Edward J. Ballard, Sr. Sunrise 1939 — Sunset 2018 Edward J. Ballard, Sr. 79, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, peacefully passed surrounded by family on March 30. He is survived by wife Linda; 12 children; 29 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; sisters Gaynell Ray and Barbara Doyle, and a host of family and friends. The service will be at 10 am … [Read more...]
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Mattie Garceni Davis
May 1, 1934 — March 20, 2015 Today marks three years since the Lord whispered in your ear and held your hand telling you that it's time to come home. The day that God blessed and granted you your wings. Our hearts remain full of the remembrance of the love and joy that you gave to each of us. We couldn't have asked for a more loving, caring and nurturing … [Read more...]
Diana Janise “Diane” Puckett
December 5, 1939 — March 22, 2018 Diana Janise “Diane” Puckett was called home to glory on Thursday, March 22, 2018, surrounded by family. Diane was born to Robert and Georgia Martin on December 5, 1939 in St. Joseph, Missouri; she was one of 10 children. The family relocated to Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1950. Diane graduated from Minneapolis Central High School in … [Read more...]
Fred “Freddie” L. Estes
Fred “Freddie” L. Estes February 21, 1933 – March 8, 2018 Fred L. Estes, was born in Baxter Springs, Kansas on February 21, 1933 and passed away on March 8, 2018, at the age of 85. Freddie will be remembered for his love of God, dedication to his family, church, community and his beautiful singing. Freddie worked as an administrator at the University of MN Medical … [Read more...]
Thomas M. Brown
Thomas M. Brown passed peacefully on January 22, 2018, while in hospice care at his daughter's home. Thomas had been a former resident at Augustana for about three years. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on March 22, 1930, and lived a full life. He married his wife of 66 years, Dolores Cordell, whom in he first met Cleveland while on a singing engagement with Wings Over … [Read more...]
