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Thursday, September 27, 2012

Obituary: John R. Schommer, 52

May 27, 1960 - Sept. 25, 2012

John R. Schommer, of Burnsville, passed away Sept. 25, 2012 at the age of 52. Schommer is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary; sister, Ann; and father-in-law, Robert “Butz” Palmer. He is survived by his loving wife, Kim; beloved son, Luke; sister, Rose Balacek; mother-in-law, Janet Palmer; and sister-in-law, Debra (Jeff) Miller; also by other loving relatives and many friends. A mass of Christian burial is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 1, 2012 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savage. Visitation will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday at White Funeral Home in Burnsville and one hour prior to the Mass at church.  Source: White Funeral Home

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Obituary: Robert Charles Gordon, 87

June 27, 1925 - Sept. 16, 2012

Robert "Bob" Charles Gordon, of Burnsville, passed away on Sept. 16, 2012 at the age of 87. Gordon served as a a B17 ball turret gunner during World War II, flying 35 missions. However, he will be best remembered as a loving father and grandfather by his family. "Bob is loved and will be missed dearly," his relations wrote. He is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Catherine; siblings, John Gordon and Betty (Ray) Jaraczewski. Gordon is survived by his eight children, Jeffery, Todd, Judith (George) Root, Sue Paulsen, Patricia (Ken) Liles, Robert M. (Jennifer), Terrence (Lisa) and Steven Gordon; 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Margaret Gordon; also nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial mass will be …

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