Memorials
Remembering those who were with us and are now gone, but not forgotten.
Fondly.
Beverlee Parenteau (Orluske)
Sharon Feally
1943-02-26 2014-11-04
Sharon Clause Obituary
Born in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, on February 26, 1943, to Frank and Meg Fealy, Sharon Fealy Clause left us on November 4, 2014, in Pebble Beach, California.
Sharon attended the University of Minnesota where she received her teaching degree. She later completed her Master's degree from San Diego State University. She was employed with the San Diego Unified School District for over thirty years teaching English and literature at Madison High School, along with teaching at Wangenheim and Marshall Middle Schools. Sharon was honored with the title of district Mentor Teacher with SDUSD; she also resided as the Marshall Middle School English Department Chair...
Susan Ferdon
1943-07-09 2017-08-21
Susan Elaine Collins (Ferdon)
Susan Elaine Collins, 74, Aitkin passed away Aug. 21, 2017, at Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin after a courageous battle with cancer.
Susan is survived by her husband, Kenneth Collins, Aitkin; brother, David Ferdon, Rochester; sister, Beth Ferdon, Stevens Point, Wis.; sons, Carl (Kris) Schleif, Nowthen and Kenny (Kathy) Schleif, St. Francis; grandsons, Luke Schleif, Matt Netland and Clint Schleif; granddaughters, Kala Schleif and Katelynn Schleif; many nieces and nephews; stepchildren, Steven K. Collins (Bev Boyer), Aitkin; Debby (Mark) LaBore, Ham Lake; Donna Collins, Ironton; Diane Collins, Wadena; Donald Jay (Heather) Colli...
John Ferris
1943-11-02 2024-09-16
John A. Ferris, 80, of Sanford, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at The Lodges in Springvale following a period of failing health.
John was born November 2, 1943, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Donald J. and Ruth Stixrud Ferris, and is a graduate of Hopkins High School in Hopkins, MN. He furthered his education attending Cuesta College and Cal-Poly in San Louis Obispo, CA.
A veteran of the US Navy, John served aboard aircraft carriers as a plane captain.
For many years following his time in the navy, he worked as an entertainer in San Luis Obispo, California, in Minneapolis, MN, and Jackson, NH. In his free time, he loved to play golf, ski,...
Fred Finch
1943-10-16 2023-08-06
Frederick (Fred) Finch was an outstanding member of the legal community from the moment he entered William Mitchell College of Law, graduating magna cum laude in 1973, until the moment he passed away on August 6, 2023. An experienced trial lawyer, he practiced in the areas of employment and labor law, business torts, and related matters for more than 45 years.
He retired from Bassford Remele in 2017 and continued to contribute to the legal community. Over his distinguished career he served as President of the Hennepin County Bar Association, a member of the Assembly, Board of Governors and Executive Committee of the Minnesota State Bar Association and twice received the MSBA’s Pr...
Sharon Feally
1943-02-26 2014-11-04
Sharon Clause Obituary
Born in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, on February 26, 1943, to Frank and Meg Fealy, Sharon Fealy Clause left us on November 4, 2014, in Pebble Beach, California.
Sharon attended the University of Minnesota where she received her teaching degree. She later completed her Master's degree from San Diego State University. She was employed with the San Diego Unified School District for over thirty years teaching English and literature at Madison High School, along with teaching at Wangenheim and Marshall Middle Schools. Sharon was honored with the title of district Mentor Teacher with SDUSD; she also resided as the Marshall Middle School English Department Chair...
Susan Ferdon
1943-07-09 2017-08-21
Susan Elaine Collins (Ferdon)
Susan Elaine Collins, 74, Aitkin passed away Aug. 21, 2017, at Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin after a courageous battle with cancer.
Susan is survived by her husband, Kenneth Collins, Aitkin; brother, David Ferdon, Rochester; sister, Beth Ferdon, Stevens Point, Wis.; sons, Carl (Kris) Schleif, Nowthen and Kenny (Kathy) Schleif, St. Francis; grandsons, Luke Schleif, Matt Netland and Clint Schleif; granddaughters, Kala Schleif and Katelynn Schleif; many nieces and nephews; stepchildren, Steven K. Collins (Bev Boyer), Aitkin; Debby (Mark) LaBore, Ham Lake; Donna Collins, Ironton; Diane Collins, Wadena; Donald Jay (Heather) Colli...
John Ferris
1943-11-02 2024-09-16
John A. Ferris, 80, of Sanford, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at The Lodges in Springvale following a period of failing health.
John was born November 2, 1943, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Donald J. and Ruth Stixrud Ferris, and is a graduate of Hopkins High School in Hopkins, MN. He furthered his education attending Cuesta College and Cal-Poly in San Louis Obispo, CA.
A veteran of the US Navy, John served aboard aircraft carriers as a plane captain.
For many years following his time in the navy, he worked as an entertainer in San Luis Obispo, California, in Minneapolis, MN, and Jackson, NH. In his free time, he loved to play golf, ski,...
Fred Finch
1943-10-16 2023-08-06
Frederick (Fred) Finch was an outstanding member of the legal community from the moment he entered William Mitchell College of Law, graduating magna cum laude in 1973, until the moment he passed away on August 6, 2023. An experienced trial lawyer, he practiced in the areas of employment and labor law, business torts, and related matters for more than 45 years.
He retired from Bassford Remele in 2017 and continued to contribute to the legal community. Over his distinguished career he served as President of the Hennepin County Bar Association, a member of the Assembly, Board of Governors and Executive Committee of the Minnesota State Bar Association and twice received the MSBA’s Pr...