Gill Brothers

Charles “Charlie” E. Irwin, age 73 of Bloomington passed away November 26, 2008 surrounded by his family. Charlie worked over 45 years as a sheet metal worker with Local 10. Preceded in death by father, Howard; brother, Lesley; sisters, Catherine and Jean Ann. Survived by his wife of 51 years, Shirley (nee Newkirk); mother, Dorothy Johnson; children, Cathy (Ulie) Seal, Chuck Irwin, Cindy (Duane) Haddick and Chris (Phil) Wolf, 10 grandchildren; brothers, Gary, Hugh, Mike and Don; sisters, Pat, Kay, Tina and Terry; many family & friends. Funeral Service 11:30AM, Monday, December 1, 2008 at Lutheran Church of the Redemption, 927 E. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington (952-881-0035). Visitation Sunday, 3-6PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave. S. and one hour prior to service at church. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to the donor’s choice.
GILL BROTHERS
Bloomington Chapel 952-888-7771

Gordon G. Crichton, age 78, of Richfield, died peacefully in his sleep on Nov. 26, 2008. Preceded in death by parents, Pearl & Robert and brother, Bob. Survived by wife, Sue Bonnie; children, Gary (Karen), Kenneth, Tom (Margaret), Cathy Fricke (Ken); seven grandchildren; sister, Barbara Daline; brother, Richard; nieces and nephews. Memorial service Monday, December 1, 2008 at 2 PM, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4100 Lyndale Ave. S. Private interment. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Memorials may be directed to Bethlehem Church.
GILL BROTHERS
Minneapolis Chapel 612-861-6088

Luella M. Donlin (nee McGraw) age 92, of Richfield, on November 22, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Adrian and brothers, John & Tom. Survived by sons, Michael (Mary) & Daniel; grandchildren, Joseph, Peter, Pat, Jack & Paul. Luella taught for 16 years at the MN School of Business. Her father Walter, founded McGraw Monument Co. She was a member of Babcock VFW #5555. She also worked at ViroMed Laboratories for 2 years. Visitation Tuesday, November 25, 2008 4-8 pm, at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 5801 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 12 pm, at The Church of St. Peter, 6730 Nicollet Ave. S., Richfield with visitation one hour prior to Mass. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
GILL BROTHERS
Minneapolis Chapel 612-861-6088

Anderson, Gertrude Roe Anderson “Trudy” October 22, 1916 – November 22, 2008. Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother peacefully passed away at Granite Falls Manor on Saturday, November 22. She now joins her husband, “Bror,” daughter Susan and great-grandson, Tommy, in heaven. Born October 22, 1916 in Northfield, MN, to Herman and Anna Sophia (Kirkeberg) Roe. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Anna Sophia died in the 1918 flu epidemic. Herman then married Adelaide (Hjertaas) who was the mother Trudy remembered best. Trudy graduated Valedictorian from Northfield High school and entered St. Olaf College. She majored in Music and English and was also a member of the St. Olaf Choir where she met her future husband, Waldemar “Bror” Anderson from Cottonwood, MN. Adelaide died during her junior year at college. Her father later married Ella (Hjertaas). After college she taught piano and voice at Berea College in Kentucky and at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. After her marriage to Bror in 1941, they moved to Cottonwood, MN, where they raised 5 children. Her life centered on family, church and community. Her kitchen was a happy place filled with food and conversation. She was the choir director at Christ Lutheran Church and taught piano and voice for many years. She was active in women’s church groups, bridge club, P.E.O. and golfing. Trudy provided loving support to Bror in his role as President of North Star Mutual Insurance Company. They enjoyed many travels together until his death in 1973. Trudy was the loving hub of her young growing families. Her eldest child, Susan, died in 1995 and her great-grandson, Tommy, passed away in 2002. Even though she suffered many losses in her life, she had a radiant spirit and a strong faith in God. Trudy made everyone feel loved and special. She filled her days with daily devotions, classical music and knitting with a cat at her side. She followed her favorite sports teams and opera, sometimes at the same time. As a lover of nature she looked for the return of the martins each spring, and as a student of astronomy would often go outside at night and observe the stars and the planets. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Ellenor Stroebel and Borgny Ostby; and a brother, Kirk Roe. She is survived by her sister, Anna Kay (Harold) Hofstad, sons, Kirk (Sheri Brown), Eric; daughters, Eldri (Michael) Wittkamper and Gudrun (Geoffrey) Witrak; grandchildren, Betsy (Tom) Pfeifer, Ann (Max) Heitzmann, Sarah Pepin, Nathan (Kelly Boone) Anderson, Tyler Anderson, Alex Anderson, Austin (Allison) Voit, Aaron (Jackie Gaston) Wittkamper, Becca (Steve) Ostrum, Laura Witrak (Tim) Belcastro, Andrew Witrak, Peter Witrak and Siri (Billy) Boyd; and great-grandchildren Natalie and Ella Pfeifer, Libby and Max Heitzmann. Blessed be her memory. Thanks be to God! Funeral service 1 PM Saturday, Nov. 29th at Christ Lutheran Church, Cottonwood, MN with interment to follow – Christ Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation Friday 4-8 PM at Gill Brothers Southwest Chapel, 5801 Lyndale Ave. So. and 1 hour prior to service at church. Prayer service Friday at 7 PM. If so desired, memorials may be directed to Christ Lutheran Church or St. Olaf College.
GILL BROTHERS
Minneapolis Chapel 612-861-6088

