Death of a Pioneer Family member
The mother of Pat & Marc Palme passed away this morning.
No other info at this time.
Marc is a Network Technician out of New Brighton.
Pat is a Construction Project Administrator (CI) out of Minneapolis.
Cards can be sent to: Marc Palme: 170 DEMAR AVENUE - SHOREVIEW, MN 55126
2/1/12

Ernest Rouleau Jr., 90 of Duluth died at his home Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
Ernie was born on April 28, 1921, in Duluth MN to Ernest and Clara (Gaden) Rouleau Sr.
He graduated from Denfeld High School and enlisted in the Army and served in the Pacific Theater for several years after which he then worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for 37 years.
Ernie liked to hunt, fish and camp. He especially loved golfing, dancing and dinner with friends at the Legion and VFW. He was also a past member of the Barber Shop Chorus.
Ernie was preceded in death by his parents, wife Dorothy, brothers Jay and Ray and sister Marie. Ernie is survived by his son Bruce (Pamela); two grandchildren Denise (Peter) and Mark; one great-granddaughter, Balie; several nieces and nephews and many dancing friends as well as his special neighbors, Dick and Astaid Junkert.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Cremation Society Chapel, 4100 Grand Avenue in Duluth. Visitation is 1 hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Animal Allies Humane Society.
Services entrusted to the Cremation Society of MN, 218-624-5200.
1/31/12

 Gerald E. LaBarre "Jerry" Age 64 ~ Of Star Prairie, WI Jerry died on January 25, 2012.
after a courageous one year battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family and friends
He was born on May 18, 1947 in St. Paul, MN. He served in Vietnam with the Air Force and retired from Qwest.
Preceded in death by his parents, Eugene & Edna Mae (Morisson) LaBarre and his former wife, Annette Courteau.
Survived by his loving wife, Julie (Nelson) LaBarre; children, Wendy (Brian Whipple) LaBarre, Christopher (Linda) LaBarre;
sisters, Marilyn LaBarre, Donna (James) Brown; brother, Bob (Anita) LaBarre;
nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Jodie Nelson.
Funeral service 12 Noon, Saturday January 28th at CULLEN CREA FUNERAL HOME 307 South Arch Ave., New Richmond, WI. Visitation 2 hours prior to service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorials preferred. Interment with full military honors, Fort Snelling National Cemetery. www.cullencreafuneralhome.com
(Gerald) Jerry LaBarre and his wife Julie were employees of Qwest.
Their home address is 144 192nd Street, Star Prairie, WI 54026.
1/27/12 

Dan Cavanaugh  63, of Aberdeen:
Mass of Christian burial for Dan Cavanaugh,  10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at St. Mary's Church in Aberdeen.
Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery. Schriver's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 Fifth Ave. N.W., is in charge of arrangements.
Liturgical wake service: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, at the mortuary.
Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Friday at the mortuary and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church.
Dan passed away Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital.
Cards can be sent to; Sandy Cavanaugh - 1311 N 3rd St - Aberdeen, SD 57401
1/15/12

Paula Mary Bergren, (Schultz), 65, of Duluth, was tragically killed in a head on collision by a drunk driver,
while driving her 13 year old grandson Everett Bergren to school, early Thursday morning. Everett remains in a Coma after sustaining critical injuries.
Paula was born on Aug. 9, 1946 in Des Moines, Iowa. She moved to Duluth with her family when she was 12 years old and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1964.
Paula worked at Northwestern Bell and US West for 25 years where she was one of the first women engineers at the telephone company in the state of Minnesota.
Paula was predeceased by her father, Everett (Ev) Schultz.
She is survived by her mother Josephine (Jo Jo) Schultz; her brother Mike Schultz; sisters Jeanne (Joe) Bonsall, Sue (Charles) Spencer, Wendy (Mike) Nelson; her children Shelley (Rhett) Nicholson, Ross Bergren and Joel Bergren; her grandchildren Michael, Jimmy and Katie Nicholson, Gabrielle Bergren, Everett Bergren, Liberty Bergren, Tehya Lamberton; and her great grand daughter Emily Nicholson.
VISITATION: 12 noon Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012 until the 1 p.m. Service in the Cremation Society of Minnesota, 4100 Grand Avenue, Duluth. Reception to follow
1/21/2012

Norman, Larry A. Age 69, of Zimmerman, formerly Crystal, brother of Dan Norman
a (Construction Project Administrator (former CI) out of the Richfield Office) , passed away on January 18 unexpectedly due to complications from surgery.
Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday at The Church of Christ Our Light, 25909 4th St. W., Zimmerman.
Visitation Sunday 4-8 PM with 7 PM prayer service at Gearty- Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel, 3888 W. Broadway.
Visitation also Monday at church after 10 AM. Full notice Sun. Gearty-Delmore 763-537-4511
Larry was a long time Qwest employee and well known to many. He had been working for Mastec , our CenturyLink LE contractor.
Cards can be sent to: Dan Norman - 8941 Colby Court - Northfield, MN 55057
1/20/12

Pioneer Family Member - Jerry Manion,  passed away suddenly last night.
Jerry is the husband of Debbie Manion, Engineering Manger in Anoka, and the  father of Ryan Manion, Net Tech in Ramsey,
Details are still pending and will be routed when available.
In the meantime if you wish to reach out to Debbie and her family, here are their home addresses.
Debbie’s home address: - 521 N Lake St - Big Lake MN 55309
Ryan’s home address: - 18092 234th Ave - Big Lake MN 55309
1/12/12

Robert L. Gard - Age 69, of Afton Passed away January 6, 2012
                                    Preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Marian Gard. Survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Kathleen; children,
                                    Kenneth, Lawrence (Erin) and Christen (Jacob) Kriesel; a grandchild to be born in March; brother, Glen; 4 nieces;
                                    other relatives and friends. Robert was a retired employee from Qwest, a member of the Masons and was involved with the
                                    Boy Scouts. Memorial Service on Friday, January 13th. Visitation 3 PM with service at 4 PM at
                                    MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 15730 Afton Blvd., Afton. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers. 651-439-5511
                                    Bob was an air pressure supervisor and retired about 10 years ago.
                                     1/12/12
 

Central Council Pioneer Family Member
Son of Retired Outside Plant engineer, St. Cloud – Chuck Alt

                                                     Jeffery L. Alt, 48                                                    
                           St. Cloud             
                           March 24, 1963 - Dec. 27, 2011                
                           Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Riverside Church, Sartell for Jeffery L. Alt, age                           
                           48, who passed away Tuesday at his home. Rev. Dan Borgelt will officiate.                         
                           Friends and family may call from 4-7 p.m. Friday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids                           
                           and one hour prior to the services Saturday at the church in Sartell.                          
                                                 
 Jeff was born March 24, 1963 in Minneapolis to Charles & Sandra (Johnson) Alt. He was employed by Quad Graphics of Sauk Rapids for over 30 years, where he worked his way to crew lead. Jeff enjoyed the outdoors, golfing, grilling, and spending time with family. He was a positive, honest, hardworking man who was always willing to help out others.

Survivors include his son and daughter, Andrew of St. Cloud and Morgan of St. Cloud; parents, Charles & Sandra Alt of Sartell; brother-in-law, Paul Pilarski of St. Joseph; and nieces, Amanda Stanoch of St. Joseph and Nicole Schroden of Minneapolis. Jeff was preceded in death by his sisters, Tamla and Trina Alt.
Obituary, Guest Book and Video Tribute available online: www.williamsdingmann.com
Cards may be sent to Chuck & Sandra Alt - 805 7th St N – Sartell, Mn. 56377-2235
12/29/11

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