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Gwen Klaesges
September 25, 1939 - November 2, 2024
Gwen Klaesges, age 85, passed on November 2nd peacefully at home surrounded by her family.Gwen married the love of her life, Jack, on September 26th 1959. Their Great and Holy Adventure began with 7 children, while living in multiple states, and continued to grow with 25 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren over their 62 years. Gwen’s…
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Gerald and Mary Gfroerer
Gerald Thomas GfroererDecember 5, 1938 - November 5, 2024Mary Catherine (McDougall) GfroererMarch 13, 1939 - April 4, 2020Gerry was an avid hunter and outdoorsman and Mary was terrific gardner and artist.Due to Covid, there were no services held for Mary in 2020, so we are celebrating the lives of both Gerry & Mary on Sunday, December…
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Kim (Bjelde) Swanson
August 15, 1960 - October 24, 2024
Kim (Bjelde) Swanson, age 64, passed away October 24, 2024. Funeral service on Monday, November 11, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Lord of Life Lutheran Church of Maple Grove, 7401 County Road 101, Maple Grove, MN. Visitation one hour prior to service at church. Inurnment at Lord of Life Lutheran Church of Maple Grove, MN.Kim was born on August 15,…
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John F. "Jack" Lyons
June 9, 1942 - November 2, 2024
John F. "Jack" Lyons, age 82, of Maple Grove, formerly of Osseo.Preceded in death by son, Mike; parents, Paul & Marjorie; and siblings, Paul, Peggy, and Joe.Survived by his wife of 61 years, Alice; children, Jim (Shannon), Karen Kahler (Derek), Steve (Nancy), and Tom (Stephani); grandchildren, Kaity, Alex, Daniel (Molly), Patrick,…
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Duane W. Bennett
January 19, 1941 - October 18, 2024
Duane W. Bennett, age 83 of Brooklyn Park, passed peacefully on October 18, 2024. Born in Minneapolis, MN. He spent most of his life along with his wife Diane, living and raising their family in Brooklyn Park. Duane is a 1959 graduate of Patrick Henry. During Duane’s career, he worked as a litho artist, various sales positions and public…
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Gary F. Ahrens
February 28, 1951 - October 23, 2024
Gary F. Ahrens, age 73 of Osseo, passed away on October 23, 2024. He was preceded in death by parents, Harold and Marie (Kurtz); and sister, Carol Bjork.Gary co-owned and co-operated Ahrens Greenhouse for decades, he had a passion for horticulture and was dedicated to the business. Gary had a love for motor sports, and cherished the time…
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Verna Elizabeth McCarthy
June 13, 1933 - October 20, 2024
Age 91, of Maple Grove, passed away on October 20, 2024.Verna was preceded in death by her husband, James "Ted"; son, Darrin; and 5 brothers.She is survived by her sons, Jay (Adele), Kevin, and Kent (Gloria); daughter, Dawn Peterson; grandchildren, Aaron Peterson, Alec Peterson, and Paula McCarthy; and many loving relatives and friends.A…
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Benedict J. Novak
May 3, 1933 - October 18, 2024
Novak, BenedictAge 91, of Osseo, passed away surrounded by family on 10/18/2024. He is preceded in death by his wife, Janice; parents, Joseph Novak and Clara Jedlicki; and siblings, Angeline Watercott and Raymond F. Novak. He is survived by his children, Melinda (Lee) Stewart and Matt (Nancy) Novak; grandchildren, Nicholas and Caroline;…
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