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Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) May 24, 2010 Sievers, Harold Thomas “Hal” age 34, of St. Paul and Iowa City, on May 10. Full notice Sunday. Life celebration to be held Wed., May 26 at The Commodore Hotel in St. Paul. Mary Sievers, 303-957-8591.

Jeremiah (Hocks), Joanne Born the daughter of Walter and Josephine Hocks in 1928. She was raised in Portland Oregon, and follow- ing her graduation from Marylhurst College, she dedicated her life to teaching. In 1964, she married Neil Jeremiah and had 1 son, John, in 1966. Following over 30 years as a elementary school teacher in Portland public schools and Pittsburgh California, she retired and dedicated herself to her community – Summerfield, an adult community in Tigard, Oregon and to her church – St. Francis Catholic Church in Sherwood, Oregon. She passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, following a 5 year battle with Progressive Supra Nuclear Palsy. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Neil; her son, John (Dina); step-son, Dale (Helen); granddaughter, Madison; and step- grandsons, Peter and Benjamin. A Catholic memorial mass will be held on May 26, 11 AM at The Church of St. Gerard at 9600 Regent Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to CurePSP (www.psp.org).

Briggs, Audry G. (Graham) 75, of Rio Verde, AZ, formerly Edina, MN, passed away in peace with the Lord and in the presence of her family at Sherman Hospice House in Phoenix, AZ on December 31, 2009. Survived by husband, Jerome “Jere” Briggs; sister, Zoe Marie (Mark) Mahowald, Willamette, IL; children, Greg (Jodie) Briggs of Cave Creek, AZ, Tracey (Dan) Wehrs of Plymouth, MN, Lisa Massie of Castle Rock, CO; grandchildren, Robert Briggs, Laura Briggs, Ashley Briggs, Kevin Wehrs, Ryan Wehrs. Preceded in death by parents, Zelma & Henry Graham. A Minnesota Memorial Service will be held at Christ Presbyterian Church 6901 Normandale Rd., Edina, MN (952) 920-8515 on Thurs., May 27 at 4:30 pm.

Arthur, Lindsay Grier Age 92. Born 30 July 1917, left this wonderful world on May 21, 2010. He is survived by his children, Lindsay Grier Arthur, Jr. (Katherine) of Minnetonka and Julie Arthur-Sherman of Eden Prairie; his grandchildren, Dr. Lindsay Grier Arthur, III (Dr. Kiersten) of Moorestown, NJ, Dr. Andrew Arthur (Dr. Christie Heikes) of Minneapolis, Signy Sherman, and Ross Sherman, both of Eden Prairie; his great-grandchildren, Madeline Arthur, Tyler Arthur, Elizabeth Arthur, Campbell Arthur, and Callie Arthur. He was predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Jean Lorraine Johansen Arthur, and by two children, Hugh Arthur and Mollie Arthur. Judge Arthur grew up in south Minneapolis, attended John Burrough’s Elementary School, graduated from The Blake School (where he was the last surviving member of the Class of 1935), Princeton University, and the University of Minnesota Law School. He also attended Harvard Law School for one year until his education was interrupted by World War II, where he served his country as Torpedo Officer on a destroyer, the U.S.S. Mugford, and for which he received seven combat medals. He lived his life true to his motto “Measure each day by the smiles you’ve created.” He dedicated his professional life to the betterment of children and their families. For 18 years he served as Chief Judge of the Juvenile Court in Hennepin County, during a period when juvenile law was largely undeveloped, and many of his cases became landmark precedent in the field of juvenile law. He was a longtime Director and President of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and remained until his death a Senior Judicial Scholar with that organization. He served on the Board of Directors of The Boys Club, the YMCA, The Blake School, the Washburn Child Guidance Center, the National Council for State Courts, and Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Following his retirement from the Juvenile Court, he served at various times as Chief Judge of Family Court and Chief Judge of Mental Health Court and for a number of years was the Senior District Court Judge in Minnesota. He also served as a Commissioner of the American Law Institute’s Divorce Law Revision Committee. Prior to his appointment to the bench, he served two terms as Alderman of the 13th Ward in Minneapolis. While on the City Council, he was a founder of the Capital Long Range Improvement Committee, which was largely responsible for eliminating urban blight in downtown Minneapolis and which put in place policies that have now resulted in the development of the lower loop area that extends along the Mississippi River between Hennepin Avenue and the West Bank. Mostly, he loved life. A memorial service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1200 Marquette Avenue South, on Tuesday, May 25 at 3:00 PM. A reception will follow at The Minikahda Club. Memorials are preferred to The Blake School or Westminster Presbyterian Church. Washburn-McReavy Eden Prairie Chapel 952-975-0400 Weaver, George “Burt” Age 74. Memorial service 11 am Thursday, May 27 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1900 Seventh Street NW, New Brighton, MN (651-633-4674) with visitation 1 hour prior to service at church. Full notice was Sunday. go to site cave creek az

