Obituaries

Charles  A. Hinken

Charles A. Hinken

Apr 25, 2020

Charles Albert Hinken of Burnsville, MN, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the age of 97.

Charles, the son and only child of Albert and Wilhelmina Hinken, was born in Hampton, IA, on July 5, 1922. Charles served his country in the United States Army Air Forces during WWII. He married the love of his...

Valerie "Rae" A. (Irvin)  Jensen

Valerie "Rae" A. (Irvin) Jensen

Apr 25, 2020

Valerie "Rae" A. (Irvin) Jensen, age 89, of Crystal. Born May 7, 1930, passed away April 25, 2020 at Catholic Eldercare of Minneapolis. Preceded in death by her husbands, Terry Jensen and Dick Irvin; mother, Louane Boreen and father, Harlan Mellberg.  Survived by children, Dick (Julie), Tim (Lois), Dave (Deb), Jerry (Janet), Dan (Joanne) Irvin and Kathryn “Trinka” (Jeff)...

Joan  B. Remer

Joan B. Remer

Apr 24, 2020

Joan Barbara (Stumpf) Remer, age 80 of St. Louis, Park, MN passed away on April 24, 2020. Joan passed from advanced Alzheimer’s and COVID-19.

Preceded in death by son, John Remer and wife Colleen, and daughter, Cheryl Lechner.

Survived by loving and caring husband of 60 years, Gerald, and children: Nancy (Bob) Hughes, Scott (Linda)...

Thomas  Peter Fox

Thomas Peter Fox

Apr 24, 2020

Thomas Peter Fox, 87, went to his eternal reward on April 24th, after complications from a stroke.

Born in Osage, IA, February 21st, 1933; graduated Osage High School 1952; Started the Wrestling Program at Loras College, Dubuque, IA and graduated 1956; Honorably discharged from the Army after serving in Europe in 1958; Long-time accountant in Golden Valley,...

Celand  P. Graczyk

Celand P. Graczyk

Apr 24, 2020

Celestine “Celand” Peter Graczyk, age 91 of New Hope, former long-time resident of Maple Grove, passed on April 24, 2020 as a result of complications due to the Coronavirus.

Celand was a caring, giving, hardworking man.  He loved to be with his family and friends, laugh and play cards.  He was a devote Catholic and served as...

Robert  C. Koelblinger

Robert C. Koelblinger

Apr 24, 2020

Robert C. Koelblinger of New Hope.

In His 100 th Year.

Beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2020.

He was the son of the late Charles and Ann (Galush) Koelblinger.

WWII US Army Infantry Asiatic Pacific Theater.  Nationally awarded merchandiser for Famous Brands, Inc.

Robert...

Fern  M. Johnson

Fern M. Johnson

Apr 23, 2020

Fern M. Johnson, age 92 of New Hope, passed away April 23, 2020.

She is preceded in death by husband, Ronald; sons, Thomas Berneck and Gerald Berneck and step-son, Eugene Johnson.

Survived by daughter, Pamela Jo Johnson (Chris Lind); son, Michael Berneck (Anita); step-son, Calvin Johnson (Sue); 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; 2 great great...

Linda  Suzanne Machmeier

Linda Suzanne Machmeier

Apr 23, 2020

Linda Suzanne Machmeier

61, of Medina, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2020 after a courageous battle with lung cancer.  The world has been lessened by her departure, but a new angel has been born.

Linda was caring, nurturing and deeply spiritual, and had an inherent optimism and enthusiasm for life that shone from...

Kenneth  J. Schermann

Kenneth J. Schermann

Apr 23, 2020

Kenneth J. Schermann, age 83 of Hamel, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020.

Preceded in death by parents, John and Veronica; siblings, Jerome, Mel, Mary and Gen.

Survived by wife, Yvonne; children, Brian (Jutta), Julie (Bill) McCloskey and Amy (Rick) Poulin; grandchildren, Jackie (Jimmy), Sarah (KC), Mark, Kevin (Tyneshia), Lauren (Brandon), Jennifer, Stephen, Bill Jr.,...

Louise  E. Wierschem

Louise E. Wierschem

Apr 23, 2020

Louise E. Wierschem, age 95 of St. Therese Apartments, New Hope, passed away April 23, 2020.

She was preceded in death by husband Joe last May. Joe was a deacon at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Medina.

