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For your convenience, we accept all major credit cards. Burger John Burger April 10, 1916 January 11, 2005, formerly of Wayzata, MN. Preceded in death by wife Mary Jane Burger, July 2, 1920 March 3, 2004, and son, John Burger. Survived by son, Rick Burger (Jennifer), Destin, FL; daughter, Susan Guldseth (John), Cherry Valley, CA; daughter, Melinda Colwell (Warren Lester), Deephaven, MN, 7 grandchildren; 9 great- grandchildren, many loving nieces, nephews, their families, and many caring friends. John, born in Lafayette, IN, graduated from the U.

of IN in 1935 with a B.S. in business, and was a member of Phi Delta Theta. He graduated in 1938 from the U. of MN with a law degree. John joined the Air Force in 1941, became a Lt.

Colonel and served at Randolph Air Force Base, TX, and the Pentagon, Washington D.C., and afterward member of the Air Force Reserves. John was employed by MN School of Business, U. of MN, Automation Institute of America, Dale Carnegie, and 25 years with General Mills in Mpls. He was active in civic affairs including YMCA, United Way, Jr. Achievement, Boy Scouts of America, Citizens League, Council of Churches, Outward Bound, and The Henry George Foundation.

After retiring from General Mills in 1980, he then served as a 4 term representative in the MN State Legislature, District 43A. He then ran for Governor and State Treasurer of MN, representing the Independent Republican Party. John had a lifetime endeavor of promoting Henry Site-Value Taxation. His public speaking inspired many. He co-authored two books: Business Automation Fundamentals and People Management Principles, and numerous poems.

His family and friends always appreciated John for his sense of humor and loyalty to family, church and country. His love for life and commitment to honesty and good will were central to his personality. His interests included building and remodeling family homes with his beloved wife Mary Jane. John and Mary Jane were members of Wayzata Community Church since 1955 and attended Beaumont Presbyterian Church in Beaumont, CA in their later years. John and Mary Jane were especially grateful for the loving care they received in their last years at the Presbyterian Home in Spring Park, MN and the Miravilla Care Center in CA.

favorite Bible verse: what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your Micah With faith in Jesus Christ, he joins Mary Jane and son John in eternal life. Memorial service at Wayzata Community Church for both Mary Jane and John will be later in the spring, on June 4, 2005, time to be announced closer to the date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the YMCA of Metropolitan 30 S. 9th MN 55402 Cheever Corrine Ida, age 88, died peacefully at Ebenezer Ridges Care Center on Jan. 19, 2005.

Corrine was born in Superior, WI on March 20, 1916 to Nels and Ida Olson. She graduated from Superior State Teachers College and taught school in Willow River, MN, Ironwood, MI and Superior, WI. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, now United Presbyterian Church in Superior. The resided in Superior until they moved in 1999 to the Gideon Pond Assisted Living Facility in Bloomington. Corrine has been a resident of Ebenzer Ridges Care Center since June of 2004.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger, former Superior Attorney and Douglas County Family Court Commissioner who died in Feb. of 2001; her parents; 3 sisters; and 2 brothers. She is survived by 4 daughters, Karen (Rod) Daniels, Julie (Jerry) Peck, Susan (Glenn) Viggiano and Chris (Frank) Sachs; 1 son, R. William (Rita) Cheever; 13 grandchildren, Mark (Laura), David (Dr. Mari) and Joel Daniels, Chriss and Brian (Amy) Peck, Sarah (Casey) McCabe, Eric Viggiano, Anna (Jason) Bean, Kari, Jenna and David Sachs, Becky and Dan Cheever; 4 great- grandchildren, Gavin, Sean and Aran (Mark) Daniels, and Annika (David) Daniels; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service Monday, Jan. 24, 11:00 AM, with visitation one hour prior at United Presbyterian Church in Superior, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Scholarship Fund of the Superior Area Retired Educators Association or the Church. Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996 DeVold Elsie Alina DeVold, age 88, a resident of Bloomington, MN, died Wednesday, January 12, 2005 in Sarasota, FL. She was born on April 27, 1916 to Hiski and Hilda (Peltonen) Yoki near Wolf Lake, MN.

Elsie's husband, Helmer; her parents and two sisters, Meimi Esther Yoki and Jenny Marie Yoki, preceded her in death. Elsie was an avid gardener and loved fishing at Little Bowstring Lake in Suomi, MN. She worked at Northern Ordnance during WWII, was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church and retired in 1998 as a self- employed housekeeper and caregiver. Elsie is survived by her son, Ronald (Evonne) of Sarasota, FL and two granddaughters, Ronda Marie (Stacy), of Aurora, IL and Monica Marie of Milan, Italy.

Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM Monday, January 24, 2005 at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave. Bloomington, MN 55420. Interment, Pleasant View Memorial Gardens, Burnsville MN. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. GILL BROTHERS 952.888.7771 Engel Colonel George Engel, US Air Force (Retired) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at home with his wife Helen and his daughter Marnie by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was 73. Born on April 12, 1931 in Chicago, IL. George was preceded in death by his parents, George W. Engel Sr. and Madge (Long) Engel and his older sister, Marilyn (Engel) Kocon and younger brother, Gary Engel.

George graduated from West High School in Minneapolis, MN in 1949. He received his officer's commission upon graduation from The College of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN in 1955 and entered active duty shortly thereafter. During his career in the USAF, George was rated a Master Navigator.

He flew 100 combat missions over North Vietnam during a 1968 assignment to Southeast Asia. His combat awards include the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal. He retired from the United States Air Force in 1979 after 24 years of service. George entered into real estate investments after retiring and enjoyed traveling and spending time with his granddaughters, Madeline and Catherine. He is survived by his wife, Helen; his daughter, Marnie (Greg) Engel- Cervenka; his son, Christopher Engel (fiancee Danita Erickson); stepchildren, Gene (Maria) Dykes, Karen (Michael) Hertz, Alvin (Mary) Latham and Darlene (Tom) Redclift their children and grandchildren; brother-in-law Stan Kocon from Minnesota; 3 nieces, Mary Kay (Bob) Baden, Maureen (Mike) Kurvers and Maureen O'Keefe; 5 nephews, Craig (Lois) Kocon, Kent (Kathi) Kocon, Mark (Sandy) Kocon, Kevin O'Keefe and Greg O'Keefe and a host of cousins.

The family will receive guests from 5:00 until 7:00 pm on Sunday January 23, 2005 at Sunset Funeral Home, 1701 Austin Hwy. in San Antonio. Rosary to follow at 7:00 pm. Mass at 10:00 am on Monday, January 24, 2005 at St. Helena's Catholic Church, 14714 Edgemont.

Burial 11:15 am Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the name of George Engel to the Cancer Therapy Research Center, 7979 Wurzbach San Antonio, Texas 78229. To leave a message for the family, please log on to www.mem.com Arrangements are with: Sunset Funeral Home 1701 Austin Hwy San Antonio, TX 78218 210-828-2811 Goetz Alene E. Goetz, age 83 of Mtka. Preceded in death by husband, Paul; and brother, Richard.

Survived by sons, Bruce (Ruth) and Boyd (Dawn); grandchildren, David, Ryan, and Courtney; great grandchildren, Madilyn and Cameron. She was a 50 year resident of Mtka and was active at the Mtka Senior Citizens Craft Shoppe. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society. Private family services were held. Washburn-McReavy 952-938-9020 Please sign guestbooks As a service to our community, Star Tribune offers interactive features on our obituary website powered by Legacy.com.

These features include obituary guestbooks that you may sign sponsor, directions to funeral homes and links to local florists, charities, etc. Please visit us at startribune.com/legacy All guestbook entries are monitored for authenticity and appropriateness. Hackler Verle age 75, of Mpls. Preceded in death by wife, Ethelwyne. Survived by daughter, Pamela Christian of Mpls; grandchildren, Alissa Diedrich of Tucson, Tyler Diedrich of Mpls, McKenzi Diedrich of Burnsville; brother, Lloyd (Mildred) of Pine City, George (Mardell) of Wadena; sister-in-law, Verneda Hackler of St.

Michael. Service 11 AM Tuesday at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 700 Western St. in Anoka. Interment Ft.

Snelling. Visitation 4-8 PM Monday at the Evans-Nordby Funeral Home, 34 2nd St. NE, Osseo. Reviewal at the church one hour prior to service on Tues. Evans-Nordby 763-424-4000 Doeden Henrietta, age 101, of Bloomington, MN, formerly Worthington.

Died January 12, 2005 at Methodist Hospital. Preceded in death by husband, George and son, Harold. Survived by children, Esther Sivertson, Betty Jo (Mel) Alexander, Norman (Gaye) Doeden and Murray (Shirley) Doeden; many grandchildren; great- grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren. Memorial service Friday, January 28 at 2:00 PM at Normandale Lutheran Church, 6100 Normandale Road, Edina, MN. Burial service in the spring at Memorial Gardens, Worthington.

