Obituaries
Mary Ann Gavigan
Sep 26, 2019
Survived by her loving husband, Bob; children, Kathryn (John) Colsrud and Michael Gavigan; grandchildren, Nicholas and Brandon Colsrud, Anthony “AJ” (Jess) Gavigan; sister, Florence Tapsak; nephew, Mark Tapsak.
Visitation The Church of St. Mary of the Lake Thursday, October 03, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Email Details 105 Forestview Lane North Plymouth, Directions...
Peggy J. Haverty
Sep 24, 2019
Peggy J. Haverty, 85, of Crosslake, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019.
She was a former realtor in the NW Mpls. area.
Preceded in death by husband Jim; son, Jimmy Haverty; sister, Betty Godfredson.
She is survived by daughters, Linda (Mike) Gifford and Diane Scherer; grandchildren, Michelle Larsen and Jason Scherer; great granddaughters,...
Joseph "Joe" C. Ward
Sep 24, 2019
Joe died unexpectedly at his home on September 24, 2019. He was born April 11, 1954 in Kenton, Ohio to Avis and Richard Ward.
After high school he enlisted in the US Army and served in Germany. He retired from Duke Energy following 38 years of service. Joe was a technologically savvy person, he worked on all...

Mae Inger Pokorney
Sep 23, 2019
Mae I. Larson Pokorney,
Age 97, of New Hope, MN passed away peacefully on September 23.
Mae was raised in Whitehall, daughter of Henry and Edna Larson. She graduated from University of Wisconsin-Stout and taught Home Economics in Richland Center, WI. There she met and married Charles Pokorney, a mining engineer, and they...
J.Leonard Frame
Sep 21, 2019
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of J. Leonard Frame, 95, on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Len, a long-time resident of Golden Valley, was an aeronautical engineer, visionary business leader and entrepreneur founding several local businesses. He had a passion for fishing with his family and friends, was a world traveler, choir leader, and most...
James W. Glenn
Sep 21, 2019
James W. Glenn age 90, of Minneapolis Veterans Home, died September 21, 2019.
He is survived by daughter Michelle (Rick) Adams; grandchildren Dustin and McKenzie Adams; sister, Sharon (Brian) Roat; nephews Donald Glenn, Jr. and Dan Roat.
James is preceded in death by wife Marlene, parents James and Reva Glenn, brother Donald Glenn.
John J. Connors
Sep 20, 2019
John J Connors, age 77 of Plymouth, passed away on September 20th 2019. Preceded in death by parents, John and Lucy; and cousin, Pat Connors.
John is survived by wife, Joan; kids, Katie (Jim) and Shawn; granddaughter, Lucy; sister, Mary (Ed); cousin, Earla; and family, and many many friends. Memorial service Friday, Sept. 27 at 2 PM...
Louise Smith
Sep 19, 2019
Smith, Louise, age 87 of Plymouth passed away 9/19/19. Survived by children, Chris, Jonathan, Rachel and Randall Smith; brother, Glen Arnold; relatives and friends. Preceded in death by husband, Robert Smith. Private services and interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Gerald Esselman
Sep 17, 2019
Gerald (Gerry) Esselman, of Plymouth, Minnesota was born in Sauk Rapids, MN on March 16, 1937. He passed away on September 17, 2019 after a four-year battle with mantle-cell lymphoma. Gerald is survived by his wife of 57 years, Renee (Wolf); one son, Tom (Joette) Esselman; five daughters, Lynda (Mark) Graham, Cheryl (Mike) Schwagel, Shelly (John) Holloway, Julie Esselman...
Susan A. Benson
Sep 17, 2019
Benson, Susan A., of Plymouth went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, September 17th at the age of 91. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert; daughter, Charlotte; son-in-law, William Solyst; parents, Frank and Elizabeth Schommer; 6 sisters and 4 brothers. Survived by children, Marion Lukawski (Randy Wymore), Jeannie (Marv) Henfling, Cindy Solyst (Don) Gaspar, Bonnie (Jeff)...
Florence J. Trainor
Sep 17, 2019
Florence J. Trainor, of Eden Prairie, formerly of Edina, died on September 17, 2019, at age 96.
Born to Anna and Jacob Jeurissen in Shakopee, MN, she was preceded in death by both parents; husband, James P. Trainor, Jr.; three sisters; four brothers-in-law.
She is survived by sister, Mary Ann Ohnsorg; many nieces, nephews, extended...

