OBITUARIES
Joan M. Yerke
Jun 1, 2017
Age 68, of St. Paul. Preceded in death by parents, Ruth and Joe Yerke; and nephew, Robert Delaney.Survived by loving soul sister, Kay Delaney and her husband, devoted brother-in-law, Mark Delaney; and beloved nephew, Dr. Dan Delaney. Also survived by many dear friends and relatives.Joannie was a nurse for over 45 years, dedicated to patients with Head and Neck Cancer....
Michael R. Gallagher
Jun 1, 2017
Beloved by many, Michael R. Gallagher died on June 1st, 2017, after a short illness. He was born on December 4, 1930, in Waseca, the youngest child of Justice Frank Gallagher and Belle Gallagher. Michael served in the Air Force for 4 years during the cold war era. After military service, he graduated from William Mitchell College of Law. He...
Krista Lynn Sandstrom
Jun 1, 2017
Age 47 Of St. Paul; was killed in a traffic accident in downtown Minneapolis on June 1, 2017. Krista was born on February 19, 1970 to Charles and Deanna Barks Sandstrom in Northfield, MN. She was united in marriage to Kent Christian McGuire on October 2, 1993. She was preceded in death by her mother. Survived by her husband, her son...
S/SGT Gerald L. "Jerry" Jacobsen
Jul 15, 1944
Missing in Action in WWII; Coming Home After 73 Years
Darling Husband and beloved son, brother and uncle. Age 27. Died in combat in the 35th Infantry Division assault on St. Lo, France on July 15, 1944. Also deceased are his parents, Charles and Anna; and siblings, Charles, Robert, Howard, Harold “Russ”, Lester, Richard, Phyllis Ekstrand, and Donald. Survived by his wife, Catherine; sister,...