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Eklund, Wallace Dwaine (November 23, 1931-March 18, 2024) Wallace Dwaine Eklund, of Sun City, AZ. passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024 peacefully at his home, his wife Margery at his side. Wallace was born on November 23, 1931 in Nessel Township (MN) to parents Harriet (Anderson) Eklund and Nels Eklund. He attended country school and later graduated from Braham High School in 1949. Wallace was confirmed at the Calvary Lutheran Church at Rush Point, and has been a Lutheran ever since, very active in service to every church he attended. Wallace met his wife Margery May Christenson while on the school bus in the fall of 1947- a story they both loved telling to anyone that would listen. Wallace graduated from the University of Minnesota with undergrad and graduate degrees in Education and Administration. He taught agriculture in the Milaca school district from 1954-1964, and served there as vice principal and assistant superintendent until 1971 when he was hired as assistant superintendent for the Inver Grove Heights School District, where he served until retiring in 1987. Wallace and Margery were blessed with 6 children, Jerome, Cynthia, Laurie Jean, Bruce, Heidi and Paula. He spent many days helping his father, brothers, son and grandson on their farms, loved camping and fishing, and spending time at a second home on the Whitefish chain. He was active on church boards, finance and pastoral call committees, the Lions Club, Teachers Associations and Public School Administration Associations, as well as HOA committees, and offering financial insight and guidance to his peers. Wallace is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Roger and Harold, sister-in-law Mary (Harold), son Jerome and daughter Laurie Jean. Wallace is survived by His wife Margery, children daughter-in-law Rachel (Jerome) Eklund, Cynthia (Paul) Johnson, Bruce (Sharon), Heidi (Tim) Drier, and Paula (Mike) Burns; Grandchildren Eric (Laura) Eklund, Brian (Kate) Johnson, Jennifer (John) Hensley, Matthew (Sacha) Eklund, Erin Habecker, Jacob (Laura) Drier, Jeffrey (Danielle) Drier, Kyle Hinton, Kayla Hinton; Sister-in-law Marian (Roger), Brothers Russell (Phyllis) Eklund, Douglas (Vicki) Eklund, 18 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Funeral to be held at American Lutheran Church, Sun City, AZ 85373 on April 18th, 2024 at 10:30 am AZ time. Search for American Lutheran Church of Sun City AZ, Memorial Service for Wallace Eklund (YouTube) to view live stream. In leu of flowers, memorials can be made online at: Milaca Scholarship Foundation Dollars for Scholars.Dedicate your gift to Wallace Eklund. Or Mailed to: Milaca Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 262, Milaca, MN 56353, with a note asking for it to be dedicated to Wallace Eklund.
Elasky, Michael Richard passed away on 03/19/2024 at the age of 58. He was a resident of Elk River, Minnesota. Mike was born in Minneapolis to Richard and Marge Elasky (Evan). Mike worked for the State of Minnesota for 35 years in several different positions. His last position was as an Application Developer for MN IT services. Mike was a loving father, son, sibling, and friend. Mike loved the outdoors and especially deer hunting with his family at Dickieland in Pine County, MN. Mike had a good sense of humor and had some of the best "dad" jokes. He was easy going, caring and always willing to help with any project. He liked to garden, and he was known to make some of the best canned pickles around. Mike is preceded in death by his daughter, Anezka; father, Richard; grandparents, Andrew and Ann Elasky; Michael and Marge Evan. Mike is survived by his mother, Margery; children: Kira, Michalin, and Nikolas. Brother, Jeffrey and fiancé Kari; Sister, Ann and husband Jason; Brother, Matthew and wife Lisa; and numerous nephews and nieces. A Celebration of Life is April 20th at NorthRidge Fellowship, 12522 Main Street Rogers, MN 55374. Visitation from 10:00 am to 11:00 am with the service to follow. The family has asked that memorial contributions be made to the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) in lieu of flowers. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cremation Society of Minnesota.
