In Memoriam
Nancy Adelmann (Johnson)
Deceased Date:
1992-01-18
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Pery Affias
Birth Date:
1952-12-15
Deceased Date:
1978-03-02
Jeanne Johnson Bray
- October 10th, 2015
I still think of him too. He was a great person. I will never forget the day you told me what happened to us.
Ginny Rutz (Revak)
- January 22nd, 2010
I often think of what Pery would look like all grown up like the rest of us.....He was a handsome and fun loving friend and I miss him still.
Donald C. Aldrich
Deceased Date:
2012-05-15
Obituary:
Don C. "Dondo" Aldrich
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Aldrich, Don "Dondo" C. age 59, died May 15, 2012. Preceded in death by mother, Dorinda Aldrich. Survived by wife, Cynthia; father Anthony; brothers, Robert (Jane), Alan, Steven (Nancy); 9 nephews, 4 nieces, 8 grand nephews, 3 grand nieces; and many stupendous friends. A celebration of Don's life will be on May 24, 2012 at 2:30 PM, Castle Chess Club, 1121 Jackson Street, #134, Minneapolis, MN 55413. As he requested, no flowers, no ties. From 5-7 PM, Don will be holding court for the last time at the Bulldog NE, 401 East Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis 55414 As he requested, no flowers, no ties.
Published in Star Tribune on May 20, 2012
Don C. "Dondo" Aldrich
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Aldrich, Don "Dondo" C. age 59, died May 15, 2012. Preceded in death by mother, Dorinda Aldrich. Survived by wife, Cynthia; father Anthony; brothers, Robert (Jane), Alan, Steven (Nancy); 9 nephews, 4 nieces, 8 grand nephews, 3 grand nieces; and many stupendous friends. A celebration of Don's life will be on May 24, 2012 at 2:30 PM, Castle Chess Club, 1121 Jackson Street, #134, Minneapolis, MN 55413. As he requested, no flowers, no ties. From 5-7 PM, Don will be holding court for the last time at the Bulldog NE, 401 East Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis 55414 As he requested, no flowers, no ties.
Published in Star Tribune on May 20, 2012
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Sandra Lee Aldrich (Lesch)
Deceased Date:
2016-03-28
Obituary:
Aldridge, Sandra Lee Age 64, of Plymouth, MN, passed away March 28th, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Lorraine and Donald Lesch. Sandy spent over two decades working for UFCW Local 653, retiring in 2012. She has since spent her time with family and friends, and caring for her granddaughter, Olivia. Memorial service is Saturday, April 2nd, 11 am with visitation starting at 10 am at David Lee Funeral Home, 1220 E. Wayzata Blvd in Wayzata. David Lee Funeral Home Wayzata 952-473-5577.
Aldridge, Sandra Lee Age 64, of Plymouth, MN, passed away March 28th, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Lorraine and Donald Lesch. Sandy spent over two decades working for UFCW Local 653, retiring in 2012. She has since spent her time with family and friends, and caring for her granddaughter, Olivia. Memorial service is Saturday, April 2nd, 11 am with visitation starting at 10 am at David Lee Funeral Home, 1220 E. Wayzata Blvd in Wayzata. David Lee Funeral Home Wayzata 952-473-5577.
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Elizabeth (Beth) Anderson (Hockensmith)
Birth Date:
1952-04-27
Deceased Date:
2008-05-15
Obituary:
Beth Anderson, age 56, of Nisswa, died Thursday, May 15, 2008 at Good Samaritan Society Bethany in Brainerd. Beth was born in Minneapolis on April 27, 1952 to Edward and Joyce (Johnson) Hockensmith. She is survived by many friends and family. She was preceded in death by her husband Tom. Memorial services will be 4 pm Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Society Bethany Chapel. Arrangements are with Nelson-Doran Funeral Home and Crematory.
Beth Anderson, age 56, of Nisswa, died Thursday, May 15, 2008 at Good Samaritan Society Bethany in Brainerd. Beth was born in Minneapolis on April 27, 1952 to Edward and Joyce (Johnson) Hockensmith. She is survived by many friends and family. She was preceded in death by her husband Tom. Memorial services will be 4 pm Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Society Bethany Chapel. Arrangements are with Nelson-Doran Funeral Home and Crematory.
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Froilan Araujo
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Steven K. Balick
Birth Date:
1951-12-04
Deceased Date:
2012-09-09
Obituary:
Steven was diagnosed with Lymphoma approximately 15 months ago and was undergoing various treatments including chemo and bone marrow transplants. He lost his battle this month after a courageous fight. Here is his story from his Caring Bridge site:
In February of 2011 I was diagnosed with Lymphoma. It was clear from the pathology that the best way to treat the disease was a bone marrow transplant. The idea was that I would have 6 rounds of chemo to kill all of the cancer in my body, extract healthy stem cells, then put me in the hospital at Stanford, kill my immune system and then put the stem cells back into my body where they would eventually grow a completely new healthy immune system.The transplant took place in September 2011 and it wasn't long before I was feeling OK, weak but OK. Unfortunately our optimism was short lived. We found out shortly after the first transplant that the lymphoma never went away and that a donor transplant would be necessary.The idea behind this one is that after chemo, donor stem cells are infused into my body where they fight with my own compromised cells, take over and create a new healthy immune system. Weird science.
Since we have not been able to find an obituary, if you would like to read more on his Caring Bridge site, his journal and the outpouring of support for him and his family, here is the link:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/stevenbalick
Steven was diagnosed with Lymphoma approximately 15 months ago and was undergoing various treatments including chemo and bone marrow transplants. He lost his battle this month after a courageous fight. Here is his story from his Caring Bridge site:
In February of 2011 I was diagnosed with Lymphoma. It was clear from the pathology that the best way to treat the disease was a bone marrow transplant. The idea was that I would have 6 rounds of chemo to kill all of the cancer in my body, extract healthy stem cells, then put me in the hospital at Stanford, kill my immune system and then put the stem cells back into my body where they would eventually grow a completely new healthy immune system.The transplant took place in September 2011 and it wasn't long before I was feeling OK, weak but OK. Unfortunately our optimism was short lived. We found out shortly after the first transplant that the lymphoma never went away and that a donor transplant would be necessary.The idea behind this one is that after chemo, donor stem cells are infused into my body where they fight with my own compromised cells, take over and create a new healthy immune system. Weird science.
Since we have not been able to find an obituary, if you would like to read more on his Caring Bridge site, his journal and the outpouring of support for him and his family, here is the link:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/stevenbalick
BRADLEY EISENBERG
- September 9th, 2022
Miss you every day
Dean R. Benjamin
Birth Date:
1951-03-31
Deceased Date:
1969-12-17
Beth Kimball
- August 6th, 2010
Dean and I started to become friends in senior high, especially 12th grade. We sat across from each other in, I believe, Mr. Allen's class. We talked about alot of different things, but one thing that sticks out in my mind was that Dean idolized Steve McQueen. When he passed, I remember going to his funeral and it was wicked cold and blustery. The next day I became very ill and remember talking to Dean alot from my sick bed. I missed him alot back then, and still think about him today.
Steve Aretz
- July 29th, 2010
Dean and I were best friends from the age of 7 until his death. We lived and terrorized the same neighborhood together. He was a great guy who died way to early.
Jim Bergeson
- March 21st, 2010
Dean died suddenly during our senior year from Hepatitis. Dean was a great guy that was well liked by all who knew him.
Howard Brand
Deceased Date:
2015-05-14
There are currently no tributes.
Michael Z. Burnett
Birth Date:
1951-10-23
Deceased Date:
2007-03-20
There are currently no tributes.
Lorene Burns (Munson)
Birth Date:
1952-06-11
Deceased Date:
2008-03-09
Obituary:
Linda Land/ Gendreau
- July 18th, 2010
I was very shocked and saddened to see that Lorene had passed. She was a very good friend in high school and after when we went to Maxim's Beauty College together. Our commute downtown was always an adventure in her old blue car. She always had a smile for everyone and a contagious laugh that would always lead to silliness. About 12 years ago we ran into one another at a grocery store and exchanged phone numbers and promised to get together......I am so sorry we never did that. Rest in Peace, LoreneSara Esther Burstein
Birth Date:
1952-08-21
Deceased Date:
2005-10-26
Obituary:
Died of liver disease on October 26, 2005 at the age of 53. Preceded in death by parents, Abraham and Sadie Burstein. Survived by sister, Linda; brother- in-law, Marty; nephews, Adam and Sean Dveris, and many other relatives and friends. Born in Winona, moved to St. Louis Park at age 14, B.A. the University of Minnesota. In her work at organizations such as the Cricket Theater, the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, the Jerome Foundation, and the Minneapolis Jewish Community Center, she recognized and supported many young artists before they became well-established. People knew her as a passionate and sensitive human being. Sara also served on the boards of Jewish Vocational Service and the Adath Jeshurun Congregation. Four years ago, she moved to Washington, D.C. to work at the New Israel Fund where she organized young supporters and conducted outreach to cities such as Minneapolis in support of progressive organizations in Israel. The family thanks the staff at HCMC, especially Medical ICU 1 for their dedication and care. Memorials preferred to Rimon: The Minnesota Jewish Arts Council, Barry Family Campus 4330 S. Cedar Lake Rd. St. Louis Park, MN 55416.
