Archive for May, 2009

Dominquez, Jaunita

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

Juanita Dominguez, age 86 on May 28, 2009 of Brooklyn Park. Survived by son, Ricardo and fiancee Linda; granddaughters, Monica, Dara, and Jenna; sisters, Aurora Ojeda and Angelita Everett. Also survived by half brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, June 2nd, 11 AM, Gill Brothers West Metro Chapel, 7300 Rockford Road. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery. Visitation Monday, June 1st, 5-8 PM and 1/2 hour prior to service at funeral chapel.
Gill Brothers New Hope Chapel 763-531-1777

Burlage, Sue E.

Sunday, May 24th, 2009

Sue E. Burlage, age 46, of Bloomington, on May 24, 2009. Survived by daughter, Delaney and her father, Mitch; brothers, Scott and Mike Evans and their families; and many friends. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, 7 PM at the Church of St. Richard, 7540 Penn Ave. S., Richfield with visitation starting at 5 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the family.
GILL BROTHERS Bloomington Chapel 952-888-7771

Vu, Te Danh

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

Te Danh Vu, age 77, of Bloomington, on May 20, 2009. Visitation Friday 5-9 PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave S. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 10 AM at the Church of St. Anne/St. Joseph Hien, 2627 Queen Ave N., Minneapolis. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery.
GILL BROTHERS Bloomington Chapel 952-888-7771

Culnane, Edward W.

Friday, May 15th, 2009

Edward William Culnane, age 89 of Richfield, passed away May 15, 2009. Ed was a devoted husband and loving father; a proud WWII Marine Veteran who enlisted on December 2, 1941; 5 days before Pearl Harbor, and subsequently a Sales Representative for M&M’s Candy. There was nothing more important to him than being a good family man and provider. Preceded in death by parents, Edward & Margaret. Survived by loving wife, Jo; children, Mary Jo Culnane, Cathy (Steven Waters) Culnane, Janice Culnane and Ed (Dori) Culnane; grandchildren: Andrew & Evan Waters, Anny, Sarah & Rosa Culnane, Lance & Jessica Culnane; sister, Marge Sager; good friend, Meri Gauthier; sisters-in-law, Yvonne Black & Sr. Mary Venarda. Mass of Christian Burial 10AM, Tuesday, May 19th at the Church of St. Peter, 6730 Nicollet Ave. S., Richfield (612-866-5089). Visitation Monday, 5-7 at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 5801 Lyndale Ave. S. and one hour prior to Mass at Church. Visitation also one hour prior to Mass at Church. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Semper Fidelis Fideli Gerta Merges
GILL BROTHERS Minneapolis Chapel 612-861-6088

Folkestad, Marvin L.

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

Marvin L. Folkestad age 75 of Prior Lake, formerly of Bloomington, passed away on May 10, 2009. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence & Minnie and infant sister, Delores. Survived by wife, Darlene; children, Lori (Richard) Dysterheft (Shakopee,MN), Todd (Brenda) Folkestad (Owatonna, MN) , Eric (Lori) Folkestad (Zionsville, IN) , Kari (Vincent) Rokke (Fargo, ND) and Jodi (Bradley) Anderson (Savage, MN); and 11 grandchildren. He graduated from Ellendale High School (Minnesota), graduated from University of Northern Iowa and got his Masters in Greeley, CO. Marvin taught elementary school for eight years in Iowa and 40 years in Bloomington. He was also very involved in the Richfield/ Bloomington Credit Union and an active member of the Born Again Jocks (BAJ’s) bowling and golfing leagues. He was known for his love of singing, family, friends and gift of gab. He will be missed greatly by family and all that knew him. Visitation, Tuesday (TODAY) May 12, 2009 from 6-8pm at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel 9947 Lyndale Ave. S. Bloomington. Funeral Service, Wednesday 10:30am at Hosanna Lutheran Church 9600 163rd St. W. Lakeville. Private family burial.
GILL BROTHERS Bloomington Chapel 952-888-7771

Hanson, Lyle S.

