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PAGE B8 STAR TRIBUNE THURSDAY, JUNE 31999 s. I Funeral Notices And related classifications: To place a paid classified notice call 6734130; Fax 612-673-4884 242 242 242 242 242 242 242 242 242 242 ObthiariMtFurwrtls Brandanger Pryor, age 2. of Pequot Lakes, died Friday, May 28 at his home. Bom April 12, 1997 in Minneapolis to Douglas Susan Bran-danger. Survivors include parents, Douglas Ruth (Frank) Brandanger: brother.

Kirk Brandanger at home; grandparents, Mer- lyn Shirley Brandanger of Naples, FL, Ted Edna To biason of Longville, MN. Preceded in death by his mother, Susan; grandpar ents, Edward Florence Hoff. Service 11 am Friday, June 4 at the Church of the Nazarene in Backus, with Rev. Terrill Haddix officiat ing. Burial will be in Kedron Cemetery, rural Pequot Lakes.

Arr. Northland Funeral Home, Pequot Lakes. Carlson Ethel age 75, of Mpls. Survived by husband, Reuben; daughters, Ardell Carlson (Gary), Sharon Jones (Daniel); grandchildren, Jesse Carlson (Mol- lie) and Anders Carlson great-grandchild, Jackson Carlson; brothers, Richard and Kenneth Tholen. Ser vice Friday, 1 pm at Bethle hem Covenant Church, 3141 43rd Ave S.

Inter ment Ft. Snelling Nat'l Cemetery. Memorials pre ferred to Bethlehem Covenant Church or Bethany Covenant Home. Peterson-Stohlberg Nokomis Park Chapel 612-721-1651 Carlson Florence llene, age 68, Coon Rapids, MN, died 6199. Bom 121030, attended University of MN, B.S.

Education. Survived by her husband, Robert Gerald; children, David. Portage, Wl, James, Tucson, AZ, Diane Enniss. Martinsville, VA, and Joel, Coon Rapids; 6 grandchildren; mother, Christie Fair-bairn, Truth or Consequences, NM. Preceded in death by her father, Roy Fairbaim.

Burial Lakewood Cemetery, Mpls, 10 am Thursday, June 3, Pastor Richard Fiber, Bethel Lutheran, Onamia, officiating. Memorial service 11 am Monday. June 7 at Zion Lutheran. Anoka, Pastor Liane Rock officiating. Memorials preferred to Zion Lutheran.

Carlson Julia, age 86, formerly of St. Paul. Member of Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, Preceded in death by her husband, Ruben. Survived by 1 son, David (Denise) Carlson; 1 daughter, Diane (Clyde) Ekar; 4 grandchildren, 1 brother, 1 sister, 4 sisters-in-law.

Graveside service Friday, 1 1 am. Calvary Cemetery, Deer Park. Wl. Memorials are preferred. BEEBE MORTUARY 715-246-2154 Cook Frances age 92, of Mt.

Olivet Nursing Home, formerly of Mpls. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert; brother, William Farr and grandson, Duane R. Joseph. Survived by daughter, Peggy C. Joseph husband Duane E.

Joseph of Shorewood: grandchildren, Judy J. Owen husband David of Minne-tonka, Meredith J. Calo husband Frank of Cape Coral, FL; great-grandchildren, Jennifer and Joseph Owen of Minnetonka, Jos-tin Calo of Cape Coral, FL and Janeesa Joseph of Dallas, TX. She was a retired Dining Room Banquet Manager of the Curtis Hotel and after retirement, returned to become Luncheon Dining Room Manager of the downtown Ra-disson Hotel. Private burial at Lakewood Cemetery.

Memorial service 11 am Friday, June 4 at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church, 50th Knox Ave Mpls. A special thanks to the staff of Mt. Olivet Nursing Home for their loving care. Memorials to a charity of the donor's choice.

Enga-White 612-827-5838 Day Henry (Hank), 78, died June 1. 1999. Survived by 5 children, Carrie Day Aspenwell of Mpls, LeRoy Day of Isle, Darlene Day of Isle, Bonnie Blacklance of Warren, MN, Douglas Day Sr. of Cass Lake. MN.

Memorial service Friday. June 4, 1999, 11 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Wahkon, MN. Arr. Hogan-Mille Lacs Funeral Home, Isle, MN. 320-676-3300.

Obituaries Funerals Kowalke Harold L.T., age 86, of Montrose. Survived by his wife, Gladys; children Patricia L. (William) Rob ertson of Watkins, Con stance R. (James) Robertson of Jacksonville, FL, Charity G. Brand of Minneapolis and Timothy (Barbara) Kowalke of Montrose; a sister, Chris tine Heen of N.

Minneapolis; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. Funeral service 11 am Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday, 4-8 pm Sat. 1 hour prior to service. Prayer service 7:30 pm Fri.

