In Remembrance
Georgianna (Haas) Knapp
Knapp, Georgianna (Haas) age 94, of Excelsior, MN, born Feb.
20 1917 in St. Paul, MN, peacefully passed away in her home
with family by her side on Oct. 6, 2011. Georgianna was a
1931 graduate of St Mark's Grade School, St. Paul, a 1935
graduate of Convent of the Visitation High School, a 1939
graduate of College of St. Catherine, and co-owner of Knapp
Radio & TV. Georgianna led a life of service through
involvement in many civic and ecumenical communities,
promoting service organizations and literacy. Her children
describe her as generous, imaginative, humble, faith-filled
and visionary. Always seeing the very best within them,
Georgianna inspires every individual to grow to their
greatest potential. She believes "all children are a gift
from God." Preceded in death by her parents, siblings, and
grandson, Travis Benjamin Knapp. Survived by husband,
Richard J. Knapp Sr.; children, Claudia (Richard) Owens, COL
Richard Jr. (Ione), Charles, Michael (Dee), Kitty (Bill)
Hanz, Patty (Butch) Lambert, Georgianna (Jim) Saumweber,
Gregory (Sara), Joseph (Deb), Fran, John III (Vicky), Henry
(Nancy), Elizabeth (Art) Rosenberg. Also survived by many
grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and
friends. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 AM Tues.,
Oct. 11, 2011 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 680
Mill Street, Excelsior. Visitation 4-8 PM Mon., Oct. 10,
2011 in the Gathering Space at St. John's with prayer
service at 7:00 PM, visitation also 8:45 AM before Mass.
Interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, memorials preferred to St. John the Baptist School
In Memory of Georginna Haas Knapp, 680 Mill Street Excelsior
MN 55331. Huber Funeral & Cremation Services Excelsior
Chapel 952-474-9595.
Published in Star Tribune on October 9, 2011
D. Dean Chinander
Chinander,
D. Dean age 75, of Shorewood. Worked in the trucking
industry for several area companies and was a longtime
honorary member of the American Legion. Preceded in death by
sons, Donald and Mark. Survived by wife of 56 years, Mary
Ann; sons, Chris (Debra) and Dave (Marie); daughter, Mary
(Patrick) Bowyer; grandchildren, Aaron, Danielle, Kelly,
Mark, Adam, Sarah and Sean; great-grandchildren, Ethan,
Brooke, Maddie and Brayden. Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011 at 11:00 AM, St. John the Baptist
Catholic Church, 680 Mill St., Excelsior (952-474-8868).
Visitation Tuesday (TODAY), 5-8 PM also at St. John the
Baptist Catholic Church IN THE GATHERING SPACE with prayer
service at 7:00 PM. Visitation also one hour prior to the
Mass at the church on Wed. Interment Resurrection Cemetery,
Shorewood. Memorials preferred to St. John the Baptist
Catholic Church. Huber Funeral & Cremation Services
Excelsior Chapel 952-474-9595.
Published in Star Tribune on
August 30, 2011
Dennis D. Johnson
Johnson, Dennis D. Age 57, of Shorewood, died 02/10/2011.
Survived by daughters, Robin (Carlos) Rodriguez and Resa
(Robbie) Robinson; 3 granddaughters, Adriana, Kaili, and
Joey; sisters, Julie (Chuck) Jensen and Sandra (Chris)
Morse; brothers, Larry and Harlan (Faye); and several nieces
and nephews. Preceded in death by mother, father,
step-father and brother. Dennis was employed by the City of
Shorewood for 34 years before his retirement in 2009.
Funeral Service at Excelsior United Methodist Church on
Sat., March 5th at 11:00 AM.
