Obituaries

Joyce  Ellen Ellingson

Joyce Ellen Ellingson

Oct 10, 2020

Joyce Ellen Ellingson

1951–2020

Our dear Joyce passed away peacefully at home on Saturday evening, October 10, 2020 with son Kevin and husband Bruce at her side, just hours shy of her 69 th birthday. Diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer of the pancreas and liver 4 ½ years ago, Joyce faced it...

Irene  H. Gleason

Irene H. Gleason

Oct 10, 2020

Irene H. Gleason

Irene Helen (Jesh), better known as Nana, was born on June 21, 1934 in Albany, MN where she grew up. She was the 4th of 5 children to Roman and Dora Jesh, sister to Doris, Rita, Ray and Hertz. She attended school in Albany, and earned her Registered Nursing degree...

Cynthia  C. Corcoran

Cynthia C. Corcoran

Oct 10, 2020

Cynthia Carol Corcoran was born on September 18 th 1961.  She survived a difficult premature birth to become our beautiful, sweet tempered, fun loving Cindy.  She was the sixth of eight children and the youngest daughter of Lyle and Carroll.  Her gentle and loving demeanor made her our much loved little sister.  Cindy was quiet,...

Beverly  Anne Barrett

Beverly Anne Barrett

Oct 9, 2020

Survived by sons, Tom (Sandy) & Mark (Jennifer) Barrett; grandchildren, Ivy, Faith, Dellia, Danica & Luke; sisters, Barbara Franzen, Joyce Tryba, Arlene Roehl, and brother, Gerald Roehl.

Preceded in death by her loving husband and partner of 58 years, Robert, parents, Vernon and Dellia, and brother, Vernon.

The family is so grateful for her loving...

Mary  Kay Stoulil

Mary Kay Stoulil

Oct 8, 2020

Mary Kay Stoulil, age 66, passed away October 8, 2020. Born November 17, 1954 in Robbinsdale, MN.

Preceded in death by parents, Donald and Shirley. Survived by brother John (Jack) and sisters Therese and Barbara, her husband Timothy Carolan and nephew Nicholas (wife Veronica) and niece Katie.

Mary was a devoted member of Sacred Heart...

Bonnie  Mae Pattee

Bonnie Mae Pattee

Oct 8, 2020

Bonnie Mae Pattee born August 21, 1931 to Mike & Tsana Evanoff of Mason City Iowa, is preceded in death by her husband Francis William Pattee, brothers John & Roy Evanoff and sister Verna (Frank) Krivohlavy.

As family matriarch and patron of prayer, she leaves behind her sister Mary Ann (Larry) Austin, six...

Emma  Ruth Becker

Emma Ruth Becker

Oct 7, 2020

Emma Ruth (Busenitz) Becker passed away peacefully on October 7, 2020, at the age of 74. Emma Ruth Busentiz was born in Whitewater, Kansas to Willie and Emma (Wiebe) Busenitz. She graduated from Berean Academy in 1965 and Grace Bible Institute in 1969. She and Arlowe, her husband of 51 years, spent many years serving on the...

Peggy  A. Schultz

Peggy A. Schultz

Oct 7, 2020

Marguerite "Peggy" Ann Schultz 96 on October 7th.  Her beloved husband of 70 years, Leo Sr., followed her seven days later.  Peggy was preceded in death by their son, Michael Schultz.

Survived by their loving children, Marguerite (Lee) Burke, Leo Jr. and Tom Schultz; grandchildren, Melissa (Dave) Robinson, Megan (Lucas) Borchardt, Michael Schultz, David (Suzanne) Burke and...

Charles  Addison Bassford  Jr.

Charles Addison Bassford Jr.

Oct 6, 2020

Charles Addison Bassford Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and dear Uncle Chunk. He passed peacefully on October 6th, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Alice, son, Charles L (Duke), his wife Jen, grandchildren Isabelle, and Nathan, Sister Faye L Bosak (John). Uncle Chunk is further survived by many nieces and nephews, holding...

Jill  Louise Kloepper

Jill Louise Kloepper

Oct 5, 2020

Jill Louise (nee Bryant) Kloepper

Peacefully entered her new world 3 days shy of her 89th birthday on 10/5/2020. Born and raised in St. Paul, Jill moved to San Diego after graduating High School. There, she fell in love with Harlan Kloepper and married 7/1/1960. They settled near Jill's beloved Pacific Beach until 2017, when she moved...

