Obituaries

Margaret  Anne Christensen

Margaret Anne Christensen

Mar 8, 2016

Mom, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother who was loved very much, passed away peacefully 3/8/2016, after a long illness. Born in St. Paul, MN on 1/24/1931. Preceded in death by parents, George & Veronica Barich; brother, George Barich Jr.; former husband of 32 years, Otto Christensen. Survived by daughters, Jeannie Kratzer, Lynn (Don) Watson, Nancy Christensen and Suanne Christensen; grandchildren, Eric (Jennifer)...

William "Bill" H. Poot

William "Bill" H. Poot

Mar 6, 2016

Survived by his beloved wife, Dorothy; children, Gail (John) Bertossi, Leona (Bud) Brown, Thomas (Debra) Poot and Ann (Charlie) Boone; 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; brother, Nick (Doris) Poot; many nieces and nephews; special daughter, Pat Dufort. Preceded in death by parents, Madelaine and Christian. Bill served in North Africa and Southern Europe with the 34th Infantry Division (Red Bulls)...

Brian  J. Porath

Brian J. Porath

Mar 6, 2016

Brian went home to be with Jesus his Lord on Sunday, March 6th, 2016. Preceded in death by brother, David. Survived by wife, Diane Kay; daughter, Georgia; sister, Virginia LaMonica and brother, Thomas (Kim) Porath; nieces, nephews, and friends. Interment Hillside Cemetery, Minneapolis.

Visitation one hour prior to service. SERVICES...

Darrell Waldorf

Darrell Waldorf

Mar 6, 2016

Darrell was the husband of Margaret Ann Waldorf; they shared 55 years of marriage together. He was born on October 8, 1935 in Charles City, IA to the late Evan and Adeline Zander Waldorf. Darrell served in the US Army from 1959 to 1964. He worked for Designers Guild and Cremers Interiors from the early 1960s until his retirement...

Maxine  T. Henriksen

Maxine T. Henriksen

Mar 5, 2016

Maxine was born in Alexandria to parents William and Theressa (Viering) Lorenz. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry; daughter, Shirley; sister, Dorothy Patrick. Survived by daughter, Fay (Gerald) Gifford; grandchildren, Brian (Laura) Gifford, Kimberly (Ricardo) Poliszuk, Joel Beres, Steven Beres and Timothy Beres; seven great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Phyllis Mounsdon; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends....

Ronald  P. Nelson

Ronald P. Nelson

Mar 5, 2016

Nelson, Ronald P.

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Ronald P. Nelson age 68 of Minnetonka. Preceded in death by parents, Leonard and Yvonne; sister, Linda Laudner. He is survived and will be deeply missed by his sisters and brother, Janice Silvernagel, Paula Nelson (Doug Stark), Martin Nelson (Carol), Toni Maiers (Paul) and nieces and nephews. Memorials preferred to National...

Dwight  A. Lincoln

Dwight A. Lincoln

Mar 5, 2016

Dwight was preceded in death by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert Lincoln (Fairmont, MN). He is survived by wife of 63 years, Betty; daughters, Ramona Lincoln and DeAnna Baker (Jeff); sons, Timothy (Laura), Michael (Renee), Brad (Denise) and Eric (Jackie); 14 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren.

Visitation after 10am. SERVICES Memorial Service

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Evelyn  M. Willeford

Evelyn M. Willeford

Mar 4, 2016

A loving mother, grandmother and friend passed peacefully on March 4, 2016. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Hollis; son, Greg; parents, Edna Black-Graham and Harvey Black; step-father, Jack Graham; brother, Robert Black and sister, Betty Berg. Survived by children, Diane (Doug) Flatz, Hollis (Barb) and Stephen (Susan) Willeford; grandchildren, Judi (Bill) Morris, Sheila Flatz, Christine (Jeff) Coykendall, Amy...

Luann  G. Fast

Luann G. Fast

Mar 3, 2016

Survived by children, Renee Olson, Vicki (Ryan) Spychalla and Ryan (Emily) Fast; grandchildren, Caleb and Kaitlyn Olson, Riley and Courtney Spychalla, Grayson and McKinley Fast; special friend, Bert Noren; mother, Darlene Meyers; sisters, Karen (Darryl) Bargen and Karla Meyers; brother, Ronald Meyers; mother-in-law, Gladys Fast; many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Preceded in death by husband, DeLyle; father,...

Chloe  M. Amundson

Chloe M. Amundson

Mar 3, 2016

Chloe, beloved child of Nancy Leitch and Paul Amundson, flame that burned twice as bright, left us far too soon. She died without warning of cardiac arrest due to a blood clot in her lungs. Chloe loved all animals, her iPhone, her friends (many from Wayzata High School and St. Louis Park High School) and most of all her...

