Obituaries

Leonard "Pete" Hayek

Leonard "Pete" Hayek

Sep 17, 2024

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Pete's Memorial Service

It is with great sadness that the family of Leonard “Pete” Hayek announces his peaceful passing at his home on Sept 17, 2024 at the age of 92. He was born to parents John and Justine Hayek on March 5, 1932. Pete was one of 9...

Bruce E. Ellingson

Bruce E. Ellingson

Sep 15, 2024

Bruce Ellingson was born in Fergus Falls, Minnesota on December 28, 1952. He died at the age of 71 on September 15, 2024 due to glioblastoma brain cancer.

 Bruce grew up in Elbow Lake, Minnesota and graduated from Elbow Lake High School in 1971. He enjoyed playing basketball and track, as well as playing cornet in the band. He appreciated his...

William Guettler

William Guettler

Sep 14, 2024

Guettler, William "Bill" age 56 of St. Paul passed away September 14, 2024. Beloved brother, uncle, brother-in-law, friend, and coworker. 

Survived by siblings, Chuck (Midge), Phil, Jerry (Cindy), Nick (Karen), Terese, Barb (Jim) Klein, John (Chris), Jim (Kim). 21 nieces and nephews, 17 great-nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents, Jerome and Barbara.

Liturgy of the Word 10 AM Monday, September 30,...

Michael Lufholm

Michael Lufholm

Sep 14, 2024

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Mike Lufholm, 36, on September 14, 2024, during the Northshore Inline Marathon-one of the many activities he loved.

Mike was born on December 1st, 1987, in Duluth, MN. He graduated from Hermantown High School in 2006 and attended Mesabi Range Community College where he studied and graduated with a certificate in Graphic...

Thomas Wright

Thomas Wright

Sep 13, 2024

Thomas Fjelde Wright, age 85, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2024, with his wife, Sharon, by his side. Son of Clarence and Fredrikke Wright, he was born on February 5, 1939 and raised in Fargo, North Dakota.

He is survived by his wife Sharon; daughters Laura (Jeff) Bros and Diane (Tom) Peterson; sons Tom (Lori) Wright and Jason Wright; eight...

Michael O'Dell Shamblin

Michael O'Dell Shamblin

Sep 12, 2024

Michael O’dell Shamblin age 82 of Edina, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on September 12, 2024, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. He was born August 23, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio to George Walter Shamblin and Charlotte Douglass Shamblin who preceded him in death. He was their only child. Michael married Delores Cakebread in June of 1960....

Ronald Lappi

Ronald Lappi

Sep 12, 2024

Ronald Victor Lappi, 81, Minneapolis

October 8, 1942 to September 12, 2024

Preceded in death by parents, Eugene and Elborg; and brother, Edwin. Survived by Susan, wife of 59 years; children, Brian, Michelle (Charles) and Brent; and brother, Richard (Carol).

Ronald attended Patrick Henry High School, class of 1960. He then went to the University of Minnesota and Mankato State University where he...

Karen A. O'Malley

Karen A. O'Malley

Sep 11, 2024

The world was made brighter on July 22, 1957 when Mary and Jerry Schoen welcomed their second child into the world and named her Karen Ann Schoen. 

While growing up in North Minneapolis in the 60's she attended Willar School and then Ascension Catholic School. During the summer months she looked forward to Dick Clark's American Bandstand and dancing daily with...

Mary Theresa O'Flanagan

Mary Theresa O'Flanagan

Sep 10, 2024

Mary Theresa O’Flanagan has departed this world to be with Heaven’s Angels. Mary’s Catholic faith was an integral part of her life and her family is comforted knowing she’s at peace. Mary was born in the city of Galway, Ireland, married Eamon O’Flanagan then later emigrated with their first-born son to the United States and settled in New York City....

Cyrus Harlow Webster

Cyrus Harlow Webster

Sep 10, 2024

Webster, Cyrus H “Cy”

Age 90 of Maple Grove, Passed away peacefully on September 10th, 2024. Survived by Daughter, Kathleen (Greg) Griffin, Grandchildren Wesley (Meredith) Griffin & Abigail Griffin; great-granddaughter Marina & many nieces and nephews, loved ones and friends. Preceded in death by his loving wife Phyllis, sisters Corine, Hazel & Emily, brothers Julius Jr & Reeve.

Cy served in the...

James Richard Spevacek

James Richard Spevacek

Sep 9, 2024

Jim Spevacek, beloved husband of Joanne Spevacek for 67 years, and father of five, grandfather to 12, passed away at the age of 91. 

