Obituaries

Jennifer  Diane Netland

Jennifer Diane Netland

May 21, 2019

Jennifer Diane Netland was called to heaven on May 21, 2019 with her loved ones beside her holding her hands. Jenni was born March 3, 1971 in Menomonee, MI to John and Diane Oberbeck.She started kindergarten in Janesville, WI, continued grade school at St. Mary’s in Altoona and graduated from Regis High School in Eau Claire. She then went...

Margaret  L. (Hajder)  Peters

Margaret L. (Hajder) Peters

May 21, 2019

Margaret joined her heavenly family on May 21.  She was born in Minneapolis on October 18, 1930 to Mary and John Hajder.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Lori, great granddaughter Rayella  and 4 brothers.

She is survived by her  children Linda (David) Fernelius, Leanna King (David) Lavonne Young (Jeff), Larry, William and...

Richard  Alexander Forbes

Richard Alexander Forbes

May 19, 2019

Richard Alexander Forbes

age 94, of Minnetonka, MN passed away May 19, 2019. Preceded in death by parents Al and Marie, infant son Brian; granddaughter Kelley Inman and sisters Adelaide Rood and Virginia Wallen Fisher.

Survived by wife Ethel of 72 years, daughter Carolin (Gautama Herrmann) and sons Rick (Mary) and Allen (Lisa), grandchildren Emily...

Ann Backen

Ann Backen

May 19, 2019

Ann Backen, 78, of Minnetonka, died Sunday, May 19, 2019.

A long-time employee with the Hennepin County Library System, she was an active volunteer at the Church of St. Therese of Deephaven. She enjoyed gardening and singing with groups at church.

Ann was preceded in death by husband, Bob.  She is survived by children, Pat...

Mary  C. Finney

Mary C. Finney

May 18, 2019

Finney, Mary C. of North Minneapolis passed away surrounded by family on May 18, 2019, her 96th birthday.  Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Glen Style; and her brothers, Rodney, James, Robert, Gerald, William, Charles, Jerome and Vincent; and her nephew and Godson, Thomas Sullivan.  She is survived by her sisters, Sister Margaret Clare Style...

Dean  Thomas Wescott

Dean Thomas Wescott

May 17, 2019

Dean Thomas Wescott

of St. Paul, formerly of Bismarck, ND and graduate of St. Mary’s Central High School and the University of Mary.

Survived by sister, Cheryl Wescott Wetsch and husband Bob Wetsch; brother, Russ Wescott and friend, Glenda Millhouse; brother-in-law, Jamie Page; nieces, nephews and cousins.  Preceded in death by parents, David and Beverly...

Elizabeth  Cassady (Betty)  Shackle

Elizabeth Cassady (Betty) Shackle

May 17, 2019

Elizabeth(Betty) Cassady Shackle, age 95, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2019, with family at her side while holding her son Tom’s hand.

Born in Thief River Falls to Claude and Edythe Cassady on February 12,1924. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Richard; son, Richard; brothers, Thomas and Melford Cassady and sister, Mercedes Cassady. Survived by son,...

Shirley Louise Bowman Lilienthal

Shirley Louise Bowman Lilienthal

May 17, 2019

Lilienthal, Shirley Bowman

Formerly of Isle, MN went to be with the Lord on May 17, 2019 at age 91.  Preceded in death by her husbands, Paul Bowman and Lloyd Lilienthal; parents, Hylah and Lewis Montgomery; sisters, Marilyn (Jerry) Scott, Joyce Clark; brother, Earl Montgomery. Survived by children, Sandra (Wayne) Remme, David (Nancy) Bowman, Sharon (Mike) Dukinfield,...

Russell  Harold Peterson

Russell Harold Peterson

May 16, 2019

Russell Peterson

of Plymouth died May 16, 2019 at age 86.  Survived by Betty, his wife of 64 years; children, Susan (Phillip) Fantle, Pam Peterson, Scott Peterson and Jon (Tammy) Peterson; grandchildren, Jacob, Jenna and Alec Fantle, Chris, Katie, Charles, Claire, Natalie and Ethan Peterson; great-grandchildren, Scottie and Michael; brother, Carlton Peterson.

Memorial Service 7pm...

Fabian  Patrick O'Connell

Fabian Patrick O'Connell

May 15, 2019

FABIAN PATRICK O’CONNELL age 93, died May 15, 2019, originally from Minneapolis, MN.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Loretta, son James, brother Raymond, and sister Audrey Butler. He is survived by his sister Mary Joan Meagher, children Julie (Tom Rodel), Glenn (Patty) and Steven (Cindy), grandchildren Kaitlin, Ryan (Stephanie), Justin, Leandra, and Bradford....

Joseph  George Wierschem

Joseph George Wierschem

May 14, 2019

Joseph G. Wierschem, age 95 of St. Therese Apartments, New Hope, passed away May 14, 2019.

