Dec 10, 2020

Mrs. Virginia Thiel, age 97, passed away peaceably in the Lord’s hands surrounded by loved ones in her home at The Glenn in Hopkins where she was receiving hospice care.

Her life began in earnest as the 15th child to be born to her parents, Philomena and Caspar Westemeier near Dyersville, Iowa on Feb 9th, 1923. The...

Dec 8, 2020

Harmon Tracy, loving husband and father passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on December 8, 2020 after a brief hospital stay.  Harmon deeply loved his family and so loved being a part of his children’s and grandchildren’s activities and getting to know their friends.  He was often referred to as a second father...

Dec 8, 2020

Rebekah “Becky” Congdon passed away peacefully at her home in Maple Grove, MN on December 8 th , 2020 from Alzheimer’s. She was born on November 17, 1943 in Phoenix Arizona to Henry Franklin and DeWayne Bradford. She and her brother, Bob, grew up in Phoenix and then as a teenagers in Orange County California....

Dec 6, 2020

Donna Briglovich, age 86, of New Hope, MN and formerly of Ashtabula, OH, passed away on December 6, 2020.

Preceded in death by husband, William Clint; and grandson, Ryan Clint.

Survived by children, Deborah (Vincent) LaCroix, Kevin Clint, Larry (Julie) Clint; and grandchildren, Renee & Michele LaCroix, and Blair Clint.

A celebration of...

Dec 5, 2020

Elinor Lehse, age 97 of St. Louis Park, MN passed away Saturday, December 5 th , 2020.

Elinor lived life to the fullest, enjoyed her seven kids, 29 grandchildren, and 38 great-grandchildren above everything. She worked for Kinney Shoes, J. Riggins, & NW Racquet & Swim club, Reese’s Restaurant and Mr. Q’s in St. Louis park; she...

Dec 4, 2020

Loraine (Hermsen) Schwinn,

6/2/1913 – 12/4/2020 (107.5 years old)

Born in Little Chute, Wisconsin on June 2, 1913 to George and Johanna Hermsen.  Loraine was the oldest of 10 children.  Loraine graduated as a registered nurse from Marquette University.  She enjoyed working as a perennial garden volunteer at the Arboretum.  She volunteered...

Dec 4, 2020

Rebecca (Becky) Ann Carroll, age 68.

On December 4, we lost a dearly loved wife, mother, sister and friend.

Becky was born, thirteen minutes after her twin Bobbi, on October 7, 1952. Mother did not know she was pregnant with twins until she was in delivery. After Bobbi arrived, the doctor...

Dec 3, 2020

Amie J. Coughlin, age 38, of Maple Grove, left this world unexpectedly on December 3 rd , 2020.

A beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend, Amie was born in Robbinsdale, MN on January 27 th , 1982 to Tom and Joanne (Van Heel) Coughlin. Amie grew up in Maple Grove, MN and graduated from Maple Grove High...

Dec 3, 2020

Joseph W. DiGiovanna Sr.

April 9, 1939-December 3, 2020

Of Palm Harbor FL, formerly of Plymouth. He is survived by his wife Adele, son Joe Jr. (Lucy Bosley), daughter Cathy (DiGiovanna) Yaniz (Jim), daughter Julie DiGiovanna; grandchildren Emily Yaniz, Jackson DiGiovanna and Matthew Yaniz; sister Joanna Houy (John), and special friends...

Nov 30, 2020

Betty Juntunen of Maple Grove, MN, formerly of Rolla, ND, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020 at age 88. She was born on her grandparent’s farm in Towner County, rural Rolla, North Dakota on October 18, 1932, the daughter of Clinton and Ellen (Kurtti) Taylor.  She attended school and was raised in the rural Rolla area. At age 9...

Nov 30, 2020

Anderson, Steven R.  “Foo”

Age 69 of Medina, passed away 11/30/20

Most recently Steve was employed by the Minnesota Sheriff’s Association as Use of Force Instructor. Prior positions during his 35 year career with the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office included: Use of Force Unit Director, Sergeant and SWAT team member 1980-2005, Firearms Instructor since 1990,...

Nov 30, 2020

Paul J. Rathmanner

Age 81 of Crystal passed away on Nov 30, 2020.

He is survived by sons, John (Gail) and Greg (Merrilee); grandson, Jonathan; 2 great-grandsons, Hootie and Lincoln; other relatives and friends.

Paul was a co-founder of Hard Chrome Inc.

Private services will be held.

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Nov 28, 2020

Patricia A. Moynagh, 90, resident of Benedictine Living, Minneapolis passed away on November 28.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmet and Alice (Banko) Moynagh and brother, Eugene.

Survived by niece and nephews, Gregory, Karin, Michael and Douglas; other family and friends.

Interment Tuesday, December 8, 2:00 PM at Calvary Cemetery,...

Nov 28, 2020

Nery (Correa-Diaz) Kasanezky, of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020, at the young age of 89.

Nery was born in Valparaiso, Chile on June 29, 1931, the second daughter to Julio and Alida Correa. An exemplar in human kindness to her three children, seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and countless family and friends, Nery...

Nov 28, 2020

Timothy Newell Connolly

Tim was born on November 6 th 1949 in Minneapolis and died unexpectedly on November 28 th of complications from Covid-19 at the age of 71. He was the fifth and last child born to Charlotte Newell and Patrick Lawrence Connolly.

As the youngest in a big family, his early years were...

Nov 28, 2020

Richard G. Wiggins Ph.D , 85, relocated to Plymouth MN from their long term residence in Huntsville, AL in 2018,  passed away on November 28, 2020.  Born in Cherry Lake, FL in 1935 and continued his love of living in the South until 2018.

A proud graduate of Emory University and the University of Georgia, Richard taught...

Nov 28, 2020

Peter L. O'Donnell, Jr. 63 of Brooklyn Park, passed away Sat., Nov. 28, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter, Sr. and Marian.

Peter is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Lori; two daughters, Jillian (fiancé Devin Lightheart) and Sara (John) Brisky; two grandchildren, Calvin and Haley; and three sisters,...

Nov 28, 2020

Troy W. Elftmann, 48, of Brooklyn Center, passed away unexpectedly Sat. Nov. 28, 2020.

Troy enjoyed listening to good music and spending time with family and friends. He would do anything he could to put a smile on your face.

Troy is survived by daughter, Samantha (Emmanuel); grandchildren, Henry, Ricardo, Ellianna and Junior; brother, Todd;...

Nov 26, 2020

Stephen E. Smaciarz, 69, of Robbinsdale, Minnesota, died November 26 th , 2020 at home surrounded by family.

Beloved brother, uncle and great-uncle, he was born May 11, 1951 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to parents Edward and Helen Smaciarz, who preceded him in death.

He was a devoted lifetime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in...

Nov 26, 2020

Carole Lynn Bovitz, age 75 of Crystal, passed away 11/26/2020. Carole was born in Chisholm Minnesota on December 27th, 1944, to Oscar and Norma Johnson. She graduated from Chisholm High School and spent her career as an office manager for Dr. Karen Heck, The Builders, and UnitedHealthcare.  She enjoyed spending time at her cabin in Northern Minnesota, where she...