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Each man's death diminishes me,
For I am involved in mankind.
Therefore, send not to know
For whom the bell tolls,
It tolls for thee.       
            (John Donne, 1624)



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Mary Lynn Johnson (Shamla)

Mary Lynn Johnson (Shamla)

2025-08-18


Mary Lynn Johnson (nee Shamla) passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, at the age of 81. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1943 to Evangeline and Frank Shamla, Mary was a devoted sister, a loving wife, a cherished friend, and a beloved member of her extended family.

She grew up in St. Louis Park, MN, where she lived for the majority of her life. After graduating from high school, Mary attended business school, where she mastered skills in typing, stenography, and office administration-skills that would open job opportunities for her.

In 1969, Mary was married to Rick Johnson, her loving husband of eight years, and though their time together was brie...

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Patricia Carter (Lonergan)

Patricia Carter (Lonergan)

1941-12-27 2019-09-22



Carter, Patricia A. (Lonergan) Dec. 27, 1941 Sept. 22, 2019 Age 77 of Wayzata and formerly St. Louis Park, MN. Passed away on September 22, 2019 after a battle with cancer and declining health.



Preceded in death by husbands, George Carter and Fred Wilson; parents, Harriet and James Lonergan; brother-in-law, Richard Peterson. Survived by children, Jeffery Wilson and Natasha Wilson; sisters, Ruth Peterson, Debbie (David) Paquette; brother, Michael Lonergan; loving nieces and nephews. She will be missed by children, f...

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R. Eugene 'Lefty' Wright - Track Coach

R. Eugene 'Lefty' Wright - Track Coach

1935-12-12 2015-10-12

 



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James Westerdahl

James Westerdahl

1943-09-17 2011-04-20

Westerdahl, James C. Age 67 of SW Minneapolis. Preceded in death by parents, Juliet & Marshall Westerdahl. Survived by wife of 48 years, Susan; daughters, Kari (Curtis) Hanson, Laurie (Krist) Norlander and Julie (Jesse) May; 10 grandchildren; brother, William Westerdahl. Funeral service Saturday 11:00 AM at Richfield United Methodist Church, 5835 Lyndale Av. So. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation Saturday one hour prior to service at church only. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to www.kourtskrew.com

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Joan Irwin (O'Connor)

Joan Irwin (O'Connor)

1943-09-14 2013-01-30

Joan M. Irwin, age 69 of Arlington, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at her home with her daughters by her side. Memorial Service will be at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at the Kolden Funeral Home in Arlington. Rev. James Gomez will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.



Joan was born on September 14, 1943 to Hubert and Thelma (Moran) O’Connor in Minneapolis. She graduated from St. Louis Park High School in 1961. She married Duane Irwin on August 1, 1968 in San Francisco. She worked many years for and retired from Cargill. She enjoyed participating in the Red Hat Society.

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Warren Raygor

Warren Raygor

1943-02-14 1987-01-01


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Don Keeley

Don Keeley

1942-03-26 2008-09-14

Keeley, Donald Earl age 66, of Bayfield, was called home Sunday, September 14, 2008, after a five month battle with brain cancer. He graduated from theUniversity of Minnesota. Don served in the U...

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Jim Quayle

Jim Quayle

2004-01-26

  

 
Quayle James Richard, Jr., age 60, of Big Lake, died on 1-26-04. Survived by daughter, Kari (Dan) Dease; son, James Richard Quayle III; mother, Dixie Lorraine Quayle; and special friends, John and Jody Hughes. He was preceded in death by his father, James Richard Quayle, Sr. Private funeral services will be held with interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. "He was loved very much and will be greatly missed."
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Gerald (Gerry) Middag

Gerald (Gerry) Middag

1942-06-01 2010-10-08


 


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Mary Rethlake (Matzke)

Mary Rethlake (Matzke)

1943-12-13 2022-12-13

Obituary can be found as part of the Celebration of Life program found on the above named website.  Direct link is: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DaFImLj4GP5oPWHAT2ZIMUMBaYRlEm10/view

 

Mary Sue Rethlake (Matzke) passed at home on her 79th birthday (12/13/22) after a heartbreaking battle with Alzheimer...

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Mary Ness (Harding)

Mary Ness (Harding)

1943-03-26 2014-08-03

Mary Harding Ness was born on March 26, 1943 and passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2014. 

Mary was a resident of Bemidji, Mi...

