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Marilyn Elizabeth Barnett Tyler, 84, of Plymouth, Minnesota, succumbed peacefully to COPD early on January 30. Warm-hearted, smart, funny, plucky, inspiring mother of Jane (Tim) of Maple Grove, Katharine Tyler (Eugenia Smith) of Minneapolis, and William Tyler of St. Paul. Beloved spouse of Tracy F. Tyler, Jr. Also survived by a beloved granddaughter and by cousin and lifelong chum John Laurens of Orlando, Fla. Preceded in death by adored mother, Elsie Smith Barnett, and father, Benjamin Morris Barnett, of Minneapolis, and brother Robert W. “Bud” Barnett of Edina. Marilyn grew up in South Minneapolis and all her life retained especially happy memories of her childhood home on Vincent Avenue near Lake Harriet. Her mother was a professional pianist and organist and her father a violinist and popular orchestra leader at venues from Minneapolis’s Orpheum Theater to the State Fair. After graduating from Washburn High School, Marilyn attended the University of Minnesota, earning a B.A. in psychology and business. She was proud all her life of the trails she blazed in a short career in the business world, as a personnel manager for the L.S. Donaldson Company and director of the Community Chest’s Volunteer Service Bureau (a United Way forerunner). Marilyn relished reading good novels, tending her unruly flower garden, going on elderhostel adventures with Tracy, and sitting down at the piano to play and sing wide-ranging repertoire. A born storyteller, she never lost her dramatic flair or her avid interest in people. To the end of her life, she was a bright and generous spirit who drew others to her and who cared deeply about injustice and the unfortunate. Thanks to all at Cornerstone Assisted Living, Methodist Hospital and Hospice, and Hillcrest Care Center for loving care. Memorials preferred to St. Joan of Arc’s social justice and pastoral ministry programs, Minneapolis. Private Service and interment at Fort Snelling Cemetery, Minneapolis.
GILL BROTHERS Minneapolis Chapel 612-861-6088

Barbara A. Wrycza, age 72, of Bloomington, on January 30, 2009. Lifelong member of VFW Women’s Auxillary Post 1296. Preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Marie McDonald; 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Survived by children, Julia Wrycza, Katie (Pat) Loher, Laurie Wrycza, John (Beth) Wrycza and Keith (Fran) Wrycza; grandchildren, Nick, Tracy, Jason, Matt and Tyler; step-grandchildren, Courtney, Brittney and Kelsi; 2 brothers and 2 sisters. The family would like to thank Martin Luther Care Center for the years of care they gave Barbara. Visitation Wednesday 5:00-7:30 PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave South. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, 11 AM at The Church of St. Bonaventure, 901 E. 90th St. with visitation 1 hour prior at church. Interment Bloomington Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the MS Society.

Phillip B. Age 18, formerly of New Hope and Maple Grove. Visitation Wednesday, February 4th, 12-5PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 7300 Rockford Rd. (42nd Ave), New Hope.
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Jack L O’Reilly, age 89, of Bloomington, on January 28, 2009. Preceded in death by wife, Grace and brother, Leonard. Survived by children, Sharon (Del) Gulden, Kathy (Don) Wolf, Pat (Brad) Doepke, John (Sue), Tim (Joy) and Tom (JoAnn); 15 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Visitation Sunday 6-8 PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave S. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, 10 AM at The Church of St. Bonaventure, 901 E. 90th St. with visitation 1/2 hour prior. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society.

Vernon K. Olson age 84, of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of St. Louis Park, MN, passed away on January 28, 2009. Vern was a retired 40 year employee of Northern States Power (Xcel). He was preceded in death by wife, Laura Olson. Survived by children, Virginia Truzinski (John), Marion Sample (Herb), Scott Olson (Dorothy)and Kenneth Olson (Eulalia); 10 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and many other friends and relatives. Visitation Wednesday 5:30-8 PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Av. So. Private interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to the Nathan Adelson Hospice, 4131 Swenson St. Las Vegas, NV 89119-6718. GILL BROTHERS BLOOMINGTON 952.888.7771

Marie C. Bednorz age 90 of Minneapolis on January 27, 2009. Survived by sisters, Helen Bednorz and Marguerite LePage; nephews, David (Julie) LePage and Daniel (Becky) LePage; niece, LuAnn (Jerry) Thatcher and many grandnieces and grandnephews. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday, January 29, 11:30AM at the Church of the Annunciation 504 W. 54th St. Minneapolis. Interment at a later date in Waverly, MN.
GILL BROTHERS Minneapolis Chapel 612-861-6088

Andersen, Karen K. (Parliament)
Andersen, Karen K. (nee Parliament) age 63, of Prescott, AZ, formerly of Maple Grove. Preceded in death by father, Allen. Survived by husband of 40 years, Hugo; mother, Carol Parliament of Bloomington; uncle, I.J. Holton; brother-in-law, Lee (Mary Lou) Andersen and her beloved yorkies. Funeral Service Friday 1 PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave. So. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation Friday one hour prior to service. Memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society.GILL BROTHERS BLOOMINGTON 952-888-7771

Robert “Bob” A. Egland, born August 30, 1920, died January 24, 2009 at his home. Born, raised and lived in Bloomington for 88 years. Survived by wife of 60 years, Betty; children, Randy (JoAnn) Egland, Raleigh, NC; Rosie Taylor, Shakopee, MN; and Annette (John) Kezbers, Oklahoma City, OK; grandchildren, Ben (Tiffany) Taylor, Tina (Greg) Heller, Tiffany (Brady) Boran, Karlis (Emily) Kezbers, Karina Kezbers, Krista Kezbers, Kate Kezbers, Mary (Kirk) Sutton, Liz Egland, Katherine (Ashton) Egland, Kyle Egland and Mickey Egland; 6 great-grandchildren, Bradford, Taylor, Tanner, Jakob, Kyser and Mauer. Bob was one of the founders and a proud member (#5) of the Bloomington Volunteer Fire Department. Funeral Service 11AM, Tuesday, January 27th at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 1701 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington with visitation one hour prior to service at church. Interment Bloomington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.
GILL BROTHERS Bloomington Chapel 952-888-7771

Lyle D. Anerson, age 58 of Bloomington on January 22, 2009. Lyle was proud to be employed by Edina Courier and in his spare time he enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his grandchildren. “World’s Greatest Grandpa”. Preceded in death by parents, LuVerne and Dora. Survived by wife, Jeannine; children, Doug and Theresa; grandchildren, Ben, Jake, Katie, Dylan and Josie; brother, Les (Barb); and many family and friends. Visitation Sunday 3-6 PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave S. Funeral Service Monday 11 AM at Gill Brothers Chapel with visitation 1 hour prior. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery

Elfie Luella Meyers, age 101 of Richfield, formerly of St. Paul on January 22, 2009. Preceded in death by husband, Donald E. Meyers. Survived by son, George and wife, Mary; daughter, Ann and husband, Donald Luther; grandchildren, Jill, Nathan, Andrew and Daniel; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Nina Jorgensen. Funeral Service, 7PM, Tuesday, January 27th at Lutheran Church of Christ the Redeemer, 5440 Penn Ave. South. Private Interment Acacia Memorial Park. Visitation 1/2 hour prior to service. Memorials may be directed to Lutheran Church of Christ the Redeemer or the Pines.