Louise is survived by children John (Diane) Wierschem; Dr. Catherine (Paul) Gatto, Joseph (Debra) Wierschem, Thomas (Mary)...

Donna  L. Brooks

Donna L. Brooks

Apr 21, 2020

Donna Lu (Bertelsen) Brooks, Age 86 of St. Louis Park passed away peacefully on April 21, 2020 at Covenant Living of Golden Valley.

Donna was born August 12, 1933 in Thornton, Iowa, to Hans and Hulda Bertelsen. She is preceded in death by parents Hans and Hulda,...

Delores  Margaret Block

Delores Margaret Block

Apr 20, 2020

Age 103 of Brooklyn Park, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020. Delores was a loving mother and grandmother. Delores and her husband Harry were hard working entrepreneurs, operating Block’s Dairy. After retirement, she loved to do crafts, cook, bake, play bingo, and spend time with her family. Delores is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Block; son, Douglas...

Delores  V. Walgrave

Delores V. Walgrave

Apr 19, 2020

Delores (Sissy) Walgrave, age 79, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 after suffering from dementia. She was a resident at Crest View Nursing Home in Columbia Heights, MN.

Delores was preceded in death by her daughter Kim Walgrave, parents, Leo and Clem Pillatzki (Libor), brothers-in-law Dwayne Johnson and Alan Walgrave.

She is survived by...

J.C. Stock

J.C. Stock

Apr 19, 2020

James Clarence Stock, 81, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 19, 2020.  He was born on September 14, 1938 in Wooldridge, Missouri.

J.C. is survived by wife of 42 years, Shari; daughter, Pam Davis; sons, Brad, Mark and Greg; grandchildren, Emily, Zachary, Parker, Mathieu, Lucas, Allie, Marcus, Grace, Anna and Isaac; sister, Norma Jean...

Dennis Blumb

Dennis Blumb

Apr 19, 2020

Blumb, Dennis, age 83 of Robbinsdale, passed away April 19, 2020. Survived by loving wife, Mary (Esther); children, Scott (Terri), Todd, Tim (Jolene), Jennifer (David) Miller, Vicki, Randy (Miria) and Joe; 16 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; brother, Doug Blumb; sister-in-law, Carole Anderson; other relatives and friends. A special thank you to the North Memorial Hospice...

Elizabeth  A. Bostrom

Elizabeth A. Bostrom

Apr 18, 2020

Bostrom, Elizabeth “Betty”

Age 101, went to join the Lord and her husband on April 18, 2020.  Betty passed away peacefully in her sleep, of natural causes. Originally from South Minneapolis and later Plymouth, MN. She is survived by children, Gerald (Vicky) Bostrom, Kathy Lindahl, Patricia Klungseth, Steven (Joan) Bostrom, Mary (Mike) Ross; 15 grandchildren; 26 great...

Andrew  George Peacock

Andrew George Peacock

Apr 18, 2020

Andrew George Peacock, age 77 of Minnetonka (formerly of St. Louis Park) passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents, Andy and Marie Peacock, sisters Lou and Nell, brother Ron, and daughter Heather. He will be dearly missed by his wife Lois; son Andy (Leesa) Peacock,...

Carol  Ann Lanford

Carol Ann Lanford

Apr 18, 2020

Carol A. Lanford (Leigh)  went to her reward on April 18, 2020 at 88 years young. She was preceded in death by parents Albert and Ella, and brother James.  She is survived by her daughter Tara Lee (Randy), sister Margaret, brother John (Kathy), sister-in-law, Dorothy and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of...

Betty  K. Koppin

Betty K. Koppin

Apr 17, 2020

Betty Kathryn Koppin, age 97, formerly of Dayton, Ohio, residing in Minneapolis, Minnesota passed away April 17, 2020 after a long life of helping others.

She was born to Charles and Lydia Mae Gerdes in 1923 in Dayton, Ohio.  Betty graduated from Randolph High School in 1941 and received her nursing degree from the Dayton School of...

Eldon  H. Eckert

Eldon H. Eckert

Apr 16, 2020

Eldon H. Eckert, age 86 Osseo and Crosslake passed away on April 16, 2020. Survived by wife, Lola Jean and family.

No flowers please.  Final arrangements to follow.

Pending Service Thursday, April 16, 2020 Email Details

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