Published in Star Tribune from October 27 to November 1, 2005
Died of liver disease on October 26, 2005 at the age of 53. Preceded in death by parents, Abraham and Sadie Burstein. Survived by sister, Linda; brother- in-law, Marty; nephews, Adam and Sean Dveris, and many other relatives and friends. Born in Winona, moved to St. Louis Park at age 14, B.A. the University of Minnesota. In her work at organizations such as the Cricket Theater, the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, the Jerome Foundation, and the Minneapolis Jewish Community Center, she recognized and supported many young artists before they became well-established. People knew her as a passionate and sensitive human being. Sara also served on the boards of Jewish Vocational Service and the Adath Jeshurun Congregation. Four years ago, she moved to Washington, D.C. to work at the New Israel Fund where she organized young supporters and conducted outreach to cities such as Minneapolis in support of progressive organizations in Israel. The family thanks the staff at HCMC, especially Medical ICU 1 for their dedication and care. Memorials preferred to Rimon: The Minnesota Jewish Arts Council, Barry Family Campus 4330 S. Cedar Lake Rd. St. Louis Park, MN 55416.
Published in Star Tribune from October 27 to November 1, 2005
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Stuart Burstein
Deceased Date:
1998-09-20
There are currently no tributes.
Joan Chazin - Esterkin (Chazin)
Birth Date:
1952-03-10
Deceased Date:
2006-10-20
Jeff Liss
- April 18th, 2014
Joan and I were very good friends back in high school and college. We used to drive around with my CB and talk to the truckers. Joan did a perfect Mae West impersonation. The truckers chuckled and we roared in laughter. There were many similar stories. I'll never forget her smile and laugh.Sadly, I just found out about her passing about an hour ago. I am stunned and shocked, and deeply saddened by this awful news.
May you rest in peace, my dear old friend. God is lucky to have you near him now.
Bruce Siegfried
- February 16th, 2010
While working at Laventhol & Horwath back in the 80's I worked on the account involving Joan's fathers Norm Chazin. Norm and "Joannie" as she liked to be called, were the nicest people. Recently, I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with Joan's husband, Neil. Must have rubbed off because Neil is just as nice!
Richard G. Cochran
Deceased Date:
1965-01-25
Wayne Klayman
- November 19th, 2013
I too remember the day Richard was killed while delivering papers.
He was a quiet boy and not many of us in 7th grade knew him very well at all. He was just one of those many kids that blended in with the background. That day, however, I rememember so many people crying and/or in shock. We had never lost one of "us" before, and suddenly dear Richard had more friends than he ever knew he had in life. His death taught all of us a lesson that day. Many of us felt guilty for never even having said hello to him. I know I did. And as it turned out, he was more ambitious than all of us put together. I carried Richard's memory with me all thru my school years.
Wayne Klayman
Oakdale, MN
Martha Reed
- August 16th, 2010
I remember the morning that Richard was killed- it was a dark morning, raining as I recall. I was in math class that Richard was a part of when out teacher told us that he had been delivering papers that morning and was hit by a car. I remember hiim as a quiet shy boy. It is a enduring memory from junior high school.
Doug Cook
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Charles M. Cornelius
Birth Date:
1952-06-21
Deceased Date:
2004-10-14
Obituary:
Cornelius Charles M., age 52, of Elk River, died on October 14, 2004 after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by his loving wife, Vicky; daughters, Mary, Rachael, Amy, Carolyn and Katherine. His mother, Jane; brother, Richard; and sister, Kathy Shafer. Also survived by mother-in-law, Jacky Austin. Funeral service 11 AM Tuesday at Christ Lutheran Church (Hwy. 101 at Cty. Rd. 39, Otsego). Visitation 4-8 PM Monday at Dare's Funeral Home, 805 Main St., Elk River, 763-441-1212, and 1 hour prior to services at church on Tuesday. Interment Orono Cemetery, Elk River, MN Memorials preferred.
Published in Star Tribune on October 17, 2004
Cornelius Charles M., age 52, of Elk River, died on October 14, 2004 after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by his loving wife, Vicky; daughters, Mary, Rachael, Amy, Carolyn and Katherine. His mother, Jane; brother, Richard; and sister, Kathy Shafer. Also survived by mother-in-law, Jacky Austin. Funeral service 11 AM Tuesday at Christ Lutheran Church (Hwy. 101 at Cty. Rd. 39, Otsego). Visitation 4-8 PM Monday at Dare's Funeral Home, 805 Main St., Elk River, 763-441-1212, and 1 hour prior to services at church on Tuesday. Interment Orono Cemetery, Elk River, MN Memorials preferred.
Published in Star Tribune on October 17, 2004
Glenn Mayeda
- November 15th, 2013
Charlie was always happy go lucky, a clown, and had a precious heart!!!!
He always had to make everyone laugh and cheer people up through his gestures and attempting to act clumsy. (Note---Charlie was very coordinated---so---he actually had an easy time acting clumsy. I hope that makes sense!!!!)
Charlie even attempted comedy with the unique $25 cars he drove!!!!
Such 4 wheeled ---classics!!!!!!!!!
He would even wear a classic--old--fashioned--rimmed--hat while driving his cars.
Always loved and remembered as the life of the party!!!!!!
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Charlie was always willing to help his friends with whatever they needed!!!!
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Charlie will be missed a lot -- but -- it is comforting to know-----he is cheering people up in Heaven!!!!!!!!
glenn mayeda
Linda J. Doyle (Svendsen)
Birth Date:
1952-03-22
Deceased Date:
2007-09-25
Obituary:
Linda Doyle
- February 19th, 2010
Doyle, Linda (Svendsen) age 55, of Medina. Survived by husband of 35 years, Tim; son, Michael; daughters, Amy and Molly; brothers, Michael Svendsen, Steven Svendsen; sister, Mary Svendsen Hjort. Private services were held. Gearty-Delmore 763-553-1411
Tom Dulebohn
Deceased Date:
2024-04-06
Bruce Siegfried
- May 27th, 2024
Reminder: There is a Celebration of Life for Tom on June 28th in Victoria. If you go to our Facebook account and put Tom Dulebohn in the search it will bring up the link with all the information.
I grew up a few houses down from Tom. His brother Mark and I were childhood good friends so I saw Tom often, but he did not really hang with us. Tom had a quick wit and was fast on the draw! He always had something to say, but waited for the perfect time to say it.
Tom died from complications from Crohns disease and kidney failure. Tom battled Crohns disease starting at a very early age until he passed. He had all but two feet of his small intestine removed due to Crohns. You cannot live without at least two feet of it. As our medical breakthroughs progressed he managed his Crohns disease better later in life.
Recently, he developed kidney failure according to his brother Mark. At that point, Tom said "I'm done!" and would not do dialysis.
Kevin Dungan
Birth Date:
1952-02-12
Deceased Date:
2020-10-27
Obituary:
February 12, 1952 - October 27, 2020 (68)
Here is Kevin Dungan’s obituary. Please accept Echovita’s sincere condolences.
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Kevin Dungan (Duluth, Minnesota), who passed away on October 27, 2020 at the age of 68. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including : his wife Karen; his children, Adam (Pam), Jane Plese (James) and Michael Utley (Cara); his grandchildren, Cooper, Emma, Caleb, Ruby, Joseph and Bentley; his brother Michael (Linda); and his pets, Ali and Lucy.
https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/mn/duluth/kevin-dungan-11658322
February 12, 1952 - October 27, 2020 (68)
Here is Kevin Dungan’s obituary. Please accept Echovita’s sincere condolences.
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Kevin Dungan (Duluth, Minnesota), who passed away on October 27, 2020 at the age of 68. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including : his wife Karen; his children, Adam (Pam), Jane Plese (James) and Michael Utley (Cara); his grandchildren, Cooper, Emma, Caleb, Ruby, Joseph and Bentley; his brother Michael (Linda); and his pets, Ali and Lucy.
https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/mn/duluth/kevin-dungan-11658322
Glenn Mayeda
- November 4th, 2020
Kevin had a happy-go-lucky, kind, hard working soul!!!!!He had a great talent-working with his hands and mind.
Without him knowing--Kevin gave me direction early in my life by sharing his interest and teaching me a few things with automotive repair.
Kevin aways promised his mother----he would buy her a pink Cadilac.
Later, Kevin bought a beat up-pink Cadilac for $40-but his mom thought it was so ugly--she would not let him park it in the driveway.
As an average teenage student----direction in life----was necessary, appreciated, but hard to find!!!!!!!!
I forgot to tell Kevin how much I appreciated the direction he had given me.
Later in life--Kevin became an Avid Reader to the point of being a Historian!!!!!!!!!
During the last five or six years--with cancer and mobility being a challenge----Kevin was Enviously-Brave while enjoying his family!!!!!!!!
Such Bravery displayed his Good-Spirited-Natured-Soul!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Heaven has one more Good-Natured--High-Spirted-Soul-Driving- a Shiny Pink Cadilac!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
glenn mayeda
Steven K. Eakins
Birth Date:
1952-09-25
Deceased Date:
2002-03-08
Obituary:
Bruce Siegfried
- February 16th, 2010
Snowmobiled with Steve before high school. He always had a way of making people laugh. Didn't have the fastest snowmobile out on the Minneapolis Golf Course back then, but he kept up with us.
Richard Friedman
Birth Date:
2023-11-21
Deceased Date:
2018-12-18
Obituary:
FRIEDMAN, Richard L. Passed away at the age of 66 on December 11, 2018. Rick was born in Chicago in 1952 and moved to Minneapolis in 1957. He graduated from University of Minn. in 1974, and he received Ph.D. from Michigan State University in Microbiology in 1979. He worked as a research scientist in Bern, Switzerland 1982-1984. Rick was a professor at University of Arizona, College of Medicine, as a Microbiologist from 1984-2017. He served one sabbatical as a scientist at St. Mary's Hospital Medical School in London England 1994-1995. Rick published numerous scientific articles during his career and he was a guest speaker at biological science conferences in the U.S. as well as Europe, Egypt, South Korea, China and India. Rick is survived by his aunt, Bernice Berger and cousins, Michelle Sarab, Robin Goldstein, Karen Kaplan and families, and his partner, Martha Frailey. In his younger years, Rick was a soccer player and skier. He was an ardent supporter of University of Arizona basketball and was a season ticket holder for 30 years. He was an avid fly-fisherman and hiker. Throughout his adult life, Rick was passionate about cooking both in his kitchen and on his outdoor grill. Rick was well loved by family and friends who will miss him greatly. Those who wish may contribute in his memory to the Jewish Community Center or the Food Bank. A Memorial and Celebration of Rick's Life will be held on Sunday, January 20, 2019 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at 4732 N. Tomnitz Place, Tucson. Arrangements entrusted to ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES Dodge Chapel (520-326-4343).