The Peterson Chapel Buffalo Kramer Theresa age 82, of Richfield. Preceded in death by husband, Arthur 1995. Survived by daughters, Betty, Lucille, Margaret; brothers sis ters, Dorothy Kauffman, Laura (John) Nacey, Ernest Adelmann, Edna (Ralph) Beelow, Clarence (Betty) Adelmann, Clem (Alice) Adelmann, Howard (Audrey) Adelmann, Harold (MaryLou) Adelmann Herb (Helen) Adelmann, Frances (Bob) rummer Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, 1 1 am at Church of St. Peter. 67th St.

Nicollet Ave Richfield. Visitation Friday at GLEA SON MORTUARY from 5 to 8 pm. prayers 7 pm. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery.

GLEASON MORTUARY 612-866-5038 Lamont Maxcme age 38, of Champlin, passed away on June 1 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Survived by husband, Murvin; daughters, Jeannie, Susan, and Tonya, all of Champlin; parents, Ed Ella Fautsch of Brooklyn Park; 1 brother and 8 sisters; numerous nieces and nephews, and many special friends. Funeral Services Friday 11 am at the Lutheran Church of the Master, 1200 69th Ave. Brooklyn Center. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery, Anoka.

Visitation 5-9 pm Thursday at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, W. Main St. Branch Anoka, and AT THE CHURCH 1 hour prior to services. In lieu of lowers, memorials to the family, please. Thurston-Lindberg Chapel 612-421-0220 Lavick Donald H.

Born 102218, Duluth, passed away 5 2799, Las Vegas, NV. Son of Rose Henry. Survived by brothers, Rod and Charles; sister, Charlotte; wife, Roselyn 3 children; many grandchildren, nieces nephews. Service was held 530 in Calif. Lichtenstein Maude, age 97, of Minnetonka.

Survived by her daughter, Carol J. Murman; son-in-law, William E. Mur man: grandchildren their spouses, Jean Robert Westerlund, Sheralyn Dennis Gohl, Ruth Murman; great-grandson, Jeremy Gohl. Visitation Thursday 2-8 pm with service 3:00 pm at the Washburn-McReavy Strobeck Johnson Chapel, 1400 Mainstreet, Hopkins. Interment Rand Hill Cemetery, Chicago, IL.

Washburn-McReavy Strobeck Johnson Chapel 612-938-9020 Lindblom Evelyn age 80, of Mpls died on 6-1-99. Survived by sister. Ruth Lindblom of Mpls; sister-in-law, LaDonna Lindblom of Chisago City; nieces and nephews, Lois (Walter) Srock of Scandia, John (Janet) Lindblom of North Branch, Dan (Connie) Lindblom of Negaunee, Ml and David (Becky) Sorenson of Forest Lake; 12 great-nieces and nephews; 6 great-great-nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Arvid Ester; and brother, Philip. Funeral service 10 am Saturday, Chisago Lake Lutheran Church, Center City.

Also memorial service 2 pm Saturday, Mt Olivet Lutheran Church, Mpls. interment Hillside Cemetery, Center City. Memorials to Chisago Lake Lutheran Church or Mt Olivet Lutheran Church. Grandstrand Funeral Home 661-257-4000 1 ObltutriM Funtfffls Lund Robert W. Lund, age 77, of Excel sior.

With family i members at his side, he left this earth after a courageous battle with cancer to be at peace with his Lord and Savior. Preceded in death by parents, Elmer Lilian Lund. He is survived by his wife, Eunice; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara Dan Lindsey of Shore wood, Mary Mark Brahs of Montgomery, MN, and Jeanne Jerry Clark of New Hope; grandchildren, Dan Sarah Lindsey Matthew Molly Brahs, and Jennifer Clark; brother, Edward Lund of Boynton Beach, Florida. University of Minnesota basketball player prior to World War If military service hi China. India, and Burma.

Former employee of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Veterans Administration Volunteer tor the Method ist Hospital Auxiliary and the Interchurch Community Association food shelf. Former member of the Golden Retriever Club of MN. Funeral service at Mount Calvery Lutheran Church, 301 Co. Rd.

19, Excelsior on Friday. June 4 at 11:00 am with inter ment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visita tion at the Huber Funeral Home. 520 Second Street, Excelsior from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, June 3, and also one hour prior to service at the church. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to Mount Calvary Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society.

Huber Funeral Homes Excelsior Chapel 612-474-9595 McElrov Wyltys Melds, age 93, of Brooklyn Center, died May 30. Funeral Service Friday 2 pm at Olivet Baptist Church, 3420 Nevada Ave Crystal. Interment Crystal Lake. Visitation Thursday 5-8 pm at Gearty-Delmore Robbins dale Chapel, 39th West Broadway, and 1 hour prior to the service. Memorials to Olivet Baptist preferred.

Gearty-Delmore 612-537-4511 Meltzer Ijain Renckert, of Minneapolis, died peacefully June 1, 1999. Born October 10, 1909 to Henry Lillian (Miller) Renckert of Rochester, NY. Preceded in death by dear sisters Helen Renckert and Marian Child. A graduate of the University of Rochester and the University of Minnesota Library School. Ijain was a dedicated Librarian for many years with the Mpls Public Library.

