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Terrence James Harvey, age 83 of Bloomington on January 31, 2010. Terrence was a WWII Army Veteran and 32 year employee of North Central/Republic Airlines. Preceded in death by wife, Gloria; parents, James & Margaret; sisters, Mary Margaret, Aileen and Virginia. Survived by children, Stephen (Patti) Harvey, James (Toni Marie) Harvey, Colleen (Glenn) Hoiseth and Julie Harvey; grandchildren, Patrick Harvey, Kelley Hoiseth and Meredith Harvey and extended family. Mass of Christian Burial 10AM, Wednesday, February 3rd at the Church of the Nativity of Mary, 9900 Lyndale Ave. S., with visitation one hour prior to Mass only. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to The Catholic Charities.
GILL BROTHERS Bloomington Chapel 952-888-7771

Malecka, Philip G.
Age 60 of Bloomington, Mn. passed away peacefully at home on January 29th, 2010. Survived by his wife Karen; children ~ Steve (Rachel) and Michelle (Lance) Damico; 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; brother ~ Steven (Nancy); sisters ~ Debra and Mary Malecka; sisters and brothers-in-law;
Ron (Ilene), Lois (Wally), Jerry (Mary), and Betty (Chris); nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, February 1st, 2010, 11:00 AM at the Church of Saint Edward ~ 9401 Nesbitt Avenue, Bloomington, MN 55437. Interment ~ Dawn Valley Memorial Park. Visitation ~ Sunday 4-7 PM at GILL BROTHER MINNEAPOLIS CHAPEL 5801 Lyndale Avenue South and one hour prior to Mass at the church. Phil loved his pets, the outdoors and spending time up north hunting and fishing. He looked forward to being reunited in Heaven with his parents and will be sadly missed by those left behind.
GILL BROTHERS MINNEAPOLIS CHAPEL 5801 Lyndale Avenue South

Kenneth Edwin Severson Severson, Kenneth Edwin Age 70, of Taneyville, MO, formerly of Mendota Hts, passed away on January 29. He is survived by his wife, Gloria; daughters, Laurie and Pam; 5 grandchild- ren and sister, Marilyn Balfanz. Preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers. Visitation will be held Wed, Feb 3, from 5-8 PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave. S. with a funeral service at noon on Thurs, Feb 4 at Crosstown Covenant Church, 5540 30th Ave. S., followed by burial at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Research Institute.

Wilbert C. “Bill” Grob, age 82 of Richfield, formerly of Bloomington, on January 27, 2010 surrounded by family and friends. Preceded in death by wife, MaryAnn; parents, Albert & Lulu; mother, Martha; brothers, Carl, Leonard, Raymond and Albert Jr. and 2 infant siblings. Survived by children, Rodney (Annette), Glenn (Beth), Barbara (Steve) Davison and Jerry (Shari); grandchildren, Angel (Mike), Jacob, Jason, Stefanie, Amanda, Nichole (Mike), Cassandra (Kyle), Dillon, Anthony, Sammi, Maggie and Meridith; great-grandchildren, Devin, Landon, Taylor, Bobby J., Donovan, Andrew, Christopher, Sasha and Tyler; siblings, Viola, LaVerne, Kathryn, Stella, Vera, Norman, Gladys, Martha, Janell, Jean, Pat and Hank. Bill always had a smile for you on his face. Bill was a Korean War Army Veteran and a 51 year member of the Operative Plasters and Cement Masons Union, Local 633. He enjoyed watching baseball and football, playing cards, fishing and gardening, especially his tomato plants. Visitation Monday, 5-8 PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave S., Bloomington with prayer service at 7:30. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 11 AM at The Church of St. Richard, 7540 Penn Ave S., Richfield with visitation one hour prior. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
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Nelson, Marilyn J.
Age 76 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2010 from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease. Preceded in death by sister Rita Sackett. Survived by husband of 52 years ~ Kenneth A. Neslon; son and daughter-in-law ~ James and Teresa; grandchildren ~ Kyle and Allie; sisters Sharon (Bob) and Gertie; and brother Jim (Linda). Funeral service Monday, February 1, 2010, 1:00 PM at Mount Olivet Luthera Church, 5025 Knox Avenue South with interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation Sunday ~ 3-6 PM at GILL BROTHERS MINNEAPOLIS CHAPEL 5801 Lyndale Avenue South and one half hour prior to service at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church. In the last few years, Alzheimer’s affected Marilyn in many ways, but she always had a

