Gill Brothers

Charles D. Officer, MD, CDR, USNR, MC (Ret) Age 81 of Bloomington entered eternal life on April 27, 2009, and was reunited in heaven with his wife of 49 years, Elisabeth, who has been watching over him from above since August 10, 2002. Survived by children, Tom (Mary) Officer, MD; Chuck (Molly) Officer, Jr; Colleen (Tom) Officer-Anderson; Collette (Michael) Officer-Hunt; grandchildren, Christy (Dan), Jonathan, Melanie, Chuck III, Nicole, Steven, Jennifer, Elisabeth, Kelly, David, Thomas, John, Laurel, Theresa, Samantha, Patrick; great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Tyler, Courtney; siblings, Wally (Roberta) Officer, Margaret (Tom) Duncan, Mary (Don) Phillips. Dr. Officer loved his family, his country, and his patients. Born in Creston IA, he received his MD from the University of Iowa. He met the love of his life, Elisabeth, a nurse at Milwaukee County hospital and they married in 1953. His service to his country as a Naval Flight Surgeon spanned 6 decades from WWII through Desert Storm. He practiced medicine for a half century, first in Bloomington and then as the first family doctor in Burnsville where his love for others touched the lives of thousands, including the hundreds of children he delivered. A man of rare intellect and humility, he could speak on almost any topic but never spoke of himself. He was always interested in the lives of others. Most of all, he lived for and loved his family. A gentile giant, he taught through example, in both life and death, the values of humility, honor, duty, and love. Special thanks to Davita Dialysis, Fairview Hospice, and for the compassionate care of the skilled professionals at the Bloomington Masonic Home who helped him on his final journey. Memorials preferred to Nativity of Mary Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial at 10am Friday, May 1, at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, 9900 Lyndale Ave. So. Bloomington. Visitation from 5-8pm Thursday at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave So., and one hour prior to Mass at church. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Dagna M. Borgert, age 85, of Bloomington. Retired substitute teacher from Bloomington Elementary Schools. Preceded in death by husband, Herbert and grandson, Justin Hayes. Survived by children, Elizabeth (Gary) Nyseth, William (Lonna), Michael (Sharon), Susan (Jon) Weiland, Lyle and Paul (Sara); 22 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; brother, Erling (Dorothy) Eimon. Funeral Service Thursday, April 30, 2009, 2 PM at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 8600 Fremont Ave. So. Interment Bloomington Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 5-8 PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave. So. and 1 hour prior to service at church. Memorials preferred. GILL BROTHERS BLOOMINGTON 952-888-7771

Rosemary E. (Hoff) Schaefer. A woman of faith, spirit, love, courage, compassion and forgiveness, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends. A time of remembrance Saturday, April 25, 2009, 10:30 AM with 11 AM memorial service at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 7300 42nd Avenue North. Interment Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. GILL BROTHERS NEW HOPE 763.531.1777

Germaine June Ann Stotz, Age 80 of Minneapolis, passed away April 25, 2009. Germaine was a waitress for 43 years at Butler Drug, a life member of USS Yorktown and WWI Auxiliary President. Preceded in death by husband of 56 years, Warren Jay; parents, Glenn and Exerine Hawes; 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Survived by daughter, Barbara Ann; special nieces, Betty Lou and Vicky Rae; nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral Service 11AM, Wednesday at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 5801 Lyndale Ave. S. Visitation Tuesday, 4-7PM and one hour prior to service. Interment Oakland Cemetery, Hutchinson. Memorials preferred to the American Lung Association for the prevention of smoking.
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Patricia Ellen Howard (nee Perry), age 83 of Mpls. died Friday, April 24th, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, John, on Feb. 6, 2009. Survived by children, John, Perry, and Elizabeth (Michael) Foulkes; grandchildren, Robert and Olivia Howard, Benjamin and John Foulkes. Born in Mpls. to Earl and Dorothy Perry, she attended Washburn High School and graduated from the U of M. A loving wife, mother, and homemaker, she welcomed all to her home, had a sharp wit and always enjoyed a good story – she will be missed. Memorial service, Monday, 4 PM at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 4557 Colfax Ave. S. with private interment at Lakewood Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may directed to St. Luke’s Church.
GILL BROTHERS Minneapolis Chapel 612-861-6088

Juanita M. Rolf, age 65 of Savage. Funeral Service 11AM, Monday, April 27, 2009 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 1701 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN. Visitation Sunday, 4-7PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave. S.
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Claudette Joan Kotz, age 54 of Minneapolis. Born July 8, 1954 in Minneapolis, passed away April 21, 2009. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Ellen Kotz. Survived by son, Bryon Speaks; brothers, Arthur and Tom Kotz. Private family services will be held. Memorials preferred to Minnesota Valley Humane Society, Burnsville, MN.
GILL BROTHERS Minneapolis Chapel 612-861-6088

Bridget M. Steider, age 76 formerly of Hopkins and Edina. Preceded in death by husband, James. Survived by 5 children, Patty (Steve Heppelmann) Steider, Susie (Bob) Ruff, Mark Steider, John (Jolene Hodson) Steider and Katie (Gail Sulander) Steider; 9 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Visitation Thursday, April 23, 5-8 PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 5801 Lyndale Ave. So. Prayer Service Thursday 7 PM. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to CommonBond Communities, 328 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul, MN 55102. GILL BROTHERS MINNEAPOLIS 612-861-6088

Joseph J. Joyce, 88, of Bloomington, formerly of Minneapolis. Preceded in death by wife Nancy and sister Ruth Young. Survived by daughters, Sue Seifert (Tom), Sally Duran (John), Anne Joyce, and Lisa Suhany (Mark); sons, John Joyce (Cindy) and Mark Joyce; grandchildren, Barbara (Dan), Patty (Matt), Christina (Dave), Joe, Andrea, Maddy (Joe), Beck, Courtney, Kevin and Alexandra; great-grandchildren, Gage and Sydney; sisters-in-law, Mary Helen Hayes and Jean Hayes; brother-in- law, John Hayes; his dear nieces and nephews; loved ones and friends; special friend, Dolores Williams. Born in St Paul, a graduate of The University of St. Thomas, decorated Captain in the 9th Infantry during WWII, served again during the Korean Conflict, recently granted dual Irish Citizenship. A career in the insurance industry with over 30 years at American Hardware Mutual brought great satisfaction and many relationships and memories. Joe was a kind and gentle man who enjoyed his traditions. He loved being with his family, his friends, skiing, boating on the river and his time at Bay Lake and Christmas Lake. A member of many civic and charitable organizations, he loved to help others and always wanted to be “part of the action”. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, 11 AM at The Church of St. Edward, 9401 Nesbitt Ave S., with visitation one hour prior at church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Shorewood, MN. Donations preferred to Park Nicollet Foundation. GILL BROTHERS Bloomington Chapel 952-888-7771

Edwin Walter Knutson, age 88, of Bloomington, passed away on April 13, 2009. Ed was a WWII Veteran and retired Northwest Airlines Pilot. Preceded in death by wife of 62 years, Barbara; 2 brothers; a sister and a great-granddaughter. Survived by children, Peggy Gross, Kathleen Knutson, Ronald (Nancy) Knutson and Diane (Robb) Swenson; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, April 17, 2009, 10:30 A.M. at the Church of St. Edward, 9401 Nesbitt Ave. S., Bloomington (952-835-7101). Visitation Thursday, April 16, 2009, 4-7 PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave. S. and one hour prior to Mass at Church. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association .
GILL BROTHERS Bloomington Chapel 952-888-7771