A beautiful, gentle spirit, enchanted by all seasons: admirer of art, friend of books, lover of nature; she was a kind, generous, nurturing mother, wife and friend. Sadly missed by husband, Jess; children, Leon, Laurie, Todd, Row-en. Raia: daughter-in-law. Sue; grandchildren, Martin and Rosie; many friends and relatives. A heartfelt thanks to the staff at HCMC ICU and A6B6 Unit for their loving care.

As a remembrance of Ijain 's enthusiastic love for books, her family requests memorials be made to the Mpls Public Library Director's Office, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. MN 55401. Cremation Society of MN. Mpls, 825-2435. Mikwold Wyvone age 68, of Brooklyn Park.

Memorial service 11 AM TODAY, Central Lutheran Church, 333 S. 12th Mpls. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the church, or donor's choice. Full notice was in Wednesday.

Washburn-McReavy Welander Quist DuSchane 612-537-2333 Moran John age 62, of St Paul, died on June 1 1999 after a courageous battle due to complications following heart surgery. Survived by his loving wife, Janet; son, Michael; sisters, Patricia (Thomas) St. Martin, Kathleen Moran Bedor and Mary Moran. Also survived by his nieces, nephews and other caring relatives and friends. Funeral leaving from Willwerscheid Peters Mortuary, 1167 Grand Ave.

(651) 228-1006, 10:45 AM Friday. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 1550 Summit Ave. Interment private. Visitation 4-8 PM Thursday (TODAY) at the mortuary. liwiii In i mtiv Obituaries Funerals Erickson 1 Kenneth W-s.

Erickson, age 83, i of Wayzata passed away on June 1 at Meth odist Hospital, after a long illness. He graduated from North Dakota State Univer sity (B.S. Economics Education) and served with the 44th Infantry Divi sion during WWII in France, Germany and Austria, receiving the Bronze Star and three maior battle stars, After the war, he was an agronomist, teacher broadcaster, business executive, marketing and in vestment leader. From 1977 to 1980, he was the broadcast voice for North rup King and in 1965, the recipient of WCCO's Good Neighbor Award. He was Norihrup King's Corporate Vice President of Advertising and Marketing Promotion, the International President of the Sales Promotion Ex ecutives' Association President of the Board of National Association of Investors, and lecturer, organizer and author on agriculture and investments.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine; sisters brother- in-law, Evelyn Sheets and Francis Charles Burley of Fargo, ND; daughters sons-in-law. Kay William Polito of Rochester. NY and Nancy Evan Ander son of Mound. MN; sons daughters-in-law, Ken Alice Erickson of Boston, MA, Jeff Gretchen Olson of Minnetonka, MN, and Ron Olson of Maple Plain, MN; 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be held on Friday, June 4 at 12 noon at St.

John Luther an Church, 2451 Fairview Lane, Mound, MN. Visita tion after the service. Addi tional service interment will be held on Saturday in Page, ND. Memorials pre ferred to Methodist Hospi tal Hospice Foundation, or St. John Lutheran Church Foundation.

David Lee Funeral Home Wayzata 612-473-5577 Flaherty jonn agedu, or Mpls, on May 31. Preceded in death by parents, Martin Bridget; brothers, James William; sisters, Helen Mary; grandson, Ryan. Survived by loving wife of 55 years, Lucille; children, Patrick (Patty), Margaret (Charlie) Tindell, Timothy, Ellen (Marvin) Kush, Brian (Mary); sister, Catherine (Forrest) Ward; grandchil dren, Michael, Jesse, Melissa, Shannon, Jason, Sean, Brendan, Daren, Kathrine; also 8 great grandchildren, and many otherfamilya friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am Thursday at The Church of the Visitation, 45th Lyndale Ave S. Visi tation 4-8 pm at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 5801 Lyndale Ave S.

Inter ment St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery, Osseo. Memorials preferred to the Church of the Visitation. 4530 Lyn dale Ave Mpls, 55409. GILL BROTHERS 612-861-6088 Fortman (Prondzinski) Wanda age 87, formerly of Northeast Minneapolis.

Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth; son, Larry; brother, Robert Prondzinski; great-grandson Ryan Reichart. Survived by son, Lloyd Fortman (Judy); daughter, Lynne Rosar (Barry); grandchil dren, Jeffrey Fortman (Sarah), Jeanette Miller (John), Jenny Fortman (John OMalley), Jill Fort man, Lisa Reichart (Jeff), Kevin Rosar Kelly) greatgrandchildren, Colton and Levi Miller, Madison Reichart; several other rela tives friends. Funeral service Friday, 11 am at Hillside Memorium, 2610 -19th Ave NE. Visitation one hour prior to service. Interment Hillside.

Memorials preferred to Am. Diabetes Assoc PETERSON-STOHLBERG Hillside Memorium Chapel 612-781-3391 Goodin Blanche age 94, of Rich field. Preceded in death by husband, Archie. Survived by daughters, Dorothy Kaufmann, Beverly Booth and Gloria (James) Hen- neberry; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial service Friday, 11:30 am, Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel, 6527 Portland Ave Richfield.

