Birth Date: 1949-05-03

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2008-09-02

Obituary:

Met his wife, Mary, in high school and they were married for 36 years. Died from cancer. "Doug was an industrial arts teacher who became a dentist, specializing in cosmetic transformations. He was an artist with teeth and took great pleasure in helping people. He was truly "a jack of all trades". He could fix anything...".

Birth Date: 1949-09-30

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2010-05-04

Obituary:
Kathleen Diane Aplin Childs, age 60, of Eden Prairie, MN passed away on May 4, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sherman and Donna Aplin. She is survived by her husband, Douglas; children, Molly (Paul) Andresen and Andrew (Laura); grandson, Alexander; brother, Stephen (Karen); and sister, Debbie (Wayne) Anderson. We will love you forever, as you have loved us all.

Birth Date: 1949-03-20

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 1985-11-23

Obituary:
Died at the age of 26. Her husband, David Benenson, wrote, "Rita was a beautiful and fun-loving woman! She had many friends and simply “Loved Life”. She did, however, have some medical issues over the years that prevented her from participating in many activities. After college Rita worked in the medical profession helping adolescent children and teenagers who had behavior and emotional problems. She loved children of all ages and had a very close relationship with all of her nieces and nephews".

Birth Date: 1949-07-20

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2007-01-22

Obituary:
Died at the age of 57, in St. Louis Park. Survived by husband, Darrell; daughter, Jennifer; son, Joshua and his wife Amy; granddaughters, Teagan, Anika, and Greta; brother, Doug Benson and his wife Joyce; sister-in-law Jeanette; brother-in-law, Richard; and countless friends. She always had music in her soul, love, and compassion for others, and a smile as warm as her heart. She passed in her sleep, and is with God, singing with the angels and suffering no more. She is loved and will be missed by us all.

Birth Date: 1949-08-30

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2016-05-30

Obituary:
Died at the age of 66. Survived by wife, Donna (Wichman) of 43 years; daughters, Jennifer Robinette, and Rebecca (Mark) Wagenknecht; grandchildren, Thomas and Laura Robinette, Nicholas Wagenknecht; sister, Gladys LaVassuer; mother–in–law, Marion Wichman; nieces and nephews. His four-legged sidekick Moe. Preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Norma Born; father-in-law, Eugene Wichman; brother-in-law, Dick LaVassuer. Dale served in the U.S. Navy and was a Vietnam Veteran. Funeral Service 11 AM Friday, June 3, 2016, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 600 Walnut St. Farmington, MN. Visitation 4-8 PM Thursday AT CHURCH. Interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery on June 9th.

Birth Date: 1949-07-12

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 1978-05-14

Obituary:
Died at the age of 28. After graduation from high school Steven attended the University of Minnesota School of Forestry. About halfway through his degree, he decided to take a break to reflect on his degree choice. Unfortunately, the draft lottery came out and his lottery number was #15. He had to make a quick choice before he was drafted by the Army. He enlisted in the Navy in 1970 and trained to be an aviation mechanic. His final rank was ADJ-2, or "Aviation Jet Engine Mechanic Second Class".

Steven served the entire time as a jet engine mechanic for Attack Squadron VA-75, "The Sunday Punchers", who flew A-6 Intruder jet aircraft. He was on two cruises aboard the USS Saratoga Aircraft Carrier (CVA-60) to the Mediterranean Sea. His squadron was called to Vietnam aboard the Saratoga in April, 1972, and was involved in Operation Linebacker until a cease-fire was signed in January of 1973.

In 1974 Steven finished up his four years in the Navy and went back to finish his degree at the University of Minnesota School of Forestry. He received his degree in December, 1976.

Steven was a "Hot Shot Firefighter" for the U.S. Government, being trained to go anywhere in the U.S.A. at short notice to emergency situations. He landed his first Forestry job in Minnesota as a "Timber Cruiser" (surveying forests and marking the trees that could be harvested). When he moved to Ely, MN he had finally been designated "First Class Forester", and therefore had finally "arrived" at what he set out to do.

