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Richard T. “Rich / Dick” Poferl, of Bloomington. Born in Cloquet MN on December 13, 1927 passed away on New Years Eve Day at the age of 81. Preceded in death by parents, John and Katherine Poferl; sisters, Carol Merfeld and Norma Poferl. Survived by loving wife of 58 years, Frances; children, Mark (Janice), David (Merry), Jedd, Lori, Timothy (Judy) and Susan; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; siblings, John (Liz), Bettie Edel and Lee; along with many other relatives. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, January 6, 10AM at the Church of the Nativity of Mary 9900 Lyndale Ave. S. Bloomington. Visitation one hour prior to Mass. Interment Bloomington Cemetery.
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Marguerite L. Lockington age 87, of Minneapolis. Survived by daughters, Louise (John) Andrychowicz and Londa (Bob) Funk; 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Patricia (Duane) Ryman. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, December 31, 11 AM, Church of the Annunciation, 509 W. 54th St. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation 1/2 hour prior to Mass at church. Memorials may be directed to the Golden Valley Humane Society. GILL BROTHERS Minneapolis Chapel 612-861-6088

Henry “Hank” Lyle Dwyer, WWII Navy veteran. Age 86, formerly of Bloomington, died Saturday, December 27, 2008. Hank is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Marcella “Sally”; and their four children, Nancy (Bill) Jackson and their children, Aimee (Kris) and Tiffany; Mike (Debbie) and their children, Aaron (Niki) and Sean (Samantha); Pat (Kelley); and Mary (Steve) Vance and their children, Joe and Will; and great-granddaughter, Avery Roesler. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, December 30, 2008, 10:30 AM at Church of the Nativity of Mary, 9900 Lyndale Ave. S. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation 1 hour prior to Mass at church. Memorials preferred to St. Joseph’s Home for Children or Little Sisters of the Poor.
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Taaffe, Dennis P. Age 51, of Mpls. Preceded in death by father, Richard. Survived by mother, Antoinette; brothers, Richard (Nancy), Brian (Robin) and Michael (Marie); aunt, Katherine Taaffe; nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, December 29, 11:00 AM, Church of the Visitation, 4530 Lyndale Ave S. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to Mass at church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.
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Irwin W. Hart, Jr., of LaGrange Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Ruth and loving father to the late, Terry. Loving father of Patricia (William) Hite and Fr. Robert Hart of Transfiguration Parish, Maplewood, MN. Devoted grandfather of Jean Marie, Michael, David and Catherine. Dear great-grandfather of 9. Loving brother of Patricia (Urban) Wagner, Howard (Sharon), the late Jack and the late Elizabeth (Fred) Smith. The family would like to express a special thank you to Mr. Hart’s caregiver Roseller Sanchez. Mr. Hart was a member of the Knights of Columbus; St. Patrick’s Council #1742. Visitation 4-7pm Sunday at Hallowell & James Funeral Home; 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside, IL. Visitation will continue 10am Monday until time of funeral mass 11:15am at St. John of the Cross Church; 5005 Wolf Rd., Western Springs, IL. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Chicago. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the church appreciated. Funeral info 708-352-6500.
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Elizabeth V. Pohland age 88 formerly of SW Minneapolis. Betty lived a life of love, laughter and music. She was devoted to her family and friends and especially Win, her husband of 49 years who pre-deceased her. She is survived by son, Dean (Kathy) Pohland; daughters, Jean (Dennis) Lee, Peggy (Frank) Smith and Teri (David) McNally; 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 11 AM at the Church of The Annunciation, 501 West 54th St. Interment Lakewood Cemetery. Visitation Saturday one hour prior to mass at church only. Memorials preferred to Lake Winona Manor, 865 Mankato Ave. Winona, MN 55987, Winona Hospice or Annunciation Church.
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Dorothy Lu Holstrom passed away December 20, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Melvin L. Holstrom. Survived by daughters, Barb (David) Ehrhardt, Wendy (Darrell) Kroll; son, Larry Holstrom; grandchildren, Elizabeth & Christopher Ehrhardt, Mark & Brian Holstrom and great-grandson, Alexander Ehrhardt. Memorial Service 11AM, Saturday, December 27, 2008 at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington. No visitation. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
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Patrick P. Mortinson, of Bloomington, passed away at age 89 on December 19, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by brothers, Severin, Matthew and Donald; sisters, Mary Louise, and Mona; daughter-in-law, Carolyn. Survived by wife of 60 years, Leona; children, Patrick, Kevin (Beth), Maureen (Jim) Atchison, and John (Valerie); 12 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Visitation Sunday, December 28, from 4-7 PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave S. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, December 29th, 11 AM at the Church of St. Bonaventure, 901 E. 90th St. with visitation 1 hour prior at church. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to donor’s choice.
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Willard Francis Miller age 86 of Bloomington on December 17, 2008. Preceded in death by parents, Herman and Annie. Survived by wife of 38 years, Arlien; brother, Donald (Geny) Miller; nieces and nephews, Carol (Rex) Hines, Thomas (Joelle) Miller, Mary (Jim) Bergman, Joan (Sigi) Miller, Greg Miller and Lori Miller; along with other relatives, friends and former students. Willard spent his years teaching in Cadott WI, Wisconsin Dells WI and Virginia MN. In WWII, he served in communications in CBI, Theatre of War and earned a unit Presidential Citation Medal. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, December 22nd 12pm at the Church of the Nativity of Mary 9900 Lyndale Ave. S. Bloomington. Visitation one hour prior to Mass. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to St. Joseph’s Home for Children 1121 E 46th St. Mpls, MN 55407
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Lorraine E. “Lori” O’Reilly age 78, of S. Mpls., on Dec. 16, 2008. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Pearl Peppin; brother, Harvey; and sister, Marilyn. Survived by loving husband of 56 years, Jack; children, Greg (Cary), Sue Worley, Deb Christensen and Sara; 7 grandchildren, Danny, Megan, Nick, Caitlin, Dana, Evan and Quinn; 2 great-grandchildren, Chase and Aida; brother, Donald Peppin; and sister, Marie Peterson. Visitation Thursday, December 18th from 4-7 PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 5801 Lyndale Ave S., with prayer service at 7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Friday, December 19th at the Church of St. Helena, 3200 E. 44th St., Mpls. with visitation 1/2 hour prior to mass. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
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