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Gerald "Jerry" Thomas Tasa was born on June 21, 1946 to Glenn and Lillian Tasa at Mercy Hospital in Thief River Falls. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith at Nazareth Lutheran church rural Trail, Minnesota. Gerald attended a one room country school through 6th grade, that was a little over 1/4 mile from the farmstead. He then went to high school at Oklee for grades 7-12 and graduated with the class of 1964. Following graduation, he and some friends ventured west to Montana to work summers for farmers before returning home to start college at North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota. He graduated in 1968 from NDSU with a B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering...

Hannah Wells, born to Karen and James Wells on October 9, 2000, in Waconia, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 24 on January 22, 2025 in Aurora, Colorado. She was raised in Orono, Minnesota, and graduated from Mound Westonka High School in 2019. After high school, Hannah earned her associate's degree in liberal arts from Minneapolis Community and Technical College in December 2020. Hannah's warm spirit and passion for helping others were evident throughout her life. She worked in various roles, including as a Teacher at Westonka School Age Kids Core in Minnesota, a Manager/Server at Lords Fletcher's Old Lake Lodge, a Bartender/Server at Surfside Bar and Grill, and Lazy Dog...

John Sorensen Dale of Minnetrista, MN, age 78, passed away July 23, 2024 after a long fight with pulmonary fibrosis. He is survived by Cheryl, his wife of 59 years; two sons John and Chris; and four grandchildren. John was an institutional equity portfolio manager for 47 years and was a founding partner of Peregrine Capital Management in Minneapolis. John was an avid outdoorsman and conservationist, and experienced many wonderful times fly-fishing at their ranch in Montana and around the world with family and friends. Waterfowl hunting with his Labrador Retriever in Canada and near their home in South Dakota was another deep passion. Preserving and enhancing natural resources led to...

Marion Ann Linman, 94, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024 while vacationing in Florida. She was surrounded by her three daughters and her son-in-law. Marion was born on April 9, 1929 to Anna and John Zizak in Nordeast Minneapolis. After Marion graduated from Vocational High School in 1947 she met and married Edward Kutensky. The couple raised three daughters and her beloved Poodle, Gigi, in Coon Rapids. Marion went on to be an assembler at Honeywell and later Unisys. Later Marion married Ronald Linman. They loved to travel, especially to France, Italy, Mexico and Las Vegas. Marion loved to play golf and was still putting into her 90's. Marion will be most remembered...

Linda L. Linder died peacefully at home in Victoria, MN. Everything Linda did was with great passion. She loved entertaining friends and family, planning fund-raising galas, traveling, decorating, high teas, brilliant colors, fashion, clothes, shoes, shopping, laughter, book and Bible study groups, maintaining decades long relationships, swimming, laundry (that is correct), piano music , hymns and everything else she did. Above all, she loved being Jim's wife. They shared a deep love for each other and for God. Linda was a fearless survivor of ovarian cancer for 20 years. She faced multiple recurrences, grueling treatments and yet lived life to the fullest. She was active in almost...

James "Jim" H. Aamodt, 81, passed away January 18, 2024 with his loving wife of 42 years, Marcia, by his side. Jim was an early Musician's Union Member at 13 years old, individually jobbed in two bands and was even on the Lawrence Welk Show twice. Known as "the Drummer" at Hopkins High and substituted as the Tympanist for the MN Orchestra. In college, he played with "the Skeets Trio" to pay all expenses at Macalester, as an Art Major, and later at the U of M where he graduated in Business/Marketing. He then left the music career to be hired by the Ford Motor Company in Louisville, KY. In 1969, he returned to the Twin Cities to create the truck dept. at Shakopee Ford. Later as Heavy Truck...

Our dear mother, Mary Lou Becker, sadly passed away at home on December 16, 2023, at the age of 91. She was born January 23, 1932, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the daughter of Myrle C. Robinson and Margaret K. Hansen Robinson. Mary Lou is survived by her husband, John Becker; her sons Mike (Virginia), Steve (Donna), Tom (Kelly), and John Jr.; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was a wonderful, loving, caring, and giving wife and mother who was always there when we needed her. We'll miss her dearly but are comforted to know she is re-united with long lost friends and family and playing bridge again with Bob, Sharon, and Marge. As Mary Lou requested, no funeral or memorial...

