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B10 METRO STAR TRIBUNE SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2012 Why Do More Families Call Washburn-McReavy? For free advance planning materials, please call 612-377-2203 www.washburn-mcreavy.com Quality Value Funeral Cremation The McReavy Family Pederson, Dolores M. age 87, of Apple Valley, passed away on March 2, 2012. Born in Sebeka to August and Bertha Kreklau. Preceded in death by husband, Donald; daughter, Cheryl; parents; and 12 siblings. Survived by son, Ronald (Vida); daughter, Angela (Darryl) Nelson; grandchildren, Derek, Jocelyn, Tabitha, Tanya, Brian and Brad; 5 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Memorials to First Baptist Church of Rosemount or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 7, 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Rosemount, 14400 Diamond Path West with a visitation one hour prior and visitation also Tuesday, March 6 from 5-8 PM at: www.Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996 West 50th St. Hwy 100 Krave, Howard F. age 86 of N.

Mpls, passed away on March 2, 2012. Spent nearly his entire life within a two block radius of Luther Memorial Church. Almost a charter member; he was a Boy Scout, choir and church council member at LMC. In 1952, he married Arline Volkert, who survives him along with his sons, Jim (Kaye) and Tom (Pat); grandsons, Steven and Scott, and Cinnamon his Cavalier Spaniel. Together, he and Arline enjoyed the Krave, Peterson, Volkert, and Krussow families and literally traveled the world.

In retirement, they attended elder hostels from New Zealand to Turkey, spending winters in Green Valley, AZ until Arline's dementia became severe. His passions included photography and gardening; priding himself on his tulips and tomatoes. He was especially proud of the many slides he shot with his German Zeiss SLR 35mm. As a scout leader, he organized a backpacking trip across the Beartooth Pass in MT. He was proud that his grandsons became Eagle Scouts.

He graduated from Mpls Henry, and attended Gustavus after proudly serving in the Pacific during WWII. Professionally, he was an engineer and tech writer at Honeywell and Control Data. He believed that CDC's founder Bill Norris was a saint. Since leaving the home he built in 54', he has resided at Havenwood in Glenwood City, WI, where his son Jim practices law. Memorials preferred to the church or the Alzheimer's Association.

Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. A funeral service will be held for Howard on Wednesday, March 7th, 12 PM at Luther Memorial Church, 3751 Sheridan Ave. with a visitation beginning at 10:30 AM. Also, friends will meet in Howard's honor at the Lowry Diner (Penn at Lowry) at 2 PM.

www.Washburn-McReavy.com Crystal Lake Chapel 612-521-3677 Nelson, Helen 88, of Cambridge. Memorial service 2 PM Saturday, March 10, 2012 with visitation one hour prior to service at funeral home. Full notice to follow. Carlson-Lillemoen F.H. 763-689-2244 www.carlsonlillemoen.com Ollila, Lillian Seppanen Long-time local artist, passed away peacefully from pneumonia at Regions Hospital in St.

Paul on Thursday, Feb. 9 at age 96. There will be a memorial celebration of Lillian's life on Monday, March 12, at 3:30 PM in the chapel of Cerenity-Marian of St. Paul, 200 Earl St. Paul, MN 55106.

There will also be a subsequent memorial service in Virginia on June 15, 11:00 am at the Range Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior, for her friends, neighbors, and family on the Range. Lunch and reception to follow at the Kaleva Hall. In honor of Lillian's lifetime commitment to preservation of the Finnish culture, memorials may be made to the Kaleva Building Foundation. Range Funeral Home, Virginia, MN is entrusted with the arrangements. Please sign online guestbook: www.rangefuneralhomes.com.