Steven Brudevold passed away on May 14, 1978. Steven was killed in a motorcycle accident driving from Duluth (where he had been at a conference meeting) back home to Ely. His fiancee planted over 20,000 Red Pines in his memory. She is a forester, as is her husband and they live on 80 acres north of Duluth. They have named their Red Pines "The Brudevold Forest." Last summer I was able to reconnect with Steven's fiancee after 38 years and see the forest. What a beautiful tribute to my brother.
He is buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN.

Birth Date: 1949-09-13

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2013-06-07

Obituary: Died at the age of 63.

Birth Date: 1949-08-24

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 1976-05-14

Obituary: Died at the age of 27

Birth Date: 1949-07-17

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2001-12-24

Obituary: Died at the age of 52.

Birth Date: 1949-09-10

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2009-07-19

Obituary:
Died at the age of 59. Kevin Conery of Ellsworth, died peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, July 19, at the home of his sisters in White Bear Lake, MN.

Kevin was born on September 10, 1949, in Red Wing, MN, the son of James and Maxine (Meyer) Conery. He was a graduate of St. Louis Park High School.

Kevin was a dignified man with a gentle heart and a great sense of humor. He was dearly loved by his family.

Kevin is survived by his mother, Maxine, Ellsworth; two children: Amy Fritz and Logan Conery; three sisters and two brothers: Michael (Mary Kay) Conery, St. Louis Park, MN; Maureen (Jerry) Ronke, White Bear Lake, MN; Beth Lundgren, Lakewood, MN; Timothy (Mary Jo) Conery, Tucson, AZ; Peggy (Tom) Schutz, Ellsworth, WI; two granddaughters. He is further survived by 11 nieces and nephews

His father, James Conery, preceded him in death.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at St. Francis Catholic Church, Ellsworth. Fr. Tom Donaldson will officiate. His burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends and family are invited to call at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of services on Wednesday. Honorary urn bearers will be Kevin's brothers and brothers-in-law.

Son, Logan said in 2013, "My dad died surrounded by the people he loved, and was a respected man. I never got to say goodbye to him but I know that he is looking down on us and smiling." Sadly, Logan died at the age of 18, on March 31. 2017.

Birth Date: 1949-11-18

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2012-02-21

Obituary:
Sue at the age of 62 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg.

Sue was born in Hopkins, MN, to Ralph and Lyla (Hallgren) Cox. Graduated from St. Louis Park in 1967. Sue lived most of her life in the Minneapolis area and worked at FosterCare, Childcare in Hennepin County for many years. Sue was especially proud of her years as a foster mother to many infants and children. Ten years ago, she moved to Madison to be close to her son. Although Sue worked in a few different fields, the common thread among them was often caregiving, most recently with Dreamweavers in Madison. She loved and respected all living creatures and shared her home with a wide variety of them over her lifetime.

Sue is survived by her son, James Stahr (Elizabeth Kerwin); grandchildren, Lilly, Maggie and Henry; her soulmate, Terald Johnsrud; and his three children, Elizabeth Herrling (Scott), Kevin Johnsrud and Robin Johnsrud; grandchildren, Brianna, Samantha and Luke; her cat, Samantha; her many friends; and “her people” at Dreamweavers.

Birth Date: 1949-05-06

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 1998-07-30

Obituary: Dave died at the age of 49.

Birth Date: 1949-07-16

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2016-09-05

Obituary:
Died at the age of 67. David died after a long struggle with failing health. His 3 siblings, Luther, Ruth, and Eunice were all with him during his final days in hospice at Golden Living Center in St. Louis Park, MN. He passed peacefully

