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  • Steven L. Nelson ’69

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    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

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    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

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    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.

  • Arthur Herbert Monson ’45

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    Gustavus Alumni

    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

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    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.

  • Juanita Dahlberg Marotta ’40

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    Gustavus Alumni

    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

  • DeAnna Johnson Bourdaghs ‘65

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    Gustavus Alumni

    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.

  • Carol Jean Swenson ’50

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    Erin Wilken

    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

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    Erin Wilken

    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.

  • Sarah Talbott Parkin ’85

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    Erin Wilken

    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.