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Cunningham, Genevieve A. Age 82, of Bloomington. Passed away 8/31/2010. Preceded in death by ex-husband, Jack; parents, Joseph and Rosalia; and brother, Francis. Survived by children, Cathleen (Walter), Colleen (Paul), Arlene, Jackie (Francis), Scott (Laurie), Terry (Dave), and Timothy; siblings, Joe, Theresa, and Sr. Julia; 18 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Genevieve was a member of St. Bonaventure and volunteered there weekly. She was a giving, caring, and loving person and will be greatly missed. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, 11 AM at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, 901 E 90th St., Bloomington. Visitation Friday, 5-8 PM at Gill Brothers Bloomington, 9947 Lyndale Ave. S. and 1 hour prior to Mass at church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. GILL BROTHERS Bloomington 952-888-7771

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Michael T. age 53 of Bloomington passed away suddenly from a heart attack on August 29, 2010.  Mike was a loving husband of 26 years to his wife, Jill and a devoted father to his sons, Tim, Kevin, Jacob and Jeremy; also survived by father Ken (Lora) Aure and brothers, Doug (Robin) and Jim (Connie) Aure and many other friends and relatives.  Preceded in death by his mother, Donna and brother, Ken Jr.  Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10 AM at the Church of the Nativity of Mary, 9900 Lyndale Ave. So.  Visitation Friday 1 hour prior to mass at church only.  Memorials preferred.

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Wyman, John (Jack) Age 83, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 28, 2010, surrounded by family. Survived by wife, Lois; son, Kevin (Susan); grandsons, Josh and David (Heather); and great-grandchild, Isabelle. Funeral Service Tuesday, 11 AM at Redemption Lutheran Church, 927 E. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington. Visitation begins at 10 AM at CHURCH ONLY. GILL BROTHERS Bloomington 952-888-7771

Swenson, Robert John “Buzz” Age 89, of Bloomington. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Grace; and brother, Don. Survived by wife, June; children, Lynn (Tim) Schulte, Nancy Applequist, Suzanne (Joel) Brood, and Robb (Diane). Grandchildren, Cole (Danielle), Hana, Troy, Erik, Mei, and Grace. Buzz was an antique automobile enthusiast and was a member of the Antique Automobile Club, Willy’s Overland Knight Registry, and the Northstar State Model T Ford Club. He was a lifelong member of the Christian Science Church. Buzz also served in the Coast Guard during WWII. He Was a consummate optimist and a family man, with a positive spirit that will be missed by everyone who knew him. Services will be held Friday, 12 noon at the Fort Snelling Chapel, Fort Snelling (intersection of HWYs 5, 55, and 62). Visitation Thursday, 5-8 PM at Gill Brothers Bloomington Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave S. and 1 hour prior to service at Fort Snelling Chapel. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. GILL BROTHERS

Marie Julia (Kuebelbeck) Mielke
Mielke, Marie Julia (Kuebelbeck) A woman of unshakable faith and vast capacity for friendship, care giving and loving kindness, quietly left this earth on August 27, 2010. She is survived by children John (Linda) Mielke, Michael (Patty) Mielke and Kay Hagen (Kelley Brandt); grandchildren Melissa (Sam) McBride, Michelle Hagen, Erik Hagen, Brady Mielke, and Eddie Mielke; brother Louis Kuebelbeck of St. Cloud; and many beloved in-laws, nephews, nieces and friends. Marie twice found and lost the love of her life, preceded in death by husbands Donald Foehrenbacher (d. 1961) and Dale Mielke (d. 1978). She was also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters. Marie was born on July 12, 1922 to William and Clara (Schroeder) Kuebelbeck in St. Joseph. She graduated from St. Cloud Technical High School and St. Cloud Business College. She married Don in 1945 and they both worked for many years at Thoele Dental Laboratory. After marrying Dale in 1968, she moved to Edina where she raised her children, worked at Our Lady of Grace Church and resided until 2006. The family thanks staff of Presbyterian Homes IGH for their loving care the past four years. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, September 1 at 11:00 AM at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 4537 3rd Ave S., Minneapolis, with visitation two hours prior to service. Memorials preferred. GILL BROTHERS Minneapolis Chapel 612-861-6088 www.gillbrothers.com

Myland, June Delight
Age 86 of Edina. Died peacefully at her home on August 22, 2010. June was an accomplished classical pianist, a graduate and instructor at the MacPahil School of Music. Survived by her husband, Virgil James; children, Thomas H. (Lorraine Owings), Virgil M. (Jo), Michael M. (Sandra), Clancy P. (Cathy), and Marci (Michael Wilson) Mylan; grandson, Mark; and sister, Lynn Blomgren. Private services and interment (Fort Snelling National) If so desired, memorials may be directed to donor’s choice.
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LeRoy, Michael Dennis
Age 64 , a native of Minneapolis, MN and 4 year resident of Fairhope, AL, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, August 22, 2010. Mike loved his family and friends and his generous heart was evident to all who knew him. Living on Mobile Bay was the realization of a dream. He enjoyed golfing and more recently loved his time in the pool at Homestead Village with special friends. Mike served as a Warrant Officer in the U.S. Air Force from 1964 to 1968, and subsequently was a sales representative in various industries, retiring from BASF Corporation in 2005. He was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Fairhope and found great joy in being able to bring the Eucharist to the sick at Thomas Hospital on Sunday mornings. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie and father Lyle Glenn LeRoy. Mike is survived by wife, Renee LeRoy and sister Patty (Cecil) Garrett of Pensacola, FL.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 26, 2010, at 11 AM from St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Fairhope, AL. A visitation will be held on Monday, August 30th, 2010 from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Gill Brothers Southwest Chapel ~ 5801 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis, with interment to follow at Union Cemetery in Isanti, Minnesota. If so desired, memorials may be directed to donor’s choice.
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Douglas Allen Karger, “Papa” age 59 of Bloomington, passed away on August 21, 2010. Survived by Londa, Kelli (Steve), Karrie (Jason), Douglas Jr. (Cheresa); 8 grandchildren and many loved ones. His children and grandchildren were his joy. He lived a very happy and fulfilled life. “Pain is a State of Mind” DAK. Visitation 5-8PM on Thursday, August 26th at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington.
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Ruth M., age 86, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2010.  Preceded in death by husband Keith and son Jan.  Survived by sons Mark (Carol), Paul (Judy), daughter, Dierdre; 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; sister, Dolores (Floyd) Nelson. Funeral Service Monday 11 AM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 5801 Lyndale Av. So.  Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.  Visitation Monday 1 hour prior to service. Memorials preferred to the Hennepin County Animal Humane Society.

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Age 90, of Minneapolis. Preceded in death by wife, Sylvia; parents, Oscar Sr. and Lily; and brother, Howard. Survived by children, Susan (James) Burns, Gayle (David) Reis, Mark (Rhonda) Stuckey, and Lynn (Ray) Espinoza; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Oscar served in the US Navy during WWII, Pacific Theater. Funeral Service Monday, 10 AM at Bryant Avenue Baptist Church, 5601 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis. Visitation Sunday, 2-5 PM at Gill Brothers Minneapolis, 5801 Lyndale Ave S and ½ hour prior to service at church. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery with full honors.
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