Debra Ann (Rosen) Berger
Sep 14, 2019
Debra Ann Berger (Rosen), of Robbinsdale, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019 surrounded by family at the age of 63.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Evelyn Rosen.
Debra was an amazing mother, grandmother and friend to many. She loved helping others, working in her garden and spending time with...

Raymond R. Wormsbecker
Sep 13, 2019
Raymond R. Wormsbecker, age 81, of Crystal, passed away on September 13, 2019.
He was preceded in death by wife, Cathy; parents, Raymond and Agnes; brother, Wayne Wormsbecker; brother-in-law, Wayne Hume.
Ray is survived by sister, Dorothy Hume; nephews, Scot (Kathryn) and Chad (Amy) Hume; grandnephew, Austin Hume; grandniece, Casey Hume; sister-in-law, Joan Holverson; long-time...

Richard Swienton
Sep 13, 2019
Age 87 of Plymouth, MN passed away on September 13 th .
Survived by wife, Marlyn and son, Gregory J. Swienton.
Longtime member of Sheet Metal Workers Local #10 and Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church.
Memorial Service Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Thursday, September 19, 2019 11:00 AM Email Details 5005 Northwest...

Joseph Arsenio Gravich
Sep 12, 2019
Joseph Arsenio Gravich age 64, passed away peacefully September 12, 2019.
He is preceded in death by his parents Donald and Priscilla.
Joseph is survived by his 4 daughters, Dana (Joe), Jewel (Chris), Halee, and Tayler (Tyler); his 9 grandchildren, Elektra, Anna, Laveah, Kylee, Eonna, Brayden, Tyson, Tucker, and Riyah; and his sister, Mel (Paul)....
James Warren Joyce
Sep 11, 2019
James Warren Joyce, age 83 of Plymouth, Minn. formerly of Custer, S.D. Woodbury and Hutchinson, Minn. passed away on Sept. 11, 2019 at the Birches of Trillium Woods in Plymouth.
James Warren Joyce was born to Bernice Marie Nelson and Warren Archie Joyce on Feb. 21 1936 at the New Underwood hospital in New Underwood, S.D. When...
Junious Lawrence
Sep 11, 2019
Junious Lawrence, age 88 of Deephaven passed away September 11, 2019 at his residence.
Mass of Christian Burial The Church of St. John the Baptist Tuesday, September 17, 2019 1:00 PM Email Details 680 Mill St. Excelsior, MN 55331 Visitation one hour prior to Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Shorewood. Directions
Ronald W. Underwood
Sep 9, 2019
Ronald Underwood, age 90 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully with family members at his bedside on Sept. 9, 2019.
Ronnie was a beloved uncle to his four nieces and one nephew. He shared his love of reading and literature and gave each one of them books on their birthdays for many years. He took his...
Deborah M. Perry
Sep 9, 2019
Deborah M. (Debby) Perry, age 63 of Plymouth, passed away September 9, 2019.
Debby was preceded in death by parents Chester and Anna Mae Perry, siblings Paul Perry and Nancy Perisian; brother-in-law Pat Benolkin and nephew David Lyons.
She is survived by siblings Carol Benolkin, Steve (Rosemary) Perry, Sally (Ben) Musser, & Pam Perry; brother-in-law...
Mary Ellen Benny
Sep 7, 2019
Mary Ellen Benny age 82 of Mpls.
Survived by son, Christopher (Michelle); granddaughter, Elizabeth; brothers, Gerald, John, and Kenneth (Barbara) Daugherty; and sister-in-law, Rosanne.
Preceded in death by husband, Gerald Benny; brothers, James and Patrick (Maureen) Daugherty; and sister-in-law, Joanie.
Mary was a long time member of St. Bridget and a lover of...
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