Clifford Monrad Olson, 88, of St. Marie Street, died Sunday, July 25, 2010, with his grandson by his side.
He was born Aug. 29, 1921, to Gustave and Esther (Pietz) Olson in Duluth.
Cliff graduated from Central High School he was a Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II. Following his service to country he returned to Duluth and was employed with Northwestern Bell as a telephone central office switchman for 37 years, retiring in 1985.
Cliff was a member of V.F.W. No. 137, past post commander, quartermaster for seven years, Central Hillside Community Club life member and past Scout Master. He was a past city councilman 1971-75 as well as past president, serving 10 years all together.
His hobbies included fishing, playing cards and he loved too travel.
He was preceded death by his parents; his wife Beverly; and his brother Art
Survivors include his son, Gary (Cheryl) Olson of Rice Lake Township; his grandchildren, Robert (Tammy) Olson of Duluth, and Kelly (Polly Leone) Olson and Tracy (Chris) Morey, all of Clearwater, Fla.; his great-grandchildren, Kalyn, Parker, Sam, Macay, Darik, Wyatt and Kylie; his sister, Margaret Ferrazzi of Duluth; and his brother, Donald (Dorothy) of Washington.
VISITATION: 1 until the 2 p.m. service Thursday, July 29, 2010, in Forest Hill Cemetery Chapel. Military Honors Conducted by the Duluth Combined Honor Guard. Interment in Forest Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home, (218) 727-3555
7/28/10

 Kathy Webb, passed away the afternoon of July 26th.

We do not have details for the arrangements at this time.
In my conversations with Kathy Webb, she indicated what she would really like rather than flowers
 is a glider rocker purchased in her memory that would be donated to the University of Minnesota cancer ward,
for use by patients receiving chemo and their families.  
The chair would be labeled with “In memory of Kathy Webb”. 
Kathy shared how when she received chemo how comforting the chairs were and what a wonderful memorial this would be.
If you would like to contribute to this memorial for Kathy Webb, your donation can be given to Linda Babbe within the next few days.
We will miss Kathy, but will remember her as a giving, dedicated, loyal person
who built many warm friendships during her 45+ years with the “telephone companies”

Cards can be sent to her husband:

Miles Webb - 5345 Orleans Lane - Unit 7 -
Plymouth, MN 55442  
Information provided by, LuAnn Chambliss - 612-381-5294 Phone
luann.chambliss@qwest.com
7/27/10

Elroy Francis Reberg, Father of Richard Reberg (a Load Specialist at 2800 Wayzata Blvd) passed away.
Cards can be sent to: - Richard Reberg - 13627 85th Avenue N - Maple Grove, MN 55369
Click on the link below for Elroy's obituary.

http://www.williamsdingmann.com/ObituaryDisplay.aspx?ID=5935
7/26/10

Ardella Tischler, mother-in-law of LRAC supervisor Kathy Tischler, passed away on Saturday, July 24th.

  Mass of Christian Burial Thursday (7/29) 2:00 PM at PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1725 Kennard St., Maplewood. Private interment Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Visitation Wednesday 5-8 PM at SANDBERG FUNERAL HOME, 2593 E. 7th Ave., North St. Paul. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers. 651-777-2600
Full Obituary: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/twincities/obituary.aspx?n=ardella-m-tischler&pid=144313593
Cards may be sent to Kathy and family at 
-  4661 Aspen Ridge Circle -
 Eagan, MN 55122.
7/26/10

Stephen A. Brunnette, age 84 passed away on July 24.
Steve was a retiree of Northwestern Bell and a past president of the Telephone Pioneers (recognized for his work with the deaf)
 and a current Metro Life Member Pioneer.
He is survived by his wife Harriet and children.
Visitation will be Wednesday 7/28 from 3-7 pm at O'Halloran & Murphy Funeral Home , 575 Snelling Avenue, St. Paul
with funeral mass on Thursday, 10:30 am at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 1725 Kennard Street, Maplewood with visitation one hour before mass.
Cards may be sent to 2061 Nebraska Avenue East, St. Paul, MN 55119
7/26/10

Ronald (Ronnie) Meyer passed away suddenly July 20th.
Funeral will be July 24th, Saturday at Braham, St Stephens Church. Visitation 1pm and funeral 2pm.
Cards may be sent to his wife Donna Meyer at PO Box 161 Beardsley MN 56211
If an obituary becomes available to me I will post it latter..
 