Leonard L. "Skynyrd" Aydt

Leonard L. "Skynyrd" Aydt

Oct 4, 2020

Leonard L. “Skynyrd” Aydt, 61, of Crystal, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020.

Len loved being up at the cabin (his favorite place to be) and enjoyed hunting and fishing, but mostly riding his Harley.

He was preceded in death by parents, Loran and Ruth; sister, Leslie; grandparents, Les and Vivian Aydt and Dorothy...

Dennis "Denny" Richard Hower

Dennis "Denny" Richard Hower

Oct 4, 2020

Hower, Dennis Richard

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Dennis (Denny) Hower, age 85, who passed away on October 4, 2020 following a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Dennis was born in Estherville, Iowa on August 01, 1935 to Gaylord and Nina (Dennis) Hower. The family moved to Worthington,...

Christine  A. Leonard

Christine A. Leonard

Oct 4, 2020

Christine Leonard

age 74 of Plymouth, formerly of Woodbury. Born, September 25, 1946 in Berwyn, IL; died, October 4, 2020 at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. Preceded in death by father, Edward J. Leonard and step-father, Donald Rould. Survived by mother, Elizabeth Leonard-Rould; dear friends, Gary and Nancy Wagner; extended family and friends. Christine was a...

Laverne "Lee" Jean Eastlack

Laverne "Lee" Jean Eastlack

Oct 3, 2020

Preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Bob; her sons, Galen and Gary.

Survived by her son, Tom (Cindy); daughters-in-law, Kathy and Pat; 8 grandchildren and their spouses; 16 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Joan; along with many kind relatives and friends.

A sincere thank you to extended staff of friends that cared so lovingly...

Marilyn  Lundberg Boyce

Marilyn Lundberg Boyce

Oct 3, 2020

Marilyn Lundberg Boyce, age 86, formerly of Golden Valley, was reunited with the love of her life, Tom Boyce, on Oct 3, 2020, after enduring a struggle with Alzheimer’s.

Preceded in death by her parents, Eva and Harry Lundberg; husbands, Tom Boyce and John Solstad; brother, Donald Lundberg and sister, Barbara Cunningham.

She is survived...

Shirlie  Joan MacKinnon

Shirlie Joan MacKinnon

Oct 2, 2020

MacKinnon, Shirlie Joan, 91, longtime resident of Hopkins died of natural causes, and went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Oct. 2, 2020.  Shirlie is survived by her 4 children; 10 grandchildren and 12 ½ great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert B. MacKinnon.  In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to New Life...

Jason  D. Luhm

Jason D. Luhm

Sep 30, 2020

Survived by loving wife, Cindy; triplet daughters, Ashley, Shannon and Kaitlyn; mother, Gloria Fine; sister, Theresa Luhm; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorial Mass 11 AM Friday, Oct 9, at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, 9900 Lyndale Ave. S. with visitation beginning at 10 AM. Memorials preferred to the family.

The Mass will be...

Kenneth "Ken" Allen Kutzler

Kenneth "Ken" Allen Kutzler

Sep 29, 2020

On Tuesday, September 29 th , 2020, Kenneth {Ken} Allen Kutzler passed away unexpectedly at the age of 73.  Ken was born July 14 th , 1947 in Motley, MN.  He graduated from Motley High School in 1965.  Ken served in the United States Navy, on the USS Constellation during the Vietnam War.  He also served in the reserves...

Philip  John Leisenheimer

Philip John Leisenheimer

Sep 29, 2020

Leisenheimer, Philip John, age 69 of Bloomington passed away September 29, 2020.  Preceded in death by parents, Pat and John Leisenheimer.  Survived by wife, Marie; children, John (Becca) Leisenheimer, Adam Leisenheimer, Amanda (Jake) Halls and Anna Leisenheimer; grandchildren, Philip Leisenheimer and Rachel Halls; brothers, Fr. Bernard Leisenheimer, OSC and Fred (Judy) Leisenheimer; many nieces and nephews.  Mass of Christian...

LaVerne Kintop

LaVerne Kintop

Sep 28, 2020

LaVerne Kintop 1932-2020

LaVerne was a wife, mother, Grammy, sister, aunt and friend. Married 67 years to Edward Kintop.

Loved and cared for six children Diane Sass (Mike); Cheryl Kintop (Bryce Larson); Edward “Randy” Kintop; Pamela Kintop; Teresa Kintop (Brian Bentley); five grandchildren, Alicia Sass; Bradley Sass; Andrew Kintop; Miles Kintop...