William C. Keeler, age 90 of Minnetonka, MN, passed away on November 14, 2023. Born in Albert Lea, MN, he was the son of the late Theodore and Edith (Mowery) Keeler and the loving husband of 67 years to the late Merlene (Mattson) Keeler. Bill is survived by his daughter Dianne Keeler Bruce (Sam), son Mark Keeler (Idy); grandchildren Madeleine Bruce McGinn (Tom), Sydney and Samantha Keeler, Josiah and Zachery Keeler; nieces and nephews Suzanne Ildstad, Michael Pralle, Debbie Hambel, Geoff and Jerry Thorson, Susan Duncan, Brian Mattson; brothers-in-law Sven Mattson, Tom Mattson, and Paul Mattson. He is pre-deceased by his sisters and brothers Robert and Gerald Keeler, Wanda Keeler...

Dorothy "Toodie" Jean Hadden, 93, of Spring Park, passed away on September 1st. Dorothy Teske was born December 5, 1929, in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. Dorothy married Russ Hadden June 25, 1949, in St. Cloud and was married for 64 wonderful years until Russ passed away July 15, 2013. Dorothy enjoyed traveling, cruises, her winters in Arizona, watching the Wheel of Fortune, playing cards and most recently BINGO! More than anything, she enjoyed being around her family and friends. Survivors include her daughter and two sons, Wendy (Frank Wagner) of Lakeville, Minnesota, Bob (Marianne) of Tucson, Arizona, Tom (Kelli) of Phoenix, Arizona; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. ...

Jerome "Jerry" Robert Arenz (77) of Minnetonka, MN passed away peacefully at Methodist Hospital on May 29, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Mary; children Beth Anne (Roger), Susan (Corey), Amy (James), and Steven; grandchildren Joey, Andrew, Thomas, Graceanne, Sarah, Katie, Ben, Natalie and Caroline; and numerous family and friends. Jerry loved sports and was an accomplished athlete in high school and college, playing baseball, basketball, and football. Jerry's enthusiasm for sports continued into his adulthood, when he coached basketball, baseball, and softball. Whether for his own children or his many grandchildren, Jerry rarely missed a game or an opportunity to be...

Tim Browne, age 72, died on September 28, 2022. A husband, father, marketer, athlete, business owner, author, coach, publisher and sailor, Tim is preceded in death by parents William J. and Vera Ann Browne. He is survived by wife Colleen; son John; brothers Thomas (Sheila), Peter (Michelle), Robert (Carol), William; sisters Patricia Greenless (Michael) and Margaret Sveum (Randy) and 14 nieces and nephews. Tim set out to follow in parents' footsteps, his father William, a high school and St. Johns University basketball star and player/coach in golf, and mother Vera, a champion of English language and writing. Tim was a Fortune 100 corporate marketing director, large advertising agency...

Stephen Bradley Hoyle passed peacefully surrounded by family September 8, 2022. Born October 19, 1948 in Excelsior to loving parents Reverend Wayne and Grace Hoyle, raised with brother David. A 1966 graduate of Minnetonka High School. Proud parent to his daughter and three sons, Stacey Milchman (Jonathan), Brody Hoyle (Kathy), Tyler Hoyle, and Walker Hoyle (MicKayla); they remember their father as a hard-working man who taught them to enjoy life's many good moments. Stephen loved spending time outdoors in nature; skiing, fishing, or simply sitting on a dock to watch the sunset. An artist and his palette was the garden; he strived to make the world a more beautiful place. A collector of...

Scott Ball, of Eagan, MN, previously Edina, MN, passed away August 19, 2022 at the age of 85. Scott owned several businesses in the Twin Cities area, including Mark VII Sales and Westlunds. He was a member of the naval reserves. Scott had a wonderful way of connecting with people from all walks of life and making them feel special. He was a wonderful husband, dad, grandpa, brother, son and friend. His warm welcoming spirit lives on in the hearts of those who knew him. Scott is survived by his children, Jan Finken (Dave), Carolyn Holmes (Bob), Scott Ball (Colletta), and Nancy Schneider; the Finken grandchildren Taylor, Kyle, and Jake, the Holmes grandchildren Bobby and Catherine, the...

Eleanor Ball of Edina, MN and Naples, FL passed away peacefully on Friday, July 22, 2022, at age 87. Eleanor was born in Sparta, WI as the first child to Lloyd Duard Allan and Janet Catherine (Newton) Allan on June 6, 1935. The family settled in Mayville, WI where her father practiced law with the Thiel and Allan Law Firm. Eleanor was a woman who was fully committed to her family. She was a loving wife and strategic business partner to the love of her life, Scott Ball. She loved being a mom to her four children as she was always there for them every step of the way. And she was a devoted daughter who cherished her parents throughout their lives. One of her favorite pastimes was building,...