Pri vate interment. Visitation one hour prior to service. Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 ObHuaneti Funerals Milton W. (Bill) Hill. 78, of St.

Louis Park, i passed on June 1, 1999. Preced ed in death by parents; brother, Robert and sister, Helen Wimberely. Survived by beloved wife of 50 years, Geraldine; daughter, Ann (Eldon); sons, John (Gail). Richard (Lisa), and Edward; nine grandchildren and one great- granddaughter. A printer by trade, he started his career at Northland College, Ash land, Wl, and then served four years in the Army Air Corps in WWII.

After his discharge, he continued his education at Dunwoody Institute, then continued his printing career with the Star Tribune, retiring after 18 years of service in 1982. Services will be 12 noon Friday, June 4 at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, 511 Groveland Lyndale, Mpls. Private interment in FL Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 pm TONIGHT (Thursday) at Enga-White Funeral Chapel, Hwy 100 at Excelsior St. Louis Park.

Memorials may be directed to Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church Foundation. Enga-White 612-929-7876 Hudson Thomas age 68. of Elk River, died suddenly on June 1. Survived by wife, Rosie of 44 yrs; children, Deborah (Rick) Pallansch, Thomas (Linda). Pamela (Scott) Allen; 2 step-grandchildren, Matthew and Clayton; 3 sisters; 3 brothers; and many more relatives and friends.

Funeral service Fri. 11 AM, Elk River United Methodist Church. Visitation Thurs. 5-8 PM. Dare's Funeral Home and 1 hr before service at church.

Interment, Orono Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Dare's Funeral Home Elk River 612-441-1212 fensen Neil age 89, S. Mpls. Retired postal employee.

Preceded in death by wife, Ardis. Survived by daughter, Dorothy (James) Early; grandchildren, Patricia, Shelley. Michael David; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Ann Miller. Service Friday, 1 pm, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Av S.

Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Interment Sunset. Memorials preferred to Fairview Hospice Program. Henry W.Anderson 612-729-2331 Johnson ATTN: IRONWORKERS LOCAL 51 2 Brother William S. has passed away.

Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, 651-774-5954. Kemp William J. "Bill" Kemp, age 73, of Anoka. Former owner of Kemp's Superette. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Dick, Jim and Bob.

Survived by wife, Jeanette; children, Mike (Deb), Patti, Sally, Lynn, Billy. Anita, Eric (Ann); 8 grandchildren; 2 greatgrandchildren; brothers, John (Nancy), Kenny (Lori); sisters, Mary Williams, Villa (Jim) Konen; many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Friday, 7:30 pm, with visitation starting at 4 pm at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, W. Main St. Branch Anoka.

Private interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Thurston-Lindberg Chapel 612-421-0220 Koch Daniel age 61 of Richfield, on May 31. Preceded in death by daughter, Cheryl and parents. Harold Urma Koch.

Survived by wife. Donna; daughter, Suzanne; sons, Rick (Caroline) and David; grandchildren, Andrew, Bobby, Elizabeth, Stephanie, Jennifer, Kristine and Danielle; brother, Ted (Phyllis), and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 pm at GLEASON MORTUARY, 7601 Pleasant Ave Richfield. Funeral service Friday. 10 am at: GLEASON MORTUARY 612-866-5038 Hill I I SLiU.

Obitwrkttl Funerals Gavett Francis James, Sr. Bom July 14. 1910 in Benton, Ml, passed away June 2, 1999 in Richardson, TX. He was a US Navy WWII veter an. Preceded in death by wife, Ann Gavett, June 25, 1974.

Survived by son, James Gavett Jr. wife Elizabeth; daughter, Mary K. Conture husband Jac ques; grandchildren, Marie Gavett, Michael Gavett wife Carissa, Christine Ga vett, Julie Gavett Shane Conture; 1 great-grandson, Nolan Gavett. Funeral Mass 10 am Fit, June 4 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 720 S.

Floyd Richardson, TX 75080. Recitation of Holy Rosary 6:30 pm Thurs. at Restland Funeral Home Dallas, TX 972-238-7111 Greenhagen Arnold age 75, of Inver Grove Heights, on Tuesday, June 1 after a 2-month battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Henry Hilda; brothers, Howard and Donald. Survived by loving wife of nearly 54 years, Norma E.

Greenhagen; sons, Larry wife Val of Mound, and Ronald wife Joan of Bloomington; grandchildren, Jessica fiance Bob Burmaster, Nathan, Bena-min, Andrew, Ross and Jill. Also survived by brothers, Alfred (Lucille) of Annan-dale, Vernon (Mildred) of Howard Lake, Roland (Ariene) of Coon Rapids, Duane (Edna) of Waubay, SD; sisters, Dorothy Schostag of Richfield, Ver-nice Berste of Mpls, Gladys Doering of Howard Lake, Elaine Nelson of Rockford and sister-in-law, Ann Greenhagen of Buffalo; in addition to many nieces nephews. Retired employee of West Publishing Co. Visitation 4-8 pm Thursday, June 3 at ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 8108 Barbara IGH. Funeral service 1 1 am Friday, June 4 at CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5th Ave at Douglas South St.

