Obituaries

Joann  M. Albrecht

Joann M. Albrecht

Jun 15, 2020

Joann M. Albrecht, age 85 of Maple Grove, passed away on June 15, 2020.

Graduate of Ascension Grade School (‘48) and Edison High School (’52) Joann was a beautiful person both in looks and demeanor. Her emphasis on family endeared her to all who knew her and magnified the love of everyone within the family.

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Merry  Jo Leonard

Merry Jo Leonard

Jun 14, 2020

Merry Jo Leonard, age 71 of Plymouth, MN passed away 6/14/20.

Survived by daughter, Shannon, son in law Steve, granddaughter, Sammie Podraza; and many relatives and friends.

Merry Jo was known for her strength, optimism, her generosity and her unwavering never give up attitude.

She loved good food, listening to audio tapes and...

Claudia  R. Johnson

Claudia R. Johnson

Jun 13, 2020

The world lost a brilliant light on June 13, 2020, when Claudia Rae Johnson, 75, passed away at home in Minneapolis following a short illness. A fiercely intelligent and vibrant spirit, she left every place better for having been there and every person smarter for having known her. The world never gave her an easy time and she walked...

Audrey  D. Simmons

Audrey D. Simmons

Jun 13, 2020

Audrey D. Simmons, age 84 of Minneapolis, passed away June 13, 2020.

She was preceded in death by husband Peter Simmons.

Survived by 2 sisters and 1 brother and many nieces and nephews.

Private graveside services at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Joyce  E. Cain

Joyce E. Cain

Jun 13, 2020

Joyce “Joy” Estelle Cain, 70 of Maple Grove passed away unexpectedly on June 13th after a brave fight with Colon cancer.

She is preceded in death by her mother Mavis Darlene Mousel, father Leonard Anderson.

Joyce is survived by her daughters Kendra, Erin (Michael Hanninen) and son Patrick Cain, grandchildren Abigail, Kendra and Noah, former...

Thomas Carl Mathew Koski

Thomas Carl Mathew Koski

Jun 13, 2020

Survived by wife, Julie; son, John (Adelheid); daughter-in-law, Tracy Koski (Travis Blasy); grandchildren, Henry, Elizabeth and Emmett; step-grandchildren, Taran and Anna Blasy; sister, Alice Fraser; many friends locally and in Mission, TX.

Preceded in death by son, Paul; brother, William; sister, Marcy Wagner.

Tom was a 20 yr. volunteer with the Minnetonka Police. He enjoyed...

Edward Thomas "Tom" Ossanna

Edward Thomas "Tom" Ossanna

Jun 13, 2020

Ossanna, Edward Thomas “Tom”, age 78 of St. Louis Park passed away 6/13/20.  Preceded in death by wife, Diane and sister, Betty Galinski.  Survived by son, Gregory (Deana) Ossanna; daughter, Lisa (Gage) Lockhart; grandchildren, Jessica, Anthony, Eden and Angelo; sisters, Dolores Nesgoda and Barbara (Robert) Sanders; brother, Charles (Lisa) Ossanna; nieces, nephews; many relatives and friends.  Proud member of...

Daniel  Glenn Hawes

Daniel Glenn Hawes

Jun 12, 2020

Daniel Glenn Hawes, 72, of Robbinsdale, passed away peacefully Friday morning, June 12, 2020.

Dan was born February 12, 1948 in Madison, Wisconsin. Just a few short years later, at age 4, he moved to Robbinsdale, Minnesota, which would become his forever home. An entrepreneur from the start, Dan started his own lawn mowing service at just...

Wilhelmina Van der Kuip Nichols

Wilhelmina Van der Kuip Nichols

Jun 10, 2020

Wilhelmina Van der Kuip Nichols

April 10, 1936 – June 10, 2020

Wilhelmina Nichols, beloved mother, teacher, and musician, passed away June 10 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN, of cardiac arrest. She was 84.

Wilhelmina, known to all as Wil, had a big personality and a bigger heart. A survivor of...

Mary  Beth Lizotte

Mary Beth Lizotte

Jun 9, 2020

Mary Beth Lizotte, age 57, passed away at home on June 9, 2020.

She is preceded in death by brother, Mike Lizotte; and grandparents.

She is survived by parents, Gerald and Luanne Lizotte; sister, Pam (Scott) Jacobsen; sister-in-law, Lise Lizotte; nephews, Brett (Madeline) Lizotte, Blake Lizotte, and Brock Lizotte; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; best...