Published in the Arizona Daily Star on Jan. 6, 2019
FRIEDMAN, Richard L. Passed away at the age of 66 on December 11, 2018. Rick was born in Chicago in 1952 and moved to Minneapolis in 1957. He graduated from University of Minn. in 1974, and he received Ph.D. from Michigan State University in Microbiology in 1979. He worked as a research scientist in Bern, Switzerland 1982-1984. Rick was a professor at University of Arizona, College of Medicine, as a Microbiologist from 1984-2017. He served one sabbatical as a scientist at St. Mary's Hospital Medical School in London England 1994-1995. Rick published numerous scientific articles during his career and he was a guest speaker at biological science conferences in the U.S. as well as Europe, Egypt, South Korea, China and India. Rick is survived by his aunt, Bernice Berger and cousins, Michelle Sarab, Robin Goldstein, Karen Kaplan and families, and his partner, Martha Frailey. In his younger years, Rick was a soccer player and skier. He was an ardent supporter of University of Arizona basketball and was a season ticket holder for 30 years. He was an avid fly-fisherman and hiker. Throughout his adult life, Rick was passionate about cooking both in his kitchen and on his outdoor grill. Rick was well loved by family and friends who will miss him greatly. Those who wish may contribute in his memory to the Jewish Community Center or the Food Bank. A Memorial and Celebration of Rick's Life will be held on Sunday, January 20, 2019 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at 4732 N. Tomnitz Place, Tucson. Arrangements entrusted to ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES Dodge Chapel (520-326-4343).
Published in the Arizona Daily Star on Jan. 6, 2019
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Kay Marie Gasman (Houdek)
Birth Date:
1952-01-13
Deceased Date:
2013-10-14
Obituary:
Kay Marie Houdek, 61, of Laporte, MN, died Monday, October 14, 2013 at her home.
A gathering of friends & family and potluck to celebrate Kay's life will take place at 5:00 pm Saturday, October 19, 2013 at the Frohn Town Hall near Bemidji, MN. The Cease Family Funeral Home of Bemidji assisted the family.
Kay was born January 13, 1952 in Crystal, Minnesota, the daughter of Neon and Lorraine (Walz) Houdek. She was raised and educated in St. Louis Park, MN.
She married Greg Gasman in Nov. 26, 1982 in Bemidji.
She is survived by her husband – Greg Gasman; 2 sons - Dustin (Jessica) Gasman Shyler Gasman; father – Neon Houdek; sisters- Karen (James "Bo") McCarter, Bambi (Duane) Goodwin, Gale (Ken) Garin, Nancy Houdek; brother- Rod Houdek; numerous nieces nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her mother.
Kay Marie Houdek, 61, of Laporte, MN, died Monday, October 14, 2013 at her home.
A gathering of friends & family and potluck to celebrate Kay's life will take place at 5:00 pm Saturday, October 19, 2013 at the Frohn Town Hall near Bemidji, MN. The Cease Family Funeral Home of Bemidji assisted the family.
Kay was born January 13, 1952 in Crystal, Minnesota, the daughter of Neon and Lorraine (Walz) Houdek. She was raised and educated in St. Louis Park, MN.
She married Greg Gasman in Nov. 26, 1982 in Bemidji.
She is survived by her husband – Greg Gasman; 2 sons - Dustin (Jessica) Gasman Shyler Gasman; father – Neon Houdek; sisters- Karen (James "Bo") McCarter, Bambi (Duane) Goodwin, Gale (Ken) Garin, Nancy Houdek; brother- Rod Houdek; numerous nieces nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her mother.
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Robert Gendreau
Birth Date:
1951-05-13
Deceased Date:
2010-03-01
Obituary:
Gendreau, Robert H. age 58, of Maple Grove. Loving husband, father, brother and papa died suddenly on March 1, 2010. Preceded in death by parents, Robert C. and Helen E. Gendreau. Survived by wife of 38 years, Linda; sons, Robert A. and Daniel (Hope); daughter, Mia (Ryan) Hobus; 3 precious grandchildren, Isaiah, Hannah and Bethany; sisters, Eileen (Norman) Schwartz and Mary Snell; nephews, Adam, Ryan, Nate and Erich; niece, Heidi; and many more family, friends and wonderful neighbors. Robert was a union carpenter for 30+ years. He enjoyed morning coffee with friends, camping, outdoor sports, helping people and playing with his grandchildren. Family time was very precious to him. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, please consider bringing canned food items or money for the Hope Bridge Food Shelf. A further celebration of life will be held on his birthday in his garage. Contact family for info for this service. Memorial service Saturday 1 PM with visitation one hour prior at: Washburn-McReavy Glen Haven Chapel 763-533-8643 5125 W. Broadway, Crystal
Published in Star Tribune on March 5, 2010
Gendreau, Robert H. age 58, of Maple Grove. Loving husband, father, brother and papa died suddenly on March 1, 2010. Preceded in death by parents, Robert C. and Helen E. Gendreau. Survived by wife of 38 years, Linda; sons, Robert A. and Daniel (Hope); daughter, Mia (Ryan) Hobus; 3 precious grandchildren, Isaiah, Hannah and Bethany; sisters, Eileen (Norman) Schwartz and Mary Snell; nephews, Adam, Ryan, Nate and Erich; niece, Heidi; and many more family, friends and wonderful neighbors. Robert was a union carpenter for 30+ years. He enjoyed morning coffee with friends, camping, outdoor sports, helping people and playing with his grandchildren. Family time was very precious to him. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, please consider bringing canned food items or money for the Hope Bridge Food Shelf. A further celebration of life will be held on his birthday in his garage. Contact family for info for this service. Memorial service Saturday 1 PM with visitation one hour prior at: Washburn-McReavy Glen Haven Chapel 763-533-8643 5125 W. Broadway, Crystal
Published in Star Tribune on March 5, 2010
Kevin Dale
- August 19th, 2019
A good friend he was. He was a better friend to me than I think I was to him.
craig nestor
- July 29th, 2014
Knew Bob well from Park Hill on. Loved his sister as well. They lived a couple doors down from Park Hill. Then he married one of the neighborhood girls, Linda Land. When we were little he used to protect me. Because I was so small. A great guy for sure.
annonymous neighbor
- April 23rd, 2011
So sad!!! Rob was our paperboy, and my very first crush.He was so nice, and let me tag along on his paper route,
always the sweetest guy.
He'll always be 15 and special too me.
Wayne Klayman
- April 8th, 2010
Bob was the consummate "good guy"...fun as well as funny...sarcastic, but with a twinkle in his eye that let you (and everyone) know, he was just kidding...he often took the less popular kids under his protective wing as, he too, didn't run with the top social circles...and yet, he fit in with everyone in his own way. he defied labeling. Tough when he had to be, but a more gentle guy you'd rarely find. I have several personal stories about Bob that I was looking forward to sharing with him at our upcoming reunion...Bob Gendreau was the kind of guy who would go up to the least-known classmate and say: "I remember you!" - and mean it...Goodbye Bob, you will be missed...
Cynthia L. Ginsberg (Kunin)
Birth Date:
1952-07-19
Deceased Date:
2009-09-28
Obituary:
Ginsberg, Cynthia Kunin age 57, of Minneapolis, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with uterine cancer. Survived by husband, David Ginsberg; children, Andrew (Emily), Todd, Adam, and Charles Ginsberg; grandson, Ethan and Eli; parents, Beverly & Paul Kunin; sisters, Jennifer Kunin and Wendi Kunin Tanner (Kenneth); mother-in-law and father-in-law, Doris & Ted Ginsberg; brothers-in-law, Gordon (Kate), and Joel (Sara) Ginsberg; nieces and nephews, Sam, Josh, Brody, Miya, Dana, Jessica, and Amanda; and a powerful & devoted circle of friends. The family is so thankful for their love and help. Funeral service WEDNESDAY (TODAY) 3:30 PM, TEMPLE ISRAEL, 2324 Emerson Ave. So., Mpls. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Cynthia Ginsberg Women's Cancer Fund c/o Temple Israel. SHIVA, 7 PM Wed. and Thurs. at Temple Israel. Everyone who knew Cindy will miss her smile, her caring nature, her kindness and her love. Hodroff-Epstein 612-871-1234
Published in Star Tribune on September 30, 2009
Ginsberg, Cynthia Kunin age 57, of Minneapolis, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with uterine cancer. Survived by husband, David Ginsberg; children, Andrew (Emily), Todd, Adam, and Charles Ginsberg; grandson, Ethan and Eli; parents, Beverly & Paul Kunin; sisters, Jennifer Kunin and Wendi Kunin Tanner (Kenneth); mother-in-law and father-in-law, Doris & Ted Ginsberg; brothers-in-law, Gordon (Kate), and Joel (Sara) Ginsberg; nieces and nephews, Sam, Josh, Brody, Miya, Dana, Jessica, and Amanda; and a powerful & devoted circle of friends. The family is so thankful for their love and help. Funeral service WEDNESDAY (TODAY) 3:30 PM, TEMPLE ISRAEL, 2324 Emerson Ave. So., Mpls. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Cynthia Ginsberg Women's Cancer Fund c/o Temple Israel. SHIVA, 7 PM Wed. and Thurs. at Temple Israel. Everyone who knew Cindy will miss her smile, her caring nature, her kindness and her love. Hodroff-Epstein 612-871-1234
Published in Star Tribune on September 30, 2009
Nancy Hartman
- February 2nd, 2010
Sweet Cindy was my hero! Her courageous battle, passion for life & faith in miracles gave her the strength to "never give up!" David was her knight in shining armor! He stood by her side every step of the way, and her beaautiful boys: Andrew; Todd; Adam & Charlie surrounded her with peacefulness & harmony! Cindy was truly blessed with a warm, loving family and dear, dear heartfelt friends!