Paul. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Annandale, MN, on Friday at 3 pm. Memorials preferred to Concordia Lutheran Church, SSP. Roberts Funeral Home Inver Grove Heights 651-455-2035 Hackett Shirley age 67, of Sauk Rapids, passed away May 31, 1999. Preceded in death by her parents and brother, Harlan.

Survived by son daughter-in-law, Duane Diane Hackett of Bloomington. Funeral service Thursday, 4 pm in Sauk Rapids. Dingmann Funeral Home (320)251-1454 Hansen Freida, age 95, of Chandler Place, St. Anthony. Retired employee of the Minne apolis Club.

Survived by loving husband of 52 vears. Flovd V. Hansen; 1 nieces and nephews Services Friday 11 am at Billman-Hunt Chapel, 2701 Central Ave NE. Private burial Fort Snelling. Visitation 1 hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Billman-Hunt 789-3535 Harten ATTENTION: IBEW LOCAL 292 Herbert Herman. age 85. Preceded by parents, Gustav Karl Sophie Marie Harten; brothers, John, Karl, Arthur, Elmer, Sigurd; sis ters, Alice and Ina. Bom July 19. 1913 in S.

Mpls Attended Roosevelt High School, then Dunwoody In stitute, becoming a licensed Class A Journey man Electrician, working 34 years for Leroy Sign and was a 50-year member of IBEW Local 292. He married Gwendolyn Nellermoe in 1933 and is survived by her; and daughters, Barbara (Earl) Tolan, Diane (Jay) Ogle; sons, Richard (Joanne), Gary (Gayle), Bruce (Georgianna), Thomas (Lynette). Hunting and fishing were Dad's main pursuits and caring for his family friends, which were always first in his mind. He was always help ing others on life's highway. Service Friday, 1 1 am, Minnehaha Communion Lutheran Church, 4101 37th Ave with visitation one hour before.

Interment Lakewood. Memorials preferred to the church. Henry W.Anderson 612-729-2331 Hovorka Francis age 72, of Golden Valley. Survived by wife, Rita; sons, Mark (Charlene) and Michael (Dawnette) Hovorka; grandson, Jeremy; brother, Robert (Darlene) Hovorka; nieces, nephews and many friends. Services Friday, 9:30 am, from the MALONE FUNERAL HOME, Fremont at Lowry Ave with 10 am Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of St Philip.

26th and Bryant Ave N. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Reviewal Thursday (TODAY), 4-8 pm, with vigil prayers 6:30 pm. Member of the Westphal American Legion Post 251 and the St Philip's Men's Club. Kapala-Glodek Malone Chapel 522-3622 OMtuenestFunertft Peterson Eugene R.

"Baldy Pete" age 72, ol Richfield. Retired after 36 years with Yellow Freight. Member VFW 1 296, American Legion 550. Survived by wife. DoDee; daughters sons-in-law.

Cheri John son Guy of Mound, Linda Bagger! Greely of Ukia- homa City. OK, Pam An rens Steve of Victoria; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; brothers. LeRoy (Lil) Peterson, Bob (Nancy) Peterson; sister, Dolly (Tom) Neumann many loving friends relatives. Preceded in death by parents, Ray Inez; and daughter, Gail. Service Thursday (TODAY), 1 pm at Mt.

Calvary Lutheran Church, 6544 16th Ave S. Interment Ft. Snelling. Vis itation one hour before ser vice at church. Morns Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 Pickar John age 66, of Vadnais Hts on June 1, 1999.

Preceded in death by chil dren, babies Joyce and Jerome. Survived by loving wife. LaVina; children, Joanne (John) Morris, Jack (Jackie), Jan (Mar- Ian) Fickle, Nancy (Greg) Berthiaume, Steve (Deb bie), Mary (Bob) Poston; many grandchildren; sis ters, Barbara Malone and Carolyn (Lou) Almack; brother, William (Betty); and nieces and nephews. Former Mayor of Mounds View, member of the Knights of Columbus and retired Sergeant Major Army. Visitation Friday, PM at the HOL- COMB-HENRY-BOOM NORTH CHAPEL, 515 Hwy 96 and on Saturday at the funeral home 8:30 9:30 AM leaving in procession for Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM at ST.

ODILIA CATHOLIC CHURCH. 3495 Victoria Shoreview. Burial Calvary Cemetery, Wadena. Memorials pre ferred to Our Lady of Good Counsel Home. 651-482-7606 Provost Gerald (Jerry) J.

