Star Tribune from Minneapolis, Minnesota • Page B7

Star Tribune B7 Sunday, July 18 2004 Krueger (Lonergan) Jeanette born April 17, 1937 in Freeport, MN, passed away Wednesday, July 14 after a courageous battle with cancer. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, foster parent, neighbor and colleague. A warm, feisty and independent woman whose passions included gardening, talking on the phone, scrap booking, internet surfing, playing SKIP-BO, home remodeling and decorating, buying in bulk, cooking for groups of people, but her greatest pleasure was being surrounded by her large and loving family. She is survived by her children, Victoria Cross (Daniel), Christine Gregori (Michael), Michael Lonergan (Richard Klein), Patrick Lonergan and Jennifer Lonergan; and their father, Robert Lonergan; brothers, Raymond Timmer (Jeannie), Ervin Timmer (Arlene); and sister, Viola Robidou (William). She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Allina Hospice, American Cancer Society, RISE.org, Lifeworks or breast- cancer.org. Mass of Resurrection 2:00 PM Monday at the Church of the Epiphany, 111th Hanson Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids. Friends and family may gather one hour prior to Mass. Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel 763-767-1000 Kielpinski Mary age 82 of New Brighton, died July 15, 2004.

She will be dearly missed by her husband of 60 years, Larry; sons, David, Brian (Ann), Larry (Cheryl), and Dan; 9 grandchildren; 9 great- grandchildren; sister, Rose Wysup; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Interment Hillside Cemetery. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, 10:30 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, St.

Anthony Pkwy and Stinson Blvd NE, Mpls. Visitation one hour prior to Mass in the church atrium and Sunday (TODAY) 3-6 PM with a prayer service at 6 PM at: Washburn-McReavy Northeast Chapel 29th and Johnson St NE 612-781-6828 Knutsen LeRoy age 76, of NE Mpls. Preceded in death by wife, Barbara. Survived by daughter, Ruth Braley; sons, Kenneth and William; grandchildren, Shauna Boles, Julieanne Knutsen; great-grandson, Kyle Boles. Services Tuesday, 1 pm, Billman-Hunt Chapel, 2701 Central Ave NE, with visitation one hour prior to service.

Burial Fort Snelling. Billman-Hunt 612-789-3535 242-258 And Related cations: To place a paid ed notice call 612-673-4130. Please sign guestbooks at www.startribune.com/legacy. Koski Walt Koski, Cooperator, Is Dead at 94 J.W. Koski, ardent advocate of the Cooperative Movement, who led the 1964-merger of Central Cooperatives, Inc.

(CCI) of Superior, with Minneapolis-based Midland Cooperatives, died March 22nd. He was a resident of the Finnish- American Rest Home in Lake Worth, Florida. Mr. Koski belonged to a generation of Finns and Scandinavians who devoted their lives to organizing and advancing farmer-owned regional cooperatives in the U.S., based on the Rochdale (England) Principles of 1844. His own career began in 1933 as a clerk at the Co-op store in Ontonagon, and later as an accountant with the Cooperative Publishing Assn.

in Superior, Wisc. With the help of evening classes in business at UMD, Mr. Koski rose to Controller at the Central Cooperative Wholesale, and in 1952, to General Manager of the newly reorganized CCI. He retired as Treasurer of Midland Co-op in 1974. Over the years Mr.

Koski served as director and president of the National Cooperative Refinery chairman of the board of The Cooperative League of USA, as well as executive committee member and overseas delegate of the International Cooperative Alliance based in London, England. John Waldemar Koski was born near Ontonagon in Winona, on Easter Sunday, April 18, 1909, his 18th birthday. When taken to Finland by his parents at age 11, he vowed to leave as soon as possible for his beloved America. His return at age 19 saw, first, a harrowing year of Montreal street labor and Quebec lumbercamps, before reaching Ontonagon in 1929. It was while working as a teamster on the Jonas Ruut- tila dairy farm in Green, that he met his wife of 63 years, Eva Ruuttila.

