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Gordon Theodore Pinske “Gordy,” age 90, a 53 year resident of Bloomington on March 30, 2010. Born November 7, 1919 in Glencoe, MN, WWII Army Veteran and self-employed truck driver for 43 years. Preceded in death by wife of 53 years, Margaret and sons, Scott and Michael. Survived by daughters, Deborah Pinske and Kimberly Pinske; granddaughter, Julianna; brother, Ray; sisters, Lorna, Gert and Mertle. Funeral Service 2PM, Monday, April 5th at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave. S. Bloomington with visitation one hour prior to service only. Interment Bloomington Cemetery. Memorials preferred to donor’s choice.
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McManus, Myrtle Born 5/3/1914, passed away 3/30/ 2010. Preceded in death by husband, John. Survived by daughters, Rose and Marilyn; 4 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and 2 great- great-grandchildren. A special thank you to Heartland Hospice, Barb, Jeannisse, and Denise. Funeral Service 1:30 PM Friday at Gill Brothers New Hope Chapel, 7300 42nd Ave N. Visitation 1 hour prior in chapel.
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Mannick, Amy M.
Age 47 of Burnsville, MN. on March 26, 2010. Survived by husband, John D.; children, Sean O’Hagan, Colleen O’Hagan, Kate Mannick, Erin Mannick, Devin Mannick, Katey O’Hagan, and Molly Mannick; brothers, Charlie and Mike Ball. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, March 31st ~ 4:00 p.m. at Church of St. John the Baptist ~ 12508 Lynn Avenue, Savage, MN. Private Interment. Visitation Tuesday, 5-8 p.m. at Gill Brothers Bloomington Chapel 9947 Lyndale Avenue South. Memorials may be directed to the family.
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James William “Bill” Carey, age 83 passed away peacefully March 28, 2010 with his children and family by his side. Bill married Joyce Ball on September 6, 1947. Bill was born in San Antonio, Texas on February 18, 1927 to Howard and Loretta Carey. He was one of four children. Prior to marrying, he was in the U.S. Navy, later went on to sales and owing his own water softener business, Aqua Queen. He also had a partnership with his oldest brother, Patrick Carey in a business named Creative Products. Bill lived in the Minneapolis area for many years then moved with his beloved wife of almost 60 years to Robbinsdale. He was a very loving, compassionate and devoted husband; loving father and grandfather and a loyal friend. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; hunting, fishing and other outdoor sport activities. Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce. He is survived by his four children, William T. Carey, Mark J. Carey (Sara Cruz Carey), Marsha H. Nagengast and Michael P. Carey (Tracy C. Carey.) James is also survived by six grandchildren, Bryan D. Carey (Nanci J. Carey), Brett W. Carey, Sabrina Carey Silva Garcia (Eduardo Silva Garcia), Colin A. Nagengast (Mary Ann Nagengast), Nicole L. Carey and Shannon L. Carey. He also has eleven great-grandchildren, Spencer D. Carey, Sawyer R. Carey, Sylvia J. Carey, Slaytor W. Carey, Syrus A. Carey, Salinger Carey, Amanda R. Carey, Nathan W. Carey, Jacquelyn A. Carey, Meloney A. Carey and Regina Carey Silva Garcia; great-great-grandson, Rieder Lommis; siblings, Patrick H. Carey, Mary Madlyn Pallesen and John T. Carey. Mass of Christian Burial 11AM Wednesday, March 31st at the Church of the Nativity of Mary, 9900 Lyndale Ave. S., Bloomington with visitation one hour prior to service only. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
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McMinn, Dee Age 92, of Bloomington. Dee was a shining example of the unconditional love of God allowing the spirit of Christ to flow through her touching everyone she knew. Preceded in death by husband, Clifford. Survived by daughters, Kathleen, Mary and Michelle; grandchildren, Alexandra, Britt, Caroline and Max; sister, Ethel Dignan, (BVM) and the Malhotra family. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, 11 AM, Church of St. Bonaventure, 901 E. 90th St. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery following lunch. Visitation 1 hr. prior to Mass at church. Memorials may be directed to Sharing & Caring Hands. GILL BROTHERS Bloomington 952-888-7771

William “Bill” Berge

Berge, William “Bill” Age 77, of Dent, MN, died Thursday, March 25, 2010, at the Pioneer Care Center, Fergus Falls, MN. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 30, 2010, beginning at 11:00 am in St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, Bloomington, MN, with Father Bernie Zajdel officiating. Burial will take place in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Bill was born July 8, 1932, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Clifford and Helen (Bisek) Berge. He enlisted with the US Army after graduating high school and then worked for Naegele Outdoor Advertising as a sheet metal worker. Bill retired to the Dent, MN, area where he enjoyed the wildlife, golfing, fishing, hunting and sports. Bill is survived by a brother, Frank Berge, Bloomington, MN; two sisters, Catherine Elwell, Ham Lake, MN; and Mary (Robert) Bredt, Edina, MN; special cousins, Clarence and Mary Bisek, Fergus Falls, MN; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding Bill in death are his parents and a brother, Richard Berge.