Goward, Curtis D. age 87 of Edina. www.albinchapel.com Albin Chapel 952-914-9410 Koenig, June Louise Age 87, of St. Paul, on 05/19/2010. Preceded in death by husband and siblings. Visitation at 10:00 AM, Memorial Service at 11:00 AM, at Faith Lutheran Church, Charles and Mackubin, St. Paul on Tues., 05/25/10. Burial at Fort Snelling at 9:00 AM Wed., 05/26/10. Twin Cities Cremation 612-866-6711 Clausen, Lucille G. (Mares) Age 83, of Monticello, MN. Survived by husband, Lawrence “Babe”; daughter, Cindy (Brad) Fyle; 2 grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial held Wednesday, May 26th 10:30 A.M., St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Monticello, MN. Visitation held Tuesday at CHURCH from 5-7 P.M. with a prayer service at 6 P.M. Visitation also one hour prior to Mass at the church. Interment: St. Henry’s Catholic Cemetery. The Peterson Chapel – Buffalo 763-682-1363 www.thepetersonchapel.com Kish, Gerald E. “Jerry” Age 71, of Clear Lake, passed away May 22, 2010. Preceded in death by his parents; son, Joseph; and brothers, William and Erwin. Survived by his wife, Greta; children, John, Jane, Laurie (Greg) Spanier, Mike (Sue), Nancy (David) Kempainena, Susan Sargent (Barry Hager); and eight grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Tues., May 25 at St. Marcus Catholic Church, Clear Lake. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Mon., May 24 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Clear Lake and 1 hour prior to the services Tuesday at the church. Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home (320)743-2204 www.williamsdingmann.com Levercom, Wayne 71, of Minneapolis passed away on May 21. Full obituary Tuesday.

