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PAGE B6 STAR TRIBUNE Obituaries WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 1996 96 Virginia Strong, last child of Honeywell pioneer, dies at 95 Virginia Sweatt Strong, 95, the last surviving child of the man who guided Honeywell Inc. to worldwide prominence and who mixed with some of the country's most famous and wealthy families, died of complications from a stroke Sunday at her home in Wayzata. "She was a courageous lady who was so capable and responsible to her friends and family," said her niece, Mrs. A. Lockland Reed.

"She bore up to a lot of tragedies and she never complained. Her oldest son, Lucian, was killed in World War II when he was shot 242 Funerals NOTICE Effective January 1, 1996 the cost of a paid funeral notice is $4.00 per line per day in our metro editions or $4.75 per line in all editions. (The bold type for the last name uses 2 lines; a photo uses 13 lines.) For help in placing your notice, contact your funeral director or a Star Tribune representative at 673-4130. Calls should be received prior to 6:00 pm Monday-Friday or 1:00 pm for publication the following day. Allen Ermine (Hall) Allen, age '86, Sept.

5. 1996. Ermine was a concert contralto referred to by critics as 'The Vest Pocket Marion Anderson. She was a diminutive four feet, nine inches tall. Born and raised in St.

Paul, Ermine began her career as a singer at 16 as a soloist in Pilgrim Baptist Church, St. Paul. She had a deep, clear contralto's voice. She was the first AfroAmerican to appear with the St. Paul Civic Opera.

Ermine was an active member of the Artist Section of the St. Paul Schubert Club. She appeared in concerts at Northrup Auditorium and traveled throughout the United States giving concerts of spirituals. Her renditions captivated audiences with her interpretations of traditional songs which spring from slavery. She campaigned musically to have spirituals restored to their original dignity.

Ermine graduated from Hill Elementary School, Central High School, and the Minnesota College of Music, with further study at the Macalester College Conservatory of Music. She was soloist for Pilgrim Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, St. Phillip's Episcopal Church. Christ Episcopal Church, and St. John's Episcopal Church.

She is a former member of the Hallie Q. Brown Board of Directors, Credjatawn Social Club. Twin City Forty Club, and the Golden Agers Club. She IS preceded in death by her mother. Harriet Grissom Hall; father, S.

Edward Hall, a wellknown St. Paul civic pioneer: and husband. Theodore Ted Allen, popular Twin Cities insurance broker. Ermine iS survived by daughters, Myrrhene Crawford of Mpls and Marcheta Allen Mines of Oakland, CA: her sister. Dorothy McFarland of St.

Paul: grandchildren, Stephen Crawford of Mpls, Robin Claire Barnes of Studio City. CA. Kim Caldwell of Dallas. TX, Margaret 'Maiya' Williams -Verrone of Pacific Palisades, CA. C.

Blake Williams of New York, NY: great-grandchildren, Kathleen, Erin and Megan Crawford, Ripley and Deckard Barnes. and Patric Verrone. Also survived by a number of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Visitation Saturday 4-6 p.m. at the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME.

862 Concordia St. Paul. Funeral Sunday 2:30 p.m. at Pilgrim Baptist Church, 731 Central St. Paul.

Interment Monday 10 a.m at Oakland Cemetery, with departure for the Cemetery at 9.30 a.m. from Brooks Funeral Home. Memorials preferred to Pilgrim Baptist Church. Anderson Noretta age 57, of Mpls. Complete notice Thursday.

Waterston Chapel, 825-4567 Ash Gordon age 77, of Mpis on September 9. Memorial service Friday, September at 12 Noon at Cremation Society of MN. 4343 Nicollet Ave So, Mpis (825-2435) 242 Obituaries Funerals Bouchard down in a bomber. Her youngest son died of cancer," her niece said. "In the most positive sense, she came from one of the most prominent families in Minnesota and she tried to serve people.

She was very active on the board of the St. Barnabas Hospital." Strong's father, William R. Sweatt, was president of the Electric Thermostat Co. in 1896. That company eventually merged with Honeywell Heating Specialties of Indiana.

He was chairman of the company when he died in 1937. Strong, who divided her time between her homes in Minnesota and Jupiter Island, is survived 242 Obituaries Funerals Elofson Irma age 81, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Gene Elofson. Active at St. Peter's Lutheran Church.

25-year employee with Dayton's. Survived by daughter, Carolyn husband, Ridgely Harris of Upland, CA; son, Douglas wife, Pamela Elofson of Minnetonka: grandchildren, Robert Belme, George Belme Daniel Elofson and Brian Schneider: great-grandchildren, Britney and Robert. Memorials desired to Alzheimer's Assoc. Funeral service Friday 11 a.m., Werness Brothers Chapel. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Visitation one hour prior to service at: Werness Brothers Chapel 3500 West 50th St. 927-8641 Erickson (Burrell) Ardith age 73. Born on March 10, 1923 in Thief River Falls, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Wesley Burrell. She is survived by her husband.