Birth Date: 1949-12-28

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2003-09-13

Obituary: Roger died at the age of 53

Birth Date: 1949-09-30

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2019-12-05

Obituary:
Pat died at the Age 70. I fondly remember Pat as Nathan Detroit* in our high school production of "Guys & Dolls". I'm glad that Pat was able to attend some of our 50th Class Reunion events.
Pat Devine, of St. Louis Park, passed peacefully on December 5. The self-proclaimed "Kid from the Park" played Little League at Skippy Field, performed in musicals at St. Louis Park Senior High, and raised his own sons about a 5 iron's distance from the house he grew up in. He was grateful to his parents, James and Mary, for initiating a lifelong love of the arts and language, as well as a sense of social justice. In his early career, Patrick played Donny Brook in the original production of the rock musical "The House of Leather" and worked as a booking agent and record promoter in the Minneapolis music scene; later he worked in advertising and public relations. He volunteered with the SLP Human Rights Commission and co-chaired the 1993 Human Rights Expo which drew over 2,500 attendees for a day of multicultural arts performances and workshops focused on celebrating diversity and combating prejudice. Patrick proposed to the love of his life, Shirley, at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem in 1980, and together they raised two sons whom he often called his life's greatest work and joy. Quick with a Brando impression or an Irish brogue, ready to quote literature from Hamlet to Hamilton, Patrick was joyful, loving, and kind. He loved to bring people together, always deflected from himself to ask about you. Illness was part of his lifelong story, yet he held an attitude of enduring gratitude. Patrick is survived by his wife, Shirley, and sons Aaron (Jackey) and Max; grandson Oliver; his siblings Jimmy (Terry), Michael, and Mary; and many beloved family and friends.

Birth Date: 1949-04-03

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2019-11-02

Obituary:
Alan Dorfman of Minnetonka, died at the age of 70. and was preceded in death by his parents, Leo & Bernice. Survived by family and friends. UNITED HEBREW BROTHERHOOD CEMETERY, 2605 W. 70 1/2 St., Richfield. Memorials preferred to American Heart Association.

Birth Date: 1949-11-17

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2013-11-28

Obituary:
Michael was in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and died at the age of 64. The only child of Claire Henry and Joyce (Holzer) Engel, and grew up in St. Louis Park and attended elementary and High School. Michael was united in marriage to Laurie Dahlberg. Mike and Laurie moved to their home on Rush Lake in 2007. After Laurie’s death in 2010, Mike and his beloved beagle Mandy continued to live at home on the lake until his death.

Mike loved the outdoors and fishing. He enjoyed living so close to Rush Lake and being able to fish almost daily, summer and winter. Mike also enjoyed playing cards, especially five card stud with his many friends at Running Aces. He was a dear friend to many and will be missed.

Michael is preceded in death by his parents and wife Laurie.

He is survived by his step-son, David Christensen. and his children Corey and Marissa; special friends Tony and Melinda Husnick and their children Tj and Stormy; as well as many other friends.

Birth Date: 1949-12-06

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2008-05-30

Obituary:
Beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 59. Preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Eleanor Erickson; and sister, Barbara. Survived by husband, John; daughter, Kate (Kyle); son, Patrick; sisters, Elizabeth and Margaret; brothers, Douglas and David; nieces, nephews, cousins, dog Gus, and many friends. Memorial service was held on Saturday, June 7th, at 2:00 PM at Lakewood Cemetery Memorial Chapel, followed by reception and art show at Carmody's home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Compassionate Ocean Dharma Center.

Birth Date: 1948-12-06

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2004-07-24

Obituary:
He was an SPS US Army Vietnam Veteran. Died at the age 55.

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2015-05-25

Obituary:
Arlene "Lenie" Harris of Minnetonka, died after a brief illness on May 25th at the age 63. Preceded in death by her father Irving Field. SurviveDd by husband Marc; daughter Emily (Michael) Laudizio; son Charlie; mother Sylvia Field; sister Marilyn (Larry) Barenbaum; nieces Stacey (Alex) Barenbaum and Jill (Jeff) Rabinovitz; great nephew and niece Sig and Brooke. Arlene loved life. She was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, wife, and friend-compassionate, generous and fun-loving. Her smile and spirit were contagious and will live on in everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Funeral service at 11 am TUESDAY at TEMPLE ISRAEL, 2324 Emerson Ave. So., Mpls. In lieu of flowers contributions in Arlene’s name can be made to the American Cancer Society or donor’s choice. SHIVA, 7 pm Tuesday at Temple Israel. Lenie, we love you MORE!