Mary Ann Faschingbauer, age 76 passed away on July 20th.
She was a retiree of U S West and a Metro Life Member Pioneer.
Her visitation will be Sunday 7/25 from 5-9 pm at Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purrell Funeral Home, Shoreview.
Her funeral mass will be held on Monday at 11 am at St. Odilia Catholic Church, Shoreview.
Full obituary will be in Sunday's Pioneer Press. Cards may be sent to 2942 Marion Street, Roseville, MN 55113
7/22/10

Eleanor F. Fletcher, age 81 passed away on July 14th.
 She was a retiree of Qwest, a Metro Life Member Pioneer and a member of the NWB-USW-Qwest Retiree Association.
She is survived by her children.
Visitation will be held Monday, July 19th from 5-8 pm at Washburn McReavy Funeral Chapel-Hopkins with
funeral mass at 10 am at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1310 Main Street, Hopkins.
Cards may be sent to the family at 1510 Main Street #325, Hopkins, MN 55343
7/19/10

Robert Donald Mills, 63, of Duluth, died Sunday, July 11, 2010, at home.
 He was born Nov. 18, 1946, in Duluth to Donald J. (Arrowhead Council Life Member) and Jean D. Mills.
Bob attended St. Michael's School, was a graduate of Duluth Cathedral High School and the University of Minnesota Duluth. He was an Army veteran.
Bob married Kathy Greening on Jan. 12, 1974, in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, while he was playing hockey for the Fresno Falcons. He retired as a captain after 30 years with the Duluth Fire Department. He was a member of the Duluth Firefighter's Union, IAFF Local 101.
Bob enjoyed playing and coaching hockey, Bob Dylan music and spending time with his family at the cabin. He is survived by his wife Kathy; son Dylan (Kate) Mills; daughter Kelsey Mills;
 grandson Hendrik; parents Donald and Jean Mills; brothers, Tom (Bonnie) and John (Melanie) Mills; sister Kathy (Peter) Cleary; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.
Bob's family would like to thank all the family, friends and medical staff involved with his care over the past years.
VISITATION: 5-7 p.m. Thursday in Dougherty Funeral Home with a Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Michael's Catholic Church. Memorials directed to Miller-Dwan Foundation Cancer Center, the American Cancer Society or SMDC Foundation Hospice would be appreciated. Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home, 600 E. Second St., Duluth, (218) 727-3555.
7/13/10

 

John P. Peters, 81 - Cold Spring - May 16, 1929 – July 4, 2010


Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church in Rockville, MN for John P. Peters, age 81, who died Sunday at home.
Burial will be in the St. Boniface Parish Cemetery, Cold Spring.
Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Wednesday (TODAY) and from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Thursday morning at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring.
Parish Prayers will be at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening.
John was born in Cold Spring, MN to Joseph and Emeline (Kray) Peters. He married Delphine Katherine Hesse on October 18, 1952 in St. Boniface Church, Cold Spring.
John was a life long resident of Cold Spring. He was a military veteran, serving two separate enlistments in the United States Navy between 1944 -1950.
 He enjoyed a successful 25 year career with North Western Bell Telephone Company as a telephone repair specialist for the Central Minnesota area.
His life long passion was his dedication to his family.
John’s greatest joy was being with his family in the activities of hunting, fishing, camping, boating, and just being together.
He was a member of Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church and The Disabled American Veterans.
Survivors include his loving wife, Delphine; children, Francis (Jane), Teresa (Thomas) Donnay, Sara, Marcellus (Lisa), Timothy (Cindy), Brian (Jill);
sister, Mary (Jim) Terhaar; brother, Joseph (Darlene); 14 grand- children; 8 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Theresia Marie Peters; parents; sisters, Lorraine, Jean, Ione, Emmy, and Ann; brothers, Carl, Bill, and Phil.
Memorials are preferred to Mass Intentions in Lieu of flowers.
Wenner Funeral Home - www.wennerfuneralhome.com
Cards may be sent to the home; 15621 222N St - Cold Spring, MN. 56320-9785
7/7/10

The Mother of Marlis Braun passed away this week.
Marlis is on the Network Staff Team, and formally worked in the MPLS LRAC and CORAC.
The funeral will be in Sioux Falls, SD (details not know at this time).
Cards may be send to: Braun Family - 2709 87th Trail - Brooklyn Park, MN.  55443
7/1/10

A memorial service will be held on Sunday June 27, 2010 at the United Methodist Church in Jackson beginning at 2PM with Pastor David Brown officiating.
Burial will take place at a later date.
 A visitation will be held on Saturday June 26, 2010 from 3-5pm at the Osterberg Funeral Home in Jackson and on Sunday one hour prior to the services at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.
6/25/10

