Marilyn (Person) From

From, Marilyn (nee Person) age 91, of Bloomington, Funeral 10:30 AM Mon (5/13) at Wooddale Church; Eden Prairie "The Great Room" to view livestream: wooddale.org/… FuneralAndCremationService.com

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Andrew John Furlong

In loving memory of Andrew John Furlong, who departed our lives on April 24, 2024. It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Andy, who left an indelible mark on all the people who knew and loved him. He was born on May 13, 1971 in Edina, MN to John and Itti Furlong.

Throughout his life, Andy was smart, quick witted, funny, gentle, and armed with an amazing memory. He loved music and sports, especially tennis, and in his later years eagerly tracked and watched Minnesota teams of all varieties. Most of all, he loved his family ... Furlongs, Hartigans, Hogans & all their offshoots both near and far.

Andy's life was extraordinary, but not without struggle. As a young man, he was diagnosed with a type of schizophrenia that primarily encompassed disordered communication. More recently he battled the impact of severely diseased organs, facing all these hardships with admirable bravery and strength. He navigated them with support from his family and caring mental health professionals from M Health Fairview throughout his life and most recently with both the Southdale and University of Minnesota hospitals, and in particular with guidance from the University of Minnesota Solid Organ Transplant team. Despite the work of these kind, amazing specialists and Andy's fortitude, his body couldn't win the battle.

Andy lived well in the face of challenge, turning hardships into blessings in unexpected ways. He opened eyes to the world of mental health, providing insight that brought out acceptance, empathy and courage in others. To know Andy was a privilege and may his legacy inspire greater compassion and open mindedness.

Andy is survived by parents, John and Coletta Furlong, Edina, MN; sister Aileen Caffrey (Henry), Chicago, IL; sister, Jonna Hirsch (Brent), and niece and nephew Clare and Bennett Hirsch, Minnetonka, MN.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to M Health Fairview Fund for Mental Health Services in Andy's honor: makingagift.umn.edu/give/….

There will be a private service for immediate family and later this summer a celebration of life in Chicago, IL with his extended family.

Dance on Andy ... you will be deeply missed and always remembered.

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Jeanne Traun Grace

Grace, Jeanne Traun Jeanne Traun Grace was born October 24, 1931, to Alfred (Al) and Jeanette Traun in Minneapolis, MN. Jeanne was raised as an only child attending schools in the Twin Cities and graduating from Thomas Edison High School class of 1949. Jeanne was well-liked by her classmates and excelled in music, singing and many art disciplines. Her first known performance was on May 27, 1943, at Saint Anthony's Convent, Jeanne sang Finlandia and The Booklet arranged by Ecksteine. Jeanne was 11 years old at the time. On December 10, 1948, Jeanne was the only vocal soloist on the Edison High School Christmas concert program and sang No Candle Was There, and No Fire by L Lehman. Jeanne's mother Jeanette noted on her program "this is the night we found out Jeanne had a voice." The following Spring, Jeanne joined the original Shiek's Singing Sextet performing at Schiek's Restaurant in Minneapolis. This started a life-long pursuit of vocal study and performances in opera, oratorio and in concert. Jeanne won the Miss Minnesota competition in 1950 and competed in the Miss America pageant that same year. Shortly thereafter she married Captain William Murat Parker, Jr and from that union, three children were born: Shelley Jeanne, Heather Anne, and William M. (Rett) Parker III. Jeanne and William were divorced in May, 1960 while living in Seattle, WA. Shortly thereafter, Jeanne began singing in the Seattle area and in October, 1961, Jeanne met her future husband Neil Michael Grace while singing with Seattle Chorale. Jeanne also performed with Seattle Symphony, Seattle Opera, Leonard Moore Chorale, and the Seattle Clarion Chorus. In 1962, Jeanne won second place in the Northwest Regional Metropolitan Opera Auditions in Seattle. The next year she won the San Fransisco Opera Debut Auditions securing a contract with the opera company for the following year. Jeanne moved her family to San Fransisco to study and perform with the opera company for a year and Neil joined her to offer support and encouragement. While in the Bay area, Jeanne sang in numerous concerts, recitals and operas including the San Francisco Symphony, San Fransisco Opera, Redwood City Symphony Orchestra, and the West Coast Metropolitan Opera earning a review by Edward R. Frisbie of the San Fransisco Examiner stating "Miss Parker sang with technical facility and beauty of tone which proved near hypnotic in effect. She is an imposing figure on stage and projects her voice with fine dramatic emphasis." Jeanne and Neil were married on June 24, 1965, in Minneapolis and purchased a new home in west Bloomington, this would become the family home for the next 40 years. Jeanne enjoyed critical acclaim while performing in the Minnesota area and perfecting her craft. During this time, she performed with St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Mankato Symphony, Bach Society, Minnesota Opera, Schubert Club, St. Paul Opera, Apollo Club, Thursday Musical, St. Mark's Cathedral Church, Mankato Symphony, Minnesota Chorale, Minnesota Orchestra, Temple Israel, and the Women's Club. Additionally, Jeanne was a respected voice teacher at Hamline University for nine years and adjunct voice professor at Bethel University. She also taught privately for nearly 40 years, with several of her students achieving significant success in the vocal and performance disciplines. Jeanne was a beautiful, intelligent, creative, and loving force of life that appreciated the arts, sacred and classical music, as well as jazz and traditional pop music. She and Neil created a lovely home in Bloomington, where she raised prized roses for Jackson & Perkins, prepared gourmet meals, mastered the art of needlework, and had a deep love for house cats as well as big cats, and almost every imaginable species of wildlife. Jeanne lost her youngest daughter Heather in 2004, which caused Jeanne and Neil to relocate to a new home in the mountains of Western Montana. Jeanne continued to sing on occasion and teach privately in her home studio, although the onset of dementia started to rob her of an incredible vocabulary. Like most opera singers, Jeanne sang in eight different languages. Following Neil's death in December 2019, Jeanne's oldest daughter Shelley moved to Montana to care for her declining mother. The two were inseparable for two and a half years until Shelley's health required her to return to Minnesota and allow her immediate family to care for her. Shelley passed away in November 2022 from her illness. Jeanne passed away on January 13, 2024, at age 92 as her big, beautiful heart beat its last and end-stage dementia took her to join her loved ones and sing with the angels. Jeanne is survived by her son William M. (Rett) Parker (Charlee) and grandchildren Bach (Ela), Lara (Jake), Leah (Jose'), Nicholas, Jessica, and seven great grandchildren (Mara, Rett, Fia, Gigi, Letty, Jude, and Kaia). Jeanne is also survived by her special cousins, The Treasured Traun Tribe and their families. A dual graveside service for Jeanne and Neil is planned for May 10, 2024, at 12:15, Resurrection Cemetery, 2101 Lexington Ave S, Mendota Heights, MN. To celebrate two lives well-lived, a hosted reception follows from 1:00 to 4:00 at Axel's Restaurant, 1318 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Mendota, MN. In lieu of flowers, Jeanne would appreciate a donation to your local animal humane society.

