Obituaries

Dolores  M. Boyle

Dolores M. Boyle

Apr 4, 2019

Dolores Marie Boyle

age 88 of Crystal, daughter of Amedee and Marie DesRoches passed April 4, 2019. She was preceded in death by husband, Michael after 63 years of marriage; grandson, James Boyle; brother, Maurice DesRoches and sister, Lorraine Stock.

Survived by children: Thomas (Ann), Terence (Kelly), Timothy (Margaret), Anne (Alan) Nicklaus, John (Lyn); 23...

Donald  Louis Laurent

Donald Louis Laurent

Apr 4, 2019

Donald Louis Laurent

Passed away at home surrounded by family on April 4, 2019 at age 90.  Don was a lifetime Hamel resident.

Survived by children, Lil (Mark) Hofflander, Sandra (Bob) Sorensen, Connie (Doug) Marsh, Karen (Craig) Fobes, Dale (Elisa) Laurent, Sally (Tim) Proels, Jon (Lisa) Laurent, Jennifer (Tom) Boudreau and their mother Nancy Rasmussen;...

Dolores Erna Krueger Nord

Dolores Erna Krueger Nord

Apr 3, 2019

Dolores Erna Krueger Nord, age 94, a resident of Golden Valley, MN, passed away on April 3, 2019, from complications related to a fall. She was a woman with great energy who loved people and never waivered in her abiding Christian faith. She loved hats, flowers, entertaining, and helping others.

Dolores was born September 30, 1924 to...

Thomas  J. Reggin

Thomas J. Reggin

Apr 2, 2019

Thomas J. Reggin, 76, of Plymouth passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019, with extended family by his side. Tom will be remembered for his teasing personality, contagious smile, kind demeanor and love of DQ, trivia and volleyball. He was a great man that created many loving memories and traditions, and he will be greatly missed. Tom is preceded in...

Thomas  Patrick O'Meara

Thomas Patrick O'Meara

Apr 2, 2019

Thomas Patrick O'Meara, age 88 of St. Louis Park.

Survived by wife Mary Ann; children Tom (Leslie), Jane (David), John, Tricia  (Jon), Gerry (Efonda); sister Rosemary (Michael) Jordan; grandchildren Kerri, Tommy, Cassi, Michael, Taylor, Willi, Oliver,  Elli, Kesha, Sterling, Phoenix; sister-in-law Joan O’Meara; brothers-in-law Michael Gillen and Doug (Jane) Gillen; many nieces and nephews.

Preceded...

Donald  John Schmidt

Donald John Schmidt

Apr 2, 2019

Donald John Schmidt passed away peacefully on April 2, 2019 in Plymouth Minnesota. He was 76.

Don was born in St Paul, MN on February 16, 1943 and was raised in Duluth. He spent much of his childhood on hockey skates playing through high school. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth. He majored in business...

Beverly  A. (Jordan)  Slavin

Beverly A. (Jordan) Slavin

Mar 31, 2019

Slavin (Jordan), Beverly A.

age 83, of St. Louis Park, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away suddenly after a brief illness on March 31, 2019. Bev enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her family and friends. Preceded in death by her husband of 61 years Gerald, parents Raymond and Margaret Jordan; siblings, Leonard,...

Catherine  Marie Hampel

Catherine Marie Hampel

Mar 31, 2019

Catherine Marie Hampel

passed away peacefully on March 31, 2019 at the age of 90 surrounded by her children.  Catherine was born on November 20, 1928 in Oak Park, Illinois.  She loved nature, especially watching the birds.  But nothing made her happier than spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her...

Edward McCarthy

Edward McCarthy

Mar 31, 2019

Edward J. McCarthy, age 88, of Eden Prairie, MN (formerly of Plymouth, MN) passed away on March 31, 2019. He was born to Harry and Bessie McCarthy of Newport News, VA.

He was preceded in death by loving wife, Louise of 52 years; parents, Harry and Bessie McCarthy; sisters, Patty Mutchko and Nancy Boerner.

He...

Michael  A. Spath

Michael A. Spath

Mar 30, 2019

Michael A. Spath, 68, of Maple Grove, died from complications of diabetes on Saturday, March 30, 2019.

Mike earned his MBA from the University of St. Thomas and retired from Super Valu.

He married Gretchen in 1972, who survives him. Mike is also survived by sisters, Marie Beck and Marilyn (David) Tessier; brothers-in-law, Joseph (Sally)...