Christopher Charles Polson of Excelsior passed away on February 13, 2022, having lived a self-described wonderful life. Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, he was born on March 18, 1947 to parents John Cleveland Polson, Jr. and Ruby Jane Polson (n?e Adams). A Graduate Brother of Phi Gamma Delta (Fiji) University of Missouri chapter, he subsequently commissioned as an active-duty Officer in the United States Marine Corps. He served honorably for four years as an infantry leader, deploying as Weapons Platoon Commander with 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines before serving as Series Commander at Marine Corps Recruit Depot-San Diego where he ran seven consecutive series with 2nd Recruit Training...

Zona passed away peacefully at home on February 7, 2022, surrounded by family. Born April 10, 1932. Preceded in death by parents Dewey and Jerda Upton, brother James Upton, and cousin Wayne Cheney. She is survived by loving husband Jerry; son Gordy (Paula) Steelman; daughters Sandy Steelman (Lori Johnson), Juli Steelman; grandsons Cody and Josh Steelman. Memorial service and visitation will be on May 7. Visitation at 10:00 with service at 11:00. Visitation and service will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 16515 Luther Way, Eden Prairie, MN 55346. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be given to The Minneapolis Heart Foundation.

Zona M. (Upton) Steelman of Minnetonka, MN died peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 7, 2022. Zona was 89 years old. She was born in Sauk Centre, MN to Dewey and Jerda Upton and graduated from Eagle Bend High school in 1950. Zona attended Staples teachers training and started her teaching career in 1952 at Red Oak One Room school. She attended summer sessions at St. Cloud State University and received her Education Degree leading her to teaching positions in Cottonwood, MN, Pine Island, MN and finally at Minnewashta in the Minnetonka school district teaching in the 3rd grade in these districts. In 1963, Zona married the love of her life Jerry Steelman and they moved into...

With a full moon shining and after a two-year fight with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Martha Lee Hansen McGlasson passed away on January 19, 2022 at home with her family. True to her namesake, Martha, she was a consummate servant to others in all walks of life. Born in Lincoln, raised in Omaha, and graduated from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1961, she and Ross were married the next day to begin a 60-year life together. She was a resident of the Waters of Excelsior and spent most of her adult life building and serving the Excelsior community. Martie loved to entertain as a fantastic cook, baker and event coordinator. When you arrived at the house by car or boat, you were greeted with a...

Eibner, Jeffrey W. died peacefully in his sleep December 14, 2021 at his home in Excelsior. Born April 8, 1964 in New Ulm to Willibald & Dianne Eibner. Jeff had a creative talent & ability to design machining processes and was in an elite group chosen for special projects at Lake Regions Medical and then branched off to his most proud achievement as Director of Operations at Formacoat. He was instrumental with the startup and expansion of their new facility in Chaska. Formacoat's open house in 2019 was his proudest professional achievement as his engineering genius and leadership can be seen throughout the building including his hidden talent, decorating! Jeff lived life to the...

Debra Lynn Roschke, age 69, passed away on November 20, 2021 at her home in Shorewood, Minnesota, following a long, valiant, determined effort to live with cancer. Debra, daughter of Jay L. and Harriett Shook Jewell was born December 3, 1951, in Waverly, Iowa. A 1970 graduate of Waverly - Shell Rock High School, she earned a B.S. double degree in Home Economics Journalism and Family Environment at Iowa State University in 1974. She married John Roschke on May 15, 1976 at St. John Lutheran Church, Waverly. A remarkably creative individual, she worked very successfully in a variety of advertising and media positions when she and John lived in Cedar Rapids, Iowa as well as North Bergen County,...

Greta Jean Reese entered heaven on Friday, October 29, 2021, at the age of 88 with her husband Frank Lundberg Reese by her side to the very end of her life here on earth. She is survived by daughters Diane (Rowen) Wipf, Cynthia (Michael) Walker, Sheryl (William) Bartholow, and son Frank S. (Dawn) Reese; twin-sister, Mary Jo (John) Fulton; grandchildren Leah Amundson, Hannah Amundson, Brent (Sophie) Wipf, Samuel (Abby) Walker, Eleanor Walker, Sarah Kurkowski, David (Julia) Bartholow, Jon Reese and Rachel (Evan) Rees. Greta Jean Reese (Gulbransen) went to be with her Father in Heaven after being in hospice care in her last days. The family is thankful for all those who cared for her at...