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Neil Michael Grace

Grace, Neil Michael Neil Michael Grace was born 12-3-1937 to Elden and Ruth Grace and joined his two brothers Glen and Pat at the home his grandfather, Percy J. Grace completed in 1910. Neil was particularly proud and fond of his beloved grandfather P.J. Neil enjoyed his rural upbringing with his brothers and demonstrated a keen interest in all things mechanical at an early age. How-ever, his true passion for music and vocal study was evident during his school years. Washington State University offered a scholarship to Neil helping him earn his B.A. degree, the first in his family to graduate college. He excelled in voice and performing arts participating in numerous musicals, drama productions and student recitals. Additionally, it was during this time Neil served in the USAF (Res) later receiving his honorary discharge after eight years of dutiful service as an airman. Following graduation from WSU, Neil began a decades-long career as a licensed, professional land surveyor in western Washington and southcentral Minnesota. Neil's engineering mind and aptitude allowed him to excel in this profession and later resulted in a second career in heavy construction estimation and project management. Throughout Neil's career, there were two constants in his life, the love of music and the adoration of his future wife, Jeanne Traun Parker. Neil met Jeanne while singing at Seattle Chorale and later the two performed with Seattle Opera, as well as several other local singing groups. Thus began a several-year courtship in Washington, California and later, Minnesota. Jeanne left the Seattle area to compete in the San Fransisco Metropolitan Opera auditions and Neil followed to be at her side and they remained in San Fransisco singing together for the opera company until relocating to Minnesota. Neil and Jeanne married June 24, 1965, residing in Bloomington, MN for over 40 years raising three children (from Jeanne's previous marriage) Shelley, Heather and Rett Parker. During this time, Neil continued his 36-year career in Minnesota land surveying and commercial estimation, retiring in 2001. Another special interest the two shared were seemingly endless home additions and improvement projects creating beautiful spaces for voice instruction, entertainment, and relaxation. This home, like their next home in the mountains of western Montana, was filled with the continuous sound of both sacred and classical music, along with many trained voices. Neil and Jeanne developed and maintained meaningful relations with countless singers, voice students, performers, accompanists, music directors and choirmasters for several decades. Neil was proud of the many performance groups he was involved with focused on opera, musical comedy and oratorio including Leonard Moore Chorale, Seattle Chorale, Seattle Symphony, Seattle Opera, San Fransisco Opera, San Fransisco Polyphonic Chorus, Apollo Club of Minneapolis, Minnesota Opera Company, Mountain Lake Chorale Society, Temple Israel, St Mark's Cathedral Church, Minnesota Women's Club, Glacier Chorale, and the Crown of the Continent Choir. Sadly in 2004, their daughter Heather passed away, which caused Neil and Jeanne to begin a new life in Montana building their dream home on 20 acres with breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains and enjoyed visits from the resident wildlife populations. Neil continued to sing in this new environment with Glacier Chorale and Crown of the Continent Choir with Jeanne participating as her health allowed. This home would be their last home together. Neil passed on December 26, 2019, at age 82 surrounded by his family and enveloped in love and admiration. He was survived by his wife of 54 years Jeanne, daughter Shelley (Carl), son Rett (Charlee), grandchildren Bach (Ela), Lara (Jake), Leah (Jose'), Nick, Jessica, six great grandchildren, and nephews Casey and Kelly, and nieces Shannon and Sherri. Please join the family for a dual graveside service scheduled for May 10, 2024, at 12:15, Resurrection Cemetery, 2101 Lexington Ave S, Mendota Heights, MN. A hosted reception from 1:00 to 4:00 follows at Axel's Restaurant, 1318 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Mendota, MN. In lieu of flowers, Neil would appreciate a donation to your local American Cancer Society.

