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Norquist, Charles E.
Age 74 of Edina. Survived by children, John (Gena), James (Marcy), Susan Lundgren, and Sarah (Guy);grandchildren, Kari, David, Carl, Reid, Jack, Luke, and Erik; sisters, Olive Nyland, Grace Smebak, Shirley Proctor, and Carol Sjaaheim. Funeral service, Saturday, MARCH 20, 2010 at 2 PM ~ Bethlehem Lutheran Church ~ 4100 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapols. Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Gill Brothers Minneapolis Chapel 612-861-6088

Ritchart, Barbara age 86, passed away at Parmly Life Pointes, Chisago City on March 7, 2010, formerly of Phoenix, AZ and Bloomington/Burnsville, MN. Barbara was born July 17, 1923. Preceded in death by husband, Stuart Taylor Ritchart; sister, Frenda “Penny” Mistele; and grandson, Matthew Kottke. Survived by children, Jackie (Jim) Kottke, Jane (Greg) Stratton, and Charles (Sharon) Ritchart; grandchildren, Jeremy, Cari, Eric, Emily and Amanda; great-grandchildren, Vanessa, James, Dillon, Jenna, and Lilah Bea; great-great-granddaughter, Serenity, and soon to come great- great-grandson; sister, Verna Gerke of Phoenix, AZ; sister-in-laws, Marion Hansen of Tomah, WI, and Marian Ritchart of California; and brother- in-law, Donald (Lucille) Ritchart of Boulder, CO. Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM, Thursday, March 11 at Gill Brothers Bloomington Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave S., Bloomington. Reviewal will be held from 10AM-11AM. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
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Allison,

Evelyn Ione age 101 of Edina.

Born January 7, 1909 to Celia and Clinton B. Sutton in Southern Illinois, died March 6, 2010 in Minneapolis, MN. Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband, Harvey O. Allison, Jr. and two sons, John Douglas and Donald Edward. She is survived by two sons, Clinton and Harvey (Sue), 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and daughter-in-law Donna Allison.

Evelyn spent her teen years in the St. Louis area during the Roaring Twenties and enjoyed dancing the Charleston on Mississippi River Boats. She raised her two oldest sons, Clinton and John, in Chicago and her two youngest sons, Harv and Don, in Edina, MN. She was an accomplished golfer and bridge player; she was a great cook and a long time fan of the Minnesota Vikings. Evelyn served as president of the Edina Newcomers Club and was an active member of Linden Hills United Church of Christ. She sang in the church choir and helped with many dinners and other events. Evelyn lived her 101 plus years of life to the fullest devoting herself to family and friends. She will be remembered for her positive outlook on life, her smile, her love of children, her kindness to all and her love of fun.
Funeral Service Friday March 19th, 11 am at Linden Hills United Church of Christ, 4200 Upton Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN. Interment Lakewood Cemetery. Visitation, Thursday, March 18th 5-7 pm at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel 5801 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN and 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials preferred to Linden Hills United Church of Christ.
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Millicent Consuela Nelson Paradeau

Paradeau, Millicent Consuela Nelson of Minneapolis, Minnesota passed away on March 5, 2010. Survived by beloved husband Dean Paradeau, four children, and five grandchildren and Dean’s 4 children. Funeral Service Tuesday, March 9th at 3PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 5801 Lyndale Ave. So. Memorials preferred to The N.C. Little Hospice. www.GILLBROTHERS.com Minneapolis, MN 612-861-6088