Published in Star Tribune from February 12 to
February 14, 2011
Rachel Vida Blair Pivec
Pivec, Rachel Vida nee Blair age
48, of Mound, MN, passed on September 26th, 2010. Born
November 26th, 1961 in Robbinsdale, MN to Loyal W. and
Bonnie (Blume) Blair. Preceded in death by her father,
Loyal W. Blair; nephews, Dillon and Blair and niece,
Hali. Survived by husband, Cory Pivec; sons, John and
Daniel; mother, Bonnie Blair; mother-in-law and
father-in-law, Lana and Donald Pivec; sister, Julia
Blair; brother and sister-in-law, Tim and Tammy Blair;
sisters-in-law, Kimberly Pivec, Sheri Pivec, Jackie
Pivec and Matt Ring; nephews and nieces, Nicole, Travis
and Jesse Mord, Christopher Blair, Luke and Ben Paulson,
April, Dillion and Callie Anderson; as well as many
other relatives and friends. Rachel grew up in Mound,
graduated from MWHS in 1980. She had a long career in
the printing industry. Her lifelong dream was to have
her own print shop, and that came to pass as she opened
Press Perfect in Mound, MN. She was a talented graphics
designer. Her marriage to Cory Pivec and the births of 2
sons, John and Daniel were the center of her life.
Services will be held at the River Valley Church, Mound
Minnetrista Campus, formerly Mound Assembly of God
Church, 5595 Westwood Avenue in Mound, MN, at 11 a.m. on
Saturday, October 2, 2010 with gathering of family and
friends from 9:30 a.m. Interment, Fairview Cemetery,
Minnetrista, MN. Memorials preferred to the family in
lieu of flowers. Huber Funeral & Cremation Services
Mound Chapel 952-472-1716
Published in Star Tribune
on September 29, 2010
N. Wayne Aspholm
Aspholm,
N. Wayne Age 62 of Shorewood. Member of the American
Legion Post 259, an avid hunter, fisherman and loved the
outdoors. Wayne was also a huge fan of NHRA. Survived by
wife, Joani Aspholm; children, Tammy (John) Gardner,
Ryan Aspholm (fiancee Lacey Klungseth) and Nick Aspholm;
grandchildren, Natalie, Olivia, Alex and Caralyn
Gardner; mother, Dorothy Aspholm; brother, Brian
Aspholm; sister, Wendy Dunkley (friend Ron Witter);
nieces and nephews. Graveside service with military
honors Friday, May 21, 2010 at 10 AM at Fort Snelling
National Cemetery. Memorial service Friday, May 21, 2010
at 11:30 AM at Huber Funeral Home Chapel, 520 2nd St,
Excelsior. A gathering of family and friends will take
place for 1 hour prior to the service, beginning at
10:30 AM Friday. Reception following the service at
American Legion Post 259, Shorewood. In lieu of flowers,
memorials preferred to American Legion Post 259, 24450
Smithtown Road, Excelsior, MN 55331. Huber Funeral &
Cremation Services Excelsior Chapel 952-474-9595
Published in Star Tribune on May 19, 2010
Bernadine V. (Kniefel) Feller
Feller,
Bernadine V. (Kniefel) age 83, of Hopkins, formerly of Tonka
Bay; passed away surrounded by her loving family on April
18, 2010. Preceded in death by husband, Bernard (Bernie);
daughters, Marcia Long and Cathy Fuller; infant
granddaughter, Kaitlyn Wynne-Jones; brothers, Robert and
Clem Kniefel; and sister, Helen Schneider. She will be
greatly missed by her son, Steve (Nancy) Feller and
daughter, Cindy (Ted) Wynne-Jones; sons-in-law, Patrick Long
and Gary Fuller; grandchildren, Kenna and Cole Wynne-Jones,
LeAnn and Sandy Fuller; brother, Anthony (Dolly) Kniefel;
sister-in-law, Jean Kniefel; along with other dear family
and friends. Bernie was a wonderful wife, mother,
grandmother, sister and friend. She was a terrific cook, and
very gifted at knitting, sewing and quilting. Bernie also
travelled extensively with her husband after his retirement.