Lawrence; son law, Ken Deb Erickson of Bismarck, ND; daughter son-in-law. Kim Dan Obermeyer of Chanhassen: grandchildren. Kaara and Mark Erickson, Todd and Ryan Obermeyer, Ardith graduated from Lincoln High School, Thief River Falls, MN in 1941 and from what is now St. Cloud State University in 1945. She taught in Milaca, Little Falls, and St.

Louis Park over a span of years. She Lawrence were married in 1951, and lived in a number of places before settling in Eden Prairie in 1954. Interment will be private. Memorials preferred to Midwest Community Hospice. Services Thursday 1:30 p.m., with visitation TODAY from 5-8 p.m., both at: Washburn-McReavy Strobeck Johnson Chapel 1400 Mainstreet, Hopkins Farmer Glenn age 79, of New Hope on Sept 9.

Full notice later. Cremation Society of MN 825-2435 Gillespie Alexander G. Sr. Service today. Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Avenue 724-3621 Gross William age 78.

of St. Paul, on Sept 7. 1996. Preceded in death by first wife. Jean Sandborn.

Co-chairman of the Board of Directors of GrossGiven Manufacturing Co. Survived by wife, Delores; sons. John wife. Terry, Vadnais Heights, Richard wife, Carol, Atton, MN: daughter, Jennifer Gross husband, Jerry W. LeFevre.

St Paul: 5 grandchildren. Katherine, Kristin, Jeremy, Curtis Kimberly Gross: sister, Virginia Edgerton husband John Mendota Hts. Memorial service Wednesday, 2pm at St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, 60 Kent St at Portland Ave, St Paul. Memorials preferred to People Against Cancer, 604 East St.

PO Box 10, Ortho, IA 50569. Willwerscheid Peters 228-1006 Hemmeter Mary (Marge), age 75. of St. Paul. For information: Bradshaw 1078 Rice Street 489-1349 Hovey Gordon age 75.

of Roseville, on Sept. 10. Survived by loving wife, Ruth, 54 years: children, Judy (Jim) Resier, Gerald (Konni) Hovey: grandchildren, Kim. Melissa, and Michelle: sister. Jean Magnuson.

Funeral service Thursday 11:00 a.m. at THE ROSELAWN CEMETERY CHAPEL. 803 W. Larpenteur Ave. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 p.m.

at THE HOLCOMB HENRY -BOOM FUNERAL HOME. 536 Snelling Ave. Also visitation on Thursday at Roselawn Chapel from 10 a.m. until time of service, Interment Roselawn Cemetery, Hovey Gordon M. age 75, of Roseville, on Sept.

10. Survived by loving wite, Ruth, of 54 years. children. Judy (Jim) Rester, Gerald (Konni) Hovey, grandchildren. Kim, Melissa, and Michelle: sister.

Jean Magnuson. Funeral service Thursday 11.00 A.M. at THE HOLCOMB -BOOM FUNERAL HOME, 536 N. Snelling Avenue. Interment Roselawn Cemetery.

Visitation Wednesday 4-8P P.M. Hulburt Marilyn (Daneiski, Wilson), age 65, died Sept. 9, 1996 at her residence in Willow River Memorial services will be held Monday 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Mpls. Rosary service Tuesday 7 pm.

at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Willow River. Burial at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Willow River. Arrangements, Methiven Funeral Horne Sandstone 320-245-2376 96 William Gross, 78; oversaw explosive growth at Gross Given Man Manufacturing William J.

Gross, 78, president and chairman of Gross-Given Manufacturing Co. who oversaw its explosive growth from a sheetmetal shop to an international vending company, died of cancer Saturday at Rosewood Estate in St. He was born in St. Paul, where he graduated from Central High School. In 1938 he graduated from what is now the University of St.

Thomas. His father, Arthur, and his uncle, Harry Given, founded GrossGiven Manufacturing Co. in St. Paul in 1935. Gross joined the sheet-metal job shop in 1942.

The company made its first vending machines in 1949, and was making candy vending machines by the 1960s. In 1981 the company bought RMI of Philadel- Notices classified notice call 673-4130; Fax 612-673-4884 242 Obituaries Marchiafava Funerals Lillian age 67, of NE Mpls, died peacefully Sept. 8th, succumbing to cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Jan-Kanty "John" Angela Kaczmarek; sister brotherin-law, Mary Andy Wrzos: brother, Steve Kaczmarek; and sister, Julie Kaczmarek. Survived by husband.

