In Memoriam
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Sandra Anderson-Stern (Anderson)

Deceased Date: 2021-06-07
Obituary:
Jeff Stern and Sandra were married 43 years and lived in the Phoenix area since 1981. Sandra is remembered for "her love of everyone and everything; her laughter brightened everyone's day."
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Jeffrey Appelbaum

Deceased Date: 2020-10-31
Obituary:
Jeff is survived by his wife Paige Ringstrom Appelbaum, and is buried at the Ryumonji Zen Monastery in Dorchester, Iowa.
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Joseph Balkins

Deceased Date: 2014-01-20
Obituary:
Balkins, Joseph C. Age 60, passed away on 1/20/14. Private services. Memorials to Muscular Dystrophy Association.
 
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Dean Bilbe

Deceased Date: 2017-11-19
Obituary:
Dean Earl Billbe, age 64 of Maple Grove, passed away November 19, 2017 with his loving family at his side. He is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years, Irene; daughter, Amanda Johnson (Dennis); son, Michael Billbe (Rae Lynn); grandsons, Tyler Johnson, Gavyn and Kellan Billbe ; sisters, Pat Lindquist, Diana Raymond, Paulette Meyer (Dick) and Joan Amiott (John); many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Dean was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed by all.
 
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Mark Branco

Birth Date: 1952-08-21
Deceased Date: 2010-07-20
Obituary:
Branco, Mark Phillip age 67 of Amery, WI, passed away on 7/20/20 at his home. Mark was born 8/21/52. Mark was an avid outdoorsman. He loved fishing, hunting and taking walks in the woods. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and brother. He is survived by son, Tony Branco, Spring Valley, WI and significant other, Janet Engen, Amery, WI.
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Charles Brecke

Deceased Date: 2023-12-06
Obituary:
Brecke, Charles M. Age 58, of Brooklyn Park. Preceded in death by wife Nancy Brecke (O'Donnell), also a St. Louis Park Class of '71 Graduate, and parents Milt and Adeline Brecke. Survived by sisters Carol Tapper, Barb Salomon & Mary Ellen (Danny) Anderson; nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Thanks to Mains'l Services for their care and support over the years. Int. St Mary's Cemetery, Waverly MN. Published on November 10, 2010
 
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Terry Bromme

Deceased Date: 1997-04-03
Obituary:
Bromme . Terry G., age 44, died 4/3/97 in Naples. Florida. formerly of St. Louis Park. Survived by mother. Phyllis; sister. Barbara; brothers, Gary. Peter and Paul; and soulmate, Wendy Dupler; many relatives and friends. Terry, we miss you!
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Paul Brown

Deceased Date: 2013-06-28
Obituary:
Brown, Paul Frederiksen, age 60, of St. Louis Park, died suddenly on June 28, 2013. Paul was preceded in death by his father, Robert, and nephew, Jason Krause. Paul is survived by his mother, Margrethe; brother, Rolf (Sonja); sisters, Linnea Berg, Karla Craig, and Grete (John) Krause; nieces and nephews, Theresa (Reese) Jabs, Kelsey (Leanne) Brown, and Megan Brown (Ryan Nesvig); Elijah and Misha (Gelseys) Berg; Robert (Jossie), Aric (Stephanie), and Andrea Craig (Andy Cowles); as well as several grandnieces and grandnephews, uncles, aunts, and cousins. Paul also had many dear friends in the Twin Cities and other parts of the country. Paul touched many lives and will be deeply missed. He is remembered especially for his generosity, his love of great design, and his wonderful laugh and ready wit. Services will be held Saturday, October 5, 2013, at St. Peder's Church, 4600 E. 42nd Street, Minneapolis. Memorials preferred to Second Harvest or donor's favorite charity.
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Diana Johnson (Chapel)

Deceased Date: 2021-07-23
Obituary:
Johnson, Diana Lynn (Chapel) Beloved Mother, Sister, Grandma and Friend Diana Lynn (Chapel) Johnson, Age 68, of Walker, MN lost her hard fought battle with cancer on Friday, July 23rd, 2021 in Chisago City, MN. Diane was born January 12th, 1953 to parents Richard and Dolores Chapel. Diane spent the majority of her life in St. Louis Park, Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park and eventually found her little piece of heaven in the woods outside of Walker, MN. She had a career that she loved at the StarTribune where she worked for 20+ years. After that ended, she moved up north and made a new life for herself working in Hackensack where she met many wonderful people and made many friends. Diane is survived by her son Chad (Jessica) Johnson; daughter Robyn Johnson; brother Allen Chapel, stepsister Cheryl Olson; grandchildren: Kayla, Jocilyn, Maddie, Ariah, Ethan, Arianna, Samantha, Luca, Makenna, Jake and Madeline; Life-long best friend Shelly Madison, and countless friends who are family. She is preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Richard Jeffers, stepbrother Scott Jeffers and great granddaughter Sophia Lynn. Diane was such a light. Life wasn't always easy but she laughed anyway. She loved classic rock, dancing, a good party, the cabin, her family and her friends. Her strength was an inspiration and her smile lit up the room. A celebration of life will be set for a future date. Published on August 2, 2021
 
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Audrey Chase

Deceased Date: 2021-07-21
Obituary:
Died July 21, 2021, age 68, of cancer, in Madison, WI.
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