'IN MEMORIAM'

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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Barbara Ruth Swinjakow (Nelson)
2010-12-19Swinjakow, Barbara R. Age 67, of Minnetonka, passed away December 19, 2010. Preceded in death by parents, Alf and Bonita Nelson; and sister, Susan Crawford. Survived by husband, Jery; daughter, Debra (Paul) Wolcott; sons, Scott (Kelly) Swinjakow and Christopher (Katja) Swinjakow; grandchildren, Spencer, Stephanie, and Chase. Services at 2 PM on Monday, Dec. 27 with visitation beginning at 1 PM, at: Washburn-McReavy Strobeck Johnson Chapel 1400 Mainstreet, Hopkins 952-938-9020
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Dennis L Lindberg
1943-04-08 2010-11-13


John Clausen
1943-08-05 2011-01-29
John William Clausen, 67, a longtime resident of Georgetown, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2011. A memorial service celebrating John's life will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 2:00 PM at The Gabriels Funeral Chapel, 393 North IH 35, Georgetown, TX 78628.
John was born August 5, 1943 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late John Henry and Marjorie Adeline Johnson Clausen. He is also preceded in death by his niece, Alison Albright in 2008. John graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration in 1966. John married the love of his life, Margaret DeShaw, on December 28, 1967 in Savage, Minnesota. The family lived in Omaha,...

Terry Zettel
1943-12-04 2011-05-15Zettel, Terrance F. "Terry" Age 67, of Anoka. Preceded in death by parents, Thurston and Alice Jane and daughter, Melinda Roth. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Sharon, daughter, Rebecca (Jerry) Adkins, granddaughter, Daphne, special "son", Sean Randall, mother-in-law, Rose Lane, sisters, Dorothy (Dick) Hanson and Judy (Jon) Olson, brother, Fred (Nancy) Lane, uncle, Robert Nath, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Terry loved life and family and enjoyed both to the fullest. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Visitation Sunday 5/22 from 2-6 p.m at GEARHART Anoka Funeral Chapel, 552 East River Road in Anoka. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Monday 5/23, Church of St. St...
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Paulette Wank (Eder)
2023-10-10 2011-05-19
WANK, PAULETTE ELAINE (Eder) Paulette lost her battle with Leukemia on the morning of May 19th, 2011. She passed away gracefully in her sleep. She is survived by her husband of 46 years Richard Dennis Wank, son Jeffrey Richard, daughter Andrea Elaine and grandchildren David Jeffrey, Kaitlin Ella and Alex Joaquin. Services celebrating her life will be held Friday, June 10th, at 2 p.m. at St. Marks Methodist Church on Clairemont Drive. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Leukemia/ Lymphoma Society or The...

Richard Collins
1943-11-02 1993-12-27
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Dean H. Engstrom
1943-07-18 2005-09-16
Engstrom Dean H., age 62, of Minneapolis passed away on Sept. 16, 2005. He is preceded in death by his father, Theodore. Survivors include 2 daughters, Deana Rezner and Staci (Tom) Kyrola; 3 grandchildren, Skyler, Amber and Jordan Kyrola; mother, Hattie Mae Engstrom.
Funeral service 11:00 am, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2005 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cemetery, 2250 St Anthony Blvd., visitation 1/2 hour prior to service. Entombment Sunset Cemetery. SUNSET 612-789-3596
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Georgia Matsumoto
1943-04-07 2012-02-08Memorial service was held Saturday, 18 February, 2012 at 1:00 pm in the Inwood Park (NYC). Those attending the service walked deeper into the Park to informally share thoughts and favorite memories of Georgia and then send her off into nature.... (information extracted from Georgia's Facebook page)
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Linda Joanne Polinder (Detle)
1943-04-24 2020-05-08
L Joanne Polinder (Detle), 77, passed away on May 8, 2020 at Legacy Salmon Creek in Vancouver, Washington. She was born on April 24, 1943 to Leonace Reed in Ashland, Wisconsin. She spent the early years living with he... View Memorial and Tributes

Sharon Gildart (Wiggins)
2019-03-15
Wiggins, Sharon Ann Gildart, age 76 of Bloomington. Sharon lost her courageous battle with cancer.
Preceded in death by husband, Peter Gildart; parents, Ann and Arthur Wiggins. Survived by sisters, Maureen (John), and Kathleen (Howard); niece Katherine; nephews, Timothy and Christopher.
Special thanks to Sharon's many friends, family, and neighbors who loved her with kindness and thoughtfulness, especially Denyse, Becca, Carol, and Tom. Shar...

