Mary Margaret Gleason Abeln

Jan 19, 2020

Mary Margaret Abeln (Gleason)

age 91, fortified with the Sacraments January 19, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Raymond; loving mother of Mary Lou, Kathy (John) Eckrich, Mark (Lisa), Dan, Jim (Beth), Tom, Peg (Mark) Abeln Woolbright, Maureen (John) Knox; cherished grandmother of 17; great-grandmother of 2.

Mary was a graduate of the WWII cadet...

RaVaunne Shetia Kendrick

Jan 18, 2020

RaVaunne Shetia Kendrick, age 35 of Minneapolis.  Preceded in death by grandparents, Christopher Kendrick Sr. and Rita Meadows.  Survived by parents, Christopher Kendrick Jr. and Dorothy Powell; siblings, Nicole, LaToi, Cymone, Joi, Joshua, Jenesis, and Rita; nieces, Shanaya, Heaven, and Amiyah; grandparents, Joel Sr. and Quindell; great-grandmother, Dorothy Bryant; other loving relatives and many friends.

As most...

Douglas H. Hahn

Jan 17, 2020

Douglas H. Hahn, age 54, of Mpls, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 17, 2020.

An avid outdoorsman, patriotic, and a passionate Packer fan, Doug was an IT leader and a loving family man who loved his cabin and the outdoors.

He is survived by sons, Joshua (Abbie) and his mother, Suzanne and Jackson and...

Eleanor Johnson

Jan 16, 2020

Eleanor (Kenison) Johnson, 85, of New Hope MN passed away on January 16, 2020.

Eleanor was the “voice” of Jefferson Bus Lines for 46 years. She was also a friend of Bill W’s for 50 years.

Eleanor was preceded in death by husband Lee Johnson, daughter Susan Berglund, and brothers Clifford and Richard Kenison.

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Brian Joseph McCalley

Jan 16, 2020

Survived by parents, Michael and Barbara; brother, Sean; sister-in-law, Elise Clement; nieces, Erin and Madeleine; nephew, Nicholas; many other family and friends.

Sgt. McCalley served with the 1-125 th Field Artillery in Kuwait.

Memorials preferred to MACV (Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans) or MN Special Olympics .

The McCalley family is grateful for...

Mary Ellen Johnston

Jan 16, 2020

Mary Ellen Johnston passed away peacefully on January 16 th , 2020, at the golden age of 93.

Born Mary Ellen Leighton; she graduated High School in Minneapolis in 1944, attended the U of M where she was a member of the Delta Gama Sorority and graduated with teaching degree – teaching 3 rd grade at Groveland,...

Randy Steven Sazenski

Jan 16, 2020

Beloved brother, age 67, of Robbinsdale, passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2020.

Preceded in death by parents, Felix and Genevieve.

Survived by sisters, Lanette Sazenski; Carol (Collin) Versich; brother, Philip (Marbeth Austin) Sazenski; niece, Alayna (Shawn) Kelley; nephew, Tyler Sazenski.

Randy retired after a long career at Medtronic. He will be dearly...

Joel P. Ehlenz

Jan 15, 2020

Joel P. Ehlenz, age 55 of Crystal, passed away at home January 15, 2020.

Survived by wife Jodi Petersen Ehlenz; sons Luther Thomas Ehlenz, Logan Joel Ehlenz and Levi Daniel Ehlenz; parents Richard and Renee Gunter Ehlenz; siblings Jeffrey Ehlenz and Jennifer Ehlenz Becker (Jeff); father-in-law Richard Petersen; mother-in-law Mary Rahman; in-laws Richard Petersen, Rosanne Petersen, Jamie...

Marilyn Jean Johnson

Jan 15, 2020

Marilyn J. Johnson

age 87, of Scottsdale, AZ formerly of Minneapolis passed away peacefully on January 15th, 2020.

Marilyn graduated from Hamline University in 1953 with a degree in education. She devoted over 20 yrs. to teaching elementary children in both Seattle, WA & Warsaw, IN. Upon retiring from teaching, Marilyn choose a new career...

Joy Robb

Jan 13, 2020

It is with great sadness we announce the death of Joy J. Robb, former mayor of Robbinsdale, affectionately known as “Mother Robin”. Joy was born to George Lawrence Johnson and Lillian Alice Lewis Johnson in Minneapolis on June 8,1934 on her older brother Dean’s fifth birthday. Joy grew up on Regent Avenue in Robbinsdale graduating from Robbinsdale High in...