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Michele Michele Joan Flesland-Walkoviak (Brown)

Michele Michele Joan Flesland-Walkoviak (Brown)

2022-03-29

Michele Joan Flesland-Walkoviak, 78,
of International Falls, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at the Littlefork Care Center in Littlefork, Minnesota.

Michele was born December 25, 1943 in Minneapolis, MN to Sollie and Sharron Brown.

She enjoyed dog showing, dog breeding, dog handling, quilting, embroidering, gardening, making soap, and true crime novels and tv shows.

Michele worked as a social worker and as a radio announcer.

Michele was preceded in death by her husband, James Flesland; parents, Sollie and Sharron Brown; son, Scott Flesland; brother, Richard Brown; and her special pets, Hilary, Gabby, and Sadie.

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Michael D Smith

Michael D Smith

1943-04-11 2021-06-25

Smith, Michael D, 78, was born on April 11, 1943 and passed away on June 25, 2021 in  Jacksonville, FL with his wife and daughter by his side. 





 

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Kaye Campbell (Pullen)

Kaye Campbell (Pullen)

1943-12-10 2023-01-09



Campbell, Kaye (Pullen) Age 79. Born December 10, 1943 to George and Jeanette Pullen. Passed away January 9 after a stubborn battle with Parkinson's Disease. Kaye is preceded in death by her fabulous husband Gary and her loving brother Don. She will forever be missed by her daughters Pam Fischer (Kevin), Andrea Murray (Kent), grandkids Abby (Joe), Mike, Billy, Ed, Caroline and Tom, sister-in-law Kathy Pullen and nephews Dave and Steve Pullen and their families. Kaye loved bridge, backgammon, time at Fox Lake, her flock of hummingbirds, Old Fashioneds and her...

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Jeffrey Ostlund

Jeffrey Ostlund

1943-10-21 2000-11-08

Last resided in Peel, Arkansas

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Kay Klumpner (Nestor)

Kay Klumpner (Nestor)

1943-07-31 2012-12-03

Klumpner, Kay D.  Age 69, of McGregor, MN.




Preceded in death by parents, Herman and Ollie Nestor; former husband, Wayne Jarnberg. Survived by husband, David; children, Jason Jarnberg and Jared (Pam) Jarnberg.



Kay led a full life of laughter, love, dedication and loyalty. After 26 years with the St. Louis Park Schools, she retired "Up North" at the lake home on Lake Minnewawa. Kay always enjoyed the water and weather on the lake or ocean.



Join us for a Celebration of life 11 AM Friday 12/7/12 at Sunset Funeral Home, 2250 St. Anthony Blvd., Minneapo...

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Bruce Kennedy

Bruce Kennedy

2023-10-10 2013-09-26


Kennedy, Bruce D. age 70, of Mpls, died Sept. 26, 2013.


 


Preceded in death by parents, Keith and Erika; and sisters, Grace and Joan. Survived by siblings, Kathleen (James) LaFountain, Mary Kirkeng, David and James Ken...

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Fred Jenner

Fred Jenner

1943-07-22 2013-09-17


JENNER, Frederick L., 70, of Rockledge, FL died Tuesday, September 17, 2013.  He was born on July 22, 1943 in Minneapolis, MN.   Fred is survived by his wife, Kathy,  three children (from his first marriage); Kim, David and Kris; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 



Fred was a pilot, with a love of flying fom his high school days.  He worked and traveled with his work for a few years living in MN, CO and WI until he was hired by the FAA as a Flight Safety Officer.  After moving to FL, he retired from the FAA a couple of years ago with over 20 years of service.



Fred was the third child out of four and is surviv...

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Michele Brown (Brown)

Michele Brown (Brown)

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Jeffrey Levy

Jeffrey Levy

1943-08-27 2024-10-02

Jeffrey Alan Levy. Jeff was born August 27, 1943, in Minneapolis, Minnesota and died in Minnetonka, Minnesota on October 2, 2024 at age 81. Preceded in death by his parents, Philip J. Levy and Renee E. Ribnick Levy. Survived by Ernst Martin Jehn his devoted life partner, and by his loving brother and sister-in-law, James G. Levy and Jacquelyn A. Levy of Mesquite, Nevada, and by Jo, his dear friend from childhood to the very end, who was always there for him and listened so well. All extend sincere gratitude to caregivers Becky, Wendy, and Enid. Jeff was a well-respected estate, real estate, and business law attorney. A 1961 graduate of St Louis Park High School, in 1965 he earned a Master of...