She is survived by her three children, Jean (Joe) Rozinka of Cottage Grove, MN; Clifton (Janet) Ollila of West St. Paul, MN; Alan (Suzanne) Ollila of Tallahassee, FL; former daughter-in-law, Marissa Caballero-Ollila of San Antonio, TX; five grandchildren Dr. Jeff (Dr. Kim) Rozinka of Stillwater, MN; Jay (Wendy) Rozinka of Cottage Grove, MN; Dawn (Jefferson Davis) Ollila of Bloomington, IN; Eric (Jody) Ollila of Sunnyvale, CA; Ariana (Justin) Barbour of San Antonio, TX; and 4 great-grandchildren: David and Connor Rozinka; Nathan Godfrey; and Oscar Ollila. Luhman, Janet Mary age 67, of Cushing, WI, died of breast cancer on Preceded in death by her parents, Jane and Fred Luhman.

Survived by her brother, Jim (Detta); niece, Lisa (Matt) Bass and nephew, Bryan (Riann) Luhman. Janet graduated from Southwest HS and the University of Minnesota. Janet had careers in teaching, as a small business owner and graphic arts manager. Community volunteer at St. Croix Festival Theatre, SCRMC, Ice Age Trail Alliance and City of Trails 5K.

Enjoyed hiking, canoeing, camping with friends and being with her beloved animals Sasha, Maggie and Repeat. A celebration of Janet's life will be held March 17, 2012 at 1:30 PM at the Festival Theatre, 210 Washington Street, St. Croix Falls, WI. Memorials to the Ice Age Trail Alliance, St. Croix Festival Theatre and Burnett County Humane Society.

Nelson, Norman "Bob" age 95, of Green Valley, AZ, formerly of Minneapolis, passed away on Preceded in death by his wife of 62 Eleanor; brother, Chet; and great-granddaughter, Ally Mruz. Survived by daughters Bev Juneski; Barb (Greg Gramstad) Cottrell; and Rondi Albers; sister, Marlys (Wes)Olson; sister-in-law, Biz Nelson; brother- in-law, Dale Martin; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was a Minneapolis Firefighter for 29 yrs. He was a great family man and will be dearly missed. Penner, John Age 80 of Blaine.

Born in Winnipeg, Canada, entered rest in Blaine. John worked at Atlas Painting until he was 75 and still wished he could work. Survived by wife, Joanne; daughter and son-in-law, LaRae Tom Stout; granddaughter, Autumn Stout; 2 sisters 1 brother. Visitation at KOZLAK-RADULOVICH BLAINE CHAPEL (107th Ave. NE Hwy.

65) Tuesday from 5-7 PM. www.kozlakradulovich.com Celebration of 763-783-1100 Nordling, Richard J. age 83 of Farmington, passed away March 1, 2012. Survived by his wife, Mary Lou; children: Bob (Lori), Jeff (Pat), Denny (Patti), and Pam (Ron) Breeggemann; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; also by other loving relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11 am Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at All Saints Catholic Church (19795 Holyoke Avenue) Lakeville.

Visitation from 4-8 pm Monday at White Funeral Home (20134 Kenwood Tr) Lakeville and one hour prior to the service at church on Tuesday. Interment: St Cemetery, Farmington, MN. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. White Funeral Home Lakeville 952 469 2723 www.whitefuneralhomes.com McGowan, William O. Age 66, of the Minneapolis area, passed away on February 28, 2012.

Bill was a long time resident of the area who had worked for General Mills. He is survived by his twin sister, Sarah; children, Karin (Paul), Michael (Kimberly); 6 grandchildren; special friend, Jill Peacock. Summer memorial is planned. Arrangements with David Lee Funeral Home, Wayzata. www.davidleefuneralhome.com Perzel, Joseph G.

of NE Mpls on Feb. 29 in his 82nd year. Preceded in death by wife, Patricia Perzel; parents, Andrew and Susana Perzel; brother, John; sisters, Ann and Mary Sue. Survived by wife, Donna; children, Joe (Jean) Perzel, Kathleen (Shaun) Wakaruk, Maureen (Pat) Faber, Daniel (Ronnie) Perzel, Mary Margret (Brent) Diekmann, Michelle (Brad) Johnson; stepchildren, grandchildren, great- grandchildren nieces nephews; sisters, Marge Jocelyn, Helen (Ed) Gable; brother, George Perzel. 40 year employee of the Soo Line Railroad.