Joseph; son, David; daughter-in-law, Mary; and grandchildren, Jason, Jeffrey and Jillian; brothers, Edward (Phoebe) Kaczmarek, Wally (Shirley) Kaczmarek: sister-in-law. Rose Kaczmarek. Lillian was retired from the Mpls. Board of Education after 20 yrs. of service.

She was also pastpresident and lifetime member of William Magnuson VFW Post and a member of Coon Lake Senior Citizen Assoc. Active her whole life, Lillian will be dearly missed by all her friends from dancing, golfing, bowling, china painting, and volunteer work. Her kind and generous nature made her a favorite auntie to her many nieces and nephews, and Lil never missed a family wedding or shower. She was talented in many areas cooking, entertaining, painting, and grandchild-spoiling to name a few. Lil dearly loved her grandchildren and cherished the time she spent with them.

She leaves us all with a lifetime of wonderful memories of a woman who was truly a gracious and elegant lady to the very end. Lil had a strong faith in God that sustained her through her illness and she is now at peace with the Lord. Mass of Christian Burial Wed. 11:30 a.m. at St.

Clement's Catholic Church, 911-24th Ave. NE. Entombment Hillside. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Hillside Memorium 781-3391 Nego John, age 51, of Deephaven. Came to the U.S.

in 1975. Graduate of St. Cloud State University in the early 80's. Pursued and became a U.S. citizen.

Founder and President of Emit International Corp. Mpis. Active in the Ghanian Society of MN. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by wife, Wendy Nego; daughters.

Megan Aku Nego and Erica Yayra Nego, both of Deephaven; sons, John Nego Mankato and Jerry Nego, Mpls: several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Funeral service Saturday, September 14th, 1996. 1 pm at Valley Community Presbyterian Church, 3100 North Lilac Dr. Golden Valley (588-0831). Visitation Friday, 5-8 pm, Huber Funeral Home, Excelsior and also 1 hour prior to service at the church on Saturday.

Interment Groveland Cemetery, Mtka. Memorials preferred to Valley Community Presbyterian Church of Golden Valley Youth Group or The Gift of Life Transplant House, Rochester, MN. Huber Funeral Homes Excelsior Chapel 474-9595 Oldenburg Douglas age 31, of Jordan. Preceded in death by father, Virgil brother-in-law, Jim Roberts. Survived by loving ex-wife, Suzanne of Lonsdale; special friend.

Bobbie Ritter of Jordan; mother, Kathleen Oldenburg of Lenaxa. KS: brothers. sisters, nieces. nephews many friends Visitation 4-8 pm Wednesday (TODAY) at the Bertas Funeral Home, 200 W. 3rd Chaska (448-2137) one hour prior to service at the church.

Funeral service Thursday at East Union Lutheran Church, County Rd 40, Carver. Burial at Spirit Hill Cemetery, Jordan. Orgon Bernard Leo, age 69, of Osseo. Survived by wife, Myrtle; sons, David wite. Judy of Princeton, Rick wife, Debbi of Cedar: daughter, Judy Ovitt husband.

Louis of Longville: sisters. Marcella Orgon of Brooklyn Park, Marilla Mueliner of Gray Eagle, Bernadette Bergman husband, Dave of Blaine; grandchildren and their spouses; 4 great-grandchildren. Visitation Thursday 3-8 p.m. at the Evans-Nordby Funeral Home. 34-2nd St.

NE, with funeral service at 5 p.m. Burial Friday 11 a.m. at United Methodist Cemetery, Maple Evans-Nordby 424-4000 Otten Patricia age 44, of Maple Grove. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Thursday at the Church of St.

Gerard, Brooklyn Park, Visitation 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. at: Gearty-Deimore 537-4511 Otterdahl Judith age 87, of MpisFridley. Visitation TODAY 6-8 p.m. Service Thursday 11 a.m.

Arrangements: Miller Funeral Home Fridley Chapel 571-1300 phia, which makes coffee machines. Gross became president in 1972 and chairman of the board in 1982. He was joined by his brother-in-law, Jack Edgerton, in 1991 as co-chairman. Although Gross wasn't active in the day-to-day running of the business at the time of his death, he had liked to drop by and held his seat on the board. During Gross' 50-plus years with the company, he saw it become an international company that employs 250 people in St.

Paul and 150 people in Philadelphia and sells its products in about 30 countries. He set up a $1 million scholarship fund for children of his employees. Gross was a member of Kiwa- of Kiwa- nis International, the St. Paul Curling Club and the White 1 Bear Yacht Club. He was a member of the board of directors for Norwest Bank in wife, His first Jean Sanborn, died in 1983.

He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Delores; two sons John, of North Oaks, and Richard, of Afton; daughter, Jennifer, of St. Paul; sister, Virginia Edgerton, of Mendota Heights, and five grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, Kent and Portland St.