Mary Johnson (nee Sullivan)
age 84, of Bloomington, passed away January 25, 2010. Mary was a longtime registered nurse, starting at the U of M, then spent most of her career at Mt. Sinai Hospital, before retiring at HCMC. Preceded in death by husband Curtis; daughter, Christine Johnson; and brothers, Jerome and Thomas Sullivan. Survived by 9 living children, Curtis (Mary) Johnson, Mary Lee (Larry) Williams, Mark Johnson, Ruth (Spence) Ivey, Philip (Lisa) Johnson, David (Karen) Johnson, Rick Johnson, Brian (Tami) Johnson, and Carol (Dana) Nelson; 12 Grandchildren and 2 Great-Grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday, Feb. 1 at Saint Bonaventure Catholic Church, 901 E 90th St., Bloomington. Visitation 5-8 PM Sunday, Jan. 31 at Gill Brothers Bloomington Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave S., and 1 hour prior before Mass. Luncheon to follow Mass. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
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Gustafson,
Leona Booth age 100 of SW Minneapolis formerly of Crookston & Duluth, MN Leona was a 1931 graduate of the University of North Dakota and long time member of Mount Olivet Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by husband of 57 years, Lloyd V. Survived by children, Charles and wife Carmen Gustafson and daughter, Jana Gustafson Sauer; 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and other loving relatives and friends. Funeral Service Wednesday 2:30 PM at Mount Olivet/Careview Home Lund Chapel, 5517 Lyndale Ave. So. Interment Lakewood Cemetery. Visitation 1 hour prior to service in the Lund Chapel. A special thanks to the 3rd floor staffs at Mount Olivet Homes. Memorial s preferred to Mount Olivet Homes, Mount Olivet Lutheran Church School of Music (MOSOM) or ELCA Disaster Response.
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Lawrence Joseph Marble (Larry), age 78, of Richfield, MN.
Born July 12, 1931 in Boston, MA. Died peacefully on January 23, 2010.
Survived by 14 children and their spouses, David & Ginger Larson, Paul &
Judy Larson, Tom & Liz Larson, John & Lauri Jo Larson of Scottsdale, AZ,
Liz Larson, Joe & Gretchen Marble, Margi Willmert of Mankato, MN, Theresa
Marble, Pete & Lynn Larson, Anne & Steve Kennedy, Matt & Jennifer Larson,
Cathee & J.B. Holb, Paul & Jessie Marble of Milwaukee, WI, and Annie &
Mark Opitz of Luverne, MN. Also survived by two sisters, Betty Flynn of
Framingham, MA, and Joan Mullen of Columbus, OH, 31 grandchildren and 2
great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews, other relatives and many dear
friends.
Preceded in death by first wife, Mary Esther Clark, second wife, Mary
Elizabeth Miller (Larson), parents, Mildred Johnstone and Lawrence Clifton
Marble, and son-in-law, Randy Willmert.
Larry served in the Navy and was a veteran of the Korean War. He worked
for 47 years as an independent insurance agent, specializing in business
casualty insurance until his retirement in 2003 from ICS Agency.
His hobbies and interests included traveling, especially to holy shrines,
the North Shore and to visit his sister, Betty, and family in
Massachusetts, reading, history, cooking, dining out, sports and doing
crossword puzzles. Larry made friends easily wherever he went and had a
gift for making people feel welcome.
Larry had a passion for volunteering, including hospice care, Loaves and
Fishes, and serving as a Stephen’s Minister. His faith guided his life and
he devoted time each day to prayer and meditation, and attended Mass most
mornings. While Larry faced many health issues, he was known for his
fighting spirit and positive outlook.
Larry always said, “My greatest blessing in life is my family.”
Mass of
Christian Burial on Tuesday, February 2, at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of St
Edward, 9401 Nesbitt Ave. So., Bloomington.
Visitation on Monday, February 1, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Gill Brothers
Funeral Chapel, 5801 Lyndale Ave. So., Minneapolis. and one hour prior to
mass at church.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff with
Fairview, Fairview Hospice and Walker Methodist Care Center.
Memorials to:
St. Joseph’s Home for Children
Memorial: Lawrence Marble
1121 East 46th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407
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MINNEAPOLIS 612.861.6088

Virginia R. “Gina” LeFevere (nee Giliuson), age 86, of Bloomington, formerly of Richfield and Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, from complications related to Alzheimer’s. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, Clayton, and brother, Vernon “Bud” Giliuson. Survived by sons, Charlie (Kathy), Tom (Jeanne) and Clayton “Lee”(Mary); seven grandchildren, Rob (Jenny), Kate, Christopher, David (Jodi), Chad, Renae and Joey; great-granddaughter, Casey. She was a gifted artist who won many awards for her paintings. Her works were selected eight times as Christmas cards for Courage Center and appeared on magazine covers, greeting cards and the Augsburg Christmas Annual. Her watercolor, acrylic and oil paintings are proudly displayed in many homes and businesses throughout the country, but particularly in Minnesota and Arkansas. In addition to her art, she loved golf, bridge, travel and spending time with family and friends. She was a kind and generous person who made everyone feel welcome and valued. Through her long and difficult illness, she faced all challenges with grace and dignity and never failed to meet her visitors with a warm and welcoming smile. She was loved and admired by everyone who knew her, and she will be greatly missed. Funeral sevices Tuesday, January 26th at 11:00 a.m., Plymouth Congregational Church (20th and Nicollet Avenue, South). Visitation Monday, January 25th, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Gill Brothers Funeral Home (58th and Lyndale Avenue South). Memorials may be directed to Minnesota Masonic Home, Courage Center or the Alzheimer’s Association.
GILL BROTHERS Minneapolis Chapel 612-861-6088

Kenneth G. Maenke

Maenke, Kenneth G. age 42, of Richfield, died suddenly from cardiac arrest on January 21, 2010. Survived by son, John “Jack” Stoltz and his mother, Carol; parents, Pat & Gordon; twin brother, Jeff (Shelly); brother, Darrin (Tammy); nieces and nephews, Matt, Ashley, Ryan, Josh, Ben and Nicole; many other loving relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 10 AM at the Church of the Assumption, 305 East 77th St. Interment Assumption Cemetery. Visitation Monday 4-8 PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave. So. and 1 hour prior to mass at church. Memorials preferred to Jack Stoltz’s college fund. www.GILLBROTHERS.com BLOOMINGTON 952.888.7771