May 26, 2006

Bergum, Grace E. “Our Little BooBoo” Age 17, of Lakeville, died May 26, 2006 in a car accident that also claimed the life of her father, James. Grace was born in Farmington, MN. Preceded in death by her grandfather, Ronald James Bergum and great- grandparents including her namesake, great-grandma, Grace McGurran. Survived by loving mother, Geralynn; sister, Katie; brother, Jacob;...

May 25, 2006

Foss, Dorothy M., age 90. Member of Bethel Evangelical Lutheran for over 50 years. Survived by 2 sons, Duane and Richard (Mary Jo); daughter, Marianne (Gene) Morgan; 3 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Service Thursday, 12 noon, Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Ave., with visitation 1/2 hour before service. Interment Lakewood.

Burial Date June 1, 2006

May 23, 2006

Mathew (Gracekutty) Nedumchira, age 62 of Minneapolis, born February 4, 1944 in Chengalam, India, passed away May 23, 2006. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ammukutty; son, Tony and parents, N.M. Thomas and Mariamma Thomas. Mathew is survived by sons: Thomaskutty & Sindu, Titto and Mark Nedumchira; grandson, Andrew; siblings: Joy Nedumchira, Raju Nedumchira, Roy Nedumchira, Sussamma Cherucheril...

May 22, 2006

Pierson, Clarissa M. Age 84 of Minneapolis, resident of Providence Place N.H., born October 31, 1921 in Hastings, MN, passed away May 22, 2006. She was preceded in death by her brother, Norman Riste and sister, Nettie Peterson. Clarissa is survived by her husband, Lysle D. Pierson; daughters, Diana (Cyrus) Jahanbagloo and Esther (Jim) Bergren; grandchildren, Laura (Jay) Anderson and...

May 20, 2006

Exe, Marlene Linnea, Born on February 14, 1935 in Duluth, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, May 20th at the age of 71, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Linnea Lauer, and brothers Ralph and Donald Lauer. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Marlene will be deeply missed by her loving...

May 20, 2006

Christopherson, Vernon C., age 94, of St. Paul. Survived by wife, Molly; brother, Walter; and nieces & nephews. Service Thursday 11 AM in St. John’s Lutheran Church, Garfield, MN. Visitation one hour prior to the service in the church. Interment St. John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Burial Date May 25, 2006

May 16, 2006

Nelson, Gerald C., age 86 of Minneapolis, born September 15, 1919 in Minneapolis, passed away May 16, 2006. Gerald is survived by sons and daughters, Randy Nelson (Linda), Janet Garati (Al), Terri Bodin (Tim) and Scott Nelson; grandchildren, Jerry, Gwen, Ann, Jennifer, Ali, Natalie, Jacob and Jordan; great-granddaughter, Breanne; and sister, Maxine Nelson. Graveside service will be 11:45 AM, Monday,...

May 14, 2006

Grubryn, Thelma N. age 83, of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by husband, Myron; son, Ken; and mother, Margaret Eklund. Survived by son, Larry; brother, Quentin Torgerson; nephews & nieces, Walt (Sharon) Smith, Keith (LeAnne) Smith, Janet Smith, Kathy Smith; cousins, Delores (Ken) Klosterman and Frank (Eunice) McDaniels. Service Thursday 11 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave S....

May 12, 2006

Olson, Adela J. age 92, of Minneapolis, born Feb. 1, 1914 in Sweden, passed away peacefully May 12, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter E. Olson. Adela is survived by her son, Dr. Richard H. Olson; grandchildren, Kristina, Benjamin, and Stephanie; special friends, Bill & Louise Miller; and caring friends and neighbors in South Minneapolis. Funeral...

May 6, 2006

Green, Carolyn D. Of Rosemount Passed away May 6, 2006 After a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by 8 brothers and sisters. Survived by loving husband of 55 years, Andrew; 3 children, Robert, Nancy (Ed) Semrud and Sandra Green; 4 grandchildren, Sarah Kashawny, Gretchen, Erik and Even Semrud; sister, Helen. Loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be...

