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James A. Lindsey: James A. Lindsey, former Minneapolis resident and owner of Lindsey Engineering of Eden Prairie and a 30 year resident of Mesa AZ, passed away on September 30, 2006 from cancer at age 90. A retired Civil Engineer, he was active in many Engineering and Surveying Societies including ASCE, MSPE and MSES and was the first president of the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce. Served as Lieutenant in the Navy during WWII. Survived by 4 children, 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and brother Ray Lindsey. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years Lenore and two sisters. He received recognition from the Mesa FOS Homeowners and Community Associations for his volunteer efforts. Jim was an active volunteer for the Mesa Chapter of SCORE for over 17 years, counseling people starting their own businesses. He received local and national awards for his work and leadership in SCORE including the Gold Achievement Award which is their highest national award given.  Also he loved rock hunting in the desert and hiking around Mesa. There will be a memorial service at Colonial Church of Edina on November 11 at 11:00 A.M. Interment at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis. Memorials are requested to the Minnesota Surveyors and Engineers Society Scholarship Trust Fund, a (501)(c)(3) charitable education trust.  (submitted by James' son, James, Jr.)

William Parmeter: 86, passed away at home Aug. 15, 2006 from cancer. Preceded in death by wife, Paisley; daughter, Marcia Getman; and granddaughter, Melissa Getman. Survived by daughters, Paisley Munson and Nancy Stewart (Bernie); 7 grandchildren; 3 great-granddaughters; loving companion, Gerd Corbett. Officer with Woodrich Construction Company and member of Grace Trinity Community Church. Interment Lakewood Cemetery. Memorials to Children's Hospital of Mpls. Memorial service 5:00 PM on Sat., Aug 19, 2006 with visitation 4:00 PM at: Washburn McReavy Edina Chapel (952) 920-3996 West 50th St. at Hwy 100. http://www.legacy.com/startribune/obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStoryPrint&PersonID=18899647

Godfrey "Goodey" Love: age 80, of St. Paul, passed away quietly May 17, 2006. A veteran of WWII he served in Europe as a member of the 294th Field Artillery Observation Battalion before returning to the University of Minnesota where he earned a Bachelor of Civil Engineering Degree in 1949. Following several years of working for the Minnesota State Highway Dept. he joined the Walter Butler Construction Co. and later the Carlson Companies where he played a significant role in the renovation of the Minaki Lodge in Canada, Kansas City's Muhlenberg Hotel, Southwest State College, and the new Federal Court Building in St. Paul, retiring in 1988. Preceded in death by parents, Nathan and Rose; brothers, Hyman (Hy) and David (Doots) and special friend, Phyliss Black. Survived by nephew, Eddie (Sally) Love and niece, Naomi (David) Beck (CA); sister- in-law, Mindy Love (CA); several grandnieces and grandnephews; friends, Ken and Joyce Madole, John and Pat Strojan, the Birthday Club - Jo Zimmar, Lou Shaughnessy, Len Pegler, Phyllis Bigbee, Tom and Pam Mariska; friend, Sue Adamek, and many relatives and cousins. Funeral service FRIDAY AFTERNOON IN DULUTH. (For time and location call Hodroff-Epstein Memorial Chapel 612-871-1234. Memorials preferred to donor's favorite charity. Online guestbook at: www.hodroffepstein.com Published in the Star Tribune on 5/18/2006. 
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Lawrence A. "Larry" Hoben: age 68, of St. Cloud, died March 13 at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud. Larry was retired from MnDOT in St. Cloud, MSES members since 1977.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:30 PM on Monday, March 20, 2006 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Burial with full Military Honors will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 21, at the Minnesota State Veteran's Cemetery in Little Falls. Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 PM on Sunday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud, and after 11:30 AM on Monday at the church. Parish prayers will be at 7:00 PM on Sunday. Larry is survived by his wife, Margaret Mae of St. Cloud; children, David, Dan (Danielle), Paul, and Sue (Wade) Bastian; mother, Margaret G. Hoben; sisters, Audrey (John) Ringdal, Colleen Javes; and brother, Bill (Pat). He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence in 1995. Daniel Funeral Home St. Cloud 1-800-358-3313 www.danielfuneralhome.com Published in the Star Tribune on 3/16/2006. 
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John P. Badalich: Lifetime So. St. Paul resident Age 79, on February 2, 2006.  John was an active Life Member of MSES, joining in 1957. Survived by wife of 57 years, Dianne (nee Heising); children, Lynne (Dan) Badalich Foley, Denise Badalich Yackel, Kathryn (Dr. Samuel Choi) Badalich, John P. Badalich Jr. (Cyndi), Lisa (Al) Badalich Dombek, Herbert Badalich, Amy (Kelly) Badalich Clark; grandchildren, Chad, Eric & Beth Yackel, Patrick & Jessica Foley, Christina & Andrew Choi, Hannah & Riley Dombek, Bo Badalich, Sabrina, Savannah & John III Badalich & Lauren Clark; great grandson, Colin Yackel; brother, Steve (Gretchen) Badalich; & sister-in-laws, Helen Heising & Sylvia Badalich. John is the current President of the Croatian Hall, former So. St. Paul City Engineer, former Chairman HRA, Governor appointed First Director of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Knights of Columbus, former Chairman So. St. Paul Charter Commission, lifetime Pheasants Forever member & active member at St. John Vianney Church. Mass of Christian Burial 1 PM Monday, February 6, 2006, CHURCH OF ST. JOHN VIANNEY, 19th Ave. No. @ Bromley, SSP. Visitation 10 AM until 1PM at the church. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to So. St. Paul St. John Vianney Church Building Fund or So. St. Paul Educational Foundation.   Published in the Pioneer Press from 2/4/2006 - 2/5/2006. 
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Edward M. Neaton, Sr.: age 85, of White Bear Lake. Ed was a Life Member of MSES since 1968.  Longtime member of the Knights of Columbus. Preceded in death by brother, Joseph; sister, Mary. Survived by wife, Winifred "Jo"; children, Michael (Lois), Patricia (Harold), Kathleen (Rick), Edward Jr. (Michele); grandchildren, Philip, Mark, Sarah, Kaitlin, Midori, Kirby, Mackenzie & Ana; siblings, Jim, Eileen Campbell & Jane Borer; many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 10 AM at ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH (3878 Highland Ave., WBL). Visitation Friday 5-8 PM at HONSA FAMILY FUNERAL HOME (2460 East Co. Rd. E, WBL), and 1 hour prior to Mass at the CHURCH. Interment Monday, Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Watertown, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. HONSA FAMILY 651-429-6172 Published in the Star Tribune from 1/18/2006 - 1/19/2006. 
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Miles Kersten: a retired civil engineering professor at the University of Minnesota who was known for his expertise in soil mechanics and highway engineering, died of complications from strokes in Minneapolis on Sunday, September 4, 2005. The St. Paul native and Minneapolis resident was 92.  His wife, Eveline, whom he married in 1938, died in 2004.  He is survived by a son, Thomas of Bloomington; a daughter, Cynthia Kersten Doran of Portland, Ore.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  Because of Miles' work for the transportation industry, the MSES/Miles Kersten Land Grant Chair was established at the University of Minnesota. Currently Professor Joe Labuz holds this title.  Two links about Miles: http://www.it.umn.edu/news/archives/05_08kersten.html, http://technolog.it.umn.edu/technolog/novdec97/camps.html

