Here are the most recent people to pass away in Lakeville or who had ties to Lakeville:
Patty Jean (Menke) Blizek, 51
Patty Jean (Menke) Blizek, 51, of Lakeville. Passed away peacefully at home May 27, 2013. She is survived by husband, Mark; children, Chad and Chelsey, grandson, J'saiah; siblings, Mary Traxler, Shelley (Dave) Norden, Tami (Dave) King, Don (Marsha) Menke, and Lisa (Chris) Williams; many other family & friends. A service celebrating Patty's life will be held Monday, June 10, at 3 PM at Hosanna! Lutheran Church, 9600 163rd St W., Lakeville, MN.
Craig M. Macek, 63
Craig M. Macek, 63, of Lakeville, MN passed away after a courageous battle with ALS. Craig spent 39 years with Frontier Corp. He is preceded in death by his mother, Helen Macek and sister, Georgeann Wetteland. He is survived by his loving wife, Diana (nee: Zubersky) Macek; father, John Macek Jr.; parents-in-law, Jim and Linda Zubersky; siblings, Susan Macek and Keith (Nancy) Macek; brother-in-law, Jerry Wetteland and Jim Zubersky; nieces, Julie, Cindy, Vicki, Andrea and Meredith and nephew, Aaron. Funeral Service 12 noon Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Christ Lutheran Church, 1930 Diffley Rd. Eagan with visitation 1 hr prior to service at church. In lieu of flowers memorials will be donated to Christ Lutheran Church. Interment, church cemetery.
Larry W. Dilley, 75
Larry W. Dilley, 75, of Lakeville passed away on May 26, 2013. Preceded in death by wife Linda. Survived by sons Lynn (Claudette) and Loren Dilley; granddaughter Elizabeth; siblings Pat (Ron) Conklin, Sharon (Jim) Schema. Marilyn (Jim) Cook, Judy (Rick) Seidl, Jennifer (Ron) Reiser, Jeff Keicker, Gary (Carolyn) Keicker and Kim (Jack) Couchy. Memorial Service 11AM Friday, May 31, 32013 at White Funeral Home, 20134 Kenwood Trail (County Rd. 50). Gathering of family and friends one hour prior to service.
Kenneth Nordaune, 83
Kenneth Nordaune, 83, Lakeville. Beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully May 24, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Pastor Andrew and Marianne (Rye), and brother, Gordon (Linda). Survived by wife, Marilyn; children, Vicki, Kimberly (Paul Johnson), Dana (Jennifer Felion), and Laura Connelly; brother, Vernon (Donna); sister, Valborg (David) Head; many nieces and nephews. After graduating from Albert Lea HS, Ken served in the Navy before attending St. Olaf College, where he met Marilyn. Funeral service 11 AM, Thursday, May 30, with visitation at 10 AM, Prince of Peace Church, 13901 Fairview Dr, Burnsville.
