'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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Bruce Bitzer
1943-06-01 2018-11-09
Bruce Bitzer, age 75 of Shakopee, MN, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018, at St. Gertrude's Health Care Center in Shakopee.Bruce was born on June, 1, 1943, in Warroad Village, Roseau County, MN, the son of Alfred "Bud" and Stella (Halvorson) Bitzer.He was employed as a carpenter, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, reading and...
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Sandra Young (Buvick)
1943-05-02 2018-04-19
Sandra L. “Sandy” Young (Buvick), age 74, a longtime resident of Naperville, passed away on April 19, 2018 in Naperville, IL. She was born on May 2, 1943 in Minneapolis, MN of Swedish and Scandinavian descent.
Sandy is survived by her husband of 30 years, Thomas R. Young; step children Megan (Robert) Morrison and Lauren (Kevin) Vaclavik; grandchildren Erika Pauley, Danielle (Andrew) Wilson, Alex Sobieski, Grace Sobieski, Maxwell Morrison, Lia Morrison, Hadley Vaclavik, Ca...
Stephen Dibble
2023-10-10 2019-04-05
Dibble, Stephen Scott, age 75, Passed away peacefully on April 5, 2019 after a long fight with cancer. Preceded in death by parents Robert and Marion. Survived by loving wife of 52 years, Wallina; daughters, Marian (Todd) Leighton and Stephanie Dillingofski; grandchildren, Scott, Ryan, Nathan and Samantha; brothers, Dan (Julie) and Doug (Sue). Also survived by many family and friends.
After serving in the Air Force Steve w...
Kay Anderson (Anderson)
1943-08-11 2019-08-07
Kathleen Lewis (McNerney)
1943-11-12 2014-03-22
Kathleen McNerney Lewis - A native of Iowa, Kathy was a proud U. S. Army Veteran, serving as a nurse during Vietnam. She was an active member of Lanie's Chapel Christian Church in Kinston. Kathy will be fondly remembered for her kind, giving and assertive personality. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.
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Robert A. Johnson
2023-10-10 2022-11-05
On November 5, 2022, Robert (Bob) Johnson died at home in Sarasota, FL, surrounded by loved ones after complications from a fall.
After high sc...
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Robert E Baruth
1943-04-09 2023-06-28
Baruth, Robert Edward, Age 80, of Blaine, MN. Survived by loving wife: Betty, children: Steven (Barbara) Baruth and Wendy (Kevin) Reilly, grandchildren: Brody Baruth, Aidan and Cole Reilly and Lillian White and brother: Tom Baruth.
Funeral services at KOZLAK-RADULOVICH BLAINE CHAPEL (107th Ave NE & Hwy #65) Friday, July 7, 2023 at 11 AM with visitation one hour prior. Interment Hillside Cemetery. Family Prefers Memorials.
Carolyn Gabrielson (Kiewel)
1943-09-07 2023-04-10
Gabrielson, Carolyn "Ki" Shea (Kiewel) 79, passed away peacefully on April 10th, 2023 in Miramar Beach, FL surrounded by family.
She was born in Minneapolis on September 7th, 1943 to Frank and Gladys Kiewel. Carolyn leaves behind her husband of 57 years, John Randall Gabrielson, children Lisa Gabrielson Krause (Peter) and John Eric Gabrielson (Jennifer), five grandchildren Bianca Gabrielson-Russo, Luca Giannichedda Russo, Nicholas Gabrielson, Sophia Gabrielson and Noah Gabrielson, brother James Kiewel and sister-in-law Ann Kiewel...
James C. Jacobson
2023-10-10 2023-10-10Obituary to be posted if available.
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Gary Klimmek
1943-06-12 2022-04-05
Donna Sweeney (Morrison)
1943-01-03 2022-10-05
Donna R. (Morrison) Sweeney, age 79, of Spring Park, MN. Passed away 10/05/2022.
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Roger B. Eckers
1943-06-05 2022-03-23
Dr Roger Bruce (Doc) Eckers. An outstanding and accomplished multi-instrumentalist with a gigantic res...
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Christopher (Kit) Dahl
1943-09-27 2022-02-03
Dahl, Christopher "Kit" T. 78
How do you honor such a rich, varied and accomplished life as Kit's? From pheasant hunting in the fields of Sou...
Linda Skillings (Hosker)
1943-07-27 2021-11-05
Skillings, Linda L. Age 78 of Otsego, passed away on 11/05/2021. Preceded in death by parents Lucille and Harry Hosker and husband Robert Skillings. Linda was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was proud of her title as Bridge Master and enjoyed spending her time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her children Tracy Berg, Tara Featherston, and Chad Van Valkenburg and her 9 grandchildren and great-gra...
