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NOVEMBER 28 1999 STAR TRIBUNE PAGE B9 Funeral Notices And related classifications: To place a paid classified notice call 673-4130; Fax 612-673-4884 242 Obituaries Funerals Person Pearl A. Person, age 94, of Augustana Home, formerly of South Mpis. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence Palmer Person in 1954. Survived by daughter. Dianne (Robert) Mark (Lori) Smedstad; grandchildren, Isle, MN.

Rick (Becky) Smedstad, Grand Rapids, MN. Dean (Patricia) Smedstad, Silver Bay, MN, and Laurie (Jonathan) Hynnek, Woodbury, MN; 10 great brother, Leonard Larson, Seattle, WA and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Special thanks to the caring staff at Augustana Home. Service Monday, 11 am, Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church, 31st Ave E. 50th St.

Visitation Sunday, 3-5 pm, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave and one hour prior to service at church. Interment Sunset. Henry W. Anderson 612-729-2331 Petrie Arlean age 79 of Maple Grove, died Nov.

25, 1999. Preceded in death by husband, William; daughter Darcee Burkhardt. Survived by sons, Dalton (Nancy), Del (Pam), Dan- ny (Eileen); son-in-law, Gary Burkhardt; grandchildren, Shelley, Scott, Steven, Heather, Krystle, Travis, Ashley; and good friend, Jack Reinking; sisters, Ella and Klara; sistersin-law, Marvel and Mary; nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held Sunday Nov. 28 from 4-8 pm at Evans-Nordby Funeral Home, 34 2nd St NE, Osseo, MN (612-424- 4000).

Memorial service will be Monday Nov. 29 at 10 am at Peace Lutheran Church, 4512 France Ave N. Robbinsdale, MN. Interment following at Glen Haven Cemetery. Cremation Society of MN 612-825-2435 Porterfield Irene Jones-Harrison.

Smith, age 91, Resi- of dence, formerly of Edina, New Canaan, CT. and Ft. Myers, FL. Preceded in death by husband, James H. Porterfield.

Former Director of Public Relations for Minneapolis Honeywell from 1951-1965. Survived by son, Chris (Stephanie) Porterfield: daughter, Karen (Ferris) VonEschen; 5 grandchildren, Christopher (Gina) Porterfield, Tessa Louise Porterfield, Kevin Porterfield, Tim (Cathy) VonEschen and Karla VonEschen; 1 greatgranddaughter, Maya Porterfield. Memorial service Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999 at 11 am at the Jones-Harrison Residence. 3700 Cedar Lake Mpls (612- 920-2030).

Memorials preferred to the Jones-Harrison Residence, or donor's choice. Huber Funeral Homes Excelsior Chapel 612-474-9595 Raski Richard Donovan, age 49 of Mpls, died November 26, 1999. Preceded in death by father David and brother Dwight. Survived by mother, Hulda; brother, Ronald (Evelyn); sister, Jeanette (Gerald) Atwood; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Memorial service 7 pm Friday, December 3rd at Cremation Society of MN.

4343 Nicollet Ave Mpls. 612-825-2435. Reed Parker age 84, of Minnetonka, passed away Nov. 24, 1999. We say goodbye to a good and honest man.

He is survived by wife. Virginia; sons, John (Patricia), Michael wife Constance Braden of Houston, TX; daughter, Ann her partner Jane Siegal of Mpls; grandson, Patrick of Medicine Lake. He will be remembered by many friends and neighbors. Funeral service Monday, 10 am at WashburnMcReavy Strobeck Johnson Chapel, 1400 Mainstreet, Hopkins. Visitation Sunday, 7-8 pm and hour prior to service.

Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the American Lung or donor's choice. Washb urn-McReavy Strobeck Johnson Chapel 612-938-9020 $645.00 No Membership "Taking The Time To Care" Metropolitan Cremation Services One Source Providing All Options 612-781-1200 will refund any membership fee paid elsewhere. Proof of payment required.

242 Obituaries Simensen Jeanne Simensen (nee Ewing), 84, of Edina and Rio Verde, AZ, passed away on 11-21-99. Preceded in death by her husband, Loyal; grandson, Steven. Survived by sons, Tom (Betty) of Golden Valley, John (Kim) of Minnetonka, and Charles (Debora) of Bloomington; grandsons, John, David, Kevin, Brian, and Michael; granddaughter, Kristine. Graduated 1933 Washburn H.S. Graduated 1937 of MN Speech-Major.

Performed and starred in numerous university and community theater productions including Private Lives, Playboy of the Western World, The Cradle Song, The Jazz Singer, After Dark, The Young Idea, Hay Fever, Tonight at 8:30 and Ten Minute Alibi. Associated with daytime dramatics doing serial radio work on NBC and CBS in Chicago, where she was also business manager and acted for the Radio Theatre Guild. Served as President of the Zeta Phi Eta National Professional Speech Society and President of the Juniors of the Women's Club. Member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority, National Theatre Players Association, The Minneapolis Repertory Company, and Interlachen Country Club. Memorial service Tuesday, Nov.

