Gill Brothers

Esther E. Jensen age 93 of New Hope on March 31, 2009. Preceded in death by husband, Lloyd; daughter-in-law, Diane and sister, Elsie. Survived by children, Wallace (Gloria) Jensen, Janet Pulkka, Dennis Jensen, Larry Jensen and Barbara (Arnie) Nass along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Service, Friday, April 4, 12pm at Gill Brothers New Hope Chapel 7300 42nd Ave. N. with visitation one hour prior to service. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
GILL BROTHERS New Hope Chapel 763-531-1777

Gladys V. Pearson of Minneapolis, passed away on March 31, 2009 at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Pearson. She was a graduate of Roosevelt High School and a long time employee of Honeywell. She is survived by her brother, Carl A. (Joyce) Olson; sister, Hazel Burditt; nephews, Bruce (Connie) Burditt, Lawrence (Lynn) Olson; nieces, Kathleen (Lee Duerr) Burrington and Nancy (Dwain) Klemmensen. Kathleen Burrington was her faithful caregiver while she was at Walker Care Center. A memorial service will be held at Lakewood Cemetery Chapel at 2PM on Friday, May 1st with visitation beginning at 1:30. Interment Lakewood Cemetery.
GILL BROTHERS Minneapolis Chapel 612-861-6088

Grace Riacel Gonimil Daculan, age 28, of Bloomington, on March 31, 2009. Survived by parents, Marian and Cecilio Daculan; sisters, Rose Maricel Castro and Michelle Daculan Gogue; brother, Joecel Marion G. Daculan; nephews, Matthew Joseph D. Gogue and Michael Joecel D. Gogue; Grandparets, Remedios Gonimil and Silveriana and Celso Daculan; many other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday, 5-8 PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave S. with Prayer Service at 7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, 11 AM at The Church of St. Bonaventure, 901 E. 90th Street with visitation one hour prior at church. Private interment. Gill Brothers Bloomington Chapel 952-888-7771

Thomas C. “Tommy” Ludwig
Ludwig, Thomas C. “Tommy” age 52 of Richfield. Preceded in death by sister, Mary. Survived by parents, Ednamae and Donald; twin brother, Timothy; brother, Michael; sister, Donna and nephew Jonathan. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10 AM at the Church of the Assumption, 305 East 77th St. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Thursday April 5-8 PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave. So. and 1 hour prior to mass at church. Memorials preferred. GILL BROTHERS BLOOMINGTON 952-888-7771

Marian O. Benedict (nee Anderson) Age 84, of Bloomington. Survived by son, Robert (Pauline); daughter, Jeanne (Tom) McCanna; grandsons, Jason (Lora), Eric and Michael and great-granddaughter, Savannah. Preceded in death by brothers, Bud, Ralph and Glen and sisters, Elaine and Lorraine. Marian is survived by brothers, Vern (Doris) and Gordon (Nancy) Anderson and many wonderful nieces, nephews and friends. Marian’s parents, Oscar and Hulda Anderson moved to Bloomington in 1922 and were one of the founding families of the city’s first Lutheran Church – St. Luke’s. The youngest of 8 children, Marian was confirmed at St. Luke’s in 1937 and graduated from Bloomington High School in 1942. During WWII, she worked at Munsingwear making parachutes, Air Parts making wings for aircraft and the Army Signal Corps. In 1947, she married George Benedict. Marian was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In later years, she worked at Eagle Nursing Home and was an active member of Bloomington’s Creekside Center. Marian was a lifelong member of St. Luke’s Church and a committed follower of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 4 at St. Luke’s Church in Bloomington (1701 West Old Shakopee Road) at 10:30 a.m. Lunch follows. Memorials preferred to Good Neighbors (www.goodneighbors-inc.org).
GILL BROTHERS Bloomington Chapel 952-888-7771

Ralph Gordon Svec of Bloomington, MN, passed away peacefully March 28, 2009, 61 years young. He was preceded in death by his father, Felix Svec and his mother, Hazel Svec. He will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts by his loving wife of 36 years, Carol; daughter and son-in-law, Nicole & Louis Yender; son, Kurt Svec; brother, Jerry Svec of Fayetteville, GA and other family and friends. he was blessed with countless friends and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Ralph was always loving, kind, understanding and helpful. We will always remember his stories and tales. His happiest times were spent at his lake home on Mille Lacs. Ralph was born in Minneapolis and graduated from Roosevelt High School. He served in the Air Force as a jet engine mechanic. He owned Midwest Transmission in South Minneapolis until retirement in 1999. The family wishes to thank all of Ralph’s many compassionate friends for their support and the team of doctors and nursing staff at the VA Medical Center. Funeral Service 11AM, Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington. Visitation Tuesday, 5-8PM at Gill Brothers and one hour prior to service. Private Interment.
GILL Brothers Bloomington Chapel 952-888-7771