William (Bill) Halvorson
2021-05-19
Halvorson, William 'Bill' age 79, of Plymouth passed away May 19, 2021 after a long battle with various health issues. Bill and Anna Hemmingsen were married at Valley of Peace Lutheran Church; Golden Valley July 14, 1973. Bill was a successful material handling salesman thoroughly enjoying his long career in sales. He so enjoyed people spending time visiting with relatives and friends. His graciousness followed throughout his personal and business life to the last. Expressing his love and devotion to...
Jerry V Diller
1943-04-11 2019-09-02
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Richard (Dick) Hofstrand
1943-12-28 2017-11-12
Richard Hofstrand, 74, passed away on November 12, 2017 in Flushing, NY. He is survived by his beloved wife Maryann Cerola, his cherished niece Bia, his dear sister in law Donna and his loving mother in law Rose. Memorial service on Friday November 17, 2017 from 1 to 5pm.
SLP Class of 1962 - (Class of 1961 Swim Team Member)
David Hosokawa
2022-05-14
David Arthur Hosokawa, 78, of Great Barrington, MA, passed away on May 14, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Dave is survived by his wife Beverly, daughter Dorree, son Sam and his wife Pam, granddaughters Kaiya and Eva, and sister Mary.
Dave was born on July 16, 1943, in ironically, Independence, MO, after being conceived in a Japanese American Internment Camp during WWII. He attended high school in St. Louis Park, MN and graduated from St. Olaf College with a degree in English. He had a successful career in the publishing and newspaper industry, eventually becoming CEO of TMP Worldwide, parent company of Monster.com. He retired in 1998, shortly after being...
Bari Gordon (Wexler)
1943-10-06 2020-10-27
Gordon, Bari, 77,
of Plymouth, Minnesota died peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Bari was the daughter of Sidney Chodrof (killed in WWII) and Adeline Wexler (nee Berger). Bari was adopted by Joe Wexler following his marriage to Adeline.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband's parents, Hye Gordon and Min Gordon (nee Rockler); and sister, Maxine Wayne. She is survived by her husband, best friend in the world, and devoted caretaker Av Gordon; their daughters, Abbe (Ralph) Bernstein and Juli (David) Olson; brother, Thomas (Ardis) Wexler; sister, Joanne (Elliot) Harris; grandchildren, Sydney Payton, Eli Payton, Addie Olson and Quinn Olson;...
Charles M. Dowd
2024-02-25
Dowd, Charles (Chuck) of Coon Rapids, MN
Passed away on February 25th, 2024 at the age of 80. Survived by wife Sharon (Sherry), daughter Jennifer, sons Jeffery (Emmie), Kevin (Ella), grandchildren Paul, Stephanie, Karleigh, Connor, Kegan, Sara, Callie, sister-in-law Therese, and beloved dogs Rosie and Henry. Preceded in death by brother Thomas and grandson Matthew.
Celebration of Life April 20 at Lord of Life Ramsey. Visitation 10am, service 11am, lunch to follow.
Published on March 31, 2024
Charles (Chuck) Dowd
2024-02-25
Dowd, Charles (Chuck) of Coon Rapids, MN Passed away on February 25th, 2024 at the age of 80.
Survived by wife Sharon (Sherry), daughter Jennifer, sons Jeffery (Emmie), Kevin (Ella), grandchildren Paul, Stephanie, Karleigh, Connor, Kegan, Sara, Callie, sister-in-law Therese, and beloved dogs Rosie and Henry. Preceded in death by brother Thomas and grandson Matthew.
Celebration of Life April 20 at Lord of Life Ramsey. Visitation 10am, service 11am, lunch to follow.
Richard Kravetz
1943-06-04 2024-08-25
I cannot find an obit for him yet, but there is a wonderful bio at;
http://alakainakeiki.com/about-us/staff/dr-richard-kravetz/
Kathleen O'Neill (Zils)
1943-03-18 2024-10-11
Kathleen Mary O'Neill, A devoted mother and beloved educator, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024, at the age of 81 in Tampa, Florida. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Kathleen's passion for learning led her to earn a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota, where she laid the foundation for a lifelong commitment to teaching.
For many years, Kathleen inspired countless young minds as a K-3rd grade teacher, finding joy in nurturing a love for learning among her students. Her patience and creativity made her a cherished figure in the classroom, and she often spoke of the joy she found in watching her students grow and thrive.
Kathleen was...
Jeffery Gelhar
1943-10-26 2024-12-03
Jeffrey L. Gelhar, age 81 of Brooklyn Center, MN passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 surrounded by his family.
Jeffrey Lynn, the son of Elmer and Mickey (Abram) Gelhar was born on October 26, 1943 in St. Louis Park, MN. He attended St. Louis Park High School and graduated with the class of 1961. Following High School, Jeff served in the U.S. Air Force spending most of his time in Japan as an MP. On August 26, 1967 he was united in marriage to Caroline Froman in Faribault, MN. They would move to Brooklyn Center, MN where Jeff owned and operated Gelhar’s Decorating Service for many years. When he wasn’t working Jeff enjoyed traveling (with Caroline),...