Pat Howard passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, June 8, 2010.
Pat was a member of the Arrowhead Council.
There will not be a funeral service per Pat's request; there will be a family prayer service at her sister's farm in Tomahawk, Wisconsin.
Cards may be sent to Pat's daughter, Donna Greene, at PO Box 94, Grand Portage MN 55605.
6/15/10

  Hendrix, Gavin C. age 28, of Brooklyn Center, MN.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents. Survived by his mother, Heidi; 2 fathers, Ken Larson and Dana Schroeder;
2 brothers, Mike and Jonny; 1 sister, Andrea; grandma, Peg Schroeder; his girlfriend, Nikita; also many loving relatives and friends.
Funeral services Saturday 11 AM, with visitation one hour prior at the Evans- Nordby Funeral Home, 6000 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Evans-Nordby 763-533-3000  
             
Gavin is the son of Ken Larson who is a construction splicer out of the Sunset garage.
 
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ards can be sent to: Ken Larson - 387 25th Lane SE - Cambridge, MN 55008 

Roland B. “Rollie” Schill, 73 - St. Cloud
January 3, 1937~June 5, 2010

The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Rollie Schill, will be 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Church of the Holy Spirit in St. Cloud.
Family and friends may join from 4-9 p.m. on Wednesday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud. Parish Prayers will be at 6 p.m.
Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. Interment will be at Assumption Cemetery in St. Cloud.
Rollie was born January 3, 1937 in St. Cloud to Clarence and Agnes (Laudenbach) Schill.
He graduated from St. Cloud Cathedral High School in 1955. He served aboard the USS Paricutin from October of 1955 to October of 1957 in the United States Navy.
 Rollie married Judith M. Heaton on November 26, 1960 at St. Augustine’s Church in St. Cloud.
 He was employed by various divisions of AT&T Corporation through- out his 40 plus year career, retiring in 1999 at age 62.
Rollie was a member of Holy Spirit parish where he volunteered much of his time during retirement years.   He was also a member of St. Cloud Eagles Aerie 622.
He enjoyed spending time in many different ways including travel, gardening, golf, fishing, hunting, bowling and especially following the Minnesota Twins.
Most of all, Rollie enjoyed the laughter and companionship of a good game of cards or dominos with family and friends.
Survivors include his wife Judi, sons Christopher of St. Cloud, Michael of Sauk Rapids, David (Tammy) of Omaha, NE and daughter Wendy (Andrew Castro) Schill of La Quinta, CA.
Grandchildren Jeremiah, Amber, Jacob, Brandon, Andrew, Katelyn, Jack; Great Grandchildren Shiloh and Marlee. Survivors also include sisters Patty (Tom) Hollenhorst, Judy (Tom) Otto, Sandy (Jim) Lang, Mary Ann (Mick) O’Hara and brothers Darrell (Sandy) and Richard (Sandy).
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Marlene (Chuck) Euteneuer and infant brother Joel.
Rollie was blessed with a wonderful family and many special friends. The Schill family would like to send gracious thanks for all those who helped celebrate his journey through life.
Daniel Funeral Home - www.danielfuneralhome.com
6/8/10

Jean A. Hoglund, age 72 of Sebring Florida passed away.
 Jean was a Metro Life Member Pioneer and a retiree of U S WEST.
She is survived by her husband Don. A memorial service will be held for her in Minnesota at a later date.
 Cards may be sent to 406 Chablis Street, Sebring, FL 33872.
 The family requests memorials be sent to the American Red Cross.
6/7/10

Ann M Cummings, age 91 passed away.
Ann was a retiree of U S WEST working most of her career in Accounting.
She was well known as a leader in Local 7200 of the CWA and served on many national committees as well.
 She was a Metro Life Member Pioneer and a member of the NWB-USW-Qwest Retiree Association.
Her obituary appeared in the Sunday, Mpls Star Tribune with a full obit to be published on Monday, June 7th.
Visitation will be Wed 5-8 pm at Kozlak-Rudulovich Chapel 1918 University Ave NE, Mpls
with funeral mass on Thursday at 11am at St. Maron Maronite Catholic Church, 600 University Ave NE, Mpls.
 Cards may be sent in care of Kozlak-Rudulovich Funeral Chapel.
6/7/10