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Mary Getchell Hazlett, age 77; died peacefully surrounded by her family on March 24, 2010. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Ottilia Getchell; sister, Barbara Morgan; brother-in-law, Hal Turner and daughter-in-law, Patty. Survived by husband of 58 years, James; children, John (Molly), Kevin (Julia), Susan (Bruce), Bart (Sang), Bret, Marcia (Gary) and Sally. Also survived by grandchildren, Emily (Jesse), Kevin and Sarah; Evan and Rachel; Zoe, Jude, Olivia and Roan; James and Lucy; Izzy and Sam; sister-in-law, Judy Turner; nieces, Mary and Martha; nephew, Michael; and of course many, many special friends. The entire Hazlett family would like to thank the staff at Methodist Hospital during all of Mary’s many visits and the Hospice nurses who helped us through these final days. Mass of Christian Burial 11AM, Wednesday, March 31st at The Church of St. Therese, 18232 Minnetonka Blvd., Deephaven, with visitation one hour prior to service only. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please send memorial donations to the Angel Foundation, 708 S. Third St., Suite 105E, Minneapolis, MN 55415 or Park Nicollet Foundation/INSPIRE Stroke Outreach Program, 6500 Excelsior Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55426.
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Age 65, of Minneapolis, passed away 3/24/10. Preceded in death by father, Donald; and infant sister, Janet. Survived by wife, Greta (nee Lawson); daughter, Alexandra; mother, Mildred (nee Peterson); sister, Barbara (Richard) Sohn of Lake Park, IA; brothers, Michael (Lori); borthers- and sisters-in-law; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. David served as a Seabee for the US Navy at Guantanamo Bay. He recently retired from Lawson Software. Funeral Service 11 AM Monday at Bryant Avenue Baptist Church, 5601 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis. Visitation 1 hour prior at church only. Additional visitation Tuesday, 12-2 PM at Benson Funeral Home, 1225 Ryans Road, Worthington, MN. Interment on Tuesday with honors at Round Lake Cemetery in Round Lake, MN. Dinner to follow at the VFW in Round Lake. In lieu of flowers, family prefers donations to Good Guy Open at www.goodguyopen.com. Please make checks to Good Guy Open with Dave Morrison Memorial in memo.
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Elmer Leonard Albert Koepke, age 88 of Bloomington, born October 16, 1921 in North St. Paul, died February 23, 2010 in Silver Bay, MN. Elmer was an Army Staff Sergeant during WWII, worked at Rayette Fabrege as a Tool & Die Maker for 42 years and married Helen L. Anderson on July 27, 1927. Preceded in death by wife, Helen and four siblings. Survived by daughters, Janice (Alan) Ringer and Jean Carryl; son, John (Carol) Koepke; grandchildren, Katie Ringer and Carson Koepke; niece, Carol Dunlap; nephew, Larry Koepke and sister-in-law, Virginia Koepke. Funeral Service 11AM, Wednesday, March 31st at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 1701 West Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington. Visitation Tuesday, 5-8PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave. S. Interment, Wednesday 9:30AM at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Assembly Lane #5.
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Stanley Ellsworth “Stan” Jensen, age 84, of Eden Prairie. Born June 3, 1925 Sunrise, MN and died March 23, 2010. Preceded in death by parents, Carl W. and Elna; and brother, Carl W., Jr. Survived by loving wife, Vinette Evelyn; sons, Craig (Peggy) and Lyle (Pamela); granddaughters, Laura (Evan) Jacobs and Sarah; sisters, Caroline Bolema, Yvonne Chan and Ione (Paul) Trap; as well as many nieces and nephews. Member of the Scottish Rite, the Shriner’s and the VFW Post #1296 (WWII South Pacific). Charter member of Atonement Lutheran Church, Traveler’s Golf Club and the Born Again Jocks. Retired from Standard Oil (Amoco, BP) in 1982 after 33 years. Funeral service Sat. March 27th, 1 PM, Atonement Lutheran Church, 601 E. Old Shakopee Rd. Interment Pleasant View Memorial Gardens. Visitation Friday 5-8 PM, Gill Brothers, 9947 Lyndale Ave S., and one hour prior to service at church. Memorials preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org)
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