30, 10 AM, Lakewood Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Ave S. Reception immediately following service. Private interment. Memorials preferred to of Foundation Fund (BFA Actor Training Program), Lock Box of Foundation, PO Box 3854, St. Paul, MN 55170-3854.

WERNESS BROTHERS 3500 West 50th Street 612-927-8641 Starbird Betty age 96, longtime resident of Robbinsdale. Preceded in death by husband, William. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Nancy Starbird; daughter, Judy Gleason; grandchildren, Jeff, Mark, Sandy, Diane, Todd, Tony, Sue Wendy; 10 greatgrandchildren; brother, Odell Tinnesand; other relatives and friends. Member and longtime volunteer of North Memorial Hospital Auxillary. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, 10 AM at the Church of St. Joseph, 1310 Mainstreet, Hopkins. Interment St. Mary's Cem. Visitation 1 hr before the Mass at the church.

Memorials preferred to the church. Gearty-Delmore 612-926-1615 Strouts Alice, 95, of Catholic Eldercare, Mpls, died Wednesday. Survived by sister, Eleanor (Richard) Fourniea of Bloomington; 32 nieces nephews. Visitation Sunday, 5-8 pm, 7 pm rosary at Kapala-Glodek Northeast Chapel, 230 13th Ave NE, Mpls. Mass Monday, 11:30 am, Church of St.

Anthony of Padua, 813 NE Main Mpls. Mattson Funeral Home Mahnomen, MN 218-935-5645 Struthers James Bentley, age 44 of Edina. Jim graduated from Edina East in 1974. He worked as a Biomedical Technician at North Memorial Hospital for 18 years. Jim passed away Nov 25th from A.L.S.

(Lou Gehrig's Disease) at N.C. Little Hospice. Preceded in death by Mother, Ann. He will be missed by brother, Mark; father, James A Struthers; uncles, William (Mary) Bolen and Mike Bolen; halfsister Valarie Struthers of Vienna Austria and Sandra Struthers. Visitation 5-7 PM Monday at the Washburn-McReavy Chapel, W.

50th Vernon at Hwy 100. Memorial service 12 Noon, Wednesday at Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Ave. So. Interment Lakewood Cemetery. Memorials to MNALS Association.

Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 612-920-3996 Sundblad Agnes age 95, of Mpls. Member of 1st Baptist Church, Mpls. Preceded in death by parents, Einar Emma Sundblad: sister, Esther Robertson. Survived by sister, Ann Borash, Little Falls, MN: nieces nephews. Service Tuesday, 1 PM.

Albin Funeral Chapel, 2200 Nicollet Ave. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Interment Lakewood Cemetery. Albin Chapel-Minneapolis Ralph, Jim Dan Albinson (612) 914-9410 Concerned about funeral expenses? We are! Direct Cremation $595 Cremation with Memorial service under $1000 Werness Brothers Chapels For information call Edina Minneapolis Bloomington 927-8641 824-2694 884-8145 242 Obituaries Funerals 242 Obituaries Funerals Walsh Margaret C. Walsh, age 65, of Golden Valley.

Preceded in death by parents, Thomas Agnes Walsh, sister, Rosemary Van Moer nephews, Jon Jay Theuninck. Former co-owner Medical Transcription Services, Mpls. Survived by sister, Catharine (Joseph) Theuninck, Marshall. MN; nieces nephew, Roberta (Ralph) Melville, Plymouth, Deborah Burch, Marshall, MN, Thomas (Gina) Burch, Remer, MN, Julie (Errol) Appel, Eden Prairie Jenna (Paul) Puetz, Naperville, IL: grandnieces. Angela, Anna, Abigail Alexandra; other relatives friends.

Funeral 1:30 pm Monday, Washburn-McReavy DuSchane Chapel, 4239 W. Broadway, Robbinsdale. Private interment. Visitation Sunday (TODAY) 5-7 pm. Memorials may be directed to North Hospice, 3300 Oakdale Ave Robbinsdale, MN 55422.

Washburn-McReavy DuSchane Chapel 612-537-2333 Westrom Reynold, age 74. Survived by wife, Laurel; son, Rick; daughters, Janet (Peter Halls), Kristine (Bill Styles), Amy: grandchildren, Laura, Sarah Karen Halls, Luke, Emily Ruth Styles; many relatives and friends. Visitation Sunday, 6-9 pm at BRADSHAW. 6061 North Osgood at Highway 36, Stillwater. Private interment Fairview Cemetery.

