Archive for June, 2009

Ackerman, Randy C.

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Randy C. Ackerman, age 58, of Bloomington, on June 30, 2009. Preceded in death by parents, Donald and Lillian; Brother, Brian; and son, Shane. Survived by loving wife, Carole; devoted daughter, Jessica and her children, Dedric and Daisha; stepchildren, Wendy Saumer and Rick Bartholomew; stepgrandchildren, Jake, Robyn, Hunter and Breck; and many cousins and good friends. Funeral Service Tuesday, 5 PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave S. with visitation one hour prior. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.
GILL BROTHERS Bloomington Chapel 952-888-7771

Hebing, Jean M.

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

Jean M. Hebing Age 72 of New Hope died on June 28, 2009. Survived by husband, John; son, John; siblings, Nancy Pearce and Robert (Margaret) Kleven. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, July 1, 10:30 AM at the Church of St. Joseph, 8701 36th Ave N, New Hope with visitation 1 hour prior to Mass at church. Interment Gethesame Cemetery, New Hope.
GILL BROTHERS New Hope Chapel 763-537-1777

Barmettler, Bertha L.

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Bertha L. Barmettler (nee Trast), age 78, of Bloomington, on June 24, 2009. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Arliss Miller; and brother, Leonard Trast. Survived by husband of 54 years, Ronald; Sisters, Cecelia (Eugene) Voight, Sharon (David) Nyhus and Janet (Willie) Liesenfeld; Brothers, Mervin Trast and Gerald (Jeanne) Trast; Brother-in-law, Lloyd Miller; Sister-in-law, Margaret Trast; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, 10-11:30 at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave. So. Visitation in Grand Rapids to follow. Interment Nashwauk Cemetery.
GILL BROTHERS Bloomington Chapel 952-888-7771

Larson, Bruce George

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

Bruce George Larson, age 75 of New Hope, MN passed away June 22, 2009 at North Ridge Masonic Home. Bruce was born on May 10, 1934 in Chicago, IL to John and Olga Larson. He is survived by his wife, Caroline; daughter, Pamela (Allan) Larson Frink; son, Mitchell (Peggy) Larson; 4 grandchildren, Andrew, Cody, Lily and Brock; 2 great-grandchildren, Kiernan and Liam and sister, Gael Noble. After graduating from Purdue University and service in the Air Force, he began his career in advertising in Chicago and Minneapolis. He then went back to school and earned a masters degree at the U of M to become a Life Science Teacher in School District 279. Bruce was an avid woodworker, artist, photographer and outdoor lover. Graveside service, 10:30 A.M., Monday, June 29th at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Please meet in assembly lane #5.

Schumann, Michael D. “Mikey”

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

Schumann, Michael D. “Mikey” age 52 of Bloomington. Preceded in death by
mother, Marilyn Bailey. Survived by best friend and soul mate, Sheri
Schumann; father, Robert Schumann; brothers, Loren (Sue) and Robert Johnson;
sisters, Regina (Clark) Nelsen and Michelle Streeter; many nieces, nephews,
aunts and uncles. Visitation Sunday, June 28, 2009 5-8 PM at Gill Brothers
Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave. So. Private interment, Fort Snelling
National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to New Beginnings, Waverly, MN

Ryan, Stanley F.

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

Stanley F. Ryan, Age 86 of Minneapolis. Died on June 20, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Francisca Ryan; brother, Jerry Ryan; aunt, Angela Strem and friend of many years, Lois Swanson. Stanley served in the Marine Corp in WWII on Guam and later worked with his aunt at her Strem Fashion Studio in downtown Mpls. He will be missed by the McGlennen and Denson families, who considered him a loved member of both families. Funeral Service will be Thursday, 11AM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 5801 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls. with visitation one hour prior to service. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to St. Joseph’s Home for Children 1200 2nd Ave. S., Mpls MN 55403. GILL BROTHERS Minneapolis Chapel 612-861-6088

McNicoll, Andrew “Mick”