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Marjorie Nelson Guenther

Guenther, Marjorie Nelson age 104, was born in Coleharbor, ND, on 10-21-1919 to Mabel & Leon Nelson. She died in Minnetonka, MN on 3-14-2024. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Byron, Lois, Kay, Arthur, Audrey; and her beloved husband Floyd (Ske), her high school sweetheart & soulmate. Together they loved & raised three children, and delighted in their marriages & in the grandchildren who followed. Marge is survived by her sister Carol; her children Susan (Steve) Young, Steve (Jean) & Joel (Katie); grandchildren Joe, Annie (Ramsey) Peterson, Shannon (Josh) Wegner, Kyle (Brendan) Flanagan, Grant (Megan), & Anne (Tair) Akmejanov; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank her caregivers from Brighton Hospice, Creekside Clinic & the staff at The Glenn Minnetonka. Marjorie generously donated her body to the U of MN Anatomy Bequest Program. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 25 at Fairmount Avenue United Methodist Church, 1523 Fairmount Ave., St. Paul, MN. The service will be at 11:00 am with visitation an hour prior & a luncheon immediately following. Marjorie requested that any memorials be directed to Sharing & Caring Hands, 525 N. 7th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55405, or via the website, sharingandcaringhands.org.

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Harvey L. Gustafson

Gustafson, Harvey L. age 90, of Minneapolis passed peacefully on March 27, 2024. He was a kind and gentle man. Harvey was an extremely talented organist and music teacher who brought joy to so many people throughout his career. He will be forever missed. Private services have been held.

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Roger Ernest Gustavson

Gustavson, Roger Ernest of Eden Prairie, MN, passed away at home with his family present, on April 22, 2024. He had prostate cancer which had been dormant for 24 years. Roger was born on May 7, 1939 to Ernest and Olga Gustavson in Minneapolis, MN. After graduating from University High School in 1957, Roger went on to study history and psychology at the University of Minnesota, receiving his degree in 1961. In May of 1964, Rog married his longtime love, Carol, and they enjoyed nearly 60 years of marriage filled with love and adventure. They were blessed with two beautiful daughters, Christina and Carin. Rog was profoundly proud of his children and grandchildren. Family was his greatest joy. His career in airlines led him to live in many states, including CO, AK and WA where he was able to take advantage of the outdoor pursuits he enjoyed: boating, skiing, fishing and hunting alongside the dogs that he loved so much. He was a loyal friend who will be missed for his quick wit, positive attitude and knack for detailed storytelling. Roger is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carol, his daughter Christina Passaretti (David) of Darien, CT, his daughter Carin Gustavson of Stamford, CT, and his two adoring grandchildren, Anna and Drew. He was predeceased by his mother, Olga Kristina Hansson, his father Ernest Henning Gustavson (both from Sweden) and his sister Virginia Margareta Paige. Memorial gifts are welcome, but not necessary. His chosen organizations were the American Cancer Society and the Animal Humane Society of MN. Per his wish, Rog will be buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. There will be a burial service with military honors on May 10, 2024. Washburn-McReavy.com Eden Prairie Chapel 952-975-0400

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Thomas Edward Hagen

Hagen, Thomas Edward age 83, passed. away April 30, 2024. Preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Helen Hagen, and brother Richard Hagen. Survived by his beloved wife of over 56 years, Julie: son Thomas E. Hagen Jr. of San Tan Valley, AZ; daughter, Heather Marie Hagen Freeman (Chad) of Gilbert, AZ; grandchildren Kalie Marie Hagen, and Ethan Thomas Hagen; nephew Robert E. Scott;, niece Machelle Ishman; grandniece Jessica Scott Toppari; grandnephew Bobby Scott; numerous friends and colleagues and his beloved companion pet, Attie. Tom grew up in Mound MN, graduated Mound High School '59, attended the University of Minnesota graduating with a Bachelors of Electrical Engineering, Institute of Technology in '65. Active in Boy Scouts, he attained his Eagle Scout ranking. Tom worked as an electrical engineer designing computer systems, military and aerospace systems. He was part of the team for Voyager Spacecraft 1&2 and drone projects for Mars landings. Tom was a competitive figure skater passing his Gold Pair test in 1965, twice Upper Great Lakes Senior Pairs Champion and competed at Nationals in1965 and 1967. He was a judge with the USFSA for over 50 years and continued to skate recreationally with a local Dance Group until recently. He was a ham radio operator and poet. Tom was an avid runner and participated in 5K's and a few marathons. Memorial gathering to be announced. Memorials to the Alzheimer's Association.

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