As you know Parkettes played a big role in Cindy's life and she so enjoyed communicating with each and everyone of you!
Unimagineable that she is no longer here!
Wayne Klayman
- January 3rd, 2010
...very shocked and saddened to learn of Cindy's passing. While I was not in her circle of friends, and only greeted her occasionally in passing, I always thought she was one of the nicest girls in our class. Talented, pretty, and friendly to everyone. I admired and respected her from a distance, but still considered her a friend.
Michael H. Golden
Deceased Date:
2010-03-27
James Herrmann
- July 7th, 2013
I got to know in junior high. We wrestled each other in gym class. He usually be beat me. He was my friend and will miss him . Just a really nice person. My condolences.
Don Scroggins
- June 1st, 2010
Michael was truly a nice guy. I got to know him first in 9th grade, as he would play his guitar and introduced me to Hendrix. Although he traveled in 'different circles' and I saw him less and less - I had found out that he was quite sick and hoped to be able to catch up with him at the reunion. Rest in peace Michael!
Bill Goldman
- May 24th, 2010
Mike was a talented musician...I remember many days where I took his schoolbus home and we would jam on his guitars--LOVED Hendrix tunes and BB King the most back then, but incredibly knowledgeable of the whole blues scene.Unfortunately, we lost track of each other for the last several decades and I'm deeply saddened by his passing--wished I could have attended the funeral but found out about it afterwards.......don't stop jamming, Mike.
Bill
Jeffrey Goodman
Birth Date:
1951-12-07
Deceased Date:
2001-07-24
There are currently no tributes.
Tairi Gould
Birth Date:
1952-06-19
Deceased Date:
1998-01-27
Obituary:
Gould, Tairi, age 45, of Santa Barbara, CA, formerly of London, England and Minneapolis, MN, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 1998. Preceded in death by loving husband, David Gardner. Beloved mother of Seth, Josh and Cassie. Further survived by devoted parents, Edmund "Chief" Gould and Reva Gould of Minneapolis; brother, Michael of Santa Barbara; sister, Barbara of Los Angeles; mother-in-law, Florence "Flossie" Gardner of London, England, and best friend, Marsha Zeesman of Brooklyn, NY. Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and friends in California, London, Santa Fe and Minneapolis. Tairi will forever be remembered for her kind and giving nature, and for her bravery, courage, and humor in life, especially during her battle with breast cancer. Burial Friday in Santa Barbara. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hope Foundation, which supports Tairi's favorite charities, c/o Lear Financial Inc., 10801 Wayzata Boulevard, Ste 190, Mtka, MN 55305.
Published in the Star Tribune Jan 29, 1998
Gould, Tairi, age 45, of Santa Barbara, CA, formerly of London, England and Minneapolis, MN, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 1998. Preceded in death by loving husband, David Gardner. Beloved mother of Seth, Josh and Cassie. Further survived by devoted parents, Edmund "Chief" Gould and Reva Gould of Minneapolis; brother, Michael of Santa Barbara; sister, Barbara of Los Angeles; mother-in-law, Florence "Flossie" Gardner of London, England, and best friend, Marsha Zeesman of Brooklyn, NY. Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and friends in California, London, Santa Fe and Minneapolis. Tairi will forever be remembered for her kind and giving nature, and for her bravery, courage, and humor in life, especially during her battle with breast cancer. Burial Friday in Santa Barbara. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hope Foundation, which supports Tairi's favorite charities, c/o Lear Financial Inc., 10801 Wayzata Boulevard, Ste 190, Mtka, MN 55305.
Published in the Star Tribune Jan 29, 1998
Marsha Zeesman
- June 19th, 2021
Thinking of my dear friend Tairi on what would've been her 69th birthday today.
Bob Edelstein
- August 5th, 2010
In high school, I use to refer to Tairi as my "Yiddisha Mama".She was a very caring and special person with the biggest heart.
Audrey (Hork) Seitz
- July 8th, 2010
Tairi was my "Bat Mitzvah Sister"--April 18, 1965. While we were not close as we grew older, she will always hold a special place in my heart.
Mark K. Greffin
Birth Date:
1952-05-10
Deceased Date:
2006-12-03
Bruce Siegfried
- February 16th, 2010
I was in the same boyscout troop as Mark going all the way back to the Cub Scouts. I can remember Mark as the bugler of the Boy Scout Troop. Up at ManyPoint Scout Camp he refused to get up and blow his bugle in the morning unless someone got up and warmed it up first in a pail of water over the fire. What a prankster he was! And laugh, could he make you laugh!
Mark R. Griffith
Birth Date:
1952-02-20
Deceased Date:
1998-08-01
Obituary:
Mark R. Griffith, born February 20, 1952 passed away August 1, 1998 as a result of an automobile accident. He attended Southwest Minnesota State College for one year before moving to Florida where he lived for several years. He had been a resident of Spencer, Iowa for the last 15 years. Mark is survived by two daughters: Shaeli and Alissa.
Mark R. Griffith, born February 20, 1952 passed away August 1, 1998 as a result of an automobile accident. He attended Southwest Minnesota State College for one year before moving to Florida where he lived for several years. He had been a resident of Spencer, Iowa for the last 15 years. Mark is survived by two daughters: Shaeli and Alissa.
Al Hartman
- August 19th, 2010
I had so much fun kidding around with this guy. He was such a great sport and I am sorry to learn of his death.
Sally Haas
Deceased Date:
2011-07-06
There are currently no tributes.
Al Hartman
There are currently no tributes.
Barrie Haskovitz
Birth Date:
1952-12-27
Deceased Date:
1997-10-27
Midge Bongard Frailich
- September 11th, 2019
Jack, Thank you for sharing this tribute about your older brother Barrie. I remember you from way back as a little kid. Barrie & I were friends throughout junior high and high school. We spent many Friday & Saturday nights together with our special group of friends. I think both Barrie & I (there were no doubt others) came drunk to a highschool dance, but I was the only one to get in trouble and suspended. Somehow, Barrie seemed to always escape being caught. We lost track of each other for a time, but reconnected later on in his life and we visited for a time after his diagnosis.
To say that Barrie was the life of the party, would be an understatement. Barrie was always fun, irreverant and lived life on the edge. At the time, he was the first person I had ever known to travel alone to India.
I once asked him if he had a partner, his answer was "I'm too cantankerous for anyone else to live".
Barrie was a great friend, a great person and he continues to be missed.
Midge Bongard Frailich
ferris craig
- June 25th, 2016
Barrie was a great dancer. We performed together many times. I still have pictures of our performances!
Wayne Klayman
- November 19th, 2013
Dear Jack,
I don't log on to this site very often but tonight I did and saw your moving tribute to your brother Barrie. Since you specifically mentioned his former classmates, I wanted to respond.
I had several classes with Barrie throughout HS and while I was unaware of his being gay at that homophobic time, it wouldn't have mattered to me. He made me laugh so many times and I loved knowing him - even if I wasn't in his closest circle of friends.
While his death saddens me, I am spirited by the many lives he touched after High School and am grateful for your sharing so much of his life with all of us - his former classmates and friends.
May Barrie rest in peace. It was a pleasure to have known him...
Wayne Klayman
Oakdale, MN
Jack Haskovitz
- August 21st, 2012
Barrie wasn't just my older brother, but a person who was one of my hero's in life. How memoriable he was is illistrated by how many people still come up to me that knew my brother and always have a smile when they talk about him. Although My brother lived a short life, don't feel bad for him, because we should all live such a full life. From the time he graduated Slp he was one step on a Airplane off to somewhere exotic place. Unfortunately our father had to call the police to escort him off the plane till he was 18 a couple of times :-) He traveled the world twice, visited places Like Iran, Iraq, India, China, and too many countries to count. When He came back to the states he settled in L.A. Self teaching himself the skills to become extremely succesful. Barrie wanted to be an actor getting a few small roles in movies, one I still watch every time its on is the original star trek motion picture. He also took his dancing skills to the gong show being the only person to be on it twice and actually won! I still have the gong in my living room mantle. From there he had to make a living so he became the head controller of Hemdale pictures, a little studio that while he was there produced a couple of small pictures you may have heard of, "Platoon, and Terminator". He was on his way to reaching the stars until one fateful day when he went to UCLA to have himself tested for a sickness that was afflicting Male Homesexual Men. My brother was alway courageous and open with his sexuality. When He found out that he had contracted this disease and was HIV positive, Like everyone at the time, he knew it was a death sentence. That was 1981. It wasn't till 2 years later that he accepted that it didn't need to be a death sentence. I truly believe My brother's life began after he contracted the most incidious disease, of our generation. As more and more of his close friends, lovers started passing away around him, he became more active in aids awarness and prevention. He was a constant beacon of light for so many. Because he was diagnosed at UCLA, he was in the first comprehensive study of its kind on the diease. Because of this he had access to all the cutting edge drugs available. He had AZT before it was called that. He had the cocktail before it was the cocktail. But I truly believe his calming nature, his sense of humor, and how at peace he was kept him healthy and alive for so long. He was one of the backbones of the Pasedena Aids service center. Being a person so many looked up to, showing that Aids doesn't have to be a death sentence. But what was one of his truest acts of courage, was a project he received a small grant from to start a literacy program for homeless people. The difference is he would teach homeless people to teach other homeless people how to read. His belief is that a homeless person would be more responsive another homeless person, and give self worth to the person who was the teacher. He had no immune system left but still worked with homeless people every day. It was one of his proudest achievments. My brother lived for 16 years with Aids and He fought it till the end. I don't know what was harder to see in the end, him passing away, or the countless people that were devestated by his passing that on a daily basis were cheered up by his sense of humor. How he was seen as a symbol of how you can survive with Aids. How many people came up to me after and personally wanted me to know how he affected them in such a positive way. So I just wanted you fellow classmates of my brother to know he lived, he dreamed, and he became a person who represents the best of what a person can be.