She preceded him in death on March 31, 2000, as did his elder daughter, Kathleen Shu- kair Leffler on February 13, 2000. Mr. Koski is survived by children Jack (Karen) of Robbinsdale, Ted (Kathie Little) of LaCrescent, and Fairfield, Enni (Carl) Gregas of Bessemer, and Greg (Judy Sobel) of Portland, and by 18 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. Funeral services were held March 24th at the Babione-Stephenson Funeral Home in Lantana, Florida, and a memorial service will be held Saturday, July 24th, 10:00 am, at Siloa Lutheran Church in Ontonagon. In honor of Mr.

life-long support of education, the family requests that memorials be directed to Finlandia University, Hancock, Mich. Lamson Genevieve Annabelle Trost Lamson died July 14 at the age of 83. Born May 5, 1921 in Chicago, she was a woman of great intelligence, independence and beauty. She is survived by her son, Robert III; daughter-in-law, Chrissy Lamson and niece, Janet Wood. She enjoyed spending time with Penny, her faithful companion of thirteen years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister and her husband, Robert A. Lamson, Jr. A heartfelt "thanks" to the nursing staff at Methodist Hospital for all the tender loving care that Gene received. A private family memorial will be held at Lake Harriet Rose Garden on a date to be announced. Cremation Society of MN Edina (952) 924-4100 Leasure Jean Elliott Leasure, Bloomington, age 70, died July 14, 2004 at Methodist Hospital in St.

Louis Park, MN. Lecy Terry A. Lecy, age 49, of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Mpls. Beloved son and father died suddenly on July 12, 2004. He is survived by daughter, Nicole and Jessica, and their mother, Karyn Lecy of Tucson; also by mother, Kathy Lecy, and father, Roger Lecy (Patricia) of Bloomington; brothers, Gregg (Kathy) of Big Lake, and Scott (Jill) of Savage; grandmother, Isabelle Lecy of Mpls; plus nieces, nephews, family and friends.

He will be forever missed and always in our hearts. he now find that perfect stream for fly In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to the Hazelden Foundation in name. Memorial service 3:00 PM Sunday, July 18 at the Cremation Society of MN, 7110 France Ave Edina, 952-924-4100. Lemon Diane Lemon, age 61, of Coon Rapids passed away on Preceded in death by parents; 2 brothers and 1 sister. Survived by husband, Gerald; children, Timothy (Carol), Tamra (Donald), Thomas (Shelley), Terry (Karen), Tracy (Duane) Acciari; 9 grandchildren, Jeremiah, Samantha, William, Jeffery, Jessica, Joshua, Bobby, Lindsay and Amy; 1 brother, 3 sisters; many lovings relatives and friends.

Interment Morningside Memorial Gardens. Funeral Friday, 11 am, with visitation one hour prior and Thursday, 5-8 pm, at Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel 1827 Coon Rapids Blvd 763-767-1000 Letofsky Sharon Kay, age 48 of Mpls, went home to be with the angels July 15, 2004. Preceded in death by father, Joseph Letofsky. Survived by sons, Devon Letofsky-Peterson and Kirsten (Nathen) Letofsky- Wheeler; grandchildren, Kaleb and Isabella; mother, Velora Vorwald; brothers, Harry and Hal Letofsky; lifelong partner, Jerry Peterson; and many nieces, nephews, friends and family members. She dedicated her life to the betterment of children (special needs).

Funeral service will be at 11 AM, Crystal Lake Funeral Home, corner of Penn and Dowling Aves with visitation one hour prior. Additional visitation will be 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Interment at Crystal Lake Cemetery. Crystal Lake F.H. 612-521-3677 dignitymemorial.com Lindquist Vernie age 90 of Mpls.

WWII veteran and 20 year employee of Electric Machinery Mfg. Co. Survived by wife, Juanne; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral Monday, 7 PM at Gearty- Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel, 39th and W. Broadway.

Private interment Crystal Lake Cemetery. Visitation at Gearty-Delmore from 5-7 PM Monday. Gearty-Delmore 763-537-4511 Maland Evelyn age 98, of Mpls, died July 16, 2004. Preceded in death by husband, Mikkel; and son, Charles. Survived by, daughter, Mary Boyle; son, Robert Maland; daughter-in-law, Charlotte Maland and family; granddaughters, Helen (Mike) Brandt, and Anne (Jason) Cross; four great grandchildren, Tony, Alex, Robert, and Shannon.

