August 1, 2005

GUSTAFSON, V., Geraldine, age 84. Born Nov. 7, 1920, died Aug. 1, 2005. Survived by husband, Paul L. Gustafson; sons, Richard P. (Margo) and Robert (Kathy); grandchildren, David (Meg), Andrew, Kyrstin and Erik Gustafson. Memorial service, 11:00 AM, Thursday, Aug. 4 at Diamond Lake Lutheran Church, 5760 Portland Ave. S., Mpls. Visitation one hour before. Memorials to Diamond Lake Lutheran...

July 31, 2005

Ness, Catherine M., age 64, formerly of Apple Valley, born May 14, 1941 in Olivia, MN, passed away July 31, 2005. Catherine was co-founder with her husband, Ken Ness, of North Star Imaging. she is preceded in death by her husband, Ken Ness. Catherine is survived by her son, Steve (Kelly) Solitis; step-sons, Kenny Ness and Terry (Kim) Ness; grandchildren:...

July 31, 2005

CARLSON, EVELYN M., age 95. Survived by daughter, Maxine Drewelow; son, Richard Hoppe; step-daughter, Carol Newkirk; 17 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Deana Tesch; nieces and nephews. Service Thursday 11am, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. Visitation one hour prior to service. Interment Salem Cemetery, Stillwater.

Burial Date August 4, 2005

July 30, 2005

Erickson Lillie M. Erickson, age 98 of S Mpls. Over 50-year member of Faith Lutheran Church. The youngest of 9 children of Sena and Arne. Known as Grandma to her many friends and neighbors. Preceded by husband, Clarence. Survived by sons, James (Kathryn), Gerald (Janet); 5 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; many nieces and nephews. Service Tuesday...

July 28, 2005

Lt. Col. James Figley Erwin USAF (Ret), 84, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2005 in his home in Eagan, MN. Preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Edna (Figley) Erwin; sister, Edith (Chuck) Frese and brother, Robert (Bob) Erwin, all of Aliquippa, PA. Survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mildred (Shaddock) Erwin, Eagan, MN; daughter, Kerri (Bill)...

July 26, 2005

Gadeberg (Olsen),Edna M., age 87 of Mpls. passed away July 26, 2005. Preceded in death by husband, Henry and parents. Survived by two daughters, Marian (Dan) Nelson and Jeanette Gadeberg; granddaughtes, Elaine (Justin) Peik, Rosemary and Mariel Shultz; great-grandson, Alexander Peik; brother, O. Ingvald Olsen. Dear life long friends and cousins with families in U.S.A. and Norway. Memorial service Saturday,...

July 26, 2005

Fremstad Paul Albert Fremstad, age 50 of Minneapolis, born August 28, 1954, passed away peacefully July 26, 2005 surrounded by family & friends, after a courageous 6 year battle with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Paul was preceded in death by his Parents Maynard & Ruth Fremstad. Paul is survived by his greatest love, wife of 30 years Deb, son Tim (Cindy), daughter...

July 25, 2005

Wayne C. Black, longtime resident of Apple Valley, MN, born April 14, 1930 in Janesville, WI., passed away July 25, at Minneapolis VA Medical Center at age 75. Preceded in death by mother and father, Cecil O. and Marian L. Black, and brother, Thomas D. Black. Survived by loving wife of 55 years, Ethel J. (Weum) Black; 4 children: William...

July 24, 2005

Melander Alice M., age 87, of Mpls. & Bloomington. Survived by husband, Arnold A.; sons, Robert (Mary) and Frank (Terri); grandsons, Mark (Eva), David (Sarah), Erik and Peter; nieces & nephew; sister-in-law, Virginia Shipp. Service Tuesday, 11 AM, Diamond Lake Lutheran Church, 5760 Portland Ave. S. Visitation one hour before service. Interment Lakewood. Memorials preferred to the church.

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July 23, 2005

Schave Eva Helen Evelyn, age 96 of Mpls. passed away July 23, 2005. Preceded in death by husband, Ivan H. Schave and son, John Nels Schave. Survived by son, Ted Schave (Helen), Cape Coral , FL; daughter, Rev. Mary A. Schave, Velva, N.D.; 2 grandsons, David (Sarah), Mendota Heights, MN and James (Charleen), Naples, FL; 5 great-grandchildren: Peter, William, Elisabeth,...