John "Jack" D. Miller  Sr.

John "Jack" D. Miller Sr.

Jun 8, 2020

Jack D. Miller, 93, of Plymouth, passed away Mon., June 8, 2020.

Preceded in death by wife, Rosemary; daughters, Mary Erickson (Edward) and Terese Thole (David).

Jack is survived by sons, John Jr. (Rose), Joe (Terri Berg), Jim, Bill, Terry (Monica); 15 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; brother, Dempsey (Judy) Miller; sisters, Monica Gordon and Margaret...

Lonnie  G. Anderson

Lonnie G. Anderson

Jun 8, 2020

Anderson, Lonnie G., age 82 of Mpls. passed away 6/8/20.  Preceded in death by loving wife, Kathleen; sister, Rita Moen and brother, Wayne.  Survived by children, Brian (Sharon), Lynne (Jeff Kehne) and Cindy (Bruce Hoefs); grandchildren, Adam, Holly, Ally, Tess and Mitch; brother, Monte (Maryanne).  Lonnie and his brother, Monte were the owners of the Pizza Shack on 17...

Thomas  L. Johnson

Thomas L. Johnson

Jun 8, 2020

Tom Johnson passed away on June 8, 2020 at home in the warm embrace of his wife, Victoria, and surrounded by his four children, just as he wanted it.

Tom spent his formative years on a farm in northern Minnesota. Life on a farm is never easy, Tom always said, especially when there isn’t any top soil...

Cory  A. Muller

Cory A. Muller

Jun 5, 2020

Cory Muller, of Mound, MN, died peacefully after a battle with cancer on June 5, 2020 at the age of 55.

Cory is survived by his wife Linda Muller (Johnson); his children Zachary Muller of Monroe, LA, Alexander Muller of Minneapolis, and Harrison Muller of Minneapolis; daughter in-law Lily Muller; grandson Westbrook Muller...

Karen  A. Sporna

Karen A. Sporna

Jun 3, 2020

Preceded in death by her husband, Frank; son, Tony; parents, Anna and Damas Skaj; brother, Larry Skaj and son-in-law, David Parenteau.

Survived by her daughters, Andrea (Rob) Dane and Michelle Parenteau; grandchildren, Libby and Maggie Dane, Nick, Joe and Sam Parenteau; sisters, Jan (Blair) Swaney, Patty (Dan) Susick and Peggy Gregor (Gary); many nieces and nephews.

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Clifford  W. Wyman

Clifford W. Wyman

Jun 3, 2020

Clifford Willis Wyman died June 3, 2020 of natural causes. He was born in Hollywood Township, in Carver County on October 11, 1926, to Frank Nathan Wyman and Minnie Amanda Gloege Wyman, who were farmers. Being the youngest of six, he had older brothers and sisters to look up to and learn from. He was only five or so...

Stella  D. Fadden

Stella D. Fadden

Jun 2, 2020

Stella D. Fadden, age 99 of Robbinsdale, passed away June 2 at Copperfield Hill.

Preceded in death by husband Merton.

Survived by sons Paris Lee Fadden Sr. (Rachel), Gary Merton Fadden (Barbara), Linda Fadden Gammelgaard (John Lee), 11 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

Funeral services at Gearty-Delmore in Robbinsdale...

Paul  J. Janos

Paul J. Janos

Jun 1, 2020

Paul J. Janos, 92, of Clearwater, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020.

Born in Phillips, Wisconsin, Paul was an auto mechanic for Wally McCarthy's dealerships.  He was a Mason and a Shriner, and was a skilled woodworker and carver.  An avid RV camper and traveler, Paul and Luella loved to travel throughout the US.

Preceded...

Paul  M. Smith

Paul M. Smith

Jun 1, 2020

Paul M. Smith, age 58 of Champlin passed away June 1, 2020. Preceded in death by father, Charles Smith and his sister Pam Smith. Survived by wife, Julie D. Smith; son, Michael Smith Sr.; grandchildren, Michael Smith Jr. and Madeline Smith; mother Rita (Ander) Smith; brother, Pat Smith and many nieces, nephews and other family. Private family services have...

Rosemond  M. Woodruff

Rosemond M. Woodruff

Jun 1, 2020

Rosemond (Rosie) Woodruff entered into her heavenly home on Monday, June 1, 2020, while her son, Jack was holding her hand.

Rosie was 95, living on her own and enjoying her life and family to the fullest. She loved her church at St. Raphael’s where she was a member for 50 years and still active. She is...

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