Interment Hillside Cemetery. Funeral Service 11 AM with visitation one hour prior and Tuesday 4-7pm, all at Washburn-McReavy Hillside Chapel 2610 19th Avenue NE 612-781-1999 Maslen Roy, age 86, of Mpls. Preceded in death by daughter, Marjorie. Survived by wife, Irene; sister, Betty Goder; sister-in-law, Hazel Johnson. Graveside service, Mon.

11:30 AM, Hillside Cemetery, Mpls. Memorial service, Mon. 2PM, Lakeridge Health Care Center, 2727 North Victoria, Roseville. O.E. Larson 612-789-3571 Mayer Edward W.

"Eddie" age 68 on July 14 of Stillwater, formerly of Hudson. Srv. Tues. 2 PM O'Connell Family Funeral Home, Hudson. Burial Willow River Cem.

www.oconnellfuneral homes.com 715-386-3725 Millette Evelyn age 92, of Billings, MT, formerly of Richfield. Complete notice later. Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 www.morrisnilsen.com Miskowic David age 69, of Spring Lake Park. Full notice Monday. Washburn-McReavy Northeast Chapel 612-781-6828 Moore C.

Donald, age 79. Survived by loving family: beloved wife, Marjorie; children, Richard (Joan) Moore, George Moore, Patricia Moore, and Barbara (James) LeBrun; grandchildren, Lindsey Moore, Ryan Moore, Laura LeBrun and Jason LeBrun; brothers, Richard Moore and John Comley; sister-in-law, Jerrie Comley; and many nieces and nephews. Donald was a WWII Veteran in the 82nd and 101st Airborne Division. He enjoyed his lake retreat near South Haven and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He retired from Northwestern Bell after 38 years of service.

Services Mon. 11 AM at Morris Nilsen Chapel, 6527 Portland Ave. Interment Crystal Lake Cemetery. Visitation Sun. (TONIGHT) 4-6 PM and one hour prior to service.

Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 www.morrisnilsen.com Murphy William H. Murphy, age 53, of Plymouth. Beloved husband, father, brother, brother- in-law, friend, avid hunter, golfer, ball player, card player. Bill passed away while vacationing in Ireland of a stroke. Bill touched so many with his quick smile, wit and friendliness.

He truly was the Preceded in death by father, Wayne Murphy. Survived by loving wife of 23 years, Moureen; son, Colin; daughters, Devin and Morga; mother, Carmen of Bozeman, MT; brothers, Doug of Navarre, MN, Tom (Leslie) of Great Falls, MT; sisters, Patty (Joe) Hansen of Bozeman, MT, Sue (Larry) Anderson of Billings, MT and Mary (Rich) Borden of Australia; many relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Saturday at St. George Catholic Church, Long Lake (133 Brown Rd North). Visitation 4-8 PM Friday at Rettinger Funeral Home, Long Lake.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Murphy Children Education Fund. Rettinger Funeral Home Long Lake 952-473-6954 Nelson Earl M. Nelson, age 83, retired District Manager for General Motors Oldsmobile Division. Born Sept. 27, 1920 at Hettinger, ND, died June 26, 2004 at Ocala Regional Medical Center in Ocala, FL.

Preceded in death by parents, Clara Fred Nelson of St. Paul; wives, Mary Jane Wilder Nelson, Beryl Nelson; and son, David G. Nelson. Survived by wife, Ursula Nelson, Silver Spring Shores, FL; sisters, Gert (Gus) Morgantini, West St. Paul, MN, and Florence Treff, Coon Rapids, MN; nieces, Susan Judd and Jan Dahlberg of St.

Paul, MN. Skip retired from General Motors in 1980 in Milwaukee, WI and moved to Fort Myers Beach, FL. Moved to Bella Vista, AR in 1984 and returned to Florida in 1992. Skip loved to travel by car, motor- home, and camper. He said he had driven to all 50 states except Hawaii.

He spent summers at Ellsworth, ME. Skip was an active and proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous since 1980. He was a member of Lake Superior Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite Bodies of Freemasonry in Duluth, MN and Tripoli Shrine Temple in Milwaukee, WI. His body was donated to the University of Florida Gainesville and will be cremated and returned to Minnesota for burial at Acacia Cemetery in Mendota Heights at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children in Minneapolis, MN.