Minnesota Softball Hall of Fame Inductee. Thank you Fairview Hospice. Memorials to the choice. Visitation Monday, March 5, 4-7 PM with prayer service at 7 PM at the Billman-Hunt Funeral Chapel, 2701 Central Ave NE, Mpls. and hour prior to Mass in church atrium.

Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 11 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, corner of Stinson and St. Anthony Blvds. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery. Billman-Hunt 612-789-3535 Lundgren, Greg age 54, passed away February 5, 2012.

always love you forever, Lisa. Krzyska, William J. age 62, passed away Feb. 28 in Rockland, Maine. He is survived by his brother, Michael; and sisters, Karen, Kathleen, and Jeanne Pinc.

Join family and friends in celebration of his life at in Columbia Heights, on March 10, 2-4 PM. McLeod (Cummings), Judy 1956-2012. Memorial service Saturday, at 11:00 AM at Epiphany Episcopal Church, 1636 Van Buren St. Paul, MN. Memorial celebration will be at 2:00 PM, 100 2nd St SE, MN (Winslow House).

Olson, Deborah Age 53, of Prior Lake, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012. Deb enjoyed boating, going to the cabin, taking pictures and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed walking in the Breast Cancer walk every Mother's Day. Preceded in death by parents, Vern and Eleanor Wright. Survived by husband, Thomas Olson; children, Sarah (Russell) Bode, Jennifer (Wade) Hardel, Matthew (Jennie) Slagerman; step-children, Shelly (Tyler) Bublitz, Bob (Gigi) Olson, grandkids, Ryan, Jacob, Weston, Jaiden, Isaac; siblings, Pat Mellang, Vern (Mary Ann) Wright.

Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Tuesday, March 6th at Church of St. Michael, 16280 Duluth Ave. Prior Lake, MN. Visitation 1 hour prior to Mass. Visitation Monday, March 5th from 6-8 PM at First Memorial Funeral Chapel, 7110 France Ave Edina, MN.

(952) 924-4900. Nordstrom, Catherine A. age 95, of Mpls. Born in New York City May 24, 1916. Throughout WWII she supervised the staff of the Telephone Exchange at the Brooklyn Naval Hospital.

After WWII she married Clifford R. Nordstrom and moved to Mpls. In Mpls she became a member of the Corcoran Mother Singers as a soloist. After she was widowed she moved to Yorktown Continental Apartments where she was the Hennepin County Library Volunteer. Catherine was actively involved in charities throughout her life.

Survived by her only child, Carol Ann (Richard) Slocum; her only grandchild, Cristi Ann (Gene) Beightol; 4 great-grandchildren, Tara Marie Sellner, Nicholas (Jennifer) Sellner Ryan Beightol and Amber Beightol; 5 great-great-grandchildren, Nicholas Payton and Aiden Sellner, Conner Sellner-Hall and Amira Beightol. Private family interment at Hillside Cemetery, Mpls. www.Washburn-McReavy.com Hillside Chapel 612-781-1999 NOWAVAILABLEFROMYOURMOBILEPHONE. TEXT'OBITS'TO79797TOHAVEALINKSENTTOYOURPHONE. remember i ng So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must Then let your grief be comforted by trust Koepp, Robert V.

Our beloved Bob, age 60, of St. Paul, passed away on February 29. He was diagnosed just three months earlier with lung cancer, which he faced with admirable strength, caring above all for the comfort of those he loved. He is mourned by mother Helen (Rohe) Koepp of Hutchinson, siblings Reinhard of Tarpon Springs, FL; Ken (Jan) of Hot Springs Village, AR; Karen of Minneapolis; Marla (Bob) Lichtsinn of Fountain Valley, CA; Vern (Cindy) of Rush City; Irene (Dave) Schwartz of Litchfield; Marty of Minneapolis; Aaron (Laury) of Fort Collins, CO; Esther of Eagan; and Joanne (Randy) Fischer of Wausau, WI, as well as other dear relatives and friends. He was predeceased by father Reinhard W.

