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Raymond Schaaf
Nov 29, 2009
Raymond Charles Schaaf was born April 23, 1920, in Dublin Township, Swift County, Minnesota, the son of Frank V. and Katherine (Commerford) Schaaf. He was baptized and confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Murdock. He grew up in Dublin Township and attended school in Murdock. On September 20, 1943, Raymond was united in marriage to Margaret Goggin at St....
Gerald Jr., Sylvia, Jarod Pittman
Nov 29, 2009
Pittman family: Gerald T., Jr (29), Sylvia G. (27), and Jarod A. (5), all of Ruskin, passed away unexpectedly on November 29, 2009. They have entered into eternal rest together as a family. Gerald Jr. and Sylvia were very loving and devoted, not only to each other, but also as parents to Jarod. They will be sadly missed by their...
Walter Johnson
Nov 27, 2009
Walter G. Johnson, was born on March 15, 1922, in Benson, Minnesota, the son of Emil and Clara Johnson. He grew up in Camp Lake Township and was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church. He attended district 14 school and later graduated from Benson High School in 1941. Walter was united in marriage to Yvonne Nelson on November 15,...
Orvis O. Gaughf, Jr
Nov 24, 2009
Major Orvis O. (Bud) Gaughf, Jr. USMC Ret. 87, of Sun City Center, died 24 November 2009. Survived by his wife, Ruth E. Gaughf; sons Orvis O. III & Phillip I.; daughters Alicia Westgate & Karen Cvetkovich; daughter-in-law Debbie; 3 nieces; 5 grandsons; 4 granddaughters; 3 great-grandsons; and 2 great-granddaughters. Enlisted in the Navy 18 August 1942, went to the...
Kenneth Kelly
Nov 22, 2009
Kelly, Kenneth 88 of Sun City Center passed away, November 22, 2009. He is survived by his loving companion; Vira Seibert; family and friends.
Harvey Rodahl
Nov 22, 2009
Harvey N. Rodahl was born September 21, 1918 in Swenoda Township, Swift County, Minnesota, the son of Ole E. and Martha (Anfinson) Rodahl. He was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith at Swenoda Lutheran Church. Harvey grew up in Swenoda Township and graduated from Benson High School with the Class of 1938. He served his country in the United...
George Vanderweyst
Nov 21, 2009
George Francis VanderWeyst was born on August 31, 1932, in Benson, Minnesota, the son of Frank H. and Clara (Anderson) VanderWeyst. He was called from this life on Saturday afternoon, November 21st at the Swift County Benson Hospital. He attained the age of 77 years, 2 months and 20 days.George grew up and attended school in Benson. He farmed with...
Thomas Edward Nicholson
Nov 20, 2009
Nicholson, Thomas 82 of Sun City Center passed away Friday, November 20, 2009. Survived by his Wife of 57 years Gloria; Two Sons, Two daughters, Seven Grand Children, Five Great Grand Children. He was a Navy Veteran who served in W.W.II. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Clifford J. Swirski
Nov 20, 2009
Clifford J. Swirski, 60, formerly of Naugatuck CT, Oakdale CT, and Metairie LA, passed away in Sun City Center, FL on November 20, 2009. He is survived by two sons, Jeffrey (Denver CO) and David (Oakdale), who provided his care in recent years. He is also survived by his brother, Robert (Leslie) Swirski, of Prospect CT; his sisters, Florence (Bob)...
Leona Zahnow
Nov 18, 2009
Leona Elsie Zahnow was born on August 21, 1932, at Minneota to Edward and Mary (VanHecke) Van Loy. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Minneota and attended school at St. Edward's Parochial School.On July 19, 1951 she was married to Wilfred D. Zahnow at Canby, MN. During her life Leona worked as a waitress, at...
Vincent Lonneman
Nov 17, 2009
Vincent Peter Lonneman was born July 19, 1924, in Adrian, Minnesota, the son of Antone and Elizabeth (Wiedert) Lonneman. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Adrians Catholic Church. Vincent grew up on the family farm near Adrian and attended school at St. Adrian Catholic School. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II from...
Orpha Wilson
Nov 16, 2009
Orpha Hildred Wilson was born on March 19, 1920, at Glenwood to Martin and Helga (Halvorson) Nelson. She was baptized on May 3, 1920, at Glenwood by Pastor J. Linnevold and was confirmed on May 20, 1934, at Big Bend Lutheran Church by Pastor C. Jensen. She attended Appleton High School for three years and received her G.E.D. in 1988...
Joyce Brown
Nov 8, 2009
Joyce Ellen Brown was born on January 22, 1943, in Montevideo to John I. and Edith B. (Parks) Johnson. She was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton. Joyce attended country school at District #69 east of Appleton and graduated from Appleton High School in 1960.She worked at Honeywell in Minneapolis for a year before marrying Richard Brown on July...
Valerene Estelle Retallick
Nov 8, 2009
Valerene Estelle MacAnson Retallick, 83, passed away on November 8, 2009 in Sun City Center, FL. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, on February 3, 1926 to Edward P. MacAnson and Exilda Michaud Briggs MacAnson. Val graduated from St. Peter and Paul Elementary School and Messmer High School in Milwaukee. She received a B.S. in Occupational Therapy from Mount Mary...
James Hegland
Nov 8, 2009
James Thomas Hegland was born on May 19, 1927 in Kragero Township, Chippewa County to Nels T. and Thelma S. Mikkelson Hegland. He attended country school through eighth grade and graduated Appleton High School in 1945.James attended the University of Minnesota and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Soil Science in 1950. He was part of a group...
Dennis Cronen
Nov 5, 2009
Dennis Allen Cronen was born March 22, 1949, in Montevideo, Minnesota, the son of Lloyd and Blanche (Otterholt) Cronen. He was baptized at Jevnaker Lutheran Church of rural Montevideo. He grew up in rural Montevideo and graduated from Benson high school in 1967. Dennis served in the National Guard from 1967 to 1973. He became a member of St. Francis...
Larry Alden Farrar
Nov 5, 2009
Larry Alden Farrar passed away November 5, 2009 at home after a four year battle of cancers. Survivors include wife, Mary Elizabeth, whose love was deep and faithful for 26 years; his children are daughters, Terry Popovich and Sandra (Michael) Molosky; sons, Richard (Janet) Farrar and James (Kim) Farrar; stepchildren, Mark (Donna) June, Tamara(Jeff) Lahman and Rebecca (Glen) Magrum. A...
Joe Anthony Vespole
Nov 4, 2009
Joe Anthony Vespole, 44, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Hayes; Brothers, Michael Vespole and David Hayes; sister, Crolyn Deangelis; loving family and friends.
Josephine Van De Mark
Nov 2, 2009
Josephine Van De Mark, 76, of Ruskin FL passed away Monday Nov 2, 2009 in Ruskin, She was born Feb 24, 1933 in Otisville, NY . Daughter of the late Charles and Theresa (Ziffino) Cambareri . She was preceded in death by her husband Fredrick of 36 years. Former RN at Horton Memorial Hospital in Middletown, NY. She is survived...
Robert W. Golden
Nov 1, 2009
Robert W. Golden, 85, of Sun City Center, Florida passed away November 1, 2009. He is survived by his loving family and friends. Services are being held in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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