A Memorial Mass will be held FRIDAY, May 14, 2010 at 11 AM,
St. Hubert Catholic Community, 8201 Main Street, Chanhassen,
MN (952-934-9106). Visitation one hour prior to Mass at
church. Private interment Ft. Snelling Cemetery. Memorials
preferred to the family. The family wishes to thank Golden
Living Center and Park Nicollet Methodist Hospice. Huber
Funeral & Cremation Services Excelsior Chapel 952-474-9595
Published in Star Tribune on May 9, 2010
Fred C. Labernik
Labernik, Fred C. Age 92 of Mpls.
Preceded in death by parents, brothers, and son, Tom.
Survived by beloved friend, Louaine; daughters, Caryn (Tony)
and Rebecca (Daniel); daughter-in-law, Gina; 5
grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 1st wife and mother of
his children, Joan; sister, Helen; and many other relatives
and friends. Memorial Service 11 AM Saturday, Salem
Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4150 Dupont Ave. N., Mpls.,
with visitation 1 hour prior to service. Evans Nordby
Funeral Home 763-533-3000
Published in Star Tribune on April 29, 2010
Arden H. Luke Sr.
Luke, Arden H., Sr. age 83 of Excelsior
passed on March 13th, 2010. Born in Glencoe, MN on November 1,
1926 to Walter and Helen (Arnold) Luke. Preceded in death by his
parents; brothers: Orval Westermann and Kenny Luke. Survived by
his loving wife of 61 years, Evelyn; children: LaVonne (Howard)
Olson, LaRae McCormack, LaVerne Handfield, Walter Luke, Arden
(Brenda) Luke, Jr.; eleven grandchildren; twelve
great-grandchildren; sisters: Bernice Anderson, Doris (Gene)
Reich, Shirley Fisk, Sharon (Warden) Ohland, Diane (Joe) Gee;
sisters-in-law: Verneda Westermann and Gayle Luke and many
nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Service 11 AM Thursday,
March 18th, 2010 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 23290 Highway 7,
Shorewood (952-474-5181). Visitation 5-7 PM Wednesday at the
Huber Funeral Chapel, Excelsior and the hour prior to service on
Thursday at the Church. Interment Pleasant View Memorial
Gardens, Burnsville, MN. Huber Funeral & Cremation Services
Excelsior Chapel 952 474 9595
www.huberfunerals.com
Published in Star Tribune on
March 15, 2010
Arthur E. Ahlm
Ahlm,
Arthur E. Age 87 of Plymouth, formerly of Excelsior. Preceded in
death by wife, Delores Ahlm; parents, Lars & Emma Ahlm; brother-
in-law, Jim Gutting. Survived by children, Vicki (Bill) Smith,
Bruce Ahlm, Jeff (Terri) Ahlm, and Greg (Cindy) Ahlm;
grandchildren, Courtney (Rob), Jonathan, Jennifer, Stacy,
Natalie and Nick; brother, Walter (Ellen) Ahlm; sister, Mabel
Gutting; nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, March 26, 2010,
beginning at 5:00 PM followed by funeral service at 6:30 PM at
Huber Funeral Home, 520 2nd St, Excelsior. Interment Glen Haven
Memorial Gardens, Mpls. Memorials preferred. Huber Funeral &
Cremation Services Excelsior Chapel 952-474-9595
www.huberfunerals.com
Published in Star Tribune from
March 14 to March 21, 2010
Bernie L. Eisenreich
Eisenreich,
Bernie L. age 82, of Excelsior, passed away peacefully Feb. 25,
2010. He is survived by his wife, Jean; daughters, Karen Maas,
Kathy (Bruce) Strand and Susan Eisenreich; son, Tom (Jan)
Eisenreich; 6 grandchildren; numerous great- grandchildren;
brothers, Robert and Dick Eisenreich; also many other relatives
& friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Memorial
service will be held Thursday, March 4, 2:00 PM, with visitation
one hour prior to the service at: Washburn-McReavy Eden Prairie
Chapel 952-975-0400 7625 Mitchell Road (1 blk N. of Hwy 5)
Published in Star Tribune on
February 28, 2010
Harold C. (Ole) Lyman
Lyman,
Harold C. (Ole) of Deephaven, died peacefully on Feb. 22, 2010.
