Entries tagged with ‘in memoriam’

Steven L. Nelson ’69

In Memoriam… Steven L. Nelson ’69, Golden Valley, MN on April 20, 2014.Steve practiced for 30 years at NorthPoint Heathcare Center in Minneapolis, serving as a dentist, mentor, and department chair. Upon retirement, he worked at the U of M Dental School as an adjunct professor supervising students. Steve is survived by his wife, Janet […]

John Buschagen ’66

IN MEMORIAM John Buschagen ’66, Sequim, WA on July 31, 2014. A Vietnam War veteran, he retired from his own business as a manufacturer’s representative for commercial lighting lines and lighting consultant. He also drove paratransit vehicles for the Seniors Resource Center, in Wheat Ridge, CO, prior to moving in late 2013 with his wife, […]

Gordon O. Sandbaken ’51

Gordon O. Sandbaken ’51 passed away in Golden Valley, MN on July 6, 2014. He was the Personnel Director for International Multifoods. He is survived by his wife Beverly, their three children, Mark, Carrie & Paul ’87 and many other family members and friends. This news was submitted using our Submit Your News form. If you […]

Arthur Herbert Monson ’45

Arthur Herbert Monson ’45 died 6/16/14 at home in Waconia at the age of 91. Herb had a long career in Global Missions of the LCA. His wife Bonnie Sjostrand Monson ’46 preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Betty, children Mark ’71, Carl x’74, Miriam ’76, and John ’87 as well […]

Mavis McClure Langsjoen ’44

Mavis McClure Langsjoen, class of 1944, died April 10, 2014, in Ocala, Florida. She was preceded in death by husband, Odin Langsjoen, class of 1943. She is survived by daughter, Linnea Langsjoen Hagemeister, class of 1967, son Erik and daughter-in-law, Mary Copouls Langsjoen, both class of 1972. This news was submitted using our Submit Your […]

Juanita Dahlberg Marotta ’40

Juanita (Dahlberg) Marotta, class of 1940, passed away February 12,2014 at the age of 96. For full obituary please go here: www.wicremationcenter.com This news was submitted using our Submit Your News form. If you have any news you'd like to share, please let us know!

DeAnna Johnson Bourdaghs ‘65

DeAnna Johnson Bourdaghs ‘65, Sandy, UT on February 1, 2014. She had a career in the ski industry. She is survived by her husband, Lynn, a daughter and her brother, Ken ’63. This news was submitted using our Submit Your News form. If you have any news you'd like to share, please let us know!

Carol Jean Swenson ’50

Carol Jean Becker Swenson ’50 Carol passed away peacefully on December 14, 2013. She was 85. She was born to Lyle and Linnea Becker in Welcome, MN on March 11, 1928. Carol received her BA in English & Teaching from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN. She taught elementary school briefly in Baltimore, MD. […]

Karen Johnson Holdhusen ’64

Karen Johnson Holdhusen ’64 died on Dec.4,2013. She had become a “Needler ” at Plymouth. Kay lived in Golden Valley. Her obituary was in the Dec.8th Sunday Star and Tribune in Minneapolis. This news was submitted using our Submit Your News form. If you have any news you'd like to share, please let us know!

Sarah Talbott Parkin ’85

Sarah Talbott Parkin ’85 passed on December 5th after a two year battle with breast cancer. She never gave up on living. Sarah is survived by her husband David, daughter Ellen, and son Thomas. This news was submitted using our Submit Your News form. If you have any news you'd like to share, please let […]

James C. Kunelius (Korny) ’74

James C. Kunelius (Korny) ’74 passed away on June 28, 2013. He was a planner at RR Donnelley. He is survived by his wife, Mary Anderson Kunelius ’77 and daughter, Leigh (Kunelius) King ’02 as well as two sons, John and David. He is also survived by a brother, Donald Kunelius ’72 This news was […]

Robert Ryan ’78

It is with great sadness that I write to let you know that Robert M. Ryan (Bob), a graduate of Gustavus Class of 1978, passed away at his home in Houston, TX on 6/22/2013. Attached is a photo of him and of him with his family. This news was submitted using our Submit Your News […]

Anna Mae Backlund Peterson ’49

Anna Mae Backlund Peterson, Class of 1949, passed away on April 8th, 2013. Her obituary appeared in the April 10th Minneapolis Star Tribune. She served on the Alumni Board for several years. Family members who also attended Gustavus are: Emily Louise Backlund Cole ’57 – Music (organ) Jane Ellen Peterson Holmquist ’73  – Biology Ann […]

John Carlson ’57

John Carlson ’57 passed away January 2, 2013. He was a Sr social worker in Chemical Health division of Hennepin County for many years. In retirement, he spent his time volunteering at church (Lutheran Church of the master in Brooklyn Center) and at Evergreen Elementary school in Brooklyn Center working with emergent readers. He was […]