Franz (Rusty) Westermeier
1943-09-09 2021-12-17
Franz E. (Rusty) Westermeier, Maj. Ret. USAF, 78,
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Penney A Pelika (Elstrom)
2023-10-10 2012-07-19
Pelika, Penny A. age 69, of Eden Prairie. Survived by daughter, Stacey Pelika; brother, John (Quyen) Elstrom; sisters, Martha Elstrom and Elizabeth (Carl) Bergquist; many nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends. Preceded in death by parents, Alden & Mabel Elstrom.
Memorials preferred to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Memorial service 1 PM Sat., July 28 at: www.Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chap...

David J Gibson
1942-01-26 2012-08-12


David E Landquist
1942-11-05 2008-07-19
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John W. Hagen
1943-02-25 2013-07-05


Gary C. Nelson
1942-11-02 2011-06-07
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Thomas Carlson
1943-04-02 2015-04-16
Carlson, Thomas Howard Long time resident of Eden Prairie. Passed away on 4/16/15. Tom was born on 4/2/ 43. He graduated from St. Louis Park H.S. in 1961, and received his Masters in Business from the U of MN. Tom is survived by his wife, Carol; sons, Blake (Candace) & Shawn (Rachel); 4 grandsons, Wyatt, Luke, Cole & Beckett; brother, Dennis (Sandy) & family. In lieu of flowers please support Tom's Charities of Smile Train, Wounded Warriors or St. Jude's Children's Hospital or any charity of your choice. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday 4/24...

Roy Griak - Athletic Coach
2023-10-10 2015-07-09

Dr. Dagmar (Dakie) Radke (Zeller)
1944-03-01 2016-02-13
A memorial service has been planned on February 25th, in Gottingen, Germany. She is survived by her husband, five children and six grandchildren. In her professional life, she was known as Dr. med Dagmar Radke... View Memorial and Tributes![]()
Vern Opgaard
2023-10-10 2013-12-21
Opgaard, Vern (Uppy) Age 71 of Mpls., Preceded in death by his parents, a sister and his niece. A great man died December 21, 2013. A happy, jolly, upbeat, free spirit can finally be put to rest after a... View Memorial and Tributes
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Sheryll (Sherry) Amrhien (Pearce)
1943-02-25 2017-01-05
Sheryll Jane Amrheim (Pearce), 73, of Apple Valley, MN passed away peacefully on January 5th, 2017. Sherry is survived by husband, Chuck; son, Matthew; daughter, Melanie; granddaughter, Scarlett; and granddogs, Cain and Lucy.
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Ritagail Morey (Simon)
2004-12-29
Ritagail (Simon) Morey, age 60, of Gaylord and formerly of Minneapolis, died 12/29/04. Services are 11 AM, 1/3/05, at Egesdal Funeral Home in Gaylord. Interment in Gaylord Municipal Cemetery. Visitation 2 hrs. prior. Su...
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Robert D Conner
1943-11-22 2011-10-03
Robert Dewitt Conner, 67, passed away October 3, 2011. Robert was born November 22nd, 1943 to Dewitt and Theon Conner in Minneapolis, MN. He spent his youth between the state of Oregon and Minnesota, and later attended the University of Minnesota, where he met his wife of 43 years.View Memorial and Tributes ![]()
Wayne I. Knigge
2023-10-10 2018-06-07
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Carol Ann Gordon (Gordon)
1943-02-10 2018-07-20View Memorial and Tributes
Carol Gordon, 75, of Mankato, died at home in the presence of her family following a battle with lung cancer. Carol was born Feb. 10, 1943 in Newark, NJ to Austin and Anna Gordon of Nutley, NJ, where she spent most of her childhood before moving to Minnesota, where she graduated from St. Louis Park High School. She graduated from St. Cloud State College, where she studied art and history. She taught briefly before becoming a...![]()
Kay Howard (Rapp)
1943-02-07 2018-06-23
Karen (Pfieffer) Iwason advised the following:
“With regret and sadness I must inform you that Kay Rapp Howard passed way on June 23, 2018 in Long Beach, CA.”
Obituary posted by Kay’s sister:
Kay Ellen Rapp Howard, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2018.
Born February 7, 1943 in Minneapolis Minnesota, graduated St Louis Park high, she moved to Long Beach in 1964 where she was soon known for her unique personality and ability to bring people together. Kay held sidewalk tea parties, banged out ragtime on the piano and was famous for her hilarious homemade Christmas cards. In li... View Memorial and Tributes