Gearty-Delmore 763-537-4511 Adams Colleen F. Adams, age 71, of Anoka died on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005. Beloved mother, grandmother and sister. Preceded in death by husband, Dr.

John J. Adams; and children, Michael and Amy. Survived by children, Greg (Colette), Maureen (Scott) Kangas, Erin (Kevin) Steadland, John (Julie); grandchildren, Rachel, Katie, John, Wayne, Matt, Sarah Lynn, Jenna, Sarah, Natalie, Colin, Alex, Anna, Ben and Bridget; sisters, Maureen (Bob) Spooner, Bette Pereira, Sharon (Jim) Murray; brother, Patrick (Rita) Callan; also many relatives and close friends. Colleen was an avid golfer, bridge Scrabble player. She enjoyed playing the piano and baking pies.

Former employee at Cornelius Co. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 11 AM, St. Catholic Church, 5th Jackson Anoka. Visitation Sunday 4-8 PM, Gearhart Anoka Funeral Home, 552 East River Anoka. Also at church one hour prior to service.

Interment Calvary Cemetery. GEARHART 763-421-4347 Bentfield Marian Nutter Bentfield "Chuck" Beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, age 74, entered into Eternal Rest January 21, 2005. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Thursday at THE CHURCH OF ST. ROSE OF LIMA, 2048 N. Hamline Ave.

Roseville. Visitation 4-8 PM Wednesday at THE ROSEVILLE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 2245 N. Hamline Ave. Roseville (1 blk South of Hwy 36), 651-631-2727. Complete notice Tuesday.

Harford William age 72 of Richfield. Gathering of friends on Monday from 1-3 PM at Morris Nilsen Chapel, 6527 Portland Ave S. Private interment. Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 www.morrisnilsen.com Bloom Ella Genevieve, age 70, of Sun City West, AZ, formerly of Champlin, died Jan. 10, 2005.

A loving mother and wife. Survived by husband, Milton and 5 children, Mike (Tess), Nancy (Joe), Steve, Wendy (Chad), Tracy (Jeff) and 10 grandchildren, Erick, Jenny, Adam, Brianna, Zach, Amanda, Stephanie, Paige, Jay and Ben. Memorial Mass Jan. 26, 10 AM at St. Church in Brooklyn Park (763424-8770).

Private interment at Ft. Snelling. Cunniff Elmer L. Cunniff, age 96, of Mpls. Life member of VFW and Amer.

Legion. Longtime salesman with Dayton's Furniture. Survived by wife, Mary Jane; sons, Michael (Patricia), and Robert (Darice); grandchildren, Michele, Maureen, Chanda, Kevin, and Bryce. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, 11 AM at the Church of the Annunciation, 54th Harriet S. Interment Ft.

Snelling Nat'l Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to Mass AT CHURCH. Memorials may be directed to Annunciation Church. GILL BROTHERS 612-861-6088 Heuer Winifred age 75, died Jan. 20, 2005.

"Missie" "Mom" "Nana" the Marco Island, FL resident lived a wonderful life. Survived by six children: Jim (Sally), Mpls; Bob (Julie Simpson), Evanston, IL; Jane (Rick) Christensen, Tom (Linda), Tricia (Ron) Pearson, all of St. Paul; Ann, 10 grandchildren: Noah, Alexandra, Carl, Jayne, Kate, Carrie, Alexander, Willie, Elizabeth, Jesse; sister, Barbara Moore, Bloomington; and many more family and friends. Preceded in death by husband, Jim; parents, Jack and Winnie Druhan; sister, Mary Jane Tennes; brothers, Bud and Bill Druhan. Born in Washington, D.C.; grew up in Chicago and Libertyville, IL; raised family in Elmhurst, IL; died in St.

Paul of lung cancer. In lieu of flowers, memorials to HealthEast Hospice, 1690 University St. Paul 55104; or Highland Catholic School, 2017 Bohland, St. Paul 55116; Visitation Sunday, 4-7 PM, O'Halloran Murphy, 575 S. Snelling Ave.

St Paul (651-6980796); Mass 11 AM, St. Therese Church, 1928 Norfolk, St. Paul. Ellis Richard G. Ellis Originally from North Minneapolis, died peacefully in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Preceded in death by father and step-mother, Richard and Marlene Ellis. Survived by mother, Barbara Becker; son, Richard P. Ellis; brother, Jeff (Sandi) Ellis; stepbrother and step-sister, Tim and Jill Carroll; uncle, Glen Ellis; many other relatives friends. Boucher Ann L. age 77 of Minnetonka passed away Jan.

