Obituaries

Bonnie  T. Lesser

Bonnie T. Lesser

May 14, 2020

Bonita “Bonnie” T. Lesser

age 60 of Maple Grove.  Survived by her beloved husband of 35 years, Harvey; children, Jason (Gina), Joe (Lauren) and Emily Lesser; grandchildren, Ivy and one more on the way; siblings, Al (Diane), Dale (Linda), Jerry (Bernie), Mike (Cindy)...

Betty  Jane Dawson

Betty Jane Dawson

May 13, 2020

Betty Dawson  (nee Schoepke),

age 93. Born in Wittenberg, Wisconsin on September 19, 1926 and passed peacefully into the Lord’s embrace on May 13, 2020.

Betty attended Wayside Grammar school in Wittenberg, where she met her life-long friend, Mary Anne Nelson (m. Johnson). Wayside was a rural one-room school with one teacher for students in...

Helen  M. Jackson

Helen M. Jackson

May 13, 2020

Helen Margaret Jackson, 81, of Plymouth, MN, went home to be with her Lord on May 13, 2020.

She was born in Monico, WI on June 26, 1938. She received her BS in Elementary Education from UW-LaCrosse and her Master’s Degree in Education from Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN. Helen earned additional certifications...

Kari  N. Wagner

Kari N. Wagner

May 13, 2020

Kari N. Wagner, age 44 of Golden Valley passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 13 at North Memorial Hospital. Kari was born on April 13, 1976 in Waconia, MN.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Nicholas J. and Eileen...

Amy  J. Miller

Amy J. Miller

May 12, 2020

Amy Joanne Miller went home to the Lord on May 12, 2020 at the age of 67.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Bonnie Miller.

She is survived by children, Adam and Emily; grandchildren, Malcorne and Cyprien; siblings, Pat (Pam), Tony, Bridgid (Bill) Kozik, Gina (Colin) Jorsch, and Amanda (Rick) Kowal;...

Diana Hardin-Weiss

Diana Hardin-Weiss

May 11, 2020

Diana C. Hardin-Weiss, age 65, of Golden Valley passed away on May 11, 2020. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Tom. Survived by daughter, Hannah (Matt) Bauman; grandchildren, Summit and Vera; brothers, Greg (Joyce) Hardin and Jim Hardin, and sister Barb Rogers, nieces and nephews, many Wells Fargo co-workers and lifelong friends.

Diana worked at Wells...

Ralph  W. Arnold

Ralph W. Arnold

May 11, 2020

Ralph W. Arnold, age 96 of St. Louis Park, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2020.

He is survived by LaVonne, his loving wife of 68 years, and his children, Deborah Yellen, Bob (Mary) Arnold; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Phyllis Gaetz and many nieces, nephews, family members and friends.

Ralph served his country in...

Roxine Kallevig

Roxine Kallevig

May 11, 2020

On Monday, May 11, 2020, at 8:40 AM (Central Time), Roxine Rosella (Mayer) Kallevig (age 86, January 5, 1934) passed away at Presbyterian Homes in Arden Hills, Minnesota, gracefully enduring a long journey with Alzheimer's and  ultimately released by the coronavirus from the limits of her suffering body. She was preceded in death by the...

Darlene  J. Zuccaro

Darlene J. Zuccaro

May 11, 2020

Darlene Zuccaro, age 81 of Edina, passed away May 11 th at home.

Preceded in death by husband John Zuccaro.

Survived by sons Jeffrey Zuccaro, James (Connie) Zuccaro and Stephen Zuccaro; daughter Jenifer (Mark) Arredia; grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Darlene told her children that she would miss all of her wonderful friends and...

Jeanne Rennick

Jeanne Rennick

May 11, 2020

Jeanne Rennick, age 67 of Rockford, passed away May 11 th , 2020 with family by her side. She is preceded in death by her father, Kenneth. She is survived by her son, Kent (Andrea) Rennick; grandchildren, Kaden and Kiera; mother, Joyce; and 3 sisters. Interment Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Austin MN, Saturday, May 16 th at 12:00 P.M....

Jerald  J. Portz

Jerald J. Portz

May 9, 2020

Jerry passed away May 9, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with Lipo-Sarcoma.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Nancy; sister, Judith (Jerry) Huls; niece, Jackie (David) Sarff; nephews, Jerod Huls and Justin (Cassie) Huls.  Special friends, Josh, Karen, Makaela and Mason Malin, the family who added brightness to his life.