Nelson Frances age 90 of Mpls. Born March 6, 1914, passed away July 14, 2004. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph L. Nelson. Survived by daughter, Judy Mattson; son, Roger (Rose) Nelson; and daughter, Sue (Frank) Surofka; grandchildren, Roger (Louann) Mattson, Terry (Maggie) Mattson, Warren (Chris) Nelson, Wayne (Lori) Nelson, Tammy (Ken) Riedle, and Anne (David) Wicklund; 9 great-grandchildren, Roger Eric, Danny, Lizzie, Tommy, Christopher, Johnna, Suzie, and David sister, Phyllis Wodrich.

Funeral service 11 AM Monday at the Gearhart Funeral Home, 11275 Foley Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids with Visitation TODAY from 3-6 PM. Interment Morningside Memorial Gardens. GEARHART 763-755-6300 Nelson Lawrence James Nelson left this world on Wednesday afternoon July 14, 2004. He died while jogging on a hot, dry stretch of country road that leads to his favorite place on earth, Ingomar, Montana.

while he passed too soon, we know that he died happy, doing something he liked to do in the place he loved. A visitation service will be held on Sunday, July 18th, 7-9 PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN (218894-1910). A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 19, 1 PM at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples. Please come and have one last conversation with Lars, we know he would love it if you did. Lars was born on June 13, 1937.

He graduated with a Bachelors of Art degree in Economics and Political Science from St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN in 1958. One year later in 1959 he graduated from Military Language School in Monterey, CA. He then served as a Czech, Russian, and German language interpreter for U.S. Army Intelligence in Berlin, Germany from 1960 and 1961.

After returning home from the military service in Europe, he worked for Control Data in Minneapolis, MN. He met his love Karen Nilsson in 1966, and the happy couple was married at Cannon River Lutheran Church on August 12, 1967. Lars was the proud father of two daughters. Lisa Louise was born in 1972, and Sara Nilsson was born in 1978. Lars was also proud of his public service work for the Minnesota International Trade Office where he set up the Minnesota Trade Office in Olso, Norway.

Lars enjoyed international Marketing work for many companies in South America, the Caribbean, the Pacific Rim, and Europe. Lars was preceded in death by his father, E. James; mother, Ethel; niece Sheleen; nephew Roger. Lars is survived by his loving family and friends: wife Karen; daughters Lisa and Sara; sisters Karen and Johanna; and brother David. Lars was an active and well known member of a multitude of groups such as Faith Lutheran softball team, team, Rotary International Club, Sons of Norway, and his the Lars Nelson Sophisticated Swing Band.

Olson John L. Olson, age 78, passed away in Leesburg, FL on July 3, 2004. Born in Rochester, raised in Montevideo, MN, he was a veteran of the US Navy in WWII, graduated from the of owned a personnel business for 30 years then started a second career developing RV resorts golf courses in MN and FL. He was a founding member of Dan Patch Toastmasters, a Mason, a Shriner, served on 6 different boards of directors was a past president of MN Land Yacht Caravan- ers Club. He served 20 years as personnel committee for the former American Lutheran Church national headquarters.

Survived by his wife of 52 years, Lois of Leesburg, FL; daughter, Gwen (Jim Lunde) Olson; son, Tom (Marty) Olson, York, PA; grandchildren, Christopher and Caroline Olson; brothers, Ervin Olson, Montevideo, MN, and Don Olson, Baltimore, MD; sister, Mary Nelson, MN. A Memorial Service will be held at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church, 5025 Knox Ave. Mpls. on July 21, 2004 at 1 PM.

Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Assn. Olson Phyllis Audrey Farnham, born died Preceded in death by husband, John M. Olson. Survived by daughter, Lynne (John) Mattison of Boise, ID; sisters, Gem (Don) Askerooth of Columbia, MO, and Gloria Carlson of Bloomington, MN; granddaughters, Amanda Harshbarger of Denver, CO, and Jessica (Matt) Mayer of Arlington, VA; great-granddaughters, Madeleine Genevieve Mayer.

