Obituaries
Joel Onstad
Mar 10, 2016
Joel (Butch) Onstad was born in Crookston, MN on October 22, 1934 and grew up in McIntosh, MN. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force from 1951-1955 with a tour of duty in Okinawa. He graduated from Mpls Business College in 1958 where he met his wife, Donna. Joe and Donna where married in 1960. Together...
Mary M. Abe
Mar 9, 2016
Formerly of Bloomington. Mary was born November 26, 1923 in Roseville CA and died peacefully on March 9, 2016 in Wayzata, MN. She was a member of Hobart United Methodist Church. Mary will be remembered for her pleasing smile, her kind heart, her devotion to her family and Old Dutch potato chips for lunch. Survived by children, Jo Ann...

Gary Harding
Mar 8, 2016
Gary, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at age 65. As a passionate servant of Jesus, Gary served as the Outreach Pastor at Hope Community Church and touched many lives as a friend, mentor and teacher. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Barb; Maxx the dog;...
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
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
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
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
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
Mar 5, 2016
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

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.
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 -...
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...
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;...
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