Memorials preferred to donor's choice. Bradshaw 6061 Osgood Avenue N. 651-439-5511 Weyek Donna age 69, of Coon Rapids. Died unexpectedly on Survived by husband, George; children, Debbie Gallipo husband Kent, Renee Parrish, Scott wife Gretchen, Colleen Johnson husband Curt, Bonnie, Lynne Wierzba husband David: 10 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; brothers, Arnold Jasicki wife Audrey, and Jim Jasicki wife Donna; sisters, Clara Mae Ridout husband Chet, and Sande Antczak husband Larry; brothers-in-law sistersin-law, Loretta Eddie Czyscon, Lila Chet Mansky, and Olga Weyek; many nieces, nephews, friends neighbors. Mass of Resurrection Monday, 11 AM, at Epiphany Catholic Church, 111th Hanson Coon Rapids.

Visitation Sunday, 2-8 PM, with a 7 PM prayer service at Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel, 1827 Coon Rapids Blvd, one hour before service at church. Interment Epiphany Cemetery. Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel 612-767-1000 Wills Stella, 93, of Kimball, formerly of Golden Valley. Survived by children, Doris Sovde of Golden Valley, Darrel (Shirley) of Kimball, Jeanne (Lorren) Glessing of Howard Lake, Lloyd (Donna) of Eagan; daughter-in-law. Arlene of Richfield; sisters.

Hazel Caylor of St. Louis Park, Marie (Steven) Allen of Lewisville, TX, Darlene Nordstrom of Lakeville, Donna Nordstrom of Edina; brothers, Harold (Phylis) Nordstrom of Remer, Dwight Hallock of Seattle, WA; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Services 2 pm Sunday, Church of Christ, Kimball. Prayers 8 pm Sat. with vis.

4-9 pm Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Kimball 320-398-5055 Winkler Shirley, age 73 of Bloomington, formerly of Robbinsdale, on November 26. Preceded in death by beloved husband Tony and grandson Joseph Patrick. Survived by children, Mary Balmes, Suzanne (B.R.) Jackson, Jim (Judy). Tom (Sandy), and Mike (Susan): 14 grandchildren; 3 greatgrandchildren; brother, Ray (Ann) Kammeier; sister-in-law. Rosine (Laurence) Maschler, and also many other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial 11 am Tuesday at the Church of St. Bonaventure, 901 E. 90th St. Bloomington. Visitation hour prior to Mass.

Private interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to American Cancer Society. GILL BROTHERS 612-888-7771 American Cremation Society $695 Simple Cremation "Cremation with care" Edina Hopkins Eden Prairie Coon Rapids Mpls Robbinsdale For free brochure call 612-789-4345 242 Obituaries Funerals Wippermann Frederic F. Wippermann, M.D., a resident of Edina for forty years, born in Mpls. died He earned his B.S.

Degree at the University of Wisconsin and his M.D. at the of Minnesota. He was in private practice in Mpis for 52 years as a Board certified ophthalmologist. During his career, Fred was a consultant for the Mpis Society of the Blind-Low Vision Unit; an Associate Clinical Protessor, of M. Dept of Ophthalmology, and an ophthalmological consultant for the state of Minnesota.

Fred served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as a flight surgeon from 1941 to 1946. In memory of his son, Brian, Fred established the youth gun safety program in Edina. With the help of the Edina Optimist Club, the Edina Park Board, and generous private donations, The Brian Wippermann Memorial Indoor and Outdoor Gun and Pistol Range was built at Braemar to promote youth gun safety through classroom education and hands experience. Prior to its demolition, this facility was used by 47,000 participants from 1962 to 1995 and 3,970 students completed the Edina Firearm Safety Program.

In 1983, Fred received an award for distinguished service to the Edina Community. Fred particularly enjoyed his friends in The Edina Optimist Club, the American Legion Post The Question Club, the Edina Country Club and Friendship Village. Snow skiing with the Ski M.D. group, traveling, dancing and golf were favorite pastimes. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Sylvia; daughter, Stephanie Ann; son, Frederic Brian.

Survived by his cherished wife, Louise Marie; son, Frederic Alan, Dallas, TX: daughter. Cici Freeburg (Charles), Barrington IL; sister, Margaret Wipperman; five grandchildren, Frederic Scott Wippermann (Pirkko), Wendy Johnson (Stephen), Dr. Laurel Wippermann M.D., Christopher Freeburg and Katherine Freeburg; and four great -grandchildren, Emma and Maxx Wippermann, and Hannah and Zachariah Johnson. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, December 4, 1999, 11 am at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 5071 Eden Edina, MN preceded by a visitation in the church commons at 10 am. Private burial at Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights, MN.

Donations to N.C. Little Memorial Hospice, 7019 Lynmar Lane, Edina. 55435 in lieu of flowers would be appreciated by the family. 246 Cemetery Lots CRYSTAL LAKE 2 LOTS SIDE BY SIDE. $500 EACH.

