From the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram

Melvin Curtis

Melvin “Shorty” Curtis, age 65, of Minneapolis, Minn., and formerly of Eau Claire, Wis., died peacefully at home on May 3, 2006.

He was preceded in death by parents, Irving and Harriet.

He is survived by wife, Mary; daughters, Cindy (Kip) Stuebs and Dawn (Doug) Robertson; five grandchildren; brother, Irving, Jr. “Buzz” (Rosie). He will be sadly missed by nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services will be at noon on Saturday at Bradshaw Funeral & Cremation Services, 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South, Minneapolis. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service.

Arrangements with Bradshaw Funeral & Cremation Services, 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55406, 612-724-3621.