Koepp and grandparents Herman and Augusta Koepp and Walter and Anna Rohe. Bob, whose abiding wish was for racial equality, believed deeply in loving God and your neighbor. He grew up in Brownton, was a lifelong student of philosophy of science, ethics and bioethics (Gustavus, Pitt, of M), and coordinated oncology research at Children's Hospital, Minneapolis. Bob also loved nature and fishing, helping family members with jobs and projects of all kinds, especially woodworking, and music, especially Bach. He was astoundingly bright, and for him, in life or in energetic dialogue, the questions mattered more than the answers.

He was selfless, generous and exemplary in so many ways, and he will be dearly missed. A memorial gathering is being planned. Remember him by supporting racial equality or nature organizations, or by doing a random act of kindness. Lamberg, Mary age 60, of Mtka. Full notice later.

www.Washburn-McReavy.com Strobeck Johnson Chapel952 938-9020 MacKenzie, Emmett Graham age 88, of Rosemount, passed away peacefully at his home on February 25, 2012. He was a member of the Army Air Force, nose gunner of a B24 Bomber during WW II and staff sergeant in the Korean War. He taught mathematics in the Denver Public Schools for 32 years. After moving to Eagan in 1986, he worked at Unisys until 1989. He was an author, musician, painter, math tutor, and devoted member of Easter Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Alma Pauline MacKenzie; his daughters, Ruth (Rebecca Flood), Robin (John MacKenzie-Taris), Rebecca (Bradley Warner); granddaughter, Madeline Hampstead; and sister, Lillian Worth. Memorial service will be held Friday, March 9 at 3 PM at Easter Lutheran Church on the Hill, 4200 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, with a gathering of family and friends 1 hour prior to service. Private burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. White Funeral Home Apple Valley 952-432-2001 www.whitefuneralhomes.com Monson, Luverne C. age 85, of Bloomington passed away peacefully at home with his family on February 29, 2012.

Survived by his loving wife, Janet; three children, David, Lori Kunes (Mark), Mitchell (Jan) and grandchildren, Lauren Jackson Huus. Interment at Dawn Valley Cemetery, 9940 Bush Lake Road, Bloomington, MN 55438. Memorial Service at 11 AM on Thursday, March 15, 2012, St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 1701 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431, 952-881-5801.

Luncheon follows. In lieu of flowers, send memorials in Luverne's name to: (1) Fairview Home Care Hospice, 2450 26th Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN, 55406 or (2) St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Bloomington, MN 55431. Norante, Frank Keltz of Edina, MN and Henderson, NV passed away unexpectedly Saturday February 25, 2012, of natural causes.

Born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, on October 7, 1956, the beloved son of Nicholas John and Barbara Jennings Keltz Norante, Frank was a graduate of Knoch High School, Saxonburg, PA, and the University of Cincinnati, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Frank had a long and successful career in the insurance and financial industries. Frank prided himself on understanding the details of the technologies and practices of the industries he served, but most valued the friendships he developed with his clients and colleagues. Frank most recently worked for Aon Risk Solutions, an insurance brokerage and risk advisory firm. In 2006 Frank recognized a need to assist Aon in Canada to provide dedicated service to Canadian-based companies that do business in the United States.

This initiative was implemented and the "Canada Desk" was born. It has become such a success and an invaluable service that Aon offers to their clients, that in six years the "Canada starting with Frank alone, has grown to a unit of five within Aon. This was his passion, his baby and is his legacy at Aon. Frank enjoyed his life in Minnesota, especially the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman, treasuring the time he spent on many trips to Canada and in Minnesota on the water and in camp with friends and family.