Provost, age 57, of Plymouth, i passed away on Memorial Day, May 31, after a one year battle with Leiomyosarcoma (a rare cancer attrib uted to exposure to Agent Orange). He was born on Veteran'sDay111141 in Minneapolis. Survived by his wife, Sharon; daughters, Kelly (Bart May) Provost, Melissa (Andy) Fitch, and son, Gerald (JerryBoo), grandchildren, Alec, Joshua, Bailey, and Emma; twin brother, Thomas; brother, Joseph; sister, Rosemary Leight; mother. Rose: and numerous niece nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer.

Jerry also leaves behind his flying and fishing buddy Clyde Erickson and his dive partner of 30 years, Greg Hegi. Jerry had made diving a life-long career. Starting in the 50's as a sport diver, he entered the Army in 1966 and was trained as a military diver and served in Vietnam in 67-68. Upon discharge, he started Vets Salvage Diving, an underwater construction company. Jerry's second family was the MN Nat Guard.

He recently completed his 20th year as 1 st Sgt with the Aviation Brigade 34th ID at the downtown St. Paul Airport. Accomplishments he was proud of were obtaining his multi-instrument, commercial pilot rating; discovery and recovery of the 1906 steamboat 'Minnehaha' (which has been restored and now operates on Lake Mtka) his book, 'Salvaged Funeral service will be held at St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church in Wayzata on Friday, June 4 at 11 am with visitation one hour prior and a luncheon after service. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery at Washburn-McReavy 612-938-9020 Rahm Inez passed away suddenly on 6299 at the age of 78.

Survived by hus-. band, Marvin; daughter, Sandra (Butch) Noter-mann of Shakopee; son, Ronald (Patty) of Prior Lake; grandchildren, Randy (Julie) Notermann, Jeannie (Mike) Morris-sette, Kelly (Dan) Jirik, Renee (Greg) Pass; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Myrna (Henry) Karsko, Gamert (DeLos) Richardson. Visitation Friday, 5-9 pm, with 7 pm Order of Eastern Star service at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake. Funeral service Saturday, 10 am at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 15033 Hwy 13 Prior Lake. Interment Spring Lake Cemetery, Prior Lake.

Ballard-Sunder PriorLake 612-447-2633 -A 'vTjjftj OMuarta a Funerals Navmovitz John age 81 of Chaska. Preceded in death by parents; 1 brother, and 4 sis ters. Survivors include wife, Sally; daughters sons-in-law, LuAnn James Pumper, Oiann 8 Robert Libert, both of New Prague; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Me morial Mass Friday 10:30 AM at Guardian Angels Cath. Church, 218 West Second Chaska, with Visitation 1 hour prior to Mass at church.

Cremation was at Lakewood Crema tory, Mpls. Inurnment will follow at St. Bernards Cath. Cemetery, Cologne. Bertas Funeral Home 612-448-2137 Nelson Ernest W.

Nel son, age 84, of Columbia Hts. formerly of Edi na. Preceded in death by brothers, Chester, Herbert and Kenneth; and sister, Evelyn. Survived by loving wife of 58 years, Virginia; sisters-fn-law. Betty and Donna Nelson; many nieces and nephews.

Employed for many years at Warner Hardware. Sal vation Army volunteer, member of Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555 and Rich field American Legion Post 435. Funeral service Fri day, 1 1 am, at First Luther an Church of Columbia Hts, 1555 40th Ave NE. Interment Hillside Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 4-8 pm at the Washburn McReavy NE Chapel, 29th Ave and Johnson St NE and one hour prior to service at church.

Memorials pre ferred to First Lutheran Church, Salvation Army or donor's choice. Washburn McReavy Northeast Chapel 612-781-6828 Nygaard Henry age in. or St. Louis Park. Survived by wife, Jane; sisters, Edith and Marcella; brothers.

Larry and King; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Missing his love are J.J., Sieanna, Shelby and Aubbe. He was a 33-year employee of the City of St. Louis Park and a co- founder of RAG0M. Memorials preferred to RAGOM (A Golden Retriever Rescue).

Graveside service Saturday, 10 am. Glen Haven Memorial Gar dens, 5100 Douglas Drive Crystal. Visitation Friday. 5-8pmat: Washburn-McReavy Strobeck Johnson Chapel 1400 Mainstreet, Hopkins 612-938-9020 Mardeli Foss Opitz, age 80. Bom May 7th, 1919.

Went home to the Lord June 2nd, 1999. Preceded in death by husband, Leonard; daughter-in-law. Sooki Opitz; parents. Carl Josephine Foss. Survived by children, JoAnn Bosse, Marilyn (William) Beaman.

Lyndly (Kay) Opitz and Allyn Opitz; grandchildren, Craig, Linda, Sherry, Scott, Lenny, Matt and Stephanie; great-grandchildren, Taylor Paige, Jessica and Cory: brothers and sister, Thyrone Monaco, Lymon (Dorothy) Foss and Carrell (Bonnie) Foss; many nieces and nephews; and many dear, close friends. Mardeli was employed by Griggs-Cooper, White Mfg and Regions Hospital (Anker and St Paul Ramsey). Funeral service 12 Noon Saturday. Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel, West 50th St and Vernon Ave at Hwy 100, Edina. Interment Sunset Memorial Park.