Paul. Memorials are preferred to People Against Cancer, 604 East Box 10, Ortho, IA 50569. Arrangements are by Willwerscheid and Peters Mortuary. Virginia Sweatt Strong by one son, William, 10 grandchildren and 16 great -grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at noon Saturday at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis.

Memorials to the Minneapolis Crisis Nursery or the Animal Humane Society of Delano are suggested. Paul McEnroe related classifications. To place a paid Funeral Richard age 61. of Mpis, died September 10. Survived by wife, Leda; children, Bryan (Kathie), Ron (Tonya), Michele (Mark), Lyse (Ralph), and Guy (Robyn); 10 grandchildren; and 6 sisters.

Richard was a loving husband a and father. Former counselor and hockey coach at Richfield and Apple Valley High Schools. Currently professional hockey scout for the Toronto Maple Leafs and former hockey scout for the MN North Stars. Memorials to the Dick Bouchard Memorial Fund to benefit Children of Compasion. Services 11 a.m.

Saturday at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 4537 3rd Ave. with visitation one hour before. Burns Robert age 76, of Robbinsdale, formerly Golden Valley. Survived by wife, Pat Burns; son, David; daughter sonin-law.

Pamela Jim Hammock; son daughter-inlaw. Ronald Vernna Burns: grandchildren, Kimberly, James, Robert, Jason, and Jennifer; sisters, Jean Otis, Patricia Kuhfeld, Jacquelyn Horton, and Colleen Cully; brother, Vernon Burns: nieces and nephews. Member of I.A.A.O. and M.A.0. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m.

Friday at the Church of St. Mary of the Lake, 105 North Forestview Lane, Plymouth. Interment Fort Snelling. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Thursday, with prayer service 7 p.m.

and Golden Valley VFW Ritual 7:30 p.m., at Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel, 39th W. Broadway, and at church one hour before Mass Friday. Memorials preferred to Parkinson's Research. Gearty-Delmore 537-4511 Chatterton William Allen, age 74. born June 10, 1922: died September Janet 9, 1996.

(Anderson) Survived by Chatterton; wife. children, Christie (Alan) Ingram. Bill (Debby) and Andrew (Carol) Chatterton. Cady (Ken) Schotl; 10 grandchildren: sister. Laura Chatterton Fuller: and other loving relatives and friends.

Graveside service PM Thursday, September 12, at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Mpls, with gathering immediately following service. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Gillette Children's Foundation, 200 East University Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55101. Cremation Society of MN 825-2435 Crilly Frank age 78. of Hastings on Sept 9.

Survived by wife, Ruth: 4 daughters, Donna McKinley (Tom), Farmington, Christine Bauer (Wayne) and Ann Hurlbert (Pat), all of Hastings, Mary Washburn (Randal, Lakeville; 2 sons. George (Sue), Lakeville, and John (Dawn). St Louis Park: 2 sisters: 1 brother: 13 grandchildren. Funeral Service 10 a.m. Friday at the Guardian Angels Chapel of St.

Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish (4th and Ramsey Hastings). Interment National Cemetery. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Caturia Funeral Home (201 E. 7th St.

Hastings), and at church on Fri. 1 hr prior to service. Parish Vigil 7 p.m. Thurs. 437-9419 Cserpes Margaret age 92.

of Dayton, Notice was Tuesday. Evans-Nordby: 424-4000 Decker Louise age 71, of Richfield. Memorial service Thursday 7 p.m. at Morris Nilsen Chapel, 6527 Portland Ave S. Private interment Lakewood.

Visitation Thursday 5 p.m. until time of service. Memorials preferred to PBS-KTCA channel 2. Morris Nilsen Chapel 869-3226 DeMay Frank age 72, of St. Louis Park.

Mass 10 a.m. Friday at the Church of St. Joseph, 1310 Mainstreet, Hopkins. Full notice Thursday Washburn-McReavy 938-9020 CREMATION BASIC CREMATION $695 7 Convenient Locations EDINA Call for free brochure HOPKINS West 50th at Hwy. 100 1400 Mainstreet, Hopkins NORTHEAST MPLS SOUTHEAST MPLS 29th Johnson St.

N.E. 2nd St. Central Ave S.E. ROBBINSDALE 4239 W. Broadway SOUTH MPLS NORTH MPLS Hennepin Ave Lowry at Irving Ave 789-4345 242 Obituaries Funerals Jacobson Selma U.

age 94. of Edina, on Sept. 6 in Minneapolis. Born Dec. 30, 1901 to Ole Bertha Boyum near Hayfield, MN.

Preceded in death by her parents; brother, George: sister. Ida Figi: brother-in-law, Arnold Olson. She is survived by her husband, Oswald "Jake; son, Richard: daughter, Mary husband. Richard Westgard; 7 grandchildren; greatgrandchildren; sister. Claire Olson; brother-in-law, Elmer Figi; other relatives friends.

