Michael R. Thurman, age 47, of Alexandria, died June 26, 2004, due to a car accident near Alexandria. 1974 graduate of Robbinsdale High School. Survived by parents Roland (Bud) and Ethel Thurman; sisters Claudia (James) Dilts, Catherine Baker and Rebecca (Jeffrey) Cornell; nephews Steven, Mitchell and Matthew; niece Megan; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by infant sister, Cynthia. Michael loved antiques, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. Friendships were very important to him.