Hanson, Lynn A. age 62, of Annandale, formerly Minneapolis, died Mon., March 25, 2024. Funeral services 11 AM Fri., March 29, 2024, at Heartland Evangelical Free Church, Annandale. Visitation one hour prior at the church. Burial at Riverside Cemetery, French Lake. dingmannfuneral.com
Jessup, Johanna "Anneke" F. age 81, of St. Paul, and formerly Roseville, MN, passed away on March 19, 2024, from the effects of cancer. Her final days were spent peacefully in her home in St. Paul, surrounded by family, including her sister Marianne from the Netherlands; friends; and a caring hospice team. Anneke was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband, Paul F. Jessup. She is survived by her beloved children, Christine Jessup (Joanna DeLucia) of Silver Spring, MD and Paul C.F. Jessup (Lian Tan) of Zurich, Switzerland; her grandchildren, Paul and Ameila Jessup and Alexa and Ariel DeLucia; and a wonderful extended family. Anneke was a dear sister, a devoted mother, a dearly loved grand-mother ("Oma"), a dedicated friend, and a caring and nurturing teacher. Anneke was born and raised in Voorburg, The Netherlands, where she was the eldest of six children. She obtained an advanced degree in Montessori education and began her teaching career in the Netherlands. In 1965, she had an opportunity to work with a family in Pittsburgh, PA, with whom she became lifelong friends. She bravely set off on an adventure to the United States, as one of only a handful of passengers on a commercial Norwegian freight ship. Later, an opportunity arose to teach at a Montessori school in Roseville, MN; true to her adventurous nature, Anneke took it. While at a dinner party in the Twin Cities, she met Paul F. Jessup, who was then a Professor at the University of Minnesota, and the two married on June 27, 1970. Paul and Anneke settled in the St. Anthony Park neighborhood of St. Paul, where they raised their two children, later moving to Roseville, where Anneke could truly indulge in her passion for gardening. She had a keen eye for style and design (both interior and landscape) and a talent for gourmet cooking. She maintained a strong network of friends, and was a welcoming and gracious hostess. Anneke was an active member of St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral in Minneapolis, a supporter of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, and a long-time volunteer with several organizations, including hospice services and Meals on Wheels. She remained connected to her Dutch roots and the family regularly traveled to the Netherlands to spend time with family and friends. Following her husband's diagnosis with Parkinson's disease, Anneke spent over 20 years ensuring that he received the best possible care and that he was able to continue traveling to see family in Maryland, Europe and Singapore until his passing in 2021. In 2023, as Anneke's own health deteriorated, she enjoyed an extended visit to Switzerland and insisted on visiting Mount Pilatus, where she had been years before as a young woman. Anneke was a kind and generous person with a strong will and a devotion to caring for others. She loved classical music, travel, her garden, and her family, especially her four grandchildren who adored their "Oma". She will be deeply missed. The family thanks the doctors and nurses at Regions Cancer Center; the caring staff of Health Partners Hospice, Lifespark, The Heritage at Lyngblomsten, and the Grace Angels Team; and the many friends and neighbors who supported and helped Anneke in recent years. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, April 2nd at 1:00pm at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral. Private interment will follow at St. Mark's Cathedral columbarium. Donations in Anneke's memory may be made to St. Mark's Episcopal Church, at app.aplos.com/aws/give/ StMarksEpiscopalCathedral/2024Pledge; the Health Partners Hospice Hope Fund, at regionshospital.com/… (please designate "Hospice Hope Fund"); or the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum arb.umn.edu/donate/memorials -and-honor-gifts