Visitation 5-8 pm Friday at the funeral chapel. "Special thanks to the staff at Fairview Riverside, Rembrandt at Heritage and Dr. Richard Mahr." Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 612-920-3996 Perry Agnes age 96. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 1:30 pm, St. John's Catholic Church, 835 2nd Ave NW, New Brighton.

Visitation 12 hour prior to the service. Miller-Brighton 651-644-9821 Peterson Julia age 69, of Fridley. Survived by husband, Rev. Gerald R. Peterson; sons, Brian Egler Peterson, Lee Mark Peterson wife Donna; grandson, Adam Matthew Peterson; sister, Joan M.

Egler. Service 10 am Friday, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 3014 McKinley St. NE. Mpls. Int.

Hillside Cemetery. Vis. 5-9 pm Thursday, O.E. Lar-son-Osborne Chapel, 2301 Central Ave NE, Mpls, and one hour prior to service at church. Memorials preferred.

OE Larson Osborne Chapel 612-789-3571 Opitz 1 i' OtxtusrtntFunerati Renken-Olson (Lindberg) Mary Jo Renken-Olson, age 46, of Albertville, died 6199. Survived by husband, John; three sons, Anthony, Richard and Michael Renken, all of Albertville; parents, Harold Mary Lou Lindberg of sisters brother, Jean (Bob) Vealetzek of Hopkins, John (Natalya) Lindberg of Albertville, Jane (Paul) Daleiden of Albertville, and Jill Lindberg of St. Michael; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jim, and husband, David Renken. Funeral service 6 pm at St.

Henry's Catholic Church of Monticello. Visitation 3 to 6 pm at the church. Interment 11 am at Gethsemane Cemetery of New Hope. Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel 612-295-2918 Roff Raymond 76, of Scotts-dale, AZ, passed away May 30. 1999.

Mr. Roff owhed Servco in the Minneapolis area and was a WWII Navy veteran. He ts survived by his wife, Joan; sons, Michael Steven Roff, Boston, MA, James Patrick Roff, Bloomington, MN; daughter, Susan Diane Becker, Eagan. MN; brother, James E. Roff; and 3 grandchildren.

Graveside service to beheldTues.June8.1999, 11:00 AM at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. 7601 34th Ave South, Mpls, MN. A memorial service has been held in Scottsdale, AZ. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E.

Flower St, 85014. Scannell Shirley Ann, age 64, of Cottage Grove on June 2, 1999. Beloved wife of James T. Beloved mother of Kimberly Scannell, James Jr. (Sandra) and Jennifer (Roderick) Muckle; sister of Thurman (Ruby) Smith, Charles (Linda) Smith, Edward Randall Smith and Mary Evelyn Barber, dear grandmother of Seth; and step grandmother of Secellia and Gabriella.

Preceded in death by grandson, Nicholas. Funeral Service 11 am Friday at ST LUKE'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 7000 Hinton Ave Cottage Grove. Interment National Cemetery. Visitation 5-8 pm Thursday at K0K FUNERAL HOME-COTTAGE GROVE CHAPEL, 7676 80th St (651-459-2875) and one hour before service at church. Shirley was a 20-year employee of Intertec Publishing, formerly Webb Publishing.

Memorials preferred to St Luke's Lutheran Church. Schmidt John J. "Jack" Schmidt, 75, died May 25, 1999 at KHC. U.S. Soldiers Airmans Home, Washington, D.C.

The cause of death was cardio-pulmin-ary disease. Bom in Bottineau, ND. he lived in the An-oka-Mpls. area. He was a Veteran of WWII, Korea Vietnam, having served 29 years in the Army.

He is survived by brothers, Patrick H. Schmidt, North-ridge, CA, and Mark E. Schmidt, Apple Valley, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday. June 15, 1999.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John's University Building I Fund.Collegeville.MN. Secord Rebecca Theresa. Graveside services will be June 4. 1999.

2 PM at Northstar Cemetery in St. Cloud, MN for Rebecca Theresa Secord who died at birth at St. Joseph's Hospital in Kansas City, MO, on Friday, May 28, 1999. Survived by her parents, Ron Mary Secord of Lino Lakes; sister, Leslie Howland of brother, James at home; 3 nieces. Sissener Catherine age 92, passed away June 1, 1999 at City of Lakes Convalescent Home.

Bom August 17, 1907 in Mpls. Survived by son, James (Mary) Duffy of Hemet, CA; 2 grandsons, James (Vicky) of Menifee, CA, Jack of Anchorage, AK; 2 great-granddaughters, Karen and Heather. Private services. Interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Cremation Society of MN Mpls 612-825-2435 Story Richard age 66, of Brooklyn Center. Survived by wife, Janet; sons, Robert wife Karen, Michael wife Lori, Thomas wife Deborah: 2 grandsons, Nicholas and Willis; brother, Bruce; sister. Mildred Faulds husband Rolland. Funeral Service Friday, 1 pm, Evans-Nordby Funeral Home, 6000 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Center.

