Obituaries

Vicki  L. Kennedy

Vicki L. Kennedy

Feb 3, 2020

Vicki L. Kennedy, age 64 of Plymouth, Minnesota passed away February 3rd.

Survived by husband, Ed Kennedy; son, Matthias J. (Jennifer) Kennedy; daughter, Kathryn M. (Matthew) McPheeters; grandchildren, Morgan, Madison, Jackson and James; mother, Joan Weber; brother, Alan (Jill) Weber.

Preceded in death...

Evelyn  J. Hellmann

Evelyn J. Hellmann

Feb 3, 2020

Hellmann, Evelyn J., age 89 of Crystal passed away 2/3/20.  Preceded in death by husband, Gregory; Survived by children, Jean Evers, Lee Roy, Patricia (Joseph) Palacheck, Gregory Jr., Donald (Geraldine) and Robert; grandchildren, Joleen (Zachariah) Buck and Donna Hellmann; great-grandchildren, Celeste, Sophia, Savannah and Sabin Buck.  Mass of Christian Burial Friday (2/7), 10 AM with visitation starting at 9...

Paul  Charles Tolkkinen

Paul Charles Tolkkinen

Feb 3, 2020

Paul Charles Tolkkinen, 85, formerly of Plymouth, passed away on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. He was born May 24, 1934, in Minneapolis to August and Ellen Tolkkinen. He graduated from North High School and Dunwoody Technical Institute. He married Anita Louise Wisuri on Oct. 22, 1960. Paul worked as a tool-and-dye maker for...

Donald  L. Jacobwith

Donald L. Jacobwith

Feb 2, 2020

Age 84, passed away peacefully from his long journey with Alzheimer’s on February 2, 2020 in Hopkins, MN. Don leaves behind a strong family legacy including four children and 7 grandchildren.

He loved camping, fishing, reading, and driving on the open road, but most of all loved his dear wife of 60 years, Mary Ann. Don was...

Patrick  John Rohde

Patrick John Rohde

Feb 2, 2020

Patrick John Rohde went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 27 years old surrounded by his family. He gave up his four-year battle with glioblastoma multiforme brain tumor after 3 tumor surgeries, 3 types of chemotherapies, countless infusions, and 4 series of radiation.

Visitation will be Friday, Feb 7, 2020...

Michael  J. Piekarski

Michael J. Piekarski

Feb 1, 2020

Michael "Mike" J. Piekarski, age 53 of Watertown, died Feb. 1, 2020 of a heart attack.

Mike was raised in Plymouth and a graduate of Benilde-St. Margaret's High School. He owned and operated Mike Piekarski Property Maintenance, and worked alongside his brother, Paul in the Lawn and Landscape business for over 20 years.

Preceded in...

Gary  Lee Behl

Gary Lee Behl

Jan 31, 2020

Gary Lee Behl, 71, of Plymouth, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020.

Gary was a wonderful husband, dad, grandpa “Pop”, son, brother, uncle and friend and was loved by all.

Gary grew up in Robbinsdale playing endless hours of basketball, was coached in Little League by his dad at Manor Park,...

Orville  D. Hendrickson

Orville D. Hendrickson

Jan 30, 2020

Orville D. Hendrickson, age 89 of St. Louis Park.

Survived by son, Greg (Juanita); daughters, Norma (Ron) Hocking and Colleen Hendrickson; 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; sister Betty Dahlin and life-long friend, Louie Reinmuth.

Preceded in death by wife, Shirley and sister, Joyce Quist.

Member of Richfield American Legion Post #435 and...

Bernie  M. Miller

Bernie M. Miller

Jan 29, 2020

Survived by her children, Shelley (Mike) Jaeger and Jim (Debbie) Miller; daughter-in-law, Tiana Miller; grandchildren, Lindsey and Megan Jaeger, Andrew, Nicole and Cassie Miller, Kelsey (Rey) Hennen, Haydon and Natalie Miller; six great-grandchildren; family and friends.

Preceded in death by, sons, Ralph and Don Miller; parents, Regina and Ralph Stay; brother, Ralph Stay.

Memorials in...

Bernice  A. Kolles

Bernice A. Kolles

Jan 28, 2020

Preceded in death by husband, Louis; sons, Steven (Kelly) and Todd Kolles; parents, Rose and John Jochum; sister, Eileen Morrisette; brother, Dick Jochum; sisters-in-law, Lorraine Lock and Sr. M. DeLourdes OFM; brothers-in-law, Vernon, Raymond, Jerome and Allen Kolles.

Survived by daughters, Kathryn Kolles, Sue (Jon) Fore and Jill (Derrick) Peterson; son, Kevin Kolles; grandchildren, Scott (Maggie) Kolles,...

Frances  "Frannie" Streier

Frances "Frannie" Streier

Jan 27, 2020

Frannie Streier, 85, of Brooklyn Park, formerly of New Hope, re-united with Adolph on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020.

