Thursday and 1 hour before...

Nicholas W. Kyle

Nicholas W. Kyle

October 9, 2006

Kyle, Nicholas W. Age 8 of Apple Valley. Preceded in death by father, Earle; and cousin, Robbie Anderson. Survived by mother, Rachelle; brothers, Charlie and Chase; grandparents, Tom & Phyllis Dosch and Toyse & Earle Kyle Jr., aunts, Therese (Ben) Anderson, Jennifer (George) Kinkead; Kim Kyle; uncles, John Dosch and Lanse Kyle; cousins, Anna, Sophia, John, Payton, Jackie, Lance, Jr.,...

Earle F. Kyle, Iv

Earle F. Kyle, Iv

October 9, 2006

Kyle, Earle F., IV Age 41, of Apple Valley. Died October 8, 2006 in a boating accident in northern Minnesota along with his son, Nicholas W. Kyle. Survived by his sons, Charlie and Chase; siblings, Lanse (Karen) Kyle, Jonathan Kyle, and Kimberly Kyle; mother, Toyse Kyle; father, Earle Kyle, Jr.; and many other relatives and friends. Earle was a Vice...

Clifford H. Schmidt

Clifford H. Schmidt

October 8, 2006

Schmidt, Clifford H. “Bud”, age 96, of Mora. Member of Minnehaha Lodge #165 AF&AM. Survived by nieces & nephews. Memorial service Friday 3 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., Mpls. Private Interment Ft. Snelling.

Burial Date October 13, 2006

Gary J. Bischoff

Gary J. Bischoff

October 8, 2006

Gary J. Bischoff Bischoff, Gary J. Age 63, of S. Mpls. Born 3/3/43 in Courtenay, ND and passed away at home 10/8/06. Gary was retired from Twin City Tile & Marble. He was a talented woodworker, loved golf, astronomy and his family. Preceded in death by parents, Myrtle Berg and Jack Bischoff; stepfather, Art Berg; sister, Joan Leopoldt; brother, Mike...

Lloyd P. Ferrin

Lloyd P. Ferrin

October 5, 2006

Ferrin, Lloyd P., age 80, of Apple Valley. Preceded in death by parents; sons, Timothy and Shawn. Survived by wife, Betty; son, Keith (JaCee); daughter, Ruth; 11 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter. Services 11 AM Monday, Grace Lutheran Church, 7800 W. Cty Rd. 42. Interment National Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to services at church.

Burial Date October...

Solveig M. Stuber

Solveig M. Stuber

October 4, 2006

Stuber, Solveig M. age 90. Survived by daughter, Sally Cook; grandchildren, Lisa Cook & Steven (Rebecca) Cook; great-grandson, Oliver; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Stuber & Mae Eriksen; nieces & nephews. Service Tues. 11 AM, Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 41st St. & 16th Ave. S. Visitation Mon, 5-7 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., & 1/2 hour prior to service...

Jorge A. Bonilla

Jorge A. Bonilla

October 4, 2006

Jorge A. ?Arthur? Bonilla, age 42 of Minneapolis, born October 9, 1963 in San Jose, Costa Rica, passed away October 4, 2006. He is preceded in death by grandparents: Eligio Cascante and Leovigildo & Sara Bonilla. Arthur is survived by his loving wife, Vicki; children: Tatiana, Gabriel, and Natasha; parents, Mario and Melba Bonilla; grandmother, Dora Cascante; sisters, Ana (Andres)...

Shawn Patrick Longton

Shawn Patrick Longton

October 4, 2006

Longton, Shawn Patrick, age 33, of Mankato, formely of Apple Valley & Fairmont, taken tragically 10/4/06. Preceded in death by his uncle, Bobby. Survived by children whom he adored, Cheyenna, Dakotah, Savannah and mother of his children, Jody; by loving parents, Debbie & Gordon; sisters, Kari and Dina; niece, Arlana and nephew, Austin; grandparents, Robert & Betty Ehler; grandmother, Joan...

Joseph C. Schneider

Joseph C. Schneider

October 3, 2006

Joseph C. Schneider was born second of three children of Joseph and Margareth Schneider, November 18, 1914 in St. Cloud, MN. Joe was placed in a Catholic orphanage in Little Falls at age three, at the time of his mother??(TM)s death. From age 10-16 he lived with Pauline and Paul Kampa in Duelm, later Foley. During the Great Depression Joe...

Olive D Lembke

Olive D Lembke

November 2, 2006

Olive D. Lembke, age 93 of Minneapolis, died peacefully on November 2, 2006. She is preceded in death by parents, Anna & Frank Lembke and sister Viola Lunot. Olive is survived by nieces, Michaelann and Kirsten; great-nephew, David; cousins and dear friends from her work at the V.A. Hospital. A sweet and gentle person of high intellect. Funeral service, 2...