Graduation year: 1667

Deceased Date: 2007-12-27

Obituary:
Died at the age of 58, Randolph, MA, formerly of St. Louis Park, died Thursday, December 27, 2007. He was a nurse and died of Hepatitis and complications after a long illness. Preceded in death by parents, Al & Rhea Fishman. Survived by brother, Donald (Joyce) Fishman, and niece, Karen Fishman.

Birth Date: 1949-05-14

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 1979-12-01

Obituary: Died at the age of 30.

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2018-06-18

Obituary:
Cheryl died at the age of 69, peacefully surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Birth Date: 1949-10-29

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2015-04-14

Obituary:
James K. Gluesing, age 65, of Burnsville, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on April 14, 2015, after a courageous battle with ALS. Jim retired from Thomson Reuters after 36 years. He is preceded in death by his mother, Marcella. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Anne; children, Jordan (Mendi) Gluesing and their children, Mason and Peyton; Dana (Bradley) Wittrock and their daughter, Kaylee; and Cara (Alexander) Wiese and their children, Tygen, Carsen and Kianna; father, Kenneth Gluesing and brother, Thomas Gluesing; other relatives and many friends. The memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at Hosanna! Church, 9600 163rd St. W., Lakeville.

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2022-11-03

Obituary:
Kramer Confeld, Freda Ann, age 73, passed away on October 3, 2022, surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with COVID. A beloved, wonderful mother, Bubbie, wife, and friend, Freda brought love, compassion, joy, and humor to her community and she will be deeply missed. Preceded in death by parents, Norman and Lena Belle Goldberg; and uncle, Donald Goldberg. Survived by husband of 19 years, Kent Confeld; in-laws, Julie Confeld, Mark and Carole Confeld; children, Matthew (Heather), Mackenzie, and Michael Kramer; step-children, Johnathan (Sara), David (Jesse), Matthew (Sahar) Confeld; grandchildren, Jayden, Ari and Tavia, Maime and Ryker, Zoey and Zev; caring auntie Barbara; many cousins, Fred, Nate (Fede), Ross (Cheryl) Goldberg, and their children and grandchildren. Born in Minneapolis as the only child of Lee and Norman, Freda inherited a strong business and entrepreneurial spirit, a deep devotion to family, and exceptional skills in hosting parties and baking delicious desserts. A 1967 graduate of St. Louis Park High School, she worked in mechanical engineering before starting a family. She was an incredible mother and advocate, who extended herself to others to help improve their lives and bring people together. She served as a liaison to help other loving parents adopt children, worked in special education for her school district, and worked in merchandising for McGlynn Bakeries. During retirement, she and Kent enjoyed traveling the world, and visiting friends and family, baking cookies with her 7 grandchildren, while splitting time between Minneapolis and Ft. Myers, Florida.

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2016-03-20

Obituary:
"In frailty and vulnerability, we shine.” — John B. Goodman

John B. Goodman, author, speaker, and visionary chairman of The Goodman Group, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016, from complications following a heart attack. A resident of Minnetonka Beach, John was 66 years old.

John is preceded in death by his mother Georgine (Shanedling) Goodman and father Sidney A. Goodman. He is survived by son Shane Goodman (wife Carolin and grandson Daniel); sister Holly Goodman (Tom Muellerleile); nephew Chad Shapiro (wife Jennifer and children Jack and Gigi); nephew Brad Shapiro (significant other Kellye Nardi and children Keya and Jay), as well as many extended family members and countless dear friends.

Born and raised in Minneapolis, John served in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1968. He graduated with honors from the University of Minnesota in 1972 and joined his father full-time in the family business.

