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1946
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2011
John Sodren Obituary
Monticello
October 14, 1946-May 10, 2011
John Charles Sodren, age 64 of Monticello passed away on Tuesday May 10, 2011 at University of Minnesota Hospital of Minneapolis with his loving family by his side. Visitation will be on Friday May 13, 2011 from 5 PM to 8 PM at St. Henry Catholic Church, 1001 East 7th Street, Monticello. Further visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral at the church on Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday May 14, 2011 at 10:30 AM at St. Henry Catholic Church with Fr. Tim Rudolphi officiating. Interment will be at Lakeside Cemetery of Silver Creek Township. Funeral arrangements are with the Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel of Monticello.
John was born on October 14, 1946 in Minneapolis to Carl and Florence (Miller) Sodren. He grew up in the Crystal area and following high school, served in the US Navy. He was united in marriage to Vonda Gilgen on July 27, 1991. He had made his home in the Monticello area the past 25 years.
John was a wonderful husband and father and will be greatly missed by his wife, Vonda; son Erik; daughters Hayley Sodren, and Trina (Nate) Dahlheimer; sister Mary (Mike) Wiggins; grandchildren Amaris and Kylee; nieces Becky and Angela Gilgen; nephews Trenton, Jesse and Josh Gilgen, Peter Wiggins; mother-in-law Fran Gilgen; and brothers-in-law Doran and Mike Gilgen. John was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Florence; father-in-law Craig Gilgen; and brother-in-law Richard Gilgen. John was cherished and loved by many and will be missed by all who knew him.
Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel
Monticello 763.295.2918
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Tom Wall
June 2, 2011
I've known John for years. He always had a big smile with a big sense of humor to go with it. Generous, kind, a good father and family man who loved life. He will be missed. My condolences to his family.
Jolene Crofoot
May 13, 2011
I remember John always smiling. I especially remember going through a tough time in my life when he was there to listen and support me. Vonda, I know it's been a tough road for you and your family during John's illness. I pray that God will provide you with peace and comfort.
mick elliott
May 12, 2011
John was a good friend of mine in the late 60s and early 70's , he contacted me last year and we were suppose to get together and talk about old times the following weekend . When I called him back he told me he was not feeling well so we did not meet as planned which I regret.John was a good man and a very generous person , may he rest in peace, John was also an usher in my wedding to Sue Adler in September of 1969.
the old saying 'LIFE IS TOO SHORT' is becoming a reality for myself and my old friends. I offer my condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time Mick Elliott
Dan Waltenberg
May 12, 2011
I will always remember John for his sense of adventure, many home improvement projects, sense of humor and zest for life. He will be missed.
Adios Amigo.
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