Frank was also proud of his skills in home renovation; he always had a project underway or in planning. He enjoyed entertaining friends and family, who always had an open invitation to visit. Frank is survived by his cherished wife J.J., his mother Barbara, and brother Nicholas J. Norante, both of Butler, PA, sisters Christine (Robert) Weyant of Wexford, PA, and Virginia (Tod) Schmidt of Twinsburg, OH, his niece Laura (Ben) Erdeljac, and nephews Robert Weyant and Nicholas M. Norante, his great nephew Lucas Erdeljac, and beloved aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father Nicholas, and his mother in law, Hardy Lowe Clay, who made her home with him and JJ in her final years. Frank will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him, but fondly remembered as a generous, loyal friend and a hard worker, always endeavoring to help in any way he could. Services were held Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Washburn-McReavy Funeral Home in Edina, Minnesota. A memorial service will be held in Pennsylvania on a date to be announced later.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Minnesota Humane Society or charity of choice is preferred. www.Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996 West 50th St. Hwy 100 Olson, Jan Wilbur age 64, Brooklyn Park, MN. Passed away Jan is remembered and much loved by many friends and piano students. Ceremony to celebrate Jan's life with music by Jan's band and potluck at 3:00 PM on Mar.

18 at Schooner Tavern, 2901 27th Av Mpls. Children welcome. Memorials to ASCAP Found. for music education: ascapfoundation.org/donate Larsen, Louise Veronica A bdo Jacob age 93, of Minneapolis, passed away on March 1, 2012. Preceded in death by husbands, Michael Mechell Jacob and Blaine Theodore Larsen and daughter-in-law, Jacqueline.

Survived by sons, Mechell (Clairesiliane) Jacob, Frederick (Corina) Jacob and Thomas Jacob; grandchildren, Steven, Michael, Rodolfo, Tina and Aurore; brother, Ronald (Tania) Abdo; sisters-in-law, Helen Jacob Abdo and Dorothy Abdo; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends and her four legged Dozer, Tommy, Buddy. Special thanks to Harold Anderson, Shannon Lynch, Kiara Davis and Ann Walsh. Funeral service 12:00 Noon, visitation 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 7 at St. Leonard's of Port Maurice Church, 3949 Clinton Ave. Minneapolis.

First Memorial Chapel Mpls. 612-825-4567 Olson, Walter Guy age 72 of Mpls, died February 29, 2012. Survived by wife, Nancy Stenson; daughter, Caitriona Stenson Olson; and 4 siblings. Memorial service 11 AM Friday, March 9, 2012 with gathering 1 hour prior all at: www.Washburn-McReavy.com Davies Chapel 612-377-2203 2301 Dupont Ave. S.

Packard, Merlyn E. Born: November 21, 1927 in Goldfield, IA. Passed Away: February 28, 2012 in Northfield, MN. A kind and loving man passed at the age of 84 after long hard battle of cancer. Memorial Service was held: Saturday March 3, 2012, Trondhjem- Lutheram Church, 7525 Garfield Lonsdale, MN.

Survived by Wife: Janet (Stone) Packard; Children: Helen (Kelly) Sheehan, David (Kathy) Packard, Carole (Raymond) McLaughlin, Patricia (Brian) Patterson, Kimberly (Keith) Rossman, John (Gail) Schow Lynette (David) Moe Carrie (Jayson) Sheffler Grandchildren: Halley (Adam) Kiesling, Kelli, Kyle, Colin Connor Packard, Justin (Shannon) McLaughlin, Daniel Amber McLaughlin, Nichole (Andy) Salewski, Ashley, Hannah, Joseph, Sarah Patterson, Marissa Slezak, Adam Schow, Kody Koktavy, Jaylyn Carson Sheffler; Great-Grandchildren: Harmony Kadence Kiesling, Niklas Andrea Salewski Kassidy Hesse and Noel Brayden Netter. Siblings: William (Edith) Packard, Gerald Packard, Wayne (Toni) Packard, Joline Nelson, Rosemary Brink, Eleanore Seehafer Corrie(Chez) Brown, Diane Norris Roxanne Packard. Preceded in Death by Parents: Claude Rosamond Packard; Grandchild: Matthew Netter; Siblings: Clarice Packard, Margaret Garrison and Henry Packard www.whitefuneralhomes.com Nalevanko, John age 90 of Long Lake passed away Friday. Survived by his loving family wife, Eileen; son, Gary (Anne) Nalevanko; grandson, Eli Nalevanko; granddaughter, Emily (Brent) Mohn; special niece, Marna (John) Keenan; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Dianne and Fred Segner, Leon and Carol Maas, Marilyn Hilgers, Arlys and Don Knopick, Bonnie Moonen; Funeral Mass Tuesday 11 AM St. Boniface Catholic Church in (4025 Main Street) St.