He was greatly loved by Cynthia, his wife of 60 years; his
children, Judy (Drake) Benson, Polly (Tim Conroy) Lyman,
Gretchen (Bob) Amis, Susan (Tom) Deatherage, Marcia Lyman, and
David (Beth) Lyman; grandchildren, Chad and Lauren Benson,
Lindsay and Earl Littlepage, Eric Benson, Katy and Julie Conroy,
Lucy, Brian and Susan Amis, Matthew, Laura and Lucas Deatherage,
Anna and Pantelis Takos, Mark, Annie, William and Cynthia Lyman;
great-grandchild, Gabrielle Littlepage; sister, Elizabeth (Bill)
Peterson; and brother, Richard (Susan) Lyman. Preceded in death
by brother, C. Arthur Lyman, Jr. Ole was a decorated Army
Infantry Veteran of two major wars, in Korea and World War II.
He played a very active role in several local non-profit
organizations. He also took great joy in the community of St.
Stephen's Church where he was a member for 55 years. He
graduated from Shattuck and the University of Minnesota. He
enjoyed a long successful career as a businessman. Memorials
preferred in lieu of flowers to Animal Humane Society, 845
Meadow Lane N., Golden Valley, MN 55422, or American Red Cross:
Twin Cities Area Chapter, 1201 W. River Parkway, Mpls., MN
55454. Private interment Lakewood Cemetery. Memorial service
will be held Thursday, Feb. 25, 2 PM at St. Stephen the Martyr
Episcopal Church of Edina, 4439 West 50th St., Edina.
Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996
Published in Star Tribune on
February 24, 2010
Theodore Richard Rix
Rix,
Theodore Richard ‘Ted' age 84, of Excelsior, passed on February
9, 2010. Born September 6, 1925 in Des Moines, IA. to Fred and
Essye (Price- Flaten) Rix. Preceded in death by his parents;
loving wife, Margaret and son, Douglas. Survived by his sister,
Marilouise Morgan; son, Donald, daughter-in-law Kiki and
granddaughter Jamie Rix. Ted served in WWII as a US Navy Seaman
First Class; he was a recipient of the China War Memorial Medal,
Submarine Combat Pin and Philippine Liberation Star. He served
on the NTS Faragut, USS Pargo and the USS Perch. Ted served as
the Chief Deputy County Attorney - Hennepin County Attorneys
Office. He was an avid outdoorsman and horseman, frequently
challenged by the weather and gravity. Funeral Service Friday,
Feb. 12 at 9:30 AM, Huber Funeral Chapel, 16394 Glory Lane, Eden
Prairie, MN (1/2 mile South of Hwy 5 on Eden Prairie Road).
Interment to follow at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Visitation Thursday, February 11, 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Huber
Funeral Chapel. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers directed
to the Friends of Rush River or Carver County Sheriff's Posse.
Huber Funeral & Cremation Services Eden Prairie Chapel
952-949-4970
www.huberfunerals.com
Published in Star Tribune on
February 10, 2010
Steven W. Johnson
Johnson, Steven W. Age 62 of Tonka Bay
passed away 02/06/2010 after a battle with cancer. A navy
veteran of Vietnam War. An employee of City of Edina for 26
years. Survived by wife of 29 years, Marge; daughter Kristin
(Seth) Crocker; son Mark; granddaughter Dilynn; sisters Julie
(Chuck) Jensen, Sandra (Chris) Morse; brothers Dennis, Larry
(Donna), and Harlan (Faye); many in-laws, nieces, and nephews.
Preceded in death by mother, stepfather and father. A special
thank you to the Frauenshuh Cancer Center and Methodist Hospital
Hospice for their selfless care. Funeral Service at St. John the
Baptist Cath. Church, Excelsior, on Sat., Febr. 20 at 10:30 AM.
Published in Star Tribune on
February 9, 2010