Obituaries

Owen Rasmussen

Owen Rasmussen

Feb 28, 2016

Survived by wife, Carol; son, Chris Darsow (Kei) and daughter, Emla; son, Eric Rasmussen (Lora) and children, Jordan and Justin; daughter, Laura Biggie; brother, Ogden Rasmussen (Marlene); other relatives and friends. Owen was a proud US Navy veteran. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

SERVICES Visitation

Thursday, March 3, 2016 02:00 AM -...

Jeanette Hausman

Jeanette Hausman

Feb 28, 2016

Preceded in death by husband, Gordon; daughter, Jody Burkhart; and son, Robert Haugen. Survived by daughter, Lori Haugen; grandchildren, Chelsea Jesmer (Dan), Brandon Haugen (Kelly) and Nikki Burkhart; great grandson, Gage Jesmer; many friends. Private service and burial will be held on Thursday Memorials preferred to the Humane Society.

Lucille Purdy

Lucille Purdy

Feb 27, 2016

Preceded in death by beloved husband of 65+ years, Jerry; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Rick Theisen; granddaughter, Robyn Theisen; sister, Betty. Survived by children, Kevin (Patty), Koral (John) and Karyn (Shawn); grandchildren, Jeremy “J.R.” (Katie), Jason (Hillary), Justen, Jaide (Joe), Jenna (Aaron) Plank, Jasmine Smoter and Gregory (Lindsey) Engebrit; great-grandchildren, Deidrick, Angelique, Everett, Navy, Arissa, Deacon and Scout;...

Elwood Swanson

Elwood Swanson

Feb 27, 2016

Born in Aitkin, MN. Preceded in death by parents Arthur and Nannie; brothers Arnold (Arlene), Chester (Dorine); sisters Irene Hanson (Chester) and Harriet Sanbeck. Survived by Bonnie, his beloved wife of 50 years; daughter Susan Swanson (Mike Ashton); and many loving relatives and friends.

Elwood served in the Army 1947-1948.   He worked for Hennepin County for 30...

Jill Harper

Jill Harper

Feb 27, 2016

Survived by husband, Rik Reppe; daughters, Erin and Kimberly Booher; parents, Clarence “Mike” and Wilma Harper; siblings, Kathy Kistler, Kristine Harper, Michael Dale Harper, Diane Davidson and Kellie Rich. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Stages Theatre Company.

SERVICES Memorial Service

Sunday, March 6, 2016

Stages Theatre...

William  P. Cavanagh

William P. Cavanagh

Feb 27, 2016

Devoted father, son, brother, friend, and entrepreneur. Bill loved traveling, golf, boating, and meeting people everywhere. Bill graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Carleton College with degrees in Political Science and International Relations and earned an MBA from UCLA's Anderson School of Management. A voracious reader and film buff, Bill loved debating many topics. His proudest achievements were his 3...

Tin  Vinh Tran

Tin Vinh Tran

Feb 27, 2016

Reverend Tin Vinh Tran, 64, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2016 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Survived by his wife Hannah of 40 years; son Scott; and daughter Elizabeth.

Tin was a combat veteran in the Vietnam War, concentration camp survivor, and immigrant who returned to school in his 30s to attain a civil...

Kathleen Fargo

Kathleen Fargo

Feb 25, 2016

Preceded in death by father, John Mundahl; aunt, Barbara Korman and other loving family members. Survived by husband of nearly 40 years, Doug; sons, Jason (Janel) Lemmer and Christopher (Carrie) Fargo; daughter, Alysia (Brandon) McLain; 9 grandchildren; mother, Rose Mundahl; sisters, Mary (Roger) Person and Barb Wing; brother, John (Cindy) Mundahl; nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving family members....

Christopher  MIchael Jorgenson

Christopher MIchael Jorgenson

Feb 24, 2016

Formerly of Brooklyn Center.

He will be dearly missed by his mom and dad, John and Teresa; brother, Jeff (Shelly); sister, Katie (Thomas) Pendergast; nephews, Matt and Nathan; niece, Lillian; grandparents, Ron and Mary Jorgenson; uncles, Charlie (Lori) Smith, Don (Teeny) Smith; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Visitation after...

Linda Manley

Linda Manley

Feb 23, 2016

Survived by boyfriend of 33 years, Charles Christenson; daughter, Melissa Manley; son, Matthew Manley; seven grandchildren; brothers, Wesley and Melvin Reiman; other family and friends.