Bonifacius with visitation 1 hour prior to the Mass at church. Interment in the church cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home Waconia www.johnsonfh.com Mahoney, Dennis J. age 62 of Minneapolis. Preceded in death by father, Joseph; sisters, Megan and Mary.

Survived by daughter, Anna (Stephan) Kopietzki; grandchildren, Henry and Ava; mother, Joanne Linsmayer Mahoney; brothers, Michael (Virginia) Mahoney, Terrence (Anne) Mahoney; sister, Catherine (Martin) Belair; brother-in-law, Rob Keiser; 11 nieces nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, March 9, 2012, 12:00 Noon at the Basilica of St. Mary (Co- Cathedral), 88 North 17th St. Visitation Thursday, March 8, 2012, 4-8 PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Home, 5801 Lyndale Ave. Minneapolis Friday 1 hour prior to Mass at church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Miracles for Life World Wide, 211 North 1st Street, Mpls, MN 55401. www.GILLBROTHERS.com Minneapolis, MN 612-861-6088 LeMaire, Elaine Mae (Stubbs) age 81 of St. Louis Park, went home peacefully to the Lord on Saturday, February 25, 2012. A dedicated wife of 60 years to Marlyn LeMaire. Survived by her loving children, Charles (Mary) LeMaire, Jeffrey (Indra) LeMaire and Cathy Hajicek, and loving grandchildren, Ashley LeMaire and Matthew Hajicek.

Elaine was a member of Westwood Lutheran Church and she loved singing Christmas carols, gardening, bible study, church services, family activities, and sending bible verse note cards to family and friends. Visitation Sunday, from 3-5 pm, Gearty-Delmore Plymouth Chapel, 15800 37th Ave North at Vicksburg Lane. Funeral service Monday, 11:00 am, Westwood Lutheran Church, 9001 Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park. Interment at Ft.

Snelling National Cemetery. Memorial donations to American Cancer Society. Gearty-Delmore 763-553-1411 Naumann, Steven Keith 59, of Madeline Island, La Pointe, WI passed peacefully away on Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, at St. Mary's Hospice Unit in Duluth, MN.

Steve grew up in Edina, MN, and after high school, began his love of cooking at the Edina Country Club. Steve was an excellent chef and studied under French chefs at L'Hotel Sofitel in Edina and was employed at Bobbies In The Park restaurant in St. Paul. He moved to Madeline Island in 1979 and worked as a chef at The Pub, The Clubhouse and the Bell St. Tavern restaurants.

Steve loved nature and animals and enjoyed hunting, fishing and walks in the woods with his dogs. He was preceded in death by his father, Roderick H. Naumann; and his mother, Lucille M. Naumann. He is survived by a sister, Diane M.

Edmunds; brother, Roderick A. Naumann; nephew, Phillip (Rachel) Gause; niece, Annie Gause; and good friend, Cile. Memorial service on Friday, March 23, 2012 at St. Johns UCC, Madeline Is. at 7:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Chequamegon Humane Ashland, WI. would be appreciated. Kraus, Ruth Mitchell It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ruth Mitchell Kraus, of St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, age 79, on February 24, 2012. Survived by devoted husband of nearly 60 years, Norman Kraus, loving mother and mother-in-law of Gail and Brian Berger of Minnetonka, Andrea Kraus of Toronto, Canada, Paul and Thea Kraus of St.

