Adamich, Greg J. age 57 of Minnetonka, passed away from ALS on May 10, 2015. Greg was the Service Director at Dodge of Burnsville He loved playing tennis, biking, sailing, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. His kind and gentle spirit will be missed. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Michele; daughter, Emily; son, Ben; parents, John and Betty Adamich; sister, Dana (Mark) Saba; other relatives and friends. Visitation 4-7 PM Thursday, May 21, Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel, W 50th St and Vernon Ave at Hwy 100. Memorial service 11 AM Friday, May 22 with visitation beginning at 10 AM, Christ Presbyterian Church, W. 70th St at Hwy 100, Edina. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the ALS Association. Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

Published on May 17, 2015

Cook, Bradford "Bad Brad" ATTENTION: LOCAL 292 age 48, of New Richmond, WI, passed away unexpectedly on October 16, 2005 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Born on September 10, 1957 in Missoula, Montana, the son of Ralph and Mardeth (Huseby) Cook, he had many passions and many gifts. From his work as an electrician with Union Local 292 to his establishment of "Brad to the Bone" as his much requested theme song in his karaoke business, Brad touched the lives of others by living his life loud and large. His many talents and skills included woodworking, gardening, and landscaping. His love of animals led him to expand his family to include cats, dogs, lizards, and birds. He was known to enjoy a game of "Texas Hold-em" with all who would join him. He was united in marriage to Rita Traxler on June 21, 1997 at Peace Lutheran Church, Baldwin, WI. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife Rita; children Spencer and Sara; step-children Gary Lee Evenson, Ryan Evenson, and Natalie Evenson; step-grandchildren Khameron and McCartney; father Ralph Cook of Arizona; mother Mardeth Cook of New Mexico; brother Ryan (Ivette) Cook of Robbinsdale, MN; sister Cyndi Cook of Roseville, MN; aunts Norma Eggleston, Ellen Jernigan of Montana, and Liz Cook of Washington; former wife Sue Hackenmueller; numerous cousins; and many dear friends. Visitation will be from 5-8 PM, Thursday, October 20, 2005 at the O'Connell Family Funeral Home, 1010 Newton St., Baldwin, WI and one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral Services will be 11 AM, Friday at Praise Christian Center, 4100 Douglas Dr., Crystal, MN. Memorials preferred. O'Connell Family Funeral Home of Baldwin, WI. 715-684-3434
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

David was born on September 13, 1957 and passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2011. 

David was a resident of Buffalo, Minnesota at the time of his passing. He is survived by his wife Carol. A funeral service will be held 11:00am on Monday, February 7, 2011 at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo. Pastor Ted Vanderpan will officiate. A visitation will be held at the church on Sunday from 4-8pm with a prayer service at 7:30pm. Further visitation will be held Monday at the church from 10am until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to the Buffalo Boy Scouts Troop 358 and Cub Scouts Pack 358.

Swanson, David C. age 56 of Golden Valley, MN, died on June 19, 2014. Preceded in death by father, Roland Swanson; mother, Betty Swanson-Grothe; step-father, Howard Grothe; nephew, Michael Swanson; double lung donor, Mary Swenson; and many special friends & relatives. Survived by fiance, Bonnie Bray; daughter, Jennifer (Chris Penrod) Swanson; step-mother, Kathy Swanson; siblings, Bob (Donna) Swanson, Leslie (Todd) Erickson, Janet (Bill) Goodin; step-sister, Michelle (John) Gartrell; many other relatives & friends. The gift of donated lungs gave Dave an additional 17 years of life. A special thanks to Dave's caregivers at the U of M Hospital and clinics. Memorials preferred to the University of MN Foundation (lung transplant, cystic fibrosis). Funeral service, 11:00 AM, Wednesday, June 25th, Farmington Lutheran Church, 20600 Akin Rd., Farmington. Visitation Tuesday, June 24th, 4-7 PM at the church along with one hour prior to service on Wednesday. Inter- ment at Church Cemetery.