16, 2005. Annie was known for her passion for dogs, a noted dog show judge and breeder of Skye Terriers. Preceded in death by daughter, Robin and parents, Fred and Gladys Marti. Survived by husband, Robert; daughter, Lynne (John) Soderlund; grandchildren, Jason (Patty) Soderlund and Sarah (Jeremy) Graff; great grandson, Alexander; and many loving friends. Memorial Service Wednesday 2:00 pm at Diamond Lake Lutheran Church, 58th and Portland Ave.

S. in Minneapolis. Memorials preferred. Ellis-Wise Funeral Home (651) 437-3752 Aswegan Edsel H. Aswegan, age 81, of Mpls.

Survived by wife, Kay; sons, Jim (Sonia), Jon (Susan), Jeffrey (Sharon) Jared; step-children, Krieg Ofstad (Helen), Douglas Ofstad, Karen Parker (Juan) Bob Ofstad (special friend, Deb Eull); grandchildren, Collin Aswegan (Kimberly), Aaron Aswegan, Erica Stevenson (Russ), Eric, Laura Kathryn Ofstad and Sophia Parker; great-granddaughter, Summer Stevenson; sister, Elzene Black; many nieces nephews. Service Tuesday, 2 PM, Augustana Health Care Center Chapel, 1007 E. 14th Mpls. Visitation 1 hour prior. Valet parking.

Interment Wed. 10 AM Acacia Park Cemetery. Memorials preferred. Albin Chapel-Eden Prairie OBITS at albinchapel.com Ralph, Jim, Dan Albinson (952) 914-9410 Elsola Elmer M. Elsola, age 88, of South Minneapolis, born October 5, 1916 in Republic, MI, passed away January 19, 2005.

Elmer graduated from Finlayson H.S. and the University of Minnesota. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and retired from the Appellate IRS. He is preceded in death by his son, Mark; parents; and all of his siblings.

Elmer is survived by his wife, Ruth of 62 years; son, Scott (Sandy); daughter, Linda (Robert) Schreiner; 4 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. The funeral service will be held at 11 AM, Monday, January 24, 2005 at Lake Nokomis Lutheran 50th St. and 31st Ave. So. Visitation is 3-5 PM, Sunday, January 23rd at Henry W.

Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. So. and one hour before the service at church. Interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the church.

Henry W. Anderson (612) 729-2331 Curney Jerome C. Curney. Funeral service 11 AM Tuesday at THE MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 575 S. Snelling Ave.

(651) 698-0796. Visitation 1 hour prior to services at the chapel, Tuesday. Interment Fort Snelling Cemetery. Germar William Germar, age 93 of Mpls, died January 16, 2005. Preceded in death by wife, Monica.

Survived by son, Bill (Kathy) Germar, Eden Prairie; daughter, Annette (Michael) Schreiner of Montrose, CO; 3 grandchildren, Matthew, David and Chris. Herb was born in Des Moines, IA and was a graduate of Drake University. Retired after a 30-year career with the Star Tribune. He was an author and an instructor at the of Photojournalism School. Memorials preferred to North Memorial Hospice.

Interment Crystal Lake Cemetery, Funeral service 10 AM Monday, with visitation 1 hour prior to the service and also 3-5 PM Sunday, TODAY at: Washburn-McReavy Robbinsdale Chapel 4239 W. Broadway 763-537-2333 Hill Marie age 66, of Golden Valley. Complete notice Wednesday. Washburn-McReavy DuSchane Chapel 763-537-2333 Brightman Martha, age 75, of Bloomington, on Complete notice appeared Friday, Beadles Lois Jean, age 77, formerly of St. Paul, died unexpectedly on Jan.

15, 2005. Preceded in death by infant son, Terry Beadles; and brother, Earl Nicol. Survived by sister, Mary Vogel; nephews, David, Greg, Joe; nieces, Janet, Dawn, Jill, Kim, Susan, and many other relatives and friends. Memorial service 10:30 AM Tuesday, Jan. 25 at the Cremation Society of MN, 7110 France Ave Edina.

952-924-4100 Densmore Edythe Lorraine Lynn, age 84, of Richfield. Joined the Lord on January 21, 2005. Greeted in Heaven by dear husband, Leonard Nicholas. Preceded by 2 brothers, 1 sister and a great-grandson. She will be missed by her children, Patricia Kenneth Johnson; Kathryn Byron Nelson; Brian Mary Ann Densmore; Angela Becker; and Gregory Densmore; sisters Ihla Donaldson, Verna LaLonde; sister-in-law, Evelyn Reagan; 11 grandchildren and great -grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and precious friends.