David Goldstein
- August 21st, 2010
Barrie was a sweet man. A lot of fun and a wicked sense of humor. I liked him very much.
Larry A Holm
Birth Date:
1952-05-14
Deceased Date:
1979-07-01
There are currently no tributes.
Janine A. Holzem (Christian)
Birth Date:
1951-11-09
Deceased Date:
1983-10-23
There are currently no tributes.
Patricia Iverson (Tietze)
Deceased Date:
2017-09-10
Obituary:
Iverson, Patricia "Patty" Age 65 of Eden Prairie, MN, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family on September 10, 2017. Preceded in death by parents Clarence and Dorothy Tietze; brother Thomas Tietze. Survived by loving husband, Donald; children, Chelsa (Fletcher) Bigelow and Alec Iverson; grandchildren, Dorothy and Frederick Bigelow; nephews John, Sam and Hugh; other family and friends. Graduate of St. Louis Park High School. Graduate of U of MN with a Masters degree in Human Resources. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with family and friends, and making others happy. Patty was a loving and caring wife, mother, Noni, aunt and friend who will be deeply missed. Funeral service Wednesday 11:30 am with visitation 1 hour prior to service. Washburn-McReavy 7625 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (952) 975-0400. Interment 2 pm at Fort Snelling.
Published on September 13, 2017
Iverson, Patricia "Patty" Age 65 of Eden Prairie, MN, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family on September 10, 2017. Preceded in death by parents Clarence and Dorothy Tietze; brother Thomas Tietze. Survived by loving husband, Donald; children, Chelsa (Fletcher) Bigelow and Alec Iverson; grandchildren, Dorothy and Frederick Bigelow; nephews John, Sam and Hugh; other family and friends. Graduate of St. Louis Park High School. Graduate of U of MN with a Masters degree in Human Resources. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with family and friends, and making others happy. Patty was a loving and caring wife, mother, Noni, aunt and friend who will be deeply missed. Funeral service Wednesday 11:30 am with visitation 1 hour prior to service. Washburn-McReavy 7625 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (952) 975-0400. Interment 2 pm at Fort Snelling.
Published on September 13, 2017
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Mary D. Jaenson
Deceased Date:
2009-09-24
There are currently no tributes.
Deborah L. Johnson (Lauer)
Birth Date:
1952-01-17
Deceased Date:
2001-02-21
There are currently no tributes.
Marianne Kane (Kane)
Birth Date:
1952-02-08
Deceased Date:
2020-01-12
Obituary:
Marianne Kane
Kane, Marianne Age 67, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Estelle Kane. Survived by brother, Bruce (Sue) Kane; sister, Abbie Kane; nephews, Matthew (fiancé, Jessica Usem) Kane, Michael Kane, Steven (Libby) Kane and their son Theodore; and special friend, Mark Kiperstin. A very special thank you to Marianne's wonderful caregivers, Karen Kasuba and Tarresa Kollie. Funeral service 10:00 am on WEDNESDAY, January 15th at ADATH JESHURUN CONGREGATION, 10500 W. Hillside Lane, Minnetonka. Memorials preferred to The American Cancer Society or donor's favorite charity. SHIVA 7:00 pm on Wed. at Adath Jeshurun Congregation. Hodroff- Epstein 612-871-1234 hodroffepstein.com
Published on January 14, 2020
Marianne Kane
Kane, Marianne Age 67, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Estelle Kane. Survived by brother, Bruce (Sue) Kane; sister, Abbie Kane; nephews, Matthew (fiancé, Jessica Usem) Kane, Michael Kane, Steven (Libby) Kane and their son Theodore; and special friend, Mark Kiperstin. A very special thank you to Marianne's wonderful caregivers, Karen Kasuba and Tarresa Kollie. Funeral service 10:00 am on WEDNESDAY, January 15th at ADATH JESHURUN CONGREGATION, 10500 W. Hillside Lane, Minnetonka. Memorials preferred to The American Cancer Society or donor's favorite charity. SHIVA 7:00 pm on Wed. at Adath Jeshurun Congregation. Hodroff- Epstein 612-871-1234 hodroffepstein.com
Published on January 14, 2020
There are currently no tributes.
Ronald Keith
Birth Date:
1952-08-04
Deceased Date:
2007-08-27
Obituary:
Bruce Siegfried
- May 24th, 2010
I remember Ron as my best buddy at Aldersgate Church every Sunday. I never knew how brilliant he really was until reading all those life's accomplishments. He was just one of the guys trying to have fun with the rest of us. Little did we know at the time.
Dick Abrohams
- April 7th, 2010
Ron and I met at St. Louis Park High School, probably in a German class with Herr Russell. We hug out a little bit, playing tennis, or going to Embers to eat. Ron could eat a whole lot!I remember Ron's tennis game included a huge powerful serve. He enjoyed hitting the ball as hard as possible, as did I. We went to his family's lake cabin to fish one summer, with Jim Cohen. I was not much of a fisherman (and haven't gone since), but enjoyed the company. There was a lot of teasing and pointed sarcastic humor all around. I remember conversations with Cathie McElroy, my then girlfriend and later wife, about finding a nice girl for Ron. We would also attend Gopher basketball games with a group of friends.
Ron would talk about astronomy, physics, Carl Sagan, and later mused about how to get college students enthusiastic about physics. He was always an avid learner and sought to promote his learning ethic and science education in particular. Ron would bemoan the lack of resources and the inadequate promotion and emphasis that science (physics, in particular) received in the curriculum. He later became a most revered, honored and dedicated educator.
I remember Ron's goofy smile and chuckle. He enjoyed laughing and having fun. He was an optimist, clever, genuine, and curious. He was humble and not self-impressed, despite his substantial accomplishments. I will always treasure our friendship.
David Ketroser
Deceased Date:
2019-11-07
Obituary:
David Benjamin Ketroser, M.D., J.D.
Ketroser, M.D., J.D., David Benjamin 67 of Minneapolis, died due to complications of MS on November 7, 2019. Preceded in death by mother, Grace. He will be deeply missed by his wife and soulmate of seven years, Deidre; son Bryan (Nicole), grandson Matthew; sister Diane (Pat) Thurlow; brother Robert (Jane); sister Heidi Ketroser Massey; father Irwin; in-laws, cousins, nephews and nieces; and other family and friends including special angel, Reva Lear. David was born to Irwin and Grace Ketroser. He graduated from St. Louis Park School, attended Stanford and University of Minnesota Medical School where he earned his Medical Degree, specializing in neurology. He later earned his law degree at William Mitchell School of Law and was a licensed accessibility expert. Interment Sunday, November 10, 11:00 a.m. at Sunset Cemetery, 2250 St. Anthony Blvd, Minneapolis, 55418. Shiva at 7:00 p.m.; call for address. In lieu of flowers, memorials to MS Society of MN, Abbott NW Foundation or Bridge of Peace Syria. Sunset Kapala Glodek 612-789-3596
Published on November 10, 2019
David Benjamin Ketroser, M.D., J.D.
Ketroser, M.D., J.D., David Benjamin 67 of Minneapolis, died due to complications of MS on November 7, 2019. Preceded in death by mother, Grace. He will be deeply missed by his wife and soulmate of seven years, Deidre; son Bryan (Nicole), grandson Matthew; sister Diane (Pat) Thurlow; brother Robert (Jane); sister Heidi Ketroser Massey; father Irwin; in-laws, cousins, nephews and nieces; and other family and friends including special angel, Reva Lear. David was born to Irwin and Grace Ketroser. He graduated from St. Louis Park School, attended Stanford and University of Minnesota Medical School where he earned his Medical Degree, specializing in neurology. He later earned his law degree at William Mitchell School of Law and was a licensed accessibility expert. Interment Sunday, November 10, 11:00 a.m. at Sunset Cemetery, 2250 St. Anthony Blvd, Minneapolis, 55418. Shiva at 7:00 p.m.; call for address. In lieu of flowers, memorials to MS Society of MN, Abbott NW Foundation or Bridge of Peace Syria. Sunset Kapala Glodek 612-789-3596
Published on November 10, 2019
Gary Wignes
- November 15th, 2019
David and I were friendly, but not close friends. We'd greet each other in the halls and when we were in the same class. Share a laugh and be on our way. These are not uncommon traits in a class of eight hundred plus. The thing I recognized in high school was that David was already a gentleman. A wonderful trait and certainly head of our time. As you can see by his academic accomplishments David was likely the smartest guy in every room he was ever in. Possibly his best quality was his graciousness in the way he battled MS. At one of the Park Tavern annual get togethers I joked with David that I had heard he had a malpractice suite going with himself. He laughed, but I suspect he'd already heard the joke.
My best to wishes and deepest sympathies to Deidre and all of the family.
Stephanie Kirk
Birth Date:
1952-09-08
Deceased Date:
2018-04-26
Obituary:
Obituary for Stephanie Lynn Kasper
Stephanie Lynn Kasper, 65, a resident of Underwood, died Thursday, April 26, 2018.