SECTION 18. 612-922-1422 GLENHAVEN Nativity Garden plots, 2 vaults, 1 compan mem. $2900612-447-6361 LAKEWOOD NICHE upper floor mausoleum. Value $2875 Asking $2575. SUNSET MEMORIAL PARK.

sgl lot, Block 1, Lot 80. $1500, 1-800-765-8375 ext 4560 SUNSET MEMORIAL 2 plots together, $1200. 612-869-2578. Gene SUNSET MEMORIAL PARK 2 lots. Block 21, Lot 152A.

$1800 each. 612-522-4483 252 Funeral Directors Helpful Telephone Numbers Social Security Admin. 1-800-772-1213 Service available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on business days.

Call to provide notification of death or to inquire about survivor benefits. U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) 1-800-827-1000 Call for survivor benefits, burial benefits or to provide notification of death. United Way First Call For Help East Metro: 224-1133 West Metro 335-5000 Service is available 24 hours every day.

Call if you need to know where to turn for help. First Call for Help offers information and referral to local health and human service agencies. FUNERAL CHAPELS CREMATION SERVICES EDINA 920-3996 HOPKINS 938-9020 EDEN PRAIRIE 975-0400 ROBBINSDALE 537-2333 COON RAPIDS 767-1000 LOWRY AVEN. 529-9691 JOHNSON ST N.E. 781-6828 HENNEPIN AVE S.

377-2203 CENTRAL AVE S.E. 379-2368 FUNERAL HOMES CREMATION SERVICES EDEN PRAIRIE 612-949-4970 EXCELSIOR 612-474-9595 MOUND 612-472-1716 METHVEN-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOMES Anoka 421-9393 Blaine 786-2127 Brooklyn Park 560-4694 Columbia Heights 789-3338 New Brighton 651-644-9821 0.E. Larson- Osborne Conventional Services Cremation World Wide Shipping 2301 Central Av. NE 789-3571 MILLER FUNERAL HOME Fridley Chapel Funeral Cremation Services 612-571-1300 Billman-Hunt 2701 Central Av. NE.789-3535 GEARTY-DELMORE Funeral Chapels Robbinsdale 537-4511 St.

Louis Park 926-1615 Plymouth VANS 553-1411 533-3000 424-4000 MORRIS NILSEN 6527 Portland 869-3226 -09 doT 14 Date atoll 15:6: 0106 21160 1000 fo W02 10: it. 1 242 Obituaries Funerals Malone John age 67, of NE Mpls. Survived by wife, Phyllis; daughters, Marta Malone-Rice husband Tom, Molly Malone: son, Tommy Malone wife Laurie; grandsons, Casey and Kevin. Malone; sister, Mary Blais husband Ellery. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 11:30 AM at the Church of St.

Clement's, 911 24th Ave NE. Interment Sunset. Prayer service 7 PM, reviewal Sunday 4-8 PM at: Washbu Northeast Chapel 29th Johnson Street NE 612-781-6828 Mataya Mark age 85 of White Bear Lake, formerly of Mahtomedi. Born in Ledenica, Yugoslavia. Preceded in death by his parents.

Survived by wife, lone; sons, Jefferey (Darlene) of Birmingham, AL, Gary (Katherine) of Apple Valley, Anthony of St. Paul; grandchildren, Mitchell, McKenzie, Travis, Michael, Elizabeth. Max, Melinda; brother, Emil Mataya (Rachael) of Jefferson, WI; sister, Agnes Beil (Eugene) of Glidden, WI; many nieces and nephews. Veteran of WWII and Purple Heart recipient. Memorial Mass 5pm Monday, St.

Jude of the Lake Catholic Church, 700 Mahtomedi Mahtomedi, MN. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Family will recieve friends 1 hour before the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Parkinson's Society. Cremation Society of MN Mpls.

612-825-2435 McGinnis Catherine E. McGinnis, age 84. Passed away Nov. 27 at Chapel View Care Center, Hopkins, MN. Long time resident of Independence Beach, Maple Plain.

She was preceded in death by husband Ivan. She is survived by son, Dick (Bonnie) McGinnis and daughter, Corinne (Gordon) Kelling, all of Minnetonka; 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; brothers, Douglas (JoAnn) Stillwell of Elk River, Ray (Kay) Stillwell of Estes Park, CO; sister, Marion (Arnold) Thielman of Scottsdale, AZ; sisterin-law, Irene Drewes of Pipestone, MN; and many wonderful nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was such an important part of so many lives, and she will be greatly missed. Catherine was a 50 yr Member of the Order of the Eastern Star (Excelsior Chapter Memorial Service 11 am Wed. Dec.

1st, Wayzata Community Church (Ferndale and Wayzata Blvd), Wayzata. Visitation 5-8 pm Tuesday Rettinger Funeral Home Long Lake, with Eastern Star Memorial Service at 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to American Diabetes Assn, 715 Florida Ave S. Golden Valley, MN 55426. Private interment Lewis Cemetery.