Memorial service Saturday at 1:30 PM at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, 50th and Knox Ave Mpls. Cremation Society of MN Mpls 612-825-2435 Ridley Alan J. Ridley, age 78 of NE Minneapolis. Preceded in death by loving parents, Eva and Albert; brother, Donald; sister, Gay Agar; grandson, David. Survived by loving wife of 46 years, Loretta; children, Jim (Cindy), Jeff, Lorrie, Ginny (Tim) Stenoien, Gary (Trish), Randy, Bonnie (Ian) MacArthur and Tim (Leslie); grandchildren, Ann (Larry) Bick, Susan, Alicia, Heather, Shannon, Michael, Kristy, Loretta Alexis, Callum, Tatianna, Micaela and Nicholas; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Christopher, Brook, Blake, Elise, Stephanie, Loretta and Robert; brother, Dale (Helen), brother-in-law, Ernest Agar; many other relatives and friends.

Retired mechanic from the MTC. Member of local 1005 and life member of DAV. Funeral from the KOZLAK-RADULOVICH CHAPEL (1918 University Ave NE) Monday at 9:40 AM. Funeral service 10 AM ST. ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL (17th Ave NE and 5th St).

Interment St. Orthodox Cemetery. Visitation 5-8 PM Sunday. Vigil service (Parastas) 7 PM Sunday. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.

KOZLAK-RADULOVICH Celebration of 612-789-8869 Robinson Dorothy S. Robinson, 89, Lakota, ND, formerly of Robbinsdale, MN, died July 14, 2004 at Lakota. She was a carpet sewer for many years starting at Daytons. Preceded in death by husband of 60 years, Clarke Robinson 3 sisters; 1 adopted brother. Survived by son, Clarke Robinson daughter, Carol J.

(Marvin) Wigen; grandchildren, David Wigen, Daniel Wigen, Jennifer (Matthew) Taylor; sister, Violet Samson; many nieces, nephews friends. Funeral 11 AM Monday July 19 at Faith Lilac Way Lutheran Church, 5530 42nd Ave Robbinsdale, MN. Interment Crystal Lake Cemetery. Visitation 9 11 AM Monday at church. Aaker Funeral Home Lakota, ND 701-247-2509 Rogers Sally P.

Rogers, 78, of Ft. Myers, FL, formerly of Deephaven, passed away July 10, 2004. She was born in Fargo, ND on Feb. 7, 1926 and graduated from the University of Minnesota. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert D.

Rogers; 5 sons, Robert Peter William Samuel David sister, Nan Lightner; brother, William Pearson; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Ft. Myers, FL 33908. Rooney Erin age 33, beloved daughter of Thomas J. and Kathleen A.

(nee Kasson). Loving sister of Daniel (Susan). Dear aunt of Patric and Macy. Suddenly July 14, 2004. Funeral service July 19 in the McGorray Bros.

Funeral Home of Westlake (25620 Center Ridge Rd) at 10 AM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Avon, OH. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday 2-8 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tubman Family Alliance, 3111 First Ave Minneapolis, MN 55408.

Rupert Mary Theresa, age 86, of St. Paul, passed away Born in Georgetown, MN, to Mary and John Hermann. Preceded in death by husband, John; sisters, Grace and Magdalene and brothers, John and Phil. Survived by her kids, John (Bunny), Dick (Patti), Jim (Lauri), Mary Jo (Warren Gale) and Jerry (Diane); 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Also survived by her sister, Aileen Elkington.

Mary was a great mom, strong in character faith opinion she had a mangificent work ethic. Mary was an active member of St. Therese Catholic Church and loved gardening. Services were held last Thursday at ST. THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH.

Arr. KESSLER MAGUIRE 651-224-2341 Soderberg Alice age 90, of Mpls, on Preceded in death by husband, Ernest. Survived by son, Gregory (Bonnie); 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Longtime active member at Richfield Lutheran Church. No service planned.