She was born on September 8, 1952, to Edward and Barbara (Overmann) Kirk in Minneapolis, MN. Stephanie attended Ethel Baston Elementary School and graduated from St. Louis Park High School in 1970.
Stephanie had a successful dog grooming business in the Battle Lake area from 2006 through December 2017. Prior to that, she had been a bartender in Minneapolis for 30 years.
Travel was Stephanie’s passion. At home, she loved gardening, always anticipating her first home grown tomato. She loved reading and playing with her many pets.
Preceding her in death was her father, Edward L. Kirk; husband, Neil Kasper; grandparents, Lambert and Hazel Kirk, Albert and Mary Overmann; uncle, Ralph Kirk; aunts, Dorothy Lindstrom, Mary Mitchell, and Jean Schultz.
Survivors include her mother, Barbara Kirk; son, Eric Charles Blaisdell of Underwood; and significant other, Terry Bakken of Battle Lake; siblings, Theresa (Brian) Bennett of LaPorte, CO, Edward (Ann) Kirk of Deerwood, MN, Cynthia (Scott) Ulrich of Apple Valley, MN; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers please honor Stephanie with a donation to an animal charity of your choice.
Visitation: 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls
Sharing of Memories: 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Olson Funeral Home
Arrangements are provided by the Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls.
Online condolences may be sent to www.OlsonFuneralHome.com
Obituary for Stephanie Lynn Kasper
Stephanie Lynn Kasper, 65, a resident of Underwood, died Thursday, April 26, 2018.
She was born on September 8, 1952, to Edward and Barbara (Overmann) Kirk in Minneapolis, MN. Stephanie attended Ethel Baston Elementary School and graduated from St. Louis Park High School in 1970.
Stephanie had a successful dog grooming business in the Battle Lake area from 2006 through December 2017. Prior to that, she had been a bartender in Minneapolis for 30 years.
Travel was Stephanie’s passion. At home, she loved gardening, always anticipating her first home grown tomato. She loved reading and playing with her many pets.
Preceding her in death was her father, Edward L. Kirk; husband, Neil Kasper; grandparents, Lambert and Hazel Kirk, Albert and Mary Overmann; uncle, Ralph Kirk; aunts, Dorothy Lindstrom, Mary Mitchell, and Jean Schultz.
Survivors include her mother, Barbara Kirk; son, Eric Charles Blaisdell of Underwood; and significant other, Terry Bakken of Battle Lake; siblings, Theresa (Brian) Bennett of LaPorte, CO, Edward (Ann) Kirk of Deerwood, MN, Cynthia (Scott) Ulrich of Apple Valley, MN; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers please honor Stephanie with a donation to an animal charity of your choice.
Visitation: 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls
Sharing of Memories: 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Olson Funeral Home
Arrangements are provided by the Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls.
Online condolences may be sent to www.OlsonFuneralHome.com
Janet Swanson/Bradfield
- September 5th, 2020
Stef was my BFF for so many years. Lots of travel and lots of fun we had together. She will be missed by many. â
Paul D. Knigge
Deceased Date:
1999-02-11
There are currently no tributes.
Steve H. Koval
Deceased Date:
1997-01-04
There are currently no tributes.
Gerald Kurth
There are currently no tributes.
Thomas P. Larson
Birth Date:
1951-11-12
Deceased Date:
1995-08-28
Bruce Siegfried
- January 3rd, 2020
I did not have Tom in any of my classes that I can remember, but I really feel compelled now to give him credit for one thing that no one else in our class has attained. To this day I still smile and laugh at his idea of posting his "now" and "then" photos used in our 20th reunion profile book. The then picture was simply his high school graduation picture I'm sure and then he repeated the same pic for the "then" pic and drew in the 20 year differences with a black marker. He added glasses, a beard, a mustache and a burning cigarette out of his mouth. I laughed so hard when I first saw that! He was one creative soul who left an impression on me that I cannot seem to shake to this day. I can see him and another classmate I did know well Mark Griffen, both pranksters trying to out do each other up there while waiting for all of us to join them someday. Thanks for the memories Tom!
Wayne Klayman
- November 19th, 2013
I got to know Tom in 12th grade art class. We were both born again hippies and we became fast friends. I still look fondly at his dry-humored tribute to me in my senior class yearbook. I was saddened to see he had passed so young. He should have outlived me. I miss you Tom...
Peace,
Wayne Klayman
Oakdale, MN
Mark Shinn
- August 16th, 2010
Met Tom in Grade 7 when I was much taller then (relative to other kids our age) and we played basketball together. Very sharp elbows and a great guy to be on a team with. By 10th grade, he was getting awfully good. Athletic and artistic, strong views, yet often quiet in the group. Enjoyed my time trying to get his official approval, because if Tom thought you were OK...
Steve Aretz
- July 29th, 2010
Tom and I lived on the same block grew up together and became good friends. I have many fond memories of Tom, David Le Sage,Dean Benjamin,Steve Steige, and I hanging as the pack of boys terrorizing the neighborhood. I can still here his sweet mother opening the front door and saying in the kindest of voices " Tom you'll have to come in now, Boys you'll have to leave". I know what his mother thought that some of us were a bad influence on Tom, but those of us that knew him knew that along with that kind demeanor was just was a boy just as mischievous and adventurous as any of us.
Tom and I were also roommates when we went to the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. We spent many nights,smoking,drinking and listing to Cat Stevens and T-Rex while solving the worlds problems. He was a very talented man with a gentle sole.
Jane Wipf
- July 26th, 2010
Know how great a belly laugh feels?! Tom could make me belly laugh. I looked up to him as both my brother and friend.
Tom was inclusive, supportive, an encourager and kind. Full of ideas, his creativity was a joy, his music beautiful. His tender heart and compassionate spirit led us to name our son after him.
We thank God for Tom's wife Sue. Tom was gifted with and valued Sue's love and companionship in the final portion of his life.
I loved hugging Tom 'round the middle as he was so tall. I miss you Tom!!
Jim Bergeson
- April 7th, 2010
What a great friend Tom was. We grew up across the street from each other at the age of one and continued our friendship until Tom’s passing. I admired Tom’s positive outlook on life and his ability to always see the positive in other people. Because of that, Tom had a lot of great friends. One of the friends Tom made after graduation was his future business partner, Bruce McFarlan. Bruce has a great tribute to Tom on his business website – www.reelworks.com. Look under Info, Company Bio.
Liz Schendel
- February 28th, 2010
Tom and I spent a lot of time together in the 5 years after HS. We camped our way around Europe for four months in 1975. He was a funny, gentle, creative, dog-loving guy. I keep in touch with his sister, Jane, and we share good memories of him. The world lost a creative soul when Tom died. He is missed.
Dana Larson
Deceased Date:
2014-12-30
Obituary:
Died in his apartment on December 30, 2014 in St Paul, MN due to a heart attack. He was 62 years old. Dana was born on April 12, 1952 in Minneapolis, MN to Raeder and Sue Larson. He graduated from St Louis Park High School in 1970, Amherst College in 1974 and University of Denver Law School in the late 1970s. He subsequently passed the Colorado Bar. Dana is survived by his wife Sandy Yanez-Larson, and two sons - Dana C and Tyler. He is also survived by his Mom, Sue Larson and siblings, Jim (Jill), Rolfe (Peg and daughter Mariella), Lee (Jose and daughter Oliviana) and Judd (Monica and daughter Maya). He is also survived by the many people he came in contact over his journey of life: Working at DeGigido's Restaurant on West 7th Street in St Paul, working at Bakers Square in St Paul, driving a School Bus with rowdy kids that he always enjoyed bantering with, working with the accounting for the Baseball Teams of West St Paul. Dana will be cremated, as per his wishes. A Gathering of Family and Friends will take place on Monday, January 5th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and A Time of Sharing taking place at 2:45 PM at Simple Traditions by Bradshaw at 488 Humboldt Ave, St Paul, MN. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Dana's life. Dana enjoyed life to the fullest. He was an excellent sportsman both in his physical abilities and his extensive knowledge of football, baseball, hockey, etc. He could pick up any sport within a matter of hours, and was one of the top Squash players in America in the early 1970s. He always tried to do what was best for everyone, and was always interested in other people. He would learn something from every conversation he had with anyone, including total strangers. It is with great sadness that we will pay our final respects to Dana, he may be missing from our family get togethers, he will never be missing from our hearts.
Published in Pioneer Press on Jan. 4, 2015
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Died in his apartment on December 30, 2014 in St Paul, MN due to a heart attack. He was 62 years old. Dana was born on April 12, 1952 in Minneapolis, MN to Raeder and Sue Larson. He graduated from St Louis Park High School in 1970, Amherst College in 1974 and University of Denver Law School in the late 1970s. He subsequently passed the Colorado Bar. Dana is survived by his wife Sandy Yanez-Larson, and two sons - Dana C and Tyler. He is also survived by his Mom, Sue Larson and siblings, Jim (Jill), Rolfe (Peg and daughter Mariella), Lee (Jose and daughter Oliviana) and Judd (Monica and daughter Maya). He is also survived by the many people he came in contact over his journey of life: Working at DeGigido's Restaurant on West 7th Street in St Paul, working at Bakers Square in St Paul, driving a School Bus with rowdy kids that he always enjoyed bantering with, working with the accounting for the Baseball Teams of West St Paul. Dana will be cremated, as per his wishes. A Gathering of Family and Friends will take place on Monday, January 5th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and A Time of Sharing taking place at 2:45 PM at Simple Traditions by Bradshaw at 488 Humboldt Ave, St Paul, MN. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Dana's life. Dana enjoyed life to the fullest. He was an excellent sportsman both in his physical abilities and his extensive knowledge of football, baseball, hockey, etc. He could pick up any sport within a matter of hours, and was one of the top Squash players in America in the early 1970s. He always tried to do what was best for everyone, and was always interested in other people. He would learn something from every conversation he had with anyone, including total strangers. It is with great sadness that we will pay our final respects to Dana, he may be missing from our family get togethers, he will never be missing from our hearts.
