Obituaries

Marian Barbara Olson

Marian Barbara Olson

Nov 19, 2024

Olson, Marian Barbara

age 90 of Hopkins, passed away on November 19, 2024. Marian was a member of the St. Louis Park School system for 25+ years. Survived by children, Mark (Karen) Olson, Victoria (Michael) Pinkus & Michael (Stephanie) Olson; grandchildren, Caitlin, Chloe, Archy, Burke, Aspen, Jordan; great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends. Preceded in death by husband, Douglas...

Duane Stephen Beltrand

Duane Stephen Beltrand

Nov 16, 2024



 Duane (Du) Stephen Beltrand

age 86, scored his final touchdown in the ultimate end zone on November 16, 2024. Born on April 13, 1938, to Lorraine (Guimont) and Elmer Beltrand, he grew up in Dayton, MN as the eldest of eleven hard working farm children, a role that instilled in him a strong work ethic and sense of survival. Whether he...

Joseph "Joe" A. Motzko

Joseph "Joe" A. Motzko

Nov 13, 2024

Joseph A. Motzko, Beloved Master Plumber, age 70 of Saint Louis Park.

Dad was the best father, best friend, brother, son, if someone needed him he was there. He was always so loving and caring. If he wasn’t working he was out spending time hunting, fishing, going to car shows or working under the hood with his son, Tony. Joe was...

Koreen Kay Bailey

Koreen Kay Bailey

Nov 15, 2024

Bailey, Koreen Kay 

age 60 of Brooklyn Park, passed away on November 15, 2024. Survived by cousins, Loren Junes and Darin Levander; significant other, Robert Neunsinger. Graveside Service Monday, November 25th at 1:00 PM at Gethsemane Cemetery, 8151 42nd Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427. 

Mervin Winston

Mervin Winston

Nov 15, 2024

Mervin Winston, age 83, passed way on November 15, 2024. Full obituary will be posted shortly.

Memorial service will be Friday, December 27, 2024 at 12 noon at Wayzata Community Church, 125 Wayzata Boulevard East, Wayzata, MN 55391, with a visitation one hour prior.

Pamela Sue Ledin

Pamela Sue Ledin

Nov 14, 2024

To view the livestream for Pamela, please click on the link: Memorial Service for Pamela Ledin

Pamela Sue (Osak) Ledin, age 72, passed away at her home in Plymouth, Minnesota on November 14, 2024. Born on February 17, 1952, Pam was a beloved figure in her community and a source of unwavering love and support to her family.

Pam dedicated her life...

Francis Janga Konneh

Francis Janga Konneh

Nov 6, 2024

Francis Janga Konneh was born on October 23, 1946, to Mr. and Mrs. Kaifa Konneh and Mbowei Koli in Massambolahun Town, Lofa County. He began his early education at St. Agnes Elementary School in 1951 and completed his primary schooling in 1956. In 1957, he enrolled at Cyprian Junior High School and continued to Saint Augustine High School in Bolahun,...

Steven M. Kohls

Steven M. Kohls

Nov 2, 2024

Steven (Hank) Kohls of Tonka Bay, MN passed away Nov 2, 2024, age 66. 

He will be remembered for his big laugh and enjoying life with family and friends. In 2013 he retired from Suburban Chevrolet after 32 years as an Auto Body Technician. 

He is survived by his brother Daniel, sister Julie Kohls-Pederson, brother-in-law Todd Pederson, niece Ashley Pederson. He is...

Stephen Schmidt

Stephen Schmidt

Nov 11, 2024

Stephen Schmidt, age 92, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Steve's warmth, kindness, and infectious joy touched the lives of all who knew him.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Audrey; children David, Ellen (Jack), and step-children Erik (Noelle), Karen (Dan), and Mark (Neil), as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was...

David Neil Morem

David Neil Morem

Oct 30, 2024

The Celebration of Life will be livestreamed on the church website.    A link will be posted here before the service. 

David Neil Morem, 67, of Maple Grove, MN and Bonita Springs, FL, passed away on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 at his Florida home.David was born in Le Sueur, Minnesota to Neil and Joan Morem on June 28th, 1957. He attended...

Frank Mike Konecny

Frank Mike Konecny

Nov 18, 2024

Konecny, Frank Mike 

age 91 of Crystal, passed away on November 18, 2024. Survived by children, Chris (Lisa) Konecny & Suzanne (Doug) Konecny Karels; grandchildren, Alex Konecny & Sophie & Sam Karels; nephews & other relatives & friends. Preceded in death by beloved wife, Mary Jane; brother, Joe Konecny; parents, Frank & Mary Konecny. 

