Eleanor Aukes

Aukes, Eleanor I. age 83, of Spring Lake Park, MN, passed away peacefully at home with family July 9, 2012. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Dale; son, Mitchell Garth; and sister, Edna. Eleanor was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed by all. Eleanor loved spending time with her family. Her interests included her flowers and watching the birds in her yard. She was also an avid Twins and Viking fan. Survived by daughter, Diane (Steve) Whalen; sons, Duane (Terri) Aukes, Greg Aukes and Darren (Kay) Aukes; grandchildren, Jacob, Jason, Steve III, Beth, Derek, Rob, and Chris; six great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Funeral service at 11:00 AM Friday, July 13, 2012 at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 8211 Red Oak Drive, Mounds View. Visitation Friday one hour prior to service at the church. Private interment Friday at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorial preferred in lieu of flowers. Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, Mounds View, 763-784-5120. Online condolences: www.millerfuneralfridley.com Miller Funeral Home Fridley Chapel 763-571-1300