She was preceded in death by husband, Adolph; seven siblings.

Frannie is survived by daughters, Lynette (Tony) Edmonds and Paulette (Kevin) Carlson; grandchildren, Erin (Kevin), Lisa (Mike), Dan (Caitlin) and Joe; great-granddaughter, Olivia; two sisters; many nieces,...

Caroline  Wilhelmina Fletcher

Caroline Wilhelmina Fletcher

Jan 27, 2020

A lifelong resident of Baltimore, Maryland, Caroline passed away on January 27, 2020 in Maple Grove, MN.

She is survived by daughter, Susan (Rev. John) Manrodt; grandsons, Christopher (Lisa) Manrodt and Gregory (Katja) Manrodt; great-grandchildren, Anna, Isabel, Lily, Cora, Eva, Eliana and Niko; many nieces and nephews.

Caroline was preceded in death by husband, William;...

Gloria  Joyce Magness

Gloria Joyce Magness

Jan 27, 2020

Magness, Gloria Joyce (nee Sanford), died January 27, 2020 after a struggle with Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 86. Gloria was born in Rochester, MN, and spent many years living in Fridley, MN, as well as Fargo, ND, where she served as a Fargo Park Board Commissioner. Gloria will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother...

Clifford  A. DeLisi

Clifford A. DeLisi

Jan 24, 2020

Age 90 of  Minneapolis.  Preceded in death by wife Doris; brothers Peter Donald and Vincent DeLisi and  sister Rosalyn Glenn.  Survived by son Donald DeLisi (Martie), daughter Virginia DeLisi and son Anthony DeLisi (fiancée Elizabeth);  grandchildren Christopher, Nicholas, Erica, Benjamin, William, Angela, Peter and Andrew; sister Virginia (Larry) Meuers and nieces and nephews.  Mass of Christian Burial 12 Noon...

Mary L. "Billie" Reger

Mary L. "Billie" Reger

Jan 23, 2020

Age 98 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully January 23, 2020 surrounded by her family.  Survived by husband of 70 years, Al Reger; daughter, Kathleen Reger; sons, John, Jerry and Kevin (Jennifer) Reger; grandchildren, Kelly, Ryne, Shaylynn, Burke, Mercedes and Shea (Courtney) Reger; great-grandchild, Boom Reger; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by son, James Reger;...

Kathleen Dubay

Kathleen Dubay

Jan 23, 2020

Age 76 of Plymouth, passed away on January 23rd.  Preceded in death by husband Greg, daughter Julie, daughter-in-law Jody Dubay and brother Robert Barthel. Survived by son Greg (Ruth) Dubay; daughter Susie (Bob)Tracey; grandchildren  Alisa (Rob) Skaar, Matt (Kourtney) Dubay, Robert (Helen) Dubay, Devin (Terra Higgens) Tracey, Nick (Kelly) Dubay, Jacob (Alicen) Tracey,  Kyle (Laura) VanTassel, Frank (Heather) VanTassel,...

Marion Mundt

Marion Mundt

Jan 22, 2020

Marion Esther (Hebeisen) Mundt, 86, of Maple Grove, MN, rose to the everlasting arms of her Savior on January 22, 2020. Marion was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Lydia Hebeisen, brothers Chester, Marvin, Fritz, Alloyd and Floyd; sisters Violet Luecke, Myra Johnson, and Val Craven. She is survived by husband Jim, and her children, Linda (Daniel)...

Michael Schmiege

Michael Schmiege

Jan 21, 2020

Schmiege, Michael, age 53 of Plymouth, passed away on 1/21/2020.

Preceded in death by his parents, Elaine Babel and Mark Schmiege; and step-father Stan Babel.

Survived by his girlfriend of 8 years, Julie Heiman; sister Traci (Chuck) Winkler; niece Erin and nephew Joe Winkler; and many other family and friends.

Memorial service 6...

Beverly  N Lieffring

Beverly N Lieffring

Jan 21, 2020

Beverly N. Lieffring

age 86 of Oak Park Heights passed away January 21, 2020. She is survived by husband, Chuck; daughter, Paula Barnhart (Stephen); son, Peter Rask (Lynda); grandchildren, Sara Goff (Virgil), Joel Rask (Alina), Matthew Barnhart, Jessica Barnhart and Jennifer Young (Christopher); 13 great grandchildren; siblings, William Hansen, Betsy Carlson, Donald Hansen, Gary Hansen and Nancy...

Robert Steinwedel

Robert Steinwedel

Jan 20, 2020

Steinwedel, Robert, age 82 of Golden Valley, MN, passed away on January 20, 2020.  Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Donna; his parents, Clarence and Flora; as well as his siblings, Margaret and Kathryn.  He is survived by his daughters, Sandra (Janice) Loewen and Stephanie (Paul Schwartz) Steinwedel; son, Charles (Francesca Morgan) Steinwedel; grandchildren,...