He was born in the rural community of Hector, MN. He later moved to Minneapolis and graduated from De La Salle high school. Jim was then drafted and served in the armed forces in Germany during the...

Joyce A. Trebisovsky

Joyce A. Trebisovsky

Sep 6, 2024

Joyce Trebisovsky, age 92 of Robbinsdale, passed peacefully September 6 after a brief illness.

She is preceded in death by husband of 63 years, Donald. 

Joyce is survived by sons Stephen (Susie), David (Shalini), daughter Suzanne Steinhauser, sister Delores DeMars, many grand and great-grandchildren. 

Joyce loved nature and the outdoors no matter the season, and knew the names of all flowers and birds....

Nancy R. Kammerer

Nancy R. Kammerer

Sep 6, 2024

Nancy R. Kammerer, age 89 of Maple Grove on September 6, 2024.

Nancy grew up in North Minneapolis and graduated from North High School.  Married for 62 years to husband, Jim and raised their family primarily in Crystal.  Nancy was a wonderful woman, full of love, laughter and resilience.  She was a cherished friend of many. An expert thrifter, garage saler...

Mary Ruff

Mary Ruff

Sep 5, 2024

Ruff, Mary (Kay) Kathleen,

93, of Carondelet Village in St. Paul, Minn., died Sept. 5 at her home. Preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Ruff, and son, Jerry Ruff Jr., and brothers Jim and Larry Holland and parents Joe and Cecelia (Sally) Holland. Survived by a daughter, Mary Anne, and husband, Kevin Smith, of Plymouth, Minn.; five sons and six...

Mary Titus

Mary Titus

Sep 3, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Titus was born on September 9, 1931 at St. Barnabas Hospital in Minneapolis to Albert and Florence Titus.

Mary graduated from Robbinsdale High School in 1949. In 1953 she graduated from Northwestern Bible College with a B.A. degree in Bible.

Through the tragedy of her father's accidental death, and later the death of her brother, Albert, at age 14, Mary...

Jeanne Adams

Jeanne Adams

Sep 2, 2024

Jeanne Adams, 94, of New Hope, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024.

She is survived by son Randy, nephew Wayne Robison and other relatives.

Graveside service will be 2:00 PM Monday, September 9 at Mound Cemetery, 3515 69th Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN.

Robert "Bob" A. Skogrand

Robert "Bob" A. Skogrand

Sep 1, 2024

ROBERT (BOB) ALAN SKOGRAND

passed away peacefully at Silver Creek Reflections, Maple Grove, surrounded by family on September 1, 2024 at the age of 83. 

Bob was born July 27, 1941 in Montevideo MN to Arvid and LouElla Skogrand. He graduated from Milan High School and attended Dunwoody Industrial Institute in Minneapolis. 

Bob married Carol Monson from Granite Falls July 1, 1967. They...

Kristina Marie Folkerts

Kristina Marie Folkerts

Sep 1, 2024

Kristina Marie Folkerts, 30, of St. Louis Park, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024.

 A mother of three girls, Kristina loved her kids immensely. She was ambitious, a hard worker who greatly loved her Park Tavern family and was a photographer. She also loved music, attending concerts and her Starbucks. Kristina was very passionate about her photography, knew what she wanted...

Joseph F. Eggenberger

Joseph F. Eggenberger

Aug 31, 2024

age 71 of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2024. He is survived by wife, Laurie (Smallman) Eggenberger, sons, Joey Eggenberger and Daniel Eggenberger; siblings, Sandy (Jim) Keyes, Julie (John) VerPloeg, David (Debbi) Eggenberger, Susi Eggenberger (Doug Rogers), Jerry (JoAnn) Eggenberger, Mary (Eric) Helland, Tom (Michele) Eggenberger, Beth Eggenberger (Hoyt Harper); many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded...

Gerald Busyn

Gerald Busyn

Aug 30, 2024

Gerald J. Busyn "Jerry" passed away peacefully on August 30,

2024, at the age of 87. He is survived by the love of his life, Carol Busyn, children Brenda Fuchs (Michael), Linda Denis (Gil), Mark Busyn, Colleen Larson (Scott); 6 amazing grandchildren; Emily Fuchs, Abigail Fuchs, Joseph Larson (Morgan), Christopher Denis, Ben Larson and Anna Busyn, brother Mike Busyn (Laurie) brother-in-law...

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