Visitation Thursday 5-8 pm and 1 hour prior to service. Interment Crystal Lake Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to North Residential Hospice. Evans-Nordby 612-533-3000 I ObltuerleslFunerals NOTICE Effective Januaryl, 1999th cost ol paid funeral none $5 25 per Nne per day in our metro editions or $6 25 per line in all editions. (The bold type tor the last name uses lines; a photo uses 13 lines.) For help placing your notice, contact your funeral director or a Star Tribune representative at 612-673-4130.

Calls should be received prior to 6 00 pm Monday-Friday or 1 :00 pm SaturdaySundayHolidays tor publication the following day. Aim Eugene age 70, of Custer. SD, formerly of Mpls, died May 1, 1999 in Rapid City, SD. Memorial service Sat, June at Poplar Hill Cemetery at Rock Elm near Elmwood, Wl at Anderson Robert Axel Anderson, of Richfield. Born January 3.

1927. Excelsior, MN, died May 30. 1999, peacefully in his sleep. Preceded in death by parents, Axel Luella Anderson: brother. Cart.

Missing his love are his wife, Rosemary, of 48V years; and children, Rochelle (Harry) Thor-man, Brad (Linda) Anderson, Sue Anderson (Cor-dray), John (Michele) Anderson. Kate (David) Smith and Becky Anderson: grandchildren, Joe and Chris Thorman, Blake, Mark and Matthew Anderson, Zachary and Freeman Cordray, Sam Smith and great-granddaughter. Kaila Cordray. Bob went to Dee-phaven School, drafted into WWII, then the Air Corps Band in Germany for 3 years. He received his R0TC Commission in 1951 and a B.A.

degree from St. Thomas College, 1953. He then had his own company, ANC0 Builders Remodeling until 1989. After retiring. Rosemary and Bob traveled, even to Sweden, where his father was born.

Celebrating his life Thursday, 5-8 pm, with your shared personal memories welcomed at 7 pm at Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel, 6527 Portland Ave S. Resurrection Mass at 11 am Friday, Church of St. Peter, 6730 Nicollet Ave. Richfield. Burial at Ft.

Snelling with Military Honors. Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 Beckrich Ann age 79, of Shako- pee, on 6299. Survived by husband. Richard A. Beckrich; children.

Richard (Louise), Jeanette (Rich ard) Eue. Barbara (Antho ny) Schmitt, James (Belva), Joseph (Shar on). John (Susan), Mary, Mathias (Michelle); 15 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 2 brothers, 3 sisters; and relatives friends. Visitation Thurs. 4-8 pm, with CCW Rosary 4:30 pm, parish prayers 6 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Shakopee.

Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 12 noon, St. Mark's Catholic Church. Interment Shakopee Catholic Cemetery. Ballard-Sunder Shakopee 612-445-1202 Berg Lloyd 76, of Minneton- ka, died 53199. Retired Dunwoody Teacher of over 35 years.

WW II Navy Veteran. Zuhrah Shrine Chant-erfor 18 years. Lovingly remembered by wife, Nancy; daughter, Jacqueline; son, Jonathan (Linda); grand daughter, Elite and sister, Evelyn Thomas. Memorial service 1 pm 6599, Washburn-McReavy Stro-beck Johnson Chapel, 1400 Mainstreet, Hopkins, Visitation 1 hour before the service. Memorials may be directed to Open Circle Adult Oaycare 34 1 0th Hopkins, 55343 Washburn-McReavy Strobeck Johnson Chapel 612-938-9020 Berkmoes Flora (Carroll) "Mrs.

age 91, of Edina, MN. Dear sweet, mother of Mary Car roll; cherished grandmother of Tricia and Tara Carroll. Survived by many relatives and friends, including her sister, Madge Power, the Schestler family, Audrey Ray Haeg and the Moore family. Memorial Mass Fri day, June 4, 7 pm at Church of St. Patrick, cor ner of Gleason Valley View Roads.

Edina. Gather ing in the Celtic Center two hours prior to service, Fr. Patrick Kennedy celebrant. PLEASE, no flowers. Cremation Society of MN Edina 612-924-4100 Beyer Roy age 72.

of Mpls died at Riverside Rehabilitation Center. Services pending at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel. 861 -6088. Boerbon Scott age 28. of Inver Grove Heights, suddenly on May 31, 1999.

Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Saturday at ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 4-8 PM Friday evening at O'HALLORAN MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 575 S. Snelling St. Paul, 651 -698-0796.

with Parish Vigil 7:30 PM and one hour prior to Mass at church Saturday. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery. Cremation Society Cremation Society of Minnesota Minnesota Largest Provider of Cremation Services For a free lirm-luire cull 825-2435 Mpls Edina $695 Simple Cremation Cremation with care" Edina Hopkins Eden Prairie Coon Rapids Mpls Robbinsdale For free brochure call 612-789-4345.