E. Paul Riviere, age 88 died on May 24, 2010 of complications from a stroke.
Paul was 37 year retiree of Northwestern Bell working in Minneapolis, Buffalo, and Fergus Falls.
He was a Metro Life Member Pioneer and a member of the NWB-USW-Qwest Retiree Association.
He is survived by his wife Lucile. Paul is the brother of Mary Hintz Bann who is also a retiree.
Burial mass will be celebrated Saturday, June 5 at 10 am at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 9100 93rd Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN with visitation one hour before mass.
Cards may be sent to 1011 Feltl Ct. #805, Hopkins, MN 55345
6/3/10

Roland N. Foy
Loving & Caring Husband & Father, Age 56 of Brooklyn Park.
Survived by wife, Donna; children: Melissa M. & Matthew R. (Adrianne); siblings:
Eleanore Wallace & Norman Foy; 4-legged friend, Indy.
Roy was a DMS100 Switch Tech Support Engineer who died on Monday.
Roland was employed at Qwest Corporation for 35+ years.
Visitation at the new KOZLAK-RADULOVICH MAPLE GROVE CHAPEL (13745 Reimer Dr.) Thursday from 6-8:30 PM with remembrance service at 7 PM. 763-416-0016
6/3/10

Richard Henry Eiden, age 87, McGregor, MN, formerly of St. Cloud, MN, died Monday, May 31, 2010 at St. Benedict’s Care Center, St. Cloud, MN.
Funeral services will be Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Benson Funeral Home Chapel, St. Cloud, MN.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Thursday.
 Burial will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, MN.
Richard was born August 23, 1922 in Carver, MN to Leonard and Sally (Seigal) Eiden.
 Richard served in the United States Navy during World War II.
He married Lila L. Hancock on August 21, 1946 in Mora, MN.
Richard was employed as an engineer by Northwestern Bell Telephone Company, retiring in 1982.
After his retirement, Richard and Lila moved to McGregor, MN.
Richard was a member of the Lions Club, Camp New Hope and Telephone Pioneers of America.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing and traveling and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survivors include a son, Tom Eiden of Douglas, WY; daughters, Debi Eiden of McGregor, MN; and Mary (Pat) Kester of Hinckley,
 MN; brother, James Eiden of Burnsville, MN; sisters, Elaine LeFebrve of Pine River, MN; and Betty LeFebrve of Elk River, MN;
four grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lila, on November 26, 1994; and one granddaughter, Ellie Kester.
6/5/10

 

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getFile_ObitBrad J. Hannula, age 76, of Annandale died Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at the Annandale Care Center.
 Graveside services will be held at a later date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis. The arrangements were by Dingmann Funeral Care, Annandale.
 Brad Jerome Hannula was born December 5, 1933 at Litchfield to Edwin and Helen (Widlund) Hannula. He was a 1951 graduate of Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis and served as a member of the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
He married Roz Kloetzke on December 29, 1956 in Minneapolis. Brad was a telecommunication technician for 34 years retiring in 1984 from AT&T in St. Cloud
. He was a member of Maple Lake VFW Post 7664 and Buffalo American Legion Post 270. He enjoyed fishing and playing cribbage & washers while spending the winter in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
He is survived by his wife Roz of Annandale, daughter Lori Hannula (Kevin Ballantyne) of Houston, TX, grandchildren Krysti & Christopher, brother John (Ginny) Hannula of Annandale,
sister Gloria Schultz of Ramsey, sister in law Marilyn Kloetzke of Monticello, aunt Phyllis (Vernon) Anderson of Minneapolis, also several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
 He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Brian, step father Bill Helmerick, brothers in law Howard Schultz and Ronald Kloetzke. 

Burial is at Ft Snelling on June 8th at 10:45 assembly 2,
Fort Snelling National Cemetery
7601 34th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55450

lunch to follow at the Eagles in Bloomington.

Any questions please call Ginny Haunula 320 490 4114 or 612 747 9376

 

