Funeral Notices

Chris Carlson, age 55 of Rogers died on Monday, January 23, 2012. Survived by
parents, Andrew Sr. and Joan Carlson; fiance, Juanita Vonende; brothers, Kevin
(Kay) and Jeffery Carlson; nieces and nephews, Cameron, Jessica and Jacob
Carlson, Amanda (Clay) Weisel and their children, Lily, Riley and Kaylee; many
aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Funeral Service 2 PM, Friday, January 27 at New Hope Church, 4225 Gettysburg
Ave. New Hope, MN. Visitation starting one hour prior at church only.

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Deidre Baker Hedrick, 78 formerly of Edina. Deedee, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, mother-in-law, aunt, and friend, died peacefully and comfortably with family on the morning of January 20, 2012. Preceded in death by beloved sons Paul Hedrick and William Hedrick, Jr.

Deedee shared a rich life of loving kindness in acts small and large. She was married to William L. Hedrick M.D. for over 54 years and together they brought seven eager children into this world. She taught elementary school before transferring to teacher at home and gave her enormous energy to raising her children and any from the neighborhood who strayed into the Hedrick household. She was active in the Our Lady of Grace Parish. Deedee was active socially in bridge groups, prayer groups, retreats, golf league and walks around local lakes. She and Bill were lifelong supporters of the arts.

Grandma Deedee was the favorite of her grandchildren and made all encounters wonderful with her gentle Irish blue eyes and warm smile. She was a super fan at any of her children and grandchildren's events.

Deedee grew up in Rochester, MN, the daughter of Earl and Mary Baker. Her siblings were always close to her life and her heart and include Mary Culhane, Marcia Schug, John Baker (Misty), Kathleen Baker, and Maggie Grill (Dennis). Deedee met Bill in Rochester during his internship at the Mayo Clinic. They enjoyed a love for life with adventures in travel alone and with family and friends. Bill is grateful for the enormous love and energy that Deedee shared with him. She was blessed with so many great friends who all had a special place in her heart.

Her children and grandchildren include son John and Leslie Hedrick (Jessica, Joe and Jack); son Robert and Ana Flavia Hedrick (Angelina); son David and Heather Kelly-Hedrick (Margot, Ian and Sophie); daughter Anne and Jeff Sarles (Rob, Paul and Mark); and daughter Patricia and Todd Magor (Cory, Madison and Will).  Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, January 25th at 11:30am at Our Lady of Grace Church, 5051 Eden Ave., Edina. Visitation at Our Lady Of Grace Church on Tuesday, January 24, 4-7pm and one hour prior to mass. Memorials to: William L. Hedrick '81 Memorial Scholarship, St. Mary's University, 700 Terrace Heights #21, Winona, MN 55987.

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                                      MINNEAPOLIS, MN        612 861 6088

Gerald Pederson of Golden Valley died on January 15, 2012. Preceded in death by
parents, Idan and Irene (Holland) Pederson; brother, Darold Pederson.

Survived by wife, Zona Pederson; daughter, Kimberly (Steven) Mahoney; son, Todd
Pederson; grandchildren, Leslee and Nicolas Mahoney and Kelsie and Zachary
Pederson; brother, Terry (Kay) Pederson.

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 11:00 AM at
Calvary Lutheran Church, 7520 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley. Visitation
will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 from 4-7 PM at Gill Brothers
Funeral Home 7300 42nd Ave. N. New Hope and starting one hour prior to services
at the church on Thursday.

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Amy B. Courchane, age 95, of Bloomington MN. Amy was born September 5, 1916 in Marble, MN to Earnest and Reva Young and died peacefully on January 9, 2012, while a resident at Mount Olivet Careview Home in Minneapolis. Preceded in death by parents; sister and brother-in-law, Florence and John Sahlman. Survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Donald J. Courchane; Children, Mary (Bob) Schlueter of Colorado Springs, CO; George (fiance, Barb Hubbard) Courchane, St. Paul MN; Paul (Faith) Courchane of Brooklyn Park MN; Grandchildren, Andrew and Chris Courchane, David Schlueter and Stephen Courchane; Great-Grandchildren, Nathan and William Courchane; sister, Marilyn
(DeWayne) Wohlleb of Sacramento CA; many nieces and nephews. Amy was proud of
her Iron Range roots and her years as a high school social studies teacher. She was devoted to her family and her faith. She was an avid reader and passionate about politics. Amy's family offers a special thank you for the loving care provided to Amy by the staff at Mt. Olivet Careview Home. Mass of Christian Burial 11AM, Friday, January 13th at The Church of the Annunciation, 509 W. 54th St., Minneapolis MN 55419 with visitation one hour prior to Mass only. Internment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Annunciation 12 Apostles Fund or the Alzheimer's Association.
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