A special...

Helen  C. Wallin

Helen C. Wallin

May 9, 2020

Helen C. Wallin, age 99, of St. Louis Park.

Helen was the ancestor of Swedish immigrants and was proud of her heritage.

She is survived by daughters, Julie Wallin, Karen Neitzel and Susan Komen; grandchildren, Lianne Komen, Matthew (Amber), Steven (Rachel) and Daniel (Traci) Neitzel; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson.

Preceded in death...

Martha  C. Arens

Martha C. Arens

May 9, 2020

Martha C. Arens, age 89 of Rogers, MN formerly of New Hope, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2020.

Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon N. Arens; sister, Mary McKenzie.

Survived by her sister, Elaine Annis; children, Debra Ringwelski (Robert) of Coon Rapids, MN, Richard Arens (Sue) of Brooklyn Park, MN, Janet...

Ann  V. Wadlund

Ann V. Wadlund

May 9, 2020

Ann V. (Guilfoyle) Wadlund, 95-½ years young died peacefully on Saturday, May 9, Plymouth, MN, formerly of Sun City West, AZ. Born October 26, 1924, in Combined Locks, WI.

Survived by daughters, Lynn (Matt) Abe of Plymouth and Gail (“adopted” son Ron/Mac) Mackiewicz of Fox Point, WI and 2 grandchildren, Joseph (Lisa) and Emily Abe;...

Rosemarie  "Rosie" Smart

Rosemarie "Rosie" Smart

May 7, 2020

Rosemarie “Rosie” (Stockton) Smart, age 85, of Golden Valley, died Thursday, May 7, 2020. Born February 7, 1935 in Minneapolis, MN. She was the daughter of the late Muriel Behncke (Gosslin) and stepfather Lester Behncke.

Rosie attended the College of Saint Catherine where she received a degree in nursing. She served in the Air Force as a...

Thomas  James Moon

Thomas James Moon

May 6, 2020

Thomas James Moon, age 76, of Rochester, went to be with the Lord on Wed., May 6, 2020, after a long battle with Parkinson’s.

Rochester MN was always his home and he was an active member of the community. He was one of the first classes to graduate from John Marshall, going onto Gustavus Adolphus College, then...

Rochelle  "Shellie" Reed

Rochelle "Shellie" Reed

May 5, 2020

Reed, Rochelle (Shellie) Dahlen

Age 78, of Plymouth, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Stanton and Victoria Dahlen; sister, Jeanne (Brian) Lewis; and husband, David. Survived by husband, Don Bottemiller; son, Paul (Rebecca) Reed; daughter, Paige (Jason) Sawyer; grandchildren, Amanda Reed, Ryan and Marla Sawyer; sister, Rosemary (Frank) Welsh; many other relatives...

Violet "Vi" L. Sellman

Violet "Vi" L. Sellman

May 5, 2020

Violet L. “Vi” Sellman, 91, of Rogers, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020.

Vi is survived by daughters, Kathy (Rich) Phillips, Roxy (Steve) Peickert, Jeanne (Jim) Keniston and Mary (John) Cooper; ten grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; brother, Lloyd (Marilyn) Olson; other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth.

Private family services have been...

Richard  P. Cavanaugh

Richard P. Cavanaugh

May 5, 2020

Richard Paul Cavanaugh, age 85, (born Oct 5, 1934) of New Hope, died May 5, 2020.

Survived by brother Joseph (Barbara); brother-in-law Ed Schumacher and nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by Brothers John, Bill and Bob Cavanaugh; sisters Lorraine Meehan and Mary Schumacher.

Mass of Christian Burial with family Monday, May 11...

Thomas  Joseph Maletta

Thomas Joseph Maletta

May 4, 2020

Survived by daughter, Dr. Kim Shibley of Wayzata, MN; daughter, Alison Maletta Nitis and her husband Nicholas of Smithtown, NY; five grandchildren, Harrison, Bradford, Melanie and Lauren Shibley and Kristina Nitis; great-granddaughter, Cecelia Schneeberg; nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by wife, Monica Maletta; brother, Joseph Maletta.

A private burial will be held in New...

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