Interment at Pleasant View Memorial Gardens. Cremation Society of MN 612-825-2435 Schmitt Kathleen Merle, retired Catholic school teacher, loved by many. Age 72 of Eagan, formerly of Brooklyn Center, and beloved sister, aunt, teacher and friend to many. Katie is survived and will be deeply missed by her sisters, Patricia Luger of Denair, CA and Bette Yaeger of Bella Vista, AR; nieces and nephews, Donna Yaeger of Wyoming, Mark (Nancy) Yaeger of St. Louis Park, Greg (Nancy Ann) Yaeger of Vadnais Heights, Sandy (Geoff) Bodeau of Edina, John (Tami) Yaeger of Savage, Jim (Julie) Yaeger of Salt Lake City, Kathy (Bill) Byers of Lakeville; 17 grand nieces and nephews, and cousins Jackie Savolainen and Suzanne Bolger.

As the daughter of Colonel Edward Schmitt and his wife Loretta, Katie lived throughout the U.S. and in post WWII Berlin. Katie graduated from Visitation Convent in St. Paul and St. Scholastica in Duluth, then served as a Sister of the Benedictine Order for many years, teaching elementary school in Grand Rapids, Virginia, Duluth, Proctor and International Falls.

She later continued as a Catholic school teacher, working at Epiphany, Coon Rapids, Good Shepard, Golden Valley, and St. Evangelist, Little Canada, before retiring after 40 years. An active bridge player and frequent traveler, Katie spread good works and helped others generously throughout her lifetime. Visitation: Kessler Maguire Funeral Home, 640 West 7th St. at St.

Clair 651-224-2341, Sunday 5-8 PM and 1 hour prior to funeral at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 4030 Pilot Knob Eagan on Monday at 11 AM. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Monastery of St. Scholastica Sisters.

Schubert Leonard G. C. Schubert, age 91, of Buffalo. Survived by his daughters, Ruthy (Joseph) Kalway of Buffalo and Jeanne Kaiser of Delano; grandchildren, Scott Kalway of Des Moines, Iowa, Lora Nichols of Buffalo, Reed (Jenny) Kaiser of St. Michael and Robb Kaiser of Delano; great-grandchildren, Becca and Alexis Nichols of Buffalo.

Preceded in death by his parents, wife, Esther, 2 sisters, 1 brother, a friend, Nina Williams. Funeral service will be Monday at 1:30 P.M. at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo. Visitation will be held TODAY from 5-8 P.M. at the Peterson Chapel in Buffalo.

Prayer service at 7:30 P.M. urther visitation will be held AT THE CHURCH one hour prior to the service on Monday. Serving the The Peterson Chapel Buffalo Sherman David age 73, of Mpls Ft. Meyers, FL. Joyfully and peacefully went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 13, 2004.

He is survived by his loving companion and best friend, Eileen; children, Cheryl, Larry (Terri) and Paul (Cathy) and their mother, Gloria; grandchildren, Jessie, Carissa, Beth, Monica, Ashley, David, Hannah and Luke; 10 great- grandchildren and one on the way; niece, Toni; nephew, Ty and their families; cousins, Charlotte, Delores, Bob and Patty; and many loving and wonderful friends too numerous to mention. He is preceded in death by brother, Richard their parents. Dave and his family thank God for his grace and Bill W. for introducing Dad to grace and peace. Memorial service at a later date.

Silgjord Delores M. "Lori" Silgjord, 75, of Brooklyn Park, on after a lengthy struggle with scleroderma. Survived by daughters Christine Krager and Terry Bragg, sons Robert and John Spinarski, grandchildren Corine Bradach, Michele Parker, Cassandra and Caroline Spinarski, and great-grandchildren Tessa and R.J. Bradach, and Olivia and Emma Parker. Memorials may be sent to the Scleroderma Foundation, Attn: Donations, 12 Kent Way, Suite 101, Byfield, MA 01922.

Stephens Thomas J. age 76 of Mpls. Survived by sister Theresa Stevenson of Nebraska and friends. Funeral Monday 11 AM at Gearty Delmore Park Chapel, Wooddale and Excelsior Blvd. Int.