SERVICES Visitation

Friday, March 4, 2016 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapel 3888 West Broadway Robbinsdale, MN 55422

Lance  M. Garrison

Lance M. Garrison

Feb 23, 2016

6o year old husband to Pam, father to Angela and Steven and President of Bywood East Health Care.  Lance was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in December 2015 and left us on February 23, 2016.  With his family and prayers by his side he passed away peacefully at home.  Lance was loved through his life journey by many....

George Yanagita

George Yanagita

Feb 22, 2016

George Yanagita, a longtime St. Louis Park resident passed away February 22, 2016 at age 92.  He will be dearly missed by his children, Glen (Maria Reinitz), Gary (Mary Tomes), Cynthia (Thom) Gerst and grandchildren, Bryan and David Yanagita; sister, Rose Asao; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. After a long career with NSP, George enjoyed more...

Melba Knochenmus

Melba Knochenmus

Feb 21, 2016

Survived by children, Sandy Kurimay, B. Gale Knochenmus, Dale (Beth) Knochenmus and Lee (Gina) Knochenmus; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren, sister, Doris Bergstrom; brothers, Roland (Myrtle) Bergstrom, Norman (Phyllis) Bergstrom and numerous nephews and nieces. Melba enjoyed her 30 year career as a teller at Citizens Bank in St. Louis Park where many customers would wait in her line to...

Mary  Isabel Lhotka

Mary Isabel Lhotka

Feb 20, 2016

Formerly of Iowa. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Debbie; granddaughters, Katie (Jason) Kantor, Kristin (Brandon) Sack; 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Harness of Colorado; many nieces, nephews and friends. She was called “Grandma Mary” by many friends of all ages. Preceded in death by husband, Raymond; parents; 9 siblings; 2 infant great-grandchildren. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In...

Donald  M. Moore

Donald M. Moore

Feb 20, 2016

Survived by sister, Elaine Merkl; sister-in-law, Donna Moore; many nieces, nephews and their families. Preceded in death by brothers and sister, Everett Moore, Bernice Beauchane, Lawrence Moore and Clinton Moore. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights.

Rosary Service at 6:30 PM.

Visitation one hour prior to service in the...

Gaylord "Arch" R. Archer

Gaylord "Arch" R. Archer

Feb 19, 2016

Survived by loving wife of 74 years, Pat Archer; daughters, Kay North (Dr. Charles) & Betsy Vanselow (Kevin); son, Charley Archer (Nancy); grandchildren, Mike, Polly, Jason, Greg & Tony; 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Charlotte Oien; brother, Earl Archer and many loving nieces and nephews. Arch was lovingly raised by foster family, Ralph and Julia Pechin. He served in General Patton’s...

Patricia  A. Elwood

Patricia A. Elwood

Feb 18, 2016

Of Hunter, North Dakota, formerly of Crystal passed away February 18, 2016. Preceded in death by husband Richard; brothers, Bob and John Hirsch and sister, Louise Storie, son-in-law, John Buehl, a great-grandson and a great-granddaughter. Survived by children, Rose Murch, Hunter, ND, Bill (Deni) Elwood , The Villages, FL, Mike (Diane) Elwood , Crookston, MN, Larry (Sharon Ekern) Elwood...

William  Charles Young

William Charles Young

Feb 15, 2016

William Charles Young was b orn October 9, 1946 in Kearney, NE; passed away on February 15, 2016 at home in Golden Valley at age 69.

Survived by wife, Mary; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Richard Hofschulte; son, Christopher Young; grandson, Russel “William” Ehlert; half-sister, Linda Griffin and her husband Joe. Preceded in death by...

Samantha  "Sammy" Hiller

Samantha "Sammy" Hiller

Feb 14, 2016

Sammy helped three other people through the gift of Organ Donation.  She loved all things art, especially photography and drawing.  She was loved by a lot of people. Preceded in death by cousin, Derek; Grandpa Bill, Grandpa Jim and Grandma Lois.

Survived by mom, Michelle Kammerer; dad, Patrick Hiller; brothers, Jeremy and Joey; Grandma Celine; boyfriend, Dylan;...

Gwendolyn Peterson

Gwendolyn Peterson

Feb 12, 2016

Besides being the best wife, mother and grandmother, Gwen will be most remembered for her upbeat personality, her love of bridge, mystery novels and TV shows, game shows, crossword puzzles and the MN Vikings. Preceded in death by parents, George and Bonita Kittock; and sister, Germaine Rogers. Survived by her husband, Lyle Dale; children, Timothy, Terri (David) Fugh, and...

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