Visitation 1 hour before service, Monday, Jan. 24 at 2:00 pm, at Bloomington Baptist Church, 4300 W. 98th St. Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 www.morrisnilsen.com Brown Merab age 86, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Clement and brother, Donald Hendrickson.

Survived by children, Sherry Johnson and Jim (Alison) Brown; grandchildren, Nick and Abby Brown. Funeral service Monday, 2 PM, Walker Methodist Chapel, 3737 Bryant Ave S. Private interment, Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to service. GILL BROTHERS 612-861-6088 Hitchcock Lillie age 95, of Bloomington, on Jan.

20, 2005. Preceded in death by husband, Harold M. infant daughter, Beverly and sister, Olga Eide. Survived by daughter, Patricia (Robert) Griffith; son, Dr. Michael (Anne) Hitchcock; grandchildren, Debra Griffith, Dr.

Julie (Mark) Zimmerman, Kristin Griffith-Frye (Michael), Peter (Molly) Hitchcock; great-grandchildren, Alexander Miranda Zimmerman, Piper Hitchcock; nephew, George (Janet) Eide; sister-in-law, Margaret (Wilfred) Lind and Lucy Gemlo; nieces, nephews close friends. Memorial Service 1:30 PM Monday, Jan. 24, 2005 at MARTIN LUTHER MANOR, 1401 E. 100th Bloomington. Friends family gather at 1 PM.

Private family interment, Sunset Memorial Park. Lillie was a longtime member of Minnehaha United Methodist Church. The family wishes to thank the staff and especially the caregivers of Martin Luther Manor. Memorials pref. in lieu of flowers to Martin Luther Manor, Minnehaha Methodist Church, or Hillcrest Methodist Church.

Historic Thomson-Dougherty 612-871-4407 Carlson Ruth age 87, of S. Mpls. Full notice later. Henry W. Anderson 612-729-2331 Colford Jeanne 83, of Brooklyn Center.

Private family services. Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel 763-767-1000 Burda Evelyn Ida Smock, age 78, of Mpls. Services pending. Dawn Valley Funeral Hm. 952-941-7686 dignitymemorial.com Danner Esther I.

(nee Kliever) age 85 of Elk River, died Jan. 21, 2005 at Guardian Angels Care Center, Elk River. Preceded in death by her husband Edward; brothers Arnold, Fred, Herbert; sisters Ella Ott, Lydia Kliever, and Clara Pieri. Survived by her children Richard (Anna), Carolyn (Doug) Nelson, Bruce (Teresa), John (Colleen); 9 grandchildren; and 7 great- grandchildren; also survived by sisters Helen Kresal and Lillian Kluge; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral service 1 PM Tuesday at St.

Lutheran Church, 9231 Viking Blvd NW, Nowthen. Visitation 4-8 PM Monday at Funeral Home, 805 Main Elk River, 763-4411212, and 1 hour prior to services at church Monday. Interment St. Parish cemetery. Memorials preferred to: St.

Lutheran Church 55330. Cooney Josephine nee Juetten, age 91, of St. Paul, on January 19, 2005. Preceded in death by husband, James; brother and sister-in-law, Rumon Mary Juetten. Survived by nephews, Michael Cooney wife Mary Kay, Dennis and Patrick Cooney, Dr.

Mark Juetten wife Jane; also many grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday at the CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH, 1154 Seminole West St. Paul. Interment Elmhurst Cemetery.

Visitation at church one hour prior to Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Wakota Life Center or Lyngblomsten Home. Willwerscheid West-Heights Chapel 651-457-7938 Gilgen Craig Richard. Born Dec. 5, 1940, passed away Jan.

12, 2005. He was a drywall taper. Preceded in death by father, Paul Gilgen; mother, Marion Engman; and son, Richard Gilgen. Survived by children, Mark, Doran (Rhonda), Vonda; former wife, Fran; 8 grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Lois. Memorial celebration Feb.

5, 2 PM at the VFW in Monticello. Erlandson Victor age 83, of Edina, passed away Full notice Tuesday. Washburn-McReavy 952-920-3996 Dingley Sheldon Louis Dingley, born 12-19-1931 in passed away peacefully Jan. 20, 2005 of respiratory failure. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Preceded in death by wife, Donna Mae Stotts; mother, Laura and husband, John Koste. Survived by wife, Mary Ann Stram; children, Dave Becky, Shelly Ben Goodwyn, Diane Len Hales, Brian Lori (Berzins); step-daughter, Molly Boylan; grandchildren, Laura Jean, Josh Laura Elizabeth, Sarah Kristy, April Cherilynn, Courtney Conner. generosity and loving spirit will be remembered by many as well as his love of a good story. Visitation Monday, Jan. 24 from 4-8 PM at Werness Brothers Bloomington Chapel, 2300 W.