Rita Marie Buchek

Jan 13, 2020

Buchek (Gindele), Rita Marie, age 92 of Crystal passed away 1/13/2020.  Preceded in death by parents, Hugo and Lillian Gindele; sister and brother-in-law, Anne and Ed Rieder.  Survived by husband of 42 years, Stanley; daughter, Cathy (Scott) Edstrom; grandsons, Zachary Wietzke and Jacob Edstrom; brothers, Al (Mary Ann) Gindele and Dave (Rose Ann) Gindele; many nieces and nephews; and...

Leonard Albert Leland

Jan 13, 2020

Our brave and kindhearted Len passed away at home in Robbinsdale on January 13 th , 2020 at age of 76.  Summer resident of Horseshoe Lake in Merrifield, MN.  Born May 5 th , 1943 in Detroit Lakes MN.  Graduate of Detroit Lakes High School in 1961.  US Army veteran and served as Military Policeman guarding nuclear equipment in...

Dennis W. Bodem

Jan 13, 2020

Dennis W. “Denny” Bodem, age 70 of Brooklyn Park, passed away January 13, 2020.

He is survived by wife Susan Bodem; daughter Danya (Mike) Skifstrom; son Brian (Robin) Bodem; grandchildren Bode, Austin and Brock;  brother Michael (Mary) Bodem.

Denny is preceded in death by parents Raymond J. and Delores (Radmacher) Bodem.

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Allen R. Clausen

Jan 13, 2020

Allen R. Clausen, 76, of Plymouth, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his siblings, Kenny, Jane, Marlys and Ronald.

Allen is survived by wife, Janice; daughter, Jenny (Mark) Katlack; son, Jason (Kris) Clausen; grandchildren, Wyatt and Adelynn Clausen; siblings, Donna and Elmo (Florence).

Private interment Fort Snelling...

Gerald Thomas

Jan 13, 2020

Thomas, Gerald E. Thomas,

age 75 of Crystal, passed away January 13, 2020. He is survived by wife, Julie; daughter, Meghan Torkelson (Ryan); son, Riley (Michelle); grandchildren, Nick Torkelson, Olivia & Lilly Thomas; brother, Dan Sahli; sister, Joan Lorenz; many nieces and nephews. Jerry was a US Navy veteran, serving in Vietnam and was retired after 30+...

Anne L. (Monson) Proell

Jan 12, 2020

Anne L. (Monson) Proell, aged 75, passed away January 12, 2020 in Minnetonka, MN.

She was preceded in death by parents, Joe and Arle Schoenig, and husband Mike Proell.

Anne is survived by daughter Liz Monson (friend Todd); sister Bonnie Robb (Wes); brothers Joe (Marie) and Peter (Ramie) Schoenig; and friend Peggy Lockwood.

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Phyllis Kangas

Jan 11, 2020

Phyllis Mae Kangas, age 88 , passed away on Jan uary 11, 2020.

Phyllis was born Oct ober 5, 1931 in Minneapolis to the late William Jacob Kangas and Mayme Julianna (Bukkila) Kangas. Phyllis was a lifelong member of Morgan Avenue Lutheran Church. In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her brothers, Philip...

Kathleen B. Neumann

Jan 8, 2020

Kathleen Neumann age 69 of Blaine, Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away January 8.

Survived by husband Tom Neumann, daughters  Nicole (Jay) Whited, Heather (Troy) Hammill: grandchildren Chad Hammill, Emily Whited, Drew Hammill, Tysun Neumann & Andrew Boeke; great grandchild Savannah Boeke;  mother Genevieve “Sweetie” Barthel; brother Steve (Bonnie) Barthel; step-children Brandon Neumann (Sarah), Cassie Neumann...

Dorothy B. Gryniewski

Jan 8, 2020

Dorothy Baker Gryniewski passed away on January 8, 2020, at 96 years.

She was born in Minneapolis to Earl Baker and Esther Blixt Baker on April 26, 1923. Dorothy was married to Chester Gryniewski for 56 years before he passed away in 2000.

Dorothy is survived by her five children, Suzanne Herder, CSJ, Paul (Nancy),...

Peter J. Mesher

Jan 7, 2020

Peter J. Mesher,

age 73 of Plymouth, passed away Jan 7 th with family at his side. Survived by wife, Lynn; children, Bryan, Jeff, Michael (Mackenzie), Sarah (Brent) Sorenson; grandchildren, Mikayla, Finn and Kai Sorenson; sister, Mavis Frost and her family; many dear friends. Visitation Saturday, Jan 18 th from 1-4 pm at Gearty-Delmore Chapel of Plymouth,...