July 23, 2005

Christenson, Martin L. “Murphy”, age 57, of Apple Valley. Vietnam vet. Survived by wife, Susan; children, Eric, David Billings, Robert (Penny) Billings and Becky (Gary) Braun; 5 grandchildren; parents, Alvin & Dorothy Christenson; sisters, Nancy (Jerry) Buechele and Janet (Terry) Sowinski; brother, Ed (Barbara) Christenson; nieces and nephews. Memorial service Wednesday, 11 AM, Ft. Snelling Veterans Memorial Chapel at Historic...

July 22, 2005

Tucci Maureen Mary “Mimi” Tucci (Cordrey), age 54, of Burnsville. Born May 14, 1951, passed away peacefully July 21, 2005 surrounded by family & friends after a 7-year battle with breast cancer. Mimi was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy & Milford Cordrey. Survived by husband, Richard; sons, Brian and Jeffrey; sisters, Kathleen Fleischaker (Michael) and Barb Cordrey; aunt,...

July 20, 2005

Andersen, June (nee, Christian/Steele) age 83. Preceded in death by first husband Dexter Christian; second husband Jens Andersen. Survived by son Dexter F. (Dori) Christian; daughter, Judy (Tom) Royston; stepchildren, Bob (Ann) Andersen, Don (Therese) Andersen, Steve (Barb) Andersen, LoRene (Steve) Leikind; many grand and great-grandchildren; brother, Richard P. Steele; and many friends. Service Mon. 10:30 a.m. Henry W. Anderson...

July 17, 2005

Theiste Mark E., age 37, of Lakeville. President of Lemanix, Inc. Preceded in death by father, Rev. Victor Theiste. Survived by wife, Renee; sons, Samuel and Joseph; mother, Barbara Theiste; siblings, John (Diane), Debbie (Ken) O’Brien, Kathy (John) Kensmoe, Mike (Shelly), and Jenny Kearney; grandmother, Florence Zeman; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Service 11 AM Thursday, Heritage Lutheran Church,...

July 13, 2005

Burak, Marcella L., age 79 of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Henry; son, Mark; and a brother, Nygaard. Survived by son, Gary (Pam); daughters, Diane (Larry) Holter and Melanie Burak; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; special friends, Ruth and Norma. Service 11 AM, Monday, Catholic Church of the Annunciation, 509 W. 54th St. with visitation Sunday 2-4 PM at...

July 12, 2005

Raphael J. “Doc” Hogy, age 88 of Minneapolis, born November 25, 1916 in Cyrus, MN, passed away gently July 12, 2005. He was a dentist in Minneapolis until his retirement in 1982. He was an honest and humble man who deeply loved his family, his friends, and God. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie and daughter, Dr....

July 11, 2005

Sullivan, James E., age 85 of Minneapolis, born Nov. 8, 1919 in Albert Lea, passed away July 11, 2005. James was a veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a pilot of a B-17 and was a P.O.W. for 21 months. He is preceded in death by brother, Jerry, and sisters, Mary Ellen and Patricia. James...

July 9, 2005

Erickson, Elsie S., age 87, longtime member of Richfield Lutheran Church. Survived by sons, Allan (Elaine) and Kenneth (Patricia); 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Lorraine Bostrom. Service Wednesday 10AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. Visitation 1/2 hour prior to service. Interment Lakewood.

Burial Date July 13, 2005

July 8, 2005

Les E. Lawson II

Lawson Les E. II, age 40, of Lakeville, died unexpectedly on July 8. Survived by wife of 14 years, Janette; stepson, David Hernandez; children, Dalton, Madison and Chad; parents, Les & Earlene Lawson; brother, David (Becky); sisters, Ladeena (Tim) Ford, Denise (Bob) Richardson, DeeAnn (Justin) Graffigna; 2 sisters- in-law, Julianne (Rick) Martyn, Sharon (Steve) Sullivan; 3 brothers-...

July 6, 2005

Melbye, James O., age 96 of Mpls., passed away July 6, 2005. Preceded in death by son, Thomas. Survived by wife of 63 years, Ardis; daughter-in-law, Rosario; granddaughters, Eva and Nadia. Graveside service Tuesday, 10:15 AM, Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Assembly area #4.

Burial Date July 12, 2005