Services are currently pending with the Gearty-Delmore Funeral...

Shauna Dirlam

Shauna Dirlam

Nov 9, 2024

Shauna Dirlam, age 68, passed away peacefully at home on November 9, 2024. Shauna is survived by her children, Carly (Paul Morris) Dirlam, Philip (Sarah) Dirlam; Grandchildren Russell and Ada Morris, Tristan Dirlam; siblings Lynda Jodsaas and Earl (Guri Kirkeng) Windahl; and many other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Ken; parents Duane and...

Richard A. Drew

Richard A. Drew

Nov 9, 2024

Richard (Dick) A. Drew

To watch the livestream of Dick's Funeral Mass, go to the church's website:

stalsmn.org  ; 

click on the "Watch" option and search the YouTube options for Richard A. Drew.

Richard "Dick" A. Drew, age 87, of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024. Dick was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose presence brought warmth and joy...

Clarence J. Shallbetter

Clarence J. Shallbetter

Nov 9, 2024



Mass will be livestreamed through the Church's website:

ascensionmpls.org



Deacon Clarence John Shallbetter (1938-2024)

Clarence John Shallbetter, Age 86, of Minneapolis, MN, died on November 9.

He was born in Minneapolis in 1938 to Clarence and Susanna (Keller) Shallbetter. He attended St. Bridget’s Catholic School, then DeLaSalle High School ‘56. In his teen years he worked at his father’s business, Shallbetter Better Meats in...

Anthony W. Ludovissie

Anthony W. Ludovissie

Nov 8, 2024

Ludovissie, Anthony W. age 97 of Brooklyn Park passed away on November 8, 2024. 

He was preceded in death by wife, Elizabeth; daughter, Mary Pat Varney; brothers, Ted, John and James Ludovissie; sisters, Rose Burke, Agnes Anderson, Mary Schwartz Finn and Dorothy Gerber.

Anthony is survived children, Stephen (Linda) Ludovissie, Nancy Ludovissie, Daniel (Debra) Ludovissie, Barb (Peter) Capistrant and Sharon (Robert) Beduhn;...

Lee LaBore

Lee LaBore

Nov 7, 2024

LaBore, Lee L.

Age 86 of Shorewood passed away November 7, 2024. Survived by wife Carla; sons Mark LaBore and Ken LaBore; daughters Michele LaBore and Jeannine Knoer; 4 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sister Annette Runze. 

Lee was a 1969 graduate of William Mitchell College of Law and the founder of LaBore, Giuliani & Shackleford Law Firm.

 Special thanks to the doctors,nurses, and...

Gloria Megears

Gloria Megears

Nov 4, 2024

Gloria A. Megears, age 86 of St. Louis Park passed away 11/4/24. Preceded in death by husband, Henry; parents, William and Loretta Mee; siblings, William, June, Harriet and Jerry. Survived by sons, Todd (Kathleen) and Keith (Karen) Danielson; grandchildren, Brittany, Jackson, Isabella, Karrisa, Keith Jr. (Madison) and Kalvin; great-granddaughter, Parker. Special thanks to Robert Sipe and Fritzie Janson for their...

Lloyd J. Hoffman

Lloyd J. Hoffman

Nov 1, 2024

age 96 of St Louis Park, MN. 

Married 71 years to Arlou Jean Hoffman. The love of his life, who waited patiently in Heaven for him. 

Survived by children, James Hoffman, Judy Lindelof, Kathy Hoffman (Kelly Champlain), Susan Karichner (Stan Karichner). 

6 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. 

Born September 12, 1928 in Mpls MN. Retired from Northwest Bell/ATT. 

Visitation at Gearty-Delmore Park Funeral Chapel, 3960...

Joanne E. Meegan

Joanne E. Meegan

Oct 30, 2024

To access to an on demand recording of Joanne's Mass you may click here.

Joanne E. Meegan age 86, of Maple Grove.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Edward Meegan II; daughter, Marguerite Meegan; parents, Jean and John Gringer; brother, Chuck Gringer. 

Survived by her children, Catherine Meegan Smith, John Edward III (Jody) Meegan, Michael (Jill) Meegan, Timothy Meegan, Colleen Meegan Sullivan...

Thomas Fernelius

Thomas Fernelius

Oct 29, 2024

To View Recording of Service Click HERE

Thomas Charles Fernelius, Sr. (74) passed away peacefully at home on October 29, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Tom was born on March 13, 1950, and grew up in the City of Robbinsdale with his parents Clarence and Angela Fernelius and brother Frederick Fernelius. He attended Sacred Heart Grade School, Robbinsdale Junior High, and Robbinsdale...

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