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

Andrew Michael “Mick” McNicoll, age 88 of Mpls. March 2, 1921 – June 20, 2009. Survived by wife and sweetheart Marie; daughters, Sandra (Steve) Caverly and Cecilia McNicoll (Wendel Hann); sisters, Helen Rhode, Peg (Fred) Rheim; brothers, John (Colleen) and Paul McNicoll. Preceded in death by parents Andrew and Louise; brother, Joseph and his first wife Helen. Mick graciously welcomed Marie’s eleven children, thirty grandchildren, and twenty-one great-grandchildren. Graduated from Annunciation, DeLaSalle, St. Thomas University, and U. of M. Retired from Lockheed where he worked as an aeronautical engineer in the Skunk Works that developed the SR-71 Blackbird Aircraft. Honored Marine Corps Veteran of WW II and a Purple Heart recipient. Devout Catholic and fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus.

“I Love You More”
I love you more since that first glance
When you met me at the door
Our love enhanced
You married me
God has blessed us to the core.
With lots of fun and laughter too
Holding hands each day in prayer -
Your kindness and your tenderness
My Mick, I love you more.
-Your Marie xo’s

Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, June 26th 10 AM at the Church of St. Helena, 3204 E. 43rd St. Mpls. 55406. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation, Thursday, 4-8 PM at Gill Brothers Southwest Chapel, 5801 Lyndale Ave. So. and one hour prior to Mass at church. Memorials may be directed to The Church of St. Helena, Southside Life Care Center 4105 Chicago Ave. So. 55407, or Knights of Columbus Council #435 3637 11th Ave. So. 55407
GILL BROTHERS Minneapolis Chapel 612-861-6088

Baker, Jeanne Milliman

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Jeanne C. Milliman Baker (Palmer)
Baker, Jeanne C. Milliman (nee Palmer) Age 84, of Eagan, formerly of Bloomington and Sun City West, AZ. Jeanne is the Granddaughter of the late Gideon Pond and a retired Executive Secretary from Control Data. Preceded in death by husbands, Harry Baker and Lawrence H. Milliman Sr.; son, Lawrence H. “Buzzy” Milliman Jr. Survived by daughters, Valli (Jerry Dibble) Johnson and Marla (Tim) Smith; granddaughters Bonnie (Bob) Will and Kristina (Matt) Wilberg; great-grandchildren, Steven and Alaina; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Service Saturday June 20, 2009 12 Noon at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave. So. Private interment Bloomington Cemetery. Visitation Saturday starting at 10 AM until time of service. www.gillbrothers.com BLOOMINGTON 952.888.7771

Krumwiede, Ella Jo

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

Ella Jo Krumwiede was born March 25, 2009 at 2:37 AM to Ryan and Taryn Krumwiede. She weighed 1 pound 2 ounces and was 11 1/2 inches long. She blessed us with her presence at only 24 weeks and lived 85 days until she was called back home on June 16, 2009. She danced to Twinkle Twinkle, squeezed her mama’s finger and would gaze into her daddy’s eyes. Her short time with us was brief but she will forever be in our hearts and souls. She is survived by her loving parents, Ryan and Taryn Krumwiede; her adoring grandparents, Terry and Karen Marthaler and Terry and Barb Krumwiede; and four devoted uncles and caring aunts, Jason (Sara) Krumwiede, Joey (Carrie) Krumwiede, Andy (Chelsea) Marthaler and Tyler (Andrea) Marthaler. She made many friends in the NICU who she loved very much and who her parents will never forget. Funeral Service Monday, 7 PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 5801 Lyndale Ave S. Mpls. with visitation starting at 5 PM.
GILL BROTHERS Minneapolis Chapel 612-861-6088

Holmberg, Carol L.

Monday, June 15th, 2009

Carol Lorraine Holmberg, loving mother and grandmother, age 75, of Richfield, passed away on June 15, 2009. Preceded in death by husband, Howard. Survived by sons, Howard (Cheryl) and Jeffrey; grandchildren, Jillian (Alaric), Justin, Eric and Maureen; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends; special friends, Paul & Gladys Culhane. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday, June 18th, 2009 at the Church of St. Peter, 6730 Nicollet Ave. S., Richfield, with visitation one hour prior to Mass only. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. If desired, memorials preferred to the Disabled American Veterans.
GILL BROTHERS Minneapolis Chapel 612-861-6088