Survived by loving wife of 71 years, Louise; children John (Diane) Wierschem, Dr. Catherine (Paul) Gatto, Joseph (Debra) Wierschem, Thomas (Mary) Wierschem, Barbara Wierschem & Mary Wierschem; 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.  Preceded in death by parents Nicholas and Theresa...

Elaine  M. Gifford

Elaine M. Gifford

May 14, 2019

Survived by daughter, Meghan Bittersweet; daughter-in-law, Francine Gifford; grandchildren, Chris, Jason, Andy, Erin, Ben, Dawn and Greg, 15 great-grandchildren; family and friends.

Preceded in death by sons, Robert Gifford III and Steven Gifford.

Visitation Gearty-Delmore - Robbinsdale Chapel Thursday, May 30, 2019 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Email Details 3888 W Broadway...

Frances  E. Zimmerman

Frances E. Zimmerman

May 14, 2019

Zimmerman, Frances E., age 86 of New Hope passed away 5/14/2019.  Survived by loving husband of 63 years, Phillip; children, Linda and Todd (Vicky); grandchildren, Eric and Allysa; great-grandchildren, Mason and Miyah; sister, Lillian Ritter; brother, Carl (Jo) Leuthardt; other relatives and friends.  Fran was the 10 th of 11 children.  She enjoyed playing cards at the Crystal and...

JoAnne  A. Torborg

JoAnne A. Torborg

May 13, 2019

Torborg, JoAnne A., age 96 of Golden Valley passed away May 13, 2019.  Preceded in death by husband, Leo; brothers, Paul, Rev. Lloyd and Kenneth Fortin; and infant daughter, Elizabeth.  Survived by children, Dory (Bruce) Hyde, Mark, Mary (Charles) Slavek and Tom (Kristine); grandchildren, Jacob, Emily, Anna, Allegra, Anne and Evan; 6 great-grandchildren; brother, Gerald (Dorothy) Fortin; other relatives...

Ruth  M. Barlow

Ruth M. Barlow

May 12, 2019

Preceded in death by parents, Roy and Mary (Nechak) Penberthy; sisters, Jeanne Cramblit (Penberthy), Carol Barlow (Penberthy) and brother, Jim Penberthy.

Survived by daughter, Donna Barlow and sister, Donna Erickson (Penberthy) and many other relatives and friends that will miss her very much.

Visitation The Church of St. Joseph the Worker Sunday,...

Andrew  John Zurek

Andrew John Zurek

May 11, 2019

Andrew John Zurek

Our loving son, brother, and friend passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 11, 2019 at age 29.  Andrew was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara and is survived by his father, John; sisters, Lauren (Jeff Larson) and Melanie (Andrew Gelling); brother, Brian; girlfriend, Mariah Major; his beloved dog, Cooper, and many other family members...

Kenneth  Patrick Couri

Kenneth Patrick Couri

May 10, 2019

Kenneth Patrick Couri, 58, of Maple Grove, Minnesota passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019.  A medical marvel, Ken fought off cancer for 8 years, before going to rest peacefully surrounded by his family and friends.

The son of Anthony and Maureen Couri of Peoria, Illinois, he married the love of his life, Ilda Khattar, in 1983...

Judith  Ada Williams

Judith Ada Williams

May 9, 2019

Judith Ada Williams, born June 26, 1916, joined the Lord on May 9, 2019.

She is loved and survived by daughters, Sue Rawlings, Nancy Alderman (Roger Olson) and son-in-law, Chet Bandemer.  Also survived by grandchildren, Ron (Janeen) Kohl, Sandra Kohl, Lisa Jo Bandemer, Todd (Lisa) Bandemer, Lori (Jess) Feltl, Shawn (Diane) Alderman, Bobby (Denise) Alderman, Josh (Jen)...

Marjorie  E. (Fourre)  Sabourin

Marjorie E. (Fourre) Sabourin

May 9, 2019

Marjorie E. (Fourre) Sabourin, passed away peacefully in her home on May 9th, at the age of 86.

She was preceded in death by husband, Glynn; son, David; and special companion, Mel Mastley.

Marjorie is survived by son, Paul (Lisa); daughter, Judy (Tim) Hoover; seven beloved grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and treasured friends.

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Dianne  M. Anderson

Dianne M. Anderson

May 9, 2019

Dianne M. Anderson, age 75 of Plymouth, passed away May 9th.

Dianne is survived by husband Don; daughters Christine (Jeff) Jagerson, Kelly (Rob) Friesen & Nichole (Josh) Opiola; grandchildren Michael, Lauren, Kyle, Olivia, Elliot, Tessa, & Quinn; sisters Delores Albert & Pat (Cliff) Kuster.

She was preceded in death by parents Albert and Evelyn LaFaive...