Old Shakopee Rd. Memorial service Tuesday, Jan. 25 11 AM at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 5645 Chicago Ave Mpls. Memorials to Hospice of the Lakes.

WERNESS BROTHERS (952) 884-8145 dignitymemorial.com Dignen Janet Lee, age 50 of Mpls, on January 20th after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Survived by husband, Gilbert; his daughter Chris; cherished grandson Luke; mother Beulah Sanders; twin sister, Jean Sanders; 4 other sisters and 2 brothers. Funeral service Tues. 1 PM at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church, 5025 Knox Ave S.

Visitation Mon. 5-8 PM at Werness Brothers, 3500 W. 50th St. and 1 hour prior to service at the church. Interment Ft.

Snelling. Memorials preferred. WERNESS BROTHERS 612-927-8641 dignitymemorial.com Bialczak Mary age 79, of Delano, formerly of Gilbert, MN. Preceded in death by husband, Walter. Survived by sons, Jimmy (Marge), Wally(Sherla); daughters, Margaret (Mark) Wermter, Rose (Ken) Bays, Millie (John) Holappa; 12 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; special companion, Blizzard.

Mass of Christian Burial 11 am Wednesday, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Gilbert, MN. Visitation 5 to 8 pm Tuesday, Zimer-Moeglein Funeral Home, Gilbert. Visitation continues 10 to 11 am Wed. at the church.

Ziemer-Moeglein Funeral Home Gilbert 218-741-6448 Glaser Ronald age 70, of Blaine. Preceded in death by parents, George Sybil; sisters, Phylis and Marilyn. Survived by wife, Shirley; children, Sheryl Glaser, Bradley (Peggy) and Gregory (Lori); grandchildren, Robert, Abigail, Eric and Sabrina; great-grandson, Cody; brother, Gerald (Janet). Private family services. Washburn-McReavy 763-767-1000 Cummings Wayne age 65, of Mesa, AZ lost his battle with cancer January 18, 2005.

Memorial services will be held Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 2 PM at House of Prayer Lutheran Church, 7625 Chicago Ave Richfield. Hayes Mary Louise, nee Hurley. Memorial services pending. Full obituary Tues. Wulff Woodbury 651-738-9615 Helmin Edward age 77 of Foley, died Thurs.

Jan. 20, 2005. Survived by his wife, Carol, stepdaughter and grandson, Jennifer Reller and Justin Reller; sons and daughters, Harvey (Barb); Timothy (Debra); Barb (Dewane) 'Butch' Lenzen; Kevin 'George' (Janice); Mary Jo (John) Hogan; Kathy (Bill) Christman; Christine (Glen) Seppelt; Patty (Mike) Kennedy; Lori (Tom) Kasner; Carol (Tom) Botz; Lisa (Justin) Foss; 31 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, ex-wife, Geraldine. Funeral Service Tuesday at at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, Brennyville.

Vis. 4 9 pm Mon at the Foley Funeral Home and from 9 10 am Tuesday at the funeral home. Foley Funeral Home 320-968-7111 Adamczak Stephen age 52, of Mpls. Funeral service Tuesday, 12 Noon, Werness Brothers Funeral Chapel, 3500 W. 50th Mpls.

Interment, Ft Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation 1 hour before service. WERNESS BROTHERS 612-927-8641 Bahr Audrey age 71, of Coon Rapids. Survived by loving husband, Clarence; daughter, Michele Bahr of Blaine; granddaughter, Kendra; sisters, DeLoris, Arlene, Shirley and Marilyn; many other relatives and friends. Memorial service Tuesday, 2 PM at Zion Lutheran Church, 4th Ave Adams Anoka.

Visitation one hour prior to service. Private inurnment. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Thurston-Lindberg 763-421-0220 Bleichner Keith Coon, age 47, of Eagan passed away Jan. 22nd after a long battle with cancer.

Survived by loving wife, Lynae; and sons, Jeremy and Joshua; 5 brothers; and 4 sisters. Funeral will be on Thursday 11 AM with visitation 4-8 PM on Wednesday at Klecatsky Funeral Home, 1580 Century Point, Eagan. Memorials to the American Cancer Society. J.S. Klecatsky Sons 651-454-9488 Beck Vernon age 63, of Whitefish, Montana, formerly of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Apalacha- cola, Florida.