Catharines, Canada and Arthur and Shelley Kraus of Toronto, Canada. Proud Bubby of Sarah, Jaclyn and Alexander Berger, and Matthew, Daniel, Samara, Ilana and Sasha Kraus. Survived by loving sisters Zella Glickman of Buffalo, NY and May Kramer of Los Angeles, and brother, Jack Mitchell of Welland, Canada, many loved nieces, nephews, cousins, and life-long friends. Raising her children was her proudest accomplishment. She valued the love of her family and treasured her friendships, which helped her endure her final months and days with continued warmth and grace.

Her selflessness, care for others, and acts of loving kindness to all, will be her legacy. The family will always be grateful for the excellent care that Ruth received from Hotel Dieu Shaver Hospital staff, including caring nurses and all support staff, oncology staff at the St. Catharines General, and outstanding CCAC staff, especially Jan and Glenda. The service was held in St. Catharines, Ontario on Sunday February 26th at Shiva was held at the home of Paul and Thea Kraus, February 26th to March 2nd.

Memorial donations may be made to JFCS of Minneapolis, or Adath Jeshurun Congregation, Minnetonka. Manthey, Robert W. age 81, of Plymouth, passed away March 1, 2012. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by loving wife of 56 years, Anita; children, Rebecca Holverson, Rob (Wendy), Joy Manthey (Tracy Fick); 4 granddaughters, Danielle (Nathan), Erin, Ciara and Jahna; sister, Helen Breyer; 2 nieces, Barbara and Gloria; and friends.

Robert grew up in Wisconsin and served in the US Army. He worked for Chicago Northwestern Railroad for 42 years. Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Hopebridge Food Shelf. Memorial service 11 AM Tuesday at New Hope Church, 4225 Gettysburg Ave New Hope.

Interment Ft Snelling Cemetery. www.Washburn-McReavy.com Glen Haven Chapel 763-533-8643 Patnode, Barbara M. of New Hope passed away Feb. 28, 2012. Survived by children, Charles (Kathy), Tom (Betty), Richard (Julia), Ronald (Debra), Carol Patnode, Joyce Arens, Steven (Michelle) and Jeannie Schaaf; 17 grandchildren; 26 great- grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Barbara Jean Diwi, Joanne Pettit, and Sylvia Patnode; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by husband, LaVern; grandson, Timothy Patnode; parents, Solomon and Catherine Diwi; brothers, John, Ed, and Pete; sisters, Kitty and Ann. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, 11 AM at the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, 20000 County Rd Corcoran. Interment St. Thomas Cemetery.

Visitation Monday, 5-8 PM with prayer service 7 PM at Gearty- Delmore Plymouth Chapel, 37th Ave. No. Vicksburg Lane and one hour before the Mass at the church. Memorials preferred to the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, Corcoran.

Gearty-Delmore 763-553-1411 Leren, Martin W. age 61, of Loudonville, NY, died suddenly February 20, 2012. Born in Minneapolis, MN, on June 5, 1950, he was the son of the late Robert F. Leren and Mary Wheaton Gage of Madison, WI. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Nancy McBride Leren; daughters, Nell and Ellen; one sister, Martha, of Austin, TX; and several nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends.

Martin grew up in the Lynnhurst neighborhood of south Minneapolis, and attended Burroughs Elementary, Breck School, Ramsey Jr. High and Blake School. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a B. A. Degree and a J.

D. Degree from the of Law School. From 1978-1988 he worked as an attorney at law and as a banker. From 1988-2004, Martin and Nancy were owners of Swanknit, Cohoes, NY, manufacturing and importing infants' and children's apparel. Their primary customer was Target Stores.

