DeLong, Shawn D. age 29, of Burns Township, Anoka County, was called home on January 26. He was preceded in death by grandfather, Les Wirz. Survived by loving parents, Doug & Marsha DeLong; brothers, Aaron and Matt DeLong; sister, Melissa DeLong; grandparents, Russ & Barb DeLong; grandmother, Norma Wirz; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral Service 1 PM Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Francis, 3812 229th Ave. Visitation 2 hours prior to service at church. Interment Lakeview Cemetery, Burns Township immediately following the service. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers to Trinity Lutheran High School endowed scholarship fund. Arr Dare's Funeral Home, 763-441-1212.
Published in the Star Tribune on 1/29/2008.

Evans, Mark W. Age 15, of Andover, passed away unexpectedly. He was a freshman at St. Francis High School who loved life and enjoyed all sports with a passion for football. Preceded in death by infant sister, Laura; grandfather, Lawrence Evans. Survived by loving parents, Doug & Jan; brothers, Mike and Matt; grandparents, Betty (Willis) Tainter, Dale & Shirley Halberg; many aunts, uncles, cousins & friends.

The St. Francis Football community mourns the loss of this young man.  Our condolences and sympathies go to the family in this terrible loss.