He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on November 22, 1941 and died on December 13, 2004 in Whitefish, Montana. He graduated from Fridley High School and the University of Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Jean Gurban. He is survived by daughter, Dorian Lee Adams; and granddaughter, Rachel. He was active in the mortgage financing industry and as a real estate financier and investor.

He started his career at Northwestern National Life Insurance Company and subsequently IDS Mortgage Corporation. In 1989, he was a co-founder of Royale Investments, a real estate investment trust, now known as Corporate Office Properties Trust which is publicly traded on the NYSE. Memorial service Tuesday, January 25, 2005, 6-8 PM at Washburn- McReavy Davies Chapel. (2301 Dupont Avenue Minneapolis) (612-3772203). Memorials preferred to The Salvation Army.

Adamek Lorraine age 82, of Webster, died 1-21-05. Survivors include sons, Larry Joyce) and Leonard. Wake 4-8 PM Monday at Bruzek Funeral Home, New Prague (952-758-4949). Mass of Christian Burial, 10 AM, Tuesday, Holy Trinity Church, Veseli. Bauman Arthur C.

Bauman, age 78 of Apple Valley, formerly of Mpls, passed away January 21, 2005. Complete notice Tuesday. Henderson (nee Tripp) Beverly A. Henderson, age 60, of Inver Grove Heights, on January 20, 2005. Preceded in death by husband, David; son, David parents, William Bernice Tripp.

Survived by children, Dean, Duane, Katherine Payne, Michael (Lisa), Jaclyn (Jonathan) Erie; grandchildren, Rachael, Brandy, Jahmilia, Jasmine, Nneka, Jahmari- ous, Kendra, Spencer, Alexis; 2 great-granddaughters; brother, Clair (Mona) Tripp; father-in- law, Ralph Kunert; sister- in-law, Cheryl (Joe) Keesling; also nieces, nephews, relatives and friends and her extended work family at the St. Paul Police Dept. Funeral service 11 AM, Monday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 7500 Cahill IGH. Visitation 4-7 PM, Sunday at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara IGH. Also 10-11 AM, Monday prior to the service at Church.

Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Roberts Funeral Home Inver Grove Heights 651-455-2035 Gunderson Edward age 58, of Brooklyn Park, MN, died Jan. 21, 2005. Survived by wife of 31 years, Lola; brother, Robert "Gundy" (Mary) of St.

Paul; sister, Mary Ann Tyynela (Jeff Thompson) of Maple Grove. After losing his eyesight in 1973, he worked as a volunteer teaching Abacus at the Mpls School for the Blind; he then worked in their sheltered workshop until 1990. Visitation at 12-noon prior to service at 1 pm, Wed. Jan. 26, at the Range Funeral Home, Virginia, MN.

Flakne Mary C. Flakne, age 54, of Elk River, formerly of Scranton, IA, died peacefully surrounded by her family at her home on Jan. 21, 2005. Preceded in death by her father, Charles Gibson. Survived by her loving husband of 13.5 years, Dale; her daughters, Christine Turner, Nicole (Anthony) Metsala, Jennifer (David) Russell, and Danielle Flakne; 2 grandsons, Connor and Cameron; and a granddaughter on the way; her mother, Virginia Gibson of Cedar Falls, IA; her brother Dan (Rosie) Gibson of Des Moines, IA, sisters Marge Goodman of Eureka Springs, AR, and Martha (Jerry) Shoff of Cedar Falls, IA.

Mary died waiting for a second donor for a living lobe lung transplant after a courageous 18 month battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. passions were church, family, gardening and flowers, and volunteering. She also worked as a child support officer for 18 years with the Sherburne County Social Services. Funeral service on Monday at 2 PM at Elk River United Methodist, 1304 Main Elk River. Visitation on Sun.

(TODAY), from 4-8 PM at Funeral Home, 805 Main Elk River (763)4411212, and one hour prior to service on Monday. Interment private. Memorials preferred. Hentges Ervin, age 82, of Maple Grove, died Jan. 21, 2005.

Preceded in death by parents, Math Lena; daughter, Carol. Survived by loving wife of 60 years, Juletta; beloved daughters, Betty (Ray) Adney, Joanne (Jim) Madden, Millie Kohlrusch, Joyce (Bob) Ryti; 16 treasured grandchildren 27 great-grandchildren. Retired after 28 years with General Mills. He will be deeply missed by many. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, 10:30 AM at St.

Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 9100 93rd Ave Brooklyn Park. Visitation 1 hour prior to the service at church. Interment, St. Vincent Cemetery. Evans-Nordby 763-424-4000 Daly John T.

Daly, age 68, of Mpls, passed away on Jan 17., 2005, from complications of disease. He was a wonderful father and friend. Survived by his loving wife, Evelyn; son, Mark; daughters, Shannon and Kelly Homstad (Tom); grandson, Jackson Homstad; sister, Florence Mata; cousins, Nylene Honey, Sherry Lovell; goddaughters, MaryLea Whittle, Linda Thomley, and many nieces, nephews and relatives. John was a retired engineer from the Mpls. Public Schools, a former member of the Mpls.

Police Band, and a graduate of South High School. He was an avid athlete who loved to play and coach baseball and softball, enjoyed a good round of golf, bowling and motorcycling with his friends. John was a proud Irishman and a tremendously personable guy who endeared himself to many with his wonderful sense of humor and charm. Visitation is TODAY, Jan 23, 5-9 PM at The Cremation Society of Minnesota, 4343 Nicollet Memorial Service Monday, Jan 24, 2 PM at The Cremation Society. Remembrance Luncheon following the service at The Fort Snelling Club.

Cremation Society of MN 612-825-2435 Gunderson Paul A. Gunderson, age 59, of Bloomington. A loving father and grandfather who was preceded in death by daughter, Tamara Ann; and parents, Paul B. Beatrice. Survived by sons, Paul R.

(Sheryl) Gunderson, Peter (Ashley) Gunderson, and Joel Gunderson; grandchildren, Alex and Lauren; former wife, Connie Gunderson; brothers, Rick and Tom (Kathy) Gunderson; sister, Carol (Dan) Smith; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Service Saturday, January 29, 2005 at Richfield Methodist Church, 5835 Lyndale Ave. So. Interment Dawn Valley. Visitation Friday 4-8PM at Morris Nilsen Chapel 6527 Portland Ave.

So. Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 www.morrisnilsen.com Burggraff H. Marie, age 58, of Rosemount, on Jan. 21, 2005. Preceded in death by husband, Lloyd and grandson, Jason.

Survived by loving children, John, Stephanie (Aaron) Kuhlman and grandson, Adam Kuhlman; sisters, Betty (Albert) Haynie, Martha Herron, Kathy (Dan) Boatner and Luana Boyles; brothers, Kenneth (Kay) and Daniel (Carol) Seward. Funeral service 10AM Tuesday at the White Funeral Home, 12804 Nicollet Ave S. with visitation Monday 6-8PM and one hour prior to service. Interment Pleasant View Cemetery, Burnsville. White Funeral Home Burnsville, MN.

952-894-5080 Benson Harold (Lewy) Edward, 82 years old, passed away Jan 20th. A 20 year resident of Pine City, also Minneapolis, So. St. Paul, New Ulm; a WWII Navy Vet. Survived by wife, Agnes; children, David, Greg, Kristine; step-children, Susan, Patricia, Cynthia; as well as many grand- and great-grandchildren.

Memorial Service 2pm Jan. 29 at Swanson Funeral Chapel, 665 3rd Ave. SW, Pine City, MN 55063. 320-629-3120 Hage Stuart of Mtka. Full notice Monday.

Washburn-McReavy Strobeck Johnson Chapel 952-938-9020 Asper Michael age 54 of Mpls, formerly of Austin, MN. Full notice Mon. Washburn-McReavy Nokomis Park Chapel 612-721-1651 Gacek Mary age 85, formerly of NE Mpls. Full notice Monday. Billman-Hunt Chapel 612-789-3535 Anderson David Jay Anderson, age 17, of St.

Michael, tragically from injuries received in an auto accident on January 20th. A loving and caring son, brother, stepson and friend. Survived by mother, Jacque (Tim) Moore; father, Denis (Kellie) Anderson; a sister, Jennifer Anderson; brothers, Tony Moore and Samuel Anderson; aunts, uncles, cousins and many, many friends. Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bernard and Jane Gerdts and paternal grandparents, W. Earl and Nadine Anderson.

Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, Church of St. Michael in St. Michael (new church on Frankfort Parkway). Friends may call on Monday from 4-8 P.M.

AT THE CHURCH. A Memorial Fund has been set up at Great Northern Bank in St. Michael. Serving the The Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albertville Funeral Home 497-5632.