John led The Goodman Group with his heart and soul since 1976. Originally founded as Sage Company by his father Sidney A. Goodman, The Goodman Group today is a leader in developing and managing senior living communities, residential communities, and commercial properties in 10 states. He is also the author of two books: The Road to Self: Reflections from a Soulful CEO, and Moments Matter: Everyday Inspiration from a Soulful CEO.

John and his team of 4,200 employees celebrated the company’s 50th anniversary in 2015. The company was honored with the prestigious 2014 Performance Excellence Advancement Level Award, based on Malcolm Baldrige Criteria. In 2015, the company was the first long-term care and residential property management company in Minnesota to be named a Yellow Ribbon Company for its support of military service members and their families.

John’s life-long commitment to business leadership, community service and philanthropy was remarkable. He established Intergenerational Living & Health Care, Inc. in 1992 to develop communities linking senior living and health care with children’s learning centers. He also established the Johnny B. Good Foundation in 1990 to sponsor programs that encourage individuals to accept responsibility for their lives.

He served dozens of organizations in roles ranging from board member to benefactor, including National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, World Presidents’ Organization (YPO-WPO), World Business Academy, Mount Sinai Hospital, Business for Social Responsibility, American Cancer Society, American Health Care Association and National Association of Senior Living Industries.

In 2002, John received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, which is awarded to people who exemplify themselves as humanitarians. He received the 2011 Citizen of the Year award from the Largo-Mid Pinellas Chamber of Commerce.

Known by his legions of friends as “Johnny,” he was a fun-loving, generous, inclusive, and deeply compassionate human being. A mentor to many, John devoted his life to caring, and helping others. He believed passionately in a life of service. Recently named a “Most Humble CEO” in Minnesota Business magazine, his peers describe him as a man who is “behind the limelight and has changed the world.”

Birth Date: 1949-06-07

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 1984-04-25

Obituary:
Died at the age of 34.
He was a PFC US Marine Vietnam veteran.

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2021-10-01

Obituary:
James Marshall Grais, of St. Louis Park, died at the age 72. Jimmy was loved by so many. A warm and effusive man to his core, Jimmy loved meeting new people and could strike up a conversation with anyone and befriended people of all ages and personalities. Even in his final days, despite his pain, he made new friends with the nursing staff, who he charmed. He loved to make others laugh and cackle alongside them. Jimmy was an avid Minnesota sports fan and automotive and electronics enthusiast, but his family was more important to him than anything, and Jimmy loved them mightily. He will be deeply missed.

Birth Date: 1949-07-05

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2022-07-28

Obituary:
The family mourns the passing of Charles “Charlie” Francis Gross. Preceded in death by his former wife, Borden Bell; his mother and father, Babette, and Morton B. Gross. Survived by his brother, Hal; and special friend, Jan Levinsohn Milner; cousins, Sue (Mrs. Alvin Zelickson) and Connie (Mrs. Myron Samovitz).

Charlie had an extraordinary career as an educator with the Delano Public School System, Delano, MN, where he taught for 34 years. His lectures enlightened students and fostered an understanding of history and geography through his classes, which in certain cases were college-level. His courses on Western Civilization in particular. In a recent letter, his former Principal stated “You liked and respected your students, believed in their potential, inspired their learning with lessons that were well-planned, yet spontaneous. An early user of technology and aware of trends in teaching. Most of all you mastered the art of the lecture.” This made his classes popular.

Charlie’s other passion was Fastpitch Softball. He coached the young women of both Delano Middle and High Schools. And later, in retirement, the women of the St. Louis Park Fastpitch Association and High School softball program. He took his Delano teams to the Wright County Conference Championships 13 times and had 10 State Tourney appearances. During his career, he coached 19 All-State players, 15 All-Star event players, and three Hall-of-Fame players. Charlie himself was elected to the Minnesota Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2011. He was an early supporter of the Minnesota Lynx WNBA team attending games each season, long before their rise to the championships.

Upon retiring, Charlie returned to his childhood home in St. Louis Park. He became an active member of the block, bringing neighbors together with contact lists and occasional block events, which have become a tradition. He created a beautiful garden at his home, complete with a fountain and waterfall he designed and maintained.

