In Memoriam – January 2023
His family led group home work Stephen Lawrence Johnson’s parents saw a need for housing for people with disabilities, and helped […]
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In Memoriam: She helped start foundation
Veta Robbins Segal helped start an early Twin Cities foundation that addressed how law enforcement officers respond to people in […]
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Tomassoni was dedicated lawmaker Sen. David Tomassoni (I-Chisholm) was a dedicated Iron Range lawmaker who led the way on amyotrophic […]
Benjamin was very dedicated to disability rights, journalism
Tim Benjamin will be remembered as someone dedicated to shining a light on issues affecting Minnesota’s disability community. He also […]
Chevrette worked on employment needs, and wrote a travel guide
Michael “Chevy” Chevrette loved his large circle of family and friends, travel and the Minnesota State Fair. Chevrette died in […]
Paula Goldberg’s PACER legacy to live on
Paula Goldberg is remembered for her strong advocacy and passion for helping children with disabilities. Goldberg, a cofounder of PACER […]
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Schwartzkopf led life of service David “Dave” Schwartzkopf, a leader in Minnesota’s disability community for many years, will be remembered […]
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Sannes led disability services Judy (Boettcher) Sannes was an early leader in disability services for the region’s college students. Sannes […]
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Mental health was her focus Marcia Kay Taylor Lovejoy used her lived experience with mental illness to advocate for others, […]
In Memoriam: Weston, Schmidt, Larson
Weston valued personal connections David Weston dedicated his life to meeting people and connecting with them. Weston as struck and […]
In Memoriam: Franke, Fury-Fistman, Hult
Franke define life by his attitude Ronald “Ron” Franke approached life with multiple sclerosis by utilizing his active keen mind […]
In Memoriam: Appleby, Hilgendorf
Appleby was award winner Calvin “Cal” Appleby believed that everyone had the potential to be and do good. He reached […]
In Memoriam: Sandy Klas, Patricia Good
Klas had long record of service Frances Alexandra “Sandy” Bride Boardman Klas dedicated her life to helping people with developmental […]
In Memoriam — June 2021: Jim Christy
Christy pioneered adaptive sports; made sure all could play Minnesota has lost a pioneer in adaptive sports. James Alan “Jim” […]
In Memoriam — May 2021
Hodder championed adaptive sports Susan Catherine Hodder shared her love of helping others and volunteering by teaching adaptive sports. Hodder […]