Floyd  M. Thompson

Floyd M. Thompson

Mar 29, 2019

Floyd M. Thompson

Born in the Iowa family farm home, September 11, 1918; died in his Corcoran, Minnesota home, March 29, 2019.  Known as Floyd, Merle, Tommy, Tom Thompson and Mister Tom.  He was a Navy veteran, cancer survivor, faithful servant/steward, self-educated, inventor, mentor, business owner.  An adventurous man, grateful member of the Twelve-step program, his wife’s...

Helen  F. Connell

Helen F. Connell

Mar 28, 2019

Helen F. Connell passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28, 2019.

She was predeceased by husband Ric, daughter Kate Kurimay (Jim), infant son Peter, brother Wayne Hay, grandsons TJ and Spencer,and son in law Dick Bowman.

She is survived by children Terri Bowman, Tom (Peggy), Anita Whims (Mark), Jenn Houle (Leon), Lisa Flood (Mike), and...

Debra  Ann Gabrelcik

Debra Ann Gabrelcik

Mar 26, 2019

Loving and devoted wife, mom and grandma, Deb passed away suddenly in Tennessee on 3/26/2019 while surrounded by her family. She was born 11/13/1955 and grew up in Delano.

Survived by husband of 43 years, Randy; children, Allison, Lindsay, Max; granddaughter, Paige; beloved grand fur kids, Chet and Jingle; sisters, Sandra Lobitz, Janice Bogenrief, Cheryl (Mike) VanderLinden;...

Virginia  Mary Foggia

Virginia Mary Foggia

Mar 26, 2019

Virginia Mary Foggia, age 92, of Maple Grove, MN went to be with our Lord on March 26, 2019, surrounded by loving family.  Born March 20, 1927 in Chicago IL.

Predeceased by her parents Fred and Rachele Iovino; brothers Frank (Ann), Angelo (Nancy) and Mario (Vincenza) Iovino; twin sister Jennie (Jack) Bollito; and great grandson Nathan Foggia....

George  H. Beehler

George H. Beehler

Mar 26, 2019

George H. Beehler, 92, recently of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019.

He was a longtime printing salesman at Security Bank Note Co. George was an avid bridge player and New York sports teams fan.

He is survived by loving wife of 64 years, Aileen; children, Patricia (James) O’Donnell, Christopher (Patty) and John...

John  W. Rowley

John W. Rowley

Mar 26, 2019

John W. Rowley, 89, of Golden Valley, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 26, 2019.

He was a longtime member of the Berean Class at Wooddale Church.

John was a fun-loving and caring father, and was an active trombonist for the majority of his life.

Preceded in death by loving...

Matthew  David Fishbein

Matthew David Fishbein

Mar 26, 2019

Survived by beloved son, Jackson; mother, Cheryl Kleinman; father, Michael Fishbein; grandma, Sylvia Kleinman; sisters, Rebecca Gaudreau, Laurie (Brad) Ellsworth and Libby Fishbein; mother of Jackson, Charis Fishbein; nieces, Belle, Abby and Tory Gaudreau, Eliana and Rylie Ellsworth; special friends, Tony, Drew and Julio; other relatives and his US Foods family.

Preceded in death by grandparents, Jack...

Maria  "Mary" Potyondy

Maria "Mary" Potyondy

Mar 25, 2019

Maria "Mary" Potyondy, age 92 of Plymouth, passed away March 25, 2019. She is preceded in death by husband, Oskar Potyondy and parents, Andreas and Katharina Waldherr. Survived by daughter, Christina Potyondy (Wayne Smith); granddaughters, Alyson Potyondy-Smith (Heather Spear) and Andrea Potyondy-Smith (R.J. Ochmann); nephews, Stephan Potyondy (Marion), John Potyondy (Edie), David Potyondy (Lianne Knych); many grand nieces, grand...

Jeanette  J. Barthel

Jeanette J. Barthel

Mar 24, 2019

Jeanette J. Barthel, 87, of Brooklyn Park, formerly of Robbinsdale, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, March 24, 2019.

Jeanette was a member of the Westphal Legion Auxiliary. She loved to sew and spend time with family and friends at the cabin.

She was preceded in death by sisters, Gale Montague,...

Mark Duffey

Mark Duffey

Mar 22, 2019

Mark E. Duffey, age 62, of New Hope, passed away suddenly at his residence on March 22nd.

Preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Jane.

Survived by wife, Kathleen; children, Kelley (Josh) DeSmit, Sean and Katlyne Duffey; grandchild, Elouise and another on the way; siblings, Carol (Rob) Lange, Karen Bumgarner, Mike (Judith) Duffey and...