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Judith (Judy) Johnson (Martin)

Judith (Judy) Johnson (Martin)

1943-12-29 2022-12-03

Judith 'Judy' Johnson

Johnson, Judith "Judy" age 78, of Bloomington, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 3rd, 2022.

Preceded in death by her: parents; Douglas & Muriel, husband; Lee and sister; Jackie. Survived by: sons; Scott & Eric (Lori), sister; Joanne (Jim), brother; Jeff (Vivian), grandchildren; Emma, Ellie, Elyssa, Kendall; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Special thanks to Gordon (Fla...

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Gary Barnett

Gary Barnett

1943-08-27 1984-02-09



Gary Donald Barnett was born on August 27, 1943 and died on February 9, 1984 at the age of 40.  Gary was buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN and was a Vietnam veteran. 



Gary's DOB and DOD were found on the Internet to support the previous DOD of 1984.  If anyone has any other information, please send it to us using the Contact Us page. 

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Linda Mae Mary Sanderson (Bramberg)

Linda Mae Mary Sanderson (Bramberg)

1943-07-27 1990-11-24 View Memorial and Tributes
Carol Diamond (Block)

Carol Diamond (Block)

1943-08-09 2002-05-19

Carol Sue Block Diamond, age 58, formerly of St. Louis Park, Died May 19 in Woodland Hills, Calif.  Preceded in death by father, Saul Block; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Block, and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Soltan; aunt and uncle, Addie Goodman, Archie Block; niece, Julie Block; and former husband, Stanley Diamond.  Survived by son, Alan Diamond, Bakersfield, Calif; mother, Nancy Block, Columbus, Ohio; brother, Dr. Arnold Block, Columbia, Md, Dr. Dale Block, Pittsburgh, Pa, Paul Block, Chatsworth, Calif.; sisters, Harriet Gold, Columbus, Ohio, and Judie Block, Anchorage Alaska; aunt and uncles, Rita and Harvey Soltan, Golden Valley, and Ernie goodman, LaVerne, Calif.; and many special nieces, ne...

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Roseanne Barren (Bautista)

Roseanne Barren (Bautista)

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Gerald (Jerry) Johnson

Gerald (Jerry) Johnson

1943-01-03 2009-03-30

Johnson, Gerald L. (Jerry) , Age 66, Chisago City, MN. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 30, 2009 after a courageous battle against cancer.

Born in 1943 in Amery, Wisconsin to Clifford and Beatrice Johnson and later married on September 1, 1962 to high school sweetheart Suzanne Hampton of St. Louis Park, MN. Survived by Suzanne (wife), David & Kesorn Johnson (son & daughter-in-law, Universal City, TX) and Scott and Brendan Johnson (son & grandson, Chisago City, MN), Mary Ann & Bob Olander (sister and brother-in-law), Angela & Sean Merrell (niece & husband), Anna Mae Knapp (aunt) and numerous cousins. He will be greatly missed by hi...

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Judy Conrad (Walsh)

Judy Conrad (Walsh)

2023-10-10 1985-01-21

 Judy died in Galaxy plane crash leaving Reno, Nevada.

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Linda Morris (Weiner)

Linda Morris (Weiner)

1998-03-18

Spring 1998, Vol. XXVII, No. 1


Bulletin of the HUME SOCIETY



Department of Philosophy - University of Iceland, IS-101 Reykjavík, Iceland


 


Linda Weiner Morris – In Memorium


Linda Weiner Morris died on March 18, 1998 after a battle with lung cancer. She was a remarkable and talented person whose many skills and gifts were reflected in her varied pursuits. A journalism major at the Univer...

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Steve May

Steve May

1943-04-01 2003-01-23

Stephen R. May, age 59, of Brooklyn Park. A 32-year employee of the US

Main Post Office. Died peacefully on January 23, 2003. Preceded in death by

father, Julian Walsh; grandparents, Joseph and Emma Steingard and Oneta

Morin. Survived by wife, Nese; son, Michael; mother, Shirley R. May;

brothers, Jon (Diane) and Sandy (Susan) and many other loving relatives and

friends. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Jan 28 at 7 PM at First

Memorial Funeral Chapel, 7835 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Park. Private

interment Lakewood Cemetery.


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Patricia L. Rudolph (Southworth)

Patricia L. Rudolph (Southworth)

1970-01-01 2004-07-05

 

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