May 5, 2006

Scheurer, Michelle A. (Loch) age 39, of Lakeville, passed away after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by grandparents, Edmund & LaVina Pint, and William Loch. Survived by her loving and devoted husband, Michael William; her precious loving twins born on Dec. 15th, 2004, Maxwell Thomas and Lauren Marie; parents, Thomas & LaDonna Loch; two brothers,...

April 30, 2006

Peterson, Donald L., age 56, of Mpls. Survived by daughter, Justine (Terry) Malecha; sons, Reid and Noel Peterson; grandchildren, Karalyn and Colton; sister, Jackie Rue. Memorial service Thursday 11:00 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. Visitation 1/2 hour before service. Interment Ft. Snelling.

Burial Date May 4, 2006

April 30, 2006

Louise ?Lucy? M. Brandt, Age 104 of Minneapolis, born January 1, 1902 in Primghar, IA, passed away peacefully April 30, 2006. Louise was a longtime member of both the D.A.V. Auxilliary and Minnehaha United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; grandson, Rob Sarset; 3 sisters; 2 brothers; and son-in-law, C.F. Sarset. Louise is survived by...

April 26, 2006

Gavanda, Walter F. age 92, of Bloomington, died on April 26. Preceded in death by his wife, Claradonna “Donna”; parents and siblings, Donald, Martin, Frieda and Elsie. Survived by his sister, Margaret Johnson, Bloomington; many nieces and nephews; good friend, Mylah Anderson. Walter was born on Aug. 20, 1913 in Sauk Rapids, MN to Elizabeth & Michael Gavanda. On March...

April 25, 2006

Oliver Dority Dority, Oliver age 60, of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by wife, Fannie; parents, brothers, sister, and nephew. Survived by children, Oliver Jr. and Veleria Crustchers; stepchildren, Carlos and Tashawndra; best friend, Tashana Brown; brother, Eldra; sisters, Thelma Barnett and Velera Tillman; grandchildren, Takara and Oliver Hughes, great-granddaughter, Ashyia Hughes; many nieces & nephews, great nieces & nephews,...

April 22, 2006

McGee, Fredrick A., age 92, of Mpls. Survived by brother, Walter “Pat” (Beverly); sister, Helen Rabey; sister-in-law, Louise McGee; several nieces, nephews, family and friends. Service Wednesday, 11AM, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 28th Ave. & E. 31st St. Visitation 1 hour before service. Interment Lakewood. Memorials to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

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April 20, 2006

Griffiths, Viola, on April 20, 2006 Viola went home to meet her gracious Lord and Savior at the age of 91. She was a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Viola is survived by son, Thomas Griffiths; and daughter, Nancy Lake; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Especially when the flowers bloom and the smell of fresh baked bread fills the air,...

April 19, 2006

Sheatsley, Raymond W., age 86, of Mpls. Survived by wife, Hertha; son, James (Sandy); daughters, Gretchen (Richard) Peik, Barbara (Pete) Malamen and Nancy (Terry) McCormick; 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandsons. Memorial service Saturday, 1:30 PM at Augustana Apts Auditorium, 1509 10th Ave. S. Memorials to Augustana Health Care Center, Faith Lutheran Church or Heifer Int’l.

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April 17, 2006

Johnson, Edna L., age 93 of S. Mpls. Preceded by husband, Clarence and sisters, Violet, Florence, Marie and Grace. Survived by daughters, Beverly (Chuck) and Lavonne; grandchildren, Wendy (Kevin), Peter (Lisa) and David (Shirley); great-grandchildren, Justin, Haley, Shana; sister, Ethel; many nieces & nephews. Service Saturday, 11 AM, St. Peder’s Lutheran Church, 4600 E. 42nd St. Visitation Fri., 5-8 PM...

April 12, 2006

Anderson, Florence I., age 89, of S. Mpls. Preceded by 5 brothers. Survived by loving husband of 58 years, Bert; children, Gaye Biros and fiancee, Glen Schlichte, Van (Judy) Anderson; grandchildren, Andy (Kelly) Biros, Becky (Nick) Sirek, Angela and Lauren Anderson; many nieces and nephews. Memorial service Monday, 7 PM, Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church, 1620 E. 46th St. with visitation...