Remembering Our Mounds View Class of 1978 Classmates
Classmates that have passed away...
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Age 83 of NE Minneapolis Passed away peacefully Nov. 26, 2015 surrounded by loved ones at home. Preceded in death by parents, Doris and Kenneth Horn. Survived by wife of 57 years, JoAnne; sister, Phyllis Askay; children, John (Bridget) Horn, Dan (Susan) Horn and Carolyn Bauman; grandchildren, Rob Bauman, Alexa Horn, Steve Horn, Lauren Bauman and TJ Horn. James graduated from Edison High School and Augsburg College. He served 4 years in the US Navy, taught math and coached football and basketball for 34 years in the Mounds View School District. He was a lover of life and giver of love.. Private interment Hillside Cemetery. Memorials to Mounds View Athletic Dept., or donor's choice.
Mark D. Salo
55 of Cloquet, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015 at home, after his battle with cancer.
He was born Jan. 7, 1960 in St. Paul, to Marlen and Arnelda (Mattson) Salo.
Mark grew up in Shoreview, Minn., and graduated from Moundsview High School. He spent several years working as a laborer. Mark spent many years on the west coast and moved back to Minnesota in 2008 to be with family. His hobbies included crossword puzzles, bike riding, listening to music, watching sports, cooking, and hanging with friends and family.
Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Arnelda; and one sister, Stacy Al-Awamie.
He is survived by his father, Marlen Salo; brother, Michael Salo; one sister, Lori Salo; one niece and five nephews.
Those wishing to honor Mark, the family request you to pay kindness forward to someone in need.
Laura McLean
Passed away in 2014.
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Bob Brevig
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David Miner
Miner, David Frank Age 53, of Maple Grove, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013. He was preceded in death by father, Richard Miner and sister, Karen Mankowski. He is survived by loving partner, Julie Spartz; mother, Eldena Miner; siblings, Sherilyn, Michael (Natja); brother-in-law, Rick Mankowski; nieces, Megan, Kalley; nephews, Matt, Tim, the Alroy and Betty Barthel Family as well as many other family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held 10 AM Sunday, August 18 at Cremation Society of MN, 7835 Brooklyn Blvd.
Bob Basten
Age 52, of North Oaks Lived 10 years with ALS. Saturday, March 3, 2012 surrounded by his family, Bob gave life everything he had to the very end.
Survived by his wife, Faith; children, Jack and Emily; siblings, Paula Basten Erath (Barry), Lloyd Basten (JoAnn) and Rich Rajacich (Jean); and his second mother, Millie Nelson.
In accordance with his dedication to find a cure for ALS, Bob has donated his brain and spinal cord to support research into the tie between sports related brain injuries and ALS.
Bob grew up in Northbrook, Ill. with a pack of delightfully-unruly friends, friendships that would last a lifetime. He was an excellent student and a natural athlete. This earned recruitments from many colleges. He chose Saint Johns University where he played football and made many wonderful lifelong friends. After graduation Bob was a free agent with the Minnesota Vikings. He was injured during training camp, so rather than saying he played with the Vikings, Bob liked to say he practiced with them.
Nancy Miller
Nancy Miller passed away from cancer.
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John Zettel
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Cheryl Groebner
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Karl Tomek
Tomek, Karl B. age 51, passed away unexpectedly on Christmas Day, 2010.
He will be deeply missed by his children, Kari, Katie, Kelly, Kristopher; their mother, Kim; parents, Arthur & Elizabeth Tomek, Arminta Fowler, Duane Sparks; several half brothers & half sisters; sisters, Cyndi Ricker (Jeff), Lisa Tomek; many nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. Private interment April 2011 at Ft. Snelling. Memorials preferred to Hope Church, Oakdale, MN.