Marion G. Connolly, age 87, of Mpls, passed away Nov. 22, 2008. Preceded in death by parents, Henry &; Julia Connolly; brothers, Harry, Dick and Patrick. Survived by siblings, Joe (Joyce) Muriel Viviano, Kay Saufferer, Tom (Clara), Evelyn (Don) Maddaus, Bill (Donna), Betty (Don) Crosby; and many nieces and nephews. Marion worked at NSP for 37 years. She also volunteered at Creekside Senior Boutique in Bloomington for 20 years. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, 10:30 AM at the Church of St. Bonaventure, 901 E. 90th St., Bloomington. Visitation Tuesday, 5-8 PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave. S. and 1 hour prior to Mass at church. Interment Dawn Valley Memorial Park, Bloomington.
GILL BROTHERS Bloomington Chapel 952-888-7771

Died peacefully on November 21st after 55 years of life.
Mary is survived by her loving husband, Patrick Sherman, and her two children, Lucas and Natalie, the lights of her life. She is also survived by her father, Jerome Blatz, siblings Kathleen (Wheelock), Jeannie, Philip (Denise), Camille (John), Anita (Claudio), Joel, Sara (Diba), and Aimee (Greg); as well as many devoted nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, and friends. She is also survived by her special friend and devoted care-attendant, Melissa Westerlund. Mary is preceded in death by her mother, Kaye Blatz.

Mary graduated from Holy Angels in 1971 and attended the U. of MN for four years. In 1974 she became a flight attendant at NWA where she worked until 1995 when she suffered a brain injury after minor knee surgery. In recent years she battled cancer, a battle she eventually lost.

Mary was a very special person. She left in her wake an abundance of love. She was fun-loving and interested in everyone. Throughout her challenges, Mary always had a smile…a smile that could light up a room. While her life was too short, she lived it fiercely, fully, and with much kindness. She will be greatly missed.

Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 10 AM at the Church of the Assumption, 305 East 77th St. Richfield. Interment Assumption Cemetery. Visitation Monday 4-8 PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave. So. and one hour prior to mass at church. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Hospice of the Twin Cities or Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
GILL BROTHERS BLOOMINGTON 952-888-7771

Davey L. Lorang Age 77, of Bloomington, on November 20, 2008. Born in Lismore, MN on April 15, 1931. Davey was a 22 year veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was the past commander of the American Legion Post 493 and was a member of the Fleet Reserve and D.A.V. He spent 25 years as a VA Hospital volunteer and 25 years as a friend of Scouting. Davey was also an avid outdoorsman. He was preceded in death by his parents, John & Frances. He is survived by wife of 54 years, Irma; children, Curt (Robin), Todd, Dale (Ann), Jim (Carla) & Lori (Jon) Kuznia; 10 grandchildren, Adam, Aaron, Matthew, Krista, Luke, Zachary, Alex, Nicole, Emma & Ania; and brother, Marvin (Ruth). Mass of Christian Burial Monday, November 24, 2008 11 AM at the Church of St. Bonaventure, 901 E. 90th St., Bloomington. Gathering one hour prior to Mass. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Disabled American Veterans (DAV).
GILL BROTHERS Bloomington Chapel 952-888-7771

Kenneth Peder Ness, age 86, of New Hope, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. His survivors include his beloved wife of 55 years, Kay; children, Kerry, Paula Evensen and Randy; grandchildren, Konr, Ashley, Laura, Derek, Dana, Jordan, Michelle, Sam and Rose; and 3 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by son, Roger; and sisters, Agnes and Jenny. A loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. Memorial service Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 7:30 PM at Gill Brothers Funeral chapel, 7300 42nd Ave N., New Hope with visitation two hours prior to service. GILL BROTHERS New Hope Chapel 763-531-1777

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Audrie Mary Ellen age 85 of Edina. Preceded in death by husband, Howard and sister, Jeanne Bauer. Survived by children, James (Jackie) Lundquist and Susan Swanson; grandchildren, Tim (Nancy) Lundquist, Rob (Heidi) Lundquist, Brian (Amy) Swanson and Eric (Heidi) Swanson; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Lorraine Cedarberg; nieces, nephews and Lee Swanson. Funeral Service Monday 11:30 AM at Edina Community Lutheran Church, 4113 W. 54th St. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation, 1 hour prior to service at church only. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to: Polycystic Kidney Foundation, 9221 Ward Parkway #400 Kansas City, MO 64114
GILL BROTHERS
BLOOMINGTON 952.888.7771

Patricia M. Pivec, age 88 of Minneapolis. Preceded in death by husband, Francis J.; daughter, Mary Jo; sisters, Dorothy, Elaine, Joan and Donna. Survived by children, Patty, James (Margaret), Robert (Maureen), Steven (Pam), Jay (Mary Louise), Tim (Mary Lou) and Tom (Kelly); 21 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; brother, Donald Dickey; many nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, November 17, 2008 at the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, 2914 West 44th Street, Minnepaolis (612-922-0041). Iterment St. Margaret’s Cemetery, Hopkins. Visitation one hour prior to Mass at Church. Memorials may be directed to Catholic Eldercare.
GILL BROTHERS Minneapolis Chapel 612-861-6088