Wallace A Gunderson

Wallace A Gunderson

October 30, 2006

Wallace A. Gunderson, age 83 of Minneapolis, born June 24, 1923 in Minneapolis, passed away October 30, 2006. Wallace worked for Tennant Co. in Golden Valley for 38 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mabel & Albert Gunderson, 1brother and 4 sisters. Wallace is survived by wife, Delores; sons, Bradley (Connie) and Scott (Alice); grandchildren: Claire, Kevin,...

Evangeline S. Gorgos

Evangeline S. Gorgos

October 26, 2006

Gorgos, Evangeline S. age 97, of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Frank; sisters, Pearl Solie and Jewel Johnson; brothers, Arden, Silas and Herman Dahle. Survived by son, Paul (Beverly); daughter, Louise (Ronald) Botko; grandchildren, Diedra Gorgos, Sarah (Mark) Reinhardt, Ted (Tina) Gorgos, Nick (Stephanie) Gorgos; great grandchildren, Jack and Charlie Reinhardt, Leila Gorgos; sister, Doris Scavone; many nieces...

Ruth Luverne Johnson

Ruth Luverne Johnson

October 25, 2006

Johnson, Ruth Luverne (nee Kemmer), age 91, born May 27, 1915 to Jess & Lillain Kemmer in Racine, MN; after a long and spirited life, passed to the hereafter on October 25, 2006. Preceded by husband of 57 years, Iner J. Johnson; baby sons, Richard and Bruce; son, James Johnson and his daughter, Tiffany; sister, Lois Powell. Survived by sister,...

Frederick E. Mensing

Frederick E. Mensing

October 24, 2006

Frederick E. Mensing, age 90 of Minneapolis, born August 30, 1916 in Jordan, MN, to William & Flora Mensing, passed away October 24, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater during WWII. He is also retired after 30 years, from Ford Motor Co. (St. Paul). Frederick is preceded in death by wife, Alice. Survived by daughter,...

Russell H Christenson

Russell H Christenson

October 23, 2006

Russell H. Christenson, age 70 of Apple Valley formerly of Mankato , born August 21, 1936 in Grantsburg WI , passed away October 23, 2006. Russell was a successful electrical supply salesman for 35 years working for Southern Minnesota Electric, H & C Electric, Sterling Electric and Graybar Electric Companies. He was also an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing...

John H. Dean

John H. Dean

October 17, 2006

Dean, John H. age 80, of Lakeville, passed away suddenly on Oct. 17th. Preceded in death by brother, William; son, Bill; and wife, Carol. Survived by daughter, Judy (Fred) Jepson; and son, Bob (Kathy); 5 grandchildren, Chris, Jim, Corey Jepson, Niki Chazen and Matt Dean; 6 great grandchildren; brother, Sanford; and sister, Mary Joy Breton; nieces, nephews and special friends....

Leslie H. Stennes

Leslie H. Stennes

October 15, 2006

Stennes, Leslie H. 86, died October 15, 2006 at Redeemer Residence, Minneapolis. He was born January 6, 1920 near Hendrum, Minnesota to Joseph and Clara (Brodahl) Stennes. He graduated from Hendrum High School in 1938 and received a B.A. in French from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota in 1949. In 1950 he graduated from the Lutheran Brethren Seminary in Fergus...

Kathleen J. Berry

Kathleen J. Berry

October 11, 2006

Berry, Kathleen J., age 59 of Apple Valley. Survived by daughters, Tammy (Robin) Boros and Joan Berry; son, Mark Berry; 4 grandchildren; 1 brother; and 4 sisters. Service Monday 11 AM, Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 7510 Palamino Drive, Apple Valley. Visitation one hour before service at church. Interment, Becker, MN.

Burial Date October 16, 2006

William J. Giem

William J. Giem

October 10, 2006

Giem, William J. “Billy” age 63 of Burnsville, born October 31, 1942 in Wabasha, MN, passed away suddenly at home October 10, 2006. Billy was retired from Pepsi, Co. after 43 years. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary; daughter, Shelly; parents, Laurance and Stella and brother, Ronnie. Billy was survived by his wife, Bev; children: Terry...