Edward H. Stahl, 73, of Rochester, died Tuesday, May 25, 2010, while recuperating from surgery.
Ed was born September, 21, 1936, in Mountain Lake, Minnesota. He attended Windom public schools, graduating in 1955.Edward Hayes Stahl
 He then attended Mankato State University for two years, and was a member of the National Guard
On September 7th, 1963, he married Mina Rose Riley in Windom, Minn.
Ed was employed by Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for thirty years, before his retirement in 1987.
 During his retirement, Ed enjoyed spending time at Fish Lake and assisting with farming near Windom.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was an active outdoorsman. He was a supporter of Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever,
 and was a longtime member of the Southern Minnesota Trap Club.
 He was also active in the Telephone Pioneers. Ed was a volunteer firearms safety instructor, as well as a past Boy Scout troop leader.
He was a 32nd degree Mason of the Scottish Rite Lodge.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Hayes and Lucille Stahl.
Survivors include his wife, Mina, two sons, Eric (Christine) and granddaughters, Kelsie and Alissa, of Rochester, and John (Sara) of Custer, S.D
Memorials may be made to Mayo Foundation or American Lung Association.
Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 28, 2010, at First United Methodist Church in Windom, Minn. Interment will be at Lakeview Cemetery, Windom.
5/29/10

Keith E. Swift passed away on May 23 from cancer.
He was a Qwest retiree and a Metro Life Member Pioneer.
He is survived by siblings and dear friend Jo Moelter.
Private internment at Fort Snelling with a celebration of life to be announced later.
Memorials may be directed to American Lung Association
cards may be sent to: 2393 Sacia Lane, Hudson WI 54016
5/26/10

Philip M. Oja, 70, of Biwabik Township died Friday, May 14, 2010, at his home.
He was born Nov. 28, 1939, to Eino and Lillian (Kujala) Oja in Biwabik.
Philip graduated from Biwabik High School, Class of 1958. Following high school,
Philip enlisted in the Navy, serving four years as a machinist’s mate.
On Aug. 29, 1964, Philip was united in marriage to Karen Zallar in Biwabik.
In 1976, the couple moved to Biwabik Township where they made their home.
He had been employed by US West Telephone Company until his retirement in 1999 after thirty years of service.
Philip enjoyed spending time in the woods and was nicknamed “The Woodtick.”
He loved sharing jokes, storytelling, visiting with friends, and mostly his beloved family.
VISITATION: 1 until the 2 p.m. funeral service Monday in Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert,
 with the Rev. Amy Eisenmann officiating. Inurnment at Lakeside Cemetery in Biwabik at a later date.
5/16/10

Ardaith C. Phelps (Ardie), age 83 passed away on Mother's Day, May 9th.
 Ardie was a Qwest Life Member Pioneer who retired from Northwestern Bell. She worked most of her career in Willmar.
 She is survived by her children.
 Funeral mass will be at 11 am onThursday, May 13 at Church of the Holy Name, 3637 11th Avenue South, Minneapolis
with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Willmar.
5/13/10

Sharon L. Shepard, age 67 passed away.
 Sharon was a Metro Life Member Pioneer and a member of the NWB-USW-Qwest Retiree Association.
She retired from Qwest, working in the Anoka office in the white pages group.
 She is survived by her husband Richard and children.
Funeral services will be Friday, May 14th at 11 am with visitation 1 hour before the service at Washburn McReavy Funeral Chapel, 1827 Coon Rapids Blvd. Coon Rapids MN.
Cards may be sent to the family at 15548 Round Lake Blvd NW, Andover MN 55304
5/12/10


John B Skelton, 81, of Sun City West Arizona returned home to the Lord on April 23, 2010.

John was born March 13, 1929 in Duluth where he received his education and started his career in telecommunications.
He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and worked 40 years for Northwestern Bell and AT&T before retiring with his wife to Arizona.
John was Worshipful Master at Lake Superior Masonic Lodge when in Duluth, volunteered with the Sun City West Sheriff's Posse
 and actively participated in the Sun City West Model Railroad Club.
 He loved music and sang bass with the Duluth-Superior Symphony Chorus, SCW Balladeers and Van Ornam Singers.
He was met in heaven by his parents, brother, sister, niece and granddaughter.
John is survived by his wife, Maryann; three sons, and two daughters; many nieces and nephews, and adored by nine grandchildren
FUNERAL SERVICE AND RECEPTION: 11 a.m. Saturday May 1 in All Saints of the Desert Episcopal Church in Sun City, Ariz.
4/27/10

John Peter Milani, 83, Hibbing, died Monday, April 26, 2010, in Hibbing.
VISITATION: 10 a.m. Friday, April 30, 2010 until the 11 a.m. funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Hibbing.
Interment, Maple Hill Cemetery, Hibbing.
Arrangements, Dougherty Funeral Home, Hibbing.
4/27/10

Leslie M. Willmus, age 80 of Milaca passed away on 4/21/2010.
Leslie was a Metro Life Member Pioneer. He formerly lived in Roseville.
Private family services will be held.
4/27/10