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WILLIAM “BILLY” RODGERS
WILLIAM “BILLY” RODGERS Billy passed away on August 1 at the age of 93. Billy is survived by his wife of 68 years Jean Ann (Lorenz), and his five children: Linda/Tom (Clark), Karen/George (Bertodatto), Bill/Sally, Bob/Kris, and Lori/Robyn (D’Reaux-Rodgers). He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren….
Veterans Day, Nov 11, 2023
Honoring all who have served Veterans day event Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Program 10:00 a.m. Veterans Memorial Cmmunity Center 8055 Barbara Avenue Inver Gove Heights, MN For more information visit MinnesotaVeteran.org
Minnesota First Responders receive award
Minnesota First Responders receive award plaques from the Minnesota Military Order of the Purple Heart in their honor for being injured or wounded in the performance of their duties protecting the citizens of the communities of Minnesota. Thank you, Officers, for all you do for us, and may you be…
Laird “Larry” Matti
Laird “Larry” Matti, age 76, of Rochester passed away peacefully August 6, 2023, at Fairview Care Center surrounded by his family.
Stephen Sagstetter
Stephen Sagstetter Obituary
Stephen (Steve) John Sagstetter, age 75, of River Falls, WI passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at his home on May 25, 2023. Steve is the son of Ambrose and Fannet (Gleason) Sagstetter was born on July 1, 1947 in Plum City, WI.
MMOPH 2023 Scholarship recipient
Minnesota Military Order of the Purple Heart’s Scholarship recipient for 2023, Dylan Kutchner, was awarded his Scholarship on April 29, 2023.
The Purple Heart magazine July – Aug 2023
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Richard Jenkins
Reverend Richard Jenkins, Sr passed away July 26, 2023. Richard was a past national MOPH Chaplin and the immediate past chaplin of the Minnesota Department MOPH. At rest now after suffering from dementia he passed away at the Minneapolis VA Hospital.
The Purple Heart magazine May-June 2023
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Dale Bork
DALE BORK Born on November 11, 1922. Dale Bork passed away November 7, 2021. Preceded in death by wife, ADonna; and daughter, Diane. Survived by daughter, Dawn (Keith) Morgan and family; and sister, Betty (Gene) Rosenberg and family. Memorial Service 11AM Fri., Sept. 9th at EMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2075 E….