We loved her very much! Employed by Standard Oil, Leslie Paper, and Dayton's. Dedicated 50 year member of Grace Church Edina with a heart for prayer, teaching, and missions. Private interment Lakewood Cemetery. Memorial serivce Grace Church Edina on Sept. 14, 11:00 a.m.

Memorials to Back to the Bible, Radio Bible Class, or Grace Church Edina. Arrangements: Albin Chapel, 871-1418 Johnson David, age 19, Farmington. Survived by parents, Danny Patricia; brother, Paul. Funeral service 1 PM Thursday, Faith United Methodist Church, Farmington. Visitation Wednesday (TODAY) 5-8 PM at White Funeral Home, Farmington (463-7374).

Interment Corinthian Cemetery, Farmington. Keller (Satterlee) Marian, age 99, of Mapleton. Interment will be at Lakewood Cemetery on Wed. at 3pm Kelvie John 'Jack' Kelvie, age 72. of Apple Valley, found peace on September 8.

1996. Jack proudly served his country as a Marine in World War Il. was wounded and received the Purple Heart. He owned Viking Films. and was a film booker for motion pictures for 50 years.

Survived by loving wife. Evelyn; sons their wives. John A. Carla Kelvie, David Jane Kelvie; daughter, Mary Horton dearest friend, Mark Carstensen; grandchildren: David, Nicholas, Jason. and Christopher Kelvie: Shawn Horton; and Michele Kelvie: great -granddaughter, Brittany: brother.

Harold Norman his wife, Ruthie: brothers-in-law sisters-in-law. Achilles June Massahos. Kathryn Nickles, Nick Joyce Massahos, Greg Diana Rosemark; many loving nieces and nephews: and his dog. Mandy. He will be missed by many friends and colleagues in the film industry.

Jack had three loves: his Family, being part of the motion picture business, and golf. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 6730 Nicollet Avenue, Interment Fort Snelling Visitation Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at Morris Nilsen Chapel, 6527 Portland Avenue.

Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers. Morris Nilsen Chapel 869-3226 Krehbiel (Columbo) Grace Marie, age 80. St Paul. Family will hold graveside services 9:45 am, Thursday, at F1 Snelling National Cemetery, Full notice was August 30. Miller -Brighton 706 Fourth Ave NW New Brighton 644-9821 Larson Clement age 88.

Lakeland, MN. died Sept. 9. Full notice Friday Sept. 27, Cremation Society of MN.

825-2435. Litchy Josephine 89, of Burnsville, Survived by 5 children. 6 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. Preceded by band, George. Private services to be held later Arrangements Burnsville FH 894-5080 242 Obituaries Funerals Larsen Evelyn Doreen, born originally of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Survived by brother, Clifford Petley of Vancouver, B.C.; children, Mark wife. Leslie, Joan Donatelle husband. David, Jon. Jeanne Christianson husband, Jay; 12 grandchildren; many foreign exchange students through Youth for Understanding many foster children in St. Paul.

Volunteer for the Children's Museum of St. Paul F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, loyal employee of Sears for 27 years. World traveler, resident of the Phillipines for 2 years, an avid crafter of Christmas decorations, caterer cook. Memorial service 11 am Thursday Sept.

12, 1996, North Heights Lutheran Church, Rice St. County Rd Roseville. Private interment. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Children's Museum of St. Paul, 10 W.

7th St. Paul, MN 55102. Cremation Society of MN 825-2435 Laudon Agnes Laudon, age 82, of Shakopee. Born May 22, 1914, in Lodgepole, SD. Died September 9, 1996.

Preceded in death by husband, Walter Laudon. Survived by sisters, Johanna Ericson, Helen husband. Joe Barkdull of Eureka, CA; stepsons, Walt Laudon, Jr. wife, Ann, John Laudon wife, Wendy: stepdaughters, Kalista Laudon, Dolora Griesinger husband, Bill; niece, Karen Boyson husband Ed family; nephews, John Ericson wife. Olivia family, John Homme Douglas Homme: grandchildren, David.

Christopher Scott Laudon, Kaylee Kara Laudon, Malia Gina Griesinger many dear friends. Memorial service 11 am Thursday September 12, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. 119 W. 8 8th Ave, Shakopee.

Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the church. The tide may erase our footprints, but only for a moment, for having walked here once, we remain always. Lucas Corrine age 48, of Roseville.

MN. formerly of Winthrop, passed away Saturday Sept. 7, at her residence. Funeral services will be Wednesday Sept. 11, at 2pm from the Hantge-Dalin Funeral Chapel in Winthrop.

Visitation will be from noon thru 2pm on Wed. Hantge-Dalin Funeral Chapel 507-647-5326 McCormick Frank F. (Boots), age 70 of Edina. Survived by wife, Marjorie: daughters, Patti Rutledge, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Diane Watson, Carmel.