At this time, by personally researching, he learned women’s fastpitch in St. Louis Park was only partially meeting Title IX standards by not having softball fields for the women’s program equal to the men. He approached the City Council and the Mayor’s office to consider this, offering plans for the use of the fields over by Aquila Park in St. Louis Park. He worked with joy on this with both the city council and city staff. After a couple of years, he was able to help secure a “flipping” of the two fields, creating a dedicated field for both St. Louis Park High School and the St. Louis Park Fastpitch Association teams. With the help of the council and a close association with the Parks & Recreation Department, the two fields were re-designed for the women. There is still more to accomplish, but Charlie got the process moving. It gave him enormous pleasure in his retirement to work with the St. Louis Park teams as a volunteer coach, focusing on training and skill development, from 2014 until two weeks before his death.

Charlie loved music of all kinds and was a lifelong drummer. He was a band member in the 60’s with a group called “The Shires,” who performed around the Twin Cities at high schools and colleges. He was a big fan of “girl groups” of the 60’s and later, and an enthusiastic admirer of the “wall of sound” and producer Phil Spector.

Charlie received his Bachelor of Science in Education from Drake University and his Master of Arts from the University of Minnesota. He graduated from St. Louis Park High School ’67.

Charlie’s humor, patience, innate kindness, and extensive knowledge of both world and local history was a fascination to those who knew him. He delighted in taking friends and family on “touring” drives of both Minneapolis and St. Paul — creating wonderful tales of how these cities were founded and built — using his knowledge of both geography and history to inspire.

Birth Date: 1949-09-24

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2017-02-21

Obituary:
From his twin brother Tim: “Tom (and I) were born on Sept. 24, 1949, and always lived in St. Louis Park growing up. Tom went to Lennox grade school, Westwood Jr. High, and of course St. Louis Park high school.

"Tom moved to California in the late 70's, and worked as a paralegal with a lawyer that he lived with. He was a great dog lover and always had Skye Terriers from the early 70's, untill his death.

"Tom was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor in late Dec. 2016. He had an operation to remove most of it but died on Feb. 21, 2017.

"Tom is survived by his husband Walt, myself, and my older brother Guy."
Tim Halverson

Graduation year: 1967

Graduation year: 1967

Obituary: Resided last in Hopkins, MN.

Deceased Date: 2017-03-29

Obituary:
"Jim" of My Music Store of St. Louis Park, died peacefully Thursday, March 29th at the age of 68. Jim, born and raised in Rochester, MN, spent his teenage years in St. Louis Park (SLP High School ’67) and attended the U of MN. His first job, teaching guitar lessons at the local music store, morphed into selling almost everyone their "first guitar". Jim played on the road or as a backup for well-known artists and was the bass guitarist in Soundscape. Jim and Linda started My Music Store in Golden Valley, in Nov 1999, and so began the annual Guitar Toss benefiting the Animal Humane Society. The store closed in March 2017, a year after Jim retired. Jim loved jokes and was a storyteller.

Birth Date: 1949-03-23

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2012-06-19

Obituary:
Died at the age of 63.
Lived in Nisswa, Minnesota 56468

Birth Date: 1949-03-18

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2023-01-04

Obituary:
A few months ago Tom started “not feeling well,” which lasted for a couple of weeks. As time passed, he developed a viral infection, got pink eye, and then Bell’s palsy struck the left side of his face. From there, he began to have neurological symptoms of numbness in his mouth while brushing his teeth, being unsteady on his feet, and a few other things. Things changed quickly after that with walking/mobility and fine motor skills declining, confusion, memory loss, sleeping a lot, and not feeling well overall. 

Tom went to the emergency room, was hospitalized and released the week of Thanksgiving. Upon discharge from Banner Medical Thunderbird Hospital, he was prescribed a steroid and anti-viral medication. Tom had a follow-up neurological appointment the following Wed, Dec 7 for an MRI test.  At that time Tom was prescribed Plavix, a blood thinner as a preventative measure in case he had a stroke. Tom’s condition continued to decline over the following days with memory loss, extreme fatigue, confusion, uneasy feelings, balance problems, and feeling horrible. On Mon, Dec 12 Tom became extremely fatigued and not responsive. Nancy called the paramedics and they brought Tom to Banner Boswell Medical Center where he was admitted.