Douglas Dean Bjornberg: age 61, Mendota Heights, died at his home on Friday, July 15, 2005 after a two year battle with cancer. Funeral services Tuesday, July 19, at 11 am at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 700 Wesley Lane, Mendota Heights, with visitation beginning at 10 am; lunch will follow. Memorials preferred to the U of M Cancer Center, MMC806, 420 Delaware St. SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455. Peterson Bros. - Willmar 320-235-1651 Published in the Star Tribune on 7/17/2005. 
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Lawrence (Bud) A. Mattson: 90, of Lindstrom, MN, passed away July 12, 2005.  Bud was one of the founders of Shafer Contracting Co, father of George Mattson, also active MSES member.  Preceded in death by parents & 2 brothers. Bud was active in the highway construction business in Minnesota for 60 years retiring in 1995. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, & friend. Survived by wife Linda; daughters Judy Matteson, Jenny Duarte, Katy (Chad) Winecke, & Meghan (Kirk) Berglund; son George (Marilyn) and also many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, & friends. Funeral Service 10:30 am Saturday July 16, 2005 at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church, Center City, MN. Visitation 6-8 pm Friday at Grandstrand Funeral Home, Lindstrom 651-257-4000 and also 1 hour prior to service at church. Burial at Franconia Cemetery. Published in the Star Tribune from 7/14/2005 - 7/15/2005. 
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Russell Kauzlaric Obituary: age 62, of Duluth, died suddenly at his home in Duluth on July 5, 2005. His survivors include his spouse, Kristianne Kauzlaric, a son, a daughter and one brother. Russ was assistant district engineer for program delivery with Duluth/District 1. Kauzlaric’s Mn/DOT career began in 1966 when he joined the department at District 1. He served in various engineering and managerial posts until he was appointed as an ADE in 1994, and had planned to retire next year. 
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Robert R. Tomczak Obituary: age 73, of Fridley, passed away April 14, 2005. Survived by loving wife of 47 years, Donna; son, Rob (Karen) of Carlton, MN; daughters, Mary (Patrick) Fitzimons of Minnetonka, MN, Susan (Charlie Kusch) of St. Paul, MN; granddaughters, Jill, Megan & Alexa; grandson, John; brother, Edward (Elaine); sister, Delores; other relatives & friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at St. William's Catholic Church, 6120 NE 5th St., Fridley (763-571-5600). Visitation in church Wednesday 1 hour prior to service. Interment Ft. Snelling Nat'l Cemetery, Mpls. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers. Miller Funeral Home Fridley Chapel 763-571-1300 Published in the Star Tribune on 4/17/2005. 

W. Stan Ekern Obituary:Former Deputy Commissioner,Chief Engineer and 43 year veteran with the Minnesota Highway Department, passed away on November 16, 2004 at 96 years of age.  In last hours he was surrounded by his family and passed on peacefully. Born October 25, 1908 in Barlow, Oregon. Former Deputy Commissioner/Chief Engineer with 43 years of service to the MN Highway Department. Married Florence Ziebarth on November 28, 1936. Preceded in death by wife, Florence; son, James. He will be sadly missed by son, David; grandchildren, Missy Ekern, Mike (Becky) Ekern; daughters-in-law, Judy Ekern, Jan Ekern (Dave Robinson). Member of Famous Civil Engineering Class of 1931, University of Minnesota. Service Thursday, 11 AM at IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 104 South Snelling Avenue, St. Paul. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to the service at church. Memorials are preferred to Immanuel Lutheran Church or donor's choice. Bradshaw 678 South Snelling Ave 651-698-3878 Published in the Star Tribune on 11/17/2004.