Rettinger Funeral Home Long Lake 612-473-6954 Morrissette Heidi, age 46, of Crystal, on November 25. Survived by loving husband, David; son, Robbie Warren; stepchildren, Jamie, Tony, and Paul Morrissette; parents, Jim Phyllis Schutz; sisters, Ivy Schutz Bernhardson husband Mark, Penny Schutz DuPont: nephew, Andrew and niece, Jenna Bernhardson; special friends, the Reiter family, Jim Holloway, Becky Agranoff; and also many other family members and friends. Preceded in death by lifelong friend Richard Morgan. Heidi was born in Fargo May 28, 1953 and attended Fargo North H.S. She relocated to Crystal, MN and graduated from Armstrong H.S.

in 1971. She attended college in Fargo and settled in Houston, TX. Married Nick Warren and gave birth to her only son, Robbie. After her divorce, she came to Mpls and worked at the law firm of Briggs Morgan. She developed breast cer in 1995 and died in 1999 surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral service Monday 3 pm at Valley of Peace Lutheran Church, 1735 Bassett Creek Drive, Golden Valley. Visitation two hours prior to service. Memorials preferred to Hubert Humphrey Cancer Center. Special thanks to nurses Maribeth, Jill, and Diane, Dr. Londer, Dr.

Fulco, Dr. Siemers, and also Ruthann and Tara. GILL BROTHERS 612-531-1777 Mutch Ralph age 69, of Minneapolis. Born 12-31-29. Died 11-24-99.

Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday at CHURCH OF ST. ALBERT THE GREAT, East 29th St. 32nd Ave Mpls. Visitation 4-8 PM Sunday (TONIGHT) at BRADSHAW, 3131 Minnehaha Ave. S.

and 1 hour prior to service at church. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Avenue 612-724-3621 242 Obituaries Funerals Menk Louis Wilson Menk, retired Chairman and CEO of Burlington Northern died November 23, 1999 in Carefree, AZ, following a short illness associated with cancer. He was born April 8, 1918 in Englewood, CO, the oldest child of Louis A. and Daisy D.

(Frantz) Menk. Following in his father's footsteps, he worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a messenger and telegrapher from 1937 to 1940. He joined the St. Louis-San Francisco Railways in 1940 as a telegrapher and rose through the ranks to become President of the Frisco in 1962, the then-youngest president in American railroading history. He was subsequently named Chairman and CEO.

In 1965, Mr. Menk accepted an invitation to lead Chicago, Burlington Quincy Railroad Co. He then became President of the Northern Pacific Railway Company, a parent of the Burlington. For the next four years, he not only ran the Northern Pacific, but also participated in the executive group working on a merger of the Northern Pacitic and Great Northern and their affiliated railways. In 1970, the merger took place, resulting in the creation of Burlington Northern, Inc.

with Lou Menk as President and Chief Operating Officer. He was Chairman and CEO of Burlington Northern from 1971 to 1978 and then Chairman until his retirement in 1981. Lou Menk was Chairman and CEO of International Harvester in 1982. He served as Chairman in 1982-1983, then Director of International Navistar until 1990. He served as Chairman and Director of Black Mountain Gas Company from 1992 to 1999; Director ASARCO, 1973-1990: Director General Mills, 1967-1986; Director Stephens, 1978- 1986; Director, Beverly Enterprises, 1989-1997: and Director Amtrak, 1971- 1974.

He was also a Director of First Chicago Corporation, Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance, and the Phoenix Symphony. He was a graduate of the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program (1953) and The Transportation Center at Northwestern University (1959). Lou Menk was a generous benefactor to many causes and organizations. Among the groups that benefited from his generosity were Boy Scouts of America, Mayo Clinic, University of Arizona Heart Center, Heard Museum, Yellowstone Art Museum. Crisis Nursery of Phoenix, and Phoenix Symphony.

He also freely gave his time and skills to organizations that serve industry and society. He was Life Trustee of the Heard Museum; Director Emeritus of Denver University; member of the Council of Emeritus Advisors, College of Business, University of Arizona; and member of The Business Council. Lou Menk's achievements and generosity have long been recognized. He received honorary LL.D. degrees from Drury College (1965), Denver University (1966), and Monmouth College (1967).

He received the Horatio Alger Award in 1976. The Boy Scouts of America gave him the Silver Buffalo Award. He was recipient of the Seley Award as the outstanding man in transportation in 1975. In 1987. Burlington Northern endowed the Louis W.