Martin was retired, but ever active, with golfing, guitar playing and fatherhood. We will miss his cheerful smile, quick wit and sense of style. He made friends easily and kept them, from childhood on. He will be remembered for his generosity, intelligence, and most of all, his devotion to his three girls: Nancy, Nell and Ellen. A memorial service was held on February 25, 2012 at the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany, in Albany, NY.

Contributions may be sent to the American Red Cross, Northeastern NY Chapter, 33 Everett Road, Albany, NY 12205. Nelson, Bernice A. age 98, formerly of Echo, MN, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2012 at Bethany Good Samaritan in Brainerd. Preceded in death by her parents, Bernie and Carrie Hanson, her husband, Leonard, her daughter, Carol, and her brothers, Alton and Howard. Bernice is survived by her sister, Pearl Lien of Edina; her three children, Rolf (Karen) Nelson of Park Rapids, Sylvia (Jamie) Omtvedt of Brainerd, and Mark (Patricia) of Afton; her five grandchildren, Erik, Mark, and Kirsten Omtvedt of Brainerd, Sara Miles of Sartell, and Bernie (Tanja) Nelson of Ham Lake; and by two great-grandchildren, Jaden Wagoner and Colin Omtvedt of Brainerd.

Funeral service Friday, March 9 at 11 AM at Yellow Medicine Lutheran Church, Hanley Falls, MN. Visitation at Sunset Burial Assn. in Echo, MN on Thursday March 8, 5 to 7 PM, and Friday 1 hour prior to church service. Memorials to Yellow Medicine Lutheran Church or to Valley City State University, Valley City, ND. Novak, Catherine Vopatek age 92, formerly of Belle Plaine, joined her heavenly family on 2-25-12.

Catherine was born 11-15-1919 in New Prague to Frank and Catherine Vopatek. She married T. Thomas Novak on June 15, 1942. Catherine Thomas owned and operated Novak Pharmacy in Belle Plaine for 37 years. They retired to their homes in Sun Lakes, AZ and on Lake Alexander and enjoyed traveling.

Survived by daughters, Katherine (Thomas) Gilbert of Waukesha, WI, Elizabeth J. Novak of Excelsior, and Barbara (LeRoy) Hegge of Plymouth; grandchildren, Thomas, Katie and Barb Gilbert, Luke and Thomas Hegge; and 9 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Tom; brother, Francis Vopatek; and granddaughter, Amy Novak. A private funeral Mass was held on 2-27-12. At the request of the family, donations for Masses for Catherine, can be sent to St.

Wenceslaus Church in New Prague. McDonough, Lillian Rose (nee Grzybowski) Age 86, of Bloomington, on February 28th. Preceded in death by devoted husband of 59 years, Francis; parents Joseph and Mary, nee Plat- kus, and brothers Vladislovas and Joseph. Survived by loving sisters Irene, Jeanette and Frances (Clarence); beloved children Francis Jr. (Nancy), Maryann McGraw (John), Thomas (Victor), Brian (Ruth) and Robert (Jonathan); cherished grandchildren Thomas and Daniel McGraw, Patrick and Faylenn McDonough; and a multitude of nieces and nephews.

Lillian was a graduate of Jones Commercial School of Chicago. During WWII, she was secretary to General Clewell assigned to the Manhattan Project. After raising her 5 children, she became property manager at International Village as well as an executive secretary at Control Data Corp. Lillian overcame a paralyzing stroke 23 years ago to become an accomplished and prolific oil painter. She was also an avid card player and enthusiastic Twins fan.

Her apple pie was the envy of all. Memorials preferred to Trappist Monks of New Mellerey Abbey, Peosta, IA 52068. Mass of Christian Burial at 11am Saturday March 10th at the Church of St. Edward, 9401 Nesbitt Ave. Bloomington.

Interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery on Monday March 12th. Visitations are 3-9pm Friday March 9th and 9-10am Saturday followed by a procession to the church at: www.Washburn-McReavy.com Bloomington Chapel 952-884-8145 2300 West Old Shakopee Rd..