In Memory

Our beloved Duane passed away unexpectedly July 11, 2024, age 93, at his home in St Louis Park. Gone too quickly from our lives, we will fill that hole with memories of his spirit for life, his wit, and the ease with which he made friends. Born and raised in Minneapolis, Duane attended North High…

Sommer, David Charles age 85, of Minneapolis, passed away May 19, 2024. Preceded in death by parents Ida Jerome and John Davies, and brother Richard Sommer. Survived by wife Louise Halverson, daughters Linnea and Lucia Sommer (Steve Kurtz), sisters Diana and Wanda Davies (Ives Wittman), and many nieces and nephews. David studied mathematics at University…

E. Thomas (Tom) Welch passed away on the evening of May 8th, surrounded by family and holding the hand of Rita, his wife of 62 years. Tom was born August 24, 1938, in Minneapolis to Gene Welch, a government lawyer and Mary Ellen (Fleming) Welch, an Irish immigrant. Tom spent much of his childhood in Bismarck,…

Lawrence (Larry) L. Bordsen age 93, of Punta Gorda, FL and St. Anthony Village, MN died peacefully on May 9th, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born in St. Paul, MN on October 2nd, 1930. Larry was the oldest of two boys born to Lester and Cecilia Bordsen (Farenbaugh) of St. Paul, MN. Larry graduated…

Nitz, Gunter W. age 88; passed away peacefully on March 6, 2023. He is survived by loving wife Barbara; sons Peter, Roger, Paul, daughter Heidi Schomaker (son-in-law David Schomaker); and 4 granddaughters.

Dr. Brian F. “Bud” Murn, age 93, of Brooklyn Center, MN. He was born in Ely, MN on November 26, 1927. He died on June 6th, 2021. Bud was the third child born to Thomas and Mary Murn of Ely, MN, where his dad was a school teacher. In the summers, Bud’s parents managed Basswood…

Lockett, Richard Julius age 70, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. He is preceded in death by father Bennie and mother Zelia, brothers Roy and Clifford, sisters Lorraine (Smaller) and Sylvia. Survived by a loving wife of 46 years Junice, brother Benjamin and also a large extended…

John R Dickinson, 74, of Brainerd, MN passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022, and is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Patricia; daughters: Tracey (Rick), Natalie, Leslie (Jordan); grandchildren: Aythan, Elise, Connor, Quinn, Rory and Maya. John was born December 31, 1947 in Rockford Illinois, son of Robert and Mavis.  He graduated from…

Dale, John Stephen age 79, of Mpls, passed away September 15, 2022. Survived by wife Helga, children Kevin, Stephen and Maya Jo, grandchil- dren Elaine and Kevin II, siblings Mary Ellen (John), Carolyn (Kathleen), Dennis, James (Joann) and Chris (Dennis). Preceded in death by son Erik, parents Kay and Jack, siblings Sheila and Gregory. Private…

Florence E. Halverson, born on May 2, 1919, died peacefully on May 8, 2022(Mother’s Day) at the age of 103. She was predeceased by her husband, C. AlfredHalverson, Jr. She is survived by her children Anita Hoffman (Edward) of AppleValley, MN; Arlene Lee (Welton) of Oakland, CA; Louise Halverson (DavidSommer) of Richfield, MN; Cliff Halverson…