Eugene J. “Gene” Brownrigg, age 79, of Bloomington, a faithful servant of the Lord, died peacefully at home on March 4, 2010 after a short battle with cancer. Gene was a Korean War Air Force Veteran. Preceded in death by parents, Rowe and Blanche Brownrigg; brother, Jack Brownrigg and sister, Pat Connolly. Survived by wife of 50 years, Trudy; children, Joe (Kathie) Brownrigg, Anne Kern and Tom Brownrigg; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren and brother, Jerry. Mass of Christian Burial 11AM, Tuesday, March 9th at The Church of St. Bonaventure, 901 E. 90th St., Bloomington. Visitation Monday 5-8PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave. S. and one hour prior to Mass at Church. Prayer service Monday. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to St. Vincent DePaul, Loaves & Fishes or St. Bonaventure.
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Bliss, William O.
Age 85 of Minneapolis on March 4th, 2010. Bill was born in Minneapolis, MN on Aprill 22, 1924 to Omer and Juliette Bliss. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; son and daughter-in-law, Peter and Joan; daughter and son-in-law, Anna-Maria and Thomas Juntunen; grandchildren, Jared, Emily, Lauren and Solveig. Bill was a longtime employee of Augsburg Fortress Publishing. In retirement, Bill enjoyed playing the piano at the YMCA and at Ebenezer. He sang in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Choir for 54 years. Memorial service ~ SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2010 at 4 PM ~ BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH ~ 4100 Lyndale Avenue South. Private Interment ~ Lakewood Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be directed to Bethlehem Music Series, Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry, or the National Lutheran Choir.
Gill Brothers Minneapolis Chapel 612-861-6088

LeRoy B. Stelck, age 78 of New Hope died 3/4/2010 at North Memorial. Survived by wife, Betty; daughters, Charlene and Leann. Funeral Service 11AM, Saturday, March 13th at Holy Nativity Lutheran Church, 3900 Winnetka Ave. N., New Hope with visitation one hour prior to service. Memorials preferred to Holy Nativity or the U of M Cardiovascular Center.
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Raymond George Heaser, Jr. “Ray” age 81 of Bloomington on March 3, 2010. Ray was a WWII and Korean War Navy Veteran and retired from Northwest Airlines as a mechanic. Preceded in death by parents, Raymond Sr. and Coletta; sister, Marie Jones. Survived by wife of 55 years, Mary; children, Daniel Heaser, Christopher (Nancy) Heaser and Jean (Kevin) Nelson; grandchildren, Tracy and Ryan Heaser; Nicole (Travis) Breunig; Brent and Brittany Heaser; Jennifer and Amy Nelson; great-granddaughter, Makala; brothers, Al and Bob Heaser; sisters, Marge Iten and Veronica Inman. Mass of Christian Burial 10AM, Monday, March 8th at The Church of the Nativity of Mary, 9900 Lyndale Ave. S., with visitation one hour prior to mass only. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Delaney, John J. “Jack” age 89 was a life long resident of Edina and was the last surviving child of James and Catherine Delaney’s 7 children; also preceded in death by wife, Margaret. Survived by wife, Evalyn Pahl Delaney; children, Fran (Ken) McIntosh, Cavie (Mike) Fischer, John (Dianna), Tim (Judy) and Terry (Molly); 12 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. Evalyn’s family, Sharron (Dennis) Fyten, Janice (Jim) Dols, Nancy Jo (Doug) Martens, Denise (Gary) Jones, their children and grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 10:30 AM at the Church of St. Patrick, 6820 St. Patrick’s Lane, Edina. Interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation, Sunday 3-6 PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave. So. and 1 hour prior to mass at church Monday. Memorials preferred to St. Joseph’s Home for Children.
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Johnston, Stephen Patrick
Age 46 of Minneapolis on February 27, 2010. Survived by parents, Abner and Pasqualine “Pat”; brothers, Timothy (Theresa), David (Lori), and Thomas; sister, Mary (Greg) Weller; nieces, nephews. Mass of Christian Burial ~ Thursday, March 4th, 2010 ~ 11:00 AM at The Church of Our Lady of Grace, 5071 Eden Avenue with visitation one hour prior to Mass. Interment ~ Lakewood Cemetery. If so desired memorials may be directed to Catholic Charities ~ SDS 12-2961 PO Box 86 Mpls. MN. 55486