Barbara S. Anderson
Anderson, Barbara S. Age 92, of Crystal. Beloved mother, grand- mother and great- grandmother, went to the Lord on March 23, 2009 to join her husband Melvin in their heavenly home. Survived by her 3 beloved children; daughter, Carol (John) Smith and their children, Lisa (Scott) Bell and great-grandchildren, Madison, John Henry and Scotlynn; Jim (Sherry) and great-grandchildren, Travis, Stephanie and Jessica; son, Jim (Sandy) and their children, Mark (Trish) and great-grandchildren, Hilde and Greta; Beth Swenson and great- granddaughter, Jackie; Leslie (Chris) Swanson; daughter, Marcia (Haven) Lucas and their son, Eric (Melissa) and great-grandsons, Ben and Mitchell, Katie (Tony) Goodwin, Jodi (Lance) Voelker and great-grandchildren, Myla and Van. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday March 28th 11 AM at the Church of St. Raphael, 7305 Bass Lake Road. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery. Visitation Friday Marcg 27th 5-8 PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 7300 42nd Ave. No. and 1 hour prior to mass at church. Memorials preferred to St. Joseph’s Home for Children. GILL BROTHERS NEW HOPE 763-531-1777

Mary Alice age 87, of Bloomington, on March 25, 2009. Preceded in death by husband, Edwin. Survived by children, Marie Sharah, Cecilia Smoot, Michael (Anna) Nedry, Theresa (Tom) Wentz; stepdaughter, Jennifer Smith; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Mary was a graduate of the College of St. Catherine. She taught at Nativity of Mary School for 30+ years, teaching 3rd and 4th grade, and started the Kindergarten program. After retiring she took in over 100 foster care children, earning the KARE 11 and Channel 4 Hometown Hero Award. Visitation Sunday 5-8 PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave S., with prayer service at 7:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 10 AM at the Church of the Nativity of Mary, 9900 Lyndale Ave S., with visitation one hour prior at church. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the Nativity of Mary School. GILL BROTHERS Bloomington 952-888-7771

Shirley Ann McDonough, age 83. A long time resident of Bloomington, Minnesota passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at Martin Luther Manor in Bloomington, MN. Born Shirley Ann Koenig, to Alphonse and Maude Koenig in Wabasha, MN on December 24, 1925. Married Earl Louis McDonough October 31, 1945. A homemaker and mother, she is survived by her son, Mark Steven McDonough (Lori) and daughter, Holly Ann Stensrud (Rick); grandchildren, Heidi Stensrud, Adam Stensrud (Jill), Brandon Stensrud (Michelle) and Nikki McDonough; great-grandchildren, Sydney, Hayden, Erica & Jackson Stensrud; brother, Robert Koenig and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Earl; sister, Janice and brother, Richard. A special thank you from “Sassy’s” family to all who took such special care of her at Martin Luther Manor. Visitation will be at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave So. Bloomington, MN 55420, Thursday, March 26, 2009 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM, Friday March 27, 2009 at Gill Brothers. Private Interment.
GILL BROTHERS Bloomington Chapel 952-888-7771

Marlys M. Hansen (nee Huseth) age 81, of Brooklyn Park, died on the first day of spring – 20 March 2009. Survived by children, Stephen (Linda) Hansen, Cheryl (Ernest) Isliker and Kay Hansen; grandchildren, Christy (Fiancé Steve), Heather (Partner Katie), Jada (Partner Katie), Neile (Fiancée Debbie) and great-granddaughter, Lili. Marnie was preceded in death by loving husband, H. Kenneth Hansen and devoted mother, Edna (Allen/ Huseth) Swanson. A generous and compassionate soul, Marnie personified The Golden Rule, touched lives wherever she lived or worked from Camden to Hutchinson to Brooklyn Park to Eden Prairie and showered her family with unconditional love, support and devotion. Visitation Monday, March 23, 2009 from 4-7pm at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 7300 42nd Ave. N., New Hope. Private family service and interment will be held.
GILL BROTHERS New Hope Chapel 763-531-1777