Obituaries of Hennepin County, MN

John W. Houch
John William Houch, 71, a retired photographer, died Wednesday (25 Feb 1953) at the home of a sister, Mrs. Ida Dixon in Tampico. The private funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Gardner Chapel in Prophetstown, Rev. Keith Newman of the Yorktown Church of Christ will officiate, and burial will be at Yorktown cemetery. He was born at Hooppole, Sept. 19, 1881, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Nickolas Houch, and was educated in the rural schools there. He married Sadie Fillmore Hunter in Minneapolis in 1919, and lived there until coming to Tampico two years ago. He was photographer in Minneapolis and held membership in the Church of Christ Scientist. Surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Dixon, Mrs. Lizzie Murphy, of Oliviet, Mich., Mrs. Roy Covell of Erie, Mrs. Emma Brants of Hooppole, and Mrs. Martha Teske of El Cajon, Calif. [The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois February 26, 1953 - Thursday, pg 2 col 3 - Submitted by Melva Taylor]


Death of Mrs. I. B. KINNE.
At Minneapolis, Aug. 26, Aged 58.
Died, at her home, in Minneapolis, Aug. 26, ’95, after a long illness, Mrs. I. B. KINNE, aged 58 years. Deceased was the mother of Mr. M. M. KINNE, of this city, and leaves two sons and her husband to mourn her death. She was a former resident of Batavia, but for the past few years her home has in Minneapolis. Funeral services were held Tuesday, at her home, and the remains were brought to Batavia (Kane County, Illinois) and interred in the West Side Cemetery, Wednesday. [Batavia Herald, 29 Aug. 1895, submitted by K. Torp]

PATTEN, Catherine Cox (Mrs. T.M.), 

born in Rolla, MO May 18, 1914, died in Minneapolis, MN June 2, 1997. Daughter of Guy Henry Cox and Kittie Mae Gates Cox. Predeceased by parents; husband, Tillman Mark Patten; brother, Kenneth Cox, Sr.; granddaughter, Susan Mueller. Survived by children and their families, Patricia (William) Mueller, MN and children, Gregory, Ann and Carolyn, Frances Patten, CA and son, Sean, John Patten, OR, David (Marcia) Patten, WA and daughters, Heather (John) Doty and their son, Trajan, Catherine, Jane and Bethany. Also survived by nephew, Kenneth (Joyce) Cox, OK and their daughters, Amy and Dinah and by cousin, Shirley (Robert) Wilkening, CO. During the years that Catie Patten lived in Tucson she was active in Grace Episcopal Church, WAAIME, Eastern Star, League of Women Voters, Stephens College Alumni and Gamma Phi Beta Mothers Club. She was fortunate in having many fine dear friends. Interment at South Lawn Cemetery. Service, Fall 1997 .  [The Arizona Daily Star, June 6, 1997, submitted by C. Horton]

Ronald W. Schilling Sr.
Schilling, Ronald W. - Sr. Age 63, 1939-2003 Husband, Father & Grandpa On Jan. 14, 2003, of Maplewood, formerly of Decatur, IL. Survived by loving wife of 40 years, Mary; sons, Ronald Jr. (Maureen) of White Bear Lake, Todd (Julie) of Brooklyn Park, Chad (Kim) of Amery; daughters, Ronda (Larry) of Blooming Prairie, Dawn (Robert) Avery of Hudson; grandchildren, Shane, Travis, Elizabeth, Honor, Hayden, Renee, Zachary, Aaron, Olivia and Isaiah; brothers, Fred (Sheila) and Larry; also many other loving relatives and friends. Funeral Service 11AM Friday. Visitation 4-7PM Thursday, all at ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 8108 Barbara Ave., IGH. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME Inver Grove Heights 651-455-2035. [submitted by "The Schillings"]


Larry A. Schilling
Schilling, Larry A. - 'El Tigre' Age 63 of Costa Rica Formerly of St. Paul Passed away March 11, 2004. Retired UPS driver. Preceded in death by parents, Frederick & Doris; brother Ron. Survived by children, Jim (Chanel), Tom (Pam), Susan (Jeff) Wigen; brother Fred (Sheila); grandchildren, James Whitney, Rowan & Wyatt; several nieces and nephews; many wonderful friends. Larry loved his career with UPS and all of the friendships he made. He retired to the paradise of Costa Rica, where he also had many special friends. Larry was truly one of a kind, and will be missed by all that knew him. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers. Interment Lakewood Cemetery. Funeral Service Friday Noon at Lakewood Chapel, 36th Street & Hennepin, S. Minneapolis. Visitation 1/2 Hour prior at Lakewood and Thursday 5-8 PM at: WASHBURY - MCREAVY Strobeck Johnson 1400 Main St., Hopkins 952-938-9020. [Published in the Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minnesota on 3/14/2004, submitted by "The Schillings"]