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Merva E. Hautamaki
April 21, 1927 - August 17, 2020
Merva E. Hautamaki, age 93, of Maple Grove, MN.Preceded in death by her husband, Rev. E. Albert Hautamaki and daughter, Lois.Survived by her children, Charles (Bonnie) Hautamaki, Diann Michels, Rachel Hautamaki, Deborah Stroman, and Kevin (Kaylene) Hautamaki; 6 grandchildren; and 1 great granddaughter.Funeral Service 11 AM Friday, August…
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Zachary N. Bright
September 19, 2000 - August 9, 2020
Zachary Nathaniel Bright, age 19, of Champlin. Survived by his parents, Amy Hartung and Ben (Katie) Bright; sisters, Aniya, Lacey, Mya, and Abbey; grandparents, Kathleen and Robert Hartung, Gregg (Gail) Bright, and Velora Barringer; and many other family and friends. In light of concerns and restrictions regarding the community spread of…
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Clarence J. "CJ" Ruf
August 24, 1927 - August 3, 2020
Age 92, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2020 in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. He was preceded in death by Alberta, his wife of 66 years. CJ’s gift in life was his desire to help everyone he met. He was known for his generosity, cheerfulness, and perpetual smile. Whether in Minnesota or Florida, CJ’s neighbors could count on his help…
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Geraldine C. Gordon
February 24, 1933 - August 9, 2020
Geraldine C. Gordon, age 87, of Rogers passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Sunday August 9, 2020. Geri was preceded in death by her son, Bruce Allan Gordon; grandson, JohnPaul Wissler; and husband of 62 ½ years, Jerry Gordon. Geri is survived by children, Tom Gordon, Kim (Tom) Smith, and Sue (John) Wissler. Geri Loved…
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Harlen Fricke
November 17, 1934 - August 10, 2020
Harlen R. Fricke, 11/17/1934-8/10/2020, of Brooklyn Center. Preceded in death by wife of 54 years, Shirley; parents, Louis & Florence; and granddaughter, Jessica. Survived by children, Tom Fricke and Cynthia Tingle; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; many relatives and friends; and girlfriend, Dorothy Phelps. Mass of Christian Burial…
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Wilbur O. Dittmar
October 20, 1924 - August 7, 2020
Wilbur O. Dittmar, 95, born October 20, 1924 grew up in Young America, Minnesota. He was the second of the five children of Otto and Emma Dittmar. He entered the US Navy during WWII at the age of 18, becoming an Aviation Machinist Mate First, AD1. He schooled at Dunwoody and was offered an auto mechanics teaching job but chose to work for…
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Leona J. Willkom
January 27, 1931 - August 4, 2020
Leona J. Willkom, age 89, of Maple Grove, passed away peacefully at home on August 4, 2020. Leona’s warm heart touched people everywhere she went; she loved deeply and shared generously. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, John; parents, Clarence & Agnes Wood; sister, Beverly; and son-in-law, Doug. She will be deeply…
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Shirley Synkiew (Peet)
November 18, 1933 - August 2, 2020
Shirley Synkiew (Peet), age 86, of Minneapolis.Preceded in death by husbands, Bob Synkiew and Denny Peet; daughter, Roberta Kurtz ; son, Larry Synkiew; grandson, David Taylor; son-in-law, Rod Kallunki; parents, Sherman and Mildred Roderick; sister, Annie Johnson; and brothers, Victor Roderick, Rodney Roderick, and Buddy Roderick.Survived…
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