CA, Georgette Lang. North Hollywood, CA; 6 grandchildren; sister, Sheila McCormick. Edina: brothers-in-law. Carl Brevig, Mpls, Mr. Mrs.

George Johnson, Phoenix, AZ. niece nephews. Frank attended St. John's Prep School and the University of MN. He was a WWII Veteran where he served as a Sea Bee in the U.S.

Navy. Memorial Mass Wednesday. Sept 11, at Our Lady of Grace, 5071 Eden Ave, Edina. Interment will follow at Fort Snelling. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers.

Cremation Society of MN 825-2435 Moll Leonita, age 82, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband. Lloyd: grandson, Matthew: and one brother. Survived by sons. Steven wife, Gail and Dennis: grandsons, Phillip, Timothy and Mark: brother, Hugo Flaig and Jean Moll, Funeral services Thurs.

2 pm, at Mt Olivet Careview Lund Chapel. 5517 Lyndale Ave So. terment Sleepy Eye. MN. ViSitation 1 hour prior to service.

Gill Brothers 861-6088 Complete Funeral Plan $2,995 (Steel Protective) Professional Services Hearse and Car for Clergy Visitation Book Memorial Folders Thank You Cards Service at your church or our chapel (612) 825-4567 Call or write for free brochure. FIRST MEMORIAL WATERSTON CHAPEL 4343 Nicollet Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55409 242 Obituaries Funerals Patnode Lois age 62, of Eagan, on September 9. Preceded in death by her parents: Ed and Pearl Hansen, and Aunt Mabel Frandsen. Beloved wife of James; loving mother of, Greg and wife Mary, and Michael; dear grandmother of, Alex, Jacob, and Rachel. Greeting of friends Thursday with Memorial service at 7pm at the J.S.

Klecatsky Sons Funeral Home, 1580 Century Point (Yankee Doodle at Coachman Rd's), Eagan. 454-9488 Pau-Luk Alice age 66, of Arden Hills, passed away September 7. Preceded in death by husband, Nelson Luk. Survived by sons, Richard (Catherine) and Daniel (Cynthia) Luk; grandchildren, Stephanie, Emily, Melissa, Eric, and Elizabeth; and other relatives and friends. Memorial service 11 a.m.

Saturday, Sept. 14, Peace United Methodist Church, 5050 Hodgson Rd. North Oaks. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family to be used for charity. Pauly Catherine E.

Service TODAY. Washburn-McReavy 938-9020 Porter William age 88. Lifelong resident of Sheridan Ave and Kenwood. Preceded in death by grandson, Peter Lundin. Survived by loving wife of 65 years, Helen; daughter, Angie Porter Lundin husband, David; son, Roger J.

wife, Suzanne; grandchildren, Mark Lundin. Greg Lundin, Steve Porter, Fritz Porter and Sue Powell; great grandchildren, Ryan Lundin, Amy Lundin, Ashley Lundin, Andrew Porter. Chase Powell, Abbie Porter and Kira Powell; cousin, Katherine Walton. When Bill retired he was President and Owner of Belden-Porter a three generation family business. President of Mpis Association of Plumbing Contractors 1969- 70.

President of the State Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors 1974. Director for 25 years of the Twin City Pipe Trades Pension Fund, Trustee for 25 years on Pipe Trade Local past President MN Chapter of the National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau, National Director for Pipe Welding Bureau, member of National Joint Apprentice Committee of Pipefitters, President of Mechanical Contractors Association of MN 1967- 69, President of Mpls Builders Exchange 1974 and member of the Board from 1968-75. He was a 76 year member of the Boy Scouts of America, awarded the Silver Beaver in 1949. His hobbies included bee keeping, gardening, camping and spending time with his family at the cabin. Bill was a veteran of WW Il.

Memorial service Wednesday, 11 am, St Pauls Episcopal Church, 1917 Logan Ave So, Mpls. Reviewal Tuesday, 5-8 pm, at the Washburn -McReavy Welander Quist Davies Chapel, 2301 Dupont Ave So, Mpls. Scottish Rite service 7 pm, Tuesday, at the funeral chapel. Private interment Lakewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials would be preferred to Boy Scouts of America, St Pauls Camp Lawton or the Mpls Childrens Hospital.

-McReavy Welander Quist Davies 377-2203 Quine Troy age 27. Full notice was Tuesday. Rettinger Funeral Home: 473-6954 Rasmussen Dorothy age 68, of Mpls. Survived by daughter, Bonnie. No services.

Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Avenue 724-3621 Rea Ascencion Service TODAY. Bradshaw 3131 Avenue 242 Obituaries Funerals Redmond Brian age 17, of Lakeville. Survived by mother, Marilyn New Prague; father, Michael of Lakeville; sister, Samantha of Lakeville; grandmother, MarIan Redmond of Burnsville, grandfather, Gunnar Hansen of Burnsville; many aunts, uncles, relatives and friends. Memorial Service Thursday, 3 pm, at his mothers home, 24425 Redwing Ave. New Prague, with visitation 1 hour prior to service.

Ballard-Busse Funeral Home Rachel of Minneapolis, 65, died Sept. 6, 1996. Rae was born and raised in Emmetsburg, lowa. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Genevieve Fitzpatrick, sister. Ethel Neibauer, and brother, Ed Fitzpatrick.

For the past 13 years, Rae has been a legal secretary with the Minneapolis firm Lindquist Vennum. Her commitment to professional excellence was demonstrated most obviously by the active role she assumed with legal secretaries associations. Rae held a number of leadership positions including President, Minneapolis Legal Secretaries Association, 1967- 68. In 1970 she was named Legal Secretary of the Year in Minneapolis. In 1976-77, when living in San Francisco, Rae was president of the San Francisco Legal Secretaries Association.

Rae's unmatched Irish wit, gracious hostessing, keen intellect, and grand sense of fun are just a few of her special gifts. Rae will be missed by her many friends; feline companion Shadow: 14 nieces and nephews; by brothers, Don Fitzpatrick and wife Darlene of Mound City, MO, Joe Fitzpatrick and wife Edna of Mason City, IA; and sister-in-law, Fran Fitzpatrick of Albuquerque, NM. whose generous giving of time and care allowed Rae to spend her last weeks at home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St Jude's Cancer Research Center. Me morial services Saturday, Sept.

14, 1996, 1:00 pm at: Washburn-McReavy Welander Quist Davies 2301 Dupont Ave 377-2203 Roy Prior Lake 447-2633 Reger Richard P. (Dick) Roy, age 65, of St. Anthony Village. Founder of Midwest Specialities. Survived by loving wife, Helen (nee Hanion) of 44 years; daughter, Diane Crooks husband, Jesse: sons.

William Roy, James Roy wife. Maria of California, Joseph Roy wife, Lesa: 8 grandchildren; sisters, Phyllis Wallick husband. Dan, Jermaine Foslien; brother. Jack Roy: nieces, nephews loving relatives. Funeral service Friday 9:30 am, Kapla-Glodek Northeast Chapel, 230-13th Ave NE.

Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10 am, St. Boniface Catholic Church. Interment Hillside Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 4-8 pm with Rosary service 7 pm at the chapel. Kapala-Glodek Northeast Chapel 378-1331 Schraeder Leonard age 83 of Bloomington, died peacefully Sept.

10. Preceded in death by parents, 3 sisters. 2 brothers. WWII Veteran of South Pacific. Retired from Thermo King after 10 yrs employment.

Survived by wite, Marie: brothers, Kenneth of Sullivan Lake, MN Leslie of Bloomington, nieces nephews. Funeral service Friday 11 am at Werness Brothers Chapel. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation 5-8 pm Thursday at: Werness Brothers Chapel 2300 W. Old Shakopee Rd Bloomington 884-8145 Sullwold Viola age 86, of Wayzata, on Sept.

9. 1996. Full notice on Friday. Huber Funeral Home, 472-1716 Cremation Society of Minnesota Minnesota's largest provider of cremation services For free brochure call 825-2435 or write: 4343 Nicollet Ave. Mpls, Mn 55409 242 Obituaries Funerals Smith Smith Sydney Ann, age 1 month.

Touched so many in her short time with us. Survived by mother father, David Smith Ann Krackenberger; grandparents, Patricia Krackenberger William Krackenberger, Glenn Janet Smith; great-grandfather, Roland St.Onge; Kevin, Bob and John Krackenberger, and Brad Smith; aunts, Denise, Kelly and Monique Krackenberger; cousins, Cory, Nicholas and Meghan. Funeral service Thursday, September 12, 1996 at 8 p.m., Huber Funeral Home Chapel, 16394 Glory Lane mile South of Hwy 5 on County Road 4), Eden Prairie. Visitation Thursday 5-8 PM. Private interment.

Huber Funeral Hornes Eden Prairie Chapel 949-4970 Stahr Dr. Aubrey age 88, of Hopkins. Charter member of the American Academy of Farnily Practice. Charter member M.C.C.L. Memorial service 1 p.m.

Thursday, September 12, Wayzata Evangelical Free Church, 705 Hwy 101 North. Plymouth. Survived by David and Linda of Excelsior, MN. Archie and Gayvonne of Ft. Mill.

South Carolina, Joel and Susan of Minnetonka, MN. Elizabeth Stahr Moore, of Wrenshall. MN: 8 grandchildren; and 2 greatgrandchildren. Strong Virginia Sweatt, age 96. passed away on September 8, 1996.