Friday, May 8th, 2009

Lyle S. Hanson age 53 of Prior Lake on May 8, 2009. Preceded in death by parents, Lawrence & Myrtice. Survived by wife, Liz Reach; step-children, Amanda Page & Samantha (Christian) Bang; siblings, Linda (Eldean) Erlandson, Lawrence (Diane) Hanson & Laura (Bruce) Wood; nieces & nephews, Mathew (Melissa), Michael & Anne Hanson along with many relatives and friends. Funeral Service, Wednesday, May 13, 1pm at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel 9947 Lyndale Ave. S. Bloomington with visitation one hour prior to service. Interment Credit River Cemetery, Prior Lake.
“Lyle lived the High Life.”
GILL BROTHERS Bloomington Chapel 952-888-7771

Hager, Linda P.

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

Linda P. Hager, age 57, of Bloomington, on May 7, 2009. Preceded in death by parents, Peter and Adeline Renner; and brothers, LeRoy “Smokey”, Robert, Russell and Roger. Survived by husband, Jim; sons, Jeff (Jeanne) and Rob (Valerie); grandchildren, Joey, Julia, Caleb, Brianna and Joshua-to be born this July; sisters, Darlene (Wally) Duckwitz, Betty Schaffer, Margie (Duane) Greff and Sandy (Ed) Board; brothers, Larry (Lois), Donnie (Maureen) and Joe (Peggy) Renner; sisters-in-law, Darlene (Jim) Meyers, Linda Renner and Theresa Renner; and many nieces and nephews. Vsitation Sunday 4-7 PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave S. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, 11 AM at the Church of St. Bonaventure, 901 E. 90th St. with visitation one hour prior at church. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society. GILL BROTHERS Bloomington Chapel 952-888-7771

Westrum, Kathryn E.

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

Kathryn Elaine Westrum, age 89 of Bloomington, MN passed away May 6th, 2009. Preceded in death by parents, Raymond “Rush” and Henrietta Adams. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Steven & Vicki Westrum; grandsons, Bradley (Carrie), Mark (Kelly) and Brett (Megan) Westrum; great-grandchildren, Kaden, Tanner and Colin. Memorial Service 11AM, Tuesday, May 12th at the MN Masonic Home Chapel, 11501 Masonic Home Dr., Bloomington (952-948-700). Private Interment Sunnyside Cemetery, Lake Mills, IA.
GILL BROTHERS Bloomington Chapel 952-888-7771

O’Keefe, Ruby E.

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Ruby E. O’Keefe, age 92 of Bloomington on May 4, 2009. Preceded in death by husband, Francis; son, Greg; siblings, William, Richard & Andrew. Survived by son, Gary; grandchildren, Brian O’Keefe, Kelly (Brian) O’Keefe-Wentz and Ryan (Nicole) O’Keefe; great-granddaughter, Lindsey Wentz; daughter-in-law, Kathleen; siblings, Mary Hilstrom & Thomas (Ruie) Buckley; sister-in-law, Audrey Buckley and many other relatives and friends. Visitation Wednesday 5-8 pm at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel 9947 Lyndale Ave. S. Bloomington. Funeral Service Thursday 11 am at Gill Brothers with visitation one hour prior to service. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
GILL BROTHERS 952-888-7771

MacDonald, Charles M.

Sunday, May 3rd, 2009

Charles M. “Chuck” Accidentally May 3, 2009. Preceded by father, Don and brother, Stephen. Survived by children, Micah, Brittany, Jacqueline, Tori; special friend, Jody Casaledna and mother of his children, Dawn; mother, Marie McNicoll (Mick); brothers, Mike (Maureen), Tom, Rich, Tim (Liz) and Paul (Polly); sisters, Mary Williams (Gary), Therese Fleck (Chris), Margaret Abelleira (Juan), Monica Larch (Jim) and sister-in-law, Joni; many nieces and nephews. Chuck owned and operated Abba Environmental Pest, Eagan, MN. Visitation 9:00 AM, service 10:00 AM TUESDAY, May 12th at Church of the Open Door, 9060 Zanzibar Lane N, Maple Grove. Memorials preferred to the family. GILL BROTHERS MINNEAPOLIS CHAPEL 612-861-6088