His symptoms have been worsening and he sleeps most of the time. Multiple tests of all kinds (including 6 MRIs, 2 spinal taps, tests for auto-immune diseases, and more) and evaluations by doctors of many specialties have sadly not yet revealed a diagnosis or treatment plan. The doctors have suggested a range of possibilities from stroke to cancer. It’s been very difficult as the information and suggested evaluations/testing, diagnosis, and treatment plan change quickly and often contradict each other, while his condition worsens. We are working hard to advocate for Tom and are hoping to transfer him to a different hospital as soon as possible where he can get fresh eyes and a new approach to his evaluation and care.

Thank you all for keeping Tom and our family in your thoughts and prayers. We are so blessed to have a big network of family and friends to rely on for support. We are grateful for each and every one of you and love you all so much. 

We are finding it difficult to keep up with communications while we are in the midst of rapidly changing and often conflicting information. Our immediate family is at the hospital daily from the crack of dawn until just before we go to bed. We wish we could call, text, and talk to each of you, but we are not able to at this time as we care for and advocate for Tom. As much as we want to talk to all of you, we ask that you refrain from calling and texting immediate family members for now, and instead use this Caring Bridget site for updates and to leave messages and questions. We will read your messages to Tom to help uplift his spirits, and we will try to post updates to this page once per day at night. 

At this time, we don’t need any food or anything else. Matt and Justin are with Nancy and Tom, and Matt, Jason, Justin, and their families will be in Arizona over the holidays. 

We will likely need help in the days and weeks in the new year and we will update this space with those requests. Thank you all for your love and support! 

With love and gratitude,
The Hatcher family

Birth Date: 1949-06-17

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2013-06-24

Obituary:
David J. Heimdahl, 64, of Alexandria, MN. He was born in Havre, Mont.; grew up in St. Louis Park, where he graduated from high school in 1967; and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Moorhead State University in 1971.

After college, David worked as Youth Director and Director of Camp Cormorant at the YMCA in Fargo, N.D., where he lived until 2011.

At 24, David suffered a severe traumatic brain injury in a car accident. After years of rehab and recovery, David not only survived, but thrived. David's perseverance became an inspiration to many, and his life can be described as miraculous. All will miss this sweet, funny man dearly.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Finn T. and Alice Lien Heimdahl; nephew, Matthew Finn Andersen; and his dog, Smokey.

David is survived by his siblings, Shelley (Gary) Grant of Havre, Mont., Annie Heimdahl, Alexandria, Merry McIntyre, Los Alamos, N.M., Lori (Robert) Heimdahl Gibson, Los Alamos and Peter L. Heimdahl, Los Alamos, N.M.; and many nieces and nephews.

A special thanks to sister Annie Heimdahl, formally of Park Rapids, for her loving care of David these last few years.

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2016-01-30

Obituary: Died at the age of 66.

Birth Date: 1947-09-29

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2013-08-04

Obituary: Died at the age of 65.

Birth Date: 1949-09-14

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2012-04-05

Obituary:


James (Jimmy/Blink) Johnson, died at the age 62, and danced through the Pearly Gates and into the arms of his Heavenly Father after a long hard-fought battle with cancer. Born in Windom, MN, and spent his career in the wholesale building products industry.

Served in the Army's 173D Airborne Brigade during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Bronze Star and Oak Leaf Cluster. Death due Agent Orange exposure.

Preceded in death by his brother Gene, parents, Jim and Naomi, and Aunt Shu Shu. Survived by his loving family; adoring wife Jill, brother Tom (Becki) Johnson, sister LeAnn (Jeff) Jensen and sister-in-law, Paula Johnson. Children - Angie (Tom) Lithgow, Brian Gilles, Staci (Jim) Crowley, Joshua Montgomery, and Kali (Ryan) Anderson. Beloved grandchildren - Kaylee,Kyle, Matt, Campbell, Jack, Eli, Hailey, Chase, Cody, Luke, and Logan.