Jung, Mildred Charlotte (nee Westley) Mildred Charlotte Jung, most recently of St. Louis Park, MN (Bloomington, MN and Stockholm, WI) died at home on March 3, 2024, at the age of 95. Millie is survived by her children Mary (Thomas) Ehrlichmann, Susan Jarrett, David (Chris) Jung, Timothy (Jessica Tritsch) Jung and Julie (Tad) Gullickson; grandchildren Emily, Jacob, Anne, Sarah, Beth, Matthew, Soren, Peter, Stefan, Nate, Grace, Jasper and Hugo; and great-grandchildren Isabelle, Ashley, Madison, Henry, Eloise, Hannah, Graham and Jordyn. She was preceded in death by parents Arthur and Agnes Westley and her sister Jeanie. Millie was born December 14, 1928, in Lund WI. She graduated as valedictorian from Maiden Rock WI HS in 1947, and from Bethesda Hospital's nursing program in 1950. Her nursing career and her sister's illness led her to the Sister Kenny Institute (with a focus on Polio patients) and Fairview Hospital in the Twin Cities. Millie married Robert Jung on May 12, 1956 at Sabylund Lutheran in Lund WI. They settled in the Twin Cities and raised their 5 children in Minneapolis and Bloomington. Millie and Bob were Central Lutheran Church members all their married lives. Millie served in the choir, nursery and in the Clothes Closet ministry. Along with their own growing family, the fellowship of this church family was perhaps the most significant influence on their lives. Millie will be remembered for her unfailing kindness and loving care for others. The family is grateful to her many kind caregivers over this past year. A memorial service will be held at Central Lutheran Church, 333 South 12th Street, Minneapolis on Saturday April 6th. Visitation will be at 10 am with the service at 11. A light lunch will follow. Burial of the ashes will be at Sabylund Lutheran Church in Lund WI at a later date. Memorials preferred to Central Lutheran Church and UNICEF.
Morton, Reverend Christopher Burt died March 18, 2024, in Lincoln, NE. He was born April 3, 1961, and lived in Cranford, NJ, for the first 13 years of his life. Graduating from Perrysburg High School in Perrysburg, OH in 1979, and Ohio University in Athens, OH, in 1983. He attended Lexington Theological Seminary in Lexington, KY, from 1991-1993 and became ordained to Christian ministry with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in 1993. Chris was married 26 years to Kathy Hintz, the mother of his two fantastic children, then was blessed to be partnered with his beloved Julie Jones for the last ten years of his life. Numerous justice-focused organizations benefited from his consulting, and many ecumenical and interfaith institutions, as well as local and regional Disciples Church institutions were blessed with his leadership and service throughout his 35-year career in Iowa, Kentucky, Indiana, Minnesota, Washington State, and Nebraska. Chris has been the Christian Church (DoC) Regional Minister for Nebraska since 2018. Chris was a lover of jazz music, theater and film, travel, hiking and exploration of the outdoors, where he found solace and spiritual connection. In his own words, "I try to be a loving partner, father, sibling, uncle, friend, colleague, and minister." Preceded in death by parents George W Morton, Jr (1969) and Phyllis B Morton (2019). Survived by his partner Julie Jones, children Lucas Morton and Amy Morton, his five older siblings Karen McCoy, David Morton, Steve Morton, Tricia Morton, and George Morton, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Chris left us way too soon. The world has lost a remarkably committed advocate for peace and justice. Please consider memorial contributions to the Christian Church in Nebraska (Disciples of Christ), The Poor People's Campaign, and OutNebraska. We will be Celebrating his Life on April 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Bethany Christian Church, 1645 N. Cotner Blvd., Lincoln, NE, 68505, lunch to follow. The service will be live-streamed and recorded. If you knew Chris and would like to share a memory of or reflection on how he touched your life, please send your message to memoriesofrevchris@gmail.com by April 5th, and these will be compiled into a book for his family. Condolences: roperandsons.com
Trost, Joseph J. age 62, of Lino Lakes, passed away unexpectedly March 24th, 2024. Preceded in death by in-laws Roger and Jeanette Piatt and mother Patricia Trost. Joseph was a letter carrier for 38 years, retiring in 2022. Survived by wife of 29 years, Patricia (Patti Piatt); and daughter Jenna; father Gerald; siblings Mary, Chris (Butch) Nuhfer, and Jerry Jr. (Angie) Trost; sister-in-law Peggy (Steve) Marchiafava and family. Funeral service Monday, April 1st, 11 am with visitation at 10 am at Washburn-McReavy Glen Haven 5125 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55429, (763) 533-8643. Washburn-McReavy.com
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