James  H. Pechan

James H. Pechan

Mar 2, 2016

Preceded in death by wife, Elsie and sister, Betty.

Visitation one hour prior to Mass. SERVICES Mass of Christian Burial

Monday, March 7, 2016 10:30 AM

The Church of St. Mary of the Lake 105 Forestview Lane North Plymouth, MN 55441

Visitation one hour prior...

Margaret  A. Olson

Margaret A. Olson

Feb 29, 2016

Margaret enjoyed camping and treating others like family. Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth L Olson; son, Timothy; grandchildren, Brandon and Brenda; parents, George and Myrtle (Guthrie) Hack; brother, James; sisters, Alice Nelson and Romelle Patterson; beloved dog, Teddy Bear. Survived by children, Kenneth, Dale, Belinda, John (Kimberly), Mark, and like a son Willie (Beau) Brown; grandchildren. Travis,...

Buelah Tyler

Buelah Tyler

Feb 28, 2016

Preceded in death by husband, Jack; son, Jeff; and parents, Vernon and Ida Williams. Survived by children, Greg, Nanette (Chris) and Carrie (Marty); 11 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; sister, Beverly (Ozzy) Axelson; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Buelah loved being outside, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren.  Her love story continues on as she’s reunited once again...

Owen Rasmussen

Owen Rasmussen

Feb 28, 2016

Survived by wife, Carol; son, Chris Darsow (Kei) and daughter, Emla; son, Eric Rasmussen (Lora) and children, Jordan and Justin; daughter, Laura Biggie; brother, Ogden Rasmussen (Marlene); other relatives and friends. Owen was a proud US Navy veteran. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

SERVICES Visitation

Thursday, March 3, 2016 02:00 AM -...

Jeanette Hausman

Jeanette Hausman

Feb 28, 2016

Preceded in death by husband, Gordon; daughter, Jody Burkhart; and son, Robert Haugen. Survived by daughter, Lori Haugen; grandchildren, Chelsea Jesmer (Dan), Brandon Haugen (Kelly) and Nikki Burkhart; great grandson, Gage Jesmer; many friends. Private service and burial will be held on Thursday Memorials preferred to the Humane Society.

Lucille Purdy

Lucille Purdy

Feb 27, 2016

Preceded in death by beloved husband of 65+ years, Jerry; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Rick Theisen; granddaughter, Robyn Theisen; sister, Betty. Survived by children, Kevin (Patty), Koral (John) and Karyn (Shawn); grandchildren, Jeremy “J.R.” (Katie), Jason (Hillary), Justen, Jaide (Joe), Jenna (Aaron) Plank, Jasmine Smoter and Gregory (Lindsey) Engebrit; great-grandchildren, Deidrick, Angelique, Everett, Navy, Arissa, Deacon and Scout;...

Elwood Swanson

Elwood Swanson

Feb 27, 2016

Born in Aitkin, MN. Preceded in death by parents Arthur and Nannie; brothers Arnold (Arlene), Chester (Dorine); sisters Irene Hanson (Chester) and Harriet Sanbeck. Survived by Bonnie, his beloved wife of 50 years; daughter Susan Swanson (Mike Ashton); and many loving relatives and friends.

Elwood served in the Army 1947-1948.   He worked for Hennepin County for 30...

Jill Harper

Jill Harper

Feb 27, 2016

Survived by husband, Rik Reppe; daughters, Erin and Kimberly Booher; parents, Clarence “Mike” and Wilma Harper; siblings, Kathy Kistler, Kristine Harper, Michael Dale Harper, Diane Davidson and Kellie Rich. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Stages Theatre Company.

SERVICES Memorial Service

Sunday, March 6, 2016

Stages Theatre...

William  P. Cavanagh

William P. Cavanagh

Feb 27, 2016

Devoted father, son, brother, friend, and entrepreneur. Bill loved traveling, golf, boating, and meeting people everywhere. Bill graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Carleton College with degrees in Political Science and International Relations and earned an MBA from UCLA's Anderson School of Management. A voracious reader and film buff, Bill loved debating many topics. His proudest achievements were his 3...

Tin  Vinh Tran

Tin Vinh Tran

Feb 27, 2016

Reverend Tin Vinh Tran, 64, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2016 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Survived by his wife Hannah of 40 years; son Scott; and daughter Elizabeth.

Tin was a combat veteran in the Vietnam War, concentration camp survivor, and immigrant who returned to school in his 30s to attain a civil...

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