Minnesota Military Order of the Purple Heart, America's Combat Wounded Veterans
The Purple Heart is the only decoration that attests, without question, to the bearer having been in combat. It is one for which an individual cannot be recommended, it can only be earned.
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COCHRANE, William Leslie, (Bill) age 77 of Eden Prairie, MN passed away peacefully, with his family by his side May 31, 2024. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Susan; and parents, Yvonne and Leslie. Survived by his brother, Patrick D. Cochrane (RaeAnn); children, Sarah Hornig, Anne Fineran (Shane), William…
Russell Leighton Obituary Obituary published on Legacy.com by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels – Edina on Apr. 20, 2024. Russell A. Leighton, Age 92, of Golden Valley, passed away peacefully on April 18 at St. Therese of New Hope. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Jeanne, and great…
Born Sept. 26, 1925 in St. Paul, MN, Ivar and Hulda (Erickson) Iverson announced the birth of their son, Donald Ivar Iverson. Growing up in St. Paul, he was the youngest of three children. As a young boy, Don and his father, put on hundreds of miles cross country skiing…
Kramer, Ernest W. “Ernie” 88, Champlin. Died 3-21-20. Korean Vet, Purple Heart. Muskingum U; U of Iowa (MA). 32 yrs MN Dept Health (EMS), 14 yrs BC Fire Dept. Kind, strong, loving, ever-present humor. Survived by wife of 63 years, Rosemary; 3 children Kris, Peter, Dirk, 5 grandchildren, 1 great…
Harley Boyd Johnson April 14, 1920 — October 1, 2020 Harley Johnson formerly of Pine City passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Ecumen in North Branch at the age of 100. Harley Boyd Johnson was born April 14, 1920 to Ralph and Florence (Anderson) Johnson in Rush City, Minnesota….
Dorff, Henry A., Jr. age 91, born in Minneapolis, long-time devoted citizen of Brooklyn Center, passed away on December 29, 2013. Preceded in death by his wife, Emily. He was a beloved father to sons, Burt Dorff (Yani), CA and Dennis Olson- Dorff (Denyse), WI; daughters, Mary Rowshanaee (Mehdi), NC…
Miesbauer, John W. Age 97 of Anoka passed away Feb. 29, 2020. John grew up in Hibbing, MN. He was a WWII Veteran for 3 years and served with the 191st Tank Battalion for 2 1/2 years in Africa, Italy, France, and Germany. A Purple Heart recipient. Graduated, worked and…
Norcutt, Laverne of Redwood Falls, blessed with 85 years of life well lived passed away peacefully on November 3rd, 2013. He was surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Hattie Norcutt. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Olga; sons, Ron, Boyd, Owen…
Melvin Alvin Hauge May 2, 1925 — September 1, 2019 Melvin A. Hauge, age 94 , of Blue Earth and formerly of Elmore, passed on September 1, 2019 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center in Blue Earth. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2019, at 2:30pm at…
RAYMOND ALLEN HANSEN, age 95 of Waterville passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Born on April 1, 1923 in Lake Crystal, Minnesota, Raymond was the son of Christian and Valborg (Larson) Hansen. He joined the US Marine Corp on June 15, 1944 and served in WWII. He watched American…
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