August 2012
Marvin Francis Donlan
Age 80, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2012. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 56 years, Jean; his sons Patrick (Lori) and Gary; his grandchildren, Mitchell, Kyle (Allison), Katie, John, Jacob, Tara, Tia and Alissa; his sister Elaine (Ken); his brother Clement; nieces, nephews and friends.
Marvin was born in Cresco, Iowa to Nellie (Henry) and Francis Donlan. He attended Loras Academy and College in Dubuque. He began his career with John Deere in the Twin Cities. He retired from Air Engineering and Supply in 1998. more »
Beverly Ann Bjorklund
Beverly Ann Bjorklund, age 66 of Bloomington, MN. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away on August 1, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Wesley and Frieda Gillett; sister, Barb; brother, Jerry and son, Denny Jr. Survived by loving husband of 42 years, Denny Sr.; children, Keith, Kirt, Lee, Tammy and their spouses; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, 6 siblings, other family and friends.< more »
Domenica Marie Ventura (Nee Baudino)
Age 93 of Minneapolis passed away August 4, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Frederick. Survived by children, Lisa (Gregory Olson) Ventura Olson, Frederick “Rico”, Jim (Michele Greer) Ventura, Teresa (Mark) Larson; granddaughters, Christina Larson, Gina and Marie Olson. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday 11 AM at the Church of the Annunciation 509 W. 54th St. Minneapolis. Visitation one hour prior to Mass. Private Family Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff of Golden Living Center in Bloomington for their loving care. more »
Janet Houley Spokes
Janet Houley Spokes, died of cancer on August 4, 2012. She was born on April 16, 1928, in Rochester, New York, the second child of Angelica and Ignatius Houley, both deceased.
She married Peter R. Spokes on April 15, 1950. Besides her husband, she is survived by three children, Katherine Spokes (Anne Drolet) of Boston, Carolyn Robinson of Washington D.C., and John Spokes (Casey Stangl) of Los Angeles; by daughter-in-law, Barbara Spokes; a brother, William Houley (Judy); eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. more »
Hazel Irene Ahrndt
Age 85 of Richfield died on August 7, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Alma & Louie Anthony; 5 Sisters; daughter, Candice Waldron. Survived by Husband of 63 years, Raymond; children, Pamela (Tom) Schroeder, Paulette (Larry) Dushek, Janice (Niles) Anderson, Gregory; son-in-law Keith Waldron; 11 Grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brothers, Earl and Chuck Anthony; many nieces, nephews, in-laws and other family and friends. more »