James O. Shaw

James O. Shaw

October 10, 2006

Shaw, James O. age 82, of S. Mpls. WWII vet. Preceded by wife, Alyce “Kit”. Survived by daughter, Candice (Thomas) Tobias; son, Frank Anderson; granddaughter, Ashley Anderson; sisters, Sybil Stanley, Barb Blom and brother, Gerald; many nieces & nephews. Service 11 AM Friday, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave S., Mpls. Visitation 5-8 PM Thursday and 1 hour before...

Nicholas W. Kyle

Nicholas W. Kyle

October 9, 2006

Kyle, Nicholas W. Age 8 of Apple Valley. Preceded in death by father, Earle; and cousin, Robbie Anderson. Survived by mother, Rachelle; brothers, Charlie and Chase; grandparents, Tom & Phyllis Dosch and Toyse & Earle Kyle Jr., aunts, Therese (Ben) Anderson, Jennifer (George) Kinkead; Kim Kyle; uncles, John Dosch and Lanse Kyle; cousins, Anna, Sophia, John, Payton, Jackie, Lance, Jr.,...

Earle F. Kyle, Iv

Earle F. Kyle, Iv

October 9, 2006

Kyle, Earle F., IV Age 41, of Apple Valley. Died October 8, 2006 in a boating accident in northern Minnesota along with his son, Nicholas W. Kyle. Survived by his sons, Charlie and Chase; siblings, Lanse (Karen) Kyle, Jonathan Kyle, and Kimberly Kyle; mother, Toyse Kyle; father, Earle Kyle, Jr.; and many other relatives and friends. Earle was a Vice...

Clifford H. Schmidt

Clifford H. Schmidt

October 8, 2006

Schmidt, Clifford H. “Bud”, age 96, of Mora. Member of Minnehaha Lodge #165 AF&AM. Survived by nieces & nephews. Memorial service Friday 3 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., Mpls. Private Interment Ft. Snelling.

Burial Date October 13, 2006

Gary J. Bischoff

Gary J. Bischoff

October 8, 2006

Gary J. Bischoff Bischoff, Gary J. Age 63, of S. Mpls. Born 3/3/43 in Courtenay, ND and passed away at home 10/8/06. Gary was retired from Twin City Tile & Marble. He was a talented woodworker, loved golf, astronomy and his family. Preceded in death by parents, Myrtle Berg and Jack Bischoff; stepfather, Art Berg; sister, Joan Leopoldt; brother, Mike...

Lloyd P. Ferrin

Lloyd P. Ferrin

October 5, 2006

Ferrin, Lloyd P., age 80, of Apple Valley. Preceded in death by parents; sons, Timothy and Shawn. Survived by wife, Betty; son, Keith (JaCee); daughter, Ruth; 11 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter. Services 11 AM Monday, Grace Lutheran Church, 7800 W. Cty Rd. 42. Interment National Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to services at church.

Burial Date October...

Solveig M. Stuber

Solveig M. Stuber

October 4, 2006

Stuber, Solveig M. age 90. Survived by daughter, Sally Cook; grandchildren, Lisa Cook & Steven (Rebecca) Cook; great-grandson, Oliver; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Stuber & Mae Eriksen; nieces & nephews. Service Tues. 11 AM, Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 41st St. & 16th Ave. S. Visitation Mon, 5-7 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., & 1/2 hour prior to service...

Jorge A. Bonilla

Jorge A. Bonilla

October 4, 2006

Jorge A. ?Arthur? Bonilla, age 42 of Minneapolis, born October 9, 1963 in San Jose, Costa Rica, passed away October 4, 2006. He is preceded in death by grandparents: Eligio Cascante and Leovigildo & Sara Bonilla. Arthur is survived by his loving wife, Vicki; children: Tatiana, Gabriel, and Natasha; parents, Mario and Melba Bonilla; grandmother, Dora Cascante; sisters, Ana (Andres)...

Shawn Patrick Longton

Shawn Patrick Longton

October 4, 2006

Longton, Shawn Patrick, age 33, of Mankato, formely of Apple Valley & Fairmont, taken tragically 10/4/06. Preceded in death by his uncle, Bobby. Survived by children whom he adored, Cheyenna, Dakotah, Savannah and mother of his children, Jody; by loving parents, Debbie & Gordon; sisters, Kari and Dina; niece, Arlana and nephew, Austin; grandparents, Robert & Betty Ehler; grandmother, Joan...

Joseph C. Schneider

Joseph C. Schneider

October 3, 2006

Joseph C. Schneider was born second of three children of Joseph and Margareth Schneider, November 18, 1914 in St. Cloud, MN. Joe was placed in a Catholic orphanage in Little Falls at age three, at the time of his mother??(TM)s death. From age 10-16 he lived with Pauline and Paul Kampa in Duelm, later Foley. During the Great Depression Joe...

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