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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O’Brien, Brian Joseph Age 86 of Plymouth, MN. Accidentally at home on Saturday May 14th. Preceded in death by son Danny, parents Edward and Molly O’Brien. Survived by wife Donna Marie, Children Tim ( Cindy), Colleen (the late James Fearing), Pat (Pam), Kathleen (Todd), Mike (Roxi), Terry (Courtney). Mass of…
Harry L. Burke Jr, age 93, peacefully passed from death into life on September 6, 2022. He was surrounded by his loving family when he joined the heavenly choir and the great cloud of witnesses in Christ’s eternal kingdom. Harry was born to Ida and Harry Burke Sr. on Feb…
Fors, Vernen E. age 97 of Burnsville passed away on September 1, 2022. Survived by loving relatives and friends. Graveside service 12:30 PM Monday, September 12, 2022, Lane 2, at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota. A special thank you to the Good Samaritan Home in Inver Grove Heights for…
Earl Kinneberg entered the world on February 12, 1946, then provided love and laughs to friends and family until he died at home in Rochester on July 28, 2022. He was married to his Preston High School sweetheart, Diane, for 55 years and they had two sons. He enjoyed a…
David Meyers, December 12, 1948 — May 5, 2022 David John Meyers, 73, of Winona, Minnesota, died on May 5, 2022. He was born on December 12, 1948 to George and Emily (Tandeski) Meyers in Winona, Minnesota. On April 26, 1969 he was united in marriage to Joyce Langowski. They…
Donald Clair Hannahs, Sr. age 85, of Brainerd, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Essentia – St Joseph’s Medical Center. Don was born on February 16, 1937, in Merrifield to Buzz & Marjorie (Hand) Hannahs. He served his country for 14 years in the US Army until he…
Leonard Heiderscheidt died on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Minneapolis Veterans Health Care System in Minneapolis, MN. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date for Leonard Heiderscheidt, 77, of Sleepy Eye, MN. Horvath Funeral Service of Marshall is handling arrangements.
Arlyn D. Olson, April 30, 1949 ~ December 9, 2020 (age 71). Arlyn D. Olson was called to his heavenly home on Dec. 9, 2020. He was 71 years old. Arlyn was born in Lanesboro, on April 30, 1949, the oldest of 6 children of Fern and Emil Olson. He…
John Andrew Skoog, January 27, 1929 – February 24, 2020. John Andrew Skoog, age 91, of Prior Lake, MN, previously from Omaha, NE died Monday, February 24, 2020 peacefully at his home. Born on January 27, 1929 in Joliet, Ill, to the late Andrew Alfred and Jennet Isabelle (Rajala) Skoog….
Jerry Francis Nalipinski, age 91, joined his beloved wife Marilyn on October 14, 2021. Korean War Veteran, recipient of two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star for action in North Korea. Jerry worked for Northwestern Bell until he retired. Long-time member of the North Saint Paul VFW. Jerry was instrumental…
The Military Order of the Purple Heart Department of Minnesota is the proud recipient of grants through the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs.