Silver, Shirley A. age 79, of St. Louis Park, passed away May 23, 2010. Survived by husband, Edward S. Silver; daughter, Cathryn Silver; son, Howard (Melinda Ring) Silver; grandson, Jedediah Silver; half brother, Michael (Marilyn) Giffis. Funeral service MONDAY (TODAY) 11AM, MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH CEMETERY CHAPEL, 70 1/2 at Penn Ave. So., Richfield. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Susan G. Komen for the Cure or the donor’s favorite charity. Hodroff-Epstein 612 871-1234 www.hodroffepstein.com Florek, Rufina M. “Babe” age 95, and formerly of Watertown, died Saturday, May 15th, 2010 in Sedona, Arizona. Survived by daughters, Mary Helen (Eugene) Swartzer of Buffalo, Karen (Alan) Hoskins of Bardstown, Kentucky and Janyse Florek of Sedona, Arizona; a son, Kevin (Pat) Florek of Watertown; 10 grandchildren & 12 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by husband Leo Florek, parents, two sisters and three brothers. A Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be held TODAY at 11 A.M. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Watertown. Visitation will be held AT THE CHURCH TODAY beginning at 8 A.M. Serving the family… The Peterson Chapel Buffalo McPheeters, Bruce E. of Siren, WI. Born in Minnetonka, MN. January 10, 1940. Passed away May 22, 2010. Preceded in death by his parents Virgil and Bessie; and sister, Betty Zuech. Survived by loving wife, Joyce; daughter, Tammy (Chris) Kendrick of Arlington, TX; sons, Eugene (Heather) of Siren, WI, Daniel of Mpls and Jesse (Kathleen) of Apple Valley; nine grandchildren; brother, Roy; sister, Marlette (Ralph) Zuech; and many nieces and nephews. Bruce enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Private family graveside service Twin Cities Cremation 612-866-6711 Spreiter, Hans age 63 of Plymouth. Survived by daughters, Elisabeth Spreiter and Simone (Charles) Thayer; grandchildren, Jazmin, DiMarco, Selina and Alana; sister, Elisabeth Baumgartner; nephew, Piet; dear family, friends and colleagues. Funeral service Wed. 3 p.m. at Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapel of Plymouth, 37th Ave. N. and Vicksburg Lane N., Plymouth. Visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral chapel. Gearty-Delmore Plymouth 763-553-1411 Curtis, (Blumer) Alice H. age 95. Preceded in death by husbands, Edward Blumer and Julius Curtis. She was the last survivor of the children of Leo and Anna Krause. Survived by children, Marjorie Estle, Mary Ann (Thomas) Smith, James (Patricia) Blumer, and Kathleen (Steven) Meyer; grandchildren, Kevin, Chris, Craig, Matthew, Melanie, and Maxwell; great-grandson, William. Alice was a retired waitress from Jax. She was very involved in volunteer service for the Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10 AM, St. Olaf Catholic Church, 215 S. 8th St., Mpls. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 4-7 PM with vigil prayers at 6 PM at Kapala- Glodek-Malone Funeral Home, 7800 Bass Lake Road, New Hope and at church 1/2 hour prior to Mass. Kapala-Glodek-Malone 763-535-4112 Nielsen, Dorothea M. age 93, of Buffalo. Please see Tuesday’s paper for full notice. Serving the family… The Peterson Chapel Buffalo Drew, Patrick Thor age 42 of Mayer, spent his last days at his favorite place, home, watching the birds, listening to music, and laughing and reminiscing with family and friends. He will be remembered as a diehard Green Bay Packer fan to all, including the many travelers he served in the cold, heat, and sunshine as a Sky Cap for 20 years at the MSP Lindberg Airport; Patrick Thor is survived by his parents Bill and Sandy Drew, brothers Nicholas Drew, Joshua Drew and his wife Sadie McKinley. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 4:00 P.M. at Zion Lutheran Church, 209 Bluejay Ave. in Mayer with a gathering of family and friends 1 hour prior to the service. Johnson Funeral Home Waconia 952/442-2121. www.johnsonfh.com Tate, Lorraine F. age 90, of Brooklyn Park, formerly of Austin, MN. Full notice to follow. Washburn-McReavy Robbinsdale Chapel 763-537-2333 Bennett, Geraldine B. “Dubby” age 79, of Brooklyn Park. Retired secretary from Jackson Junior High School in Champlin. Preceded in death by husband, Jerry; grandson, Ryan; brother, Floyd Hesli; and sister, Elaine Ferguson. Survived by children, Becky (Bill) Sander, Bruce (Kathy) and Brian (Debra); five grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; brother, Keith (Pat) Hesli; many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Wednesday, 11 AM with reviewal one hour prior at Zion Lutheran Church, 1601 4th Ave. S., Anoka. Visitation Tuesday, 5-8 PM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. NW, Andover. Interment Champlin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home Andover 763-767-7373 thurston-deshaw.com Smith, Charles E., Sr. “Chuck” Age 69, of Blaine. Preceded in death by parents, Marvin and Marge Smith and brother, Jerry. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Kathleen “Cookie”; children, Kathy (Jeff) Hartgers, Kevin, Charles, Jr., Michele; grandchildren, Dustin, Ariel, Ryan, Travis; great-grandson, Charles Davis “CJ”; sister, Ann; brother, Donald; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial service 11 AM Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at Methven-Taylor Funeral Home, 10235 University Ave. NE, Blaine with visitation starting at 10 AM. www.methven-taylor.com Blaine 763-786-2127 Johnson, Dolores Sally 89, of Mound, MN, formerly of Deephaven. Preceded in death by her husband, George and brothers, Oliver, Gerald and Odin Olsen. Survived by daughters, Sharon Corl and Beverly Speikers; son, George Johnson, Jr.; 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, and 17 step-great-grandchildren. She was a 29 year employee of Honeywell, Inc. and member of St. John’s Church, Mound. Memorial service is Wed., May 26 at 11 AM with visitation 1 hour prior to service at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2451 Fairview Lane, Mound, MN 55364, Private burial service. Memorials preferred to St. John’s Foundation. A special thank you to the staff at Haven Homes, Maple Plain, for the tender loving care they gave to our mother and grandmother. see here cave creek az

Jorgenson, Lucille 84, of Cambridge. Preceded in death by husband Donald. Survived by sons David (Beth), Gary (Kathi), Robert (Ann), daughter Debra (Steve) Campbell, 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 1 brother, and 2 sisters. Funeral Service 11 AM, Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at Stanchfield Baptist Church. Visitation 5-8 PM Tuesday at funeral home and one hour prior at the church. Carlson-Lillemoen F.H. 763-689-2244 www.carlsonlillemoen.com