Ft Snelling. Visitation at 10:30 AM Mon. GEARTY DELMORE 952-926-1615 Sievek-Arata Juanita, age 61, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2004 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio of meta- static breast cancer. She was born on February 2, 1943 in Bemidji, MN to August and Rose (Schroeder) Sievek. Juanita had been a Registered Nurse for many years.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree and Masters degree from the University of Minnesota, was a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing, a published author and a member of the Crimson Cuties chapter of the Toledo Red Hat Society. In the past year, she has been known to parachute with SkyDive Tampa Bay, and sing with The Toast of Tampa, A Sweet Ade- lines choral group. She is survived by her husband, William; her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Ross and Helen Flom of Highland, Utah; and by her father-in-law and sister-in-law, John and Veronica Arata of Plymouth Meeting, PA. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Family and friends may visit at the Sujkowski Funeral Home of Rossford (Ohio), 830 Lime City Rd. on Monday, July 19 from 5-9 PM. A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 20 at 10 AM in All Saints, Catholic Church, 628 Lime City Rossford, Ohio with Rev. Jonathan Wight officiating. Interment will be private.

Anyone wishing to make donations, please consider the Susan G. Kommen Breast Cancer Foundation or an organization of the choice. Snyder Janet R. Snyder, age 48, of Bloomington. 20 year employee of Perkins Restaurant on Lyndale Ave.

Preceded in death by brother, Frank. Survived by parents, Jim and Ruth; brothers, Allen (Margerie) and Ronald (Barbara); nieces and nephews, Shaun, Melissa, Kevin, Joe, Ashley, Joshua, Michael, Michelle, Johnny, Mathew, Jason and Carolyn; sister-in-law, Denise; aunts, uncles and cousins in Germany. Memorial service 7 PM Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at Cremation Society of MN, 7110 France Ave. Edina. Private interment Oakhill Cemetery.

Memorials preferred to Disabled Veterans (DAV) or Humane Society of Golden Valley. 952-924-4100 St. Marie Mary, age 84, passed away peacefully July 1, 2004. Born in Yugoslavia on Nov. 24, 1919, daughter of Matthew Mary Filipic, she lived and worked in Chicago much of her earlier life.

Married Paul A. St. Marie in 1963 and moved to Mpls. Surviving are sisters-in-law, Marion Precord of Duluth and Georgine Vogrich of Gilman, IL; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by both parents; husband, Paul; brothers, Ludwig and Ronald, sisters, Mildred Faerber Olga Vogrich.

A memorial gathering will take place on July 21, 2 PM at Parkwoods Shores Assisted Living at 3633 Park Center St. Louis Park, MN, where Mary spent her last days. Memorials preferred to the Animal Humane Society. Interment at Calvary Cemetery in Duluth. Washburn-McReavy Strobeck Johnson Chapel 952-938-9020 Sugarman Bessie, age 91, of Ebenezer Hall, former resident of St Residence, passed away July 15, 2004.

Graveside service MONDAY, 2 PM, CRYSTAL LAKE CEMETERY, Penn and Dowling Aves North. Arr. Hodroff-Epstein 612-871-1234 Sundquist Gladys age 92, of Mpls. Full notice later. Henry W.

Anderson 612-729-2331 Swanson Heidi Ann, age 41, formerly of Hopkins and Naples, FL, passed away on Sunday, July 11th. Preceded in death by mother, Gloria. Survived by father, Guy; sister, Penny (Bob) Bergstrand; brothers, Tim (Eunice), Tony (Tina) and Todd (Patty). Private burial. Stevenson Mark Jeffrey, 50, of Minnetonka, died peacefully July 13, surrounded by the love of his family.

Preceded in death by his beloved parents, Betty and Bruce; survived by his two kitties, Tiger Hynee and siblings Nan (Cindy Zegers), Al (Kathy Dols), Jack (Teri), Pat Decker (Dave). Nieces and nephews John, Jessie (Ryan), Dominic Kristin Decker. Sisters-in-law, Jane Stevenson, Mary Anderson A.J.) and Papa Ken Dols, uncles, aunts and cousins (and all their Dr. Lee and Mary Nelson family from Gun Lake, plus his many friends and co-workers from Byerlys, especially, Dennis, Pia and Jim. Mark called many of you to say goodbye.

