THISWEEK October 21, 2011
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Lawrence Edward Bixby Was born on November 6, 1932 in Richfield, MN and passed away October 13, 2011 at the VA home in Minneapolis, MN. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Bixby, two daughters: Julie Bixby and Lori Findley, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. There will be a gathering to celebrate his life on Sunday, October 30th, 2011 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm at The Contented Cow in Northfield, MN. For more information: www.whitefuneralhomes.com
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Julie and Dan Wilkerson of Apple Valley, MN are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Madeline to Nathan Christensen, son of Debra and Jim Kessler of Merced, CA. Maddie and Nate are planning a July 2012 garden wedding in Minneapolis, MN.
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Kelly Renee Otto, daughter of Jon and Terry Otto of Plymouth, and Bradley Joseph Kroll, son of Gordy and Shelly Kroll of Burnsville, announce their engagement. A wedding is planned for May 2012 in the Florida Keys.
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Mary (Hack) Scherer Age 68, of Lakeville passed away on September 22, 2011, after a courageous fight with cancer. Preceded in death by parents Tony and Bergette Hack. Survived by husband, Bob Scherer; daughter, Dana Moss; brother John Hack (Jan); nephews, Tom Hack (Leah, Will, Charlie) and Brett Hack (Linda, Jonathan, Lauren); step-daughter, Debbie Hilden (Jeff); grandchildren (Jennifer, John, Jeanna, Jill); great-grandchild (Danny); and friends. Memorial service was held Friday, September 30, 11 AM, at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church, 20165 Heath Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fairview Foundation Hospice Fund, 2344 Energy Park Drive, St. Paul, MN 55108
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Volk - Lindberg Whitney Elizabeth Volk, daughter of Willy and Natalie Volk of Burnsville, and Stephen Robert Lindberg, son of Lori Rustvold and Gaylen Fraenkel of Savage, and Scott Lindberg of Chaska, announce their engagement. Whitney is a 2004 graduate of Burnsville High School and a 2007 graduate of Scot Lewis School of Cosmetology. She is presently working as a medical esthetician at Clinical Skin Therapeutics in Apple Valley. Stephen is a 2003 graduate of Lakeville High School and is currently studying Business and Marketing Management at Minnesota School of Business. He is also working as an assistant manager for the Red Wing Shoe Company. A November 11th wedding is planned at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Burnsville.
Simmler - Trom Dan & Lee Anne Simmler of Mullica Hill, NJ announce the engagement of their daughter Kristen Simmler to Andrew Trom, son of Brent & Jan Trom of Apple Valley, MN. Kristen is a 2005 graduate of Kingsway High School and 2009 graduate of McDaniel College, majoring in Biochemistry. Andrew is a 2004 graduate of Eastview High School and 2009 graduate of the University of MN-Duluth, majoring in Biochemistry, Chemistry & Biology. He also earned a Nursing degree in 2010 from the College of St. Scholastica. Kristen & Andrew met while currently attending Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. They are planning a November 3, 2012 wedding in Pitman, NJ.
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Leona â&#x20AC;&#x153;Leeâ&#x20AC;? Jeanette Miller, a complicated soul, left Elko on October 12, 2011, and went home to her Lord. Born 1915 in Farmington to Jess Jerome Hall and Anne Brigitte Topp Hall, Lee also lived in Lakeville, Minneapolis and Edina. Preceded in death by parents; baby daughter; sons David (Viet Nam) and Steven (motorcycle); sisters Sylvia Haas and Bernadine Bellamy; brother Emery Hall, first husband Clemens J. Huberty (Demmy), and dear husband of 25 years Milton Miller. Survived by sisters Martha Hall Ballis and Margaret Hall Coulter; children Beverly Flanagan, John (Susan) Huberty, Ruth Huberty Zimmer, Mary Huberty Sievers and Mike (Leslie) Huberty, 14 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Lee worked long and hard for her seven children. She was generous and lives affectionately in our hearts. She is remembered for her brilliant gardens, paths, trees and lawns. Neighbors along both 270th Street and Blake Road in Edina will fondly recall her bending from dawn to dusk as she tended her flowery friends. Rest easy, dear mother, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no weeding in Heaven. Funeral Service was held at 11 AM, Friday October 14, 2011 at Christiania Lutheran Church, 26691 Pillsbury Ave., Lakeville with visitation 1 hour prior to service at church. Interment was at Hazelwood Cemetery, Lakeville, MN. White Funeral Home Lakeville 952-469-2723
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(December 18, 1937 - October 11, 2011) Age 73, of Lakeville, passed away on October 11, 2011. She is preceded in death by husband, Kenneth; siblings, Dee and David. She is survived by children, Terry (Rev. Tim) Ruhl, Jeff (Kim) Larson, Tammy (John) Selvog, Kurt (Rochelle) Larson; grandchildren 11; great-grandchildren; 9 siblings, Virgil (Betty) Koentopf, Betty Lou Hicks, Judy (Mike) Messerli, and Mitchell (P hoebe) Koentop f ; Also b y many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service was Sunday, October 16, 6:30 pm at St. Johns Lutheran Church, 8250 202nd Street W., Lakeville. White Funeral Home Lakeville 952-469-2723 www.whitefuneralhomes.com
Courtney Marie Stewardson and Daniel Ellis Leagans were married on July 23, 2011 at Ware Shoals First Baptist Church in Ware Shoals, S.C. The Reverends George Leagans and Leon Jones officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Doctor and Mrs. James Stewardson of Apple Valley, MN. She is a 2004 graduate of Apple Valley High School. She graduated from Furman University in Greenville, S.C. with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health and Exercise Science in 2008. She earned a Master of Education degree at the University of Delaware in 2010. She is employed at Furman University in Greenville, S.C. The groom is the son of Reverend and Mrs. George Leagans of Ware Shoals, S.C. He is a 2005 graduate of Ware Shoals High School. The groom graduated from Furman University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management in 2009. He is employed at Scan Source in Greenville, S.C. The couple resides in Greer, South Carolina.
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Age 65 of Lakeville, passed away on Oct. 11, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. He was with NWA for 42 years and a proud Veteran of the USAF, 6918 Scty Sq Dawg Flight. He is preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Herman; sisters, Rhona & Roxanne. Terry is survived by his loving wife, Annette (Cowell) Herman; children, Daniel & Sean; brothers, Thomas (Susan), Timothy (Julie), Ty (Joy) & Trent and his father, Melvin Herman. Funeral service was Monday, Oct. 17, 2011 at Mary Mother of the Church, 3333 East Cliff Road, Burnsville. Terry fought Multiple Myeloma with fervor and valor. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to MM Research Foundation. Private Interment. White Funeral Home Lakeville 952-469-2723 www.whitefuneralhomes.com
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