Menk Chair in Economics at Northwestern University in his honor. He is listed in 'Who's Who in The game of golf was a passion with Lou and he was a proud member of Augusta National Golf Club and several other prestigious golf clubs. He supported the Evan's Scholarship for caddies. Lou Menk was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Jane Swan Menk; a daughter, Martha Jane Menk; and a sister, Margaret Menk Ladd. Survivors include his wife, Mary Louise Menk, Carefree, AZ; two brothers, Donald Menk of Boulder, CO and Robert Menk of Denver, CO; one son, David Menk of Canon City, CO; one daughter, Barbara Menk of Cancun, Mexico; two step-daughters, Patti Townsend and Peggy Irwin; four grandchildren, Victoria Menk, John Townsend, Sara Townsend, and Jennifer Costello.

A memorial service will be held at the Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, Carefree, AZ at 2 pm Monday, November 29, 1999. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice or the American Cancer Society, Boy Scouts of America, Evan's Scholarship Program, Arizona Heart Center, Mayo Clinic or Hospice of the Valley. Arrangements by: Messinger Mortuary Scottsdale, Arizona Nelson Carl age 93, of Oakdale, MN, formerly of Cedar Rapids, IA, on Nov. 20. Survived by son, Bob (Jan) Nelson of Mesquite, NV: grandchildren.

Kris (Max) Boller and Kurt Nelson; great-granddaughters, Dannielle Nicole Boller. Private family services were held Nov. 23. Private interment Jewell, IA. Please, no memorials.

Cremation Society of MN Mpls 612-825-2435 Obituaries Funerals Neil Marion age 76, of Columbia Heights. Preceded in death by husband, Bob, and son-in-law, Ed. She is survived by daughters, Sandra (Ronald) Scholl and Vikki Erickson; sons, Dennis (Mary Ann), Gary, Lonnie (Sally), and Scott (Sue); sister, Sharron (Bob) Thurber; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and many other loving relatives and friends. Visitation 5-8 pm Monday with 7 pm service at the funeral home. Miller-Methven-Taylor Columbia Heights Chapel 831 40th Avenue NE 612-789-3338 Newell Gary age 62, of Blaine.

Complete notice later. For info call Cremation Society of MN, 612-825-2435. Nuessle Richard age 50, of Minnetonka, on Nov. 24, 1999, Proud father of three sons. Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran, and local TV sports photographer.

Survived by children, Jeremy, Steven, and Daniel; and their mother, Teresa; mother. Alice; and brothers, Walter and James. Service 10 AM Monday at WILLWERSCHEID PETERS MORTUARY, 1167 Grand St. Paul. Interment Fort Snelling Nat'l Cemetery.

Visitation Mon AM 651-228-1006 O'Fallon Patrick (AI) Aloysius, age 84, of Edina. Born in Hutchinson, went home to Jesus November 0 26th. Was greatly loved by wife, Betty of 53 years; daughters, Mary Ann Kjorstad (deceased) and her son, Tony, Patty (Dennis) Preimesberger, Peggy (Ted) Thompson, Kathy (Bob) Morgan; son, Patrick Jr. (Becky) O'Fallon; 16 other treasured grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, Loretta Ofstead, Geraldine Moison and Peggy Ebert. His faith, family and Irish heritage were his love.

Employed with Great Northern R.R., Sons of Norway Lund Food Stores. Visitation 2-5 pm today (SUNDAY) concluding with a 4 pm prayer service at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Av. S. Life celebration: Mass 10 am Mon Holy Name Catholic Church, 37th St.

11th Av. S. Visitation hr prior to service at church. Interment Hutchinson, MN. Henry W.

Anderson 612-729-2331 Oliver V. Allan, age 61, of New York City, NY, formerly of Edina, on November 24th. Full notice later. Arr. Roseville Memorial Chapel.

651-631-2727 Ortiz Tylor Eddie Ortiz, infant boy, born Nov 18, 1999 and died Nov 24, 1999. He will be deeply missed by parents, Eddie Ortiz Erica Helmin; brothers, Dyllan Shane; grandparents, Debbie Helmin, Harvey Helmin, Keith Brenneman, Aida Brenneman, Doug Nystrom; aunt, Stacy Helmin; other relatives and family friends. Memorial Mass 11 AM Monday, Nov 29 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church 7025 Halifax Ave Brooklyn Center (612- 561-5100). Visitation at church 1 hr before service.

At family's request, please no children at the Mass. Methven-Taylor Brooklyn Park Chapel 612-560-4694 Pehle Geraldine (Geri) Ellen. Full notice on Wednesday. Washburn-McReavy 612-377-2203 Peterson Vivian age 74, of Richfield. Survived by husband, Lloyd; sons their wives, Thomas L.

(Mary) Peterson and Mark (Lauri) Peterson; and daughter, Nancy Ann Peterson; grandchildren, Scott, Jill, Josh, Tyler and Lindsay; sister, Evelyn Eddleman; and sister-in-law, June (Larry) Thompson. Service Monday, 11 am at House of Prayer Lutheran Church, 7625 Chicago Ave Richfield. Interment Ft. Snelling. Visitation Sunday from 4-7 pm at the Morris Nilsen Chapel, 6527 Portland Ave and one hour prior to the service at church.

Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 242 Obituaries Funerals Rogers-McFarland June, born June 28, 1927 died Nov. 25, 1999. Native of Minnesota for 72 years. Survived by husband, Hershel Wayne McFarland; children, Reed Bjork wife Dea, Andrea Johnson husband Darrin, Miles Conrad wife Cathy; grandchildren, Michelle Baranowski husband Doug, Michael Travis Bjork, Justin Ross Arnold, Ashley Christine Arnold; great-grandchild, Skylar Tamera Baranowski.

No services. "'WE'LL I MISS YOU, PRETTY LADY. LOVE, YOUR FAMILY." Schachtman Sylvia. Preceded in death by her husband, William; parents, Max Mary Rosen; sister, Cecile Kiperstin and brother, William Rosen. Surivved by children, Marilyn Tim Broms, Jeffrey Janice Schachtman, Steven Nancy Schachtman; grandchildren, Amy David Zaroff, Todd Nicole Schachtman, Mindy and Michael Schachtman, Adam and Ross Broms; great-grandson, Jordan Zaroff; sisters brothers-in-law, Evelyn Rosen-Budd William Budd, Janet Vigderson Alec Kiperstin; sisters-inlaw, Goldie Schachtman and Esther "Timmie" Rosen; cousins, Zelda Katz and Sol Bette Austrian; many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral services SUNDAY, 11 AM, TEMPLE OF AARON SYNAGOGUE, 616 S. Mississippi River St. Paul. Memorials are preferred to the William Sylvia Schachtman Fund at Herzl Camp. SHIVA, 2811 Danbury Way, Minnetonka (through Thursday evening).

Arr. Hodroff Sons. Scharber Mary age 88, of Rogers. Preceded in death by husband, Elmer. Survived by children, Rita Lefebvre, John Scharber.

Ben Scharber, Marilyn (Gordy) Lefebvre, Judy (Leonard) Madson, Tom (Char) Scharber; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; sister, Anna Jansen. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM, St. Catholic Church, Rogers. Visitation one hour before mass at the church. Interment, St.

Martin Cemetery. Dare's Funeral Home Elk River 612-441-1212 Scheller Johanna (Helen). Compiete notice later. MUELLER MORTUARY Parkway Chapel 651-774-9797 Schmidt Howard age 84, of Eden Prairie. Preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Rosina.

Survived by daughter son-in-law, Dorothy Keith Thomson; son daughter-in-law, Howard Jr. Elizabeth Schmidt; grandchildren, Jennifer husband Chris Hyatt, Marnie Thomson fiance Greg Moss, Steven Thomson, Angela husband Ed Fitzgerald, Michael Iglesias; greatgrandchildren, Kelley Moss Courtney Iglesias. Memorial service 4 pm at Colonial Church of Edina, 6200 CoIonial Way. Memorials may be given to Colonial Church of Edina. Washburn-McReavy Eden Prairie Chapel 612-975-0400 Scholl Barry age 59, of Edina, passed away Nov.

26. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 27. WERNESS BROTHERS 612-884-8145 Seidelmann Alfred age 96, Ebenezer Hall, Mpis formerly of Rockford, IL. Survived by son, Rev. Daniel J.

Seidelmann wife, Carolyn; and other relatives. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Rockford, IL. Strobeck Johnson Chapel 612-938-9020 Sharp Irene age 85, of New Hope. Preceded in death by sister, Eleanor Crawford; sister-in-law, Betty Rohe. Survived by children, Fred (Terri) Sharp, Louise (Steve) Fox, Jean (Dan) Dick; brother, Vincent Rohe; brother-in-law.

Glen Crawford; grandchildren, Matthew, Danny, Adam, David Tiffany. Mass of Christian Burial 11 am Tuesday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 7180 Hemlock Lane, Maple Grove. Interment St. Vincent's Cemetery, Osseo.

Visitation 5-8 pm Monday at EvansNordby Funeral Home, 6000 Brooklyn Brooklyn Center and 1 hour prior to Mass at church. Evans-Nordby 612-533-3000 252 Funeral Directors RAINVILLE BROTHERS formerly of 222 Hennepin 2301 Central Av. NE 789-3250 Swanson Ginger, 67, of Red Wing, died peacefully Thanksgiving Day, surrounded by her family. Survived by her husband, Donald 2 daughters, Sue (Jerry) Jensen of Lake City and Kim (John) Key of Red Wing: 4 grandchildren; and her parents, Donald and Erna Isensee of Red Wing. She was a 1950 graduate of Red Wing Central High School and was married on February 10, 1951 to Donald Swanson.