Published in Pioneer Press on Jan. 4, 2015
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/twincities/obituary.aspx?n=Dana-Linder-LARSON&pid=173721258#sthash.OoFsikqk.dpuf
Died in his apartment on December 30, 2014 in St Paul, MN due to a heart attack. He was 62 years old. Dana was born on April 12, 1952 in Minneapolis, MN to Raeder and Sue Larson. He graduated from St Louis Park High School in 1970, Amherst College in 1974 and University of Denver Law School in the late 1970s. He subsequently passed the Colorado Bar. Dana is survived by his wife Sandy Yanez-Larson, and two sons - Dana C and Tyler. He is also survived by his Mom, Sue Larson and siblings, Jim (Jill), Rolfe (Peg and daughter Mariella), Lee (Jose and daughter Oliviana) and Judd (Monica and daughter Maya). He is also survived by the many people he came in contact over his journey of life: Working at DeGigido's Restaurant on West 7th Street in St Paul, working at Bakers Square in St Paul, driving a School Bus with rowdy kids that he always enjoyed bantering with, working with the accounting for the Baseball Teams of West St Paul. Dana will be cremated, as per his wishes. A Gathering of Family and Friends will take place on Monday, January 5th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and A Time of Sharing taking place at 2:45 PM at Simple Traditions by Bradshaw at 488 Humboldt Ave, St Paul, MN. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Dana's life. Dana enjoyed life to the fullest. He was an excellent sportsman both in his physical abilities and his extensive knowledge of football, baseball, hockey, etc. He could pick up any sport within a matter of hours, and was one of the top Squash players in America in the early 1970s. He always tried to do what was best for everyone, and was always interested in other people. He would learn something from every conversation he had with anyone, including total strangers. It is with great sadness that we will pay our final respects to Dana, he may be missing from our family get togethers, he will never be missing from our hearts.
Published in Pioneer Press on Jan. 4, 2015
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/twincities/obituary.aspx?n=Dana-Linder-LARSON&pid=173721258#sthash.OoFsikqk.dpuf
Died in his apartment on December 30, 2014 in St Paul, MN due to a heart attack. He was 62 years old. Dana was born on April 12, 1952 in Minneapolis, MN to Raeder and Sue Larson. He graduated from St Louis Park High School in 1970, Amherst College in 1974 and University of Denver Law School in the late 1970s. He subsequently passed the Colorado Bar. Dana is survived by his wife Sandy Yanez-Larson, and two sons - Dana C and Tyler. He is also survived by his Mom, Sue Larson and siblings, Jim (Jill), Rolfe (Peg and daughter Mariella), Lee (Jose and daughter Oliviana) and Judd (Monica and daughter Maya). He is also survived by the many people he came in contact over his journey of life: Working at DeGigido's Restaurant on West 7th Street in St Paul, working at Bakers Square in St Paul, driving a School Bus with rowdy kids that he always enjoyed bantering with, working with the accounting for the Baseball Teams of West St Paul. Dana will be cremated, as per his wishes. A Gathering of Family and Friends will take place on Monday, January 5th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and A Time of Sharing taking place at 2:45 PM at Simple Traditions by Bradshaw at 488 Humboldt Ave, St Paul, MN. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Dana's life. Dana enjoyed life to the fullest. He was an excellent sportsman both in his physical abilities and his extensive knowledge of football, baseball, hockey, etc. He could pick up any sport within a matter of hours, and was one of the top Squash players in America in the early 1970s. He always tried to do what was best for everyone, and was always interested in other people. He would learn something from every conversation he had with anyone, including total strangers. It is with great sadness that we will pay our final respects to Dana, he may be missing from our family get togethers, he will never be missing from our hearts.
Published in Pioneer Press on Jan. 4, 2015
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/twincities/obituary.aspx?n=Dana-Linder-LARSON&pid=173721258#sthash.OoFsikqk.dpuf
Died in his apartment on December 30, 2014 in St Paul, MN due to a heart attack. He was 62 years old. Dana was born on April 12, 1952 in Minneapolis, MN to Raeder and Sue Larson. He graduated from St Louis Park High School in 1970, Amherst College in 1974 and University of Denver Law School in the late 1970s. He subsequently passed the Colorado Bar. Dana is survived by his wife Sandy Yanez-Larson, and two sons - Dana C and Tyler. He is also survived by his Mom, Sue Larson and siblings, Jim (Jill), Rolfe (Peg and daughter Mariella), Lee (Jose and daughter Oliviana) and Judd (Monica and daughter Maya). He is also survived by the many people he came in contact over his journey of life: Working at DeGigido's Restaurant on West 7th Street in St Paul, working at Bakers Square in St Paul, driving a School Bus with rowdy kids that he always enjoyed bantering with, working with the accounting for the Baseball Teams of West St Paul. Dana will be cremated, as per his wishes. A Gathering of Family and Friends will take place on Monday, January 5th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and A Time of Sharing taking place at 2:45 PM at Simple Traditions by Bradshaw at 488 Humboldt Ave, St Paul, MN. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Dana's life. Dana enjoyed life to the fullest. He was an excellent sportsman both in his physical abilities and his extensive knowledge of football, baseball, hockey, etc. He could pick up any sport within a matter of hours, and was one of the top Squash players in America in the early 1970s. He always tried to do what was best for everyone, and was always interested in other people. He would learn something from every conversation he had with anyone, including total strangers. It is with great sadness that we will pay our final respects to Dana, he may be missing from our family get togethers, he will never be missing from our hearts.
Published in Pioneer Press on Jan. 4, 2015
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/twincities/obituary.aspx?n=Dana-Linder-LARSON&pid=173721258#sthash.OoFsikqk.dpuf
Died in his apartment on December 30, 2014 in St Paul, MN due to a heart attack. He was 62 years old. Dana was born on April 12, 1952 in Minneapolis, MN to Raeder and Sue Larson. He graduated from St Louis Park High School in 1970, Amherst College in 1974 and University of Denver Law School in the late 1970s. He subsequently passed the Colorado Bar. Dana is survived by his wife Sandy Yanez-Larson, and two sons - Dana C and Tyler. He is also survived by his Mom, Sue Larson and siblings, Jim (Jill), Rolfe (Peg and daughter Mariella), Lee (Jose and daughter Oliviana) and Judd (Monica and daughter Maya). He is also survived by the many people he came in contact over his journey of life: Working at DeGigido's Restaurant on West 7th Street in St Paul, working at Bakers Square in St Paul, driving a School Bus with rowdy kids that he always enjoyed bantering with, working with the accounting for the Baseball Teams of West St Paul. Dana will be cremated, as per his wishes. A Gathering of Family and Friends will take place on Monday, January 5th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and A Time of Sharing taking place at 2:45 PM at Simple Traditions by Bradshaw at 488 Humboldt Ave, St Paul, MN. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Dana's life. Dana enjoyed life to the fullest. He was an excellent sportsman both in his physical abilities and his extensive knowledge of football, baseball, hockey, etc. He could pick up any sport within a matter of hours, and was one of the top Squash players in America in the early 1970s. He always tried to do what was best for everyone, and was always interested in other people. He would learn something from every conversation he had with anyone, including total strangers. It is with great sadness that we will pay our final respects to Dana, he may be missing from our family get togethers, he will never be missing from our hearts.
Published in Pioneer Press on Jan. 4, 2015
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/twincities/obituary.aspx?n=Dana-Linder-LARSON&pid=173721258#sthash.OoFsikqk.dpuf
Died in his apartment on December 30, 2014 in St Paul, MN due to a heart attack. He was 62 years old. Dana was born on April 12, 1952 in Minneapolis, MN to Raeder and Sue Larson. He graduated from St Louis Park High School in 1970, Amherst College in 1974 and University of Denver Law School in the late 1970s. He subsequently passed the Colorado Bar. Dana is survived by his wife Sandy Yanez-Larson, and two sons - Dana C and Tyler. He is also survived by his Mom, Sue Larson and siblings, Jim (Jill), Rolfe (Peg and daughter Mariella), Lee (Jose and daughter Oliviana) and Judd (Monica and daughter Maya). He is also survived by the many people he came in contact over his journey of life: Working at DeGigido's Restaurant on West 7th Street in St Paul, working at Bakers Square in St Paul, driving a School Bus with rowdy kids that he always enjoyed bantering with, working with the accounting for the Baseball Teams of West St Paul. Dana will be cremated, as per his wishes. A Gathering of Family and Friends will take place on Monday, January 5th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and A Time of Sharing taking place at 2:45 PM at Simple Traditions by Bradshaw at 488 Humboldt Ave, St Paul, MN. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Dana's life. Dana enjoyed life to the fullest. He was an excellent sportsman both in his physical abilities and his extensive knowledge of football, baseball, hockey, etc. He could pick up any sport within a matter of hours, and was one of the top Squash players in America in the early 1970s. He always tried to do what was best for everyone, and was always interested in other people. He would learn something from every conversation he had with anyone, including total strangers. It is with great sadness that we will pay our final respects to Dana, he may be missing from our family get togethers, he will never be missing from our hearts.
