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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Obituary: Marion S. Gold

The St. Louis Park resident died Monday at the age of 89.

St. Louis Park resident Marion S. Gold died Monday at the age of 89, according to an obituary from Hodroff-Epstein Memorial Chapel. Gold was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and three sisters. She is survived by two sisters and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. A funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. Tuessay at United Hebrew Brotherhood Cemetery Chapel ( 70½ Street and Thomas Ave. S., Richfield). Shiva will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Sholom Home West (3620 Phillips Parkway, St. Louis Park). Click here to visit the Hodroff-Epstein memorial page.

Monday, May 20, 2013

St. Louis Park WWII Vet Dies at 92

Kenneth Raymond Abrahamson served on a battle-damage repair ship from 1942 to 1945.

Friday, May 17, 2013

St. Louis Park WWII Vet Dies at 92

Kenneth Raymond Abrahamson served on a battle-damage repair ship from 1942 to 1945.

Kenneth Raymond Abrahamson, the son of a Swedish immigrants and a World War II vet, died May 8 at the age of 92, according to a Washburn-McCreavy obituary. He was raised on his parents’ farm in Silver Creek Township, Wright County, attended the one-room Enfield school and Monticello High School. After the Pearl Harbor attack, he enlisted in the Navy and served on the battle-damage repair ship USS Oceanus (ARB-2) from 1942 to 1945. After he left the Navy, he attended the University of Minnesota then transferred to the Dunwoody Institute. Following graduation, he joined the Minneapolis contractor Hauenstein & Burmeister. He married Kathryn Stover in 1946, and the couple made their home in St. Louis Park. Abrahamson was preceded in death by …

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Obituary: Annette Williams of St. Louis Park

Service is Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Family of God Lutheran Church in Brooklyn Park.

Annette Williams, age 42, of St. Louis Park Survived by loving family, parents; Dietra and Richard Williams, sister; Lesley Williams, maternal-grandmother; Regina Piepenburg, special friends; Grace, Shari, Jenn and Dale, adopted nephew; Jackson and a host of other loving relatives and friends. Visitation at Kozlak-Radulovich Chapel (1918 University Avenue NE.) Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral Service at Family of God Lutheran Church (8625 Zane Avenue N., Brooklyn Park,) Wednesday at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior. Interment Oakland Cemetery, Hutchinson, MN. Family prefers memorials. Information provided by Kozlak-Radulovich Chapel 

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Obituary: Blaine Bartz of St. Louis Park

Service is Friday, April 26, 2013 at Lakewood Cemetery Chapel in Minneapolis.

Blaine Bartz of St. Louis Park  Dec. 3, 1945 - April 21, 2013  Survived by wife, Vicki Strahan; daughters Andi Bartz of Middletown, Ohio and Sarah Bartz of Rockland, Maine; son, Garrett Bartz of Minneapolis; grandsons, Derek Wright and Bennett Bartz; and many life-long friends. He was born in Rugby, North Dakota and attended grade school and high school in Bismarck, North Dakota. He graduated from the University of North Dakota with a degree in mechanical engineering. Blaine held a variety of engineering positions at Control Data Corporation and retired from Cargill as manager of facilities and office services. During his time at Cargill, Blaine especially enjoyed his involvement on the restoration of the executive office center in …

Friday, April 19, 2013

Obituary: Olga Gendelman

A graveside service takes place at 11 a.m. Sunday.

St. Louis Park resident Olga Gendelman died Wednesday at the age of 86, according to Hodroff-Epstein Memorial Chapel. Gendelman was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years. She is survived by her two daughters and three granddaughters. A graveside service takes place at 11 a.m. Sunday at Adath Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery (38th and Winnetka in Crystal). Click here to visit Gendelman’s memorial page.

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Obituary: Catherine Nygren of St. Louis Park

Service is Friday, April 19, 2013 at Westwood Lutheran Church in St. Louis Park.

Catherine Nygren March 12, 1921 - April 9, 2013   St. Louis Park  Survived by sons, Bruce, Brian (Sally) and John (Claire); grandchildren, Jacob, Matthew, Alexandra, Christine, Emily and Meghan; great grandson, Joshua; other relatives and many friends. Preceded in death by husband, Donald. Catherine was known for her love of music, literature, nature and especially her unique Christmas cards she created for many years. Interment Lakewood Cemetery.  VISITATION Date: Friday, April 19  Time: 10-11 a.m. Location: Westwood Lutheran Church, 9001 Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park FUNERAL Date: Friday, April 19  Time: 11 a.m. Location: Westwood Lutheran Church, 9001 Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park Information provided by Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapel

Monday, April 15, 2013

Obituary: Ardelle Athmann of St. Louis Park

Athmann was a teacher and principal in St. Louis Park for 27 years

Ardelle Athmann May 24, 1923 - April 11, 2013  St. Louis Park  Survived by wife, Doris; daughter, Sandy (John) Fritscher; grandson, Matthew Fritscher; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by sons, Douglas, David and Robert; parents, Otto and Freda; brother, Burwyn; sister, Elaine Loraas. Ardelle was a WWII Navy veteran and a member of the Knights of Columbus #3949, Fourth Degree. A lifelong elementary school educator, Ardelle taught for 3 years in rural MN, 1 year at Naytahwash on the White Earth Reservation, 5 years in Fosston, 2 years in Crookston and was a teacher and principal in St. Louis Park for 27 years. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Church of the Good Shepherd or donor’s…

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Obituary: Sylvia Bloomberg

Funeral services take place Friday.

St. Louis Park resident Sylvia Bloomberg died Wednesday at the age 91, according to Hodroff-Epstein Memorial Chapels. She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, two daughters and brother. She is survived by her daughter, two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, sister, sister-in-law and many loving nieces and nephews. A funeral service will take place at noon Friday at Temple Israel (2324 Emerson Ave. S., Minneapolis). Shiva takes place at 7 p.m. Saturday at Temple Israel. Click here to read the full obituary.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Obituary: Leon Hurtubise of St. Louis Park

Service is Saturday, April 13 at Wooddale Lutheran Church in St. Louis Park. Hurtubise was a 50 year resident of St. Louis Park.

Leon Hurtubise of St. Louis Park  Jan. 4, 1930 - April 9, 2013  Went to heaven to be with Jessie. Born in Chicago, Illinois. Preceded in death by parents, Rene and Laura; and brother, Julian. Survived by nieces, Lisa, Julie, and Nicole; nephews, Paul, Peter and Larry Hurtubise their spouses and children and cousins, Avon, Gloria and Joanne. Creative, humorous and generous, Leon brightened the lives of those he met. Leon was the founder of the L J Rubber Stamp Company which he retired from in 1995. Leon was a life long member of Wooddale Lutheran Church, and a veteran of the United States Air Force. Leon with Jessie was a 50-year resident of St. Louis Park and was the organizer of the West 40th Lane Fourth of July Block Party, always …

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