She was employed by First Line Tours in Bloomington and TourCo of Little Canada from 1981-1998. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, United Commercial Travelers, Cruiser Club of Red Wing and Red Wing Collector's Society. Memorial service will be 10:30 AM St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

320 West Ave, Red Wing. Visitation will be 5-8 PM Monday at Mahn Family Funeral Home, BodelsonMahn Chapel, 602 Plum St. and one hour prior to service at church. Burial of cremains will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Red Wing. Memorials preferred to Red Wing Hospice, American Cancer Society or St Paul's Lutheran Church building fund.

651-388-3343 Thomas Donald age 74, formerly of New Brighton. Passed away November 11, 1999. Retired long time employee of Onan Corporation. Survived by wife, Ramona; sons. Richard and Terry Thomas; daughters, Sandy (Tim) Forsythe, and Debbie (Steve) Vincelli; grandchildren, Eric, Tony, Amber, Angela, Ashley, Andrew, and Evan; sister, Donna Jean (Gene) Lindstrom; brother, Dean (Betty) Thomas; brotherin-law.

Lester Rahn; other relatives and friends. Memorial service Tuesday, Nov. 30, 11 AM, at Kingswood Church, 1264 109th Blaine. (612-757- 4266). Visitation in church Tuesday, 1 hour prior to service.

Interment Morningside Memorial Gardens, Coon Rapids. Memorials preferred to Heart Fund. Miller Funeral Home Fridley Chapel 612-571-1300 Tobiason Ted (Theodore) went to the Lord quietly on Born in Federal Dam. Was longtime resident of Longville. Visitation and funeral on Monday 12:30 pm at Salem Lutheran Church, Longville.

Tushaus Leonard age 63, of WBL, on of leukemia. Preceded in death by father, Albert. Beloved husband of Mari (nee Kadera) for 25 years. Survived by children, Jennifer, Lisa, Laura, John, Rosa, Corina. Renee Wurm (John) Therese 5 grandchildren, Stephen, Christine Elizabeth Wurm, Stephanie Janezich; mother, Myrtle of Chicago; sister, Carolyn of Seattle; brother, Bernard of Hastings, NE.

32-year employee of 3M. of Christian Burial Monday, 11 am at ST. PIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 3878 Highland WBL. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery.

White Bear Lake. Visitation Sunday, 3-7 pm at SANDBERG MORTUARY, 7th Ave Charles N. St. Paul, with vigil service at 6 pm. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers to Epiphany Care Fund-Medjugorje.

Sandberg Brothers 651-777-2600 Family Owned Since 1942 Van Hatten Ellen age 93, of Fridley Convalescent Home. Preceded in death by greatgrandson, Gregory Fehringer. Survived by sons, A. Hugh (Julie), C.E. Bud (Shirley); daughters, Doris Bennett (Warren), Caroline Fehringer (Jerome); 8 grandchildren: 12 great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial Monday, 11 am at Hillside Memorium Funeral Home (Hwy 88 19th Ave NE). Interment Hillside Cemetery. Memorials preferred to donor's choice. Peterson-Stohiberg Hillside Memorium 612-781-3391 Victor Linda age 50, of Plymouth. Full notice later.

Cremation Society of MN Edina (612) 924-4100 VINCENT Donald age 8 81 of Mpls. Complete notice later. Arr. by 0.E. Larson-Osborne Chapel, 2301 Central Ave NE.

612-789-3571 254 In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM It is the custom of many persons to publish an in Memoriam verse as a token of respect to the memory of one who has gone. Insertion of an ad in Memorlam additional assistance in correct phrasing may be arranged by telephoning 673-4130 TITINA SCHEMBRI 1915 to 1998 A year has passed since the Lord lifted the sufferings from you and called you to heaven. Tina, we miss dearly, but feel you are always with us. We honor your memory and we are comforted by it. You are always in our prayers.

We remember all of those special actions and doings that were so common to you, but unique to us. Now that the Christmas Season is upon us, we remember and miss all those delicacies you knew so well how to prepare and the cheer, warmth and laughter you brought to the family. Most of all, we miss you very, very much. May the Lord grant you peace. May you be happily reunited with all of our departed loved ones and friends.

May. God bless you and keep you always with Him. Your Loving Family DOKUN KAYODE BALOGUN So many things to share with you Had you been left And Memories now in of this you Memorial Day came out way, Though absent you are ever near; Still missed, loved and always dear. Adebimpe Balogun wife, for families and friends July 7, 1946 Nov. 30,1998 So many things have happened Since you were called Gladys 1.

Leight great smile. We love and miss you more than words can describe. Love, Your Family It's been two years and such a long while since we've heard laughter and seen your Henry A. Meyer 11-30-98 We love you and miss you. Our world is not the same without you.

You keep watching over and we keep forging ahead. Thank you! Your family friends BARBARA A. MUEHLER July 1, 1956 Nov. 28, 1998 Your life was taken too quickly and so suddenly and oh, how we miss you. We are so proud of what you accomplished in your short, full lite.

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