He loved cookies and Christmas dinners, Thanksgivings at lunches at the DiNapoli, fishing on Gun Lake, studying the planets and solar system, T-Wolves games with Jack and Al, pizza and playing cribbage with anyone! The Moody Blues was his favorite music group. He lived a quiet, gentle life and faced many difficult health challenges through the years. The family wishes to thank his long-time physicians: Drs. Lindeland, Davin, the care of wonderful nurses, aides and social workers at Abbott-Northwestern, Stations 41, 33 (Betty, Jess, Beth, Pam and Methodist Hospitals, 4-East (Deb, Marie) and especially for the compassionate care of all the staff at Texas Terrace Transitional Care Center and Allina Hospice. Most of all, our deep appreciation of Union Local 653 for enabling him to keep his job at By- erlys throughout his years there.

In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to charity of your choice in his name or to your local animal humane society. "And I saw the river over which every soul must pass to reach the kingdom of heaven and the name of that river was suffering and I saw the boat which carries souls across the river, and the name of that boat was love." (St. John of the Cross). A celebration of his life takes place 7 P.M., Monday, July 19th, Werness Brothers Funeral Chapel, 3500 West 50th Street, Minneapolis (between France and Xerxes Avenues), phone: 612-927-8641 Tobias Josephine, age 87 of Jordan. Preceded by husband, Edward Tobias.

Survived by sisters, Margaret Kugler of Minneapolis, Rose Feltl of Chaska, Frances Block of Memphis, TN; nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, July 20th, 9:311 AM at church. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, 11 AM, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Jordan. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Jordan.

Ballard-Sunder Jordan 952-492-2818 Tufte Irene, age 80, formerly of Cottage Grove, on July 15, 2004. Preceded in death by husband, Hartwick; granddaughter, Jodie Jehlicka; parents. Beloved mother of Doug (Gail), Liz (Rodger) Jehlicka, Clark (Karen), Mary (Doug) Kleese, Todd (Theresa), John (Polly); 14 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; sister, Shirley (Ray) Dakin; many nieces and nephews. Funeral service 2 PM Tuesday at ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 8100 Belden Cottage Grove. Interment Newport Cemetery.

Visitation 4-8 PM Monday at KOK FUNERAL HOME COTTAGE GROVE CHAPEL, 7676 80th St. S. (651-459-2875). Memorials may be directed to American Stroke Association. Kassmir Thomas Stewart, age 69 of Mpls, passed away on July 15, 2004 surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer.

Survived by loving partner, Gail Katz; children, Jaime Kassmir wife Michelle, Greg Kassmir wife Danielle, Cori Sargenti husband Rob, Jon Kassmir, Darcey Bar-on husband Etai; sister, Mary Ellen Barrett husband Tony; grandchildren, Abby, Max, Levi, Charlie, and Chloe; children, Ronald Katz, Cheryl Denker husband Bruce; and grandchildren, Lauren and Morgan. Memorial service TODAY July 18, 2 PM at Adath Jeshurun, 10500 Hillside Lane, Minnetonka. SHIVA 6000 Manchester Golden Valley 7 PM Sunday and Monday. Memorials preferred to Courage Center or the David Katz Fund at Homeward Bound. Washburn-McReavy Southeast Chapel 612-378-2368 Koch Evelyn L.

Koch, age 81, of Richfield. Preceded in death by husband, Anthony and brothers and sisters. Survived by son, Michael; brothers, Don and Chet; sister, Ida; many nieces nephews. Memorial service 7 PM Monday, July 19 at Cremation Society of MN, 7110 France Ave Edina. Interment Benson City Cemetery.

952-924-4100 Turner William Merrill (Bill) Turner, age 83 of MN and Green Valley, AZ passed away on July 15, 2004. Lovingly remembered by wife of 58 years Merilyn (Meme) Turner; daughter Rev. Lindy Purdy (John); son Dr. Jim Turner (Kristin); grandchildren, Alyssa and Ty Purdy, Mitchell, Steven and Arend Turner; nephews Tom and Chuck Turner. Bill was a graduate of Washburn High School and the University of Minnesota School of Engineering.

He served in the Naval Air Corps during WWII and returned to the University to complete his degree in mechanical engineering. During 83 years of a well-lived life, he was a student, aviator, engineer, inventor, entrepreneur, avid reader, novelist, and a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a great friend and gracious entertainer to many and generous with his wit and talents to all. A service of remembrance will be held at Wayzata Community Church, 125 East- Wayzata Wayzata on Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 3:00 PM followed by a celebration at the home of Jim and Kristin Turner. Please, no flowers.

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