Irma (Farrier) Conroy Funeral

Funeral Mass Friday, September 11, 10:30 AM

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Conroy (Farrier), Irma age 101, of Edina passed away peacefully on Friday, September 4, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, and is survived by her children, Michael (Mary) of Prior Lake, MN, and Kathleen of Washington, DC. Irma was born October 21, 1918, in Minneapolis. She attended Logan Grade School and Franklin Junior High School, and moved to Long Prairie, MN, when her father joined his brother in the ice business. Irma graduated as class salutatorian from Long Prairie High School in 1937, and attended Minneapolis Business College. After graduation, Irma worked at the Minneapolis Athletic Club as a secretary and photographer. She later worked in the secretarial pool at the Air Reduction Company in Minneapolis, where she met her future husband John. They were married on September 13, 1952 at St. Olaf Catholic Church. They moved to 5913 Wooddale Avenue in Edina, where Irma lived continuously for more than 62 years, until February of 2015. Irma most recently resided at York Gardens Assisted Living in Edina. Irma was a devoted wife, mother, homemaker, seamstress, and baker. She was greatly loved and will be dearly missed by friends and family. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am, Friday, September 11th with visitation beginning at 9:30 am at The Church of Our Lady of Grace, 5071 Eden Avenue South, Edina. Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

Nancy Ellen (Massari) Sparano Memorial

Memorial Mass Saturday, August 29, 1:00 PM

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Sparano, Nancy Ellen (Massari) born October 5, 1963 to Barbara and James Massari in New Haven, Connecticut, passed away on August 8, 2020 after a courageous 3 1/2 year battle with brain cancer. Nancy joins her mother Barbara Massari [2017], mother-in-law Carmella Sparano [2019] and father-in-law Mario Sparano [2010] in heaven. She leaves behind to cherish her memory; husband, Mark; daughter, Evalena; son, Kaden; all of Edina MN; her father, James A. Massari; brother, James P. (Marie) Massari, both of Seymour, CT; sister, Lynne (Paul) Lesiw of Monroe, CT; sister, Cheryl (Joe) Dempsey of Oxford, CT; along with many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless loving friends. She is also survived by many loving members of the Sparano family.

Nancy grew up in Seymour, CT and graduated in 1981 from Seymour High School. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of New Haven in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and Nutrition. Nancy completed her Dietetic Internship at Danbury Hospital and became a Registered Dietitian in 1991. During that time, she also studied Public Health Education and received her Master of Science degree from Southern Connecticut State University. Nancy was awarded "Emerging Dietitian" from the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (Connecticut Chapter) in 1992. After completing her internship, she stayed on to work in the Danbury Hospital Nutrition Department until 2000.

Nancy then moved to the United Kingdom and studied Health Informatics at University College London. She repatriated to the USA in 2002 and married the love of her life, Mark. They had two children Evalena (2003) and Kaden (2005). The new family settled in New Canaan, CT. Career opportunities took the family to Sewickley, PA in 2006 and Edina, MN in 2010. Nancy was very active in her children's lives, volunteering at their schools and attending countless sporting events and dance competitions. She kept family traditions and at the same time created new memories for her family. Nancy was a communicant of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Edina, MN, serving in their faith formation and hospitality ministries.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Connecticut. Private interment at Mountain Meadows Cemetery in Seymour, CT. Private services will also be held at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Edina, MN at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Nancy's memory to the Givens Brain Tumor Center c/o Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Mail Route 10105, 800 E. 28th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407.
The Miller-Ward Funeral Home, 260 Bank St., Seymour, has been entrusted with the arrangements. To light a virtual candle or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.millerwardfuneralhome.com.

Margaret Ann Quinn Funeral

Funeral Mass Thursday, August 27, 11:00 AM

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Quinn, Margaret Ann Age 89 formerly of Edina, MN passed away on August 21, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Rupert; sisters, Carlotta, Isabel, Marcella Mae, and Mary Lou; son- in-law, Mark Sackmaster. Survived by children, Mary Pat Gabrielson (Richard) and their children Alexandra and John Gabrielson, Linda Quinn (Brent DeNoma) and her children Lauren and Connor Hodges, Maureen Quinn and Colleen Sackmaster and her children Sydney, Owen, and Cole Sackmaster; brother, Howard Reedy, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Mass of Christian Burial 11AM Thursday Aug. 27 with visitation 1 hour prior to service at Our Lady of Grace, 5071 Eden Ave., Edina. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights. Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

William F. 'Bill' Just, Jr. Funeral

Funeral Mass Wednesday, August 26, 11:00 AM

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Just, William F., Jr. "Bill" Age 91, Passed away 8/12/2020 at his home of 53 years in Edina. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Dorenne, his children Ann and Bob, grand children Lia and Johnathan. Bill graduated from DE LaSalle and The College of St. Thomas, is a US Veteran, worked as a Mfr's Agent, and was a Scout leader for Boy Scout Troop 68 in Edina. He was a member of the American & North Star Rose Societies, Mfgrs Agents Nat'l Assoc. and Our Lady of Grace Church. Memorial Mass at Our Lady of Grace Church, Edina 11am Wednesday, August 26 with Burial at Fort Snelling thereafter. Donations can be made to Our Lady of Grace Building Fund in his name. Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996