She was a long-time resident of Hobe Sound. FL. and was preceded in death by her husband, Lucian Swift Strong; two sons, Lucian S. Strong, Jr. and Ruxton R.

Strong: and her daughter, Sheila Strong Waldron. She was born in Minneapolis. Minnesota, and graduated from Miss Porters School, Farmington, CT. During World War II, she was very active in the Red Cross and was a past President of The Junior League and on the board of the former St. Barnabas Hospital.

She was a member of the Colonial Dames of America, the Woodhill Country Club of Wayzata, MN and The Jupiter Island Club, Hobe Sound, FL. She is survived by a son, William R. Strong of Kentfield. CA, 10 grandchildren and 16 great -grandchildren. Memorials to Animal Humane Society, 8875 East Hwy 12, Delano, MN 55328, and Minnepolis Crisis Nursery, 4255 Third Ave.

Minneapolis, MN 55409, are suggested in lieu of flowers. Services will be private. David Lee Funeral Home Wayzata 473-5577 Swedean (Springer) Karen age 46, of Crystal. Survived by husband, Paul: daughter, Elizabeth; son, Michael, parents, Fred Dorothy Springer; sister, Susanne. Laitala; sister brother-inlaw.

Wendy Dave Quarn strom; brothers sisters-inlaw. Michael Bonnie Springer, Thomas Lori Springer Timothy Christine Springer: nieces, nepehws other relatives friends. Member of Valley of Peace Lutheran Church. Memorial service Thursday 2 pm at Valley of Peace Lutheran Church, 4735 Bassett Creek Drive. Golden Valley.

Private interment Ft. Snelling. Friends may call from 5-8 pm Wednesday at Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel, 39th W. Broadway. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.

Gearty-Deimore 537-4511 Thomas Gladys 67. Preceded in death by her husband. John. Survived by her sons, Leighton, Ramonn (Tina), Stacy (Nadine) Robinson; her daughters, Mrs Kimberly (Clarence) Farr Candace Robinson; she is also survived by 3 brothers; 4 sisters: 11 grandchildren: 2 a host of other relatives friends. Visitation Wed 6-9 pm at BROOKS FUNERAL HOME.

Funeral Thurs. 11 am at St James A.M.E. Church. 624 W. Central Ave, St Paul.

Interment Fort Snelling. Arrgs: 228-1935 Upton Mae age 90, Mpis. Retired school teacher librarian. Survived by nieces nephews Service Thursday 11 am at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary.

3640-23rd Ave S. Entombment Lakewood No reviewal or visitation. Henry W. Anderson 729-2331 Wilkins John age 56. of Apple Valley.

Funeral notice later. Arr. Enga-White: 827-5838 Williams William L. Service TODAY Washburn-McReavy 938-9020 242 Obituaries Funerals Wilson Marilyn Wilson Hulbert. See Hulbert notice in today's paper.

Arrangements by: Methven Funeral Home Sandstone 320-245-2376 Withy Yvonne (Stoddard), a age 80. Preceded in death by husband, George Shaw Withy. Survived by son, G. Todd Withy (Judy Allen); daughter, Ann Withy Wald (Tom); grandchildren, Kelley M. Withy, MD (Shaun Berry, MD), Jace, Shawn, Kira Withy -Allen, Michelle Hawkins Way (Jerrod) Tamra Wald; great-grandchildren, Bryce Withy-Berry, Ashley Wald, Jeffrey Hawkins; nieces nephews.

Jay (Debby), James, MD (Pam). Candace (Bob) Stoddard, Mary Lew Pascoe, Michael Jeffrey Bridge, Allison Withy Smith: Margo Withy Susan Withy Hill (Louis). Yvonne was the of the 110 year old Shaw Lumber Company, a WAMSO volunteer, an active member of the Minnesota Club, the Thursday Club the Dibby Moore's Book Club. Memorial service Thursday, September 12 at 12 noon at ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Kent St.

Portland, St. Paul. Private interment Oakland Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday September 11, 5-9 pm at BRADSHAW. 678 S.

Snelling at Eleanor. No flowers please. Donations are preferred to your favorite charity. Bradshaw 678 Snelling Avenue South 698-3878 A special rate of $4.00 per line is now available for the following classifications: 244-Cards of Thanks 254- In Memoriam 246 CemeteryLots SUNSET MEMORIAL PARK 4 Spaces, block 22, lot 162 and E. Holy, Bible section: 1-714-996-2644 SUNSET MEM 2 lots, bik 10.

lot 86A. Value $1260 each, sell $1000 both. 715-268-6770 SUNSET MEMORIAL PARK 2 or 4 plots, $800 each Block 1. Lot 62. 781-0560 252 Funeral Directors Helpful Telephone Numbers Social Security Admin.

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