James L. Knutson

Knutson, James L. age 70, of Bloomington, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Dec. 8, 2009. Preceded in death by parents, George and Margaret; brother, Robert; and sister, Phyllis Hanson. Survived by loving wife, Linda; children, Jeff (Judy), John, and Julia (Dean) Bellefeuille; and stepdaughter, Dana Markee; 14 grandchildren; sisters, Janice Knutson, Nancy (Al) Hans, and Karen Watson; nieces, nephews and many friends. Jim served with the U.S. Marines and retired from the Minneapolis Police Force after 22 years. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Alpha 1 Foundation. Funeral service 12:00 noon Thursday, Dec. 17 with visitation 1/2 hour prior to the service at the Historic Fort Snelling Chapel, 301 Power Ave., St. Paul. (Historic Fort Snelling Exit, junction of Hwys 5 & 55). Interment Fort Snelling Cemetery. Washburn-McReavy Werness Bros. Chapel 952-884-8145

Published in Star Tribune from December 10 to December 13, 2009

Jim Knutson's final program