Birth Date: 1949-08-20

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2002-02-09

Obituary: Died at the age of 62.

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2020-07-26

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Lived in Winchester, MA. Died at the age of 70.

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2014-03-22

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Died at the age of 64 in Minneapolis, and went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Lorraine Kane. Survived by sisters and brother, Mary Lehtola (Craig), Kathy Halseth, Barb Yaeger (Eric), and Patrick Kane (Kim); nieces and nephews, Eric, Dan, Tina, Kevin, Kelly, Joe, Laura, Lindsey, Ryan, Andreya and Baily. He was a wonderful brother, uncle, friend, and servant of God. He will be remembered for his love of cooking, his humor, his music, and his many giving ways.

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2011-02-28

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Lived in Minneapolis, and went to be with the Lord suddenly on Feb. 28, 2011, at age 61. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Charles. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; son, Charles Jr.; mother, Frances; 4 grandchildren; brother, Steven (Lynn); many other relatives and friends.

Birth Date: 1949-01-30

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2016-08-01

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Darrell Kreimeyer, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 1, 2016, in Colorado Springs, CO. He was born January 30, 1949, in San Diego, CA. He is preceded in death by his wife of 47 years Nancy, and his parents Richard and Ardath. He is survived by his son Joshua (Amy) of Colorado Springs, CO, his daughter Jennifer of Minneapolis, his three granddaughters Teagan of Fort Collins, CO, Anika, and Greta of Colorado Springs, CO, his sister Jeannette of St. Louis Park, MN, his brother Richard of Long Lake, MN, his aunt Jan (Jim) of Westcliffe, CO and his uncle David of Marshalltown, IA.

Birth Date: 1949-03-06

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2004-11-02

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She was married, 3 daughters, 2 granddaughters when she died, and now has 4 with another grandbaby on the way. We all loved her more than just about anything! Daughter Andrea says, "She’s dancing with the angels."

Birth Date: 1949-11-28

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2002-08-07

Obituary: Died at the age of 53.

Birth Date: 1949-01-16

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2008-12-20

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Constance D. Johnson, "Connie" age 59, of Lakeville, died peacefully surrounded by her family after a lengthy battle with liver disease. Preceded in death by her father, Ralph Ledin. Survived by a loving husband of 26 years, Mike; two sons, Nicholas and Christopher Nygaard; mother, Agatha "Gussie" Ledin; brother, Paul (Sharon) Ledin; sister, Joan (Terry) Gard; and friends. Connie was a devoted mother and wife who touched the lives of many family and friends and will be dearly missed by all.

Birth Date: 1949-03-24

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 1980-06-15

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Died at the age of 31.
He was an SPS US Army Vietnam Veteran.

Birth Date: 1949-06-30

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 1968-07-17

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Died at the age of 19.
Linder and six companions were boating on Cottonwood Lake near Donnelly, MN when their craft capsized. The six clung to the overturned boat and later were rescued. Linder’s body was found in about 20 feet of water.

Graduation year: 1967

Deceased Date: 2022-06-05

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WILLIAM DOUGLAS MACMILLAN of St. Louis Park, Age 73, passed away at home June 5, 2022 Preceded in death by daughter Amy MacMillan: Mother and father Mary and Howard MacMillan, Sister Debby Lamb, Dogs Banjo, Kirby, & Buddy. Survived by Wife Glenda; Daughters Heather (Matt), & Molly; grandsons Nick "Buck", Max "Ace", & Will "Chance"; Sister Peggy MacMillan (Mike); Nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, many friends and his dog Lightning. Bill was active in St. Louis Park, serving as a Fire Dept. Commissioner, active with Discover SLP, Sunrise Rotary, and the American Legion. He was employed for many years with Fred G. Anderson.