Published in Pioneer Press on Jan. 4, 2015
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/twincities/obituary.aspx?n=Dana-Linder-LARSON&pid=173721258#sthash.OoFsikqk.dpuf
Died in his apartment on December 30, 2014 in St Paul, MN due to a heart attack. He was 62 years old. Dana was born on April 12, 1952 in Minneapolis, MN to Raeder and Sue Larson. He graduated from St Louis Park High School in 1970, Amherst College in 1974 and University of Denver Law School in the late 1970s. He subsequently passed the Colorado Bar. Dana is survived by his wife Sandy Yanez-Larson, and two sons - Dana C and Tyler. He is also survived by his Mom, Sue Larson and siblings, Jim (Jill), Rolfe (Peg and daughter Mariella), Lee (Jose and daughter Oliviana) and Judd (Monica and daughter Maya). He is also survived by the many people he came in contact over his journey of life: Working at DeGigido's Restaurant on West 7th Street in St Paul, working at Bakers Square in St Paul, driving a School Bus with rowdy kids that he always enjoyed bantering with, working with the accounting for the Baseball Teams of West St Paul. Dana will be cremated, as per his wishes. A Gathering of Family and Friends will take place on Monday, January 5th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and A Time of Sharing taking place at 2:45 PM at Simple Traditions by Bradshaw at 488 Humboldt Ave, St Paul, MN. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Dana's life. Dana enjoyed life to the fullest. He was an excellent sportsman both in his physical abilities and his extensive knowledge of football, baseball, hockey, etc. He could pick up any sport within a matter of hours, and was one of the top Squash players in America in the early 1970s. He always tried to do what was best for everyone, and was always interested in other people. He would learn something from every conversation he had with anyone, including total strangers. It is with great sadness that we will pay our final respects to Dana, he may be missing from our family get togethers, he will never be missing from our hearts.
Published in Pioneer Press on Jan. 4, 2015
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/twincities/obituary.aspx?n=Dana-Linder-LARSON&pid=173721258#sthash.OoFsikqk.dpuf
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Barb LaVigne (Hougdahl)
Birth Date:
1952-02-04
Deceased Date:
2013-07-20
Obituary:
Barbara LaVigne of rural Star Prairie left us unexpectedly on July 20, 2013 at Regions Hospital, after the sudden onset of serious health issues.
Barbara Joanne LaVigne was born February 4th, 1952, in Stevens Point, WI, to John and Margaret Hougdahl. She attended school in Colfax through her sophomore year, and graduated high school in St. Louis Park, MN. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in social work.
She married Nick LaVigne in 1979, and they had three children, Tyler, Anna, and Tucker.
Barb worked as a social worker for Polk County, and has worked at Baldwin Area Medical Center for over 20 years.
She loved to be with her family, work in her flower gardens, read, and travel.
While sharing our loss and our memories, friends mentioned a few thoughts that reveal a lot about Barb: She made the time for what was important- family and friends; She was the “conduit” that kept the extended family connected; Her irreverent sense of humor raised raucous laughter-and eyebrows; If you asked for her opinion or advice, you could depend on getting the unvarnished “truth according to Barb”; She went above and beyond to meet the emotional and financial needs of patients and their families; and this was repeated by many, “She was my best friend”.
Left to miss her and celebrate her life are: Husband, Nick; children Tyler (Jenny Phillips-Kube), Anna, and Tucker. Brothers John Hougdahl (Ginny), Doug Hougdahl (Debi), and Tommy Hougdahl. “Grandchildren,” Jake and Lucy Kube. Niece (Cassie) and nephews (Robin and Josh), Aunt Bev, and many cousins. Mother-in-law, Ina LaVigne, and sisters and brothers-in-law. Many life-long friends, close friends, neighbors, and co-workers.
Preceded in death by: Parents John and Margaret Hougdahl; father-in-law Norman “Stony” LaVigne.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to SART (Sexual Assault Response Team, http://stcroixvalleysart.org/), or The Family Resource Center in Baldwin, WI.( http://www.frcscv.org/). Barb worked closely with these organizations, and they were very dear to her heart.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, July 24th from 5 to 8 pm at the Williamson- White Funeral Home, 222 Harriman Ave. North, Amery, WI. 54001.
There will be a celebration of Barb’s life at East Immanuel Lutheran Church on Thursday, July 25th, 207 120th Street, Amery, WI. A visitation will take place from 10-11 a.m., followed by the memorial service at 11 a.m. A luncheon will follow. Burial will be at the East Immanuel Cemetery.
Barbara LaVigne of rural Star Prairie left us unexpectedly on July 20, 2013 at Regions Hospital, after the sudden onset of serious health issues.
Barbara Joanne LaVigne was born February 4th, 1952, in Stevens Point, WI, to John and Margaret Hougdahl. She attended school in Colfax through her sophomore year, and graduated high school in St. Louis Park, MN. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in social work.
She married Nick LaVigne in 1979, and they had three children, Tyler, Anna, and Tucker.
Barb worked as a social worker for Polk County, and has worked at Baldwin Area Medical Center for over 20 years.
She loved to be with her family, work in her flower gardens, read, and travel.
While sharing our loss and our memories, friends mentioned a few thoughts that reveal a lot about Barb: She made the time for what was important- family and friends; She was the “conduit” that kept the extended family connected; Her irreverent sense of humor raised raucous laughter-and eyebrows; If you asked for her opinion or advice, you could depend on getting the unvarnished “truth according to Barb”; She went above and beyond to meet the emotional and financial needs of patients and their families; and this was repeated by many, “She was my best friend”.
Left to miss her and celebrate her life are: Husband, Nick; children Tyler (Jenny Phillips-Kube), Anna, and Tucker. Brothers John Hougdahl (Ginny), Doug Hougdahl (Debi), and Tommy Hougdahl. “Grandchildren,” Jake and Lucy Kube. Niece (Cassie) and nephews (Robin and Josh), Aunt Bev, and many cousins. Mother-in-law, Ina LaVigne, and sisters and brothers-in-law. Many life-long friends, close friends, neighbors, and co-workers.
Preceded in death by: Parents John and Margaret Hougdahl; father-in-law Norman “Stony” LaVigne.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to SART (Sexual Assault Response Team, http://stcroixvalleysart.org/), or The Family Resource Center in Baldwin, WI.( http://www.frcscv.org/). Barb worked closely with these organizations, and they were very dear to her heart.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, July 24th from 5 to 8 pm at the Williamson- White Funeral Home, 222 Harriman Ave. North, Amery, WI. 54001.
There will be a celebration of Barb’s life at East Immanuel Lutheran Church on Thursday, July 25th, 207 120th Street, Amery, WI. A visitation will take place from 10-11 a.m., followed by the memorial service at 11 a.m. A luncheon will follow. Burial will be at the East Immanuel Cemetery.
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Brett Lehmann
Birth Date:
1951-11-24
Deceased Date:
2014-05-27
Obituary:
Brett R. Zlonis-Lehmann
Zlonis-Lehmann, Brett R. 62, of Maple Grove, went to his final concert May 27, 2014. Music, travel, gardening and the love of his wife, Gerri, brought immense joy to his life. He will be missed by family, friends and his canine buddy, Grover. Thanks to North Memorial Hospice for their kind support. Melanoma has no bounds. Wear Sun Protection! Memorials preferred to the family. Visitation 1 hour prior to 3:00 PM Service, Thursday, June 5, 2014, at Northbrook Alliance Church, 6240 Aldrich Ave. N., Brooklyn Center 55430, 612.804.9232. Reception information following service.
Published on June 1, 2014
Brett R. Zlonis-Lehmann
Zlonis-Lehmann, Brett R. 62, of Maple Grove, went to his final concert May 27, 2014. Music, travel, gardening and the love of his wife, Gerri, brought immense joy to his life. He will be missed by family, friends and his canine buddy, Grover. Thanks to North Memorial Hospice for their kind support. Melanoma has no bounds. Wear Sun Protection! Memorials preferred to the family. Visitation 1 hour prior to 3:00 PM Service, Thursday, June 5, 2014, at Northbrook Alliance Church, 6240 Aldrich Ave. N., Brooklyn Center 55430, 612.804.9232. Reception information following service.
Published on June 1, 2014
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Gerald Lerdahl
Birth Date:
1952-08-05
Deceased Date:
2014-01-29
Obituary:
LERDAHL, Gerald Steven August 5, 1952 - January 29, 2014 Gerald Steven Lerdahl was born on August 5, 1952 in St. Louis Park, MN, the son of Audrey June Anne (nee Samland) and Gerald. J. Lerdahl. A graduate of St. Louis Park High School, Jerry served in the US Army from 1970 to 1974. He moved to Atlanta in 1987 after living in Tennessee. Jerry has worked as a veterinary assistant at VCA Buckhead Animal Hospital (formerly Buckhead Animal Clinic) for twenty-two years. He is survived by his aunt, Carol Albold, his cousins, Debra Lynn Stone, Penny Marie Reich and William Allen Jarvis, any his many loving friends and coworkers. Memorial contributions can be made to Emory's Michael C. Carlos Museum's for their Egyptian Collection. Byars Funeral Home, Cumming GA.
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Feb. 9, 2014
LERDAHL, Gerald Steven August 5, 1952 - January 29, 2014 Gerald Steven Lerdahl was born on August 5, 1952 in St. Louis Park, MN, the son of Audrey June Anne (nee Samland) and Gerald. J. Lerdahl. A graduate of St. Louis Park High School, Jerry served in the US Army from 1970 to 1974. He moved to Atlanta in 1987 after living in Tennessee. Jerry has worked as a veterinary assistant at VCA Buckhead Animal Hospital (formerly Buckhead Animal Clinic) for twenty-two years. He is survived by his aunt, Carol Albold, his cousins, Debra Lynn Stone, Penny Marie Reich and William Allen Jarvis, any his many loving friends and coworkers. Memorial contributions can be made to Emory's Michael C. Carlos Museum's for their Egyptian Collection. Byars Funeral Home, Cumming GA.
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Feb. 9, 2014
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